FKJDAV. Kl'TlOMBKll Si;0. HEl'rilLltAX STA IE T1VKE1'. for 7h)vi:unoii. gex.joux ir. or. Mir, or I'r.vnur.i.ANP. JCIM1E Of TlIR Pt'PRKMK COURT. 11 OX. 1lTyW1LL1AM8. or ali.p.-iksv. :oixrr ticket. 4 . tilV AHffcMUI.r, HOItACU LITTLE- cf Klk County. t'lfl -ot-slV rRi;Atrir.B, JOS. Pit K- WHITMOllR- I Oil 1 IIOTIIONOTjUIY, o i r a ulf.s vo ve an- ko: commissi in mi. RALPH JOHXSOX. a ins Ai urri ti, JEIiOM K POWELI, -"V ( M'i'MT, lilE rOUil JAL SITUAIICN. Since tl a In-t ii-.a? of uiir paper the lo imI p-.iitii- of out county lmve ii.-isuiii cl n 1 .-finite -dmpe. We were 'earful thai the ;iint c inii)'i:ni) coins on in the runka of the tuuei'rilii-d, uiwlit uuiiihilir.te tli entire l'Otnoiiricy and -v. r niembeis. But now as tlit: .-iuoi;eof he tittle 's Ncrinn'ng to rh--e, tyiukiiiL' a c!' i.iberv;'l:on, wo cjd see that the party i; i " t totally demolished, but brokeu i i tw.i. IusieaJ of one solid, uni ted, invincible 1 'i iiiocniric parly capable of vit list ii ij' i i n ' the :i.r-;;Uit. of all txtorD.il t'-i-i. a well sis pi oof against th.- lna- rhiii iti'iiis of iot'.- ri'il f'ae'iuos. or eternal (il'.iiv set ker., Wi? now Lib l I two sopi'rate iiiij dis'llljt I t'liiocraite p:iitipit, desiiujiiz oil. ilipir:teil find henrt-hrokr'ii. Thi i iiiii.ui.' in ti.!.' a.-pvot of the I leuocrjey. gives us three political parties, desigjutuu as follov.s: l.st. We have the Republican forty, composed oi' many of the best men in the county- pentlciueii who have atlhered to the orratiizatiou throughout tl e long ilark night cf its almost hopeless minority, no ill Tit t fouling a good (leal OS HLNllYCl.Ai did. wheu he said he wmiil rather be right tl.uu be President. They Celt that they would rather be w'th the upriuht minority, t.au with the corrupt or mistaken major ity. They felt a devotion to principle, and a proud consciousness that they were up holding doctrines that were clearly calculut. - ed to promote the bast interests of the coun try, and tLat in the end must triumph as f-urely as the princples of eternal justice and tiuth always ultimately triumph. At hist they are about to realize the results of their long and untiriug efforts. From .his time forth Elk County will h3 Republican, if we are only true to ourselves, and as a pnty remain true to (lie best interests o! the country. '1 he proceedings of the unty'ond District Conventions published in this paper will show that we have placed in nomination not only a ticket to be voted for to till tha vuiious comity otlicrs of which we will tpuakiiit length at another time, but have nominated a candidate for Assembly ut whom we desire to say a few words at this time. Hie gentleman nominated both by the County tind Assembly District is our townsman -Horace Litti.e, Esq. It would lie supciuVious to speak of his VjualiScations were it uot that our District enibn.ces other Counties than our own, as he is well known 1 y nearly every voter in this county,- and hn.Avn to be every way qualified for the position of As.-emhlyuian honest, compe tent, and a thorough Republican. We can ay to the honest voters of all parties in tho other counties in, the District that they will never regret casting their votes for Hoi-ace Little, Esq., for Assembly; and we thiuk the signs of the ii.:iis indicate ti.j triumphant election, 2. Wejhuve the regular Democracy, pure and simple, which couuts among its incur tors many staunch and reliable men, reliable- and responsible in every respect, financially, socially, and politically. You know exactly where to find them every time. They are as sure to be wron politi cally, as they are sure to bo right (for their pockets) financially. You need never be mistaken in thein. After all it is better to kuow where to find a man even if wrong, every time, than to find hira right occasion ally, jufct often enough to