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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14
Mexican Affairs,

The French Minister at Washington,
NJ. Montholon, and Mr. Seward, the Secre-
tary of State, had, we learn, their final in
terview in relation to Mexican affairs on the
7th inst 1t is distinctly understood that
Louis Napoleon has issued orders for the
positive withdrawal of all French troops
from Mexico and that Maximilian will be
left alone, so far as the French Emperor is
cerned, to work out for himself, and by
himself, his Mexican problem. Those
Journals who have been made unhappy for
the last few days at the vanishing
chance of a war with France, and who have
refused to believe that Louis Napoleon s
speech was anything but sham and cheat,
may accept now, with the best grace they
can, the certainty Of a lost opportunity.
The war they hoped for is no longer posi-
longing for the fray must turn their ingeni-
GUS minds to the discovery of some new oc-
casion to lick all creation. Tribune ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14
Meeting of Wool Growers.

The first meeting of the Wool Growers Of
Pennsylvania, held in Pittsburg, on Thurs
day, February Sth, says the Commercial,
was in every respect a success, and an aus
picious beginning of what we trust will
prove to be an Association of great and per-
manent value. The number in attendance
exceeded the expectation of the projectors
OF the movement. Among those in attend
ance were some of the best minds of our
State, and the discussions were of no ordi-
nary interest. As to the necessity for ad-
ditional protection through the revenue
laws, there was but one mind, and on this
point the movement is hopeful one. As
bearing on the question of wool growing in
its various phases, on the diffusion of in
telligence and union of effort, the meeting,
resulting as it did in the formation of a State
Society, was full of promise.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14
The Common School system,


Some time since Mr.. Householder, intro
duced proposition to the Pennsylvania
Legislature, contemplating certain reforms
In our common school system. The propo-
sition embraces the equalization of unequal
taxation, and urges the passage of general
State revenue bill, which is designed to dis
tribute funds and advantages with equal
hand in rich and poor counties. He pro-
poses a tax upon the basis of two mills to
the dollar of valuation upon the real and
personal property of the State, and about
ten per centum of the gross receipts of the
Treasury. This sum, it is alleged, will at
any time, :over and above expenses, supply
81, 900, ,0OG, and will allow As cents per
month to each scholar, or 1925 per scholar
for minimum term of FIVE months tuition,
by paying $24,S0 per month to each teach
or. MIR. Householder proposition meets
with considerable favor in many localities,
but whether it will achieve the desired end
the complete success of our common
schools In every part Of the State-remains
to be demonstrated.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14
Pennsylvania Legislature.

A bill enlarging the powers of the Or
phans Court provides that in all cases,
where, on proceedings of the said courts,
any money has been charged upon real es-
tate payable at a future period, it shall be
lawful tor any person claiming an interest
| therein, when the same shall have become
payable, to apply for it, whereupon the
court having given the notice to the owner
of the real estate and other persons interes-
ted, shall order the payment. It is also
made lawful for any owner of real estate SO
charged to pay the amount charged into the
court, which payment is to operate as a
complete discharge, and the court may then
appoint an auditor to distribute the same.
Mr.. Mann, of Potter, who probably offers
more bills of general interest to the Gem
monwealth than any other member of the
House, has in charge one regulating the
mode of voting at elections. 1t provides
that the tickets shall be classified as follows !;
One ticket to embrace the names of the
judges voted for; another the names of all
State officers: another the names of county
officers, including Senator and members of
Congress, if voted for; another the town
ship officers another borough officers
Each class is to be placed in a separate bal
lot box
Mr.. Sharpless, of Chester, has presented
a bill to provide for the better management
of the common schools of this State This
is the same bill which was read in the SEN
ate in March, 1868, and is recommended by
Mr.. Burrowes, the superintendent of sol
diers' orphans. Some three or four bills
having reference to our public school sys-
tenn have been offered this winter; and it is
to be hoped that great consideration will be
given by the members before they decide to
make changes in such an important matter
The bill which has passed the House of
Representatives of this State for the relief
of the sufferers from the rebel raid on Cham
bersburg, appropriates the sum of half a
million dollars from the State Treasury to
that purpose. The passage of the bill
through the Senate is deemed probable.
When the principle shall thus have been
established, it is understood that other
towns that suffered, though not to the same
extent from the same cause, will petition
for relief.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14
TuE RAFTsmAN's JouRnAl.

