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FRIDAV, AUGUST, 20 1W.S.
REPUBLICAN STA TlF TICKET.
FOll OOVEUNOH.
GEN. JOHN W. GEARY,
of ct'MnEm..Nn.
JUDGE OF TUB SUPREME COUUT.
11 ON. II. '. ' I A MS.
fir ALI.EnilF.RT.
A NEW FAPKH.
It is reported tlmt u new paper is to bo
Btartcd in Ridgway, by that portion of the
democracy known ns the " Ridgway ring."
It does indeed hccm rather hard that they
should bo shut out from their own parly
nrgnn ; and it is not at all nin-prising il
they wish to bo treated more politely by
tho Democratic press than they have been
lately by the Gazette. The lanungo used
by their " misguided brethcrn " has not
n I ways been the most choice, certainly not
tho most endearing ; and it is no more than
wo should expect' of human nature if they
start an organ of their own.
But, before they engage in such an en
terprise, wo would affectionately counsel
our friends of the Ridgway fat-lion to
count the coil ; for if it is only to gratify
wounded prido and ambition, they may be
assured beforehand it will not pay. Wc
arc entirely disinterested, and ask no
thanks for our advice ; but while wo have
no afTccjiou fur the Democratic party as
such, we have some respect and the very
best wishes for the individual in that
party. We sincerely icish ihey would do
the bent thing, and It-avo altogether that
corrupt organization known as the " Demo
cratic party." 15ut if they will not do
that, wc would bo glad to havb them do
the next best, and try to pur.jo the organi.
zatioti of its corruption. Wo wc do not
suppose it possible that they should suc
ceed ; for it would be to much even foi
Hercules ; but it would do them good to
try. Something might be effected by a
deteriiiined effort ; and where there is so
great room for improvement, certainly a
beginning ought to be made.
We hope the new Democratic paper, if
it shall be determined tin, will attempt
something in this lino There is plenty of
room for journalists, as Webster said thcie
was lor luwyers, up hiyh. And wo think
there is a fino opening for a Democratic
newspaper in this county that Bhall be
manly, and always ijentlcmanfy, in its tono,
nnd advocate with what ability it can its
own convictions as to what is right in
principle and expedient in policy. There
is room for honest difference of opinion on
many public questions ; and we wish others
to enjoy the same freedom that we claim
for ourselves. Thero must bo patties,
more or less, trader a republican govern
incut. But these should bo only the
ranging of citizens on different sides of
disputed questions, according to their con.
victions of what is right or expedient as
the case may be. Now if the Democratic
party in this county can bo made a party
of principle, whoso members vote together
because they think together, and think
differently on some important proints from
tho Republican party ; and if the new
paper shall be .instrumental in effecting
this change ; thea all honest men will re
joice. We would not say a word to discourage
our Democratic friends from undertaking
this arduous work'; but they may as well
moderate their expectations at the outset,
and settle their determination to act their
own part well, whatever becomes of the
party, and whoever gets the offices. It is
allowed to bo a very difficult thing for the
Ethiopian to change his skin, or the leopard
his spots j and whoever undertakes a work
of equal difficulty should be thankful for
even a small measure of success.
Yet, for tho encouragement of our friends
in this new enterprise, we venture to pro.
diet, notwithstanding all that might point
to a different conclusion, that if they will
publish such a paper as we Lave intimated,
they will not only gain the respect of their
political opponents, but will fiud that
courtesy, candor, and a thorough Aoncs'y
can be perceived and appreciated even by
tho Democrats of Elk county. Theretoro
wo wish the new paper the highest success ;
and to this end would remind thoso con
cerned in it that, like charity, repeutence
and reformation should Icy in at home.
Questions ,for young Democrats in
Pennsylvania : How did your candidate
for governor begin life? Asa l'acker.
When did ho do his first paoking ? When
he packed his carpet-bag aud packed off
lroin Connecticut to Pennsylvania. When
was his last packing done? tVhen he
packed the Ilarri&burg Convention.
Gov- Geart was nominated on tho first
ballot, by s vote of 125, to 8 for all others.
That is tho way the Republicans remember
the mon who fought the buttles of the flag.
The Democracy remember the soldiers in
their platforms ; the Republicans remem
ber the soldiers in their nominations. The
difference is preach with practice, and
preach without practice.
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EXCELLENT SEASONS.
'" The following excellent reasons why
Govoruor Geary should be re-elected, wc
Gnd going tho rounds credilcd to "ft co
temporary : "
Bccauso ho has boon a faithful, efficient
and honest Chief Magistrate.
