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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

RAGGED EDoE WoRK.-The work
done by tho members of the Radical
party in nominating Clerk in the
Treasury Department for the State
Treasurer, comes as near being "rag-
ged edge" work us the Beecher- Tilton
job. The trainers Of the New Consti-
tuition, aware OF the evils that had pre-
viously prevailed in tho Treasury
Department by tho repeated reelection
1~~-Sngs<isA-~s-c -r~~- ~sraxa.
- ~.-s - - s--~.'-- .'T~ 80 - - - !.
that instrument preventing ID. Now,
in defiance of that provision, the RAIDS
nominate n clerk in Mr.. Rawle's Office,
and should the people be foolish
enough to elect him, the Constitution
would be wholly abrogated so far as
the State 'rroasuryship is concerned.
OF his election We have no fear, but we
are astonished that men who betray
good scnsc in other affairs should act
tho fool so willingly on a broad Con-
stitutional question about which there
should be no debate.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.
MAxlMs ron THE DAY.

No man worthy the Office Of President should
10 willing to hold II II counted in, placed there
by auy fraud. U. s. GRANT.
I could never have been reconciled to the Gle
vaton BY the smallest aid Of mine of person,
however respectable In private life, who must
forever carry upon his brow the stamp Of fraud
first triumphant In American history. No sub
sequent action, however meritorious, can wash
away the letters Of that record.
CHARLES Francis ADAMS.
Under the forms Of law, Rutherford D. Hayes
has been declared President Of the United States.
His title rests upon disfranchisement Of lawful
voters the false certificates Of the returning ofi-
GERS acting corruptly, aud the decision Of a com
mission which has refused to hear evidence Of al
legged fraud. For the hrst time are the American
people confronted with the fact Of fraudulently-
elected President. Let It not be understood that
the fraud will be silently acquiesced in by the
country. Let no hour pass in which The usurpa-
tion Is forgotten.
ADDRESS or DENooRATio NJ. C.s.
One hundred years Of human deprayity accu-
mulated and concentrated into climax Of crime.
Never again in Eve hundred years shall they have
an opportunity to repeat the wrong.
DANIEL W. VooRnEEs.
/ would rather have the endorsement Of quar-
tor of million Of the American people than that
Of the Louisiana Returning Board, or Of the Com
mission which excluded the facts and decided
the question on a techncality.
Tnos. A. llESDRicgs.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12
REFoRNN: !:
Grand Democratic Rally
FOR
LIBERTY & union!
TUESDAY EVENING
September 25th, 1877,
Ans n,nUnrE n AZ

Let us enter into the contest
with vigor, and with a determi-
nation to drive from power those
who have betrayed the trusts
confded to their hands, and when
the rogues in office wero pointed,
out by a Democratic Congress,
and some of them even confessed
to having committed the crimes
charged against them, yet the
administration has refused to dis
miss them, but actually removed
those officers who made an effort
to purify the government and
compel our agents to be honest
in their official capacity. There
fore, let us make q bold stroke for
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

GIVING 1T UP.--The election in Cali
iornia is notice to the Radical lead
ers, and the rest Of mankind, that the
zig Is up" with that party. More :
The fact that that party has nominat-
ed an Insurance tramp for Auditor
General, the most responsible Office in
tne gnt oi the people OF the State, and
the nomination of a man for State
Treasurer who has been clerk in
that Office for fifteen years, shows the
desperation to which the enemy is re-
sorting. The one clearly incompetent
and tho other Constitutionally ineli-
gible.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12


REFORM NEEDED.-Bunn, member
Of the Radical State State Convention,
wanted resolution passed by that
body commanding the christian char
acter of Mr.. Hayes as exhibited in his
every day life, and proposed as appro.
pirate to be sung at the White House
every evening the little hymn begin.
ing, "When can read my title clear"
He failed to get the resolution passed,
and Hayes was in effect condemned,
while Governor Hartranft was eulogiz-
ed to the skies. The Cameron and
Hayes strength was tested on the vote
for Auditor General. Passmore Cam.
eron) had l65 votes, and Reeder
Hayes had so. This lattcr vote is
the real strength Of the Hayes Hart
rant faction in this State.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

