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Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
GEN. GRANTS TESTIMONY.

After the House had ordered the I'M
parchment testimony to be submitted, and
before the arrival Of the time for adjourn
ment had prevented the execution Of the
order, several facts concerning the evi-
dcnce leaked out in The conversation Of
certain members of the Committee, who
considered the order as equivalent TO a
removal of secrecy. The principal points
Of such conversations was in regard to
The testimony given by Gen. Grant, two
days ago, and completed to-day, but no,
embraced in the printed volume. 1t ap-
pears that the General was called by the
Democrats, who were led to believe by
certain statements Of Col. llillycr that i;
could be established that Grant had de-
clared himself in favor Of the President S
policy The testimony Of the General
was SO conclusive as TO the fact that he
gave the strongest support to the recon
struc;ion measures Of Congress as against
the President that Democrats were greatly
disappointed and chagrined. To-day the
General appeared ia the committee room
Of his cwn accord and asked to correct
and amend his evidence in certain par
ticulars, in justice to himself. This was
of course granted and he went On to say
that since tcstifying, two days ago, he had
had conversation with Col. Hillyer, in
which some things that had heretofore
escaped his memory had come to mind
He now recollec.ed that in February,
1866, he had said to the President in the
presence os Col. Hill ,ei, that lie thought
the South should be represented as speed.
lily as possible and that as the conyersa-
riou might seem to contradict the tcsti
moDy in which he declared he stood fairly
on the congressional platform, he had icl,
impelled TO come and put it on record
The General gave the committee to under
stand that his idea Of tho Presidents pol
icy had always been that it was only tenn
perary in its character to prevent state
Ct anarchy, and to remain in force only
till Congress as tie proper authority,
should prescribe terms of reconstruc:ion,
and that he has not sympath,zed with the
President in his war upon Congress.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
Legislature

One year ago the Republicans Of our coqn-
ty placed before the people for Legislative
honors Capt. H. II. WILSON. and by declarin g
for him without q dissenting vote his frieads
hoped to secure 10 him the district nomi-
nation. With the prestige which only
unanimi:y and enthusiasm among friends car
give, he was presented to the district confer
ence but to the chagrin of his friends he was
rejected by process of which it is not our
business to speah. Again, all those of his
former friends who have spoken to the writer
relative to candidates for the lower House of
Legislature. have spoken iavorably OF this
gallant soldier who has ever since he attained
mis- majority been fathi.ll to his early poit!-
cal convictions, and when rebellion reared III
dreadful, bloody form and when rebel friends
croakei and declared that the cnd OF ihis
Government hai come, he stood not among
the weak and appalled,. But it is not our pur
pose TO write an article eulogistic of Captain
Wilson's ability, faithfulness and bravery
such an article we 5elieve would be exceed
ingly unpleasant to him. We then simply
suggest him as a suitable man upon whom the
convention soon to assemble may without
deirimcnt to itself or the party which it re-
presents confer the honor cf nomination for
Legislature. JuAIAIA.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
IsW 9drfyt.scmrais.

VALUABLE FARM At PRIVATE SALE.
The undersigned offers a; private sale his
farm situate in Fayetie township, within milo
of McA Aiistersvllc. containing - Acres. about
20 acres cleared and in = high state of cuIti-
vation-all under good fence and we'll lined
The improvements ase good Stone Dwelling
House, B"ak Earn, Gsist Mil with three r;.a
Of bnrs, and two over sho- heels, both new.
located on neverfai.ing st.eam Of water
also Apple and Pear Orchards; spring If
water and Spring House conycrr.ut to house.
together with all necessary out buildings
Terms cash If not sold at pr yA'e sale wi
he offered at public sale at O'Clock on SAT
urday. September 2lsi, 1867. oa ths prc,ni. o..
july 81, lS6I-2m. GEORGE SINGER
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
JUDGE SHARSW AND THE Ma
TIONAL CURRENCY.

