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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15
NEW ARRANG ENT.
A. [. S III A W
g. DRUGGIST,
Second street, opposite the Court Houseo
Clearfeld, Pa.

kDecouo street, opposite tne Sours hVeseJ
Clearfeld, Pa.
The subscriber would respectfully inform the
citizens of Clearfeld county, that he continues
to carry on the Drug business, at the old stand
and that he is now prepared to furnish
DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES,
Dye stuffs, Tobacco, Cigars, Confeotioneries,
Stationery, dc.
PHYSICIANS
will find our stock of Drugs full and complete
and at a very slight advance on Eastern prices
SCHOOL BOOKS
Teachers and others will be furnished with class
ical and miscellaneous books by express, at 'hof'
notice.
STATIONERY,
Consisting of Cap, Flat Cap, Foolscap, Letter ano
Perfumed Note Paper, also a very neat stock Oh
Mourning Note Paper and Envelopes on manu-
Pens Pencils, Ink, &c.
HOUSEKEEPERs
Will find full stock of Pure Spices. Soda sods
Ash, Concentrated Lye Soap, &c-
LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN
Hair Oils, Fine Toilet Soaps. Brushes COMBS
Toilet Sets, DC.
SMOKERS AND CHEWERS
VIII find full supply, Of prime Chewing snd
Smoking Tobacco, Imported and Domestic Cigars
Snuff, Fine-cut, DC.
CARBON OIL,
Of the best brands, always on hand
LIQUORS.
The best quality of Liquors always on hand Tor
meaical purposes.
compounded. tAuguss 1887
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

New JERSEY. vote early and vote
often, has been understood to be cardinal
maxim in the Democratic electioneering pol
icy. The majority which this party has in
the New jersey Legislature evidently intend
ed tSe1 thee Ressy I IaW and se oy the asS n1 ea
law, which required the polls to be closed at
sunset. Having thus abolished all the ex-
listing restrictions by which wise provision
had been made for the purity of the suffrage,
they propose to ensure their State for the
Democratic ticket by voting early and late,
and as often as need be to count out ma
jority.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

The latest manifestation of Copperhead-
ism, the Ku-Klux Klan, is SO formidable
that Gen. Meade has deemed it necessary
to issue an order enjoining special vigilance
on the part of the military and civil officers
in his Department, in order to protect the
community from the organized sceundrels.
Gen. Meade would scarcely have issued such
an order had he not been entirely convinced
of their number and purposes, and the at
tempt by Copperheads, North and South
to make it appear that they have been exag-
gerated, is completely answered by the
Generals action.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15
xxx K's-Between thirty and forty members

K. X. K's-Between thirty and forty members
of the Ku-Klux Kian surrounded the house of
Hon. 6. w. Ashburn, in Columbus, Georgia. about
/ O'Clock at night, on March 31st, broke down the
DOORS rushed into the house, and shot Mr.. Ash
burn. He received three fatal shots-one in the
head between the eyes one in the mouth, which
ranged upwards; and another in the hip. Some
twelve balls took effect on his person and clothing.
MIR. Ashburn's only offence was because he was
Union man; and member of the Constitutional
Convention of Georgia. The sudden, horrible,
cowardly and brutal assassination of Col. Ash
burn by this infamous band, shows that their
object is murder Other prominent Union men,
in various parts of the Southern States, have sud-
denly and mysteriously disappeared, and there is
little doubt that they have also been murdered
by this : Klan'' of midnight assassins
APRoPos os.-Wonder if the declarations of hav-
ing revolvers in readiness, and the selection of
| victims against whom they are to be used, in
Clearfeld borough has any connection with the
*. X. KS ?" That there is class, sufficiently
desperate to enact such scenes (as that at Column
bus) in midst, the murder of John Casey fully
attests; and that there others besides the MUIR
| derers of Casey, degraded enough, if not too
cowardly. to commit like horrid murder, is salts
factorily indicated by the declarations noticed in
the beginning of this paragraph More anon.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

The late Maryland Legislature, in revising
the school law of the State, abolished the
provision by which the Fourth of July was
made holiday in the schools. The same
Legislature has been accused of doing many
things which indicated an intense spirit of
disloyalty to the Union, but this abolition of
the national holiday is doubtless only proof
of equally intense hatred to the cause of
popular education.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15
TnE RAFTsmAm's youRnAl.

