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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09
The Supreme Court on Military Tribunals.

The Supreme Court on Military Tribunals.
The opinion of the Supreme Court in the
case of L. p. Milligan. the Indiana conspi-
rator, on a certificate Of division OF opinion
between the Judges of the Circuit Court of
the district of Indiana, has been Officially
promulgated The opinions of the Judges
of The Circuit Court was opposed on the
three questions, viz:
Ffrst-On the facts stated in the petition
aud on exhibits, ought writ of habeas cor
pus to be issued?
.Second-On the fact stated, ought said
Milligan TO beds charged from custody?
7hird-Whether the Military Commis
sion had jurisdiction legally to try and SEN
tence Milligan?
Judge Davis, who delivered the opinion of
a magistrate of the court, said that it was
clear that the writ ought to issue, and that
Milligan was entitled to be discharged, that
the trial by military commission was contra
ry to law; that as citizen of Indiana,
which was not in rebellion, and he not being
in military service, was amenable only TO
civil law, and not military law; that one of
the plainest of the Constitutional provisions
was violated when he was tried by court
not authorized and ordained by law, and an
other guaranty of freedom was broken when
he was denied trial by jury. The first two
questions were decided afirmatively, and the
third negatively.
Chef Justice Chase and three others dis
sented as to the third question, holding it to
be within the power of Congress, il time of
danger or invasion, to determine in what
States or districts persons may be tried by
military tribunals In this. however, they
were overruled by the majority of the court.
In the course of their decision it is re-
marked that the Constitution is a law for
rulers and people equally in war and in peace,
and covers with the shield of its protection
all classes of men, at all times and under all
circumstances, and no doctrine involving
more pernicious consequences was ever in
vented by the wit of man than that any of
its provisions can be suspended during any
of the great exegincies of the government.
Such a doctrine leads directly to anarchy and
despotism, and the theory of necessity, on
which it is based, is false.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09
The Indian Troubles.

! Late dispatches from Fort Laramie leave.
unfortunately little room for doubt that the
massacre of United States troops near Fort
Philip Kearney in Dakota was full as horri-
| bic as 1t was first represented. Col. Filler
man, Capt. Brown, Lieut. Grammond, and
Eighty seven men were drawn into an am
| bush by the savages, and every one of them
was slaughtered. It is of little avail now to
wonder how an experienced officer could
, lead his troops into such a trap when the
hostile disposition of the surrounding In
dlans was well known if the commander of
this unfortunate detachment was to blame,
he is already punished beyond his deserts.
But the frequency of Indian outrages dur
ing the last few months, and the fact that
the disturbances are confined TO no particu-
lar locality, but extend over the whole re-
gion from New Mexico to the northern bor-
der, and from the westernmost settlements
OF Kansas to the frontier towns of California.
demand of US very careful and intelligent
consideration. We expressed our conviction
some three months ago, that general In
uiiii Wal was DuC many people,
deceived by the lying reports Of those who
find their profit in the wretched system of
Indian misgovernment which is responsible
for these horrors, made light of our appre-
tensions. Now, we believe there are few
who will question that war is inevitable,
and that the only way to secure the future
safety OF our Western settlers and emigrants
is to make that war short, sharp, and deci-
sive A Fort Laramie dispatch mentions a
rumor of a coalition of twelve tribes, num-
bering / 900 warriors, against the white
settlers of Dakota and Montana; and a few
weeks ago we had report of similar con
federation among the Arapahoes, Chey-
ennes, and other savages of Southern Kan
sas. Every mail brings us accounts of raids
and massacres, now in Arizona. now in Ida
no, now In Kansas or New Mexico. SUNNY
trains tor the mining regions are cut off:
mails and telegraphs are interrupted, and en-
igrants Who are fortunate enough not to
leave their bodies rotting on the plains only
get through to their destination by sheer
fighting.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09

GAMBLING ON A LARGE SCALE.-It is
stated in letter from Washington, appa-
rently on good authority, that Hon. Ben.
Wood, Of New York lottery policy renown,
and Hon. John Morrissey, -ex pugilist, had a
grand trial of skill at the scientific game of
faro, at Morrissey' 5 rooms inWashington, on
Wednesday night of week before last The
two gamblers played all night, and the re-
sult that Morrissey lost aud Wood won
about $40, 600 at this single sitting! Wood
is New York Senator-Morrissey Con-
gressman elect-and both are Democrats
of the pure Copper persuasion. Nice law
makers, they are, to be sure
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09

