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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08
High Prices and What Makes Them.

A fact is stated in a trade paper of New
York city, which gives US a little insight in
to the subject of high prices, and which, at
the same time, furnishes some idea of the
| way that business is done in these days.
The fact is this, that quantity of goods
was bought of Eastern manufacturers for
S94, 600 and in few days after was sold..for
5000 900, in the same city-twelve thou
sand dollars more than twice as much as
they cost-making profit of over one hun
dred and twelve per cent, in a few days
Quite nuAber of questions about high
prices have suggested themselves to purcha-
sers of commodities in these peculiar times
What raises the prices of things? Who gets
the profits? Who pays them T? Who looses
in the operation? Is there any just occasion
tor the prices of things being so much above
the usual rates? The above fact, taken as
sample of the way of doing business, sup
plies an answer to each of the common and
reasonable questions The manufacture of
goods, supplying all the material and doing
all the work in their production, and receiv-
ing fair and liberal profit for himself. sells
for the sum stated These items-the ma
terial, labor and profit of the manufacture
ought to be the largest proportion of the
cost of the articles to the consumer. But
business is SO conducted that the price which
the articles bore when tLey left the manu-
tacturer is more than doubled before they
reach the consumer. Those who pass them
along on their destined way get more for
their ultimate price than those 90 who sup
piled the material and made the articles.
Can this be just way Of doing business
1t is no injustice to the manufacturer, for he
got his price and pay for his commodities.
But 1t Is wrong to the consumer, who pays
the exhorbitant profit, and actually looses
to the amount of the difference between
fair profit and the exhorbitant price. We
cannot charge the enormous prices upon
scarcity in production, for there is no lack
nor upon the currency, for that would affect
the manufacturer as much as the trader. 1t
is justly attributable to the rapacity of spec
ulators, who monopolize the commodities by
combinations, and then control the prices,
ievying heavy tribute on all. commodi-
ties for their own profit.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08
The Cholera in New-York.

New York, on November Sd, learned the
fact that European vessel brought the
cholera to American shores. On board the
steamship Aatlanta, from London.and Havre,
with 45S passengers, the Cholera broke out
the second day of the voyage. and before
she had arrived at New York fifteen cases
out of fifty or sixty in all had proved fatal
The Health officer, learning these facts, or
dered the Atalaata follower Quarantine, and
she remains there at present, with all her
passengers on board and debarred wholly
from communication with the shore She
will ofcourse be so kept until fumigation
and frost have done their utmost to destroy
the seeds of all lurking disease.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08
GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK
p
FASHION MAGAZINE OF THE WORLD
FOR 1869.

FASHION MAGAZINE OF THE WORLD.
Literature, fine Arts and Fashions The most
magnificent Steel engravngs. Double Fashion
plates W ood engrayings every inject that
can interest ladies. Crochet knitting Netting
Em mbroidery, Articles for the Toilet for the Par
ior the Boudoir. and the Kitchen. Everything
In fact to make complete Lady's Book
THE LADIES FAVORITE FOR 30 YEARS.
No Magazine has been able to compete with it.
None attempt IL.
GoDEY's RECEIPTS
for every department of a household These A.
lone are worth the price of the Book
Model Cottages tno other Magazine gives them).
with diagrams.
Drawing lessons for the young Anot her sps-
ciality with Cooley.
original Music worth So year Other Maga-
zines publish old worn out m usic but the subscrir
oers to Godey getit before the music stores
hardening for Ladies. Another peculiarity
with Cooley.
Fashions from Messrs. A. T. Stewart a Co OF
New York the millionaire merchants appear in
'odey the only Magazine that has them
Ladies Bonnets. We give more of them in .
year than any other Magazine In fact the La
dys Book enables every lady to be her own bon
net maker
MARION HARLAND.
Amthoress Of Alone Hidden path >, "Moss
SIDE, " 'Neaests.'' and sMirian,"
writes for Godey each month. and for no other
magazine We have also retained all oar old and
favorite contributors
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08
Attempted Election Fraud in PHILADELPHIA a.

