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8. J. BOW, EDITOR A PROPRIETOR.
CLEARFIELD, PA., NOV. 20, 1SG5.
A Hew Eailroad.
We learn that the Atlantic and Great
Western Railroad Company, (principally
European capitalist, and of whom Sir Mor
ton Peto, now in this country, is chief,) has
leased the Catawis.ar and other railioads
and purchased the charters forothers, which
together will enable the company to con
struct a continuous line of Railroad from
the city of New York to Cincinnati, Ohio.
The greater portion of this road is already
constructed, at both ends leaving but that
portion between Milton in Northumberland
county, and Franklin in Venango county,
to be made. The contemplated route be
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is througU White
ounty ; Sugar and
tween these two points
Deer Valley in Union conn
Nittany Valleys in Clinton county ; up Fish
ing Creek, Mill Hall, Raid Eagle aud Beech
creek to Snow Shoe, in Centre county, and
thence by Clearfield and Rrookville to Fi ank
lin making it much the frhortest route be
tween the great oil region in Pennsylvania
and the Atlantic sea coast. The distance,
in a straight line, from Milton to Franklin
is 153 miles, but by the contemplated sur
vey 175 miles, a.i follows: from Milton to
Clearfield 90 miles, from Clearfield to Rrook
ville 40, and from Rrookville to Franklin 45. I
By the Philadelphia and Erie road the dis
tance to the oil region is 2.'J'J miles, and to
Erie city 26. The Atlantic and Great
Western road is therefore C4 mile3 shorter
to the oil region, an 1 about the same dis
tance less to the State line.
There are in use what are called broad
guage, and narrow guagc roads. The Penn
sylvania roads generally are narrow guage,
the rails being 4 feet inches apart ; while
on other roads the rails are 6 feet apart, and
are called broad guage. This great central
thoroughfare is to be furnished wilh three
rails, making it both a narrow and broad
road can pass over it. .When completed
this line will extend from New York to Cin
cinnati.by a route 120 miles shortert ban any
other, where it connects with a broad guage
road (the Ohio and Mississippi) to St. Louis.
That this road will, eventually, be extended
to the Pacific coast, there is little doubt,thus
making one continuous and complete iron
track across the entire continent. And
there seems to be no doubt, that the portion
of the road, lying between Milton and
Franklin, will be built shortly, as the money
to complete it is cn hands. The necessary
surveys are to be ma ic immediately, and
the road put under contract at an early day.
When completed it will be a formidable ri
val of the Pennsylvania Central, and the
Philalelphia and Erie Railroads, and will
have a tendency to materially lessen the
coast of travel, and to cause a reduction in
the transportation of freight.
Clearfield, it will be observed, is mention
ed in connection with the 'building of the
Atlantic and Great Western Railway.
Should this place be made a point in its
location, our borough will certainly derive
much benefit therefrom its borders will
be extended, its business increased, and th ;
value of property enhanced. In view of
these facts, our business men and capiia!
ists suould give this great railway en terpiise
nll the encouragement they can, as it will
be not only the means of building up our
town, but will develop the resources of our
entire county.
On Wednesday, Nov. 22d, the examina
tion before the United States Assessor, at
Meadeville, of the proprietors of certain oil
wells on Pithole creek was held. It was sup
posed that during certain months more oil
wa produced than was returned for taxation.
After inquiry it was discovered that the
agents of certain wells returned upon their
reports only the value of their working inter
est, and not the entire products of the wells.
At the investigation it was found that some of
the agents, whether it was their intention to
defraud or not, had claimed to have an under
standing with the oVners of the land and
free interest, to the effect that the latter
should take their share of the oil from the
. tanks, and pay their share. Heretofore the
custom has been for the working interest to
pay the fulj amount of the tax and then col
lect the respective portion from the land and
free interest The decision places the pen
alty upon the free interest, which is one
fourth the oil, but relerred the matter ior
final decision to the Chief Commissioner at
Washington.
We were mistaken the other day, says the
Press, in asserting that De Hays and Capt.
W. W. Wilson were the only survivors of
the expedition of Dr Kane. A correspon
dent informs us that Mr. Amos BonsalL,
who was one of the party, is still alive and
resides in Delaware county, just oukida of
the limits of Philadelphia.
