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Horrible Indian Massacre.

The following is an extract from letter
dated Fort Sully, d. T., Feb. 25, 1867, and
received at Philadelphia on Saturday a.
week
There has been quite stirring excite
ment in this part of the country with the
redskins. [ suppose you know of the Fort
Kearny affair also You ask me how far it
is from US? 1t is about fifteen hundred
miles from here. By the upper mail, which
arrived here to-day, We heard some very bad
company of our regiment stationed there
under the command of Col Rankins. The
Indians made an attack on that little band,
and it appears from all accounts that they
fought bravely until outnumbered by the
redskins, who killed them all but the Col
onel and wife, They then took them few
yards from the post, and having built fire,
tied the Colonel's hands and feet and put
him in the FIRE, while his wife was compelled
| to see him burning After that was done
they maltreated her in shameful manner,
and having rolled her UP in Buffalo robe,
they fastened her on a wild horse and turn
ed him loose. God only knows how long
she was on the prarie, but it happened, very
fortunately, that the mail carriers for that
fort encountered her in that condition, and
after they had heard who she was. they took
her in their charge and returned with her
and the mails to Fort Rice. The Indians
were 1880 strong-our men 90. They
fought them three days; but on the third
day the Indians took the place, scalped all
the dead, and those who were officers they
cut up into small pieces and ate them. That
is considered bravery! 1t will not be good
for them if they make their appearance
around this fort. We are very well guard
ed. There are six companies here-four of
infantry, one of cavalry and one of artillery
The weather here has been very cold. We
have lost nearly all of our stock-trozen to
death
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Washington City Gossip.

The ofice-seekers in the lobbies assert
that the President has changed his tactics
in reference to making nominations. that
he viii appoint no more radicals to office.
The Commissioner of Agriculture, under
the fifty Thousand dollars appropr iation
made by Congress. is distributing seeds of
vegetables and cereals 10 the destitute people
of the South
The Treasury Department has received in
formation of the arrest of defaulting In
ternal Revenue collector, at New Orleans,
who escaped from one of the Western States.
He swindled the Government out of two
hundred thousand dollars The name is
withheld for the present.
Secretary McCulloch has been congratula-
ted By several of the New York bankers. for
his success In reducing the public debt two
hundred and nine millions of dollars, within
the last year.
The Committee on Foreign Relations
have agreed to report back to the Senate,
the Russian Cession Treaty, without re-
commendation The friends of the Treaty
claim that it has gained strength, and if the
Senate remains in session two weeks that it
will be ratified by two-thirds vote. How
ever, it will require the assent of the House
to the appropriation before the treaty can
be finally consummated
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10

BRIGAND HUNTING.-A novel and exhil-
Grating, species of chase has just been inau-
gurated in Italy. The Government has re-
solved to rid the country of its greatest pest
-hrigandage, and to accomplish this, not
only are the mountains to be secured by mu-
merous detachments of chasseurs, but the
further inducement of pecuniary reward is
offered in the hope of getting the peasantry
to capture or betray the robbers instead of
harboring them as has been the custom
hitherto. Twelve hundred dollars is offered
for the leader of any band, dead or alive,
and six hundred dollars each for his follow
ers. The temptation is great in country
where the former sum is regarded as splen-
did fortune.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10

"a MERE STRAW" The Richmond
Times, after alluding to the Copperhead re-
joicing at the North over the Connecticut
election, gives the following advice to its
readers:
''The people of the South would act un-
wisely, we think, if they were to jump to
the conclusion that the result in Connecticut
really indicates the disintegration of the
Radical party. 1t is mere straw-a cheer
ing sign-a patch of clear sky amid dark
and menacing clouds, and nothing more
Practically. it will in no way change or ef-
feet the character of the Fortieth Congress.
Until after the next Presidential election
that body will control the purse and the
sword, and its leaders will be Stevens and
Butler"
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Notes from Harrisburg.

