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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25
Department Of the Cumberland.

General George H. Thomas has made his
annual report to General Grant, fine syn
opsis of which we End in the Pittsburgh
Commercial The General rebukes the
railroad companies in his department for
not paying their debts, and urges stringent
measures. He states that State and loca
laws do not protect citizens tom vioiencH. Ia
Tennessee, where 4 majority of the late reb
els are distranchiaed, they and sympathizers
with them have hatred for the State author
tiles which is unconcealed and aggressive. In
localities where the disfranchised element l.
strong, spiri, of persecution towards those
in sympathy with the authorities, those who
recognize tie political rights of ths eniran
chiSed negroes and negroes themselves es
pecially, shows itself in utter con,empt of
allrespect for /; ". Violence is openly talked
Of The editorials of the public press are
such as to create the most iuteuse hatred in
the breast of ex-rebels and their sympathi-
GERS. The effect of this is to cause di,tur-
bance throughout the State By melting the
ruffiany portion Of this class of citizens 10
murder, rob and maltreat white Uuionists
and colored people in localities where there
are no United States troops stationed. The
local authorities often have not the will. and
more often have not the power to suppress
or prevent these outrages We do not no
tlce in the report any recommendation of
measures to protect citizens from outrage.
49, |
u
shows majority of 7,155. The proposition
or calling a Constitutional Conveation is
defeated by ,l27 votes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

TEE ELECTORAL MEETING. Geary
has issued his official proclamation anuoun
cling the election of G. Morrison Coates,
Thomas NJ Marshall and twenty four other
citizens. the Republican nominees, for duty
as Presidential Electors, and notifying them
to assemble at Harrisburg on the First We'd
nesday IN December next. to cast the Elec
toral vote of the Commonwealth. sgreeably
TO the Constitution and Laws.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

At Fayetteville, Texas, few days
ago, singular phenomenon was seen in
the heavens. The sun shone brightly
and in its direction, at the height of
several hundred feet, were to be seen
floating in the air, innumerable sub
stances somewhat resembling stars in
appearance though of bright silvery
cast, and also thousands of long silvery
threads, some of them seemingly ten or
fifteen feet in length.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

DEFACiNG BALLoTs.-A correspondent
writes that the late Democratic Legislature
OF Ohio having enacted that no device of
any kind should be printed on the ballots
nothing but the bare names Of the candi-
dates and the offices for which they were
supported-and the Democrats of Monroe
county headed their tickets The White
Mans Government, the State canvassers
have been constrained to reject them all re-
turning the Republican candidates as elect
ed IN the Democratic stronghold,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

A man in York county predicts that
we are to have eighteen SHOWS this win
ter, including the two that have al
ready fallen, and that two of them will
be very deep. The same prophet es-
tablished his reputation last winter, he
having predicted twenty-three SHOWS,
and there was just that number.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

Mr.. John Seiberling, Postmaster at
LynnYllle, Lehigh county, now eighty
five years of age, has held his office for
an an unbroken period of forty-eight years.
The Allentown Democrat claims that
Mr.. Sei6erling is the Oldest postmaster
in the United States.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

The report Of q neral Eaton, Commits
sary OF Subsistence Ior the year ending
June 3Oih, contains many points OF moment
bis discussion Of the cheapest means OF
procuring supplies is interesting. lie lends
sanction 10 the Ott-repeated sentiment that
the completion of the Pacific Railroad will
grearly reduce he price Of the supplies If
the armies on the Pains An important
Improvement is suggested in the arrange
ment OF military posts in the Territories
The present plan of plac ng them remote
from one another should be abandoned No
men will be required for garrison purposes
II the number Of posts we're doubled or even
treblcd so as to brins them within easy sup
porting distances of each other. Stores OF
every kind could be transmitted quicker and
cheaper. and the presence of the national
troops would then lead TO settlements Of
permanent character The army would thus
become ciyilizing agency Figures are
also presented respecting the freedmens
Bureau, which answer efectually all the
ISLANDERS of its enemies, In lS67-6S rations
were issued on It's account to the amount OF
$l,5l5, ,46l, of which ii has repaid to the
Governm mt $l,04S, 669; that is, the cost of
the Institution to the Government for two
years rations has been only $4G6, 1872.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

