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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

Mr.. Henstes, the newly appointed war
deu of the Washington Jail, states that
when he was Consul in Canada, prior to the
assassination of Mr.. Lincoln, he met John
II. Surratt there SO frequently as to become
familiar with his person, though not know
ing him by the name of Surratt. Further,
that on the 18th of April, 1865, he met
Surratt on the steps of the National Hotel
IN Washington, recognized him as his Can
ada acquaintance, and shook hands with
him; that on seeing him in the court room
he recognized John H. Surratt as the person
he met at the National Hotel on the dav of
the assassination. As the testimony has
been closed, Mr.. Henstes cannot be placed
on the stand.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

PAPER MONEY IN TEXAS. .-Ttx xas, du-
ring and since the war, has enjoyed a hap
py immunity from confederate and Federal
paper money, and rejoiced in coin curren-
cy But it appears that this condition is
not likely to last mnch longer The Hous-
ton Telegraph announces that the Texas
Central Railroad has commenced to receive
paper money for passage and freight This
action will probably lead to the introduction
of greenbacks and postal currency in the
State, and drive gold and silver into tine
hands of the exchange dealers, and to Can
ada.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

Alonzo Tibbets was arrested some months
ago on the charge of having murdered
Thomas Page, in Morris, Illinois. He was
acquitted-his brother who was believed to
be cognizant of the same, refusing to testi-
fy. On Friday. a meeting of the prominent
citizens was held, at which it was resolved
to hang Alonzo The Sheriff committed
him to jail for safety. On Saturday, the
crowd broke open the jail in the absense of
the Sheriff. took Tibbets in wagon across
the river and hung him to tree. against
the protestations of the Mayor and others.
He asserted his innocence 10 the last.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

The President over-estimates the number
and influence of his conservative adherents
in Pennsylva MA He wants them not to
run third ticket through fear they might
thereby secure the election of Mr.. Williams
to the Supreme Berch. What does he
mean? He seems to think many Democrats
would follow the Conservative banner. and
therein he is hugely mistaken. 1t is of no
earthly consequence what the Conservatives
do or refrain from doing Whichever road
they take there will not be enough of them
TO count BY going with the Democrats
they will hide their weakness. and that is
what they will doubtless do.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07
Grant Gossin.

The following is by the correspondent of
the Boston Journal: lie has kept very
quiet since he has been in New York. He
dlsllkes parade and attention. He says he
never gets into carriage on great occasions
when crowds surround him and shout his
name, but what, mingling with the pageant
are the groans of the wounded, the sick
boys In the hospital, and the dead and the
dying on the battlefield. He has two or
three eozy hooks in New York, into which
he retires with a few friends to enjoy cen
tidential chat. He is very peculiar in his
habits. 1t is said he has not drank glass
of spirits since he was appointed Lieutenant
General. He is breaking himself of his in
ordinate use of cigars, sensible that in the
inaction of peace the custom hurts his
health. Nobody can get anything out OF
him by asking questions. He seldom an
swers any that are put to him, but if left to
himself he will talk freely, clearly and fully
on public matters Since he has been in
New York on this visit he has spent hours
in friendly conversation. To al! matters
touching the Presidency he makes but one
reply. He hores he never shall leave the
army. That when his active service is over
he shall still be connected with the corps he
loves SO well. He is not without his solici-
tude in regard to public events. He con
siders matters more critical than before the
surrender of Lee. Some one said to him.
General Grant, we do not know what is
before US, but as long as you are at the head
OF the army the country feels safe, for it has
! undiminished confidence in you. Your
death or removal from the army would not
only be national calamity, but would so
shake the national confidence as to we'll
nigh produce revolution General Grant
SAID nothing, but his eyes moistened with
tears-a degree of emotion he seldom ex-
hibits -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

An order is expected from Mr.. johnson
mastering out of service all volunteer off,
GERS or duty in the South This it is found,
will displace about two hundred officers en-
gagged in making the registry, and the de-
sign of the order is said to be to interfere,
indirectly, with the registration The dis
trict Commanders are, however, fully aware
of the character of the expected order, and
it has already been determined to re-empIoy
all whose services are needed in the regis
tration under the authority conferred by the
late Military bill, and the Freedmen's Bu-
reau act.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

The investigation of the Alms-house at
Patterson, New Jersey, has shown that a
system of slow murder was established by
its Superint enIent. The crueties inflicted
upon the women and children, the sick and
crippled, and insane, would not be credited
upon rumor, but are too clearly proven.
Yet these atrocities were practiced for
months without the knowledge of the pub
lie, and ppears to have been revealed by
accident
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

kossuth's election to the Hungarian
Diet Is causing alarm among the members
of the Conservative party in Hungary, who
are fearful that the influence and abilities of
this renowned Radical might be employed
in disturbing the work of Cancellation just
completed between Francis Joseph and his
Hungarian subjects Kossuth, it is evil
dent, is yet "a power, and in view of his
patriotic record his conduct in the new Ca
reer upon which he has entered will be
watched with deem interest.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