lands is prohibited, and there is to be no
discrimination on the settlement of them
on account of race or color. Such mea-
sure is urgently needed for the public well
fare not less for the welfare of any particu-
lar class 1t concerns each of these States
that the land within their borders should be
settled and improved at an early day. 1t
concerns them not less that means should
be found to prevent pauperism to counter
act unfriendly legislation in reference to the
negro, and to open pathway for industry
and honest toll. To enlarge the opportuni-
ty of the laborer is to augment the wealth
of the State. .,-
WASHINGTON, Friday, Feb. 9th, 1866. :
The House, yesterday, concurred in the
Senate amendment to the Freedmens Bu-
reau bill, stricking out the provision origi-
nally inserted by the House, which restrict
ed the Bureau to States in which the habeas
corpus was suspended Feb. l. The bill
goes to the President, therefore, including
Delaware, Maryland, and Missouri, as well
as Kentucky and other quasi Rebel States.
We do not learn that there is any reason to
apprehend veto from the President, and
we rejoice that the Senate and House have
been able SO speedily, and by such large ma
jorities, to concur upon bill SO vitally i'm
portant to the welfare both of the colored
race and of the Southern States. 1t is
noticeable, indeed, that the bill obtained
more than a two-thirds vote in both Houses.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14
81. ROW, EDITOR AID PROPRIETOR.
CLEARFIELD, PA, FEB. IA, 1866.
Puplio Opinion.


We hear good deal about puplic opinion
as the guide of public functionaries The
theory is good if it has the right applica-
ton. We have just had a specimen of
Georgia public opinion in the election of
the two most conspicuous rebels in the State
to the United States Senate, over the heads
of undoubted Union men. In Mississippi
there has been similar manifestation of
public opinion in the election of Humphreys
Governor, who to-day is just as much of a
rebel as when he headed his regiment in the
army. In Virginia there has been another
exhibition of public opinion in the filling by
the Legislature of all the offices with open
mouthed rebels in the place of Union men,
If permitted free expression, the District of
Columbia, by vast majority of its present
voting population, would to-day expel Presi-
dent johnson and recall JEFF. Davis to fill his
place, and that would be the true expression
of public opinion there, which the South
would joyfully ratify. There is no public
opinion to be respected that is not from the
loyal standpoint, and for objects consistent
with the principles and ideas for which the
North sustained the Government and fought
the rebellion down. There is no statesman
ship or faithfulness in quoting any other
opinion, public or private. Public opinion
from the rebellious stand point is something
to be frowned upon and sternly put down,
as was the rebellion ITSELF twill be always
safe to pursue the course opposite to that
which it indicates, and any other idea or
disposition is not a favorable sign of the
times.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

The reciprocity negotiations are for the
present ended. The Canadian delegates
presented to the Committee of Ways and
Means a series of propositions involving
many changes in the financial system of the
Provinces The committee in return offer
ed their terms. The difference between the
two is 80 wide that all efforts to reconcile
them have been abandoned. The World
Washington special says: The Canadian
officials, before they left, threw out some
hints that if the Reciprocity Treaty was al
lowed to expire without some action upon
the question of the fisheries. it might lead
to serious difficulties under the treaty stipu-
lations. IF the Reciprocity Treaty expires,
we are limited to very small margin in the
waters, and if our fishermen go beyond that
limit they will be forced back.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14
GEORGIA sKsAroRs.-The Washington

GEORGIA SENATORS. Washington
Chronivle says that information from Geor.
gia is to the effect that Stephens and John
son have both accepted the Senatorship to
which they have been elected. Stephens,
after writing several coquetish letters, was
asked categorically if he would serve in the
Senate. He answered as follows: 81 can
not immagine any possible case in which
would refuse to serve, to the best of my
ability, the people of Georgia, in any posi-
ton. they might assign me, whether assign
ed with or without my consent.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