The fossil remains of an immense
crocodile have been found at the end
OF the Pacific Railroad. The entire
length of the skeleton is 125 feet.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

STRAY HOG.-Came trespassing on tho
~ premises of the subscriber, in tiirsTJ
township about the latter part OF September las
a white and black hog supposed TO be about an.
year old Tho owner is requested to come "a
ward, prove property. pay charges aud take
away, or il will be sold As the law directs
Nov 25-3t. ALEX IRWIN
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

The u.siority for Seymour in L.ouis;sas i
only 55,l9'. Forty thousand negroes voted
the Democratic ticket
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

4 FAcANCY.-The late ex-Gov Tod, Of
Ono had just been chosen one of the Pres
ldertiai electors of that State, Tne vaoan
cy in the Coll ge will be filed by the re-
naming electors, pursuant to the Federal
statute.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25
NOTLCE.-Ail persons having friend. in

\ OTAE,-Ail persons having friend. in
tered in the old graveyard at Curwens-
Viiie are hereby notified that the Borongk COun-
ell have passed ordinance requiring their &c
m"raI on or before Decem Der ist next. to the nsr
Cemetery. where certificates for lots will be given
"lihout charge This removal is pscersIy. u
order to open Locust and George Streets, which
pass din eetly through the ground as well IS 10
move the bodies Tsinterred in a suitable DolosEre
Lhose IN nterested ear sstIy TO attend
10 the matter at once JOS L IRWIN,
Bursensville, Nov 4 ct Secretary.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25
Tie Neac York Observer

Is now publishing a new serial Story, to -.
through a large part Of the next volume entt!e5
MIR. BRowNING'S PARISH"
All new subscribers will get the story complete
We send Grover and Bakers SIS Sewing NJ,
chine for Is new Subscribers
n order TO introduce the OBSERVER to n,,
readers and new circles of ina ue nee we In axe III,
following liberal offers for
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We will send the OBSERVER for one year to
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Or, to any person sending us FIVE or more new
subscribers, will allow one dollar commisson
each.
Send by checx, draft, or Post Office order
Sample copies and circulars sent free. Terms
$500 Il year, in advance
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25
9elv 9 Aarertissmsats,

ddveTtistnshts sesNp i1a akaT9e syr- s.i.r.
style, teiA Be changed aoat!s Hs4s! yatss NJ.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

CAUTION.-All persons are hereby CAL
~ toned against purchasing or in any way
session of John Sh immel of Graham tovn.ti,
as the same belong to me and are 81 hject to q |,
Nov. 29-3t order. A. B SHAW
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

hiSsoLUTION.-The Arm of Irwin More
II nus, In the Drag sina,s. at CurNensvils
was this day dissolved by mutual consent. Jks
business will be carried on MS heretofore by Ju
n Irwin. IRWIN AONTELIUs
Oct. l9, 1890 .2l-3t
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

PoSToFF!oE DEFICIENCY.-The deficiency
in the Postolfice Department, as appears
from the report of Mr. Randall, is about
$1,000, 600. 1t appears that the cost of car
rylng the mails in the States of Virginia,
North and South Carolina, Georgia, Flori-
da, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Ar
kansas, Louisiana and Texas, for the past
year, has been s., l68. 459-neariy double
the cost in 1866. which was 81 ,0S6, 52T. The
excess of the pIice of contracts over the re-
celpts in the same States, is about $3.50, 600,
and to this amount must be added the saa
rles of postmasters and assistants to get the
aggregate of the burden which the South
ern mail service imposes on the country
The excess of the contract prices over re
celpts Of the service to California, Oregon
and the territories, Is not less than 50. 3OO.-
900.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

ID DlSSOLUTlON.-The partnership here
toiore existing between the undsrsisn
cd In the Lumberi1g and Mercantile business In
flke township, Clcarfeld county, has been dis
solved by mutual consent
Noy.4, iS5S-6t PERRY A RIGGLg
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