U. S. SENATOR. excitement on the
United States Senator question is getting
considerably above fever heat at Harrisburg
Tho prominent competitors are Gen. Came
ron, Gov. Curtin, and Hon. Thaddeus Ste
vens. In fact they may be regarded as the
only candidates. Log rolling" of the most
interesting character, is going on briskIy,
and "dodges'' of all sorts are unhesitatingly
resorted to, sometimes to the detriment of
one, and again to the injury of another of
the aspirants. a few days since, it was re-
ported that Gov Curtin had withdrawn from
the contest, and that his friends would go
for Mr.. Stevens in order to compass the de-
feat of Gen. Cameron. Dispatches in yes
terday's papers contradict this, and the
''cowardly attempt to thus damage the
Governor o ehaneos, 10 ohorsod upon Forney
Of the Philadelphia Press, and the friends
Of Andy" assert that he is the strongest
man in the field. How this is, we do not
undertake to say but as the Republican
caucus is to be held on the evening of the
10th, all disputes on that score will soon be
put to rest. TIL then, it is best to keep
cool. The election takes place on the 18TH
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09
rae RAFrsmAn's JOURNAL.

RELICS OF BARBARIsM. Certain coun-
ties in Maryland have hedged themselves in
with barbarism of which we have read in
stories of China. In famous old Anne A
rundel, they are still cruel enough ts convict
negro OF homicide for not allowing him.
self to be shot; to tear children away from
their mothers, and sell them into appren-
ticeship by the hundred; to deny colored
men all right to testify, aud to sell them in
TO slavery whenever larceny can be proved
against them on a white mans oath In
Calvert county, too, the old traders in flesh
and blood have been bartering away appren-
tices by the thousand. Maryland is full of
cases of silent outrage which make no ap-
pearance in statistics, but 600 false appren-
ticeships IN one county suggest wider range
of evils than can be contained in the boun-
daries of Maryland alone. The subject has
been brought to the attention of Congress
by Mr.. Sumner, who offered resolution di-
recting the Senate Judiciary Committee to
inquire what Legislation, if any is necessa-
ry to prevent the sale OF persons into slavery
as punishment for crime 1t would seem
as if the miseries which the colored people
of the South are suffering, even at the
hands of judges, from being denied the
commonest rights, ought to make the course
of Congress as plain as an open scroll.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09

WHAT NEXT2-We see it stated that
''the colored people of Bellefonte recently
held fair and festival for the purpose of
raising funds to establish coIored school
after the expiration of the present term Of
the public schools This is an innovation
on white mems" rights that should de-
mand the immediate attention of our neigh
Dor George for, should intellectual suffrage
ever prevail in this country, it would be hor-
rible to find 'niggers' coming into compe-
tition with ''Dimmycrats' at the polls
Schools are hard on the Democracy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09

Our MEXICAN MIsSIoN-Hon Lewis ID.
Campbell, who set out with Gen. Sherman
for Mexico, after coasting about for some
time, brought up in New Orleans, where he
is soourning-literally waiting for some
thing to turn up. 1t is said Gen. Sherman
has been ordered to join him there, to be
ready for fresh start at any moment. If
the reports are true, nobody in Mexico looks
upon this mission without distrust, and it is
pretty evident that Gen Sherman regards
the business with disgust Probably Camp
bell is we'll enough suited-as it gives him
employment and pretty good pay-to say
nothing of a sojourn in New Orleans at this
gay and festive season.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09
CLEARFIELD, PA, JAN. 9, 1867.
Meeting Of the Legislature.

