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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1866-04-03

A man that can be fattered is not nee.
essarily fool, but you can always make
one Of him. ?
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1866-04-03


FREED NEGRO LABoR,-The Whining
ton On. CO. Journal contains the follow
ing:
"a friend of ours allowla the negroes
belonging to plantation ten miles below
town, situated upon Town Greek, to re-
main on the plantation, provided they
would cultivate it and allow him one-third
which they agreed to do. There were
forty-two negroes, all told. His third,
upon division of the products, consist
ed of four and three quarter bushels Of
corn, two hundred and seventy FIVE pounds
of fodder, thirty pounds seven ounces Of
clean rice, four roasting ears, and few
tomatoes. y sa
What do our Western farmers think Of
that divide on ,thirds2 aHl s.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1866-04-03

Dr When Mr.. Lincoln was president,
John w. Forney declared that s'the
President is the State.p7 Now President
johnson says that Fornsy is 'sdead
duck" and Forney says that the Pres
ident is "a traitor As Tittlebat Tit
mouse used to say "eases alter eircum-
stances 20 sa 1 aaalf
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1866-04-03

CUNNING SAvAGE.-The desire of gain
will sometimes inspire with dishonest cum
ming an illiterate savage. After success
fnl attack on the royal party, in 1745, a
Highlander had gained watch as his
share of the spoils of the vanquished.-
Unacqaainted with its use, he listened
with equal surprise and pleasure to the
ticking sound with which his new ac-
quaintance amused him; alter few hours,
however, the watch ran down, the noise
ceased, and the dispirited owner, looking
on the toy no longer with any satisfaction,
determined to conceal the misfortune
which had befallen 1t, and to dispose of
it to The first person who offered him a
trife in exchange. He soon met Gus
toner; but, at parting, he could not con
ceal his triumph, and exultingly exclaim-
ed: "Why she died last night"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1866-04-03
scienfifc Music. !

Alex attended church last Sabbath,
where they have scientific (quartette)
singing, and was surprised at the differ
ence between scientific singing and that
he had been accustomed to in the back
woods. He. brought me specimen of
the style, which he copied from the orig
inal
aWaw kaw, swaw daw aw raw,
Thaw saw thaw law aw waw;
Waw kaw taw thaw raw yaw yau Draw,
Aw thaw raw jaw saw avs.
Which, rendered into English, reads as
follows: ~
Welcome, sweet day of rest,
That saw the Lord arise:
Welcome TO this reviying breast
And these rejoicing eyes.
Alex says that in the country they are
green enough to think it necessary for
good singing that the words of the hymn
should be sang. How very verdant.
a
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1866-04-03
JOB PRINTING

Executed with heatness and dispatch at Il
ONCE, and at reasonable prices.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1866-04-03
NUMBER S
WE AND HUmoR.

"A man that can be fattered is not me-
cessarily fool, but you can always paks
one of him. -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16

While TIE Copperheads are .clamorins
alike tor the unconditional restoration of the
rebels to power and against the civil rights
bill, no Union soldier can forget that scenes
like those described below, in q recent letter
to the Cincinnati Gdzet.e, are transpirine:
The white people of Augusta, as we'll as
other points South, having recently made
great parade, in decorating the graves Of
the rebel dead with flowers, while the graves
Of the Union soldiers were passed coldly by,
the celored people of Augusta determined
yesterday to repair the omission. Accord
ingly they assembled at one of their school
houses near the cemetery With flowers,
wreaths and banners Their teachers, white
and black, accompanied them, and in peace
ful procession they marchedto deposit theH
offerings upon the graves of the nation
dead: A more touching spectacle and one
which will appeal more forcibly to every hu-
man heart was seldom seen, but incredible
TO tell, the procession was met at the gates
of the cemetery by the mayor of the city
and strong force of police, and despite re-
monstrances Of Capt. Bryant. the entrea-
ties of the teachers and tears of the poor ne
groes, was sternly refused admission.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16

