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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-06-07
A. SPAuLDlNC,

CONTR AND BRIDGE BUILDER,
" Cedar Falls, Iowa. Constructor OF the new Bridge
MT Cedar Falls Refers Hosea white, Spimgville,
Linn Co. !; Col VIM. T. shaw, Anasnosa, Jones Co.
Ars, Il, the Rridge tou,rnit tee Of this city 81
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31
The Country's Bulwark.

During the debate in the Senate between
Messrs. Fessenden and Chandler, near The
close of the recent session of Congress, there
occurred an impressive and touching scene.
In replying to the personal illusions OF the
latter, Senator Fessenden had occasion to
refer to some current newspaper falsehoods
in reference to the appointment by him OF
relatives to office. When he attempted to
give an account of his four sons who volun-
teered and served during the war, one OF
whom was killed and another lost a leg and
an arm, he broke down with emotion, and
for some minutes was unable to proceed with
his remarks. Other Senators shed tears OF
sympathy, and the entire audience was
hushed in painful silence.
1t is men like these-men who feel with
the common people, having suffered with
them-who are the guardians of the Repub-
lie. There are men and women In this
country, and plenty of them in every State
and county, who will never more see the
opening flowers of spring-time without
thinking of the violets that bud apd nod
over some little grave hidden tar away under
Southern foliage-who will never more feel
the warm winds of the South without hear
ing the eternal requiem which they cease
lessly murmur; and to these people we look
for the guardianship and protection of our
land. No cunning argument, no learned
sophstry, can deceive them. They never
believed the draft was illegal. They will
not believe the currency unconstitutional.
No matter how learned the lawyer, no mat
ter how able the judge or statesman, he
cannot unsettle them. Their patriotism is of
the heart, not of the head.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

LOSING GRoUND.-Upon the nomination
of Mr.. Sharswood the Democratic organs
made extravagant boasts as to his populari
ey even with Republicans. If there ever
was a basis for these pretensions, which We
certainly doubt, that period has gone by.
The Pottsville journal says:
''There is now great probability that he
will be opposed by numerous democrats who
are not willing to trust him with great pow
er. If his decision against the validity Of
''greenbacks'' could be carried into practi-
cal effect, it would compel every man who
owes debt of any kind to ray it down in
gold, no matter at what cost. 1t is no Won
der, therefore, that Judge Sharswood is los
ing strength every day. We cannot afford
TO place man upon The Supreme Bench
who holds opinions SO directly opposed to
the public interest. -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31
EARFIELD ACAD EN- l.

The First Session of the Second sehossL'
year, will commence on Monday, Sept ID Io0''
Pupils can enter at any time. They VIII -
charged with tuition from the time they enter u"
the close of the session.
The course of instruction embraces everytniN'
included in a thorough, practical and ac'OI
plished education of both sexes. =.
The Principal having had the advantage -
much experience in his profession, assures p
rents and guardians that his entire ability aHI
energies will be devoted to the mental and unO'''
training of the youth placed under his chafs'
TERMS OF TUITION
Orthography, Reading, Writing and Prim',5 :,
Arithmetic, per session, QI weeks.)
Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, and sl;Ig "a 10
ry.
Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuf
Surveying, Philosophy, Physiology Chem''"'
Book keeping. Botany, and Physical 6eSS6 S5 90
ply.
hora h-..ahoa sl2Oo
wNo deduction will be made for aoseH'
For further particulars inquire of
REV P. L. HARRISON, A. n,
July 81, 1857. PrnoiP.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

son the whole, then, [ am of opinion
that the provision of the act of Congress OF
February 25, 1862, declaring the notes is
sued in pursuance of that act to be lawful
money and legal tender, is unconstitu-
tional.
To which the Press replies Thus con-
cludes Judge Sharswood's able opinion
against our currency-an opinion which is
practically notification, and if adopted as
law would in an hour convulse every bust
ness house in this city and State. We Trust
every man who sees this paragraph will cut
out this simple platform of the Democratic
candidate, and keep it in his pocket-book
along with his greenbacks. Let him read
it and think on it every time he receives a
United States note as compensation for his
labor or wares. IF he values this decision
above his greenbacks, let him vote fol
Sharswood if he prefers United States
money to the above precious bit of learning
let him cast his ballot for the Hon. Henry
W. Williams, who to all the qualifications
of his opponent adds that of fervent and
unfinching patriotism.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31
WashiD gton OitE Gossip,