THE AUsTRIANS continue to threaten
dire revenge for the death of MaxiniIian,
but may not the execution of the Archduke
remind the Emperor of Austria of the cold
blooded manner in which Robert Blum. the
martyr patriot was captured, tried convicted
and shot at Vienna, in the autumn of ls4S !;
and the equal cruelty with which Count
Lojos Bathyani was slaughtered, in Hun
gary, year later. by order of that vile
hangman, Marshal Haynau?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

Important reforms in the practice of med
icine are about being introduced in Canada.
1t is proposed that in future all medical de-
grees or diplomas of universities, colleges
or schools Of medicine shall have merely an
honorary value and licenses to practice
medicine. surgery, or midwifery in the Do
minion of Canada, shall be granted by a
central board of examination in each prov
ince, before whom all holders of degrees of
medicine. or diplomas in surgery and mid
wifery shall appear for examination. A
similar reform would be productive of good
everywhere.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

Some curious experiments have been
made in London before the Royal institu-
ton, by Professor Tyndall, showing the in
fuence of vibrations of sound upon light,
water and smoke. A long gas fame, just
on the point of becoming sonorous or roar
ing, was put in agitation by sounds resem-
bling the chiruping of birds /; and Professor
Tyndall having called on his audience to
take part in the experiment, they COM
menced initiating the sound, and the gen.
eral chiruping was accompanied by violent
movements of the flames. A jet of smoke
was Influenced by sonorous vibrations in a
similar manner, a continuous jet of smoke
about two feet high. being broken down
and divided into two jets by the sound of
an organ pipe. A stream of water was sim
ilarly affected, a continuous stream having
been broken into drops by the sound of a
tuning fork. Several other experiments
were exhibited showing the effect of sono-
tous vibrations.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

Great excitement has been produced in
Chill and Peru by the report that the Span
ish squadron has again sailed for the South
American waters, and that renewal of
hostilities may be expected. Peru is pre-
pairing for vigorous resistance, and desires
to act on the aggressive, but the Chilian
Government has officially declared that it
means to carry on defensive war only.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07
Who are the Friends of the Constitution

Who are the Friends of the Constitution 2
As an answer to the sickening prating of
Democrats protesting to sustain the Consti-
tuition, the following from the AHaay Jour
nal is pertinent 1t addres ses those who
have such a reverence for the letter of the
Constitution that they are willing to see 1t
perish because it contains no provision for
its preservation, and fifty exposes the hy-
pocrisy Of Copperhead regard for law:
THE true friends of the Constitution are
those who do not shrink from any RESPONSE
blllty necessary to preserve and establish it.
In doing this 1t is conceded that the way it
shall be met is not specifically defined in the
body of the Constitution. Neither is it ne
cessary that it should be. The argument
from constitutional standpoint, rests with
the Democracy. Let them designate the
article which authorizes the rupture of the
Union and provides for the downfall of the
Constitution, while it prohibits any inter
ference to prevent it. Let them point out
the section which declares the Government
powerless in States whose people ahd Gov
ernments have repudiated their allegiance,
to establish Governments which shall ac-
knowledge tfat allegiance. Let them cite
the article under which they sustain the po-
sition they have always assumed, that the
Government is everywhere powerless, and
its enemies always potent because of the
weakness impaired to the former, and the
strength derived by the latter from the Con-
stltution. That instrument is no such rope
of sand -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

The figures are improving in Tennessee.
1t seems as if the majority of the Republi-
can party will exceed 10000. Let our
friends in the South learn this lesson We
can have every State in the South if our
friends are wise. and show to the people that
Republicanism means peace, economy, good
government, general prosperity.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

A woman was chopped in two by her hus-
band, in Buffalo, a few days ago Two cor
oners arrived simultaneously and being una
Bile to agree upon the right Of possession,
concluded to divide the subject, each taking
one half and holding separate inquests
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

The money order system not only pavs
the expense attending it, but affords hand
some revenue to the department. The ex-
tension Of facilities is contemplated.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

A few nights ago Tommy Johnson, son
of William johnson, the barber, in Ken
drickstown, Ind, woke up and cried out
there was snake in the bed His mother
supposing he had been dreaming, endeavor
ed to quite him. and succeeded. On the
next night Tommy awoke with the same
cry, aud for tw or three other evnngs; at
length his mother, making a more careful
search than she had done before, found a
good sized snake in Tommy bed, which es-
capped through crevice in the wall. He
usually awoke Tommy by crawling around
bis arm and over bis body.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

