THE JOURNAL,
CLEARFIELD, PA., FEBRUARY 11, 1857.
A Minna of the Clearfield County Bible
Society will be held on Wednesday, February
25th, at 2 o'clock p. m., in the Commission
ers otQce, for electing officers for said Society
for the ensuing year. n. Lobai.v,
Feb. 9, 1857. Prest.
m.
Horse ax Sleigh Stolen. On last Thurs
day night, bay horse, new sleigh, and har
ness, the whole worth about $1S0, were stolen
from John Shaw, Sr., of Lawrence township,
this county. Suspicions rest upon two men
who had stopped at Mr. S.'s oa Thursday at
noon. TTe hare understood that the horse and
thief hare been traced to the Sinnamahoning
region, on the way northward.
Thk Mansion House We direct attention
to the advertisement of Capt. D. M. Weaver,
who Las taken the above named hotel, in this
borough. Dan. makes a gentlemanly and obli
ging landlord, and will doubtless keep an ex
cellent house. A few days since, he invited
Us to dine with him, and if the meal of which
we then partook is to be taken as a specimen
of th eating arrangements of the house, we
feel confident that in this respect he will ren
der general satisfaction.
Trao.tE & Clearfield Uaileoad. A meet
ing of the officers of this road was held at
Philipsburg on last Friday, at which time the
expenses of surveying, locating, &c, as well
os the Grit estimate, up to the 1st February,
were paid. The amount in cash paid to the
coiitractors, after having deducted the retain
ing per centage, &c., was about $2,800. This
action on the part of the company has inspi
rited a!l connected with the enterprise, as well
a the public in general, with renewed confi
dence that the work of completing the road
will be pushed with spirit and alacrity.
The Weather last Week the River, &c.
In the beginning of the past week, a complete
moderation of the cold took place, and on
Wednesday a general thaw commenced and
continued until the end of the week, during
v.-Lich time the snow melted away entirety.
On Saturday the water in the Susquehanna
was high and raised the ice, and about 10 o'
"oik a general break-up occurred in tlj river.
The ice passed off with a rush, and in conse
quence of gorging for a short time, large pie
ce of it were forced out over the banks, tear
ing away fences, doing considerable damage
io such parts of the reads as pass close alonc
the liver, and destroying quite a number of
the little bridges over the small streams that
flow into the river.
On Sunday and Monday, the atmosphere was
again cold, and yesterday it snew, blew and
friz." We anlicipato some rough weather.
Axti-Log MfctTisG. A meeting of the citi.
zens of Clearfield County, opposed to floating
of loose logs, was held at the office of L.J.
Crans, Esq., on Jfonday, Feb. 9, 1807. Hon.
J. T. Leonard took the chair; U.J. Wallace
was elected Sec'y. Ellis Irwin, Esq., stated
the object of the meeting Jo be for the purpose
of framing a bill suitable to restrain the float
ing of loose saw-logs in the Susquehanna and
its tiibntarics. L. J . Crans, Esq., J. L. Cut
tic, Esq., and Hon. A. Irvin addressed the
meeting. A memorial, prepared by a com
mittee appointed at a former meeting, was read
by the Secretary.
It was Resolved, That a committee of twelve
be appointed to prepare a bill, such as would
meet the wants of the commuuity. Messrs.
L. J. Crans, J. II. Larimer, J. L. Cuttle, T. J.
McCuliough, J. T. Leonard, W. A. Wallace,
J. F. Weaver, George Wallers, Ellis Irwin, G.
L. Reed, J. C Graham and Alex, Irvin were
appointed -said committee.
It was Resolved, That said committee be in
structed to prepare a bill in accordance with
the sentiments expressed in the memorial pre
viously read.
Adjourned toGJP. M., when meeting re
convened. Committee appointed to prepare a
bill, reported one, such as the interests of our
people demand, which, after being amended,
was adopted. On motion adjourned.
R. J. Wallace, Sec'y.
IFolIoirftf' Pills, an unparralleled Remedy
for Pwrrjalecnmplaints. TheDanghter of Mrs.
Ilentjept'n, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, was for
a long time in a very peculiar and delicate
6tate of health, the mother tried a variety of
remedies, but without the young lady deriving
any benefit. As a final recourse she tried IIoI
loway's Pills, which she used three weeks;
and found they considerably improved her ;
by continuing with these wonderful Pills for
ten days more, all obstructions were quickly
removed, and she has since enjoyed the best
of health.
1JACOX, PORK. LARD.
JL BUTTER, SALT, and
WHITE BE ASS,
kept constantly on hand and for sale by
Joseph n. irwin.
Cierfield. dcc2t-.".5
'"LST BRAXCn FIRE INSURANCE COM
T V r AN Y. LOCK IIAVJ.X. CLINTON CO..PA.
CAPITAL, S300.000.
Issacs Detached Buildings. Stores, Merchandise
and oilier builliugs and their contents.
directors :
lion. John J. Poarce, lion. G. C. Harvey,
ohn B. Hall. T. T. Abr.-ims.
Charles A. Mycr, 1- K. Jackman,
Charles Crist, W. White.
Peter Dickenson, Thomas Kitchen.
Hon. O. C. HARVEY, Prest.
Thos. Kitchen, Sec'y. T. T. Abrams. Vico Prcs't.
The undersigned having been appointed a
gent by this company, gives notice that he will
insure Buildings of every description, Goods, Ac,
on the moat reasonable, terms. This company is
ic a prosperous condition, and meets all demands
Trr.ptly. The capital stock of the company is
S10O.O0O with privilege of increasing to 5300,000.
A. XI. X10XTELIUS.
Cnrwensville. Pa.; Aug. 20, l30-6mp
WANTED 100 BUSHELS WHITE BEANS,
w for which the highest price will bo given
by MERRELL k CARTER.