BY his famous dissenting opinion in the
case OF Rorie vs.. Trott, on the point oil
the oonstitutiouality oc the money which
paid for the war, Judge Sharswood says
81 am of the opinion tha, the provi-
sions of the act of Congress of February
%, 1862, declaring the notes issued in pur-
suance of that act to be lawful money aud
legal tender, is unconstitutional"
On the back of each of these same le
gal tender notes issued under the act of
February 25, 1862, will be found the fol
lowiog reimbursement" Of the people OF
the United States:
fiais Noe as legal Teadcr for all
debts, public or private, except duties on
imports and interest on the public debt,
and is receivable Oh all loans made TO the
United States.
In 1862 all the bonds Of the United
States were gold-bearing hence the re-
stricton in the endorsement. which is,
however, in favor and to the benefit of
creditors of the Government-the men
who had lent it money to carry oa the war
ana pay the sc!i.e
With the Press we join in asking if the
individual sOvcrcigns of the county,
;he cndorsers of the Government money
will vote for or against the man who
impugned their paper at the very time
when their credit was in peril? That
printed clause on the back of all these
notes is our endorsement on the paper of
our Government. 1t is Just the same as
if We, each Of US had written our names
on the back Of tn, bill. 1t means lust
the same as if we wrote our names across
the back of a note of neighbor, ouly.
Instead Of one, there are some thirty mill
ions who endorse the paper of or Gov
ernment, pledgiug our credit to guarantee
it. Judge Sharswood says the endorse.
ment is not good. After that will the We
ters of Pennsylvania endorse him Me
aer's Journal.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
Assembly

We desire to offer to the people of Juniata
county the nameof JOHN PATTERSON, of Perm
Mills, Lack township. as suitable person to
receive the nomination for the office of As
sembly. MIR. Patterson possesses rare quail
fcations for this position, bas been lifelong
and consistent supporter of the party, has
neyT asked for an office from the people, and
among the masses there are few men that
have more friends. We believe that his nom
ination at this time would add considerable
strength to the ticket, AMI be very acceptable
0 large portion oilkc frorLE.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
STATE FINANCES.

Notwithstanding the perpetual clamor
of our Copperhead cotemporarics about
Black Republican extravaganza, dishon-
e,ty, &C., says ;he Harrisburg Telegraph,
it must be evident TO all that the finances
and credit of the State were never in bet
ter condition than they are now. During
the recent war over FIVE millions of dol
lars were expended By the State in extra
ordinary purposes connected with the con
test, and yet the Cd keystone, under Re
publican rule, emerges from the struggle,
not only With her credit unimpaired, but
with her public debt actually diminished
over five millions Ct Goll.ts since 1861 /;
and this, too, after having repealed all
laws taxing real estate for State purposes
Moreover, under Democratic admins
4Eaiions of former years, from 1871 To
1850, large amounts of the debts of the
Commonwealth had been falling due from
time to time, and no provision made for
its renewal, much less for its payment
IN 1866 the aggregate of these overdue
ioass of the State was some twenty-three
millions OF dollars. The present Admin
istration promptly determined that this
reproach should be taken away, and in
January last advertised for the redemp-
tion of all these overdue obligations, and
succeeded in effecting an exchange of new
securities for the whole, at par. There
SIZE. therefore. none of the loans Of the
loans of the State due until July, 1868,
when about two millions Of dollars will
mature.
Such is our financial record as State
for the last six years. She has paid an
extra war expenditure of five millions -
She has paid over five millions more on
the debt bequeathed to her by former
Democratic Administrations She has re-
ieyad her citizens from taxation on real
estate for State purposes. She has re-
deemed all her overdue obligations. She
meets all her current expenditures, an
p.or!ams her willingness aud readiness tc
meet ard pay her next maturing o5liga-
tiops one year before they are due On
this Republican hualcial record we cheer
fully 90 TO the people, and challenge al
our Coppcrhead calumniators &c do iheil
worst
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
Sheriff,
MANY SoTERs.

Mr.. EDiToE.-ln order to secur3 the cleo
ton of Republicans in this county, it becomes
our duty to select our very best men; allow
US, therefore. to rresorI ~. tac public the
ship, as most suitable candidate for the
Office Of Sheriff, subject to the decision of the
nominating Convention. Mr Sharon is a
man of honesty AMI integrity. and is in every
way qualified for the Office: he is too well
known in this county tUr any further com-
nent lie would, no doubt, carry strong
yotc, ana make most excellent oilccr
WALKER.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
SENATORIAL.

CAPT. II. II. WILSoN-Dcur Sir =
As the time is approaching tor nonina-
tiag suitable persons fer the various Off
ces to be voted for this fall. | would.
through your columns, respectfully sug-
gest to The consideration Of the Nomina-
ting Convention DR.. J 7. STERRETr as a
person eminently qualified fer the position
Of State Senator. The Doctor is we'll
known throughout the District, and it i,
unnecessary to say anything at length in
regard to his views on the great and lead
ing questions which are agltatlng our
country. He has always been true Re
publican, and firm in advocating sach
measures as promote the interests and
tend to the perpetuity Of this great Re
public LACk.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
Or. Next Seniors.