Curreccy Resumption
The following article on the subject of our
currency, and the res imption of specie pay
ments,, we copy from the New York tri
bune, of November 23d :
We are amazed that any should believe
as several who write us seem . to do that
our present watered Currency operates eith
er as a Protection to Home Industry or as
an impediment to excessive Jniporution. It
has no more effect in that way than an act
of Congress changing the denominations
of our Specie Currency, so that every half
dollar should be called a dollar, every lia;f
eau'e an easrle. would have. Can it be ne
cessary to argue so plain a proposition? '
Resumption would help our Home Indus
try in this war : Men hate to invest money
in" Houses, or Mills, or Railroads, when
they know that $1,HH) thus expended now
will go no further than 000 would by-and-by.
They naturally choose to lend their
rnonev on stocks, or invest it in Government
bonds, and thus wait till the Currency har
dens and Prices fall, before putting it into
structures that are eertain to be cheapened
by Resumption. Who can be ignorant of
this?
Rut about Tmnorations :
We are now, and have long been. import
ing far too many goods, especially of costly
and sumptuous Fabrics. The duties on Im
ports are high ; the rates of Exchange heavi
ly adverse ; so that $1,000 sent abroad for
goods will not return 100 worth Jo the
American consumer ; yet what cares the
man who has made $50,000 in two or three
speculative operations? What cares his
fashion-following, dress-adoring wife? They
jointly go ahead and pooh-iooh the expense;
Uo that Cities at $o to $10 per bottle rre
jasfreclvahentl.eyco.tand $3.
I s ro.,ume, and you will see Imports
falling ell, people grown suddenly economi
iiil. sunerb dresses made to do for ten or
twelve parties instead of one or two, and a
sudden pulling up all around. If we could
resume on the 1st day ot January next, we
should import One Hundred Millions' worth
l.:ss in ISoo' than we should on a diluted
Currency ; aud that would be ju-t so much
clear pain.
"Rut ourPublic Securities, now hold
abroad, will come back upon us."
Let them come ! We heavily wib tlicy
had never gone wish they were all back to
day. If those who now bold them send
them here for sale, they can only sell them
for what we may be willing to pay for them.
We profoundly wifh they would send every
bond to-morrow, sell it for coin and take the
coin away. We should be stronger then,
and letter able to resume, than we now are.
Why won't people see that thht is the
main obstacle to Resumption ? If we owed
Europe nothing, we might re.-ume to'-mor-row
on a quarter of the specie we have in
the country. Nobody is going to run the
Ranks for coin but those who need it in
their business. We (for illustrations) re
ceive and tav out ucarlv $1,000,000 tier an
num in our business, yet wc use no coin but
a little change, and rarely ueed or draw even
a triflie of snecie from our bank. Rut if
we were importing Silks or Woolens, Wines
,f ?Ttif,'a We mialU want coin to the extent
01 HUH Our 1u.C.m. aud I lie, UtJlto u ouJ.
have to supply it.
The notion that a debauched Cmrene:.
stimulates Exportation is a sheer fallaey.
For a few days (or hours) alter the premium
on Gold takes a long leap upward. Jus porta
tion may be stimulated ; but the prices of
exportable staples very soon adjust them
selves to the new rates of Exchange, and
then all is flat again.
Rut we cannot export heavily at present.
tor want of the raw material. e haven i
the staples in lanre quantities to snare
What we should do is to reduce our Imports
to' the lowest figure unt.l we can grow s
heavy crop next 3-ear. And this most need
ed reduction will be greatly aided by Re
sumption.
RnWs of the Nations policy ! in behalf
ot Malt a .Million widows and orphans of
Union soldiers whose paltry pension ofJ.S
per month is l.etitled to -5 by a di.uted
Currency, we implore you to give us th
earliest possible Resumption.'
Taxes-Debt.
The Philadelphia Press, of Nov. 21st,con
tains the following remarks on the subject of
our National taxes, and our National debt :
It is authcritively avowed that "the Sec
retary ot the .treasury will urge that the
revenues of the Government be increased to
the highest possible figure, and that the excess
of recriptsover expenditures licapplied tothe
payment ol toe debt as last as is practicable.