We are reminded that the name Ku-Klux
is possibly modification of the Infamous IL
tie Golden Circle, the Greek word for Circle
being Kuklos. A slight variation from the
true pronunciation would give the existing
popular name Whether the villains now
banded as X. K Ks are direct descendants
of the knights of the Golden Circle, we
cannot say bur their conduct warrants the
conclusion that they are just the offscouring
of that treacherous gang.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

GENERAL GRANT IN ST. MARY's. -
The Emporium Press tells the following
story: ''Mr Spear, brother of the extensive
stove manufacturer of Philadelphia, bears
marked resemblance to General Grant. On
the 18th, ST. Patrick's day, Mr.. Spear
chanced to be in st. Mary when some wag
conceived the idea of representing that
Grant was in town, at the Alpine House
This remarkable piece of news was soon her.
aided through the town, and everybody be-
came anxious to see the next President. A
large crowd soon gathered in front of the
hotel and the vigorous call for the General
finally brought the supposed individual out
and, contrary to his usual custom, was pre-
vailed upon to make speech. His speech
was well received, and created much enthu-
siasm. Several side speeches were made by
our German friends, when the crowd dis
persed, thoroughly sold, and highly pleased
with zen. Grant and his eloquent speech. :"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15
s. J. ROW, sDrroR AND PROPRIETOR.
CLEARHELD. PA, APRIL Is, 1868.

WHO PAYS FOR THE STAMP ?-This is
question which comes up before the parties
concerned in nearly every transfer of the I'll
tie of real estate, but may escape difficulty
by stipulating in the conditions of the sale
whether the buyer or seller shall pay the
stamp duty The Village Record, of West
Chester. has been prompted by correspond
ent to look the matter up, and after consult
ing lawyer and two real estate agents, it
has given their opinions. The lawyer says
that the seller pays for the stamp unless it is
found that there is an agreement to the con-
trary. One of the conveyancers consulted
says THE usual practice is that the pur-
chaser pays for the deed The seller fur
nishes the stamps, unless there is special
agreement to the contrary" The other con-
veyancer gives the following definition of
the law and the practice: In nine cases
out of ten the purchaser pays for the stamps,
that is the practice; but the practice is not
the law. The practice In Chester county
has been, that the purchaser pays for the
deed, but after the stamp law was enacted,
the deed by virtue of the cost of the stamp
became matter of consequence, litigations
arose, and the Supreme Court decided that
the. seller was bound to make good deed
and as deed without stamps was worthless,
the seller was bound to furnish them''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

The London Times says ''The impeach-
ers are trying to prove what the President
said when he swung around the circle.
Why not prove what he said when he was
inaugurated? He was good deal drunker
then than he was at any time on the jour
ney to and from Chicago"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15
q o NJ f T n [ N g N E W
~ IN sHAw's ROW.

FRANK d SToUG HTON
Merchant Tailors, Market Street Clearfeld, Pa
Having opened their new establishment, in
Shaw's Row. one door east OF the Post Office. and
having just returned from the eastern cities with
a large aud elegant assortment Of
Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings,
Beavers, &C., and all kinds of goods for
men and boys wesr, are now
prepared to make up to order CLOTHING, from
single article to full suit, in the latest styles
and most workmanlike manner. Special atten-
ton given to custom work and emitting out tor
men and boys. We offer great bargains to custo.
mers, and warrant entire satisfaction liberia!
share of public patronage is solicited Call and
examine our goods M A. FRANK,
Oct Is, 1867. 4. r. l.. ST0UGHToN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

The foreign immigration of 1868 promis-
es to be of extraordinary magnitude. Ger
many is pouring out thousands of her skill
ed mechanics and hardy laborers through
the ports of the Confederation, while every
port of Ireland to which American ship
ping resorts is crowded with the rush oe
emigrants. which fully equals the great ex-
odus of 1866. From England, the Baltic
States, Belgium. France and Italy, the move
ment is equally active.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15
..If Constitutional law will not defend and pro