Clearfield. Dec. 17.
A FIRST KATE Sett of Blacksmith ingTools,
including Bellows. Anvil. Screw-plates. c ,
for ale by jjan7 MERRELL A CARTER.
CLOVER BLED. A large lot of Clover Seed
for sale at MEERELL t CARTER'S,
CLIPPINGS AND f CRSB8LINGS.
CP"Elected Preston King, Republican, as
U. S. Senator from NTew York. '
O-Interesting the letter of our correspond,
dent ' Oldtown." Read it.
, H7""Riz" the price of whalebone. The
great demand for "hoops" is the cause.
CP-Midas was so great a man, that every
thing he touched turned to gold altered case
now : touch a man with gold and he will
change into anything.
CP-He who is not fair before 0, nor strong
before SO, nor witty before 40, nor rich before
50, is one upon whom hops and malt arc thrown
away.
Kir"A man named John Cotton, who was
found guilty of manslaughter in the second
degree, in YazooMiss., was sentenced to Jily
years imprisonment in the penitentiary.
CTho stock of cotton in Mobile, on the
17th January,was 200,000 bales. All the ware
houses and vacant lots in the city were occu
pied, and still there was not sufficient room.
ttyin Fayette county, Pa., Mr. Kennedy
Bryson, of North Union tp., shot an eagle, a
few days since, near the residence of his fa
ther, which measured 7 feet between the tips
of the wings.
K?"A bill has been introduced into the Le
gislature of North Carolina "to encourage and
promote matrimony." Don't need such a law
here young men plenty, and calico always
ready to join.
K7"A Sugar House in New York, lately sold
$100,000 worth of common brown sugar for
10 cents per pound a higher price, it is said,
than the same article ever brought in that
market.
KF"Coal digging in Pennsylvania is a safer
business than gold digging in California, and
pays as well. Our coal business amounts to
forty millions a year, and California yields but
that amount of gold. '
X?Gone to Cabinet making. It is said that
Charles R. Huntingdon, recently convicted of
forgery, and sentenced to State Prison, has
been assigned to tic cabinet-shop, where he is
engaged in planing and sawing boards.
CJ7-The openers of dead letters in the Gen
eral Post Office, at Washington, found 1,900
which contained money. The aggregate a
mount is 11,275. Seven eighths of this mo
ney has been restored to its owners.
!X7Killed a panther, by a Mr. Kunes, in
Goshen township, Clearfield county, on the
Gth January. Some more of these 'varmints'
are in the neighborhood, but we haven't heard
of any other being shot.
C7The rascals of New York have taken to
bagging their victims.- The other night, two
of them drew a bag over the bead of Tlioina
Ilanna, hauled him into a cellar on the corner
of Irving place and Eighteenth street, and
robbed him.
CyA letter postmarked Mountville, Pa.,
slates that the body of an unknown man, ap
parently 50 to CO years of age, was found ly
ing on the turnpike road between Columbia
and Marietta on the morning of the 30th of
January, with the throat cut from ear to car.
C7" There are tribes in Borneo who have a
terrible superstition that leads them to hunt
their fellow men in order to get their heads,
believing that the souls of the beheaded will
be their slaves in another world. If they'd
get the souls of some people we know of, what
diminutive slaves they would have!
CC7"Wc sec by the Hollidaysburg papers that
W. S. II. Keys, tried in the Blair count' Ses
sions for assault and battery with attempt to
commit a rape, was acqnitted on the second
charge, but found guilty on the charge of as
sault and battery. His counsel moved in ar
rest of judgment, anl for a new trial for rea
sons filed.
CyOn Tuesday morning the 31 inst., a man
by the name of James Kid was found dead on
the ice beneath theAllegheny bridge, at Pitts
burg. An inquest was held on the body, and
a verdict rendered that, the deceased carne to
his death by either falling or Leing thrown
from the old Allegheny Bridge. The deceas
ed was a young mail of fine promise.
ATTENTION RECl'LAUS You are or
dered to meet for parade on Saturday, Fcb'y
21st, at 10 o'clock A. XI. Each member will pro
vide himself with ten rounds of blank cartridge.
By order of the Captain.
Feb 1 J l.O. W . R i 1 K E MS, 1st Scrgt.
F
LOlll! F L O V 11 '.! F L O U II '.!!
TUB SCnsritlUKR worm IXKORW
his old friends in Clearfield county and the public
generally, that ho keeps constantl v on hand SU
PERFINE and EXTRA FLOCK- of good brands,
which he will sell Wholesale anil Retail at the
lowest market prices, at Bauman's old established
'Cheap Stove Store." Look out for tho sign, a
bovo Tom XIay's Hotel, Plank Road street. Tvrono
city, Pa. .)an-,l-'j--3tl A- I 1 B A UMAX.
A DXIINISTUATOR'S NOTICE. Letters
2- of Administration, on the estate of John Ad
dcrson, late of Tike township, Clearfield county,
Pa., deceased, having been granted to tho subscri
ber, all persons indebted to the said estate, are
requested to make immediate payment, and those
having claims or demands against the same will
present them, properly authenticated for settle
ment, JVllZi Ij. Jit A, Administrator,
Feb 4, 1350-Ot-p
New Millport.
A DXIIXISTKATOR'S NOTICE. Letters
of Admini.tration on tho Estate of James
Sharp, late of Pike towEskip. Clearfield county,
Pa., deceased, having been granted to the under
signed ; all persons indebted to sail estato are re
quested to mako immediate payment, and those
having claims against the same will present them,
properly authenticated for settlement.
JOHN PATTON, Administrator.
Teh. 4, 13 jT-Gt-p Curwensville.
