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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28
The Danger of the Hour.

Reputation is the coming danger of the
hour. Right and left the Democracy are
showing their hand Under the pretence OF
immediate payment by food of greenbacks
or OF taxation by inimical State Govern
ments, they are all over the country laying
violent hands on the credit of the nation and
sapping its foundations. The most direct
manner in which reputation can now be ef-
fected is through the courts by a series of
hostile decisions against the national cur
rency and securities. Nothing can be done
through Congress and the State Legisla-
lures as long as they are controlled by large
Union majorities. But to the courts we
must look. They must be guarded with
watchful fidelity. The best safeguard is to
fill them with lawyers who honestly and
conscientiously believe that our Government
currency is constitutional. A lawyer who
honestly and conscientiously believes our
notes or bonds, or any of them, to be uncon-
stitutional is at least questionable candi-
date at such crisis Credit is flower of
too tender bloom to be tampered with. We
can afford to run no risks in this matter, and
we cannot too easily take alarm.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

The Baltimore american says: The ans
nouncement that the committee has discov-
cred something which duplicates the Rebel
of Maryland in the assassination conspiracy,
has produced quite sensation in this com
munity, and those who sympathized with
treason already wriggle and squirm. But for
our part the news only proclaims that there
is tangible proof Of what we always believed
Ever since We read the evidence taken in
the trial of the assassins we have thought
that there were large numbers of men in this
State who have share in Booth's evil spec
ulation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

A Republican Congressional committee is
now sitting to investigate the horrors of An
dersonville, Libby, Belle Isle, Millen, and
the other rebel prison pens, and to prove
and publish to the world the habitual viola
tion of the laws of nations practiced by the
rebel government. At the same time the
Democratic papers of Pennsylvania are la
boring to show that these murder pens were
rather pleasant kind of places; that no one
had any right to die in them: and that all
that is alleged of the death and starvation
in them is mere Radical lying.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

CABINET CHANGEs.-Every member of
the Cabinet, except Stanbery, has intimated
his willingness to the President to resign,
and will formally write out their designations,
if solicited. 1t is said the designations of
Seward, Browning, Welles, and Randall
will be accepted by the President, while he
will retain M Culloch and Stanbery in the
Cabinet
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

There are again symptoms of an imminent
insurrection in various parts of Spain, and
the Government therefore has declared
state of siege in every Province. The Des-
potism of the Queen has collected vast
amount of explosive material, and it is not
probable that the explosion can be STAYED
off much longer
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

The new submarine cable from Key West
to Havana, just laid day or two, signalizes
its opening by the transmission of the news
from Mexico of the election of Juarez and
Liberal Congress. The new cable, which
it is reported is working most satisfactorily,
is one hundred and ninety-one miles in
length.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

CAUTION.-An persons are hereby eau
~ toned against meddling, in any wav.
with the following property now in possession of
H. II. Kephart, of 0sceola Borough, viz: two
Gray Horses and two Sets Harness, and one two
horse Wagon, as the same belong to me, and are
only in his possession on loan and subject to my
order at any time JAS. C. WILLIAMS.
Philipsburg August 28 1867
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

Arthur Wellesley conquered the most for
midable enemy that Great Britain ever en-.
countered, and a grateful Government made
him duke, gave him splendid fortune,
and covered him with honors all the rest of
his life. Phil. Sheridan beat the most dan
gerous enemy of the American Republic,
and his Government disgraces him in the
hour of his triumph, andstrikes off the lau-
rels in the first blush of victory. Shall re-
publics always be ungrateful?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

One Capt. McNelty has just been made
to pay the penalty of his too close discrimi-
nation in the character of first class passen-
gers he carried on his vessel. He refused
Miss Fannie Rollin a first class passage from
Beaufort to Charleston because she was un-
fortunate enough to be black A court
martial found him guilty of an offense and
fined him $3.50 for his bad example, SEN
tence confirmed by Gen. Sickles.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

The other day, as bank messenger was
passing through Pine street, New York,
with bag of coin upon his shoulder, some
scamp cut the bag open behind, letting the
gold fall in profusion to the pavement. The
immediate cause of the disaster then en-
deavored to escape, while doubtless, his con-
federates were ready to join in the scramble
for the money, but he was captured and
locked I'm.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