GAUTION.-Ail persons are hereby eau
toned against purchasing or in any wiv
mcddling with pair Of Dark Bay Horses and
harness, now in possession Of J u Test Of D 40
tur township. as they belong TO ne and are only
ieit WITH said Test loan, su bjsct to my order.
Oseeoia, Nov. 4. lS6S-3t GEO $ PERRY.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

A new calculation upon the theory
of sound has been made by French
writer. Sounds reach the ear at these
rates: Praises attain speed of 1921
feet per second; fattery is still more
rapid, 5,906 feet per second; good ad-
vice only 40 feet, and bad advice 4, 101
feet per second merited reproaches, ,65
feet; SANDER, which is heeter than the
wind, is 6,562 feet per second; false
hoods, travelling with the same speed,
also 6,562 feet,while truth and appeals
to charity only attain 6 feet per second.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

t'OR ShLE.-The property occupied BY
Thomas Llddell, corner of Reed and
rotfth streets, Clearfeid borough. consisting Of
good su bstantial Plank House and the lot about
three foarths Of an acre. is offered for sale The
situation IS close TO the Railroad Depot and is al
excellent location for business purposes Po-
terms, apply on the premises Nov. lI-Is6S
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

1E T. GIBSON, Practical DezrIsr having
permanently located in the town of James
vile, tenders his professional services to the
people of that place and vicinity. All work en-
trusted to his will be done in the most salts.
factory manner and highest order OF the pIoiss-
sion Nov. Is. lS6S-6nn
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

The theory that volcanic eruptions
are directly connected with earthquakes
has been strengthened by the phenom-
ena witnessed by a large portion of the
world within the last three months.
The recent eruption of Yesuyius and
the earthquake at Bucharest seem to be
intimately connected. supposing the
theory to be correct, what is science
going to do for us? 1t might as well
attempt to check the How of the Rhine
or the Mississippi as to cork volcano.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

Itneeded but one Ukase, from the Gar,
to abolish personal serfdom throughout
the Russian Empire. His edicts were
accepted and obeyed, quietly and abso-
lutely, in all his dominions. The Au-
tocrat has now attacked the great ma
tional sin-that of intemperance-un-
dertaking to suppress its public indul-
gence by his subjects. 1t is not improb-
able that the imperial authority may
encounter, herein, its severest test.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

There are about one hundred and fif-
ty thousand teachers in the United
States, of whom one hundred and
twelve thousand five hundred are fe-
males. The city of Boston has FIVE
hundred and fifty-three female to sixty
two male teachers; New York city,
two thousand two hundred and six fe-
males to one hundred and seventy-six
males; the State of Ohio, thirteen
Thousand two hundred and twenty fe-
males to eight hundred and thirty-four
males.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

Within period of less than eighteen
years the Rothschilds have furnished in
loans 5000, 0,00O,O 600 to England, $780,
100000 to Austria, SS0,000,000 to
France, $4,000, 900 to Naples, $685.
900, ,000to Russia, S12, ,000,0 to Bra
zil, and many lesser sums to some of
the smaller States. James Rothschild
was the last of the head of the famous
house, and the last of the five brothers.
His death throws the responsibilities of
the house upon the third, fourth and fifth
generations of the family.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

The immense business transacted by
the Postoffice Department may be judg-
ed by the statistics of the foreign mails
alone. During the last postal quarter
93S, III letters were received from, and
!, 1,063,65 letters were dispatched to,
foreign countries, making total of
2,O01,761 letters having reference to
the foreign correspondence with the
United States. The postage received
for these letters amounted TO $3.50, 399.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-06-19
FROM sTR0NG's CANYON.

STRoNG's CANYON, June 1.-The last rail
connecting California with Nevada was laid
at twenty minutes past So'clock this evening
The honor of driving the last spike was
awarded to H. H. Minkler, and to the I'M
firing energy of Messrs. Strawbridge and
Minkler the company are indebted for the
early completion of this the greatest railroad
triumph of the age. The army of oceupa-
ton will at once be moved eastward and
placed upon the unfinished line between Big
Bend and Salt Lake. The only drawback to
this great national work having been over
come, and now with a fair field and no favor
California enterprise will win itself name
for rapid railroad construction second only to
that of its Eastern rival.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-06-19
FE0E UEIONVILLE.