CA . S C II A F F N E R ,
LUX1BER XIERCIIANT. XIARIETTA,
Of the. firm of Lindsey and Schaffner,
Timber Inspectors,
Respectfully offers his services to the Timber men
of the West Branch in the spring, to take charge of
the Timber of those who are desirous of returning
home and to their business again. From his knowl
edge of the business ho feels confident of being
able to obtain tho highest market rates, of all con
signments entrusted to him. All attention paid to
Timber left to hi3 care after the spring business.
As for reference would refer to
James B. Graham, Esq. Wm. Powell.
Con. Jobs Patche-v.
Marietta, Fobruary 4, 1357-2in.
H
OLLOWAY'S PILLS, AND OINTMENT,
are for sal at la.-s. jivdw.o . .
BUCKWHEAT FLOTJR. A lot of prime
Buckwheat flonr for sale, at lower rates than
elsewhere, by (jan7 X1ERRELL & -CARTER.
WANTED a situation ; either as primary
Teacher in an Academy or as Preceptress
in a select School of young Misses from the nge of
ten to fourteen. The latter preferred. Address,
iliss FANNIE LUCK,
dcc2l-Gt Grabauitou, Clearfield Co., Pa.
ITIOR SALE A two-story frame House, with a
half acre of land adjoining, situate in Law
rence townshin-on tho road from Clearfield to
Curwcnsville, about 1 J miles from Clearfield. For
terms apply to Zebad Law head, Lawrence town
ship, or to the subscriber.
L. JACKSON CRANS.
june4 Clearfield, Pa.
CA F-T I O N . All persons are cautioned n
gainst meddling with the following property,
now in possession of Win. Curry, Sr, and Samuel
Curry, of Knox township, as the same belongs to
me and onlr left with tho said Curry's on loan.
Ouo bay Horse, One bav Mare, One sorrel Mare,
Two setts of Harness, and Two Cows.
11. D. PATTON.
,, Curwcnsville, Dec. 10, 18jG-jan7-'57-3m
CAUTION. All persons arc hereby cautioned
against purchasing or taking an assignment
of a note given by me on the 2fith of Inst Septem
ber, payablo to Stewart Cowen. for fifty dollars
and some cents, as I received no value for the same
and will not pay it unless compelled to do so by
due course of law. L. W. WELD.
Glen Hope, Jan. 2t, 1857-"t
o
NE DOUBLE PLEASURE SLEIGH three
seatsfor sale by 'A. XI. HILLS.
F
OK SALK. V;ifuaMe Krai Estate in Bell
Totfiixiip. The subscriber offers for sale
his valuable farm in, situate in Bell towntdiip,
Clearfield county, lying on tho River, 2 miles a
Jove Magees Mills, containing ono hundred and
thirty eight acres and 67 perehes; seventy acres of
whicjj are cleared and in a good state of cultiva
tion, and the balance well timbered, having there
on three dwelling houses, large frame barn and
outbuildiugs, two bearing appla orchards, and is
well watered. A good title will lie given,and terms
mado easy. For iurther particulars inquireof the
subscriber. lNovl9-rini JOHN WEAVER.
VAN SAN I) COM P A XY'S till E AT
GIFT ROGK SALE,
409 Broadway, New York.
Fine Gold Jcii'dru Girrii Away to Purchases of
Bool,. -All
Books will be sold as low as can be had at oth
er Stores, many of them for less. New books re
ceived daily. A Gift varying in value from 115 cts
to SI. 00, given with each book at the time it is sold.
Having on hand a very large stock of tinea ml val
uahlc boois. and us our motto is '-Largo ealos and
small profits' we arc determined to give our cus
tomers better bargains than can be had elsewhcr .
Any book published in New York or Philadelphia
will be promptly sent, gift included, on receipt of
publisher's price. Catalogues of Rooks and Pre
sents, containing full explanations will be sent
free to all parts of the country.
The most liberal inducement are fTered to A
gents. Any person by sending us an order forten
books, with money enclosed, will be entitled to an
extra Booh and Gift. All orders for books, con
taining money, (to ensure perfect safety,) should
be registered at the Post-offico where they are
mailed, and directed to Evans A Co., 40'J Broad
way, New York.
Rekpkknck. XI. Thomas A Sons, South Fourth
St. Philadelphia; J. R. Lippencott A Co . Phila
delphia ; D. Appleton & Co., Broadway. N. York ;
Derby A Jackson. Nassau Street, New Vork.
Hi.Vi Jura Catalogue.
EVANS A Co.
Principal Store. 4 Oil Broadway, New York.
Branch stores at 120 Chestnut street. Philadel
phia, mid at Washington, D. C. Decl7 :im
i "RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
OK
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, FOR 1330.
En Bloom, Esq., Treasurer of Clearfield County,
in ihc Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in account
w ith said county, from tho .'Id day of January, A.
D. laii, to the ath day of January, A. D. l557.
hkut- .
To amount received from Collectors for IS.'iR. and
previous years, Sto'JS 70
To n mount received from unseated lands
for lf.04 and l.sji, 3-1 1 1 74
To amount of interest on bridge order, 27 00
By balance due Treasurer by county last
settlement, 5201 43
By amount paid as follows :
To Jurors and Talesmen, 1201 72
Election expenses. 1413 9:1
Commonwealth costs. 5tH 27
Woll, panther, wild cat and fox
scalps. 271 99
For fuel for county purposes, ' 74 70
Jail fees and boarding prisoners, 1(54 23
Refunds, 92 0 4
Road views, - 179 00
Court crier and caro of Court
House, 67 50
County Auditors, 99 50
Constables, 119 51
Assessors. 5S( 70
County Commissioners. 207 75
For repairs to public buildings, 511 :iS
Proth'y and clerk of sessions, 275 70
For count y printing. 191 20
District Attorney lees. 120 00
For Coroner's fees and inquisi'
tions,
Justices' fees.
