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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15
The County Normal School.
For the "Journal.o

We were highly gratifed to learn of the
great success of Mr. Snyder's County Nor
! NAL School, in Curwensvllle. We were told
by good authority that there are about
| eighty pupils present, OF whom about sew
enty purpose teaching the coming winter.
! 1t seems, therefore, to be perfect success,
| beyond the most sanguine expectations of
any one. This, no doubt, is owing to at
| least two causes lst. The untiriDg efforts
of Mr.. Snyder, who leaves nothing undone
to promote the educational interests of the
county and 3D. that the teachers them
selves feel the necessity of becoming more
familiar with the branches required to be
taught by law, as well as to receive instruc-
tions in the art of teaching. There are
many teachers who are well qualified to
teach all the branches required, and yet,
make an entire failure when they attempt
to teach, merely because they have never
studied the science-for teaching is as much
| a science as any of the other learned profess
| sions Now, in this Normal School the
students have not only Mr.. Snyder's knowl-
| edge of teaching, who is a fine practical
teacher, and has made the science an every
| day study, but also that of Prof. | s. Geist,
who is a graduate of, and had been teach
er for many years In the State Normal
| School at Millersville, and therefore is thor
| OuSHly COuNCrSdnt WIFI Tile NOTildi fUSlilOU
of teaching. With such advantages, the
teachers of the county, who are attending,
will go to their respective districts next fall,
wellprepared to teach the young ideas how
| to shoot. | venture to assert, that the
schools taught by those students during the
coming term, will all be superior to the
others, and thus the patrons of the different
| schools should be interested in this County
Normal School,
| If such are the results of these efforts, it
seems to me, that all of us, who have the
| educational interests of the county at heart,
should aid to establish a State Normal
School in this county, where all might re-
ceive the benefit of such training-and
soon the schools of Clearfeld county would
be second to none. This district, according
to law, entitled to State Normal School,
embraces the counties of Clear6eld, Centre,
Clinton, Elk, Potter, NJ Kean, Jefferson,
| Clarion, Forest. and Warren.
| The law requires a good substantial house
| that will accommodate, at least three hun
dred students. Such building, / should
think, might be put up for twenty FIVE or
thirty thousand dollars. OF this, the Dis
| trict is entitled to $4,000 from the State
leaving in the neighborhood Of $1,000 or
$4,000 to be raised by the people This
amount, [ feel confident, can be raised in this
county. All that is necessary is, that a
| few enterprising persons take hold of the
matter. Then, let every man who feels an
interest in education move, and move at
once. CITIZEN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

EMIGRATION. = Two steamers which
reached New York City last week, both
from Liverpool, brought one thousand six
hundred immigrants, the addition of a very
respectfully sized town to our population in
a single day. Their lists were made up
from Germany, England and Ireland from
all three of which the efflux towards us is
beginning to move, with very strong prob
ability that It will swell under the growing
pressure there and inducements here, and
under the more numerous cOnvenlenceS for
passage which are now afforded Those
causes which originated the belief that the
current year would see revival to some
extent of the enormous influx of 1923 have
operated, and their earliest effects are favor
able to the most extreme expectations. form
ed by any,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15
Politics of the Rebel States.

The Cincinnati Gazette thinks it probable
that of the fifteen States which held slaves
in 1860. Missouri, Tennessee, Alabama,
Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina,
Florida, and Texas, under the reconstruc-
ton law, will vote radical; Maryland, Vir-
ginia, South Carolina, Georgia, and Ala
bama, conservative. Virginia, Georgia, and
Arkansas, have much the largest proper
tional white vote, and therefore the largest
number of rebel or conservative votes. In
South Carolina the negroes are probably
largely under the influence of their old mas
ters. On the other hand, in Texas, there is
large white vote as well as large negro
vote. In the Gulf States, if the negroes
are registered and vote, they must prevail,
and it is probable that this fact gave life to
Judge Sharkey's proceedings. In Virgi-
MIA they are not so anxious for injunction,
because the rebels there don't believe the
Radicals can prevail But this is mere
speculation, yet it is not SO certain that, as
time goes on, the old slave States will be-
come radical, and probably in the end most
radical of all
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

