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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

The failure of the Merchants National
Bank of Washington appears to be the re
suit not so much OF imbecile as of criminal
management IF the statements are cor
rect, as we suppose they are, the managers
of the bank have deliberately swindled
their depositors out of very large amount
of money. 1t is impossible to suppose that
the loan of SS00,000 to Baltimore stock
gambler, without security, was honestly or
innocenty made. Equally impossible is it
to suppose that Major Paulding could have
innocenty withdrawn Government funds
from other banks to the amount of 800, 600
in orGer to deposit them in this crumbling
institution, in violation of the explicit order
of the Paymaster- General. The case Is
black all. through, and we trust is to have
some daylight let into it-that won t help
the losers much. .-TTJuRe.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09
II W. S M T T II & co
Market Street, CIearfe'i. Pa,
A X Z o p E NJ G

Selling the cheapest and best line of Dry Goods
oferel in Clearfeld county. Having been the
last to purchase, have the advantage of the
decline in prices, and offer this advantage to all
our customers. and all others.
In ladies dress goods we bring only the latest
and most fashionable materials. Alpacas (which
80 fashionable in the Eastl we have
good qualities as low as 40 cents, and good shades
and colors
We offer ais, a novelty, which has just appear
ed in dress goods called ''Per. ale Robes They
come in patterns and comprise all shades and de-
signs They are all ready to make up; the trim
ming, being attached to the pattern. These goods
possess also the advantage of being done up at
any time.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

IMPORTANT TO HOMESTEAD SETTLERS. =
The General Land Office has decided that
when party makes homestead entry and
before the expiration of FIVE years. settle
ment and cultivation the homestead settler
dies, the widow or other representative of
the deceased may complete the title by pay
ing for the land and taking the evidence of
purchase in favor ofthe heirs of the deceased
Setilerse
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

A most extraordinary occurrence took
place along the line of the Nashville and
Decatur railroad betweea Columbia and
Pulaski, during a thunder storm last Friday
night A half mile of the telegraph wires
were melted and divided over that whole
distance into small fragments, irregular in
shape and many of them no longer than a
buckshot or small rife ball The frag-
ments found along the whole distance would
not if put together consecutively, make
more than thirty feet in length. The glass
insulators were burst and the poles shivered
into fragments.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

The President has approved the bill au-
thorizing and empowering the Secretary OF
the Treasury to remit duties levied on pro-
duce shipped from a port of the United
States to a port of the United States, via
Canada, if the said produce was actually in
transitu and detained by ice when the recent
reciprocity treaty with Canada expired.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

1t is reported to war Department that
james Guisenberryr of Louisa county, Vir-
ginia, who was tried for the wanton murder
of colored laborer of his, named Green,
was acquitted by sympathizing white jury
without leaving the box.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

The Ways and Means Committee have
instructed Hon. j. K Moorehead to report
to the House the resolution to release crude
petroleum from any tax, Immediately, and
not await the final passage of the tax bill,
which may not be passed for two months.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

On Sunday morning, the Goth ult., the
new church erected by the Episcopalians of
the town of Shamokin in Northumberland
county, in this State, was dashed TO the
ground ard demolished by furious gale of
wind. The building was very beautiful. .and
was almost ready for use. 1t has been re
solved to rebuild it at once
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

Tie Henphis Argus Rebel complains Of
the securities demanded by Congress of the
late Rebels, and asks: What conditions of
security have the Radicals TO give for their
future good behavior ?'' Has this rebel or
gan forgotten how promptly the Radicals
thrashed the traitors. crushed the Rebel
lion. sustained the Government and restored
the Union? Security Their promises to
pay, like greenbacks, are good without en-
dorsers. Tribune
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

The Boston Transcript says: Wade
Hampton's complaint that South Carolina
is not represented in Congress, is aqual in
effrontery to the appeal of the criminal who
killed his father and mother, and then ask
ed the court to have pity on him as he was
an orphan
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

General John f. Hartfranft, the new
Auditor General, and Colonel Jacob NJ.
Campbell the new Surveyor G General, were
both inducted into office on Tuesday, having
given the usual office bond In the Audi
tor Generals department Mr. J. w Mau-
rer has been appointed Chief Clerk. Mr..
Theo X Babcock, formerly Of the Cam
bria Iron Company, is the new Chief in the
Surveyor Generals office.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09
DORouGH ORDINANCES it enacted

