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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19
CLEARFIELD, PA, JUNE 10, 1867.
Perfectly Natural.

A so-called Democratic journal in the
State of Indiana, the EcansriHe DAILY
Sentinel oa-the- Border, advocates the nom
ination Of Robert E. Lee, as the Demo
cratic candidate for President, in 1868. The
editor contends that:
''Lee is the first choice Of grand army
of Democrats in the North. who are not
afraid to urge his claims before the country
for that position for which God especially
endowed him. The timid men of the party
may tremble when his name is spoken, but
the brave applaud.
That it is the purpose of the Northern
Copperheads to honor one of the leaders of
the late Rebellion with the nomination as
their candidate for President in 1868, admits
of little doubt, and hence the position of the
editor of the Sentinel is perfectly logical
and natural. If the Copperhead Democra-
cy are to succeed in bringing about politi-
cal revolution by which u loyal national
policy is to be overthrown, and the rebel
cause, defeated on the battle field, is to tri-
umph at the ballot-bo the leader of the
rebel army, of all men, is the most proper
person to direct and control the new order
Of things
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19
GENERAL GRANT AND THE pRys,,y.

GENERAL GRANT AND THE PRrs,,rxou
The Cincinnati Gazette, referring t. =
alleged preference on the part of Gen,
Grant for General Sherman for the p,,
dency, remarks as follows:
This statement is to be taken with ;,
usual allowance due to the New York y
dtd. This Is not the way Gen. Grant t.r
He is known to be a candidate for al. i,
nomination of the Republican party fnr : =
Presidency, and of course he does not d.,
to transfer it to any other man, nor doeS
suppose that it would be offered to anr -
who was not fully committed to the nm /. :
pies of the Republican party. The nm. mn
fact of being soldier, who as represen-. ,.I-
tive of the patriotism and victories of - )
army. has been loaded with honors d.
not create title to the Presidency. Far .
fact every brave soldier has as good ola
1t merely makes distinction and avaiah;i. !.
General Grant knows that if it were No, .:
public conviction that there is a wide die
ence between him and General Sherms,r .
political views and sympathies. he wor
not be thought of as the Republican capr
date.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19
our most obedient servant,
JAMES I,oNGSTREET.

THE WAY THEY TREAT DEsPERADoEs IN
KANSAS. s.-The Leavenworth (Kansas) Con-
sercdtire of June LIST, says For some time
past two notorious horse thieves and des-
peradoes, named Marion Keller ard Milford
Sanders, have been roaming through Platte
county Missouri On Thursday last, Jus
tice John Davis, of Parkville, issued war
rant for their apprehension and placed it in
the hands of Dan Kerns, an old soldier, for
service upon these two men, Sanders had
made threats that he would never be taken
alive, and had openly defied any one to ar
rest him. Kerns took with him posse of
SIX or eight men, and after searching until
yesterday noon, the posse came upon their
game near Farley Ford of the Platte river.
kerns Immediately ordered them to surren-
der, which they refused to do. Finally,
however, Keller expressed his willingness
to give himself up, and held up both hands
while one of the party went forward to re-
ceive his arms. Both Sanders and Keller
were armed with a pair of revolvers. At
this, Sanders, probably thinking no one
would see him, stealthily proceeded to draw
one of lis pistols but Kerns eye was upon
him, and ere he could use the weapon, the
constable shot him dead. The posse took
charge of the other prisoner and proceeded
to Squire Yocum's, leaving the body of
Sanders lying where it fell
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

A MURDERER SENTENCED.-Joh B. Ad-
dington, who was convicted of murder in
the first degree in the Butler county court,
on a charge of killing James H. Teeplc and
Sidney Cunningham, of Portersville, on
Christmas eve last, was granted new trial
on June lth, on the ground that the grade
should not have been higher than that of
second degree. When the case was again
called up for trial on that day the prisoner
at the suggestion Of his counsel plead guilty
to both indictments Previous to the sen
tence being passed by the Court, however,
the prisoner asserted his innocence of the
crimes with which he was charged, and in
timated that had put in the plea of guilty
at the suggestion of his counsel The Court
sentenced him to twelve years Imprisonment
in the Penitentiary on each charge making
a term of twenty-four years.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19
Preachers as Politicians.

