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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29
Tie Pourteenth Amendment,

The fourteenth amendment is now part
of the Constitution of the Unite States, its
ratification by the Legislatures of South
Carolina, Louisiana and Alabama compict-.
ing the number of states required, not
withstanding the revocation Of its ratifica
ton by the Copperhead Legislatures of Ohio
and New Jersey. This amendment settles
the matter of suffrage in the Southern
States. Where any portion of the citizens
OF State are denied the right of suffrage
for any cause but crime, duly established.
such citizens are not counted in the basis of
representation. South Carolina may con-
clude to return TO white mans govern
ment, ''-disfranchisiug the blacks-but She
would thereby reduce her representation in
Congress from FIVE to two members. There
Is no danger of South Carolina or any other
State doing this.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29
Zone Currsno7,n


"One Currency says the Democracy.
And so say the Republicans.
But the One Currency of the Democracy
is deprecated paper.
The One Currency of the Republicans is
GOLD.
Elect General Grant and peace and pros
perity will follow. And with that, resump-
ton of specie payments. And with that.
Gold as the common currency, the one cir
culating medium.
Elect Horatio Seymour, and another Rev
olution. more paper money, deteriorated
currency and violated public faith will
follow
But one Currency. and that Gold.
But one way to reach it, and that peace.
But one Champion of Peace, and he Gen
eral Grant.
But one Party favorable to Peace and a
sound uniform Currency, the Republican
Party.
Democracy offers one Currency for Rich
and POor-depreciated paper. Republicans
offer one Currency for. Rich and Poor-Gols
Which will you have?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

The Committee of Conference on the
funding bill agreed unani nously upon a
bill which met with the approval OF
each house, AMI is now in the hands
of the President. 1t provides for two
CLASSES of bonds. principal and interest guar
anteed in coin one at four per cent. and
payable in forty years; the other at four
and half per cent, payable in thirty years.
both exempt from al! taxation except income
tax. They are to be issued in an amount
equal TO the outstanding ~ bonds, and
used only in redeeming them. The bill also
provides that the Secretary of the Treasury
shall pay no commission on sales Of gold or
negotiation of government securities, and
that one hundred and thirty Eve millions
shall be set aside annually from customs and
devoted to the payment of interest and
principal OF these new bonds
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29
"The Principles Of DemooraoYn

The Pirate Semmes, in his speech at
the Seymour and Blair meeting at Mobile,
Alabama. last week said -
Il have been Democrat all my life-be-
fore the war. during the war, and since the
war-and / fought the aoar on tile principles
Of Democracy.
Precisely so. He used to hoist the stars
and stripes as decoy for unarmed merchant
vessels, and then, when they approached
near enough, seized, plundered and burned
them. Thus he illustrated, embellished,
and demonstrated the principles of De
mocracy." He unsheathed his sword against
the coun try that nourished and protected
him, and when his ship was finally encount-
cred and sunk by loyal vessel, he sneaked
off for protection to British soil. y traitor,
a rebel, a robber and pirate-a purloiner
of quadrants, barometers. and chronometers
"a dirty thief, cowardly sneak, perfect
Copperhead, it is only natural that he should
hasten to rejoice over the nomination of
Seymour and Blair.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29
Judge Scofeld's Speecb.

We call the attention of our readers to
the eloquent and able speech of Hon. G.
w. Scofeld, delivered in the House of
Representatives on the l4th inst, on THE
purposes OF the Republican Party" which
will be found at length on our first page.
L; is an able vindication of Republican
principles, and terrible exposure of Copper
head policy. 1t is sreplete with vital thoughts
and deserves a carefulreading and large cir
culation. When you have read it, hand it
to your neighbor and advise him to dc like
wise.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

PHILADELPHIA o. K.-We are glad to
learn that the Republicans of Philadelphia
nave nomlnateu tue II~--- ---------
for District Attorney in the place of VIM. B.
Mann and Isaac Hazlehurst. Mr.. Gibbons
ranks among the ablest men of the bar in
Phil a and his nomination will be hailed
everywhere as a sure harbinger of victory.
The party is now fully united, and we can
expect an old fashioned majority from the
City OF Brotherly Love next fall.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

