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The Surratt Trial.

The testimony CD the part of the Prosecu-
ton has nearly reached close. The evil
dence reveals many new facts with reference
to the prisoner on trial, and indicates proba-
pie complicity of Others, as has been strong
" suspected ever since the fatal day of Mr..
Lincoln's assassination. The most direct
statements are made by DIR. MCMILLAN,
the surgeon of the vessel in which SURRATT
crossed the seq, in making his escape. SUR
RAFT, himself a Catholic, was introduced to
Dr. MCMILLAN by Catholic priest named
LA PIERRE. who seems to have had the fu-
gitive in charge, and to have been expecting
him before his arrival in Montreal With
the Surgeon, as an officer of British vessel
and as introduced by the priest, SyRRATT
was quite confidential and communicative
during the voyage. The facts mentioned in
the surgeon 5 testimony, confirm the suspi-
cions Of the completely Of leading secession
lists in the assassination, and reveal the fact
that SURRATT, now fully proved to have
been engaged in the plot, was the messen-
ger by whom the communications between
Richmond RdCanada except up. He re-
ce we'd, as he said to Dr. MCMILLAN, large
sums of money from BENJAMIN. the Treas
urer of the confederacy. And on his arrival
in Quebec, and during the, voyage, he was
in company and conversation with Beverly
lucher- oeWett, Uenerdl hlPley, OF SOutn
Carolina, and 4 servant of jeff Davis, We
have no doubt Mr.. Davis and the secession
company around him in Canada have pecu-
liar sensations when they read this testimo-
ny. And the people of this country will be
struck with the fact that Mr.. Davis should
have made directly for their eongenial soci-
ETY. as soon as he was released from prison.
The coincidence of the testimony with the
general belief of the people three years ago is
very striking, and the leading names invol-
we'd in it are now companions together in
canada, holding their communications with
out the aid of Surratt
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The Indian War


The Denver papers publish dispatch
from General Sherman to General Hancock
on Indian matters, in which he says: ''We
must not remain on the defensive, but fol-
low them up and attack them on all possible
occasions. We must clean out all the In
dians between the Platte and Arkansas, and
then move against the hostile tribes in force
beyond those regions" An Omaha dis
patch says Gel. Patrick. the agent for the
Northern Cheyennes, Arapahoes, and Agul-
lallah Sioux, has just arrived from the
North Platte, where he met Spotted Tail,
Swift Bear and several other chiefs in coun-
Gil, with the view of gathering all the peace
able Indians at one point, to be subsisted
by the Government. About /, 100 Indians
were represented, and are now camped near
the North Platte. They profess friendship,
and agree to remain in camp subject to the
Government during the present hostilities.
Big Mouth, with his band of Agullallahs,
Pawnee Killer, with fifty lodges of Sioux
and other bands, including Red Cap and
Dog Hand, who with their bands participa-
ted in the Fort Phil Kearney massacre, are
all moving to join this camp, which will
number four thousand Indians. Col. Pat
rick thinks that the arrangements will be
carried out in good faith but that the pub
lie may not be msled he says that Red
Cloud, the biggest Sioux chief, and all the
Cheyennes on Smoky Hill, are clamorous
for war, so that hopes for an early peace
are not to be INDUCED.
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CLEARFIELD. PA, JULY 10, 1867.
Fos sCPRENE JUDGE,
Hon. Henry W. Williams,
~ PITTsBCEG
Congress IN Session.

The Fortieth Congress of the United
States, re-assembled at Washington. on
July Sd, in obedience to resolution passed
IN March last Both Houses met at noon,
and. upon the roll being called. in the Sen.
ate "a members answered to their names,
and in the House l25 responded to the call
The President was then informed of the or
ganization. of both Houses. and of their
readiness to receive any communications he
might desire TO make No message was
sent in During the afternoon several bills,
amendatory of the reconstruction act were
presented in the Senate, and in the House
the case of all the members elect from Ken
tucky, except Mr.. Adams of the 9TH Dis
trict, were referred to committee to inquire
as to their loyalty and the Legality of their
election after which both branches adjourn
ed to Friday.
1t is understood that the session will be
almost exclusively devoted to the recon-
struction business in the South. Had
President johnson, after his veto of the
military reconstruction bill, and its passage
by the requisite Constitutional two-thirds
of both Houses, fairly enforced the law. as
he declared he would, instead of endeavor-
ing to make it nullity by the misconstruc-
tions of Attorney General Stanberry, there
would have been no necessity for this extra
session of Congress. But, as the National
Executive manifests a strong disposition
not to execute the laws passed by Congress
and to foist upon the people of the country
his own peculiar views in their stead, it is
but just that the representatives of the peo-
pie should assemble and provide the means
for the execution of the laws which they
passed in obedience to the will of that people
Snch are the causes which impelled the
re-assembling of Congress at this time, and
shows the real condition of existing issues
between the Legislative and Executive
branches of the Government Whether
these differences can be speedily and salts
factorily adjusted, remains to be seen; yet,
there is little doubt that the people will
sustain Congress in applying the requisite
remedy to the existing dangerous tendency
to Executive usurpation or ''the one man
power.
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Washington City Gossip.

