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.ft i.e. ft.
At l;:,t the tlav el' jt.lilrc f(T white
iiuii r.f t-oiiic. '!;c e't (.'liens recently
l,vM have fold in p'-iii tonus that 15 id
ira! niiMuloar.il ruin n ro to lie stopped.
The prt.ple have spekm, atr.l they must
lo ciln vi'il. They have said in plain
ft mis that Out: :ri.-s lias no m;lit to
malic laws f i i- tin: Sia'cs, tliat taxation
vitlnuit rcp :!)' :iti is tyranny, tint
tln-v arc tired of il" infi-mal lin" tilnmt
t!'0 v.icn:-s
new lo I: kv
1:1 1, I
!" 1
1 ! ;-!.i i.l'
;.i!:.'i.. mill are nc injx
ef lliv.ii' c.v:i liberties.
;,k i'i iii;:i:i terms, the
! .li't.M initio 1 to pot th rrood
.!' i-'M into the Itau H of
ti.n. .! fci.vj v.'i;i.i,u-!v it it lor i iiriny year
1 t i
!. nr !' -v. ,y !(!: i:tnl bronher that
!av in iis vatli. until il;o acee-siou of the
(.r ut ii:ev:i'-ofrti.:! to nwcr.
Tlit'm-huut the caava'3 just closed
the l'c nmcr.tcy have done nobly cvtry
place they have lad opportunity, md
lire just s-ufliciently waked tip to do or
die in the coming Presidential contest.
Let il.cin he vigilant, energetic and ac
tive, and ere annthcr year has been
lumbered with the past, our great, free,
and duiiotu ccuntiy wiil rank, a? she
should, with the greatest nations of the
earth, and her people will be strain a?
happy and prosperous as they were be.
fore our iutei nrviue stru;."j;le tore asun
der the sacred ki:d el' Uinta (ormcd by
our ancestors.
We ere not di-rocd to exult. Wc
do n't feel like bvinir noMly demonstra
live. We have no hard words for the
dcfvi ud enemy. The inspiration of
null a jr.."it victory snrgct9 a calm,
ii.teu.-e thaukluhx-i-s. We feel that a
p;re::t mil In- been avoided. We can
cuiipatuhic our fellow countrymen upon
the event that -e.ils the promise of their
restoration to true Iiepublieanifciu. Now
under this rebuke, let fanaticism bide
its head. Let us have no more intern
perate, iudictive legislation. Under a
policy of moderation and generous for
bearance, Lading us quietly 'buck iuto
the (.11 patl:3 where our fathers trod,
the r.epublic will move on upon its ca
reer of grandeur and prosperity.
We would &ay to every "Democrat,
then, fro to roik.
The I.atc Elections.
In our last wo estimated the majority
in New York for tho Democrats at 20,
000. It since turns out that it is even
better, being over 4.1,000, and both
branches of tho Legislature, nro Demo
cratic. This is a gaiu since last year,
cf nearly T.OOO.
Tn New Jersey the gains are tremen
dous. The Democrats have both bran
ches of the Legislature, which secures
the election of a Democrat, in place of
1'relinghuyscn to the United States
Senate. The average Democratic ma.
jority in the State is 13,000 a gaiu of
1 1,00 since hist year.
In Maryland tho gallant Democracy
have not left a grease spot of radicalism.
Doth branches of the Legislature are
unanimously Democratic, securing the
election ol a man instead of that politi
cal bummer, J. A. J. Cusswell to the
United States Senate.
The most remarkable change to re.
cord is in the State of Massachusetts
the Democratic paiiMii the State being
over 40,00C, and its Legislature antb
radical. Hurrah for the Day State for
once.
In the otlier States the radicals have
succeeded in electing their State officers
by greatly reduced majorities. lJut in
uo State have tho succeeded in carrying
negro suffrage.
(.'ol. Dan. Dice is about retiring from
bis profession, and made his farewell ad
drcs3 to an immense audience at Pitts
bur?, a short time since. Mr. Rico has
been in the show business sinco 1841
and during that time has mado more
mriiipv than anv six circus men in the
United States, and has given one million
and a halt dollars in charities, &c. lie
is emphatically one of nature's noble
jncii, and we venture to say has more
personal friends than any other man in
the Uniteii States. He once ran against
Morrow D. Lowry fur Stato Senator in
Erie county, and if wo remember aright
came nearly whipping him.