When Gov. Curtin had served the first six
months of his term. the Copperheads pro-
fessed to be very indignant at reports man
ufactured by themselves that, that he was
drunk half his time. Before Gov. Geary
has been year in office, the same men COM
plain that he is too temperate, and gives
too much countenance to the temperance
cause. How are the Copperheads to be
suited in men?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

President Cabral, of Dominica, has sent
messenger to Washington with instruc-
tions to accept the offer of the United States
for the purchase of the Bay of Samana, and
the adjoining peninsula, 43 miles long and
miles wide, in the Island of Hayti, for
five millions of dollars.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

A fellowby the name of Gahegan has been
arrested in Bellefonte and bound over to an
swer at court for stealing tombstones from
the cemetery. He is said to be one of the
leaders of the Democratic party in that bor-
ugh.-Erchange.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28
NEW BOOT AND SHOE SHOP.
EDW RD ACK,

Market Street, opposite Hartswick's Drug Store,
CLEARFIELD, Pa,
Would respectfully announce to the citizens of
Clearfeld and vicinity, that he has opened q
BOOT AND SHOE SHOP, in the second story of
the building occupied by H. Bridge, and that he
of work orprices. Special attention given to tn
manufacture of sewed work. French Kip and
Calf Skins, of the best qualiy, always on hand
Give him call. Aug. %, '67.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

FOREST CoUNTY-The Republicans of
Forest county have nominated the following
ing ticket: For Assembly (subject to decis-
ion of conferees,) F. E. Allison; Associate
Judge, John A. Dale; Commissioner, VIM
Fleming; District Attorney, W. E. Lathy;
Auditor, II. H. Stowe, Coroner, DR.. w.
F. Hunter
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

Copperhead county nominating conven-
tions. as usual in their stronghoIds through
out Pennsylvania, are repudiating the sol
dier; and what is singular, the same bodies
refuse to recognize or praise Andrew John
son. They only want to use him, not praise
him, for mercenary purposes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28
LIST OF PREMIUMS.

Class l-Sroeepstakes, open to all breeds and
Best Best cow, sa ' 49, I'd Ssss BEST 50 50 Ssst ss % 90
All breeds come together in this class and COM
pete with each other, to be Judged by their good
points, symmetry offrame, ability to fatten, and
the stock they will produce
JUDGEs-S. P. Wilson, David Johnson, George
Kit leberger.
Glass 2 Grade cattle otcn,ed ,s county.
Best cow for milk, So; I'd best, S4; Sd best, 80
Best heifer. years old, S; I'd best, 8
Best heifer, years old a; q best 2
Best calf, under months old,
JuDGEs-Jacob illegal, Jacob Guelich, John
Stewart, sr.
Class 3-Oren.
Best yoke of oxen $40; I'd best S5: Sd best, So
JUDGEs-Leander Denning, David Brown, VIM
Schwem.
Glass Fiat cattle
Best fat bullock. COW or heifer, $40; I'd best SO
JUDGEs-J. M. Kittleberger, Edward Albert, O.
Glass 5-TAoromghJrsd horses, open to all.
Best stallion, SIS; I'd best, sic
Best mare and colt TO- ID best
The premiums in this class are intended only
for horses whose pedigrees render them worthy,
as the Society wish to encourage the raising of i'm
proved stock
JUDGEs-James Forrest, J. B Hewitt John p
Reiter.
Glass 6-R,ding, Draft and Farm Horses.
Best saddle horse, SO 90; I'd best, 81 90
Best single family horse, 90
Best matched carriage horses, 90
Best geding or mare for work 90
Best span Of dIaught horses or mares, 90
Best colt under 2 years old, 81 90; I'd best / 90
Best 2-year old colt, 90; I'd best 90
Best 3-year old colt, 2 SO; I'd best,1 SO
The horse that moves the heaviest load on the
stone boat, according to his weight, without
JuDoEs-D. Wilson, Gainer p Bloom, David
Copelin.
Glass 7-Trofting horses, open to all.
Best time, in trotting in single harness 500 90
No premium will be paid in this class unless
horses are entered to compete for the premium.
JuDGEs-Jos. r. M'Murray, J. D. MGirk, DR.. j.
W. Potter
Glass 9-SDeepstakes. open to ait-Pac,ngin
harness.
Best 2 in 3, mile heats, against time, 500 90
No premium will be awarded in this class un-
less there six entries. Entrance tee SIS.
JUDGEs-Willlam Powell, o. B. Merrell, John
w. Shugart-
Glass 9-Tottimg m single harness. for horses
oicned IN the county at least fifteen days
before the Fair.
Best 3 in B. mile heats, against time, $50 90
No premium awarded in this class unless there
are eight entries. Entrance fee SIS. The horse
winning the premium in CLASS Z, cannot compete
for the premium in this claGs.
JuDGEs-M. Ogden, Gov. VIM Bigler Lieut. L.
B. Carlile.
Class 10 Trotting horses owned and raised IN
the county
Best in g. on time, in harness. $50 90
No premium awarded in this class unless there
are FIVE horses entered to compete for the same.
Entrance, free.
Best trotting holse or mare under saddle, SO 60
Second best 90
Best trotting horse mare in single harness, 90
Socond hest 2 90
Best walking horse mare. S5; I'd best, so
JuDGEs-J. A. Faust, A H. Shaw, Robt Owens
Class lI-Trott.mg Colts, raised sn the county,
not ezceed,ng 3 years old, open to all.
Best 2 in 3, against time, $50 90
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

