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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

HIl'No iIiI iI Communicated
Mn. BDiToRi--Thc very able speech
of Mr. Wallace, in tho Senate of the
United States, ON tho Louisiana ques
tion, deserves more than passing no
ticc, for IL entities Senator Wallace 10
tho gratitude of the. e.pcople throughout
tho entire Uniony and especially the
citizens of this State. His compre
hensive views in the constitutional as
pect Of tho question, and defence oi
self government and the absolute rights
of the people everywhere, under oul
form of government, ~ Characteristic
Of the man. desire, with your per
mission, to call attention to the con.
trast between Mr.. Wallace's speech and
that of Somtor'J Jolinson of Tennessee
The latter though able and logical
and withal terribly and truthfully an.
raigning the scoundrcls who misreprc-
sent and oppress the people, has the
Impulse Of personal grievance, which
seeks TO redress wrongs both to him
selfand his section Mr.. Wallace seeks
only the good OF the entire country
and pleads iorcibly and fcelingly in the
interests of an overburdened and abused
people, both north and south, which
entities him to tho thanks of every
honest man, and at once shows his EN-
incnt fitness for tho high and RESPONSE
Bile position TO which the party 20
unanimously called him. illa" ~
March 80, 1875. aia hTW
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

The HAPPY FAMILy,-The party
ups and downs in Rhode Island seem
to be on the increase. 1t took the
potato patch sized Commonwealth
nearly two months to elect o United
States Senator in the beginning of the
year. and last week the Radical leaders
met in State Convention. II took that
body three days 10 nominate State
ticket, which has heretofore taken less
than half a day. These things go to
show that there exists great internal
dissatisfaction within the party linc,
which viii soon break ont in open re-
bclion. The gross wrongs perpetratcd
by the leaders of the party in 'littlc
Rhody' cannot be concealed much
longer from the rank and file of the
party. The following bit Of sarcasm
we copy from the Philadelphia Press
Of the Goth.
People In Conncclicu, and Mnssachusetis ere
good deal annoyed yesterday by the noise which
the Rhode islanders made in trying 10 nominate
Governor, while many members Of the conycn-
ton lost their votes by being crowded across the
State line. 1t might, perhaps, be we'll, IN view
Of these facts, 10 dock Rhode Island over, and 80
increase tho sisnding.room.
That is a little rough on the 1Land
Of the Pilgrims.p --- --- Ln-
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

AN ENDORSEMENT WANTED--It !,
very evident from what happened
while the Senate of the United States
was convened in extra session that
that body was only called togetherfo,
the purpose of endorsing Grants infa.
nous observation-disclosures policy. Yet
after two weeks effort, that body gave
him very mild endorsement after all
just why they made so much bother
about il does not appear. Senator
Thurman made very pointed inquiry
when he asked il il was customary tc
endorse the President by resolution
for doing his duty? The Radical Sen
ators did not answer the interrogato
ry. The fact that Il majority Of foul
or five Senators endorse Grants usur
pations amounts to nothing. The peo
pie condemn it, If the thirty-three
Senators who voted in favor oft were
TO resign and 90 before their people
for reelection, not moro than ten OF
them would be returned to the Senate
The people OF the country fully m.
derstand this fact.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31
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"CHAR.NING LEGTSL1TYON.n