30 02
9 37
Commissioners' clerk, 216 00
Exonerations to collectors, 2t0 05
Per centage to collectors, 2nd 09
Commissioners' counsel, 100 00
Books and stationary, 89 00
On bridgn contracts, 900 00
Treasurer's percentage on recei
ving SS0G7 00 atliperct, 121 00
Treasurer's per centage on recei
ving S79";3 00 at li per ct, 119 ."50
Costs on sales of unseated lands, 4i 02
$5145 CG
Balance due Treasurer,
73 17
3440 Co
Amount of State and county tax due from collec
tors ior i.m. ana previous years
Year.Townships. Collectors names.
1 S-17 Jordan, James Rca, jr.
1SJS Fox, David Carr,
1S19 Clearfield, David Litz,
Covington D. Hufjueny,
Burnside, John oung,
1S01 Jordan, 1). Williams,
1802 Fox, John J. Dundy,
Curwcnsv. John Askoy.
1303 Chest. John M'CulIy,
Decatur, David Kcphart,
Pike, Jos. A. Caldwell,
1304 Chest, S. J. Tozer,
Curwcnsv. B. F.Sterling,
Goshen, Jacob Flegel,
Jordan, Jos. Patterson,
Lawrence, Bcnj. Spackman,
Morris, Joseph Potter,
Pike, T. R. M'CIurc,
1305 Beccaria, James Stewart,
Boggs. Geo. Wilson, jr
Covington John B. Banuov.
Clearfield, T. J. M'Oullough,
Huston, H. XI. lloyt,
Lawrence. A C. Tate.
Morris, Jacob Willhclin,
Pike, Daniel Bailey,
I'enn, Jos. Collingsworth,
Woodward Abraham Bycrs,
1S38 Beccaria, S. K. Hcgerty,
Bell, Charles iSmitb.
Boggs, John W. Kylar,
Bradford, John Holt.
Brady, Jacob Kuntz, .
Burnside, James Weaver,
Chest, Jonathan Fry,
Covington Daniel Rollet,
Clearfield, Wru. F. Irwin,
Curwensv. John D. Thompson,
Decatur, George Kephart,
Ferguson, D. W. lloyt.
Fox, James Xloorehead,
Girard, N. Roussolot,
Goshen, J. A. L. Flogal,
Huston, Asa Yonng,
Jordan, Robt. XL Johnston,
Karthaus, J. C. Xl'CIoskey,
T .T Ptheftrt.
Co. State.
205 51 92 14
1 46
6 33
1 62
30 01
3 15 S 29
1 00
27 19 33 68
45 71 47 5S
35 17
4 74
45 85 52 20
13 25 10 54
6 99 3 31
53 43 10 03
23 40 S3 90
49 7(5 15 57
44 34 64 91
14 23 1 87
14 89
62 79 31 S9
76 3S 139 03
5 67 10 37
52 93 90 09
31 42 133 95
52 96 17 85
, 54 21 60 39
30 57 7 73
196 64 114 84
1G0 03 "55 49
101 37 77 06
247 73 125 94
437 21 314 63
121 01 43 70
204 62 44 63
82 27 4i 14
173 4rt 177 63
127 07 85 80
133 59 117 91
135 82
4 50 63
55 85 29 56
54 73 14 95
93 65 43 00
87 16 53 04
74 26 57 SO
P9 52 10 23
219 94 95 t9
Lawrecco, Abraham Ream 219 94
Unrri. John Hoover. 212 53 133 49
i J.mM Arthurs. 179 58 80 94
Pike ' Lewi I. Bloom, 336 44 220 84
Union, Jas. W. Hollopctcr, 66 20 60 31
Woodward Samuel Haggerty, 190 J4 97 3J
4836 73 3097 55
Amount due on unseated lands - . '
for 1356. 2905 45 14a2 69
Amount of notes and judgments
not included above, , 219 43
S7991 71 4550 24
Amount of orders outstanding, 793 3L
S7193 40
Amount of Militia tax due for 1856, and previous
years :
1343 Bell,
Rhinehart nctiel,
Henry Swan,
Philip Antes,
Ab'm Spencer,
Joseph Stitcs,
David Litz,
D. Hiigueny,
Wm. W iley,
Thomas Fenton,
John Sunderlin,
Lorerw Hartlim,
Joseph Rothrock,
Joseph Davis,
John Young,
1). Williams,
Jacob Wise,
JohnAskey,
David Kcphart, .
Jos. A Caldwell,
S. J. Tozer,
6 00
4 10
14 09
17 50
29 00
9 80
S3 00
25 00
32 50
00
20 60
13 12
30 50
16 23
7 00
8 00
17 25
19 50
7 54
15 50
1 OO
1 JO
10 04
13 50
31 57
41 80
33 00
8 35
9 54
45 00
36 00
11 00
31 43
24 33
20 90
43 50
11 7.i
13 37
13 47
17 50
30 02
66 00
41 00
27 50
49 50
22 00
19 47
36 M
13 85
4 00
15 62
12 87
14 00
17 50
21 50
25 50
45 50
50 50
35 00
.- 37 00
14 50
30 50
Jurdan,
Lawrence,
Peun,
Bogg.
Clearfield,
Covington,
Jordan,
Pcnn,
Bell,
Karthaus,
Morris,
Penn.
Burnside,
Jordan,
Xlorris,
Curwcnsv'
Decatur,
Tike.
