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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26
THE DISTINCT TREASUR y.

Considerable debate has sprung up
on this question, and by the time we
lay oil the law, beariug upon tie sub
ject, before our readcrs they can act
intclligentlys Wc last week publishSd
the District Treasury Act and below
will be found M Actwbich seems %
bear ON tho question OF that, as well as
all other municipal officers, and reads
as follows:
AN ACT-Firing and regulating the terms Of
all members Of councils and ali other city,
ward, borough and township cticsrs. except
Ing sch DOL dire ,tors, elected BY the people, aud
fixing tho time for orga aniratisn Of the legisla-
tive depatts,cns, u ths 10 unaipA governments
Of the CommonwtaltiI aud The Inauguration Of
the mayors Of all the cities of the same.
SECTION I. Bc~ft enacted, 6r,, hat
all members of councils aud all other
city, ward, borough and township olIi-
GERS, excepting school directors, 10 bc
elected on the third Tuesday Of Febru-
AIRY next, or in any year thereafter,
whose term OF office would, under cx-
listing laws, expire prior TO the first
Monday Of April, shall continue in
Office from the date ut which said term
would otherwise expire, until the first
Monday OF April next ensuing thereto;
and the terms Of their successors shall
begin on the first Monday Of April,and
shall continue for the period now fixed
for the duration thereof by existing
laws in each particular case and here.
after all elections for officers which
will be vacant on the first Monday OF
April, shall be held on the third Tues
day Of February next preceding thereto.
SEc. 2. That tho members Of legisla-
tive departments Of the municipal gov
crnments Of this Commonwealth here
after elected, shall assemble In their
respective places Of meeting, for the
purpose of organizing, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon Of the first Monday in
April in each year; and that the may
ors of all cities OF this Commonwealth
shall be inaugurated and take the OF.
fetal oath at twelve o'clock noon of
the same day.
SEC. 3. That all acts or parts Of acts
inconsistent herewith are hereby re.
pealed. r...t
AppRoyED-Thc 10th day of March,
A. D, 1875.
J.F. HARTRANFT.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26

GRASrlsM.--Thc Investigations ofthe
Alabama Legislature, in relation Ia
Senator Spencers election, develop
some ugly things. The allegations are
that he purchased his election with
funds distracted from the Mobile Post.
Office, and that whom tho Postmaster
was arrested for cmbezzlement Mr.
Spencer induced Attorney General
Williams to enter mol. pros. and caused
the District Attorney Of Mobile TO be
dismissed from Office. These accuse.
tons are specific enough we should
think, and IL ought TO be easy TO put
them TO tho test. Possibly Attorney
General Pierrepont will conclude that
they concern his department of the
administration quite as much as tho
Senate Committee on Privileges and
Elections, What Spencer has been
doing in Alabama Ia Just what Casey,
Kellogg, Billings and Packard have
been doing in Louisiana, what Amcs
does in Mississippi, what half Q score
of other typical carpct-baggers have
done since reconstruction in other un.
fortunate States, and what Grantism
has upheld by patronage, by troops,
and by enforcement laws, Eleven OF
the high-toncd legislators who elected
Spencer TO the Senate were rewarded
from Washington with Federal up.
pointmcnts. Congressman who voted
TO extend tho opportunities Of Grant.
ism by means Of a new Force III, 5!li and
whom their constituents declined to re-
elect, were appointed by wholesale
70 consulships and other comfortable
plsoos' And the system still goes on
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26


The NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC Con.
vENTIoS. S.--The National Democratic
Committee will meet at Washington
on the 22d of February next, to deter.
mine the time and place tor holding
their Convention to nominate candi.
dates for President and Vice President
As the Republicans have selected the
18th Of June, It may be assumed with
confidence that the Democrats will
choose later day, in order to profit
by any blunder of their adversaries, and
to improve on their platform, whatever
il may be. There seems to bo a gen
eral belief that the Convention will be
held in the West, and already there is
a sharp contest among the friends OF
the rival candidates for the city to be
chosen. The supporters of Mr.. Hen
bricks mako their point at st. Louis.
Those of Mr.. Thurman prefer Cleve-
land, while followers of Mr. Tilden and
Mr. Bayard naturally incline to some
eastern city.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26
A DECIDED IMPROVEMENT.