Attempted Election Fraud in Philadelphia.
Among the candidates who ran on the Re-
publican ticket In Philadelphia at the late
election, was John Given, who though known
TO be unworthy, was by some political in
trigue re-nominated fer City Commissioner.
Mr.. Given, to the honoro the Republican
party, fell some ten thousand behind his tick
ct, many Republicans refusing to vote for
him, and was defeated on the city vote bya sol
dier whoran on the democratic ticket OnFri-
day last, however, at an adjourned meeting
of the Board of Return Judges, held for the
purpose of counting the soldier vote, a re-
markable series of documents were presen
ted, which elected Given by some three hun
dred majority. These alleged returns bear
upon their face such evidences of fraud that
the Sunday Dispatch, Erenng Bulletin,
Press, and other Republican journals have
spoken out in denunciation of them and of
the unscrupulous attemptof Given to retain
his office. Major Weaver, who is fairly e.
lected to the City Commissionership, will at
once contest Given certificate of election,
which is based on the returns of which we
have spoken. and which, though purporting
10 come from diametrcaly opposite portions
OF the country, are in envelopes directed in
the same handwriting, and post marked Ell
ther in New York or Washington. The
whole matter will be thoroughly sif:ed, and
Given of course ousted, unless he can show
that the soldier vote in his favoris an hon
est one. The Republican party of Phila-
delphla has reason to pride itself upon the
fact that its leaders will not for a moment
connive at political rascality, though exer-
cised IN favor OF one of its own candidates.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08
SoMETHIN NEW
IN CURWENSVILLE!
DRUGS! DRUGSM

The ndersigned would respectfully announce
10 the public that he has opened Drug Store in
me room recently fitted up in the house of George
hlttiebarger on Main street. CurwensyiIle Pa.
one door west OF Nipple Fausts store where
he intends to keep general assortment of
Drugs, Medicines, Oils, Paints,
Dye-stuffs, Patent Medicines, Per-
fumery, Toilet Goods, Confeetiona-
ries, Spices, Canned Fruit, Tobacco,
Cigars, Books, Stationary, Pencils,
Pens, Inks, and a general variety
OF Notions; Glass, Putty, etc.
The want of Drug Store has long been felt In
CurwensTille. aad as that want is now supplied.
the undersigned hopes by strict attention to bu-
sinessr to merit and receive a liberal share Of
public patronage.
His stock embraces most articles needed in a
community is entirely new. and of the best quail
lty which he will dispose of at reasonable prices
Call and examine the goods which cannot fail
to please. JOSEPH r. IRWIN
November s. 1865
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08
Funeral of Col, Uric Dallgran.

The remains Of Col. Ulric Dahlgren, ar
rived in Philadelphia on October 3lst, and
laid in STATEN Independence Hall during the
night The funeral services took place on
November Ist The Rev. j. P. Wilson,
d. d., of Newark. New jersey. delivered an
impressive sermon, and the remains were
then removed from the Hall to Laurel Hill
escorted by six companies of the 7th regi-
ment of the First Army Corps two compa
nies OF marines. and city troops. which acted
as guard of honor. Among the distinguish
ed mourners vas Admiral Dahlgrea, Sena-
tors Wale and Humphreys, and MAJOR
Henry. The ceremonies were imposing.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08

ALLUDING to the silent amazement with
which the Democratic organs receive Mr..
Johnson's speech to the negro soldiers, the
Erening POST says: 1T is known that a
sixty eight FOUNDER, or other heavy cannon.
fired over the waters of shallow bay, will
kill, by its concussion the Holsters and other
hard-shell fish. They fall into commissions
and perish in great numbers. The Presi
dents thousand FOUNDER, on Tuesday, seems
to have similarly affected the people who
call themselves Democrats They are struck
with universal lock jaw. They are amazed
= dumb founded, to use vulgar phrase.
They make altogether very ludicrous and
pitiable spectacle.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08
TERMS OF
GoDEY's LADYs BOOK FOR 1885

tFrom 1chfch there can be no Depiation1
The following the terms of the Lady's Book
for 1866:
One copy one year S3 90
Two copies one year S so
Three copies, one year 7 50
-Four copies one year 10 0a
Five copies, one year, and an extra COPY
to the person sending the club, making
six copies Ia m
Eight copies. one year, and an extra COPY
TO the person sending the club making
nine copies q oo
Eievencopies one year and an extra COPY
70 the person sending the club b,making
twelve copies u 81
All additions to clubs at club rates
Godey Lsdy's Book and Arthur's Home Mag
alne viii be sent each year, ON receipt of 81 So
=, we have no clubs with any other Magazine or
The money must all be sent at one tims for .nv
oiao, address l.. A Cooley,
n. e. Corner Sixth and Chest nut Streets,
NV O. 1900 PhilsSs,fi,iae
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08
The RAFTsmAn's JOURNAL.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

