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The War in Europe

The news from Europe states that Cialdi-
nj had crossed the Po, with an italian force
The Austrian defeat had caused great dis
satisfaction at Vienna, and Benedek s ar
raignment was urged. He asks for re in
forcements, and the Arch. Duke Albert, it
Is said, would supercede him. The fortifi
cation of Vienna had been begun, and al
ready 500 guns had been placed in position
Advices to the Sth have been received and
state that Italy and Prussia had accepted
the proposal for an armistice, with good
prospect for cessation OF hostilities for SIX
weeks. Prussia, in case of an armistice
being agreed upon. will demand the occupa-
tion of Bohemia and the evacuation by
Austria OF the fortresses of Koinggratz
Josephstadt, aud Theresienstadt. The
Prussians defeated the Bavarians at Derm-
bach, in SAKE Weimer. Thus far, it seems
the Prussians have been entirely successful
in their campaign against the Austrians.
who have made propositions for an arn,is-
tice, and have agreed to cede Venetia to
Louis Napoleon for his Intervention in their
behalf
The prospect for peace in Europe is rath-
er on the decline again. Prussia refuses to
agree to the proposed armistice, and is pro
ceeding with the bohemian campaign. L
sallass are advancing into Venitia, and Ma
poleea has notified them that Venitia is ad-
Jacent French territory. A general Euro
pead war is anticipated
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IMPORTANT TO PENsIoNERS-T

II uT on AN L III fENSIONEKS.-Ihs
Il Act of Congress approved June 9th 1866 gives
additional pension to the following class Of per-
sons
L. To those who have lost both ewes or both
ha Ids, or are totally disabled in the Same so -
to require constant attendance. the sum, per
month, OF s--a $500
2. To those who have lost both feet or are to-
tally disabled in the same, so as to require
slant attendance, $50 90
3. To those who have lost one hand or one foot
or SO disabled as to render them unable to per.
form manual labor equivalent to the loss Of
hand or foot, the sum, per month, Of SIS 90
4. Persons deprived Of their pensions under
Act of March Sd, 1885, by reason Of being in civ
il service restored.
3. The heirs of invalid pensioners who died AZ
ter application for their pension had been filed,
and before the certificate was issued and who
have left widows or minor children will be enti-
tied to receive arrears due at tho death Of the
pensioner. 2tsF
9. Pensions are extended to dependent fathers
and brothers, the same to mothers and siatsrs.
In all Of these cases, new applications must BE-
made The undersigned Is prepared, with the
proper blanks, for the speedy procurement x
these pensions.
Claims for bounty and back pay. pensions. and
claims for local bounty under State law promptly
collected ela H. B. SWOOPE Att'v at fav
July III, 1866. Clearfeld, Pc.
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THE RAFTsmAN's yovRMAl.

the Union and Government by it created,
against all their enemies-that / will devote
myself to maintain the purity and superior
ity OF the white race, and will protect the
labor of the white man against that of the
negro, and that will vote against and op-
pose all men who are willing to give the me-
gro either political or social equality in this
State, or in any State. District, or Territory
of this country-and to these ends will
sustain the Democratic party, obey the or
ders of the officers of this society, work
faithfully to attain its objects; and will new
er reveal it's formula, its proceedings, its
name, Its numbers. or its officers All this
| do most solemnly promise
Chsef-(addresses all. Brethren, anoth-
er worthy member hath been added to our
mystic circle. Receive. respect and cherish
him, (the candidate unites himself with the
circle Let US work, brethren, work till
our numbers are countless. till our princi-
Piles triumph. A government of white men
our end and aim Silence, obedience,
vigilence-our weapons.
A few years since the Cearfild Republi-
can was rather outspoken in its condemna-
ton of secret political organizations. We
regret that our space this week will not ad-
NIT of our copying couple of the.most
spicy of those articles by way of comment
on the foregoing. We think they would do
better than anything that we know Of, and
We may yet give specimen to show up
the consistency of the Democratic leaders.
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From . Mexico.

