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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25
vYfaI sfaitsftes--.,anin Census.

Volume Second ofthe Ninth Census
of the United States, containing near.
~ seven hundred pages, quarto, is de-
voted to vital statistics. 1t contains
maps and charts so tinted in different
shades Of tho same color as to report
to tho eye the prevalence of certain
prominent diseases in the various sec
lions Of the country. According TO
tho map the localities most free from
tberavagcs ofconsumption are Florida,
middle Georgia, a section in and near
Burko county, N. G., and the region
cfu' @slsg'h's:- srntse- regions 0eah
the exception OF Florida, are not tho
ones favored by the medical profession
as sanitary resorts for pulmonary
patients. The reason why is perhaps
found in the fact that these healthy
localities have not been written up by
interested parties. These maps and
charts are valuable to the physician,
and to the invalid who is seeking u
change Of climate for the benefit of
his health.
Among the interesting statistics in
the volume We quote tho following:
The total population Of the country
is about thirty.eight and quarter
millions.
The total number OF deaths 10 the
current census year, 492, ,263, or about
l,349 per diem.
March seems TO bc the most fatal
month, leading oil others by about
1000.
March, April and May form tho
most fatal quarter, exceeding any other
three consecutive months by over 49,.
600.
The births number l,lO0,475, or
about 5000 per diem.
The blind number about 10000.
The deaf and dumb, about 10000.
Tho idiotic, about 24,000.
The insane, about $4,000, nearly
one third Of whom are of foreign birth.
Persons over 80 years Of age mum.
ber about 10000.
Persons over 80 years OF ago num-
ber about 1000.
Persons over 100 years of age mum.
bcr about $500. III
OF those over so years, the females
outnumbcr the males by about 1000.
OF those over 90 years, tho females
ire in excess by about 1900.
OF those over 100 years, the females
exceed the males by about 1000
Venahgo Spectator,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25
TAi,,gs 10 be Remembered.

Tho following changes will take
place after June 30, 1873:
1.-rranking privilege abolished.
2.-Postmasters supplied with Off
cial stamps.
3.-Ohicial stamps must not no used
except for official business.
4-Stamps Of one department can
not be used for correspondence Of
another.
5-No matter can pass through The
mails free.
6.-Postage must be collected on
newspapers published in the county
whcro delivered.
7-Exchangcs not free. Publish
crs must pay postage on each ex.
change received. ff0 tir
S.-Postal cards uncallcd for are not
sent to the dead letter office.
D. Postal cards cannot be used q
second time rHtt..
10.-Ordinary cards can be trans
mitted through tho mails by aflixing
one cent stamps, provided the entire
message is printed The address may
be written.
Postage. Letters-zThrcc cents for
each half ounce or fraction thereof.
Drop Letters Whore delivered by
carriers, two cents for each half ounce
or fraction thereof AT other Offices,
one cent for each half ounce or frac.
tipn thereof
Printed Mnttcr-One cent for each
two ounces or fraction thereof. Seeds,
bulbs, cuttings, roots, scions, chromos,
and cngravings are elasscd with print.
cd matter.
Mcrchandiso-Two cents for each
two ounces or Fraction thereof, limited
TO twelve ounces. When any Of the
above matter is mailed wholly unpaid
and by inadvcrtenco reaches its dosti.
nation, double rates should be charged
aud collcc,ed.--rcScFee Gorne.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25
Yet .fftrc.

We arc somewhat moro than anus.
ed at the speculatiors of our Republi
can contemporaries as to the health and
vitality Of the Democratic party
These people may indulge to the bent
of their inclination their dreams ol
tho downfall and death Of the Demo
cratic party, and pride themselves in
the belief that it has passed out Of OK.
istence. Such visions may be graft
fying to them, and we do not begrudgc
them the momentary satisfaction they
enjoy. But they will awake one Of
these days to the full realization Of the
fact that the Democratic party, in.
stead Of being, as they fatter them
selves, q corpse, cold and inanimate, is
q living body, full of vitality, and able
TO cope with them 10 tho felG for vie
tory-and not only to cope with them,
but to cope successfully, and bring
into the State and National govern,
m!essnts, N men of mind, Of Vigorous intel
ancc Of duty, show the people that in
The Democratic party resides the pow.
er of good government. And this
power they intend, when tho sun Of
fortune shines on them, to exhibit to
the discontinue Of the party which
now rules the land with an iron sceptre.
Lot Mr.. Governor Hartranft and
Mr.. President Grant oscillate between
Harrisburg, Washington and Long
Branch, enjoying themselves as best
they may-and let their party organs
herald their exits and their entrances
tho time is not far distant when the
voice of the people will superccdc them
and call to lhc service of the State and
nation men more competent to gov
ern.-HdrrisJug Patriot.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25
DUBLIC sALE-By virtue of a,

