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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18
Iron, Steel, aiIs,

Spikes, Railroad and Mining supplies; SaddIery
and Harness material a good assortment; Ropes,
Chains, Grindstones, circular mill and cross-cut
Saws; Enameled Finished, and Plain Hollow
in great yariet Cables Coal oil Lamps and
Lanterns; Lard, Linseed, Coal and Lubricating
oils; and extensive and good selection of
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18

The LADY's FRIEND, FOR JANUARY =
I've finely executed Steel Engravings
-ead off the January number of this Queen
Of the Monthlies One is called My
Household, and the young husband GER
tanly seems to be very well satisfied with
Als treasurers. The other engraving is a
Dutch Skating Scene, and is very seasona-
Die and appropriate. The colored Double
fage Steel Fashion Plate, is, as usual, IN
L'aIed in elegance, and fidelity to the mode.
Ihe engraving, Dogs will be Dogs, is first
'a'ei and the many illustrations OF the Fash
9as, etc., ali the ladies will know how to
appreciate. The music for this number is
Ihe Moonlight Waltz" The literary
natter Is by Virginia Townsend, Elizabeth
IfeSeott-who begins facinating story,
aled A Dead Man Rule e''-FlorenceP Per
u the distinguished Poetess; Louis Cham
asr Noulton, Margaret Hosmer, Aunt Al
w. Una LOke, etc., etc. The publishers
Se sending the December number which IS
very beautiful one, free to all Neao Subscrt-
'9s Tor 1868. Other great inducements IN
~eWay Of Premiums, &C., are promised to
subscribers, aad oar readers should send for
1"alpte copy, containing all these liberal
gsfs. Sample copies will be sent for fif-
SSa cents Price with engraving) $3.50
.,4r "a Four copies with one engraving)
r. wv Address Deacon & Peterson, 3l9
smut Street, Philadelphia.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18

NAUTI0N-Myw wife having left my bed
- and board without any Just cause or prov
ocation. during my absence from home, I hereby
caution all persons against Earborng trusting
her on my account as will pay no debts of her
contracting unless comp eled by due process flaw.
Luthersburg Dec. lI-3t. ELI HARMON
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18

On Thursday, Dec. 18th 1867, by Rev.
Isaac ieas. Mr. GILBERT " illegal, Of
Doges tp, and Miss MARY L. Hull, of
Bradford township.
On Dec. 9TH, 1867, hy the Rev. ". NJ.
Burchfeld, Mr.. p. II. CLARK, Of Lancas-
ter, and Miss Il. Il. WRITEsIDE, OF Gueiich
Township.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18

THE WEATHER During the past eight
days, about eighteen inches of snow has fal-
len in this mountain region, and at present
the roads are in good shedding condition.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18

NoTICE. Read the advertisement head
ed ''house and lot for sale, - published in an
other column, if you wish to buy property.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18

NLEARFIELD HOUSE, CLEARF1ELD,
~ PA.-The subscriber would respectfully
solicit continuance of the patronage of his eld
friends and customers at the "Clearfeld House
Having made many improvements, he is prepar
ed to accommodate all who may favor him with
their custom. Every department connected with
the house is conducted in manner to give gem
eral satisfaction. Give him a call
Nov. l. 1866 GEO n COLBURN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18
Stoves.

Comprising Spears justly celebrated Anti dust
cook and parior stoves of all sizes; Also, The Nj
agara cook, Parlor cook, Brilliant, Dawn, Dew
drop, Artic, Egg and Picket stoves
All OF the above goods viii be sold cheap for
Cash. Gil ZEIGLER Il co.
Philipsburg Oct. 10Th, l8i7-Iy
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18
DRUGS AND CHEMICALS.