The advices from Mexico continue to be
unfavorable to Maximillian' s cause. Hua-
chinango has been occupied by the Liberals,
and Monterey and Tampico were seriously
threatened, if the former place was not al
ready in the hands of the Mexicans. The
Liberal Generals Garcia, Morales, and Co
roma were said to be receiving arms and
powder from the United States. A law
had been issued by the Imperial Govern
ment intended to make naturalization as easy
as possible. The work on the railroad from
Vera Cruz to the city of Mexico remains
suspended for want of funds. The EN-
press was to leave Vera Cruz on the 18th
July for Europe, to attend to information
al affairs.
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III e A r. FIE LID ACAD Y
" REV: P. L: HARRISON. Al PRINCIPAL.


The Exercises of this Institution will be resumed
on Monday, September 10th 1866.
Pupils can enter at any time. They will b
charged with tuition from the time they enter
the close of the session e. AZ
The course ofinstruction embraces everything
included in a thorough, practical and accom-.
pfished education Of both sexes ...fs
The Principal having had the advantage u
much experience in his profession, assures ps.
rents and guardians that his entire ability and
energies will be devoted to the mental and morsl
training OF the youth placed under his charge.
TERMS OF TUIrIox:
orthography,s Reading, Writing and Primary
Arithmetic, per session, QI wseks0 S. "
Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, and Hiso
ry.s 46s
Algebra, Geometry. Trigonometry, Mensuration
Surveying. Philosophy, Physiology, ChemistrJ
ply. S0w
Latin and Greek, with any of the .be.:
branches, e SI3es
"a No deduction will be made for absence
For further particulars inquire of
Feb. 2sdse6. Principal.
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AFFAIRS AT WASHINGTON. - Under
this heading we publish, on our first page,
the correspondence ebetween.President John
son and Postmaster General Dennison, and
letters Of Attorney, General Speed and Sec
retary Seward, all of which viii be read
with interest .
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The PEOPLES Candidate for Congress.

Cot. DAN RICE: DEAR SIR:-We. the under
signed citizens of Girard and Erie county in view
of the patriotic services rendered the Govern
ment, and the many thousands of hard earned
dollars you have expended to sustain and carry
on the war against rebellioni having proved
yourself the true friend of the soldier and know
ing you to be a true friend and supporter Of An
drew johnson and his administration in their ef-
forts to restore the Union and having confidence
in your integrity and ability to discharge the du
ties of Representative of 18th District in Con-
greSs. we therefore REQUEST that you allow your
name to be nsed as the peoples candidate for that
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10 insure attention, the CASH must accompa-
ny notices, as sfollowE-All Cautions and Strays,
with 81 so; Auditors, Administrators and Ex.
ecutors notices, 81, so, each Dissolutions, So;
all other transient Notices at tho same rates
Other advertisements at 81, so per square, for or
less insertions Ten lines Tor less) count square
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Among the recent changes on the Penn
sylvania Central road is that of Col Reich
er who takes the place of John p. Laird.
Esq, as superintendent of motive power
and machinery, with headquarters at AL
toona
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If Hester Clymers policy as State
Senator could have prevailed every Pennsyl-
vania soldier would have been disfranchised.
Having had the franchise guaranteed to
them by the justice of the Union men, is it
likely that any soldier will cast vote in IA
vor of a man who used his official power to
soldiers to answer this question at the poljs IL,
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REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.
ASSOCIATE JUDGES

ASSOCIATE JUDGES:
ARTHUR BELL, Esq, of Bell township.
1t. THOS. LIDDELL, of Clearfeld Bor.
COMMISSIONER
JACOB HOOVER. Esq. of Lawrence Twp.
AUDITOR:
JOHN RUSSELL, ESQ.,, of Penn township.
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FOREIGN ITEMS. The international soul
ling match in England, has resulted in the
defeat OF Hamil, the American champion.
>. The shore end of the Atlantic tele-
graph cable, was successfully landed at Va
lentia on the 9TH: The revenue of the
Royal lottery at HAVANA for the past year
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NEW ADvRRrIsENEHrs.
rOO DISCHARGED SOLDIERS

i is hereby given, that all persons who are en-
titled to exemption under the late act of Assenb,
and have failed to present their discharge psn.,
at this Office will please attend to this duty on =.
before the 25th day "f August next, as the Com,
missioners determined to close out the Colec.
to-s' accounts by the lst day Of September next
the penalty incurred by neglecting this notic.
The discharge papers can either be preseu,.a
in person, sent in by friend, or transmi,t.S
through the mail to this office, whereupou the s..
emption papers will be made out and delivered
to the proper parties. 1t will then become IA.
duty of those claiming exemption from boun,,
tax to at once present their exemption papes 70
to the proper collector so as to enable him to set
tie his duplicate without delay. By order OF the
Commissioners. w. s. BRADLEY,
Clearfeld, Pa, July IS. 1866, Clerk.
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FORMULA.