Gen. Sherman says that when he issued
the order providing for the occupancy by the
negroes of the Sea Islands, he had no idea
that the rebellion was so near at an end, and
intended the use of those islands only for
imbecile and infant negroes, who had follow
ed his army, and for whom he was anxious
to provide at the time. He is now in favor
of restoring those islands to their former
owners
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

The despot of Russia has given freedom
to the serfs or slaves of his empire. We are
told that ''the freedmen have already open
ed upward of three hundred schools of their
own, and the Emperor is very anxious for
their progress in education as well as for
their instruction in the management of the
local affairs of their respective districts. -
Wonder if the Emperor permits the late
owners of these freedmen to shoot and man.
gle, and rob them, burn down their school
houses and mob the teachers?
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For th. "Raftsman's Journal"

CLEARFIED, JAN. 25th, 1866.-MR. EDI-
TOR: The inhabitants of this vicinity can.
not but look upon the Atlantic and Great
Western Railroad with gratitude and pride.
when we learn the efforts being gmade to give
us the SO long desired means Of transportion
through our whole county, and opening up
country which would have been many
years ago developed had we not been com
PEELED to kneel to and wait the bidding of
the king of monopolies-the Pennsylvania
Railroad. This will be freely acGuiesced in
by parties who have been, and are now.
subjected to the enormous rates of freight
charged by that corporation on all articles of
merchandise forced to find market beyond
the very spot on which it was grown. JUS
tlce demands that shipping should have
some redress IN the matter above named, and
as parties interested we feel it incumbent
upon us to speak our free and honest senti-
ments-lettlng at least our voice be heard
IN announcement of such oppression. We
can substantially assert that the charges in
getting to market many articles, are as great
as the aggregate sale would reach some years
ago. Now, common sense would dictate to
any Individual to ask, why so great an ad-
yanceI We can readily understand then
that there are reasons why fair and eauita.
BILE change should be made, but cannot ad-
init that such extreme figures are necessary.
In advocating the progress of the Atlantic
and Great Western Railroad through our
fields, If necessary, land which should be by
every individual hailed with extreme salts.
faction, we know that there is to be an op-
posing interest to cope, in every paticular,
with the great State monopoly, and which
would now choke off any advancement made
to further the interests of people who have
so long suffered from unjust rates of trans
portatlon. All must admit that competion
is necessary to bring about these desired
changes, and while an opportunity offers to
build road that cannot help but remedy
this matter, not one dissenting voice should
be raised to stay its progress CITIZEN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

ELECTION IN NEwBERN.-The result of
the municipal election in Newbern, North
Carolina, which resulted in the election of
the out-and-out Union ticket by ffty-two
majority, is certainly cheering sign The
The contest was an exciting one, and fair
and square stand-up fight, and larger vote
was cast than ever before The Union boys
hoisted the American flag, and all day sent
out teams to bring in voters, and when the
voting was over they had an old fashioned
rejoicing, in which Southern as well as
Northern Unionists participated.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

According to the Southern papers, small
pox is, spreading with alarming rapidity
through the towns and cities of the South.
In Mobile, Atlanta, Chattanooga, Augusta,
Montgomery and other places, the cases are
reckoned by hundreds Its ravages have
been, so far, chiefly confined to the freed
men, who are dying by scores, of this most
loathsome of diseases. The papers complain
of negligence ON the part of the authorities
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

The Constitutional Amendment abolish
ing slavery passed the Iowa Legislature by
unanimous vote, not single Senator or
Representative opposing the measure. The
resolution and names of the members of the
Legislature are to be printed on parchment
and forwarded to Washington.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

Three men were hanged on Friday, Feb
ruary 9th, for murder, one at Cleveland O.
hio, and the others at Wheeling, West Vir-
gina. In the latter case an attempt was
made to hang the men together, but both
ropes broke, and the men were precipitated
to the ground. They were again taken on
the scaffold, and hanged separately.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

Secretary McCulloch is determined to do
ms utmost to bring the currency of the coun-
try down, or rather up, to the specie basis
that Is, to make dollar in national cur
rency as nearly equal to dollar in gold as
possible.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

