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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23
The RAFTsmAn's JOURNAL.

PENNsYLvANIA.-The State government
oi Pennsylvania. under the new adrninistra-
ton. stands as follows:
Goyernor-Major General John W. Gea-
ry, of Cumberland county.
Private Secretary-John Rubley Dungli-
son, of Philadelphia
Secretary of State-Colonel Francis Jor
dan of Bedford county.
Attorney General General Benjamin II.
Brewster, of Philadelphia
Adjutant General-Brevet Brig. Gen. Da
vid r: NJ Creary, of Erie county.
Auditor General-Major General John Z.
Hartranft, of Montgomery county.
Surveyor General-Col Jacob H. Camp
bell, of Cambria county.
State Treasurer-William H. kemble, of
Philadelphia.
President Of the Senate-Louis w. Hall,
of Blair county.
Speaker of the House-Colonel John P.
Glass, of Allegheny county.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23
Ben. WADE.-Members of the Congress

Ben. WADE-Members of the Congress
siOnal excursion party speak in the highest
terms of the unreserved manner in which
Senator Wade expressed his radicalism du-
ring the whole trip, both in public and pri-
yate conversations with leading rebels. To
illustrate While at New Orleans three men
sought an introduction to Mr. Wade, and
stated to him they were rebels, had been
from the first, and intended to remain so.
Senator Wade replied, We'll, gentlemen,
am happy to meet you, as you are the first
rebels | have seen since the war closed, the
balance of the Southern people being Union
men. Now tell me, if you please, how did
you three men manage to carry through
such dreadful war against the Government
and keep it up for four long years by your
selves?" The rebuke was silently received
by the rebels and the crowd
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

Two BOYS DRowNED.-On Thursday,
Jan. 18th, two little boys, David and Darien
Allen, were drowned in a pond while skat-
ing upon the ice at Pen Yam, New York.
David broke through the ice and sunk, when
bis brother skated after him, and, in the at
tempted rescue, lost his own lite A singu-
lar feature of this painful affair is, that a
little cousin of David, aged four years, while
playing with her doll about the same time
the accident occurred, suddenly stopped, and
IN a mournful voice exclaimed to his moth
er, "Auntie, David is drowned 7" She re
peated this expression several times. 1t
was not until four hours after, that tele-
gram was received announcing to the family
the 'ad casualty The two boys were bu-
ned in one coffin.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

A SECRET REVEALED "A correspondent
at Oil-city writes Us as follows: ''On Jan.
9th, 1867, John Franklin Worley, a resident
OF this place for about two years, died from
the effects of wound received at the battle
of Antietam. On his dying bed he stated.
that four years ago he lett wife and two
small children, near Janesville, Clearfeld
county. And now, he leaves another wife
and two children in this place, she not know
ing that he was married before He could
not die without revealing the facts to her.
and asking her forgiveness, as well as that
of his first wife. [ thought it right to pub
lish this statement for the information of
his widowed companion and fatherless chill
dren."
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

THE SOLDIERS BECOMING RADICALS
The recent letters of General Heintzelman,
in the department of Texas, and Gen. Ord,
in the department of Arkansas, both here
totore classed among the conservative men,
testifying to the utter cruelty and ingrati-
tude of the secesh population, go much far
ther than the ordinary testimony from the
South Such men do not speak except on
the gravest provocation, and am not, there
fore, astonished to hear that General Grant
freely expressed his modification and indig-
nation at the manner in which the Southern
leaders are conducting themselves
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

.ASTRANoE Casa bright little girl of
nine summers, daughter of NJ. f. Mcintyre
OF Glrard, Erie county, was, on Friday of
last week, kidnapped by her own mother,
whom she had not seen for six years. Her
mother was supposed to have died on the
plains on the road to California six years a.
90, where she was going, as she stated, to
seet nd of the i'll treatment of her husband
de overlook her, and she was taken sick
with the typhoid fever. and the husband
,ook the child and $500, all the money she
ihad' and supposed that his wife died She,
however, has re-appeared, and the strangest
OF all Is that the child recognized her in a
moment The sympathies of the Girardists
80 strongly with the mother.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

THE RESPONSE Republican re,
sponse, from beyond the borders of Penn
sylvania, to the Inaugural Address of Gov.
Geary, and the speech made by Hon. Simon
Cameron Immediately after his election to
the United States Senate, are significant OF
the unbiased opinion of the country Both
are pronounced admirable as to matter, and
the feeling is that the loyalty of Pennsylya-
MIA will be fifty suppo, ted in the Executive
Department of the State government and
in the National Senate.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23
The Defence, in rebuttaI. recall