1t appears that the official copy of tbo
supplemental Reconstruction act was iss,ol
lew days since from the State Departmer,
so full OF errors that it has been found -,
eessery to issue a new copy, which has been
carefully compared with the enrolled hin
The erroneous copy has led to the imn,as
sion IN some quarters that the supplemeD,.I
act deprives the President of all DONE, q
removal of District commanders, and rL.,
it in the hands of Gen. Grant. The eo,,.-
copy shows that this is not true. The p,.'
ident retains that power, and the rumo. :,
still reiterated that he will apply it 10 Gen
eral Sheridan, and supersede that Officer h.
appointing either General Thomas or "a.
eral Hancock.
Gen. Thomas has sent orders 70 Gerer,,
Duncan, at Nashville, in regard to the A..
position o. troops at the approaching elso.
ton day He directs that, except in ~
treme cases, no troops shall approa,} 81
election polls.
The summing up of the counsel +. .r.
Surratt trial commenced on The 41... -- ..
half of the prosecution. The court -
was crowded to suffocation and the lnte.
in the trial is intensified as it draws so Dss,
its end. Surratt WINGED a good deal, when
the District Attorney was denouncing lin
as spy, blockade runner, murderer and as.
sin, and seemed visibly affected when ii.
counsel charged that he deserted his moth.
er at the scaffold
The internal revenue receipts of last week
were $4,678, 563.
The Government has advices that its bear
er of dispatches has at last reached the eity
of Mexico, and delivered to Mr.. Ottenbourg
notice of his appointment as Minister to
Mexico, commission for which. however.
has never been issued, together with the
dispatches of the State Department Some
of these dispatches related to steps to pre-
vent the execution of Maximilian.
A project is on foot for the establishment
of IN Ocean Steamship line, betweenWash-
ington and Antwerp, with depot for the re-
ception of German emigrants at Washing.
ton, from which they will be distributed
through the Southern States
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31
Another PreteXt.

The veto of the recoIfstructIon bill has
given the Democratic press OF the country
another pretext for re- asserting their alleged
profound devotion to the Constitution. Ii
the character in the play of Money who
had witnessed many total subverslons OF the
British Constitution had studied the mod
ern history of the United States only IN
Democratic Journals, he would have arrived
at the conclusion that the American COnstl-
tuition had neen so terribly riddled by the
Republican party that not shred OF the
original document remained. But further
investigation would have still more aston
ished him by disclosing the many outrages
and wrongs the Democracy have endeavored
to shield by their favonte shiDboleth. and
exposing their habit of Systematically lnvo-
kinglthe Constitution only to defeat and never
to deferd the great objects ii was designed
to serve, as set forth in its preamble, viz /:
ITO form a more perfect Union, establish
justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide
for the common defence, promote the gen.
eral welfare. and secure the blessings of
liberty" Deluded believers in their false
reasoning would be found to conclude that
the Constitution prohibited efforts to pre-
vent the destruction Of the Government !;
that it would prevent forever the establish
ment OF Justice In the Southern States; that
it would render domestic tranquility impos-
sible by placing the peace of the nation at
the mercy of defiant rebel leaders; that in
stead of requiring the adoption of measures
for the common defence and the promotion
of the general welfare, it forbiGs them, and
that of all possible political crimes none can
be so hineous as to insure the blessings of
liberty to American citizens. History has
no example OF the peryerSlon OF the spirit
of political charter equal in hagrancy to
the treatment the Constitution has received
from the party which processes to be its ex-
elusive friends. They pretend to find in it
only warrant for Slavery and Rebellion,
and that it contains nothing to authorize the
protection of Liberty and Loyalty
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31
AN ALLEDaED SHOWER OF COUNTERFEIT