Also, Patent Medicines of all kinds, Paints Oils,
Glass, Putty, Dye-stuffs, Stationary, Tobacco and
Segacs Confectionery, Spices, and larger stock
ofvlrieties than before offered in this place,
and warranted to be of the best the market af-
fords Inspect their stock before purchasing
elsewhere and they feel warranted in saying that
You will be pleased with the quality and price of
their goods Remember the place. Mossop's old
stand, on Market ST. De-. 6. 1863.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18

APpEAR--the Sheriff. Sales, Register S
Notices. and Tavern Licenses, to-day.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18
Blacksnliths

Can be supplied with Anvils, Bellows, Vices,
sledges, hammers, horse and mule shoes. horse
nails and all kinds of fat and round bar iron,
nail rods. etc; and with cast, shear, spring ana
blister steel, from the best manufacturers in the
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18
"KR1sMUs KxICK-KNACKs. - I

"KRIsMUs KNIcK-KNACKs. - Persons
wishing to purchase Holiday knick-
Knacks, are Informed that full supply
has been received at Shaws Drug Store
such as toys, candies, perfumery, &c. Also,
an assortment of Diary's for 1868. Call in
and examine them.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18
- SHERIFFs sALE-By virtue of a writ

- HERIFF' S SALE.-By virtue of writ
~ of Al Lerdrt FGciids issued out Of
the Court of CommonPleas of Clearfield county and
to me directed, there will be exposed to sale at
the Court house in the borough of Clearieli
on MONDAY the 23d day of DECEMBER, 1867 the
following described Real Estate, to wit:
All those certain two tracts pieces OF land
situate in Clearfeld county, of them survey
cd IN pursuance of warrant granted to J John
Buyer, dated the 10th day of May, a. H., 1893
beginning at a post thence by Mich olson's survey
). SO degrees. ". 260 perches to post, thence by
land of Nathaniel Donald s. 40 degrees, Z. $50
per TO post, thence by vacant land, \. 80 degrees
T. 700 perches to post. and thence by Christian
Getings land n 40 degrees ". $50 rerches, 20
the place of beginning. containing 439 acres and
ii perches and allowance be the same more Orless.
And the other surveyed warrant granted
to Nathaniel Donaldson dased the 10th day of
May, A. D., 1898, beginning at post thence by
Nicholseu's survey, 5. 80 degrees, W $50 perches
to post. thence by land of John Binghurst, 5.
80 degrees. (, $50 perches to post, thence by
vacant land, n. SO degrees Z. 2j0 perches to post
and thence by land of John Buyer n. 40 degrees,
VI. 25G perches to place of beg inning, containing
439 acres and | perches and allowance, be the
same. more or les Seized, taken in execution,
and TO be sold as the property of Lewis Jamison
aud Loren a. Ellsworth.
Nov. l3. JACOB FAUST, Sheriff.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18
A ENTION VERSE

Il Il -
DEALERS
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY-G0oDs, &c
MAIN STREET, CURwENsvILLE, PA,
Having just returned from the east with gem
eral assortment of goods. to which they desire to
invite the attention of their old customers and
friends. Their stock consists of
y-Goods Groceries, Hardware, Queensware,
Tinware. Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps,
Clothing. Notions, etc. in great variety, which
they now offer at prices-for eash-to suit tho
times.
They also deal in Grain, Pork, Shingles, Boards,
and other lumber, which will be received at the
highest market prices in exchange for goods.
Persons desirous Of purchasing goods at fair
rates respectfully requested to give call.
Remember you can find us at the old stand on
Main Street where prepared to accomo-
date customers with anything in line Of
business.
Sept. 6. 1865. HIPPLE FAUST.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18

DEALER IN CIGARS AND IoBACCos,
CLEARFIELD, Pa,
Would respectfully announce that he has recent
ly commenced the above business in Clcarfeld,
and soicts a share of patronage.
His cigars made of the very best material,
and in style OF manufacture will compare with
those of any other establishment
For the convenience of the public ne has open
ed a sales s-staud ia Mr.. Bridges Merchant Tailor
ing establishment where all can be accommodated
who may favor him with a call.
lie has always on hand superior article of
chewing and smoking tobaccos. TO which he di-
rects the attention of lovers of the weed
Mercha rants and Dealers. throughO ut the county
supplied at the lowest wholesale prices.
Call and examine his stock when you come to
CIearfeld. Nov. 30, 1857.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18
NEW STORE AND SAW MILL,
AT 3 AID Il | lis,
Clearfeld county

The undersigned, having opened large and
well selected stock of goods at Bald Hills. Clear
field county. respectfully solicit a share of public
patronage.
Their stock embraces Dry Goods, Groceries,
Hardware. QQeensware, Tin ware, Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Caps, Heady made Clothing, and gen.
eral assortment of Notions etc.
They always keep on hand the best quality Of
Flour and variety of Feed
All goods sold cheap for cash, or exchanged for
approved country produce.
Having also erected Steam Saw Mill, they are
predared to all kinds of lumber to order.
Orders solicited, and punctually filed
Nov %. 1897 JAMES IRWIN 4 SONS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18