The Committees, in both Senate and
House, having charge of the reconstruction
question, held meetings and discussed the
various propositions submitted to them,
but reached no conclusion. 1t is probable
they will frame new bill giving the militia
~ commanders complete control of the
machinery and officials of the various State
Governments in the late rebellious States.
A proposition was made to abolish all such
governments within thirty days, but it found
little favor.
The House adopted a resolution rendering
thanks to Gen Sheridan and Gen. Sickles,
for the efficient manner in which they have
discharged their duties in their respective
districts.
Hon. James VI. Wayne, senior Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States, died in Washington City, OH
Friday morning July 5th, in the 18th year
of his age.
The receipts for June were, from Customs
$II 100000. and from Internal Revenue
about $2l, 100000.
Mr.. Covode's resolution, calling for the
correspondence between Secretary Seward
| and Mr.. Lewis ID. Dampbell will show that
the latter remained in New Orleans by Mr.
Seward orders and, when asked to go to
Jaurez, he applied for an idle Revenue cut
ter at New Orleans, but was refused, and
was told to 60 to Havana and apply for a
passage on some French steamer. This he
refused 70 do, and rendered his resignation !;
and, since the execution of Maximilian,
Mr.. Seward ordered out said Revenue cut
ter to carry Madame Jaurez and her retinue
en- route to the City of Mexico.
| Mr.. Stevens seems more vigorous than at
any time for several years, and this morning
received perfect ovation from members as
| they came in. He seemed to be the central
| point in the House, around which everybody
centered. He says things never before
looked so favorable for the nation being re-
quired to do its duty to those who suffer
ed in the late war.
There is no mistaking the fact that both
bodies are far more radical and nearer unit
to-day than when they adjourned last spring
and if they progress as rapidly between now
and the fall session they viii not only i'm
peach the President, but open up seriously
The other question of confscation, and COM
mence upon the largest estates of the lead
ing rebels.
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Advices from Mexico are highly i'm.
portant Vera Cruz has capitulated, the
soldiers garrisoning the place being permit
ted to leave the country on board Mexican
National vessel. The city surrendered qui-
etly and without any bloodshed. 1t is also
reported that Santa Anna has found his re-
public in an ignominious death, having been
shot at Sisal The latter is highly probable,
as it was stated in previous dispatches that
he was held prisoner at Campeachy, where
his trial was proceeding. Moreover it was
telegraphed that highly important docu-
ments were found in This possession by the
Liberals He felt anxious to test his popu-
larity in Mexico, and through imprudence
has brought his eveniul life to close.
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Serenth. That warned by past misfor
tunes. we ask that the Supreme Court of the
State be placed in harmony with the politi-
cal opinions of the majority of the people.
to the end that the court may never again,
by unjust decisions, seek to set aside laws
vital to the nation. nor lmperll the safety
of the public securities, nor impair the OPP
Grafton of the bounty, pension and tax laws,
which are required for the public defense
nor in any way thwart measures which were
essential to to the public protection; but
that. on the other hand. it may become
and remain fit and faithful Interpreter of
the liberal spirit of the age, bulwark of
publis faith. and an impartial and fearless
exponent of the equal rights OF man.
Eighth That protection being cardinal
feature of the Republican creed, We trust
that such legislation will be secured. as will
afford adequate protection to American in
dustry.
Ninth. That, in conformity with the
pledges given last fall by both candidates
for Governor, we now demand the enact
ment of a free railroad law, by which the
enterprise of our people way be stimulated,
and the resources of the Commonwealth
developed
Tenth. That in Governor John W. Geary,
VIC recognize an honest and courageous pub
lie servant, who, in the chair OF the State,
is adding freshness to the layrels gallantly
won In war.
Elerenth. That the gratitude of the peo-
pie to the soldiers and sailors, whose bravery
met and overthrow the shareholders rebel
| lion, should have repeated and emphatic
expression and that we heartily disapprove
and condemn the course Of the Secretary of
the Treasury in postponing and Ignoring
the just claims of our brave defenders up
on the bounty of the Government, awarded
to them by the National Congress.
Tirelfth. That in the Hon. Henry w.
| Williams, of Allegheny county, we present
to the people of Pennsylvania an eminent
jurist; one in every way well qualified for
the responsible duties of the Office Of Judge
of the Supreme Court; able as lawyer !;
| impartial, prompt and thorough as a judge;
honest, upright, without suspicion as a man,
and unwavering in his devotion to the cause
of his country.
4 resolution was passed reappointing
| Col Frank Jordan chairman of the State
| Central Committee for the ensuing year,
and also providing for the balance Of the
State Central Committee in the usual way.
The thanks of the Convention were also
rendered TO Col Jordan for the efficient
manner in which he conducted the last
campaign. The Chair then announced the
names of gentlemen comprising the State
Central Committee. The customary resolu-
tions of thanks to the officers of the Con-
vention were passed and the body adjourn
ed without day.
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Our Candidate,