AN ALLEDGED SHOWER OF COUNTERFEIT
MONEY ARRESTED. On the morning of
the l9th the U. s. detectives arrested at
Altoona man named VIM. Johnston, pro-
prietor of a livery stable in Altoona but a
resident of Hollidaysburg, charged with be-
ing extensively engaged in showing" coun-
terfeit money. The information was made
before U. S. Commissioner NJ Candless, Of
Pittsburg, and the accused was removed to
that city the same day for hearing. John
ston is well known, and is in Independent
circumstances. He has been suspected for
some time of being engaged in passing coun-
terfeit postal currency, and has been under
the surveillance of detectives. In April
last, one of the officers introduced himself
to Johnston, and, representing himself as a
shower" bought from him, as is alleged
one hundred dollars in counterfeit fifty-cent
notes. Sufficient information was obtained
against him at the time to have warranted
his immediate arrest, but it was deemed ad-
visable to allow him to run at large till
the day above stated.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31
CLEARFIELD, Pa, JULY 81, 1867.
FOR SUPREME JUDGE,
Hon. Henry W. Williams,
OF PITTSBURG.

FROM MExIco.-The Havana Breusso
saws, the Liberal authorities of the City OF
Mexico are prosecuting the Catholic church.
They stripped the Cathedral OF all Its orna-
ments and silver ware, and arrested the
Bishop of Jalapa, the Abbot of Guadaloupe
and DIR. Arrillaga, Superior of the Jesults,
who are held in close confinement. The lat
ter two are over eighty years old. The
charge against the Bishop of Jalapa is that
he acted as alternate for the Archbishop OF
Mexico in the council of the Regency, and
against the Abbot that he took part IN the
deliberations of the Assembly of Notables.
1t is also stated the famous Chapel OF the
Rosary has been leveled by the Liberals.
1t is also stated that Juarez Will be elect
cd to the Presidency without much opposl-
ton, the feeling for him being almost unan-
imous. He probably perceives that recent
events make it necessary Tor him to run a
gain; and those events are of character so
much in accord with Mexican sentiment
that it is quite impossible that he should
not be the most popular man in the land.
Next to him stands, unquestiOnably, Es o.
bedo, who superintended the business. The
thing all around is altogether Mexican.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

JUST LIKE 'EM.-The market houses at
Harrisburg are being whitewashed and new
pavements laid around them. The Tele-
graph states that the Copperhead officials
having charge of the work, gave the white
washing to coLored man and refused the
application of a sohite man. The Cops have
an eye to business and seem to be preparing
to receive their fellow citizens of African
descent into their society by the time Sam
bo becomes a voter. Poor Cops! The mig
GER has been their party shibboleth in the
past, and they hope now to make him their
stay and their strength in the future.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31
The Surratt Trial,

1t is becoming matter of curious inquiry
why every Democratic journal in the Uni
ted States attacks, with virulence and ma
lignity, all who are concerned in prosecuting
the parties who were manifestly active in
effecting the murder of Abraham Lincoln
Why is it that every effort made to bring to
justice the men implicated in this foul,
bloody, and unnatural murder is discouraged
by them, and all vials of their wrath empt-
led against the judge and all engaged in the
trial? Speak out plainly, gentlemen, and
tell the truth Admit that you chuckled
over the murder of Abraham Lincoln; that
you still think it good thing, and that in
this trial your sympathies are all with the
asSassins. What else are we to infer from
this persistent slander of all the witnesses
for the prosecution and this endless reyiling
Of all concerned in the prosecution? We
trust that the Democratic press does not
speak the sentiments of all its readers. If
it does, we shall be forced to the unavoida-
bic conclusion that this country presen Is
the hideous spectacle of large political
party virtually approving homicide.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