The Democrats are working hard to per-
petuate their rule in Connecticut. A reso-
luton looking to the closing of the Normal
School has just passed the lower House of
the Legislature The abroga,ion of the
multiplication table, and the repeal of the
ten commandments are next in order.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

Having succeeded by clamor in determin-
ing the President to remove Sheridan, the
unreconstructed have undertaken to have
the same job done for General Pope. If the
President shall continue to yield to the sug-
gestions of these people there will soon be
no loyal Generals in command at the South
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

SOLDIER BOUNTIES.-T new bill
~ equalizing bounties has passed both Hou
ses. was approved by the President and is nOWa
law three years soldier gets SlOG and stEo
years soldier so Bounties and Pensions are
collected by me for those entitled to them. Bring
forward your applications
J. b. McENAbLY, Atty. at Law.
August l. 1866 Clearfed. Pa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

1t has heretofore been stated that the
Military Commission hat tried the assassi-
nation conspirators recommended that Mrs
Surratt should not be hung, but imprisoned
for life. The paper as originally drawn
and signed, has at last been brought to light
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Thomas, and
all the great heroes of the war, have en-
dorsed the reconstruction policy of the peo-
pie, as enacted by Congress President
johnson is left alone with the men who de-
nounced the war as a failure
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

In Mississippi the unreconstrueted de-
nounce Republican speeches as incendary
documents. In their dictionary ,invocations
to destroy the Union are sublime patriotism
and incendiarism consists only in efforts to
destroy the monstrous rile of fraud, wrong,
and cruelty which constituted the old pro-
slavery temple.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

;. American bunting, better than the f..
hsh, Is being made at Lowell. WhatSi Ing I
use of sending TO England for ma,er;s, Tue .e
make flags, when we have proven our aisE IL
y 70 take the article ready manufactnra,'li
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

The New York Tribune has an article ON
tenement houses, showing that 1000 per.
sons live under ground that 10 600 deaths
occur every year from preventable diseases.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

1t will be good thing for the brokers
and bankers if Sharswood gets to be Judge
of the Supreme Court. The first thing he
and his Copperhead colleagues will do will
be to break down the National Banks, and
put Government bonds and notes at a ruin.
Gus discount. This will afford fine pickings
for the brokers, and wild cat banks, on the
old system, will start up in every city, town,
and village. Bank note lists and counter
felt detectives will be in greater demand
than ever about those times.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07
DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES
PHYSICIANS

Dye Stuffs, Tobacco. Cigars Confectioneries,
Stationery, DC.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

Ellsworth. Kansas, is nearly depopulated
in consequence of cholera. There were from
three to ten deaths daily for fifteen days.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07
N f w A r r A n GEN MENT.
ROTE & SHAW.
DRUGGISTS,
Second street, opposite the Court House.
.Clearfeld, Pa.

The subscribers having entered into partner
ship in the Drug business and purchased the eu
tire interest of Mr.. c. d. Watson would respect
fully inform the citizens of ClearfeId county.
that they now prepared to furnish
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

LIQUORS.
The best quality of Liquors always on hand, for
mo dical purposes.
Physicians prescriptions promptly and carefully
compounded. august 7, 1851.
JOHN RorE A | SHAW.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

. Those in favor of making Greenbacks
and National Bank Notes as worthless as
tie Continental money of the olden times,
should vote for Judge Sharswood
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SCHOOL BOOKS.

viii find our stock of Drugs full and complete
and at a very slight advance on Eastern prices
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

The receipts of lumber, lath and shingles
at Toledo, Ohio, since the opening of navi-
cation. is as follows: Lumber, 40, ,433. 900
feet; Lath, 10, I52 9ss; Shingles, %. 2e3. 600
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07
STATIONERY

Consisting of Cap, Flat Cap. FooIscap, Letter and
Perfumed Note Paper, also. a very neat STOCK OF
Mourning Note Paper and Envelopes on hand
Pens, Pencils Ink, &c ta
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07
TWO FARMS FOR SALE.-The under

signed offers for sale two farms, utsCI'0
ed as follows -,
No. is situate in Boggs township, CIsarne'1 n-
county, about mile from the Railroad peire
known as the lindsay Stone Farm. and eon,AIn'
alb ut one hundred acres-about 80 acres cieai
90 of which is in grass. and under good fences.
with a log house and good log barn. and youHS
orchard of choice fruit trees thereon 49,.
No is situate in Bradford township near Ia "a
Railroad at Woodland. and contains one hu"dteJJ
acres-50 acres clear of whic 40 is in grass sn1
under good fences-a log house and franz st1o.e,
and some choice fruit trees thereon. The sop's
farms will be sold reasonable terms or rebte.
If desirable. Apply to- or address the uh''
signed. at Wood and Clearfeld county. Pa.
July 81, IS67-3m. JERE. BUILhh--
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

