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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-09-18

"HE's A BRlcK. IF il is slang, it is
really classical slang. And yet Of the
thousands who use the term, how few
how very few-know its origin, or its
primative significance. Truly it is o
heroic thing to say Of a man to call
him brick. The word so used, if not
twisted from its original intent, inn
plies all that is brave, patriotic, and
loyal.
Plutarch, in his life of Agcsilaus,
King Of Sparta, gives us the origin OF
the quaint and familiar expression,
On certain occasion an Ambassa-
dor from Epirus, on a diplomatic mis-
sion, was shown by the King over his
capital. The Ambassador knew of the
monarch's fame-knew that though
only nominally King OF Sparta, he was
ruler of Greeee-and he had looked to
sec massive walls rearing aloft their
embattled towers for the defence OF
the town; but be found nothing of the
kind. He marveled much at this, and
spoke of it to the King f rHdr
Sire he said, 81 have visited most
of the principal towns, and | lind nc
walls reared for defense. Why is this p
"Indecd, Sir Ambassador" replied
Agosilaus, "thou canst not have look
ed carefully. Como with me to-mor'
row morning, and ! will show you the
walls of Sparta"
Accordingly, on the following morn
ing, the King led his great guest out
upon the plain where his army was
drawn up in full battle array, and
pointing proudly to the serried hosts,
he said:
"There beholdest the walls of Spar
ta-ten thousand men, and every man
brick !"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-09-18
NEW SERIES--V0L. 10, NO. 36.

publican lobbyists, who in turn manip-
nlate and control the nominations OF
the Republican party, and its candi-
dates are the creation Of junta whose
DEGREES are accepted as the irreversa-
BILE mandates Of absolute hereditary
power.
We donouncc these methods, these
measures, and these men, as unworthy
the support Of an honest and FREQ peo-
pie, and we invite all, of every shade
of political opinion, to unite with us in
delivering the commonwealth from
their hateful rule
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-09-18

ADuIrERArIoN oR Con LIVER OIL.
Mr.. Khrohn, Of Norway, an author
ity on cod liver oil, says in an article
contributed 10 the Phdrmdcutlsche
HandeisJidtI that in Norwegian oils Of
the first grade there is a liability to
substitution from the oil obtained from
tho so.called hoakjarring, ScymnuS
Joreatis, q fish sometimes attaining the
length of twelve or fifteen feet. AS
much as two hundred or three hundred
pounds are obtained from the liver Of
a single specimen, and consequently
there is great deal placed upon the
market. The oil is bright and free
from stearine, and somewhat cheaper
than cod liver oil. IL is, however, very
difficult of digestion, and possesses a
peculiar and disagrecablc odor. ltt
low price and good appearance some
times attract purchasers, who, in turn
pass of the oil for the genuine article
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-09-18

About four o'clock on the afternoon,
during the recent eclipse Of the sun,
resident of Whitney street drove his
chickens into the smoke. house, "causc
do collpso was commin', and he didn't
want dem caught out after dark"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-09-18

A lady being jokcd the other day
about her nose, which has an inclina.
ton TO turn up, said "Ab, do not say
anything about my nose. | had moth.
ing TO do in shaping it--it was birth.
day present."
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-09-18

Z An lrishman was laughed at for ma.
king faces over some persimmons, and
be replied thusly: eye. may grin, ye
mutton.beaded IDIOTS but can lathcr
the sowl out ov the mon that split vim
cgar over them plums.p tt l7ir
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-09-18

Since the introduction Of female post
masters, a girl goes up TO the window
says, "is there a letter for Miss Marga.
ret Robinson2" "Yes," says the post.
master. "herc Is ono from John Jones'
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-09-18

When you speak evil of another you
must be prepared to have others speak
evil Of you. There is an old buddhist
proverb which says, "Iic whoindulges
In cnmity is like ono that throws ashes
TO windward, which comes back TO the
same place and csvers him all over.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-09-18
EDUCATIONAL.
BY NJ. L. McQU0wN.

