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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

Over % of each of above, at proportionate rates
The above rates were agreed upon. by the un-
designed on the Sd day of December, 1864, and
will he strictly adhered to during the present
high prices of all kinds of printing materials
ID. W MOORE.
Publisher of .:Ciearfeld Republican
:. J. ROW,
Publisher of "Raftsman's Journal"
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HELIOGRAPHIC.

TIL undersi gned having completed his Photo
graph Gallery. in Shaw-s Row. two doors west of
the Mansion House, CIearfeld, Pa. is now ready
10 wait on those in want OF first class portraits,
My arrangements are such enable me TO turn-
ish tho Sc beautiful productions of sun drawing
in the highest style of the art. Having fitted up
my rooms at considerable expense, with view
to the comfort and pleasure of my patrons, hope
by strict attention to business, and desire to sat
isfy those who call, to merit liberal share of
public patronage. A good assortment of Gilt,
Rosewood, and mould frames; Albums and an
endless variety of cases hand, at u oderate pri-
ces. Particular attention given TO copying every
kind of pictures. II. BRIDGE,
September 2, 1864. Artist.
Instruction in the art of Photography given,
and apparatus furnished at city prices.
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rHs RAFrsMAn's JOURNAL.

STRAY COW.-Came trespassing on the pre-
- mises of the subscriber, in Boggs township, a.
bout the first day of July last. dark brown COW,
white face, and about 10 years old. The owner
is requested to come forward, prove property, pay
charges and take her away, or she will be dispos-
ed of according to law. EDM. ALBERT.
Boggs tp., Dec. IL. 1864 pd.
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Col. of Tax for Clearfeld Bor

THE PrrTsBURG CHBoNICLE-The edi-
tors Of the Chronicle have favored us with
their Daily during the past two weeks !;
and, we would say to those in want of a
paper from the smoky city,, that the
Chronicle is most excellent one-indeed,
We believe it to be equal to, if it does not
excel, any other Daily in Western Pennsyl-
yania 1t is an Evening paper, and gives
the latest and most reliable telegraphic news
from all parts of the country.
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BIBLE SotIETY Clearfeld County
Bible Society will hold its annual election
trr officers, for the ensuing year, in the
Court House on Wednesday evening, Janu-
ary llth. BY order of the President,
ian4. Gro. W. RHEEM, Sec y.
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DEMONSTRATORS NoTICE.-Lett
OF PARTN ERSHIP.-

DIsSoLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
~ The partnership heretofore existing between
the subscribers in the banking business as Leon
ard, Finney i Co, is this day dissolved by mutu-
al coucent. The books papers and asSests ara left
in the hands of James Leonard at the Office of
the firm, aud all claims due TO and by the firm
will be there settled by him. All overdue paper
must be forthwith settled. JAS. 7. LEONARD
A. C. FINNEY,
Dec Goth 1864. w. A WALLACE
The business is to be continued by Jas. L Leon
ard. as Leonard 4 Co.
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ELEARFIELD NURSERY
~ AGE HOME INDUSTRY. The undersigned
having established Nursery. the Pike about
half way between Curwensville and Clearfeld
Boroughs, is prepared furnish all kinds of ruit
trees STANDARD and dwarf) Eyergreens Shrub
berry, Grape Vines, Gooseberry, Lawtcn Black
berry, Strawberry and Raspberry vines Also
Sibrian Crab trees Ounce and early Scarlet Rheu-
barb, &c Orders promptly attended 70. Address
Aug 81, 1864. j, d. WRIGHT Curwensvilie,
q license NOTICE.-Thefol following named
EL persons have filed in the Office of the clerk of
the court of Quarter Sessions of Clearteld county
their Petitions for License at the January Session
A. ID. 1865, agreeably to the Act of Assem- bly, of
March 2Sth, 1896, entitled An Act regulate
the Sale of intoxicating Liquors, etc.
TAVERN LICENSE
Thomas Robinson, Lumber-city Borough.
John Mulsou. CovingtOn township.
Mrs Isaac Bloom, Curwensyille Boro'.
David Whitmer, Lumber-city Boro'.
Beniam;n Snyder. Covington township.
james Bloom Bloom township.
Frederick korb, Luthersburg.
Milo Hoyt, Osceola.
Peter Bloom, AnsonvilIe.
John Robson, Glen Hope.
h. Reed. Woodward township.
George n. Colburn, CleaTfeId Boro'.
Lawrence Flood, Covington township.
George knarr, Brady township.
IL kephart, Osceola.
MERCANTILE LICENSE,
Auguste Leconte. Girard township.
d. I. ETZWEILER, Clerk.
Clearfed, Pa, Dec. 81 1864.
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! GRICULTUR.L MEETINcTbs .