KNOXVILLE, juno 1.-THE Indians few
nights since drove off and killed four mules
in Paradise Valley.
The Arizona Company in this district now
have ledge FIVE feet wide a: depth of one
hundred and eighty feet. The ore at that
depth is exceedingly rich extending across
the ledge.
A man BY the name Of Jack Riley who
formerly workedin Suffer county, California,
committed suicide here to-day, by shooting
himself in the mouth with revolver. Cause,
whisky.
The Owyhee Avalanche of the 18th says:
The weather is lovely. John Hepworth and
John Williams have been arrested for steal
Jug bullion from the Upper Sinker mill.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-06-19

IT was asserted i'll the Chicago Convention
by Ex-Governor Brown, that large number
of original sncessiorists and southern Dem
ecrats would vote for Grant. Judging from
their tone onthe comments on the nominations
large number OF northern Democrats will
unqua~,ionably support them from financial
conscientious alone. On FRIDAY afternoon.
says the New York Commercial, prominent
leader of the party on Long Island said to
group of his friends who were in company
with him on the James Slip Ferry boat: u
shall vote for Grant. / am satisfied that the
western repudiationists have got such strong
bold tina: they will force Pendl5ton on the
Convention or bolt, as did the Breckenridge
men in 1860. We expect, continues the
Commercial, soon to announce the beginning
of regular stampede from the party which
has already become known and recognized
as the party of Reputation. NO matter who
may be put in nomination.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-06-19

A LEOPARD on THE RAMPAGE.-The New
Orleans Picavune of May 18th relates the
following: Yesterday, during the removal
of the cages containing the animals still re-
naming in Ames' Museum, on St. Charles
street, the one containing the leopard was
overturned and the bottom broken out. Quick
as lightning the terrible beast leaped through
the opening and dashed down the street
Pedestrians and vehicles gave him wide
berth. One would have thought from the IA
ciity with which room was made for him to
pass, that he was the pestiience an prOpfTa
persona. Scared and utterly surprised at the
strange situation in which he found himself,
his object appeared more to escape the crowd
than to attack it. He crossed Canal street,
and, continuing his career. finally brought
up in china store on Charles street. On
his entrance the place was Immediately va
Gated, and he was left undisputed monarch Of
the premises. The keeper here overlook
him, and the animal promptly submitted
himself again to captivity. The damage
done to the store was promptly hquidated,
and Mr.. Leopard returned to his old quart
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-06-19

"AFFIICTFD, Dt"-Rrn. Ni-hcls vii,
find at the head of seventh column, second
page OF heTrespass, the plan of the executive
committee to which he alludcs; and which
on lis first discussion in cur columns he freely
commended.-I,espass
Oh yes yes, we understand now. Thank
you. Very stupid in not to remember.
Had notion it might be something like the
" Canal street PLAN" in vogue IN the west,
among oystermen when We were boys, Forbes.
But who is the stranger -
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-06-19

INTERESTING RELIcs.-Recently, Mrs.
Frances Anne Kemble, says the Boston
Post, received intelligence from England
that she was the fortunate inheritor of val
liable painting by Sir Thomas Lawrence, and
a pair Of gloves worn BY Shakespeare while
performing upon the stage, which have sue
cessive,y been the inestimable treasure of
Garrick, Mrs. Siddons, and lady of rank
recently deceased in that country. The in
telligence of the good fortune very naturally
filled the recipient with Joy and gratitude. In
addition to this the gifted lady received some
thing very substantial in a direction which
may be inferred rather than named. The
numerous public which she has often de-
lighted, will, we are sure, congratulate her
on the possession of the momentoes above
named. We hear also that the Shakespear-
can volume from which Mrs. Kemble reads
will eventually be the property OF the
Boston Atheneum. These are also of great
value, and bear the annexation, remarks, etc,
of Mrs. Siddons.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-06-19