Hon. Henry c. johnson, of Crawford
county, and Col: Frank Jordan, of Bedford
county, referred to and urged BY their res
pective friends, in connection with the u
MON nomination'for Governor, have both de-
clned the honor. Perhaps there are not in
the broad State of Pennsylvania two better
men, more unsel6sh in their actions and
their friendships, than those thus withdraw
ing from contest tor an honorable position,
their claims were so ardentIy advanced
But both, we have every reason to believe
were actuated BY sincere desire to promote
the harmony and success of an Organization
to which they are sincerely attached and
we are sure that in the future, when their
claims are again urged for public honors.
their dlsinterested course here stated will
be regarded as the best evidence thew have
given of devotion to principle. 7sleg,aph.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

The receipts from the different sources
from July l, 1865, to February 1866,
reached the sum of $500. .9S9, 96s. 90, being
1884, so per day, and it is estimated that
under the present system the receipts to Ju-
y ], 1856, viii amount to $500, 600, 600.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

Fitz John Porter has gone to Europe, and
is not to be superintendent of mining COM
pany in Colorado. Having left that region
with hea in his ear, he is not ambitious to
return, and the inhabitants are not ambi-
tious that he should.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

The sales of U. S. quartermasters' stores
and stock, at all the posts in the country,
are realizing the Government immense sum
of money. 1t is fact that the prices receiv-
ed for horses, by these sales, are emuch larg er
than those paid by the Government for the
same animals, while the price received for
stores comes up fully to that paid, SO that
the Government is actually making money
BY these sales.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

A writer in the Cincinnati Gazette makes
the following remarks, the fact of which will
be conceded by every living man: "We want
a National Bureau of Statistics, which, un-
der man of sense would have saved the
Government in the last war an hundred mil
hon but it is almost dangerous to ask for
one or make one, when we reflect how very
seldom it is that any Office is filed by man
appointed on the ground of qualifications. I"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

A bill is before the New York Legislature
providing tor the construction of ship ca
nal around the Falls of Niagara capable of
accommodating the largest vessels
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

During the quarter ending January so,
o64 money orders were issued by the Post
Office Department covering $SO5, 900.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

1t has been decided that Government
vouchers. are not negotiable.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

Nearly all the three-cent currency has
been redeemed, and no more of it will be is
sued.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

The mystery which surrounded the rob-
berry of the National Bank of Concord, Mas
sachusetts, on the 25th of December last,
has been partially revealed through the un-
firing efforts of the detectives. A few days
since two of thesrobbers were captured and
$196, 900 of the money recovered, being
about two-thirds of the total amount stolen.
The money recovered has been paid over to
the President of the bank. 1t is believed
that three persons were concerned in the
robbery. The third person is still at large,
but he will probably be arrested.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14
9e,r Adrertiseir,ents.

set large type cuts or out of pfas1
style ao'H be charged do~be price orspaeeocenpisd
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

Idaho has population of 80, 900, and has
nota minister OF the gopsel in the whole
Territory.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

The fact that Northern men who go to
the South on business, or who go there with
a purpose ofsettling, are not protected, are
indeed assailed, maltreated and murdered,
is doing much to complicate the effort at re-
construction. The large mass of Southern
men, and particularly those who we're in re-
bellion, have yet to learn that they compose
but an insignificant portion of the people of
the whole country, and that to promote the
interest of the nation at large, they will be
compelled to yield much of what they still
believe belongs to ''the superior race"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14
GRAsrs ORIGINAL REGIMENT.-The

GRANT's ORIGINAL REGIMENT.-The
Twenty-first Illinois infantry, the regiment
in command of which General Grant enter
ed upon the brilliant military career which
illuminated in his commission as Lieuten-
nant General of the American army and ma,
w, has just returned from New Orleans.
This veteran regiment now numbers four
hundred and ninety-two men and twenty-one
officers, among whom are only fifty men and
two officers who started out with General
Grant as Colonel. One of the originals is
the commanding officer of the regiment, Col
onel Jamison.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14

Sixteen hundred and thirty-two National
Banks are now in operation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-02-14
III II E Oh EST GOODs
ARB SOLD BY
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DEALER IN
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS. &c
MARKET STREET, cLEARFrELp, PA.
otlo,c,ng last of goods aud profit nsr.s,