cultural Society. viii be held at the Court House
in Clearfeld, Pa, on Monday evening the eth day
of January. 1865, where all persons interested in
the cause of agriculture and in the further
cess OF this society, are invited to attend the
election of officers TO serve for year will then
take place. By order Of the President,
Dee. Il, 1861. L. f. IRWIN, Sec'y.
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IT Is SAID, that persons visiting the store
of j. l. Morris & Co., Philipsburg, Pa, go
away exclaiming, as did the Queen of Sheba
when she visited the Temple of Solomon,
The half has never been told me. They
can beat the world for variety and cheap
ness of goods. jan4.
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a NEW BANK.-A new Bank, to be
called the The First National Bank Of
Clearfeld," has lately been allowed by the
Comptroller of the Currency, to be located
here. 1t is already organized and viii be
ready for business in u few days. JoNA-
THAN BOYNToN, ESQ. is President, and \.
c. FNNEY, Cashier The capital is one
hundred thousand dollars, with the privilege
of increasing it to two hundred thousand.
1t will hold as security for its circulation,
gold bearing bonds, and, having large cap
ital, will be able to accommodate the wants of
this community
The banking business Of Clearield coun-
ty averages annually about one and a half
millions Of dollars Hitherto it has been
done principally by the Philadelphia and
Camden banks, and the country banks
along the river, from Lockhayen to Port
Deposit There is no reason why it should
not be done at home There is ample
business for three banks, and all Of these
can be made profitable and safe institutions
The national system of banking on Govern
ment bonds, is being generally adopted, and
very few state banks are left All will soon
be compelled to change into National Banks,
when we shall have uniform currency all
over the land, basednon sound and ample
security.
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SALTI SALT. SALT .!.-A prime arti-
- cle of ground alum salt, put up npatent
at BIS per sack, at the cheap cash store of
November 81. r. AOSS0P.
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fgyO THE ASSESSORS OF CLEAKFIELD
4 COUNTY.-By directions of Inspector Cen
eral Todd. you are hereby notified, 10 make com
plete and forthwith return TO this office. your lists
Of enroIlments and classifcations Of the militia
men of the county in accordance with the precepts
in your several duplicates 1t is desired that the
same be completed during this month.
WN. s BRADLEY, Clerk.
cnmm rs Office Nov %. 1864.
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NOTICE. Persons knowing themselves in
detted to the undersigned for Street Tax,
in the Borough of Clear6eld, for the year
1864, will take notice that they are request
ed TO make payment, at his office, on or be-
fore Saturday the 18th instant, or the same
viii be collected by process of law.
WM. VI. NJ CULLOUGH,
ian4. Col. of Tax for Clearfeld Bor.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