DUBLIC SALE.--By virtue of an
Il order Of the Orphans Court Of Cl.ar6eld
county, tho undersigned administrator Of the os-
tate Of John Orr, laio Of Lawrence township. de.
ceased. will sell at public sale, on the premises
on Wednesday, the 9th day of July, 1878, the fo,.
lowing real estate: All that certain lot o. i,ises
Of ground situate in Lawrence town.aip. county
Aforesaid, and State Of Ponrs,ivaria. bound.g
and described as follow, viz beginning AT a
post on bank Of Montgomery creek thence up
said stream nora 81 degrees west 40 pcrches,
north ~ -cgress east II perchcs, north 25l do.
srees vest perehcs, north 40 degrees west
nsrenss, north So degrees west perchcs to post
on line OF land Of Mcpherson Brothers thence
by lands Of Mcpherson Brothers south 81 degrees
west OIL perches TO post thence by lands for
meriy OF u. ID. Goodfclow eoulh s6i degrees east
ls l-lV perehes to a post, north 81 degrees cas-,
6:l0 perches 10 post on road thence BY road
north lol degrees west IL $40 perches to dead
white pine; thence by land formerly OF @. d.
Goodfellow north 81 degrees east IA perchcs to
post and place Of beginning; containing three
acres aud one hundred and one and seven -tenths
perches and allowance, nearly all cleared and
under goods tate Of cultivation, and having
thereon erected ono and half story plank house
and small stable.
TxRas.--0ne-half cash and balance In six
month, to bc secured by bond and mortgage on
tho premises. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock. a. m,
JN0. W. WRl0LEY,
jane is, 1873. Administrator.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25

This gentleman is tho son Of q noble
sire, and merits tho thanks of every
journalist in Pennsylvania. While he
has not succccdcd in Incorporating
into tho Constitution tho doctrine Of
the most enlightened modern Judges,
English and American, which he OK.
pressed in his amendment % first of.
ferod, yet he has by his ability, learn
ing and portinacity, fairly driven the
Convention from its first resolve to
adhere to tho antiquated provisions OF
1870. Ho has carried through enough
OF his original amendment to make a
decided improvement in tho present
law, and to rescue tho State from the
rsproach which refusal to make any
amendment would have broughtup
her. For this the pross aud the poo
pie owe their thanks to George n,
Dallas, of Philadelphia.
We arc really astonished at tho up.
parent cowardice Of the members Of
tho Constitutional Convention, in ap-
preaching the libel question. The IL
bel clause in the present Constitution
is a disgrace to the state. The clause,
MS amended through tho cffoi is OF Mr..
Dallas, reads as follows:
sEc. Z. That the printing press shall be FREQ
to every person who undertakes to examine the
proceedings Of the Legislature or any branch Of
the government, and no law shall ever be made to
restrain the right thereof The free communica
tion of thoughts and opinions is one Of the inyal
liable rights Of man, and every citizen may freely
speak, write and print on any subject, being re-
sponsible for tho abuse Of that liberty. No con-
yicton shall DO had in any prosecution for the
publication Of papers relating to the official con-
duct Of officers or men in public capacity to any
other matter proper for public investigation or in
formation, where the fact that such publication
was not maliciously Of negligcntly made shall te
established to the satisfaction of the jury. Aud
in all indictments fer libels, the jury shall have
the right to determine the law and the facts, un-
der the direction OF the court, In othcr cases.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25

READ Ir.--As intimatcd on q form.
er occasion wo this week publish in
full tho great speech Of John III. Or.
vis, Esq, delivered in tho House of
Representatives. AsMr. Orvis deals
with state officials, and makes his
statements from official dates, it be-
comes tho duty Of the taxpayers TO
read and ponder over bis statements,
aud If they are not astonisbed at tho
gigantic fraudaperpctra.ed upon them
there Is no use in dwelling upon facts.
Democrats, read this speech and then
hand il ovcrto your Republican neigh.
Dor, and Il he is opposed TO huge rob
berries hc will read II, too, and ego
and sin no moro" by voting tho Rad
ical ticket. .s'H il'
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25