1 his is the trua v not the only economy
When wo remember cur agony ia the dark
hours of war,ar.i recall our willingness to sac
rifice anything to give victory to our aims and
security to the Government ; when we look
over the record which contains the names
of the thousands who contributed with
princely generosity from their large fortunes
to the common treasury, and dwell upon
the long list of the heroes who volunteered
with impulsive patriotism and fell fighting
in defence of theflag.how beneath contempt
are not those mercenary feelings which ani
mate too many fortunate men in these times
when they are called upon to pay the sums
assessed upon their incomes! We have
heard of citizens who, during the war would
have gladly sac rificed halt their fortunes for
a single victory, now moaning and complain
ing of what they conceive to be unjust taxa
ation. Some of the most melancholy instances
of human depravity have been the exposures
of men who, in order to escape the payment
of a few hundred dollars tax, have deliber
ately perjured themselves by mistating
their worldly possessions. A gentleman of
large wealth said to us the other day, "I
caught myself in the act of doing a mean
thing, when I saw how much money I had
to pay, and how much more I would be cal
led upon to pay to the collector of the inter
nal revenue in my district In the emotion
produced by what looked like a large sum, I
forgot that all my prosperity was due to the
valor and the sacrifices ot the brave men who
had fongbt for the flag, to the constancy and
peseverance of our Executive and his Minis
ters, to the undoubting faith of the Ameri
can people." Secretary MrCcLLOCH may
rely upon it, however, that the spirit which
carried the country successfully through the
dark hoars of the rebellion, will give him ar
dentand unpausiitg support ill the noble et
for the is now making to reduce our burdens,
and particularly to alleviate the sufferings
of those who. notwithstanding their high
wages, are still compiled to struggle for the
maintenance of their families.
Congress meets on Monday next.
Early and Bover.
-MDr. Earley. We see that the Republi-
- i ) i,, :n f..,;.
lT-b
j- V i nl ) - nt 1 1 MimmL" If
riistriet as an independent l'einoc.ai. n
there is an "ini&pend
eternity. Dr. Earlkt is
ent man iui muu ui , .kl u.un i a ,.i
one but in classm- ones-on uieir najr uiiuutu u1t;uc.c1uu.r
' ,- x- : "i . i rr r:iih f heir , .wtjiiiitnin anil it tHi.-
ZSHhe came evid,nt that depredations to an alarm -SSne
himlow! a. Democrat When in extent were beingcommutedonthernaiis.
they do that they will have told the whole i I The Post Office Department took the mat
rtorV as regards his politics. There ,eas no j ter into hand and placed the case n enarge
. 7- 7-,...- l-.-,, i if J3nti-i;il A sent S loane. of Ohio, ior mves-
refuiar nomination in
nf the ilisarrepnent of lliC conl
onierence. ana
the contest at the election was confined to
two Democratic candidates. The bet of the
twr (and most excellent man was elected."
Lock ILiven Democrat, or. 2Zd.
"Dr. Dover. By reference to the procee
dings of the Representative Conference,
which met atLuthersburg on Friday (Sept.
1st,) it will be observed that thisvgentk-inan
has been re-nominated for the Assembly.
This is the fifth time that Dr. Boyer, hns
been uominatol by the Democracy of this
di'strirt. Of his election there can : be no
doubt. Clearfield liejuiblicnn, iScpt, 6tli.
"As I have been charged with advoca
ting tbe claims of Dr. Earley, for Assembly,
an3 thus disorganizing the party, an expla
nation seems to be called for from me. . . .
There is no man in the district whom I re
spect more highiy than Dr. Earley, but per
sonal respect will not swerve me from the
support of a regularlv nominated candidate,
I'Dr. Boyer." A. J. Wallace, QVm. Dan.
Co. Com. Oct, Zrd.
What queer fellows these Copperheads
are ! The Democrat says there was no regu
lar nomination in this district, whilst the
Repuhltain and Wallace regard Dr. Boyer
as the rfg.U'ii' nominee. The Democrat
also indirectly avers that Dr. Early was not
an "Independent candidate," whilst ial-
lace's language plainly indicates that he
icon. Now, either the Democrat wilfully
misrepresents the case, or the Cops in this
- . 1 fr A
county have been ignorant ot tne iacts
therein, and should hereafter call on their
Lock Haven friend to enlighten them. But
perhaps, the Democrat is only poking fun
t its unfortunate Copperheal brethren m
this district? If so, be is very ungenerous.
To be 'beat by an "Independent candidate"
is a sore humiliation, but, to be sneered at,
and derided, on account of our misfortunes,
by party friends, is an insult almost leyond
endurauce. Poor Cops ! how bad they feel.
We really pity them !