II look upon Mr. johnson, said Sena-
tor Wilson in his speech at Saratoga, ''as
look upon Bull Run. 1t was great les
''son to the country. Andrew johnson
Stands right there, and every time he un-
''dertakes to do anything against the cause of
liberty and justice the country rallies and
e oes further than it ever would have gone
''before. y Mr.. Wilson speech is a very
good one /; full ofkind, cheering, and noble
words. He tells us how excellent the effect
OF the overthrow of the Presidents policy
has been uron the South, persuaded at last
that it is thoroughly and fairly beaten. is
beginning to submit with very good grace
He predicts that the reconstructed States
are destined to become in a very short time
the stronghold of radicalism, and assures us
that among the advocates of Equal Rights
for all Men, of suffrage for the blacks,
North as well as South, are Grant, and
Sheridan, and Thomas, and nearly every
general who has made a reputation
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slsw Aarertisements,
tnkarge type cuts 0roat PLAN
style ewiI be charged double price for spaceocenpi
ORPHANS COURT SALE-Bv virtue

y Of an order of the Orphans Court Of
Cleardeld county, the undersigned administrator
will offer atpublic sale on Saturday, August 24th,
1867, upon the premises, the following Real Estate
Of James Gill; decd, viz A certain nessauge or
tract of land, situate in Beccaria twp, Clearfelf
county. being the homestead property upon which
he lived at the time of his death and containing
about 81 acres, more orless; about 35 acres clear
ed having good soil, in a good state of cultira-
ton, and having thereon erected small log
house and barn; also bearing orchard on the
premises, and never failing spring of water ct
the door. Sale to commence at O'Clock, 7. NJ,
when conditions will be made known by
j. NJ SMITH,
july 2T, 1867 Administrator
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TWO FARMS FOR SALE.-The under

ed follows:
No. l is situate in Boggs township. Ciearhe.l
county, about OF mile from the Railroad oeipo
known as the Lindsay Stone Farm. and contains
about one hundred acres-about 55 acres clear
90 of which is in grass and under gOod fences
with log house and good log barn, and young
orchard of choice fruit trees thereon
No. 2 is situate in Bradford township near ne
Railroad at Woodland. and contains one huhuI'
acres-50 acres clear of which 40 Is in grass. .'i
under good fences-a log house and frame s.t...'
and some choice fruit trees thereon Inc
farms will be sold on reasonable terms, OF i.-
if desirable. Apply to, or address the uh--
signed. at Woodland, Clearheld county. "a.
July 81, lS67-3m. JERk BC ILEI.--
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

John Slidell is at present living near Par
IS, as well as his son-in- law, Erlanger, the
Hebrew banker; 1t is said, and on appar-
emily good authority, that, although he is
most anxious to pass his last days in Amer.
lea, he has latterly given up all hope of ever
again seeing his native land. There is also
well accredited story that he fully accepts
the situation, and would willingly assist,
should he be allowed to return, in complet-
ing the radical plan of reconstruction.
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uDEYOND THE MISSISSIPPI

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To prospective emigrants and settlers in the
Far West" this History of that vast and terpie
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means of travel, etc., etc.
AGENTS WASTED.-Send for circulars and see
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

1t is reported that a dreadful riot occur
ed at Rogersville, in East Tennessee, where a
speech by Emerson Etheridge was inter
rupted by some one in the audience; the tie
was given and returned, and finally the
meeting separated itself into Radical and
Conservative camps, which opened FIRE up.
on each other. Two persons were killed
outright, and thirty-seven were wounded,
seven of whom is thought will die.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

THE TRUE PoLICY.-Republican leaders
are making it distinctive portion of their
creed that encouragement should be given
to northern settlers disposed to become
permanent residents of the State as land
holders The Democratic policy on the
other hand is to favor the emigration only
of laborers. whom they hope to render sub
stitutes for the freedmen as farm hands. and
to discourage, by systematic persecution. the
emigration of men who would be at once
capitalists and laborers. Thus while the
Southern Democrats continue their insane
warfare against the true material interests
OF their section, by attempts to exclude
Northern citizens from large portion of
the Union, the Republicans are striving at
once to establish the prosperity of Virginia
on broad and enduring foundation, and to
cultivate a genuine feeling of nationality
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