4Ohm LA
All present stand Members in a circle
with hands united Chief and candidate
in the centre. va da4a 9
Chief-( Addressing candidate What
is your name, your occupation, your resi-
dence? Sti as9iifa T'tgg
Candidate answers.
Chtef-Do you voluntarily seek member
ship in this society? o - ef
Candidate. do. Es
Chief-Do you believe that this govern
ment was, made fer the white man, and
should be so perpetuated?
Candidate Il do.
Chief-The objects of this association are :
The restoration of the Union, the preserva-
ton Of the government created by the Con-
stitution, the vindication of the supremacy
of the white race, the maintenance of its
blood in unsullied purity, and the protection
of the labor of the white man against that
of the negro. Such being our aim, are you
willing to aid us in their attainment by the
devotion of your energies to the labor allot-
ted to you, and by silence, obedience and
rigilance, within your sphere of duty?
Cdndidote-I am.
Chief Addressing all. J This candidate
is qualified, shall he be pledged as mem
Der of the order?
4udsence. Aye. ~
The candidate places his right hand on
his left breast.
- A. B.. before these witnesses, do sol
emnly pledge my honor as man, and my
character as citizen, that I will support
the Constitution Of the United States, and
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SUBSCRIBE Now.-We will send the
journal to NEW subscribers, from now until
the end of October. for SO cents-the cash
to accompany the order, invariably. A
club of ten or more can be raised in every
election district in the county, with little
effort We trust our friends will present
this matter to their neighbors who do not
take the Journal
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-07-25

Ruskin's style is sharp. He says in one
of his most recent essays: You woven of
England are all now shrieking with one
voice--you and your clergymen together
because you hear of your Bibles being at
tackled. If you choose to obey your Bibles,
your will never, care who attacks them 1t
is just because you never fulila single down
right precept of the book that you are SO
careful of its credit. The Bible tells you to
dress plainly, and you are mad ION fnery -
the Bible tells you to have pity on the poor,
and you crush thep under your carriage
wheels; the Bible tells you to do judgment
and justice, and you do not care to know SO
much as what the Bible word justice means. -
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THE CASE OF RossEAU.-The case of
Gen. Rosseau, member of Congress, who
caned Mr.. Grinnell, of Iowa, few weeks
since, was taken up on the 2lst Rosseau
made speech, denouncing certain mem
bers who had acted, he declared, as public
prosecutors, and then judges in his case,
for which he was excitedly called to order
from several parts of the hall. Heconclud-
ed by rendering his resignation as mem
Der, which the House decided did not clear
him from its censure. He was then called
to the bar and very briefly reprimanded by
the Speaker. He then Immediately retired
from the Hall ai 81 I'D
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The Jordan of the NIormons has been
,overfowing their fields and carrying off their
houses
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A congregation of colored Roman Catho-
lies have purchased church in Cincinnati
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Ae,, Adrertisen1tnts.

AdUerttsementsse set IN kaTgefye, ctts. PLAIN
style ,c be charged double price for space occupied
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REPUBLICAN DISTRICT TICKET.

