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The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-06-03
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WHAT TIE DEMOCRATS WILL DO If
SuCCEssrUL.-Coloncl John FORSYTH,
the talented editor of the Mobile Regis.
ter, who is now at Washington, writes
to spaper concerning the policy of the
Democrats towards the South, in the
event that they get possession Of the
Federal Government
IL have taken good deal Of pains to
learn what are the sentiments of leading
Democrats, as to the action Of the party,
should it win the administration in tho
November contest, in reference to Fed
eral policy towards the South. It was
question Of the largest practical inter.
est, whether, should the Democracy
come INTO power, it would leave tlo
whites of the South to struggle as best
they could ont Of the mire Of radical re-.
construction, or whether it would at
once lift them ont, by the strong hand
OF Federal power I get but one an
swer to tho inquiry, and that is, the
Democracy will be swift to sweep from
the statute book the whole system of
African reconstruction, as utterly null
and void, and OF no effect. and at once
to reorganize the existing white Const.
tntions OF the Southern States, and re-
admit tho latter to their full equality in
the Union. must confess that cid
not, personally, need such assurances,
for, when policy and good faith both
point to one course, the result ls seldom
doubtful. But some Southern friends
did deem them necessary. think, that
before Congress adjourns, the Democrats
in that body will make further decla.
ration and pledge to that effect.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-06-03

Great Britain and Austrie urge d
general disarming In Europe.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-06-03

is The seventeen year tlocusts, have
made their appearance in Georgia,
and have large w on each wing.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-06-03
1868 CONTRASTED.

THE RADICAL LEADERS OF 1860 AND
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25
Why Seymour Declines.

The Ohio State Journal makes the fol-
lowing statement in explanation OF Ex-Gov-
ernor Seymour refusal to be a candidate
for the Presidency
I'VE happen to know that there is on file
in the State Department sworn evidence OF
Horatio Seymour's completely with the re-
belion, for the reason that it became our
duty while serving in an official capacity to
prepare and transmit to the Government
evidence to which we refer Mr.. Seymour
is probably aware that should he ever be-
come candidate for the Presidency, the
statements of reliable witnesses will convict
him of having been, in the fall OF 1864, IN
confidential correspondence with Clement
c. Clay and James P Holcombe, then act
ing as Commissioners OF the Southern
States in Canada It is somewhat slngu-
lar but at the same time a significant fact,
that the direct proof of Seymour treason
| able correspondence with the enemy. has
never been made known to the public
| This positive statement seems to demand
attention. If there is any such evidence OF
file in the State Department it ought to bt
published at once. A call from Congress
would probably bring it forth.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25
What a Democrat Says.

We do not dispute that the Senate is a
political court, aud has the power, if not
the right to condemn an Executive that
has violated the p,ainest principles of states
manship. For example, if, as President
the officer has refused or neglected to exc
cute the laws passed BY Congress, then,
though he has broken no law, be is amena-
bic for high crimes and misdemeanors in
neglecting to ex cute them Louisville
Democrat
Whenever Democratic journals of char
acter, and respected for their caudor and
ability, attempt to examine the principles
involved in this impeachment, they must
follow the same reasoning and come inevi-
tably to the same conclusion, as our Louis
vile cotemporary above quoted
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

A New GOLD FIELD.-An immense gold
field has been discovered In Peru, the metal
being so abundant that the Indian, with the
simplest and rudest mechanical aid, is able
to gather several ounces of gold in a few
hours. The region is situated in Northern
Peru, upon the upper waters OF the rivers
Maranon and Morona, tributaries OF the
Amazon, and has hitherto been known, since
the earliest occupation of Peru By the Span.
iards, as the Land of the fierce Indians. "
The native race is still war-like and barbar-
GUS in the extreme, and the expedition VI hich
has resulted in the public knowledge OF the
remarkable wealth of that territory in the
precious metal, which has just returned to
report to the Peruvian government: was at
tended with great exposures and hazards,
such as to indicate that small parties of ex-
plorers would find the greatest difficulty In
securing position there. But the fabulous
qualities Of gold existing there will tempt
and insure speedy removal of all the ex-
listing obstacles.
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CLEARFIELD, PA, MARCH 25, 1868.
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
FOR AUDITOR GENERAL,
Gen. JOHN F. HARTRANFT, of Montg'y.
FOR SURVEYOR GENERAL,
Col. JACOB NJ. CAMPBELL, of Cambria.
The Vice Presidency.

