A Quaker bad his broad brimmed hat blow n
off, and he chased it ior a long time with
frnitless and very ridiculous zeal. At last,
seeing a rogueish looking boy langhing at his
disaster, he said to him "Art thou a profane
lad 1" The youngster replied that he some
times did a little in that way. . "Then," said
be, taking a half dollar from his pocket, "thee
may damn yonder fleeing tile fifty cents worth."
Two story cars are used on the Philadelphia
Passenger Railways. Access is had to the up
per story by means of two winding stairways
leading from the rear platform. As these
stairways are necessarily narrow, ladies will
find it impossible to reach the top. and conse
quently, gentlemen fond of the "weed," will
be allowed to smoke at this elevation.
A Nebraska editor announces in the follow,
ing language his plans and purposes for ccle
brating the Fourth of July : "We shall luxu
riate over our dinner until about four o'clock,
when we shall go and swim for half an hour,
and then pitch cents till dark. In the even
ing we shall go a courting."
A city girl who has been with her beau to a
"maple sugaring off," in the country, writes
home that "the funniest thing I saw was Char
ley dear trying to eat maple wax with his
moustaches on ; a turkey eating thick dough
is nolhicg in comparison."
It is said that buckwheat bran is injurious
to hogs causing the skin to crack all over, and
the ears and tails to drop off. This explains
why the Democratic Party looks so scaly been
feeding on buck-wheat bran.
An old fellow being visited by his pastor,
assured him that be could not be a good Chris
tian unless be took up hfs daily cross ; where
at he cought up his wifo and began lugging
her about the room.
The Bridgeport Standard says that the only
available funds of the Bridgeport Insurance
Company, recently put into bankruptcy, are
thirteen cents in copper and a two dollar bill
on a broken bank.
A person in passing a conceited fellow, hap
pened to strike his foot with a cane. "You
had better knock my brains out, and finish me,
said the dandy. "I was trying to do it," was
the rejoinder.
When Lady Holland wanted to get rid of a
fop, she used to say, "I beg your pardon but
I wish you would sit a little farther olf ; there
is something in your handkerchief which I do
not like."
Pat Doolan at the battle of Inkermann,
bowed his head to a cannon-ball which whizzed
past, six inches above his bearskin. "Faith,"
says Pat, "one never loses anything by polite
ness." '
An antidote to strychnine is said to be milk.
The Baltimore American states that the life of
a Newfoundland dog was saved by pouring
milk down his throat after he had been poisoned
A steamer for Egypt, called the Voyaguer de
la Mer, lying in port at Boston, has been fitted
with a "Calliope," which will some day "as
tonish the natives" with its wild Music.
The Brownsville Clipper says that a large
Wolfe, of the Licking county species, seized
and carried off a beautiful young lady from that
place, who has not been heard of since.
Mrs. Speckles says the best vegetable pill
yet invented is an apple.dumpling ; for de
stroying a gnawing at the stomach, it is a pill
which may always be relied upon.
A Negro being caught stealing from a hen
roost, excused himself by saying "Dad he
only came dar to see if the chickens sleep
wid dar eyes open."
"I say Jim, what did old Stones give you
for drowning his dog 7" "Give me! why he
give me one of the all firedest lickens you ever
heard on."
The derivation of the name of the Fox fam
ily from a rainy day is very ingenious. Ilainy
day, rain a little, rain much, rain hard, Eein
ard Fax.
The Hartford Couranl says a dictionary is
soon to be published, which will contain ten
thousand more words 4hau any of its prede
cessors. A divine once praying, said, "Oh Lord, give
ns neither poverty nor riohes,"and pausing for
a moment, he added "especially not poverty."
"Will you have me, Sarah 1" said a young
man to a shy young lady. "No John," said
she, "but you may have me, if you like."
A mathematician has discovered that an in
fallible method for producing division in fami
lies is to multiply jealousies.
A fellow who chopped off bis hand the other
day while cutting wood, sent to an apothecary
for a remedy for "chopped hands."
: i : . i :
All luuuuucci icuii mm uia auuieuce
said: "I'm a mean fellow mean as dirt and
feel at home in this company."
T v, i .a - i - t t t.i. ik.
a.ucj wuuunua. avry tucir cwbCUiiu& tue
tears of their widows, and the very blood of
their impoverished children.
The writer who uses weak arguments and
ouung epunets, is like the land-lady who gives
uk w.A . I .4
uu oLruug uuiitrr.
The Emperor Aurelian refused his wife a
ilk dress, because it was too costly ; now al
most everybody wears it.
thathlH ,7 d so high-minded
that she diadatn, to own that .he has common
The last act ot the new Government ol Sex
ico, is to impose a forced loan upon foreigner..
Tha Vow V,w c
that .i- - 7 r urs na welded
len widow is not entitled to dower.
Xlifl'Jf 8lrl "J share my lot for
Vlf8 ' "Ho ge isyour lot sir ?"
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paid at the beginning of the year, $2.00 will be
charged.