Z A SPLENDID LOT n
= OF Prints and Delaines, very cheap.
= large stock of Brown and Beached Mus =
y Inns very cheap Elanes, Linseys, Sat -
= tinetts Jeans. TweedS, very cheap. -
- Yankee Notions, great variety. =
FOR THE LADIES, =
~ They have coats and circulars: Furs, such -
: as Muffs, Capes and Victorias; Travel :
= ing Trunks and carpet Bags; Wood -
y and Willow-ware Baskets Also =
= Bamorals for Ladies' children. -
0 HOODS AND NUBFAS,
= Sontags and comforts, Breakfast capes and =
a great variety of Gloves and Hose ; -
z variety of Wool Delaiues. French Me-
- rinos Coburgs and Alpacas good :
- blach Sila, Bonnets and Shawls. =
y FOR MEN AND BOYS -
= They have clothing of all kinds. consist. :
- ing of oyer-coats coats, pants vests, r
Z handkerchiefs. crayats. undershirts
drawers boots shoes, hats. caps. and y
~ many other articles of clothing. i
= GROCERIES,
= Such as Rio Rye and Laguara coffee; Su-. 2
- gars, white. brown and yellow; butter. -
- eggs lard. cheese. hams shoulders, -
u and sides Sweet potatoes, dried peas =
O. dried beef fresh shsd, salt fish -
y GRIND STONES :
= and fixtures buggies seighs, carriages, -
-. ! saddles brides horse collars, trimmed -
- horse blankets. buffalo robes, sleigh
. bells whips. harness and names. =
and a variety of other articles. -
= HARDWARE n
- in endless variety-with broad axes, deu-i
q bic bits rafting and barking Par
= lor and cooking stoves and pipe. An =
assortment drugs, IN edicines paints -
" oils, varnishes, dye-stufs. ETC., etc.
" SCHOOL BOOKS, =
O writing and letter paper fancy note and
x commercial paper; pens, pencils and -
~ ink; copy books, states. ink stands, -
u fancy and common envelopes, and -
many other things in this line. -
AND IN FACT =
- There is nothing that beast con-
g sumes but what we keep ON hand or can "
= get for our customers on short notice.
- And will sell little cheaper, hay- :
ing advantages that others have. =
- They invite persons to examine their stock "
:. and hope to give entire satisfaction =
Lumbermen supplied by the quantity with ba-
con, -four, chop. any goods In oar iIue a. i0 pei
cent on cost We discount all bills over $40 ten
per cent for cash Our Clearfield friends will
nIease call and see us when they come to town
They can find us on the corner formerly pied
by John Runk and nearly opposite the Conrad
1oussn Main street Dee IA, 1864.
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srTRAY STEER-Came trespassing the
- premises of the subscriber in GueIich town
ship about the middle Of July. stray steer sup
posed to be about > years old The owner is re
quested to come forward, prove property pay char
ges and take him away, or he viii be sold as the
law directs. JOHN BEGER.
December both, 1864.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

