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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-08-30
NO MOTHER.

The other day when q stern and
dignifed judge ordered a prisoner to
stand up and offer objections, if he had
any, to being sentenced to prison for q
long term Of years, the prisoner rose
and said: fa ~
81 never had a mother to shed tears
over mel"
His words entered every heart in
the court room. He was rough, bad
man, in the middle age of life, and he
had been convicted Of burglary, but
every heart softened toward him as his
lips uttered the words. lie felt what
he said, and the tears rolled down his
cheeks, as he continued;
III | had o mothers love and moth.
er's tears-some ono to plead with me
and pray with mel should not now
be what 1 aml'
Ali That's it There is a power
in n mothers love, IN her tears, plead
ings and prayers, whose influence is
hardly to bo realized. God pity the
lad who has no home to go to--no
mother TO whom he can tell his griefs
and troubles-no mother TO put her
arms around his neck, and beseech
Heaven to keep him purcl There is
no heart like a mothers. Her child
may wound il again and again, yea
pierce it with a sword, and its last
..l....o... ....l .t.li kn.. ,,.,,l. lo,o g.,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-08-30
A PRINTERS DREAM

A printer sat in his Office chair, his
boots were patched and his coat thread
bare, while his face looked weary and
worn with care, while sadly thinking
of business debt, old Morpheus slowly
round him crept, and before he know
it he soundly slept; and, sleeping, he
dreamed that he was dead, from trouble
and toll his spirit had fled, and that
not even COW bell tolled, for the
peaceful rest of his cowhide sole. As he
wandered among the shades, that
smoke and scorch in lower Hades, he
shortly observed an iron door, that
creakingly swung on hinges ajar, but
the entrance was closed by a red-hot
bar, and Satan himself stood peeping
out, watching for travellers thereabout,
and thus to the passing printer spoke,
and with growing voice the echoes
woke: "Come in, my dear, it shall cost
you nothing and never fear; this is
the place where / cook the ones who
never pay their subscription sums, for
though in life they may escape, they
will find when dead it is too late; /
will show the place where melt them
thin, with red.hot CHAINS and scraps of
tin, and also where l comb their heads
with broken glass and melted lead,
and If of Refreshments they only think,
there's boiling waterfor them TO drink
there's the red.hot grindstone to grind
down his nose, and red-hot rings TO
wear on his toes, and if they mention
they don't like fire, III sew up their
mouths with red-hot wire and then,
dear sir, you should see them squirm
while l roll them over and cook to
turn" With these last words the
printer awoke, and thought it all
practical joke; but still at times 80
real did it seem, that he cannot believe
it was all dream; and often he thinks
with chuckle and grin, of the fate of
those who save their tin, and never
pay the printer.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-08-30

A clergyman went to livcry-stable
one hot day recently to get team.
While waiting for II to be harnessed
he pulled of his coat and sat down in
n convenient chair. A doctor came
for his horse, and seeing the parson in
his shirt-sleeves, remarked iacetiously;
"You are the man want. should
like to get you to help me about my
haying."
The parson said, with a twinkle in
his eye al can't pitch, and l can't
NOV but, perhaps, ! can rake after
you'll am just going TO attend o
funeral. Hartford Comdnt.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-08-30

Two sons OF Erin, shovcling dirt on
q hot day, stepped to rest, and OK.
changed views on the labor question.
"Pat, this is mighty hard work
wc'rc at"
at is, indade, Jimmy; but what
kind of work is it you'd like If yc
could get it2"
"Well, said the other, leaning rc.
Acctively on his shovel and wiping the
Precipitation with the back of his hand,
'for a nice, aisy, clane business, | think
| would like 10 be bishop"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-08-30

When Macaulcy attended an Eng.
lisb election for the first time, dead
cat was thrown in bis face. The man
who committed the outrage did not
mean to hit Macaulcy, but q Mr.. Adenc.
The cssayist remarked that ho "would
prefer TO have II intended for him and
hit Mr.. Adenc."
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-08-30

The potato-bugs are getting to be a
regular nuisance in the eastern States.
A party Of them was discovered one
night recently trying TO roll off q bar.
rel Of new potatoes from the front door
Of q country store.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-08-30