An ex-memoer of Congress from South
Carolina, in advising the people of that
State to accept the reconstruction bill,
warns them that in addition to the other
things that may be done, if they display a
contamacious spirit, is the prevention of all
persons who cannot take the test oath from
voting. He says: Had this teen done,
not more than one fiftieth of the white
males of the State could have voted. I'm
der the present plan, forty nine out ::of fifty
can do so. Were the convention to be con-
structed upon such a vote, the colored voters
and the loyal whites would have absolute
control "
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

The New Orleans Ricoyune says: eve
believe the highest vote polled at any cleo
ton in this city previous to the war amount
ed to between II 900 and $1,000. The Off
icial report from headquarters fixes the
number of those who had registered, up to
the 30th ut., white, 2, ,Ol2 colored, S, ,6S7. At
this ratio, it is fair to presume that before
the registration is closed, the colored vote
will greatly exceed the highest white ever
polled. OF course, this white vote, under
the most liberal construction as to the quail
ification of voters, must, necessarily, Be
greatly diminished, not to say anything
about the effect of the arbitrary restrictions
enforced by the present registrars in the
nerformence Of their duty -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15
rHE RAFTsmAn's JOURNAL,
left. Davis,

A busy scene presented itself at Carroll
Hall. Fortress Monroe, early on Nay llth,
preparation being made by JEFF. Davis and
family for their departure. At o'clock
General Burton arrived at Carroll Hall, and
found Davis ready to accompany him.
Leave taking was exchanged by him and
his family with their friends in the fort.
General Burton walked on one side of Davis
and DR.. Cooper, his physician, on the other.
Robert Ould and brother of Davis, who
arrived last evening from Vicksburg, escort
ed Mrs Davis and her sister, and they were
followed by several friends. A large crowd
had gathered on the wharf around the
steamboat landing to witness the departure
of Davis. He conversed with his friends
cheerfully aboard the steamer John Sylves-
ter. He looked much better than when
imprisoned, though very pale and attenu-
ated. Marshals Underwood and Duncan
accompanied him TO Richmond.
The steamer John sylvester, with jeff
Davis on board, arrived at Richmond, this
afternoon, May l1th. Long before his arri-
val military arrangements had been made
by General Schofeld A detachment of
the Twenty ninth regiment was present,and
sentinels posted at intervals, enclosing about
two hundred yards square of the wharf.
Outside of this large crowd of negroes
and few whites were gathered, and the
brows of the surrounding hills were thickly
covered with spectators. Major Vance, of
Schofeld's staff, who was in command, had
a detachment of the Eighth artillery, num-
bering about fifty, mounted as a guard for
the carriages As the steamer hove in
sight, with the national flag flying, the most
intense anxiety was exhibited by the crowd
to get closer, but there was no demonstra-
tion-no cheering or kissing. When the
boat was made fast Hon. James Lyons went
aboard, and, after feeling meeting with
Davis, brought Mrs. Davis ashore, and con-
Quoted her to a carriage, followed by her
two servants In a few moments Davis
came over the gang plank, accompanied by
General Burton and DR.. Cooper. The par
ty Immediately got into carriages, and, sur
rounded by a mounted guard, drove rapidly.
by side streets, up towards the Spotswood
Hotel, thus disappointing the large crowds
which had gathered on the main streets,
near the wharf, to see Davis.
LATER.-DAvIs AT LARGE. On May
18th, at Ills, Gen. Burton entered the
Court with Davis, and delivered him accord
ing to the writ. After some remarks by
the counsel, the Court discharged the pris-
oner, but he was Immediately served with a
warrant indivtmeut for treason, and
taken into custody by the u. S. Marshal.
The case was brought to the attention Of
the Court, who fixed the trial for the next
term, commencing on the 25th of May. His
bail was fixed at one hundred thousand dol
lars, which was promptly entered-Horace
Greeley heading the list, as one of the 20
bondsmen required by the Court, whereup-
on Davis was released from custody, and is
now at large.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