begin to win your coufideuee, and then deceivo you tit the critical moment. You learn to guard against the notoriously bad character, but it is the man that you have learned to place confidence in that deceives, betrays and de stroys you. This wing of the democracy have as their regular nominee for Assembly, John G. Hall, Esq., of our town. Mr. Hall is a promising young lawyer, who is a gentleman as well, and has talent and In dustry which rightly directed would secure lim an enviable position in the world. He was educated in- Wal!aoe'soffice at Clear. Cold, and of course is reliably wrong politi cally. However, eonsidering bis youth, there U some hope that ho may still see the error of Tiis waysj and on seeing, we believe bin) honest tnniigli to repent, lie will be defeated this time, but t soma fu ture time, ami on the right track, better luftk may bti in store for him. 3. Tho third and last of the politicnl parties of tho county, is what we might term tho irregular Democracy, although, they chiiiu to be tho regular legitimate lager (ii Democracy. This wing is lead by Dit. Iuarlv, as their candidate for As sembly. The Dr. is a wily politiuian, and but seen the elephant, aud knows what is what, and withal a very clever gentleman. A'e judge he ingoing to make a strong run lie lia-i hosts of persotml and political ,rinnds, both in this and the o'her counties of the District. Hut like the i:andidt of No 2. he must go down. It wi.l be m, 't race for him to fall before the popubiily of the n ui'u.i) of the iuviueible lie publican parly, K Vud to rciasyivacia. The oppv.it inu feiieituto thcm.-clvrt unon the votes tlii y wi'l gain in the ei mini; elec tion in l'eni.sylviiiiia, fays the Miilailclphin l'llK':s, tiiea,:.:o toe e.uiipaiii is tmt as ac iive as dial i t last year, and to that end will try to get out a foil vote lor their Slate utid loeai tii Uts D. is well to be advised of their hopes and pi ins. There is no rea. ou why the Kepublican slie.ird not be as iiotivo as the Deini.ciuis on and before the day of the election. The only stimu ia!tt ol (he DeiiMeiats is the de.-iie to o'o. tain the spoils of office, while the stimu lant of the li'qiuhiicans is to prevent the riuiu; ii of men who have been thcairhnrs of all out misioi tunes, and who, placed iu eiM-inmid of tile linrcruuicnt, will be cviii pe'led to undo ail that h is been gainst b i he Union arms. The Republican cud li.ittees should to it tint a full Hep-abli. can vote is polled. There in plenty u!' ume b: we, n now and the 12th of October, when the flection takes place, to perfect the or .atiiz-ition in tho Hi!T,!',."it di.'r'',t- T.i"t tiie iicpuoiieaus be impressed with the fact "hat a Deuioerarir victory in Pennsylvania in lStiJ must vitalize all the heresies de feated hy the defeat of the rebellion, and they will feel it a duty to come out. The work of reconstruction or restoration, the payment of the national debt and the re. duciion of taxation, can only be accom plished by a continuance of Republican rule. Lt tliut. be arrested, aud everv per nicious doctrine and design of the Demo erits will be at once eucourage l nud ad vocated. Now moro than ever is it true that a full vote is a RcpnVie.n victory. TilS " Eik Democrat " starts out with a good nppcararco and moderate language. It it continues in its present gentlemanly way to advocate the failinut fortuues of the Democratic party, it will make many friends and few enemies. It hai manv ob stacles to contend with in its infancy, bat is evidently conducted by meu of rueaus and brains. We hopo it will not degene rate into the llrick Pomeroy Rtyle as Demo cratic papers arc apt to do. A g jod, seuud, cariiild. loanable Democratic, nt.nor nn'.listi- - i i r ed in Ilidgway, is ju-t what Inn been want ed t insure the Advocate a good circuit tiou in and ouf