Congress ~ working slowly but sure
". The Radical plunderers were taken
by tho horns the other day by tho
Democrats, who succeeded in. bursting
a ring rdlcof the House which has cost
the taxpayers enough in the last ten
years TO pay off the National debt. The
New York Sun, in recording this vic
tory says;
Under Republican domination the
rules fthe House Of Representatives.
by strange perverson OF power. only
permitted expenditures 10 be increased
apd salaries raised, while they actually
forbade reductions in the ono or rc.
trenehment in the other. IL was n
onc-sidcd arrangement by which tho
Rings and jobbcrs always succeeded in
erowdiog the appropriation bills with
thcir plunder. Nttn
On Monday the Democrats radically
changed this shameful practice by an
amendment which Mr.. Cox reported
from the Committee on Rnlcs to re-
Trench expenditures aud 10 reduce sal.
aries. The Republican leaders could
not swallow this bitter pill with com.
fort. Mr.. Garfield wanted 10 run in
the ord grooves, and said so give the
Appropriation Committee such zen.
eral sweeping power now is snbsian.
.a'iy To- render obsolete the powers
OF all the other committees of the
House" Mr. lioar and Mr. Kasson
also raised theifvoices Of protest. Mr..
Hale saw the greatest dangers abcad
II extravaganza did not 20 on. He
dolefnlly told the House II believe
that If you give to that committee tho
power that is here sought TO be given.
the power to change existing laws in
their general appropriation bills, which
they have the right TO report at any
time, the whole framework of this Gov
ernment may be revolutionized by that
committee. So far as its reports may
30, there is nothing that il may not do"
The country has been robbed Of hun-
dreds of millions under this plea of"ex
isting laws which, with rules con.
structcd to favor prodigality, blocked
the way for every effort at reform on
the part of the minority. The army,
navy, Indian, and miscellaneous steal.
ings have been kept up for years by
this method. Now, when the majority
is reversed, and it is proposed for once
to legislate on the side Of the people
and against the Rings and plunderers,
the Republican chiefs rush to the res
cue, and are appalled, at the prospect.
On the test vote the two parties
separated, and the lines were tightly
drawn. The Democrats sustained the
rule for retrenchment in body. and
the Republicans opposed it solid
That division indicates that all the
proposed reforms will be resis ted at
every step, and they can only be car
ricd By strict party votes But this
new rule removes the great obstacle TO
reduction Of the public expenditures.
and enables the House to stand up
against any dictation by the Senate or
veto of the President. One good Is
accomplished, and the first step toward
Improvement is taken. Let US rejoice
for that mnch at least, and hope for
morp aUI
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26
RHArS TIE MA TIER


The Philadelphia Times puts it il
this way
Senator sherman's resumption act has been II
force sow one year, and the failures during thai
year foot up 7Tto, with liabilities Of s2Ol 90, 1858
whis in 1874 the failures we're $50, with liAbil
tiles Of $i5s,2s9.o00. II has not brought th
country any nearer specie payments, but b,
frightening capitalists away from investmenti
and Increasing the disposition to hoard money. 4
has multiplied the embarrsssmsnis Of basiness
with the result above recorded. Il Il now tw,
years and . half sincs the psnic, aud there ough
TO be rapid and marked Improvement In ever
branch Of industry and trade. That there 10 no
Is In great part due to the stupidity Of the dem
sgogass 10 Congress"
That is the truth in part; but il il
not the bottom fact. The real caust
of the widespread bankruptcy which
now prevails has beon caused by tn,
party in power, majority of who's,
agents are nothing more than horde
OF public plunderers. These very mer
have stolen revenue enough since 1865
to pay half the National debt. The
State Treasures, in a majority of the
States, have been depleted in a similar
way, until public confidence has beer
forfeited. The political pirates who
have had charge of the ship of State
for 10 years have stranded the vessel
and plundered it of its valuables. And
the people are not too blind yet to see
what is going on.
Therefore, business will continue to
decline while the present dominant
party remains in power. We need not
look for change Except for the
worse) until the people make a change
in the rulers at Washington. Tocontin.
ne Grant, or any of his crew, would be
an invitation for more Generalization
in commerce and the industries of the
country. Turn the party in power out
of Office, and business will revive every
where. The man must be exceedingly
blind who cannot sec his own interest
in this light. Why continue to drift
toward ruin? Why not swap rulers
after having been cheated for fifteen
vaars9
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26
SUMNER Us. BLAINE.

