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Butcher Wirz,

A list of sickening and revolving horrors il
now about to be made public during the tria
of Wirz, of Andcrsonville notoriety. He i
| charged with having maliciously, wifully ant
traitorously, and in aid of the armed rebellion
against the United States, combining, confcd
reratng and conspiring together with Rober
+. Lee, James A. Seddon, John III. Winder
Lucius D. Northrop, Richard Il. Winder, Jos
White, W. S. Winder, r. h. Stevenson, and
others unknown, to injurc the health and de
stroy the lives of soldiers in the military SER
vice of the United States, prisoners of wal
within the lines of the so-cailed Confederate
States and in the military prisons thereof, to
the end that the armies of the United States
might be weakened and impaired; in violation
of the laws and customs of war. The specif
cations of the charge, which number twelve
and are very lengthy, recite different cases Of
Rebel inhumaaity; among others is one charg.
ing him, while commanding at Apdcrsonvillc,
with feloniously and of lis malice afore-
thought, causing, melting, and urging certain
ferocious and blood thirsty animals called
blooahounos, to pursue, attack, wound, and
tear in pieces soldier belonging to the army
Of the United States in his custody as a pris-
oner of war, whose name is unknown, and in
consequence thereof the said bloodhounds did
thea and there, with the knowledge, encour
agemcnt and rstigation of Wirz, malcously
and murderously given by him, attacl: and
mortally wound the said soldier, in conse-
qucnce of which saiG morta. wound, he, the
said prisoner, soon thereafter died" Ofcourse
Nirz, like his colabo.crs in rebellion and mur-
der, objects to being tried by 4 military com
mission and questions its jurisdiction. His
couuso. also fl leds plea that he was captured
under pledge that he should have safe con =
duct to his home if he gave certain informa =
ton, which he did; and that he was included
in the terms of the convention between Gen
erals Johnson and Sherman. The pleas were
overruled and the court adjourned.
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MY MARRIAGE;
Or, the Dreadful Widow.

Twas making my way through crowd in
by street which | suppose d had collected for
the contemplation aud enjoyment of some tri-
fling and contemplate disturbance, but into
when at that moment was not in the mood to
inquire, when my course was arrested by pair
of beautiful large eyes blackunder lady s
veil, which met mine with mute appeal that
| could not for a moment resist.
"What is the matter?' l demanded of the
pos.essor of the black eyes.
A remarkably sweet voice replied, 81 have
ventured to interfere in behalf of a child |
saw the people abusing, but am afraid that,
without some assistance, my efforts will be
unavailing."
1--WE wasn't abusing it," cried several
rough voices together. "She was only fight
ing with little Mike and she'd got the best of
him, too, if we'd let her alone"
ut is quite enough" said the lady with
spirit, her splendid eyes flashing as she spoke,
THAT your sex should disgrace itself in this
way shall not allow mine, especially such
little creature as this, to make savage
brute of itself, if | can help it,"
"You are right, madam" said. {" The
man who would see your sex dragged into
tHe prize iluB Hust hdNc Ittic iosPcoo ioi MO
own mother. You are Quixotic, however, to
assume the duties of this child's natural pro-
tect0r. Where are its parents?"
Dead" cried the three other little child
rem in chorus.
Where-how does this little girl live
then 2"
"She lives with Miss Fanny Flinks, and
does errands for her."
"What sort of a person is this?" inquired
the dark-cyed lady.
'.She dresses finer than you do, ma'am,"
replied one of the female by-standers ''but
she is not exactly the person to bring up
child in the way it should go, as she has
strayed long way out herself"
1.-THE pointed truthfulness of this remark
raised laugh among the acquaintance of
Miss Fanny Fink.
The lady in the meantime. had not let 60
her hold on half-clad, sturdy little girl,
whose face was flushed with passion, and dis
colored with blood, dirt and tears. She
stopped down to her, raising her veil and said
Little one, If you will 90 with me, I'll find
you good home You shall have nice
clothes, enough to eat, and be taught to read
and write. What do you say?'
The sweetness and beauty Of the lady's face
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-31

