davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

The prospect is that Gen. Grant will be
formally on the Presidential track even be-
fore the Chicago Convention meets. Last
week the Soldiers of New York, Connect
cut and Pennsylvania placed him in nomi-
nation-the last named State at the same
time presenting Andrew g. Curtin as their
choice for Vice President. These are but
advance movements on the part of our he
roes in behalf of their great leader As was
the case during the war, when the people in
overwhelming force backed the soldiers, so
will it be in the civil struggle; and these
movements of our soldiers will be promptly
and enthusiastically seconded in all parts of
the land
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

THE PARDON REPORT. Gov Geary has
prepared and published message defending
hisexercise of the pardoning power. This
paper, which is entirely teo long for publ
cation, exhibits the special facts in the case
Of each pardon, and repeals the fact that in
every instance petitions have been signed
which almost always included the name of
the Judge before whom the prisoner was
tried, the prosecutor, or the District Attor-
rey, praying for Executive clemency. As
rule we observe that the county officers seem
to have propensity for attaching their sig
natures to such papers. This report shows
ffty-two pardons granted in 1867 by Gov.
Geary-being less annual average than the
records prove against Governors Curtin,
Packer, Bigler, Wm. F. johnson, Skunk
Ritner or Porter.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15
Newspaper Notices.

The Wilkesbarre Record of the Times has
been enlarged to nine columns. The Times
is a sterling Republican parer, and is now
prepared to do good service in the great
Presidential battle of 1868. Success to it.
The publication of the Clarion Banne1
has been resumed by S. Young, Esq, under
more favorable auspices than heretofore.
Success to you and the Banner, friend
Young.
The Bellefonte Watchmon Democratic
has been enlarged to an eight page sheet,
of forty eight columns. It is good paper,
and worthy the support of its party friends.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15
THE D FFERENcE. The Democrats are

THE d FFEaENCE The Democrats are
severe in their ceusures upon Congress for
diofranchising a portion of the white popu-
lation of the South, but they have never found
time to utter one word against johnson for
his attempt to disfranchise five where Con-
gress does one. Ia referring to this, Sena-
tor Morton said, in his speech, a few days
since: "When President johnson issued
his proclamation DISTINGUISHING those who
had participated in the rebellion, it incu-
ded not less than fourteen classes, number
ing between 1904 and 80, 900 men; but
the Congressional system of disfranchise-
ment will apply to only $4,000, and not to
exceed $4,000 men. Why don t the Demo-
Gratis set up one howl against johnson for
such conduct? just one.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

The formal presentation for the Presiden-
cy of George II. Pendleton, by Ohio, Indi-
ana and West Virginia-not one of which
Will vote Tor him against General Grant
makes him formidable competitor for the
Democratic nomination While other can
didates are getting ready he is obtaining adj
vantages which his friends estimate very
highly, and which place him decidedly a
head in the race.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

FoR is6S.-The Tribune Almanac for
information is very complete, while the po-
1itical and statistical history of 1867, en-
;braced within its covers, has been prepared
with great care. This almanac has become
an authority on political statistics which we
never heard questioned. 1t is indispensa-
BILE to the politician who wishes to keep pos
ted on election returns, DC.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

WAR AHEAD.-The signs of another Eu
ropean war begin to multiply. The French
are evidently getting ready for it. The ar
my bill raises the army to $40, 900, and pro-
vides for / 200, 600 drilled soldiers for de-
fense The Eastern Question" is again
assuming dangerous aspect Bismark is
looking south of the Maine for new acquisi-
tions. 1t is pretty plain that instead of the
peace of Europe being assured, the signs
are all the other way
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

The Rochester, New York. Democrat
calls upon the Legislature of that State to
pass law regulating express companies, and
guarding the public against monopolies.
1t is maintained that, in view of the consol-
idation of the various great companies, a lit
tie 'unfriendly legislation has become nec-
essary to protect the public from these ''gi--
gantic and grasping corporations and put
a wholesome check upon the tendency to
speculate at the expense of the community.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15
| DMINISTRATRIX's NOTICE-Let.