Seward has been notified by the Notion
al Iatcligencer that he must leave the Cab
met, and when the poor old man is put out
in the cold, he will learn how many warm
friends he has lost.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

The Jerseyville (Ill. J Densocratin Growing
over the suspension of Stanton, comes very
near the truth when it says that the coun-
try would be better off if johnson with his
entire Cabinet leaving out Stanton were
suspended the neck
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28
K r A T q E R
Clearfeld, Penn'a

Dealer in Dry Goods, Dress Goods Millinery
Goods, Groceries, Hard ware Queens ware, Stone
ware, Clothing. Boots. Shoes, Hats, Caps, Flour,
Bacon, Fish, Salt, ETC.. is constantly receiving
supplies from the cities which he will dispose of
at the lowest market prices, to customers. Before
purchasing elsewhere, examine b is stock.
Clea rfield August 2S 1857
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

1t is proposed to give General Sheridan a
warm welcome to Washington He will
have it wherever he goes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

Frederick William Kaseman, of Shamo-
kin, Northumberland county, died on
Thursday, July 18th, at the advanced age
of l07 years, ] month and % DAYS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

The Gettysburg Sentinel says ''The De-
mocratic State Committee think Judge
Sharswood ought to be elected because he is
a Pennsylvania by birth. We think he
ought to be beaten, because he is South
Carolinaian in his opinions.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

The most respectable portion of theWash
ington bar sustain the action of Judge Fish
cr in striking Bradley's name from the roll
of attorneys.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28
sixth ANNUAL EXHIBITION
~ OF THE
CLEARFIELD COUNTY AGRICULTU-
RAJ, SOCIETY

VII be held on TIE Fair Grounds s,ear the
Borough of CiearJfetd, Pa, on Tuesday,
"Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
tie Ist, I'd, Sd d 4h days Of Oct.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

A FIGHT WITH INDIANs.-Capt. Ames,
with l25 men, had severe fight with 500
Indians, at their village ON Republican river
The fight lasted three hours, when Captain
Ames was compelled to retreat and leave
his dead in the hands of the enemy. Three
of Capt. Ames' men were killed, twenty
five wounded, and thirty horses were lost
The Indian loss was heavy. Reinforce
ments have been sent forward, and another
desperate battle is expected.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28
Sharswood VS.. jackson.