The House has at length passed Free
Railroad law. 1t is the original bill, as
framed and introduced into the Senate by
Senator Bigham, but which was so amend
ed by the Committee on Railroads, that
when it was reported back to the Senate
the author did not recognize it as his bill.
In the passage of this bill the House has
the thanks of large majority of the peo-
pie of Pennsylvania and it is hoped the
Senate will have back bone enough to stand
up to the work, and also pass the bill.
Gov. Geary has signed the death warrant
of Robert Folger, convicted of the murder
of Robert w. Dinsmore on the 4th Decem-
Der, in Washington county Wednesday,
May 18th, has been fixed as the day of ex-
ecution
The bill empowering the Governor to
commute the death penalty in certain cases,
has finally been passed by the Senate.
The Sheriff of Luzerne county telegraph.
ed to the Governor that serious riot exists
in Hazleton and Foster townships, in that
biidl MS 10 icSlSIcu WIN
success; that armed and organized forces
were necessary, and that he wished an order
calling ont Capt. Ellis company of Wyo-
ming veterans. Soon after Captain Ellis
telegraphed that the Sheriff had ordered
him out to quell the riot and asked further
orders The Governor subsequently tele-
graphed to prominent citizens of Luzerne
county who advised him of the exact condi-
ton of affairs. He then sent an order to
Capt. Ellis, ordering him to hold his com
pany in readiness for future orders, but in
no event to move without orders from him.
1t is unof1icially understood that the cause
of the riot is strike for higher wages, the
majority attempting to prevent the minority
working.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10
THREE CHILDREN BURNED. DIR. J. K

THREE CHILDREN BURNEp.-Dr. J. K.
Holloway, of Nittany Hall, who was an eye
witness soon after the occurrence, sends US
the following: "A most shocking affair took
place on March 30th, in Clinton county.
Three children of Michael Krapes, respect
lively six, four, and two years of age, burned
to death in small pig stable, which was
partly filled with hay, on the day of the ac-
cident. The oldest child was in the habit
of smoking, and before entering the stable
with the two other children. he procured
matches, and either directly with the match
es or through the fire of his cigar set the
hay on fire and all were burned into COM
plete crisps before help reached them. The
mother heard the screams of the terrified
children, but concluded they were actively
engaged at play. An older sister was the
first to discover the situation of the children
and at once gave the alarm. She hastened
to remove board from the burning stable.
when, to her horror, the three children roll
ed out crisps. The remains were buried on
the 3lst of March, in the presence Of large
concourse of people. Press.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10

ANOTHER BID FOR CoLoRED VorEs -
The Democracy held Convention at
Nashville, Tennessee, on April 1sti at which
Judge Grant presided. Judge Whitworth
and Mt. Williams, colored man, were the
principal speakers, the former enforcing the
views be recently put forth in letter re-
specting the policy of accepting the situa-
tion, fully recognizing the negro as citizen
and voter; and inviting him to participate
in political meetings, and Mr.. Williams Ia
king, ground that the owners of the soil and
the laborers are identified in interest, and
should cooperate for the good of each 9TH
Or and the country. He believed the South
ern neu were the negroes best friends.
Williams is from Pennsylvania, and has
served in the Federal army. The conven-
tion adopted a resolutiohrequesting colored
voters to hold meeting and appoint dele
gates TO the State Convention, which assem-
b'es at Nashville on the 10th, to nominate a
candidate for Governor. 1t seems the De-
mocracy are after the negro in all parts of
the country.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10

SALISBURY ON THE RAMPAGE.
the Executive session of the United States
Senate, on Friday, April 5th Salisbury, who
had become very drunk, came over towards
Sumner. and assun ed threatening attitude
gestculating and announcing his intention
OF having satisfaction out of Sumner for in
Producing the resolution for his expulsion.
The Assistant Sergeant-at-A Arms promptly
interfered, and with the assistance of one of
the Senators got him into the coat-room,
where, after nearly divesting himself of his
clothing. he lald down upon the floor and
remained until the close of the session, when
the Doorkeeper took him home. TEL
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE

The undersigned offers at private sale, his fsrn
situate in Jordan tp, Clesrield county, Pa, eog-
tainig 203 net ensure. lhisiand lies in es'
of the best farming sections in the comfy sno i
in high state of cultivation. About ii5 aSFs'
of the land is cleared, of which l25 seres sss ia
clover and timoth y-the whole under good fences.
The buildings new two-story frame dNel!irt
house, two 40 feet fronts-E heTed log tsEE ~
by so feet-a frame straw house adjoining 'ss
barn, sc by 40 feet-a corn and arTisge-houss
by 26 feet-and all the other necessary OuthOu'-'
to constitute il a desirable residence. The Ssisf
is convenient and good There is also on TIE
premises ali orchard OF l25 bearing apple iFe-'
and some cherries. a good vein Of coal under
lies the land and there is an sbundancs OF 'ir'
stone convenient thereto. Terms reasonable
For further particulars address the subscrit.ff
Ansonville, Clearfeid county, Pa., or esii and ''
the premises.
Anr 10 1867 3mn JOHN SwAS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10

The Oourts and Charters.

The following law passed by the Penn'a
Legislature, and approved by the Governor
on March Goth, 1867. enlarges the jurisdic-
ton of the Courts of Common Pleas, rela-
tive to granting charters of incorporation,
and confirming those heretofore granted
SECTION l. That from and after the pas
sage of this act the several courts OF COM
mon Pleas of this Commonwealth shall nave
power and authority 10 grant charters OF li-
corporation In all cases IN which the same Is
authorized to be granted, under existing
laws, By the Supreme Courts OF THIS Com-
monwealth and the associations hereafter
incorporated. under the laws OF this Conn
monWeath, may be authorized to hold real
estate TO an amount, the clear yearly value
of income whereof shall not exceed twenty
thousand dollars and all laws, and parts OF
| laws, inconsistent herewith, be and the same
are hereby repealed.
SEC. >. That all charters of incorporation
which have heretofore been granted by any
of said courts of common pleas, IN cases
wherein the said Supreme Court only had
power and authority to grant the same, be
and the same are hereby validated and made
of the same force and effect as if the same
had been granted in pursuance OF authority
! Pleas
SEC. 3. That the said Courts of Common
| Pleas shall have power and authority to
grant charters of incorporation, In all cases
wherein any number of persons, citizens of
this Commonwealth, are associated for the
purpose OF insuring horses, cattle and other
live stock, against loss by death, from; dis
ease or accident. or from being stolen and,
also, to grant charters of incorporation to
water and hook and ladder companies, build
ing associations, teachers institutes or asSo-
Citations, hotel companies, skating park asso-
Citations. and clubs for the advancement of
athletic sports, including base bali clubs, and
barge and fishing clubs. and in granting
such charters of incorporation, the said
courts shall have power to incorporate, by
the same form of proceeding, fire insurance
companies; which said companies, when so
Incorporated, shall have all the rights, pow
ers and privileges, and shall be subject to
all the restrictions and provisions of the
general law regulating fire insurance COM
panies, approved April second, one thou
sand eight hundred and ffty-six, and the
several supplements thereto.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10

A SPEcK OF WAR-The New York Her
AIDS correspondence, dated February 2sth,
says: Turkey is concentrating her hosts of
various nationalities in great force in and
around Constantinople Russia is reinfor-
cling her regiments, and advancing on her
frontier lines, and the Turks, of all classes,
seemed impressed with the belief that a
struggle was at hand in which the Sultan S
position must be maintained at the cost of
much blood, or the crescent be retired from
Europe to the Asiatie shores of the Bos-
phorus. The Viceroy of Egypt moved, it
is thought by French advice, bears himself
more independently towards the Sultan, as
he understands the near approach Of war.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10
A Nsw License Law,