Bccauso ho is the nouiiucc and represen
tative of a party that stood by the country
in the hour of danger, and that stands by
the principles of justice and freedom, upon
which onr government is based.
Bccauso ho has been tried and .not found
wanting, neither in his devotion to tho
principals of truu Republicanism, nor in
his integrity in adhering to tho strict line
of principles in all his official acts.
Because ho is a man whoso privato char
actor is unblemished, and whoc habits aio
such as meet tho approval of all good citi
zens. Because Pennsylvania owes it to her
honot and fair name nut to permit a bravo
and gallant soldier who drew his sword for
her safety, in the hour of her deadly peril,
and who has served lu-r fuithlully in time
of piaoe, to bo defeated by one who flyui
p'lthized with her enemies when the dalk
cloud of battle lowered, aud (ho flurcu con
flict for national existence tsuiged around
her.
Because a just regard for tho memory of
the martyred dead, who fell in the heroin
stmgult' tor iialiuiml existence, forbids llio
.State to place in high official positions those
wlio sj nipatliized with her enemies.
rcausc the triumph of (he Democratic
candidate in this State would be the tri.
uuiph of tho principles of Free Trade, and
a deadly blow at the policy of Protection
to American Industry a policy to which
t Ii 3 hardy sons of Old Keystone have
always been devoted.
Recausc the triumphant reelection of
Governor (Jeary would rejoico the hearts of
the true friend of tho uatiou everywhere,
while his defeat would bring joy into tho
camp of its eucmies.
Resides tho above there arc these addi
tional reasons why workingmeu should vote
for him :
Because he stands upon the record as a
true friend to Labor and tho laboring man,
as shown by bis support and approval of
ibo Eight Hour Law in this Common
wealth, aud by refusing to order out tho
military to guard, as criminals, the miners
and laborers of tho coal regions during sus
pensions, when requested to do so by cer
tain nervous capitalists.
Because he is the nominee, and a con
sistent member, of the party which has
done all that ever lias been douo in this
country to ameliorate tho condition of
laboring men, by abolishing slavery, pass
ing Eight Hour laws, and protective tariffs.
Recausc, his opponent, Asa Packer, is
closely and largely identified with interests
antagonistic to the cause which Labor is
now fighting for, and if cloeted would cer
tainly do all in his power to crush it.
Judge Packer as a Coal Operator.
The' following is on extrat from a letter
written by Sir. R. R. Piatt, of Hazlcton, to
the Pottsvill Journal :
In previous letters I have told you of the
tyrauny practiced here upon workingmen
by some of tho coal operators and their
superintendents. I will furnisn you with
another instance. At Stockton, tear here,
there wa9 formci ley an operator named Asa
Packer, who with others owned several
slopes The ventilation was bad, so bad
that tho miners and laborers could scarcely
live. Holding or keeping a light was al
most impossible in the breasts. The men
reasoned with the boss, and fold him about
the air, their being none, etc., etc. Rut he
would not do or say anything, except
" Make it better; it's to your benefit," etc.
He told the men that they would have to
buy canvass if they wauted better air,
which the men were obliged to do.
This has been going the rouuds of tho
papers for a week or two, and nobody has
attempted to deny it for they very good
reason that it is undeniably true. Aud yet
Judge Packer expects the miners and la
borers to vote for him. Perhaps they will.
A Nokle Life. On the 23th of June
1861, at the very beginning of the late
war. for the. preservation of tho Union,
John W. Geary was mustered into tho ser
vice as a Colonel. On the zoth of April
1802, he was promoted to Rrigadier Gen
eral, and on the 12th of January, lfctio
was made Major General. lie was wound,
ed at Rolivar, Codar Mountain and Chan.,
cclorsville. To the present day he carries
rebel lead in his body. He has been
Mayor of San Francisco, Governor, of
Kansas, Military (.iovernor oi bavannab,
and Governor of Pennsylvania, lie dis
charged tho responsible duties of each and
all of these positions with honor to himself,
and credit to his native State. Few IVnn
sylvanians have ever mado a nobler record.
The people read it with pride, and will re
elect him in October by an overwhelming
majority.
Not Our Dad. Tho Walker party in
Virginia repudiate tho idea of their tri
umph being called a Democratic victory.
The " Kichmoud Enquirer," the old
Democratic organ, speaks thus : " Tho
democratic papers at tho North committed
a very gravb error in ascribing this great
victory to the ' Virginia Democracy.'
