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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-04

LUDIcRoUs SCENE IN A THEATRE.-A most
ludcrous scene took place last week at Booths.
A Mrs. w. Ell. Lee, wealthy and charming
woman on Fifth avenue, intending no harm,
invited eighty couples, took one row right
round the dress circle, furnished eighty bou.
qucts and eighty satin programmes. The one
hundred aud sixty formed on the sidewalk 10
front of the theatre in rain and slush. They
locked arms like the constituents OF a country
singing school or spellisg-matcb, and with all
the romp of oue bouquet and satin pro-
gramme TO each couple, marched into the house.
This was all very well, but the 100 ignored the
other $500 persons present, and chppered and
twittered like gang of sparrows in the park.
People sitting in their immediate vicinity heard
deal more OF TIME Masters last suit, and Pus-
sic Nlpkius' last suitor, than of the play. Be.
tween the acts the gentlemen ran round and
talked to the ladies Of the party, and by the
shaking OF hands and general enthusiasm OF
their demeanor one would suppose they were
meeting for the first time in years, instead OF
having parted on the slippery sidewalk within
the hour. There's a6 eternal fitness in things,
and besides the delight felt in Mrs. Lee S
theatre party, the conduct of the Yale College
boys enchanted me. The front rows OF the Or
chesr ra were filled with these students, brought
by learned professors to be imbued with high
old Roman precept and example. The cur
tain leI upon the mimic scene, SO realistic 10
Its presentment that the York citizen murmurs
to his comradc:
Most noble brother, ere it rise again,
do entreat we leave the festive scene,
And 10 a hall hard by pledge each to other
All that the word fraternity may mean.
This interpreted, is: Lets take drink,
and its all the effect Of poetry on the New
York mau. Not 50 the New Haven patriot.
The curtain shut from his gaze the mighty COL
unns OF the Roman halls Of legislation. The
accents OF the noble ancients still fingered on
the ear, and the futter OF the classic t"ga dwelt
upon the eye, when those unterri6ed, undaunt-
eoS1us broke into wild and senseless song,
called "Bingo." the chorus whereof ran, b
with au |, and with an N, N with &, and
With an O." That spelled, with a roar,
blngo. Here was an interpolatiop.-N YorE
Correspondence of St. Louis Globe
MIR. Beecher, speaking last evening of the
Gospel command to hate evil, not ouly in
others, but iu ourselves, said 81 do not think
that 1t would be safe to give person the run
OF the New York banks. The vault might be
open, aud every human being in the city might
DC asleep, and | would not take dollar-at
least | do not think that would. But a man
uoeS not know what he may do until be is
tled. Laughter. came of honest stock
@gy parents we're honest. | would not steal
have faults, but they lie in different direc-
eOn.' Laughter. IN Y Sun, 3lst ult.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-04
n oTICEl
NOTICE |

we have just received from one of the largest
tetsllers OF New York, who has declined busi-
uess' large and superior stock of
&C., LADIES FINE SHOES,
VI Inc very best manufacturers Edwin G. Burt's
1on Huu others) which will be sold st prices much
;S ,SS"er 81 than they can be bought in any city in
'ue Y nlted States. w. B. WADDEY,
oe' 10 "a King street, Alexandria, vs..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-04

The first fruits of leap year shine forth in
ihe uIe case of Miss Belle Harper, of Fairhaven,
Wa, who shot man because he refused
aer offer of marriage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-04

y>KY GoOyS! DRY GOODSl
Third trip North this season.
FALL, STOCK AT POPULAR PRICES.
We receive and open to-day q great many
choice styles OF goods, and offer them at such
prices As cannot tail to please,
Country Merchants will End it to their inter
est to take advantage Of our down prices
Large line Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods
now on sale, viz: Blankets, Flanncls, Counter.
in great variety, Brown and Beached Domestics
very low new style Calicocs, very handsome,
Table Dsmssk, Towels Crash. Cloths, Cassl-
meres Vestngs, &c, &c, together with great
many other goods, making our stock very iull
and complete. y. +. BIZ kASHbAE,
H. B. HooMEs. NO. lV9 hlng street,
nora Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-04
CLARKES

E,LEtsY OF FINE A X 7 5 /,
No. l5S King street.
a large and choice collection Of new FlNE
cHROHOS, new style EASEL STATUAR9
md FLOWER PIECES, fine Gold and elegant
Veivet PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES, SWISS
CARVED GOODS, Gold and Silver Picture
Go-d PICTURE FRAMES. the finest line in
no ci ci.v with many useful and beautiful articles
for gifts, selected with great care End offered vt
~ 81, s;nos dec &c
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-11-15
HARD TIMES.


