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DECIDED AT LAST,

II has been favorite method of the Copper
heads to embarrass the Government by de-
nouncing the Conscription Act as unconstitu-
tional, and II will no doubt be remembered
that Gov. Seymour, in his correspondence
with President Lincoln, asked the latter to
auspend the draft in New York until the con-
stitutionality OF the Act was determined by a
competent judicial tribunal. A decision has
Just been made by Judge Calwalader, of the
United States District Court at Philadelphia.
and his opinion conculreo in by the venerable
Judge Grier of the Circuit Court, which We
trust will put the question to rest, and fully
satisfy the whole crew of fault finders.
The particular case before the Conrt was
that of drafted man whose claim for exeunp-
tion, on the ground of being the sole support
of q widowed mother, had been refused by the
board. The arguments of counsel TOOK wide
range, and instead of being confined to the
immediate questions raised by them, embra-
ced review of the whole Act. The opinion
of the Judge was very learned and elaborate
one, of which we find the following brief and
substantial statement of its points in one of
our city exchanges, wiz
at is decided that the right of Congress 10
pass the CONSUMPTION act is legally and constitn
fionally ieriued from that clause of The CoHstit-
tion giving Congress the poUer 10 rase armies,
&C., which is distinct control over the militia.
In regard to the administration of the pow
ers conferred upon the boards of enrolment,
the Judge decides in substance that: s'A stat
ute which, in relation to summary proceed
ings before military commission, enacts that
its decision shall be final, does not necessari
ly make the decision Conclusive as to the right
which was in question:
Further, it is decided that s'the provisions
of the l4th section OF the act of Congress of
Sd March, 1868, ch. IS, requiring the presen-
tation by drafted persons of all claims of ex-
emption to the board of enrolment, and ma
king the boards decision final, do not, in the
case of exempt whose claim cf exemption
has been duly presented to the board and d is
allowed, preclude the subsequent considera-
tion, under a writ of habeas curpus, of the
question of his right of exemption"
Judge Cadwalsder, in making this decision,
has let down the most important plank of the
Copperhead platform; for it is not probable
that any indgo of State court. after such a
judgment by Federal tribunal of high au-
thority and acknowledged learning, will un-
dertake TO express different opinion.
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RrPr1. TESTIMONY

The rebel Maury, who had charge of the
washington Observatory for many years, and
VINO went to England as an accredited agent
OF treason, has recently written letter to the
people of England, in which he makes the
following statement
GAIL the embarrassments with which the
peace party can surround Mr.. Lincoln, and all
the difficulties that il throw IN the way of
the war party In the North, operate directly
ss so much aid and comfort TO the South" =
This is the drst instance of direct rebel tes
timony against the Copperheads, with which
the North is infested, tha,,we have seen. 1t
is the frst authoritative evidence that the
macAnations of the sympathisers. are recog-
nized bg the South, and regarded as valuable
assistance to their Infamous treason. This
admission on the part of a rebel, should be a
warning to and be remembered by every loyal
man In Peunsy lvsnia. No doubt exists as to
Woodward's sympathy with the Southern reb-
els, and hence 1t is the duty OF every patriot
in the State TO vote for Andrew G.. Curtin and
Daniel Agnew. the true and tried friends of
the Union. To vote for " oodward would on
ly encourages and strengthen the rebellion, and
work the ultimate destruction of our country.
WE STAND CoRREorED.-The editors of the
Clesrdeld Copperhead, ii seems, have at last
picked us up on an item relating TO the uoting
on the proposed Amendments to the Consti.
tuition. We clipped the item from an OK
change aud printed IL a matter of news; in-
sdvertantly, taking II for granted that 1t was
correct. However, we acknowledge ourselves
indebted to the superior sagacity of our Cop
perhead neighbors for max ing the great dis
covery Of the error. Yet, we did not admit
that an amendment of the Constitution is nee.
essary." We were satisfied with the old Tan
under which our soldiers voted during the
Mexican war. But, as ssJudge Woodward and
bis colleagues" decided that iaw unconstitu.
sional, an amendment has become necessary
to settle the question. Do you understand
Ncssrs. Copperheads
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HKOPOSALS.-Propo will be received bg
II the Comm issioners of ClearfieId county until
Thursday the lst day of October next. for build
ing a covered bridge the Susq ueh anna ri7.
er- at the place known as McMurray and Irwin.
Mill, in burnside township-ssid Bridge to b. 8
bout iO5 feet long, 10 felt wide, and TO be covered
with good joint shingles, planked with ~ inch
plank. The abutments TO be of stone 2 feet above
low water mark. &c
Plan and specifications be seen at any tine
by calling at the Commissioners office. By order
of the Board, VIM s. BRADLEY
sept g. 1862. Clerk
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M%.While walking through the streets of
2>-SS Curwensvile. my attention was drawn
10 vast crowd of people passing and repassinp.
each and all with an immense load of mercban
dise and there meeting an acquaintance. made
the inquiry What does this mean The answer
was " Have you not been at the cheap Store of j.
d, Thompson who has lust come from the r. f.. -
with the largest stock of goods offered to the
community at lower figures than any other house
IN the country, my advice to you is to call and
see Tor Yourself and then e1claim The half " as
not told me- 90
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&SOO REWARD The Commissioner. of