FoR ASSEMBLY: 70
1t. JOHN II. CHASE, of Woodward Twp.
Subject to decision of conferees.
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GAuTl0N.-All persons are hereby eaution-
~ ed against purchasing or in any way med
spots; the other, white, with mottled sides and
DARK horns-ieft In the of Christian D. Tubbs,
to our order f
Lumber City,July1l'es KIRK i SPENCER.
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CONSTITUTION

4IONi
ARTICLE 1.-The name of this Associa-
ton Is, the Democratic Club of --
Its officers shall consist of President,
who shall preside at all meetings of the
club; and Secretary, who shall keep min
utes of its proceedings, attend to its cor
respondence, and prepare full and accurate
lists of the voters in this election district.
ATTICLE 1.-THE objects of the assOcia-
tion are lst, The attainment of perfect
knowledge of the character of the institu-
tlons of our country; and I'd, A complete
organization of the Democratic party, and
to ensure the success of its principles
Prominent among these principles, we
declare to be, implicit obedience to the Con-
stitution of the United States and of the
State of Pennsylvania, each supreme with
in the spheres of powers granted or reserv-
ed to each-the right of each State to reg
ulate the qualifications of its electors-the
exclusive right Of the white man to govern
the nation through the ballot-strict subor-
dinaelon of the military to the civil power
trial by jury--free speech and free press
just and equal taxation upon all descriptions
of property-economy in the expenditure
of the public money-and a speedy return
to specie pay ingbasis.
ARTICLE 1IL-Any qualified elector of
this State may become a member of this
Club by signing this Constitution.
The President and Secretary shall hold
their offices for one year, and until their
successors are elected, if they shall SO long
behave themselves and maintain their stand
ing in the Democratic party. The Secreta-
ry shall correspond with the head of the
State and County Committees, he shall re-
port the names and postoffice, address of the
officers of the Club to both Committees, he
shalfprepare and complete the registry of vo-
tiers annexed hereto; and shall make copies
of the same and transmit one copy thereof
to the Chairman of the State Committee
and one copy thereof to the Chairman of
the County Committee before the lst day
of September:
IV.-No alteration OF, or addition
to this Constitution shall be made, unless by
and with the consent of the Democratic
State Committee of Pennsylvania but by
laws consistent herewith may be adopted by
majority of the members
ARTICLE V.-This association is declared
to be subordinate branch of the organza-
ton of the Democratic party of Pennsylva-
MIA, and will act as an auxiliary thereto
And we, its officers and members, do hereby
pledge ourselves to aid, with all our power
and energy, in the spread of Democratic
principles, by the perfect canvass of our
election district, by regular meetings and
discussions, by the circulation of newspa-
pers and documents. and by vigorous work
on and before election day to get out and
| poll our full vote. sr.. ~.
N. B. This the members sign.J
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hereby Certify that the above Statement isa
true abstract from the Quarterly Report made 10
the Comptroller of the Currency July I'd 1866.
SAM'L ARNOLD, Cash.
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SILENCE, OBEDIENCE, VIGILANCE.

Ht D6HtOcTUCy U e1HSytCuHtu, =
To all the brethren, GREETING -
KNOW YE, that We have appointed, and
do hereby appoint and constitute A. B. |
Chief of E. F. Section, in 10. p Grand
Section, for the term of one year, or until
his successor shall be appointed Obey and
respect him accordingly. WAW -
Chief of State Organizations
- [Penn'a coat of arms, encircled by the
} SEAL words Il" Democracy of Ps,.nsyiva,ia
- care for a government Of .chits men y
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SPANISH SOLE LEATHER, French cali
~ SKINS moroccos, tri innings and bindings at
July III, 1866 ]. P. KRArZER'S 8
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NOTICE.-All persons knowing themselves
indebted to Israel Cooper on book account,or
otherwise, are requested to come forward and set
tie the same imme mediately, a the books have been
left in the hands of Squire Lee, of Glen Hope.
And all persons having claims are requested to
present them. duly authenticated for settIem ent
to Samuel Widemire Acting Agt., Grampian Hills
Jn|g Is, 1861 SAMUEL WIDEMIRE.
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MYSTIC CIRCLE. /"
THE DEMOCRACY IN SECRET coNcLAvE.
Oopperhead "Ohiefs" Unmasked.