On account of the educational col
umn being crowded out last week, we
have omitted sketch of the last week
of our examination tour under the cap
ton of "On The Wing-No s." But
in closing our account Of the tour OF
public inspection, we must add that
the fifth week was one of special inter.
est We began the week at Curwens-
willie and closed August 3Oth, at An.
sonville, in Jordan township. During
the five weeks travelling through the
county, we made made many obserya-
tions, and hope to be able in due time
to give many valuable suggestions to
teachers We don't purpose at this
time to open our note book and in a
critical and severe manner point out
some Of the glaring defects Of teachers,
and give them public notice. How
ever, in our educational meetings and
annual report we shall give notice oil
some evils TO be removed and try at
least TO prescribe remedy for exist.
ing faults We feel like thanking the
directors of the county for the interest
they manifested in our public exGmi-
nations. Our note book shows that
one hundred and ten (110) directors
attended these meetings during the
tour just closed. This is indeed cred
liable. Many Boards throughout the
county passed resolutions to the effect
that they would appoint their teach
ers on the day of examination, and no
application would be considered unless
the applicant was examined in the
district. This undoubtedly was a move
in the right direction and productive
of good results, and we hope at the or
ganization OF the new Board next year
that a similar resolution will find q
place on the minutes Of eUery Board in
the county.
Upwards of two thousand 10000 cit
izens attended our examinations this
year, and we trust next year a still
greater interest may be manifested
among the people OF the county.
The directors of Burnside township
sends in their official appointments as
follows:
Pine Grove School, W. |. Dowler
Shepherds, Alex. McIlwaine; Patch
inville School, Sue Patchin; Cush
School, Mrs. Matt Irwin; Elk Lick
Kate Mitchell Deer Run, Carrie NJ
illegal; Harmony, Lawrence Reith
miller. No appointments have beer
made yet for East Ridge and Gross
Roads School.
For the benefit OF directors who are
in the habit OF doing business wher
but two or three of the Board are pres
ent, we insert the following extract
from the School laws, act of April LIST
1862, and hope it may receive atten
ton:
mo tax for school or building pur
poses shall be levied, no resolution
shall be adopted for the sale or pur
chase of any school or real estate, NJ
school shall be located, or its location
abandoned or changed, no teache,
shall be appointed or dismissed, no an
nual school term decided on, or annua
series of text. books be selected in any
common school district of this com
monwealth except by the affirmative
vote of a majority Of the iChole Humbe
directors or controllers thereof and il
each OF said cases the names Of th'
members voting both in the afilrma
tive and negative, shall be so cntere,
upon the minutes of the Board by tn
Secretary"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-09-18
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EsrABLIsHED IN IsaT.

The largest Circulation ofsny Newspaper
In North Central Pennsyivania.
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THE sun.
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AS the time approaches for tM
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remind its many friends and welIwishes1
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Upon its record fer the past ten years i
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tains a large amount of literary and mis-
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The WEEKLY Sun.
WHO does not know the Weekly Sui
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the Canadas, and beyond. Ninety thch:
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weekly, and regard it in the light OF guide
counsellor, and trend. Its news. editp
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OWNERS
3 "a p @D F9l aar
g Il, Attention.. 1asa

Messrs. F. Armant & Co., Cen:
eral Immigration and Land Agents II.
10 Camp street New Orleans, are pres.,:
ed to take in hand for sale, and to- adsa,.
tise free of charge to owners in their m.
phles On the Garden Parishes Of IN.
siana' plantations and lands Of VIA
description will be filed with e. ,Moet..
gne. at Abbeville, sole agent Of Nor
F. Armant and Co. for Vermilion psriA
In case no sale is effected the part.s
will not be indebted under any Id1nna,
nor form to Messrs F. Armant and Co,
and in case ofgsaIe a. moderate CONT
zion will be charged, as agreed 10 in ~,
cial contracts EGH So Agas
Mr.. Armant OF the above firm, will tro.
coed North in September to organize u
distribution of the above pamphlets toJbe
at 10000 copies and will there dslivs,
seriessof oral explanations or lec.uress
our Garden Parishes' Vermilion, Il.
fayette. Calcasieu. St. Landry, st. Msrtn.
Iberia, St Mary. i!3
For further particulars apply at call.
est convenience to F Monfagne, Abb.
vile, cole agent for Vermilion Parish II
Messrs. f. Armant and Co.. General II
migration and Land Agent N. O La.
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GIVEN Il W VI

EVERY person sending US 81.
cents will receive, regularly f.,
six months, The SOUVENIR, a larss
eight page literary and family ioo y
nal, and as premiums, we win
send free, taUo magnificent pictura.
LITTLE WHITE KITTENS,
very cunning and pretty, and INV
LITTLE PLAY-FELLOWn.
little girl with her dog. Boil
are really beautiful, They a
IA K Is inches in size, and -
splendid works of art, being pr;a,
ted in twelve different tints AMI
colors. They are bound to@rr
satisfaction. The paper six x6oL
months and taro superb pictur.
for only SO cts. Order BY mail
at once. Address
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Bristol, Tennessee,
Agents wanted to sell on
fine engrayings; So to $40 a dsi
easily made.
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CONSUMPTION Cured,


