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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30
OUR CONGRESs1fAN.

II Is gratifying 10 observe the uni
vcIsal appreciation that is given by the
Democratic press and people TO Hon.
L.. A. Mackey's recent action, with
reference to tho appointment Of candi-
dates for the United States naval and
military schools from this district, not
withstanding this action resulted in
one case in the selection of the son Of
a staunch Republican. The fact is es-
pccially gratifying, rs showing the high
sense Of justice which pcrvades and
actuates the Democratic party. For
years il has been customary on the
part of Republican Congressman to Sc
lect for such appointments the sons OF
Republicans only. But Mr.. Mackey,
alive TO his obligation as representa-
tive Of the whole people Of the district,
instituted the system of competitive
examination, opening the doors wide
for the talented youths Of the district,
irrespective of the political predilec-
tions of their parents. Fair and thor
ough examinations were held before
competent committees, and the result
showed crcditable standard Of ply
sical and intellectual strength on the
part Of the candidates. But amongst
the number, in each case, the commit
tee, without division of opinion, point
ed out the one best qualified for pres.
entpromotion, and Mr.. Mackey prompt
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

There are four persons in Conway,
N. H., who are blood relations to the
Queen Of England. Their grand.moth-
or was cousin 20 William ~, max.
ing them third cousins TO the Prince
of Wales
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30
CAUTION

All persons are hereby warned against pur-
chasing or in any way mcddling with the fol-
lowing property, now in the hands Of John A
Nea, Of New Washington, Clsarield county, Pa,
viz; ] cook stove, set chairs, | rocking chair
| egg store, l cupboard, 2 beds snd bedding, /
stand, lol Of carpet, acres Of wheat, plow,
mare, horse, set harness, l sled, dearborn
wagon, hogs, black COW, | muly COW. This
property was purchased BY mo Juse 25th, 1875,
and Is left with the said John A. Neff on loan
subject 70 my order. llENRY NEFF, sR.
New Washington, June 80, ls75-st
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

AN ExAMPLE.--Gov, Tilden, OF New
York by simply stopping leaks in the
treasury of the State, has had the
State tax reduced one.half mill on the
dollar, making an aggregate of two
million six hundred thousand dollars.
Tilden is an old "copperhead."
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

PnILLrps MAS,-That celebrated
fanatic, Wendell Phillips, puts it in
this way, HWhen Congress refused the
force bill she left the true men OF the
nation with one alternative. We must
take for President a man who is q
force bill-that is, Grant. ] am GER
tain that under no other man can the
Republican party hope for success
With these views | demand of Grant
that he lead us again to victory"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

Suit for libel was instituted in Pitts
burgh, Saturday, by William S. Evans
against William J. Kountz and the
Mail Publishing Company TO recover
twenty five thousand dollars for an al
legged libelous article.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30
TIE STOLEN MONEY.