Vino is not half so dangerous as
lace or furniture. When a taste or
iondness for display comes in, the love
of the beautiful has gone mad, and the
fashionable woman is no longer stu
dent of Gods gift and mans art; she
has become an unstrung harp. Taste
has become a passion, aud instead of
lighting the eye il consumes the souls
integrity. While taste flows within
lawful banks it can afford to wait for
honorable means for its qualification
to come. The true, lofty heart is long
suffering, but when taste becomes
madness then money must come, even
il it must be bought by the sale of
morality. Great are the evils which
result from the use OF strong drink,
yet could we sec clearly the fountains of
human ills, we should discover that in
the power to injurc society, the thirst
ior ardent spirits mas oeen surpassed Oh
late by the longing Tor elegant homes
and elegant furniture, ana what are
called the appointments IN the iasn-
lonaoie tongue. 1t is quite prooapie
that the appointments oil former
Ia. 4 4 L -.
times, a decanter ana glass, injured
the world less profoundly ior ihtem-
perance has often lett the conscience
and all the moral sentiments noble but
the love OF display seems always to
drag the mind ana soul INTO rum, ieav-
ing no sentiment IN iull vigor except
vanity NJ least, TINS IS true that IN
temperance IS q known, confessed
evil, and men have learned to be on
guard whereas tins passion ior DIS
play is a hall concealed enemy, hiding
behind such saints as taste and beauty
vi the hundred cases oil fraud that a
year ora month reveals, not a tenth
part oil them spring from the passions
that once were wont to devastate So
c'ety, out from new madness the
frauds g-ahungerior home mag
hihcenee' Inc Roman republic was
compeiied once 10 pass law iorDld-
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-11-15
Pullman Palace Cars

are run on all through trains Of this road.
This is the ONLY LINE running these cars be.
tween Chicago and ST. Paul, Chicago and Milwau.
kec, or Chicago and Winona.
Al Omaha our slecpcrs connect with tho over.
land sleepcr on the Union Pacific Railroad for
all points west Of the Missouri River.
On the arrival Of the trains from the East or
South. the trains of,he Chicago A North. Western
Railway LEAVE CHICAGO as follows
For Council Bluffs. Omaha and California,
Two Through Trains daily, with Pullman Palace.
Drawing Room and Sleeping Cars through 10
Council Bluffs.
For 81. Paul aud Minneapolis, Two
Through Trains daily, with Pullman Palace Cars
attached on both trains.
For Green Hay and Lake superior. Two
Trains daily, with Pallman Palace Cars attached
and running through to Marquette.
For Milwaukee. -Four Through Trains daily,
Pullman Cars on night trains, Parlor Chair Cars
on day trains,
FOR sparta and " mona and points IN
Minnesota 0ne Through Train daily, with
Pullman slccpers to Winona
For Dubuque, via frccport, Two Through
Trains daily, with Pullman Cars on night trains.
For Dubuque and La Crosse. via Clinton,
Two Through Trains daily, with Pullman Cars
on night tiain to McGregor, Iowa.
For sioux City and Yankton. Two Trains
daily Pullman Care to Missouri Valley Junction.
For Lake Geneva, Pour Trains daily.
l'or Rockford, sterling. kcnosha. James,
VILE. and other points, you can have from two
to ten trains daily.
New York 00icc, No. as Broadway /; Boston
0flcc, No. State Street Omaha Once, 253
farnham Street, San francisco 01hce, i2i Mont
gomery Street Chicago Ticket 0aiccs 80 Clark
Street. under Sherman House, corner Canal and
Madison Streets Kinrie Street Depot corner W.
Kinric and Canal streeisi weus Street Depot,
corner Wells and Kinsie 6trcets.
For rates or information not attainable from
your home agents, apply 10
W. II. 6rnSrxrr, MARvn Hrauirr,
Gen. Psw. Agt Chicago. asn. Sup'L
Jan. 70, isfo.iy Chicago
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-11-15