teS0a REWARD THE Commissioners of
DcOO Clearfeld county, Pennsvlvania offer
the above Reward. for the arrest and conyieta.
Of James Curley. the supposed murderer of Barr.
ley Eagan, of karthaus township. who was found
dead on the evening of the lst day of August in
the public highway in said township; or S3j0wil
be paid for the arrest and delivery of tie said
James Curley, in the Jail of Clearfieid county
The said Curley. is about feet IL inches in
height, of erect figure light complexion. blue
eyes, roman nose, sandy whiskers, and light hair
scar on the lower lip caused by piece having
been bitten out in fight. s. C. THOMPSON,
JACOB KUNTZ.
I. DOUGHERTY
Com rs Office. Clearfield Pa Aug %. 1853
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Sept. 2, 1868 -pd
l DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE

a DMINfSIRA NOTICE-Iet,s,,
"a OF Administration on the estate of Geo d
Mullin. late of Lawrence tow'p ClearaeId Co... u
Penn a, decd. having been granted 10 the un5s,
signed, all persons indebted to said estate ar, -
duested to make Immediate payment and tbo,.
having claims against the same will present then
duly authenticated for settlement
CECILIA MULLIN.
Sep 2, 1858. LEWIS C. CARBON, Adm.
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WOODWARD ON FOREIGNERS

The Copperhead press is busily endeavor-
ing to explain away Judge Woodward's rec
ord against foreigners, and re produce letter
of his, written in 1862, in which poor George
tries to make it appear that Wing reporter
put words and expressions into the speech
which he did not utter. They do not, howev-
er, attempt to deny that he introduced the
amendment, which, if his absurd explanation
as to the speech were true, contains the germ
of his views on the subject, and is worded as
follows, viz:
s'That the said committee be also in nstruct-
ed to inquire into the propriety of so amend.
ing the Consultation as TO PREVENT ANY
FOREIGNER,w who may arrive in this State af-
ter the 4th day of July, l841, FROM ACQUI-
RING THE RIGHT TO VOTE, OR TO HOLD
OFFICE IN THIS COMMONWEALTH.,'
In this amendment, it will be perceived.
Judge Woodward proposed to disfranchise the
foreigner altogether-to prevent him from 20.
ting or holding office In Pennsylvania What
ever may be offered in extenuation of the
speech, nothing can explain away Woodward s
proposed amendment TO the Constitution
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.XECuToR,s NOTICE

FXECUTOR'S NOTICE.-Letters T..,-
- mentary on the Estate of Joseph Ii Cors i...
OF Guelich township, Clearfeld county Pc
deceased, having been granted TO the 1n6ar-;,t'
ed; all persons indebted to said estste sra
quested to make immediate payment and tba'r
having claims against the same will present bs
duly authenticated for settlement
GEO. ". MCCLLY
Sept. 2, 3.-pd. Fxeca,o,
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THO THE PUBLIC. II. Pierce =
Il would respectfully inform the public tbs, ,
continue to carry on the Laundering and Me-! as!
business at the old stand in Chest ,ownsbir -
they keep on hand and for sale all kinds ~ @ 'asi7
and feed at market prices, and will paw the Ian
for all grain delivered at the Mill. Tbsv H
deal in Sawed lumber and square timber AN
Sept 9 lS63-pd
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To insure attention, the CASH must accomua-
ny notices, as follows All Cautions with 81
strays, 81; Auditors notices, S1,5O; Admins
all other transient Notices at the same rates.
other at 81 per SO uare for or less
lnser tlons. Twelve lines Tor less) count souare
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-09-16