We place at the head of our columns, to-
day, the name of Hon. Henry W. Williams,
the nominee of the Republican Convention
at Williamsport, for Supreme Judge of this
State. Mr.. Williams is man of fine tai
entsf an able lawyer, a thorough Judge, hon
est and upright, and unwavering in his de-
votion to the cause of his country-a man
in every way qualified for the responsible
position to which he is named, and one who
is worthy the support of every lover of the
Union. In noticing the nomination of Mr..
Williams the Pittsburg Post, the organ OF
Democracy in Western Pennsylvania, says
The nomination of the Hon. Henry w.
Williams as candidate for Judge of the
Sopreme Court, is good one. He was
the best man named among the candidates
before the Republican convention and pos
sesses legal and moral qualifications for the
responsible position to which he has been
nominated. Both parties have now presen-
ted their candidates. -
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MAMMALIAN SHoT.-MATAMoRAs, June
2Sth, 1867, by way of New Orleans, July
2nd. 9. 80 P. M-Official information of the
death of Maximilian, Miramon and Mejia
was received here yesterday. The report of
Escobedo says they were condemned on the
night of the 18th, the sentence confirmed at
headquarters on the 18th, and the 10th de-
signated as the day of execution. Their ex-
ecution was, however, suspended by order
of Juarez until the 18th, on which date, at
seven clock, NJ, the three were shot.
On the morning of the 18th the Prussian
Minister made another attempt TO save them,
but failed. Maximilian was shot face to the
front His last words were Poor Carlottal
Miramon aud Meiia were reduced from their
rank and shot in the back Gen. Berriozable
Immediately communicated the news to Gen.
Reynolds, in Brownsville. There is
great rejoicing in Mexico over the event.
Official information of the surrender of the
capital to Dias has also reached here. Mar
quez was disposed, and the city was surren-
dered by Ramon Tabera. 1t is thous hit here
that JuareZ has started for the capital.
Mexicans are jubilant; and foreigners are
horror stricken. Letters from uarez receiv-
ed at headquarters here, and which your
commissioner has had the privilege of pc
rusiDg, state that Maximilian, Mejia and
Mlramon were sentenced to be shot on the
morning of June l6. The sentence was pro-
| mulgated on the morning of June l4th. Sub
| SeQuently the execution was postponed for
| three days, to give Maximilian time to ar
range his affairs and it was announced that
| the execution would positively take place on
the morning of June 10Th, at II O'Clock
| The Prussirn and British Minister visited
Juarez at San Louis Potosi, to endeavor to
arrest the doom of the unfortunate Prince,
| but their efforts were vain. Both had re-
turned to Queretaro, to take formal leave
of Mexico, when the Prince was executed
Among Macmillan S papers found in Que
retaro was will, by which, in case of his
death, he appoints Theodosia Lanes, Jose
Maria Lacunsea and Marguey regents of
of the empire Portions of Maximiian' SER
vice plate are on exhibition as trophies at
Matamoras The following is the telegram
of Escobedo to the Secretary of War. an
nouncing the execution of Maximilian:
San Luis Potosi, June 10, 1S67-C Citizen
Minister Of Var: On the l4th inst, ii O.
| clock at night, the Council of War condem-
ned Maximilian of Hapsburg, Miguel Mir
anon and Thomas Mejia to suffer the ex-
treme penalty of the law. The sentence
having been confirmed at these headouar-
tiers, it wrs ordered to be carried into effect
on the 10th. The execution was suspended
by order of the supreme government until TO-
day. 1t is now seven clock in the morning.
at which time Maximilian has just been
shot. Please communicate to the Citizen
President of the Republic. EscoBEDo.
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THE LORD BOND RoBBERY-No Crces,