A HARD WORKER New York
Post says tho late Horace +. Clark,
was undoubtedly victim OF over
work, having for years borne respon.
siblc and active part in many corpo.
rations. AT the timc of his death ho
was prcsi dent of the Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railroad Company
and Union Pacific Railroad Company.
lie was director In many companies,
among which we recall the New York
Central and Hudson, Now York and
Harlem, New York, Now Haven and
Hartford, Toledo, Wabash and Wcs-
tern, Eric and Pittsburg, Dunkirk,
Warren and pittsburg, Western Union
Telegraph Company, and Union Trust
Company, besides several banks and
insurance companies.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25

Gen. Grant paid a visit to Washing
ton last week He remained nearly
tbrco hours at the White House before
returning 10 Long Branch, whcrc hc
keeps his horses and dogs, etc.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25

AT WoRK.-Enterprislng ncwspa-
per men and tho highly scientific, are
hard at work, as usual, " start either
tho cholera or yellow fever, or both,
in this country. We hope their enter.
prise and theories will fall.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25

The New York Court Of Appeals
has given Stokes, tho murderer Of Col.
Fisk, now trial. This move will
clear him. Wcro he some "poor
devil" he would have been hung long
aoo
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25


The New York Herald contains a
detailed statement of the reported lob
by plan for cffectiug tho annexation
of a largo slice of Mexican territory
1t is to make the balance Of claims by
can raiders on the Texas frontier suf.
ticiently large so that Mexico cannot
pay it. Our Government is to assume
the payment of this money to our clai.
mants, while Mexico is to settle the
little bill with our Government In a
cession OF territory. This magnificent
project embraces the Mexican frontier
States of Tamaulipas, New Leon, Goa
hula, Chihuahua, Sonora, and Lower
California, and the arguments already
thrown out in its favor are plausible and
fascinating. Mexico will be FREQ from
the embarrassments which the coma
ii6re has caused, while the United
States will gain largo and valuable
tract OF land.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25

NOTlCE.-Ths undersigned having sold out
IN and retired from the mercantile business,
would respectfully request their former patrons,
whose aceounts are unsettled, 10 call and settle
within thirty days. The books will be found
during said term with d. l.. Ferguson, at his Of.
Gee, where he will be prepared TO give the busi.
ness his special attention, afer which all accounts
remaining unsettled will be placed In the hands
Of the proper officers for collection.
u. L. FERGUSON A co.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25

DRoPosALS FOR BR1DGE.-The under
Il signed committee will raceiye scaled propo-
sails until Saturday noon, July IL, 1873, for the
erection Of wooded bridge, with frsi class stone
abutments, across tho Susquehapna River, near
Thomas A. McGee'r, in Bell township Biddcrs
must furnish ample security for the completion Of
the work. Plans and specifications can be seen
at T. A. McGce's.
GEORGE D. MccRACKEN,
FREDERICK RUPERT,
Is. JOHN MRCKLEY,
i.9y "a r..t..
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25

The nndersgued having purchased the entire
stock Of goods Of the late firm Of ID. L. Ferguson
Co., Of Lomber City, and having just filled up
our spacious store rooms with awel assorted stock
fresh from the east Of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard
ware, Quecnswarc, Boots and Shoes, Hats and
Caps, Clothing, Notions, Fancy Dress Goods, to-
gethcr with all articles usually kept and In de.
mand, and desiring to ''livc and let live." we
would urge upon the former patrons Of the house
aud everybody else to call aud examine our stock
We are determined to use our utmost efforts to
make Il the interest Of all to give US liberal shars
Of their patronage. ..
JOHN RUSSELL 4 son.
Lumber CITY, June H. ls7s-4t
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25
i DEMONSTRATIONS NoTIcE.--No,ls.

