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BY 8." J. ROW."1
s CLEARFIELD, PA., MAY 17, 1865.
j - THE LATEST HWS.
- The court for the trial of the assassins was
organized at Washington .city last week, and
at once began its labors. ' The following per
sons were arraigned : David E. Harold, Geo.
A. Atzerot, Lewis Payne, Michael O'Laugh
lin, John II. Surratt, Edw. Spangler, Sam
uel Arnold, Mary E. Surratt, and Samuel
A. Mudd. .Daily reports of the proceed
ings are. published.'
- The people of Maryland and Washing
ton city, have resolved to prevent the re
turn of all citizens who left either locality to
tight in the rebel aniiy ; and such as have
returned are warned to leave or they will be
eubjected to forcible ejection.
,,:Tbe Government Bonds bearing gold in
terest, will be paid in coin in July. Tbi
fact in a great measure accounts ftr the
steady and speedy fall in the price of Gold.
The Government has now on hand thirty-1
three millions of gold. .
" Carroll, an accomplice of Booth's was
tracked from Alexandria to Delphos, Ohio,
where he was arrested. On being taken he
wept bitterly, and wringing his hands ex
claimed "They will hang me! they will
hang me!".
News froEi North, Corolina represents a
great portion of the population as entirely
destitute, and that starvation stares them in
the face. An appeal for aid has been made
by some prominent clergymen.
The subscriptions to the 7-30 loan, on Sat
urday the 18th, amounted to $30,451,950
making the total subscriptions last week
$98,000,000. - . . ,
The rewards for the capture of the assas
sin Booth, amounted to over 160,000 which
will be divided pmong those entitled to re
ceive it.
A part of the army of the Potomac has
arrived near Alexandria, where it will en
camp for the present.
'' ' MR. LINCOLN'S GOOD NAME.
No man was ever more abused than Mr.
Lincoln, says the Gazette. lie was ridi
culed 83 an "ape," a "filthy jester," and of
course, an uncultivated man, and denounced
as a "tyrant," a
'kins
a "usurper,'
the
enemy of his country and the subvertcr of
Its Constitution. In England he was laugh
ed at, jeered at, hooted at, and sneered at.
with every possible variation in the terms
einployed,and scarcely one of the promineot
presses of that nation could brfhg itself to
the task of speaking of him even in decent
language. But Mr Lincoln paid no heed
to all this. He pursued the even tenor of
his way, animated by a lofty singleness of
purpose, and honesty that never swerved a
hair's bredth from the true line. Disregard
ing all assaults upon hia good namet'and all
provocations from a broad and at home to
change his policy, he first settled in his
own mind what was right, and then adher
ed to it with the sternest determination.
And behold the result ! After years of
eystametic detraction his bitterest detainers
are compelled to do homage to the spotless
purity of his life, to the exalted honesty
that marked his public career, to the lofty
patriotism that animated his every public
act, and to admit that, he belonged to the
highest order of statesmen. Even the Eng
lish papers admit all this, and testify to the
fact that Europe was all along relying upon
his purity, his statesmanship, his foresight
and hia sound judgment, whilst the press,
and the rostrum rung with denunciations of
him. Never was a man more thoroughly
vindicated than he. Never did a man escape
so suddenly from encompassing clouds to
stand forever in the elear sunshine of eter
nal day. The enemies who plotted his death
little thought that in taking away his mor
tal life they were securing to hin&hat im
mortal fame which belongs only to the few
who are destined to live through successive
years.; .
Declining Copperhead Honors.
. A few of the more crafty politicians
throughout the State, says the Telegraph,
and particularly in districts where the cop
perheads are wofully in the minority, are
casting about their lines to catch and induce
soldiers who are Democrats, to become can
didates of the copperhead faction, for office.
In every instance we have yet noticed, these
soldiers decline on the ground that whatev
er of. influence or popularity they have
gained while fighting the battles of liberty,
must be wielded for the good of the coun
try, and not prostituted for the base pur
poses of politicians who have disgracetj-l
themselves, in the effort to desttfyvthe
country; ; ' ":' . " m m ; -??f-X::'
i More bad news for the "Castleites" the,
capture of Jeff Davis, while attempting ;to
run away. m his wife's petticoats ! ; VeriJy
a fit garb for rebel President." c';
JOHN S. M'KIEENAN.