cf the county. Peonle like to hear both sides of a question, aud when one side is heard they naturally turn to tho other (i Competition is tho liie of trade." W e now look for a crood circulation of the Advocate, aud an iueieaaing llcpublhan party. . Thinking men of Pennsylvania will find food for reflection in studying thu votes of Asa Packer whi'e in Congress A number of them v. ill be found to-dny, and from time to time, in cur "State Pulin'cs' column. They constitute a record which fi w men would like to shoulder now. Head in tho light of history, iMr. Packer's Con gressional record is an extremely damaging one. As his principles have not changed, wo have fha right to infer that his Guber uational policy will but carry out tho lite of action indicated by these votes. Those who would like to see Pennsylvania gov erned on the platform of the reactionary, Democracy have found their man. As Asa Packer evades the qnsst.ion whether he is in favor of the eight-hour law, mechanics should remember that President Grant directed that it should be faithfully enforced in all the workshops of the Geueral Government. "IIavk you heard the uews from Maiuc?" The election in Maine has resulted in the complete triumph of the Republican parjy. The Legislature is largely Republican, whinh secures the election of a U. S. Seua tor, in place of Fcssondou, deceased. . Gov. Geary will speak at Parkers Landing, Oct. 6th, at Titusvillo, Oct. 7th aud at Mcadville Oet. 8th. A YOUNG lady about to be married, in siste'd on having a certain clergyman to per. form the ceremony, saying: " He always throws so much feeling into the thing, and I wouldn't give a fig to bo married unless it could be done in a style of gushing rhap. sody!" Subscbibs for the Advocate. T.,ooil and Miscellnnv. KM CllLCAX C0VX1Y COX i EX-TIOX- We are indebted to our enterprising neighbor of the Dkmooiiat, for the follow ing report of the proceedings of tho Re publican County Convention held in this place on the tilh inst. The Secretary of ihe Convention is absent from home and if he prepared the proceedings wo urc unable to find them. Wn understand tie l'EMo cttAT'a report is subslanlnilly coirect. The convention met on MomLy offer noon the tilh inst. at .".J o'clock, in" ptnu uncc of a culi by J. 11 Baiid, tin-inner oi the liepiihiieaii Stiite Coiiiiiiiiiee, ;.i:d were culled to order In that gentleman, who nominated W . IS. Il notli ri f r permanent preMifeiil. Mr. Ifm.ibleti declined. J. L. :iiown Hum ii'iinlnat ' I Jci-omo Powell for that po.-ition, who wii! duly rl. oted, and on i-tkiug the chair, mad,- a neat Kpeeeh, i n -vi.king hurmony ,J. Ii Itiiird an i .1. W. I'.rown were e!nofrJ y,eici.irie -. The f ol -lowinit deli'gaics prusenle;! hei-- cre'lentiids: Jieiii zette T. I!. Wi.s!..w, J. W. Hi own. l'os W S Hamblen, M. K. Grvsh. llortou Joseph 'Jl.ainiieriain, Uriah V.". i:,.g..,s. lay A. Weed, l.croy Log-jet. Joues J. L. Drown, K. ll.Sunt!i. KiJj-.vay J M. D.iiid, Jeromu Powell spring Crock Luther P. Powers, J. L' I lice. St. Aluiy's H. .T. R,s, S. Roy nlds. Oil lo.-Uoll the roll ol the delegates was called and u'iswi-i-ui io tts iib-ivc. Wetiziu. gi.rainl Higliland wore n.it n trscnted. i L. Riown tiioved tiiat ti:ej' puieecd to noi.iioale the best man in li e enmity lor eoii. ncr, and iheu pn-CiH.il to ooniinnte still tn-iier men :is they vent up tl.o li.-t ol Coun ty i.iiieOii. JSeeonded and carried. l r. iiiiss LiojiinaU'd Dr. n. ifojnol ls, of St. Murs, lor Coroner. IV. A. i-eil iiMiiinated 1 r. Rus.i, w in) u. eiined. The nomioatioo of In. Reynolds lor Coroner was then mane by acclamation. .J. it. Rairil nominated J. L. Brown for county Auditor. Mr. Drown thorn'tit this 'Hi) not iicooiiliiig to tiie rule adopted, and o'ininated Jerumu Powell, Mr. Powell (bought this a departure froin the rule. .V. 11. Dead was hImj nomiinittd. Mr Powell received a m ij.uity on the second ballot, whereupou his Hum nation was made unanimous. 