TIIE JOURNAL.
PEOPLE'S CONVENTION.
All such its are opposed to the policy of
the present National Administration and the
election of James Buchanan to the Presi
dency, are requested to assemble in Mass
.Convention at Clearfield, on Tuesday the 19A
day of dv$ust, (Court week,) for the purpose
of organizing for the more active prosecutiou
of the campaign.
M. A. Krauk,
Henry Groe,
A. L. Ogden,
Philip Antes,
S. B. Row,
Ellis Irwin,
John F. Irwin,
Thomas Ross,
J. B. M'Enally,
James Dowler,
Wm. M. Michael,
David S- Plotner,
James Biss.
John L. Allison,
David C. Hamerly,
Geo. H. Byers,
John Klinger,
James M. Bnnn,
Hugh Riddle,
John Shetter,
Daniel Livingston,
Wm. Ten Eyck,
John Pat ton,
J. A. Campfield,
S. McCune,
Thomas Snyder,
Samuel Sebring,
J. D. Murphy,
E. Montelius,
II. D. Patton,
James Huff,
David Smith,
Joseph W. White,
John Thomson,
Samuel Fulton,
Daniel Chambers,
Samuel Byers,
William Jenner,
S. C. Patchin,
John Y. Wright,
Andrew Shoft,
L. D: Weld,
Jas. M. Smith,
T. MXaul.
Josiah Evans,
Eli sh a Moor,
Wm. Irrin,
B. B. Wright,
Henry Swan,
X. Rishel,
Abraham Reams,
Samuel Powell,
John Wooldridge,
Giles Tucker, Jr.
Lee Turner,
J. S. Johnson,
Wm. Jones,
David G. Ncvlmg,
John Sheesly,
Wm. Mitchell,
C. R. Macnmber,
James Gallaher,
David Mitchell,
Aaron Peirce,
Eliai Hurd,
Lew is C. Hamerly,
Nelson Hatch,
K. S. Montgomery,
J?a7.1c Dimond,
jJcnj. Wood,
H. F. Antes,
Iaac Goon,
Wm. Wooldridge,
II. L. Henderson,
W. P. Fulton,
James W. Owens,
Wm. II. Robertson,
Ol iver Conklin,
M. Woods,
R. F. Ward,
Thomas Mills,
Peter Arnold,
E. S. Dundy,
Thomas Shea,
Joseph Peters,
Jacob Irwin,
Wm. Radebangb,
AIpx. Irvin,
S. J. Row,
Richard Mossop,
Allen Mitchell,
Samuel Tate,
John Troutman,
B. Babcock,
H. Hays Morrow,
E. R. Stoughton,
Benj. S packman,
A. V. Cooper,
Wm. M'Bride,
Barth. Hadden,
Geo. Henderson,
Wm. Gallaher,
J. W. Winslow,
Wm. Bard,
Henry M'Kim,
Alex. Draucker,
James Brown,
Robt. Pennington,
Geo. W. Harley,
John W. Thomson,
U. W. M'Naul,
T. W. Flemming,
G. W. tterr,
E. A. Hippie,
J. M. Kelly,
A. K. Short",
Lionel Weld,
J. Weld,
A. M. Montelius,
W. Johnston,
J. B. Sfgner,
R. S. Humphrey,
Jos. M. Smith,
John Swan,
D.O. Crouch,
Joshua Feltwcll,
John S. Williams,
Edw. Wooldridge,
G. B. M 'Masters,
Joseph II . Jones,
R. R. Welsh,
Joshua J. Tate,
D. B. llodkev,
Mitchell Reed,
Jacob Green,
Lewis Cardon,
B. Hartshorn,
L. J. Hurd,
John H. Byers,
Moses Peirce,
Jonathan Westover,
Giles Tucker,
Jos. Johnston,
Israel Wood,
David Wood,
Em. Hiltebrand,
Horace Patchin,
W. L. Antes,
Wm. S. Bradley,
Wm. Reed,
B. K. Ilemmingcr,
"I ELEGATE CONVENTION. A Mass
) Convention of those opposed to the Pierce
.-.tid Buchanan Democracy having been called
to meet In Clearfk-d on Tuesday of August
Court week, it is also proposed that a Dele
gate Convention for forming a County Ticket
be held on the same tiny. Those wlio are
opposed to the policy of the present National
Administration and the election of James Bu
chanan to the Presidency, in the several town
Rhins and boroughs throughout the county are,
therefore requested to meet at the usual places
of holdinir elections, on Saturday the HiA of
.luzust, and each select three delegates tu meet
In Convention, at CloartleW, on Icesdaythe
IOtii at of ArcrsT, at 2 o'clock, T. M.
(court week,) to form a County ticket, and to
transact such other business as will be brought
lwforo them. July 30, 1850.
Committees of Vigilance. The following
persons arc requested to hold the elections lor
delegates who are to nominate a County ticket
in accordance with the above call:
Bradford tp Wm. Hoover. William Albert,
John Shirey, Esq., Francis Graham, Jr., How
ard Merrell.
Morris tp James P. Nelson, J. C. Brenner,
Henry Groe, Isaac England, Thos. G. Snyder-
Boggstp Alex. Adams, Geo. Wilson, Jr.,
Alex. I. Southard, Samuel Robison, Daniel
D IBeccarla tp J.W. Wright, J.M.Kelly, S. C.
Patchin, E. Comstock, Wm. Smith.
Decatur tp David Kepbart, John Goss,
Kichard Philips, Abram Goss, II. Kepbart.
Goshen tp E. R. Livergood, John Sinkey,
Samuel Speddy, L. J. Irwin, Thos. McEuen.
Girard tp Ed. Wooldridge, Alex. Murray,
Hon. Peter Lamm, Thomas Leonard, Adams
Covington tp John Burmoy, J. Bish, Esq.,
Sam'l Edmiston, Joab Rider, Philip Antes.
Karthaus tp-F. P. Ilurxthal, Joseph Rup
lcy .Washington Watson.Damel lothei s,Jamcs
Houston tp-D. Tyler Wm. Hewitt, E. D.
Tatterson, G. R H " 1 n "I ,e s ! l J
Fox tp John j . iunuy, iu-. ""J
Lawrence tp-Allen Mitchell, 1 1. L
t. n. Carter. James Owens,
Ilen
Zach. Clearfield bor-M. A. Frank, D. G. Kevling,
JoMma Johnston, A. M. Hills, W. K. Brown.