1349
1850
1351
1352
1353
1854
Chest,
Curwensv'e. B. F. Sterling,
Goshen. Jacob Flegel,
Jordan,
Jos. Patterson,
Benj. Spackman,
Jos. Potter,
T. 11. Xl CIure.
George Wilson, jr.
Jacob Pearee,
J. B. Barmov.
T. J. Xt'Cullough,
H. XL llovt,
A. C. Tate.
Jacob Willbclm,
'Daniel Bailey,
Jos. Collingsworth,
Ab'm Byers,
S. K. Hegarty,
Charles Smith,
John W. Kylar,
John Holt,
Jacob Kuntz,
James Weaver.
Jonathan Fry,
Dauiel Rollcy,
Wm. F. Irwin,
Lawrence,
Xlorris,
Pike
Boggs,
Bradford,
Covington,
Clearfield,
Huston,
Lawrence,
Xlorris,
Pike,
I'enn.
Woodward,
Beccaria,
Boll,
Boggs,
Bradford.
Brady.
Burnside,
Chest,.
Covington,
1S05
1850
llearheld
Curwensv'e. John D. Thompson,
Decatur, George Kephart,
Ferguson,
Fox,
Girard,
Goshen,
Houston,
Jordan.
Karthaus,
Knox,
Lawrence.
Xlorris,
Penn,
Pike,
I). W. lloyt,
James Xloorhead,
N. Roussolot.
J. A. L. Flegal,
Asa Young,
Robert M. Johnston,
J. C. Xl'CIoskey,
D. J. Catheart
Abraham Reams,
John Hoover,
James Arthurs
Lewis I. Bloom,
I nion.
J, W. Hollopeter,
Woo
dwaramuel Hegarty.
Total,
Em Bloom. Esq.. Treasurer, of Clearfield County,
in account with the different townships, for Road
fund for 1S04 and 1S05 :
DEliTOR.
To balance duo Road fund at last settle
ment, 143 40
To amount received froin unseated lands
for 1304 and 1355. 6176 73
CRF.niT.
By ain't paid tp's. Bal.ductp's.
Beccaria, 303 92
ISeU, 326 22 20 63
RogL's, 110 20
BraUf.rd, 160 72 IS 73
Rradv, 30 1 73
Burnside,' 199 13
Chest. 170 78
Covington. 92 00 63 41
Clearfield. 12 0(5
Curweusville, 8 00
Decatnr, 201 33
Ferguson, 2s) ;ti
Fox, 214 73 42 92
Girard, 117 22
Goshen, 10 99 32 37
Houston. 1232 36
Jordan. 573 91
Karthaus, 160 90
Lawrence, 123 60
Morris, 800 13
Penn, 161 10
Pike, 126 Ct 18 72
Union. 214 5(5
Woodward. 500 64
Bal.duc tp's, 226 73
-Bal.duotpsS226 73
56620 13
&6020 13
Eli Bloom. Esq., Treasurer of Clearfield County,
in account with the different townships for
School fund for 1354 and 1355 :
PET1TXK.
To balance due school fund at last settle
ment. 393 62
To amount from unseated lands for 1S51
and 1855, 6519 53
CRKOIT.
By am't paid tp's. Bal.duetp's.
Beccaria, 372 97 80 43
Bell, 2S0 83 30 12
Boggs. 75 00 22 90
Bradford. 162 00 27 69
Bradr, 300 00 20 43
Burnside, 401 01
Chest, 1S2 40 GS 04
Covin -ton, 77 32 21 91
Clearfield. 11 92
Curwensville, S 00
Decatur, 191 80 53 S3
Ferguson, 25 17
Fox. 113 47
Girard, 97 50 66 43
Goshen, 1S7 29 33 51
Houston, 1025 62 121 83
Jordan. 221 40 105 02
Karthaus, 175 00 63 41
Knox, 135 50 30 04
Lawrenco, 103 20 2 92
Morris, 7S7 29 167 13
Penn, 100 00 22 25
Pike, 113 95
Union. 280 00 f 16 39
Wroo Iward. 2;')6 01 S3 16 .
Bal.duetp's 1226 11
-Bal due tps 1226 11
SJ943 20
S 09 1.1 20
Wb, tho undersigned Commissioners of Clear
field county, in tho Commonwcal'li of Pennsylva
nia, having examined the accounts of Eli Bloom,
Esq., Treasurer of said county, for the year, A. D.
1856, do certify that we find them as above stated.
The amount of debts outstanding due tho county
are seven thousand nine hundred and ninety-one
dollars and seventy one cents ; tho amount of out
standing orders are seven hundred and ninety
three doilars and thirty-one cents. Witness our
hands this 10th day of January. A. I). 1357.
DAVID ROSS,
Attest JOHN IKWIN.
R. J. Wallack. JACOB WILL11ELXI,
Clerk. Commissioners.
We, tho undersigncdAuditors of Clcsrfield coun
ty, having examined tho accounts of Eli Bloom,
Esq., Treasurer of said county, for the year A. D.
1806, do report that the accounts are as above sta
ted. The amount due the Treasurer by the county
is three hundred and seventy-eight dollars and
seventeen cents. The amount due tho Road fund
by the Treasurer is two hundred and twenty-six
dollars and seventy-eights cents ; the amount due
the School fund is one thousand two hundred and
twenty-six dollars and eleven cents. Also, tho a
mount due the county from collectors and unseat
ed lands, notes and judgments is seven thousand
nine hundred and ninety-one dollars and seventy
one cents, and the amount of outstanding orders
is seven hundred and ninety-threo dollars and
thirty-one cents. Witness onr hands this 16th day
of January, A. D. 1857
A. C. TATE,
Attest FRANCIS PEARCE,
R. J. Wallace, - . FETER HOOVER,
Clerk. AaHrs.