In his famous proclamation against the
South Carolina Nullifers in December, 1882,
General jackson said:
Il consider, then, the power to annul a
law of the United States, assumed by one
State, incompatible with the existence of
the Union, contradicted expressly by the
letter of the Constitution, unauthorized by
its spirit, inconsistent with every principle
on which it was founded, and destructive of
the great object for which it was formed. "
This was in 1882. Many yet living re-
member how the country rocked with eX-
citement aud trembled with alarm at the
audacious pretensions and the reasonable
measures of John G. Calhoun and his fol-
lowers; and they remember how all parties
exulted when jackson crushed that incipient
treason under his heel. Democrats and
Wings clasped hands and united their voices
in support of the brave old man and his
proclamtion.
But there was, even in Pennsylvania, a
small band of politicians who drew their
inspiration, not from Jefferson or Jackson,
but from John G. Calhoun, and of this small
band was Judge Sharswood, now candidate
for the Supreme Judgship. After nulllf-
cation was crushed he remained the same
and in an Grafton delivered in April, 1884,
he re- affirmed the cardinal doctrine of null
lifcation, secession and rebellion in the fol-
lowing emphatic terms:
We come back to our starting place, and
| finding nothing in the Constitution estab-
fishing any final judge of the enumerated
powers, prohibitions, and reserved rights,
it must rest upon the admitted principles of
general law, in cases of compact between
| parties having no common superior. Each
State has the right to judge for itself of the
compact, and to choose for itself the most
| proper and efficient remedies"
Is it safe at time like this to entrust su-
preme judicial powers to man who enter
tains such opinions as these? We grant
that he may hold them honestly and sincere
ly; but the more honestly and sincerely
they are entertained the more dangerous
they are Jackson was honest and sincere
in his opposition to such views, and his
honesty. more than anything else, gave him
power TO put those down who attempted in
1882 to carry them into practice; and had
Jackson been where Buchanan was in 1860
we should have had no rebellion.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.

REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.
FOR ASSEMBLY,
Capt. JAMES N. WEIGH, of Pike.
FOR SHERIFF,
SAMSON B. LINGLE, of Goshen.
FOR TREASURER.
ARTHUR BELL, of Bell.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
JOHN q. FULFORD, of Clear6eld.
Pos COMMISSIONER.
DAVID DRESSLER, of Union.
FOR JURY COMMISSIONER,
JAMES GLENN. of Ferguson.
FOR AUDITOR,
JAMES IRWIN. ST., of Lawrence.
FOR CORONER,
WILLIAM 3. BROWN, of Clearfeld.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

MORE REMOVALS. late advices from
Washington. we learn that Gen. Sickles has
been removed from the Carolina districts,
and Gen. Candy appointed in his place.
Gen. Hancock has been ordered to the Fifth
district, and Gen. Sheridan to Kansas. The
correspondence between Gen. Grant and
the President, relating to the removal of
Gen. Sheridan has been published, in which
Grant strongly protests against the change.
We will give the correspondence next week.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28

GRANT ON SSTANToN-Thej journals which,
in referring to the recent change in the War
Department, in one breath laud General
Grant and in the next denounce Edwin NJ
Stanton, should remember that in the letter
in which the former announced to the latter
his acceptance of the position occurred the
following paragraph: -.
In notifying you of my acceptance, I can
not let the opportunity pass without ex-
pressing to you my appreciation of the zeal,
patriotism, ,frnaness, and ability 10Th Which
you hare discharged the duties Of Secretary
of War.
This testimony from the leader of the
national armies ontweighs thousand cal
umnies of rebel organs
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-28
$. J. ROW, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CI4EARFIELD, Pa, AUG. %, 1867.

REPUBLIcAN STATE TICKET.
FOR SUPREME JUDGE,
Hon. HENRY W. WILLIAMS,
OF PITrsBURG.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-03-11
. Yirctnia in the Van.

The bill calling for a Convention to reor-
ganize under the Military bill, which passed
the Virginia Senate on Wednesday, was strongly
opposed by Senators Ould and Mercier The
Richmond Enquirer compares the speech of the
former to the "fnest efforts of Clay or Webster"
Notwithstanding this opposition, the bill re-
ceived q vote OF eighteen to eight-seYen Sena-
tors being absent. 1t provides that the election
for delegates shall be held on the firstThursday
in May, and the Convention shall meet IN Rich.
mond on the third Monday in May, Ito form a
Constitution OF government in conformity with
said act OF Congress- All persons are to vote
for delegates who are qualified to act by the
act of Congress. Governor Pierpont is en-
powered to appoint three persons in each
county, who shall select commissioners to con-
duct the voting. The number of delegates to be
the same as is allowed to the present House of
Delegates. The bill also provides that
EVERY commissioner, conductor, and writer
appointed to conduct the election under this
act shall, before entering on the discharge of his
duties take an oath to the following:-I do
solemnly swear that in the election about to be
held will faithfully and impartially discharge
the duties appertaining to my office, according
TO law so help nae God3 which oath may be adj
minlStered by any person authorized by law to
administer oaths, and in the absence of such
person, may be administered by the officers
aforesaid to each other and no person shall act
as such officer under this Act unless he is quail
fed to vote for delegates to said Convention
under said Act OF Congress. The Constitution
formed by said Convention shall be submitted
for ratification and approval, as provided by the
Act of Congress aforesaid"
Richmond papers affect to believe that the
course of the Senate in passing this bill has oc-
casioned indignation among the people. 1t is
very evident, however, that the Senators are
CARRYING out the wishes of their constituents
There is, in fact, race between the whites and
the blacks, the former fearing that If they delay
the latter will proceed with their plans already
undertaken, aud with the aid of radicals reor.
ganize the State, and thereby steal march
upon them.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-03-11