COFFEE IN PHOTOGRAPHY An italian
named Ouavio Bavatti, has invented pro-
cess of preparing Photographic plates with
coffee, SO that IN twenty two months they
give excellent negatives after ten seconds of
Of exposure. He is entirely behind the age
He ought to come over and take lessons
from sweet William whose coffee process,
produces ancient naturalization papers in
less than twenty-five minutes
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

The TARIFF.-We cannot imagine any
reason to justify the temporary POSTPONE
ment of the tariff bill. Every body knows
that all our great manufacturing interests
are languishing for want of protection, and
yet Congress tied the matter up indefinitely.
There is universal demand, from laboring
men as well as capitalists, for immediate re-
lief, What did our legislators mean by turn
ing deaf ear to their petition?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

THE NEXT STEP. Andrew j oil nson hav-
ing abolished all distinction jetween loyal
and disloyal soldiers, it will require but one
step more to put the rebel soldiers, their
widows and orphans, on the same pension
list with Union soldiers widows and or
phans If the Democracy are restored to
power this viii undoubtedly be done.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29
The "White MANS Gorernment .,

The Clearfeld ''nigger banners can re-
fresh themselves with the following from
the-ieorgia Telegraph of the 18th, inst a
sterling Democratic paper,
Hundreds of colorcd voters were in the
Seymour aud Blair procession, in Macon,
last Wednesday night, and thousands more
cheered 1t on with right good will The
talk about "a conflict of races is all stuff
The Democrats IN This canvass are going to
illustrate not a conflict, but a co 0pperafioa
Of races. We mean that somewhere between
tour-hfths and nine-tenths Of the Georgia
ne roes shall vote with US, and by our side,
in this election; and we mean in this 10 do
not the slightest violence to the negro's in
cliaation. lie shall vote as he chooses. and
he shall vote for his own best interests and
happiness. -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

'BARKIs Is WLLIN. Pirate Semmes
has avowed his willingness to renew his al
legiance to he old flag, provided Seymour
and Blair are elected What stupendous
magnanimity Wesupposei If they are not
elected he will Immediately start off on
another piratical cruise. These rebels want
another thrashing-and they'll get it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

STILL PROPHETIC Ic-Robert Toombs has
been making a speech for Seymour aad
Blair. He thinks if they are elec ed, his
prophecy that he would call the rofl of his
slaves within the shadow of Bunker Hill
Monument, will yet be fulfilled. Faith is
a cardinal virtue
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29
REPUBLICAN ELECTORAL TICKET.
SENATORIAL ELECTORS
MoRRIsos COATES. of Philadelphia
THOMAS NJ. MARSHALL, of Pittsburg

OUR THANKs.-We return our sincere
thanks to the large number of our brethren
of the press who have so kindly noticed
the enlargement and improvement of our
paper. We will try to deserve their many
commentators.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

CAUTION. All persons are hereby eau,
- toned against purchasing a promissory
note. calling for Fifty Dollars and due about .he
middle of April. 1859. said note being given in
favor of NJ q. Brown for the privilege Of selling
his Horse Hay Fork in the townships of Penn,
Bloom and Lumber-city Borough Having re-
ceived value for said note | am determined
not 10 pay the same unless com PEELED by due
course of law. SAMUEL WIDEMIRE
GranPian Hills, July 20 Igss-3t
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

THE DRIFT OF THE TIDE The Rock
ford (Ill.) Gazette states that upwards of
hundred Democrats-a majority of them
Fenians-p participated in the Republican
primary elections in that city last week, and
pledged themselves to vote for Grant and
Colfax.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

Wade Hampton on his way south, made
speech at Democratic meeting in BaIti-
more where he made his special aeknOwl-
edgements to the rebel soldiers from Mary
land thanking them for having swept across
the line and stood shoulder to shoulder with
South Carolina in the great contest for Tb-
erty
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

TRUE FOR ICK-Brick Pomeroy says
. Had the leaders Of the Democratic party
been more earnest for principle, and less for
plunder, no power on earth could ever have
placed us in a minority" "
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

HoNoR.-Seymoursaid that his ''private
honor would not permit him to become a
candidate. But he did. He said also that
public honor required the scrupulous full
fllment of our financial obligations" But
he stands on the Pendletonian repudiation
platform What delicate sense of honor"
he has, TO be sure?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

CAMP MEETING Providence permit
- ting, the Third Annual Camp Meeting
Of Susquehanna Circuit, n L. Church, will com :
mepce on Friday, August 18th. 1865, in the Grove
of Messrs Beyers. New Washington A
number of eminent ministers engaged for
the occasion. The members Of Cherry Tree,
Brookvili5 and Clearfeid circuits are invited to
come and tent with US
July 9.'6S-5t " T. WILSON Pastor.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29
AfW Advertisements.