Oxk Hundred Gout Dollars. This is
the title of an exceedingly interesting story
about to be published in that excellent
family paper, the Sun da;-School Times, of
Philadelphia. The narrative is from the
pen of an author whose n inie is a guarantee
for the sterling worth of the lessons it teach
es. TJ'e object is to show the proper uses
as well as the abuses of money. It abounds
tn incidents drawn trom tne lives of eminent
persons to show that wealth, in order to
prove a blessing, must be properly applied
The f tory alone is well wor:h in any family
circle the subscription price of the paper,
which, is only $1,50 a year, in advance.
The paper is published every week, and at
tractive premiums are given to those who
get up clubs of new subscribers. We rcecm
mend our readers to send for sample copies
and a list of the premiums, which will be
furnished free, on application to the pul
lishers, J. C. Carrigues & Co., 148 South
Fourth street, Philadelphia.
On the 21st Nov. a bill, conferring entire
civil rights upon the freedinen, passed the
Mississippi Legislature. On the 1 8tli the col
ored troops attacked a passenger trarn at
Lauderdale Springs. Their officers were
not able to control them. Governor Hum
phreys telegraphed to President Johnson
that the Legislature had U'tn memorialized
for the removal of the troops, and are wil
ling, if they are witdrawu, to extend the
rights of testifying in courts to the freed
inen. The President replied that the troops
would be withdrawn when order can be re
stored without them, and that measures
should be adopted whieh would give pro
tection to all freedmen, in the possession of
their property and other withheld rights.
Sinning and Sorrowing. We wish to
call especial and particular attention to an
admirable book for the young, just issued
from the press of J. C. Garrigues & Co.,
publishers of the Sunday-School Times.
The work is every highly commended by
different journals, all over the country, as
will be seen by reference to thr advertise
ment in another column. We think it will
prove a very acceptable present for the
coming holida3-s. '
Some time since the Atlantic and Great
Western Railroad gave a deed of trust or
mortgage to John Rear, a New York bank
er, for thirty millions of dollars. One thou
sand dollars in revenue stamps were placed
on the deed, and the Department being tele
graphed to know whether that amount was
sufficient, the answer stated that before the
deed would be valid, it would require thirty
thousand dollars' worth of stamps.
Twelve hundred and fifty men of the Vet
eran Reserves, have been mustered out by
Major LaMotte, chief mustering officer,
leaving about one hundred enlisted men of
this organization in the department. . The
officers number about two hundred, and
for the present remain in the service.
A session of the United States Circuit
Court, with either Chief-Justice Chase or
Jadge Underwood presiding, has been or
dered to commence at Norfolk, Ya., and it
is thought by some that its business will be
the trial of Jeff. Davis.
Arrest of a Mail Depredator.
From the Cleveland papers of yesterday
we learn that an important arrest nas oeen
madeofa.maildepdator in that city It
appears that, for some months past, large
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efforts ot Postmaster Benedict and other.-
u. - iiuii. ui ui.n vui.i, u. ."
were, however- exaust! m lutilc attempts
to feiret out the guilty parties. ;
Recently the services of S. B. Row, Spe
cial Agent of the Postofriee Department for
Pennsylvania, were, called .into requisition,
and it is gratifying to know that his plans
and combinations resulted in the most com
plete success. For prudential reasons, de
tails will not. be given. Suffice it to say,
that on last Monday of this week' Mr. Row
prepared a number of fetters for points be
yond Cleveland, mailed them at Pittsburgh,
and accompanied the mail to that city. On
Tuesday these letters were" found to be mis
sing. Special Agents Sloane and Van Vech
ten having arrived at Cleveland, a enr sulfa
tion was held and a course of procedure de
termined upon. Accompanied by the U. S.
Marshal, the Postmaster, his Assistant it Su
perintendent, these officers entered the Po-t-office
and succeeded in finding in the posses
sion of B. F. Taylor, one of the distribution
clerks, indisputable evidence ot Ins guilt.
Taylor at once confessed that he had stolen
the letters in question, as well as ottiers,anu
was evident that his depredations were very
extensive. On rdnesdav he was taken
before U. S. Commissioner White, who. a-
tor a hearing, committed hitu ior tmi, in
default of S3.0O0 bail.
Tavlor is a native of flic State ot Acw
York, is about fwentv tw vars of a '-2, and
has been in the Cleveland Post eiffice since
last June. It is a very sad fall for a young
man wh
o had
ser'
d his country in the ar-
niv.aml who bad a bright future before liiui.
