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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21
From Brazil.


The Rio Janeiro papers of May 7th. con-
tain the speech of the Emperor of Brazil at
the opening of the National Congress. He
alludes to the difficulty with the United
States Government in conrequence Cf the
seizure in the Brazilian waters of the rebel
steamer Florida, and of the interruption Of
amicable relations with Great Britain, but
states that the justice of Brazil protesting
against the former was admitted and hopes
that in the latter the proposed mediation
may result equally satisfactory. The termi-
nation of the war with Araguary is announc-
ed, and allusion to the pending hostilities
with Paraguy, which the Emperor had no
doubt, from the manner in which his appeal
for volunteers had been responded to, would
terminate with success to his Empire Don
Pedro also informs his Congress that he has
recognized Maxamilian as Emperor of Mex
leo. OF the present condition of his own EN-
pire, politically, internationally and fnanci-
ally, he gives altogether a very favorable
view
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21
THE RAFTsmAn's JOURNAL,
a Plea for White-washing.

She negroes are free This is one of the
many unexpected consequences OF the re-
bellion, which was intended to make them
slaves for ever and ever. They are not free
monkeys, but free men, This brings them
within the range of political science. Hence
the negro question becomes sequel of the
slave question. The war has made them
free. But they lack one thing yet. They
must be white washed. Emancipation re-
moves only its disabilities If some chem
ist would invent process for bleaching the
negro skin, he would be all right, and the
negro question would be settled for ever
like the slave question. The trouble about
the negro lies INA My in his skin, just below
the epidermis. The difficulty in the laws
lies mainly in two words, found in the nat
uralization laws and elsewhere wherever the
negro had no business to be, under the old
slavery regime. The words free white,
shut him out, however free he was, and
however white he was, unless he had both
together. There were free negroes, and there
were slaves, as white as their masters, and
looking vastly like them But these, not
being both free and white, were shut out
from the republican law provisions. One of
these disabilities has been removed. One
half of the door that shut out the negro has
been opened. This lets in those slaves who
are white. But still the white-washing or
bleeching is wanted for the black free man.
The fiat nose and the thick lips are no him
drance, but the second stratum of the hide
must be cleaned of its coloring matter The
law of nature or the naturalization law must
give way. The black must be bleached out
of the skin. or the white" expunged from
the law. We wait the decision of the mat
ter with great interest and tience.-PtttS-
burgh Commercial
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21
Bennett on Negro Suffrage.

The New York Herald makes the follow
ing suggestion which smacks of originality
to say the least: ''We would give the suf-
frage at once to four classes of Southern ne
groes. First. and emphatically, to every
negro who has borne arms in the cause of
the United States; second, to every negro
who owns real estate; third, to every negro
who can read and write; and fourth, to ev-
cry negro who had belonged to any religious
organization or church for five years before
the war These points would cover every
one that ought to vote, and they would in
sure in every negro voter a spirit of man
hood as well as dicipline; some practical
shrewdness, intellectual development, and
moral consciousness and culture. 1t Is well
worth the consideration of the President
whether something like this should not be
included in the scheme of reconstruction.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21
The Atlantic Gable Completed

The Atlantic telegraph cable, says an En-
gllsh paper, was completed on the 29th
The completion was witnessed by numer-
Gus and distinguished patty, and as the end
was deposited in the tank hearty cheers were
given. The company then adjourned to the
Ship Tavern, where sumptuous banquet
was given IN honor of the event by the Tele-
graph Construction and Maintenance Com
pany (late GLASS, ELLIOT & Coz, the
makers OF the cable.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21
Unconstitutional" i"

The Supreme Court of Wisconsin have
decided that the law of Congress, requiring
stamps to legal processes, in the beginning
or other stages of suit, unconstitutional,
and therefore void, and the stamps on legal
papers not necessary. The ground of the
decision is that the imposition of tax up
on any proceedings in State Court is an in
vasion of the right of State to regulate
proceedings in its own courts; that if Con
gress can tax these proceedings at all, it can
lay tax that will practically amout to pro-
hibition, and thus legislate the State Courts
out of existence
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21
The Negroes of North Carolina.

1t isrepresented that the negroes of North
Carolina are greatly disappointed because
they are not to be at once admitted to the bal
lot box. They had made themselves believe
that equality to this extent would immedi-
ately follow emancipation. But the more
educated, it is represented, perceive the ne
cessity of proceeding with caution, and do
not deny the general lack Of Intelligence at
once to use the ballot understandingly, and
that the tendency would be for the field
hands" to be controlled measurably by their
old masters. There would appear to diff
ference of opinion even among the negroes
themselves, the best conditioned and most
intelligent holding not TO perfect equality,
but that they should be admitted first to the
ballot box, the rest as soon as they under
stand the duties and responsibilities Of an
elector. 1t is a fortunate circumstance that
in North Carolina, under Governor Holden,
the policy of President johnson will receive
a favorable Interpretation and liberal sup
port in the interest of freedom and justice
The ensuing convention 10 revise the State
constitution is likely, it Is said, to be com
posed of fair men, disposed to deal honestly
and in a progressive spirit, with the great
questions growing out of the changed situa-
ton of the South; and there is reason for
believing that the systematic oppression OF
the freedmen. which has been feared and
predicted, will not be attempted, at least in
that State
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21
The United States and France.