''If Constitutional law will not defend and pro-
tect Democrats in their rights, something more
potent must t."-Republican, AprH 9th.
That is to say If the Republicans hereafter
dare to investigate the Copperhead frauds upon
the ballot box, something more potent" than q
futile attempt to prove witnesses unworthy of
belief will be employed to defend and protect
Democrats in their rights to violate the election
laws and murder Irishinen for testifying to their
rascalities-the patent agent to be none other
than some brothers of the vile "Ku-Klux Klan,'
whose power is now so cogently conspicuous in
the late rebel States. If the above quotation
means anything, it implies just what have
paraphrased it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

The Washington shad fisheries on the
Potomac are said to be retarded by the cold
weather, but large numbers OF fish are
caught at the lawn fisheries on the Poto-
mac The prices tor shad in Washington
are said to be $50 hundred herring SIS
thousand, whilst small rockfsh and perch
bring from Is to 90 cents bushel
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

TARRIAGE TRIMMINGS, enameIed leather,
" dash leather, figured muslin, head Innings,
curled hair, scanning cord, patent fastening hames
rein web, girthing, buckles rings bed lace tufts,
silver lining nails, alacant mats rugs, saddlers
and carriage makers supplied at reduced rates,
April 8. byJ P. KRATZER.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

John Schneider, blacksmith IN Grand
Rapids, Michigan, has fallen heir to an es-
tate valued at $1,000, 600 The property
belonged to bachelor uncle of his, who
died short time since at Fraukf fort on the
Main, and his property falls to MS only sis
ter, the mother of Mr. Schneider, who has
only two children
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

The officers at Carlisle Barracks having
disregarded the army regulations so far as
to permit some of the private soldiers to
hold political meeting a few days ago.
Gen. Grier, commanding that post, has
been ordered to duty with his regiment in
Missouri and Kansas. Indian skirmishes
will be more in the line of his profession
than the politics of impeachment.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

Young Mr.. Tying does not appear to care
much for the reprimand the Bishop gave
him or the trial he underwent, for preach
ing in Methodist meeting house in New
Jersey. On Sunday evening April 5th he
preached in Baptist meeting house in n.
or did he offend only in going into New Jer-
sey to preach in Methodist meeting house ?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

Within the last week Mr.. Chase has de-
clared that he does not seek the Presidency.
So one after another of the competitors of
Gen Grant retire from the field, not as the
result of efforts put forth by him or his
friends but in obedience to overwhelming
sentiment
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15
TT BRIDGE, MERCHANT TAILOR,
Market Street, Clear6eld, Pa.

Zone door East Of the C1sarfeIa House,
Keeps hand full assortment Of Gents Fur
nishing goods such as Shirts. 1inen and woolen,
Undershirts, Drawers and Socks ;Neck-ties Pock-
ct Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Umbrellas, Hats etc
in great variety. Of piece goods he keeps the
Best Cloths, (of all shades) Black
Doe-Skin Cassimeres of the best make,
Fancy Cassimeres, in great variety.
Also. French Coatings; Beaver, Pilot, Chinchilla,
ami Tricott 0yer-coating, all of which will be
sold cheap for CASH. and made up according to
the latest styles, by experienced workmen. Also
agent for Clearfeid county, for l. NJ Singer &
Cos Sewing Machines November l. 1865.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

YTINwARE, buckets, dish pans, coffee boilers.
i strainers, pudding pans, pie pans oil cans,
dippers, camp kettles, molasses buckets, wash ba,
sins, tin cups, milk pans stew pans, brass kettles
wash boilers, candle mouids galvanized buckets
basting spoons. tea spoons, tea cansters, graters
skimmers, dripping pans, stove pipe, sheet zinc,
for sale at J PKRATZER'S
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

A shocking disaster is reported to have
marked the opening of navigation on the
lakes. The steamer Sea Bird was burned
on lake Michigan, early Thursday morning,
and it is supposed that all on board, includ-
ing some thirty or forty passengers, have
perished-in all over one hundred.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

Vanderbilt's '.pile'' is put at forty mil
lions Drew's at twenty. One is 73 years
old, the other H. IF we were as old and as
rich as either, wouldn't we be at peace with
all men and women, and be trying to make
our peace with Providence
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15
CHOICE SEED POTATOEs.-The fol-