THE STOLEN MONEY.
In spite Of the confidence Expressed
by Gen. Spinner and other officials of
the Treasury, no trace has been dis
covered of the s47 800 recently stolen
IN broad daylight, during business
hours, and with six clerks present.
from the cashiers room Of the Treas
urer Of the United States. II such
things had not occurred before, the
theft might bc regarded us most re-
markablc.
But the experience has been too ire-
qucnt to cause much surprise. The
boldncss In this instance Is the only |
striking feature about IL. lmpunity
has given encouragement TO tho patri.
ots who handle the peoples money and
help themselves without stint, when
their private supplies happen TO run
low. They reason that il members Of
the Cabinet can grow rich IN Office by
joining Rings, sharing in contracts
they control, and speculating upon
official information, subordinates ought
to bo allowed like privileges, since
there is no moral dificrance in the two
modes Of stealing
There Is no method of identifying
the nincty-flvc $500 bills, for, strange
as II may seem, although the issue Of
this largo denomination is limited, II is
not numbered for detection, and hence
there is no check to stop the circula-
ton of the money That fact was well
known to the impecunious officeholder,
who selected his package from mass
of others lying on the table, pocketed
il, walked out to lunch, and came back
prepared TO resign il necessary, or TO
go on supporting the Constitution at
several thousands year
The country must be prepared for
great deal Of this sort Of enterprise be-
tween this time and the 18th OF March,
1877, when the lease of Grantism will
expire. The incumbcnts know II is
their last chance, and they mean to
improve IL by carrying off al they can.
Mr.. New, the successor of Gen. Spin
ner is expected to reach Washington
this week, and then the counting of
the notes and bonds will begin at once,
and continue until completed. This is
very serious matter; ought not to be
triaed with in any way. Injurious re-
ports have been afloat for several years
affecting the condition of the Treasury,
and they ought to be silenccd once for
all. There is now an opportunity to
make thorough and exhaustive in
vestigation, by counting the public
money openly underproper restrictions,
and in such way as to end all suspi-
cion of any deficiency, ifnone exists or
allowing the whole truth TO be known,
il there has been robbery on an extend
cd scale.
There are various modes Of making
the count The usual plan of accept
ing packages marked as containing
certain sums as "all right, will fail TO
satisfy the public on this OCCASION
The contents Of each bundle must not
only be verified, but declared to be
free from countcrfeits. 1t is no secret
that the bonds and notes of the United
States have been largely counterfeited,
and some of them 80 successfully as ts
defy the skill Of experts TO what ex-
tent they may have been received at
the Treasury in good faith, or been
concealed among tho genuine issues
by rogues in Office operating for out
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30


NEARLY CLosED.-The bloody chasm
Is rapiuiy closing up. Fro" "oeh 90
week undeniable evidence Of this is de-
veloped The latest incident occurred
in Boston. On Wednesday last the
the Norfolk artillery, escorting as their
guest, General Fitzhugh Lee, arrived
in that city to participate in the cen
tennial celebration of Bunker HILL
The cheerful spectacle was presen-
ted of the loyal people of Boston
paying an ovation to an ex-Confed-
crate officer Gen. Lee bowed
again and again as the numberless
thousands greeted him along the line
of march.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30
CAUTION

All persons are hereby warned against pur
chasing or In any manner meddling " ith the fol-
lowing property, new in the hands Of james Frel-
mer, Of Bell township, viT cook stove and
utensils, all the tinware and dishes In the house,
chairs, table, bed and bedding, cupboard,
template stove and pipe, doughtray, grind
stone, hand saw, as the same belongs to me and
Is left with him on loan subject to my order.
HENRY BRETH, JR.
0stcnd, June 30, 1ST5-ate
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

Poor BARN BUILDERs.--The Direc-
tors of the Poor and County Commits
sioners of Lebanon county have had a
sharp legal contest as to who had the
right to build barn at the Aims
House in that county. The Lebanon
county court decided in favor of the
Commissioners, and then the Directors
Of the Poor carried the matter to the
Supreme Court. This tribunal has
Just affirmed the decision of the court
below and say that the Directors OF
the Poor have no authority in the
matter tt.r nI u.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

The Secretary Of the Treasury has
directed the assistant Treasurer of the
United States at New York to sell ST. =
900, 1000 gold coin, on each Thursday
during the month of July. The total
amount to be sold is So. .0O0.OO0
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

Six horses, purchased in Boston for
Senator Jones, of Nevada, were ship
ped to him on Saturday. Among them
are the noted trottels Sweet Briar
and Lady Otis, for which the sum of
$4,000 was paid. The Others inelade
a pair of saddle horses and pair Of
carl.iape hnrses.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30
CENTENNIAL vIsITORS.

