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The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-11-10
OURSELVES.

In view Of the fact that We were one Of the
candidates selected by the mechanics Of this
city to represent their interests in the State
Legislature, and that the basest SANDERS,
personal and otherwise, were circulated to in
jure our character and secure our defeat, we
deem il an act of justice to define our posi-.
ton. The honor above mentioned (for honor
we esteem it) was unexpected and undssired !;
and had We consulted our own interests or
ambition would have been positively de-
clined, believing as We did, our motives in ac-
cepting it would be misrepresented. In
this superstition we were not mistaken,
though We certainly did not expect our rri-
vate character would have been 10 basely
and falsely attacked Fsa E4s
In view Of these facts il is gratifying to
refer to the action oftAs Chicago Typograph-
ical Union, OF which we have been member
for thirteen years, as also TO the action Of
the Trades Assembly. AZ this matter,
however, will come more directly before the
public, We dismiss it for the present
For our tsadscers--those ours who have
been barking at our heels, we have no feel
ings hat those Of pity or cootsmpt; feeling
satisssd they are stunned and despised BY
aresy honorable man. For twelve years
We have been more or less connected with
Tnadss' organizations. during which time we
have occupied positions enough to satisfy
the most ambitious. 1t would be strange,
indeed, II during that time we had not made
our selves obnoxious to some, though we have
the proved satisfaction Of knowing that
our reputation is safest in the hands Of
those who have known rs longest
In conclusion We desire to say, we do mot
intend to desert the Gag under which We
have sailed 30 long or dcviate 1 hairs
breath i'm the future from the position VS.
have occupied in the past. We mean in
stead, TO re-avow our loyalty to tho in
terests Of labor, and re-devote edr life and
energies however Insignificant ITO the adj
vocacy of those principles in which are
involved the redemption Of che working elias
ses Of America.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-11-10
BACKBONE.

In times like the present, when the efh-
cheney and principles Of labor organizations
are put TO an experimental test, when
theory gives way to practice, and an unre-
leniing crusade against the Legitimate claims
Of labor is waged by the remerselsss, insa-
table NAV OF capital in short, when every
one must take position pro or con; when
indifference means treason and neutrality
antAgonism, tho great desideratum OF the
hour 10 sAcK.BoS We hold that an inner
ent right, living, fundamental, tangible
priaciple, underlies the superstruosure OF
every properly organized Union in the
country principles adapted 10 all emer-
gencies, and applicable alike in adversely or
success Unless this is 50, their failure is
merely q question Of time, and no one should
eIgrst tha IS the case. il is 70
The furnace Vi adversely that Union prin-
ciplss are tested, and though the ordeal may
be, nay, always is 9 trying one, no Union
is thoroughly established until such crisis
has been met and passed. We would moi
give ag for the man who always floats
with the current, but can never stem the
stream or the soldier who is always on
dress parade, but never at the death strug-
gle with the foe. In every society, upor
the approach Of trial, men can be found who
will advocate policy, conservatism or com,
promise" The substitution OF policy fol
principle, or expediency for right is Away
dangerous experiment. ard Ought never
except under extraordinary circum
stances, to be advocated or sustained
When compromise involves q sacrifice 0
cardinal principles, sPavn IL. The man VIII
advocates otherwise is traitor to his Owl
best interests. But while labor organisa
tons confer benefits they also confe. OBJ
legations which cannot ba ignored withou
imparing their usefnlness or endangerin,
their stability. Besides, this so-called con
servatism too often hides q traitors heart
or is used a. cloak to shield the actuatinI
motive. In the present contest there o.,
be no such thing a. compromise Our ban
ner has been flung 10 the breeze. with Oh
motto Eight Hours Legal Days Worl
for an American Mechanic" and the maj
who expects 70 reap the advantages tina
system viii confer must have the 6aeLbon
and the principle to make his influence fel
at the ballot box.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-11-10