A8rsTttssae'itS SCI W S5hlaTs type, Of pfg3R
style, ,cH be changed Hobks sSalaI rates No ctets
T S. G 0 L L would inform. his old Gus
TONERS, and the public generally, that
be still continues TO manufacture BOOTS AND
SHOES of the very best French Calf and KiI,. at
the lowest prices for cash approved country
produce. lie also axes all kinds of heavy boots
All work warranted and perfect satisfaction Civ
en-. Opposite Draucker's B Botel Curwensyille Pa.
July %, lo6s-ly.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29
Z Y G AN G. E TEL

". I q.
This old establishment having been leased by
j Morrison, formerly Proprietor of the Morrison
House" has been thoroughly renovated and re-
furnished, and supplied with all :he modern i'm =
provemonts and eohveniencies necessary 10 a first
class Hotel The dining room has been removed
70 the first floor, and is spacious and airy.
The chambers are all well ventilated. and the
Proprietor viii endeavor 10 make his gdests per-
fectly at home. MORRISON.
Hunting don June II 1865 Proprietor
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

Egypt is in blaze of enthusiasm for
Seymour. '-Spriagjield Register.
Wehope the blaze wo' MT burn the pyramids.
as 1t did the orphan asylum in 1868.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

a CLAIM-Seymour wants to know what
claim the Republicans have upon the sol
He was the Chairman of the Convention
that declared the war failure, and the in
otter, alder and abetter of the New York
riots to prevent the draft If this doesn' t
constitute claim on the soldiers we cannot
conceive what would But it is on the sol
diers who fought in gray" under the stars
AMI bars -
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Not Taken,

\ gentleman who was locker on at the
Reb-Cop convention in New York, left
$4,000 at the St. Nicholas Hotel, to bet
that Grant and Colfax would be elected
Geo. Wilkes, editor of the sporting paper
the Spirit of the Times, also offers to bet
$4,000 in the san way. The money has been
up for the last two weeks. but not Cop"
has. come forward with responds Couldn't
IS ir William spare enough from the funds
of the State Committee to cover these
amounts? Poor Seymour! Not Cop has
a copper to bet on his election.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29
- HERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue of supd,-

-
~ writs of FTcri FGcius issued out of the
Court Of Common Pleas of Clearfe Id county and
to me directed. there will he exposed TO sale {
the Court house in the borough of Clearfe!d
on SATURDAY. the 18th day of AUGUST 1855
at O'Clock PA, ,;he following described Real Es-
tate to wit:
All defendants interest of in and TO all that
certain tract OF land situate in Guelich ip
CIearheld county Pa. bounded and described as
follows; Beginning at Maple thence South 50
degrees West 81 rerches 10 White Oak thence
South 40 degrees East 81 : perchcs 10 Post thence
South 80 degrees West "a perches 70 Pest thence
North 40 degreesW est ll6 psrcbes to Post thence
South SO deg West I2i 1 peIehes to Post thence
North u degrees West 40 perches to White Oak
thence South II degrees Wes. ~ perches TO Hem
lock, thence North 80 degrees East c25 perches to
Post thence South 40 degrees East BS perches TO
place OF beginning containing 2lS acres and
peTches and allowance. ALSo-alI defendants in
terest IN the timber standing upon the old home
stead. lying \ orth of a continuation of the John
Beyers Northern line. through the old homes,e ad
Seized, taken in execution, and to be sold as the
property Of George Hegarty.
ALSO-all the interest of ). W THOMPSON g { in
and 10 all that certain tract piece of land situ
ate in Bloom township, Clesrieid county Penn'n
and surveyed warrant No. 592S in name oF
Nicklin Griffith. and continuing about 300 acres
Seized, taken in execution, and to be sold as the
property of Stacy Thompson.
July y, 1858 c. HOWE. Sheriff
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