LUxEMBoURG.-Cabl dispatches state
that the Peace Conference has agreed on a
basis of deliberations, whatever that may
signify, as follows: Luxembourg, the bone of
contention, to remain in the possession of
the King of Holland, who is also its duke !;
its naturalization is to be guaranteed, and, Fl
nally, the fortress, as precautionary mea-
sure, to be razed and put out of the way en-
tirely, on the same principle that naughty
children are deprived of dangerous play
thing. 1t is to be hoped that this arrange
ment will restore quiet in Europe But we
shall soon see whether it will, or not.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

'The cable kilograms are again warlike ;"
This war story is repeated about once a-week.
to create futter in commercial circles, and
then left die out until the stated time again
arrives. Cable kilograms seem to be very
uncertain from some cause; perhaps the eff
fects of 'imbibing too freely of salt water, u
on its travels hither. Who can tell?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

KENTUCKY JUsTICE.-The following in
cident serves to show the beauties of Dem
ocratic rule in Kentucky: "a mob visited
the jail in Jessamine county, KY, on the
night of the Goth ult., and shot negro boy,
confined there for killing a white boy who
had whipped him. The negro ,cds IN an
iron cage, and the mob, being una6le to get
the key shot him through the bars. On the
same night they hanged another negro, said
to be an accomplice
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

It is now probable that the Secretary of
War will be compelled to issue an order sus-
pending the payment of the additional or
other bounties to soldiers and their heirs,
until some appropriation for that purpose is
made by Congress, the funds already appro-
priatcd being exhausted As Congress will
not in all probability meet again until De-
cember, the soldiers and their families must
delay in receiving their pay.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

One of the principal objects of the visit
of the Jaranese commissioners to this
country is connected with the purchase of
vessels of war. As Russia will probably
receive iron-clads in payment for Russian
America, and as various European govern
ments have shown their high appreciation
of the improved firearms invented in this
country, the nation appears to be in fair
way to become the arsenal of the world, as
well as its granary and cotton plantation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

Crop PROSPECTS. The Detroit Post has
news from nearly all the State of Mich
igan, concerning the grain and fruit crop,
which, with but slight variation, is favora-
ble 1t says: ''From all quarters the good
condition of the wheat is noted, and hopes
of an abundant harvest, and consequent
decline from the present enormous price of
wheat and -four may be INDUCED in with
very much confidence
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

EDUCATION IN VIRGINIA. The Legisla-
ture of Virginia has done good thing in
appropriating $4,000 for the education of
the white and black children. Considering
that this is done by a State where 1t was an
offence three years ago to teach slave to
read, and where the condition of the free
blacks was hardly any better, it indicates a
glorious advance of public sentiment. 1t is
also an act of wisdom
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

THE EIGHT Hour LAw--The Chicago
Tribune of Wednesday, says: ''The eight
hour difficulties have nearly subsidized The
men are returning to their accustomed work
as fast as they can find employment, which
Is by no means easy to obtain,e as many la
borers have come in from other towns and
taken the places of the strikers There has
been no rioting or intimidation since Satur-
day
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

At council at Fort Dodge on May 18th.
between Gen. Hancock and some leading
chiefs Of the Kowas, the latter declared for
peace and promised to allow their young
men to act as guides and scouts in the Uni.
ted States service. Gen. Hancock is going
south into the Indian country to see the Ca,
manches,, Arapahoes and other Kiowas. and
will then start north to hunt the Sioux and
Cheyennes
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

The Copperllead papers are saddling the
Republican party with tie increased price
of tie necessaries of life, this year, over that
of 1860, which is q per cent gold The
Copperheads who brought on the war and
carried it on for five years, are, of course.
innocent of all participation in causing the
increase
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

CHICAGO. Chicago Post says that
business was never more active in that city
than now. The streets are thronged stocks
are rising: there is more building than ever
before. 1t is thought that thirteen thou
sand houses will be erected this season. The
city Is extending very rapidly southwark
along the lake shore.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

The Copperhead papers have been crow
ing loudly over she result of the late muni-
cipal election in Lancaster For our part,
we can't see exactly where the crow ''comes
In. Last year Sanderson, mayor, receiv-
ed 1875 votes, and this year I662-being a
loss of Is votes on the year previous. The
Cops are welcome to all such victories"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