When the name of Speaker Colfax for
the Vice Presidency was presented before
the Indiana Republican State Convention,
that of the greet Senator from the same
State, Hon O. P. Morton, was suggested
in the same connection. Having originally
determined not to allow his friends to make
him candidate for that or any other posi-
ton, the Senator hearing that the effort was
nevertheless made, telegraphed from Wash
ington that he hoped none of his friends
would offer any objections to the endorse
ment of Colfax The result was the enthu-
siastic nomination of the latter This ex-
ample so characteristic of the generosity
and magnanimity of Governor Morton, is
worthy of imitation in every section of the
Union. e
In the history of both the great parties
of Pennsylvania no candidate has ever been
presented to the suffrage of national con-
vention with more enthusiasm than Cover
nor Curtin. When a great State, after full
deliberation, presents the name CT dlstln-
guished citizen for high Office, it should
be the common duty of all the members of
the party not simply to accept but to honor
the decree.
As many as ten persons have been desig-
mated, by the Republicans of as many diff
ferent states, for the Vice Presidential nom
ination of the Chicago National Convention.
1t Is probable that half dozen more names
will yet be added to the list. Of course,
only one of these can be taken. Who that
one will be, it is idle to conjecture. This
however, is certain, that the National Con-
vention will choose with the greatest circum-
spection. Three stupendous betrayals by
Vice Presidents stand out conspicious!y ID
the history Of the politics of the United
States. The point of danger Is disclosed.
A new and untried man in the Republican
ranks will not be accepted. Nor yet man
who has evinced any degree of uncertainty
in his course. The place demands an indi-
vidual who is Republican not from policy
but from conviction, who has exhibited
marked steadiness in his career, and a
promptness and certainty which has not
been baffled or turned aside. The Republi-
can masses will accept only such a candidate,
and there is not the slightest probability
that the Convention will entertain for one
moment the idea of selecting one that does
not meet the requirements of the case.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

THE LATEST HoRRoR.-By the explosion
Of the steamer Magnolia, near Cincinnati on
the 18th, over one hundred persons almost
instantly perished 1t is said that of one hun
dred and sixty persons on board, passengers
and crew, only fifty four lives are known to
have been saved. No plausible explanation
of the cause of this terrible disaster has yet
appeared, but we trust there may be strict
investigation made, and that any living par
ties who may prove to be responsible for
such Wholesale slaughter will be held to
the slosest accountability
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IMPEACHMENT.

MARCH 23.-At one o clock Mr. Wade
left the chair, and Chief Justice Chase took
II The house had been notified that the
Senate was ready to proceed with the I'M
peach,nent, and the members were soon
present.
The entrance of the Presidents counsel
attracted general curiosity, as some ques-
tions had arisen as to the relations between
Judge Black and one or two others nen-
toned as retained by the President, and the
presence or absence of these were expected
to supply an answer. 1t was at once motto.
ed that Judge Black was absent, and that
VIM. Groesbeck, of Cincinnati, was present
1t is known that Judge Black had urged
the President to resign. and that his advice
in this matter reached the verge of opeI
rupture There were also other points o
marked difference between them as to th'
line of defense, and as these could not b,
satisfactorily arranged, Judge Black refused
to act. The withdrawal of Judge Black i
considered as most favorable to the tria
coming to an end without, at least, lnterrup
ton from violence
Gerrit Davis, objected to the Senate sit
| ting as Court because ten States were NO
represented The question was referred t
the Senate for decision, by the Chief <Jua
tice, when all voted NO." except Davl
and NJ Creery.
The counsel for the President then pro
| ceeded to read Mr.. johnson s answers +
| the articles of impeachment, which have not
as yet been published.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