JOSEPH p. MULsOS.-At the time the body was
first raised Mr. Swoope tried some experiments
outdoors. The corpse was left in the room A
great many was looking at Mr. Swoopes expert
ments.
CrosS-eram,nsa.- Il think Mr.. Swoope commen-
ced before the doctors got through the examina-
ton. was looking on, was not in the house to
zee il anybody was with the corpse.
JOuS MULsoS, recalled. If there were dead
rats under the floor it woud be necessary to raise
the part the upper side to take them out.
Cross-er1m,Mef-Didn' look to see if there
we're any there Didn't take up the floor.
Defence closes.
The case was then argued by District Attorney
Mccullough for the Commonwealth followed by
T. J. Mccullough j b. McEnalIy and W. A. Wal
lace, Esquires, for the Defence, and the conclu-
ding argument made by II. B. Swoope, Esq, on
the part of the prosecution.
The argument of counsel was closed on Tuesday
night, and Judge LINN charged the Jury on Wei,
pesiay morning.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23
UNFORTUNATE AND FORTUNATE. The

UNFORTUNATE AND FORTUNATE. The
Venango Citizen, says: About ten days
was working at an oil well on the Allegheny
river, and while turning the bull-wheel, he
unfortunately had his arm aught and broke
off Immediately above the wrist. This is a
sad case, as Mr. c., is dependant upon his
labor for a living. We are glad to learn,
however, that he acted the part OF wise
man, by the timely insurance against gener-
al accidents in the sum of $4,000, in the
Travellers Insurance Company, of Hart
ford, Conn, by which he receives promptly,
at the end of each week. Sl2 So" S. J.
Row, at Clearfeld, is agent for this compa-
ny, who will issue policies on application.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

The lumber trade of the distant western
regions, whence large supplies are usually
drawn, is now suffering great embarrassment
by a lack of snow. The absence of snow
makes it impossible for lumberman to get
their logs to the banks of streams prepara-
tory to being foated to lumber mills and
market 1t is feared, unless more snow falls,
the stock of sawed lumber in the west will
fall far short the coming of any former sea-
son and that prices, as consequence, will
be very high.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

TERRIBLE DISASTER. steamer Platte
Valley, on its way from Memphis to Nash
vile, on the 18th January, struck the wreck
OF a gunboat and sunk almost instantly to
the hurricane roof 1t is estimated that one
hundred persons were drowned. There were
some forty women and children aboard most
OF whom host their lives. A tug boat pas
sing saved such as had the presence of mind
to stick to the wreck.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

% GET aome fresh air, August Muisah
LONE, s,av in I chased the flies on the oody
ras broken some, but August Muisoh anu 49,
a.If6xed it up the best we couiu'
u,xsos smoke, sworn.-I was preseh. "nen
anooIns of Miller were raised the second
the ie Ias there before any digging was done at
uHe, the rough ooX was not openeu peiofe
the 3aaiors got there. The States Attorney told
the ale il up 1 helped to carry II up from
~ grave Vollimont was there ne ne ulu ,l,S nos
heiP ~, all shoyeled out when the doctors arrived
n.osDpp CoUpRIEr, sworn.-I was present
Yba nod was raised the second time. hep
Ea axe him into the house. 1t was still In IN
eu el.Uo when the District Attorney came ne .oiu
g, ,o take it up, which we did, and took IL INTO
the house -, uoa oo,,a Iiouor there We
Cr0SS-SLdHfHea. ooiN'
''DA ",.. uowRy. sworn Il was along with Xa-
.l-V;IIer and Alex Conway when we were haul
Wv W. timbsr | came home with them we stop
my ~ I,rapston's store. Miller bought scythe-
pea o." o. and stuff for shirt. Didn't see him buy
lr nilIs. He was in about as good health that
dsy as generally
uIS uIES,at,eszaniuea Think he could not have
,oUgbt box of pills without my knowing 1t
1oas BONNER, re called.-I was present when
g.. annraisement was made. We examined ev
.Is s,bnp in the house Did not see any signs of
~. being there then. There were three open
am barrels on the garret signs of rats at all
~ ,ba barrels Found no box of pills.
~ cro,s.,rqmInsd.- Didn't look under the house.
Th;. was on the 4th day of August. AS there had
I'm talk of rats looked around to see if there
80 sny There about as much flour in the
W.. barrels as would make one. There was
aLon, half a bushel of rye. There was bad
snaIJ in the kitchen-Kind of a mouldy smell all
.bont but the worst was in the kitchen.
I,weyycE FLOOD re- call IL know VIII at caus
"a the bad smell in the kitchen There was pot
I'll ~ dish. water that had been standing there
here was pot full of something else that had
vrry bad smell brother of Xavier carried the
vessel out and emptied it at the corner of the
house.
ALEX. CONWAY. re. called Il was with Miller
when he stopped at Cranston,s store. He bought
s,eythe and snahe and stuff for shirt | was
there all the time he was in.
CrOss-eramiHed.-This on the way home.
v. all got out of the wagon and went in. We
aa not sit down Neither Mowry nor myself
bsurht anything. Mowry talked with
Cr.Igon did not We went out all at the same
time heard Miller ask for the things he bought.
lie did not pay for them, they were charged.
BRIcR CONWAY, recaIled.-Miler got some rye
from 1t was dirty with rat dung. [ had
bought this grain from him He had intended
moving away, but did not and bought the grain
back again.
DIR. j. p. BURCHFIELD, re-cailed.-It was only
come yellow pasty matter taken from the bowe Is
that was experimental with by Mr.. SwoOpe. |
think Of the DOCTORS perhaps DR.. Wilson,
brought 1t out in front OF the house.
Commonwealth closes
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