Union tp John Brnbaker, John Nelson, II.
Bailey, M. Hollopeter, David Dressier.
Curwensville bor.-A. V. Cooper, J. M. Wil
liams, Col. W. Ten Eyck, F. W. I lemming,
J.F. Baker. , v , .
Pike tp John Norris, Z. McNaul, John
Welch, Geo. Smeal, J. A. Caldwell.
Brady tp John Carlisle, Frederick Zigler,
T? . W. Monro. J.-i.. Tnvlfir. T. Irvin.
Penn tp D. S. Moore, D. McKinney, Alex.
Jloore, John Russell, J. Crossley.
Bell tp Arthur Bell, John McQuilkln, J.F
Lee. Jacob Snvder. D. McCracken.
Hnrtiid In Horace Patchin, D.S. Plotner,
Jas.JGallaher, Amos Fry, Jas. Douler.
Chest tp Aaron Peirce. R. Michael, A. S.
Tozer, W. Westover, D. Mitchell.
Jordan tp Henry Swan, John Thompson,
John Green, Jr., A." D. Knap, Capt. C. Thurs
ton. . ;
Knox tp Jacob Gibson, J. S. Williams D.
J . Kathcart, C. Slopich, George Bloom.
Ferguson tpT. B. Davis, Luther Barrett,
Jno. Miles, Sr., John Williams, Dr.J.L.Coble.
Woodward tp Joseph Burley, Moses Robi
son, Daniel Fulkerson, Henry Haggerty, John
M.Chase.
AMASS MEETING of those opposed to the
policy of the present, National Adminis
tration will be held near the residence of C.
Jeffries, in Woodward township, on SAT
URDAY, the 16TII day of AUGUST, the an
niversary of the Battle of Bennington. Sev
eral speakers will be in attendance to address
the meeting. A large turn-out is expected.
S. B. Row. Please announce in the Journal
that Thomas Ross, of Pike township, will be
presented as a candidate for nomination at the
Convention on the 19th August, for the office
of Associate Judge. Yours, Pike Township.
Mr. Editor. Yon will please announce B.
B. Wright, of Beccaria townsi-.ip, as a candi
date lor Associate Judge, subject to nomina
tion by the Delegate Convention to be held
August 19th. Mast.
Mr. Row. Please announce that Benjaxix
Spackman, of Clearfield Borough,will be pre
sented as a candidate for nomination at the
Delegate Convention, for the office of Asso
ciate Judge. Lawrence.
Mr. Editor. You will please announce that
Jamks Flemming, of Pike township, will be pre
sented to the Delegate Convention for nomi
nation, as a suitable person for the office of
County Commissioner. Bradford.
Mr. Row. Please announce Frederick
Ziegler, of Brady township, as a candidate lor
the office of County Commissioner, sulyect to
nomination by the Delegate Convention on the
19th August. Bradt.
Mr. Row. Please announce A. M. Monte
lius, of Curwensvtlle, as a person qualified to
fill the office of Register and Recorder, sub
ject to nomination by the Delegate Conven
tion on August 19th. Ccrwexsville.
Mr. S. B. Row. Please announce David S.
Moore, of Penn township, as a candidate for
the cCice of Register and Recorder, subject to
nomination by the Delegate Convention to be
held on the 19th day of August. Cish.
Mr. Row. Announce the name of Isaac S.
Shiret, of Goshen township, as a candidate
for the office of Register and Recorder, sub
ject to the decision of the Delegate Conven
tion on the 19th August. Goshex.
For the Raftsman's Journal.
S. B. Row, Esq. Dear Sir: As the time is
at hand that we ought to select some suitable
person for Assembly, I would suggest our
friend Capt. He.nrt Groe as a man with all
the requisite qualifications, and capable of
representing the loir question with as much
accuracy as any other man in the several coun
ties. No man is more deserving of an honor
from the people than the Captain.
A Handspiker.
CAMP MEETINGS.
THE METHODISTS OF CLEARFIELD &
CURWENSVILLE Station, purpose hold
ing a Camp Meeting near the Centre Church,
on the land of Mr. Adelman, to commence on
the 5th of September. The Rev. John Poisal
and other ministers will be present. The
friends generally of the adjoining circuits, are
invited to attend. aug6
CAMP-MEETING. A Camp-Meeting will
be held 1 J" the United Brethren in Christ,
near the Turnpike, about six nuW west of
Curwensville, commencing on the 5th of Sep
tember next. A. Crowell,
J. IIollin, J. Lvdick,
G. Leech, J. Bii.gfr,
augl Committee ot Arrangements.
G
AMP MEETING FOR NEW WASHING
TON CIRCUIT. A Camp Meeting will
be held by the members and friends of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, at New Wash
ington, Clearfield countv, commencing on Fri
day the 15th of August, and closing on Thurs
day 21st. John Poisal, r. L.
James Hinter,
July 23, 1S5G. Tuos. R. Satterfield
A D.MIMSTRATORS NOTICE Whcrc
a'Il a.i Letters of Administration on the Estate of
WILLIAM It. BAKU, late of Clearfied borough.
Clearfield County, Pa.. deoM. have been irranted
to the undersigned, all persons indebted to said
etnt are requested to make immediate payment,
and tlioxc having claims airainst tho same will
rrescnt them, properly authenticated for settle
ment, to L. H. Tl'RNER,
July 30. 13."G fit. Administrators.
D'
ISSOLCTION OF PARTNERSHIP
The partnership heretofore existing between
L. vi. weld. Joseph Itagerty and John w. M mi
lough, was this day dissolved by mutual convent
ji. w . v r.i.iJ.
JOSKPIl HAGERTY,
J. W. MCl'LLOUGH.
Beccaria Mills, July 2C, ISOO-pd.
The business will bo carried on in the name of
Joseph Hagerty and John W. M'Cullough.
T ICEXSE NOTICE. Tho following named
JLi persons have filed in the Office of the Clerk of
the Court of Quarter Sessions of Clearfield County,
their respective Petitions for License at August Ses
sion next, aereeably to Act of Assembly oi March
2S. 185ft, entitled "An Act to rejrulato the Sale of
I ntoxicatinjr Liquors," vis:
Adam Knnrr. Innkeeper, Brady lowns'p
Gea.lVntzAW m Zisrlcrlnnkecper, Brady towns n
P.lixa wUon, Innkeeper, Knrthaus tw p
M. P. Marble, Innkeeper, Morris town'p
July 30'5 W M. rOKTEK, Clerk.