Cri''J'had. .-uevcus lias written a let
icrin which bo proposes to pay tho Na
tional debt in Greenbacks. How are
you, Copperhead '!
i:nt. r;v:?r an:
The C;inm rciJ puolishes a three
enlii'iin necount of nn interview wiih
Vice lV-i loiit Vade. Ho says that
the negro Hufl'rai.e amendment Has the
cause of the defeat of the ltadieals in
( )hio, 1 ut at the sam-3 t i .no lu is utterly
opposed to abandoning that issue.
He adds that he had no idea that
there were to manyRailicals who were
willing to sec negro suffrage in the
South, but opposed to it in Ohio. He
denounced Tom Kwing'n letter, and said
Congress would never modify tho re-'
construction laws, but would make them
harder if the South did not behave bet
ter. On impeachment, Mr. Wale, said he
wanted it distinctly understood that he
expressed no cpinion. lie did say,
however, that ho thought the elections
would have some cfTect against the
movement; but if President Johnson
had been impeached, he also believed
that the elections would have resulted
differently.
He added that ho was sorry to sec a
disposition in the Radical party to take
up Grant for President aud run him in
with a "hurrah." "Let him come out"
said Mr. Wade, "like a man and show
us his principles." In conclusion, the
Vice President denounced s unwise
Thad Stevens' confiscation bill.
A Proposition. Some of our friends
seem to find fault with us because wc
made our paper smaller. Now, all we
have to tell them is this, If they get
us 100 cash subscribers by tho Crst of
January, 18G8, wc will immediately af.
ter that time make the Advocate a
seven column paper. Wlat do jousay,
gentlemen ?
It is no disgrace to be poor,only incon
venient, and wc are too poor to expend
the amount of money it would require
to purchase a new press, &c.,at present.
We intend to publish tho Advocate,
and in the end, make it a paper which
every citizen of Elk county will be
proud of, if our efforts aro seconded by
them.
8a?Tho Warren Mail says tho Erie
Republicans arc already speaking ot
candidates for Congress from this dis
triet. Tho Mail's choico falls upon
Gen. (?) Johu Patton of Clearfield, aud
we suppose the Mail speaks for Mr.
Scoficld. They uccd not, however trou.
ble themselves, for it will make uo dif
ference who they nominate, ho will bo
ingloriously beaten. They may take
this as a mere assertion, bat they must
rcmembpr that revolutions never go
backwards, and that even there can good
come out ot this political .Nazareth.
The President's Puty. Knowing
what is known to-day knowing what is
the sentiment ot the sovercicn people of
the Republic, if Andrew Johnson fails
to oppose tho executive arm against the
usurpations of Congress, he, too, must
share tho fate of tho Radical party po
litieal destruction. He has now before
him all tho evidence a that magistrate
could desiro of tho popular will. lie is
aware that they will support him in his
opposition to tho outrages of Congress.
It is his duty to secure for the Southern
States Congressional representation. It
is his duty toscc that the popular verdict
against negro suffrage bo not reversed
by tho arbitrary measures of military
organizations. If he neglects that duty.
he will bo branded as false to the obli
gations of his office at this crisis.
On the 20th ult., several islands in
tho est Indies were visited by a dis,
astrous hurricane, which in its terrific
effects, remains unprecedented in tho
memory of any living man. Iu the
town and harbor of St. Thomas, alone
more than sis hundred lives were lost
Several towns in other islands which
have been heard from, are reported to
bo in ruins, and a large proportion of the
inhabitants are said to have been killed
Largo trees were torn up by the roots
and swept away. Houses were lifted
from the foundations, and dashed to
pieces on the earth. Ships and steam
ers were hurled together, instantly
breaking into lragmcnts and sinking
and in many cases tho entire crew goin
down. Thousauds are wandering home
less and penniless, beside the numbers
killed instantly. There is no attempt
at any sort of trade ; every one is paraly
zed with terror. In tho night, several
vessels were shattered in the storm, as
tho lighthouse had been swept away
All tho wharves are ono mass ol ruins
foils and barracks aro gone; whoio
blocks of buildings destroyed. Thirty
vessels were sunk ic tho harbor of fct
Thomas, and thirty-eight damaged by
running ashore and other ways, lhe
cyclone came from the east, aud seems
to have taken a narrow path, as a vessel
which was ninety miles out, experienced
only a breeze.
Z-j i'en. ade lias lately been giving
his opiuieiis about mailers ni.d things
through n coivespoudcnt in ll.eCincin
naiti Cnirf n k'l. lie don't like the
idea of having Grni.t u tho Ivepublicaii
candidate for Pie.-idi iit, o bit.
O'y'H is now pretty generally conee.
d tbfit Gen. Grant will not accept the
liadieal nomination lor President, and
wishes to be, if at all a caLdidato of
both parties. It is most likclv, therc-
oio, that Chase will be tho ltadicul
ndij.ile. It makes litilo difference
ho that pi.rly nominate. The people
have taken things in their own liiiuds,
aid are going to elect a iminmil, man.