WE OWN uP.-Wc have been cxpcnd-
ing some of our wrath and talents in
dcnouncing the barbarities OF the Cos
sacks and Bis Bazouks, for their con.
duct during the present Eastern War.
An obscrvart fellow requested us TO
turn back about fourteen pages, only
in American history, and read up the
civilization jobs done by Sheridan,
Mosby Hunter and Millroy. Those
who wish to read the outrages perpe-
trated by those men, during Stewards
"irreprcssible conflict" will have as
much barbansin to,dcgst aswill good
for any Christian stomach at one histo-
rical meal.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

SIMON AND JoHS,-A glance at tho
proceedings of the Radical State Con
vcntion shows very plainly that little
John Cessna run It inside and Simon
Cameron outside. But two men were
engaged in making the nominations.
The names of the delegates were call
cd over it is true, but they were noti-
fled before they went into Convention
that they must vote for Sterrett and
Hart for Judge aud Treasurer, and
that portion of them might vote for
Reedcr for fun.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12


The Altoona papers arc blowing"
over the fact that two nephews of the
Confederate Generals, Jos. Il. John
ston and Fitzhugh Lee, are learning
the trade Of machinists in the P. r. r.
shops of that city. Both bear the
names Of their distinguished uncles
There are just as good men found in
shops as either of these boys or their
distinguished uncles." If there was
more muscle effort put forth in this
country by young men, morals would
turn out better, and the harvest of
crime would be lighter.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

The EASTERN WAR.-Morc dcspcr-
ate fighting has boon going on between
the Tsplss and the Russians Tho lat
ter attacked the former at Plevna on
Sunday, fighting all day, and in the
evening succeeded in driving the Turks
out Of their iortifcations, The loss on
both sides was immense. From II, 900
to 100000 men were engaged on each
side. The tide seems to be running
against the Turks, who, we suspect,
lack in numbers to meet the enemy
squarely.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

SENTENCE OF RIoTERs.--In the Uni
ted States Circuit Court at Pittsburg
on Friday, George A. Briggs, Henry
Lindenbergor and David Woand, Of
Northumberland county, Pennsylva.
MIA, were found guilty of contempt for
interfering with the running of trains
on the Central Railroad, of New Jer.
sey, after the same had passed into the
hands of the Receiver appointed by
the Court. They were sentenced TO
pay the costs of prosecution and fine
Of 500, and undergo ninety days inn
prisonment in the county jail of Nor
thumberlaud county,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

BROKE IN TwAfN.-The conduct Of
one Of the members at the Radical
State Convention, seems to have stricls-
en- some of the leaders to the heart,
and has caused breach between the
Cameron-Maclxcy and the Hartranft
wings that never can be healed, What
pity it would be to the State If this
confederation OF common political
rogues, who have robbed and plundorcd
the Taxpayers Of this State for seven
teen years, would finally dissolve
partnership, and in the future lead the
lives Of honest men.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

TnE DEATH or THEIRS. France has
not been SO convulsed since the days
Of Pairs Communism as over the
death INSTRUMENTATION rand States.
man, Mr. Theirs, which occurred on the
9th instant in his slst year He really
served two generations and saw France
twice an Empire and twice Republic,
and just at the time Of his death the
government was being dovetailcd into
both systems- Which will finally pre-.
vail is matter of conjecture, although
1t looks now as though tho Empire
was little ahead again.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12


MARROW EscApE.-They had a Wolf
in the Cameron-Mackcy State Conven.
tion last week, and he came very near
devouring a score of the delegates,
Our friend Murray, who represented
the Cameron interests of this county,
Hayes had no representative being
feet Of foot, succeeded in making his
escape, But he has, no doubt, conclu.
ded in his own mind that he will never
again be carrolod with wild beasts
and lot Of very bad mon.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

DIsAoREED.-The jury in the Cali
fornia libel suit, in the case between
eiligy Sargent and the editor of the
San francisco Chronicle, failed to agree
upon q verdict and were discharged.
But the people who were spectators
went TO the election on the next day
and gave verdict for the Democracy
amounting to majority of many
thousands. The Democrats have car
ried the Legislature, also, by a large
majority.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

Ir's A PIrY.-An exchange says
Complaints made that the indictment
of 80 many Of the late statesmen Of
South Carolina will destroy the rem
nant of Republicanism in that State.
If Rcpublicanism in South Corolina is
reduced to such remnant as this it
isn't worth while to save IT," What
cold.blooded sympathy that fellow can
get of. It's cruell
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