Secretary Seward makes known that Off
cial information has been received that the
Imperial Government of France has with
of war in French ports, and also that the re-
cognition of beligerent rights in rebels
has been wholly withdrawn. 1t it also sta
ted that this step has been taken by the i'm
perial Government, purely in the interest of
friendship and justice toward this country
England, which should have been first, will
it is presumed, follow in the wake of Napo-
leon, as it has become her fashion to do on
most great questions.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21
Medal to Mrs. Lincoln.

The following information was received at
Washington short time since:
A popular subscription of about two cents
per head was commenced at Nantes, in
France, for gold medal for Mrs. Lincoln.
This medal was to have the following in
scription: Liberty, equality, fraternity
twice chosen President of the United States.
From the grateful democracy of France.
Lincoln honestly abolished slavery, re- e-estab-
lished the Union, and saved the Republic
without yelling the statue of liberty. He
was assassinated on the 14th of April,
1865 About the 30th of April, when the
number of subscriptions had reached eleven
thousand one hundred and twenty, the sub
scriptions were seized by the police, who
stated that the scheme was to be stopped
everywhere in France
Comment, on the above, is unnecessary.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21

A somewhat peculiar exhibition recently
closed at Canandaigua, in New York. 1t
was a display of sheep, embracing the rarest
stock and variety, and being designed to
show the imr rovements in wool growing
since the shepherd $ care has become more
of an occupation than it was formerly in this
country They had FIVE classes of sheep ON
exhibition. the point of perfection being
wool, not flesh. The varieties are American
merinoes, fine merinoes, de laine mefinoes,
long wooled sheep, and middle wooled
sheep.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21
The Progress of Reconstruction,

President Johnston has appointed An
drew J. Hamilton to be Provisional Govern
or of Texas, and James Johnston to be
Provisional Governor of Georgia The terms
OF the Proclamations appointing these gentle
men are indentical with that in the case OF
Mississippi. But three of the seceeded
States, Alabama, Florida and South Carroll
ma, remain to be provided with Governors.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21

A MELANCHOLY TRUTH-Whena rakish
youth goes astray, friends gather around him
in order to restore him to the path of virtue.
Gentleness and kindness are lavished upon
him to win him back again to innocence and
peace. No one would ever suspect that he
had ever sinned. But when poor confd.
ing girl is betrayed, she receives the brand of
society, and is henceforth driven from the
ways of virtue. The betrayer is honored,
respected, esteemed but there is no peace
for her this side of the grave Society has
but few loving, helping hands for her: no
smile of peace, no voice of forgivness. These
are earthly moralities unknown to heaven
There is deep wrong in them, and fear
ful are the consequences.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21
Prom Rio ,J9neiro.

By late dates from Rio Janeiro we have
the gratifying intelligence of the safe arrival
at that place of Professor AGAssIZ. who
had had an agreeable interview with the
Emperor of Brazil The Professor, with
his staff of servants, intends foreman few
months to explore the neighborhood- the
Brazilians looking upon the movement as
the prelude to the development of the resour-
ces of the empire, which have for so long
lain dormant-and then proceed to Peru by
way of the Amazon river Rio was lively
with volunteers arriving from the interior
and departing for the Paraguayan expedi-
ton. A meeting is to be held for promot-
ing the interests OF the American line pack
cts. Agents have arrived from the United
States for the purpose of selecting lands for
the cultivation of cotton, sugar, &C., and
two sites have already been secured.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21
The Fate Of Sam. Houston.

A correspondent at Cleveland, signing
himself "A Texan Refugee" writes con-
cerning the fate and whereabouts of Gen.
Sam Houston; Governor Houston is dead,
having deceased early in the year 1868, a
bout two years after the Inauguration of the
rebellion. And [ may add, he died of a
broken heart" The writer corroborates
the statements that have appeared in the
press, of Gen. Houston's resistance to the
last of the schemes of the Secessionists
He says, short time before the death of
of Gen. H., "a party or mob proceeded to
his house for the purpose of hanging him
because his opposition to secession, and es-
pecially on account of his Union sentiments,
promulgated short time previously, in a
speech delivered by him at Houston. A
few of his neighbors banded together, and
succeeded in staying the hellish intentions of
the mob, by representing to them that he
was in bed, and not likely to survive long
A few days after, he passed away, mar
tyr TO his beloved country These threats
which did not shake the purpose of the faith
er, caused his son ian only SOM to take up
arms with the rebels against the Union.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21
"Ta1kinp Trade -