Austin; Treasursr-Pstsr Karch Cenductos
e. CONAN; Dcos-kseper-H =. BagIsy.
The lockout Of the iron works. IN Lon
don, aud the jciners and taiIors u Manehss-
Tor, still continues. IA s
An agent now In England has secured fivs
thousand operatives for mills in this eoun-
try. This 10 the way his employers have Of
protecting home industry.
HousE carpenters and mechanics are
wanted at the Bahama Islands. The lats
hurricanes there have rendered Ia. re pro-
portion Of the population houselsss, and fol
the winter months ready enploynent can
be had by ah who desire to 90. Free pes.
sage 10 offered by MIR. Ounard.
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and codes Of morals, our forms and systems
81 religion, and then have tried to make the
naturs o. man adapt itself 10 these rule, dc.
We hsre disregarded the nature u ~ me.
tive power-ignored .be nature Of man con-
fsssedly and PSrpossiy ,gnored his nafsrs,
and stiIl expect to produce " harmeny," o.
say We expect ii. And to those who have
no knowledge or conception Of social science,
this course will not, even now, appear In
consistent and absurd. and this too, ndtwith-
standing they see, with Us, the practical de-
monstralion Of tho failure and evil Of this
blind and stupid course in the sbsolntsi alb
sence Of harmony, and prevalence Of discord
and evil, Notwithstanding their system has
been trying for thousands Of years to. effect
lis object Of harmony. Butte those who see
anything Of the social sciences. TO those who
have studied men, the thing is as apparent
as two and two are four; and that the pre-
sent evils and discord are as surely the re-
suit Of the violation Of the true social sys-
TEN, as at q wrongly made, or badly tuned
instrument produces discord, or that the
bursting Of boiler and the anarchy m de-
struction it spreads round, are the results
Of the absence Of safety valve, or some
defect Of machinery or management
Through some false notion and superstition,
wh starve or cramp some propensity Of
human nature. We close the salty valve,
and human nature explodes the machinery,
and then we raise our hands in plous horror
and exclaim--bedold the corruption and evil
Of human nature From the explosion,
doubtless, evil results, but upon which rests
the responsibility, the snachinery or the
human naturef
Time nae pressed, and it is now up, we
must close for this time.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-11-10
As NOT EIGHT HOURS LAROR
WORTH MORE THAN rRN.

10 thi country human slavery no longer
exists, consequently all men VINO have
power Of which to dispose have right 90
De and for it such price as hey shall see ct
tC ask and to exert il, in such wise as taey
shall deem Tor their best interest.
IN cisilised countries all are consumers,
though, % the same time, all may be pro-
duesrs. People caaDot eat shoes--nor can
they Hezr bTead--ths producer Of bread il q
ooHssm4f d shoes, and the producer Of
sss s u yorsuiher of bfesd = working.
nan sfssa eoassA t-sto shs produdtion 81
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Our NOW York Correspondence.
49,, ,sc

Nsw YoRx, November 8. '66.
TH TRADE socIsrrss-A coup D ErAs-How II SEC
esKDED--BRsJ. r, BurLEs-THn sEvEsrH REonnFr
Tn JoUAzsrsEs TAIioRs socrETY-A MICS Cox
sRAcT sPoLED-JEscxr PARL-sESAros WHrcHr-
TEn LoEe srans--sTnxwAr's sEw MrsIo Hall
Tnn PnoPossc EscHAslcs' on woaKNanEE's Trsri-
rurs-RsroEr or rHs cOxsIrrss ON IT'S FoAxArIos.
TO the Editor Of the woaxuoxAz's ADvocsrs:
As may we'll be expected, the political ex-
element of the last few weeks has serious
" effected the meetings Of the several trade
societies. The meeting rooms have not been
90 abundantly filed daring the past week,
owing principally &c he attractions and
interest which political affairs hold out to
the working classes.
AsI told you in my last, the Eighs-Hour
League addressed itself to the task Of inter
rogating the diff rent candidates for once
as to their course on the eight-hour, ques-
zion, and the replies received have been ell
OF the most favorable character. The names
OF those who thus became committed to the
principle would prove OF little interest to the
readers Of the ADVOCATE; but ON ascertain
ing the result Of the election,I will for
ward you the names Or thu sasesssfai efgtt-
Aow nen.
= -. = corr lHx16 Z. 4
Soma Nspoleen rendered hinself f2mous
W ths aeoonplfehmenf q What would b
tsrmed, lii this e beautiful Inndn Of ours, .
d. slaart triek bat ~ u Ikench digni-
tsd q ~ aitzpc I've appslls!iea y coup
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-11-10

