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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-03-04
bAL1xmONG CAhO0.
Established in 1925.
MACKENZIE BROTHERS,
222 Baltimore St.. pa

MACKENZIE BROTHERS.,
222 Baltimore St.,
e.s..sz.r BALTIMORE,
1APoRrRRs AND MANUFACTURERS OF
SADDLERY HARDWARE, CARRIAGE
GOODS, FLr-NETTs, HOG SKINS, SHEEP
SKINS, STREAMING WEBS, LINEN
HORSE COVERS, SADDLE CLOTHS,
HORSE BRUSHES, CURRY
COMBS & CURRYING CARDS,
FINE AND COMMON RIDING -
BRIDES, (English,)
English, German and American GIRTH WEBS,
Best quality Saddlers TACKS, HAIR
NESS MOUNTINGS, of all kinds
and qualities, Patent steam
bent Panel Tor solid y -s..,,g,
rs 4 back)
b u G GtY s b A r. s..
These are the cheapest panel seat made, and
require no ironing. -T'F
Superior Quality go -
Spokes, Hubs, Axles, Springs, and
r5- Varnishes.
"ORAIDE AND SILVER LINED ,5ir,
4+4 MOUNTINGS."
sllver-Plated 4 wooden stirrups.
Mcclellan Saddle Trees, Sherman Saddle Trees,
Jenifcr :" Buena Vista /"
Morgan !" Mexican i"
Utah J" Ladies' " %
Hope 7" Somerset j" @
Spanish e" "a Mems Plain "a &c
In fact, we keep every article in the line, and
in large qnannGes. We have, also, . htary stock
$30,O00l Of
CARRIAGE GOODS,
Enamellsd Canvass, Dash. Patent and Collar and
Enamelled Leather, Springs, Axles, Bolts, Eel
Toes, Hubs, Spokes, Shafts, Damasks, Varnishes,
&C., &C., in fact everything in the line.
We give personal attention to our stock, and
attend upon our customers in person.
Our English and French Goods are Of our own
direct importation.
D@ Orders by Mail carefully filed.
MACKENZIE BROTHERS,
april SLY BALTIMORE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-03-04

NIOLASSES Is SYRC1ss. from so
Wl to Sleeper gallon, inst received and
for sale by . CLEVELAND 4 SEARS.
set - IT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-03-04

ID e. Wilson.
3 (Late Of HENNING WILsONl
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT
12th Street, Third Door South Of Cary,
In Corn and Flour Exchange Block,)
- RICHMOND, VA
Will sell ToBAoco, HAT and Flour at u per
cent; all other PRODUCE at per cent and in
all cases make PROMPT RETURNS. LIBERAL
ADVANCES made on oil consignments when desir-
ed. Grain Bags furnished free of charge.
T. GRAHAM WILSON, Of Rockbridre county.
Gate Of the ole concern), is with me, and would
be pleased to receive the patronage Of his friends
dec lily
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-03-04
GWATMMEY BROTHERS,
E. T. POWELL, ]. r. ALLEN,
Late with Gwathmey Brothers. Richmond
lowell e Allen,
Wholesale Grocers 4 Commission Merchants
No. 20, COMMERCE srRaxr,
NORFOLK, VA.
REFERENCES, BY pxnn1ss1os !:

ess- REFERENCES, BY PKnM1ssIoE:
Citizens Bank. Norfolk, Va; Warwick Barks-
dale Planters National Bank and r. H. Maury
s Co., Bankers, Richmond, Va; D. +. Foley,
Bros. & Co, and L. W. Gunther, Baltimore. Md;
Burke, Herbert b Co., Bankers, Alexandria;
Powell & Blackley, Staunton; G. T. Palmer, Ar
Dor Hill, Augusta Co., Va. ss jan l4-6m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-03-04

:" NJ. GAIT d CO.. 81 -5.-.
w. WASHINGTON, D. c..
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHA NTX. Z
.a4et & af' AND DEALERS IN
FLOUR, GRAIN, OATS, MILL-FEED, SC.
Liberal Advances made Consignments solicited
dec. 25-1y.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-03-04

