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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-09-04
SIXTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION
CLARIFIED COUNTY AGRICULTU-
RAJ SOCIETY.

Borough Of Ckearfeld, Pa. on Tme"tay,
WedneSday. Thursday and Friday,
the 1st, I'd, 3a a 4th dGys Of Oct.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-09-04
Raftsn,an's 5onrnal., Z
and Clearfield Railroad

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CLEARFIELD, PA, SEPT. 4, 1867.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-09-04

NJ EW GOODS "A general assortment o' Spring
~ Goods. just received at j. p. K"ATLEE'S.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-09-04

JUDGEs-Mr. e. R. L. stoughton, Miss Mary A
Irwin, Miss Roxie Tyler.
Class Destqns.
Best design for farm house. barn carriage house
and stable, Sloan's Ornamental Houses Il S5 90
Best desig for dairy house, Manuel of the Home
Best design for ice house | so
Best design for fruit house. so
Bestsdesign for bridge. with plan, span not
less than $50 feet. 90
JUnaEs-Eli Solt Samuel Robson, Ezra Ale }
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-08
II he NetOes.

Mr.. Johnson's veto Of the Reconstruction
Bill, is dignifed and pretty able document;
but it will have no more effect on the
Country than it had on Congress. The
Presidents reasoning on the subject may be
condensed into three or four points. First,
be claims that there is no need Of the bill,
the condition Of the Southern States being
peaceful and orderly. But the Country is
not ready to take Andy's word for that.
Again be depicts and cxlggerates the =
potie character Of the bill. But that will
no: frighten good citizens, north or south, as
long as the bill provides simple method by
which the South can escape military rule.
And if 10 the mean time military control Is
unduly oppressive, it will be the Presidents
fault.
Again be elsl crates at length, his usual
Objection to most of the Legislation which
Congress has deemed necessary for the pro
teetion Of the Government and Of lov@l citi-
sens, viz, that it is unconstitutional. The
War for the Union was proved to be uncon-
stitutional in the same way. Finally. he
objects, ns often heretofore, to such import
ant legislation, while ten States are unrey-
resented in Congress. The Country gives
no weight to that objection either The
Southern States can be represented as soon
as they choose to be, and the sooner the
batter.
The argument against the Tenure o! ofhee
bill, is its alleged upcoasiitutionalitY. Til
the Presidents oplnion on that point is sus-
t,ined by the Supreme Court, it will be law,
however. and very wholesome and timely
law, in the present posture of affairs. These
ye,oes are. We trust, Mr.. JohnsOn's last at
t.mpt. to arrest the fixed purpose of the
loyal people of the land.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-08
The Result of the City Election

in Burlington was a foregone conclusion.
The lake men" went in to win, were early
and efficiently organized ,canvassed thorough
", had men and teams IN abundance to
bring their voters to the polls. and omitted
none of the means and appliances common
ID sharp political elections. Against such
efforts the hss,y canvass organized on Sa-
turday evening last, of course awaited moth
ing. The victory Of the lake tickets is
complete, and though laboring as a matter
OF public duty for the success Of the river
plan, we have never anticipated. or deluded
our readers with predictions Of contrary
result.
We might say something Of the character
of some Of the means used to bring about
this result but we DO not know that 1t
would 90 any good Tie question, as be
tween the two plans for water, is practically
settled. The successful Aldermen know
that the contest was in no sense or shape
personal to them. They have now all the
power they desire in the Board, and all the
responsibility and they must 20 ahead and
Justify themselves in their action on the i'm
portant interests committed to them, as best
they may. The minority Of our citizens
certainly have nothing to he ashamed Of
either III the size OF quality Of their vote ;
and having uttered their protest, as it was
their bounien duty to do, they lave now
only to look Oh, with all the equaniInity Of
the individual IN the stage coach, who was
..Only a passenger" The successful maj3ri-
ty Of our voters must not complain Of the
taxes, as ,Lc consequences Of their action
develop; ard If the consequences shall prove
to be such that al will agree that the water
question was rel settled we shall be glad.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-08
& congressional.