To LETTER WRITERS should
remember that letters directed with lead pen
Gil will be sent to the dead letter office here
after Many persons are careless enough to
write the addresses on their letters in such
perishable style as to make it almost impos-
sbIe for the Postolice clerks to deoipher
them; hence this new regulation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18
Carpenters


VIII find everything in their line, and cheaper
prising Household, horticultural, farming and
rafting Implements of the latest and most i'm
proved patterns. Particular attention is direct
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18

TIMBER HAULTNG.-The recent fall of
snow, and the excellent condition of the
roads, has caused quite an activity in the
timber hauling business. As to the luanti-
ty of timber made, we have, as yet, no data
from which TO estimate the amount, but,
We believe, it will scarcely be as large as u
sual-the scarcity ofmoney having d tenden-
cy to retarG operations.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18
IT A ARTS WICK & WIN,
DIR G ISTS,
EARFIELD, PA,

Having reftted and removed to the room lately
occupied by Richard Mossop on Market St, now
offer low for CASH, well selected assortment of
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18
MARY BOYLE.

0,R0UND AND UNGROUND SPICES, Citron,
ST English Currants, Essence Coffee, and Vine
gar of the best quality for sale by
Ion IN HARTSWTCK & IRWIN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18
MARRIED ::

Beautifu' pup, you'll soon be Bologna. :"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18

I02 BroadWay, Now ORR, Agents Tor Elropean
Manufacturers, announce that in consequence of
the overstockins of the English market, i'm
mense quantity al dry and fancy goods have been
signed TO them with instructions to be cleared
for immediate cash Mt any sacrifice A 4 Co
have, therefore. resolved to offer them according
to their ordinary system of business al 81 each,
without regard to value.
The following list shows the originel wholesale
prices Of some of the articles which they of
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18
Pittshurg Prices Current,
PREPARED WEEKLY FOR THE .'RAFTsMANs JOURNAL
HY T. c. JENKINS,
Deaker yn Fi0Ur, P10IHce uud Refned OskS.

Pittsburg, Dec 14th 1867.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-08
Constitution VS.. Military Necessity.

The idea so prevalent that military necessity
justifes the suspension of the operation Of the
restrictions of the constitution is not only falla
cious but pernicious, and even dangerous, in
the highest degree. The following extract from
the recent decision of the Supreme Court ofthe
United States in the Miigan case presents the
true principle:
''The Constitution Of the United States is a
law for rulers and people, equally in war and
in peace, and covers with the shield Of its pro-
lection all classes of men, at all times, and under
all circumstances. No doctrine, involving more
pernicious consequences, was ever invented by
the wit of man than that any of it's provisions
can be suspended during any of the great ext
gencies of government. Such a doctrine leads
directly to anarchy or despotism, but the the
DRY of necessity on which it is based is false !;
for the government within the constitution, has
all the powers granted oft, which are necessary
to preserve its existence"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-08
The Whites and Blacks.

