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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05
Historical Facts to be Remembered
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The following historical facts should be
printed in every school book in the country,
that the rising generation may be able to
learn whence came the suffering their an
cestors bore, and the burdens they will be
called to bear, for the sake of the safety of
their government:
Il. Remember that the Democracy of the
South instigated the rebellion.
,. Remember that the Democracy of the
North aided, abetted, encouraged and sus-
tanned the rebellion. See Gov. Orr's late
speech.
3. Remember that the Democratic lead
ers cried Peace! Peace! declared in favor
of cessation of hostilities, and resolved IN
their national convention, in 1864 that the
war for the Union was failure.
4. Remember that the leaders OF that
party encouraged desertion.
5. Remember that the Southern Demo-
cratic rebellion cost us three hundred thou
sand lives, three thousand millions of dol
lars, and carried mourning and desolatlon
in every loyal household i'll the North.
6. Remember that the leaders of Democ-
racy instigated plots in the North in the in
terest of secession that they conspired to
release the rebel prisoners at Camp Douglas,
and to surrender our cities to their tender
mercies.
7. Remember that this same party fos-
tered and matured the spirit that nerved
the arm of a Booth to assassinate Abraham
Lincoln.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

PARDoNED.-Eagle, the chap who offered
premium, IN Alabama, for Lincoln head,
was arrested last week on ch arge of. JONI
plicity in the assassination, but promptly
secured his discharge by exhibiting pardon
from the President. 1t was clever per-
formance on his part to secure pardon before
legal conviction, and demonstrated the Pres
ident's alacrity to screen his southern friends
even from the suspicion of wrong doing.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

WHICH ?-The sailing of President Rob
erts, of the Fenian Brotherhood, for Eu-
rope, may be regarded either as mysterious
movement on the part of the order, or as a
denial to the reported contemplated raid
upon Canada. Again, perhaps, it may
transpire that the patriotic officer has made
a handsome thing out of the Irish liberty
movement, and will take ease and enjoy
ment in, foreign climes, at the expense of
thousands of dupes in America.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

A TIMELY SUGGEsTloN-Gove Jen-
kins, of Georgia, has issued an address to
the people of that State, principally devo-
ted to the destitute condition of macy of
their citizens, and the prospect before them.
He deplores the planting of so much cot
ton, when bread is the central idea and
pressing necessity. There would,' says
he, ''be hope for the State, if thousands of
acres OF cotton were noto plowed up, and
the ground devoted 10 corn There is yet
time for 1t. The present cry for bread "a
mong substantial farmers admonishes us to
do this"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

The Commissioners of agriculture having
established the fact that the crop prospect
is the best ever had in this country at this
season of the year, the main prop has been
struck down from under the grain specula-
tors. Flour is at least eight dollars more a
barrel than it should be- There is no Just
reason under heaven, except that the spec
ulators want to rob the consumers, to Keep
-four up to its present prices. 1t is time
that we have indignation meetings on this
subiect
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

THE FENIANs AND CoPs-The Fenians
of Washington city are resolving to oppose
the Copperhead ticket on the general ground
that the spirit and tendency of that organi-
zation are in opposition to the spread of
liberty and equality, and therefore antago-
nistic to the design and purpose of Fenian-
other subjects as they are on this they can
do no wrong.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

The editor of the Cleveland Herald, wri-
ting from Washington, repeats the observa-
ton on the lips of shrewd observers every
where. He says TO one keeping his ear
close to the political ground swell of the
National Capital, fast growing impression
may he detected that in the approaching
Presidential Convention, General Grant will
ultimately eclipse all competitors for the
nomination to the highest place in the gift
of the people"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

The Reform movement goes grandly on
in the British Empire. By significantly
large majority, the House of Commons has
passed the Liberal amendment requiring a
borough to number OF least ten thousand in
population before it can be entitled to seat
in Parliament At one sweep this clears
away the unjust and corrupt pocket borough
system OF representation which has made
the British Parliament a mere farce as a
popular representative body. Equal rights
have the ear of the British public at pres
ent
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

A good anecdote is told of house paint
er's son, who used the brush dextrously,
but had acquired the habit of putting it on
too thick. One day his father, after hav-
ing frequently scolded him for lavish daub-
ing, and all to no purpose, gave him Sc
we're fagellation. There, you young ras-
cal," after performing the painful duty,
show do you like that?' 'WelI, I don t
know" whined the boy, in reply, but it
seems to me that you put it on thunderin'
sight thicker than [ did,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