the pleasure of seeing the right lady :"
"In moment. She sent me to prepar,
you for her coming"
Il do not see the necessity"
81 presume not. will explain, although
the subject is delicate one to handle. A
bctter-hearted girl than my niece Clara never
lived, but she has some personal defect,
which, perhaps, only the eyes of affection can
overlook. mean to say for instance, thai
she does not enjoy the same personal advan
tages as myself"
l looked at the speaker for moment il
amazement, and al involuntary groan ESCAPED
my lips.
." 1t cannot be possible Is she deformed?
"Oh, no; she is as perfectly shaped as
am"
Indeed? What is it then I"
"A slight obliquity of vision, which add.
a puzzling and peculiar expression to the eyes
Her hair is of that color against which there
is very unmcritcd prejudice but, for my
self, think never saw finer or more bril-
liant red. With these exceptions, there exist
strong family likeness between us, especially
az respects the width of the mouth, the round
ness and height of the shoulders, and the
. size of the feet"
What an image of horrors was conjured W
before me-
'Gay no more !" l exclaimed wildly
"This suspense is too dreadful. Let me sc,
the woman herself, though the sight of hel
Kill me!'
"Thcn turn and look upon your death !"
cried /. sweet voice behind me, in mocl
tragic voice, followed by silvery ring .
laughter.
turhed, and, to my inexpressible delight
bcLeld my adored blacl-eyed beauty.
"And u-you--are-"
| "Not Miss Eastburn. That was my maid
en- name; br. Clara Darlington, widow"
fell at her feet, half disposed to worship
her, covered her hand with kissas. and find
ing no resistance offered sprang to my fee
ard claspci her in my arms
CLARA Darlington, will you become Glars
Ingleton!'
In what excellent practice you are! We
shall have you proposing to the whole family
You have begun bravely, first to the aunt
and then to the niece within five minutes
Aunt has fed, as well she may from so dan
gcrous creature. What would have become
of Ecr had | not rushed to the rescue, HEAVIER
only knows! Ipromise you shall be dread
fully jealous of her and the superior persona
advantages she enjoys"
"Oh, you have been playing rare game
with me-"
a fair one. have won your love fairly
and learnt at the same time that there wal
right on your side as well as on mine.. and
will be my own court of equity, and do jus
tce more evcn-handed than the law"
"May not praise you now?'
"No, but you may"
"Do what?"
''Love me just as much as you please
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-31
TRAGIC RESULT OF A KISS

You did begin. You can deny
You kissed me first Don't you remember
How splcndidly the moon rode high
And full, that evening in September?
We two were sitting quite alone
Your head upon my shoulder resting;
The laviEg moonlight round us shonc,
You pouted out your lips suggesting.
That should bend my head to see
If you were earnest or but joking,
Ny lips touched yours. You must agree,
That crime wa1Sf your own prvoking.
If you were veycdSwhy did you stay,
Your head upon my breast reclining?
Or not tell me to take away -
The arm til at was your waist confnirE?
Twas long ago, and yet it seems
But yesterday, as now recalling u
Our fresh young love, our happy dreams,
The autumn leaves around us falling.
We little thought how it would end,
That love our future life was guiding
To where we are, this little friend
To our protection thus con!idng.
1t cant he helped. We must receive
The charge, while trustfully believing
That love- in, ,hi1ilv vill leave -
No greater SGfse1(l!lh ours for grievfhg.
II must he so. The breast from which
The littleiellow strength is gaining
Contains heart in love so rich,
l, fearless, trust him to your training.
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VVIf-N H~NuIHNU,
Company III. ID Y. Y. Cay

"These wells, Of which there were sevcrs, in the
prison, were dug and monopolized by the prisoners
who first entered the stockads, so that all who did
not assist in making them, except somes special
chums, were debarred the privilege of using them
unless they paid fee of some kind or another which
as general thing, the majority were unable to do
and had consequently, to use tAe poisonous water
of the filthy stream. This was The case till about
the beginning of October, when excellent public
led the North Gate but as this spring was con-
tinnaliy surrounded by hundreds became at times
impossible to get water from it, and in such cases
we had 10 resort through necessity to the dirty
stream water. -''+'''-
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LET US GO HOME-A PARODY.
BY HENRY ]. SAVAGE.