COL. RENo's REPORT OF THE LITTLE BIG
HORN BATTLE = now THE SEVENTH
CAVALRY WERE DRAWN INTO A TRAP
--RENos FIGHT WITH THE INDIANS
CLUSTERS MISTAKE IN DIVIDING HIS
FORCES.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-08-30

Mamma, asked a precociousyoung-
ster at the tca-tablc the other evening,
after long and ycarning gaze toward
q plate of dougbnuts; Mamma, do
you think could stand another Of those
fried holes" She thought he could.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-08-30

Tho most active prolongcrs Of youth
are wholesome food, pure air, regular
habits, and plenty Of exercise for both
mind and body. With these, added TO
a contentcd disposition and good
temper, Father Time may be long de-
fed.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-08-30

An inebriatc recently fell and struck
bis nose against BARRIERS pole. On
being raised from the ground, he ask.
cd; "What's Eat woman wi striped
stockings on got agin mca"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-08-30

"Six feet in his stockingsl !" cxclaim
cd Mrs. Partington; "Why, Ike has
only two IN his, and can never keep
'em darncd NJ that"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-08-30
OUR SUMMER FRIENDS.

A. the hoe Is 10 the rose
while the honey treasure flows,
Singing gentle songs Of love
To each blossom In the grove,
pausing only in its flight
Whore the sweets Of life are bright,
An unwilling to depart
Till ho reached tho very heart,
And when all the luscious store
IL exhausted sings no mere
AZ the bee Is 10 the rose
while the honey treasure flows
Are Summer friends.
Az tho shadows TO tho boat
On changoful lake aaoat,
When tho lake Is In rcposc,
Like another boat II shows,
And all fortune eleyatcs
Der the surface initiates.
hut ripple on Its breast
Shadow trcmbles with unrest,
Aud when tempcsis gather round
Can no longer there be found
As tho shadow TO the boat
On tho changeful lake afloat
Are Summer friends.
--Irom The Providence Journal.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-08-30
LAST TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

The funeral took place at 3 o'clock
on Friday afternoon, August 25th, and
was the largest funeral cortegc ever
witnessed in the State Of Indiana.
Every society and citizen joined in
paying the last tribute OF respect TO
the distinguished statesman.
Although Presidents and Vice Presi-
dents have died while in Office, this is
the only case whore Speaker of tho
House has died while occupying that
position.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-08-30
ANDREW HARWlCk,

MANUFACTURER AND nrALEnN
HARNESS, SADDLES, BRIDES, COLLARS,
and all kinds Of
HORSE FURNISHING GOODS.
A full stock Of saddlers' Hardware, Brushes,
Combs, Blankets, Robcs, etc., always on hand
and for sale at the lowest cash prices, All klnds
Of repairing pramptly attended te
An kinds Of hides tnken in exchange for bar
ness aud repairing All kinds Of harness leather
kept on hand, and for sale at q small profit
Cleafdeld, Jan. 10, 1876.
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NHEAp GROCERIESl

NHEAP GROCERIESi
~ LUMBER CITY, PA.
The undersigned announces to his old friends
and patrons that he has opened good line Of
GROCERIES A PROVISIONS at the old stand
Of Kirk Spencer, for which he solieits liberal
patronage. II. W. SPENCER.
Lumber City, Pa. March 20.tf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-08-30

The remains arrived at Now Albany
Ind, at midnight Of the 23d inst, and
were removed to the rotunda of the
Court Heusc, which was draped in
mourning and entwined with flags and
evergrcensfr from the dome TO the ground
floor, and where the body laid in state
until Thursday evening, when IL was
removed to the late residence Of the
deceased Speaker.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-08-30
SKETCH OF MS PUBLIC CAREER.

Hon. Michael G. Kerr, representative
from tho Third district Of Indiana, and
who was elected Speaker of the Forty
fourth Congress in December last, was
a native Of Pennsylvania, having been
born in Titusville, Crawford county, in
1897, The foundation Ct his education
was laid in the common schools Of
Crawford county, but he subsequently
studied at several academies, In the
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-05-11
For the anderson hnteligcncer.