4 DMINISTNATOR'S NOTICE.--NVtlee
IN Is hereby given that letters Of administration
on the estate Of EDWARD KING, deceased, late
burnside township, .Clearfeld county, Penn'a,
having been duly granted to the undsrsig ignsd,
all persons indebted to said estate will please
make imme diate payment, and those having
claims or demands will present them properly
thentieatcd for settlement without delay.
.a JESSE NJ. HARTER,
June 25, 1S13-6ls. Administrator.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25


KEEP TIE BALL IN MOTION. Tho
United States, by its Attorney -Gener-
al, has brought suit against tho Union
and Pacific Railroad, and demands an
account Of the sums which it obtained
from the government,
Tho city Of Philadelphia, by its
Solicitor, has brought suit against Mr.
Kcyser, Of the Water Department, and
demands an account of money made
by the use of tho public funds.
Now, where is tho Attorney Gen
cral of Pennsylvania, Mr.. Dimmick 2
Let him bring suit and demand an &C.
count from The Treasury "Ring" of
the profits they have mado by using
tho public money. II he will recover
y, a million could bc easily spared
from IL for the Centennial.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25

The steamer Mary Mcdonald was
burned at Gilham's Landing, on tho
Missouri river. while on route from
kansas U!y 10 st. Louis
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25

A PUBLIC ScASDAL.--T new states
Of tie West have not, perhaps, much
latitude of choice in the selection OF
men TO Gil Offices Of dignity and trust,
but they seem for the most part pecu.
lisrly unfortunate in their United
States Senators. The latest scandal is
about tho new Senator, Mitchell, from
Oregon, whose rcal name, it is said,
is Nipple. Ho was an emigrant from
Pennsylvania, and there is now living
in Franklin, in that state, as a servant
in q hotel, woman who claims to be
his wife, Hc did not marry her till
her own reputation made it necessary,
and after living with her about year
he deserted her with another woman.
Mr.. Mitchell, alias Hipplo, has pub.
lishcd 10 the Oregon papers an expla-
nation-wbich we have not secn-of
the circumstances of his early life, but
it is unfortunate thata man with such
q record, which needs explaining,
should be sent TO the United Statos
Senate. II the story was known to
the people of Oregon before he was
chosen Senator, tho disgrace in a
measure belongs to the state, and is
an insult to the Senate; If it was not
known to them, they should request
the Senator TO return to private life.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25

DARN FOR SALE.-The undor-
IL signed offers Tor sale his Farm, situate In
airard township. IL contains about 100 acres, 60
Of whish are improved. The improvements are
two-siory Dwelling House, large frame Barn,
200 Fruit Trees, good Spring Of water, together
The WHOLE ~ AffsB fRte tellRjj4smoATs lb,: 10 10
suit purchasers. Further information can be OBJ
tanned by calling on the premises, OF addressing
the subscriber at Leconteis Mills Postoffeo.
je25-ir JOHN u. R0YER.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25

1 TTENTI0N, TAXPAYERS l---Notice is
"A hereby given TO those taxpayers In Law.
rcncc township, who know themselves indebted to
mo for County, State and School Taxes for 1871,
1879 aud 1919, that unless their taxes arc seltl,d
within three weeks from this date, my duplIeatcs
will be left in the hands Of Justice Of tbr peaco
for collection together with the necessary costs.
TAYLOR Rowi.rs,
Lawrence tr, June rs, ls7S.-Sl Collector.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25

pARGAINS In MUSICAL IN
- sTRUMENTsl- Organs, both new and
second hand, a, the Music Store, opposite Gulich's
Furniture Store. All persons interested are invi-
ted to call and examine q new style OF Organ now
on exhibition. Sheet Music and Music Books
constantly on hand. apl2l-f2tf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25

DLACksMITH wANTED,--Tbe .naot.
- signed wishes to employ frst-class WORK.
man OF onso. Ironing wagons made a speclalty.
Liberal wages paid Call on or address
elcaifell, June i.ttpa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25

Tho President has appointed Geo.
p. Sanger Cnitel States District At
>Vsnoy ics Massachuselss
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25
T O0K AND READ.
SADDLE & HARNESS MAKING.

GAUTION.-Ar persons ars hereby esu,ies.l
~ agsins, msdiling IN any way With tks ~
lowing property, nog in the possession Of rnai
Berch, Of Becesria township, Wis bed',ssd,, .
tables, set Of ehars, clock, ! store, l ,ssssa,
as they belong TO me and are lsft With Ain "
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25
BUR- ID OUTi
BUT NOT
B u r N E D u P !