A lady, who has spent many months in
jealous efforts to relieve the wants, and to
educate the freedmen of Virginia, writes to
a freedmen's association that. mo matter
how poor, and miserable, and sick they may
be, nerer found one looking back regretfuIly
to the kind care of a master; they say they
have prayed for long years for freedom, and
now it has come, they can only give praise
and tanks
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

1t seems that Maximillian is still at Quer-
etaro, Mexico, where, on April 23d, he
placed himself at the head of 5000 men
and led sortie, in which he was repulsed
and drove back to his old quarters The
fight lasted nearly all day.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

A Mississippi paper says there is not en-
terprise enough in some of the towns of
that State tc. roll a wheelbarrow down hill
Cn plank road. But such towns will go
down hill without wheelbarrows.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

Ex-President Pierce is at Richmond. His
visit is supposed to be in connection with
the expected trial of JEFF Davis. The De-
mocracy are rallying around their old stand
ard bearer as his trial approaches.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15
no CoNsUMPTIvEs.-The advertiser

f'O CONSUMflIF ES.-Ihe advertiser,
having been restored to health 10 a few
weeks by very simple remedy. alter having
suffered for several years with severe lung af-
feetion, and that dread disease cons: mption-is
anxious to make known to his fellow-suferers the
means of cure To all who desire it, he will send
a copy of the prescription used free of charge)
with the directions for preparing and using the
same which they will find sure cure for Con-
sumption, Asthma, Bronchitis. Coughs, Colds and
all Throat and Lung affections, The only object
of the advertiser in sending the prescription is to
benefit the afflicted and spread inform alton which
he eonceives to be invaluable, and he hopes every
sufferer will try his remedy, as it will cost them
nothing, and may prove blessing. Parties wish
ing the prescription free by return mail will ad-
dress REV. EDWARD A. WlLoON,
May Is, 81 ~. Williamsburg, Kings co. n Z
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

The Commissioner of Pensions desires the
public to be informed that no act has been
passed granting pensions to soldiers Of 1912,
excepting those disabled in the service.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

HARD ON RAPs.-We see it stated, that
1.-TWO companies of young men near Chilli
cothe, Ohio, have JUST terminated three
grand rat hunts, during which they killed
1902 of the vermin." Chilicothe would
be good place for Chinese epieures to To-
cate
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

Geo. Winnemore was convicted of mur-
der in the first degree, in Philadelphia. on
May 10th, for the murder of Mrs. Magiltop.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

Gen. Sherman officially denies the Fort
Buford massacre The friends of the men
reported as murdered will be glad to learn
this pleasing fact
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.-In the matt,

- of the estate of Hon. James Bloom ~
Bloom township. deceased. All persons inter.,t
ed are hereby notified that the undersigned And.
tor. appointed by the Court. to ascertain N.
shares, and make distribution of money in N.
hands of Gamer P Bloom, who took part of ID,
property in Court. and also TO distribute M one,
in the hands OF Samuel Mitchell. trustee 10 spiI
the balance, will attend to the duties of his an.
pontment. at bis Office in Clearfeld on Saturda,
the sth day of June. 1857. at 10 o'clock A NJ
my l5-4t. WM NJ. MCCULLOUGH Audito,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

The japanese punish murder by decapi.
tation; parricide and other such heinous
crimes by cruci6xion.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15
IN THE COURT of Common ple,. :,


JAMES G: DRAKE Subpoena 'ar air0r,..
CArHARIsE DRAKE, The under,i,nss r..
missioner: appointed in open Court 10 tai. ,,..I
mony in the above case, hereby gives uoti.. 49,,
he will attend to the duties of his appoiu,m,'s
day of June, 1867, between the hours of ? ,nSs
O'Clock p. M, when and where all parties jn,.,.
ested may attend. WIN. NJ. MCCULLOUGH
May Is, '67-4t Commi,,io,.,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

A party Of Fenians in Cleveland boarded
a British Schooner on Monday, and tore down
her colors
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15
aeu Adrertisetuents.