Advertisements will be inserted at SI. 00 ter
square of 12 lines for three or less insertions. For
every additional insertion 25 cents will be charg
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COUNTY DIRECTORY.
Pres't Judge Hon. James Burnside, Bell efonte.Pa.
As'te. Judges Hon. Win. L. Moore, Clearfield.
Hon.Benj'n. Bonsall, Luthersburg.
Sheriff. . . . Josiah R. Reed, . . Clearfield
Prothonotary, George Walters, . .
Reg. A Rec. . James Wrigley, . . ."
Treasurer.. . John McPherson, . . .'''"
Co. Surveyor, John L. Cuttle, . . "
Cominiss'n'rs, Jacob Wilhelm, . .Grahamton.
John Irwin. Sr. . . Clearfield.
George Earhard, . . NewMillport.
Auditors. . . Francis Pcarce, . . Woodland.
Peter Hoover, . . Curwensville.
Aaron C.Tate, . . Clearfield.
Ariival and Departure of Hails at Clearfield.
ARRIVES.
Eastern, daily, Sundays excepted, at 7 P.M.
Western, " 8 P.M.
Smith's Mills, Saturdays, 5 P.M.
Sinnamahoning,Wednesd. & Saturd. 8 P.M.
Karthaus, Saturdays, 6 P.M.
Kylertown, Mondays & Thursdays, 12 M.
DEPART.
Eastern, daily, Sundays excepted, at 4 A.M.
"Western, " " 4 A.M.
Smith's Mills, Fridays, 7 A.M.
Sinnamahoning, Tuesdaysoc Fridays, 6 A.M.
Karthaus, Thursdays, 8 A.M.
Kylertown, Mondays & Thursdays 1 P.M.
The Mails will close at 9 o'clock, P. M.
N. B. Business men, of town and vicinity,
will please preserve this for future reference. .
C. D. Watsox, Post Master.
Mail arrives at Curwensville from Indiana,
via Newman's Mills,! Burnside, New
Washington, Chest, Bower and GrampianUills,
Tuesday and Fridays at 11 A.M., and de
parts same days at 1 P. 31.
Mail leaves Curwensville for Marron, via
New Millport and Lumber City, every Satur
day at 6 A. M., and returns same day at 8 p.m.
WAGON - MAKING. TIIE undersingned
would announce that they manufacture
Waggons of all descriptions, Buggies. Sleds, Ac, at
their shop in New Salem. Brady township, Clear
field county, which they offer for sale at as reasona
ble rates as can be purchased elsewhere. They res
pectfully solicit a share of patronage.
CAMBRIDGE JOHNSTON,
Octl-'56-tf WILLIAM LEWIS.
DISSOLUTION. The partnership hereto
fore existing between A. Montgomery and
E. A. Hippie, in the Mercantile business in Cur
wensville, Pa., is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. A. Montgomsry has purchased said Hip
pie's interest in the firm of Montgomery AJHip
jile and will pay all legal debts contracted by them
and receive all debts due.
MONTGOMERY A HIPPLE.
Curwensville. June 12, 185S-je23-3t.
BOOT AND SHOE MAKING.
JOHN S. A A. G. HOYT,
Having entered into partnership in the above bu
siness, at the end of the new bridge, 1 miles a
bove Clearfield borough, are prepared to do all
kinds of work in their line on the shortest notice
and most reasonable terms. JOHN S. HOYT,
A. G. HOYT.
N. B. All kinds of country produce and hides
taken in exchange for work. Jane 23, 1353.
MARBLE YAR
TYRONE CITY, PA.
ISAAC BERLIN, would inform the -
citizens of Clearfield, that he is nrerjar
ed to furnish MARBLE WORK of all kinds,
inch as Monuments. Box-tombs, Tomb-tables. Head
Stones, and all kinds of Grave Yard work, on the
shortest notice, neatest styles, and cheapest rates.
ALSO, building work, such as Marble Lintels and
Door Steps. Brown stone Platforms, Base Courses,
Window Sills and Caps, door steps, Ac. Head
stones of all kinds and patterns. Work delivered
to all parts of the eounty. ISAAC BERLIN.
Tyrone City. Dec. 23. 1857.
REMOVAL. JOSHUA S. JOHNSON,
CABINET MAKER,
has removed his shop to the new building of John
Troutman, on Market street, where he will keep
on hand or manufacture to order, (of superior
finish.) erery variety of Household and Kitchen
F U It X I T U R E,
such as Tables. Bureaus, Safes, Stands Cupboards,
Sofas, Bedsteads, Ac., of every style and variety,
which he will dispose of at cheap rates as any o
ther establishment of the kind in the county.
Call and examine his furniture, and judge for
yourselves of its quality and finish.
CHAIRS of all kinds on band or made to order.
He is also propared to make COFFINS to order,
on the shortest notice, and will attend funerals
with a hearse, when called upon.
JOSHUA S. JOHNSON.
Clearfield, Pa., December 17, 1858.