The editor of the New York Sun
who knows all about il, in referring tc
the closing hours of the last Congress
says
Mr. Garfield claimed great credit
at the beginning of the late session ol
Congress because his committee on
Appropriations had met n month in
advance of the usual time and prepared
the regular supply bills, so as expedite
the public business and prevent con
fusion IN the last days Like most Of
his promises, il was made TO be broken.
The records show that the great ap-
preparations were kept back until the
closing hours, aud then loaded down
with special legislation and jobbery Of
the most discrcditable kind by the
personal connivancc OF the very Chair.
man who had taken to himself so much
merit for nnpenormcd service. II
these bills had been properly pressed
forward they might all have been com
pletcd ten days before the end Of the
session, and the various items could
have been deliberately examined. But
such n course would have shut out Jobs
like that which Mr.. Ramsey and Mr..
llamlin smuggled in for the benefit OF
the express companies, by doubling
the rates of postage on transient news
papers, magazines, &c. Hence il was
not pursued, and the public was de
ceived in order to help his corruption.
In no former Congress were the rec
ognized forms of legislation more
shameiully disrcgarded than in the
last The revised statutes, which have
changed the tariff materially in favor
of certain monopolics without par
ticle of authority, were voted upon
night after night when twenty mem
bers were not present. And this bill
was never scrutinized by the commit
tees as the rules required, and was
never enrolled on parchment, but
stands solitary exception bearing the
Presidents signature affixed to print
ed volume. The River and llarbor
bill, appropriating nearly seven mill
ions of dollars, was driven through the
House in the last hours without even
being read The majority did not care
to know what the amendments were
and gulped them all down at one swal-
low. Other bills were passed with less
ceremony, and without the least regard
TO the many millions that were reck-
lessly voted away. They were pur-
posely thrust aside until near the close,
so that examination was impacticablo
and fraud made easy.
An item from the Legislative, Exec
utive and Judicial Appropriation act,
under the head of 'House of Repre-
sentatives,' illustrates the sort Of care
bestowed by Mr.. Garfield in preparing
IL:
'for hire Of horses and mail wagons fos carry
ing the mails, aud for one saddle horse for mess
eager hve thousand four hundred and seventy
Eve dollars.
30, las"iiare and repairs Of The ,ans ten
thousand dollars.'
{ II would seem by the latter para
graph thatthe mail wagons aud horses
were furnished and repaired at a pretty
round cost after being hired. But in
point Of fact tho two items have no
connection with each other though
they are thus tied in thclaw as former
ly printed. 1t will be curious to sec
how the last ten thousand dollars will
be expended, and to what objects il
shall be diverted in the face of this
appropriation.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

A New FEAruRE.-We learn from
an exchange that the NJ. r. Conference
which met in Huntington two weeks
ago, adopted proposition, by a large
majority, to recommend to the next
General Conference that Presiding NJ.
ders be elected hereafter by their re-
spective districts, instead of being ap,
pointed. '''-' 4vs-''-s------''s'''-.'--
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

ORruoDoxy.-lt is conceded that
the speeches delivered in the United
States Senate during the recent extra
session, which have attracted the most
public attention, were those delivered
by Senator Wallace and cx-Prcsidcnt
johnson. That Of the latter will be
found on our frstpagc and we purpose
iayin. that Of the former before om
readers next week. With those two
speeches on the one side, and Grants
southern reconstruction policy for .
platform on the other, the approach
ing Presidential contest will be fought
The constitution and equal laws on
one side, and Grant, banditti Sheridan
and Louisiana government on the 9th.
or side Such is the ground worl,
'Aid down for the next canvass
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

DEATH OF HIcKMAN.-llon. Johr
Hickman died in West Chester on The
23d inst, in the 65th year of his age
Mr. Hickman was u man Of ability
and strong opinions, but he wrcclScC
himself as n politician when he sidet
with the Republican party in 1861
He had formerly acted with the Dem
ocrats and was a member Of Congress,
from 1854 to 1862. Afler he left th,
Democratic party, he driiied into moth
ingness, and although a gentleman o
social worth, was never able toretriov,
the political standing of former years
Hickman was too honest and there
fore he could not prosperwith his new
associates.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

Why is IT Thus "A friend in.
quircs Of us why bills are defeated in
the Legislature, although the yeas cx-
ceed the nays; and points to the dc.
feat of the Judicial salary bill among
Others, although the vote stood
yeas, % hays, SO. The new constitu-
tion requires all laws to be passed by a
majority of Remembers elected to each
House. There being so members in
the Senate, 26 must vote for bill be-
fore il can become law. In the
House, there are POI members, hence
it taks 102 votes to pass u bill through
that body. This would be termed a
constitutional majority This is one
Of the elegant features in our new fun
damental law, because il prevents a
few members Ga majority of quo
RUM from passing laws. Under the
old constitution, so yeas would have
carried the salary bill yet, it was de-
feated although 95 members had voted
for it, because il lacked just Z Of. bav-
ing constitutional majority
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

GRANT IMpEAcHED.-Most of our
readers are aware that ex-President
johnson is back in the United States
Senate, a representative from Tenncs-
see, where he was before the war On
our first page will be found a charac-
tcristic speech delivered by him last
week. If he has not succeeded in
making his readers believe that Grant
should be impeached and sent forth in
disgrace, he has at least established
the fhct that General Grant is u very
dangerous man, and although highly
honored by the American people, he
has forfeited and betrayed the conf.
dcncc rcposcd in him and deserves the
ccnsure of a confding people
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