On ExHBIrIoN.-The government
circus, which performed through the
New England States during August, is
now making a tour of Ohio, Kentucky,
Tennessee and Virginia. The first ex.
hibition occurred at Marietta, Ohio, on
Friday, the 7th. The Hayes family,
flanked by Postmaster General Key,
and Attorney General Owens, are the
"star" performers, who display them
selves just as the monkey does, except
they need not climb the pole.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12
OPPOSED no PEA CE AND HAR.
1ONY


The Radical leaders Of tho Morton
Blaine stripe, keep thuIoping away at
Hayes, Tor having mounted the Demo.
cratic platform, and thereby brought
about substantial harmony in the
South, The editor OF the Harrisburg
Patriot, in his issue Of the 9th, elabo-
ties this question in this way;
While the real ground of objection
s i sp.s1Sy'si.Iisss.,iR<s<iik-.As, y Sy'i.Ii : j
Republican leaders who wero manag-
ing the Convention today, the loudest
complaint is made over the so-called
southern policy. Itisnpon this policy
that tEey propose to ignore the admin
istration in the platform in imitation
of the programme Of Blaine. But il is
not Of the smallest consequence what
the Convention resolve or refuse to re-
solve on this subject Thorc is not
power enough in all the Republican
Conventions OF the country to disturb
the settlements of the troubles in the
southern States. That settlement is a
fixed fact that can neither be ignored
nor shaken, no matter whether they
recognize it or not. What would the OPP
ponents of peace havo2 Do they wish
that civil disorder shall reign to the
end Of the century, For the first time
since the close Of the war profound
peace exists in Louisiana and South
Carolina. Not White Lacquer is
seen prowling about the bayous of
Louisiana or Ku Klux IN the uplands
of South Carolina. Person and prop
erty arc rs well protected in those
States as in Pennsylvania. Senator
Patterson may return to South Caroll-
ma and be assured of as fair trial as
il he were before jury of Junlata
county. Madison Wells and his asso-
ciates in political fraud walk the streets
of New Orleans without molcstation
and snap their fingers in contempt of
the indictment which has been found
against them. John Sherman 10 not
in the least concerned about the safety
of Eliza Pinkston.
What has brought about this condi-
ton Of peace but the removal Of the
pressure of the bayonet on the gov
ernment OF the peopleY But the par
tisan opponents of the policy Of Mr..
Hayes complain that he has abandon
ed the States of Louisiana and South
Carolina TO the Democratic party.
Do they imagine that the province of a
government is to maintain standing
army to keep a corrupt party from
to pieecs2 Tho bayonets OF
the army could not support the fraud
ulent rule of Packard against the will
of the people of Louisiana without pro-
ducing tho most serious disturbances
of public order. Nor can the bayonet
restore any OF the corrupt carpet-bag
of the south. The poll
cy OF Mr.. Hayes was dictated by an
necessity which he had the
prudence TO recognize. If he deserves
no special credit for its adoption its
only betray their weakness
by their puerile complaints.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

CASDD.-Thc Philadelphia Bulletin,
one of the Radical machine organs, has
at length became tired OF the bloody
shirt and the outrage business, and re-
marks "The platform ought, first OF
all, to discard the regulation references
to Southern outragcs and to give q
quiet, earnest decisive Endorsement to
the Southern policy OF President Hayes.
Nothing more can be made by party
out of the outrage business That is
eflectually and finally PLAYED out
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12
THE ELAsTINsUR NOE FRA UD.