An old physician retired from sctvt
practice, having had placed in his hand
by an East Indian missionary the foroat
OF a simple vegetable remedy for u
speedy and permanent cure Of ConsunE
ton, Bronchitis. Catarrh, Asthma, snd1
Throat and Lung affections, also a pok
tive and radical cure for General Debifa4
and all nervous complaints, after hsviq
thoroughly tested its wonderful curatiw
powers in thousands of cases, feels ith..
duty TO make it known to his sufferi4
fellows. The recipe will be sent free =
charge, to all who desire it, with full Y
rections for preparing and successfully
using. Address with stamp naming q!
paper, DR.. J. G. STONE. A North Mint
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.-Nov.} 1y. "
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Read This Twice.

THE PEOPLES LEDGER
contains No Continued Stories, s
Large Pages, 48 Columns OF
Choice Miscellaneous Reading
Matter every week, together with
articles from the pens of such
well-known writers as Nasty,
OLIVER OPTIC, SYLVANUS
COB, JE., MISS ALCOTT..
WILL CARLTON,J J. r. THROW
BRIDGE, MARK TWAIN, &C..
ms will send "The Peoples
Ledger" to any address every
week for three months, on trial
on receipt of only SO CENTS.
"THE PEOPLES LEDGER" is an
old established and reliable week.
ly paper, published every Saturday
and is very popular throughout
the N. Z. and Middle States.
Address,
HERMANN K. CURTIS, Publisher.
Nc. IL Schoo! ST., Boston
Mass,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-04-13
To The Editors Of the State of Tile Largest
louisiana.

The Louisiana Bureau Of Immi-
grafton is receiving many letters
Of inquiry from various sources
calling for information for farm
ers, mechanics laborers, business
men, and capitalists, who desire
to settle in this State, or invest
capital here. Our bureau has
issued two descriptive circulars,
with maps for the benefit Of such
inquired. We have sent off many
circulars, and copies of Louisiana
ifs 1t Is, and written answers
in response to letters Of inquiry.
Our bureau has opened books to
receive descriptions otIands, for
sale, propositions to lease lands,
or to have lands, worked on
shares-any proposition that may
enlighten the immigrant who
wants to come to Louisiana.
We will record all such descrip-
tons Of lands and propositions in
our books, which will be open to.
strangers and persons wishing to
purchase, and these descriptions
will furnish the bureau with an
additional fund Of valuable infor.
nation for future circulars, and
to be used in our letters IN reply
to inquiries.
AS our board has no funds and
no income expect the small amount
furnished by merchants and others
in New Orleans who subscribe to
assist US in our labors, we respect
fully beg the editors of the State
to published this notice, for a few
weeks or months, without charge
to the board, for the benefit of
immigration and the State.
VIM. BoGEL, President.
Office Louisiana Bureau Of Immi-
grafton, Nc. s Commercial Place
New Orleans, La, Oct. 6, 1877.
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AND
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l. tanning and the Beautiful.
Demorest'a ILLUSTRATED Mlaga'ine.
Contains the essentials of all
others, including Home Interests
in all its departments.
The only Reliable Fashions in
all their details.
The beauties and utilities Of
Literature, Poetry, Sketches, Sto-
ries, Music, Horticulture, and every
branch Of entertaining and useful
reading calculated to enliven and
elevate society and make our
homes attractive, useful and happy.
This uuriyaled Magazine will
commence its sixteenth year with
January, 1877, and as heretofore,
full Of new literary, entertaining
and useful subjects to which it is
devoted. .r .g
With each number will be given
a superb colored cabinet picture
(worth the whole cost of the Maya
zine.) in oil, mounted On a mat
ready cor framing. ID y-r.a -
Every subscriber at three dol
lars is entitled to the selection of
a premium (of which there are
eighteen), delivered or forwarded
Immediately on receipt Of the sub
scription. Every article offered is
Of FIRST quality, including Books.
any one worth the price OF sub.
scription !; CHRoMos from celebra,
ted Paintings and equal to the
originals, OF large size and suita-
Die for any parlor +; Pocket Cook
Stoves ; System. Of Dress Cutting,
(this received the highest Centen-
NAL award J Silver Plated ware
Of all kinds ; Stationery, Linen
Maker, ETC., ETC., etc.
FOR U 1
We have larger and more valua-
BILE premiums, including books OF
all kinds, silver-pla5ed ware,
brackets, saws, scissors. stereo.
scope, games, table cutlery. clocks,
adjustable tables, futing machines,
knitting machines, China, dinner
and tea sets, and numerous other
desirable articles of which a full
list will be furnished on applica-
ton to the publisher,
W. JENNINGS DEMOREST,
II East 18th Street, N. Y.
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Armory 3 Principal Office,
IL1oN, N. +.
BRANCH OFFICES.