I ittslurj Commercial, Xoi: 227.
A IIeavv Couri.F.. There are at pres
ent living in MeJianicsv He, Howard town-
hip, Centre County, a married couple
whose united weight aniounts to over six
hundred pounds Mr. John Leathers and
his wife. The former weighs 202 pounds
and the latter 4 2 lyounds. This immense
mass ct humanity lives together in the ' ut-
mo.st liariiionj", and enjoys excellent health.
Mrs. Leathers weighed euly 9 pounds
when she was married, and has . acquired all
h?r surplu; flesh since that happy time.
The couple arc a curiosity and are worth go
inr to see.
Tli-2 discovery of a gold quartz vein, in
East Providence township, Tledford county,
is canviijr great excitement in that locality.
On the strength of the discovery, two com
panies have been organized, and are now at
wort uevekjpinfj the vein. 1 he general im
pression is thiit old exists in that township,
and even near the town of '. Bedford, but
wuetner in payiinr quantities or not is yet
to be demonstrated. It is said lead has al
so been found in lha same neighborhood.
These diK-c
r-re "la 'Ton the line of
the Swuthorii IVn
yivauia Kailroad.
A yonng man and young woman were
burned to d.vith on T'imysday, Nov. 10, in
Franklin county, Kansas, while trying to
save some h;iy from being consumed by a
prairie Gre. The. parents of the young peo
ple came from Indiana, and lately settled
near Ottawa. Large numbers of prairie
fires have occurred recently in the newly set
tied districts of Kansas, and a very considera
ble amount of property in the way of barns,
fences, hay and fodder, and in two or three
instances houses have been destroyed.
Fx.oPviDA. A telegram was received 6a
Noveniber.20th, by President Johnson, from
(governor larvm, of l ionda, in which the
Governor siatc-s th:.t the" convention of h is
Mate has annuiied'tliG ordinance of secession
and declared that all persons-in the State
are free, witaout di.-tiuction of color, and
that on account of color no one should be
considered incompetent as a witness in any
court wherein a colored person is concerned.
It has repudiated the rebel State debt, and
in other respects amended the constitution,
and adjourned.
They are looking for a young man in Chi
cago namad Ilawley, who has fallen heir to
$400,000 by the death of an uucle in Eng
land. The rebel ram Merrimac, sunk in Hamp
ton Roads, has been partially raised.
Ad vertixt mtiittxrt ml a rgr, typr, ritix,rontof plain
xtyhufUl be charged double price forspaceocciepied
To insure attention, the CASH mugt accompa
nynoMees.fc follows: Ail Caatiom &nd Strays,
with $1,50; Auditors', Administrators' and Ex
ecutors' notices, 82,50, each ; Dissolutions, 82:
all other transient Notices at the same rates
Other advertisements at$l,50persqaare,for3or
les insertions. Ten lines (orAess) count a square
rilllE MASO.N & HAMLIN CABINET
X OKuArt Forty different styles, adapted
to sacred and secular music, for $S0 to S600 each
FIFTY-ONE GOLD or SILVER MEDALS, or oth
er first premiums awarded them. Illustrated Cat
alogues free. Address. MASON 4 HAMLIN. Boa
ton, or MASON BROTHERS, Sew Xork.
November 29, 1855.
EXECUTORS NOTICE Letters testa
mentarj on the Estate of John Brown
late of Burnside tp., Clearfield co , Pa., deceased,
having beer, granted to the undersigned, all per
sons indebted to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment, and those haying claims a
gaiuet the same will present them proper t au
thenticated for settlement. W. J. HOTKEY
yov. 29, ldfio-pd Executors.
TURNPIKE DIVIDEND. At a meeting
cf the Managers of the Philiosburg and Sus
quehanna Turiipike road Co.,. held Hoy. 22nd
l6a, it was resolved that a Dividend of two dol
lars per share be declared, payable at the Office
at Philipsburg on. and after the first day of Jan
nary, 16(5 B. HARTSHORN, President.
Attest- E F. Lioyd. Secretory.
Puilipsburj: Nor. 23d lhfio,
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STEW A3VEETISEMSST5.
NEW GOODS!
Mrs. H. D. Welsh & Co.,
nve Just Received Tbeir- r
FALL AUD WINTER GOODS, "
Which were pnrcha-eJ during the present decline,
and thereto: e arc enabled to sell vrry cheap
OURSTOCK
Consiits in part of Merino?. Alpaeaa, Poplina;
Wool, Armore.ard common Pelaine; Oing
Jhama, Prints. thawl. Nubias. Hoods. Ho-.