THE PRESIDENT s POLICY. The line
of the Presidents defense, it is said, will be
the submission of demurrer taking the
ground that the matters charged against
him are frivilous, and that if true would
not warrant impeachment. 1t will next be
rontended that the Senate is not constitu-
tional court, certain States being unrepre-
sented; and it will be contended further
more that certain members having express
ed an opinion are not constitutionally quail
lifted to act as judges. 1t said In Demo
cratic quarters that Mr.. Stanbery tells the
President that he will not be convicted, and
that he bases his opinion chiefly on the be-
lief that opposition to Mr.. Wade will clear
him
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

The Texas papers speak OF the appear
ance of grasshoppers in great numbers The
Colorado Valley in the neighborhood of La
grange swarms with them. They are now
very small, not half as large as common
fly, but seem to cover the whole face of the
earth. A private letter from Bastrop says
that the whole country is covered with them
in countless numbers. What is to be the
result seems to be matter of mere conjec-
ture. Some think that their early appear
ance affords hope that they will disappear
also carly. and perhaps before they have
done much damage to vegetation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

General Reynolds, who, unit, a successor
to General Hancock is appointed, will sue
ceed him in command at New Orleans, is
an able man. and an accomplished soldier,
and entertains views quite different from
some which General Hancock has avowed
and attempted to enforce. That be will car
ry out the retiring General S orders in eve
ry respect, is hardly probable, but will be
disposed to return rather to the policy of
General Sheridan. 1t is hardly probable
that he will be permitted long to hold the
position, unless indeed the President is too
much occupied or feels his own official life
too short to remove him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

THE CoNNELsvf1LE ERAILRoAD.-There r
seems TO be fair prospect of this company
realizing their long deferred expectations.
Since the favorable action of the Council of
Baltimore, we understand the Baltimore
and Ohio Company have taken of the Con-
nellsville bonds one million of dollars and
as to the individual subscriptions, we are
assured that in Baltimore they are very lib
eral, and that equally liberal offers have
been made along the line OF the road. There
seems to be no doubt that the condition of
the two millions attached to the action Of
Baltimore city will be early complied with,
when work will be resumed and vigorously
prosecuted to completion.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

When the political pot boils so fariously,
as it has within the last month at Washing
ton. there is sure to be much froth and scum
on its agitated surface The last queer thing
to turn UP to the daylight is the existence
Of few Radical gentlemen who don't like
Gen. Grant and want Wade and Wilson to
be the ticket When these Senators were
informed of the contemplated honor, they
declined to be counted in, and the froth has
apparently subsidized The new movement
perished in its birth
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

Among the iters of the State appropia-
ton bill we find one of $400, OF 0 for pensions
to the soldiers of 1872. allowing the pen
sions. to be one hundred dollars apiece
which is high estimate-it is difficult to
see how there should be, a half century af-
We do not know;at this moment the quota of
1914 but certainly four thousand men must
have been an immense proportion of it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

y whiskey rebellion, on a small scale, is
carried on at Richmond, near Philadelphia,
and United States Marshal Ellmaker and
assistants find raids on the rebels both in
teresting and profitable On Wednesday
morning March 18th, the authorities made
a second descent and succeeded in captur-
ing twelve stills, some of them in operation
at the time, and others which had ceased
work but a short time before. Most of
these stills were of small capacity, but all
the more dangerous from the fact, as their
owners could readily remove them to place
of safety in time of danger.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

A COOP PRoPosITIoN-Mr Bromwell
of this State, has introduced joint resolu-
ton, which was referred to the Committee
on Expenditures providing that every Sen
ator and member of the House shall be
charged ten per cent. of the cost Of report
ing and publishing in the Globe all remarks
and speeches made during the sessions of
the Senate or House in the Committee of
the Whole; provided, that the same shall
not apply to one hour of the time occupied
by the Senator or member whoreports bill
or other matter for action.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