Rsad M hs fotlo,c,ng last Of goods and profit tGsr.
eMsp CMIsap FOR THE LADIES. Go.
Chsap Always on hand large stock Of La U s'
Chsapl dies goods-such as Coburg Cloth, Co'
Chsapl Alpacas, De Laines, Ginghams, o'
ChsapI Prints, Chintx, Kerchiefs, Nu- Cs'
Cheapl bies, Bonnets, Gloves, etc. Ice
Cheap FOR GENTLEMKN, GS'
Cheap Always on hand Black, Blue. BrowniGo'
Cheap and Grey Cloths, Fancy and Black iGo,
Cheap Casimeres, Sattinets, Cassinets, iIu,
Cheap Tweeds, Plain and FancyVest- Co,
Cheap ings. Shirting, etc., etc ete. Go,
Cheop KEADY-MADE, Gos
CneapISuch as Coats, Pants, Vests, Under tGos
Cheapl shirts, and other Flannel shirts, IGss
Cheapi Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Neck iGos
Cheap ties, Gum Boots and Shoes, and Gos
CheaP variety Of other articles Coz
CIeap S,ap HOUSEHOLD GOODS, Gss
TI.P Such as Unbleached and Bleached 5o<
ErSPl Muslins, Colored Muslins, Linen e5os
Gxsa and cotton table cloths, Oil cloth, ltro'
CIsap Linen and hemp fowls, car lro'
CIsap pets, curtains, fringe, eto Eo1
Cham HARDWARE, sc. ~
CheapI If you want Nails or spikes Manure g.
CheapI or other forks, Saw-miil or other r.
Cheop saws, Smoothing irons, Locks IGo,
Cheapi Hinges, etc., go to Mossop's a.
Cheap where you can buy cheap. IGo,
Cheap IF YOU WANT Go,
Cheap Knives and forks, Butcher Knives, Goo
Cheap Shoe and Stove blacking Manila Go.
Cheap and hemp ropes, Ink, Paper or Coo
Cheap Pens, Powder, Shot or Lead, Go.
Cheap ETC., buy them at Mossop's. lGoe
Cheap .t IF YOU WANT Coo
Che0p Shoe Last or Pegs, Palm or Fancy Goo
Cheap Soap, Starch, Wall Paper or Win Goo
CheaP dow Shades, Lamps, Lamp tubes Goo
Checp or Wicks, coal oil, eto +, to Gss
Chedp ;np Mossop's cheap cash store. Goo
GI.a IF YOU WANT IGoo IG
S,Isa Good extra family Flour, White orl1u,'o
GSsor brown sugar, hams, shoulders or -
CIsap sides, coffee; Imperial, Young -.
CI.ani Hyson or black tea, buy them -
CIsap at Mossop's ohesp for cash. ~. -
Cheap IF YOU WANT Ges
Cheap Tallow candles, 6ne or coarse salt, IGoe
Cneap, Syrup or molasses, cheese, dried Coz
Cheap apples or peaches, water or So Co
Cheap do crackers, call at Aossop's Co
Cheap where you can buy cheap. Coo
Cheapl IF you WANT Goo
Cheap Port wine for Medical or Sacramsn- Goo
Chs9pI tai uses, Sweet wine, old Monon- Geo
Cheapl gahela or rye whisky, Cherry Goo
CheapI and Cognac brandy, buy at Gos
CheorI Mossops cheap cash store. Goo
Cnsap Cn IF You WANT Goo
SI.a SI.aY Raisens, Figs Prunes or dried Cur zoe
GHouP rants; flberts, cream, pecan or goo
ground nuts, candies Liquorioe ,oo
GuP or Liquorios root, buy them zoe
SneP GnP at Mossop's cheap and good. zoe
S,Isap IF YOU WANT C.
Cheap To buy any other article cheap, be Coz
C6,nnl sure to 90 to Mossop, for he sell, iCsss
Chsanl cheaper for cash than any other e..
(,6,anI person in Clearfeld county. a..
Cheanj November n, 1861. ap7f'60 iGos
approved country produce of svery k,nS taken
shs usual market prices in erehasss 10, gssl