ELECTED. The following are the officers
IF the Clearfeld and CurwensviIle Turnpike
Cnrrnanv. elected on December 3lst, to wit
+ B, Graham, President; James Wrigley,
Treasurer A. X Wright, G. L. Reed, \.
Addleman, B. Hartshorn, and j. T. Leo
nard, Managers. That portion Of the road
between this place and Curwensyille under
the care Of these officers, is generally in
good condition: but that part which lies in
Lawrence township, and in charge of the su-
pervisors, is mostly one Of the worst pieces
of road in the county. IF the township au-
thorities cannot keep it in good repair, they
should give it in care of the above officers.
An ARREST AND REsCUE.-A correspon
dent informs Us that, on the 18th December,
two Deputy Marshas arrested two deserters
near Troutvllle, Clearfeld county, and start
ed in the direction Of Brookville with them.
The news Of the arrest coming Immediately
to the ears of ''Cop, he at once started
their two brothers, and soon about 20 of the
gang were ready, with rifles on their shoul-
ders, and started in pursuit of the Marshals
overtaking them where the Punxsutawney
and Brookviile roads diverge. The Mar
shals seeing they were outnumbered, ten to
one, were compelled to relinquish their pris-
oners-which they did without much hesi-
fancy. The rescuers and rescued then re-
turned towards Troutyille, yelling and hur-
raining and laughing over their success IN
driving off the officers Of the law without
their prisoners. No doubt they, who viola
ted the laws of their country by preventing
the officers from discharging their duty, may
have thought it sport at the time, but, if
we are correctly informed, fourteen of them
have learned ere this, that, instead OF
their deed being matter for rejoicing 1t
should have been an occasion of serious re-
f1ection--they have been arrested by the
military force now in this county, and WILL
no doubt, be sent to Harrisburg to await a
hearing before military commission.
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B s @
BUY sEAsoNaBLE GOODS
BOYNToN SHOWERS GRAHAM
That's The Place!
BoyNroN, SHOWERS AND GRAHAM
CLEARFIELD, PA,
Have received their first supply of Seasonable
Goods which they offering for sale at the
LOWEST CASH PRICES.
Their stock consists of general variety
Dry-G oods, Groceries, Hardware, Queens ware,
Tin-ware, Willow-ware. Wooden Provisions,
Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, and Clothing, &c
For the Ladies.
They would call especial attention to the large
and good assortment of styles and patterns of
WOODEN GOODS,
Sucn as Scarfs, Hoods Nubias, Sontass, Sacques,
Mantles, Shawls and Hats. Also the latest
styles of Bonnets, and an assortment OF
LADIES DRESS GOODS
now opening consisting of Plain and Fancy Silks,
DeIaines, AIpacas, Ginghams, Dueals, Prints Me-
rinos Cashmeres, Plaids Brilliants. Popllns, Se-
rege Lawns Nankins. Linen, Lace, Edgings, Col
bias, Hoods, Coats. Mantels Balmoral skirts, Ho-
siery, Gloves Bonnets, Flowers, Plumes, Ribbons
Hats, Trimmings, Buttons, Combs Shawls, Braid,
MuSlins, Irish Linens, Cam brics, Victoria Lawns,
Swiss, Bobinets, Mulls Linen Handkerchief etc.
OF Mems Wear
They have also received large and well select
ed Stock, consisting OF Cloths, Plain and Fancy
Cassimeres. Cashmerets Tweeds, Jeans. Cordu-
roys, Bever-Teen, Linens, Handkerchiefs, Necke
ties, Hosiery Gloves, Hats, Caps, scarfs etc, etc.
Ready-Made Clothing
In the latest styles and of the best material,
consisting of Goats, Pants, Vests, Shawls. Over
coats Drawers Cashmere and Linen Shirts, etc.
Of Boots and Shoes,
They have a large assortment for Ladies and Gen
tlemen consisting OF Top Boots Brogans, Pumps
CATERS, Balmoral Boots slippers, Monroes etc
Groceries and Provisions
Such as Coffee. syrups Sugar, Rice Crackers,
Vinegar, Candles. Cheese Flour Meal. Bacon,
Fish coarse and fine Salt Teas Mustard, etc.
Coal Oil Lamps,
Coal oil Lamp chimneys, Tinware great varie-
ty. Japanware, Egg beaters Spice boxes, Wire
Ladels, SieVes, busting pans, Lanterns etc ETC.
Carpets, Oil-cloth,
Brooms Brushes Baskets. Washboards, Buckets,
Tubs, Churns Wallpaper. Candle wick, Cotton
yarn and Batting, Work baskets, Umbrellas, etc.
Rafting Ropes,
Au8eFs- AXES NHlSttS- odhS- EtiSSs
Hatchets, Mills. Spikes, Gr d stones Stoneware.
Trunks, Carpet bags, Powder, Shot, Lead, etc
School Books,
Writing and Letter paper, Fancy note and com
mercial paper. pens. pencils and ink. copy books,
states. ink stands, fancy and common envelopes.
Carriage Trimmings,
Shoe Findings, Glass and Putty, Flat irons and
Coffee mills. Bed cords and Bed screws, Matches.
Stove blacking, Washing soda and Soap, etc.
Flavoring Extracts,
Patent Medicines, Perfumery of various kinds,
Fancy soaps, Oils Paints. Varnishes. and in fac.
every thing usually kept in first class Store.
They invite all persons TO call and examine their
stock, and hope to give entire satisfaction.
BOYNTON. SHOWERS GRAHAM.
Clearield, Pa, Dec. 7th, 1864.
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NJOTICE.-The Stockholders of the First Ma
l Y tional Bank of Curwensyille, will meet at
their Banking House in the Borough of Curwens-
Vile on Tuesday the 10th day of January, 1865,
between the hours of 10 and o'clock of said
day, for the purpose of eecting nine directors to
serve the ensuing year. SAMUEL ARNOLD,
December 10th. 1864. Cashier.
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NLEARFIELD ACADEMY.-D. W. Nc
u Curdy, A. B.. Principal.-The next quarter
will open on Monday, the 9TH of December, 1864
TERMS OF TUITION AS FOLLOWS:
Common English, comprising the branches not
higher than Reading Writing. Arithmetic,
Geography. English Grammar and History, per
quarter, , OO
Higher English branches, 90
Languages, 10 %
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Their stock consists of general variety
Dry-Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Queens ware,
Tin-ware. Willow-ware. Wooden-ware, Provisions,
Hats Caps Boots Shoes, and Clothing, sc.
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EARPETINGS.- in store, a larg stock
oof Velvet, Brussels Three-Ply and Ingram
Carpetings, oil cloths. Window Shades, ect.. ect.,
all of the latest patterns and best fabrics which
will be sold at the lowest prices for cash.
\. B. Some patterns of my old stock still on
hand win be sold at bargain
J. T DELACROIX
No. q South Second Street above Chestnut.
March 1854. Philadelphia
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SALT-a good article and very cheap at the
= store OF VIM T. IRWIN. clsar6slI
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NEW wATCH& JEwELRY STORE.