The subscribers have, at great expense, rebuilt a
neigbborhood necessity, in the erection Of first
class Wooden Mandatory, with all the modern
improvements attached, and are prepared 10 make
all kinds Of Cloths, Cassimeros, Sstinetts, Blan-
kets, Flannels, &c. Plenty Of goods on haud to
supply all our old and thousand nov customers,
whom we ask to come and examine our stock.
The business Of
cARDING AND PULLING
will receive our especial attention. Proper
arrangements will be made to receive and deliver
Wool, to suit customers. All work warranted and
done upon the shortest notice, and by strict atten
tion to business we hope TO realize liberal share
Of public patronage.
10000 POUNDS WOOL wANTEDi
We will pay the highest market price for Wool
and sell our manufactured goods as low as similar
goods can be bought in the county, and Whenever
we fail TO render reasonable satisfaction We can
always be found at home ready to make proper
explanation, either in person or by letter.
JAMES JOHNSON a SONS,
apri26tf Bower p. o.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-25


Democratic County Ticket.
g ASSEMBLY, III
W. DIR. T. J. DOYER,
or cLEARFiKIp.
rIIrI f SHERIFF, .l
w. ROSS McPH Il SON.
a.fH .oF cLEARyiELp. M
TREASURER,
VIII LIAM W. WORRAL T.,
or cLrARrirIp.
Jl COMMISSIONER.
CLARK BROW n.
OF LAwREscx.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
FRA NIX FIEL DING.
or cLEAnFiRLp.
81. AUDITOR,
LEWIS G. LOOM.
q os LAWRENCE.
JURY COMMISSIONER,
JOHN w. UGART.
or cLEAnriElp.
CORONER, s-.laI
GEOR E THORN,
li or cLEAnrirIp.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-19
F1aHT1No THE MoDocs.-A few day

FIGHTING THE MoDocs.-A few days
ago!a gentleman of our city determined
TO change tho monotony Of his life
by taking a little trip out to the Lava
Beds and killing few Modocs. The
more the gentleman thought about it the
more determed he became In his resolve,
and no finally arrived at the conclusion
that rs soldier he would DO a success,
and would win famo and fortune. So the
gentleman went to one Of our gun stores
and equipped himself for the war. BE
bought three reVolvers and two or three
knives, all ofwhich were strung on belt
around his person. or guns and swords
he concluded to get o supply at some
point nearer the Mudocs 10 save transpor.
tatlon. Bidding his friends a fearful
goodbye our friend took'hlS departure.
Nothing was heard Of him for several
days, when one day dispatch came to
his vile from pointH short distance out
the B. & o. R. R, saying that he was well
and happy and would be home on the
next train.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-19

FANNY B. PRIcE.-The matinee and
evening performance at Washington Hall
were well attended on Saturday last. IL
the afternoon the "PeArl Of Savoy" was
played in q charming manner, as all who
attended will testify. In the evening
"Arrah. Ma. Pogue," followed by "HiS Last
Legs," were admirably rendered. To
night Saratoga" will be played, and we
would say TO each Of our readers that Il
they wish an evening Of pure enjoyment
they can there find It,
We have taken notice since Miss Price
has been here that perfect order isalWayl
observed In the hall; no unnecessary
stamping and shouting, no yells from the
gallery and all that sort Of thing that Il
loo common at most performances in ouI
city. The reason Of It Is that the hrsI
night the compay played hero they put
their foot down on all such annoyances e
decent people, and Mr.. Hanchett says he
Is determined that 20 long Is they stay
here they 'sia have orderly houses.
80 In going TO Washington Hall ct any
time while this compay remains, you need
have no fears about order being preserved
In The hall.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-19

CAUGHT A THIEF. Last Saturday
m orning, between three and four o'clock,
as baker over in Centre Wheeling was
preparing to go to market, he saw a man
coming out Of Hnbbard's grocery, at the
upper end Of the little market house, with
a pretty large sized basket. The baker
living only short distance from Mr.. Hub.
bard's, and knowing pretty well all that
was going on there, thought this man had
no business there, so he went over and &C.
costed him just as he entered the little
market house. The two vent down 10
the bakers store and setting the basket,
which was well filed with butter and
eggs, down on the counter, he told the
baker that he was Mr. Hubbard's partner
In business. This the baker did not be-
lleye, but the stranger assured him that 1t
was true, so tho baker finally allowed him
to 90 over and bring Mr.. Hubbard while
he (the baker, held the basket. But that
man hasn't come back yet. The baker
waited and waited, but he didn't come
back. He certainly must have forgotten
himself, the baker says, or he would have
come back after that basket. The basket
Is still there and the baker Is still waiting
waiting for Mr.. Hubbard's partner. Il
he don't come back in day or two the
baker will begin to think there's some.
thing wrong. And we think there Is.