THE LORD BOND RoBBERY-No Cresus
ancient or modern, ever took loss of mill
ions complacently as Mr.. Lord. So far as is
known, that ROBBERY did mot for moment eff
feet either his temper, appetite, digestion or
sleep: While others have mined and coun-
termined for the recovery of the bonds.
,o'h ont robbers, Mr. Lord has reposed. II
is now understood that the bonds have been
recovered, but how, and where, is as much
mystery as ever.
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w o o l. EN- T AC Dry

Having purchased interest in the Union
Mills, IN Union township. Clearfeld county, we
are prepared TO card wool, manufacture and fin
ish cloth, and do all kinds of work in line on
short notice, in a workmanlke manner, and on
reasonable terms. Flour feed, and lumber, also
manufactured and for sale. Terms, CASH.
f. X. Il j. r. ARNOLD.
Rockton, June 26, 1857.
N B.-Wool intended for carding can be left
at r. Mossop's or J. p. kratzer's, in Ciearheld,
which will be taken away and returned when
carded, on Saturday of each week.
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THE RAFTsmAn,s JouRNAl.

THE BEST TINE ON RECORD At the
race which took place on Saturday the 22nd
June. at Jerome Park, \. I. Ethan Allen
with his running mate beat Dexter, three
three straight heats in the unparalleled time
of 2:l5, 2:l6. 2:lT The best time ever
made in harness in the vicinity New York,
was made by Flora Temple when she beat
Allen-he with running mate-in .: 20a
and when she beat Patchen, in june, 1850
IN 2.II
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The Pittsburg Post, Democratic paper,
advises its party, in case Grant is nomina-
ted by the Republicans, to abandon their
ideas and vote for him-a significant fact.
foretelling the impending dissolution Of the
old worn-out Democratic organization.
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The impeachment project is again can
vassed in Washington, with some prospect
of its being undertaken before the adjourn
ment of the Fortieth Congress.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-10

The southern mail service is restored as
before the war. 1t went into operation an
Monday week, and includes about one
thousand routs, and is as comp etely under
contract with responsible parties as at any
former time.
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Iron and copper ores are said to abound
in the mountains south of Lykens, Dauphin
county. A large amount of iron has already
been taken out of the mountain.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-10

The Romd Table is of the opinion, should
the Republican party nominate Gen. Grant
for President, it is not unlikely he may be
elected unanimously, the other side setting
up no opposition to him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-10

Gen. Thomas Francis Meagher. Seereta-
~ and Acting Governor of Montana, fell
from the deck of a steamer, at Fort Ben
ton, on July Ist, and was drowned.
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This popular combination of
AND FREEDOM.

This popular combination of
SECURITY AND FREEDOM,
The result of twenty-five years Of study and ex-
perience the part of its ori ginator, is giving
the NORTH AMERICA an unpara lleled success
That the sarpassing excellence of this Cempa-
ny, and the unpreced ented privileges its mem
bers enjoy are daily becoming more generally rec
ognfzed is made manifest by the rapid increase
of its business. During the first four months of
policies, insuring nearly four million five hun
dred thousand dollars, which shows gain over
the business of the corresponding period of last
year of one hundred policies monthly, and an
increase for the four months of nearly million
dollars in amount insured
DIVIDENDS payable annually, at present FORTY
FIVE PER CENT
ALL INSURERS invited to examine and
compare their policies with those of the
NORTH AMERICA.
n D. MORGAN, President.
T. 7. MERWIN, Vice President.
J. W. MERRILL, Secretary.
G. ROWLAND, Actuary
A. C. FTNNEY,
General Agent,
.Clearfeld
WI GEISSINGER.
Special Agent. (jyIO-Im
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CAUTION.-All persons are hereby eau
" toned against purchasing or in any way
meddling with two mares and two colts. in
possession of James Beatty. of Bell township. as
the same belong to me and are only left with him
on loan, subject to my order
July 10, ls67-3t. l. D. HILE-
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NEW ADVERTISEMENT