MEssRs. EDITORS: AS circumstances pre-
vented my reply to your answer to my CON-
municaton from appearing last week, ask
space in your columns for O few words,
especially in reply to the personal illusions
made by you. 1t must be evident to every
impartial mind that your personal illusions
were made in absence of any substantial
reasons why the course suggested by me
should not be adopted, and to detract, if
possible, from its influence.
shall merely reply to such matters as are
calculated to place me in false position
before some of your readers, leaving it for
time to prove whose course would have been
more practicable.
Should the Democracy make straight-out
fight, and the Republicans elect for Governor
one of the worst element of their party, or
should the Democracy support Chamberlain
and be successful, then give me credit for
my better judgment, but should the Democ-
racy make straight-out fight and be sue
cessful, or. by supporting Chamberlain be
defeated, then say my judgment was errone-
Gus, but do not attempt to prejudice the
minds of the people against the course sug-
gested by me, by making personal illusions
that have nothing to do with the question
at issue. The question is not one of selfish
interest, but what course will more probably
secure the best government. Any attempt
to bring other matters into the question, is
foreign to the issue.
Although am an appointee of the Gov
ernor and U. S. Commissioner, still, have
attempted to divest myself of every interest
except the interest of the State, and to what
extent have succeeded remains for the
future to tell admit that personal interest
sometimes have bearing unconsciously,
but what effect the holding of the positions
alluded to by you could or can have on me,
1 am not able to discern. Could I not have
remained silent or even advocated q straight
out ticket without any fear of being re-
moved? Or if removed would it be such
great loss? I think, Messrs. Editors, that
you do me great injustice in attempting to
create an impression that my Judgment
could be swayed by so small matter.
You intimate that am not the person to
suggest to the Democracy what course to
pursue, because do not belong to Demo-
cratic Club. Is this your ideaP Would you
suppress every sentiment that did not accord
with your own2 Must every man belong
to Democratic Club before he has right
to give expression to his views? did not
propose to advise the Democracy, but simply
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GOOD BAY FRoK THE RAa-wEED.

Has it ever occurred to our farmers that
they can obtain supply of long forage by
curing the ordinary rag-weed? In the May
number Of the Rural Carolinian, we find the
report of an experiment made by Col. j..
Wash. Watts, of Laurens, who is practical
and experienced farmer, and gentleman
of undoubted veracity. This report proves
that an abundance of long forage can be
harvested from the stubble fields, where the
rag-weed grows spontaneously, and at q very
light cost. Col. Watts writes as follows to
the editor of the Rural Cdrolinian
Some time ago, I promised to give you the
result of my experiment with the rag.Weed
hay, as feed for horses. I had seen it fed to
sheep in Pennsylvania, but did not know
whether horses would eat it, or whether
they would be benefited by eating it.
The drought being heavy on our crops,
and knowing that food would be very scarce,
I concluded to try the weeds; so put
hand to cutting them while in bloom, and
cut several tons, always cutting in the fore
noon and raking up into cocks in the alter
noon, and in two days hauling into the
barn; by this time they were usually well
enough cured to pack away, which should
be done as early as they will bear it.
We began to feed to the horses at once,
and fed no other fodder or hay for three
months, and I have never had horses to do
better on any forage; they ate it with ayidity
to the last stem, and improved all the time,
Notwithstanding their corn ratlons were
light. I am satisfied that it is as good and
as healthy feed as we can desire, and from
its abundance, we can fill our barns with
the cheapest fodder that grows-ths rag
weed hay"
AS feed for sheep, am assured by one
of the best shepherds in Pennsylvania, that
his sheep prefer it to bis timothy, hay; that
he regards it as good, healthy feed for sheep.
Why we have not found this out long
since am at a loss to know, but I do know
that never again expect to be out of fodder
so long as we can grow 9 crop of rag-wesds
Nearly every stubble field grows up in either
rag-weed or crab-grass, and either will make
good enough hay if properly cured and
housed,
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For the anderson Intsuigsncer.