Tho best bit at Blaine that we have
seen was contribution by "Gath' to
the Philadelphia Times, and is us fol.
lows; rN
"iI is amazing how many clever
men were beguilcd by Jim Blsine.
They admit everything but say "Yct
oh, bc was so gallant" | heard this
argument brought to bear on Senator
Silver Jones. "Well," he said, 81 don't
know what gallantiy may not be.
Some twontyeight years ago wont
to California, and on the way out was
an old gambler, WIN a set out Of faro
tpSxesI,ii6dssss,- & ta5ies,, 49, sGsr' AS t6ea
n liking 10 me and said, "Johnn I'll
tell you secret that may save you
many q dollar. DO You see this ron,
lette wheel lis circle is black and
red, and they bet on the tolors : II
yearly even chance. Now, watch me,
johnny, as sit here and spin the bail.
Do you see me gently raise my knees
and press underline frame of the table ?
Well, those red and black compart-
mcnts are connected by two sets OF
wires. raise my knee when see
that the bulk of the money is on the
red, and that wire running through
the reds trills and tremblcs, so that
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-11-15

Christian populations Of BGslria, Her
zegovina, and Bulgaria, and port be-
tween Cattaro and Antivari for Mon
tenegro." This will be the proposition
Of England supported by France, Aus
tria, aud possibly Italy. The Russian
proposal will bc the autonomy of the
above-named provinces under condi-
tions Impossible :or the Porto to ae-
ccpt, because they would involve II
similar autonomy for Roumelia, Eprus,
and the provinces inhabited by the
Greek race, and might even give rise
to such demands on the part ol the
.Armenians and CkTsslLns ~ stssatis
Turkey esY waaI amera-;,raelierlly
TO the dissolution of the entire empire.
However much, in the opinion of some,
this may be desirable in the cause of
..-;-.,,!';.ss----- ..s~ss'Ss@s., ::aisa, TlaysS5
cannot be expected TO coincide in this
Wow or do anything but to resist 1t to
the death and this, if driven to ex-
tremities, she will do by means of q
Yehad or religious war. In that case
the Queen of England, who rules over
as nearly as possible twice as many
Mohammeians as tho Sultan, would
find herself in the curious position OF
having either TO head an anti-Chris-
tian crusade or lose the Indian empire.
These results can only be avcrted by
Germany adopting as her conditions
those which we have already referred
to as likely to be presented by tho
Western powers,
Should there be any truth in the
programme sketchod out by Mr.. Klaczo
in his late very able book, "The Two
Chancellors," that Gorchakotf and Bis
mark have entered into compact TO
divide Austria, the former taking the
Slavonian and the latter the German
provinces, then the German policy
would undoubtedly be to support the
Russian protensions but we are scarce
ly yet prepared to entertain this hy-
pothesis. Tho question upon which
peace or war will finally turn is wbcth-
er Prince Bismarck is in favor of the
status quo or the autonomy of the
Christian provinces. II the former, a
war may yet be avoided il the latter,
a war is inevitable, and the reason we
think it inevitable is because Russia
would not now refuse Turkeys offer
OF six weeks prolongation of the
armisticc, and thus drive the unhappy
Sultan from one diplomatic corner to
another until he finally turns upon his
prosecutors in despair and defiance, il
Prince Gorchkoff was not sure of the
moral support of Germany when the
final moment arrives for declaring
war.-Me,o York Sun.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-11-15

that the enlightened wnsts peopieo
tho South are thoroughly aud earnest.
ly in sympathy with this high purpose,
and would willingly do nothing to en-
danger the novel experiment now I'M
der trial. As the wise and farsccing
Frcnchman predicted, the destinies Of
tho South do rest with the people of
the North, but they have refused 10
remit thcm to either of the races thus
avoiding the choice of either OF his
alternatives, They have chosen to
reserve TO themselves the solution OF
the difficult problem, and, in doing so,
..-s have; NJ EbeaGat eeS slae,asss.
q noycl aspiration q their qg,s;. Tlis
is 10 prove that the two races can
dwell together in peace, and that to-
gether they can make the country
s.als-ss.-s- ii..::..sSN<--.--->- ->-7-.~~--~--.--a
This comprehcnds' all of the great
philosophical idea that underlics the
troubulous "Southcrh question, as il is
AippantIy called in political vernacular,
we have no hesitation in saying that il is
more thoroughly understood and moro
sincerely approved by the people of the
South than those OF the North, who
can feel nothing more than mere
theoretical and humane sympathy with
it, With us il is u practical question
that intrudes itself every day upon our
hcarthstones and into all our public
places. In the end the practical solu.
tion of the problem rests entirely with
us. 1t for us to prove that the hu-
manizing spirit of civilization can OBJ.
litcratc the natural repuenance of race
and overcome many others as strongly
implanted in the untutorod breast.
With us the experiment follows in its
natural order after that first achieve
ment OF republicanism, the obliteration
of class distinctions and the unnatural
prejudices that these engendercd. That
it will evenluallybe realizcdwe shall not
permit ourselves to doubt, even despite
the INSCRIPTIONS use to which this
slumbering instinct is put by heartless
schemen in the North and unprincl-
pied vagabonds in the South, When the
day Of its realization comes the word
" citizen should have reached its
broadcast and fullest meaning, and will
indeed comprehend the whole Ameri-
can character in which no grades shall
bc admitted. But how lew indeed.
even of those who are accounted states
men, have ever reached the heights of
this great argument. How few of
them see clearly this grand purpose,
and follow it with wistful eyes through
the murky slums of such politics as
have no higher aspiration than selfish
place seeking and personal prcferment.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-11-15
A BEA UTIFUL LEGEND.