1. A Weed nominiit-1.! Thomas Irwin for coinmi-sioncr lor mo ye:,is T. R. xVins!ow nominated Ralph Johnston. Mi. lohnston received a nn-joi-ity on the first oado', wuu Uio iua.iu-..j ja u.adc unaci uious. ' V. Or ty r.nl Th .ma; Irwin were ;v spective put in nomination for Comuiis siuocr for three years. Mr. Irwin received ". majority on the first ballot, aud his uomi nation was made unanimous. J. K. Whitmore was nominated for couu ty Treasurer by acclamation. Chailes M'Veau, Horace Little. J. L. Brown aud J. W. Brown were named for proihouotary. Charles M'Vean received a majority on the first ballot, and bis nomi nation was made unanimous. W. 8. ilambleu uomiuated Horace Lit tle for assembly. Dr. II ass nominated J. S. Bates Ou motion the nominations were J closed. L. A. eed moved that the bal lot be postponed indefinitely. Vote taken aud ijuesiiuii loat Yci., j Nays, 11. The b illot was taken, resulting in a tua jnnty tor Horace Little, whoe nomiiiuiiou was made unauimoiis. On motion, the chair appointed W. P. Hamblen, U. W. Rogeih, and Ji. K. (Iresh a uumtuiuoe to wait upon Mr. Little aud in fo) m him of hi.? iK'iii iiiut ion. On inotieu, power was couferred on Mr Li' lie to appoint his own conferees. On motion, J. 11 Baird was made chair nmu ot the county eom;nittee for the en ruiiia year, and tiie president of thu ven'ioii was authorized to upjKdnt the com .nittou. The committee as uumed is as fol lows: Ridgvay J. R. Ba'rd, ehsirman. Benozeite J. W. Brown. Reuzioger Joseph i'atton, p.'X W. S. Hamblen. High laud Levi Ellithorpe. I Iortou Joseph Chamberlain. Jay B. A.. Weed. .Jones J L Brown. Spring Cicok L. F. Powers, St. Mai v'sj--Charles M'Vean. At this etnge the committee retmned with Mr. Little, who in a modest little speech thanked the convention for Ihe honor of his noiuinutiou, which he accepted, and appointed as his oonieroes W. S. Hamblen, L. P. Powers and J. R. Baird. On motion, the chair appointed J. R. Baird. W. S. Ilambliu and L, F. Powers a committee on resolutions, to be published with tho proceedings. Mr. Hamblen de clined, wheu J. W. Brown was appointed in bis stead. The chairman then admonished the de legates that the duty before theia was to elect the ticket they had nominated, and said that success was cettaiu if a proper ef fort was made, . The couveution then adjourned sine die. The Post Office at Brandy Camp has been reestablished, and Uriah W. Rogers appointed Post Master. D. C. Ouster's new Hotel at Ilelleu is progressing finely, and is a first class struc ture. The traveling publio will appreciate the enterprise of thd proprietor of such a house. No better stopping place can be found on the road. The coal business at Kersey is said to look more promising. The fact is, the coal mined at the " shaft " under the supervision of Supt. Gresb is of such superior quality that consumers cannot afford to use other coals. COMMVNIOATIOH. Editor Ei.k Aiivocatb: Some of your rea'd ers tuny remember a correspondence which passed through t'ae columns of the Advocatk two or three years ago, between myself and Mediums" respecting the "Invoontlon of Saints," as taught and practiced in the church of Home. Ii wan l.lien my duty to point, out several errors I do not rny in the doclrine of llint church, but in the argument of my corres pondent errors of so grave a nature that they must ho fninl to the claims of tho Koman Church, if ao bo that tliy are evrors of the Church nnd not of this particular writer. Cut while the lel'ers of Medious" seemed i:i doctrine and spirit so widely diJerent from ihe Idlers of the Apostles, I am happy to be lieve that there are some at least In that do. nuniinniion who hold "ihc faith onoe delivered to the Saints." Evidence