For the anderson Inteuigencer.
HALL TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATIC CLUB
Hall Township Democratic Club met on
Saturday, May 6, pursuant to adjournment.
The President called the meeting to order,
and proceeded to business. It was moved
and seconded
That, inasmuch as our Senator, John R.
Cochran, has failed, so far, to fulfill his
promises and pledges of reform made to his
constituents during the last campaign, as
much as was in hispower to do so, and has
not taken care of the interests of his con-
stituents, that he be requested to resign his
place as Senator.
Unanimously adopted.
Resolued, That we suggest the first Satur-
day in August for holding the primary cleo
ton, and Monday following as the day for
counting the votes at Anderson O. II.
Adjourned to meet the first Saturday in
June. All the citizens of the Township are
earnestly requested to attend.
On motion, the proceedings of this meet
ing were ordered sent to the Anderson IN
telligencer for publication.
JOHN CLINKsCALFS, President.
H. J. WAKEFIELD, Sec:
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excellent variety of original and selected
matter. The names of the editors and man
ayers do not appear in its columns, but VIZ
hear that the editorial department is under
control of Gen. James R. Truehart, a Virginia
journalist of much experience, and that the
business department is managed by Mr..
Thos W. Brown, anative OF North Carolina,
who has lately been engaged in newspaper
life in New York. The Journal of Commerce
as its name indicates will devote much at
tention to the commercial and material in
terests of the State and in politics will be
staunchly Democratic, working earnestly to
promote harmony and unity among the
good people of South Carolina. We extend
a cordial greeting to the new journal, which
has been received with genuine favor in the
metropolis Terms, Eight Dollars per an
mum.
A meeting was held in Franklin, N. c.,
on the 10Th of April, in the interest of the
Blue Ridge Railroad. Capt. J. L. Robin
son and DR.. w. L. Love made short speech
es in regard to the recent meeting at tAnder-
son, and urged the people to send full del
egation to Charleston on the 25th inst
Both speakers referred to the hospitality of
the citizens of Anderson and the courtesy
of the railroad authorities in passing the
delegates. a resolution was adopted declar-
ing that the people of Macon County have
an abiding confidence in the final success of
the Blue Ridge Railroad, and an unalterable
purpose to contribute part of their slender
resources to accomplish this result when the
time arrives. Twenty delegates to Charles
ton were appointed, including Capt. Robin
son, DR.. Love and Prof Smith. Are the
people of Anderson not going to make ar
rangements for adequate representation in
the Charleston meeting? 1t is time to holda
meeting for that purpose, as only two weeks
remain until the delegates are expected in
Charleston.
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For the anderson LatelHgcncer.
CENTENNIAL PICNIC AT CRAFTS FERRY

MEssRs. EDITORS: Perhaps brief account
of the Picnic at Crafts Ferry, on Savannah
River, will not prove wholly void of inter-
est to some of your many readers. A three
hours ride over good roads, through ver-
dant forest, in the fresh and invigorating
morning air peculiar to our Piedmont region
alone, brought US to Stevenson's Ferry.
Here we found the schooner Centennial"
(named in honor of the occasion,) riding at
anchor. A large number of young ladies
and gentlemen, representing much of the
beauty and gallantry of Hart were already
impatiently waiting on deck. All being
safely aboard, Captain Craft, the expert
fresh-water navigator, gave the necessary
orders, anchor was weighed, joyfully the
sails were given to the breeze, the sturdy
oarsmen piled the steady stroke, and proud
ly down the river the Centennial" moved
in silent majesty. How jolly all were
ready to exclaim. Beautiful water, pictu-
rescue banks on either side, robed in natures
pureSt, richest green, waved happy well
come to all. Only those who had the pleas
ure of the ride will call to memory the beau
tiful panoramic scenes Of nature our pen is
wholly incompetent to describe. A two
hours ride down the Savannah comes only
once in while. and fain would we linger
among the varied scenes. Once more we
would wish our ears ravished, and time
robbed Of its tardiness by merry boat songs
from young ladies. The silYery strains
floating over the placid water seem to linger
yet within memory's halls. How many
but the spell is broken-we have reached
the landing, while the loud cheers of those
on shore bid us welcome Hundreds had
assembled. The arrangements for the Pic
mic were complete, nature having done her
part by providing living seats for so vast o
crowd. Mr.. Saunders, sympathizer of
humanity, knew the weary traveller would
need refreshments SO he, too, was there
with delicious confectioneries and ice lemo-
made to cool lovers heated heart. Of course
the "Romeos'' can't stay away when the
beautiful outlets" have gone. For the bet
ter entertainment of the gay and light OF
heart, Mr.. s. had platform erected, upon
which the Eight fantastic toe' kept time to
the good music of the Elbcrton string band,
which added 80 much to the general pleas
ure of the occasion. At the appointed hour,
Col. E. NJ Rucker, the orator of the day,
with his usual felicity, charmed and capti-
yated his audience for some thirty minutes,
after which came the dinner, which was
truly characteristic of the hospitable Geor-
gians. The picnic was splendid success,
and one which will ever be remembered
with great pleasure by those present, especi-
' y ''-' PALMETTO.
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OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
~ Notice is hereby given thatbthe un-
dersigned, Administrator of J. W. 0eer
deceased, will apply to the Judge of Pro-
bate for Anderson County on the Goth of
May next, for final settlement and dis
charge from said Estate.
JOSEPH B. MOORE, Admir-.
April 20, 1876 t- 40 -. IS
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Hats J!
Hardware.
Harness.

