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NEW STORE AND NEW GOODS.

The undersigned having removed his store to
his New Building on Pine Street, Glen Hope, op
posite the 'Union House." is now ope ming and of
fering to the public the largest and best selected
stock of seasOnahle goods ever offered in this
place and neighborhood, and will be sold at pri-
ces to suit the times.
His Stock embraces Dry-G oods, Notions, Hard
ware Queens ware, Boots, Shoes Hats and Caps
Ready made clothing, Paints. Oils, Glass, Nails
Bacon, Fish, Flour, Salt; Willow, Stone and Ear
then-ware, and Stoves.
OF DRY-GOODS, he has Cloths, Cassimers, Sat
tinetts, Tweeds, Vestings, FIannels, Shirtings,
Prints, COburg cloth, Alpacas, De LANES, Cling
hams, Chintz, Kerchief Nubias, Sontags, Nan
kin, Lawns, Linen, Lace Edgings, Collars, Trim
mings, Braids. Vails etc.
OF HARDWARE he has axes, saws chisels
knives and forks, locks hinges, screws, augers,
hammers, nails, spikes, Stoves of various patterns
and sizes, fat irons, etc.
OF GROCERIES, he has coffee, sugar, molas-
ses, teas, rice, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, Flour,
hams, sides, shoulders, fish, etc.
OF QUEENSWARE, he has tea sets, cups and
saucers, cream jugs, tea and coffee potts. pitchers
bowls, plates, dishes, etc.
OF CLOTHING, he has coats pants. vests un-
dershrts, shirts drawers, neck-ties gloves, socks
hats, caps, boots, shoes, etc.
All the above, and numerous other articles, for
sale cheap for cash, exchanged for all kinds of
lumber and country produce.
Remember, that am receiving goods weekly
from Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and
Pfttsburg, and that any goods can be furnish ed
very short notice.
Call and examine the goods and prices and sat
isfy yourselves of the utility of buying ct
JOHN ROBSON'S.
Glsn Hope, December 90, 1853.
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Raftsman's i 9o,trnal.
CLEARFIELD, PA, JULY 26, 1865.
THE NEWS.


Farmers are too apt to shrink from the
very mention of science But what is it ?
Why it is based entirely upon observation
of nature 1t is the exclamation of what
Is constantly passing around us. 1t does not
dictate that such and such thing shall be
done so or SO; it only steps in to answer our
inquiries into the great law of existence in
the animal and vegetable world. Science is
based on unimpeachable facts. The truly
scientific man is not theorist. He must
know absolutely and positively by the mi
nutest observation and experience. Facts
alone are the basis of all his deductions.
The bark from number OF apple trees
having been knawed off by goats, the trees
were saved in the following way, by a cores
pondent of The American Agriculturist.
He says: [ procured several newspapers,
cut them into convenient strips for handling,
and covered them with good boiled flour
paste, wrapped several thicknesses, around
the wounded parts of the trees, thus forming
an artificial bark My trees were covered
with foliage during the Summer and Au-
tum and [ could not perceive any difference
in them during the WI ole season. Others
that were gnawed but not treated in this
way all died.
Governor Welles, of Louisiana, we are
credibly informed, has distinguished, his ad-
ministration by turning men of unquestion-
able loyalty out of office, and filling the va
cancies with returned rebel soldiers and bit
ter secessionists In one instance, he GUST
ed loyal German from the Office of sheriff
and appointed in his place man who had
not yet come within our lines. This is but
one instance of a similar kind, for which
Governor Welles will be called to account
Northrop, the late rebel Commissary
General, and now prisoner In Castle Thun-
der, denies ex-senator Foote's charge seek
ing to starve Union prisoners by withdraw
ing from them their usual ration of meat
Very likely. There has not been defnate
charge of cruelty or outrage brought against
rebels of note that has not been denied. They
are all proper fellows.
The Hancock TO- Jefersoaian is inform
ed that G. L. Vallandingham has selected
Wapakoneta, Auglaize county, as his place
of residence during the summer The same
paper accuses him of having hopes of seat
in Congress from the Auglaize District, and
accounts thus for the change of base"
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MERRELL L&BIGLER
Have just opened large and splendid assort-
ment of
N f. w GOOD &