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' Address, JANSEN A CO.,
June 23. No. 118 Nassau St., N. Y
CLOTHING. A general assortment of ready,
made clothing just received and opened at
November 25. WM. F. IRWIN'S.
LIQUORS. A lot of choice and common li
quors on hand and for sale cheap for cash by'
Clearfield, Pa. THOS. ROBINS.
I NEW LOT of Mackerel and Herring received
at the store of WM. IRVIN.
'.urwenr-iue, Jane 30, 1858
s
CGAR. .White and Brown sugar to be had at
""Ttmoer 23. WM. F. IRWIN'S
TVAILS An assortment just received at the store
or lNov25J WM. F.IRWIN.
TVTOTICE, The undersigned having been ap-
J. pointed committee oi .Benjamin Jonnson,
(formerly of Pike township, Clearfield county,)
a lunatie, notifies all persons having claims to pre
sent tbcm or being indebted to pay to his Attorney
L. J. Crans, Esq., Clearfield, or
June 30, '68. CALEB GUYER, Tyrone, Pa.
CAUTION. All persons are hereby caution
ed against buying or in any way meddling
with a note of hand calling for Fifteen dollars and
Fifty-five cents, in favor of John W. Reynolds, for
which I never received value, and which note I
will not pay until compelled by law. -
JOSHUA FELTWELL. '
Knox township, June 20, 1858-je30-3t. -
LIST OF JURORS, for August Term, 1858,
commencing on 3d Monday, the 16th day.
CRASD JCR0R8.
JohnW. Irvin, Morris township.
Isaac Rothroch, Boggs township.
Josiah Evans, Curwensville boro'.
Austin Kline, Woodward township
Benjamin F. Dale, Pike township.
A. Curry, Chest township.
Oliver "Westover, . "
William Tucker, " M
Peter Laborde, Union tewnship. ''
John W. Hollopeter,
Alexander Reed, f Lawrence township.
Henry Aughinbaugh, . " "
Jackson Patch in, , Burnside township.
Josiah Spencer, Penn township.
S. B. Row. Clearfield borough.
Henry Whiteside,' Beccaria township.
John Wooldridge, Bradford township.
John H. Gearhart, . " . "
-Joseph Thompson, Graham township.
James Parsons, . . . . Decatur township.
John P. Hoyt, ' Ferguson township.
Luther Barret, " "
Joseph McCulIy, Jordan township.
George Ell inger, Biady township.
TRAVERSE JCROR8.
William Albert, Bradford township.
Francis Graham, jr. " "
William Bridgcns, Karthaus township,
HughMcGonigal, "
Robt. Patterson, jr. Jordan township. ..
John Carlisle, Brady township.
Jeremiah Kriner, " M
Peter Shaffer, " " -
JohnH. Syler, " "
John J. Weaver, " r
Vincent Tonkin, " Bnrnside township.
Abraham Yingling, " "
John McCullough, Sr. " "
George Atcheson, " "
William Wall, Tcnn township.
Moses Owens, "
William S. Spencer, "
John S. Rnnk, Decatur township.
Isaac Crowell, " "
John Shaw, " "
Geo. W Shimmel, of H., Boggs township.
Peter Gearhart, " " .
Ira Sabins, Bell township.
Moses Miller. "
Thomas A. McGhee, ." "
Warren W. Bell, Ferguson township.
John Henry, " .
Thomas II. Forcee, . Graham township.
James E. Watson, " "
. Samuel Spitler. " "
Alexander Murray, ' Girard township. .
Alexander Irwin, 44 "
Miles Davis, Beccaria township.
C. Bikelman, Covington township.
Andrew S. Toier, Chest township.
Wm. Ten Eyck Curwensvillo boro'.
John Irvin, " "
James B. Caldwell, jr. Pike township.
David Miller, ' '
Simon Thompson, " "
George Ross, u
Miles Pelton, Morris township.
David F. Etzweilcr, Clearfield boro'.
George Thorn, " "
Ellis Irwin, Goshen township.
Alfred M. Smith, Lawrence township.
Zach Ogden. " "
Conrad Ginter, Woodward township.
TRIAL LIST, FOR AUGUST TERM, 1858,
commencing on 3d Monday, the 16th day.
Leonard A Moore, vs Alice Dale,
Patchin, vs La in born,
Bloom, vs Bloom.
Gallaher, vs Mehaffey,
M'Farlin, vs Best,
Hinds. vs Mason,
-Draucker, vs Hartshorn,
Feltwell A wife, vs Mehaffey, et al,
Wilson's Ex'rs, vs Mehaffey, et al,
Schnell's heirs, vs Julian Bease,
Cadbury A wife, vs Adams, et al,
S. Crow, et al. vs John Overdorf,
Abbess, vs Caldwell.
Mitchell. vs Pennington,
Patton, to use vs Ellis, et al,
Coal A Lumber Co. vs Pennington,
Sabin, vs McGhee,
Pasmore, vs Bloom,
Irvin's heirs, vs McMasters,
Cooper, vs Kelly,
Bloom, vs McGhecs.