BOROUGH ORDINANCE.-Be it enacted
Ib and ordained by the Burgess and Town Coun-
ell of the borough of CIearfeld. nd it is hereby
enacted and ordained by the authority of the same
That person shall be allowed to carry on the
business of slaugh tering cattle sheep or hogs,
within the limits of said borough and all meats
offered for sale within the borough limits, shall
be kept clean and free from all lth, smell or 9TH
impurly whatever. ANY person violating this
ordinance shall be fined TO each offense in a sum
not less than FIVE, than twenty dol lars
Provided however, that this ordinance is not in
tended to interfere with the butchery of hogs in
the winter season. JAMES WRIGLEY,
A. D. BIGLER. Sec, Burgess
Clearfeld Pa May 6. 1869,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

The House of Representatives has order
ed an investigation into the conduct of the
the Provost Marshal General Bureau 1t
is full time If there is ore loyal man in
whose nostrals the management of that Bu-
through the war, we do not know where to
find him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

WAGES AND PRiCEs-The Pittsburg
Commercial has prepared tables, showing
that while groceries, clothing and other ar
ticles of common use have decreased in cost
% per cent. since April 1865, there has
been an increase in the wages of mechanics
of 81 per cent, making 43 per cent. in favor
of labor for 1866, as compared with 1865.
Thus wages and prices bear nearly the same
relation to each other as before the war, and
We are prepared to go on under the present
system of imitation till the debt shall be
chiefly paid, provided the Government will
let it be paid within ten years.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

AFFAIRS IN UTAH.-The House Territori-
al Committee are still pursuing their inves-
tigation into the condition Of affairs in Utah.
So lar the evidence is such that the COM
mittee will report adversely on the PROPOSE
ton to her admission into the Union.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

A late Houston, Texas, paper says the
wheat harvest on the Upper Colorado river
surpasses that Of any former year. The
grass is exceedingly fine, and the beeves
lusciously fat. The country is swarming
with cattle dealers from the Western States,
eager to pay the highest market prices.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09
Aew Adrertisemsnts.

10 insure attention, the CASH must aecompa-
ny notices as follows:-All Cautions snd Strays,
with S1,5O: Auditors, Administrators and Ex.
ecptors' notices, Sc, so, each Dissolutions, SO;
all other transient Notices at the same rates
Other advertisements at 81 so per SC uare for or
less inser tions. Ten lines or lessl count square
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

There is not a copperhead journal in the
State day, but what is groaning beneath
the weight of Hester Clymer nomination
He is the most unwieldy card ever dealt by
the Democratic tricksters, and to all intents
and purposes, wet blanket On the hopes
of his friends
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09
s.y. ROW, Ep,roR AND rRorR,EroR
CLEARFIELD, PA, MAY 9, 1866.
UNION REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
The Destruction of Valparaiso.

This beautiful town, the principal sea-
port on the West coast Of South America,
is now in ruins Its population ten years
ago was about fifty thousand, and it was the
chief outlet of the export productions of
Chill, consisting of hides, wool, tallow, in
digO drugs, the precious metals, etc. Some
journals, we observe, are disposed to find
fault with the American Admiral off the
port for not preventing the Spanish bonn
bardment He had no authority to inter,
fere, and Is in no way subject to censure
He was anxious to interpose to save the
city, as was also the French naval comman
der. but the British feet would not join il
matter and the idea of interference was a
bandoned The loss by this bombardmen
is estimated as high as twenty millions o
dollars, and number Of our business men il
East will suffer largely by it. The Span
iards did not even spare the hospital IS in The
city. or the Asylum for the Poor. TIL,
town was not fortified, and was without
mounted gun to offer any resistance to tn,
bombardment The Spanish commando
violated his pledge too, that he would fir
nothing but solid shot at the government
and public buildings only, and spare tn,
property of neutrals The whole transac
ton was f. ir specimen of Spanish ''chival
ry.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