~ lowing varieties of potatoes are the best
that exists-None of them subject to rot
ties that produced Early goodrich, calico,
Gleason, Harrison. Rusty Coat, Garnet, Cuzco.
price 81, 90 per bushel Address. call on
al5-3tp.l JOSEPH KIRK,
Lumber-city, Clearfeld Co.. Pa.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15
18TH QUARTERLY REPORT of the
L First National Bank of CurHensyille. ON

Monday the 9th day OF April; 1868.
RESOURCES
Notes and bills Discounted S117,513 8s
Overdrafts, -: 2S0 IL
Banking House, 244l 81
Furniture and Fixtures, /: 1882 SO
Current Expenses Taxespaid, l,59s SO
Cash Items and Rev. Stamps, 4,212 so
Due from National Banks :: 46,77I 04
U. S. Bonds deposited with U TT.
to secure circulation, 81 900 90
U. 5. Securities on hand, 1,150 90
Cash on hand National Banks, /: /: 1853 90
Specie and Legal Tender Notes 1885 %
Compound Interest Notes d Fri Cur'cy, 2,SO4 S5
Total, :: S2S4, 1884 90
LIABILITIES.
Oapitai STOCK paid IN, 500, 600 90
surplus fund, :: /: 4; $4,000 90
Circulating Notes, :: 67425 90
Individual Deposits, 92729 o.
Due National Banks =: 1913 SO
Due other Banks and Bankers, LIZA 4S
fIoht and Loss, 467l 20
Total Liabilities 1884 1884 90
I hereby Certify that the above Statement is \
true abstract from the Quarterly Report made 10
the Comptroller of the Currency.
SAML ARNOLD Cash
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

Don t relish the thunder" of the late E.
lections much-the Cops. Vide long faces
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

Queen Victoria has over thirty tons of
silver and gold plate.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
~ The CO. partnership heretofore exist
ing between W. NJ u A. L. Shaw, in the Drug
business, i'll the borough of Clear6eld, was dis
solved or the first day of April, 1868, by mutual
consent-W M Shaw Withdrawing from the fl frm
The business will be continued by L. Shaw,
who is also authorized to settle the books and
accounts of the firm. WM SHAW,
April g. l86S-5t. A. l. SHAW.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15
aeew Adrertisti,,ents.

disbursements set IN large type, or ont of piafn
style, 'ytH be charged double usual rates No euts.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15
QUARTERLY REPORT of the County

u
W National Bank of Clearfield, on the mora
ing of the first Monday in April 1868:
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts, sl00,430 e3
Over drafts, ll,770 81
Furniture and Fixtures. 33l 16
Current Expenses and taxes = 730 81
Cash Items, including Rev Stamps =: 440 "a
Due from National Banks I0,l30 56
Due from Banks and Bankers !: 1884 20
u S Bonds deposited with Treasr to
secure circulating notes, 10000 90
Cash hand of other Nat'l Bks S76 90
Legal tenders and Fract'l currency, 1882 %
Compound Interest notes, 1880 90
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in 100000 90
Surplus Fund, 1900 90
Circulation outstanding, 65.345 90
Due Depositors, 53,065 81
Due to Banks and Bankers, l.494 81
Exchange and Interest, 1899 %
Profit and Loss, :: 1882 90
Total Liabilities {: 4: S23I 1926 40
The above is true abstract from the Quarterly
Report made to the Comptroller of the Currency.
d. w. MOORE, Cash.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

CAUTION.-All persons are hereby can
~ toned against purchasing or in any wav
meddling with a certain bay horse now In nos.
session of John Sterling, of Lumber city. a. Nh.
same belongs to me, and have only been left With
him for the pdrpose of carrying the mail to snS
from Curwensville.s .su bject tomyo eratanytims
mar. 25 april. '6S-3tp. Il H. LYTLR
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

QUARTERLY REPORT of the condi-
W ton Of the First National Bank of Clear
field ,on the morning of the frst Monday of April,
1853
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

G,AUTION.-All persons are hereby can.
~ toned against purchasing or in anv wsv
meddiing with the following property, now /,
possession of John NJ. Test of Decatur townsb;n
TO wit: roam horse, gray horse, sets of bsfr'
ness, as the same belong to me and are only isn
with him on lean, subject to my order at any tims
mar 25 april, ,6S-3 st. GEORGE S. PERRY
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15
THE OLD ESTABLISHED FIRM
-. :, j. J. RICHARDSON & CO.,
no MARKET Street, Philadelphia, are the large st
Manufacturing Confectioners and W holesale Dssi'
ers IN Fruits Nuts, DC in the United States.
March 4, 1se7-Iy