1 ters of Administration onfhe estate of
VIM. ID. Tozer. late of Chest township CIearfeld
county. Pa. decd, having been granted to the
undersigned. all persons indebted to id estate
are requested to make immediate payment. and
those having claims against the same will pre-
sent them. properly authenticated. for settle
ment. SARAH G. T0ZER.
Jan IS, ISS8-6t Admr'x.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

A Poughkeepsie paper says that five
years ago a gentleman who is in that place
was a resident of southern city, with an in
come OF $50 per day and the possessor of a
large amount of property. He joined his
fortunes with the Southern Confederacy,
and resolved to die in the last ditch. One
day last week he was sweeping out Offices
and cleaning side walks for whatever he
could get.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

The Supreme Court of this State recently
decided that drawing a check on bank in
which the drawer has no funds, and uttering
it, is fraud both on the person TO whom it is
negotiated, and on the bank, and that it is
fraud in the holder of check to present it
for payment, when he knows the drawer has
no funds in bank to meet it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

Gen Hartranft has sicnifed his willing
ness again to become a candidate for Audi
tor General SO far no other person has
been named in connection with the nomina-
ton. 1t may be presumed, therefore, that
he will have no compititor for the place
He made an excellent soldier, and is max
ing an equally good civil officer.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15
. PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

Now is the time to subscribe for the PITTS
BURG DAILY DISPATCH. one of the largest.
lireliest and most widely circulated papers in the
State THE DAILY DISPATCH is an eight page
paper independent in politics, and contains For
tyEight Columns of matter EN- bracing the latest
news by telegraph-the most reliable market
ports-the latest cable telegrans-the fullest To-
cal reports-with the latest news by mail. inclu
ding the most interesting personal and political
items full telegraphie market reports. East and
West, and much other matter of entertaining
and instructive character The DISPATCH is
furnished by mail at SIS year, may be had
from agents at fifteen cents week. Send for
4 specimen copy.
THE WEEKLY pISPATCH.-ONLYSI YEAR
In issuing their prospectus for 1858 it affords the
Publishers qualification be able to state that
their Weekly. like their Daily, enters upon the
new year under very hattering auspices 1t has
been to nearly double its form size and
now co tains Thirty-Two Columns of matter
printed on bold copper r-faced type. making it one
OF the handsomest. as it has long beer one of the
cheapest, if not the cheapest, Weeklies in the
country 1t tcontaus all the latest news of the day
political, commercial and general. and as an
enter tanning and acceptable FAMILY NEWSPA-
PER is not excelled by any paper in the State
THE WEEKLY DISPATCH is furnished to single
Subscribers at s. so in clubs of ten TO one ad-
dress at 81 90 each with free paper to the party
getting up the club Subscribers NAV remit US
by mail. either in bills by Postoffce order,
which is the safer mode. Postmasters receiving
subscriptions for the Dispatch either Daily or
Weekly. are authorized TO retain twenty per cent
our published rates. for single subscribers or
ten per cent ciubsrates Address J II.
FOSTER L CO, Publishers Daily and Weekly
Dispatch, dis atch Iron BufldingA g. and SO
Flfih st, Prtfsburg5 Pa. janis.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

Gen. Hancock undertook to make color
the test of fitness by ordering colored men
out of the jury box. Since then Judge
Howe, in New Orleans has been compelled
to dismiss white jury because they did not
possess the requisite Intelligence " The
test of the judge-that is, intelligence-is
the only true OF for both jury men and vo-
ters Gen. Hancock simply made himself
Ridiculous
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

Esop might have made fable with a
moral out of an incident which happened in
California not long since A rat hungering
for animal food squeezed through cage in
which was canary, seized and devoured
him. But he ate SO greedilv, and gorged
himself to such an extent, that he could not
get out of the cage before the master of the
house appeared, and punished the intruder
with death.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

a Berlin Professor claims to have diseov.
cred the first copy of Faust's Bible. two
years older than any other, and containing
the printers autograph.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

A girl thirteen years old, living in Day-
ton, has child six weeks old, her husband
is twenty-years old, and the whole party
luoks on life as an excellent joke.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

1t is said that Horatio Seymour, as to
Presidential matters, has about concluded to
place himself in the hands of his friends and
consent to become candidate. The mod
esty of the man is quite distressing.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