The editor of the Somerset Democrat
relates the following phase OF the Life
Insurance business in that vicinity.
lie says "Mr Jeremiah Glotlclty, of
Greenville township, about ten years
ago insured his lite in the Etna Life In
snrancc Company, baltimore Branch)
on the endowment plan, for two thou
sand dollars, paying at the time a pre-
MUM Of ono hundred dollars, and the
! .~& :. -
mas Ftn0 JVaf tNciNo nnhdrcd d0lliis,
for which he was to receive at the age
of sixty-flvc years, the insurance, or in
case of his death before arriving at
at that age, the two iaodsaha a0Nars
was to have been paid to his heirs, Mr..
Glotfelty month or two since arrived
at the ago stated, and as was his right,
demanded the payment of the insur-
ance. The company, however, has
answered his application, stating that
he is only entitled to 81, 1920, having
already receiued eight hundred dollars in
notes giuen by himself one each year, as
part payment on his policy, and one Of
,chich ,cas returned 10 him erery -four
years as a dipidendi If we understand
the case properly we believe this to be
the boldcst species Of robbery ever per-
mitted in q law.govcned country A
stupendous swindle, with all the forms
of law through which men are induced
to confdc their money to the Compa-
ny's keeping, and of which in the end
they will be defraudod not only of the
interest, but also part of tho prnci-
pal. This is the result, as Mr.. Glot-
fclty informs us, with himself For the
twelve hundred dollars in money which
he has paid to the company he is now
only to receive eleven hundred and
sixty-two dollars, losing not only the
interest but the principal. Such insti-
tutions should bc branded as frauds"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

In Looks So.--lt is reported in gov.
ernment circles that the tail now wags
the dog. In other words: Cornell,
Surveyor Of the Port of New York,
refuses to obey Hayes civil service or
der. He declares that he will not re-
sign either his fat office, or as a mem
Der of the Radical State Committee.
He, in effect, has told Hayes to ere
morse me il You dare" am prepar-
cd to stick until you put me out.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12


USFoRTuHATEAND foRTuNATE.-The
people of Blair county are conducting
their Commonwealth business without
a District Attorney, Tho Radicals
were foolish enough three years ago to
elect squirt" Col, Jim Milliken. He
has been arrested Tor misdemeanor in
Office and is now under $1,000 bonds,
to appear at the next term of court and
answerthe charge preferred against him
The Court has appointed Hon. s. S.
Blair, ad interim, District Attorney.
His selection is as fortunate as the Col.
onel's (2) election was unfortunate.
Col. Jim Is seeking notoriety, and we
suspect be will find it next court.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

SEND us ONE OF YouR Very BEST.
Now that the Democrats have swept
and garnishcd California, and will send
Democrat TO the United States SEN
ate in the room of that notorious plum
dcrer, "Efigy" Sargent, (who was a
butty of Oakes Amcs, and always put
his money "whcrc it would do the
most good,") We ask them to send
one Of the very best mon they have on
the Western Coast Of the Continent,
to represent the people once more.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

The GRANT TRoUpE-An exchange
says; "Gen. Grant had public recep-
ton in Edinburgh, Scotland, on the
3lst ult. He made a fourteen-line
speech, saying; al am so filed with
emotion" etc. As he was voted the
freedom of the city, he gets his emo
ton for nothing; and it is none of
your ten-conts-a- glass stuff, eitherw
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

srMrnrYISo.--The Chicago Times
says "Thc work of getting hold
of Sitting Bull is likely to be greatly
simplificd. Ho is going to effect q
junction with Chief Joseph, and all
that will have to be done is to catch
Joseph"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12


An ORIGINAL HuMBuG.-The mean
est demagoguc at large IN this State at
the present time, is that celebrated ex-
pert (aiter Blaine) in that line, VIM.
D. Kelly, Radical Congressman from
Philadelphia, who like his batty, For
ney, has boxed more points of the polit-
ical compass, than any other two
knaves (aspoker players would term III
in Pennsylvania, in celebrating on the
courses OF crime and political rascality
As he has been one of the teachers for
the past thirty years we advise bin to
"dry up" and secure a substitute as be
did during the war, while advocating
a vigorous prosecution of the same
against the rebels. Why is it that.this
arrant demagogue still has some stand
ing among men whoprofess civilization
No greater political scoundrel remains
unhung.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

AN AWFUL aBUsT UP."--Tho State
Saving Institution, at Chicago, closed
its doors on Friday. The concern is a
million of dollars short. The assets
foot up at their face $685., ,496.23
while the true value is only 1869, 900.
The amount due depositors is SO, ,O5O,-
01L17 All the available cash to be
found in the Bank was about $4,000
out of the millions deposited by the
$4,000 dcpositors. The Cashier, David
d. Spencer, is in Europe. HIS own in
dividual notc for s500,000 was found
among the assets. A general run is
being made on all the Chicago banks
and somo moro OF them may close
rnvIr uoOrs uerorc tnc pane is over.
But, then Chicago can stand almost
anything.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