A N K LNTZ. Mkbciuxt Tah oii.
Ceiitrcviile, Klk county, i'.-i., desires
inform the citizens of Ccnti'i-ville nml vi-
inity. tl at lie isnt nil times prepared to
n work in n neat nu t salislactory lniitincr.
ive m c a call. novtuly
OP A I A MLl;p' to '"gape in a liplit
)J mul liunurnliU' luisiiicsa for the
winter rnonllis. in the vieinily where thev
rcsiJn, w hich will net them from $50 to $100
per month.
1-or i iwticiilavs apply to or au.lrs f AH-
MI'.LKE 15KOS., Vl'J. Snnsoni St. Pliilavlel
phia, Pn. Nov. U, 1PC.7-H.
II.K. II ALL ASSOCIATION. Notice is
lj hereby given that n Meeting of the
CKi'iiorntiirs el t lie liu nan Association win
ie helil nt the elliee of (Jcoi'go A. lvntlilnin
in HiJcwnv, on Tuesday t lie 19th day of
November 1 sT7. In the meant hue (lie books
of the Asioeiuiion arc oncu for Subscrip
tions at the above mtmovl place.
CHARLES U. EAIiI.EY,
A. B.vrnnrN, Sec't. Prest.
Nov. 11, l:i7-lt.
"ACTION. Al'.l persons arc hereby can-
ly tioncd iirainst tiiisling my wife Johiin
ki Coiiglilin Gil my account, na sho has left
my bed and board without just causa or
provocation, and 1 shall pay no debts of her
contracting, unless compelled by due course
of law. MICHAEL COLGI1L1N.
November 1 1, 1307-ot.
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which in size aud nppcarnnco will resemble
IIAIU'ER'S WEEKLY.
but in value will far transcend that publi
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Each dennrtinont will sparklo with the
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GIFTS:
5 Grand Tianos (Steinway'sl Value $500
6 Grand Tianos (Chickcring's) Value 500
1 CaiTiaec. frouiC.Witty's Repository GOO
10 Gold Watches 150
5 Melodeons 1
10 Ladies' Gold Watches 100
10 American Silver Watches 75
0 Music Boxes 4a
6 Ellintic Lock-Stich Sewinc Machines 50
3 Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Ma
chines 4 Wilcox k Gibbs Sewing Machines.. 45
50 Thotographio Albums 10
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Tea Sets, Silverware, &c. No Dollar Jew
elry. No Gift worth leas than Ten Dollars.
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AT THE
Ou MONDAY Evening November 18th
Mil. & MltS. W. II- DAVIS,
Iu Songs, Dances, Burlesques, Negro
Eccentricities, Xe.
Forming ut onco an Evening's Amuse
merit that cannot he excelled.
ADMISSION, - aOots
DW. HUTCHINSON, Attorney at Law
, Girard, Erie County Pa., will attend
specially to business iu Bankruptcy before
the Register iu the District at his oflico in
Uirard. Nov. ( 07. n.
CAUTION. All ncrsons aro hereby cau
yj tioncd against buying a noto given by
me to Harvey parsons for $100.00,. dated
about tho middle of May lust, as I have not
received vluo therefor, and will not pay it
unless compelled b law.
no;71hi;7 W. SHOEMAKER
rnni' AcniToiis oi- iiiuuw.w i.iwn.
J i'i'' will meet at lhe f-:'iee ol'.l.il.n
O. Hull in llidgwny, nu Motnlny. Nov'r
lilt-t, 1SC7, for settlement. Tho scvcf ii
tow nship treasurers, school IrenM'rvi -s and
all others having un-eltle.l necounti wiih
said township, will appear at t-ai.l .late for
settlement. GroiUlH DICKINSON
J KLOM K I'OWKLL, '
JOHN O. HALL,
octSl luT. Auditors.
QCIIOOL TEACIIKU WANTED. Tho
School Hoard of Ki.ljrway twp. nrc
desirous of employing a Co.mi'K.iknt M.m.b
Teacher to take charge of school No. 1 of
said torvnship during lhe coming winter
term. To a good tea. her a liberal salary
will b? given. .lOIINfi. HALL,
H. V. KLV,
H. A. I'AIiSONf?,
Secretary of (lie Hoard.
Ridgway, Oct. Sit f
1'liOl'l.UTY Foil .SALE.