1AUTIO.N The undersigned having bought
y 1 yoxo of oxen. 1 sleigh, 1 sett of harness, I
lot of square timber in the woods. 1 spring wagon
1 cow. and 1 colt, at tho Sheriff's sale of A. S. To-
er's property, on the 8th July, 1S55, notice i
hereby given to all persons not to purchase or in
termiddie with tho aforementioned property
which we leave with the said Toner, as it belongs
to us. Mc BRIDE 4 WRIGHT
Curwensville, July 16, 1S5(k
A IMIINISTKATORS' NOTICE Whorc-
XJL. as letters of Administration on the estate of
lavid Moore, late of Pike township, Clearfield co.
Pa., deceased, have been granted to the under
signed, all nersons indebted to said estate arc re
nunsted to make immediate payment, and thoso
having claims against the sumo will present thorn
trncrlv authenticated for settlement, to our at.
L.Jackson Crans. Esa.. Clearfield, or to
cither of us. CALEB W. M'lUUE, Lumber City,
THUS J. MUOKE, Tike Twp.,
July 16, 1S56 6t Administrators
TifiR SALE the Farm occupied by Richard
M" , lanvers. Jr., situate in Penn township, about
one inilo from Pennsvillo. It contains 64 acres, of
which 45 ore cleared and under good fence. Tho
improvements lire a two-story frame house and
L:,,Un ham and out-houses. There is a young
tionrinir orchard on the place, and tho whole is
well watered. For terms apply to
W0UW L. JACKSON CRANS.
junot Clearfield, Pa.
JB. JrESALLI, Aiiwiv-i
. httjchaneedhisoffioetoShaw'arow. He now
-h T.J. McCullough, Eea. All
. . -mr ItnTVlDWPV 4 T T k W
business will reoeire prompt attention.
CJcnrfield,Ju!y-16, 1856.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY A GIRL to
do general house-work in a small family.
Inquire at this office. . july23 -
SHERIFF'S SALKS. By virtue of sundry
writs of Fieri Facia , issued out of the Court
f Common Picas of Clearfield countv, and to mo
directed, will be exposed to public sale, at the Court
House in the borough of Clearfield, on MONDAY
THE 19th DAY OF AUG UST, 1 666, the following
described real estate, to wit :
A certain lot or piuoe of ground, with the frame
tenement thereon erected, situate in the borough
of Curwensville, beginning at a post on the north
side of State street and corner of lot No. 26, now or
formerly belonging to Hays Hartsock, thence ex
tending along the same north 180 feet to an alley
20 feet wide, thence along said alley east 50 feet to
lot No. 28, thence south along the same 180 feet to
State street, and west 50 feet to place of beginning,
and known in the plan of said town as No. 2'J
Seized and taken iu execution and to be sold as the
property of Lewis Laporte and Lindlcy Lewellin.
Also All that tractor piece ot land situate in
Ferguson township, beginning at a post,(also a cor
ner of the first herein recited tract, fox's Reward)
and of land conveyed to Yastino & Boo no, thence
by said land south 40 deg. west 222 perches more
or less to a post, thence by old surveys north 88 deg.
east 356 perches more or less to a dogwood, tbenco
along tho original boundary of said tract, (Fox's
Reward) south 50 deg. west2V2 perches to the place
of bei(ininz, containing 177 acres and 31 perches.
Seized and taken in execution and to bo sold aa
the property of David Ferguson.
Also A certain bouse and lot in the borough of
Clearfield, tronting 60 feet on Market street and
extending back 200 feet to an alley, and bounded
on the south by faid Market street, on the east by
lot No. 150. on the north by an alley, and on the
west by lot o. l.vl, and known as lot iso. 141.
Seized and taken in execution and to be sold as the
property of James Hellenbach.
A LSO A house a nd lot in Curwensville borough,
bounded cast by Suiuuel Clark, south by alley,
west by land ot Wm. Irvin, and north by the brio
turnpike, with a frame house erected thereon
Seized aud taken in execution and to be sold as
the property of J. Y. 1). Murphy.
Also Two certain lota of land in Curwensville
borough, Clearfield county, adjoining State street,
lot of Jesse Richards and others, with a large tav
ern house and stable thereon erected. Also, one
other lot, adjoining State street, lt of Nancy Sco-
field. and others, with frame house and lrame
sheds thereon ercc el. Seized and taken in exe
cution and to be sold as the property of Wm. W
Flemmini.
Also By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Expo-
nat, issued out of the same court, and tome direc
ted, all defendant s interest in a certain tract of
land, situate in Chest township, Clearfield county,
surveyed on warrant to Matthias Slough, bounded
by lands surveyed in the name of Matthias Barton,
Jacob tirafl', George Graft' and George Ross, con
taining a00 acres, more or less, having about 10 a-
crcs cleared ana a cabin Iiouao thereon. seized
and taken in execution and to be sold as tho pro
perty ot v imam J ucker.
Also A certain tract of land situate in liecea-
ria township, containing 100 acres, beginning at an
old maple, thence north 8Si dee. west 35 perefco
to an old hemlock, thence by Philip Glomnger 8.
70 perches to a hemlock, thence by residue of Goo.
Jljore survey and John McLahcn east iio perches
to a hemlock, north 81 perches to a post and white
oak, south 67 deg. west by land sold Moses Robeson
14 porches to a hemlock, south M deg. west 31
perches to a pine, north 69 deg. west 1U perches,
north 25 deg. cast 20 or 25 perches to plauo of be-
cinninir, on wnich is erected a saw-mill and dwel
ling house, with about 10 acres cleared, being part
of surveys in name ol John AlcCaban and George
Moore. beized and taken in execution and to be
sold as the property of Caleb Copenhabcr.
Also A certain tract of land situate in Chest
town.-hip, containing 2 acres, more or less, with
log house and shop thereon erected. Seized and
taken in execntion and to be sold as the property
of Jonas Marklc.