AN OLD SINNER CONFERTED
That old veteran enemy ofthe Dem
cratic party, Thurlow Weed, of New
York, the only survivor OF the ole
political firm of Seward, Weed Il Co.
has joined the Democracy for the pur
pose of helping to save the country
from bankruptcy and moral ruin. In
recent letter to an old friend he says
81 never expected to live to see the
day that | should be compelled to ioir
hands with such enthusiastic Demo
Gratis rs Gov. Tilden and Horatio Scy
mour, against my lifelong friends
But such is the tact. The huge frauds
committed along the lines of our pub
lie works by our party friends, which
have been exposed through the vigi
lance Of these Democratic leaders
eompels every man who loves his
country and desires to perpetuate her
institutions TO drive corrupt men out
of every branch of thcpublic service
Gov, Tilden, Of New York, having
sent message TO the legislature OF
that State, exposing the huge frauds
committed by the Canal ring, has in
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31
HON SAuUEL ! RlNDILL

-,
IL looks very inucl' us though this
gallant Pennsylvania would be made
Sneaker of tho next Congress- A
~. ,.,o. ,ha, a..
", sy sw ," w "N
"s"" oe'eg"''o" 'W"' 'o So"o 'o'
kandnll iorlSpcnkerN
Mr. Randall in company with other
members, after tho adjournment OF
Congress, visited Richmond, Virginia,
and while there was invited to visit
both branches of the Legislature.
In the House he was invited to a
privileged seat, aud was generally
greeted by the members, and in the
Senate the chair was vacated for five
minutes on motion of Senator llolla-
day, and was introdueed'to TO tho Soma
tors individually by Mr.. Harris, the
fresidentof the Senate meeting him
on tho iloor. ..... i.,. i........
The kichmond hhqufer IN noticing
The event says "'rhc reception Of the
Hon, Sam, >. Randall, Of Pennsylvania,
y, wv 'oh",o VI "S'"n ycstcIu"p ,
was an ovation alike worthy the high
est legislative body Of, this old Com
monwealth and the distinguished gen
tleman to whom the honors were paid;
ana we trust our citizens VIII vie with
the general assembly IN doing their
best towards making his stay IN Rich
mond agreeable and pleasant The
gallant fight he made IN the last Con
giess TO prevent the unjust moditica-
tion OF the rules, and tho rare skill,
endurance and ability he displayed as
the leader OF the Democratic minority,
nsa'',s' tnc e'v'' rlgh's ana iorcc u'lIs'
sections an anJ we aro % NAV, % ,,,a, m ~, nro,; 81
fed at the hcarty'wclcomc with Which
he has been so spontaneously greeted"
The Richmond Jphg in noticing tic
presence OF Nlr. Randall in that city re-
''arTs ,.n,,S;, ,;...,,...,,.l,....,.,....
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31
CLEARFIELD, PA,
WEDNESDAY MORNING. MARCH 81, 1878
Norrcr.-At a Meeting OF the Dem.

NoTIcE.-At Meeting OF the Dom
ocratic State Committee, in Harrisburg,
March 4th, 1875, the following Res
olution was adopted, viz
Resolued, That the nert Democratic
State Conrention, for he purpose efrNom-
mating Candidates for Gorn1ior d'd
State Treasurer, be held.atSNe City Of
Erie, on Wednesday, ths sh day Of Sep
tember, 1875, at noon. u
The Conventions will consist of the
usual number ofsdelcgatcs, viz; One
Delegate for Zach member of the Sen
ate and House on Representatives.
-. JOHN MILLER,
Chairman.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

THE RING BRoKEN.-Grants left
bower, Colonel Fabens died in Eliza
beth, N. j., few days since, lie was
conspicuous few years ago in the ne
gotiations on behalf of Baez for the
annexation OF San Domingo 10 the
United States.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

HAPPY DEMocRATs,-Henry Ward
Beecher once publicly boastcd (ifhe
did not publicly thank God that not
Democrat was in any nnnneror form
connected with Plymouth church. The
Democrats now have good reason to
be thankful such was the case.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