FOR SALE.-The subscriber offers for
u sale Valuable Real Estate, in Union
Township Clearfield county. of over 300 acres
consisting OF good land. good mber, good coal.
good orchards a saw mill. dwelling houses
barns. &c. thereon Two Railroad routes are
surveyed through the property. Forfurtber par
ticulars apply to the subscriber on the premises or
address (Rockton. Cearfeld county Pa
Jan l5 1S6S-3tp JOHN DRFSSLER
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

A special election will be held in the
Eighth Ohio District on the 9th, to fill the
vacancy caused by the murder, by his son,
Of Hon. G. g. Hamilton.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

The Girard estate, at Philadelphia, yield
ed to the city over half million dollars last
year.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

kppsoprs.-Our neighbor, Goodlander,
in his last issue says ''We will defend the
"white man while we live" from which
declaration we i,fer that he defend" and
iustiies the Mullen jewelry transaction.
But. we presume, ''ti:e laishaps and frailties
of his oun race," s'coIer multitude OF
sins.' Charity, naturally, begins at home;
we leave him to enjoy his opinions.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15
TERMS OF THE JOURNAL

The RAFTsnAN's JOURNAL is published on W.
nesaay at So, per annum in advance n ~.
PAID at the beginning of theyear $3.50 will To' xH
the year. 'iose
ADyERTIszxENTs will be inserted a, s1so
square, Tor three or less inSertions-Tsn H.
soT iessl counting square. For every additions'
insertion 90 cents will be charged deduct;o-
will be made to yearly advertisers
No su Inscription taken for a short.r .;rr.,
SIX months, ana no paper will be discontinued nr
TIL all arrearages are paid except at the option ~
tbs publisher. 81 Row
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

NCT1CE.--The undersigned. gives notice
IN that he has placed his books in the hands
of L. B. Carlile. in Luthersburg. for settlement.
Persons having un settled accounts on said book S
are requested TO adjust them without DELAY
Should any one feel aggrieved by the settFeme ents
TO be made, they will meet me at Mr. Carlile 9
store on the 22d day of January
Jan. IS. 1863. j. W CARLILE.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15
THE ESTERN HOTEL,

i Clearfield, Penn'a.
The undersigned, haying taken charge Of the
above named Hotel, generally known as The
Lanich House, situate the corner of Market
AMI Second Streets Clearfeld, Pa, desires TO in
form the public that he is now prepared to accom-.
modate those who may favor him with call.
The house has been re-ftted and Ie fs nished,
and hence be fatters himself that he will be able
to entertain customers in satisfactory manner
A liberal share of patronage is solicited.
June IL, 1867. j. A STISE.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

Bishop Hopkins, the presiding Bishop of
the Protestant Episcopal Church in the u
nitsd States, died at Rock Point, Vermont,
On Jan. 9th.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15
NJ EW A r r A n G. E II Z y T.

The su bscribers have entered into co-partner-
ship. and are trading under the name of Irwin,
Baily Co. in lumber and merchan ndise. at the
old stand of Ellis Irwin Il Son, ut the mouth Of
Lick Run. They would inform eirfriends. ana
the world in general, that they are prepared to
furnish to order all kinds of sawed or hewn lun-
Der, and solicit bills, for either home eastern
markets
They would also announce that thoy have just
opened
4 NEW STOCK
of well selected.goods suitable to the con-
sisting OF every variety usually kept in country
stores Their purchases have been made since
the late decline in prices which enable them to
sell at such rates as will astonish their customers
One if their partners, Thomas L. Baily, resides
near Philadelphia, whose business itw be to
watch the markets and make purchase, on tie
most favorable terms. Cali and see Us.
ELLIS IRWIN,
THOMAS L. BAILY,
Goshen tp., Dec 6, 1865 LEWIS l. IRWIN
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15
4 NEW STOCK
QUARTERLY REPORT of the Firs:
" National Bank of Curwensvie, on
Monday the 9Th daY of January. 1865.

RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts sllI.Ao 81
OveTdratts. 3Z1 ~
Banking House Furniture and Fixtures, 1924 20
Current Expenses & Taxes paid, 2ei3 Is
Cash Items Including Rev. Stamps, 36I 20
Due from National Banks 5b.s25 W
Due from other Banks l425 70
U. 5. Bonds deposited with U s TT.
to secure circulation, sd'Uo0 0 w w
U. ). Securities on hand ZI0o w
National Notes and Frac'l Currency. 5si %
Specie and Legal Tender Notes 2o6st ~
Compound Interest Notes, Z,zoO W
Total, : /: s2s3l76 is
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, sIV00Oo W
surplus fund. iouVa W
Circulating Notes, oI'42o W
Due Depositors /: osooo 30 30
Due National Banks s3o w
Due other Banks, 70 oo
Profit and Loss I: 7,Zl -
Total Liabilities : {: s2S5,l1o 10
l hereby Certify that the above Statement is e
true abstract from the Quarterly Report made 10
the Comptroller of the Currency.
SAML ARNOLD, Cash.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15
Mf,v Adrertisements.

havsrfsssmsnts stHp tniargs type, oar Of pta,n
style, mil be charged doa6le usual rates. Noexts
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

w 90 L Z N FACTOR RYl
Having purchased interest in the Union
Mills in Union township, Clearftli county, we
are prepared 70 card wool, manufacture and In
ish cloth, and do all kinds of work in our line on
short notice, in workmanike manner. and on
reasonable terms. Flour, feed, and luu ber also
manufactured and for sale. Terms, CASH
+. X. d J. K. ARNOLD.
Rockton. June 26, 1857.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

.NOTICE--Persons having unsettled 3.
counts, since July lst, with the uDSs.
signed, will please bring iu all their credts a..
give their notes in settlement for the bslancs du.
January LIST. P KRATyIp
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

pURE BUCK LEAD, equal in quality 10
English white lead; OILS, raiDts ,nS
Varnishes of all kinds; Gold leaf in book. sn9 .n9
bronzes. for sale by W. NJ & SHAW
Clearfield, October %. 1867
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-11-01
HANGING OF RUFUS B ANDERSON

A dispatch to the Enterprise. dated Oct.
so, says:
Rufus B. Andersen was executed this
afternoon at 1850 P.M for the murder IT
Noble T. Slocum in May last. The exc Gu
tion was Witnessed by large crowd Of peo-
pie, in which WAS number Of women gath
cred upon the hillside. In the rear of the
ward iii which the galluwS stood, the Lander
Guar! was uu the ground AT an etrl, hour
and the utmost order Was preserved untI! the
end. Anderson was accompanied hy the
Rev. Father Nontevedere Deputy Sheriff
Tabor ascend the platform Of tie gllows
at 10 minutes before o'clock. A. which hnur
he had 41e,ted to be cx, cu:cd. H. hue 1t
in PRAYER with Father NJrtcVcdera, nd, a.
he arose, was informed bv tie pa0r'v
Sheriff that the hour had arrived. He faced
the large concourse Of people, and in 4 cslm
and impressive manner, b'de them fire
we'll He expressed sorrow FIR hi, crimes
and asked forgiveness of all whom b" had
offended. II" f'rEa'e sincerely al Whn had
offended or injured hun, aud he a>Aed that
his mother and sister should be treated with
justice and kindness, As men hoped FIR
mercy hereafter. At the conclusion of his
short address. Sheriff Sanborn read the
death war; m. Anderson again joined in
PRAYER with Father Monte, edere, during
"ulCN MS manner was nrin ana liHDre> i've,
Having finished he stepped forward to the
raiIina and addressed 'he multitude He
reQuf sted that Deputy Sheriff Tabor should
put the moose around his neck, and then
shook hands with those on the platform.
His hands and feet were tied. the moose
Slipped over his he ad. the cap drawn over
his face. At given signal the trap fell, and
the wretchcd Young man Law stretched upon
the ground, tn knot having given way.
There WAS a wild cry and a rush forward of
The crowd bnt it was kept back by the
guard. Anderson WAS carried on TO the
platform and the moose WAS once more adj
justed around his neck, and the trap fell. |
The knot gave way again and Anderson was
PROSTATE an lnSensihle. lie was carried up
the steps Of the platform and seated in a
chair, his face wearing the palor of the |
grave, from which ne had been twice !
snatched. The rope was adjusted the third
time. As the trap fell he swung free. After !
a slight muscular movement, for several /
minutes, be had passed into eternity. Dur !
ing the terrible ordeal the nerve exhibited by !
the young man was wonderful.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-11-01