The Federal troops having recently been
withdrawn from. Stanton and Augusta in
Virginia, the loyal inhabitants of those
town shave petitioned to have them sent back
again, as indispensable to their security.
A good many of the ex-rebels still stand in
need of more radical reconstruction.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09
NEW STORE !! NEW STORE :!
], Shaw & Son,

Have just returned from the east and are now
opening entire stock of goods in the room
formerly occupied by Wm. F. Irwin on Market
Street which they now offer to the public at the
lowest cash prices.
Their stock consists of a general assortment of
Dry Goods. Groceries, Queensware, Hardware,
Boots, Shoes. Hats. Caps, Bonnets. Dress Goods,
Fruits, Candies Fish, Salt. Brooms Nails, etc. !;
in fact everything usually kept in retail store
can be had by calling at this store, or will be
procured to order
Their stock is well selected. and consists of he
newest goods is of the best quality. of the latest
styles, and will be sold at lowest prices for cash
or exchanged for approved country produce.
Be sure and call and examine our stock before
making your purchases, as are determined to
please all WHO may favor us with their custom
May Q, 1866. J. SHAW L SON
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

A Mr.. John Ross, has been detected in
forgeries amounting to 100000, in New
York. He was comparative stranger in
Wall street, yet he has succeeded nearly as
well as young Ketchum in his swindling op-
erations
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

NIAGARA SHIP CANAL-The House
passed. by large majority, bill TO incor-
porate a company to construct ship canal
around the Falls of Niagara. The bill pro-
poses that the Government shall issue six
millions of dollars of six per cent. bonds, to
be dated September lst, 1866, and to run
for twenty years, to aid in the construction
of the canal. The bill provides elaborate
details for the construction of the canal
All Of the western members voted for its
passage
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09
EAGLEsHINGLEMACHINE sub,

EAGLE SHINGLEM EMACHINE.-The sub
H scriber is manufacturing at the West Branch
Iron Works. in Williamsport, the best and most
durable Machine for making "a and Is inch sh in
giles ever used ia this country, also the EMPIRE
MACHINE, which will cut Is inch shingles much
faster smoother and more f,om the same tim ber
than any machine in also the best Saw Sett
Mill Dogs for Gate and Mulay Mills, ever used in
this section A. I. NICHOLS.
Wiiamsport, Pa May 5, 1866. .-6m
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

Tie House, on Friday, passed by unan-
imous vote resolution rendering to the
Emperor Of Russia its congratulations on
his recent escape from assassination. The
act is fit and graceful recognition of the
services of Alexander to the cause of free.
dom end of his answering friendship for US.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

British holders of rebel bonds are peti-
tioning the Washington authorities with
propositions for settlement. The President
sent them to Congress, with suggestion OF
Secretary Seward, that they are not worth
considering. On that subject all the depart
ments ofthe government viii be in unison.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.-Le1te,

"a DNINIS KA UR > SNOITCE.-Letters
IA of Administration the estate of John
Crowley, late of Lumber-City, Clearield coun-
ty. decd, having been granted to the undersi gn-
ed, all persons having claims against the estate
are requested to present them properly authe nti-
Gated for settlement, and those indebted to said
estate requested to make payment witho,t
delay. SAM'L KIRK
May g. ,-pd. Administrator
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

Egan, the Postofice robber, who was sell
zed at Pithole last winter, was tried at
Franklin last week and sentenced to two and
a half years imprisonment in the Western
Penitentiary.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

THE CHAMBERsBURG SUFFERERs.-The
Commissioners appointed to ascertain, OF
assess, the losses sustained by the citizens
of Chambersburg by the burning of that
place by the rebels, with a view to distri-
button of the State appropriation to the suf-
fers, have performed that duty. The losses
foot up as follows: Real estate, S7l3, 294-
"a; personal property, $9I5,l3 "a; total,
Sl,62S, ,43l IS. The State appropriation will
pay about thirty and seven-tenths per cent,
on the value of the property burned.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

A destructive confagration occurre in
Altoona on Thursday, May Sd, by which
some six or eight business houses were de-
stroyed. The loss is over $50, 900, on which
there was an insurance of $40, 500
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