Company G. 2l3M Pa. Vols.
The dew was falling thick and fast
As through the town of Laurel passed
A soldier boy who bore nice
Gum blanket with this strange device:
"Let us go home!'
His brogans thick and blouse of blue
Showed lack of care. and backing, too;
And from his lips there came groan,
As on his face the moonlight shone:
LET us go home!"
He thought of his domestic joys,
His little wife and laughing boys,
And as imagination drew {
Him on he yielded in agents new;
Wet us go home!'
"S,ay, stay" maiderA-sd land rest
Your weary head upon this breast"
The sccdy soldier looked and sighed,
Then quick as lightning loud replied;
"Let US go hOme'''
"stop! stopr' fellow comrade cried,
.'Tlic Major just now espied;"
The soldier quick glance did throw
Across the street, and mu'tered low:
Let us go homc!'
beware the guard house and its smell,
Beware in time wish you we'll"
His friend said as he took his flight
A voice broke through the summer night:
"Let us go hAncl"
Just ms the day began to dawn
sexton looking pale aud wan,
Began to take his homcwarr'wny;
lie thought he heard voice TO say;
"l.et us go home!"
Bending his eyes upon the ground,
4 soldier boy he quickly found,
Clasping in death, as in vice,
His blanket with the strange device:
"Let us so home!"
There in the dirty street, they say,
Ofheart disease he calmly lay,
While somewhere over Blndcnsburg
A voice Of agony was heard:
''Lct us go home!'
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County Directory.

IT., .f u. Circuit Court-IIon JAMES SMITH.
w. n he Circuit Couri-II0RACE RESLEl.
Rsyiasr of WIHs-GEO. w. HOOVER.
Sitrig-BASIL 7. GARLlTI.
S.n.s .Auorn.y-GEO. A. TilRUSToN.
Surreyor-JAMES CHISHOLM, JR.
'''"'' J. B. Ii. CAMPBELL,
DOUGLAS PERCY,
A. ii. l.. BUSH.
'''"s CHARLES RIDGELY,
ELIJAH FRlFND,
JOHN BELL,
j. H. STALLINGS,
J. l.. TOWNSiEND.
Tar Coi,,etor-S l.. TOW NSliEND.
Ci,,k 10 Co,nnissioners-JACoB hho"S y.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-31
EEAn old prediction Of Napoleon is re

Ryan old prediction Of Napoleon is re.
called by one of our cotemporaries. At St
Helena he said
Ere the close of the nineteenth century,
America will be convulsed by one of the
greatest revolutions the world ever witnessed.
Should itsucceed, her powers and prestige are
lost; but should the Government maintain her
supremacy. she will be on frmer basis than
ever The theory of a republican form Of
government will be established, and she can
defy the combined powers Of tie world.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-31

JEPr DAVIS has written a letter to one OF
his counsel at Albany, asking information as
to the date of his trial and the nature of the
charges. 1t has hitherto been supposed that
he was not permitted to correspond with any
body. -.- ----
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-31

EDA new application Of photography is
noticed in the late English papers. A firm
in Edinburg is prscticing with new inven-
ton for making 'sun pictures" on wine glas-
sea. One paper also remarks that the latest
Photographic nonsense is to produce upon the
handkerchief bought the physiognomy of the
buyer in photography.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-31
Citv Government.

M,yor--GEoRGE HARRISON
T,y.eiimea-DR. J. j. BRUCE,
j.. CRUZEN,
GEORGE LONG,
G. B. SMITH,
IL. STARTZMAN,
JOHN YOUNG.
Csrk-JOHN SCIilLLlNG.
Tr.a,Yrer-JOHN GEPHART.
C,usctor-JOHN BOW ARD.
BsIiT--GEoRGE FLURSHCIZ:
Wngh .Mister-ARTilUR McGlRk.
BoAsp meets on the first Monday IN each month
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-31

The Finance Minister Of Canada has
announced to the local Parliament that he is
ready to give up the nigh duty now imposed
on certain American manufactures for the
sake of reciprocity.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-31