The - Bingham Tariff Bill - passed by
Congress in its closing hours, had 10 refer
enee to iron; but relates solely 20 woods
wooden manufactures, carpets and oil cloths.
1t Fixes specific duty on wool Of IL cents
q pound on the finer grades and IN addition an
ad Ualorem duty of ten PER cent. on lower
grades 10 cents pound and 10 per cent. Gd
pllorera; and on the lowest 3 10 e cents Per
pound. If the fine wool is washed the duty
/. doubled. On wooden cloths, shawls, &c,
q specific duty of from 20 to so cents
pound is laid, and in addition IS FER cent
Cd raiOrem.
The Compound Interest Note bill as pass
ed, provides for the redemption Of tie COM
pound interes; notes IN three per cent eerti-
fcates, the amount Of the certificates out
stan ling at one time not TO exceed fifty mil
lions Of dollars.
TIE majority of the Judiciary committee
Of the House reported on the impeachment
Restitution, regrcttIng that they had not been
able to finally dispose OF the subject, and
stating that mot haying fully investigated
all the charges preferred against the Presi-
dent of the United States, it is deemed mex
pedient to submit any conclusion beyond the
statement that sufficient testimony has been
brought to its notice to justify and demand
8 further prosecution Of the Investigation"
Airport presented BIZ Mr.. Woodbridge,
ON the judiciary Committee, in relation to
the remissness of the Executive in the pur
suit and capture of Surratt, states that
The Executive Department Of the Govern
ment did not send detective or agent to Liver
pool 10 secure his arrest when he was known TO
be there. That no steps were taken TO secure
Surratt's arrest in 1865, aud that from the time
Gen. King notified the Department no steps were
taken in the matter until October, although it
was known that Surratt was IN the service Of
the Pope The Committee say, in conclusion,
that while the Committee do not charge improper
motives upon any officer Of the Government,
they are compelled to declare that, in their
opinion, due diligence was not exercised by the
Executive Department.
The Colorado bill failed for want Of two
thirds vot in tie Senate. Senator Poland
voted aye and Senator Edmunds no.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-08
Authorized List Of School Socks.

The Board Of Education at its recent
meeting at Waterbury, selected and author
lied the list Of textbooks, given below Inc
text books now in use remain binding upon
superi1teJ dents and teachers until Nov l.
lS6S. The new list becomes binding upon
the Board of Education, superintendent and
teachers from and after that date
sPELLEEs.
Progressive speller by To'rg s Hoi5root-
READERS.
Progressive Series Of Readers, excluding the
intermediate Readers. by Torn q HofoToot-
Hillarl's Sixth Reader, Geo y. h'''a'd'
cRANNARS.
Toner'S Elements of Grsmmer-
.H0rfor's, Weld & QuGckeEboss.
BIOGRAPHIES.
.HiieAelI's First Lessons.
- Primary,
intermediate.
.Honleih's Physical and Astronomical.
Guyofs Common School Geography aud
Wall Maps.
ARITHNET1cs.
GresHlelf's .Nelr Primary.
Intellectual
Practical
U'alioH', Arithmetical Cards AMI Keys, FOR
Common Schools.
DGviei's University Arithmetic for High and
Normal Schools only.
WRITING BOOKS.
Pap4ou, Duafon & ScribHer's Series
ALCREBRA.
GresHle1Ts New Elementary Algebra.
PHILOSOPHY.
QHacksnJ0s's Philosophy.
GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY OF VERMONT
Halls Geography and History Of Vermont
HISTORY OF UNITED STATES,
Losing. Common School History OF Oui'ei
States.
The above is a correct copy Of the lit as Sc
lectcl by the Beard
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-08

THE CONGRESSIONAL TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.
This evening | have had the privilege OF
attending the second meeting Of the Con
gressioual Temperance Society. 1t was
brilliant success. The floor and gallery OF
the House Of Representative were throngct.
and many stood up .n the door ways and
behind the desks. The number probably
exceeded three thousand. Hon Henry VII
son, the president, was in the chair. IT,
opened the meeting by stating that It's OBJ
ieet was to commit members Of both house.
Of Congress publicly to the Temperance
cause. lie introduced Senator POmr0y COL.
Kansas. who made a pleasant speech. IL
referred TO the first enactment Of the AIassl-
chusetts prohibitory law, when he was viii
General Wilson in the Legislature, and both
voted for the law. At eleven years Of az
be had commenced his temperance principles
and had never seen cause 10 abandon the
Mr.. Wiley, Of West Virginia, was next u
trOdueed as a temperance man, and thereon
true to his country. He made a telling
speech, abiding to the influence OF women
in the cause. Mr.. Boutwell, was the mex
speaker. He declared that intoxicating
drink was useless and Iernici0us as a beysr-
age, and. in his belief, as a medicine alsl
No mother who used it had q right TO expect
anything better for her daughter than o.
marry a drunkard. Mr.. Plant, Of Ohio, ie-
clared that 1t was a false maxim whi,l
declared thas rum would not hurt you,
you let it alone and he illustrated the re-
hex evil influence Of liquor drinking up
those who are not themselves addicted 10 d.
Mr.. Ross, Of Illinois, made a very acceptl-
bic speech. He delared be believed strictly
in prohibition, and had introduced in Con
gress q resolution for bill prohibiting liqu1-
selling in the District Of Columbia, which is
now licensed by the Mayor. He said Con
gress had prohibited the sale Of it TO the
Indians and as there was to be no distinc-
ton of race or color, he claimed the slma
protection for the whites. Mr.. PerEam, o.
Maine, declared that the prohibitOry !lT
could be enforced. and that Neal Dow h1.
enforced it in Portland. Mr.. Dodge.
New York, spoke Of the influence that wo1--
be exerted by the Congressional Temperlnc
Society, and said that the Pennsylvlnl
Legislature were tonight organizing a sc;a-
ty in imitation OF their example. tsa.
Howard made the last speech, and 7aiaiTel
10 a Temperance Society in Washing
named for him, which had enrolled sil-
1865 some six hundred members. Thu. i-
meeting closed. This Congressional Len.
perance Society is one of the brightest 'i5-'
Of the times.-Cor. TrausllsT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-08