The Penn Legislature assembled at Har-
risburg, on Tuesday, January lst. The
Senate elected Louis W Hall, of Blair Co,
Speaker, and Geo W. Hammersley, OF
Philadelphia, Chief Clerk In the House,
Col. ]. 2. Glass, of Pittsburg, was elected
Speaker; and A w Benedict. of Hunting
don, Chief Clerk On Wednesday, Gov
Curtin sen, in his annual message, which is
plain, business ike document The Gov
erner felicitates the people on the healthy
condition of the States finances recon-
mends favorable consideration of the Con
stitutional amendment that provision be
made for the relief of poor soldiers that
law be passed authorizing the election of Ju-
~ Commissioners; and the passage of q
General Railroad Act and calls attention
to the education and support of soldier or
phans, our Common School System, State
Lunatic ASYLUM, Military affairs, Antie-
tam Cemetery, &c. A reading of the mes
sage will, however, give better idea of its
contents. 1t will be found in full on our
outside.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09

CAN'TSwALLow THE DosE.-The recent
advocacy of negro suffrage by such leading
organs of the Democracy as the Chicago
Times, Albany Argus, Boston Post, &c,
seems to astonsh some of the rebel journals,
down South. The Richmond Examiner,
in particular, protests against it most earn
estly, and at the close of its energetic remon-
STRANGE, bitterly remarks: Whenever we
get our stomachs ready for the dose, we will
take it from the Radicals in preference to
the democrats. We prefer regular doctor
any day to quack, or one who has just set
up in business
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09
THE LAWYER IN THE SCHOOL
L ROOM-This remarkable little hnnk

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by NJ. Men Walsh, A. VI L. L. B.. IA new York
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for everybody. but especially for teachers sch ool
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of the legal profession. The first chapter ..Of
Schools, and Governments" is n succincr explana-
ton of the different plans adopted by govern
ments ancient and modern for the diffusion of
knowledge among the people This chapter in
some respects, is exceedingly suggestive and not
unworthy the attention of our most intelligent
and experienced statesmen. 1t is not magma
tive speculative, but a PLAIN, matter -of-fact
mind capable of appreciating the subject. all
the charm of romance. This chapter alone is
worth many times the price of the book The
Lawyer in the School Room is sent by mail to
any part of the United States for 81 90 Address
the author, NJ Men WALSH
No. 65 Nassau street New York
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09

RIGHTEOUS SENTENCE.-A member of
the \. j. Legislature, convicted of selling
his vote, has been sentenced to imprison-
ment for one year and forever precluded
from holding office. A few examples OF
this kind in our own Legislature might have
a wholesome effect. The trouble is, that
while the existence of bribery is notorious,
the fact is not easy to prove, but in all ca
ses where it can be proved, the offender
should be deprived of his rights of citizen
ship.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09

VERY LIKELY. Gov. Lyon, of Idaho,
BIDS falr to secure an unenviab!e position
He claims to have been robbed of s47, 900
belonging to the Government, while in a
sleeping car between New York and Wash
ington,; the money being in belt which he
had taken off and put under his head The
story is not fully credited, and it is said the
Governor Is IN arrears to Government about
100000, beside the amount stolen. An in
Yestigation is soon to be bad
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09

ORDERLY, EH?-Three hundred freed
men have been murdered in Georgia in lit
tie less than year. and of the three hun,
dred murderers duly complained of, enly six
have been arrested by the civil authorities,
and not one has been convicted. This i'm
portant fact has not, as yet, been noted by
our neighbor George in his Greeley Re-
form column matter he should not over
look, even if the murders have been COM
mitted by his dear Southern brothers.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09

THE OCEAN YACHT RAcE.-The Henri
eta arrived at Cowes at 5.45 p m, on the
25th, having made the run in thirteen days
and twenty-five hours, mean time The
Fleetwing arrived at 2 a. M, on the Goth,
and the Vesta at g. 80 a. m. on the Goth
Since the arrival of the above yachts in En-
gland, a race between the Henrietta and an
English yacht has been arranged, TO take
place in August next.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09

FAILED TO GET IN-The Lock Haven
Republican states that an attempt was made
on Sunday night, Dec ODD, to rob the Post
office" in that place Who the fellow was
that attempted thus to take possession of
the Lock Haven postofice for brief period,
is not known, but it is presumed to have
been one of the hungry Cops who are at
present so exceedingly anxious to be appoint
ed postmasters A-hem
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09

JUST So THE Clinton Democrat now
publicly advocates the manufacture and use
of intoxicating beverages So says the
Lock Haven Republican. And why should
he not? Intoxicating drinks have always
been reputed as an essential element in raj
lying the so-called Democracy to the polls.
Stop the manufacture of liquors, and their
slogan of battle is gone. What d We say,
Bowman?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09