' sierv. Gloves. I!amorl and Hoop
Skirts. Flannels. Lades' Cloth,
.... - - Sheetings. Muslins. Tickings
Toweling. Sontsgs. Breakfast
Shawls. Capes. Ac Also,
a full assortment of
MILLINERY GOODDS,
Among which are HU. BonDcts. Feathers. Rib
bons. Flower, l.aces. Frames, Matiness,
Velvets. Silks, Cjar.cs. ber&ges,
veils, etc.. and a large
stock of v
HOLLIDAY TOYS,
Including Chiua, Brome. Papier Maehe. Tin,
Rosewood Gla?s, Pewter. - Wooden,
Parian and Candy Tots.
FOR LADIES,
Such aa Pomades, Oils, BanJoMne. bloom of youth
and Paints, Rouge. Lilly White, etc.
Thankful for past favors, we solicit a continu
ance of the kind patronage of the people of Clear
field county.
tyilemtmlier the place Second Street, next
door to first National Bank. "ot. 29. 1S65
ARTHUR MERTON ;
Or, Simiinir and Sorrowing.
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It is from the pen cf one of the most successful
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Parents! The book will have a salutary in
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are most clearly thovn, and the shoals pointed
out on which so many sons make ship wreck.
It illustrates the injurious inQ uence of sinful
companions upou character. It is a book
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Thestory of a boy's life, relating his temptations
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Wecoinmend it as a model book. DaifyCourant,
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The story narrated is one of thrilling interest,
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It illustrates the pernicious influence of evil
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The boys will like this book for its naturalness,
and i'8 introducing them to a hero in whom they
will feel a personal and worm interest. At the
same time it will do them good, warning them
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wron The National Baptist, Philadelphia.
The style is ehaste and happy, and the book Is
t:i't handsomely bound. It should be in the
tiauds of thousands of young people. Religion,
Te' escape. Dayton, Ohio.
Sing'e copies of the book sent by mail to any
address on receipt of the price.
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es. Ac, and for the purpose of making their goods
as extensively known and appreciated in the
I'nitcd States as tbey now are. and have been
for over 70 years, in F-urope; they Lave deter-
mincu on a pian oy wnicb. poor and rich alike
may have the advantage of their splendid stvlcs.
As a preliminary, they would remark that thev
manufacture and sell no imitation Jewelry or
!lrafrr,'but
All are Warranted Gold of tie finest
Workmanship.
Our customers will also have the erreat r.dvan
tage of a constant succession of new and recherrhe
styles and patterns with which we shall keep our
New York -veeney supplied.
We have adopted the plan of sale, now so pop
ular, of charging a uniform price, and this priee
will invariably be S2 or each article, no matter
how costly it may be. The expense of conduct
ing our New;York Agencjc-are paid by the sale of
Certificates or Coupons representing the various
articles. These Cirtificates pre sold at 50 cents
each, or five for S2, and each Certificate will show
the holder the particular article be or she is en
titled to, on payment of an additional 52. If
the article named on the Certificate ia not desir.
ed. the lidder will oblige us, when he returns the
Certificate, by elcting what ether article of the
same value he or she may prefer, and it will be
sent with pleasure. OUR AIM IS TO PLEASE,
and every means to that end will be exerted. We
solicit a trial forevery one who reads this notice
as we are competent of giving the utmost satisfac
tion.. THE STOCK COMPRISES
Amongst other articles, Splendid clocks. Gold
and Silver Watches, Rings set with Uiamondg.j
uuoies, rejiris. uarnui ana otner Stones, (soli
taire and in clusters,) Ladies'. setts of Jewelry
comprising Pins and Ear-rings of the most fash
iotiable styles, set ia Precious Stones of every va
riety, together with a large assortment of Gold
and Enamelled and Pearl sets, Gold Studs and
Sleeve buttons of the most beautiful patterns.
Genu' bosom and Scarf Pins, and an endless
variety of Bracelets. Chains, Musical boxes, Head
Dresses, Combs. Charms. Ac. ln case any of onr
patrons are not in want of Articles of Jewelry
and would prefer Silverware, we will send, for
Any Certificate returned to us, a richly engraved
bet of Castors or Butter Dish, bcaulifully chased
and plated.
r AGENTS ARE WANTED
In every part of the United States and Provinces,
and to all such very liberal inducements will be
?"r?d' "d- on application, a circular of terms
wiU be forwarded. We prefer money sent in Post
Office Orders where they can be obtained, or by
Uank Draft to our order. Address all orders to
our Agecy, which will be conducted by
Messrs. JAQUET. STERLING A Co.,
1S9 Broadway, New York.