A correspondent of the New York
World, in alluding 10 the gigantic en-
terprise in which our townsman is now
engaged, says; "Now, as to the sight
sccrs, Ex-Governor Bigler says that
the matter has received the careful at
tcntion of the Board of Finance, and
the number of visitors, placed at the
probable minimum, is estimated at
100000. In the main exhibition
building alone there will be twenty
miles of avenue, more space than most
visitors would care TO cover in one day.
In addition TO the main building will
be the many other attractive adinncts
TO bring the visitor ON the grounds for
more than one day. An important
question, then, is, How often will he
come? The gentlemen who have
studied the problem say at least three
times. Three entries for 3, ,O00, 900 peo.
pie gives total of 5000, 900 entries,
which Ex-Governor Bigler thinks
moderate estimate, A reliable firm,
with extensive European connections,
is already in receipt OF adviccs which
lead to the belief that all Europe will
be represented by at least 100000 peo-
Pile. The greater part Of these will
come from Great Britain and Germa-
ny il is difficult TO say which will send
the larger number. This leaves $780,
900 TO be drawn from the States and
Territories, nearly all of which have
given very promising assurances. The
commissioners think, however, that
the requisite number can be relied up
on without going very far in any d.
rection. Taking Philadelphia as TO
Gus, there are, within radius of $50
miles, l2,OOO,0OO of people allowing
five members to each family; should
each send representative, there will
be 100000 visitors from nearby
points, leaving 100000 to come from
outside the limits named. The com
missioners estimate 10000 as the av-
erage daily attendance"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

"Religious riots are of frequent oc-
eurrence these times in Germany
These local freaks are the index to
what is to follow-just what John
Browns Harpers Ferry raid was to
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30
CAUTION

All persons are hereby cautioned against
purchasing or In any way meddling with the fol-
lowing property, now in possession Of John Klein,
of Morris township, via | brown mare, bay
mare, two-horse wagon, spring wagon, ?
cows, yearling hcifers, sprng cali, hogs, f2
sheep, long plow, 2 shovel plows. / harrow, l
wind mill, 8 acres Of wheat acres Of rye, 5
acres Of oats, aud Z acres of corn in the ground,
as the same was purchased by me June 81, and
is subject to my order a, any time
7. II. F0RcEY.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

Thy Springfield Rcpullicdg thinlsa
that If Judge Kelley of Philadelphia
doesn't cheer up and wipe his weeping
eyes, somebody will be calling him the
jerry Dismal OF American politics pres
ontly.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

take this method Of informing our customers
aud the public generally, that am about re-
moving from Leconte's Mills, and desire all who
are indebted to the estate or to me. and have IN
settled accounts to come fomo forward and settle
without delay Those who do not come soon and
comply with my request may be compelled to
travel zone distance to adjust their accounts.
The business, from the Goth day Of June, 1875,
will be carried on by Messrs Y. A. Mignot q
Bros, who win do all in their power to accomo-
date old and new customers.
CAROLINE LECONTE.
Leconte's Mill. June so, lsT5-lm
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

Col. Ward IL. Lamon of Martins.
burg, whom everybody knows as Presi.
dent Lincoln's law partner and histo-
rian, is spoken of Tor the Republican
nomination ioF Geycrnor Of Wost yir-
ginia next year
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

The new statue Of Stonewall Jack
son, presented by admiring English.
men to the State of Virginia, Is 10 be
brought free Of charge to Norfolk. II
will arrive in September and be for
mally unveiled and inauguratcd at
at the time of the State ag.
iicultural fair in November. The site
selected for the statue is on the north
side of the capitol.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

The New Orleans Republican, ''oflicial
organ Of tho State of Louisiana pub
fishes 63 columns 20 pages) Of notices
TO delinquent Taxpayers and 7 columns
Of sherif's sales IN q late issue. Who
wouldn't be On oflioial organ2 II no
body else gets rich in Louisiana Tho
official organs will.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

Ex1Copisderate Colonel John s. Nos
by, Of Virginia, has reseiycd an invita-
ton from a committee OF Boston gcp.
lcmcn TO deliver One Of series Of jnd.
dresses in fremont Temple that city.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30
gm advertisements.
CAUTION

All persons are hereby warned against purch-
aslng or in any manner meddling with the fol-
lowing property, now In the possession Of Joseph
Wngoner, of Burnside township, viz horses,
wagon, cows, sheep, timber sled and one
field Of wheat, as the same belongs 10 me and is
subject to my order. GEORGE WAGNER.
Hurd, June 80, IST5-gtt
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

The grain elevator of the Detroit
and Milwaukee railroad, at Grand Ha-
ven, Michigan, was burned on Tues
day night. Loss, $4,000
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

Glowing sccounts come 70 us Of the
discovery Of gold in the Black HIS.
Col, Richard I. Dodge it appears from
o dispatch, confirms the report Of Gen.
Custer in every particular Some Of
tho soldiers have Planned out gold Of the
pinhosL dualIty.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30
BOLD ROBBERy.