Geddes A Marsh, vs Pennington,
Same vs Same,
M'lvee, vs Bloom,
Best, vs McFarlin,
lioutx, vs Irish & Hinds,
Comeford, vs Pfoutz,
, Jones, et al, vs Bartles, et al,
Riddle, vs Swan,
Askey, vs Stevenson.
Curtin, vs Karthaus,
Carson, vs Hurd,
Taggart, vs Michaels A Worrell,
Draucker, vs Seyler,
Carlisle, vs Kremcr,
Karthaus, vs Lutz.
Hurxthal, vs Karthaus, "
Irvin, vg Flemming,
A Ferguson, vs McFarlin,
Spalding A Fulton, vs ArmstrongAGamble
Hall A Co., vs Jerry Gaines,
Long, vs Knarr,
Sechler, vs Rodkey,
. Patchen, vs Carson,
Patchcn, vs Knarr,
Morgan, vs Smith A Byers,
Morgan. vs ShofF, et al,
Kerlins, vs MoGarvey,
Clark, vs French,
Lloyd. vs Rowland,
Merrell, vs Blanchard,
Hile, vs Cunningham,
Wilson, " vs Long,
Patchin, vs King,
Long, vs Reams
McBride, vs Michaels A Worrell,
Gilleland, vs MoGheeg,
Patton, vs Bilger,
Hoover, vs French,
Taylor, vs Flinn,
Hollopeter. vs Patton,
Jas. Irvin A Co. vi D. F. Smith,
Craven, vs Bloom,
Sonkin, vs Lar.gdon,
Crans, vs Cardon,
Spencer, vs Owens, et al,
Leonard, vs Ardrey A Potter,
Brubaker, vs Coder,
Samo, vs Same,
Mulson, vs . Price,
W'ise, " vs Feltwell A Ames,
Leonard, vs Welsh,
Snyder, vs Peirce's adm'rs,
Langdon, vs Soukin,
Logan, vs Goodfellow,
Thompson, vs Leonard,
Thompson, vs Mays,
McKee, vs Beyers," et al,
Groe, vs King,
Hegarty A MoCully vs Beyer A Green,
Galer, vs - Dickinson,
Dunlap, vs Beyers,
Lutz, vs Barrett,
Fiseus. vs Beyers, et al,
Bush, vs fcume,
Kline, vs Same,
Stott. vs Same,
Cathcart, vs Same,
Cathcart, vs Same.
Chase, vs Same,
Stirk, vs Same,
Rex, vs Wise, .
Deems, vs Leonard,
Bowles, vs Beyers, et al,
Henderson, vi Same.
Potter, et al, ts - Lorain, et al.
Bloom, , vs Bloom,
Irvin, vs Gibbon,
Barmoy, vs Hugnott,
M'CrackinAPaulhamsvs Gibbon.
Wood, Bacon A Co, vs Montelius, A Co.
June 30. GEO. WALTERS, Profy.
AIL ROAD HOUSE, CORNER OF
Main and White Streets, BROOK VILLE, Pa.
Fcb24. R- R. MEANS, Proprietor.
1 Qrv ACRES OF LAND, on the Erie Turn
jLtmAj pike, about 7 miles west of Curwensville.
and 135 ACRES OF LAND, adjoining the same,
will be sold on accommodating terms. The land
lies well, is all susceptible of cultivation, and is
well covered with choice pine timber suitable for
shingles, sawing or square timber. A saw mill
near by. Apply to L J. CRANS.
mar25 Clearfield.
FOR SALE, THE FARM occupied by John
F. Wiley in Ferguson township, containing
106 acres, 30 acres cleared ; house, barn and other
buildings thereon erected.
ALSO, 50 acres of land or the timber thereon,
situate in Pike township within one and a half
miles of the river on a good road to haul. '
For further description and terms apply to
L. J. CRANS,
May 20, 1857. : Clearfield.
GULICn & BENNER, would respectfully
inform the citizens of Clearfield, and public
generally that they have entered into co-partnership
in the
CABINET MAKING BUSINESS,
and keep constantly on hands, and manufacture
to order, at the lowest prices, every variety of
furniture, consisting of
Diningx Breakfast, and Centre Tables, Sewing,
Writing, and Wash-Stands, Mahogany, and
Common Bedsteads ;
Mahogony and Cane-bottomed Chairs, Bureaus,
Sofas, Lounges, Ac, Ac.
Coffins made and funerals attended on the short
est notice, with a neat hoarse, and appropriate
accompanyments.
House Painting done on the shortest notice.'
Shop and Ware-rooms, same as formerly oecupi
ed by John Gulich, m early opposite the -Jew Store,'
Clearfield. Pa JOHN GULICH,
May 22, 'oj.-ly. DANIEL BENNER.
EEMOVAL OF ROBINS'
LITEltAItY DEPOT.