The chief complaint on the part Of the Rad
icals against the South is, says the Richmond
Wing, that we will not, as they allege, do the
negroes justice. From this as starting point,
they launch out into many charges against us,
and by mingling much of falsehood with some
little Of truth, they have made out such case
against us as to alarm the whole North for the
safety of the negroes. This is just what the
Radical leaders wanted to do. They don't care
a straw for the negroes-their aim is to pre-
serve to the North the ascendancy which the
war gave it; to retain power in their own hands
long enough to remodel the Constitution In the
interests of the North; to reconstruct the Su-
preme Court in the same manner, and to launch
the new Government-for new it will be-under
the auspices of President of their own choice.
Some great predominant sentiment and sympa'
thy had to be enlisted to give success to their
scheme, and they found this powerful ally In
the morbid humanitarianism of the Northern
masses. The argument was, the negro is op-
pressed he must have relief and the power OF
selfprotection indemnity for the past and Sc
curity for the future. The object of the Radl-
cal leaders is one thing, the object of the North
ern masses another thing. But both being
Jealous of and inimical to the Southern people,
and being thus turned into common channels
of thought and sympathy, have become identi
fed in sentiment aud purpose.
While all this is going on at the North there
is uninterrupted harmony at the South between
the whites and blacks. Both classes know per
fectly well that the basis of the proposed legis
lation of Congress in regard to the South is {
false basis. IF the Southern whites are wise
they will conform as cheerfully as may be to the
new relations that exist between them and the
blacks. While nature-the instinct Of both ra
ces-interposes an insuperable bar to socia
equality, there is no obstacle to the most friend
ly relations. Let Congress fix the politica
status Of the freedmen as it may, their position
will ever be that of laborers. The land Of the
South belongs and eyer will belong to thu
whites; and to the propfietors Of the soil TIT
bulk of the freedmen must look for employment
There, Of course, will be exceptional cases.
Some colored people of superior intelligence an(
thrift will become land owners The more in
telligent and industrious the whole class, tn
better will it be for both races. We should d,
all we can to help them on to the highest de
velopment Of which they are capable The NOR
we voluntarily do to assist and improve them
the more profit we will reap from their labor
and the stronger will be our hold upon thei
confidence and affection in the political change
which Federal legislation contemplates. If w
play our cards skillfully the Radicals will, per
haps, one day awake to the unpleasing con
seriousness that in making the freedmen sufra
gans they have only added to Southern repre-
sentation and Southern power.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-08
The Constitutional Amendm emit.

The Richmond Wing says that the pretence
that the only condition asked by the Radicals
of the South, to gain admittance to Congress,
is the adoption of the proposed amendment of
the Constitution, is a gross and impudent false
hood. The language expressing assent to the
representation Of Tennessee in Congress implies
no such thing. Mr.. Boutwell,, Mr.. Stevens,
Mr.. Sumner, General Butler, and the real lead
ers, all deny it, and declare that nothing short
of the admission of universal negro suffrage at
the South will ensure it's Representatives seats
in the National Legislature Mr. Phillips said
the proposed amendment was a mere party trick
to bridge over the fall elections without any
expectation Of its being adopted, and this is the
truth of the matter. But suppose the Congress
were to pledge itself to exact no other condi-
tion-would the Southern States, on ratifying
the amendment, be at once admitted to repre-
sentation? Not at ALL Two impediments
would intervene LIST. No representative elect
would be allowed to take his seat, unless he
could take the test oath, dose which, it is
known, very few Of those chosen at the last
election could swallow. I'd. The provision in
the amendment relating to the basis Of repre-
sentation would render necessary the taking of
new census before it could be determined how
many representatives each of tie excluded
States would be entitled to. AS the law stands
no census will be taken till 1870, so that it
would be three or four years before we would
be entitled to representation, and then only by
persons whose ability to take the detestable oath
would show that they were not in fact repre-
sentatives of the Southern people, nor, except
perhaps in very few cases, would they be wor
thy to be. Adopt the dishonoring Constitu-
tional Amendment, then, and we gain, posi-
bly,, the right to be represented after 1870, by
men whose presence in Congress would be Ii
bel on the conduct and spirit of the South
When the South makes up her mind to sell her
reputation, we think she will demand more
substantial price
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-08
The Danger of Republics.

On the track Of past history lie here and
there the ruins Of all Republics anterior to this
the beach of the ocean Of time is streWn with
their wrecks. They have risen, fourished fol-
time, and fallen into ruins. Is this Republic
destined to the same fate? The same causes
will produce similar effects Other Republics
have failed because of the proneness of the ma
jority to trample ruthlessly upon the rights Of
the helpless minority. Written constitutions
were designed to protect minorities against the
power of majorities. When the majority ceases
to respect the Constitution there is no guaran-
tee for the protection of the rights of the min
ority, and none for the perpetuity of Republi-
can Governmental the soul has fed, the
body will die.
James Madison. the chief author of the Con-
stitutien of the United States, wise statesman
who was conversant with the histories of all
past governments, was aware that the great
danger which menaced Republican Governments
was the liability of majorities to trample upon
the rights of minorities. When the Federal
Constitution was under consideration, he ex-
pressed himself as follows:
"On a candid examination of history, we
shall find that turbulence, violence, and abuse
of poacer By the majority trampling on the rights
Of the minority, have produced factions and
connections, which, in republics, have more
than other cause, produced despotism: If we
60 over the whole history of ancient and modern
republics, we shall find their destruction to have
generally resulted from these causes. If we
consider the peculiar situation Of the United
States, and what are the sources of that diversi-
ty of sentiment which pervades its inhabitants,
we shall find grsater danger to fear that the
same causes may terminate here in the same
fatal effects This danger ought to be aoell
guarded against"
In 1888, De Tocqueville expressed similar
views In reference to the sway of majorities,
he said:
IF the free institutions Of America are ever
DESTROYED that event may be attributed to the
unlimited authority of the majority.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-08
AUCTION Sales.
/ DEMONSTRATORS SALE