II is conceded on all hands that the
late Senator Summer was great man
although fanatic on some small points
He was literally crazy on the subject
of slavery, but giant statesman upon
the question of personal and States
rights, While the demagogue, Blaine,
is ranting and raving in Congress over
the question Of Union and permanen,
peace, Senator Sumner sends from the
grave this solemn protest against the
course of the modern Maine-iac indi.
Gated.
81 an for peace in reality as In nama From
the bottom OF my heart I am for peace and
welcome all which makes for peace. With deep
felt satisfaction remember that no citizen VINO
drew his sword against US has suffered by the
hand Of the exeeutioner. In Just association
with this humanity will be the triumph Of equal
rights, when the promises Of the great dsclara-
tion are fulfilled, aud our people are united as
never before 10 the enduring fellowship Of CON-
mon citizenship. To this end there must be
reconciliation. Nor eau withhold my hand.
freely accept the hand that Is offered, and reach
forth my own In friendly grasp. | am against
the policy Of hate. am against tanning ancient
flames into continued life | am against rsking
in the ashes Of the past for Goals Of Gre yet
burning. Pile up the ashes, extinguish the
flames abolish the hate, is my desire"
How different that reads from the
babblings of "the gentleman from
Maine" Blaine displayed statesman
ship in the Chair, but he is a full.
aedged demagogue on the floor, and
what credit he gained in the one posi-.
ton he is losing in the other.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26

Our home "Common Sense cores
pondent failed TO he on hand this week
but we understand he will furnish
a doublo-headcr next week. We sus
pect that he is being initiated into tn,
mysteries Of the '76ers. He has prom
iscd us a list of the names of tn,
patriots hereabouts. We hope he vii
not fool us on this point. The name,
of patriots should neverb concealed
The modern Washingtons, Jcffersons
Franklins, and other heroes, should be
posted on every corner, 80 that the
rising generation may know who the
worlds reformers are.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26

Our "Common Sense" correspond
ent has produced sensation in certain
quarters. Never mind, "patriots" (?)
we expect to put the whole of yes on
the "ragged edge as Beecher terms
dirty work, before spring, Why, we
can to-day enter any lodge of '76ers in
the county, so tar as grips, signs and
passwords are concerned, and if we
had one hundred dollars to spend fool
ishly we could got the name of every
member in the county before the 22d
of February. Boys, we are inside, and
we are getting good photograph
ready in order that you may sec your.
selves as Others see you.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26

CHAIRMAN MoRRIsoN.--Col. VIM. r
Morrison, the Chairman OF the Ways
and Means Committee, commanded
the Forty-ninth Illinois regiment in
the bloody engagements on the OK.
tremc right of General Grants lines at
Fort Donelson, where he received q
muslctshot through the body and was
reported among the killed. He recov.
cred, however, but was never able "a
return to service, and the nature of his
wound-a shot through the lungs--is
said TO bc the cause Of his inability to
mako speech Of any length
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26

The National Republican Committee
met in Washington week before last
and fixed upon Cincinnati as the place,
and Wednesday, June l4th, as the
time for holding the National Conven-
ton. Following is the final vote on
the selection of the place: Cincinnati,
% Chicago, 1s; Philadelphia, 3.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26

There is bill pending in the Ohio
legislature makingproiane oaths worth
fifty dollars each. If the bill becomes
law and is enforced, the State ought
to be able to pay off the national debt
in short time,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26

"lNJuSs" ABour--It seems that
there are still some Winnebago and
other Indians about the War Depart
ment as well us in the woods, who re
~ on public plunder. The House sub
committee on Indian Affairs began its
Investigation on Tuesday of last week
= TAG committee is looking after the big
~ IN the Indian service. Mr.
19uts, Of Pittsburgh, who testified
NJ II on the first day Of its session
Vcrc that hc bid from twenty-five to
NY per cent lower for supplying va
Nous articles to the Sioux Indians than
the parties 10 whom contracts were
awarded
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26