One day Rabbe Judah and his breth-
ren, the seven pillars of wisdom, sat
in the court Of the Temple on feast
day, disputing about rest. One said
that il was to have obtained sufficient
wealth, yet without sin. The second,
that IL was fame and praise of all men.
The third, that it was the possession
of power to rule the State. The fourth,
that it consisted only in happy home.
The fifth, that il must be in the old
age Of one who was rich, powerful and
famous, surrounded by children and
childrens children. The sixth, said
that all that were vain unless a man
kept all the virtue Of Moses. And
Rabbic Judah said, yc have spoken
wisely but one thing moro is neces-
sary. He only can find rest, who to
all these things addeth this, that he
kccpeth the tradition of the elders.
There sat in the court fair-haircd
boy, playing with some lilies in his
lap, and, hearing the talk, he dropped
them with astonishmcnt, and said
Nay, nay, Fathers he only findetb
rest, who lovcth his brother as himself,
and God with his noble heart and soul.
He is greater than | am, and wealth,
andpower, happier than happy home,
happier without it, less bother than
honorcd age, he is a law to himself, and
above oil tradition" The doctors were
astonishcd. They said, "whcn Christ
cometh, shall lie tell us a great thingY"
and they thanked him for they said,
"Thc old men are not always wise, yet
God be praised, that out of the mouth
of this young sucking has His praise
como perfect
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-11-15
A TIMELY RRMINIsoENoR.


The report made by Gen. Grant TO
President johnson in December, 1865,
is valuable public document, because
it is one Of the few we have which was
at least prepared from an impartial
standpoint. Grants opinion as to the
bad results which follow from the en-
ployment of negro troops in the South
is of peculiar interest just now, when
Gov. Chamberlain is endeavoring to
disarm the white militia Of South Car
olina, giving the privilege of armed or
ganization to The black troops alone.
Gen. Grant as far back as 1865 said.
"Thcre is such universal acquiescence
in the authority of the General Gov
ernment throughout the portions of
the country visited by me, that the
mere presence of military force, with
out regard to numbers, is sufficient to
maintain order. The good Of the
country requires that force be kept
in the INTERIOR where there are many
freedmen. Elsewhere in the Southern
States than at forts on the sea coast no
force is necessary. The soldiers should
all be white troops. The reasons for
this are obvious. Without mentioning
any of them, the presence Of black
troops, lately slaves, demoralizes labor,
both by their advice and furnishing in
their camps resort for the freedmen
for long distance around. > In
some cases, ! am sorry to say, the
freedman's mind does not seem to be
disabused of the idea that the freed
man has n right to live without care OF
provision for the future. The effect OF
this belief in the distribution of the
lands is idleness, and accumulations in
camps, towns and cities"
This idea, in the 'ireedmans mind,
that he had right to live, "without
care or provision for the future" still
prevails; the black militia afford en-.
couragement to this disposition, and il
has time and again shown that the
white MALTA organizations arc ncccs
sary not only to protect the lives and
property of the whites, but also tc
the blacks from the violence Of blacks
In fact, il the native whites are to be
disarmcd, the United States troops
should be sent to the State to protect
tho colored Democrats from the VIC
lence of the Republican negroes
| Baltimore Sun
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-11-15

GooD MoRNISo.--Don't forget to say
good morningl Sayitto your parents,
your brothers and sisters, your school
mates, your teachers-and say il cheer
fully and with a smile it will do your
friendsgood. There's kind ofinsplra-
tion in every Good morning heart
lily and smilingly spoken, that helps to
make hope freshor and work lighter.
1t seems really to make the morning
good, and to be prophecy of good
day TO come after It. And if this be
true of the "Good morning" it is also
OF all kind, hcartsomc greetings. They
cheer the discouraged, rest the tired
one, and some how make the wheels
Of lie run smoothly. Lot no morning
pass that you do not help TO brighten
by your smiles and cheerful words.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-11-15
CAUTION