The Secretary of the Treasury has made
his monthly exhibit of National Debt show
ing that, at the end of last month, the a.
mount of Debt and Interest was as follows ::
1865 Oct so. Sept. So
Debt bearing
Interest the ereon $3.50, $40 90 g.. .OOI $40 90
Debt bearing law
ful money int 1.19l ,sIe.7s7 90 1850 Oos ,I2o 90
Interest thereon III ,26T ,735 90 72,52T 645 90
Debt bearing
interest $50. 523. .359 90 366 S9I O06 90
Total debt, s2,74O.S59,15s So s2.74i,947.726 II
The following bles exhibit the rapid
growth of the Public Debt for the year end
ing with July last, when its increase was ar
rested, and Its actual diminution since that
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08

CURE FOR CHoLERA.-A correspondent
of the New York Ereaaag Post, writing
from Jamaica, communicates the following
remedy for cholera, namely: Steep one quart
of pimento, better known under the name
of alspice in gallon of strong spirits, rum
or brandy, the latter preferred, for at least
one week, stirring occasionally take wine
glass of this infusion with little warm wa
ter, and sweetened with sugar. He SAYS that
the daily use of this highly aromatic medi-
cine will be found remedy or preventive in
districts where cholera prevails or is anticpa-
ted
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08

PENNSYLVANIA ELEcTIoN.-The official
majOrities at the late election in Pennsylva-
MIA foot up as follows For HARTRANFT.
46,S9S for DAVIS, 25, ,8S2-m ajority for
General Hartranft, 2l,0l6. The total e.
Mon gains We're 24,39S, or 2l,0l6 owe r
Sionker s Democratic majority in 1862.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08

The war Department has decided, with
the approval of Gen. Grant, not to restore
the property of ex-Gov. Henry A. Wise, of
Virginia, Gen. Terry's action in refusing
to give up the estate is sustained. Wise
house IS still used as a school for the child
rem OF freed negroes, and old John Browns
daughters are the teachers
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08

fenera Grant, after a consultation with
the President and Secretary of War, has de-
clded to recommend the mastering out of
the Veteran Reserve Corps and an order to
that effect will be issued This is in accord
ance with General Grant S idea of reduction
OF the army to minimum standard,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08

II b. ketchum was arraigned in tbe Con-.
OF General Sessions before Recorder HofF'
man, He withdrew his plea of not sn;I,v
ca Q; the gold check Indictment for forgery in
the third degree, and put in plea of gniltv
it was agreed his sentence should be sns.
pended till he can be examined in the civil
cases before the courts. ''"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08

Emerson Ethridge has been acquitted Of
the charges preferred against him before
the Military Commission at Columbus Kv
and Is now at his home in Dresden, Tenn
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08