The President and his two daughters
Wednesday March 18th, attended the fun
eral of VIM; Slade tcolored, late the stew
ard of the Executive Mansion. The flow
ers on the coffin were contributed by the la
dies. The Mayor of Washington and the
attending physicians, together with other
white citizens, were present. Both white
and colored ministers Of the gospel officia-
ted at the ceremonies. The pail bearers were
in part white. The deceased was deserved
ly respected by all who knew him, and had
accumulated considerable property.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

In the Ohio Legislature few days since,
Christopher Hughes, of Butler county, in
the old Vallandigham district, got off the
following impious passage in political ha-
rangue: L would rather trust the Demo
cratic party in political matters than God
Almighty !" Hughes is said to be candi-
date for Congress in the Third District, now
represented by Gen. Schenck. As the Re-
publicans have a majority of nearly two
thousand in the district, it is not probable
that Mr.. Hughes will succeed in his aspi-
ratioTS
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

THE ELECTIONS OF lS6S.-The next po-
litical contest is that in Connecticut, and
preparations have been made for thorough
canvass of the State The Republicans
though the odds are against them, have
good reasons to hope Tor success. Among
others who will visit Connecticut in a few
days to assist in the contest is Tx Governor
Curtin, of this State, who will render effec-
4iSe service.
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TT s., TAX AP.PEA LIS
U. s. Assessors OFFICE, 10Th District, Pa,
Office, Curwensville, Clearfield CO., Pa.

U. s. Assessors OFFICE, 10th District, Pa,
Office, Curwensvilie, Clearfield CO., Pa
Notice is hereby given that the assessment lists,
valuations and enumerations made and taken
within the Nineteenth Collection District, Pa, by
the Assistant Assessors, under the laws of the u
nited States, viii remain open to all persons con-
cerned for examination for the space of ton days
from the Tenth day of April, A. D., 1868, at the
Assessors Office, in the Borough of CHrwensville.
AT the time stated above the Assessor will re-
ceive hear and determine all appeals relative to
any erroneous or excessive valuations or enumer-
ations by the assistant assessors.
In regard to appeals, the law provides, "That
~ tho question to be dermined by the Assessor, on
"an appeal respecting the valuation or enumera-
% ton of property, or objects liable to duty or
I" taxation, shall be whether the valuation COM
planned of be be not in just relation or pro-
portion to other valuations in the same assess
" inert district, and whether the enumeration be
- or be not correct And all appeals to the as
g SCISSOR aforesaid shall be made in writing. and
" shall specify the particular cause, matter or
50 thing respecting which decision is requested ;
and shall, moreover, state the ground or prinei-
% Of inequality error complained of u
DANIEL LIVINGSTON,
m25.l Assessor 18th Collection District.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

Hon. David Wilmot died at his residence
in Towanda, on Monday, March 10th, after
an illness of six days To those who have
been observant of him during the past half
dozen years the announcement of his de-
cease will cause no surprise, as it was mani
fest that his health was gradually wasting
under severe nervous prostration. He
was born in Bethany, Wayne county in this
State, January 90, 1914.
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dissolution OF PARTNERSHIP.

- The co partnership heretofore existing
between George S Perry and c E. Hilton. in the
Mercantile and Lumber business at Osceola, Mer-
camille and Lumber business near Gurwensvllle,
and the Lumber business at Julian Furnace. Cen
ire county, Pa, is this day March Is, 1853 dis
are in the hands of e. S. Perry for settlement
Persons having claims against the firm win pre-
sent them for payment, and those indebted are
requested to call and settle r.
March 25, 1868. PERRY " HILTON.
The business will be carried on hereafter under
the name of George S. Perry, at Osceolai who,
thankful for past patronage, hopes, by strict at
tention to business, and by selling goods cheaper
than elsewhere, to solicit further continuance
of the same March %, lS8S-2t.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