Also Two certain tracts of land situate in Bra
dy township, the first containing 50 acres of which
about 35 are cleared, with a house, barn and other
out-buildings, and a thriving orchard, now in oc
cupancy of George Shucker, bounded by lands of
Vt isc. Go wer, Ltonsall and others, lhe one piece
containing 95 acres, more or less, about 75 acres of
which are cleared, with a house, barn and other
nut-buil lings, and an orchard thereon, bounded
by lands of illiox.Ourandt.and others, and now in
the occupancy of Michael Shucker. Seizcdand ta
ken in execution and to be sold as the property of
Michael sdiuckcr and Geo. Shucker, deceased.
Also All the right, title and interest of defen
dant in. to and for a certain tract of land situate
in Bell township, bounded as follows, by lands of
Mr. M'Cracken, heirs of Geo. Ross. Nelson loung
anl others, containing 50 acres, and having a log
house erected thereon, and about 15 acres cleared
Seized anil tnken in execution and to be sold as
the property of Kiliolt McCracken.
Also A certain tract ot land situate inrergiison
township, containing 200 acres, having erected
thereon two log houses, log burn, with about 70 a-
crcs cleared and nnder fence. Seized and taken
in execution and to be sold as the property of Jane
John M. ami George Yi. Scott, Nancy Young and
Greenwood loung.
Also A certain tract of land situate in
Township, containing 100 acres and allowance,
bounded bv lands of .Jos SlcMurray on the west,
Wilson on the east, and south by Hurd and others.
Seized and taken iu execution and to be sold as
the probcrtv of RoNirt McFadJen.
Also A certain tract ol land fcituaie in Sliest
township, containing 100 acres more or less.bound-
ed by lands of Pennington, Chest creek, and
Montgomery, with a log house, log barn, and 30 a
cres cleared. Seized urid taken in execution aud
to be sold as tho propcty of Moses 1 earcc.
Also A certain tract of land situate in Jordan
township, containing 63 acres, more or less, boun
ded by lands of John and James Curry, and oth
ers, having a log bouse and log barn thereon erec
ted, and about two acres cleared. Seized and ta
ken in execution and to be sold as the property of
W illiam S. Cnrrr.
Also All defendant's interest in all tho follow
ing real estate situate in Morris township, all that
tract ot land and saw-mill property on Alder run
containing 222 acres, more or less: also, all the
timber standing on the land sold Amos Hubler and
George Nairhood. being the same premises bought
by Wann fc uillhelm from David Gratz. having c
retted thereon five dwelling houses, stables, single
saw-mill, and other out-buildings, and about 5 a'
cres cleared, Seized and taken in execution and
to be sold as the property of D. M ann.
Also A certain tract of land situate in Chest
township, containing 100 acres, more or less, boun
ded by lands of D. Woods, V. Michaels, and oth
ers. Seized and taken in execution and to be sold
as the property of Joseph Pearce.
Also The undivided half part of two pieces of
land situate in Lawrence township, one tract being
527 acres surveyed on warrant No. 1901 one other
tract of 100 acres, more or less, beginning at an
old hemlock, thence south Mi deg. west 2(10 per
ches to a hemlock, thence Bouth 2odeg. cast 341 per
cbes to beech, thence Routh 54 deg. east 213 perch'
es. thence south 50 dee. east lb perches to post.
north 1 deg. west 100 perches to place of begin
ning, being part of tract No. 1905, having erected
thereon a saw-mill and sundry other houses and
improvements, with about 55 acres cleared. Seiz
ed and taken in execution nd to bo sold as the
nropertv of Christian Pottarfl.
Also A certain tract of land in Chest township
Clearfipld eonntv. containing 443 acres, hounded
by lands of John M. Ferren, Robert McPherson
and Andrew Oarvey. with a house and barn, and
abaut 20 acres cleared. Seized and taken in exe
cution and to be sold as tho property of Robert
Michaels and James lute.
Also A certain tract of land in Morris town
ship. Clearfield county, containing 114 acres, more
or. less, bounded by lands of Jesso Beams, Samuel
and John Hoover, having thereon erected two log
houses and two log barns, and about 25 acres
cleared. Seized and taken in execution and to do
sold as the property of George Creamer.
Also By virtue of a writ of Levan Facta?, all
n,.t..riain rai-nil kaw mill situate ouwhiskey
run, Bell township, Clearfield county Pa., on a
tract of land bought by J. A J- Thomas from D. S.
.-.. r nnrl .-onveved by deed to them by
G. L. Kced, on tho west side of the River Susque
hanna, and about 3 w ;' "K'"1"ul ., "n v
i ' miii on said whiskey run, said mill be
ing about 50 feet in length, and 20 feet in width
:.7iHd for one saw. being a double gear
ed mill and over-shot wheel, and the water right
ond curtillage appurtenant vt said mm. oeicu
j t.An In AYftruLinn and tn ha Hold aa the Pro
ana w0" . w t .
rertT of John Thomas and James Thomas, trading
am J A J, UUU1
JOSIAH R. REED, Sheriff.
Clearfield, July 16, 1955. .
GRAIN! GRAIN !! Wheat. Bye, Oats ard
Corn, can at all times be procured at the Pi
oneer Mills, on tho Moshannon, in Morris town
chip, at the lowest selling rates.
Julyto xlrti uixvr., Agent.
JOHN RUSSELL & CO.,
TANNERS AND CURRIERS.
1'tnnviU.e, Clearfield Co., Pa.,
Keep constantly on hand an excellent assortment
of loather, which they offer for sale at the lowest
cah prices. Hides taken in exchange.
July 15, 1854.
RESOLUTION, PROPOSING AMEND
MENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION
OF TIIE COMMON WEALTH.
Reaolred, bv the Sen-ate and House of Represen
tative of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in
General Assembly met, That the following amend
ments are proposed to the Constitution ot the Com
monwealth, in accordance with the provisions of
the tenth article thereof.
" , FIRST AMEXBIIENT.
There shall be an additional article to said con
stitution to be designated as articlo eleven, as fol
lows : ARTICLE XI.
OF PUBLIC DEBTS.
Section 1. The state may contract debts, to sup
ply casual deficits or failures in revenues, or to
meet expenses not otherwise provided for; but
the aggregate amount of such debts, direct and
contingent, whether contracted by virtue of one or
more acts of the general assembly, or atdinerent
periods of time, shall never exceed seven hundred
and fifty thousand dollars, and the money arising
from the creation of such debts, shall be applied to
me purpose lor wnich it was obtained, or to repay
tne a e uis so contracted, aud to no other purpose
whatever.