There was never time in the history of
our country when, in the struggles of its
two leading parties, one was more clearly
right and the other more clearly wrong than
the present. Upon the triumph of the 10y
al policy depends not only fhe welfare and
protection of the interests of the North and
the preservation of the public credit, but
the regeneration Of the South. The white
Unionisfs and the freedmen of that section
have everything to fear and nothing to hope
from the re enthronement of the rebel lead
ers in power. We cannot ignore their
claims upon our friendship without display-
ing base ingratitude and unstatesmanlike
disregard of the future In shielding our.
selves from the domination OF traitors we
are also shielding them. The animus of tho
Copperhead organization is plainly to wreak
vengeance upon the men who quelled the
rebellion, and to WELD all the political pow
er they can acquire in such a manner as will
most efectually punish the faithful defend
ers of the Republic. But it is impossible
that an intelligent and patriotic people will
entrust the control of the Government to
its enemies
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16

!. Nothing can more fully illustrate the bru
at Memphis, in which city the secession
spirit predominates, than an incident re-
ported in dispatch to the Cincinnati Co.
Sette, viz ~ @ %.
IAN old citizen named Ben Dennis, while
conversing with a negro barber in front Of
the Bank Saloon, on Centre alley, to- day,
patted him on the back and remarked, with
in the hearing of some white men. that
here was negro as well disposed as white
man. or words to that effect. A man step
ped up. and asked Mr.. Dennis if he meant
what he said, shot him through the heart,
killing him instautly
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16
THE BALr1MoRE FAILuRE.-The Balti

The BALTIMORE FAILURE The Balti
more american says that the failure of Mr..
J.. P. Bayne, of that city, is associated with
facts. which the national credit. demand
should be made public. Throughout the
war, he was the leader of the Baltimore
rebel clique, which devoted its energies to
the depreciation of the Government credit
and the enhancement of the price of gold,
and was regarded by rebellious sympathisers
as King OF Finance. With these anteee-
dents and characteristics, he became posses
ed of unlimited control of national deposi-
tary, aud actually used the money Of the
Government during the war to speculate
againstits credit. He borrowed Of the bank
300, 600, without giving any security. The
Anaerican thinks the whole affair is a swim
die, and calls for rigid investigation. into
the rules governing the operations of the
bank, and into the loyalty of It's officers.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16
Select 2aetry.
ANGRY WORDS.

Angry words are lightly spoken,
In a rash and thoughtiess hour,
Brightest links of life are broken
By their deep, insidious power.
Hearts inspired by warmest feeling,
Ne'er before by anger stirred,
Oft are rent past human healing,
BY q single angry word.
Poison-drops. of care and sorrow,
Bitter poison-drops are they;
Weaving for the coming morrow
Saddest memories of to-day
Angry words-oh, let them never
From the tongue un5ri died slip,
May the hearts best impulse ever
Check them ere they soil the lip.
Love is much too pure and hofy,
Friendship is too sacred far
For moments reckless folly
Thus to desolate and mar
Angry words are lightly spoken.
Bittere ST thoughts are rashiy stirred !;
Brightest links OF life are broken
BY single angry word.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16

rs der VEro."-One of our German fel-
low citizens says the Elmira Gazette, got ag
itated on the Presidents veto message, the
other day, and thus relieved himself: II
dinks der Bresident is right. Desc eight
years and peter, haf | gebt house, and |
nefer had pureau in mine blace yet. and l
cot along shuss as good as if l have one.
Now dey wants all de golered peoples to
hat a pureau and dax de poor white beople
to bay for him. stands by der Bresidept.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16
TR q A S y RER'S SALE
OF REAL ESTATE,

Returned to the County Commission
ers by the Collectors of the several town
ships and boroughs tor the taxes due
and unpaid thereon for the year 1868
and previous years. in pursuance of
the Act of Assembly in such case made
and provided. In pursuance whereof
the said Treasurer will expose the said
property to public sale at the Court
House. in Clearfeld, on the ID Monday
of June next. tthe Ilth day.)
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16

An Irishman recently stopped at.a hotel
where pretty heavy bills we're charged. In
the morning the landlord made out the
amount of damage, and presented it TO
Pat. After he had glanced over it. the lat
ter looked the landlord in the face and ex-
claimed .'Yesput me in mind of snipe.
Why asked the landlord. Because
ye re very nigh all bill
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16