\ REBELS VIEW OF RECoNsTRU CrIoN.-The
rebel General James B. Chalmers has writ
ten a letter TO Hon. Reverdy johnson. COM
mandatory of his course on the Military
Reconstruction bill. lie speaks Of the COM
ing day when Southern votes IN Congress,
holding the balance between free trade and
willing to surrender all lesser points now
agitated, and secure that. lie says also
| believe firmly in the doctrine of secession
and believe that we did seceie, and that
when We were conquered we were foreign
nation and | therefore believe tie United
States have right to prescribe new terms
II We should make a new alliance with her.
Believing this and knowing that the Presi-
dent alone cannot make treaty Of peace
with foreign government, never have be-
lleved that the action of the President, IN
his efforts to reconstruct the Union, was
right, but gladly supported I'm, and sup
ported his plan because it was more liberal
to my people than the congressional plan.
But since he cannot carry out bis plan. and
since We are threatened with the Louisiana
bill and adverse court decisions, I an for
closing the contract with Congress on the
terms Congress proposes, however unjust
and oppressive. Ii we delay until fanatic
ism has gathered strength, and that she is
gathering 1t IL evident from the advance
made in six months on negro suffrage, not
only will We ourselves be excluded, but all
who cannot take the "iron-clad oath" will
be DISTINGUISHED and excluded. The same
motives that induced Lee to surrender, for
the peace of great people, should still actu-
ate every Southern man.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-08

Hon. James Forsyth was nominated MAJ.
LIST by the Republicans of Troy, N. Y, SIS
their candidate for Mayor Mr. Forsg,.
Is q graduate Of the University Of Vt. .
the class Of 1889, and is a gentleman wis.
abilities and character would do honor 9.
any position.
Among the army promotions, Recently
announced Is that Of second Leu,
Z. Il. Higley, Of the Is. Vt. Cavalry. 81 De
lst Lieut.. and Captain By brevet, for sailau,
and merItorious service in the war.
ES. Harmon, son Of VIM. Harmon Of Slr.
burn, las been designated by Hon. Por,--
Baxter, as West Point Cadet from this
Congressional District, vice Caie. Sartle Of
Barton, who graduates this year. lie IS a,
present Freshman in the University of
Vermont. and Is well spoken Of.
Bingham Young, Jr.. the oldest s.n Of ,r-
Mormon patriarch, was at the Capitol IN
Washington Wednesday, escorted By ST.
Hooper. che delegate rom Utah. he is iss-
cribed es q thick set, stout young man, viii
pleasant c5uuteuance and Light blue e7s-
He Is row On his way 70 Europe.
PEssoNAL.-Thc TIM, states that Capt
R. Il. Start has recently received an aII. ia.-
ment in lie Regular Army and i- nov 30
Washington awaiting examination.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-08
rermnnler. in the loh Congress.
C W.