WoNT SAVE 'EM.-The Round Table
makes this good point: ''The Rebels, just
when their cause was caving in, proposed
to arm the negroes the Democrats, now
that they are in the very death struggle,
propose to give the negro the ballot. The
negro did not save the rebels, and he will
not save the Democratic partv
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09

Oh. DEAR 1t is stated that one of the
negroes elected to the Legislature in Mass,
was elected by the Democratic party, and
represents the strongest Democratic district
in the State. What a generation of vipers
the copperheads arei
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09

Gov. GEARY's APPOINTMENTS Gov
Geary has appointed Hon. Benjamin H.
Brewster, of Philadelphia, Attorney Cen
eral; and Col. Frank Jordan, of Bedford
Secretary of State.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09

CAUTION. persons are hereby noti-
- fed not to trust my wife Sarah. on, my
account. as 1 Will pay debts of her contracting
Jan 9, 1867 .-pd. DANIEL BOWMAN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09

hereby certify thatthe above IS a true .b,,,.,
from the quarterly report made TO the Cons
Ter OF the Currency. J0NA BOYNTOY p,...i.H
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09

d OOTS AND SHOES.-Fine calf boots kip boots
ID felt over shoes, buffalo over shoes. gum bus
kins, sandals, at J p kRATZER'S
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09

DRIED FRUIT Apples. peaches, cherries
- prunes just received at
Jan. 9, 1867. J. P. kRATZER'S.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-09

DLACKSMIPIlS can save money by getting
ID their horse shoes and nails at
Jan. 9. 1867. J p KRATZER'S.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-04-26
ROSS e. COOK.
Pewysburg, o., February II, 1867. 81
Road Committees Report.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Committee
appointed by the Commissioners Of Wood
County, Ohio, nj their March session, 1867, to
view and apporti0n to the lands to be affected and
benefited thereby the estimated expense of i'm
proving the county rOl commencing at the north-
east corner of section one tl), township seven ~
range twelve az, in said Wood County, thence
running west on the line of said township until ID
intersects the Toledo and Woodvie Plank Road
and there to terminate, have made their report
which is now on file in The Auditors 0ilice Of said
county. The estimated expense Of said proposed
Improvement has been apportioned 60 he olBo@ing
Lands, situate in said Wood County, to wit: All
OF the north half Of section ~ anil the north
east qurrter, excepting the part south of the Re
serve line and north half Of the northwest quarter
OF section two (2), town seven ~, range twelve
(l2) all of section thirtvsx 3J), and the south
east quarter and south half of northeast quarter
and southwest quarter of section thrty-five (35),
anil the south half of the southeast quarter of Sec
ton thirtv-four (34l, ir town eight (S), range
twelve (l2l. ,.ft'f -
Said report will b, tofore the Commssionars of
Wood County for hearing and final action, at the
Auditors Office OF said county, on WEDNESDAY,
the 22d day of May, LS67.
:. B, PRICE, Auditor Wood County.
fcrrrSburg, April IL, 1867. 5Oc$T
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-04-26