ETThere is a fatal disease raging, among
horses in some parts of Pennsylvania. AT
first there is swelling of the throat, followed
toward the last stages, by a swelling of the
head and limbs, which proves fatsl, N
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-31

EE The exports petroleum from January.
fst to January 14th. of the present year were were
13, ,33S, Lit gallons; fer sAe came .tfsns lSst
year 5, 5,444, 0e4 gallons, :: -ss1 : ss..s,..5
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FRENCH'S HOTEL,
on THE EUROPEAN PLAN,
Opposite the City Hall Park Corner OF Frankfort
Street, New York.
Spacious Refectory, Bath Rooms ana barpe,
Sbon' Bed-rooms warmed gratis, and only one bed
In room. Do not believe runners or hacknen
who say we are fall. Servants are not allowed ol
ece We perquisites. apH-ly
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DATES OF ADVERTISING.

The undersigned have agreed on the following
rates for advertising which will he strictly adhered
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-09-20
What Democrats Seek.

The editors, stumpers and conventions OF
the Democratic party are striving to answer
the question, What do Democrats seek?
1t is true that the people would be glad to
know what they do really seek; but far great
er satisfaction would have been afforded had
they answered that question three years ago.
What did they seek when they were unanl-
nous in refusing either man or dollar to
save the country? What did seek when they
all excrted their utmost to discourage enlist
ments and to shield deserters whenthe coun-
try was on the brink of ruin, and all patriots
trembled for her safety? What did they seek
when they met in concalve all over the loyal
states, and commenced the work of arming
themselves in resistance to the Government
and in favor of the rebellion? What did
they seek when they denounced Mr.. John
son as tyrant, usurper, brute, while
they now indorse him? What did they seek
when at Chicago, less than one year ago, they
resolved the four years war failure? With
this record SO fresh in the peoples recollec-
ton, how can any confidence be now placed
in any plausible story they may tell as to
what they seek
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-09-20
THE DEMOCRACY OF ELK.

On our first page, to-day, we publish an
address of the Elk Democratic Representa-
tive Conterees to the Democracy of Elk
county, as published in the Adrocate, in
which the Conferees set forth their reasons
for nominating Dr. c. X. EARLY for As
sembly. The address includes the action
OF the Elk county Conferees at Luthersburg.
Among the proceedings then had, is reso-
luton requesting their publication in the
EM Adrocate and Clearfeld Republican,
As the Republican of last week does not
contain the proceedings, for reasons best
krown to them, we deem it but due to our
Elk neighbors that they should be heard in
Clearfeld county-and hence their appear
ance in our columns. The address, no doubt,
will be perused with interest, by our readers
generally.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-09-20
FRIENDS OF THE UNION !

Remember, that our brave soldiers van
quished the rebel horde, who endeavored to
destroy the Union, by perseverance and suf-
fering. The allies of that common enemy
are still active, although the war has ceased.
To bring our country to the verge of de-
struction seems to be their only object. This
you can prevent at the ballot box by casting
your votes for the Union candidates. Then
be up and doing-work INCREASINGLY until
the polls close on the Second Tuesday of
October next, and your reward will be the
utter defeat of the allies of treason and re-
bellion.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-09-20
WORK! UNION MEN, WORK!

In less than three weeks from this day,
our annual election will take place Are all
the Union men awake to its importance
Let each man feel its importance, and de-
termine that he will not lag in the exercise
of his right of suffrage, and that he will by
his example and influence use his best en-
deavors to bring out every Union voter on
that day. If this be done our State ticket
will be elected by at least thirty thousand
majority. But if apathy and over conf
dence pervade our ranks, and one here and
another there stays at home, as has often
been the case heretofore, the contest may
be close one. This must not be- All that
Is required to overwhem our political oppo-
nents is full Union vote on the 10th of
October. Then let every Union voter be
active and Jealous, and work from now until
the election without intermission and his
efforts will be crowned with glorious vic
tory over the enemies of our country.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-09-20
THE LATE ELECTIONS.