The importance of securing good and able
men as candidates for this responsible Office
can hardly be over-es;imated. Our district
is. confcssedly, a very close one. We can a.!
recall the anxiety which we felt for the re-
suit at the las: election. Nor can we shut
our eyes now to the fact. that il VIC wish to
elect our men, we must nominate the strong
est and most available men tina! can DC fo.ind
in the district. In large intercourse With the
people of this and ether counties composing
this Senatorial District We have frequently
heard the name of DAVID WILsoG mentioned
as a gentleman eminentiy qualified for this
responsible post. Mr.. Wilson, by virtue of
his busisess habits, talents and education
would make an able Representative: and hav-
ing resided for considerable time in the
counties that compose the District, and being
very generally and favcrabiy known through
out all this portion e the Statc, We think he
is THE man to be offered by our County as
one Of the candidates and for this purpose
he will be sustained by MANY
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
SeIa ter
WALKER.

GAIT. II. II. WILsoS-As the time is fast
approaching for the selection Ct suitable per-
SONS cor tks various ostices 10 be filed this
fall, allow me TO suggest the na.+c Of Colonel
J. X. RorIsoY as person fully qualified for
the position OF State Senator, subject to the
decision OF the Republican nominating con-
veu.icn The Colorers views are well known
in regard to the momontous issues now agita-
ting the nation, with reference to practical
solution of our national difficulties. Coloncl
Robson served with distinction through out
the entire war and was gallant and fearless
soldier. M.prLE DIVISION.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31

Hon. Alexander Henry and Hon. n.
b. Browne, of Philadelphia; Hon Wm.
IL. Armstrong, of Williamsport, and Z.
II. Nevin, Esq, of Allegheny, have been
appointed by Governor Geary, commits
sion under the provisions of .he joint res
olution of the last Legislature, approved
April II, 1867, which authorized the ap-
pcintment Of commission to inquire into
the Various systems of prison discipline
of other States and countries as compared
with that of Pennsylvania, and also to re,
port plans and estimates for central pen.
itentiary, if they believe such an insti;u.
ton desirable or necessary.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
NoAu HEETzLER, .Sec'y.

The following named gentlemen com
pose the County Committee:
Mifiiintown-A. II. Martin, C. Mcclellan.
Pattersop-R. S. Cook, II. NJ. Groninger,
Fermapagh-C. B, HOrning, John S;oner.
Walker. n. Moore. j. A. Gailahcr.
Delaware-C. S. Shelley, Levi Myers.
Fayette-Samuel Leonard, r. Caveny.
Monroe. II. Lands, Tobias Beasom.
Susquehanna--T. Rumbergcr, II. F. Zeiders
Milford-Jacob Grouinger, j. s. Robson.
Turbett-W. NJ. Robson, Noah Hertz'er.
Perrysyile-Ch Linthurst, Samuel Buck
Beale j. ?. Doyle, Samuel Baird.
Spruce Hill-A J. Patterson, James Patton
Tuscarora-Th omas Morrow, William Hart.
Lack-James Wallace, Matthias Stump.
Black Log-Roht Mcintyre. Sam'l Shearer.
!. ii. MARTIN, Chairman.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
JOIN d. LAERABEE, Clerk


CERTAIN of the lost cause" journals
are in a state OF chronic trouble because
We claim and th2 p2pqlar voico gives US
the title of the Union party. The ex>
planation is simple ard historical. We
nave defended the Union against Jefier
son Davis, Jeremiah s. Black, Andrew
Johnson, Henry Stanbery, and the nuili-
ficatior judiciaries OF half dozen States
which sought to straaglc the nation by
opposing the draft and d;scredi,ing the
currency under the specious charge that
they were unconstitutional measures. We
earned our honors by defeating Lee On
the Appomattox, the Chicago surrender
Democracy in 1864, and Clymer in 1866
J We shall make good our glorious claim
by protecting Pennsylvania this year from
having on the Supreme bench OF the
Commonwealth a judge already pledgcd
and committed against the constitutional
ity of the legal-tender notes Of the Ma.
tional Government.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
Sheriff.