The question OF the necessity Of I" Trades
Society," was decided in the affirmative. In
justice to the gentleman who spoke On the
negative Of this question, | will state that
that position was assumed for the sole pur-
pose Of bringing out the strength Of the
affirmation. Better Or trusT supporters Of
Trades Unions are not to BE- found in this
city. The next for discussion is care strikes
beneficial to the working classes ~
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with manic the question Of Society we
lind no application at all, and consequently
no "hsrmony," but on the contrary, ". we
have seen, and is necessarily 30, We find
chaos and discord. A few Of the elas among
men have made some truly great discoveries
in social science, but the application. as yet,
has been almost nothing The se Uo-opere-
tive Society" principle is, nowever, an init
alton. To demonstrate this defciency in
still another SaRt. let us Institute compar-
ison between the physical sciences, or their
application, and the social. In mechanics
the course we pursue 10 TO first study the
nature and laws Of the motive power, ana
then to adept the machinery to these ia,cs, or
principles. We adapt the engine to the prin-
eiples Of steam; the piano to the laws Of
harmony, DC. One would be thought mad
nan if he attempted to reverse this order,
that is to make the engine or machine first,
and without knowing or regarding the na-
sure Of steam or the motive power, and then
try TO make the steam comply with the ma
chine, to adapt the motive power 10 the ma
chinery. And 50 with the piano or instru-
nent, and the laws Of musical souhds. 10
make > piano without Grst knowing thess
laws would be simply impossible. % 100,
i is impossible equally impossibls-so Or
ganize society, 20 make the machinery Of
socisy without 6rst knowing the social me-
tune of man, without knowing thu social
sciences. The folly that We would dlsplsy
in The case put y no greater than = ~
folly now displayed. and which hes ben y
long displayed. in he sstsmpts nsds. ed
lnaehiner1 nd, 90 nsks usn ~Aas ~ -
sizs thsn y Nor V produces u ahszzloiy
n eaEth." We have M mad1 oaf tdIlS
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Of New Jersey, has fallen beneath the scythe.
One by one we see those who figured ia the
front ranks Of public life vacate their pls-
ces, called away BY the unerring visitor who
discriminates not between prince or pau
per.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24
SoMETHING NEW
IN CURWENSVILLE!
DRUGS! DRUGSg


The undersigned would respectfully announce
70 the public that he has opened Drug Store in
Ihe In room recently fitted up in the house of George
hlttlebarger, on Main street, Curwensville, Pa
one door West of Nipple 4 Faust's store where
ne intends TO keep general assortment of
Drugs, Medicines, Oils, Paints,
Dye-stuffs, Patent Medicines, Per
fumery, Toilet Goods, Confectiona-
ries, Spices, Canned Fruit, Tobacco,
Cigars, Books, Stationary, Pencils,
Pens, Inks, and general variety
OF Notions; Glass, Putty, etc.
The want of Drug Store has long been felt In
Curwensviile, AID as that want is now supplied.
tne undersigned hopes, by strict attention to bu-
siness' TO merit and receive liberal share Of
public patronage
his stock embraces most articles needed in a
community is entirely new, and of the best quail
ity, which he will dispose of at reasonable prices
Cali and examine the goods which cannot fail
to please. JOSEPH r. IRWIN
November 8, 1865
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24
In Memory of the Fallen School Teacher,


At the last meeting of the Teachers As
soclation, it was unanimously resolved that
there be monument erected at the expense
of the teachers Of the State, in honor of and
as a tribute of respect to their brothers, who,
in the war of rebellion, gave up life that free
institutions might live.
As it is necessary to have an accurate list
of all who have thus died, the Association
requested the School Department to collect
through the district officers, this desired in
formation. The directors are therefore re-
spectfully and most earnestly solicited to for
ward to the Department, as early as posi-
BILE, the full names of all, and their respec-
tive districts, that were actual teachers
who died in consequence of wounds received
or di sease contracted in the army or navy
of the United States By actual teachers
is meant those who taught by the year, OF
term in any of the schools or literary insti-
tutions of the State
1t is work of charity, we know, but its
object is to commemorate the noble deeds of
brave men,
Please to make out the list in the follow
ing order, giving the township or district.
the county, and the signature of the Presi-
dent and Secretary of the board:
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