The statement of General Ould, over his
own signature, that in August, 1864, he of
fered as Confederate Commissioner, to de
liver up, without equivalent, ten or fifteen
thousand sick or wounded Union prisoners,
is attracting attention. Ultimately all the
facts will come out
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

About half of the Table Rock, at Niaga-
ra Falls, was blown off on July oath. A
blast of zoo pounds Of powder moved the
whole mass of rock, but the most projecting
point breaking of, the rest settled back a.
gain. Another attempt will be made to dis
lodge the whole mass.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

The First English Lutheran church, IN
Harrisburg, has been remodeled and will be
dedicated with appropriate services on Sun
day, August 4th. Rev. DIR. Sprecher, of
Springfield, Ohio, will preach the sermon
on the occasion. All the former pastors of
the congregation are invited to attend.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

The indications are unmistakable that
Mormonism is about to fall to pieces, weak
ened by the weight of its own corruptions.
Brigham Young has had long career of
uninterrupted crime. He and his immedi-
ate followers are now at daggers' points, and
every day adds to the velocity of the down
fall of mormonism.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

Immense deposits of tin ore have been
discovered in Madison county, Missouri, not
far from Pilot Knob and Iron Mountain.
One lode is between five and six hundred
feet wide, and several smaller ones have
been found. The surface ore yields from
three to fifteen per cent These are the
largest deposits known in the world.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

STILL RIGHT notwithstanding the bare
assertion of the editor of the Republican
to the contrary, the fret remains that Judge
Woodward did indorse the ruling of Judge
Williams in M'Clourg VS.. Croghan's Ad-
ministrators, dS correct
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

The western cities have been flooded with
counterfeit nickel five cent pieces. At Gin
cinatti party has been arrested, having
nearly bushel of spurious coin in their
possession, together with the necessary i'm
plements for its manufacture.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

SHERIDAN exchange says: Rumors
thicken as to the removal of Phil Sheridan,
who is making reconstruction changes so
vigorously and effectively in Texas and Lou
isiana General Geo. III. Thomas is his an
ticipated successor, but it is hardly possible
that prudent and strictly loyal officer would
consent to anything which would look like
a reflection on the hero of Winchester and
New Orleans, whose course and pluck he so
heartily endorses. If Sheridan's removal
depends on Thomas acceptance of the va
Gated command, the man who sent Early
whirling is safe
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

Gov. Geary has designated Wednesday,
August 2Sth, as the day of execution of
Charles Chase alias Charles Wilmer, at
Brookville, Jefferson county, for the mur-
der of Mrs. Elizabeth NJ M'Donald, in Febru-
ary last.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

Montgomery Blair is making speeches in
Virginia in opposition to the course of the
President on the military reconstruction law.
IF the Blairs leave johnson, his career will
soon be ended.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

The Mayor of St. Louis recently so far
forgot the dignity of his office as to strike
with cane and kick respectable negro
woman of that city. He was brought up
before Justice of the Peace and tried by
a jury of six men, who found him guilty OF
the charge aud assessed him to pay fine
of three dollars and costs-a very light pen
atty for so grave an offence.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

Since the administration accepted Mr..
Motley's resignation, President johnson
has nominated motley crew for ministers
to Austria
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

One report saws the President is inclined
to send Gen. Banks on mission tbroneh
the Southern States to hurry up reconstrnc-
tion. The best thing the President can do
in that behalf, is TO see that the laws are
duly enforced. If he had taken that course
from the start, reconstruction would now he
much farther advanced than it is.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

Maximilian' S death will be celebrated by
funeral service Throughout the Austrian
navy, and all its vessels will have their top
mast flags veiled with Grape for seven weeks
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

A little daughter of Joseph Mayo, of Chi
oago. died from hydrophobia on the 22d inst.
She had been bitten by dog several months
ago.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-31

Five thousand coolies are about to be i'm
ported for service on the Louisiana and Mis-
sissippi plantations