There has been no such party in this State
Jor eight years, and its very bonus have
rotted and now crumble at the touch. No
resvrrectionary process could briny that
party to life, and its ashes ( rmnijled Kith,
and undistinyaished from that of the old
nhig party.
' " On, for a thousand tongues," said a
little urchin who had crawled inside a
huge sugar hogshead.
Modesty promotes worth but conceals
it, just as leaves aid the growth of fruit
aod hide it from view.
A Heedefl Feform.
We have long experienced tho evils of
the system adopted in our Legislature, of
turning everything that relates to a county
or district to its inimedinto representatives.
The result is that Republicans in minority
oourjties, might just as well bo Democrats.
If they go to llarris'burg for legislation,
and appeal to Republican members, they
are told it is a local matter, and they must
go to tho member from their county. Yet
how fan they expect favors from n man
whose election they ha70 strenuously op
posed ? Moreover, in mos't instances, they
arc not willing to trust him. They are
thus deprived of representation nnd of all
participation in tho legitimate fruits, of a
political victory.
Wc most cordially endorse tho Miner's
Journal when it says : " Tho Republi
cans of the counties in this Stato in which
they arc ia tho minority, havo for years
had- just cause to complain of the
neglect which they have experienced at
the hands of tho Republican Legislatures.
They are compelled to work twice as hard
as tho Republicans of the majority counties
for tho success of tho party, aud when they
go to Ilarrisburg for needed local legi-la-lion
they cannot get it. If the present
year was not ono in which a Governor i
to bo elected, the Republicans of tho mi.
nority counties would 'nave made a demon
stration which would have proved useful
as a lesson to the kepubliouns of the ma
jority counties. Wc nevertheless cali upon
the Republicans of the minority counties
to demand at the next session ol the Legis
lature the attentioa to their wants in the
way of local legislation which is their due.
Wlt'it benefit is it to the Republicans of a
minority county to work for t lie success of
the party at the polls, if they are to be
treated no better thau it the Democracy
were in power f Let tlic licpubhcan
press of tho minorily. counties take this
matter up, and with us, determine to ask
for nothing but what is ngit, and to sub
mit to noihiug thai is wrong.
Novv or Then. Democratic new; papers.
which a few months ago were prophucyiug
a terrible deficit in the revenue and a con
equcnt augmentation of tho national debt
as a vesult of the policy of Congress and
the incapacity ol President Grant and his
Cabincnt olh'.-ors, are now engaged in as
suring their readers that an increase of
revenue cud a reduction of the debt were
inevitable, and that neither Congress nor
the Administration is entillod to ere lit for
the improved aspect ot affairs. Did they
lie then, oi do they lie now '!
Packer PijoT'jjiiArnr.i, Raunch, of
Father Abr.ihani, who was at " Chunk "
long enough to kuow whereof ho speaks,
gives the pe'euuious A fa this roconr.uciiua.
turn : " J'ersomiiiv ne may salcly be
termed a cleaver man ; of sjveat business
capacity, and of some very good traits of
character. lie lives in a magnificent
houe : is a millionaro ; keeps plenty of
' pure old whisky ' on his sideboard (for
which as well as his stamps tthcre will be
an immense demand ;) is fond of fun,
though by no means funny hinibelf, and
enjoys the reputation of being the best
eucher player of Mauch Chunk."
HARRY, you ouirht not to throw awny
nice bread like that ; you may want it
some day." " Well, mother, would I
stand anv better chance of iri'ttin" it then
if I should cat it ac.T."
A Lereral Bridegroom. A green
horn lately look a notion to get man h i!.
After the ceremony was concluded, the
happy husband took a twentv-fivo com
stamp from his pocket, dclibcratory.walknd
up to the parson and handed u to him,
saying, " person, keep the ivliole, you
needu t give we back any change.
A FAttvrn's son had for a long time
been ostensibly studying Latin in a popu
lar academy. The larmer not being satis.
Ccd with the course of the young hopeful,
recalled him from school, and, placing him
by the side of a carl, ono day, thus ad
dressed him : " Now Joseph, hero is a
fork, and thero is a heap of manure and a
cart; what do you call them in Latin?"
" Forkibus enriibus, ct nianuribus," said
Joseph. " Well, now," said the old man,
" if you do not take that tbrkibus pretty
quickibus, and pitch that nianuribus into
that cartibus, I will break your lazy backi
bus." Joseph got to workibus forth ffithi
bus. " Friend Mallaby, I ain pleased that
thee has got Buch a fino organ in thy
church." " Rut," said the clergyman, " J
thought you were strongly opposed to hav
ing an organ in a church ? " " So I am,
said Obadiah, but then if thee will worship
the Lord with machinery, 1 would like theo
to have a first-rate, instrument.