A letter signed by the above named indi
vidual was "published iu'the Clearfield Jie
publican, of the 3d inst. ) which we have de
ferred noticing until the -present, that w'
might be prepared to do it full justice.; Ear
ly in the history of the late war, John S.
M'Kiernan acquired some reputation as a
brave soldier, and hence we were always dis
posed to overlook his short-comings, and
bear with his -incompetency. He has seen
proper, . however, to thrust himself into
print with grave charges against others, and
justice to them, as well as to the Govern
ment, requires that we should lay before the
public the facts which exhibit him as' a self
convicted liar. , ' ' . ' i ' : ;
On the 1st of March last, a letter from
Col. Campbell, Provost Marshal, was pub
lished, giving as among the reasons why
troops were sent to Clearfield county,' the
fact that his Deputy, John S. M'Kiernan,
had, "from time to time reported the impos
sibility of obtaining aid or assistance from
the inhabitants in the prosecution of his du
ties that, on the , contrary, deserters and
non-reporting drafted men were secreted,
harbored, and employed by many influential
citizens that his efforts must prove fruit
less unless sustained by a military force, and
that he had been reqeatedly fired upon while
in the execution of his duty." For two
months after the publication of this letter
we heard nothing from M'Kiernan. But
suddenly his ire was aroused, and on the 3d
instant, a letter appeared in the Republican,
substantially denying that he had made any
such reports, and saying that he was charg
ed with it "to bring him into disrepute with
the Democratic party, and destroy, what
friends he had among the Republicans'"
The poor fool seems to have forgotten that
his letters were on file among the records of
the Provost Marshall's office, which fully
bear Col. Campbell out in all he said. That
the public may know exactly what reports
he did make, we append Ti number of his
letters, commencing with the one in which
he accepted his appointment. There are,'of
course, a vast number of others on file, of
the same character, for which we hate not
room. We give enough, however, (embrac
ing more than a year.) to show' the general
tenor of the whole. '
Clearfield, June 9tu, 1863.
Caft. II. S. Campbell: Dear Sir: I
have received the appointment that you left
with Dr. Mechlin to fill, constituting me a
special officer to arrest deserters and spies.
I have the honor to accept it, and would
respectfully ask for instructions. In this
county they threaten the man that attempts
to arrest any deserters, and in some parts of
the county parties are organizing for that
purpose. In case I should arrest any one,
where will I get the guard to take care of
them, or what shall I do with them.
Your ob'tserv't, John S. 3P Kiernan.
Clearfield, July 1st, 1863.
Col. II. S.Campbell: Sir: Yours of
the 20th ult. I have just received, and I at
once comply with your request. The rolls
from Knox township (where the shooting
occurred) have again been returned tome
without completion. I have been informed
to day that a party of Kitty persons have
been organized to resist the enrolling.
I am respectfully, your obedient ser
vant, John S. M'Kiernan
Clearfield, July 4th, 1864.
Col. II. S. Campbf.ll : Sir: I have the
honor to report, the following : Day before
yesterday I went up into Knox township to
tret one or the citizens to enroll the town
shin, but no one icoulddo it. I then asked
the young nin that was with mc it he won Id
agree to do it if I would go with him and
assist. He said he would, and so we went
at it. By last evening we had all the names,
but they are not yet copied. The people
tomrue-lashed us at a crreat rate. conic re
fused to give their ages, and one ' man told
me repeatedly to leave, and said if I did
not I would cet shot A lady (?) said to me
"rft out of this you dam'd black son of a
bitch or 1 11 scald you. J didn t get out
though. D. J. Cathcart 1 think is not im
proving, and it is feared that he will not re
cover. I hope by the last of next week to
report to you the arrest of the man that shot
him. chall 1 arrest any or those persons
that refused to give their ages ! Mr.. Lath
cart told me yesterday that Philip Sloppy
did not stone him but only picked up stories
and said he would if he (Cathcart) did not
leave, and he left tor tear or injury. Dan
iel Bowman also told him in a threatening
manner to leave his house, and he left.
Shall I arrest ore, both, or either of them?
' I am respectfully, your obedient ser
vant, " . Jonx S. M'Kiernan.