OLIVER STEEL sCYTHRs for safss
- July TO- .kRGTzrp.
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There is colored boy in Newport, r. l. -,
FIVE years old, weighing sixteen pounds.
When six months old the child weighed
only four and vuarter pounds. The boy
enjoys good health and is of good intellect.
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Ae,v Aarertisements.

nfargefvys c1tts. of ptatH
styis tvi be charged double price orspaesoecpisd
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CLEARFIELDsAyING ANDBUIID-
QUARTERLY REPORT of the eon5i.

QUARTERLY REPORT of the osnii-
" ton of the First National Bank OF Ceav-
field, for the quarter ending June 80, 1867
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts ss'EA -
Over Drafts Z>-5 Il
Furniture and Fixtures ll'i "
Revenue stamps N5 -
Due from Nat Banks lh,7,3 ::
Due from other Banks and Bankers a,sSt "a
Z. 5. Bonds deposited with Treasurer
of L. :. to secure circulation Isesss 81
Circulating Notes of other Nat1 Is i,sHe ~
Legal Tender Notes and Specie, ll.'us -
Compound Interest Notes a'os -
Total s337s9s -
LIABILITIES
Surplus Fund '5es ~
Notes in Circulation stl!t -
Individual Deposits SziH >
Dividends unpaid )"
Due TO Nat Banks s'+A
Due other banks and Bankers Iis .
Profit and Loss Sss' O.
Total Liabilities s2e7Is5 y
| hereby certify th at the ABOVE is true sJtua''
from The report made 10 the ComptroleI o. 't'
Currency, July lst, 1867. Il. c. FINNElscs'ht
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All Europe mourns the death of Maxi
milan The Government of England, it is
stated, will recall the British Legation, and
withdraw from diplomatic relations with
the administration of Juarez. That of
France has sent out an order suspending all
the functions of the French Consuls in the
Republic. The French Chambers denounce
the execution as crime against civilization.
All festivities in Paris have been abandoned.
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In addition 70 the security heretofore offered,
we call particular attention 20 the following:
BY a recent act of the Legislature of the State
of New York, the Company is authorized to make
Special Deposits with the Superintendent of the
Insurance Department, and receive therefor Reg
istered Policies; bearing the Seal of the Depart
ment. and Certificate that the Policy is secured
by Pledge of Public Stocks under Special Trust,
created by the act of the Legislature in favor of
the NORTH AMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COM
PANY exclusively. This makes every Register
ed Policy as secure to the holder as a National
Bank Note or a United States Bond
Investments are confined TO Bonds of the Uni
ted States. State and City of New York, and First
Mortgages of Real Estate to amount of half mar
ket value.
NO ORESTRICTIONS IN TRAVEL LRESIDENCE
the ordinary employments, in any part of the
United States Europe. at any of the
year.
THIRTY DAYS GRACE ON ALL RE-
NEWAL PAYMENTS
ALL Policies ARE NON FORFEITING AND
IMMEDIATELY INDISPUTABLE.
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DATKNT SCYTHE sNATH's at
J. P KRAT7yp,s
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D AXES and FORKS, lall kinds at
IL j. P kRATZPR.s
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GOLD STEEL HOES a,
- JP KRATZEBss
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GRAIN SCOOPS dong and sl.or, hapsl..
VI P ERATZYP,s I"
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SHOvELs and SPADES at
- j P. kRATZERrs
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drank BARRETT, conveysreer ,,3 p.
Il Estate Agent, Clesr6eld. Pa. OSee A. t.'I' S'
ond Street, with Walter Barrett, Esq Ays,, &C.
Plantation and Gold Territory in S0ath Csroii,.'
Clearfeld July 10, 1867.