I.-came tresspsssing on the n,..-,
Burnside township. about the Let of An1ii rs IS n
Brindle Cow with left horn knocked of sr1 as
or five years old. The owner is requested s'I ioUs
forward, prove property, pay charges snS SvIs ,A1s
her away or she will be sold as the law di-a,!Hs Hs
Aug 26, 1882. DANIEL BTTCETITPSNs
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ENAECUTORS' NOTICE.-Letters Testa.
~ mentary on the Estate of Henry Eisenhower.
late OF burnside township. Clearfeld county. Pa.
decd, having been granted to the unSsrs;on.d =, ,
all persons indebted to said estate are REQUESTED
TO make Immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same will present them duly
authenticated for settlement
JAMES RIDDLE
sept 10, 1863. ABR. NJ Ex;rs
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GAVE MONEY BY BUYING Yors
- & AR RPETIN NGS

At the NEW Second Street Carpet Store - N >
above Chestnut. Philadelphia
am offering at Wholesale and retail st,s.
lowest Prices for Cash. large stock of Impo,.sI
and American CARPETINGs of every grade nsEe,
styles and the best known makes
Also. Floor Oil Cloths. Canton and Cocos Ma,
tings and Window Shades in great variety | 20
iicit an examination Of my stock and prices
j. 7. DELACR0IX
50 South Second street. above Chestnut PhiI,a
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NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs.

large type cuts or ont fxssla
be charged double price for occupisd
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WANTED.-Al Large lot of Flax Seed. in ex.
w change for Goods at the Cheap Store of
JNO. D. THOMPSON
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-09-16

We have as yet heard no Pennsylvania SOL
dier approving George W. Woodward as
candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania How
could this be, with these terrible words. (uev-
er recanted by Woodward,) uttered by him in
December of 1850, just after Mr.. Lincoln's
election, scared into every soldiers memory
'.Everywhere in the South the people are
beginning to look out for the means of self
defence. Could il be expected that they would
be Indifferent to such scenes as have occur.
red THAT they would stand idle and see such
measures concerted and carried forward for
the annihilation, sooner or later, of their prop.
erty in slavesl Such expectations, il induI.
ged, arc not reasonable,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-09-16

SAD trrAIR.-A few evenings ago, at Port
land Mills, seven miles from Clarion, Pa,
while the Prov ost Marshal of Elk county was
attempting to arrest a deserter named Daniel
Smith, and during scuffie with him, the re.
volTer of the Marshal was knocked from his
hand and accidentally exploded, the ball en-
tering the neck of Mrs. Smith, killing her in
stsntly. verdict OF accidental death was
rendered.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-09-16

Judge Woodward thinks that :. slavery is an
incalculable blessing" What, then, is his
opinion of freedom We trust one equally
enthusiastic. In that case, We have the sin
gular creed, ssSlavery and Freedom are incai-
culable blessings which is much the same as
complimenting Christianity and Atheism in
one breath, or praising at once Washington's s
farewell address and Mr.. W oodward's speeches
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1863-01-07

WAen peace comes---nr before ii comes
--if the madness of those in power pro.
longs this dreary conaict--will come the
day Of responsibility; and part Of the duty
OF the Democratic party will be to enforce
this stern account. The House of Repre-
sentatiyes at Harrisburg will be strictly the
Grand Inquest Of this Commonwealth, and
IT will have work enough on hand. On it
will deyolye the duty 10 inquire into the
conduct ofthis war. 50 far as Pennsylvania
is concerned, and to know II, her authorities
have been faithful to their local trust. The
bitter cry of the Roman Emperor for his
lost legions is echoed BY Pennsylvania ask
ing why her gallant resources were sacri-
feed and cut to pieces on distant battle
fields. and her own frontier left open to in
vasinn and insult Gen. Stuarts unresisted
raid through two Of the most populous and
loyal counties of Pennsylvania. circling as
he did IN defiance near the capital of the
State. is 10 the authorities the most dis
graceful incident of this war. 1t was blood
less by mere accident. II was NOT the less
discredtable because il was Bloodless.
But another outrage on the dignity and
the sovereignty Of The State demands inqui-
~ and redress. On the 9th Of August last,
Federal military officer--General Jas.
MISUNDERSTANDING to be Military Co.
werner of the District of Columbia, came,
with guard, to the capital of this State,
and, without authority Of law, in the mid
die Of the night, seized and dragged from
their beds. directly under the eye Of the
Governor and his Cabinet. four respectable
aud. as the event proved. innocent citizens
Of Pennsylvania. They were incarcerated
in distant prison. and finally discharged
without an accusation or any succor, and
for them. our avn immediate fellow citi-
zens. no ward nf remonstrancs or even in
terce,slsn was uttered BY the Executive or
his advisers.
Had mo other cause for rejoicing at the
restoration VI Democracy 10 legislative
power in this State. I find il in the pros
pect Of inquiry. and. If need be. punish
nsnt, uf those whose neglect and indifier-
snce have inflicted these Kindred igno-
mines On an ancient Commonwealth where
The step Of invasion has not been felt for
more than seventy years. and where per-
sonal liberty. ~ secured by Law. has never
before been violated.
You will. | an SURF. excuse these spg-
gestions Tor the future. Something may
be p,rdnned 10 freedom Of speech suddenly
restored.
have The hnnnr % be, gentlemen, very
respectfully, your obedient servant,
WIN. ii. REED.
To Messrs. Ancona. Gaix. Boyer, Meyer
and FIllman, Committee.
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Look out for the Rogues.