Along the Schuylkill river, between the
Falls aud Norr; stown dam, distance of ten
miles, there are l04 manufactures, employ
ing nearly 10000 workmen, and the annual
products of which.are nearly S24 600, 900.
OF these SO are cotton and woolien mills, Is
iron manufactures, and 10 paper mills.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

The whole plan of Radical reconstruction
originated with Andrew johnson, and it is
among the providences of these extraordi-
nary times that, while his detection has de-
layed the enforcement of his own doctrines.
that detection was so gross and inexcusable
that 1t nnIted the whole Republican party
and is now carrying it TO assured triumph
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

NURSERY. .-ENcoUR-
- ACE HOME INDUSTRY. The undersign-
ed having established Nursery, on the Pike,
half way between Curwensyille and Clearfeld
Boroughs, is prepared to furnish all kinds of Fruit
trees, STANDARD and dwarf,) Evergreen. Shrub
berry, Grape Vines, Gooseberry, Lawtcn Black
berry, Strawberry and Raspberry vines. Also.
Sibrian Crab trees Ounce and early Scarlet Rheu-
barb, &c. Orders promptly attended to. Address
Aug 81 1854. J. D. WRIGHT urwensville,
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The WAY OF THE WoRLD.-The editor
of the Rochester New York Democrat
asserts that scarcely any of the writers tor
the New York World are Democrats at
heart but generaly Republicans. They con
duct that journal on Democratic principles
just as lawyer defend a criminal-for mon
ey. They found numerous body of Dem
ocratic clients in and around New York sad
ly in want of au advocate-without any body
to state their case in proper manner or
plead for them before the bar of public O.
pinion They got hold Of the World and,
on speculation, made it a Democratic organ
and did the best they could to get a verdict
for their client. It should be added, that
as men of principle they are entitled to but
little respect.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

AN ADDITIONAL JUDGsHIp-
Geary. Wednesday, March 18th, appointed
D. Watson Rowe, Esq, of Chambersburg,
Franklin county. an additional Judge ofthe
Sixteenth Juditial District. The appoint
ment was solicited by the members Of the
Bar, and will therefore give satisfaction.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

Howard. the New York Bohemian who
got into Fort Lafayette for forging proc
iamation, recently applied to a publisher for
job in biography, and was answered:
'sAh! yes, Howard. write about lafayette
that's your forte r' Howard subsidized.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

The fate of the Alaska bargain is very
doubtful. So strong an opposition to any
appropriation for the purchase-money has
been developed in the House, that, if carried
through at all, it will be only saved by the
control over the territory.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

When the Democratic leaders and Jour
mails offer their nomination for the Presiden-
cy to Chief Justice Chase, Admiral Farra-
gut, and others not infected with the lepro-
sy of Democracy, they prove that they are
as badly n need of candidate as Mr..
johnson is of some one to brevet.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-03-25

T .IMEl LIMEl Limestone, of good
- quality. being more abundant in this
county than is generally supposed, "a man of twen
ty years experience in the business proposes to
open quarrfes and burn lime for farmers, and all
others who may desire his services on reasonable
terri. He will engage to produce pood quail
ty OF lime, both for building purposes and for
fertilizing. For further particulars inquire at
the JOURyA,. office. March IL. 1S88-4t
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4 DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-Let-
"a ters of Administration on the estate of
S. N Spencer, late of Lumber City borough, Clear
field county Pa. decd having been granted to the
undersigned all persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment, and
those having claims against the same will pro-
sent them, properly authenticated, for settle
ment. IL. w. SPENCER,
March H. l86S-6tp. Admir-.
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slew Aarertise

Advertisements setup tntarge type, or oWt Of ptan
style, rciH be charged double usual rates. No cuts.
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STEAM SAW MILL.-For sale, an ex-
- cellent Steam Saw Mill, with stationary
engine of Twenty horse power, with Lath Mill
and all the necessary fixtures for making lum oer.
All in good repair Fer further information ad-
dress JOHNSTON MOORE,
MrlS '6S-3t Ebensburg, Cambria co, Pa.