Maine voted for Governor and other
State and County officers on Monday
Hayes had nearly $4,000 majority last
year. twill not exceed 7 900 this year
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

CHARLESTON WINs.-Thc people Of
West Virginia held an election on the
7th of August, to decide whore their
State Capitol should be located after
1880. The first capitol was fixed at
Wheeling, then the Legislature took it
to Charleston, and then back again to
Wheeling where it is to remain until
1880. The people had the right to
vote Tor one of three places which were
candidates, viz charleston received
4l,243votcs Clarksburg 29,9i2 votes,
and Martinsburg s,0i6 votes, or ma
jority for Charleston over both com
petitors Of 1886.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12
an going 70 uote for a changer

CALIFORNIA o. K.--The bottom fell
out Of the Radical tub in California on
election day. The Democrats have
swept tho State. 1t looks now as
Though We would have fifty majority
on joint ballot in the next Legislature,
thus securing Democratic United
States Senator in the room Of Sargent,
Radical, and ono Of the meancst men,
too, in that body. Victory Maine
ncxtli
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

TnE RioHr MAN.-Passmorc, the
Radical nominee for Auditor General,
is going to write out policy OF nsur-
ancc on the life Of the Radical party,
which will expire on the 9th day of
November ncxt He is the right man
in the right place. No has made his
living by humbugging the people, and
il is about time that the humbugging
should come in at tho other end of the
line. As like produces like, Pass.more
will be nomore after November 9th.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

CurE.--The editor of the Mercer
Advertiser clips from the New Castle
Paragraph the iollowingi "The dele
gates to the Democratic State Convcn-
tion took their Turnkey with them.
Some Of the candidates wore Barred
out, and the rest blew off their Scbcll
with a great Noycs."
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12
Disr. ArroRsEY's OFFICE,

BY the 2ith Section Of an Act Of Assembly,
entitled IAN Act to amend and consolidate the
several Acts relating to game and game fish, I"
approved the Let day Of May, 1878, no person IL
permitted to catch kill, at asy time, In any Of
the waters of State, save only with hook and
line CT scroll, any black bass, pike or pickeral,
under penalty Of twenty Ave dollars for each
offence, and no person Is permitted 10 catch or
XIII, in any way, any of the above named q sh,
qetween the let day Of March and the lat day Of
June, under the same penalty, one half Of which
goes TO the informcr All good citizens knowing
any Of the provisions Of the foregoing Acts Of
Assembly to be violated, are hereby requested to
make information against the offender and have
them returned to Court, and will see that they
arc prosecuted according to law.
WIN. NJ. MCCULLOUGH,
cleatheld, Sept ~, ls77.it Dist. ATTY.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12
We heard a Democrat !

We heard Democrat interviewing
prominent Radical the other day on
election matters "Then you really
propose TO vote the Democratic ticket
this fall" Rad--"Not exactly; but I
am ooino 10 pote for a nLanocp p
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12

REMEMBER.-Thc young man who
voted on age last year mustpay either
a State or County tax, on or before
the 9th Of October, next, or he will
lose his vote.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12


Wicked Philadelphia last Sunday
sent lib persons to the Exhibition,
1910 went to Atlantic City, and
1850 to Cape May.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-12
Friday, October 9th, is the last day
for the payment of taxes

Tng RADICAL NOMINEES, The Rad ,
ical clans held their State Convention
at Harrisburg, on tho 9th inst, and
nominated James P. Stcrrett, OF Pitts.
burgh, who now holds n scat on the
bench by appointment, for Supreme
Judge -. A. NJ. Passmorc, an insurance
agent, Of Pottsvilo, for Auditor Gen
eral, aud VIM, b. Hart, one of the
clerks in the Treasury Department, for
State Treasurer We suppose we will
be told that these men are horny
handed veterans, just suited for work
ing men to vote for. These two clerks
were picked out by the Cameron
Mackcy ring last March. The nom.
ination Of Hart is for the purpose Of
overriding the Constitution, which
prohibits the reelection of q State
Treasurer. But here they nominate a
clerk and II is Rawle over again,
defeating tho Constitution in letter and
spirit.