The new license law just passed by the
Legislature, and approved by Gov. Geary,
gives further discretionary power to the
Courts in granting licenses, and provides
that eating houses and restaurants shalt
hereafter be licensed the same as hotels, as
win be seen by reference to the following
sections of the law;
SECTION l. That when an application is
made to any court of quarter sessions of
this Commonwealth, for license to sell in
toxicating drinks, it shall be lawful for said
court to hear petitions, in addition to that
of the applicant, in favor of, and remon-
strances against the application for such
license, and In all cases to refuse the same
whenever, in the opinion of said court, hav
ing due regard to the number and charac;
ter of the petitioners for and against such
application, such license is not necessary
for the accommodation of the public and
entertainment of strangers and travellers,
and upon sufficient cause being shown, the
said courts shall have power to revoke any
license granted by them, and all laws ineon-
sistent with this section are hereby repealed:
Provided, That the suIeties in the bond. re-
quired of the applicant for license, shall be
signed to his petition.
SEC. =. That applications for license to
keep an eating house, beer house or restau-
rant, authorizing the sale of domestic wines,
malt and brewed liquors, shall hereafter be
made in the same manner and + the same
authority as application for license to keep
a hotel: P-orsded, That the regulation in
relation to bedrooms and beds shall not ap-
ply to applicants for an eating house, beer
house or restaurant license, aud the tenth
section of the act of twentieth April, one
thousand eight hundred and fifty-six, au-
| thorizing county treasurers to grant an eat
house or retail brewery license, is hereby re-
pealed.
Sec. 3. No license to keep an eating
house. beer house or restaurant under the
provisions of the second section of this act,
shall be granted in any incorporated city for
less sum than fifty dollars, nor elsewhere
| for less sum than twenty dollars
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10

THE New STATE LoAN.-Upona an exam
ination Of the bids, for the new State loan,
on Monday, April lst, it appeared that the
bids were nine millions in excess of the sum
reau;rsd-thirty- one million being offered at
six per cent. interest, ranging from par to
one half per cent premium. Dexler & Co,
T. w. Clark & Co, and Jay Cook & Co.,
we'll known banking firms of Philadelphia,
hare obtained a majority of the bids at a
premium, and the remainder, about seven
millions, has been taken in other parts Of
OF the State OF this $S23, ,3l205 were at
per cent. per annurn, and sl2, ,0S6, $50. 95
a, per cent. per annum. OF the 5 per
cent loan, s92, so were for the shortest
term: s90,479S SS for the fifteen year loan,
aud s729, 9S3 II for the long. or twenty five
year loan. OF the per cent. loan, S4.907,
$50 were for the short loan: S1,909, 500 II
for the medium loan, and s9,27U,0l6 S5 for
the long loan. This exhibit shows that the
State has regained her financial reputation,
under the able and judicious management Of
Republican officials for a number of years
past.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10

A waggisL journalist, who is often n.r,
over his personal plaianess, tells this s,o,r
of himself: Il went to the drug store esrly
the other morning for a dose of morphiD.
for sick friend. The night clerk objec.d
to giving it to me without preserip6On
evidently fearing that | meant to destEC,
myself. 'Pshaw, said |, do | look Tx. /,
man who would kill himself?' Gazing 81
me steadily for half minute he replied: !
don know. Seems to me if I locked liz,
you l should be greatly tempted to kill NY
self
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10
COULDN'T GO BUzzARD.--When Prime

COULDN'T GO BUzzARD.- Prince
Achille Murat resided in Florida, (lS47. J
where he often engaged in hunting, it is
said that nothing swims the water, crawls
or walks the earth, but that he served up
on his table. Alligator steaks, frogs shins,
boiled owls and roasted crows are found pal
atable; but there is one animal that the
Prince don't like The buzzard is one too
many for him. He says: L try him tried
| try him roasted, try him stewei and T
make soup Of him, but the buzzard is not
goot. | have no prejudice against him, but
cook him every way, and then l no like
him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10

NOTHING NOR NoBopY.-The Macon
(Ga.l Journal and Messenger has come to
the conclusion that President johnson rep
resents nothing nor nobody, and that, there
fore, lie should be let go like the Copfed-
crate notes" 1t furthermore says it prefers
old Ben. Wade, old Thad. Stevens. and old
Horace Greely to johnson of Tennessee
and johnson of Maryland. johnson stock
don't seem to amount to much in Macon.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10
CLEARFIEID, Pa, APRIL. 10, 1867.
The "Victory" in Connecticut.