a SUMNER SNOW STORM" June roses"
for>oo,h A storm began on Saturday after
noon and still continues, which was not sur
passed during the last rigorous winter. 1t
was ushered in by the gentlest and most re-
freShing Of showers, which changed after
night into downright cold rain-rain which
battered on the roofs since yesterday morning
The snow came thick and fast, anu faster and
thicker, throughout the whole day and last
night. Between noon on Saturday and the
same hour Yesterday there was a change of
:hirty-three degrees in the temperature and
as most Of the stoves in the city had been
taken down, there was general shivering
and cha1ering of teeth, for which whisky
was only temporary relief. The snow melted
almost as fast as it touched the ground the
streets are muddy aud slushv, and volumes
Of water are rushing down the streets in the
canon. 1t is fairly estimated that up TO this
morning the snow fall was fully thirty inches
deep; even at noon, with the mercury at
fartyfaur degrees ard the rain falling. 1t
lies upon boxes and in wagon beds ten to
twelve inches deep.
During yesterday and last night several
roofs fell in different parts Of the city from
the great weight of snow upon them. For
tunately no person was in ured.-Reese Rtrer
RereiNe 18th instant.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-06-19

THE PACIFIC RAILRoAD.-The Trespass
of last evening says: The Central is send
ing its forces all out further and further into
the Basin. From the Big Bend of Truckee
the graders have an open field. They are
pushing out for the Little Meadows; and an
other camp is working beyond that by Hum
boldt Lake; and beyond Oreana another
camp has set up, TO grade the road mp ard
Thacker's. That's a jump of over 50 miles,
since cleaning the snow from the gap on
the summit. Next we'll learn Of camp at
Winnemucca, working up into Paradise Val
ley. Then, for Gravelly Ford and the grad
ers will be striking for the valley OF Salt Lake
Young would take contract, and we believe
he will. for three or four sections from Salt
Lake westward, we will have the connection
in little more than year from now: and
he will have the meeting OF the roads il the
citv of his choice.
The entire line Of road being restricted to
each company will own to, and the connec-
ton must be made and the land and subsidy
are a great inducement to press work. Then
it is runorcd, amongst the friends of the
Central, that the projected road from Oro-
vile up Feather river, through Beckwourth
Pass to this side of the mountains, is a crea-
ture of the Union Pacific. That may be the
case; and if so, the plan is ultimately TO
make a through line of the Union Pacific.
the greatest race ever occurring
IN the world Is at its heat, and the people of
The continent shout encouragement to both
contestants
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-06-19

| GRANT ON RELIGION A Philadelphia
correspondent Of the Cincinnati Times,
writing under date of May 5, says: Grant,
Grow and Curtin, occupied the Generals
pew in our fashionable uptown Methodist
Church, last Sunday, to the perfect astonish-
ment of everybody. For a short while the
distinguished party sat incognito, but gradu-
ally the name of Grant was whispered around
and finally first one and then another Of the
" aujince arose and took good rear or
profile view of the little man of destiny
When the salverS were passed around for
collection, the almoner walked quickly BY
Hiram's private pew without even the usual
sigh and sanctimonious pause. but Grant was
not TO be passed here any more than - on the
road
He quickly made his feet" AMI extend
ing his hand over the elegant salver. pal lis
entrance fee and rent of pew by dropping in a
one hundred dollar greenback in the plate.
The Deacon bowed his thanks, and as each
moved up to the altar with his collection, he
winked and blinked, nodded. and made other
significant but utterly uninteiligible signs to
the minister and two of the Elders in the pull
pit. 1t was all to no purpose. The Reverend
gentleman preached as he had first intended,
upon the subject Of the need of more gen.
eral charity among the people i'll behalf OF
the great work of the Church.
" Why do YOU like the Methodists, Gen
eral ;" finally asked Curtin.
because their religion is one Of hard
knocks. They take hold Of man, and never
let him drop until they have either converted /.
him. scared him so he will say his pray
ers some time in his life, and thus be saved
said Grant, with smile. Then. too, il is /
an American religion. We Methodists are
democratic. vet no church appre-
ciates the value of union, liberalization OF
in government more than the
! wish that our National Gov
eminent had the liberty and the strength that
it ought to have from proper exercise Of
these principles"
Grow and Curtin were both too much
struck with these remarks TO continue the
and so the matter dropped.