The Venango Spectator relates the
following; On Thursday evening last,
three men came to the house OF viii
liam Pritcbard, near Dcmpseytown,
and inquired the distance 10 Franklin;
they also asked for something to cat.
They were told 10 como in by Mrs. +.
IL. Pritchard, who lives In the house,
and lunch was set before them. AZ
ter eating, they asked William prich-
ard what the charge was and he refer
red them to his son Francis in an ad-
joining room, engaged in lacking down
n carpet. They went TO the other
room and were told there was nothing
to pay, One of the men stepped back
a few PAGES, drew revolver and as
tonishcd Mr. Pritchard by the demand,
'yourmoney oryourliic right straight"
Mr.. Pritchard backed into the dining
room, the whole three OF the robbers
following, each with cooked revolver.
The whole family were then in the
dining room. The chief robber then
told the other two to guard the doors
Francis Pritchard told them to hold
on, and he would give them the poclS.
ct book containing all the money in the
house. lie then went TO u drawer, n
robber following him with a cooked
revolver in one hand and "billyr in
the other. The robber took the pocket
book, examined il, and said to Mr..
Prichard. "You have more money
than that Mrs. Prichard replied
search the house then" The robber
commenced a search of the drawer,
finding silver watch, which he pocls-
eted. At this time Mr.. Prichard's s
hired man, who had been watching his
chances, spr,ng for n door that led
up stairs. The robber made a grab
at him but did not catch him. He
then snapped his revolver at him,
which fortunately missed fire. The
hired man succeeded in getting to the
upper story and jumped cut Of win
dow. The robbers heard the sash tall
and the whole three ran out to catch
the hired man and prevent him from
giving the alarm. That was the last
Seen of' tho robhcrs Tho man re,nr.-
ed in bonr with Daniel Tnrnor Jobn
Tnrner and Goorgo Turner three
neighbors mn armed but ,Le robbers
had CONC qbc bircd girl also snc,
ceeded in g,,ting away wi,bot The
,hicves kno,ving IL before the hired
man made his cscano Int she was loo
mucb frightcncd ~ doanvtbing but
coneool herself; IN some bushes 4 short
distance from the bouse until the rob
bers had Ieft The amopnt in The
noclset hook WAS abont fanr dollars
and fi,v cents That nud tho watch
mike tRe mot result If the 'th;evesi
-labors Mr. pricbard had severaI
thousand dollars in ,ho house which
thc raseals migbt have secured if thev
had not been trightencd Inv the hired
mon's cscane 1hnt money which mo
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

There is nothing more amusing than
the vehement attacks upon Boss
Tweed by the newspapers owned by
Ross Cameron,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

sonrBppE Lvise-Tho rgporla.l from
the Black Hills are contradictory
Prof Janney says the yield Of gold
thus far has been quite small, while
Colonel Dodge and special correspond.
cnts confirm Clusters report that the
yield Is abundant.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

IL has ut last been definitely settled
that the State Fair will bc held at
Lancaster this year, on the 9th, 2Sth,
10Th and goth Of September, and the
ist Of Oct6ber.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

The President has signed the com.
mission Of JACOB NJ McGrcw, Of Ohio,
to be sixth Auditor Of The Treasury,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30
CTEAM SAW MILL, ENGINE
~ AND BOILERS FOR SALE

The undersigned offers for sale on reasonable
terms, their steam saw mill, located at Wallace
ton, Uoarheld Co., Pa. The engine and boilers
are as good as new. The size Of the engine Is
ltx2i, and is In good running order. They will
also sell their shnglc aud laih mill, aud ali the
working machinery in the mill. Parties wishing
to purchase can call on or address
GRAHAM, WALLACE A co.
CleAtGeld, Pa. June 80, 1875.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