STOLEN from my stable a, Durham's Depot on
Friday night the 9Th Of December, two fine
NAMES one dark claybank, with black name and
TAIL and j. -four years DID, has blaze in the face and
white hind feet; has on the inside Of the right
hind leg, caused by kick just al the hook; when
stolen was barefooted. The other b dark brown, or
nearly black, is about years old medium height,
thick built and is supposed To be with foal ANY enc
taking up said horses or leaving such information at
this Office, or with the subscriber al Duhams, as will
lead to their recovery, will be thankfully received and
literally rewarded.
T. B. MORRIS.
January l. 76- 3v
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tire day, and our troops suffered dterribly
from the enemy's artillery. The enemy
we're posted behind hills in great strength,
and at one time II seemed impossible 70
dlsIodge them. About mon Gen, Gibboa
was relieved BY Gen. DoubIeday's com-
pand. Gen. Head. who was fighting a.
gainst superior odds. was also reinforced
by Gen. stoneman's command, which had
the effect Of checking the rebels and .driy-
ing them back short distance. Il was in
the midst of this struggle that tien. GIbbon
was wounded anil partially disabled. lie
kept the field. however. during the remain
der Of the day. and won many laureIs by
his brilliant conduct. Gen. McClellan's
endorsement Of Gibbons dash and ability
has beer fully borne our by the result Of the
days fighting. During the afternoon Gen.
Newton's division was moved up to the left
Of the centre, when the firing. which had
ceased in that part Of the field. broke Out
with redoubled fury. Our troops were here
exposed to a plunging FIRE from the enc
my's artillery. which was posted on the
ne,ghboring hills. and for short time the
Union soldiers were exposed 70 destruct-
i've FIRE.
Il soon became evident that the first
ridge Of the hills on which The enemy were
posted behind sarthworks could not BE- car
ried except at the point Of the bayonet, and
accordingly Gen. Sumner ordered French's
dirIsion..to, charge spon the batteries.
From the moment the storming party left
the Iasiae up 10 the time they reached the
too, VI the hills. they we're exposed 70 the
hottest fire Of The enemy. The concentrat-
ed FIRE OF Lees artillery and infsntry rain
I'D upon their devoted heads in manner
truly terrific. No troops. howeser disci.
plined and brave. could Withstand the
shork. and alter suffering terribly our so!-
dirrs were thrown into disorder and brought
10 asudden halt. Al Ibis juncture the cen-
ire Of the column gave way aud hed ~ dis
may. but were afterwards rallied and
brought back. A second and third al
tempt VAS made TO dislodge the rebel ar
IIllerists. but in vain, aud at each attempt
the ranks Of the stnrming party grew thin
ner and thinner. Samner nov brought all
his available artillery into play. hoping 70
shell The rebels out. aud from that TIN. IN
al dark the roar Of cannon WAS incessant.
The rebels. who had been driven back a
short distance during the day. returned TO
their original position when n,shl cam. on.
30 that We were unable TO remove our
dead"
Upon the whole. the Yankees ackno~i-
esse themselves badly whipped.
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removed 10 GAINESVILLE, where he died. He has left
vile aud four children to lament his loss.
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The Mobile Register |, indebted 20 friend in The
Army Of lhs Mississippi 60 Gle. u the Federal papers
tsn which il ertrsrl. he following rrnaksble letter
fioa Hon. WIN. u. Reed, q Distinguished citizen u
Psn.sylvsni., and one .iHle CVnsis.ioner To China.
Before the recent Democratic successes in the North
sn SECTIONS The wiring Of such letter would have
ssa. any man 10 Pon Warren:
Letter from The Hon. Hidiam b. Reed. Of
Philadelphia. read al The Democratic Cele.
: 6raiioa IN Reading. Berks County. Ia.
Chsstaul Hill near Philadelphia
NSssrnber 9th. lo52.
GssTLgsES :--Nolhing would give me
more pleasure Than 10 uuite "a the festival
~ hunor OF the recent victory ~ Penusyl-
vsals. but the SHIRT notice. and some per-
sana considerations with which need not
trouble you. prevent il. Let me hope that
before long may congratulate yon on the
kult Uilthls political success in the resto.
rstlun Of the functions Of Constitutional
Gs.srnment at the North. and an honora.
bic peace. II is my firm belief that the
paraaount wish of the masses Of the North
lsisr Peaes--,hough timidity, or eonsidera.
usss--mistskss ~ ny opinion--of expe.
sieney prevent them from saying 90. Il
As been part u the policy of the Admin.
'slratlDn 10 crush OUT THIS craving Of .
soanon humanity, aud TO denounce as
traitors thase who think as do. that blood
enough has been she'd already. This has
been acqulesced in too long. There are
Thousands who think with me. whose pro.
perry 10 endangered industry is
piralyzed--fathers and mothers who are
praying snxiously for the return Of their
soldiers from The battle field, or waiting for
lie stern doom that takes from them those
VINO are left at home. This prayer will
Soon fnd utterance.--and the community,
Nrary Of war and bloodshed--weary Of
debt and taxation. of the tax.collector and
me recruiting sereeant--weary OF the am
eslance 81 the wounded and The hearse OF
The dead-wlll hail with ecstasy beyond
control the hour whea flags OF permanent
,Iacs shall be displayed al Washington aad
Richmond. am old enough TO remember
,he peace Of 1915, and the joy il excited ;
got u was nothing IN comparison with
what ours will be when This brothers war
I,oyer.
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Obituary.