Nov.29. 1861-3m
VjAljT good article, and very cheap at the
WM. P. IRWIN. Clearfiel L.
A LARGE STOOK OF GLASS, paints, oils
white lead. etc.. at E. A. IRVlN'fe
HORSE-SHOES and horse-nails, to be had at
Aug. 23. MERRELL& BIGLER'S.
KIW APVEBTISEMEKTS.
CLOCK ASD WATCH MAKER,
Graham's Row, Clearfield. Pa.
The undersigned respectfully, informs hii old
customer and the pablic. that be has on band
(and constantly reeeiTitg new additions.) a Jarre
stock of Clocks. Watches and Jewelry
--'-''-n- a targe variety from th
best Manufactory, consisting of Eight
day and thirty-hour spring and Weight,
Levers. Time. Strike and Alarm.
. WATCHES a fine assortments
silver Hunticr nd open ease American
patent Levers, plain and full jeweled.
JEWE LRYr ct every variety, from a sine
piece to a full set t, .. . i, . ' -JL ; i
OULD rEXS. an elegant assortment, of tl
test quality. Also, in silver ,extcusioa-and.dak.
holders """ ' ...
SPECTACLES, a. large assortment, far and
near sight, colored and plain glass.
ALSO, fin assortment oftpoons, Forks lat
ter knives, etc.. plated on genuine Alabata '
All kinds of Clocks. Watches and Jewelry care
fully repaired and Warranted - ' "
A continuance of patronage is solicited
November 2 1866. H. F. N A UfJ LB
GPvOVESTEEN.jrcO
PIANO FORTE .
MANUFACTURERS,' !
499 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. "
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The attention of the public and the trade lain-.'
vited to our New Scale 7 Octave Rosewood Piano
lories, which for volume and purity of tone ar
unrivalled, by any other hitherto offered in this -market.
Ubey contain all the modern improve
ments, French, Grand Action, Harp Pedel, Iron
Frame, overstrung Bass, etc., and each instru- ;
ment being made under the personal supervision'
of Mr;J. H. tirovesteen, who has bad a practical
experience of over 35 years in their manufacture,
is fully warrauted in every particular.
The "Grovestccn Piano Fortes" re
ceived the award of merit over all
others atthe celebratcd World's Fair.
Where were exhibited instruments from th
best makers in London, Paris. Germany Philadel
phia. Baltimore. Boston and New York . and also
at the American Institut-for five successive years,
the gold and silver medals from both of which
can be seen at our ware-room
By the introduction of improvements we make
a still more perfect Piano Forte, and by manufac
turing largely, with a strictly cash system, ar
enabled to offer these instruments at a price which
will preclude all competition.
Puicrs No. 1, Seven Octave, round corners.
Rosewood plain case 5275. ' .
No 2, Seven Oetave. round corners. Rose
wood heavy moulding $300.
No.. 3, Seven Octave, round eorners, Rose
wood Louis XIV style S32i. , j
Terms: Net cash in current Funds. . Descrip
tive eirculars sent free. nov29'6i ac
GREAT SALE OF 1
WATCHES JEWELRY.
81000.000 WORTH ; ;
TO BE DISPOSED OF AT r '-'
ONE DOLLAR EACH I .
VTithout regard to value!! Not to be paid fer
until you know what you are to receive!! .
BV A. IT. RO WEN ft CO.,
(Agents for the Alanufact trers.) , p
"No. 3G BoeLman Street, Xpw.--Y.arlc.