WEST PoINT.-Forty-threo amateur
Major Generals were turned out at this
military mandatory on the 10th.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

Reader. II you want to know what Is golus on
In the business world, just read our suNe'''"s
columns. the Special column in particular. it
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

Father Tom burke, tho great Irish
orator Is dying Of cancer Of the stom'
ach in Dublin.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30

California elects four Congressman
on September |.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30
DUBLIC SALE

The undersls sned will sell At rublic Sale
his residence In shawsvilie, on
saturday, July I'd, 1915,
the following described personal property W
Cook and Paror Stoves, Tables, Chairs, 1a. bes.
steais, good Bookcase. lot of Venlhan hllns
and Curtains, and large Yariety cf ether hog's
nold and kitchen furniture. Also, %.
piows, IIsrows. and many other articles 10
numerous 10 mention. II
Sale 10 commence ., 10 O'Clock ~ oil -"
day, when teras will bs made known.
a. u. SHAW
shawwiils, Pa. June %, 1851.
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NOTICE

The undersigned hereby gives notice that no
person has right TO contract debts for the late
trm Of "kyler shartEcr'' but himself and that
he will not pay any debts for said firm contracted
BY David II. ShmtIer. lie, the said Shart1cr
has no right 10 buy anything for the FIRM. OF Ia
receive any money due the firm, not having com.
piled with his agreement constituting him 4
member Of said firm.
LEONARD KYLER.
kylertown, June 20, 1859
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i,fw advertisements.
YowNsHIp sTATRMENT.-

Annual Financial Statement Of Hu ston School
District fer the year ending June 81, Is15i
ulfHIpIa
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30
CASH SYSTEM.
ROOTS a SHOES,

IN town, and by adopting the cash system will y
able TO sell low as any other house In the coun'
~. We mean business. We won't be undeuoh'
All Goods must be paid for before leaving p,
store, We also keep oa hand full llae Of lo'l
aud Shoe Findings and Leather.
l.. a. ROSS a CO.
Curwensville, June ?, 1873.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-06-30
GKonar b. GoopI.ANpEn, Editor.
CLEARFIELD, Pa.

WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE 30, 1875,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-01-09

sent of that committee, when the Senate bill
to restore specie payment, which was passed
Yesterday was informally considered in COM
mittee, the chairman, Mr. Maynard) Was re-
ouested by the committee to allow two amend
ments to be offered in the House; one that the
LIST and I'd sections be struck out, and the other
that redeemed greenbacks should be cancelled
and destroyed. He had, therefore, complained
Yesterday that the bill was passed under the
previous question without any opportunity for
amendments
Mr., Maynard of Tennessee, did not deny Mr..
Randalls statement, but said that he had acted
on his own responsibility, not as the organ of
the committee, but as member of the House.
Mr., Kasson of Iowa. from the Com mittee on
WAYS and Means, reported a bin providing that
section IA of the act of the 22d of June, 1874
renealing notifies shall not be construed to affect
any authority, power or right that might there
under have been lawfully exercised by any
court Judge or district attorney of the United
States to obtain testimony of an accomplice in
anv crime against or fraud upon the custom
revenue laws, by discontnuance or dismissal
of any proceedings against such accompce.
The bill, after an explanation by MIR. Kasson,
was passed.
The House went into committee of the whole,
G. T. Hoar in the chair, on the private calen-
dar.
The first bill on the calendar and one that
gave rise TO long discussion, was the bill d.
recting the sale of registered bonds belonging
to the Japanese indemnity fund to the amount
of S12500O, and the distribution thereof among
the officers and crew of the United States ship
Wyoming and those who manuel the L. f.
Kiang on the 9Th, 9th, 9Th and 8th of Septem.
her, 1864, in full satisfaction for all bounty
| ransom or prize money on the pact of such off
GERS and crews for the destruction of piratica
vessels at Simonoski on the 10Th of July, 1868
| and bombarding the forts at The Straits of Sim
| onosk in September, 1864.
Without disposing of the bill the committee
rose.
The House then, at 4.3O, adjourned till Sat
urday.