The proclamation by the President, res
toring trade with the south, is probably the
most important step yet taken in the work
of reconstruction. There was much sound
philosophy in the remark of an old mer-
chant, when he advised that we should
talk trade to the South Not relying on
that wholly, we can safely assume that trade
Will be an important instrumentality in re-
storing the era of perfect good feeling and
sound policy. We almost see the end
Within twenty days, trade, foreign and do
mestic, in all but articles contraband of war;
will, unrestricted, except by laws and regu-
lations, apply to all parts of the country
A resumption ofthe commercial intercourse
existing before the rebellion will speedily
follow, and it, it is to be hoped, the re-
viyal of the arts of peace.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21
Our Fleet at Havana.

The part of our feet which has recently
sailed to Cuba was received with the most
distinguished honors, not only by the Cap
tain General, but by officers at the port, and
by the citizens. Whatever partialities may
have been ascribed to the Spaniards in re-
gard to our domestic controversies during the
progress Of the war, there seems to be no
mistake as to the present tendencies of their
sentiments The honors they paid to the
officers of our fleet were hearty, emphatic,
demonstrative and honorable Salutes, re-
ceptions, balls, parades and banquets were
the order of the day the Captain General
visited the feet, dwelling with delight upon
the efficiency of our monitors and the beauty
of our war-ships; and the 1eciprocation OF
kindly feeling was in every respect worthy
of the representatives of two great nations.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21

ttISO REWARD.-A reward of sl2o VIII
YlcO be paid for the Apprehension anu bss, SSn
viction of the incendiares who have recently pee
practicing their vocation in the the burning "
the property of the citizens of Knox iown'n,P
The above sum has been raised by voluntary s
ssription among the citizens of said townthlp S+
is left in the hands of the District at.orn.9r Az
payment. MANY OITllEse oh h'O
June 81, 1s6s-pd,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21

CASTINGS! CASTINGS The under
~ signed having reftted the Clearfsld foun,
dry respectfully informs the citizens of ClearheIa
and adjoining counties that he is now prepared
TO make to order on short notice, Saw ana 0tIs. @
mill irons Kettles Stoves, Plows, and PloW easF
ings etc Also. turning of all kinds done 'H
short notice. All orders promptly attended 70
June 81 1865 BENJAMIN HARLEY
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21

The present valuation of property in Gin
cinati is $4S, $4,000; an increase of Sl4,-
600, 900, over last year.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21
FARM ERS'
MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPA-
NY AE WORK pa.

Insures against loss damage by fire. II IS me
safest company in the State and has made no a.
sessments since its establishment, and hence IL !"
the most economical ). J. ROW, Agent.
June 81, 1865. CleaTiield, IA.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-21
Aew Aarertisements.

Advertisements large type, ets ont f<'na
style aciH be charged dOnle price for spacsoeeHptea
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-20
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
A DMTNTgTRATORS SALE or REA.

A DEMONSTRATORS SALE OF REAL
N ESTATE-In pursuance Of On order Of ths
Probate Court Of Cuyshoga county, o to me d.
rected, shall o-er fer sale The premises, IN the
city IF levelsud, on the fth d,y u May l66 at
o'clock p. NJ the lowing pieces ot land stu
aud IA the city of Cleveland, Ouyahoga county
State of Ohio, and described olUgs.
L Being part OF ten lot No l3I, and is
bouuded ss fUlloWE: eezioniDg at the southwest
corner OF st air aud Ress street; thence nOIth-
erly sllng the west ins Of B. 50 street half way to
Hamilton street; thence we trrly parallel with ST.
Clair street, atty lee; tn nee southerly, parallel
With Ross street, to the souths sry liDe Of st. Clair
street. thence easterlJ AOng st. Clair street. hfty
feet to the place Of beginning being 80 feet front
on St. Clait street by sbyut lz5 feet deep.
q Being part Of said lot No. l37, aud being 30
feet front on north side Of st. Clair street and
tendiug back half way to Hamilton street, about
l25 feet, snd being next west Of and adjoining the
first named piece.
g. Being part Of zen acre lot No l3S, ard bouud- e
ed as fIllo~s: BeginninS at point on the north
erIy iine o ST. Cla'r street ldJ feet eRstrly from
the intersection II said norther line with the
easterly line Of Rose street; thence northerly st
right angles with e Clair sire t. half way ia
Hamilton street; thence east rly parallel with
st. Clair street, 771f feesi thence southurly along
the wes terly Iine o. land Of J,ne Holden, to the
north srIy line Of tt Clair street. thence erly
along said northerly line, IA feet TO the place Of
beginning.
/. Piece spprai,ed At 50. 200.
q 8 100.
3 " ss@0.
Terms Of sale, one-thlrd down and balance on
time. /. PtEETIs,
Admir- CT James Pfouifoot.
Cleveland April 3. 1885. sp3:2C6 3
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-20
Denth Of Blchard Cobden.