Clearfield, July 9th, 1863.
Col. II. S. Campbell : Sir : The en
rollment for this Countv is at last comrlct
ed. I was compelled to visit several of the
townships in order to have the enrollment
completed, as the officers were afraid to go
into some localities, fcincel have been a-
round through the County I find that twen
ty or twenty-five cavalry will be necessarv
for my posse. 1 wish they were here as I
.feel a reluctance to call on citizens to assist
me iu arresting deserters as there is so much
feeling in the matter.
I am respectfully your obedient ser
vant, JonN S. M'Kiernan.
Smiths Mills, July 11th, 1863.
Col. H. S. Campbell : Sir : I have to
report the following for this week: Yester
day, and Wednesday last, I -visited Girard
and Goshen townships, and assisted in en
rolling -them, as the enroller was afraid to
go to some of the families. This week 1 al
so went to Knox township, hoping ironi the
trams I had at work to be able to arrest the
shooter of Mr. Cathcart. But the parties
I had engaged did not do as I directed them
and in consequence that matter is in statu q uo.
Your ob't serv't, John S. M'Kiernan.
' ' - Clearfield, July 27th, 1863. ' .
k Col, H. S. Campbell; Sir: Your let
ter of the 22d inst also of the 23d, were re
ceived this evening. . I arr3ted two desert
ers last week (of which I notified you) and
the actual expenses for the two was six dol
lars and twenty-five cents, but it is impossi
ble for me to make a return of it, because I
cannot certify that it is on their descriptive
list. They (the deserters) being , non est
They were let out of the jail some time on
Saturday night or Sunday morning by some
persons. One of the prisoners . aras a ne-
fhew of Ex-Governor Bigler, and raised a
it-tie excitement my putting him in jaiL I
am not surprised that they were liberated,
I told you when I was out there that 1 did
not think that deserters could be kept m our
jail, and I now report that I believe, should
I put others in, that they will be let out
But I shall do my best to arrest others. Still
I find it very difficult to get near them, as
theyareept posted as to my whereabouts by
their numerous coppery friends. If it was
passible for mc to have a force of tnounted
men I know I could do my duty more effi
ciently. t:. llespectfully j our obedient ,,, ,
servant, John S. M'Kiernan.
Clearfield, August 5th, 1S63.
- Col. H. S. Campbell, Pro. Marshal 19th
District Pa. : Sir : On Monday the 27th
I came down from home, intending to take
to Pittsburg the two deserters I haiWn jail,
but when I arrived here I was very much
chagrined to find that they had been let
out Enclosed you will find a slip from each
of our papers giving an account of the trans
action. It is now reported that they (the
deserters) have gone back to the army. I
feel very much discouraged at my want of
success. I do,' and have done the very best
in my power, but I believe that I cannot my
self arrest six deserters in as many months.
In Ferguson township Mr. Watts told me
that he thought there would be trouble in
enforcing the draft He said that-dissatisfied
parties stole from him three hundred
pounds of lead pipe to make into bullets.
In Bradford township they have held regu
lar meetings pledging themselves to stand
by one another in resisting.
llespectfully, your obedient
servant, John S. M'Kiernan.
Clearfield, August 11th, 1863.
Col, II. S. Campbell: Sir: I wish it
had been jossible for you to have visited
this County before the draft. ' You could
then appreciate better the difficulties attend
ing it here. If I had a force of mounted
men, I would not fear the worst of them,
and men or not men I will serve the notices.
. llespectfully, your obedient
servant - John S. M'Kiernan.
Smiths Mills, August 15th, 1863.
Col II. S. Campbell: Sir: I have
the honor to report for this week the follow
ing: On Tuesday last, I went out in the
country from Clearfield some four miles and
engaged a young man to go with me five or
six miles further, for the purpose of arrest
ing a deserter named JerrcdVeiser. It was
dark when we arrived at the place, and we
recor.noitered the house, but found it dark
and to all appearances vacant Some two
or three hundred yards from this place there
was a tavern where we put up for the night.
The Landlord said Weiser was not at home,
but had joined the band in Knox township.