of this 1ms recently (nine lo hand, on J I should be glad io have more of the samo sort. Indeed I wou'd be ?'n l to know ihnt "Mvdicus" was quite alono in thorn wroiieims sentiments, and that all the rest in Unit church held Ihe pure Christian 'ai Ii as laid down in ll.c New Tesicment.. It was io this end that I wrote before, and now vvriie (ooiin: wishing lo do nil in my power to iriij; all to the truth of tho Gospel. A recent 'euci- from a friend, who is n member of Ro man communion, (nud I lmve reson lo believe a Ciiiily esteemed and intf.enl ial member,) coniiiins a confession of faith which seems to mo Iruly cran-r.'l'cal. !y f.iend confesses ihnt he is "a sinner, sieved if avrd nt all, by the abouu'in ' grace of Jesus Christ; that in i he blood shed on Calvary for me is all my hope: that, in that one tull perfect sacrifice rtii accomplished my salvation so far thai I have bat to believe and obey in order to attain jtoinal life; linu no woik or word of mine, or of any cicature in Leaven or on carih, can avail iiiiliL to five me iruiii tho bondage of diiiili nnd iieli, npart from that redeeming not of Christ; so iL.it 1 dvj.end upon II im fully, upon Him wholly, npon Him unly, as my Hope, my I'tfite, my Savior." Tht. evory lloimin fathuVe, as well as every me c'se, limy be able from the heart to nu.lie this cuuitsaio , is tho sincere desire of Lvamjk.list. District Con vk.s-.-ion Vursuar.t to a cull for District Convent ion. lo meet at Uidgwny, on Friday, Slop. lOih. lR,ili: ni M ti'l p. m. Confer ees mei ami Forest and ClenHk-ld Counties not lcpresenied. Klk Cunuiy l'elej;iil ion consist ing of W. S. Hrimhliu, L. F. l'owers. J. K. I! aird present, oiganiiud by making L. F. Tow- i rs l'rcsidoiit and .1. 11. Uuii-d Secretary Moved that Horace Little Ks.., be the nominee for Assembly, from thin District, ihe nomina tion Was uiude unaui.uous. i.. F. Puwuns, PiiEsr. J. U. Baiiiii, Skcv. Spring Creek, i.lk Co. P. September ill, 18G9. J. Powkli. J?Sll., ChairiiMU County Convention. On my return from several weeks absence from the county, loin informed that I was nomi ualsd by the hue Utpublican County Conven tion as a candidal fur the olUue of County Com missioner. Appreciating the honor confered by the con voniion, in selecting me for that responsible office, I am compelled to decline being a can. didaio, on account of the sacrifice it would oc. ension to my private interests as well as my iuipuircd health- Yours Respectfully, Thomas lawix. To the Editor of the Elk Advocatk. Sib: Having been frequently asked within the lust few diiys'whethcr I was a can didal o or not for member of Assembly, I de- .ro to state tliroiiirh vour eriliiiiirru tlmt previous to Ihc County Convention, I promised io accept the nemiuition if tendered, and there- love now teel bound lo si aud by my word, and i ho action of the County and Disnict Couvcu. lions. 1 did not seek the nouiinaliou, aud very much ilinltto be a candidate in opposition to the wishes of auy portion of tho Ilepublican 'arty; but tin ler the circumstances have no right to withdraw my uaiuo. Horace Little. llidfw y, Sept. 2llh. lPii'J. mi:n. In Ridgway, ou Tuesday evening, Sopt. -1st, inat. Mitu. RKntocA L. Mead, wife if Hon. Churles Mead, of this place, aged !) years, 2 mouths and 3 days. The subject of this sketch deserves more than a passing notice. She was.oue of those wouien whose many christian virtues had endeared her not only to her own im mediate family and fricudsbut to this en tire community in which she had spent nearly her whole life. As a neighbor and friend she was ever ready to extend a help ing hand in time of need, regardless of per. sonal' sacrifice. She tad beeu an active member of a Christian Church for about forty-five years, having connected herself with the Baptist Church in the 14th year of her