Among the members Of the Fortieth Con-
gress are the following yermonters by birth
Aaron Il. Cragin, Senator from n Il.
born in Weston, Vt, Feb. 3, lS2l.
Jacob NJ. Howard, Senator from Michigan
born in SALISBURY, VI, July 10, 1905.
Fernando c. Beaman, u. c. from Michi-
gan. born in Chester. Vt, June 1914.
Charles II. Eldridsc, NJ. c. from Wiseon-
sin. born in Brigeport, VT, Feb. 1921.
Gen. Charles f Phelps. N. c. from
Maryland. born in Guilford, Vt May 1888.
Philetus Sawyer, NJ. c. from wisconsin
born in Whiting, Vt.
Thaddens Stevens, NJ. {. from Pcnnsyl-
yania, born in Barnet, VT, April, 1923.
Gen. Henry D. Washburn, NJ. g. from
Indiana. born IN Windsor Co., Vt. March
1882.
In addition to these the following were
educated in Vermont
John Charles Churchill, VI. c. from New
York. graduated at Middlebury III 1913.
Gen. G. NJ. Dodge, NJ c. from Iowa
graduated at Norwich University IN $3.50.
Orange Ferris, NJ. C. from New York
graduated at the University Of Vt. ~ l,3d
Calvin I. Hubbard, NJ. c. from New IoIl
graduated at Mlddiebury College.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-08
THE WEEKLY rREE PRESS

TAG BuRLIsG1os WEEKLY FREE Pass is pub
lshcd every Friday morning, and contains the
latest news reports of Boston markets and Can
bridge Cattle Market full State, County and ocal
Intelligence well selected Miscellany. sc, &c
. care ane outlay will be sparei to make it re-
liable, interesting ana valuable fAmilJ Journal
The circulation Of the FEEE Pass exceeds that
Q, any paper in the region ani it il. therefore, an
unrivslled medium for advertiser
We desire TO give additional attention 10 the ie'
cal .,u, of the various towns In this and adoinina
Counties, in which our Weekly has a numerous cir
eulGtion and shall esteem it favor If our reade'
viii forward Us any items OF interest.
TERMS; Two Dollars Der year, In advance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-08
Vote for County Commissioner.

EDucATIoS.-Congress has established q
Department Of Education, consisting Of
Commissioner, with salary Of $4,000, and
three clerks. The business of the Commits
sion is declared in the following sections:
SEC. !. That there shall be established ct the
city Of Washington g department Of education
for the purpose Of collecting such statistics and
facts as shall show the condition and progress
Of education in the several States and Terrific
rice, and of diffasing such information respect
ing the organization and management Of schools
and school systems and methods Of teaching, as
shall aid the people Of the United States in the
establishment and maintenance Of efficient
school systems, and otherwise promote the
cause Of education throughout the country.
SEC. 9. That it shall be the duty Of the CON-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-08
Christianstad

The school i. kept bat five days in s week
according to the rule for all the schools Of the
Island. They all agree very nearly also IN the
amount Of vacation allowed.
In the Moravian, as in the Government
schools for both town and country. care Is taken
to avoid what is commonly called sectarisnr elig-
iOus teachings, and the pupils are from families
Of all religious denominations.
The Roman Catholic priests have schools III
Connection with their Churches; but Of these l
can not give any particular account at this
time Yours, &c,
a " Il
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-08
rCorresponience Of the Free Press
From Arkansas.

MAEloN. -AIh-s T GU - lou
D,ar Free Press:
This bright, beautiful morning 60 re-
minds me Of some o. New Englaui's mornings
Of merrie May" that cannot keep my
thoughts from returning to that land Of
my earliest AMI pleAsaaiest remembranees.
There has been but one snow storm here this
Winter, and the last trace Of that disappeared
in three days The weather has been very fine
for the last few weeks, consequently the roads
are in excellent condition for travelling
Vegetation is coming forward fast. The grass
has been green for several weeks. Pansies,
viclets, crocuses. jonquils aud other flowers are
in bloom. Cypress and willow trees are leayed
out, and few plumb and peach trees are IN
blossom. Everything in that line gives abunl-
ant evidence that 1t is about to put out.
Our garden has been planted some time, aud
peas sud lettuce are already up" The lat
ter we have had on the table several times.
Plantation work Is coming on very well, some
OF the planters being Sc well along" in blowing;
others are Just commencing, while others are
yet pulling up the old cotton stocks, and get
ting ready.
The Freedmen are giving better satisfaction
this year, than ever before think that may
be accounted for. by the fact that the most Of
them are inter estei in the crop.
The most general contract is, for the Freed
men to DO the work, and feed themselves. while
the planter furnishes the land, team, tools, sc.
The crop is equslly divided between the two.
OF course there is an infinite variety Of con-
tracts, but the above is a common one round here.
The negroes are showing great deal more en-
ergy and perseverance than have ever seen
before, and many Of them are locking forward,
and with good reason, to the time when they
will have land Of their own
The Mississippi is very high now. and big
overflow" is generally predicted as the snow Of
the upper country has hardly began to come
down yet.
The political atmosphere Of this section is re-
markedly serene just now. think there has
been no change for the better or worse durin 2
the past few months.
Yours &c TUX
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-08