Even in the midst of our great national
oalsmities and grief, Americans will Ia
ment the death of Richard Golden, as the
loss of one of the truest friends of Ameri-
ca and of Republican institutions. Mr..
Golden died on the 2nd inst, at the sge of
sixty-one, of asthma. His life is an in
stance of talent, energy and steaiy sppH-
cation winning the highest bonors even
when matched against wealth, hereditary
rank and arbitrary social laws. He rose
from the little farm in Sussex on which he
was raised, to position in which he saved
and regenersted his country. Mr.. Cob
den's chief claim upon the gratitude Of his
countrymen is his sgency in repeating the
Corn-LsWs. His chief claim on the graft
fude of the American people is that he
has been, from first to last, before the war
and during if, toe firm and consistent ad-
vocste and defender of the United States,
and the cause of freedom. Americans will
ever mourn his desth and honor his mem
ory.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-20
PERIODICALS..
OUR YOUNG FOLKS.


An illustrated Monthly Magazine FIR Boys and
Girls, edited by J. t. IR w BRIDGE, GAIL
HAMILTON and LU LAR.OM. This Ms ga
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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-20
The Dytur Hours Of the President.

The Dying Hours Of the President.
The following minutes, taken BY DR..
Abbott, show the condition of the late
President throughout the night:
IL oclook-pul a.
lI:O5 o'clock-pulse IS, and Iespir' ton groWif s
weaker.
Il:lO o'clook-pulFe As.
Ills o'oock-pulse a..
ll:2O o'elook-pulss As; respiration %.
1I25 clock-pulse AZ.
ll:32 o'elock-puss 4s, and full
II:4O o'elock-pulse45.
11:45 o'o'ock-pulse 46i respiration 2.
lZo'clock-pulss Al; respiration -.
1915 o'olock-pulss As; respiration 2li eec1J =
mona both eyes
1870 o'clock-pulIe 35.
1882 o'clOck-pulse 60.
1873 o'clOok-pulse SO.
1910 o'siOcK-Pulse 60 right eye much 'EO.lsn
and ecch ymCma.
l2:4S o. lock- pulse 20
1858 o'elOok-pulse 30; rueglipg motion oil the
arm
Io'clook-puIse Sc respiration 30.
J:SJ o'elock-pulEs 90 appsari eas 'er.
las o'olock-pulse s5i very quiet; respiration
| irT gu ar.
MSr. Lincoln present.
| 2IO o'clook-Mrs. Lincolu fstired with BobeI
Ii Icoiu to an O. joint room
2SOo clock-The PRESIDE It verJ quiet; pulse 81
| respiration 2s.
! o'clock-visitsd again by Mrs Liuc9n
| 3.25 o'clock-.espiTation "A, and r gala.
| s:35 o'clock-prsyer by the Rev DR. GurlsJ.
| 4o'clsck- respirstisn 2s, sud regular.
| 4:I5 o'c ock-puse 50 respiration s..
| t:5O O'Clock -Ttspiration q, regular sleeping
SO oIock-pulss failing rHpiraii n 2s.
| 80 o'clock still failing and labored brea'ht z
| 7o'olock-sI mptoms Of immediate dissolution
7:72 o'olook-d ath
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-20
At CLEVELAND,
RusseIl'S FGreSs City House,
From MONDAY, May 18th, until SAT-
URDAY, May 20lh.

DR.U. B. LIGHTHILL'S first visit 70
Ohio was induced by numerous. aPplica-
tions for trestment from parties unable to
visit New York for that purpose, and who
can not be successfully treated except after
8 personal examination. His practice has
been so successful that he has repeated hls
visits to Cleveland several times. Still he
finds that it is almost as difficult for some
parties desiring his services, to visit him at
Cleveland that in compliance with the re-
quests of many citizens, he has consented,
before returning to Europe, to visit several
centrsl points in Northern Ohiol making
Cleveland bis headquarters, SO that all who
desire can consult him.
For the past twelve years DR.. Lighthhl
has paid exclusive attention to the trest-
ment Of deafness and cstsrrh In its yaTI-
ous forms. He has prscLiced in New York,
and other principal Eastern cities, where,
until few months past, he was associated
with his cousin, Dr. E.B. Ligbthill, and, to-
gether, they have acquired standing
which has earned for the "Lighthill In
stItute its present great reputstion.
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