An important discovery has been made
in New Jersey, of extensive deposits of
Ignite or brown coal In Europe this sub
stance has long been extensively used for
steam and smelling purposes. and its discov-
cry here, so near New York, is calculated
to seriously affect the price of anthracite, as
the brown coal can be had at much lower
rates, whilst serving many of the purposes
for which anthracite is now used.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

THE Crops AND SPECTATORS. : The
principal grain centers are manifesting, just
now, certain significant Quotations in prices
"a sort of trembling sensation like that
which precedes the final plunge of the sink
ing ship. The grand prospect ahead for
the wheat crop-now within two months of
the market--has brought out some thousands
of bushels of old wheat, and the market
from this time forward is bound TO decline
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

Flour has already gone off So barrel
from the highest point reached. Favorable
as the prospects are for the wheat crop it
is quite likely some local damages will be
seized upon by the spectators to raise anew
the cry that the country is on the brink of
starvation. People should always remem-
ber that in so extensive country the failure
of a crop can never be general.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

The Maryland Democratic Constitutional
Convention, when last heard from, was de-
batting the slavery question, and by vote
OF 1S to "a struck from the bill altogether
the clause declaring slavery shall not be
permitted in their State, and substituted
declaring slavery shall not be established in
their State. The system having been abol
ished under the policy and authority of the
United States, compensation in considera-
ton thereof is declared to be due from the
United States
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

This Yankee Government is building rail
roads for the South, furnishing them with
rolling stock, supporting postoffices and post
roads over vast wildernesses, paying crush
ing tax for emancipating its laborers, sup
porting schools for its ignorant people,
feeding its starving poor, and building its
levees Whether this work will win graft
tude and friendship. or contempt and enmi-
ty, remains to be seen.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

A lady who had lived in luxury before
the war in North Carolina, recently made
her way to Baltimore in destitute circum-
stances. and was about applying to the au-
thorities for relief, when she met woman,
once her slave, who took ole missus' home,
and has taken on herself the task of making
her comfortable for life
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

1t seems that, after all, we may be able to
pay for our Russian purchase with our old
iron The Gear, if we may credit our latest
intelligence, is about to buv of us the Mi
antanomah and four other ironclads. 1t is
not every nation that can use its feet to re-
gain one territory and then buy another.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

Out of forty-two labor strikes in the var
ious cities of Indiana, during the past
quarter, only five have proved successful.
Experience of others might teach whole
some lesson to those wise enough to be
taught in that school.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

A contemporary thinks the people will
noc calmly see Sheridan removed. A good
many things have been done which the peo
pie did not calmly see, yet were bound to
endure, with surprising resignation. 1t
might be well if they were less easy to rec
oncile to measures which, at first. shock
their sense of right.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

Minister Clay is now' negotiating with
the Russian Fur Company for their forts
and warehouses, so that another million is
to be added to the bill for Walrussia. There
is something yet to pay to keep this terrific
ry in order, but sufficient for the day is the
evil thereof. We have an elephant of un-
doubted value upon cur hands in the pur-
chase of our extra Russian Empire, and let
us make the most of it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

A paper in Selma, Alabama, says that
since the first of January last, over S3, ,OOO,-
900 have gone from that city and the coun-
try tributary thereto to the Northwest for
plantation supplies, and that it is, perhaps,
not too much to estimate that at least as
much more must go in the same direction
during the remainder of the season.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

The richest member of the Connecticut
Senate is an Irishman, whose property is
valued at two millions five hundred thou
sand dollars, and whose daily income is one
hundred thousand dollars He made his
money from an oil farm in Pennsylvania,
which he purchased for 50. 500.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05
The Union men of South Carolina appre-

The Union men of South Carolina appre-
ciate the value of organization It is pecu-
liarly necessary now in the South that the
colored men shall have some known head
quarters in every district, to which they can
apply, and which shall be to them visible
pledge OF protection and freedom. This
end can best be reached, perhaps, by a
Union League House in every district, from
which shall float day and night the stars and
stripes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

THE Coal TRADE.-The quantity of coal
sent from Pitts5urg to Southern ports, in
the month of May, was six millions six hun
dred and fifty-six thousand bushels. To do
this business five hundred and seventy-six
boats and barges were required. This is
largest shipment ever made in one month.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

d. J. Files, the accredited ringleader in
the Mobile Kelly mob, has been arrested by
the military, and will be brought before the
Military Commission for trial. Meanwhile
the civil authorities are puttering along with a
Coroner inquest over the slain. The testi-
mony of five negroes having been offered that
shots were fired from the residence of John
Forsyth, editor of the Register, Mr.. f. proved
an alibi for himself, and deniedthe charge on
behalf of his son, who was at home, and
the complacent magistrate decided that
''the weight of testimony was with his hon
orable friend "
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