An incident of the Copperhead State Convention.
1t will be remembered that the Copper
heads have heretofore professed holy hor-
ror for the intermeddling OF preachers in
politics. During the struggle for the Union,
if minister of the Christian religion dared
to pray for the success of Il Union army or
ship, he was at once assaied as u fanatic
and hypocrite. But now that the war is
over and loyalty in armed fight has tri-
umphed over treason, Copperheads are not
So sensitive on the subject of prisoners in
terfering in politics, particularly when a
renegade from God service can be hired to
traduce those who are faithful to consttu-
tional law and liberty as they are opposed
to rebellion, perjury of army and navy Off
GERS, and the dissolution of the Union As
an evidence of this new born love of Cop
perheads for preachers as politicians, little
incident connected with the initial proceed
ings OF the Copperhead State Convention
in session here yesterday is IN fine point
As soon as the committee on resolutions had
retired, a motion was made that w. ID.
Moore, of Westmoreland county, address
the Convention. In putting the motion the
President said it was moved and seconded
that ''Rev. w. d. Moore &c At the
utterance of the title "Rerrend," low
Kissed ''hush' was heard which at once ad-
monished the presiding officer OF his mis-
take, and he promptly dropped the prefix
and announced simply ''W. ID. Moore" &c.
This little incident at once illustrates the in
consistency and exposes the regeneration
of the Copperheads as party According
to their ruling, a man of God true to his
calling g''and faithful in his service, dare not
speak in behalf of the country In the hour
of its danger If he does speak, he is
fanatic But renegades from the pulpit
like this fellow Moore, are applauded to the
echo when they allow themselves to be used
for the dirtiest work of the dirtiest wretches
who now lead the Copperhead faction.
Moore speech before the Convention yes
terday would have done honor to the noto-
rious Bishop Polk, during that divine's
drunkest days of rebel gloriication. Aside
from its illogical extravaganza and pitiful
perversion of the truth, it partook of that
kind of billingstate, which has ever formed
the staple of the Copperhead oratorical eff.
fort. But the incident we here record has
its point in the Copperheads accepting as a
teacher renegade minister of Gods reli-
gion The pupils are fit subjects for the
training of the pastor. .-Harrisburg Tele.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

The Freedmen Bureau reports for I
last month are generally encouraging. Fro
them can be partially seen what the io-
ernment is doing for the re- -habilitatioD Ar
upbuilding OF the South. The Repubfr..
party is the true friend of the South. IND
as it is the best friend of the North N
West, because it is the party of the whl
country. The people are beginning to f.
this, and they acknowledged it by the SWEEP
ing majorities of the last few years-lnaiio. ..
tiles which we look to see improved on th;
fall
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19
Common Schools.

At the late session of the Legislature a
supplement- to the Common School Law
was enacted The second secon section pro-
vides
That after the passage of this act, no
teacher IL IN Is Commonwealth shall receive
from a County Superintendent nor from
the psoposed City and Borough Superinten-
dents iu some localities) a certificate as a
teacher who has not fair knoiciedge OF
photography, reading. writing, geogra ply,
English grammar, mental and written arith
metic, history of the United States, and the
theory of teaching. nor shall such certificate
be given to any person tch0 Is IN the habit
Of using as bererdge any Intoxicating
drinks, and all certificates given to teach
ers shall set forth the branches in which
those holding them are proficient, and lndi-
cate by suitable marks the degree of that
proficiency.
1t further provides that henceforward
there shall be three grades of certificates
teachers-Provisiona Professional and Per-
manent.
The Provisional certificate is good for one
year. bW cannot be rcneaced ,CithOaa e:ron,i-
nation. The Professional certificate is good
for three years The Permanent certificate
can be granted only by the State Superin-
tendent, and to person holding a profes
sional certificate, upon recommendation OF
board or boards of director in whose EN-
ployment the applicant shall have taught
for the three preceding years, countersigned
by the County Superintendent and approved
by committee of five teachers appointed
for the purpose who may examine if they
think proper.
Heretofore, the Provisional Certificate
has been without authority of law 1t was
adopted on account of the inadequate sup
ply of teachers properly qualified. 1tshould
further be noticed that Professional Certifi-
Gates, issued before the passage Of this act,
expire June /, 1868.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

The President has ordered his Private
Secretary to procure and preserve list of
all the delegates to the late Pennsylvania
Copperhead State Convention, for reference
in the future bestowal of patronage in this
State. No man, member of that Conven-
tion, will receive recognition at the White
House, because Mr.. johnson was snubbed
with contempt by that body We admire
Andy grit; but won't there be shaking
among the dry bones of Pennsylvania De-
mocracy ?-Tele0raph
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

Here a recipe for pleasant sulna.z
drink, within the means of everybody. Il
a tumbler full of good buttermilk add a -
spoonful of crushed sugar and stir it vel
1t will be found very refreshing, am u:
taste, ranks next to first class soda water
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

The Mexican Minister in Washington has
received letter from Gen l'orfrio Diaz
announcing that the fall of the city of Mex
leo was expected within few hours. In
the opinion of General Diaz the city could
have been taken before, but as there was
not sufficient cavalry in the Republican ar
N.Y. there would have been good chance
for some of the leading Imperialists to es-
cape. Now 1t is thought all will certainly
be captured, as at Queretaro
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