BRANCH OFFICES.
281 & 2s3 Broadway N. Y, Arms
Madison Square, s E.. 23d St, N.
Y. s. Machines.
Bosto, I46 fremont St.. Sewing
Machines and Arms.
Chica 20, 237 State St., Sewing
Machines and Arms.
st. Louis, 500 North Fourth St.,
Sewing Machines and Arms.
Philadelphia, $40 Chestnut ST.,
Sewing Machines and Arms.
baltimore, Al North Charles St.,
(Masonic Temple, Sewing Ma.
chimes and Arms.
Washington, D. c., 521 Seventh
St., Sewing Machines and Arms.
May l9, 77-ly.
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School Board Proceedings.
Abheyille. Feb. 18th, 1878.

Abbeville, Feb. 10th, 1873.
The School Board met this day
pursuant to adjournment. Pres
ent, Jas. N. Williams. Ben. Faulk,
Daniel Paul, Archie Young, Isaac
Wise, J. Abshire and C.H. Rem
ick; absent F. r. King and John
Lenoire.
The minutes of last meeting were read;
same were amended by adding the name
of Mr.. G.. Fl. Remick as beng present,
on motion same were adopted as amen
ded.
On motion Mr.. VIZ. r. Richardson
was employed to teach the fourth ward
school near the residence of Mr.. David
Meaux, provided, however, that he should
receive no con pensation from the board
dance of ten pupils according to law.
lowed eight dollars for teaching during
the first week in January last.
The resignation Of MI. Theogene He
bert, trustee in second ward, was presen
ted. On motion the same was accepted,
and Mr.. Desire HILBERT elected to fill the
vacancy. "
On motion Mr.. Ernest Montague was
employed to teach the school at Spring
Hill, formerly kept Mr.. J. A. McGili. d.
On motion it was resolved that the
schools III third and seventh wards be
closed at the expiration Of the scholastic
month In March on account of lack of
funds. 3 = SSH t6}"3 1t"
On motion resolved. That the warrants
nov in possession OF Mr.. g. j. YOtbg for
teaching for the months of November and
December last. be destroyed, and the
President and Secretary of this body be
authorized to issue a warrant in favor Of
Mr.. G. j. Young for 6fty-eight dollars,
being in full payment OF his salary as.
teacher in second ward for the months
Of November and December last said
warrants to be issued as soon as Mr.
Young shall deposit his schonl register
in the office of the Secretary OF this board
The president appointed Mr.. Berj..
taulk on the committee to examine the
books and accounts of tie treasurer of
school funds for this parish, in the place
of Mr.. F. R. King, resigned. saa -
Mr.. Baptiste Baker was elected trustee
Of the school in seventh ward, kept by
Mr.. A. Lacour.l "fiEs e9 #aA-@
Ca motion the sum of ten drllars ont
of tie contingent fund was allowed to W.
A White, esq., for professional service
in suit of G. J. Young VS. /. Wise, secre-
taIy of school board. D. u
Ga motion the meeting adjourned.
JAS. N. WILLIAMS,
.H D
ISAAC WISE,
Secretary.
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MUM & CO..
81 Park Row, New York.
Branch Office cor. F & 7th SITS,
Washington, D. G. s','
DE

- y VI -
LIE moulin a scie connu SOUS le
nom de KoRso STEAM SAW MILL
etant actuellement en- fonction,
annonce a ses clients ct les habi-
tants qu'ils trouveront toujours un
beau choix de BOIS DE CON.
STRUCTION, quill ofre au plus
has prix du marche.
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5000 a month clear profit madl

5000 a month clear profit msde
easily by agents. Agents wanted even
where. Men and Women, Boys -.
Girls. Lntire time or spare momesof
day time or evenings. Everybody vel
it, and every family viii bny II,
cash pay. Pleasant employment:
elusive territory. In fact the ".
agency ever offered. Circular and teri
FREE on application. CorsPLETE oUTIf**a
i allied. postpaid, on receipt of One w.
lar and Fifty Cents. Send for it -
make money. Address Vii
THE BEVERLY COMPANY, 81
978, Wabash Avenue, Chicago
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Official Directory.