The next morning, to be sure he was not at
home we went at four o'clock A. M. and
concealed ourselves in the bushes near the
house, intending to wait there until some one
would make their appearance. It was quite
a punishment to do so, as the mosquitoes
were very troublesome. We lay there un
til halfpast seven befqre we got sight of any
one. The woman of the house then came
to the door, and stood full five minutes look
ing upon the ground, as though she was
searching for tracks or 'signs" of some one
being there. She then went back into the
house, and half an hour later Weiser and
two others, (one a deserter, perhaps both)
came around from the front part of the
house, where the wife met them, and from
their conversation we learned that they had
not slept in the house that night They all
had rifles, and after conversing a short time
one proposed that they should shoot mark.
They did so with revolvers, regaining their
rifles in their left hands, only shooting one
load out until they would reload.. It was
very evident from their actions that they
were suspicious that some one was near.
Prom their extreme cautiousness I thought
it would not be . prudent for us to attack
them, and so we quietly withdrew. On
Thursday again I went out, taking one man
with me for the purpose of arresting a de
serter in Boggs township. .We rode up to
near the house, saw the man we ware after
in the garden, got off our horses and walk
ed leisurely towards the 'house, keeping our
eyes upon our man. As soon asTie saw us,
he picked up something and went into the
house. We of course followed went in
spoke to madarne, and asked for . her hus
band. She said he was not at home, which
we thought quite cool for August She told
us to search the house which we did most
thoroughly, but nothing could we find and
we supposcl that he must have passed
through the house and struck a beeline for
the woods, which was not far off. Quite a
number of these men . have congregated in
Knox township and I expect if I go there to
serve the notices I will get aJalL
Respectfully, your obedient
-servant, , John S. M'Kiernan.
Smith's Mills, Sept. 1 3, 1864.
Col, H. S. Campbell, Pro. Marshal 19th
District, Pa." : Sir : You will please find
enclosed a slip which ' I cut from one of the
Clearfield papers. The report had this much
foundation : In Knox township lives John
Sloss, drafted man,that I had arrested three
or four weeks ago, and -he was rescued by
an-armed force of men, who, firing a num
ber of shots at the guard so intimidated
them that they (guards) left the prisoner
escape. ThomaS Adams and James 'M'
Kee, deserters from the 149th regiment,and
bothe desparadoes armed to resist the Gov
ernment, are in the same township. Geo.
Sloss, a man that there is a U. S. warrant
against, is also there. These men are to
gether and determined to not be taken.
One day last week they heard that Captain
Benson and I, with a posse, were going to
arrest them, and they were seen in company
with about fifteen others, all armed, await
ing us. I dq not feel myself able to attempt
the arrest of these men, ana I do not know
of more than two persons that will assist
me. Will you not advise me what to do?
Respectfully, your obedient
servant, John S. M'Kiernan.
These reports, taken in connection with
the shootiqg of Cathcart and the murder of
Col. Butler, were surely more than enough
to induce CoL Campbell to make the requi
sition for troops to be 6ent to Clearfield.
They fully justify all that he did, had there
been nothing additional in the verbal state
ments made by M'Kiernan from time to time
on his visits to headquarters. ; And why
should M'Kiernan deny them? Were they
false?. Did he wilfully. misrepresent 'the
condition of -things in Clearfield? "Were
there no organizations to resist the -draft?
Was there no difficulty in making the enrol
ment? As a faithful officer he could ' make
no other reports, and the results which fol
lowed the troops being sent here fully viudi
cated them. Had ha-' stood by what he said,
instead of attempting to deny it, he would
bate commanded the respect of all honora
ble men, in .place of being held up to pub
lic scorn and contempt a as a wilful and de
liberate liar. ? : . .- ! ,; ' '
This may seem strong language, but what
we are abaut to' say will amply justify its
use. .. In his published letter 3I'Kiernan
makes tie following statement:
; "The deserters of most notoriety at that
time in the country were Tom. Adaius and
Jim. McKee. 1 1 was patent that they were
employed by some one. A. T. Mason and
myself, left Clearfield town one morning,
with the intention of arresting them or their
employer. The deserters we could not find,
but on his own acknowledgement I arrested
3Ir. Jacob Reed as having had them em
ployed. ' I then new nothing about the inan
nor his politics, hof did I care. All I wish
ed to do was to break up the nest of those
bad men, Adams and McKee. I took Mr.