4 Ii YOUNG PERSONS can and should
obtain good education. For particu-
lars address } A COOPER, Principal of the
state Normal School, Edinboro, Pa. Ljys-4t.
PURE BUCK LEAD, equal in quality to
= English white lead Oils. Iaints ana
Narnishes OF ali kinds; Cola leaf in hoaEs -t
Dfonzes ior sale by y. l. SHAW
CIearfeid. October % 1857
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

FOE AUDITOR GENERAL,
Gen. JOHN F. HARTRANPT, of Montgiy.
FOR SURVEYOR GENERAL,
Col. JACOB NJ. CAMPBELL, of Cambria.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
GREAT EXCITEMENT !

The Cheapest and Best Goods in
Clearfeld county are sold by
@ E 0 r q Z S. P ERRY.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC MERCHANDISE,
North west cor. Curtin St. and Public Square,
OSCEoLA MILLS, CIearfeld CO., Pa
We keep on hand Goods of every
grade and variety.
FOR THE LADIES
we have Dress Goods of every fabric
FOR THE GENTLEMEN,
Ready made Clothing, Cloths, Cassineres.
Satinetts, Tweeds, Jeans Linens. &c
Also'a full stock of Gents Furnish
ing Goods.
IN BOOTS AND SHOES
We DEFY COMPETITION. as we buy for CASH.
as buy from the manufacturers in East
ern cities and hence sell CHEAP
ER than other dealers
hats,and CaPs-of latest styles-very cheap
NoTGoNs.-An goods in this line you
can find with us-cheap and good.
HARDWARE, of every description, for car
penters, builders and others.
G r O c Z r ES.
SYRuPS, from the lowest grade TO the best
that can be bought in the markets.
SUGARS of every kind
TEAS of the very best qualities.
COFFEES that cannot be beat
Either in price or quality.
CANNED FRUIT of all kinds,
DRIED FRUITS Spices, &c, &c.
We have always on hand a large stock of
Queensware. Wood and Willow-ware
ROPES, CARPETS,
OIL CLOTHS,
WALL & WINDOW PAPERS,
FLOUR & FEED, BACON,
PROVISIONS, FISH,
LARD, BUTTER,
OILS, &C., &c.
Any goods you in want of can be found
at store. All cordially invited
TO call and examine our stock before
purchasing elsewhere, we feel
confident thatw sell you
better goods and at lower
prices; than be purchased elsewhere.
Particular attention paid to orders
from a distance, and TO SUPPLY
ing log camps
COME ONE! COME ALL =!
No trouble to show Goods.
GEORGE S. PERRY,
oscEoLA. Jnly 90 6s-tf
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

FOR CONGRESS-
GLENN W. SO0FIELD, of Warren Co.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

WAGON MAKERS and Blacksmiths
W will find a large assortment of Hubs,
SPokes, Felloes. Axles Thimble Skeins Buggy
Springs, Bar. Scallop and Rod Iron. Nail Rod,
Cast Steel Horse and Mules hoes Horse Nails &C.
at the large Hardware Store ofZEIGL LER g. co
July Is, 1855 Philipsbury, Pa
Thimble Skeins and Pipe Boxes sold cheaper
than ny where in the country
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

REPUBLICAN DISTRICT TICKET.
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COME ONE! COME ALL!
No trouble to show Goods.
GEORGE S. PERRY,
0sCroLA July 90 i6S-tf

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that
~ the books of James J.. Curry have been
loft with Tor settlement. Persons knowing
themselves TO have unsettled accounts on said
books vii please call upon me immediately md
settle the same or costs will be added
Lumber-city jy22-3tpl J P. FARWELI. JP
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
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N0TICE.-Ali persons having unsettled
accounts with the undersigned. since
January ist 1853 will please bring in their cred
Its and settle their bills 10 July Ist The usual
ci cteai 3t SIX months will be extended only 10
those who comply with this request
July sim T. p kRATZER
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