Sectioi 2. In addition to the above limited
power the state may contract debts to repel inva
sion, suppress insurrection, aeiena tne siaie in war,
or to redeem the present outstanding indebtedness
of the state; but tho money arising from the con
tracting of such debts, shall be applied to the pur
pose for which it was raised, or to repay such
ueois. anu to no omer purpose wnalevcr.
Sections. Lxccptthc debts above specified, in
sections one and two of this article, no debt what
ever shall be created by, or on behalf of the state.
c?bctios 4. lo provide for the payment of tho
present debt, and any additional debt contracted
aa aforesaid, the legislature shall, at its first ses
sion, after the adoption of this amendment, create
a sinjting tund, which shall be sufficient to pay
tne accruing interest on such debt, and annually
to reduce tho principal thereof by a sum not less
than two hundred and fifty thousand dollars:
which sinking fund shall consist of the net annual
income of the public works, from time to time
owned by tho state, or the proceeds of the sale of
me same, or any part thereof, and of tho income
or proceeds of sale of stocks owned by the state,
together with other funds, or resources, that may
bo designated by law. Tho said sinking fund may
be increased, from time to time, by assigning to
it any part of the taxes, or other revenues of the
state, not required for the ordinary and current
expenses of government, and unless in case of war,
invasion or insurrection, no part of the said sink
ing lund shall be n ed or applied otherwise than
in extinguisbmont of the public debt, until the a
mount of such debt is reduced below the sum of
five millions of dollars.
Section 5. The credit of the commonwealth shall
not in any manner, or event, be pledged, or loaned
to, any individual, company, corporation, or asso
ciation ; nor shall the commonwealth hereafter be
come a joint owner, or stockholder, in any compa
ny, association, or corporation.
Section 6. lhe commonwealth shall not assume
the debt, or any part thereof, of any county, city,
borough, or township; or of any corporation, or
association ; unless such debt shall have been con
tracted to enable the state to repel invasion, sup
press domestic insurrection, defend itself in time
of war, or to assist the state in the discbarge of
any portion of its present indebtedness.
i6ECTioK 7. J he legislature shall not authorize
any county, city, borough, township, or incorpora
ted district, by virtue of a vote of its citizens, or
otherwise, to becomo a stockholder in any compa
ny, association, or corporation ; or to obtain money
for, or loan its credit to. any corporation, associa
tion, institution, or party.
RECOMO AMENDMENT.
There shall be an additional artii le to said con
stitution, to be designated as articlo XII. as follows:
AltTtl-LE Nil.
OF NEW COUNTIES.
No county shall be divided by a line cutting off
over one-tenth of its population, cither to form a
new county or otherwise.) without the express as
sent of such county, by a vote of the electors there
of ; nor shall any new county bo established, con
taining less than fonr hundred square miles.
Tr?int AVEATlVENT.
From section two of the first article of the con
stitution, strike out the word-4, "of the city of Vhi
lt'(fl phia. and of each coniili rr.vixv'i v from
section five, same article, strike out the words, ''of
Phihultlyhia and of the srvrra' counties ;' from
section seven, same article, strike out the words,
"neither the city of Pfulade'ptiit nor any." and
insert in lien thereof tho words, 'and no :
and
strike out ecction four, same article
and
in lieu
thoreof insert tho following :
Section 4. In the vear one thousand eisrhi hun
drcd and sixty-four, and in every seventh year
thereafter, representatives to the number of one
hundred, shall be apportioned and distributed
equally, throughout the state, by districts, in pro
portion to the number of taxable inhabitants in
the several parts thereof; except that any county
containing at least three thousand five hundred
taxablcs. may be allowed a separate representa
tion; but no more than three counties shall be
joined, and no county shall be divided, in the for
mation of a district. Any city containing a suffi
cient number of taxablcs to entitle it to at least
two representatives, shall have a separate repre
sentation assigned it, and shall bo divided into
convenient districts of contiguous territory, of
equal taxable population as near as may be. each
of which districts shall elect one representative."
At the end of section seven, same article, insert
these words, ''the city of Philadelphia shall he di
vided into single senatorial district, of eontiirn
ous territory as nearly e-jtiai in. taxable population
as possible ; but no ward shall be divided in the
formation thereof."
The legislature, at its first session, after the a
doption of this amendment, shall divide the city
of Philadelphia into senatorial and representative
districts, in the manner above provided ; such dis
tricts to remain unchanged until tho apportion
ment in tho year one thousand eight hundred and
sixty-four.
POCBTn AMENPJiE.NT.
To be section xs vi, Article I.
The legislature shall have the power to alter,
revoke, or annul, any charter of incorporation
hereafter conferred by. or under, any special, or
general law, whenever in their opinion it may be
injurious to the citizens of the commonwealth ; in
such manner, however, that no injustice shall be
done to the corporators.
In Senate, April 21. 1856
Resolved, That this resolution pass. On the first
amendment, yeas 21, nays 5. On the Bccond a
mendment, yeas 19, nays 6. On the third amend
mcnt, yeas 23. nays 1. On the fourth amendment,
yeas 23, nays 4.
Extract from the Journal.
THOMAS A. MAGUIRE, CIcik.
I IIocse or Representatives, )
April 21, 1S56. j
Resolved. That this resolution pass. On the
first amendment, yeas 72, nays 24. On the second
amendment, yeas G3. nays 25. On the third amend
ment. yeas 64, nays 25 ; and on fourth amendment,
yeas C9, nays 16.
Extract from the Journal.
WILLIAM JACK, Clerk.
Secretary's Office.
Filed April 24, 186G.
1 A. O. CURTIS.
j Secretary of the Common-
toealtk.
Secretary's Office, I
Harrisburg, June 27, 1853.
Pennsylvania. .
I do certify that tho above and foregoing is a
true and oorrect copy of tho original "Resolution
relative to an amendment of the Constitution." as
the same remains on file in this office.
( - J In testimony whereof I have hereunto set
I L.S. my hand and caused to be' affixed the
( J seal of tho Secretary's Office, the. day
and year above written-
a. g. cnvrrxr
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
In Senate, April 21. lR5ft.