Reed to Pittsburg and handed him over to
the District Attorney, About the first word
the Attorney asked mc was, "Is this man a
copperhead ?" I said since arresting him he
tells me he is a Republican. He replied by
saying, "this is not the kind of men we are
after. We want an out spoken Copperhead,
one that is opposed to the draft,"or words to
this affect He then asked Mr. Reed if he
knew any such man. Reed said he did. and
and upon his making oath against Mr. Geo.
Sloss as the kind or man wanted, and his
having done the same thing that Reed was
arrested for, he, (Reed) was permitted to
return home.
This whole statement is false, in every
particular. It is a series of deliberate, wil
ful, and mendacious lies. He forgot that he
had-eported the case to Colonel Campbell.
Here is his letter :
Smith's Mills, February 20, 1864.
Col. H. S. Campbell, Pro. Marshal 19th
District Pa. : Sir : 'On last Monday I re
ceived a warrant for the arrest of one Jacob
Reed for harboring and giving employment
to deserters, knowing them to be such. On
Wednesday I subpoenied the witnesses and
arrested Keed and that nisht went to Pitt
burs. On Thitrsdai the prisoner had a
hearing, and was held to bail in, a thousand
dollars for fas appearance at the May term
of the U. S. Court. Wiile at Pittsburg,
I made information against another person
(George Sloss) for the same offence, and ex
pect to receive the warrant next week
Does what I have done meet meet with your
approval r 1 am respectfully.
Your ob't serv't J ohn S. 31' Kiernan.
. Now it will be observed that instead of
Reed being discharged, he was held to bail
in $1,()00, for his appearance at Court!
Instead of Raed making oath against Sloss,
Jf Kiernan made the information himself
and got thewarrant! Amazing impudence!
Knowing that his report was on file, and
that the information itself was on record, he
yet has the presumption to publish these
unqualified falsehoods. - What an unmitiga
ted and brazen liar he has got to be since he
joined the Copperheads I
That his story about the District Attorney
is also false, will appear from the following
affidavit of Mr. Reed, and letter of Mr.
Carnahan :
Clearjuld County, ss : On the 15th day of
Alay 186,, personally came berore me, J. r.
Reed, of oodward township, in said coun
ty, who being duly sworn according to law
doth depose and say, that he has read the
letter of John S. M'Kiernan, published in
the "Clearfield Republican," in which he
professed to give an interview between him
self, the U.- S. District Attorney, R. B. Car
nahan, Esq., and this Deponent that the
statement of sdid John S. M'Kiernan so far
as relates to said interview is utterly and en
tirely false, no such conversation as he de
tails, ever having occurred, J. F. Reed.
Sworn and subscribed this 15th of May,
1865, before John W. Suugart, J.P.
I'ittsburg, May 9th, 1865.
Dear Sir : Your note calling my atten
tion to a, printed letter of one John S- M'
Kiernan, was received. It is only necessa
ry to say that no such interview with me
ever took place, and no such conversation
ever occurred. The statement is entirely
false. Respectfully yours, etc., '
R. B. Carnahan, U. S. Dist At'y.
Such is the record John S. M'Kiernan
has made for himself. -We commend it to
the IZcpuhlican, a3 a very proper Appendix
to their " Chapter I of the History of the
War in Clearfield." When next this "pa
triotic, high-minded gentleman" has occa
sion to write for their paper, they had bet
ter authenticate his statements before pub
lishing them, if they do not wish to be con
sidered particeps criminis, in his unparal
leled lying. -
A Fact. -
The Compromise Democracy, who busied
themselves during the hard fighting of the
war, and who were most blatant whenever
our boys in the field met with a reverse,
suddenly find their occupation gone. A
year ago every Democratic leader in the
country insisted that the rebels were invin
cible and could never be conquered. To
day the mu; ht and majesty of the Govern
ment are best exihibited in the conquest
which has been made of treason. The com
promise Democrats must try their diplomacy
in some other direction.
"You can never conouor the South." was
heretofore a favorite expression of a certain
class of individuals who stay about Clear
field. Wonder if they have heard of the
fall of Richmond, the surrender of Lee and
Johnson, and the capture of the rebel Pres
ident? "Can't eonquor the South," eh? .