Thomas Robins' having removed his Book and
Drugstore to the Store Room formerly occupied
by Riahard Shaw A Son, one door West of the
"Mansion House," where he is prepared to accom
modate his former customers and the public gen.
erally, with everything in his line. Having late
ly added a general assortment of Groceries to his
formar stock, he is now prepared to accommodate
all who may favor him with a call, with
COFFEE, SUGAR, TEA, MOLASSES, Ac , Ac.
Also, trith
BOOKS OF ALL .KINDS AND STYLES,
Statiotiary, .- t '
FANCY ARTICLES AND CONFE CTION AR IES,
Tobacco and Cigars,
DRUGS, MEDICINES, DYE-STUFFS, PAINTS,
Chemicals, drc, ire., ire
Among his stock will be found Histories, Biogra
phies, Sketches, School Books, Poetical, Scientic,
Mechanical, Medical and Law works; the latest
publications always on hand or procured to order;
all the Magazines furnished monthly, at publish
ers prices ; fancy and 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 Drugs, Medicines, Dye-stuffs. Paints,
Ac, is large and well selected; among which are
Calomel, Blue Mass, Quinine, Morphia. Red Pre
cipitate ; Rhubarb, root and pulverized ; Rochelle
and Epsom Salts; Cream of Tartar, Sulphur, Sen
na, Pink Root, Sup. Carbonate Soda. Tartaric A
cid, Sulphate of Zinc ; Liquorice, Colombo and
Gentian root; Lojrwood, Oil Vitriol, Blue Vitriol.
Coperas, Alum, Red Lead. Prussian Blue, Chrome
Green and lellow, cnnillion, Terra de Sienna,
and in fact a general assortment.
He has also a fine lot of Ladies' Gold Breast
Pins, Ear Drops, Finger Rings, Ae. Also, Watch
Guards and Keys, Penknives, Hair oils; Hair,
Reading. Fine and Pocket combs, Tooth-picks, Ra
zors and Strops, Sadlers' Silk, Pearl powder, Fan
cy Soaps and Perfumery a great variety.
Also, Prunes. Figs, Raisins, Almonds, Pea-nuts
and Filberts; Candies a general assortment; Cin
amon, Cloves. Pepper, and other spices; Blacking,
and Spool Cotton ; the most popular Patent Med
icines of the day ; all of which will be sold at the
very cheapest rates.
Call and examine the stock and judge for your
selves. !Sept23 THOMAS ROBINS.
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BECKET A CO.,
48 and 49 Moflat Building, 335J3roadway, N. York.
XSpcoimen oopies sent free. Agents wanted.
New York, March 17, 1858-lamly.
TO JUSTICES OF TIIE PEACE. Just
printed and for sale at the Raftsman's
Journal office, a lot of superior blanks, to wit:
Blank Subpoenas, Blank Executions,
Blank Summons', Blank Marriage certificates
Judgment Notes, with and without waiver.
SCHOOL DIRECTORS are informed that
they can be supplied, at the Raftsman's
Journal oftice, with Blank Articles of Agreement
with teaohers. and School Orders.
(CONSTABLES can be supplied with Blank
J Sales, by calling at tha Raftsman's Jour,
nal office. Clearfield.
TUBS AND BUCKETS. A variety just receiv
ed and for sale at WM. F. IRWIN'S.
HARDWARE. A large assortment just receiv.
ed and opened, and now for sale by
November 25- y'M F IRWIN
TOBACCO AND CIGARS.-An assortment just
opened and for sale at tha r
November 25. WM. P. IRWrw
LOT OF PRIME BACON on hand and for
l sale by . w. F. IRWIN.
R
W7ILLOW BASKETS. A lot on hand and or
Tf sale by INov251 WM.' F. IRWIN.
THOMAS' G. SNYDER, MERCHANT, Deal
er in Sawed Lumber, Shingles, Square Tim
ber, et cetera. KYLERTOWN, Clearfield Co.. Pa.
July 1, 1857. tf. -
ANSONVILLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
The property formerly occupied by James
Smith, being 3 adjoining lots, having a two story
plank house. 34 by 18 feet, and a plank shop, 24
by 15 fact, thereon ereeted, rs for sale, er rent, on
accommodating terms. Apply to
March 24. L. J. CRANS. Clearfield.
I FREDERICK SCIIMELL, CLOCK AND
' WATCH MAKER, would respectfully an
nounce to the public that his shop is located one
door east of the Methodist Church, Clearfield, Pa.,
where be is prepared to repair Clocks, Watches.
Ac, on short notice and reasonable terms. Give
bim a call. All work warranted to give satisfac
tion. Clearfield, January 6, 1S58. '
BACK AGAIN IN THE OLD SHOP,
OH THIRD STREET.
The subscriber informs his old friends and the
public generally, that he is new re-established in
the OLD SHOP, on third street, lately occupied by
Jacob Shunkweiler, where he hopes by strict at
tention and keeping agood stock of assorted iron,
to merit the favor of the public. Country produce
and cash never refused. An apprentice, from 16
to 18 years of age, will meet with a good situation
if application be made soon.