1t is announced from an authoritative
source that President johnson has not ell
couarged any one to believe that he enter
tains the idea of removing General Sheri-
dan. We are CAD to know that for oa,e
the President has some respect for the ry-
pressed will of the people who elected hin
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

General Longstreet publishes a letter in a
New Orleans paper recommending compli-
ance with the military reconstruction bill,
which, he says, is peace offering.
The Reading Gazette, the organ of Mr.
Clymer. late Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor, copies the above extract, and adds
the following comment:
A derH Of a peace Altering, to be sure
The General is getting demented :"
Such is the comment of this Democrat.
ic'' journal 1t is short and insignificant
but it emphatically conveys clear meaning
of Democratic principle
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

UMPS.- Having located permaInEenr..s
i in Clayvilie, near Punxsutawney, ! hl's md
and intend keeping, constantly cn manu- niDs
ready for delivery, YELLOW and ~hlIL I'M, M
are Well finished and painted, aud are the s;s r.
and most durable pumps in use. will ahr Hos,.
and make pumps, or bore and lay PiPes s.nsd.
where ever needed the timber being iS
For further particulars call upon, or aaaieP aa.iieP
June IL, 1867 -6m Punxsutawney T.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

Under the management of Senator W
son and the advice and personal interpri
ton of the Union Leagues of Philadelpk
and other cities, the existing divisions q
sentiment among the Union men OF Iirs
MIA have been adjusted. Every mail nov
brings cheering intelligence from the Soui
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

Our little four year old takes notice Of al.
matters that she sees or hears IIearius
the word spider used the other day in SOM
conversation about cooking, and wishing a
forwards to use the same tenn, she hav. M
forgotten the real word. called it a cookiae
bug. We think she will pass.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

The soldiers of Pennsylvania will of course
not forget that resolution complimenting
General Sheridan, offered in the Sharswood
State Convention, was declared out of order.
When was, or when will be, resolution
complimentary of a Union soldier, in order
in Copperhead Convention?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

A German paper of Cincinnati says tbs
seventy thousand emigrants are on heir ~
from Germany, many of them intending
go to Missouri.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

Gopperheads quote the Daily Ne'os as
Republican paper. The ssame Journals are
in the habit of quoting Beverly Nash, the
black man of the South, who is in the prac-
tice of opposing every effort of good fCsr his
race. a representative of the colored man.
What the blacks say of Mr. Nash is arpli-
-ss.Ie to the editor of the Neics, namely, He
is the n1eanest purchasable material Of has
Kind now III existence, and is despised by
those whom he Processes to represent.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

\ prize fight took place at Aqua creek.
Virginia, on the 18th, between Collyer and
Aaron, the latter being proclaimed the vic
tor after 6S rounds had been fought. Both
men were badly hurt. Later advices state
that Aaron has since died from the injuries
received in the fight, and that Colyer is in
a critical condition
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

In the Democratic State Convention, the
resolution offered by Albert Schofield, COM
plimenting Gen. Sheridan for his treatment
of Gov. Wells, was declared out of order,
and never heard of again. When was a
resolution complimenting our heroes ever in
order in a Democratic Convention?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

CONCERT Cherrytree Singing ~
~ sociation, will give a Concert, IN ~. sEs
Presbyterian Church, on the Fourth OF Ju! III,
under the direction of Mr. VIM J. smith p,,-;
performances will consist of National ana %" "a
otic Songs, Glees. Choruses Quartettes' &c ,,
commence at II o'clock. P NJ Tickets . ,.sL.n
each-to be obtained at the stores. No No. " !,
sold at the door. June ls, looI-ot--
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

A German paper of Cincinnati SAYS :hsi
seventy thousand emigrants are on Their
way from Germany, many OF them intendlaE
to go to Missouri.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

A farmer near Erie, Pa, bought several
barrels of spoiled sausages for the purpose
OF using them as manure, and put link
into each hill Of corn. His corn came up
next day by the help of every dog within a
circle of FIVE miles or so.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

Tb,4 Surratt trial was commenced in
Washing ION, on Monday a-week. but up to
this date tll, court has failed to obtain
iull jury.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

GAUTION.-All persons are hereby eau
~ toned against purchasing or IN any We ',;
meddling with the following named piGp.i p;pp., 70
now in pasture at Thomas Rafferty, suUles; .;gh,
my order to wit one iron gray mare. one V''e
june 10 IS67-3t q. H00EBh
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

Over 100, 600 barrels of whisky. and p.
600 barrels of -four are stored at Cincinnst
Five barrels of whisky to one of -four.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