at their old Stand in Clearfeld Penn'a
They have the best assortm ent of Hardware tn al
has ever been brought to this county, which they
Will sell at the most reasonable prices among
which will be found a splendid lot of CUTLERY to
which they invite the special attention of the
public.
On hand assortmen of heavy siIyer-plated
Forks, Spoons, and Butter knives of the best
manufacture.
A lot of pistols of the best patterns, and other
firearms. Also general assortment of pistol
cartridges; all of which will be sold at reasona-
BILE prices.
They continue to manufacture all kinds of tim
ware brass kettles, stove pipe, ETC.. which cannot
De surpassed IN this section ofthe state.
They also have hand Pittsburg Plows a.
mong which are steel centre lever plows. Also,
Flow castings, and other agricultural implements
Cook stoves, and Parlor and Coal stoves a gem
eral assortment and of the best patterns for sale
at reasonable prices
Coal oil, Coal oil lamps, paints, oils and var
nlshes, general assortment. Glass, putty, nails,
iron, and castings, great variety; in fact almost
anything that may be wanted by the public can
be found in their establishment and at prices th
cannot be beat.
Now is the time to purcha ase, if you desire any,
thing in their line of business. Give them call
and examine their stock, and they feel assured
that you can be accommodated.
Remember, their establishment is on I'd Street
Clearheld, Pa, where you can buy goods to the
very best advantage.
Old silver, copper. brass pewter and old cast
ings will be taken in exchange for goods
May Is, 1868. MERRELL BIGLER.
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STATE & q. STATES DIRECTORY.
OFFICERS OF PENNSYLVANIA

~OFFICERS OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Governor, A. q. Curtin, Centre county
Sec'y of Com. Eli Slifer: Union county
Dep. Secretary, W. H. Armstrong,
Auditor Gen. Isaac Slenker, Union county
Surveyor Gen. Jas. p. Barr, Pittsburg,
Attorney Gen. W N. Meredith, Philadelphis
Adjutant Gen. y. nussel.
State Treasurer, W. Y. N'Grath.
Sup Com. Sch's Chas Coburn,
Deputy Sup't, S. Z. Bates, Crawford co.
State Librarian, Wien Forney. Harrisburg.
SUPREME CoURT-Chief Justice. G. W Wood
ward, Associates, Jas Thompson. VIM. Strong,
J. NJ. heed, d. Agnew. Sessions, Philadelphia
lst Monday of January, Harrisburg 4th Monday
of April, Sunbury lst Monday of October, and in
Pittsburg on the Sd Monday of October.
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HELIOGRAPHIC.

THE undersigned having completed his Photo.
graph Gallery, in Shaw's Row, two doors west OF
the Mansion House, Clearfeld, Pa. is now ready
to wait on those in want of first class portraits.
My arrangements are such enable me to furn,
ish those beautiful productions of "sun drawing
in the highest style of the art. Having lifted up
my rooms at considerable expense, with view
to the comfort and pleasure of my patrons nope
by strict attention 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 on hand, at moderate prl-
ces. Particular attention given to copying every
kind of pictures H. BRIDGE,
September g. 1854. Arnst.
instruction in the art of Photography giVen'
and apparatus furnished at city prices.
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TUST RECEIV ATn es-s
~ NAkTGLE'S RNaHN@