To WHOM 1T MAY Concern The undersigned
hereby gives HoIiee of his appointment As
siSnee of William F Irwin OF the Borough of
Clearfeld, in the county of Clearfeld. State of
PenDsy lyania. With. said District. who has been
adJud gef Bankrupt. upon his petition, by
the District Court of said District
July p. est. NJ W TATE. Assignee
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

CLEARFIELD CEMETERY.-Satu
- day, the 18th day OF August next. has
been fixed upon for cleaning and putting in or
aer that sacred place. All feeling an interest in
II will please attend with the necessary tool.
Remember the dead. JOSA. BOYNTON
July 10, 1865 ELLIS IRWIN, Trustees.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-29

/ 4 SSIGNEE' S NOTICE. In the District
- Court of the United States, for the
Western District of Pennsylvania:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-11-14
Plants Protected from Frost by Water

Dingler's Journal.( Germany states, as a
new discovery, that few pals of water
set among indoor plants, which are liable
to injury from freezing, will protect them
perfectly in quite severe weather.-This is
no new discovery, but has long been prac-
ticed. Water, when passing from the
liquid to the solid or frozen state, gives out
n large amount of heat that was previously
latent. A considerable body of water
would thus keep a room sufficiently warm
to prevent the destruction of many plants
only half hardy. But with only small
quantity of water, or when the cold is in
tense, the juices or water in the fibers Of
the plants will CONCEAL, and by its cxpan-
sion destroy the organization, and induce
disease and decay.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-11-14
Arrange to Sow More Glover.

The value of red clover a renovator of
the soil is not generally appreciated. 1t
makes excellent hay, and when consumed
makes a manure very rich in nitrogen. A
ton of good clover hay contains about so lbs
Of nitrogen, probably not more than one
tenth of which is lost in passing through
animals. 1t is worth as manure three or
four times as much as that which we COM
monty cart from the yard in the spring
The crop is Of very great value for pasture
or to turn in as green crop. The usage
of good farmers differs somewhat in the
treatment of clover. Some turn in the
crop when full grown in June. Others
pasture it the first season, and turn in
what is left for wheat. Others let it stand
without pasturing, and turn it under for
wheat Others take off two crops, and
turn it under the second season. The most
intelligent farmers are now favoring the
practice Of cutting and pasturing through
one season, believing that the soil improves
more by the growth of the roots. 1t is
very strong-rooted plant and penetrates
the soil to great debth. The mechanical
condition of the soil is very much improv-
cd by the decay of these tap-roots. How
ever used, it cannot fail to benefit the soil
if the manure that is made from the plant
is carefully saved and returned to the fields
where it grow. Clover ought to have
place in every rotation. The farmers Of
the interior and South have the means i'll
this plant Of restoring the fertility of their
wheat fields, and securing as large crops
as the virgin soil yielded. Arrange to sow
more clover
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-11-14
Farm AND HOUSEHOLD.
Cheap Homemade Glass Cases for Grow
ing Plants.

s'Elsie" inquiries for "the cheapest pos
sible case for growing a fern or two. -
ii.s writer has somewhere seen plan like
this proposed: Take four of the largest
panes of window glass you can find, bind
each of them at the edges with wide linen
tape, drawing the tape over the edges of
the pane firmly, and sewing it down.
When all have been bound, sew the ends
together, four square. This will give you
a glass box having neither top nor bottom.
Now set the ferns or other plants in neat
wooden box, an inch larger all around than
the glass case. Set your case over this,
and for cover, lay on pane of glass,
open at the edges trifie, to admit air.
Here is another hint Get at the crock
ery-store one or more bell glasses or shades,
such as are often used for covering
bouquets Of artificial flowers. Then pro
vide a flower-pot of some handsome pat
tern, the diameter of which is about a quar-
ter of an inch larger than that of the glass.
Now, fill the pot with sandy loan and a
little leaf-mold, and set out in it one of the
lycopods or lichcns which are often found
in greenhouses. Cover the same with the
glass shade, forget not to water it occasion
ally. Tho plants will soon grow, and ere
long fill the bell glass with their fine and
beautiful foliage. This is very pretty as
an ornament for lady's sewing-table in
Winter. A students window, near where
we now write, is graced with one of them.