MIK subscriber wishes t.i dispose of the
properly torniPily occupied by John
Hauh iu the borough of St. Mary's. .waid
property consists of two two-story frame
buildings, with stone foundations, nnd one
house finished entire nnd has been used and
is suitable for a store room. The oilier is
not quite finished. The property is situa
ted three doers west of the P. & 11. It. K.
Depot, and buyers will find it one of the
best business sites in St. Mary's.
TEliMS. One half cash, nnd the balance
secured by bond and mortgage on the prop
erty. Will be sold cheap.
Apply to ANNA HAUH.
St. Mary's, Nov. 7'b7.-tf.
LOOK HERE I
WACIinS, JEWELRY & SILVERWARE.
CHARLES HOLES, Practical Watclimv
Iter, Jeweler mid Engraver, llidgwny.
Elk county, Ta. Tho subset iber begs
leave to announce to tho citizens of llidg.
way and vicinity that lie is prepared to do
all work in his lino on short notice and at
reasonable rates in the very best manner.
Shop in J. V. Ilouk's Store. Special atten
tion paid to engraving.
He has also on hand a largo assortment
of Clocks, Watches, Jewelry snd Silverware
which he offers for sale on reasonable terms.
Give him a call. nov7'G7if.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
ins is to Givr. Notice: That on the
31st day of October, A. D. lHi)7 a War
rant in Bankruptcy was issued ngainst the
Estate of Chauncy I. Moore of Benczette,tp.
in the County of Elk and State of Pennsyl
vania, who has been adjudged a Bankrupt
on his own petition ; that the payment of
any debts and delivery of any property be
longing to such Baukrupt, to him, or for
his use, and the transfer of nny properly by
him nrc forbidden by Law ; that a meeting
of Creditors of thj said Baukrupt, to prove
their Debts, and to choose one or more
Assignees of his Estate, will be held nt a
Court of Bankruptcy, lobe koldcn at Hidg
way, in tho County of Elk in said District,
at the Court House, before T. E. Woodruff,
Register, on the 7th day of January A. D.
1808, at 1 o'clock, p. m.
THOMAS J. ROWLEY,
Nov. 7'67. 4t. U. S. Marshal
PATRONIZE HOME INSTITUTIONS.
FLOUR.. FEED AND GRAIN.
rjlIE subscribers having completed their
New Grist Mill in Ridgwny nro now
prepared to furnish tho people of tho sur
rounding country with
Flour of the Best Quality,
and of their own manufacture, at the lowest
market rates.
The attention of lumbermen aud others
is called to our facilities for furnishing
them with
FEED OF ALL KISDS,
cheaper than it can bo bought any other
place in tho couuty.
JQTCasu Paib rort C.RAiN-a.
J. S. HYDE.
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M O R N I N G GLORY!
Vjvsrhn'S t.0''ft'jif?
la-L't'"'?'--'
FOR SALE AT SERVICE'S,
EXCLUSIVE AGENT FOR
ELK COUNTY.
I have now on hand nnd am now receiv
ing tho most complete stoc k of Cooking
and Parlor Stoves ever brought to this
section. I buy tho best, believing thoy
are the cheapest.
I have the exclusivo ngency for the Cel
ebrated Morning Glory, also, for Specr's
Cooking and Parlor Stoves. I havo somo
beautiful deigns from Erie, Buffalo, Troy
and Philadelphia, and am preparing to fur
nish on short notice any .-Move made in tho
country or parts of stoves to repair old
ones.
Having devoted seventeen years exclu
sively to the sale of Stoves and the manu
facture of Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper
Ware, I am satisfied that tho most fastidi.
ous can be pleasftd at my shop. Don't fail
to cull before you purchase elsewhere.
MERCHANTS supplied with Tin-ware
nnd Stove Pipe m low as can bs bought iu
Erie.
THIS IS NO HUMBUG.
Coal Ho Is plain and fancy, and every thing
usually kept in a first class Tin and Stove
Store.
Rags, Copper, Pii'ass, Pewter, Lead,
Scrap Iron, Sheep Pelts and Farmers pro
duce generally taken in exchange for goods
or work.
UNIVERSAL CLOTHES WRINGER.
in tttwt i h
have lhe Agency for tho UNIVERSAL
CLOTHES WltiNGEH, it is the best, 300,
0OO of iheiii in use. Each Wringer wan
rained lo be as poo l at the end of one year
as when frt purchased. Call and take
one home with you and if it docs not give
good satisfaction after a fair trial, it may
be returned and your money will bo rofun.
dcd.
SAVE YOUR CLOTHES
SAVE YOUR LABOR,
PRESERVE YOUR HEALTH,
SAVE YOUR TIME,
ALSO, THE LILY WHITE HANDS,
il have smilv.3 instead of frowns on WuA
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