- Resolutaoa proposing amendment to the Con
stitution of the Commonwealth, being under con
sideration,
On tliA nnpslinn
Will the Senate agree to the first amendment?
The yeas and nays wero takon agreeably to the
provisions of the Constitution, and were as fol
low, viz :
Yeas Messrs. Browne. Buckalew, Cresawell, E
vans, Ferguson, Flinniken, Hoge, Ingram, Jami
son. Knox, Laubaoh, Lewis, M Clintock, Price, Sel
lers, Shuman, Souther, Straub. Taggart, Walton,
Welsh, Wherry, Wilkin and Piatt. SpealsT 24.
Nays Messrs. Crabb, Gregg, Jordan, Mellingcr
and Pratt 5.
So the question was determined in the affirma
tive. On the question.
Will the Senate agree to tho second amend
ment? The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the
provisions of tho "Constitution, and were as fol
low, viz :
Yeas Messrs. Browne, Buckalew, Cresawell, E
vans, Hoge. Ingram, Jamison. Knox, Laubach,
Lewis, M Clintock, Sellers, Shuman. Souther,
Straub, Walton, W elsh. Wherry and Wilkins 19.
Navs Messrs. Crabb, Ferguson, Gregg. Pratt,
Price and Piatt, Speaker 6.
So the question was determined in the affirma
tive. On the question.
W ill the Senate agree to the third amendment?
The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the
Constitution, and were as follow, vis :
Yeas Messrs. Browne, Buckalew, Crabb, Cress
well, Evans, Ferguson, Flcnniktn, Hoge, Ingram,
Jamison, Jordan. Knox, Laubach, Lewis. M 'Clin-j
tock. Mellinger. Pratt. Price. Sellers. Shuman,
Sonther, Straub, Taggart. Walton, Welsh, Wherry.
Wilkins and Piatt, Speaker 'IS.
Nats Mr. Gregg 1.
So tho question was determined in the affirm
ative. On tho question,
Will the Senate agree to the fourth amend
ment ?
The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the
Constitution, and were as follow, viz:
Yeas Messrs. Browne. Buckalew. Cresswell, E
vans, Flaunikeu, Hoge, Ingram. Jam isou, Jordan,
Knox. Laubach, Lewis. M'Cliutock, Price, Sellers,
Shuman, Souther, Straub, Walton, Welsh. Wherry,
Wilkins and Piatt- Speal-crZS.
Nays Me-stim. Crabb, Gregg, Mellingcr and
Tratt 4.
So the question was determined in the affirm
ative. Joi nxAL of the House of Representatives.
April 21, 1856
Tho yeas and nays wore taken agreeably to the
provisions of tho Constitution, aud on the first
proposed amendment, were as follow, viz :
Yeas Messrs. Anderson. Backus, Baldwin. Ball.
Beck, (Lycoming.) Bock, (York,) Bcrnhard, Boyd,
Boyer, Brown, Bruth. Buchanan, Caldwell, Camp
bell. Carty. Craig, Crawford, Dowdull, Edinger.
Fausold, Foster. Gctz. Haines, Huiuol, Harper,
Heins, Hibbs. Hill, Hillegas. Hippie, Holcomb,
Hunsecker, 1 rubric, Ingham, Inni. Irwin, Johns.
Johnson. Laporte, Lcbo, Longaker, Lovctt, M'Cal-
mont, M Carthy, M Comb, Maugle, Mencar, Mil
ler, Montgomery, Moorhead, Nunncmacher. Orr.
rearson. 1 helps, l'urecll. Kamscy, Ked, Keinbold,
Riddle. Roberts. Shcnk, Smith, (Allegbeny,)Smith,
(Cambria.) Smith. (Wyoming.) Strouse. Thompson.
Vail, Whallon, Wright (Dauphin.) Wnght. (Lu
zesne.) Zimmermau and Wright, Speal-er 72.
Nays Messrs. Augustine, Barry. Clover, Co
bourn, Dock. Fry, Fulton. Gay lord, Gibbouey, Ha
milton, Hancock, Housekeeper, Hunckor, Leiseu
ring, Magee. Manley. Morris, Mumma, Patterson,
Salisbury, Smith, (Philadelphia,) Walter, Wint
rode and Yearsley 24.
So the question was determined in the affirma
tive. On the question,
Will the House agree to the second amendment?
The yeas and nays were taken, and were as
follow, vis :
Yeas Messrs. AndersonBackus, Baldwin. Ball,
Bock, (Lycoming.) Beck. (York,) Bcrnhard, Boyd,
Brown, Brush, Buchanan, Caldwell, Cvmpbell,
Carty, Craig, Fausold, Foster, Gets, Haines, 11a
mel, Harper, lluins, Hibbs. Hill, Hillegas, Hippie,
Holcomb. Hunsecker, Imbrie, Ingham, lnnis. Ir
win, Johns. Johnson. Laporte, LcIk, Longaker,
lovctt, M'Calmont. M'Carthy, M'Co .b. Mangle,
Menear, Miller. Montgomery. Moorhead, Nunnc
macher. Orr, Pearson, Purcell, Ramsey, Reed,
Reinhold. Riddle, Roberts. Shciik. Smith, (Alle
gheny,) Strouse. Vail. Whallon. Wright (Luzerne)
Zimmerman and Wright, ifjir.ticr ij.
Nays Messrs. Augustine, Barry, Clover, Ed
inger, Fry. Fulton, Gaylord. Gibboney, Hamilton,
Hancock. Huncker. Leiscnring. Magcc. .Manley,
Morris. Mumma, Patterson. Phelps, Salisbury,
Smith (Cambria.) Thompson, Walter, Winirodo,
Wright (Dauphin.) and Yearsley 25.
So the question was determined in the affirma
tive. On the question.
Will the 11 ouso agree to the third amendment?
The yeas aud nays were taken, and were as
follow, viz :
Yeas Messrs. Anderson. Backus. Baldwin. Ball.
Beck. (Lycoming.) Beck (York.) Bcrnhard, Boyd.
Rover, Brown. Buchanan. Caldwell, Campbell.
Carty, Craig. Crawford. Edinger, Fausold. Foster,
Fry, Gctz. Haines, llainel. Harper, Ileins, Hibbs.
Hill, Hillegas. Hippie, Holcomb, Housekeeper.