.. THE LAST DITCg.
JEFF DAVIS CAPTTJBED.
Macon, Ga., 11 .c m. May 12, 1S65.
Lieut.: If. & . Grant and Hon. Secretary of
War Washington D. C I have the honor
to announce that at daylightof the 10th inst
CoL Pritchard, commanding the 4th Michi
gan Cavalry captured Jeif. Davis and fam
ily, with Regan Postmaster General, Colo
nel Harrison, private Secretary, Col. John
son, A. D. C; CoL Morris; Col. Lubbick,
Lieut. Hatheway and others. . CoL Pritch
a'rd surprised their camp at Irwinsville, in
Irwin county, Georgia, seventy-five miles
Kmtheast of this place. They will be here
to-morrow night and will be forwarded un
der a strong guard , without delay. 1 will
send further particulars at once.
J. II. Wilson, Brevet Major General.
Macon, Ga., 11 a. m., May 12. Head
quarters 4th Michigan Cavalry, Cum
berland, Ga., May., 11. To Capt. T. W.
Scott, A. G. Second Division Sir: I have
the honor to report that at daylight yester
day, at Irwinsville, I surprised and captur
ed Jeff Davis and family, together with his
wife's sister and mother, his Postmaster
General, Regan ; Private Secretary, Col.
Harrison ; Col. Johnson, A. D. C, on Da
vis' Staff, CoL Morris, and a train of five
wagons and three ambulances, making a
most perfect success. Had not a most pain
full mistake occurred, by which the 4th
Michigan and 1st Wisconsin came in con
flict, we should have done better. This mis
take cost us two killed and Lieut. Boutle
wounded through the arm, in the4th Mich
igan; and four men wounded in the 1st
Wisconsin. This occurred just at daylight
after we had captured the camp, by the ad
vance of the 1st Wisconsin they were taken
for the enemy. I returned to thispointlast
night, and shall move right on to Macon
without waiting orders from you as directed,
feeling that the whole object of the expedi
tion is accomplished. It will take me at least
three days to reach Macon, as we are seventy-five
miles out, and our stock much ex
hausted. I hope to reach Hawkville to
night. I have the honor, &c ,
B. D. PRITCUARD, Lt. Col. 4th M ich. Cav.
The First Wisconsin belongs to Logan's
brigade of McCook's division, and had been
sent due east by (Jen. Croxton via Dublin.
Col. Mentz had distributed his command ail
along the south bank of the Ocmulgee and
Attamaba. This accounts for the collision
between the parts of the first and second di
visions, and shows the zeal of the command
in the pursuit. I have directed increased
vigilance on the part of the command in the
hope of catching the other assassins. Our
dispositions of men are good, and so far none
of the rebel chiefs hav e been able to get
through. Breckinridge's son was captured
night bef jre last eleven miles south of here.
I will send further details as soon as receiv
ed. J. B. Wilson, Brevet Maj. Gen.
Macon, Georgia, May 1-3,;9:10a. m.
To lion. E. M. Stanton: Lieut Col. Har
den, commanding the 1st Wisconsin, has
just arrived from Irwinsville. He struck
the trail of Davis at Dublin, Laurens county
on the evening of the-Tth, and followed him
closely night and day through the pine wil
derness of Alligator creek and Green swamp
via Cumberlandsville, to Irwinsville. At
Cumberlandsville, Col. Harden met Col.
Pritchard, with 750 picked men and horses
of the Fourth Michigan. Harden followed
the trail directly South while Pritchaid,hav
ing fresher horses pushed down the Ocmul
gee towards Hopewell, and thence by House
creek to Irwinsville, arriving there at mid
night on the 9th. Jeff Davis had not ar
rived. From a citizen Pritchard learned
that his party were encamped two miles out
of the town. He made dispositions of . his
men and surrounded the camps before day.
Harden had camped at 9 p. m. within two
miles, as he afterward learned from Davis.
The trail being too indistinct to follow, he
pushed on at 3 a. m., and had gone but lit
tle more than one mile when his advance was
fired upon by the men of the 4th Michigan.