M COOK the excursion manager, but he at
once rejected the idea, as inconsistent with
John Bulls notion of comfort Thero is /,
rumor that the English Channel feet viii 10 !,
visit to Cherbourg during the Exhibition
verdHs "DOn Carlos,
Almost everything is ready for the first per-
formance of this long-looked-for opera.
Ponsard's Galieo is now also waiting to
emerge from prison. However as Carnival is
at hand, it is perhaps likely that IL win he
allowed to pass over until these two pieces be
given.
Among the novelties talked of as forth
coming during the era of the Exhibition is a
reproduction of nothing less than the genuine
English drama Of Jonathan Bradfoyd for the
benefit, it is to be presumed of Erplish audi-
ences, wilo, however, as a rule, win much pre-
fer seeing soIaething essentially French.
Miss Laura Harris, the American prima
donna, is engaged to sing during the summer
1t the Sale Ventadour Miss Harris was a
with Patti
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-03-11
Alarming News for the Wearers OF
EChignOns,s


The London Lancet tells curious and most
farming story about false hair, which we copy
or the benefit of the wearers of chign oas:-
'We should be sorry to say anything that
would unnecessarily disturb the peace of
ladies in their compliance with the present re-
markable fashion of wearing chigHoas. The
custom may seem very remarkable to the
male half OF mankind, but this objection yyou1d
apply to many of the fashions by which
ladies consider that they adorn themselves
and so must not count for much. A more
serious objection, and one more calculated TO
have weight with English ladies, has been
started, according to correspondent of our
own, by a Russian professor, NJ. Lindemann.
According to this authority, seventy-six per
cent. of the false hair used for chignons and
similar purposes in Russia is infected with a
parasite to which he has given the name of
gregarine. The gregarinous hair, it is said. is
very like other hair in appearance, but on
close inspection little dark brown knots are
seen at the free end of the hair, and may even
be distinguished by the naked eye These
are gregarines. These parasites have a most
ignoble ancestry and habitation, being found
in the interior Of the pediculuS capitiS. It is
only due to them, however, that these state
ments should be verified by other observers
before we give all the particulars of their
natural history,
''They are not easily destroyed. They re-
sist the effects of drying, and even of boiling.
Acids, alkalies, ether, and other agents would
kill them; but these would be injurious to the
hair, and so cannot be used. According to
the authority quoted, in the conditions of a
ballroom the gregarines revive, grow, and
multiply by dividing into many parts--so-
called germ globules; these fly about the ball
room i'll millious, get inhaled drop on the re-
freshments-infact, enter the inteIior of people
by hundreds of ways, and thus reach their
specific gregarian development
''We do not answer for the truth of this
natural history; but when the natural history
of the chignons themselves is considered, it
may well be all true. In Russia the hair for
them is supplied by the poorer people, espec-
ally peasant women of the Mordwines and the
Burlalles, near the Tolga, who do a large trade
init When the Burlake goes out to work in
the spring, he perhaps puts a clean shirt on,
but he decidedly never takes it off until he
returns in the autemn.' Verify, as the Pro-
fessor argues, here is fine chance for parasites.
We must leave the subject with ladies and
naturalists. Half the awful possibilities of the
fashion-which it does not require a micro
scopist to suggest-wOuld deter men. We
cannot so certainly reckon upon affecting
ladies in a matter of fashion. But of all false
things, one of the most Objectionable is false
hair