ABObT THE LEGISLATURE.
There has never been greater effort
10 bring q representative body into dis
reputc than the State House of Repre-
sentatives just adjourned. From the
first the rings, which have controlled
Legislation at Harrisburg for several
years, declared war upon the Demo
cratic majority. Seeing their occupa-
tion gone, they determined TO have
iheirrcvenge by throwingall the odium
possible upon tho House. Through
their allies, the members from Phla-
dclphia, and u few from the country,
they obstructed legislation IN various
ways, and when that would not an
swcr their purpose, inauguGted dis
graceful proceedings. On some occa-
sions they turned-.the House into an
apparent bcargardcn. They became
more furious as their designs were irus-
trated from time to time, and the Dem.
ocatic majority prevented their pur-
poses being carried out, Their last
movement was an attack on the Sink.
ing Fund, but that, with all their other
designs, was defeated and for the first
time forycars, the conspiratos against
the political and financial integrity Of
the State came out Of the contest bad
ly beaten. We all know how natural
il is for evil doers TO throw the blame
of disturbance, il any occurs, on those
who oppose them, and prevent their
Vaccinations being carried out. Tho
defeated rings pursued this course, to-
ward the Democratic majority, but
they have not been able to hoodwink
an intelligent public. The Democrats
no doubt committed some faults. The
Speaker was new at the business, and
the increased numbcr ofmcmbers, with
the many who had never before sat in
Legislative body, made the House un-
wicldy and somewhat difficult to man
age. The ringstook advantage of this
state of things, which made IL more
difficult TO defeat thcirpians promptly,
Nevertheless they have been overcome
in the contest, and now wall of de-
spair goes up from these defeated pat.
riots. Herein lies the gist of the legis-
lativc troubles
Disintcrested parties looking on from
II distance, see things in the same light.
The New York Tribune says: "rhc
Pennsylvania Legislature which ad.
journed yesterday is entitled to the
credit Of leaving Harrisburg with n
cleaner record than any that preceded
il within score of years. The Dem
ocrats, WHO controlled the House, have
as rule used their power judiciously,
although II will hardly be claimed that
they made the best Of their opportuni-
ties in the election Of d United States
Senator which was the first important
matter demanding thcirattcntio The
fact that the session closed without
the passage Of a single bill at the die
tation of the rings which have so leng
ruled Pennsylvania must inspire the
independent incn Who arc trying to re-
form the politics of that State with new
hope and zeal 'l q
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

Parson Brownlow says a good word
for journalism when he asserts that
small men with plenty of money can
crawl into the United States Senate,
but it takes an intellectual giant to
soar from that condition to the digni-
ty of an able editor, ,full-fedged.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

DEclpEpLy IN ORpER. The Trenton
IN. J.,) I'1n american calls on II,
Senate 10 appoint Pinchback door
keeper, and build tonsolial palace fol
bin, WHEREOF physlognomical hair-cuttinl
and ccstatic shaving can be done under
his superintendent, annolnting Conk
ling's curls, waxing Logan's moustachc
blacking Morton's boots, aud otherwise
keeping the '1eading statesmen" re
spcctablc-cxterna)ly, NJ least
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

TnE CONTEST SETTLED.--John Mitch.
ell, the Irish patriot, who succeeded in
having himself twice elected to the
British Parliament died suddenly in
Ireland on the 18th of March, lis
wife and family, who reside in New
York, were almost overwhelmed with
grief upon receiving this unexpected
telegram This settles the contest
with the British Government for q
seat in Parliament. Ten thousand
people attended his funeral e1al
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

SENsiBLE.--The editor of the Spring.
field (Mass.) Republican, remarks Sen.
ator Edmunds has done himself the
greatest credit To bc abused by
Howe, Logan, Sargent aud Morton in
succession for making n "Democratic
spccch"i is glory enough for one session.
An orthodox Republican correspondent
processes to know that the Vermont
Senator has long contemplated the
step away from partisansbip, which he
now takes, but has been deferred by
the fear Of political ostracism.n
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

DENTISTRY

Having determined to locate 10 curweps,ille
for the purpose Of pursuing my procession. 4
hereby ofcr my services 10 the public. / h.ec
Just hnisssd n term Of dentai inslructions uuler
the bo.t teachers Of the pcnnsylvania College of
Dental Surgery In Philadelphia, and am now
prepared to execute al work pertaining to dent.
sfy 70 she best manner, with the latest in,prose-
ment.. All work guaranteed to give entire sat.
pfaction o. TO quality nnd duration. Teeth cx-
tncsed without pain. Room In new Bank build.
ins. forfsrihsf Information apply IN person or
Aaireu y, NJ. THOMPSON,
nichsifkif curwepsvillc "a
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gew advertisements.
CAuTION.