A fight ensued, both parties exhibiting
the greatest determination. Fifteen min
utes elapsed before the mistake was discov
ered. The firing in the skirmish was the
first warning Davis received. The captors
report that he hastffy put on one of his
wife's dresses and started for the woods,
closely followed by our men, who at first
thought him a woman, but seeing his boots
while he was running, they suspected his
sex at once. The race was a short one, and
the rebel President was at bay. He brand
ished a large bowie knife and showed signs
of battle, but yielded promptly to the per
suasions of Colt's revolvers, without - com
pelling the men to fire. He expressed great
indignation at the energy with which he was
pursued, saying, that he had believed our
government too magnanimous to hunt down
women and children.
Mrs. Davis remarked to Colonel Harden,
after the excitement was over, that the men
had better not provoke the President or he
might hurt some of them. Regan behaves
himself with dinity and resignation. The
party evidently were making for the coast
J. H. Wilson, Brevet Major GeneraL
The Copperhead organs are publishing the
exculpatory letters of'Sanders, Tucker, Clay
and other advertised accessories to the as
sassination of Mr, Lincoln, in which those
rascals charge the perpetration of that crime
as the connivance or President Johnson,
without a word of disapproved. This a
mounts to a tacit acquiescence in what these
cut-throats allege.
The Military Aspect.
TCo " f Gen LEE Put outtf tie
field ad the Confederate troops in the Stat
of Virginia; the surrender of Johnston EUt
out of the field all the Confederate troop, ia
the Corolinas and Georgia ; the surrenderor
Taylor has put out of the field ell the Con
federate troops in the States of Alabama
and Mississippi. In other words, in th
whole of the territory from the Potomac to
the Mississippi River, and embracing, b&
side the six States named, those of West
Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky all It
which territory .was but lately claimed by the
Southern Confederacy there are now, lj
the terms of surrender, . no Confederate
troops, no armed men who have the rieht to
claim the immunities of" soldiers, orsuthb
ligerent rights as have for four years been
conceded to the rebels fighting in the inter
est of the so-called Confederacy, the Gen
als controlling them, and commanding the
respective armies and departments, have on
behalf of all in arms, agreed that they shall
disarm, return to their homes, apd maiD.
tain the public peace. -
jcir fWrcrtfecmcttti-''
Ad vemsvif,t rt in la rs, typr, rHt,.oro,aofu,u
styU will be sharped Joublr prirt for apart 0rci.pJ
SETTLE YOUR ACOOl NTsZT"
ons knowing themselres in any wy in.ul.t.j
to the undersigned, are requested to cil d TCt
tie their acconnts without further dolay MOur
books must be balanced.
A. II. PILUCE i BK0
Purnside tp.. May 17, ISCi-p.
STRAY ED. Strayed from tbepremi of tl,
subscriber, in Lawrence township, on the U"itt
of April, a small red cow with wLile ot in fc.
some white on rump, end of tail while, tud th
point of left horn broke off. and U fi.e yean old
this spring. Any information rapeciirg ht
whereabouts will be thankfully received, or a liU
eral reward paid for her return
May ;7, IS63. NATHANIEL RISHLL.
REGISTER'S .OTICE. Notice thereby
given, that thefollowing accounts have Lteu
examined and pasej by me. and remain tied of
record iu this office for the inspection of heiri.
legateci.creditors.anJ ai other iu any other wa
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 Cler5e!J
commencing on the 3d Monday of June. 165.
The final account of Win. King, one of the ad
ministrators of John King, late of Btccaria town
ship. Clearfield county, deceased.
The final account of Joseph II. Jones, admioit
trator of Daniel Will, late of Morris township,
Clearfielu county, deceased.
The account of John M yu.Ikin. guardian of II
H. Hard. jr.. and Wilson A. Hurd, minor chilia
of Caroline Hurd.decea!-ed.
The account of Win. Feath. guardian oi Kbo
ca S. Klinger, late Kebecca . tiarto
The final account of (J. W. M'.'ul!y executor of
the last Will and testament of Jos. II. Cora, dee d
The final account of I'eter M. iMuith. adminis
trator of all and singular the good; and cbatte'i,
rights and credits, which were of Jacob L. Suiiih,
late of Clearfield county, dee d.
The account of Daniel (iorinan. .ne of the ad
ministratojs of John King. late of Burt-side lea
ship, Clearfield county, deceased
1. G. BALCER.
Register's Office. May 17,'65. Rei ter.