When JEFF. Davis was in Congress he was
on committee for the decoration of the
capitol. On one of the paintings purchased
tor the purpose, the South was represented
by an Arcadian scene, with negro in the
midst, sleeping on bale of cotton Mr.
Davis made single comment on the pic
ture; What becomes of the South when
the negro wakes up ?'' Perhaps he can an
swer it now.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

IT is said that colored boy named Doug
Ass residing in Cory, Pa, has invented a
new and destructive firearm, in the shape Of
: q rite battery, which is on exhibition at
buffalo. 1t is constructed in such man
neF as to throw one hundred and eight Min
u me 6alls at one discharge from percussion
ssaeI .cartrid ges, and the machine can be
MP IN continual operation. Experienced
uliltary men have examined the battery,
i ana pronounce it one of the most formida-
Uls pieces of ordinance vet invented.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

A correspondent of the Portland Star,
tells story of an old lady who lived some-
where west of Norway, who sent her hus-
band to the barn to search for eggs; he
went, succeeded in finding few, aud when
returning fell and broke his neck. A little
glr III passing by saw the mishap and ran to
tell the forlorn widow the news 80 Lordy,
SAID she, Il wonder whether the darned
old fool saved the eggs
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

SPECIAL NoTIcE-All who are afflicted in any
manner should consult DR.. Newcom of New York,
who has taken rooms at Johnston's Hotel, in
Clearfeld He treats nearly all manner of dis
eases with great success without the use of med
icine or surgical instruments. He will remain
from the 9th of January 10 the 5th of Feb ary.
Consultation free to all. Terms of treatment
moderate. Don't forget the time and place.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

The excursion party from Philadelphia.
returning home from the Inauguration of
GOV. Geary, tell story of pick pocket
who got in their car aud proceeded to play
his nefarious business, when he was discov-
cred and severely beaten by some soldiers.
The conductor interfered, and probably saw
ed the mans life, but had his own pockets
picked in the operation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23
d e M O " "A L
]. p. Kratzer,