~
CHEAP JEWELRY STORE. EEGa2aSas-s1S
Graham's Row, Cearfeld, Pa, fine assortment of
WATCHES JEWELRY. &C., &C., to which we in
vite attention.
Gold and Silver hunting and open faced watch
es, to be had at NAUGLE'S.
The American Lever of different qualities. Can
be had at NAUGLE'S
Fine setts of Jewelry, such as Cameo Coral La
va Jett Carbuncle, Garnett, Opal. Florentine Mo
sale, Gold Stone Mosaic, Porcelain paintings &C.
or single pieces at NAUGLE'S.
Plain gold Breast pins, Ear drops Hoop Ear rings
children's ear drops and ringsat NAUGLE'S.
Gold seals, keys and pencils, gold pens and sill
yer holders at NAUGLE'S
Gents breastpins sleeve buttons shirt studs, fob
buckles and guard slides at NAUGLE'S.
A fine assortment of gold finger rings of differ
ent styles and quality, gold lockets. coral neckla
ces, silver thimbles, spectacles watch guards and
all articles in his line on hand at NAUGLE'S
Just received, fine assortment of Fancy and
common Clocks, and Fancy Time pieces, from rs
to 10 dollars at NAUGLE'S.
Old Gold and Silver will be taken in exchange
for goods at NAUGLE'S
All goods warranted represented, or the mo-
ney refunded at NAUGLE'S.
If you wish your watches put in good repair
and warranted take tn em &c NAUGLE'S.
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OFFICERS OF THE UNITED STATES.

OFFICERS OF THE UNITED STATES.
President Andrew johnson, OF Tennessee.
Vice President
Sec. of State. VIM Fl Seward, New York.
Sec. of Treas'y Hugh MCulloch,
Sec. OF War, f. NJ. Stanton, Pennsylvania
Sec. of Navy Gideon Welles, Connecticut.
Sec of Interior Isaac p. Usher Indiana.
P. NJ. Gen. VIM Dennison, Ohio
Attorney Gen. James Speed kentucky.
SUPREME CoURT.-Chief Justice, 5, p Chase, Of
Ohio Associate teJustices-SamueI Nelson of New
York, Robert c. Grier of Pennsylvania, James NJ.
Wayne of Georgia, John Catron of Tennessee Ma
than Clifford of Maine. David Davis of Illinois,
Noah H. Swayne of Ohio Samuel F. Miller of
Iowa, Stephen J. Field of California. Meets in
Washington city the st Monday of December.
Salary of Chief Justice Sc 800 of Associates 5000
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orally ROUND THE COUNTER. BoYs,n
-Ne,o Song
THE I'D SERIES

vi OTdllu hdceS nave commenced on
the Lumber-C City course.
OPEN FOR COMPETITION
EUery day, Sundays eccepted) A prize
for ererybody. Apply jmn,ediately to
the prQprtetors, Rirh; dr Spencer,
at their Nea0 Cheap Store,
an Lumber City, Penn'a
The fact can be no longer denied-the people
have said it, the people know it, and everybody
believes it. that the store is the place to buy
cheap goods, to buy new goods to buy fashiona-
,D, 6le goods to buy any kind of goods you want.
The summer stock now opening at Kirk & Spen-
GERS, is the largest, the best assorted-and best
that ever came to the place.
Ladies can find delaines, alpacas, meriuos
cashmeres French and American ging ghams lawns,
plalds nankins, berege, ,cambrics. muslins balmo-
raj and hoop skirts, silk and cloth mantles wells
edgings, Lace braid nets corsets belts collaretts
hosiery gloves, ribbons, bonnets, hats. trimmings
bobinett, null and swiss muslins shawls combs
wristlets. linen handkerchiefs, toilet articles &c
Gentlemen can find coats, pants vests boots,
shoes, hats, caps, collars, neck-tes, suspenders
shirts, handkerchiefs, perfumery &c.
nuts, &c
1t is the place to buy your dry goods; your gro
ceries your boots and shoes, hats, caps and bon
nets your notions. your hardware, scythes, forks
shovels, hoes, rakes; your brooms, cedar and will.
low ware; your clocks and looking glasses your
stone and queensware; your -four fish and bacon
yeur glass, putty, paints, oil and varnish your
nalis ana spikes in fact anything you want. If
you wish the highest cash price for your produce
your butter, eggs, grain. fax-seed, rags timber
boards and shingles it is the place to exchange to
the best advantage to yourselves Any article not
on hand will be ordered on short notice Ladies
wishing bonnets or dress goods can have them or
dered by calling at Kirk d Spencer's cheap store.
as special arrangements have been made for that
purpose.
We do not wish to wound or seriously hurt any,
body, but will do our utmost to maintain the rep
utation we have won, of selling goods little
lower than anybody else
Orally 'round the counter, boysp' and be con-
yinced of the truth of our assertions
Lumber-city, June ~ KIRK d SPENCER
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1OnC SPRING 1nnr
Purchased since the late Decline
in Prices.
j. p. KRATZER.
FRONT STREET, ABOVE THE ACADEMY,
cLEARFIELD, Pa,
Now Offers a very Large Stock of
DRY GOODS