Three weeks since We published cirou-
lar, lprivate, emanating from the Chief
of the 'Copperhead1 organization in this
county, addressed to the faithful within his
"Grand Section, requesting to be furnish
ed without consulting any one) with the
names and postofice address of given
number of prominent, reliable, and actiue
Democrats in the several townships, s'to
act as officers in the formation of a Dem
ocratic Club, one or more, of which, we
will organize in every election district in
the county, upon day designated in the
future evidently secret organization.
And now, for the information of our read
ers, and the convenience of the members
of the Mystic Circle generally, We print
the entire plan of organization, comprising
the Commission, Consolation, and Forn,u-
la for subordinate Sections" These doc
uments are authentic beyond doubt, as
the Commission bears the e.signature of the
Chief of State organization under seal.
For prudential reasons we omit the names
filled into the several blanks in the commits
sion. We will say, however, that the ini-
tials "W. A. W." are real, not fictitious.
Read rho documents Hora tbovora,
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8. J. ROW, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CLEARFIELD, PA, JULY 25, 1866,
UNION REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET

FOR GOVERNOR:
Maj. Gen. JOHN W. GEARY, of Cumb. Co
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CLEARFIEED MARBLE WORKS :

~ The undersigned adopts this method of in
forming the public and the patrons of the late
VIM Gahagan- of Belefonte, that he lie carving
on the MARBLE BUSINESS in the Borough of
Clearfeld, in all its various branches and will
hold himself always in readiness to furnish these
who call upon him, with all kinds of CEMETERY
WORK, such as Monuments, Box Tombs, Cradle
Tombs, Spires, Oblisks, Grecian Tombs, Table
fombs Head stones carved scuIptursd I'D or plain,
as cheap, if not cheaper, than they can be had at
any other establishment in the country. Thank
full for past fayors the undersigned solicits an
crease of patronage. e0 e. s5ssot}
July 25, 1865. JOHN W. GAHAGAN.
N. B. Persons who reside more convenient to
Tyrone, viii please call there, as he has also
opened shop IN that place. ~
T OST-AIl persons are hereby cautioned
4 against meddling with certain promisory
note, dated on about the Goth of May 1856,
given by Jacob Snyder to A III. Pearce Bro,
and calling for s2s73. as the same was lost, and
payment thereon has been stopped
July Is, ls66-pd. A. H. PIERCE BRO
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GROCERIES & PROVISIONS.

GEORGE E. WHITE,
" Liberty Hall,
SO and 81, Cameron street,
Invites attention to his very extensive and
choice stock of
GROCER les,
embracing Teas Cotfees, Sugars, Spices, Hams
Bacon. Flour, Candles, Soap, Molasses, Butter,
Cheese, Canned Meats and Fruits, Jellies, Fart
ma, Corn Starch, and great variety of articles,
usually found in Il grocery store.
BRUCES
CONCENTRA TED FERTILIZER.
SWAN ISLAND GUANO
HAY, GRAIN and FEED always on hand.
He also asks attention to MS unusually large
and fine stock of
LILO UORS:
of every description, consisting Of Whistles high
Champagne, Port, Sherry, and other Wines,
Jamaica Spirits, Santa Cruz Rum, Cordlals, Ale
from tie Washington Brewery, in barrels and
half barrels, &C., &c. o"E .s.-
Also, CIGARS and TOBACCO, in great va
riety
Goods delivered to all parts of the city free OF
charge. &C left
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The National Union Executive Committee
has been duly organized in Washington and
Gen. Zulick appointed recording secretary.
ICOMMIUNICATED.

COMMUNICATED.
observe that the Commissioner OF Agrlcul-
ture at Washington, gives notice that ne IS pre-
pared to distribute to agrculturalists specimens
Of superior Mediterranean White W heat, when
will be put up in quart packages and dlstriou-
ted tree of expense, upon receipt OF appllca,,
tions. The well known superiority OF the led
Mediterranean Wheat, and its adaptlveness to
our soil and climate, should induce farmers to
try the White Wheat, particularly as 1t can be
got at so little trouble aud cost-only by writing
to the Commissioner of Agriculture at Wash
ington, and giving address and Post Othce.-
While we are being reconstructed it Will not be
amiss to look after change in our seeds, as
we'll as our mode of labor PIONEER.
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The cable news informs us that additional
shipments of specie (el12,C0O) were made yester-
day from Liverpool to New York, and that Aus
tria had paid the indemnity for Prussia's war
expenses according to the treaty Of peace lately
entered into at Prague. In the stock markets
consols were unchanged at 894; United States
5.2Us were higher, the final quotations being ~.