Smaix Bed Rooms. Small bed rooms
arc death to thofo who sleep in them. A
bed room should bo tho largest room in tho
house ; and whero it is hot it should be
ventilated by open doors, drooping win
dows, and the chimney. Many a person
has sickened and died without knowing
what tho troublo was, from fleepmg m
small and tight bed rooms. A single uight
in such a place will leave its marks on a
child, who will rise in the morning tired
and wilted like a faded Cower.
The New Greenbacks. The new one
dollar notes will have a vignette of WaBuing
ton, and a representation of Colunibus discov
ering America on the iaoe, instead of the vig
nette of Chief Justice Chase, as on those now
iu uao. Tho two dollar notes will have a vig
nette of Jefferson aud a view of-tlie Capitol,
instead of (he vignette of Franklin, ns on
those now in use. The plates for these notes
have been engraved at the Treasury Dejjurt
rjent. The buets of the ones will bo printeJ
by the National Pank Note Com .any of New
York and that of the tows by the American
Company of the eanie city. The designs fur
the new fives, tens, twenties, and other de
nominations have not yet been determined
upon.
To-mokrow never comes.
For Crroi.ERA, Diarriiea, Etc A
corrcs pondent of the St. Louis Republican,
who signs himself Ronj. Ames, jj,ivcf the
following information : " A weak Jye
made from common wood ashen, about as
strong as common tea, put in bottles.
Drink nftrer each meal about hall a wine,
glass full of tho above water which I will
guarantee to bo a complete preventiva
against cholera, cholera morbus, or dys
pepsia. This can be given to an infant
without injury. Whenever the bowels bo
como changed, lye-water should be used
freely.
"In tho year 1819 I passed up tho
river on tho steamer Robert Campbell,
William Eads, captain. Two men died
out of tho cabin from 4 o'clock in the
afternoon to 10 o'clock next morning. 1
consulted with captain Eads, and advised
that ho should put wood ashes in tho
drinking water, so that all tho passengers
should havo to drink from it. He did so.
This happened at Wackapaw Prarie on the
Missouri river. He had not another sick
or complaining pasrenger from there to
Council Bluffs, and I havo conversed with
him frequently since, and ho told tno that
ho had always adopted that plan, and never
had any sickness on his boat during tho
California emigration-
" This simple medicine is within the
reach of everybody. When made and
put in bottles, it will last good a year. For
the Fake of humanity, I beg all tho papers
(both English and German) to copy this.
Cut this out and put it where you. can see
it."
The Currant Worm. At the horti
cultural exhibition in Rochester recently,
several gentlemen stated that the currant
worm would not disturb bushes under which
coal ashes were liberally sprinkled. In
confirmation of this a correspondent of the
Express of that city says : ,! That to
prevent tho currant slug on currant bushes
persons have only to mulch thoroughly all
the ground under the bushes with anthra
cite coal ashes. This should be done late
iu the autumn or early in the spring of
the year, boloretho bushes leave out, as
the worm that feeds on the leaves, after it)
growth, drops off and goes into tho earth
immediately under tho bushes. The grub,
when it comes up to change into a fly, can
not make its way through this coarse,
sharp, gritty ash heap, and perishes there.
Thus far my bushes are unmolested by fly
or slucrs this tear, while last year they
wcro almost entirely stripped of their
loaves by slugs. An easy and eh cap
remedy surely.
It is said that the name of the Chair.
man of the Democratic State committee, is
not Mutchlcr, but I-'ishles. and that he l
the proprietor of " Mishler's Stomach Bit
ters, ft may possibly prove n hcaitnicr
tonic for Democrats, than the rot-gut they
generally use. They need something to
strengthen them badly.
W . S- SERVICE.
4)00,000 CUSTOMERS WANTED.
At tho new Masonic Hall Building.
STOVES at prices that will please of nil de
sirab'o kinds.
TIN-WAKE of every kind on hand at all
times.
Special attention (riven to Wholesale orders.
Price list furnished to dealers on application.
SI1 EE T- TIN AND COPPER WA RE.
TIouso furnishing goods a great variety.
STKAM AND WATER riPEIXO,
1' UMTS, FISIIINOAND HUNTING
TACKLE, such as HODS BAS
KETS, SEINES, FLIES, HOOKS,
c.rs, rowDEn, asc.jc.