1t is pretty well understood that major
ity of the Judiciary Committee will report
against impeachment A great mass of testi-
mony will have been recorded, which will be
an ugly thing for some men to contemplate
or deal with, in case they come before the
people.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

The Democracy are congratulating them
selves on their solid column of seventy-o
thousand voters in Kentucky. The country
will be apt to remember that Kentucky sent
just about seventy-one thousand muskets
into the Confederate army.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

The people of Montana, driven to des-
peration by the attacks of the Indians and
the neglect of the Government have deter
mined to open war on the redskins on their
own account 10, the poor Indian may
look to his scalp, for theire are keen knives
being whetted all through the mountains.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

The whole fabric of slavery is coming
down with a crash. Spain, which is now
dclberating the question of abolition, is the
last civilized power which countenances hu-
man chattelism. It seems impossible for US
to calculate the results of our great war.
History is rapidly proving that we fought
for the freedom of the world and the en-
steamer We shall probably learn that the
conservatives Of Spain are playing the role
af the Democrats of our country-denoun-
cling freedom as unconstitutional and an in
fringement of their vested rights in wrong
and barbarism
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

The distress of the South is shown in the
fact that Virginia raised $40,0 900 for the
comfort of jeff Davis and family. North
Carolina contributed $4,000 or $50, 200 for
monument for the rebel dead. The State
of Mississippi appropriated $4,000 to test
the constitutionality of the reconstruction
act. Memphis can raise large sums OF mon
ey to get up tournaments, and, indeed,
whenever there is an occasion for honoring
the rebel dead, or of testifying regard to
living traitors, there seems to be no lack of
funds, and no difficulty in raising what is
required. This, to say the least, is remark
able. Harrisburg Telegraph.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

Gen. Grants income over and above that
received from the Government is $4,000.
Some years ago he was engaged in a tan
yard at about $50 per month The last tan
yard In which he worked, however. paid
better than the first.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

The Buffalo Erpress tells the following
hard one Mr.. = might have been seen
yesterday drawing his infant in baby chaise
up Main street, accompanied by his wife
Now, such sights are common enough, but
when it is stated that pater tan.iliasis nine.
ty years of age, his wife but seventeen, and
the baby eight months, it must be confessed
that new phase is put upon the matter.
Such, however, is the case. The venerable
father walked with an elastic step, and the
youthful mother seemed to be as happy as
mortal need be in this sublunary sphere,
while the baby smiled and crowed in ecstacy
of delight -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

Indiana is governed to large extent by
mob law, under the Judge Lynch system
Sixteen cases have been recorded where
within the past two months, the citizens
have, by taking the law into their own
hands, secured tie punishment of offenders
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05
TnE RAFrsmAm,s JOURNAL,

OUTwITTING A RoBBER. few nights
since a gentleman named Stone was
riding into Detroit on the Grand River road
in buggy, when he was requested by wo-
man to let her ride with him short dis
tance. The request was readily granted,
but within short time Mr.. Stone discover
ed that his companion hada decidedly un-
feminine appearance, and his whip was acci-
dentally dropped on tie ground, and the la
dy requested, as the horse was very frac-
tious, to alight and pick it up. Suspecting
her muff left in the carriage, and Mr.. Stone,
without waiting for whip or fellow passenger,
dashed furiously forward When he had
partially recovered from his fright, he dis
covered that the muff contained formida-
bic reovlver and knife, and he asserts that
his companion was none other than high
way robber.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

The Canadian aristocracy are snubbing
jeff. Davis. They say he is failure, and
has violated pledges as soldier and states
man which a true man would have died to
maintain.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

Santa Anna, surrounded by all the luxu-
ries which wealth command, is living at
Staten Island, New York.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

The salaries of the Corresponding Secre-
taries and Treasurer of the American Bap-
tist Missionary Union were fixed at the an
niversary meeting at Chicago, at 50, 500
each, per annum. Rather respectable wages
out of Peters pence.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

A special dispatch from Washington to
the New York Herald announces that Hor-
ace Greeley has invited John G. Breckin-
ridge TO return to the United States. prom
Using to secure the traitor pardon.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

The last survivor of the war of l776 is in
the person of hale, hearty old veteran
named John Gray. residing in Noble county,
Ohio, aged one hundred and four years.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