George P. Rowell, of New York city,
has been authorized to construct a
building upon the Centennial grounds
for the exhibition of files of American
newspapers. If carried out on the
plan proposed it will be an extensive
building, sufficient not only to exhibit
files Of 5000 publications, but arranged
to serve as journalists headquarters
with desks and the requisites for a
gigantic reading room,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26


STRANGE THINos.-'rhe trial OF Ian.
dis for shooting Uri Carruth, the editor
at Vineland, New Jersey, is underway
and, in view of the testimony and plead
ing of the lawyers for the defense, the
main question appears to be whether
the doctors did not kill Carruth by
probing the wound. In fact, tho doc
tors themselves appear to be on trial.
The little preliminary scrimmage that
ended in Lands putting ball in Car
ruth's brain, and thus paved the way
for the probing, seems to be matter
of secondary Importance. If doctors
don't want to be hung or sent to the
States prison they'd better not go fish.
ing after balls in other peoples brains.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26

HIS LoosE TovouE.-Bro, Moody's
unprovoked assault upon the Jews has
created 0 widespread sensation only
second to Bishop "Giil" Haven's rcnom.
ination Of Gen. Grant, and by press
and people he is roughly condemned.
On Saturday Rabbi Morals, Of the
Seventh Street Synagogue, Philadel.
pbia, preached strong sermon upon
Mr.. Moody's attack upon his race, and
tho jews Of New York intend to call a
pubic meeting TO protest against the
Evengelist's utterpnces
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26

THE yoTt.-The Joint convention
Of the Legislature proceeded, on the
18th inst, TO count the vote cast for
Governor and State Treasurer, in thit
State, at the last election, which re
suited as follows; For Governor, John
+. llartanft received BOLTS votes
Cyrus l.. Pershing, 292,l45; Robert
A. Brown, 1924. For State Treas
urer Henry Rawlo received 3O2, ,s75
votes Victor Il. piollett, 293,l5
Elijah +. Pennypaoker, l2,d6S,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26

Some idea Of the extent TO which
Great Britain is dependent on this
country for grain supplies may be
gained from the fact, stated in a recent
English report on the subject, that
during the fifteen years ending 1874,
the quantity of wheat or its equivalent
in flour imported in the United King
dom was 52S, S,l41,S6l hundred weight,
of which nearly one.third was supplied
by the United States, and less than
one.third by Russia.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26

OPPOSITION TO LEAR.-Formidablc
opposition to the confirmation of the
Hon, George Lear, as Attorney Gen
cral, is developing itselfat Harrisburg.
A dispatch to the Philadelphia Times
says that :" He ([oaD himself regards
his confirmation ms doubtful, and only
imputes unworthy purposes to his as
sallants Unless tho opposition shall
voluntarily surrender the contest, his
overthrow is certain, as it requires two.
thirds Of all the Senators elected TO
confirm. II is calculated as certain
that seven Of the eight Philadelphia
Senators will oppose him.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26

Hon. James B. Beck, Democrat, wa:
elected United States Senator by the
Kentucky legislature, on the 18th inst.
the vote resulting as follows Beck
1O6 Wadsworth, 10 VIM. Preston, A
j. Proctor Knott, l. Mr.. Beck is one
of the ablest and most upright states
men in the Union.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26

The Evangelists Moody and sankcy
have closed thoir revival services in
Philadelphia, a collection of about
100000 was raised Of the last meet.
ing as thank.offering, to enable the
Young Mems Christian Association OF
that city to complete their new build
ing in time for the Centennial celebra-
tion. The expenses Of the revival
services, amounting TO nearly $50, 900,
were all met by voluntary contributions.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26

CoMMITrEE OF ARRANoNEETs, Hon
H. B. Wright, chairman of the Demo
cratic State Central Committee, has
appointed the following committee tc
take charge OF the arrangements neces
sary to be made for the holding of the
State Convention called to meet in
Lancaster on March %. A. j. Stein
man, Lancaster W, Hays Grier, Col
umbia; Thos. A. McDevitt, Philadel.
pbia Geo. A. Kuhn, Pittsburgh VIM
Henry. Erie.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26

Hon, Hester Clymer member Of
Congress from this State, has been
designated chairman of the National
Democratic Campaign Committee
The announcement of the full commit
tee will be made in a few days,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26