C,r.. II. IT. WILsox-Dear Siy AS the
time is fast approaching when nominations
are to be made for the various Offices to lie
filed at the next general election, aud it he
hooves US to present the best men if We will
expect TO succeed at the polls. allow us there
fore, to bring before the public the name OF
SnLoHoX uryrGrOvE, of SusTuehanna town
ship. as a suitable candidate for Sheriif-sub
ject to the decision of the dominating con
ven,ion. Mr.. Updegreve is, and always has
been, staunch Republican. and possesses al
the ,eocssaIy qualifications for said Office,
and if nominated will. no doubt. add consid
crab,y to the strength of the ticket in The east
nd Of the county. StSOCEllANNA
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
LEGISLATOR
TUsCARoRA.

Carr. ii. II. WILson-As the time has al
ready arrived for the announcement Of the
different offices at the coming election, permit
us to suggest to the consideration of the Re
publican nominating convention the name oi
JcsErH L. STEWART. of Perrysville, rs a suit
able person to represent the Interests Of Ju-
niata county in the Legislature.
TUsCARoRA TOWNSHIP.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31

ONLY SIX SUPPORTERS IN THE sen
ATE.-The supporters Of President ] ohn-
sons policy in the Senate have dwinded
down to SIX. Only think . Pres;den,
with an immense patronage at his com.
mand can only find six mea in the United
States Senate willing to support his dar
ling schemes. How are the mighty fal
len In the House tie numLer is equal
ly small. Only twenty-three could be in.
duced 70 vote with the President. 4;
this rate the President will have no sup.
por:ers left at the next session Of Con
gress.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
S1Il.iSil f.,

GAIT. ii. II. WlLsoN-Dsar Sir -
rs the time is fast approaching when
proper persons should be selected for the
different Offices to be filled this coming
fall, allow me TO name PETER CARSTET-
TER, Of Monroe township, as candidate
for Sheriff, subject TO the decision Of the
Republican Nominating Convention.
EAST END.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
County Treasurer.

Mr.. EpiToR--As no person has yet been
mentioned for the office of County Treasurer,
allow me to bring before the people and the
Convention the name Of JOHN HOFFMAN, Esq
of Mifiiintowr. Mr.. Hoffman is mal of
long business experience, honest in all his
dealings, ani if nominated and elected, would
make a trrsty and obliging officer.
TUsCARoRA.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31

Nh. EDiyoR Permit me TO recommend to
the Republican party. JACOB LEMON as a can
didate for nomination for the Office of Sheriff
Mr. Lemon was a faithful soldier and is a
citizen of strict int tegriy and would make n
strong candidGtn. BEALE-
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31

VIZ are authorized to ANNOUNCE .he name Of
WILLIAM GIVEN. Esq, Of Fermanagh town
ship, as candidate for Sheriff, subject to
the decision of Republican nominating Con
ycItiOn,
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
RegiSlcr and Recorder.

En-. SESTISEL--JoHN SToxER Of Ferman-
agh township, is resp cifully RECOMMENDED
as n candidate for Register and Recorder,
subject to the decision Of the Republican Con-
vention. Mr.. Stoner is a worthy man and
would make an excellent officer.
EErMNNkCU
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31

CONGRESS, by refusing TO take mileage
for this session, proves that liz coming to-
gether in this crisis was purely matter
Of patriotism. The Union representatives
to-day are impelled purely by love of
country and Pity Of the South.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31

GOLD EXCITEMENT-Ther is consid.
erable excitement in Scranton, Pa about
the discovery of gold there. Caa speci-
men Of quartz that was tested contained
at the rate of sI0O per ton. Other SAM
ples were also tested. The samples were
taken from tract OF land in Nicholson
township, % tie line Of the Lackawana
Railroad, Wyoming county, and some
1900 acres Of it, supposed to contain gold
producing quartz, has been leased by a
Company, whose intention it is to work
their claims with considerable force.
The Lebanon .17rer1ser says: "Last
week, in blast Of lime stone, in David
Boyer's quarry, in North Lebanon, num-
Der of good sized specs of what is suppo-
'cd to We gold were discovered embodied
in the stones. 1t is similarly embedded,
and has the appearance of the California
quartz mining gold. The specimens were
found by, and are now in the possession
of George Gordy"
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
Treasurer.