here 1t VIII be seen that-although we
have been dlsburslng millions on millions in
payment of arrears due to soldiers and sail
ors from day to day mustered out of service
we have actually reduced the aggregate prin-
clpal OF our National Debt more than Six
teen Millions of Dollars within the last two
months. No doubt, the sales Of gunboats,
steam and sail transports, and other publ
property purchased for use in the War and
no longer required has materially contrib
uted to this result; but we have meantime
paid out two dollars in discharge of our an
terror obligations to soldiers, sailors, con-
tractors, DC, Tor every dollar received, from
cioslng-out sales. 1t is certain, therefore
that we have passed the turning point, and
may hencetorth steadily reduce our vast
Debt If We keep out OF foreign complications
and wars.
We know there will yet be seasons where
IN ourisystem OF soingenrand searching ta xa-
lon wiilprove less productive than now; but
then we hope our new Congress will be con
strained by public opinion to inaugurate
and perfect Il policy of Retrenchment which.
VIII reduce, by many amillions the annual
cost OF our Government. We have still a
mob o. useless Generals, dozens of skeleton
regiments Of Veterans, &C., and any mum
Der OF diplomatic, consular or other execu-
tive functlonarles, whose places should be
abolished or their amoluments reduced
twenty TO Fifty per cent. IT the People viii
only command.it, Congress will razee these to
the tune OF many millions of dollars; if the
People seem Indifferent. nothing viii be
done. But if Congress only refrains from
doing evil. we may reduce the principo of
our Debt at least Fifty Millions per annum
if our present high taxes are retained Let
Us do this throughout the next fye years. and
we may negotiate fresh loans for long pc
RODS at lower rates of interest, so as to re-
duce our annual interest to One Hundred and
twenty Millions, our current expenditures
to Eighty Millions, and thus, while reducing
our Federal taxes fully halt, have surplus
OF twenty Millions per annum to be applied
to the reduction Of the principal Of our
Debt
Thus far our interest has not been dimin-
ished, but rather increased, by the liquida-
ton of Indebtedness which formerly paid no
interest with obligations whereon interest is
accruing. We presume this conversion will
have to be carried further, so that while,
the principle Of our Debt will!be still further
diminished, the interest thereon maybe some
what increased. But We are nevertheless
improving our position.
The aggregate of Legal Tenders in circu-
lation Is as follows:
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08

ANTED.-Energetic men to act as apept.
w Tor the Life of A Abraham Lincoln Liberal
Terms ana exclaiive territory guaranteed Ap-
pleauons from returned officers, soldiers old a.
gents, and all young men of ability should be
made at once if they wish TO engage in this prof
table agency. Address for territory terms etc
10 W. RHODES 4 CO.
6S Fifth St. or P o. Box e2a
Nov. g. IS65-4t p;,tsh,,g D.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08

Major General Franklin will resign his
commission in the service. TO take the man
agement OF the Colts Firearms Manufac-
turing Company.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08

During the year ending June 80, 1865.
the Pension Office, admitted Is, 32S soldiers
to pension, and "a, 7l6 widows and orphans
The annual payment TO these pensioners
will amount TO S3,796, 457
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08

Adjutant General Thomas intends to ask
to be placed on the retired list, and to make
his future home on cotton plantation in
Louisiana.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08
.R. I'll. ANDER's IODINE WATER

WATER,-
II AN INVALUABLE DIscovERY-A Full Grain
OF Iodine In each ounce of Water, dissolved with
out Solvent The most Powerful FitaIizing A
gent and Restorative known. Scrofula. Salt
hheum Cancers Rheumatism, Consumption and
many Chronic and Hereditary Diseases, are cur
ed by Its use, as thousands can testify Circulars
sent free. Price 81 per bottle or for s5
Dr. II. ANDERS 4 Co
Physician and Chemist. 42S Broadway NY.
Sold by Druggists generally. Novs-3m.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08
aew Adrertisen,ents.

SET nkargetype euts or out of u,o
sfylf iotH be charged double price for rspeeeoce,n
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08
IRON IN THE B!ooD-Tu, prnrv,.

IRON IN THE BLOOD-THE PEnuy1.x
Il SYRUP supplies the blood with its LIFE ELE-
MENT, IRON. infusing Strength Vigor and New
Lie into the whole system. For Dyspepsia. Drop
sy' chronic DIarrhea Debility, Female Weak
ness, etc, II is specific. Thousands have been
changed by the use of this medicine from weak
sicHiy, suffering creatures to strong. healthy and
happy men and women. - page pamphlet
sent FREE Price 81 per bottle. or s for So
j. P. DINSMoRE, So Dey St. NY.
Sold by Druggists generally. Nov S-3m.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08
Total Currency