DRY GOODS
At reduction of 25 to 40 per cent; including
Dress Goods in great variety, Merinoes, Cling
hams, Cloths, Delaines, Prints, Cassimeres Alpac-
as, Silks Satinetts, Reps, Cashmeres Tweeds Co.
bergs, Mohair, Jeans, Lanellas, Musins, Flannels
Bonnets Cloaks, Ribbons, Balmoral Skirts Hoop
Skirts, Shawls, Dress Trimmings, Head Nets, Caps,
Gorsets Gloves, Collars, Scarfs Grenandine Wells
Table Covers
CL0THING.-Coats, Pants. Vests Over-Coats
Gents Shawls Shirts. Hats, Caps Under Shirts,
and Drawers, Boots, Shoes, Gum Shoes, cravats,
Gloves, collars
Hardware, Queensware, Notions, and Musical
Goods
GROCERIES.-Tea.c coffee molasses sugar salt
candles, rice, flour, bacon, fish, tobacco raisins
currants spices, crackers, wines, brandies, vine
gar, oils varnish, alcohol.
1lnware, glassware, woodward, and stationary,
HOUSEHOLD DGO0DS.-Carpet, oil cloths Drug
gets looking glasses. clocks, cburns, washboards,
tubs. buckets, hat-irons, pans, window-bIinds,
wall paper coal oil lamps, umbrellas, bedcords,
knives and tablespoons, crooks Ind stove backing
All OF which will be sold on the most reasonable
terms, and the highest market price paid for
grain, wool, and all kinds of country produce
Clearfeld, Pa, March 22d, 1865
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ED. A. IRWIN
MERCHANT AND DEALER IN LUMBER
CURWESSvILLE, PA.
NEW GOODS

NEW GOODS
Of every description, just received at the "Cor-
Store and selling as low for Cash and coun-
try produce be bought elsewhere in the
county. The stock consists of Dry Goods, Gro
ceries, Hardware, Queensware, Glassware, Will
lowware, Woodenware, Hats, Caps Boots, Shoes.
Ready IN ade clothing. Flour, Bacon, Molasses,
Syrups, Rice, Fruits, Candies, Nuts, etc. Pur-
chasers should see the goods and post them
selyesin prices July g. 1864,
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Life Insurance at Home

The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co..
92l CHESTNUT STREET, PHIL'A.
Insures Lives favorable terms, and will issue
Policies on any of the approved plans of insurance
Assets liable to losses 81, ,221, ,2S9 II.
Surplus divided Annually, Losses paid prompt
ly Premiums may be paid in CASH; annually
semi-annually or quarterly; or one-half in cash
and one-half in note. BY supplement to the
charter. notes hereafter received will participate
to January. 1859, inclusive, are receivable in
payment of premiums
Agency, at the Office of H. B. SwooPE, Clear
field, Pa. DR. j. G.. Hartswiek, Medical Exami-
ner. August a. 1864
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Mrs. II. D. Welch