Imbrie, Ingham, lnnis, Irwin. Johns. Johnson.
Laporte. Lebo. Lougakcr. Lovett. M'Calmont. M
Coinb. Mauglo, Mcncar, Miller, Montgomery. Nin
ncmaehcr. Orr, Pearson, Phcljs, l'urecll. Ramsey,
Reed, Kiddle. Shcnk. Smith. Allegheny.) Smith
I (Cambria.) Smith ( yoming.) 1 horopson, W hallon,
k Wright (Dauphin.) Wright (Luzerne.) and Zim
merman 61.
Nats Mcrsrs." Barry, Clover. Cobourn. Dock.
Dowdall, Fulton, Gaylord. Gibboney, Hamilton.
Hancock. Huncker, Leiscnring. M'Carthv, Magee.
Manley, Moorhead, Morris, Patterson, Reinhold.
Roberts, Salisbury, Walter, Wintrode, Yearsley
and Wright. Spculcr 2-).
So the question was determined in the affirma
tive. On the question.
A V ill the House agree to the fonrth amendment?
The yeas and nays wcro taken, aud were as
follow, viz :
Yeas Messrs. Anderson. Backus. Ball, Beck,
(Lycoming.) Beck (York.) Bcrnhard. Boyd, Boyer.
Brown. Brush. Buchanan, Caldwell. Campbell, Car
ty, Craig. Crawford. Dowdall, Edinger, Fausold.
Foster. Fry, Get. Hatnel. Harper, Iletns, Hibbs,
Hill, Hillegas, Hippie, Holcomb, Housekeeper.
Hunsecker, Imbrie. Innis, Irwin. Johnson, La
porte, Lebo. Longaker, Lovett. M'Calmont. M'
Carthy, M'Comb, Maugle, Menear, Miller, Mont
gomery, Moorhead, Nunncmacher, Orr. Pearson,
Phelps, Purcell, Ramsey. Reed, Reinbold, Riddle.
Roberts, Shenk. Smith (Cambria.) Smith (Wyo
ming,) Thompson, Vail. Waltor. Whallon, Wright.
(Luzerne,) earsley, Zimmerman and Wiight.
Spea&er 69.
Nays Messrs. Barry. Clover. Cobourn, Fnltcn.
Gibboney, Haines, Hancock. Huncker, Ingham,
Leisenring, Magee, Manley, Morris, Patterson,
Salisbury and Wintrode 16.
So the question was determined in the affirma
tive. Secretary's Otfi k, )
Harrisburg, June 27, 1856. )
Pennsylvania, s.
I do certify that the above and foregoing is a
truo and correct copy of tho Yeas"' and "Nays"'
taken on the Resolution proposing amendments to
the Constitution of the Commonwealth, as the
same appears on the Journals of the two Houses of
the General Assombly of this Commonwealth for
tne session oi ivm.
Witness my hand and the seal of said of
fice, this twenty-seventh day of June,
one thousand eight hundred and fifty-
si- A. i. 1 1 it 1 1 ,
Secretam of the Commonwealth.
July 0, 1856 3m. ..
IRON ! IRON !'. The undersigned has just
received, at the shop of T. Mills, on the corner
of Locust and Third streets, in the Borough of
Clearfield, a large assortment of Rvund, Sinart
and Flat BAR IRON, of all sizes, whioh he will
sell at as low prices as it can be purchased any
where in this countv.
jell.'5j-3m ' BENJAMIN SPACKMAN.
7"A LIT ABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
The subscriber offers for sale his valuable
farm, situate two miles from Curwensville, on the
River road leading to Lumber City ; said farm con
taining 105 acres, sixty acres cleared, under good
cultivation, the balance well timbered; with
good barn, new plank dwelling house, and a. good
bearing orchard thereon, and is well watered. For
farther information enquire of the subscriber liv
ing on the premise. SIMON THOMPSvy
February 20. .1 5 m '"
JAMES B. GRAHAM. Dealer in SATFED
LUMBER. SQUARED TIMBER, SHINGLE.
BOARDS. Ac. is prepared t9 fill, on the shortest
police, all orders for articles m his line ef busi.
pess, on as reasonable terms as they can be rc
cured in the county
Grahatnpton. Clearfield Co.. Jan. 23. 1Sj6 -
CAUTION. The public are cautioned against:
purchasing or meddling with a span of bar-.
ecs and a sett of doublo harness in the issession
of Valentine Hevncr, in Huston township, Clear
field county, as they belong to n. .
Julylrt it JOHN DP HOI.-- --
THOMAS WILSON'S ESTATE.-W her. '
as Letters Testamentary on the estate of Thos r
W ilson, late of Chest township. Clearfield county.
Pa., deceased, have d?en granted to the subscribers,
all persons indebted i the said estate, by bond,
note or book account, are rOO nested to make imme
diate payment, and those "Living claims or ao
mands against the same will prvscnt them, prop
erly authenticated for settlement, to
HENRY IiniD.
WILLIAM FEATII.
Julv 18 Gt Executors'.
DOCTOR J. S. LOVE, having located at Dr
Irwin ir Hyman't Store, (Pine Swamp P. 0.
Centre Co., respectfully tenders his professional
services to the public.
Rfferencfs.
The Faculty of Jefferson Medical College, Thila.
Dr. W. J. Wilson. Potter's Mills, Centre Co.
Dr. J. P. Wilson, Centre Hall, Centre Co.
Dr. Jas Irwin and Dr. M. Stewart, Pine Swamp.
Centre Co. IJuly9-.1ra.
HO! FOR IOIVA!! The undersigned, de
sirous of goinc West, offers to sell at privat
sale, three lots in the village of Marysville. one
half mile east of Clearfield Bridge, in Boggs town
ship, having thereon erected a two-story weather
boarded dwelling house, good stable, and a black
smith shop. The terras, which will be reasonable,
can be ascertained by inquiring of the undersign
ed, residing on the premise.
may28-tt SAMt'KL B. DILLER.
TVTOTICE IS II EREBV CUYEN, that appli
ll cation will be made to the Legislature of
Pennsylvania at its next session, for the Charter
of an institution with banking privileges, includ
ing those of issue, discount and . deposite, to be lo
cated at Clearfield. Pennsylvania, under the nam
and title of ''The Clearfield Hnii." with a capital
of 5100.000. with the privilege of increasing the
same to 5200.000.