WlNWARE..The largest assortment of
we'll made TINWARE in the CITY con-
stantly kept on hand also a general assoItm.n,
of House Furnishing Goods
Country storekeepers will find it to their ad.
vantage to call. JN0. M MELJOv
AprI-1m. 723 Market St Philadeipbi. D.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15

The subscriber would respectfully inform th'
citizens of Clearfeld county, that he continue e
to carry on the Drug business, at the old stand
and that he is now prepared to furnish
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-18
LOCAL MATTERS.

THE FREEDMEN'S SCHOOLS IN VIRGINIA
INTERESTING SUMMARY OF THE ANNUAL Re-
PoRT.-Rev. R. NJ. Manly, superintendent
of the freedmen's schools in this State
has made his annual report for the year
ending September 30th, 1868. We give
the following summary:
Including private schools supported en-
tirely by freedmen there are 23O schools
in the State, in which there are employed
290 teachers. There are l4,300 scholars
enrolled, with an average attendance OF
1920. These schools are supported as
follows: Expended by charitable associa-
tions, $78, 1855; paid by freedmen, slO,7S9;
paid by the Bureau, $4l ,S44. Total sl32, ,399.
The report states that as compared with
the previous yeaR there has been an in
creased expenditure. There have been
more schools, more scholars, and an in
creased average attendance. In other par
ticulars, improvements have been equally
certain and gratifying. Many new build
ings have been erected, old ones have been
repaired, and better school furniture been
supplied 10 nearly all Of them.
Speaking of the results which have been
accomplished since these schools have been
in operation, the report states that "it Ii
believed that not less than $4,000 of the
colored population have learned to read
during the last FIVE years"
The report for the month Of October
shows that there were 205 schools,
with 227 teachers, in operation, and
an average attendance of S,G24 schol-
ars. This decrease in attendance is due
10 the fact that many Of the schools dc
not get fully under way until the month OF
November.) Sizty-fve of these schools are
sustained entirely by the freedmen, and
seventy-four by them in part. The mum,
Der of new scholars for the month was 1904
Seventy-three of the above schools are
graded into primary, intermediate, and
grammar, or high schools. One hundred
and seventy scholars are taught in the nor
NAL schools. OF the teachers ll9 are white
and los colored. The expenses for the
month were S., 900, of which S743 was paid
by the freedmen.
The monthly report to the superintend,
ent shows that in the city of Richmond
there are forty-eight day and twelve night
schools, with m average attendance OF
| ,9GS pupils, costing about $4,000. Of the
teachers in this city thirty-tiye are white
and twenty-nine colored. Two normal
schools are located here, at which 239 per
sons are receiving instruction.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-18

A DISTRESSING TRAGEDY IN KENTUCKY
An UNCLE KILLS HIS NEpHEw-PARTICU.
LARS OF THE AFFAIR.-Brandenburg, No.
vember 81 am called upon to chronicle
one Of those desperate affairs that are &c
common throughout the country. The
facts, as gathered from conflicting sources
seem to be as follows On yesterday morn
ing, while J. D. Shacklett was sitting in the
door of J. G. Shacklett's store, in Meade
Vile, in this county, his nephew, D. NJ
Shacklett, rode up, and dismounting, came
into the store. AS he was passing his uncle he
remarked, "You say | will eat my words, y
at the same time slapping him on each side
of the face. His uncle then attempted tc
rise, when lie struck him over the head
several times with pistol. Mr.. j. d.
Shacklett then started down the road to-
ward home, saying, 81 am not armed, and
do not want difficulty" Young Shacklett
started after him, when j. D. Shacklett
broke to run, and young Shacklett fired
several shots at him as he went off. Some
fifteen minutes after the first shooting, j.
D. Shacklett, having armed himself with
a shotgun, met young Shacklett near
Brooks's store, and remarked that he was
now prepared. Both parties commenced
firing, each firing some three shots, when
young Shacklett walked into Brooks's store,
and expired in about twenty-five minutes,
shot through the heart.-LoulSUiHe Courier
and Journal.