Has removed to his new ware rooms on Market
Street and opened large stock of SeasonabIe
Dry Goods, Hardware, Queensware, etc.
FOR LADIES, he has Cashmeres, MerinOs Rep
Dclaines, Parmetto, Brilliant. Poplins. Alpaca.
Berege, Lawns, Prints Silks. Dustercloth:, Cling
hams, Nankeen, Linen. Lace. Edging. Velvet
trimming Collerette, Braid. Belts, Dress buttons
Hosiery Wells, Nets. Corsets. Collars Hoods.
Nubias, Scarps. HoOp-skirts, Balmorals, Coats,
Shawls, Mantles, Furs, Notions. Bonnets, Hats.
Ribbons, Flowers, Plumes.
MEMS WEAR, Such Cloths. Cashmere, Satf-
tinett Flannel Jean, Tweed Cottonsde. Muslin,
Drilling, Linen Crash, Serge, canvass. Padding
Lnsey, Vestings Goats. Pants, Vests, Over-coats
Shawls. Boys Jackets. Oyer-alls. Drawers, Cass-
mere shirts Linen-Shrts, Boots and Shoes, Hats
and Caps. &c &c.
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES Such as Car.
pet Oil cloth Blinds, Curtains TasseIs Cord
Clocks, Looking glasses Lamps, Churns. Tubs,
Buckets, Brooms, Brushes, Baskets, Wash hboards
Butter bowels, Selves, Flat-irons, Coffee mill
Bed-cords, Bags, Wallpaper, Carpet-chain, Cot
ton yarn, Candle wick, Work baskets, Lanterns
Umbrellas. Buffalo Robes. Carpet Bags, Axes and
Augers &c. &c, &c
MUSIC 81 GOODS, Such as Violins Flutes and
Flies
HARDWARE, Queensware, Glassware, Stone
ware, Groceries Drugs, Confectiorat Med
riage Trimmings. Shoe Findings, School Books,
Nails and Spikes. Glass and Putty, Oil. Vinegar,
Tobacco, Segars. Candles, Spices, Powder, Shot,
Lead. Grin,-stones Rafting Rope, etc, etc.
All of which will be sold on the most reasona.
BILE terms and the highest market prices paid for
all kinds of country produce j. P. KRATZER
Dec I3. 1865 Clearfeld, Penn'a
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

Horace Greeley gets off a good thing now
and then In lecture delivered on adver-
tising he said: ''Some who know e.
ed as to confine their advertisements to jour
nais of their own creed and party. If they
do not choose to trade with any but men of
like faith this is wise, but if they desire the
whole public tor customers it is otherwise.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

THE RAIL RoAD.-We understand that
the Penna Railroad Company tas formally
agreed to the proposition which we referred
to in our last, to wit that they would pay
Sl50,000 to responsible parties here if they
will undertake to grade the road, build the
bridges, furnish the ties, and secure the right
of way-the work to be done within two
years. So we can, at last look confidently
for the completion of the road to Clearfeld
within couple of years.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23
9 o NJ f L II n G. n z W
IN CURWENSvILLE.
DRUGSi DRUGSM DRUGSn y!

The undersigned would respectfully announce
TO the public that he has opened Drug Store, in
The room recently fitted up in the house of George
Kittlebarger. on Main street, Curwensville, Pa,
one door West of Nipple Fausts store. where
he intends to keep general assortment of
Drugs, Medicines, Oils, Paints,
Dye-stuffs, Patent Medicines, Per-
fumery, Toilet Goods, Confectiona-
ries, Spices, Canned Fruit, Tobacco,
Cigars, Books, Stationary, Pencils,
Pens, Inks, and "a general variety
of Notions; Glass, Putty, etc.
The want of a Drug Store has long been felt in
Curwensville, AID that want is now supplied,
the undersigned hopes, by strict attention to bu-
siness, to merit and receive liberal share OF
public patronage.
His stock embraces most articles needed in q
community, is entirely new. and of the best quail
ity. which he will dispose of at reasonable prices
Call and examine the goods, which cannot fail
to please. JOSEPH X. IRWIN.
November s. 1855.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

NEBRASKA AND CoLoRADO.-BothH Hou-
se< ofCongress have passed the bills admitting
Nebraska and Colorado as States; but they
are likely to encounter brief delay on the
threshold, before entering into the Federal
family, in the form of reto. The obiec-
tions to the proposed terms Of admission are
said to be, that there is too much allowance
made to the colored race, in the exercise of
the elective franchise "
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

among the wealthy oil men of Pennsyl-
.ania Is old John de Bennehoff, whose in
come Is estimated from the present produc-
626 HS1 Of his oil farm, in not less than s4O0,-
~ per year. He still lives in his antigua
isa P Dutch Homestead, near the head of
Seanehoff Run.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

A few days since farmer near Newark,
n. J., was waited upon by a respectable
looking gentleman, who said he had come
to pay for basket of apples which he had
taken from the orchard when boy sixteen
years previously. He insisted upon paying
not only for the original value but the inter
est That man is too honest to be trusted
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