Died. in this place. Of consumption. on the 20ih q
December, Mr.. HENRY ]. PARKS, in ih Gath year
% his ace. The der.ssed had for several months
been g,eat sufferer. but be bore bis Affections with
remarkable patience aud resignation. He bad long
been sincere psniienl. but il was not until few
days before his death iha, she Sun Of Righteousness
arose upon the horizon sfhis benighed nature; from
that hour until bis spir, took il fight homers, his
soul continually flooded with hill blaze Of Gods
own glory Again has the msnsier Death been van.
quishcd and The cruel grave cheated Of lis victory
. Thanks be unto 6od, who gve,h US The victory,
through our Lord Jesus Christ" May the God q
al grace and mercy ssnclify this providence TO the
bss, good Of the beres'eJ; may The precious Com.
foria console and cheer them, and The holy hlsssd
Jesus give them oil like glorious triumph, and re.
unite them in the better land X.
Died. near Cedar Grove, Orange county, on ID, -
day Of Deesnbsr, Mrs. ELIZA ANN Jones, vii.
Of Mr. Thomas Jones 10 he Goth year Of hss sse. Her
last illness complicated and painful, but she
dured i ell with christian patience and hope. Trained
up piousy, nurlupd in her school days and living
faithful member oflhe Episcopal Methodist church Tor
many years, she bore in her lie the fruits Of living
christian TO the honor and glory Of God. Her end
was peace She died a. the christian dies, iriumph,u,
over death, hell and the grave. She leaves discon.
ISOLATE and bereaved husband and one child, and many
friends who bitterly mourn her loss But alas, she
gonsl
And bright nmorlals. well know,
souls unto their care are given,
First 10 guard from sin below,
Then 10 waft 10 heaven.
Died, 10 The hospital Al carksyille, on the Obj Of
December last, Nj. GEORGE w. sTRAYH0RN,
o. this county, aged about thiriy.lhree years. He
!sfl Hill.borossh for the army on The l7,h Of July,
was taken siek ., Winchester, and af.sr~sTd, was
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I SI1U,b4I W
We, the undersigned, appointed by the Directors to
investigate the affairs Of The Hilsboro Savings Inst
tuition for hs last six manths report that the alb owe
statement truly shows its condition.
JAMES F.CAIN,
PRIDE JONES,
SAMUEL. w. HUGHES,
]. A. TURRENT!NE,
ED. r. s.rANLY.
The meeting then proceeded TO vote for seven Di-
reciors, which resulted as follows: Thomas B. Hill
John U. Kirkland, c. NJ. La,imer, H. X. Nash, VIII
liam F. slrayhorn, J. c. Turreniine and Josiah Tur.
ner, sen.
JOSEPH GRAHAM, Secretary.