There are living in Manchester, Ohio.
two brothers named Ezra and Abner Cad
wallader, who were born on the same day,
both mustered into the same company
Company E, 18th 0. Y. 1.-The same day !;
ga the same day, both made application for
pensions the same day, and both received
the same amount of pension the same day.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

Enough clothing is rotting in United
States arsenals to clothe all the armies of
Europe for ten years to come Wouldn't
Russia take old clothing::for her American
colonies?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

Twenty-one sheep were killed by dogs.
ingdon county. Pay the dogs in buttons
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

Boston exhibits the novelty of decline
in the price of real estate The Allen es-
tate, on State street, Boston, which was
sold two years ago at auction, for $4,000,
has just been re-sold at auction for 5 $lS7 900.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

At the recent fire in Cincinnati ten thous-
and boxes of candles were melted in the
basement. The grease puddle is valued at
$4,000
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

The largest woman in Maine is Miss Syl-
via Hardy, of Wilton, who is seven feet
high and weighs three hundred and fifty
pounds.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05

1t is said that heaUnited States gain four
hours and half more of sunshine by the
purchase of Russi an America. How much
more cold we gain is not stated,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-06-05
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Recommendation large type, ents, ,oroutot,,-
fyissciH be charged double price for spacsoc,'t "a
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TRI-WEEKLY PREss.-S4 90 per annum ss {
for six months; 81 90 for three months
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GAUTION.-Al persons are hereby c.r
~ toned against purchasing or meddEn
with the following property now in the ban5.
George Hickman, of Bradford township n -.
Two cows, three bedsteads and bedding ons W., W.
stove and pipe, fourteen head of Sheen ~
breakfast table, and all the household roo5,
as the same belongs to me. and have only h..
lett with said Hickman on loan and are srS;..
to my order at any time.
June 5, '67-3tp. VIM Il. JORD.N
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DAILY Press -SS 90 per annum $500 for s,l
months; $500 for three months.
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THE SUNDAY PREss.-s2OO per annum; SIC
for six months.
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w anu IRON. Apply to II. " eMTTu4
Clearfeld, June 5, 1857
no ElRECTORS.-There will be ma.
ing OF Directors held, to form Dir.
Goth day of June. court week) Its hon.
persons in Interested in the cause of edueatior AL AL
be in attendance The following subject W., WI ~
discussed The grading of the Teachers, s.ia..t
according to the grade OF Certificate" 'S'
DR.. D. K. Coon, RDW. MGARvpv
June 81 Sec'y. pprs,.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07
NO. 20.
yeweIry Restored.

Col. J. C. Battcrsby; who was of Shcridan's
command, when that officer visited Charlottes-
vile, in March. 1865, has forwarded to friend
of ours, in order that they may be delivered to
the owners if they can be found, two pieces OF
icwelry, which Col. Battersby obtained from
one of Sherdan'S negro troopers. One piece
is large breas,pn of the old English ' box
and glass style, of red gold, with two or three
different kinds of hair in it the other is a Ma
sonic gold medallion, with a variety of Masonic
devices on it. On one side is the motto "r'r-
tuti et silentio' and on the other, in tolerably
large capitals, the letters sc. c. W. and nm
mediately under them, {" No. 1873, Va"
These articles were sent to the gentleman
who now has them, some time lastspring; ana
as every effort by private enquiry has failed to
discover the owners he hopes this notice may
prove more successful Any communication
on the subject, to the editor of the Chroncte,
will be attended TO- charlottesville Chromclc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07

Hints to Farmers.


1t is not what we make. but what we sacc,
that makes US rich.
In looking around among my brother farm
ers, / notice many things wherein there might
be greater economy in my opinion.
In turning cattle out late in the Fall, when
tie ground is soft, to be tranped upon.
In letting cattle stand i'll an unsheltercd yard,
in cold, stormy weather, when there is room in
the stable for them.
In throwing their fodder in the yard to be
tramped under lost, instead of feeding in the
racks; or, what is better, feeding cut fodder,
the saving of which would, in a very short
time, pay for an improved Fodder Cutter.
In not having water in the yard for the cat
tie, in place of driving them through snow and
all kinds Of weather to the creek, thereby To-
sing more in manure during year, than wonld
be the cost of good Force Pump and Cistern
in the yard, to say nothing of the convenience,
and the security against fire.
In not having a wood-house to cut in, in
rainy days, and store up dry wood.
In riding about and leavingth management
of the work too much to hired help.