JUSTICE FIELD. The friends of this gen
tleman insist that his decision against the
est-oath is a two-cdged sword, and that,
while it prevents State Governments from
adopting test-oaths to interfere with profes
sions and trades, it will also operate to pre-
vent what are called the State governments
in the rebel States from deiying the proyi-
sions Of the civil-rights bill
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

General Ord S report on the condition of
affairs in Arkansas, is frightful. Fifty two
murders Of freed persons in various parts OF
the State took place in three or four months,
and the General thinks not half the real
number was reported. None of the murder
ers have been punished
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

Information from North Carolina is to the
effect that secret organizations with revolu-
tionary objects, exist in Union county. Out
RACES of an aggravated nature are being per-
petrated on negroes in Wayne county, and
officers of the law confess themselves afraid
to molest the perpetrators with the remedies
provided by law.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

One million six hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars capital is invested in the Cam
bria Iron works at Johnstown, Pa. Three
thousand two hundred men are constantly
employed at wages varying from 81. .42 to
400 per day. From mere village these
iron works have caused Johnstown to eX-
pand into good sized town Of fifteen thou
sand inhabitants
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

Returns received at the Office ofthe Secre-
tary of State of Maine show that during
last year there were two hundred and sixty
five bears killed in that State. In Penob-
scot county alone there were one hundred
and nine killed, and in the town of Lincoln
forty-fiye.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

\ SD MEMENTo. Stanton on
Jan. l4th, turned over to Secretary Brown
ing, of the Interior Department, for safe
keeping, the chair occupied BIZ President
Lincoln when shot by Booth at Ford S The
atre 1t has been in the custody of the War
Department since the night of the assassi-
nation. The chair is an arm rocking chair
covered with morocco colored cloth
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

4 hotel proprietor of Wisconsin had his
valise stolen while on a recent tour in The
southern part of the State On returning
home he found the valise and thief stopping
at his own house.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23
CLEARFIELD, PA, JAN. %, 1867.

THE MURDER TRIAL. We take up the
greater portion of our paper to-day with the
proceedings of the trial of Mrs. Lena Mil
Ter, charged with poisoning her husband, at
Frenchville, in this county, in the month of
July, 1866. The case was submitted to the
Jury this "wednesday morning; but, up
to the time of going to press, have not rem
dered their verdict
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

Information received in Washington from
the frontier, official and otherwise leads to
the conclusion that majority of the West
ern Indian tribes are now on the war path
ready for Z var Of plunGcr a.ld cxtcrm:na-
ton AGAINST the Mhites
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23
Ar RED

On Tuesday, Jan. 18th, 1867, by Rev. A
II. Sembower, Mr.. JOHN d. WRIGHT, of
Lawrence township, and Mrs. MARY j.
WILLIAMS, of Knox township.
At Lumber-city, on Jan. 2Oth, 1867, by
James p Farwell, j. P, Mr. HENRY A
ADDLRMAN and Miss ANNIE Caldwell,
both OF Pike township.
On Thursday, Jan. 18th. 1867, by Rev
w. 0. Wright, Mr. GEORGE H. LONG and
Miss KATE Il. SHELLER, both Of O5ceela,
Cleartield county, Ia.
The happy couple have our warmest wish
es for their future welfare and prosperity,
and our thanks tor the 'greenback" accom-
panying the above notice.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

OF six hundred students at the Universe
ty Of Virginia, at Charlottesville, in that
State, there are but three who openly avow
their attachment TO the Government of the
United STATES. These are among the future
teachers and statesmen of ths South.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

FIRE-On Jan 18th, "a fire occurred in
the conservatory attached to the Executive
Mansion at Washington, damaging the
building and destroying many of the rare
plants Estimated loss S20,0 ,00O The fire
was caused by the bursting of one of the
main heating fiues.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

Gen Sickle's testimony before the Con
gressional Commit tee in relation to affairs
in South Carolina is very strong. He de-
clares that many counties require constant
military control to secure to the freedmen any
of their rights,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

U. S. SENATOR. Tuesday, the 18th
instant, the Legislature of Pennsylvania e.
lected Gen Simon Cameron as United States
Senator for the term of six years from the
4th of March next The Republican mem
bers, 81, voted for Gen. Cameron the lat
ter-day Democrats, As, voted FOR Edgar
Renegade Cowan
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-23

His Honor, Mayor Wood, of Williams
port, has got himself into the deep waters
of humiliation He has been arrested and
bound over for trial at next Court on a charge
of conspiring to swindle certain parties out
Of large sums of money.