'SKooL Roofs. The Ironton Regisae,
says that not many miles from that city .
young lady is teaching school, and sends the
editor <he following rules, provided her by
the trustees for the government Of her
school: -t-9a a-l So 07. sai.5 fe
No swearin st sw 81 -s -.
''quarrelin
''nicknamin
'goin into the water
resin an jumpin -l5
''gein intu any persons vine, patches Or
orchards, without the consent NV the oHnsr
mo pinchin ..s. 49,.
''stickin Nv pins Until each uther
''pullin Nv hair durin books
'tcorten in skool
Not more than one pupcl must go out
at time, unless for wood, coal or water
mo crackin NV walnuts unless dried
'whisperin
Those roofs must be observed for q yio-
lation NV those roofs will be punished with
a lash, accordn to the verdict Nv the tFs,s-
tees . sH
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16

A fashionable but ignorant young lady,
desirious OF purchasing a watch was shown
a very beautiful one, the shop7keeper re-
marking that it went thirty-six hcurs:
what, In one dar? ?'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16

How AMERICAN VELVET is MADE.-The
machinery for the manufacture OF American
velvet. was introduced into this country by
the inventor, MIR. Holt, OF Cheshire EGG
land, and its superiority in the matter of
rapldlty Is said TO be as great as that Of the
mordern railroads over the stage coach sys-
TEN. The method Is As follows. Grooved
brass rods or wires We're placed under the
web which forms the pile, secured by threads
woven into the warp. The weaver cuts the
thread by means of knife. held in the
hand, the blade o. WHICH slides along the
groove, dividing the pile into two rows Of
threads, thus giving nap or pile of the
depth OF the rod inserted. The manufac-
ture, according to the patented method, is
accomplished by weaving two warps or
foundations, with middle warp alternately
rising into the upper and lower, being Sc
cured by two shuttles moving at once. The
knife moves horizontally, in the same direc-
ton as the shuttles, and the two warps and
the pile between are divided, and the maps
are cut into equal lengths. Two piled fab
rlcs-the exact counterpart of each other
are thus made at one time. The shuttles
and knives are all impelled by the ordinary
motions of the power loom. The statement
that l 10 picks or threads are made in min
ute Tor nearly two ever second) will give
tonne idea OF the rapidity of the manufacture.
A man with the patented machine can make
from City to sixty yards per week, while
eight or ten yards would be good week $
work for the same person should he make
use of the ordinary hand loom. The saving
of labor by this process over the wire -weav-
ing method is estimated at from fifty to sew
enty per cent while the fabrics are equal
and in some respects superior, to those of
foreign make. The looms are adapted to
the manufacture of piled fabrics, such as
silk plush, since an article of this nature for
gentlemen S caps has become very popular
as substitute for fur. Tartan. or clan
velvets are also made
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16

Sonny, does your father take paper?"
nYes, sir. two of 'em. One of EN- belongs
to Mr.. Smith and the other to MIR. Thomp-
SON. l hooks 'em both off the stoop as reg
lar as can be-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16

A man makefh very swry face oner gill
of, vinegar, but he,take,h down a quart of
whiskey without q twist Of bis snous.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16

Some men keep very savage dogs around
their houses, SO that the hungry poor who
stop to ssget bite may get it outside the
door. -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16

Losses OF THE South. Mr.. Robert Ty-
ler, of Virginia, has replied to the recent
letter of Commodore Maury in the London
Herald estimating the losses of the South
in the late war at total of seven billions of
dollars. Mr.. Tyler entirely dissents from
this statement, and says the item of three
billions loss in emancipated slavers is ex-
cessively high-at least fifty per cent above
actual damages. The item of expenses of
the war independent of private obligations.
or in other words, an estimate of the Con-
federate debt, at two billions of dollars, is
declared equally high. The destruction of
private property exceeds by twenty five per
cent home estimates. and as 10 the item of
ten millions-or fifty millions of dollars for
FIVE years-as additional taxation for the
payment of the Federal war debt, this sum
being calculated as the result, at (6l per
cent interest on one billion of dollars. Mr..
Tyler claims the loss is not to be regarded
as such, since it is to be partially expended
upon the Southern States in the admins
tration of the Government. and he then fig
ures up according TO his own premises the
total loss of the South, at So, 900, 900, 900.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16

Slight changes make great differences.
ssDinner for nothing is very good fun, but
you can't say as much Of nothing for din
ner."
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16
-pEASURER'S SALE
4 or UNsBATED LANDS
FOR TAXES
For 1866 and previous years.