SOMETHING NEW - SHAVING AND
- HsIR-DRESSfNG.- undersigned invites
the attention of the public to his new Shaving
and Rair Dressing Saloon in Grahams Row
Ciearheld. Pa Having several years experience
in the business, be fatters himself in being able
to render satisfaction to customers. Terms rea-
sonable. five him a call.
Nav g. 1856 CHARLES PHILIPS
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

The denomination of Dunkers, German
Baptists) hold yearly meeting on the es-
tate eff Jacob Price, near Waynesborough,
Pa, beginning May l6. Ten thousand per-
sons will be present
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

The annual fair of the Pennsylvania State
Agricultural Society will be held at Easton,
on the 25th. 26th, 9th, and 2sth of Sep
tember next.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

A third case of cholera, and fatal one,
has occurred in New York city. The vic
tim was child seven months old, son of
Mrs. jenkins, whose death by cholera was
noticed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

The Senate bill for the admission of Col
orado, passed the House on Thursday, May
Sd, by vote of so TO 80.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

The reconstructed people of the late re
bellious State OF Virginia, object to any
monuments being erected in that State,
which shall contain inscriptions commemo-
rative of the victory of the Government
over treason 1t is urged that monuments
only commemorative of peace should be
erected-that the soldiers engaged in both
armies should be buried in common eeme-
teries, and that no reference should be
made to the justice or the injustice of the
war on either side.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

Gov. Pierpont OF Virginia has appointed
Alexander Rives to be Justice of the Su-
preme Courts of Appeals of that State, to
supply the vacancy occasioned by the death
of Judge Thomson.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

The anti-negro riots in Memphis have re-
suited in the destruction of all the churches
wherein Blacks tried to worship God, and
all the school houses wherein they were try
ing to educate the ir children.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

II IST OF LETTERS rem aiming unclainie ed
IL in the Post office at Clearfeld Pa on the st
day of May, 1866.
Burgett, Harvey Marks, Emanuel 5
Crow. J NJ. Myers, Rury Miss
Doe. Jane l.. Mrs. Ritchey, James
Elenbarger, Hannah J. Saowski. Amelia
Eshleman, Jacob Strofe, Joseph
Hahn, Charles Jr. Shaffer, Lucinda c. Mrs.
HamiI, James Steinan. Chas.
jackson. James Wians, Rachael Miss
Jones, William Wilson, George
LOCKER Emeline Mrs. Wilson. Catharine Mrs.
Persons calling for letters in the above list
Will please say they are advertised.
Nj. A. FIX ANK, P. NJ.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

IL Curwensville and Clearfield pass book con-
tanning a certificate No 5, dated Oct 25, 1861
for 3IS shares in the MADEIRA Coal and Improve
ment Company, and several drafts and other pa
pers. Any person finding them and leaving
them at the JoitrWai office, with c. j. Shoff at
MADEIRA, viii be literally rewarded.
MADEIRA, May 9,iS66. JAMES ALEXANDER.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