TnE LEGlsLATuRE.-This body is
now engaged in business at Harrisburg,
but thus far has not produced a sensa-
ton, or passed any laws for the bene-
fit of tbs people, in any particular sense
The members of both Houses seems "a
take more interest in those things
which add TO their personal enjoy.
ment, than TO the interest OF THEREON.
situeuts. Quite anumbcr Of bills have
been reported in both branches, but
what their fate will be no prophet can
define at this time.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26

THE GRASGERs MEErISo.-The
farmers of Clearfeld county made a
magnificent turnout on Tuesday even
ing of last week, to hear our old friend,
Col. Victor 4. Piollet. The court
room was crowded, large number
of those present being ladies. The
Colonel delivered an excellent address,
full of practical hints TO the farmer,
and, in fact, to everybody else. What
the inside workings of the organization
are, we, of course, do not know, nor
did Mr.. p. tell his audience; but we
have no doubt that those who started
the Granger movement designed that
good results should flow from it. We
hope our Clcarfeld farmers will pmcti-
oally test some of the theories put
forth by the State Lecturer. Nothing
can be lost in testing sensible theories
and suggestions.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26
POLITICAL TRAupS.

Mr.. EDITOR ~ want u little room
In your columns TO express q few
thoughts on the current issues Of the
day. You are aware that the country
Is bothered y great deal with "tramps,
beggars, loaicrs, black.legs, played.oul
aud corrupt politicians, who are just
now practicing all manner of devices
TO gain power and position for the pur
pose of public plunder The country
is full of moral aud financial bankiupts
who wish to recover from their fallen
estate hence, such men are ready "a
practice any fraud upon the voter, in
order TO obtain recognition and posi-
ton. The labor interest ia their chief
hobby now, for the benefit of the mendi.
cants aforesaid This interest is sub.
ect that has been the study of all the
good and great statesmen Of this and
other nations. How they have sue
cccdcd in establishing u fame for the
laborer, mechanic and farmer the great.
ness OF our glorious country proclaims
How we have grown from u handful
of farmers and mechanics to number
millions, the whole world has been
made acquainted, and to-day nearly
every civilized nation upon the face OF
the globe is preparing TO celebrate the
Centennial year of our independence.
How has this been accomplished ?
Through the influence of secret, oath
bound political conclaves ? No, sir
The history of all such organizations
the world over is against them for good
results. In nearly every case, the re-
suit has brought misery riot and blood
shed. Only by an honest open, straight
forward course by appeals to the in
telligence and patriotism of the masses
and having correct EsSnciples of politi-
cal economy, and those principles freely
and openly discussed by and amongst
the masses. Thus, by these means the
honest yeomanry ofthis country proved
themselves equal to the task Of hold
ing officials responsible TO the trusts
confded TO them by these means are
we made great people to-day. Are
the masses less honest or intelligent
to-day than heretofore 7 Do they de-
sire to place themselves on the plat
form of ls5i-Know Nothingism2 Are
not the present secret political organi-
cations the outcroppings of the former
"a rekindling of that fearful hate and
prescription then practiced ? Are they
not now more contracted and proscrip-
tive against their own kindred than
1854, naming none but laborers and
mechanics for office Professional
men of every class are ostracizcd. Are
they not more wicked and dangerous
than their progenitors2 The object
then was to defeat our distinguished
citizen, the Hon. William Biglcr, who
was our nominee for Governor against
whose public or private character moth
ing could be said, and the election TO
office of the nominince of the Know
Nothing party was the result The
object now is the same
Fellow Democrats, we appeal to your
Cannot you see through tho thin de.
ception ? The object is to elect some
other than the Democratic nominee
for President in this Centennial year.
The elements opposed to Democracy
are vigilant they are schoming in ad.
vance. These are facts which all
should study, You who still revere
the names OF our illustrious dead
Washington, Jefferson, Monroe, Jack
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-01-26

BLAINE The Danville Intelligence,
says: The old adagc is "An apostate
is worse than ten Turks hence we
are not surprised at Blaines, animosity
towards the Catholics he being ren.
cgade from that faith. 1t is in the ma
ture of such changelings to turn fierce
on the nursing mother of their earlier
years and repay them with courses
deep and dark" And Blaine is no ex-
ceptlon to the rule.