JOHN PATTON.
WM. M'BIUDK.
H. P. THOMPSON,
JAS. T. LEONARD,
WM. A. WALLACE,
JON. BOTNTON,
J. F. WEAVER,
G. L. REED.
HiCHARD SHAW.
JAMES B. GRAHAM.
Clearfield. June 26. lS56-6in.
REGISTER'S NOTICE. Notice is here
by given, that the following accounts bava
been examined and passed by me, and remain filed
of record in this office for the inspection of heirs,
legatees, creditors, and all others in any other way
interested, and will be presented to the next Or
phans' Court of Clearfield County, to be held at
the Court House in the Borough of Clearfield, on
Tuesday, the 19th day of August, 1S5&, for confir
mation aud allowance:
The final account of Simon Rorabaugh, Execu
tor of James Curry, dee'd.
The account of Goulu Wilson and Susan Wilson,
Administrators of Jesse Wilson, dee'd.
The account of Mary Eckley, Administratrix of
Joseph Eckley, dee'd.
The final aooount of William Merrell, Guardian
of Lewis Bloom, minor son of J. R. Bloom, dee'd.
Tho final account of H. B. Wright, Guardian of
Wesley Ncvling.
The final account of IT. B. Wright, Guardian of
Elizabeth Ncvling, now CaldweW-
The final account e IT. B. Wright, Gnardian of
Grenbury B. Nevling.
The account of W.A. Wallace, Esq., Guardian of
(Ellis, Peter and Sarah.) minor children of Henry
Kvler, dee'd,
"The account of F. F. Coudrict Jt Samuel Brad-"
ford, jr, Administrators of Sainncl Bradford, dee'd.
WM. PORTER Register
Clearfield. July lfi. 135G.
BOUND FOR CURWENSVlXIiE.
THE TLACE TO GET ANYTHING YOTJ WANT
IS AT n. D. PATTON'S STORE!
"THAT'S SO!!"
'IE undersigned has received and opened at
A Lis utore in Curwensville, tii largeet and best
s..ecte;i stock of Sl'JilJiLr A. J) SUMMER
G(JOIS ever offered in the cvaoty. The assort
ment is very extensive and nearly every axticl
that inny be w.iuted can be procured from biaa.
I.-J-D-I E-ti D li-E-S-S G-O-O-P-S, of n
kinds, prices and figures, among which will b
found Si!ks: Dclaincs.'Brillianu!, Lawns, Ginghams,
Prints. Parasols, Embroideries, Undersleves. Col
lars, luffs. Ribbons. Laces, Fringes. Ladies Press
Buttons and Trimmings, Bonnets. Hosiery of all
sizes, qualities and colors, and Gloves of every
description.
ALSO. Clotl.s, Cnssimcrcs, Vesting.. Boots and
Shoes. Gaiters ami Slippers . Hats, and a Slock iif
good R EA 1) V-MA P E CLO THING Also,
Hardware, utenswaro. Groceries, Fish, Sa)t, it.,
always on hai.d. All the above articles, togeth
er with an ubendance of others, will be sold on
reasonable terms for cash, or exchanged for ap
proved produce.
The public is invited to call and examine ths
goods and prices, judge for tuemselvca, and act ac
cording to their own convictions.
j u ne.'jir H. D. PATTON.
A MARVELLOUS REMEDY
FUR A MARYELLOtS AGE!!
HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT.
THE GRAND EXTERNAL REMEDY.
BY the aid of a microscope, we see millions of
little openings on tho aurf:- of our bodies
Through these this Ointment, when rubbed on the.
fckin. is carried to any organ or inward part. Dis
eases of the Kidneys, disorders of tho Liver, affec
tions of the Heart, inflammation of the Lung.
Asthmas, Coughs and Cold, are by its means ef
fectually cured. Every housewife knows that salt
passes freely through bone or meat of any thick
ness. This hearing Ointment far more readily
penetrates through any bone or fleshy part of the
living body. .coring the most dangerous inward
complaints, that cannot be reached by other meant.
ERYSIPELAS. SALT RKEUnf AND SCORBUTIC
HUMORS.
No remedy has ever done so much for the eure
of diseases of the skin, whatever form they may
assume, as this Ointment. No case of Salt Rheum,
Scurvy. Sore Heads, Scrofula or Erysipelas, oan
long withstand its influence. The inventor has
travelled over many parts of the globe, visiting
the principal hospitals, dispensing this Ointment,
frivine advioe as to its application, and has thus
been tho means of restoring countless numbers to
health.
SORE LEGS, SORE BREASTS, WOUNDS AND
ULCERS.
Some of the most scientific surgeons now rely
solely on the use of this wonderful Ointment, when
having to cope with the worst eases of sores. alcra.
wounds, glandular sweHings, and tumors. Profes
sor Holloway has. by command of the Allied gov
ernments, dispatched to the hospitals of the East,
large shipments of this Ointment, to be used an
der the direction of the Medical staff, in the worst
cases of wounds. It will cure any ulcer, glandu
lar swelling, stiffness or contraction of the joint,
even of 20 years' standing.
PILES AND FISTULAS.
These and other similar distressing etrmplainU
can be effectually cured if the Ointment be well
rubbed in over the part affeoted, and by otherwise
following tke printed directions around each pot.
Both the Ointment and tke Pills should be used
in the following eases t
Bunions, Mercurial Eruptions, Swelled Glands.
Bums. Chapped Hands, Stiff JoinU, )
Chilblains, Rbeumaturo. fleers.
Fistula, .SaltRhenm, , Venerial Sorca,
Gout, Skin Diseases. - Sore Legs,
Lumbago, Wounds of all linds, Scalds,
Piles, Sore Breasts. Sprains, .
Scalds. Sores ef all kinds. -' Sore Throat.
Sold at the Manafaetvies of Profetvor Hol
loway, 80 Maiden Lane. New York, and 244 Strand.
London, and by all respectable Drnrgists aad floa
ters of Medioines throughout thoLnitaxl States,
and the civilized world, in Pots, at 23 eeeja, A2
eents. and SI each. '
rcTTbar ia a considerable saviag by taking the
larger aizea. . . ' j
N. B. Directions for the guidanc of fatienrt ia
every disorder are affixed to earh it
April 9. -. . , . I