Notice is hereby given 10 all concerned thai
the goods groceries. oonfcctionaties aud fixture,
10 the stoteroom now oeoupicdby John Soheurich
In Trouylle, belong to me, and said John scheu.
rich Is only acting NJ my agent, without any
authority TO contract any debt In my name. and
| will not be responsible for any contracted by
him. The following property IL also icit In hi,
possession, subject TO my order bay mare, /
colt, COW, 2,etts Of harness, sled, spring
wagon, sleigh, buggy, 2 sulkeys, 2 oa,,ins
boxes, lot OF saved ash and fine lumber nc vsl
and spade, lot Of old metal, three aud half bar.
feIs Of older, stoves and hxtares, cupboard, 2
beds and bedding, bureau, 10 chairs, 1 oloek
and tables. All the foregoing property wa,
purchased by me at shenG's sale Oh the 2si day
Of March, and Is left with him on loan.
JOHN Y. OSWALD.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31
NEW SHOE STORE :

would announce, TO the people.of Clcarfold
and the public ut large. that I have rented the
short shop formerly un bv Fnank Short and
am rrcparei to make and mend ~ kinds Of Boots
and Shoes, as formerly done By Shorty on shor,
roiiee and viii guarcntee all kinds Of work moi
to ~, rasei or eat tn lhe eye. The best french
stock aluayson hand. Shopon Ma. kut Street. Next
door 70 the Allegheny Hotel.
March, - '75sly THOMAS ALLEN.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

Tho United States Senate adjourned
on Wednesday. Tho nomination of
Don A. Pardec rs United States Dis
tfict Judge Of Louisiana, rice Durrell
resigned, was not confirmed, This
leaves Louisiana without o Federal
iudge.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

The Chicago Times says thattJ.
Proctor Knott having held up Moses
to Philadelphia audience as model
statesman, II has been decided that
Moses be Invited TO attend the centyn=
nial
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

A Coon INDEX The largest Demo.
cratic vote in New Hampshire pollc,l
|prcvions 20 this year was that for Gov
lernor in 1868, which was 37,262 The
Democratic vote thus yoar was 80, 1Ga
-an increase Of 1901 The largest
|prcvious Republican vote was pollcd
for Governor in 1868, which was 49,.
1856 Tho Republican vote this year
was39, 2S2 or 500 less. In other words,
the Democrats have done better than
their previous best. by nearly 5000,
while the Republicans have failcd TO
do as well as their previous best by
500. Which horse Is making the bet
TER ! e., i, time for the Presidential goal Of
lofof n4rl.ltn..u ay.sf D. 4l.
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John a. sTADLER.

y bHhLh, Market st.. Cloaihcld, Pa.
Fresh Bread, Eusk, Rolls. Pies and Cake,
on hand or made to order. general assortment
OF Vonieetionaries, Fruits and Nuts in stock
ice eream and oysters in season. Saloon nearly
opposite the posiofliee. Prices moderate.
March l0-'55.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

PARTIALLY TRuE.-The 81. Marys
Gasstte states that IAN election has
been ordered in the Clearfield- Cen.
"tre.C Clinton district to fill the vacancy
occasioned by the resignation of Sen.
Gator Wallace" That is true. But
the editor in question has not been as
successful in making bis point as the
Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms OF the
Senate was in calculating his mileage
for the service of the writ In question.
Had the editor informed his readers
that the election would not be held un.
til ncxt November, bis news item
would not have been so startling and
would have been correct.
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ayew advertisements.


Al persons are hereby warned against pur.
chasing or 10 manner meddling with two horses
--ono black, and ono sorIel--now In the posses
sion af Constantine Sehiglng, Of karihaus town.
ship. clcaInoii county, Pa, ~ the same belongs
to mo, aud nro lott with Mm on loan only, sub.
jcct TO my srdvr at any time
''.- N' e SEBASTIAN D0scIi.
Salt Lick, Pa, March "a, ls7b-3ls
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-03-31

PLYMoUrH--Thc Beechcr-Tilton
scandal is still on the boards in New
York The testimony taken during
the past week looks TO the Indictment
of Tilton rather than Beecher. II
Bessie Turner, called to the stand by
the latter, is a sample Of the Sunday
school children of Plymouth church,
we would simply remark that the
"school for scandal may as well be
closed for the period of the next gen
Grafton. Bessie and Beccher are cer-
tainly enough for one church, if not
for whole generation, or for all time,
if to be looked upon with moral glasses.