WEALTHY-The Clarion Banner says
"We are informed that not less than two
millions and half of Government Bonds
are held by citizens of this county, demon,
strating the wealth of our iron region. What
other county with the same population can
boast of such large investments in these Sc
curities p And yet, we presume, Clarion
county will give large majority for Shars-
wood, the copperhead candidate for Supreme
Judge, who decided that legal tender notes
were unconstitutional and would repudiate
these bonds if the opportunity were afforded.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07

Chicago is certainly in bad way. The
Repubhcan of that city says: Things seem
to be rapidly approaching a condition when
no man in Chicago will know whether he is
married or not -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-08-07
ORPHANS COURT SALE.-By virtue

ORPHANS COURT SALE.-By yirtus:
- of an order of the Orphans Court OF
Clear6eld county, the undersigned administrator
will offer at public sale on Saturday August 2ilh'
1867. upon the premises, the following Real Estate
of James Gill. deed, viz: certain messauge OF
tract of land, situate in Beccaria tw P, Clearheid
county. being the homestead property upon Which
he lived at the time of his death and containing
about 81 acres s. more or less about 81 acres clear
ed. having good soil, in a good state OF cnihva-
ton, and having thereon erected a smah ios
house and barn; also a bearing orchard Oh inc
premises, and a never failing spring of water ai
the door Sale TO commence at o'clock r M
when conditions will be made known by
j. M SMITH
Julv 27 1887 Administrator
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Teachers and others will be furnished with class.
ical and miscellaneous books by express, at short
notice.
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HoUSEKEEPERS

Will find full stock of Pure Spices Soda. Sod
Ash, ConcentIa ated Lye, Soap, &c
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SMOKERS AND CuEwERs

Will find full supply, of prime Chewing and
Smoking Tobacco, Imported and Domestic Cigan,
Snuff Fine-cut Gc
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CARBON
LIQUORS.

Of the best brands. always On hand
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LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN
Are requested to examine our stock Of Perfumery,
Hair Oils, Fine Toilet Soaps. Brushes, Combs
Toilet Sets, &c.
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gew Aarertisements,

AaUeTftsSn'e'its set fargetype cuts orou,of,l
style foiH be charged double priee pan
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TINHREE NEW BUGGIES for sale cheap at 'e'
Corner Store Curversville, Pa Joi!
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PEST GROUND ALUM SALT for So a5,,
ID August z, 1867. III. W SNTra,,
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EIRST quality Of MackereI 81 90 ne, IL,
Il August HW, SWIT9oI, E
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REST quality of Prints, for I6c Der v,,s -.
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| SHlNGLES. for SIS 90 er thou sand. 81
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/ NENTS Fine French Calf Boots (w.rrsD,.sl.
VI Sc 80, at H. " SNIT1,l'oi 'oi'
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MEMS Heavy Boots, for So 90, at
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-11-06


&sa- 46e MILES, without change of coaches.
From and after AUGUST Goth, 1897, Trains
will leave in connection with all Western lines.
follows:
7:3O A. NJ. EMPRESS MAIL, from Dunkirk, dali
ly Except Sundaysl Stops at Salamanca
1000 A. NJ, and connects at Hornellsville and
Corning with the 500 A. NJ. Express Mail
from Buffalo, and arrives in New York at
7:0r A. NJ.
1885 p. NJ. LIGHTNING EXPRESS, from Sal
amanoa Sundays excepted,) Stops at Hor-
nellsville 5:25 P. NJ, tSup.l interesting with
the go Z. NJ. train from Buffalo, and ar
rives in New York at 700 A. NJ.
Ais L. NJ. NEW YORK NIGHTEXPRESS, from
Dunkirk, daily Except Sundays.) Stops at
Salamanca 6:55 =. M, olesn 7::i5 P. N. lsup)
Turner's $50 A. NJ (BkftI and arrives in
New York Mt 1880 p. NJ, connecting with
Afternoon Trains and Steamers for Boston
and New England Cities.
$50 p. NJ. CINCINNATI EXPRESS, from Dun
kirk Sundays excepted). Stops at Sala-
manca ll:5J 2. NJ, and connects at HurDells-
willie with the l:2O 2. Nj. train from Buffalo,
arriving in New York 1925 p. NJ.