set nkaree type, cuts pam
yiewiH be charged double price forspaceoccnpied
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15
NEW ADvERT1sEMrSrs
A UDITOR'S NOTICE

"A uDDITOR'S NOTICE.-In the m,,,.-
OF the estate of Jacob Gearbar, Ct
nSggs township, deceased. All persons i",s .. ..
S;,ar .nny hereby notified that the undersigned sN
atof, appointed by :he Court to re-state ~. az
Just the account of Charles Sloan and Gnu na sd'
move Aoministrstors, will attend to the S,.oes Sses
OF ms appointment, at his Office in Clears.IS isi
Monday, the Sd day of June, 1867. 2 o'elort "a
my l5.-4t VIM. NJ M'CULLOIJGp n az \, u
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
~ The co partnership. heretofore exist
ing between the undersigned in the Mercantile
business, in Clearfe6. was dissolved on May 10th.
1867, by mutual consent. The books and
counts are in the hands of Mr. Graham for collec-
tion and settlement who will continue th business
heretofore. JOSEPH S. SHOWERS,
May 15, 1857. ED. w. GRAHAM.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15
TN THE COURT of Common Plea. of

ERRORS OF YOUTH.-A Gentleman
l who suffered for years from Nervous
Debility, Premature Decay. and all the effects OF
youthful indiscretion, WILL for the sake of suffer
ing humanity. send free to all who need 1t. the
recipe and directions for making the simple rem
edy by whi h he was cured. Sufferers wishing
to profit by the advertisers experience, do 50
~ - d-Arsi.s, a. P-Tf-ol cvnndouoe,
JOHN B. OGDEN
May Is, '67-Iy. 42Cedar Street, New York.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15
TN THE COURT of Common pI..

JOHN A GREEN Su6pana snr divo,s.
MARGARET GREEN. The undersigned oou.,
sioner, appointed in open court to take ,s.,;h' ,hh'
in the above case hereby gives notice ,ba, Nv
attend to the duties of his appointment a, y b'i wy
nee IN Clearhed. on Saturday the lst day Of I.a
1867, between the hours of and cloct D H
when and where all parties interested ma,
tend VIM NJ M'CIIIJnIGy a.
May Is. '67-4t Comm;..;,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

TN THE COURT of Common Pleas Of
Clear6eld county:
CHARLES BLAScaARp, No. Term, 1865
VS.. Fl. Fa.
A. j. AMEs. The undersigned Audi.
tor, appointed by the court, to make distribaton
of money in the hands of the Sheriff arising
from the sale of property the above writ q
Fiera Facias, hereby gives notice to all parte,
interested. lat he will attend to the duties Of bis
appointment, at his Office in Clearfed on Tuesday
the llth day of June. 1867. at 10 o'clock A NJ
VIM NJ MCCULLOUGH, Auditor
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

SOLDIERS ROUNTIES. a recent !n5 ~;
- has passed both Houses of Congress; ss .oI.
signed by the President, giving three rnty.
diers s 100 and two years soldiers soo AID 40,
Soldiers wounded in line of duty, VINO uar,t,
serve two OF three years. entitled to tpe isf
vBounties and Pensions collected o'
those entitled to them.
WALTER BARRETT, Atty st "a .,
Aug. 18th, 1855 CiesfH
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

GAUTION.-All persons are hereby eau eau
" toned against buying or IN any ,.cu ~ss
meddling with one Brown Cow, now in pos'e'd nd
of Alien Hunter as the same belongs toISs 10 L1s
is su bject to my order. BENZ. slEfh
Smith s Mill May l, 1S67-3tp.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-05-15

EXECUTORS NOTICE. Letters .h=sn ,ssIn
IL mentary on the estate of Jane CSchIPa1. p. :.
late of Penn township, Clearheid conaur:3igpsd,
decd, having been granted to the uhu., will
all persons having claims against the 81. ssttle
present them. prop eriy authenticated, iol r..
ment and those indebted TO said estate A''
quested to make i'm mediate payment ,,,
May 8.'o7l JOHN RUSSELL, EIecu"---