The returns from Maine show an increased
majority for the Union candidate-Cony' S
majority being over 10000. In Vermont
Dillingham;, the Republican candidate for
Governor, is elected by about 20, 600 major
ity-an increase. In California all the prin-
cipal counties in the interior have elected
Union members to the Legislature-only
two or three small counties having gone
Democratic. And in Kentucky the Demo
cratic majority has been reduced from over
Sc, 900 FOR Mcclellan to 15S Surely, the
friends of the Union have great cause for
congratulation, in the result of the elections
in the above named States; and soon Penn
sylvania will follow by at least 80, O0major-
sfv
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-09-20
Paymaster Generals Department.

Notwithstanding the fact that over three
hundred thousand soldiers have been dis
charged the service of the United States, the
work in the Paymaster Generals Depart
ment does not appear materially to decrease.
Few persons outside Of the department have
any idea of the great labor performed in ex-
amining descriptive lists and muster out and
payrolls of each soldier discharged the army.
The examining of each account, for the pur-
pose of giving the soldier his just dues, and
at the same time guarding the Government
against fraud, is labor in itself requiring
thorough mathematician, with persever-
ance and energy. Since the 1st of May.
1865, the Paymaster General has paid out
of the United States Treasury $l93, SAG, ,095
49 TO discharged soldiers.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-09-20
ARE YOU ASSESSED

If not, see to it at once, as the time in
which it can be done, is drawing to close.
Only ten days remain in which assessments
can be made legally. Also, see that your
neighbors are assessed 1t not unfrequently
happens that, either aecidently, or, perhaps,
Intentionally, the names of Union voters
have been omitted from the assessment rolls.
Then, examine the lists, and if your own,
or your neighbor name does not appear
thereon, have it placed there atonce-other- at
wise you will be deprived of your vote
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-09-20

In 1861 large army was organized to
keep the rebelious States inthe Union. In
Ls65 it is proposed to maintain large army
to keep them out of the Umion--D Doyles-
to,cn Democrat, Edited by Col w. W. IL
DGris.
In 1861 the Democratic party conspired
with the traitors of the South to take the
slave States out of the Union for the pur-
pose of creating government whose corner
stone should rest on the enslavement of all
men compelled to labor for living-in 1868
the same leaders are insisting, in the face of
the defeat of the slave holders, that the war
for the Union is a failure, that the National
debt must be repudiated, and that the T.
Mon can only be re organized on the old ba-
sis of slavery.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-09-20
NOTICE TO U. S. TAX PAYERS.

L persons in Clearfeld county who are liable
to tax by assessment under the United States In
ternal Revenue" or Excise Law approved Ju-
~ list, 1867, and the laws amending the same are
hereby notified that such taxes duties have be-
come due and payable, and that / will attend to
receiving the same at the following times and
places. to wit:
At the house of Mrs Margaret Lanic ch lin Clear
held, on tuesday and Wednesday. being the Goth
and 27th of September, 1865. Also, at the Post
ONCE in Curwensvil.e Thursday and Friday, Sep
tember 2Sth and 29tn. 1868
This notice applies to ali persons who are liable
TO take out llcenses for the year beginning May
lst 1860, but have not done so up to this time
Also, u al persons who have made a return of In
come for the year beginning Januafy lst, 1864.
Also, the tax on Carriages, Gold Watches, Bagga-
telle Tables, &c.
And all persons who neglect to pay the duties
aud taxes as aforesaid assessed upon them, to the
Collector, on or before the time herein specified
shal! be liable TO pay TEN PER CENrUM addit ional
upon the amount thereof, collections to be made
by distraint
All payments must be made in T. s funds.
DAVID EASON.
Sept Is, 1865 pep'yCoi OF Int Rev / 9Th Dist p,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-09-20
REPUTATION AND DISGRACE.

1t is evident from the tone of the Copper
head press and speakers, that their first eff
fort, should they be placed in power, Will be
to destroy our credit, either by repudiating
the national debt that was contracted in
suppressing the rebellion, or by assuming
the payment of the rebel debts-either Of
which would be national destruction. To
prevent this repudiation and disgrace, and
to MAINTAIN our national integrity, it is only
necessary for the friends of the Union to be
true to themselves-to vote for no man who
has heretofore sympathised With the rebels,
or who now excuses and palliates their of
fences.