ajze, and coutinucd her membership in that church for about fourteen years, at which time she became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and faithfully adhered to the rites and doctrines of that Church till the day of her death. During her lingering and painful illness, she relied confidently upon the alj-sustaining arm of her Redeemer and fiually died in the full triumphs of a Christian's faith. A bereaved husband, six children, and a large circle of relatives aud friends sus tain in her death an irreparable loss. "Y"ALUABLE PINE LANDS FOR BALE. The valuable Pine Timber lands know as the HOWE, BLAKE, & Co., lands, about 5000 aores, lying on Blson Bun, and Mill Creek, in Clarion and Jetterson counties, and for sale will be sold in one lot, or in loUof reasonable size to suit purchasers. Terms labewil- Apply to the subso.iber at Amerioau Tiouse Brookville, Pa. HARRISON BLAKE. Brookville, July 10, 18UU. n35ui3. TANNING & LUMBER CO. K UY STONE STORE WILCOX PA- ATTENTION EVERYBODY SPRING OPENING! The largest store in North Western Pa., lit terally filled to overflowing. WINTER GOODS closing out regardless of value. We are opening the spring campaign with the largest and most altractivo stock ever offered in this market. We shall endeavor to keep every depart ment well assorted the year round, Our DRY GOODS D EPA R TMEXT will always contain a large and well selected stock of Cloths Cassiincrs & Cloakings, Black and Colored Silks. Seasonable dross goods in great variety. Table Linens, Napkins Towels &c, white goodsof every description, bleached aud brown sheetings all widihs. GLOVES & HOSIERY TRIMMINGS and NOTIONS CARFETS and OIL CLOTHS WALL and WINDOW PAPER, HOOKS AND STATIONERY, CLOTHING, HATS and CAPS, BOOTS & SHOES DRUGS & MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS & DVE STUFFS, LEATHER, cf- SHOE F1XDIXGS, HARDWARE, STOVES .b TIX- WARE, 1R0XA STEEL, KAILS & BUILDERS HARD WARE. NUTS & WASHERS, HORSE SHOES & NAILS, WAGON SPRINGS, PATENT AXLES e& BOXES, CROCK ERY and GLASSWARE, STONE WARE, FLOUR, FEED & MEAL, CORN and OATS, FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, SASI1 & DOORS COFFINS, MATRASSES, BEDDING, &o., TOBACCO & CIGARS, TRUNKS', VALISES & CARPET BAGS, RUBBER BELTING. CLOCKS in GREAT VARIETY. Agents for Uoyt Bros. Celebrated Leather Belting. With our superior facilities for obtaining heavy goods, in large quantities, from first hands we defy competition In Groceries & Provisions. We invite particular attention to our choict 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 & LUMBER Co. POWELL & KI1ME- QOODS FOR THE MILLION. POWELL & K I M Ef At their capacious stores: both in RIDGWAY AND CENTItEVILLE , Have on hand, splendid assortments of all seasonable Goods adapted to the wants of tho people of Elk and adjoining counties, which they are selling at prices that defy competition. They would s'tBiply state here, that being very largo dealers, their facilities for purchasing are un equalled by any establishment in the county. They buy directly from manu factures and on tho GROUND FLOOR. Another advantage. You can always get whnt you want at thoir stores, htnee you will save time by going directly to them and TIME IS MONEY. We have no space here to enumerate all the ad vantages you will have in patronizing these establishments! But call and see, and reap the advantages for yourselves. Among their Goods you will find DRY GOODS in eniless varieties, GROCERIES choice and fresh CLOTHING of best material superior cut and finish, BOOTS & SHOES of the best stock and make, CROCKERY for newly married, middle aged aud elderly. DRIED FRUIT, BUTTER, EGGS, PORK, HAMS, LARD, FLOUR, CORN MEAL. AND EVERYTHING ELSE Abo most other kinds of country pro duoe taken at the market value vlnltf.
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