T71 XTE.N'SIVE MARBLE YAK D
Hi AT TYRONE CITY. PA.
Having just received a lot of the best eastern Xlar-
blc that can be pnieurca at tue l nuauci- r-r
phia Yards, I am now ready to furnish.. -
all kinds of work in our line, via : Xloa-iL
uincnts. Tomb-Tables, Maible Doo r-s t e 11 s. ltC-4
Lintels. Mantle-pieecs. Centre-Table, Card-Table,
i, . . .. . i . - r . i
Itureau-Inps, c, oi eiiuer .American or iinusn
Marble. MT'N. B. Ail orders sent by mail, prompt
ly attended to We will not be beat either in work
or prices. Idec21- aft.lyj I. ULREY.
XI. A . Frank. Esq., Agent, Clearfield. Pa.
f-ILEAR FIELD INSTITUTE The third
V quarter ot the present senool year ot tnis insti
tution will commence on Xlonday, Fcbruwry 9th.
1807.
Persons wishing to fit themselves for College,
Teachers, Commercial or other avocations in lite,
will here receive every desired facility. A thor
ough Scientific and Classical course is here given
on terms lower than in similar Institutions in the
State. Parents at a distanca can obtain boarding
for their son and daughters under the immediate
care vf the Principal, where they will receive rare
advantages, with all the comforts and pleasures of
home; and their morals will be carfully guarded.
It is particularly desirous that pupils forthe ap
proaching term bo pres. nt at its commencement,
to select their seats and be properly arranged in
their respective classes.
Further information and Catalogues of the In
stitute can be had by addressing.
W A. I. AjlrB.fc.LL, l'rincipal.
Aug. 20, 1850. Clearfield. Pa.
F
ALL AND WINTER.
at the sign of the
STYLES
"CHEAPEST GOODS;'
Market Street, Clearfield, Fa. -.
The undersigned has just received and opened at
bis store room, a large and woll selected stock of
Seasonable Goods, which ho offers at the most rea
sonable prices to purchasers. His stock embraces
1)11 V CIMtUS. HARDWARE, qi&LAS-UAKh,
GROCERIES. Boots, Shoes, Hats. Caps, Ac.
He respectfully invites all who wish to purchase
Goods at low prices to give him a call.
Approved country produce taken in exchange
for goods.
Persons wishing to purchase, and receive a fair
equivalent fur their luoucy, will do well to give
nun a can.
Remember the sign of the CHEAPEST GOODS.
on XIaiket street, and call and be convinced that
there is truth in the words thereon lnscriocl.
WM. f . IRWIN.
Clearfield. Ta., Nov. 20, 1355
, -MONEY 3IAKINO TRADE FOR
2 - ' UM-J DOLLAi.
JEFFRIES S XI AN UAL OF PROFITABLE
USEFUL TRADES, ARTS AND OCCUPATIONS.
WITHOUT A MASTER, IS NOW READY FOR
SALE. This is one of tb r.cct valuable little baoks
of the times, to all persons oui of employment,
as a number of money making trades and arts, can
be learned without a master, beside all the genu
ine and popular receipts, and instructions of the
day, for the manufacture of the most beneficial,
and saleable articles, now in common use. Any
perron forwarding one l'iar post-paid. toC. JEF
FRIES, Jrffrirs, Clearfield Co., fa.. OT to A. II.
Bannisin, Tyrone, Blair Co., Pu., will receive a
copy by return mail.
And any person forwarding twenty-five cents,
post paid, to C. Jeffries, will receive by return
mail, one of the three following instructions:
How to make the celebrated artificial Hoxey.
How to raise double erops, of all kiuds of vegeta
bles, wiih little expense, and bow to catch all the
Wolves, Foxes. Minks and Xluskrats in the neigh
borhood. Any person forwarding fifty cents, will
receive the whole three by return mail.
June 4. 1306 I y.
jOOK IIEKE li! LOOK HERE I!!!!
LARGEST MD BEST
STOCK OF
FALL ATD WINTER GOODS,
EYER OFFERED
IN C LEAH IT ELD COl'XTV, I'EXX'A.
The undersigned has just received from the East
and is now opening at his Store in the borough of
C Uli 1 1 K A'.S VII.LE, ono of the L AUG EST
and most rj-trvsivc stock of 1'u'l aiul Winter good
ever offered in Clearfield county. Having select
ed his goods with the especial view to the wants of
this community, and being determined to sl-11 them
at as low prices us they tan be purchased any
where in this section of country, he hopes to se
cure a liberal share of public patronage. I1U
stock consist of Dry Goods. Groceries. Hardware,
Qs.censware, and in fact every article kept in a
country store The largest and best assortment of
Boots and Shoes. Hats and Caps, Ready-made clo
thing, 4c, Ac. Ac.
Country produce and Lumber taken in exchange
for Goods. Cash not refused.
Curweusville Novl2-:56 II. D. PATTON.
BROADWAY GOLD PEN MANUFAC
TURING COMPANY.,
NO. 3 3 5 BROADWAY. NEW YORK.
list Of it f.taii. rn:cKs :
Gold Tens. St 00 Gold Tooth Pbks. 2 00
Gold Pen and Silver Tooth and Ear
holder, 2 00 Picks, 3 00
Gold Pen and double Gold Pencil A Watch
- ex-Silver holders, 3 00 Keys. 3 00
XIauiouth, " 4 00 Ladies GoldPencils. 2 00
Leviathan. " 5 00 ' " " 3 0'
Fountain Ten, Desk ' " 4 00
Holder, 3 00 'wiihpcna 00
Xlamouth, " 5 00 Gents' Gold Cases
Engrossing Pens, 2 00 and Pens, S 00
Leviathan and Box, 5 00 " l!) 00
Gothic Silver case k " Gothic 12 00
Pen, 3 00 " Screw Pencil, 8 00
" Engrossing " 4 00 And all other kinds and
" Mainouth " 5 00 stvles ft retail prices.