Gov. CURTIN AT HoME.-Gov. Curtin
and family arrived at Harrisburg, on Fri
day evening. The Governor is much i'm
proved in health. He was enthusiastically
received by the people, and, as he approach
ed the Capitol, was greeted with salute of
cannon. Later, he met number of officials
and citizens at his residence.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

John Bright said in late speech on Irish
affairs that Parliament had passed two hun
dred acts in favor of the landlord and not
one in favor of the tenant The serious
question is whether such shall be the
spirit of legislation in this country-legisla-
ton for monopoly and no legislation for
industry. ......
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

The Emperor of the French has resolved
to urge on the Legislative branch of his gov
ernment, a cultivation of friendly feelings
with the people and the government of the
United States. Sensible fellow, that Napo-
leon, as he understands how to get into a
safe corner
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24
,SPECLAL NOTIGE

" Great Oaks from little Acorns groac. !"
The worst diseases known to the human race
spring from causes so small to almost defy de-
lection The volumes of scientific lore that fill
the tables and shelvrs of the medical fraternity
only go to prove aud elaborate these facts
Then guard yourselves while you may The
smallest pimple on the skin is tell tale and in
dieatoI of dieease 1t may fade and die away
from the surface of the body but it will reach the
vitals, perhaps, at last, and death be the resut
and hnal close. MAGGIRL's BILIeus, DYsPBPFIc
and DIARRHEA Pill euro where all others fail.
While for Burns, Scalds, Chilblains, Cuts and all
abrasions of the skin, MAGGIEL's SALyR is infal-
Iible- Sold by j. MAooIEL, 43 Fulton street, New
York, and all Druggists, at rs cents per box.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

Large bodies of Northern men who had
gone South to settle in Louisiana, Mississippi
and Alabama, are being forced to leave their
new homes by the hostile attitude of the
whipped rebels, who threaten to burn the
property and take the lives of all Northern
men who attempt to settle in the South
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

Gen. Grant gives it as his opinion that it
is not desirable at presnt to remove the Uni
ted States troops from the States lately in
rebellion, nor wise to put arms into the hands
of the militia as method to be relied upon
to preserve the tranquility OF the South
Council from such source win probably be
Needed
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

Ex-Gov. Kirkwood of Iowa has been cleo
ted by the Legislature of that State, United
States Senator to fill the unexpired term.
As his successor for the long term, commen-
cling March 4, 1867, the Secretary of the in
terror, the Hon. james Harlan, has been
elected
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

The Western papers are complaining that
it costs three bushels of corn to send one to
market, distance of one hundred miles ;
one hundred bushels to get pair of boots !;
one thousand bushels to get suit of clothes,
and two tons of corn for ton of coal
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

American securities are now the most ac-
ceptible of all the loans offered for sale ar
Frankfort -on-the- Main.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

a treasury clerk was sent to Jail in Wash
ington, charged with stealing s35, 900 il
United States bonds.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

Last year the stove trade of Troy was i'm
mense. Sixteen thousand tons of iron were
used, and one hundred and fifty thousand
stoves were sent to market.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

The notorious counterfeiter. named Rob
erts, whose arrest in New York was noticed
some weeks ago, has. escaped from the iail
In Brooklyn.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

The Florida Legislature has elected Mr.
Call and Provisional Governor William Mar
vim, United States Senators, over two Reb-
ell Generals. Gov. Marvin was elected, for
the short term, on the ninth balloting.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

Over million of Springfield rifle mus-
kets, and immense supplies of ann unition
for small arms and cannon, are stored awsv
In the Northern arsenals.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