All persons are hereby cautioned agsinst pur-
chasing or In any way meddling with the follow
ing property nov In The possession Of Charles
shsher, Of Lawrence township, via Two ba y
horses and harness, copper pump. copper Kettle,
wssh tub, cooler and 6rtures. brewery tubs, ~
hogsheads, " quarter kegs O. eighth kegs. I two
horse wagon, spring wagon, plow, harrow,
J cutting boz, 4 hogs, 3 pigs. COW, ! long sled,
sleigh, pair twin sIeis, wheel barrow, cook
stove, coal stove, lot Of sawed lumber, lot Of
potatoes and turnips tAbIes, l desk, lot Of beds
and bedding. lot of chairs, and various ar,icles
IL and about the housr,too numerous to mention
This property was purchasei BY me st sheriff .
sale the 10th Of October, 1875, and is lsh with
said Shsdes on loan, uubject 10 my order At any
time. JAMBs r. LEONARD.
cIesrasld, Nov. Q, is7s-st. r7T7' -
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-11-15
CAUTION

an person. arc hereby cautioned against
purchasing or meddlpg with the following de-
scribed property now 10 possession Of Cornelius
d. Tubbs. Of Ferguson township, vir One black
IN are, bay and brown horse, I wagon. I log
sled, 2 head young cattle, lot Of oats, a lot Of
hay. 10 acres Of buckwhest, 7 acres Of corn, SOW
and pigs and sheep. This property was purchas
by me at shwif's sale. on the 18th Of September
last and Is left With said Tubbs on loan subject 10
my order st any time. JOHN T. STRAW.
Marron, November !, 1870.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-11-15

Happiness is like mama; it is TO be
gathered in grains, and enjoyed every
day. 1t will not keep; it cannot be
accumulated nor have we got to go
out Of ourselves or into remote places
to gather it, since il has rained down
from heaven, at our very doors, or
rather within them.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-11-15

Be assured those will be thy worst
enemies, not TO whom thou hast done
evil, but who have done evil unto thee.
And those will be thy bcst friends, not
to whom thou hast done good, but who
have done good unto thee.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-11-15

All persons are hereby caution ed against pur.
chasing or 10 any way mediling with the follow
ing property, now In possession Of Solomon Ro.
land, OF Chest township, viz One cooking stove,
] cupboard, sett Of chairs, I table, I hand.saw
| fork, shovel l-plow, I dinncr-beli, 2 hay forks,
! drawing-knife, iron kettle, aud one clock, AZ
the same belongs 10 me, and is left In bis posses-
sion, on loan only subject, to my order any time.
Wcsiover, Nov. Let, '76 JONAS SNYDER
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-11-15
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that Letters Of Ad-
ministratior on the estate Of WILLIAM HITCH
INGs, late Of Bradford township, Clearheld Co,
"a, deceased, having been duty granted to the
undersigned, all persons indebted to said estate
will please make immediate payment, and those
having claims or demands against the same will
present them properly authenticated for sottle.
ment without delay.
DAVID HTrCHINGs,
Woodland. Oct 25'76.6t. Administrator
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-11-15
FOR THE LAST TIME.

There is touch OF pathos about do
ing even the simplest thing "ior the
last time" 1t is not alcne kissing the
dead that gives you this strange pain.
You feel it when you have looked your
last time upon some scene you have
lovcd-when you stand in some quiet
city street where you know you will
never stand again. The actor playing
his part for tho last time, the singer
whose voice is cracked hopelessly, and
who after this once will never stand
before the sea OF upturned faces dis
putting the plaudits with fresher voices
and fairer ftrms, the minister who has
preached his last scrmon--these all
know the hidden bitterness OF the two
words "never again" We put away
our boyish toys with an odd headache e.
We were TO old TO walk any longer on
our stiltz-too tall to play marbles on
the sidewalk. Yet there was u pang
when we thought we had played with
our merry things for the last time, and
liic's serious, grown-up work was wait
ing for US. Now we do not want the
lost toys back. Life has larger and
other playthings for us. May it not
be that these, too, seem in the light OF
some iar-off day as the boyish game
seems to our manhood, and we shall
learn that death is but the opening OF
the gate into the land Of promise