Has received, and offers to purchasers a large
stock of Woolen Goods, of superior quality,
consisting in part of
Turbans, Net Hoods.
Nubias, Nubia Hoods,
Scarfs, Breakfast Canes.
Undersleeves, TwiGghts.
In her stock of Millinery Goods will be found
Dress Caps, Head Dresses,
Bonnets, Wells,
Hats, Ribbons,
Flowers, Plumes,
Nets, &c. &c.
Also, Bugle Trimming, Ribbon, Dress and Velvet
Trimnsi ings, Buttons, Buckles &c
COLLARS, GLOVES, & HOSIERY.
Beads, Zephyr, Thread,
Braid, Combs, Needles.
Cosmetics-such as Hunts Bloom of Roses. Laird,s
Bloom of Youth, Sterling's Ambrosia Hair
Oils. Phalon's Extract Night Blooming
Cereus, genuine artice) and other
articles of Perfumery.
CHILDRENS' TOYS, SUCH AS
Wooden, China,
Ivory, Lava ware,
Tin, and Iron.
Fancy Soaps, Hoop Skirts, Skirt Supporters. Will
low Baskets, and large variety of other
Fancy and Staple articles, suitable for
this season of the year.
The public are invited to examine Mrs WeIch's
stock, as 1T EN- braces many of the finest and ost
fashionable articles offered for sale in this place
ana at prices TO suit the times. Dec. IA.
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rLEARFIELD NURSERY -ENCOUR
~ AGE HOME INDUSTRY The undersigned
having established Nursery on the Pike, about
half way between Curwensville and Clearfeld
Boroughs, is prepared to furnish all kinds of Fruit
trees, STANDARD and dwarf) Evergreen. Shrub
berry, Grape Vines. Gooseberry, Lawtcn Black
berry, Strawberry and Raspberry vines Also
Sibrian Grab trees. Ounce and early Scarlet Rheu
barb, DC. Orders promptly attended to. Address
Aug 81 1854. j, ID. WRIGHT, Curwensville
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CLOTHING!!!!!!!! II!

Men, Youths and Boys can be supplied with full
suits of seasonable and fashionable clothing at
REIZENSTEIN BROS CO.,
where it is so Id at prices that viii induce their
purchase. The universal satisfaction which has
been given, has induced them to increase their
sock, which is now not surpassed by any estab-
lishment of the kind in this part of the State.
Reizenstein Bros & Co.,
Sell go at a very small profit, for cash
Their goods well made and fashionable
They give every one the worth of his money
They treat their customers all alike
They sell cheaper than every body else
Their store is conveniently situated.
They having purchased their stock at reduced
prices they can sell cheaper than others.
For these and other reasons persons should buy
their clothing at
REIZENS1EIN BROS d co.
Produce of every kind taken at the high est
market prices. May Is, 1854,
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TLEARFIELD HOUSE, CLEARFIELD
~ PA.-The subscriber having purchased the
furniture and interest from H. IL Morrow in said
House, is now prepared for the reception of tran
sient and permanent boarders. Every depart
ment connected with his establishment will be
conducted second to none in the county. He res
peetfully solicits share of public patronage.
July II, 1S6G-y. GEO. n. COLBURN.
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THE RAFTsMAM's JOURNAL,
TERMS OF THE JOURNAL.

The RAFTsMAN's JOURNAL is published on Wed
nesday at ST. per annum in advance. II not
paid at the beginning of the year, $3.50 viii be
charged, and $50 if not paid before the close OF
the year.
ADyERTIs EMENTs will be inserted at 81 30 per
square, for three or less insertions-Ten lines
Tor less counting a square. For every additional
insertion SO cents will be charged. a deduction
will be m ade to yearly advertisers.
No subscription taken for shorter time than
six months, and no paper will be discontinued un-
til all arrearages paid except at the option of
the publisher. 5. j. ROW.
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COUNTY DIRECTORY

TIME OF HOLDING COURT
I'd Monday in January, Sd Monday in Jnpe
Sd '' in March, 4th in Sent'v,-
Of each year, and continue two weeks if necessa,x
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COUNTY AND DISTRICT OFFICERS

COUNTY AND DISTRICT OFFICERS.
Pres'tJud ge-Hon Samuel Linn. RaTeEo,.,
As'te .Judges-Hon. J. d. Thompson. Curwensx;iI.
Hon James Bloom, Forrest
Sheriff. Jacob Faust CIeorfaIS
Prothonotary, d. f. Etzweiler.
Reg. Rec. Isaiah & Barger
District Atty, W N Mccullough
Treasurer. C. kratzer,
90 surveyor IL b. Wright, Glen Hope.
Comhalss rs, hos Dougherty, Gr. Hills
Amos Read, Clearfeld
Conrad Baker, \. Millpert.
Auditors. II Woodward, Penn6eid
F. f. Coutriet Leeontes Mill
NJ i. c. Evans, Curwen.ville
Coroner. III. W Parke, -. Clearfeld
Co.Superind't c. B. Sandford,
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" WHAT rs IT?"
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN GLEN HOPE, PA
EVERYBODY SEEMS PLEASED.
And Why Should They Not Be2