PROPOSALS will be received by the Exeea
tive committee, for the renting of the Hair
grounds of the ClerrCeld county Agricultural So
ciety, on Saturday the 1-lth day of May.4Sf5, at
the office of R. J. Wallace. Esq , ia the Borough
of Clearfield. Posession will be given immediate
ly, to the highest bidder the Ex Committee re
serving the right to occupy said grounds dariug
the holding of the Fair, and for one week pre
vious, of which due notice will be given By s
derof the Ex Com. L. F IKWIV
Mav 10. 1863 Secretary.
FmSTAERIVALr
JOJRTST GOODS.
CLEARFIELD, PA.,
Hare received their -first supply of Sea.onable
Goods. which they are now offering for sale at the
LOWEST CASH PRICES.
Their stock consists of a general variety et
Dry-Goods. Groceries, Hard-wars, tjueens-wart,
Tin ware. Willow-ware, Wooden-ware. Provisions,
Hats. Caps, Boots, hoes, and Clothing. Ac.
LADIES DRESS GOODS
now opening, consisting of Plain and Fancy Pilki,
Delaines, Alpacas. Ginghams. Ducals. Print!". -Merinos.
Cashmeres, Plaids. Brilliants. Poplins, "e
rege. Lawns Nankins, Linen, Lace. Edgings. Cnl
erettes. Braids. Belts, Veils, Nets, Coretts, Nu
bias, Hoods. Coats, Mantels, Balmoral skirts. Ho
siery, Gloves Bonnets. Flowers, Plumes. Ribbons,
Hats. Trimmings. Buttons. Combs. Shawls, Braid,
Muslins, Irish Linens, Cambrics, Victoria Lawns,
fcwis, Bobineta, Mulls, Linen Handkerchiefs etc.
Of Men's Wear
They have also received a large and well select
ed Stock, consisting ot Cloths, Plain and Fancy
Cassimeres, Cashmerets, Tweeds, Jeans. Cordu
roys, Bever-Teen, Linens, Handkerchiefs. Necki
ties, Hosiery, Gloves, Hats, Caps, Scarfs, etc., to.
lteady-Made Clothing
In the latest styles and of 'the best material,
consisting of Coats, Pants. Vests. Shawls. Over
coats, Drawers, Cashmere and Linen Shirts, etc.
Of Boots and'Shocs,
They hare a large assortment for Ladies and Gen
tlemen. consisting of Top Boots, Brogans. Pumps
Gaiters, Balmoral Boots, Slippers, Monroes, eto
Groceries and Pro visions
Such as Coffee. Syrups, Sugar, Rice. Crackers.
Vinegar, Candles. Cheese, Flour. Meal. Btcon,
Fish, coarse and fine Salt, Teas, Mustard, eto.
Coal Oil Lamps,
Coal oil, Lamp chimneys, Tinware a great varie
ty, Japanware, Egg beaters. Spice boxes. Wire
Ladels, Sieves, Dusting pans, Lanterns, etc . et.
Carpets, Oil-cloth,
Brooms. Brushes, Baskets, Washboards, Buckets.
Tubs. Churns Wall-caner. Candle wick. Cotton
yarn and Batting, Work baskets. Umbrellas, etc.
Rafting Ropes,
Augers, Axes, Chisels. Saws, Files, Hammers,
Hatohets. Nlils. Spikes, Gri id stones. Stoneware.
Trunks, Carpet bags, Powder, Shot, Lead, etc.
School Books,
Writing and Letter paper, Taney note and com
mercial paper, pens, pencils and ink. copy boos,
slates, ink stands, fancy and common envelopes
Carriage Trimmings,
Shoe Findings. Glass and Putty, ilat irons
Coffee mills. Bed cords and Bed screws, Matcnes.
Stove blacking, Washing soda and Soap, etc.
"Fljivnrin o "Extracts.
Patent Medicines, Perfumery of various kinds,
F.nw, Oil. Painfa Varnishes, and in iao
every thing usually kept in a first class Store.
They invite all persons tocall and examine then
stock, and hope to give entire satisfaction.
BOYNTON. SHOWEKS
Clearfield, Pa , May 10th, I8SJ.