PREMIUMS PRESENTED'! O PURCHASERS.
To every person buying a gold pen of us we pre
sent a numbered certificate, und each of these cer
tificates entitles the holder of it. by the extra pay
ment of 20 cents, to an article of jewelry, in value
frouiSl toSlOO. this jewelry consists of Gold and
Silver Watchos in great variety. Silver Goblets,
Silver Fruit- Baskets, Gold Guard chains for ladies.
Lockets. Bracelets, (cents' gold fob and vest chains,
Thimbles, Breastpins. Ear Drops. Studs, Rings.
Crosses, Ac. none of which sell fl-r less than 51.
For every PoHur ju-iJ uiZVte party it entitled to a
nnm'ieretl certificate, and ly the piunient of 20 els.
extra on each certificate lie is entitled to receive
vital ever t,'te mtmler of the certificate designates.
We have been iu operation for threo years and
thousands have bought of us, and we have never
learned that any one was ever dissatisfied. This
plan afford s every opportunity of obtaining a gold
watch or Sv.me article of jewelry, for a trilling sum.
All our pens, pencil cases. Ac, are genuine arti
cles manufactured by ourselves wiih great care,
and offer them precisely at prices asked in all oth
er stores in the city. To agents we make advan
tageous offers, and any energetic person can do
well by working for us. We wih agents in every
place in the country, and persons who would like
to become such will please address us. and we will
send them printed circulars of prices term, ic
We have no stated periods of distribution. The
moment a pen is purchased, the purchaser is enti
tled to receive his premium on the pavment of 20
cents extra. MERRICK. BENTON A DEAN,
330 Broadway. New York.
AGENTS WANTED.
N. B. Gold Pens rcpointed in a superior man
ner. Enclose tho pen and 39 cents in P.O. stamps,
and the pen will be repointcd and returned post
paid.
The Broadway Gold Pen XIanufaeturing Compa
ny, is well known throughout the country, nut as
there are undoubtedly some who are not acquaint
ed with us wo append the following well known
firms as references ;
Fellows A Co.. No. 17 Maiden Lane, New York.
Hicks Si XIitehc!I,No. 20 " "
Benton Bros., cor. Broadway A Courtland at- N.
York, and Chcsnutstreet. Philadelphia.
J. H. Sturdy A Co., No. 5, Gilsey building. N.Y.
Gould A Wood, No. 8, Maiden Lane, New York.
February 4, 1357-3m.
Jl ISSING. The undersigned requests the per
11JL son having his ax in possession, to return
the same immediately, . -JanJl
. JOHN TROUTMAN.
LET US REASON TOGETHER.
HOLLOW AY'S PILL S
WIIY ARE TTE SICK T
IT has been the lot of the human rac to be weigh
ed down by disease and suffering. HOLLO
WAY'S PILLS are specially adapted to tho relief
of the WEAK, the NERVOUS, the DELICATE,
and tho INFIRM, of all elimcs, ages, sexes, and
constitutions. Professor Holloway personally su-
rerintends the manufacture of hi medicines in tho
nited States, and offers them to a free and mlijht
ened people, as the best remedy tho world ever
saw for the removal of disease.
THESE PILLS PURITY THE BLOOD.
These famous Pills are expressly combined to op-
crate on the stomach, the liver, the kidneys, tho
lunirs. the skin, and the bowels, correcting any do
rangemcnt in their functions, purifying the blood,
the very fountain of life, and thus curing disease
in all its forms.
DISPEPSIA AND LIVER COMPLAINTS.
Ncarlv half the human race have taken these
Pills. It has been proved in ail parts of the wor!4,
that nothing has been found equal to them in cases
of disorders of the liver, dyspepsia, and ctcmach
complaints gcnerallv. They soon give a healthy
tone to these organs, however rnucn derange!, and
when all other means have failed.
GENERAL DEBILITY. ILL HEALTH.
XIany of the most despotic Governments bare of
pened their Custom Houses to the introduction of
these Pills, that they may become the medicine of
the masses. Learned Colleges admit that thia
medicine is the best remedy ever known for per
sons cf delicate health, or where the system ha a
een impaired, as its invigorating properties never
fail to afford relief.
FEMALE COMPLAINTS.
No female, young or old. should be without thio
celebrated i?dicine. It corrects and regulates the
monthly courses at all periods, acting in many ca
ses like a charm. It is also the best and safest
medicine that can be given to Children of all ages.
ana for any complaint; consequently DO lamiiy
nouw De wiMiout it.
Ilullotray's PilU are the beft retnrJy Znot?H in tk
vort,l Jor tne following Diseases:
Asthma Diarrho? econdarvSymptom
oughs ChcslDiseasee Stone and Gravel
Colds Fever and Asue Venereal A ffectioua
nfluenza Powcl Complaints Female Complaints
Cottiveness Inflaination Worms of all kinds
Dyspepsia Indigestion Ixmness of Spirit
Debility Liver Complaints Inward weakness
I'ropsy 1'ilcs Headaches
Sold at tho XIanufactories of Professor Hol
low 4V, SO Xlaiden Lane. N. York, and 244 Strand,
London, and by all respectable Druggists and Deal
ers of Xledicine throughout the United States, and
the eiviiized wolrd, iu boxes at 20 cents, 62i cents,
and SI each.
t!Thre is a considerable saving by taking,
the larger sizes.