A man in Leipzig has invented hat-ma-
king machine, by which hat is finished in
FIVE minutes. The material goes in st one
end, and comes out hat at the other.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

VERDICT AGAINST THE PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD special dispach from Mid
dleburg, Pa, says the Pittsburg Gazette,
states this the jury in the case of the heirs
of Col Butler agihst the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company rendered verdict in favor
of the plaintiffs awarding damages to the
amount of SlS, 600, Col. Butler was killed,
by an accident which occurred on the road
near Landisville. Lancaster county, October
I4th. 1865. The case excited much interest,
and was hotly contested by both sides. the
Court in charging the jury held that the
accident was the result of negligence on the
part of the defendants. Mrs. Barr, the
estimable wife of James p Barr, Esq. of
Pittsburgh, was killed by the same accident.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

NOTICE. All persons knowing then
~ selves indebted to the Estate OF MS-
thew Savage, on money account, will pay 30
same TO me; and all contracts made by him 70
be paid in WOOL to be paid to J. b. 4 c 3 Rie1-
JAMES SAVAGE,
New Washington iul7 ;67-3tp Adm
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

Il is reported that high official of the
aware of the recent defalcation in the New
Orleans Sub-Treasury some time before it
became public, but failed to make it known
to the Secretary of the Treasury as he ought
TO have done. This is a startling statement;
but in view of the extraordinary misman-
agement of the national finances which has
haen practiced in that quarter, it is not at
al in, ,redible. When Congress meets we
hope this New Orleans peculatlon will be
thoroughly pce,llated.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

Louisiana files into the ranks of the Union.
The Union Convention on Thursday, June
18th, announced the name of their organi-
zation to be the ''Radical Republican Par
ty.' They are not content with anything
half way, when the end is freedom and the
regeneration, social, political, and CONNER
cial, of the State. Their platform. which
is thoroughly radical, endorses Phil. Sheri-
dan out and out; declares against conisca-
tion, and pledges one half of the Offices to
colored men. These Louisiana radicals know
exactly what they are about and the vim
and vigor they display insure success. There
is more lie and blood in the New Orleans
Convention than in hundred such dead
bodies as met at Harrisburg on Tuesday.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

BUILDERS will find il TO their inteIe:s ,rd
ID Nails and Spike es, VI indow- glass, f,sTaER
Oil, of J. 2. hhAl In
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

CAUTION.-AIl persons are hereby eau
~ toned against purchasing or in any wa,
meddling with 3 red cows, 20 sheep, ana . io.
ling hogs, now in the possession oil hsI L-Is'
Phillips of Decatur township, as the same o. ions
to me and have only been left with him on '''N
and are subject TO my order at any timec;,,1c time;
June I9, lS67-3t. DAVID +. CofLl'--
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Ae,r Adrrrtisemeat5.

Aavertissmenttset tnfarge type, RUS OroRt pcs
style ,cil be changed double prizes for spacsoeos
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

GROCERIES - Tea Coffee, Sugar, hoi ,,,, Al
" Rice, DC. at special rates by the
june IL, 1857. j. Z. hhAl
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

CAUTION.-All persons are hereby ca1
~ toned against purchasing or IN an,
meddling with one horse and one wagon. nov I
possession of Joel Wolsoncroft, OF Chest townsh'P
as the same belong to me and are subject 10 "
order.
June 10, ISs7-3tp SAMUEL LAMBERT.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

The extraordinary usurpations Of Ma
rosque, in the United States Of Colombia,
and the prospect of long lease of war in
those distracted countries, are awakening
speculations as to how far foreign nations
are bound to suffer reign OF anarchy which
is disastrous to their interests as well as to
the people more Immediately concerned in
ban States, especially Panama; several of
the European Powers are also deeply inter
ested in it and it is becoming pressing
question whether the United States, Great
Britain and France ought not to establish
a sort of Protectoratc over these rlotCus
South American communities, so as at least
to secure the safety of the foreign residents.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

1t is said to be probable in case Congress
is not convened in July by the Speakers of
the two Houses, that the President will is
sue his proclamation calling an extra session
in August, in view of the difficulties and
complications and conflict of opinions con
cerning the proper execution of the recon
struction act If the President will but in
struct his Attorney General not to interfere
with the military commanders of the FIVE
great districts, there will be no trouble at
ALL There is no difficulty among them in
deciding whether the act is intended for
rebels or Mexicans, and that the spirit in
which it is to be executed is the spirit in
which il was passed
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-19

The next session of the Supreme Court
will be held in Pittsburg, commencing on
the 9th OF June.
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slp En3 MIS-. LlkColN.

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forced sale Of the personal property. consisting OF
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