Mr.. EDiToR-Permit us 10 recommend to
The Republican party, JosErm PESYELI, Of
Patterson. for nomination for County Treas
urcr, subject to the decision Of the Republi-
can nominating Convention,
MANY VOTERS.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31

New YoEK, July 22-The Ncra'ds
New Orleans special says Late advices
from Vera Cruz state that the body OF
Maxinilian will be delivered to the Aus
tran Legation The remains arc now on
their way e Vera Cruz.
There is no truth in tae report that for
eign Cousuls have been molested in Mex
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31

We are authorized to announce the name OF
Isaac PILE, of Walker township, as a caadi-
date for County Commissioner, subject to the
decision Of the Republican Convention.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31

The headquarters OF the Republican
State Central Committee, announced as
having been established at Harrisburg
un,il Otherwise ordered, are located a!
No. % North Second Street
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
REPUBLICAN DELEGATE ELEC.
TiONS.

Ata meeting of the Republican County
Committee held on Saturday the 10th
inst, it was ordered that the members of
the Republican party opposed to the trea-
son, corruption and policy of Andrew
johnson aud who checrfu!ly and zeaously
endorse and support the patriotic and no.
bic action Of Congress and who support
the regular nominees Of the Republican
party are requested to meet at their usual
places of Election on Saturday, Au-
gust the 3rd, and elect two delegates from
each district to represent them in County
Convention to be held at The Court House
in Miflintown, on TUESDAY, AUGUST
9Th ct q clock p. N, TO nominate Can
didates for the following Offices:
One person for State Senator.
One member of Assembly.
One " Sheriff.
One 4" " Register and Recorder
One " County Commissioner.
One 4" f" Auditor.
The Delegate Elections to open at !
o'clock p. NJ, and close at Z o'clock p. NJ g,
The members of the County Committee
in each district are required to open and
hold the elections and s:gn the Creden-
tials or appoint SOME one to act in their
places They are authorized to decide
upon the qualifications of voters and pre-
vent any person from voting not Invited
in the above call.
A. II. MARTIN, Chairman.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
ORPHANS COURT sALg.-By virlue

nRfl'ANS' COURT SALE-By virtue Of
- al Order issued out of the Orphans Court
OF Juniata county, the unders :ned, Executor
of John Stoneroad deed. late oc Walker
township, Juniata county, Pa, will sell at
public sale, on the premises, in the abov,
named townshiLs on Thursday. August a9.I-
1861, irac, Of Land cont, ,ining 81 Acres,
more or less. bounded on the west by Esler Z;
Griffith, on The north by John u MINI. on the
east bv McMia1 * Sl1ok. anl on the south
by McKnights " .irs aud Wi low WILSON,. has
ing thereon erected a Two-.tory Log IIouse
'nd Barn, Spring netr the hJuse, a1 App.e
Orchard aud other fruit, with u suiii ;ieucy of
Timber Land for The use of the place.
Ns--One third of purchase money TO
be paid on confirmation of sale an1 the bal
ance oc the first Gny CT April, l-G,, .ith in.
ierest secured hy sSiti
Persons wishing to see the premise. will
please call on the subscriber.
fsay" Sale to commence at o'clock p. VI.
Jdy3l, iojf-ts JOHN McNISN.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31

THE remova! of General Sheridan is
still discussed at Washington. Attorney
General Stanbcry is now said to be urging
the President to relieve the General, on
@9couat OF the language he used in refer
ence to Mr.. Sianbcry's receEt opinion on
the old Reconstruction act. Those who
favor the removal of Sheridan assert that
General Thomas will succeed him, and in
consequence tho change will not be made
until after the election in Tennessee.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-31
III eW igm.

'AVEN1 Z GRAfEILL rcn'd iIf rin TIA
~ citizens of Junia,a and nci-hJor:ny coun-
Ties that they have commenced
\ Il y + T KING,
IN an lis various hrancLes. in Nc cilistervilIe.
ana are prepared to furnish anyth;u. il their
hle q business on the most rea,onnble term.
va furniture repaired and made as good a,
new: They also keep good assortment Of
'hai1S lcf sale Lumber taken in exchang.
or for which the highest price viii be paid .
Having employed competent morkn.en, we en-
ue''of 10 give satisfaction, and hope to re-
ceiye LIBERAL share of public patronage.
CqGe-iahi=G especially attended TO- Collins
maze 10 order on the shories; notice and most
reasonable terms [iulv ri 1S:- e.,