tyRead the following List of article t be
sold for ONE DOLLAR EACH :
100 Gold Hunting Case Watches, each $125 09
1 oo Gold Watches, various styles, 75 00
1.200 Ladies Gold Watches, - u ' ' 75 o
1 .500 Silver Watches. ' each $25 00 to 40 09
1,0!0 Elegant Silver Flated
Castor Stands, " 30 CO to 50 0
1,000 - Fruit
and Cake Caskets, " 15 CO to 55 00
2,5"0 setts of " ", Tea Spoons?' 8 00 to 15 00
2.50O setts of ' " Forks,' .". 8 00 to 15 00
2.000 Goblets, engraved, ' 4 00 to 8 00
3,000 pairs of Table Spoons, 6 00 to 8 00
3,000 pairs of Salt Spoons, 3 00 to 510
4.500 magnificent Napkin Rings.' ' 4 00 to 9 49
6.000 pairs of Pendant Ear Drops,'
(assoited colors,) 5 00 to 8 0
3.300 setts of Ladies Jewelry, iuiita- ,
in Ivory, 5 00 to 10 00
2,500 Gold Lockefs, engraved backs.
watch face, perfect imitation L. W. 18 00
10?000 Ladies' Back Combs, rich and
unique patterns, 5 00 to 25 09
4,400 Belt buckles, Gold, Jet, and
Vulcanite, 5 00 to 15 00
6.000 latest style Vest A Neck Chains 5 0t) t20 00
5-iOO Gents' California Diamond Pins 5 CO to 20 00
4,000 California Diamond Ear Drops 5 00 to 10 00
3 000 Miniature and Enameled Re
volving Pins, ' 5 00 to 10 00
3.000 California D. A En. G. Scarf P. 5 09 to 10 CO
2.000 Masonic and Emblem Pins, 3 00 to 10 00
2.500 Gold band bracelets, engraved
and plain, 3 00 to 20 00
o 000 Jet and Mosaic brooches. 3 00 to 10 00
2,000 Cameo Brooches rich patterns,
, 7,ertasty' 5 00 to 20 00
3,000 Coral Ear Drops, 4 00 to 6 00
2.000 Ladies' Catbslaine Chains and r
Guard Chains, . 8 00 to 15 00
6.000 Gents' Pins, a splendid astortm't.2 00 tolO 00
4.000 Solitaire Sleeve buttons, en
tirely new style. ' : 300 1 10 00
0,'nru nuas ana Sleeve buttons, in ' : '
setts, very rich, 3 00 to 10 00
5,000 Sieve buttons, plain, enameled
1 ADlCnsraved' 2 00 to 8 00
10,01)0 plain and handsomely engra-
ved Kings. .. 2 50 to 10 00
8,000 Lockets, double case, richly A
engraved, - - ' j 00 t 10 00
15,000 setts of Ladies' Jewelry, new "
aJ'61 Bt,es' i 6 00 to 12 00
:000 handsome Seal Rings, 3 00 to 8 00
2.000 setts of bosom Studs. 2 50 to 6 00
1,000 Gold Pens and Gold Extension
Holders, 15 00 to 25 00-
2,000 setts Jett and Gold Pins and
Ear Drops. 6 00 to 10 00
2,000 Geld Thimbles. Pencils, Ac 4 00 to 8 00
10,000 Gold Pens and handsome Sil-
, vnrCf 8f !' 00 to ' 8 00
10.000 Gold Pens and handsome Ebo
ny Holders, 4 00 to 0 00
The method of disposng of these goods at On
DOLLAR each is as follows : . . -
Certificates naming eaah article anditsralue,
are placed in sealed -envelopes and well nixed.
One ot these envelopes will be sent by mail to any
addresson receipt of 25 cents.
On the receipt of the Certificate yea will see
what yon are going to have, then it is at your op
tion to send the dollar and take the article or not,
Purchasers may thus obtain a Gold i Watch. Dia
mond Ring, or any sett of Jewelery on our list lor
'R DOLLAR, and in no case can they get less
than One Dollar's worth, as there are no blanks.
Ihe price of Certificates is aus follows : One for
25 cents ; five for $1 ; eleven for S2 ; thirty for 5 ;
sixty-five for $10; one hundred for $15.
, The distribution is conducted fairly, and all
have an equal chance of obtaining the valuable
prUes by purchasing the certificates. We guar
antee entire satisfaction in all cases.
Agents wanted to whom we offer special term s
and premiums. Send 25 cents for on Certificate
and our circular with terms.
Address . A. H. ROWAN A CO.,
. - P. O Box 4270, New York-
EXECUTOR'S 'NOTICE Letters teeta
, mentary on the estate of Sarah Norris late
of Lawrence township, Clearfield co.. Pa, dee'd
having been granted y the undersigned, all per
sons indebted to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment, and those having claims a
gainst the same will present them properly au
thenticated for settlement. '
JAMES 8. NORRIS,
Nov. 8, 1865-p. Executor
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