District Judge.
ERAsTE MoUToN.
District Attorney.
j. A. CHARGoIs.
Clerk of District Court,
LAsT1E BRoUssAnD.
Representative.
ADRIEN NUNEz.
Parish Judge.
WILLIAM KIBBE.
Parish Attorney.
w. A. WHITE.
Sheriff.
G.. B. SHAW.
Recorder.
LEO PERRET.
Tax Collector.
Us. NUNEz.
Police Jury. -,
Howard HoFFpAUIR President,
s. WISE, d. o. BRoUssARD.
f. D. LELEU, N. PERRY.
Town Council.
LEoNcE PERREr, Mayor.
LAsTIE BRoUssARD, J. ABADIE,
S. WISE, J. BoYANCE,
GEO. E. Lyons, Constable.
Justices of the Peace, Sd. Ward
F. B. PATTEN, W. A.. WHITE.
Dep'ty. .. S. Surveyors
2.t 2. FhRAY,
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BRIDGE STORE
ABBEVILLE. La.

HDbEIILLE, LII.
KEPT BY W. R: ELLIS.
The Bridge Store has every
article in the dry goods and gro.
Gerry line and are offered at very,
moderate prices
There you can find everything
NEEDLE to a GRINDSTONE
A full and new supply of
Dry Goods Fancy Goods
N9 Gs,s l& Clothing r"hi
.-. Boots Shoes
Stationery ,
G R O G E r I e S:
Flour, Meal,
Grits, Rice,
Coffee, ..,. Tea,
: Sugar, Syrup,
vi, NInegar,
Salt, ma.~..
Black Pepper. Of .
Canned Fruits,
Lard. Ham,
Bacon, Mess,
Shoulders, Sides,
sardines, .., Goldfish,
Mackerel, Pickles,
Olive, Mustard,
Yeast Powder, Potatoes,
Dried Apples, Onions,
Butter, Cheese,
Candles, .et
o., Starch, eat 80 i
"A L s o. 4
Cutlery, +. /
Crockery,
Tinware,
Earthernware, !
Axes,
Helves. g.
.5.@r NJ s4 Brcoms, id 3l 14 |
a.. ave r.,st Nails, ~ 3a4
"a. ,. -a,. w Ny. 7. a. c Powder,
.aa 10 ga85 a,4 .e SIP
!, Call at the ssi5@s", caps
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Call at the T.
Bridge Store

and you will be convinced that
cheaper goods cannot be bought
elsewhere.-decI5-'7T.
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DR.. W. W.. Ton PELT,
Medeoin T,ectioue. u

8tsff Meaecln Iieetiquo. ' ~ Z,
Offre ses services aux habitants do
paroisse Vermillon. II traite CONNIE ~
clalite toutes les maladies des fenlnss
telles que, la leuchcrree. aeurs-blanehA
etc. Son bureau est a Abbeville.
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~SAAS" >D<>A"' ~%9<11As
Formerly of Savannah Lightning
Rod Factory Is years ago. Has
had 20 years experience in this
Branch Of Business,
Manufacturers, Mventors, importers
and Dealers in all Kinds of
LIGHTNING RODS AND
LIGHTNING ROD NATE
.. RAILS.
The Oldest Established Company
South and the only house of the
kind in South western Country.
"Robinson's Silver Cables" a
speciality. These Gables are con-
tinuous, having no joints. They
are the safest protector against
lightning ever invented. This
Company has been, is now, and
will be, for the remainder of this
year, through the yestern and
northern parishes of Louisiana,
represented by its gentlemanly
statesmen Messrs. E. E. Anding, of
La ; $. W. Greene. of Miss ; E. G..
Pritchard, of S. c., G.. G. Plitch-
ard. offs. c and J. NJ. Robinson,
of Fla. This Company puts up
the Silver Cables and all other
Rods cheaper than they were ever
offered to the Public before.
Skillful workmen employed.
Orders promptly attended to and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Office,293 st. Charles St., cor.
june 23-6m.
g .c New Orleans.