BIRD CAGES A NICE VARIETY,
ROOFING, GUTTERS, SPOUTS.
of Tin, Galvanized Iron nnd Copper and every
kind of
HOUSE AND JCB WORK
done on short notice and warrantod,
AGENCY of Henry -Disstons celebrated
eaws. Orders for saws at factory prices so.
licited, also for repairing- Information and
price list furnished on application.
PAPER RAGS, OLD ROPE, OLD
COITER, BRASS, PEW.
TER, LEAD, IRON,
EEESWAX, HEAVY HIDES, DEAKON
-6KINS, SHEEP PELTS, GREEN
BACKS, NATIONAL BANK
NOTES, V. 8.
BONDS &o.
talcen in exchange for Goods or Work
vln20tf. VV. 8. SERVICE.
TANNING & LUMBER CO.
EY STONE STORE WILCOX PA
ATTENTION EVERYBODY
SPRING OPENING !
The largest storo in North Western Ta., lit-
terally filled to overflowing.
WINTER GOODS closing put regardless of
value.
We are opening the spring campaign with
the largest nnd most attractive stock ever
offered in (his market.
We shall endeavor to keep every depart
ment well assorted the year round, Our
DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT
will always contain a large nnd well selected
stock of Cloths Cassiuicrs & Cloakings, Bluck
and Colored Silks. Scasonnbic dress goods in
great vjiricly. Table Linens, Napkins Towels
&c., while goods of every description, blenched
and brown sheetings nil widths.
GLOVES & HOSIERY
TRIMMINGS and NOTIONS
CARPETS and OIL CLOTHS
WALL aud WINDOW P AIMS LI,
BOOKS AND STATIONERY, CLOTHING,
HATS and CArS, BOOTS & SHOES.
DRUGS & MEDICINES,
PAINTS, OILS &
DYE STUFFS,
LEATHER, .t- 5707; FINDINGS,
HARD W A HE,
SI 0 VESA TIN-WARE,
IRON A STEEL,
NAILS t BUILDERS
HARDWARE.
NUTS & WASHERS, HORSE SHOES
& NAILS, WAGON SPRINGS,
PATENT AXLES Jk DOX1SS, CROCK
ERY and GLASSWARE,
STONE WARE, FLOUR,
FE1SD & MEAL, CORN and
OATS, FURNITURE
OF ALL KINDS,
SASH & DOORS
COFFINS,
MATRASSES,
BEDDING,
&c,
TOBACCO & CIGARS,
TRUNKS, VALISES & CAUPET BAGS,
ItUBBElt BELTING.
CLOCKS in GREAT VARIETY.
Agents for Hoyt Bros. Celebrated Leather
Belting.
With our superior facilities for obtaining
heavy goods, in large quantities, from first
hands we defy competition in
Groceries & Provisions
Wo invite particular attention to our choice
brands of extra and double extra flour, we get
direct from mills at the west thus saving to
customers the profits usually pocketed by
middlemen. Our flour is always fresh ground
and we guarantee entire satisfaction with
every barrel
TANNING 4 LUMBER C
InSltf. Wilcox Pa
POWELL &. KIME-
QOODS FOR THE MILLION.
p O W E Ii L & K I M E,
At their capacious stores both in
HIDGWAY
AND
CENTREVILLE,
Have on hand, splendid assortments; of
all seasonable Goods adapted to the wants)
of the people of Elk and adjoining
counties, which they are Fellin? at j viced
that defy competition. Tlicy would sisiply
state here, that being very large (icalci.i,
their facilities for put chafing ai o un
crjnalled hy any establishment in the
county. They buy directly from manu
facture and on tho
GROUND FLOOR.
Another advantage. You can nlways
got wlmt you want ut their stores, luneo
you will save time by going directly to
them and TIME IS MONEY. Wc
have no space hero to enumerate all the ad
vantages you will have in patnmb-.iiij ihe.-o
establishments. !ut c-ill and see, nud
reap tho udvautnges for yoursi Ives.
Among their Goods ymi will find
DRY GCODS hi eulless variutbn,
GROCERIES choice and fresh
CLOTHING of best material superior
cut aud f.n:h.
BOOTS k SHOES of the Lest
stock aud make,
CROCKERY for newly married,
middle aged aud eldeily.
DRIED FRUIT,
butter; EGGS,
PORK, HAMS,
LARD, FLO UK,
COKN MEAL.
AND EVERYTHING ELSE
Abo tnofUthor kinds of country ptj
-
duco taken at the market vaW
Tlnltf.