4 DM1N1STRATORS' SALE.-We the
n undersigned administrators on the estate of
Gabriel j. Hte, decd, will sell, atpublic SALE on
Tuesday, the 18th day of january, 1867, at the
late residence of the deceased, near jennings
Gap Augusta county, Va, all of the personal
property to wit:
FIVE HEAD OF HORSES,
THREE HEAD OF COWS,
SEV ENTEEN HEAD OF SHEEP,
ONE YOKE OF OXEN,
THIRTY-TWO HEAD of STOCK HOGS,
about
Three hundred bushels of Wheat
Four hundred and fifty bushels of Corn,
Eight hundred bushels of Oats
Two hundred bushels Rye,
Forty bushels Buckwheat
all of the Farming Utensils,
Household and Kitchen Furniture,
Blacksmith Tools &c.
All persons indebted to, or having claims against
the estate, will please come forward on day of
sale and present their accounts to the administra-
tors and have them duly filed for settlement.
Terms made known day of sale.
!: + & $R ff " ist1a-
jan ids Register copy and send bill to this
office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-08

rs The Spectator having about many sub
scribers as both Of the other papers published in
this place, it is to the interest of persons to adj
vertise in the Spectator and it the duty of those
who advertise for others to advertise in that pa
per which has the largest circulation. 1t be-
comes the duty of agents, commissioners admin
istrators executors, and all who are entrusted
with the interests Of others to advertise in the
SPECTATOR, as it has a much larger circula-
ton than any other paper published here.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-08
Coyington and Ohio Railroad.

The Richmond Correspondent of the Peters
burg Hader says that Colonel Baldwin and
Judge Crump, who went North during the
holidays to learn the exact position and pros
poets of the project for the completion of the
Covington and Ohio Railroad by a Northern
association, have returned, and are quite con-
fdent that if little further time is granted
the matter will be satisfactorily arranged. II
this be so, few years will witness the COM
pletion of this most important improvement
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-08
President Johnson and the Amendment.

Colonel Weatherly, member of the State
Senate of South Carolina, and who was intrust-
ed with an informal commission to the Presi-
dent of the United States, has returned to
Charleston from Washington, where he had a
long and highly gratifying interview with the
Executive upon the question of restoration and
kindred topics, in the course ofwhich the Presi
dent gave it as his deliberate opinion that the
Southern States, through their Legislatures
should reject the proposed Constitutional A
mendment, but in such terms as not to give Of
fence to those who are urging it upon the South
Such action on their part, he believes, would bt
sustained by the Supreme Court of the United
States-at least he had reason to hope that il
would.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-08
Watches and JeaUeE7.u.
u S Il II e civ Ed
Al m MER L DITIIIS A NJ II,

u S Il CEIV
81 AT MEREDITHS OLD STAND,
Next door to Piper & Funkhouser, Main street
A fine assortment of
WATCHES & JEWELRY,
which we name in part as follows:
Ladies' and Gents Gold hunting Watches and
Chains, Silver Watches-very low; Bracelets,
Necklaces and Armlets; Gold and Silver Thin
bles, Breastpins and Earrings in sets and sepa-
rate; Box and Glass Pins, Mourning Sets, Gents
Breastpns, Sleeve Buttons, and Studs; children's
Ear and Finger Rings; Silver and Steel Specta-
eles and Eye Glasses-far and near sighted
Clocks &C.
These goods have been selected with great care
and will be sold at a small advance above cost
Ns- No Goods will be misrepresented
Particular attention paid to ordering goods at
shortest notice
Watches and Jewelry repaired in best manner.
Jan S-3m G. G. YEAKLE