Fancy Drv Goods Ladies' Trim'd Derby,
Ladies' Supr Kid Gloves Laaies Ia9ies, Ig' Iirimmlngs'
Ladies, Mobair Mitts Ladies' Straw ornam ents
Ladies' Fine silk Nets
Ladies Fancy Chenelle, Mems Wear.
Ladies' Magic Rufing, Fine assortment Fancy
Ladies' Lace Edgings Cassimeres in Patterns,
Ladies Thread Edginss, extremely Cheap.
Ladies' Silk Tassels,
Ladies, Sa,: S!n futlng, Boots and Shoes.
Iad;as, F.ncy Tias Mons Heavy Monroes,
Jsd;es, EmhiJ ua:h;e r Mems Fine Calf Boots
Iod;oo, Stiobad u..i.eS Mems Goat Slippers.
Ladies' Lawn Han'chiefs mems , 0Io'e Cail oaiters
Ladies Assorted buttons ne Dpei q s,ip
Ladies Emp. HIP Skirts. 1ehs at. tneI E 6oo.s'
all sizes and styles
Shoes and CATERS. Gloves and Collars ~
Ladies' Lasting Caters,
Misses Lasting Caters, Stationary of all kinds
Ladies l AIDES, Goat, Goat Boots S9t Fruits Fruits
Child's' Morocco Pumps SeeoiesS haisihs
Cbild,s, Morocco shoes Layer Raisins,
Tad;as, Sbatar UoaSS' Prunes.
Ladies, opera siiOusrs Canned Peaches,
Canned Pears,
Canned Corn,
Duiioomhs. Canned Pine Apples,
Ladies Cant Snndowns Canned Sardines,
Ladies' Derby Hats. italian Maccaroni,
Ladies Split Hats, Almonds Figs. Cream
Ladies' Luten Hats, Nuts Filberts lemons
Misses Luten Hats, Oranges Ac
Infants Luten Hats Super Extra p;sklad
Infants Willow Caps, Oysters.
Crackers Sugar crackers, Lemon biscuit, Egg
biscuit fancy biscuit, Water crackers, and Butter
otis and Spices, New Orleans MoIasses, Super
Extra Syrups Sugars, Coffee, Rice, Teas, Candles,
soap Tobacco. and Cigars.
:, hoes and Rakes, Graft Hooks and Trowels
Mops, Oil cloths, Willow Ware Fish, Salt, and
bans Clear6eld, Pa. May 9. 1866.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09
Sundowns.

SundownS.
Ladies' Can't n Sundown.
Ladies' Derby Hats.
Ladies' Split Hats,
Ladies' Luten Hats,
Misses Luten Hats,
Infants Luten Hats,
Infants Willow Caps,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

Ladies' Trim'd Derby,
Ladies' Trimmings,
Ladies' Straw cord,
Ladies' Straw Ornaments
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-09

Mems Wear.
Fine assortment Fancy
Cassimeres in Patterns,
extremely Cheap.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-30

his will, is simply to multiply presidents on
small scale, and paralyze the Executive
arm. Office holders who cannot support his
restoration policy, should resign, and when
the loaves and fishes are too attractive to per
nit them to do this, the toe Of the Executive
boot should project these patriots from Office.
Mr.. JOHNSON seems, at last, after the most
marvellous exercise of patience, to have deter
mined on this line Of policy, and Red Cap in
cumbents are receiving their disnissais in all
quarters Of the country.
They have been treated with moderation
which has excited the wonder of all parties;
but now, since Mr.. JoHNsoN's forbearance has
ceased to be virtue, the heads of these gen.
tlenen grin in every horrible variety Of dis
consulate expression as the AK of dismissal
strikes them off.
1t is a wholesome lesson, and one which
cannot fail to exercise salutary effect, for it
is obvious that the vast patronage of the Gov
eminent must now be used in aid Of restor-
alton of the States to their proper Federal re-
lations, and not as heretofore for the dismem-
berment of the country.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-30
WGfYe us the Eacfs.Y

The Baltimore American undertakes on the
simple statement of General SHERIDAN, to
denouuce the authorities and people of New
Orleans, as murdsrers and assassins.
The American quotes from what it calls
Eihe true dispatch" of that osics'. Now, the
officer 10 question holds the following Ian
guage: 4,
"'In the meantime official duty called me
to Texas, and the Mayor of the city, during
my absence, suppressed the Convention by
the use OF the police force, and 80 doing at
tackled the members of the Convention and a
party of two hundred negroes and with fire.
arms, clubs and knives, in manner so un-
necessary and atrocious as to compel me to
say that it was murder" a't1
According to this statement, then. General
SHERIDAN, rs we all Fnow, was in Texas at
the tiu4s the riot occurred, now therefore he
could not know these facts OF his own person.
al knowledge, and hence the attempt to quote
SHERIDAN, amounts simply to a reliance on
certain testimony laid before that officer, upon
which he made up aud expressed his opinion,
if, indeed, the ''trus dispatch" is not fiction.
Who then were the witnesses in what terms
did they testify?
| On this point We completely in the
dark; but we do know that the evidence be-
! fore the Grand Jury is Vt very different
| complexion Uutil General SHERIDAN gives
the country something more than his &c ca
taedrG opinion, it is preposterous to attempt
to ilapugn the evidence given by competent
and reputable witness on his hasty dictum.