Some of the so-called Democratic papers
make an attemr. at great rejoicing over the
"yie,ory' in Connecticut. while the thinking
and candid men of the party hardly view it
as victory" For instance a Appointment
leader In this borough, remarked to us, In
substance, that he did not view the result in
Connecticut as of much significance, except
60 produce one of two results Either to
stimulate the Republicans to renewed efforts
to maintain their ascendency as party, or
20 crush out or modify the radical sentiments
entertained bv some of the Republican mem
bers of Congress. Ii the latter was efected
thereby. he could heartily rejoice over the
result, but otherwise not Now. this opin-
ian accords with the general sentiment of
the Republicans all over the country. They
do not view the defeat of Gen. Hawley as
in any sense damaging to the Republican
r.r,y-that it will certainly act as an incen-
tive 10 urge IT'S members to greater exertions
in behalf Of freedom and the cause of hu
manity-aud that, Phoenix ike, the party
will emerge from the smoke of this battle
more vigorous, and more determined to
faithfully execute the mission forced upon it
BY the results of the late Southern rebellion,
than ever before. Viewing the defeat of the
Republicans in Connecticut In this light, the
party. throughout the Union, has rather rea-
son for rejoicing than regret. Then. let not
our friends be despondent over this barren
victory Of our political opponents, but
le, US at once prepare for greater and more
important contests with the ever vigilant en-
emies of the Union and free institutions,
and victory will perch upon our banners In
the future, as in the past.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10
Mosr BRUTAL AFFaIR-The fsbdv Of .

MosT BRUTAL AFFAIR. The Body of a
male child, three or four days old, bearing
marks of violence upon its face and body,
was found in small box near the reservoir
at York, Pa, on Sunday afternoon last.
The infant was in nude condition, only a
few old clothes lay on the top of the corpse.
The Coroner's jury rendered verdict of
death by violence, says the True Demo-
crd', and the body was inferred at the York
County Poor House.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10

HoBsoN's CnoIcE.-tA Geographic dis
patch from Newberne, North Carolina, late
ly announced the election of Major" Jack
Hughes, the ex-rebel candidate for the
State Senate, by unanimous vote, adding
that the negroes took part in the election.
It appears now that no other candidate was
running. and that FIVE negroes were induced
20 vote for the Major
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10

The following from the Eenanso !Sp,cto
tor is hard on Oil City, in view of then e.
forts to secure the removal of the couu.;
seat from Franklin: "Ristori, the great IN.
gedienne, will not show in Oil City. Ia be-
letter to the President of the base bail clst,
she says: i zal not ave ze plaisir to gv,
my grand performance in ze Oil City. 2s
place is too small and re troupe nevair per
forms wizout ze county seat is in ze town"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10
THE CHI1rENpEN RUINs.-A New York

THE CHIITENDEN RUINs.-A New York
correspondent writes The work of un-
earthng goods from under the ruins of the
Chittenden fire is still going on Imme-
,iiately following the fire the Board of Un-
derwriters took charge of the ruins and of
tered to sell the chance for s25, 900. No
one took it. however, and they went to work
themselves. They soon found whole cases
of goods uninjured, and so far have recov-
cred more than one hundred thousand dol
lar sworth. The lower floor was stored with
boxes of dry goods, and the walls falling up
on them quickly after the fire commenced,
protected them from the flames. =
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10
TN THE COURT of Common P!eas
= Clearfield county, Penn a.: - ,sf.

All rs BURNS No & Snsa1un ga1un', ~ G'fo,r..
LAvrNA BURNS ToLavina Burns .re'P;Lasiaas ia.
You are hereby notified, hat Elijah Bufns eH
ly presented his petition in the Court Of
Pleas of said county praying that for ne r,ou
set forth in said petition, be m ay be dlv9ft en-
the bonds of matrimony by the said aoe..H .
tered into with you, the said Lavina balL', a,
Now, you are commanded, TO be snd spP. spPnrt,
the next Court of Common Pleas for ss.l ss.ss, 81
to be held at Clear6eld on the third hona. b,
June, 1857. and show cause, if any you b-' ~
Elijah Burns should not be divorced 'i'-
bonds of matrmony contracted with yo@' c,s
Apr. 3, 1857. JACOB a. FAUoI, %
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10

Mr.. Greely has presented an elegantly
bound copy of his american Conflict to
Governor Geary, who is one Of the conspic-
nous characters in the scenes it SO faithfully
describes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-10

Mrs. Partington is in New York. She
came in from Boston as soon as she learned
bv telegraph that gold was falling rapidly in
Wall street, but after several unsuccessful
attempts to get into the shower, is going
back a disappointed woman