The number Of private or select schools during
the year were 0, employing teachers, and con.
tnung in session ~ weeks. IN these schools
there were enrolled ji male pupils, aud gs female
making a total Of lj2 pupils.
REPORTS or SCHOOL TX aNIvrRs.
During the year there were 70 meetings of the
Board Of County School Examiners, held at G dir.
fcrrntpacos within the county. The whole mum.
Der Of applications for certificates during this
period was 3OJ, Of which 5s were from males, and
2iJ nom females. The whole number Of certif
Gates granted was 223, Of which ~ were received
by males, and 176 by females, divided thus For
II months, tn male |, to female 3 FOR 1s months,
to male 4 to female ~ for 2 months, to male lj,
to female 90 for months, to male 25, to fcmale
100. There were so applications for certificates
rejected, of which / wcro male and 60 female.
These applications represent 202 applicants, Of
whom 45 were rejected. Ofthis number 2i2 were
natives Of this State aud 52 were under twenty
years Of age. The questions were presented at
these examinations orally, upon the blackboard
and by printed slips, aud the answers required were
both oral and written. The average amount per
candidate paid the Examiners by the county, is
80 cents. These examinations arc held on the
first Friday in each month.
Professor j. w. EwiSG, Of Pcrrysburg, u. A.
AVERY, Esq, Of Weston, aud $. s. CANrfELD, Of
Scotch Ridge, comprise the present Board of Ex-
amners, making Que of the most efficient Boards
the county has ever had
TuE PERRYsnURG UNION SCHOOL.
This school, for several years past, under the
superintendence Of Prof }. W. EwINa, was organ
lied in lSi7 under what is known as the Akron
law. II comprises different grades and occupies
school-rooms. The sexes are not separated
Glasses are transferred by grading, annually, and
tho examinations for these transfers aro both
written aud oral One-half the time Of the Prin-
cipa is devoted to supervision, at an annual salary
of $3.50 (since ncrcascd). A g,adcd salary l.
likewise paid one assistant female teacher.
Tho numborof youth enumerated in Pcrrysburg
in September, 1865, was $50. In the Union School
81 pupils were enrolled. OF these there was an
average daily attendance Of ASS, and nm average
daily absence of GO, making the average number
NJ pupils belonging j5 and an average of So per
cent. Of attendance on the number belonging. The
school was in session 40 weeks during tha year.
The average wages paid main teachers per month
was $40, female teachers 500 Eight teachers
were necessary to supply the school, all of whom
held first grade certificates. The average cost Of
each pupil belonging was 81 3d. There
were 2j per cent Of pupils enrolled above o years
nf age, aud 20 per cent. enrolled under years Of
ngc.
SCHOOLS NOT ~ SESSION "a WEEKS
The following manned townships are given,
portion Of whose schools were IN session less than
weeks during the scheo year ending August
3I 1850
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-04-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
look to Tour Titles /

1T may not be generally known that The title 10
i large portion Of the Real Estate in Wood
County is defective-but such is the fact. These
| detects arise from misdescrption of the prop
! erty, informal execution and acknowledgment
OF con1eyances, unrecordod deeds, tax sales and
titles Judgment liens, irregularities in sales under
execution, mortgages, &c.
Hundreds Of mortgages and other insuubra ,Tvesy
upon lands remain uncanceled on the treeords
although the debts they were given to secure bove
probably been paid. Thousands Of tax sales have
been made incumbering lands and lots, many Of
which have been redeemed but'not cancelled but
large number still exist as valid liens on the propt
erty sold. Over 800 of the deeds on our county
records are either erronedusy executed, or
wrongly reoorded-most Of the errors undoubtedly
occur in the making Of the deeds, but many in the
recording Of them. y
In view. of these facts, we are preparing, and
nave nearly completed, at great expense and inn
mense labor, complete abstract of the title 10
every tract of land and town lot in the county.
giving the original entries and purchases from Tie
State and United States date OF the deeds, kind
OF conveyance, consideration, full description Of
the land, where dned executed, date of record.
book and page where recorded, number of wit
nesses, number of seals, amount oErevenue stamp.
&c. '
SO complete will these Abstracts be, that IL
every book in the Recorders Office were DESTROYED
an accurate description Of every instrument re.
corded there, could be procured from our Office.
With these facilities are prepared, ON the
shortest notice, to give all necessary informatioB
and written abstracts Of ttle at reasonable prices
to all who may desire the same.
With these Abstracts before us, we also have
facilities for preparing conyeyances of every de-
scription, unequalled by any other office in the
county, and which win be made out by us at usual
rates. We will give special attention to remedying
detects in titles, removing membranes, procuring
lost deeds, getting original patent copies Of
same, and perluctiug titles generally.
Every owner of Real Estate should know the
full history of his title TO same, and that it is cor
rectly placed on the record aud every prudent
man will refuse to buy any lands or lots without
first being fully satisfied that the title to same is
perfect. clear and unimcumbered and these facts
can be ascertained from us at a small expense.
Our charges will be as follows:
For an examination of the title to lot or tract
of land, with verbal opinion on same, from 81 TO
SO, according to value and number of transfers.
For a full abstract Of the title, with written
opinion on same, 81 and over, according to number
of c0nveyances Of the land, and labor in making
out same
reasonable deduction win be made to appIf-
cantS, for chain Of title to two more tracts and
also to attorneys and agents who make frequent
business calls upon MS.