THE largest and best assortment of Har-
ness, Brides, &C., of any house in Town,
which we have manufactured out of the
best materials, for sale low by,
TOWERS & BROYLES.
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Security Economy LiberalityII

Are the leading principles of this Compa-
ny. All approved forms of Life and En-
dowment Policies issued. Also, Term Poll
cies of one, three, five or seven years:
All Life Policies non-forfeiting after an
nual payments, when the insured will be
entitled to Paid-up Policy, or cash surren-
der thereof
Dividends may be used to protect Policies
against lapsing in case Of failure to pay pre-
miums. This, with the non-forfeiting and
cash surrender features, are sufficient to
make this Company popular among think
ing men. 4f-,:. T
Good Agents wanted.
B.F. MAULDIN, Jr, Agent,
Anderson, s. G.
April 10, 1876 SO
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T1HE above is a cut. Of one Of the best
Il Stoves in the market. Can be fur
nished with or without reservoir. - Alive
ask isa call Ifany of our Stoves fail to
give satisfaction, we will refund the money:
Buy the DISPATCH and the HOT. BLAST
COOK STOVE. ...;;-s;;-,,,i. -
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We call the attention of our readers to the
advertisement of Mrs. @. c. Pegg, which
appears in another column.
Richland beacon., 1876-01-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Elisabeth TEibct & hus) Parish Court,
Us. No.232. Parish Of Richiand,
IVDliace 6 Co. & j. 4. State of Louisiana.
LiddeH, sheriff.
BY virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued by
the Honorable Parish Court in and
for the Parish of RichIand, in the above
styled and numbered suit, and to me directed
have seized and taken into my possession
and will offer for sale at the door of the Court
house in the town of Rayville, to the last and
highest bidder within the hours prescribed by
law, on
Saturday, the 5ih day Of February 1876,
the following described properly, to wit:
Tie undivided one third interest in the
north west quarter Of north east quarter, south
east quarter of north east quarter, north half
OF South east quarter, section six, and east
half of north east quarter, section Yves, of
Boeutf river,and fractional north west quarter
OF north west quarter, section eight; all in
township sixteen north, range six east. with
the improvements thereon. Also all that
portion of the south west quarter of section
thirty one. township sixteen north, range six,
lying on west bank of Boeuf river. Seized
as the property of Abram Thompson.
Terms cash with the benefit of appraise.
meni in lot of not less than ten nor more than
fifty acres.
Rayville. La, Jan. LIST, 1s76-6t.
c. H. MOORE,
kr
Richland beacon., 1876-01-01
Railroad Accident.

1t is not often accidents occur to
the passenger trains on the Vicksburg
and Meridian railroad, but there was
one yesterday. When pear Midway,
the engine OF the Incoming passenger
train struck broken rail, the engine,
baggage aud second-class car passed
over safely, but the ladies car caught
where about five feet of broken rail
bad dropped out, the coupling pin
broke, and the coach turned over
down slight embankment. A little
daughter of Mr.. T. H. Thompson, OF
Alabama, en- route to Monroe, had
her left arm broken above the wrist /;
Judge Morris had an arm sprained, q
Mr.. Morning and three or four others
received slight bruises. A physician
was telegrapbed to here to meet the
train upon its arrival; it came in
about an hour later. when the wound
ed received every attention. Presi-
dent Rigby informed Mr.. Thompson,
whose little daughter had her wrist
broken, to secure the best attention
and remain here as long as it was
necessary, at the expense of the Com
pany. At the time of the accident
the train was coming along at the
usual speed, and engineer Harton saw
no defect in the track until it was too
late to prevent the accident-the rails
ieiDg in line and apparently perfectly
secure.-(Vicksburg Herald, 29tb. ult.