An incident in the history Of the rec.
Congress. suppressed at the time, has la,--'
come to light. \ short time before the p
of Richmond, While the rebel Congress
deeply concerned about the cruelty =
barbarity OF the North, woman Of that g.. y.
walked into the House Of Representa-
and attacked three members with acoWai---
castgating them nercilCssly. At last y
speaker caught the viIag0 in MS afns :.
held her there until she went into hys'e'l-'
She said her intention was TO chastise -
entire body because of its abuse Of the A'. :.
The House passed resolution to KEEP -.
matter secret and the Richmond papers NV
mentioned il.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-08

the instruction is given by monitors, the moa-
tors being detained in school, daily, an hour
longer than the other pupils, for instruction
and practice. An orderly arrangement, as 10
studies and time, is drawn cut for each day and
posted up for the guidance of all concerned
sufficient notice Of the character Of the studies
and the amount of time given to them severaiiy'
during the entire week. will be acquired from
the following summary furnished me by the
teacher Of the Morsvian school at Friedens'hai'
the establishment Of the Morsvisn Brethren at
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-08

DEATH OF HoS. VIZ. @. BRADLKr.-The
venerable William G. Bradley, of Westmin-
ster, VT, died at his residence in that town,
on Sunday evening last, at the age Of SIS
years. Mr.. Bradley was a man of mark in
this State, and in bis death the most dis
tinguished survivor Of the men of his time
OF active life and public service in the State,
has passed away.
Mr.. Bradley was born March %. 1882, in
Westminster, one OF the Oldest towns in the
State, and which in the carly days of the
independent Jurisdiction of Vermont was
repeatedly the scat Of the sessions of the
Legislature. He was the son of Hon.
Stephen r. Bradley, one of Vermont earIi-
liest U. S. Senator'S. lie studied law with
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-08

RIGHT DAR.-At one OF the coIofed snat.
es in Mobile, the minister, having ms
his sermon, announced that colle ...c.
would be taken for missionary pulpe.i
The .'sasser'' was accordingly sen; aI'- i.
When it came back TO the pulll., =.
preacher proceeded to count the anol -., 4,
ceived and among the fractional eaT igl n,
discovered ten dollar Confederate ol.l, A..
looked at it for some time with eSilep a..,4.
gust, and then took look at bis eonslTS Tn
ton over the top of his spec'aele.. -, arsB
clappIng the uncurrent bill upon ~ ;I ~
bible with indignant emphasis be sAS'1 N 4
"Brederen, I put dis bill rishi aai 'ss
bible aud let the Lord tsks care OF aa'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-08

The Congress which passed the ClvI
Rights ill the Constitutional Aacndmcnt:
the District Of Columbia Suilrag % act the
Military Roeonstruction bill ; the Tenure Of
Office bill and the Bankrupt bill, aud
which steadily chcckmatcd Andrew John
sons schemes Of usurpltion and cncourag-
ment tor future ichcllons, viii haze an
honorcd place IN History, whatever else II
has done. or omitted to do. The worst omis-
sion of the last Congress was its failure to
enact q judici gus Tariff act. For that the
industry Of the country was crying but
the conflicting interests were too numerous
and importunate, and the tariff question is
bequeathed to the 40th Congress-a perplox-
ing legscy. We are not aware that CuI
Vermont members are responsible IL any
way for tins result Mr.. Merrill, as chair
man Of the Way and Means. laborcd g. PIE
vent it, with all Industry and energy and
the votes of his colleagues Of both House.
were uniformly recorded, We believe 30 ilyy
OF the bill.
The Fortieth Congress met as the IDirty
ninth adjourned. 1t consists Of two huudre
and forty-one members, VIZ. ffty-iwo s,n
atcrs and one hundred and ninety-oue i. pTc
senta,ives. SIX States -Caliiorn-a- Con
nee;icut, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Raod
Island and Tennessee-are not yet reprcscn'e
in the House, as their Congressional election
have not yet taken place, and tie number
seats thus vacant for time viii be twca'J
nine.
There are indications that Congress vi
soon take a recess, although the Senate mus
remain ten days or a fortnight to confirm IL
appointments to FIJI vacancies caused by II
lectlOns.