Clearfield, May 13, 1857. G. W. ORR.
MAN SION HOUSE,
Clearfield, Pa.
The undersigned respectfully announees to the
public that he has leased the above Hotel in Clear
field borough, and that he is prepared to accom
modate all who may favor him with their custom.
His house is commodious and convenient, and his
table shall be supplied in the best manner possi
ble. No effort will be spared to render general
satisfaction. By strict attention to business, and
to th! wants and comfort of his guests, he expects
to secure a liberal share of patronage
febll-'57 DAN. M.WEAVER.
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED, AND
has been in thousands of instances, by Dr.
is. II. Burns, of New York. Old Doctor Stephen
H. Burns, 'the celebrated Indian Physician) hav
ing arrived to an advanced old age, desires to
spend the remnant of his days in sending to the
afflicted throughout the land tho Medicine which
has proved so successful in the Cure of Consump
tion, Bronchitis, Asthma, Liver complaint. Coughs,
Dyspepsia, Ac, free of charge. The old Doctor
has brought his Remedy to great perfection in bis
practice of the last fifty years, and feels confident
that it will cure 9 cases out of 10 of confirmed Con
sumption. As his affluent circumstances enable
him, he will send each applicant who furnishes a
description . of his symptoms a small quantity of
his medecine, with minute and explicit directions
for preparing it themselves, when they shall have
tried it. and learned its beneficial effects in their
cases. Each applicant will send 3 stamps, (9 oents)
to pay the return letter, and to assist in the pay
ment of this advertisement. Address
j"ne!6. Dr. S. H. BURNS, New York.
ANEW Two Horse Waggon, for sale at the cor-
ner, Curwensville, by WM. IRVIN.
MACKEREL and Herring at the corner store of
WM. IRVIN. Curwensville.
FLOUR, Bacon, Salt, Rye. Corn and Oats, for
sale by WM. IRVIN, Curwensville.
"VAILS, Glass, Paints and Oils, at reduced prices
by WM. IRVIN, Curwensville.
B
AR IRON, assorted, for sale at the 'corner' bv
may2u.
.u. in via, curwensville.
SMOOTHING, Jack, Sash. Fore. Bead and Match
py t inncaiursaie oy . Vi Jl. 1KV1., Curw Ilo.
RIND Stones and fixtures, and chain pumps
"j " in i. l urwensrille.
CJPANISH Sole Leather, for sale at the store of
mayzo. WM. IRVIN, Curwensville
friHIRTY-hour. Eighty day, weight, spring and
" ciocks, very etieap at tne store or
nap26. WM. IRVIN. Curwensville.
"COFFEE, Sugar and Molasses, by the Bags and
v-r liarrei, ior saie at tne c (leanest store of
my 2- WM. IRVIN, Curwensville.
LL of Jaynes' Family Medicines, Hair Dye,
---- o., vi oe uaa ai tne corner.
May 26. WM. IRVIN, Curwensville.
"tOTTON and Woolen carpets, floor oil-cloth and
w taoio covers, at tne store of
"ay26. WM. IRVIN, Curwensville.
LATEST style Bonnets, trimmed and un trimmed
and bonnet trimmings, artificial flowers. Ac.
at ine store ot w At. 1RV1'. Curwensville.
I71NGLISH and country Blister, Shear, Spring
-J and Cast Steel, at the '-corner."
mny20.
WM. IRVIN, Curwensville.
A WELL sclcoted stock of Summer Clothing,
just received and for sale bv
niay26. WM. IRVIN.'CurwensviUe.
f" ADIES' DRESS GOODS. Gighams. Challies.
-i Lawns, Lawn robes, Brilliants. Shawls and
Mantillas, latest styles, at the store of
May 24. WM. IRVIN, Curwensville.
CAST STEEL MILL AND CROSS CUT SAWS,
of the best qualities, made by Disston. for
saleky WM. IRVIN.
Curwensville, May 26. 1858.
SCHOOL BOOKS Sanders' Readers; Mitchells'
Geography and Atlas and Primary Geogra
phy; Websters' Dictionary, large and small ; Page
on Teaching;: Green's. Kirkhain's. and Knllinrvn
Grammars; Davics', Smith's, Emerson's and Pike's
Arithmetics ; Davies Algebra; Sanders' and Sar
geant's Spellers, Ac, at the '-Corner" Store.
Curwensville, may 26, 1858. - WM. IRVIN
RE M OVA L . The undersigned notifies
his old customers and the pnblic that he has
removed his BLACKSMITH SHOP to his new
building a few doors south of the shop he former
ly occupied, where he is prepared to do on the
shortest notice any'work in his line" of business.
April 15, 1S57. JACOB SHUNKWEILER.