NEW WATCH& & &JEWELRX STORE
/ The undersigned having located in the Dor.
by R Welch rs jewelry shop) is prepared TO
do work of all kinds the most reasonable terms.
The cash viii positively be expected when the
work is delivered He is confident that he can
not be exceHed by any workmen in town or county.
Come one' come al TO tke Sign ot'tbe Big Watoh.
April 9, '62-ly-pd 5. II. LAUCHLIN.
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For the Ladies.

They would call especial attention TO the large
and good assortment of new styles and patterns of
WOOLEN GOODS.
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LADIES DRESS GOODS

Sucn as Scarfs Hoods, Nubias, Sontags, Sacques,
Nantes, Shawls, and Hats Also the latest
STYLES of BOnnets, and an assortment of
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

now opening, consisting of Plain and Fancy Silks,
DeIaines, AIpacas Ginghams, Dueals, Prints, Me-
rege Lawns Nankins Linen, Lace, Edgings, COL
erettes. Braids Belts Wells, Nets, Corsetts, Nu-
bias, Hoods, Coats Mantels, Balmoral skirts, Ho-
siery, Gloves Bonnets, Flowers, Plumes, Ribbons,
Hats Trimmings Buttons, Combs. Shawls, Braid,
MusIins, Irish Linens, Cam mbrics, Victoria Lawns,
Swiss Bobinets. Mulls. Linen Handkerehiefs etc.
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b S @
BUY SEASONEBLE GOODS
SHOWERS GRAHAM
That's The Place!

B0YNToN, SHOWERS AND GRAHAM.
CLEARFTELD, PA,
Have received their first supply of Seasonable
Goods, which they offering for sale at the
LOWEST CASH PRICES.
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NEWS 1E T,:E g.-E..E, 18th TIE CATFLB,
F2GJC.E, tED oTLEG LA&EElS,
Carefully Exported.
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WITT JsE4 MUST LULEsAuERIcA
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The Cheapest Paper Published.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-31
Yankees Photographed by Greeley.

hdnAees uOtOxFupueO Dy Oreeiey.
The New York Tribune, in an editorial,
on the Oath, thus photographed the Yam
KEGS:
We hear that many of the blacks,
thoroughly distrusting their old masters,
place all confidence in the Yankees who
have recently come among them, and will
work for these on almost any terms. We
regret this; for, while many of these
Yankees will justify that confidence,
others will grossly abuse it. New Eng
land produces many of the best speci.
mems of the human race, and, along with
these, some of the very meanest beings
that ever stood on two legs-cunning.
rapacious, hypocritical, ever ready to
skin a flint with a borrowed knife and
make (for others) a soup out of the peel
ings. This class soon become too we'll
known at home-"run out" as the phrase
is-when they wander all over the earth
shutting and swindling, to the injury
and shame of the land that bore them
and cast them out. Now let it be gener-
ally presumed by the ignorant blacks of
the South that a Yankee, because a Yam
kee, is necessarily their friend, and this
unclean brood will overspread the South
like locusts, starting schools and prayer
meetings, at every crossroads, getting
hold of abandoned or coniscated planta-
tIons and hiring laborers right and left,
cutting timber here, frying out tar and
turpentine there, and growing corn, cot
ton, rice and sugar, which they will have
sold at the earliest day and run away
with the proceeds, leaving the negroes
in rags and foodless, with winter just
coming on.