Surely, the people in that section of Clearfeld
county have great reason to be rejoiced over
the pleasing announcement that
j O Fl N r o B s Q N
has just opened in his New Store Room, the larg
est and best selected stock of goods ever brought
to that part of the county of Clearfeld.
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EyOR SALE-at cost good cook stoves, to
IL close out the stock, at the cheap cash store
of r. MOSSOP, Clearield, Pa.
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nR. LITCH'S MEDICINES.-Afresh sup
II ply of these invaluable Family Medicines
are for sale by NJ. A Frank, Clearfeld, consisting
of Pain Curer; RestoratiUe, greatcure for colds
and cough; and lti-Bii,ons PAysic. They have
been thoroughly tested in this community, and
are highly approved. Try THEM.
UNO HORSE OWNERS.-The undersigned
IL having recently discovered an infallible and
simple cure for that annoying malady in horses
known as Hoof- bound" Any person sending 81
in letter, will receive by return mail recipe
giving proper directions to the necessary treat
ment. Address, JACOB IRWIN.
September 81, 1S64-tf Clearfeld, Pa.
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BEHIND THE. SCENES.

Toward the beginning Of the second scene Of
the third act, John Wilkes Booth, brother to
Edwin and Juaius Booth, and son to the celebrac
ted actor of the same name, visited this exclusive
domain to which his profession as actor was an
open sesame. He entered the back door Of the
theatre, and left very soon, learning that back,
door open. He had evidently ridden to the thea
tre, for ere entering It he Left ais horse in the
alley.
THE MURDER. 80 s
The comedy is in its third act, in the ID scene
of it. Madame Mountchessington has left the
stage to Asa Trenchard, with the remark 1
you don't understand the manners Of good
society. That alone can excuse the impertinence,
of which you. are guilty"
Trenchard answers-"1 guess Iknow enough
to turn you inside out And the audience Clap:
their hands and laugh in glee. Mrs, Lincoln
joins in the laugh-A pistol shot, sharp ga clear
is heard The words Sic ssn.per tyra4''is are
whispered. Revenge for the South is added"
A white face, covered with IA night Of hair,'
lighted by two black, shining eyes is seen be-
tween the Presidents box and the Stage; . mo-
ment passes-it drops. A form crouches as it
falls--then rises in histrionic attitude-in its
hard knife whose newly polished surface re-,
fleets the numerous gas jets. Three seconds.
nay two-and it is gone.
stillas the hush that follows prayerin the
chamber of the dying, the audience sits spell
bound, it may have been for two seconds. a
ia Il man jumps upon the stage, and he TOO, dis
appeared, while voice in the audience at last
utters the name Of the assassin John Wilkes
Booth. -,
HOW BOOTH KILLED THE PRESIDENT.
It has now been proven that Booth after his
visit behind the scenes, having left that back
door open, rapidly went to the front Of the thea
tire, assembled into the dress circle, pa sed By the
only door open into the box, advanced to the
front oft and.ieaning over, with the elbow Of.
his right arm out of the box bis left hand on the
balustrade, fred q pistol at the President, This:
pistol, a DeFipger, was evidently loaded with tEo
(perhaps with more than two} balls of diameter
less than that Of the pistol barrel, one Of these
balls struck the President beloE the lefs ear and
two inches behind it. The other did not hit him
but went through the locked and unused door of
the box, scattering splnters outside mot inside)
the box. Having fred, Booth dropped the. .pis-
tol, and drew a long knife, shaped like the sEord
Of a Roman gladiator regular stylus in form,
but rounded not angled to point. He vaulted
over the balastrade to the floor of the box, his,
left hand supporting his weight and breaking his
fall by It's hold On it.. The distance from the
balustrade to the floor Of the theatre isexaetly
twelve feet and eight inches. The exclamation
ttSic semper tyEanis," was uttered as be vautted
out of the box, and, as he recovered his feet on
afighting, he said something of which We could
only gather four words - Revenge for the.
South! Y
he then, in sfilted, STACEY, yet rapid stride