UNION Men Remember that on next
Tuesday. November 3rd, the grea, final
closing up Of the rebellion will take
place at the polls.
The contest wages hct, and vou of
Ormsby county should leave nothing
uudone whereby the - Lost Cause" OF
the rebels should gain spark of life.
Be at the polls early, and stay late.
Bring yonr friends with you, and see
that they 90 IT." straight UNION ticket.
Have no splitting.
It is all important fer the Union
cause that Nevada send UNION Senator
to represent her in our National Senate,
but to do so we must cleo, our entire
Legislative ticket. Keep at work.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-11-01

the old Constitution that was brought be-
fore the Courts when Southern men put
judges in the Courts foresworn to make the
decisions in favor of slavery. That is the
Constitution they mean. l mean the Con-
stitution that our fathers made, when all
Europe was flushed with love Of liberty
when the world shone like an aurora with
the spirit Of liberty; when our fathers
under that divine magnetism, built this
glorious Constitution, and built it for liberty.
That is the Constitution l mean. Pro-
longed applanse.1 What feature have We
taken out Of il that will circumscrihe the
independence of the individual What
feature Of the Constitution that will make
Liberty narrower ? The very cause Of ofienSe
is that we have made liberty broad that
there is no creature born of woman that
does not become a citizen under that Con-
stitu,inn. That is the otfense' Applause.
o, no o. NV friends. you are invited
to attend the funeral of the Constitution.
Laughter The late members of this Dem
ocratic party. the Southern people in general,
are all afectionately invited to attend the
funeral. See them going in procession after
the Constitution. laughter some Keeling
with grief and Other things. Laughter.
See them going with their bowie-knises re-
ver>ed; Sc. them going, hardly Vet wiping
from their hands the blood of the last as
sa>sination see them going, the men whn
fought Your sons and mine. and that split
the blood OF loyal, valiant sons and children
like water; see them, moaning, groaning,
g the on>tiiution." An this " desecra-
ton of the Constitution, this love of the
Constitution, it is peculiarly affecting 10
me. When Sodnm and GOmorrah sit around
the temple of Jerusalem and praise its beau
". and long for the prevalence of the light
,ha; sh,lI shine out of Zion. then | shall
believe that these men wLN HT" Wing out
'' the Constitution, the Z n~t.''.;.On," have
any love for its essential p piles, or have
any right to say anything about it.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-11-01
LOOK AT The RAILROAD
from tn, Sacramento Tn ion

| The western end of the Pacific Railroad
mento to Winnemucca, on the extreme
northern curve OF the Humboldt river, a
distance of three hundred and twenty four
miles. At this point the regular mails, ex-
Silver City and other southerly towns in
Idaho are received and placed upon the cars
for California ard western Nevada. The
whole time consumed in the passage from
Sacramento to Winnemucca, according to
| existing arrangements is twenty-four hours
and fifty Misunderstanding Sacramento at
81 A. ~, and reaching Winnemucca at 800
A. N. next day. The trip from Winnemucca
westward is made in twentv-one and half
housekeeping Winnemucca at 81 p. NJ. and
reaching Sacramento at l p. NJ. next dav.
] he present rate of speed is not high.
averagine-running time-between seven
teen and eighteen miles per hour. This
average can easily be improved upon after
the road is completed and the distractions
and inpedimen's now caused by construc-
ton trains shall have been removed. Over
the mountains an average rate of speed
much above fifteen miles per hour can never
be INDUCED without danger but from the
town of Wadsworth, where the train leaves
the rough ground and launches out upon
the desert to the head of the Humboldt.
distance Of more than three hundred miles,
the route is level, without sharp curves or
dangerous places, and there is no reason
why the highest rate Of speed averaged BY
the very best railways in the United States
may not be attained. Fer this distance Of
three hundred miles it is not ext,avagant to
reckon upon thirty miles an hour as the reg
ular rate of speed after the road shall have
been finished ; and this jnstites hope that
the whole trip from Salt Lake to Sacramento
may be made in the average time of. say
from twenty-three to twenty-five miles an
hour. This does not take into account any
of those frequent delays caused by Winter
SHOWS in the Sierra Nevada, but relates
only 10 the season of fair weather aud clear
track between the months Of June and De-
ceIu6er.