The grand jury of Lafayette county, Miss,
have found "a true bill' against Gen. a.
j. Smith, z. S. A., for burning the court
house and town of Oxford, in the summer
of 1864.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

Toinsure attention, the CASH must accomps.
ny notices, az followG-All Cautions and Strays.
with u so; Auditors, Administrators and Ex,
ecutors notices, 500 each; Dissolutions 50;
all other transient Notices at the same rafes
Other advertisements at 81 so per square, for or
less insertions Ten lines Tor less count square
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

A constitutional amendment reported in
the U. s. Senate, provides that no claim
shall hereafter be recognized for the pay
ment of losses by the emancipation of the
slaves.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

Nearly three hundred Postmistresses have
been appointed in the South, because no
man could be found who would take the oath
that he had not borne arms against the u
nited States Government
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Name.
| Company.
Rank.
Regiment.

Papers throughout the State are requested
to call the attention of their committees to
this subject, in order that directors NAV col
lect the facts with as little trouble and DELAY
as possible. CHAs. r. CoBURN,
Supt Com. Schools.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

General Sheridan, in reply to recent
letter of Jubal Early, has written state
ment showing that he captured. as prison
ers, more men than Early reports as his en-
tire forces in the Shenandoah Valley.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

THE SUFFRAGE BnL-Last week, the
U. s. House of Representatives, passed the
District of Columbia Suffrage Bill, by a vote
of III to As. 1t is thought that the u S.
Senate will also pass the bill.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

The requisitions of the different Paymas-
ters have been promptly met by the Treasury
Department, and they are now being dis
patched to the Military Departments for the
purpose of paying off troops.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

For the benefit of the poor the President
has. ordered the large quantity of wood be-
longing to the Government to be sold in
small quantities at seven dollars and half
per cord.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

The cashier of the sub Treasury at San
Francisco is a defaulter in the sum of $500
000
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

STRAYED OR STOLEN-op or about
- the 9th day OF December last, a light Brindle
Cow, medium size, horns good, hollow back, and
rather high and heavy rump When lost, gave
turning her to the subscriber at Lumber city OF
giving Information that win lead to her recovery,
will be handsomely rewarded
Jan. "a, 1S66-pd. NJ. HOLLoPETER
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aeu, advertisements.

set ink1rgesype eats or ouf of plain
styfsfctfl be charged double price for oceapisd
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

THE LAW VINDICATED.-Mrs.G Grinder
was hung at Pittsburg on the 18th. Sever
al hours previous to the execution, she con-
fessed having caused the death of Mrs.
Carothers and Miss Buchanan, by admins
tering poison. Marschall and Frecke, the
Boyd's Hill murderers, were executed on
the l1th. Truly, the way of the transgressor
Is hard.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

UNION STATE CONVENTIONAL State
Convention win be held at Harrisburg, on
Wednesday the 7th day of March, 1866, for
the purpose of nominating a candidate for
Governor, to be supported by the friends of
the Union at the coming October election.
All the friends of our Government, and all
who were loyal to the cause of Union, in
our late struggle, are earnestly requested TO
unite in sending delegates torepresent them
In said convention.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

OST-on Monday, January 9Th, between
~ Newburg and Clearfeld two Gum Blankets
The Under Will be suitably rewarded on return
ing them to the subscriber, or by leaving them at
the journal Office LEWIS j. HURD
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24

Ripe strawberries are being enjoyed BY
the epicures of Macon Ga
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-01-24
CLEARFIELD, Pa, JAN. "a, 1866.

S. J. Row, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-11-29

dition without voluntary efforts to concur in
such consummation.
One hopeful view, however, is presented in
the more promising condition of our industrial
interests. 1t is worry clearly intimated that tho
labor operations of our country, however un-
fortunate the results have been more success
ful thun might have been anticipated. And if
this be so, and if there be the possibility of a
fair prosecution Of our material interests we
have the assurance that, under ordinary cir
cumstanccs, VIC can make provision for comfort
and individual wcll-being; and these secured,
with proper aims and purposes, and proper
dispositions toward each other, we may attain
to social condition as commendablc as that to
be found in most other countries, whatever be
the depths to which our political fortunes may
be reduced.