JAMES B. GRATI AM. Dealer in SAWED
LUMBER, SQUARED TIMBER, SHINGLES,
duaiio, de, u prepared 10 nil, on tne shortest
notioe. all orj5 for articles tn Lis line of busi
ness, on as reasonahl a torms a a (hn an i-A
- - aw - -J VHU W WIW
cured in the county.
irranampton, UlearCeld Co., Jan. 23, 1856
CLEARFIELD nOUSEi CORNER OF
FIRST AND MARKET STREETS, CLEAR
FIED, PA. The undersigned would respectfully
inform his friends and the travelling publio in
general, that he has taken the abovo house, (for
merly known as the Hemphill Hotel,) and that
the house has been recently refitted, improved
and newly furnished; that extensive stabling
has just been completed; and that he is pre
pared to accommodate all who may give him
a call in the most pleasing and agreeable manner.
He is amply provided with everything to render
his house a desirable stopping place, and will
endeavor to entertain his guests in a manner that
cannot fail to give the fullest satisfaction. The
house is situated in a pleasant and quiet part of
the town, and no expense or attention will be spa
red to make it one of the best bouses in the county.
A liberal patronage is respectfully solicited. His
bar will be supplied with an assortment of choice
liquors. juno2.'58 U. HAYS MORROW.
FLEMING nOTEL, (FORMERLY KNOWN
AS THE GOOD INTENT,) CURWENSVILLE,
Clearfield County, Pa. The subscriber begs leave
to inform his old customers and the publio gene
rally that he has recently taken the above well
known stand, and that he has entirelv refitted and
refurnished it in a style, adapted to the age. and
the wants of the entire travelling community.
HIS TABLE will always be provrded with every
luxury the markets and surrounding country will
afford. HIS BAR will be supplied with the choi
cest wines and liquors. HIS KTABLES, which
are tne nest ana most eommoaious on tne roau
within a day's travel, will always be in charge of
careful and attentive hostlers. In short, every
department of his establishment will be supplied
with all the comforts and conveniences the weary
traveller eould desire. WM. A. MASON.
Oarwensville, June 2, 1853.
f ROFES SION AL, p
r:
DO. CROUCH , PHYSICIAN. Office in Car'
wensville. ' May 14, 1856-tf
IJACK.SUN CKAaS,AlTUKfltI AI lA IT ,
Jm Clearfield. Pena'a.
Office adjoining his residence, on Seoond Street,
Olearfield. Angnst 1. 1855.
T J. WALLACE, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
JLVa Clearfield, Pa. Office for the present In
the eastern end ef County Buildings.
Clearfield, May 26, 1858.-tf. .
JB. M'ENALLY, ATTORNEY AT LAW.
. Clearfitld, Pems'a.
Practices in Clearfield and adjoining counties.
Office in new brick addition, adjoining the reai-
aence or James u. uranam. August j. 100a. -
T ARRIMER & TEST,
JL-d - A 1 l UItNJl ICS A l LtAtr
Will attend promptly to all legal and other bu
siness entrusted to their care in Clearfield and ad -
-oining counties. Clearfield. Aug.6, 1856.-
U. L&KKI1KU, I. TCST.-
DR. M. WOODS, tenders his professional ser
vices to the eitiiens ef Clearfield andf viciiri
ty. Residence on Second street, opposite the ori
fice of L. Jackson Crans, where he can be founif.
unless absent on professional business. .
Clearfield. May 14, 1856 3in. - -
THOS. J. Mi CULLOUGH, ATTORNEY AT
LAW and DISTRICT ATTORNEY, Clearfieldy
Pa., maybe found at his office in Shaw's Row-,
four doors west of the "Mansion House." Deeds-'
and other legal instruments prepared with prompt'
pegs and accuracy. Feb. 13 ly. '
DR. B. F. AKLEY, PHYSICIAN,
Gra.ham.toH, Clearfield County. Pa.,
tenders his professional services to the inhabttanr
of Grahamton and surrounding country he un
at all times be found at bis Office, directly oppo
site Mr. J. B. Graham's store, when not profes.
sionally engaged. Apl. 25.
MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP. Dr. Henry
Lorain, having associated with him, in the
practice of Medicine, Dr. J. U. Hartswick, thev
offer their professional services to the citizens o'f
Clearfield and vicinity. They will attend to pro
fessional calls at all hours, and in all seasons.
Dr. Hartswick will be found during the day at
their office opposite Dr. Lorain's residence, and at
night, at his residence, on 2d street one door north
of Reed A Weaver's store. June 18.T856.
OUR TEETH!
A TAKE CARE OF THEM !!
DR. A. M. HILLS. Ao,,r. . T. 1 i.7.
friends and patrons, that he is now devoting all of
his time to operations in Dentistry. Those desir
ing his services will find him at his office, adjoining
his residence, at nearly all times, and always on
Fridays and Saturdays, unless notified otherwise
in the town papers the week before.
N B. All work warranted to be satisfactory.
Clearfield, Pa., July 22, 1857.