N. B. Directions for the guidance of patients in
every disorder are affixed to each box. apr9'56
AT
ROBINS' LITERARY DEPOT,
Shaw'g Row, Clearfield, Pa.,
CM.Y ALWAYS BE PROCURED
BOOKS OF ALL KUSDS,
Stationary,
FANCY ARTICLES AND CONFECTION ARIES,
Tobacco and Cigars,
DRUGS, XIEDICINES, DYE-STUFFS, TAINT3,
Clirtnirail, Ire., $-c.. r.
Among his siock will be found Histories. Biogra
phies. Sketches. School Books, Poetical, Scioijtie,
Mechanical, Medical and Law works; the latest
publications always on bander procured to order;
all the Magazines furnished monthly, nt publish
ers prices; fancy ar.d common letter paper; plain
and ruled cap paper ; perforated paper ; note pa
per; fancy and common envelopes; blank Deeds;
a great variety of Steel Pens ; Common and fancy
pen-holders, pencils. Ac. Ac Ac, which he will sell
at the most reasonable prices.
His stock of 1'rugs, Medicines, Dye-stuffs. Paints,
Ac. is large and well selected; auiog which aro
Calomel, Blue XIass. Quinine. Xlorpbia, Red Pre
cipitate ; Rhubarb, root and pnlvcrized ; Rochelle
and Epsom Salts: Cream of Tartar. Sulphur. Sen
na. Pink Root, Sup. Carbonate Soda. Tartaric A
cid. Sulphate of Ziac ; Liquorice, Columbo and
Gentian root; Logwood. Oil Vitriol, Blue Vitriol,
Copcras, Alum. Red Lead. Prussian Blue, Chrome
Green and Yellow, Vermillion. Terr do SUnta,
and in fact a general assortment.
He has alsa a line lot of Ladies Gold. Breast
Pins. Far Drops. Finger Rings. Ac Also, W atch
Guards and Keys. Penknives. Hair oils; Hair,
Reading. Fine and Pocket combs. Tooth-picks, Ra
zors and Strops, Sa llets' Silk, Pearl powder, Fan
cy Soaps and Perfumery a great variety.
Also, Prunes, Figs, Raisins, Almonds, Pea-nnta
and Filberts; Candies a general assortment; Cin
amon, Cloves. Pepper, and other spices; Blacking, '
anil Spool Cotton ; tho most popular Patent Med
icines of the day ; all of w hich will be sold at the
very cheapest rales.
Call and examine the stock and judge for -yourselves.
IdeeU) THOMAS ROBINS.
E
XIPLOYX1ENT FOR THE WINTER.
The Lett Book for Agents.
TO TERSONS OUT OF EM PLOY XI EXT.
An Elegant Gift for a Father to Present to hia
Family !
Send for one copy, and try it among your friend!
WANTED Agents in every section of Ibe Uni
ted States, to circulate SEA'RS' LARGE TYPE
QUARTO LIliLE, For Family Use Entitled "The
People's Pictorial Domestic Bible,' with about
One Thousand Ei,grairgs !
This useful book is destined, if we can fcrro an
opinion from the Notices of the Press, to have an
unprecedented circulation ia every section of our
wi le-spread continent, and to form a distinct era
in the sale of our woiks. It will, no doubt, in a
few years become The Family Bible of the Amer
ican I'oople.
irsIhe most liVeral remuneration will be al
lowed to all persons who may bo pleased to pro
cure subscribers to the above. From 50 to 100 co
pies may easily bc.circnlated and sold in each f
the principal cities and towns in the Union. IT
WILL BE S'lLD BY SUCSCKI TTION ONLY
""Applieaiion should be made at once, as tie
field will soon be occupied.
Persons wi.-!:ing to act as agents. a.nd do a safe
business, can send for a specimen copy. 'On the
receipt of tho established price. Six Dollars, the
Tictorial Family Bible, with a well bound Sub
scription Bock, will bo carefully boxed, and ft r
warded per express, at our risk and expense, to
any central town or village in the United Statce,
excepting those of California. Oregon and Texas.
"Register your Letters, and your money will
como safe.
In addition to the Tictorial Bible, we publish
a large number of Illustrated Family Woiks. very
popular, and of such a high moral and unexcep
tionable character, that while good men may ss
ly engage in their circulation, they will cotifir a
Public Benefit, and receive a Fair Compensation
for their labor.
"J Orders respectfully solicited. For further par
ticulars, address the subscriber. Cpuat paid.)
RORERT SEARS, ls William Su N. Y.
Y7TLLIAXI TINT HO F F. C LOCK AND
WATCH MAKER,
Informs the citizens of Curwensville and vicinity
that he has opened a thop between Peters' aci
Xlasons' hotels in said borough, where ho is pro
pared to do all kinds of work in his lice on tho
shortest notice and upon the most rcasonablo
terms, lie will warrant all bis work for ono year,
lie respectfully solicits a share of public patron
age. (Curwensville, Dec 10. 1S5G-
GOOD INTENT HOTEL. The subscriber
having taken this well known HOTEL in tho
borough of Curwensville, wishes his old customers
and the travelling pnblic generally to give him a
call, as he has the best establishment of the kind
in thecounty. He hope to give general satisfaction.
Curwensville, Augl4-'59 JOS. FETERS.
T B
I h:
XI EN A ELY. ATTORNEY AT LAW
ha changed his office to the new brick addi
tion, adjoining the residence of James B. Graham.
All busine.-s will receive prompt attention.
Clfurfield. July 16. lS-Sli.
1 HO SACKS OF SALT, for sale by
-IUU XIERRELL 4 CARTER,
Dec. 10.1 S56, Clearfield, Pa. "
UMBRELLAS and Parasols, a large assorrsatj'
of tho latcot patters?, to bo fe&i ohoap at
watered 2iGS&HF. '