NOTICE IS uEREBI GtsLnit Gt,. , n.ss
..rmance of anAct Of Ass9mp,y pass
psiiI ,ss nth day Of juno, A D. Isie. en-
"a s.,us ~ An Act to amend an Act direct
tinsu -. mode Of selling unseated lands.
ins s,ssld .ae county" and the several
N eist .msots thereto, there will be ex-
saPPs,e, 70 Public Sale or outcry. the fol
Poseu t,ac.s of upseated lands in said
ion,s .n,v for the taxes due and unpaid
soul .on AZ the Court House IN the bor-
@sIf nf Clearfeld, on the Second Mon
isy Of June, A. ID. lsoe
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16

How is coal this morning?' said a man
in coal-yard to an Irishman, BLACK as
iver, be jabers,'' said Pat
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16

"Wake up here and pay your lodgings, y
said the deacon, as he nudged sleepy
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16

Paper torn up in small inch bits makes
q good bed as substitute for hair or
feathers.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16

Marrying q woman for her beauty is like
eating bird for tn singing
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-05-16

How apppying i muss heseia tsetotaier
TO have hottie HOSE
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-10
Mut;lnted Bank Notes.


Upon this subject the Comptroller OF
the Currency (Mr Clark says:
A bank is bound TO redeem its notes
on demand. The fact that portion of
one of its promissory notes is torn of
or missing, does not cancel this obliga-
ton, so long as there is no reason to
believe that the missing portions of the
note can or will be used to defraud. Sec
SO of the Currency Act will always justify
an inquiry as to the cause or manner of
mutilation. If the explanation is salts
factory, the note should be redeemed in
full; but if tho inquiry should lead to
belief that fraud was intended, the bank
would be justified in refusing TO redeem
It. Nothing would justify deduction
from the face value Of note, except a
fraudulent intent, and evidence of a
fraudulent intent would justify the bank
in refusing to redeem the note; there
fore, the note should be redeemed in full,
or not at all The full face value will be
allowed for all mutilated notes returned
to this Office, when such valse was allowed
by the bank which redeemed them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-10
An Anti.slavsry Nan on Reconstruction.

c. L. Sholes, of Milwaukee, one Of
the Oldest and most consistent and per
sistent anti-slavery men of Wisconsin
said in speech on the Presidents veto
message: ,L.
Eighteen years ago embarked in this
auti.slavery war, on the theory that the
African, if given his personal freedom,
could thereafter care for himself Yet,
after this lapse of eighteen years and he
is free, am met with the assurance that
he needs all kinds of protection. That
be will walk hesitatingly in his new
condition. that he may stumble is proba-
HE; bur if he is to work out his own
destiny. if he is to achieve his own sal
vation, and if be is capable of doing 1t,
let him begin now and at once. Every
hours dependence on new protector
and supporter of any kind or nature is
not only public proclamation OF his
own inability, but it fosters and encour-
ages until his last state becomes INFINITELY
worse than his first. If we are to have
bure. q, for his protection-if the nation
must be taxed for his support III we
must maintain armies for his defense, lei
il be after he has himself demonstrated
his iucapacity - and let as who have
fought his battles for the last twenty
years on the ground of his capacity, not
be the first TO make proclamation that 1t
was all sham.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-10
Perils Of Crinoline.

A fns-looking young woman, IN more
than the usual amplitude Of crinoline,
entered o theatre lately with her beau,
and was making her way through the
already filed seats to the front row of
the dress-circle, where places had been
reserved for them. To do so with all the
bold freedom OF feminine Young Amer
lea, she stepped upon the seats, when
unfortunately her hoop, or rather the
lower hoop Of her skeleton skirt, caught
upon the back Of one Of the seats as she
went by, and the fastening about the
waist parting, the whole concern came
down 'by the run" and, as she stepped
forward and out OF it, was left hanging in
full view upon the seat The change was
astonishing; the full-blown belle at one
moment, the next looked like a lamp
post With a silk dress tied aroundit For
a moment the young lady was quite un-
conscious of the accident In another
she saw the full extent of it, and blushing
crimson, sank into her seat, and for the
next half hour bad undoubtedly the most
brilliant complexion in the audience.
Though Notifying to the young lady,
the circumstance provoked the risibilities
ofthose who witnessed it exceedingly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-10
Spearing Fish.