Now, then, for the process of Resump-
ton:
Let Congress authorize the Secretary of
the treasury to borrow on long time at low
rates, and on short time at higher rates
lcltdteUer sums he may find necessary to re-
deem and cancel Greeabacks until tie resi-
due shall be at par aoitt coin and let him
renew the appeal to the country so success
tully madaslast Spring through the agency of
Jay Cooke d Go. In other words let the
People be invited to exchange their Green
backs, bearing no interest, for other oblioa-
tons OF their Government drawing interest
payable In coin. Let this conversion he
fairly begun, under the auspices that assure
its success, and its result will be discount
ed almost immediately The premium on
Gold will tumble several per cent. per dav
until 1t Is down to mere fraction, CARRYING
the Currency prices of Flour, Coal, Beef.
Dry Goods, Groceries, Labor, and everything
else. along with it, and we may begin the
business OF next year on substantially coin
basis. And all this need not very seriously
diminish the volume of Currency since If
Two Hundred Millions of paper shall be
withdrawn and cancelled in order to effect
the main object, the Two Hundred and odd
Millions OF coin now in the country-u hich
is now no more Currency than Iron or Mar
bic ls-wil become once more a part of the
Circulating Medium whenever Paper and
coin are at par. 2
Frankly we do not expect that Resump-
ton can be promptly effected without CON
traction and convulsion Men who have
warehouses full of Pork Lard Corn, Wheat.
Flour, &C., which they have bought on cred,
it, will be apt to realize loss, and fancy
the world Is on her beam ends. But the
sharp pang OF prompt resumption will cause
less slnJury and loss than the slow tor
ture OF long-drawn contraction. Let MS
make the plunge and be dope with til
Tribune
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08

Toinsure attention, the CASH must aceon,.
ny notices az follows-An Cautions and st-srvs
with sl,so: Auditors, Administrator and r.
all other transient Notices at the SAM rs,..'
other advsrtsemen;s at 81 so per 50 aare. for A.
less inser tions. Ten lines (or Isss) count 500.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08
ssss. .7o9. .sls 90 ss7sI2s.a4n 90
Total

The Compound Interest Notes are practi
cally withdrawn from circulation, reducing
the volume of our Currency by rearly Two
Hundred Millions. But, including these,
our aggregate Currency is very nearly as
follows:
Government and Legal Tenders s633,709.6l1
Votes of National Banks e203 sly 355
Notes of State Banks (abouo so 0Oo GOO
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08

General Grant has purchased a residence
in Washington for $50, 900.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08

1t is some time since the Democratic par
ty renewed its professions of support of the
policy of President johnson. We venture
to suggest that it does not become the pecu-
liar supporters of the President to be so
backward at a moment when he is taking
firm position relative to vital ideas and meas
ures,-for instance, the total abolition of
slavery, the reputation of the rebel debt,
ultimate equal suffrage, and immediate ne
gro testimony. This is no time to Finch
Read the nev advertisements
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08

X ,AECuIoR'S NOTICE.-Letters tesla.
= mentary on the estate of Sarah Norris late
having been granted to the understood s,t 80
sons indebted 10 said estate are requested to max.
ifnmedlate payment, and those having claims =,
L cams. tne same VIII present them properly au-
Nov s. Is65-p. Exeeuto,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08

w ANIED-A Blacksmith to carry on N.
business at the large new shop. erected at
me me corner IN CurwensviIe. A good smith. with
Hesp 70 ao the work, can secure large patronage
wy. O. IRWIN 4 HARTSHORN
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-08

Read the new advertisements.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-11-15

WASHING MADE EAsY-We yesterday
witnessed the praoticle operations of the
Universal Washing Machine" on exhi-
bition i'm front of the Custom House, and
must say that it is one of the best labor
saving machines we have ever seen 1t
is the cheapest, most simple and dura-
bic machine ever manufactured 1t will
wash anything, from the finest fabric to
the largest and heaviest bed quilt, 1t
can be worked by small child, and has
never yet failed to give satisfaction -
County and State rights are for sale in
this city by Messrs. l.. c Campbell &
Co, whs are rapidly dispOsng of their
territory
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-11-15

THE OPERA last night drew full house
and the strange, beautiful, and sad play
of Faust" was heard with breatbless
interest The music was admirable and
the acting good.
The citizens ofsWheeling owe Mr.. Hen
derson many thanks for the pleasure he
has affarded them during last week and
this and we trust he may reap some pro-
fit for his efforts in our behalf. Should
he come again, he will be warmly
greeted.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-11-15

Two BROTHERS named Hess, residing
near Tifin, Ohio, were robbed q few
days ago of sixteen Thousand dollars. 1t
seems that the house occupied by the
brothers was entered, and the senior of
the two was struck on the head by some
heavy instrument, rendering him insensi
ble Chloroform was then administered
to both, and during their insensibility
they were robbed of sixteen thousand
dollars in cash, The scoundrels who
perpretated the outrage are still at
large.