PW. BARRETT, JUSTICE OF TUB
PEACE, Luthersburg. Clearfield county, Pa.,
will attend promptly to all business entrusted to
hiul- ; mar25-tf
A.MBROTYPES P. C. PURVIANCE. Pro
fessor of Photographic Chemistry. Gallery
at his residence on 2d fctrect, one door South of
Merrell A Carters Tin-ware establishment. Clear
field, Pa. yiays of operation : Fridav and
Saturday of each week junolS'SS
JOSEPn PETERS, JUSTICE OF THB
PEACE. CURWENSVILLE. Clearfield Con
ty, Pa., One Door East of Montelius TtnEytk's
Store. All business entrusted to him will be
promptly attended to. and all instruments of wri
mg done on ihort notice. April 7. 1856.
"IV S. LAWRENCE'S NEW PAPER,
lie PRINTERS' CARD AND ENVELOPE
Warehouse. No. 405 Commerce Street, Philadel
phia. ECash buyers will find it for their inter
est to call. January 6, 1 868-1 y.
CONRAD A WALTON, 255 Market Street. Phil
adelphia; Importers and Dealers in Hard
ware, Iron, Nails, Ac, Ac They respectfully in
vite the people of Clearfield, to continue their fa
vors Aug. 1.1855.-ly.
A VISE'S CHEAP WATCH AND JEWELRY
STORE, No. 72 North Secoso Street, oppo
site the Mount Vernon House.) Pphiladelphia.
Gold Lever Watches, full jewelled, 13 K. cases.
Silver Lever do., do.; Silver Lepine, do.; Quartior;
Gold Spectacles, Silver do.; Silver Table Spoons,
Silver Desert do.; Silver Tea do. ; Gold Pens and
Gold Cases; Gold Pens and Silver do.: together
with a variety of fine Gold Jewelry, Gold Curb,
Guard and Foo Chains. All goods warranted te
bo as represented. Watches and Jewelry, repair
ed in the best manner.
Also, Masonic Marks, Tins, Ac. made to order. .
N. B. All orders sent by mail or othorwisa
will be punctually attended to.
His motto is: --Small Profits and Quick Sales.
Philadelphia, April 25, 1855.
TAKE NOTICE ! TAVERN KEEPERS
and the public that Gross A Knnkel, whole
sale Grocers, Canal Street Wharf, Uarrisburg.
have on hand a largo lot of Liquors at reduoed,
prices, by the barrel or otherwise,1 to suit pur--
VUU913LIU!T VI ISO lUUOWiniT
1, 1 , , . -
Pure Brandies.
New England Rum,
Old Rye Whiskey,
Domestic Brandies,
Monongahela Whiskey
Blackberry Brandy,
Peach Brandy,
Lavender Brandy,
Cherry Brandy,
Scotch Whiskcv.
Lisbon ine.
Pure Holland Gin,
Rectified Pitts. Whisker
Port Wine.
Madoria Wine,
Pure Holland Gin,
Domestic Gin,
And other Liquors.
Gesler's Pure Champagne, Ac
4o.,
lsr vruers promptly attended to.
GROSS A KCNKEL,
Wholesale Grocers,
Canal Street Wharf, between Walnut and Stat
Streets. Harrisbnrg, Pa. Marl 0-'68-l v.
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE The un
dersigned offers to sell at private sale a two
story plank frame house 18 by 2 feet in dimen
sions and the lot on which it stands, situate ia
the village of Bloomingville, Clearfield county.
There is also a good stable and other outbuilding
on the lot with a good well of water near the
door. Terms, which will be reasonable, can be
ascertained by calling on the undersigned, reeid
ing on the premises. WM, H. REX
December 16, 1857-3m.
N. B. This would be a good situation for a me
chanic, especially a shoemaker, as there is on
much wanted in the place. W. H. R
SIT S Q IT E II A N N A n O U S E .
CnrtrensviJle, Clearfield County, Penn'a. '
The subscriber, formerly of the Exchange Hotolt
Philipsburg,'haring taken the above house, situate
m the east end ot the Borough ot Curwensville.
on the bank of the Susquehanna River, would res
pectfully announce to the travelling public, that
ho is fully prepared to accommodate strangers
and all others who may favor hi in with a call.
The house ia Mr w11 fnvnicltAfl lnrirA and
modious, and travellers will find every convenience
ui.-uiir iu meir comxoru 1,1 V ntauune i,
tached to the premises DAVID JOHNSTON.
Curwensville, February 17. 1858.
MT. VERNOX nOUSE. LUMBER CITY.
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, PA. The under
signed notifies the publio that he has opened out
the above named house, and that he is well pre-,
pared to accommodate all who may favor him
with a call. The house is three stories hiV
commodious and well furnished, and no pains will
d apareu iw iuuuoi naiiAjacuon to guests. Hi
Bar is always supplied with choice linnnn nf .11
kinds. There is plenty of stabling eonneeted with
the house. He solicits a share of publio patron-
Lumber City, April 21. 1858-3m-pd.
J0JPrNJVELL CO- TANNERS AND
C URRIERS, PennvilU, Clearfield Co., Pa.
Keep constantly on hand an excellent aasortntea
of leather, which they offer for sale at the lowea
oash prices. Hides taken ia exchange.