They are having rare sport over in
Canada, catching fish with spears. II is
seid that upwards Of thirty spearing
houses have been erected upon Burling-
ton Bay, and large hauls of fish have
been made. The method of catching
hsh by the spear is very exciting The
house is rendered impervious to the
light, and circular hole Of about q yard
In diameter is cut in the ice. The bouse
being dark renders the water quite clear,
and the fisherman can see to the bottom.
A small decoy fish, made Of wood and
PAINTED in brilliant colors, is properly
weighed and worked in the water by
means Of a string; around this the fish
disport themselves, and the expert
spesrsman can select the largest, and by
a dexterous throw of his spear pierce it
with the prongs Some Of the finest fish
ara caught by this means, as they fear
lessly approach the decoy, aud appear
unaware of the proximity Of danger.
-RochesteT Express
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-10
THE FACE AGAINST THE PANE,

he FACE AGAINST THE PANE.
FsFfrT An OLD soyo.
Mabel. darling Mabel,
With face against the pane.
Look out upon the night,
6 At the beacon in the rain;
And she hears the sea-bird scroeeh,
And the breakers on the beach
Making moan, making moan,
And the willow tree Is blown
To and fro. 70 and fro,
Fill IL looks like some old crone,
Standing out there all alone.
In her woe.
While Mabel, darling Mabel.
. With face against the pane,
Looks out upon the night.
At the beacon in the rain.
Set tho table, Mabel. Mabel,
And keep the cabin warm.
Your little fsher lover
Is out there In the storm;
And your father-you are weeping;
q. Mabel. darling Mabel,
90 set the supper table,.
Aud put the tea a-steeping,
Your lovers heart Is brave,
His boat is staunch and tight
Ana your Iatner KNOWS wv i"o'N
That keep the water white.
But Mabel, darling Mabel,
With face against the pane,
Look out upon the night,
At the beacon in the rain.
See the li-htning how it glares.
And the thunder how Y rolls,
And in The lullings Of the storm.
The solemn church bell tolls;
Butno sexton sways the bell
In that befry old high;
Unseen fingers toll the knell.
And the wind goes teariss by,
Hark how ii tolls, for the soul
or the sailors on the sea;
ed pity them. God pity them,
Wherever they may be,
God pity wives and sweethears
Who wait. and wait In vain.
And pity lit lie Mabel
With her face against tho pane.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-10
Shelby County Lands for Sale,

an MISSISSIPPI RIVER, JUST ABOVE
" Memphis, 60 acres within two miles of
Memphis, rich river bottom - acres cleared,
acre, balance heavily timbered, with most ell
igible wood yard, from which wood is daily sold
to steamers aud sent to the city on barges. A
great bargain offered to an enterprsing man.
IRRELEVANT, JONES a. CO.,
dalQ ar Main street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-10
Suburban Lots for Sale.

i Brinkiey's. each Is feet front By las deep
eligible building location. 1car br sasicI' and
j. U. Enniels. Terms very low. Apply to
IRRELEVANT, JONES A CO.,
del5 1s Main strec:, near the Gayoso-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-10
Mississippi Cotton Farm for Sale.

OK HUNDRED AND FORTY ACRES.
- two and hail miles On Okalona depot,
$50 in high cultivation ele ant modern cottage.
five rooms, with all outhOusos, gin house, cab
ins, cistern and WELL with horses. mues, cattle,
corn and fodder, and ", 90 pounds Of Pork.
TREZEVANT, JONES X CO.,
del5 4i3 Main street, near the G6yOsO.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-10
Shelby County Lands for Sale,

THREE TEN ACRE LOTS, SIX MILES
Il from Memphis, a part Of the John D White
tract, between State Line and Raleigh roads
each lot having q beautiful bulldog location.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-10
mississippi Cotton Farms for Sale.

y'nREE THOUSAND ACRES IN MAR
4 shall county, near Lamar and Scales depots,
in tracts to suit applicants-fne upland; good
improvements-wiu rent for one or more years
on most favorable terms-l50 acres rich valley
land that produced bale 10 the acre last year.
IRRELEVANT, JONES x CO.,
delg ALB Main street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-10
Cottage for Sale.

WITHIN TEN MINUTES WALK OF
w Court SquarC II has Eve rooms, and a
large kitchen, eistern, etc. Long time and low
price, If one-third be paid. Now rents for go
per month.
IRRELEVANT, JONES &co.,
del5 Al3 Nsin s,rest