A LAUaHABLE ADvENrURE-During a
hard wintet, a clergyman in Vermont. being
apprehensive that the accumulated weight Of
the snow upon the roof Of the barn hi ht do
some damage, resolved to prevent it by seas
onably shcveEing it off. He therefore ascend
ed it, having first, for fear the snow might
all slide off at once, and himself with it, fas-
tened to his waist one end Of rope, and,
giving the other to his wife, he went to work ;
but fearing still for his safety he said:
My dear, tie the rope round your waist"
No sooner had she done this when off
went the snow, poor minister and all, and up
went his wife. Thus, on one side of the
barn the astonished and coufounded clergy
man hung his wife, high and dry, in males.
ty sublime, dangling at the, other end Of the
rope. At that moment, however, q gentle
man luckily passed by, and delivered then,
from their perilous situation
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-03-04
WINCHESTER PROPERTY
w st FOR SALE
DWELLING HOUSE ON BRADDOCK ST.,
49, AT PRIVATE SALE

Ia The FRAME DWELLING HOUSE, situa-
E:iH ted on Braddock street, at present occu-
pied by Mr.. Leroy March, is for sale privately
The Lot fronts about so feet, running back 100
feet, more or legs. The House is two stories, and
with some repairing could be made q neat and
substantial home. The neighborhood is good,
there being no better in Winchester.
For Terms, &C., address,
T. 0. BOX, 70,
nov l1-K ~ Staunton, Va.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-02-24
=. 81. fact as -. then understood and still

was the fact, as we then understood and still
hold; and yet that resolve did not COM
mend itself to our approval. In stating the
fact as it was, it might be held to express
an opinion that the power over Suffrage ought
remain where it was then lodged; and in to
this we do not concur The Government OF
the United States should have power to pro-
tect all the People of this country from To-
cal tyranny, degradation and vassalage; II
it lacks such power, the want should be
promptly and fully supplied. The Demo-
cratic journalists and stumpers, but espec-
tally those of the outright Rebel variety in
stantly seized upon this Chicago declara-
ton as too horrible to be contemplated with
out shuddering. How Toombs and Howell
Cobb raved over it, as Republican procla-
nation that "niggers were good enough to
vote in the South, but not in the North.
All over the country, We were roundly ac
cused of making the Black voter in the
South out of hatred to her Whites, but deny
ing him the Right of Suffrage at the North,
because we de- pissed and detested the Blacks.
Congress took hold of the matter at this
session, and resolved to remove all cause for
just complaint of partiality or sectional indig-
nifty. 1t decreed that no citizen should be
disfranchised in any State or section because
of his color. In Difference to the truth at
irmed at Chicago. it gave this proposition
the form of Constitutional Amendment
requiring the assent of three -fourths OF the
States. This it may not secure; but If 1t
does not, the blame will rest on those who
so vehemently protested against the invidi-
Gus distinction between the North and the
South made by the Republican platform.
The Senate Judiciary Committee, to which
the Presidents message communicating his
Amnesty Proclamation was referred, report
ed on the 18TH They concede the right of
the President to grant reprieve or par
don, but deny that he is invested with any
constitutional authority to proclaim gener-
al amnesty The report, which concludes
with the following resolution, was ordered
to be printed:
Resolred, That in the opinion of the Sen
ate the proclamation of the President of
the United States of the Goth of December,
1868, purporting to grant general pardon
and amnesty to all persons guilty of treason
and acts of hostility to the United States
during the late rebellion. with restoration of
rights, &C., was not authorized by the Con-
stitution or laws.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-02-24
The Cuban Revolution.

Cuba is rapidly becoming the momentary
centre of interest for the civilized world.
Almost beyond doubt, now, the revolution.
lists are on the verge of success. Euthusi-
asm at home and reinforcements pressing
from our shores will soon make rebellion rev.
olution. Nowhere has slavery been so dread
full, or its impiety more defiant, than on this
little island, and civilization may well re.
joice at the prospect of its speedy and com
plete downfall. General Dulce's prcclama
tion. Withdrawing his recent offer of amnes-
ty, and reeinding the ephemeral decree
granting the freedom of the press. is the
best evidence needed of the desperation of
the Spanish cause. Within few days yet
the news from Cuba must be exciting and
important. In the mesntime those who
would be intelligently resdy to view the
march Of events will commence to read up
Cuban history and statistics.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-02-24
The Fish Question.

The Lancaster InteNigencer recommends
that the fish law should be amended it, as
Judge Pearson has decided, it is unconstitu-
tional or. if no other means can be employ
ed to insure passage for shad TO their nat
ural spawning places in the upper waters of
our rivers, the State should erect fshways::in
the obstructing dams, and provide, at the
same time, for stocking the runs and small
streams with black bass, which can be done
at little expense. Our streams, it remarks,
are peculiarly fitted for the habitation of
black bass, and few hundred dollars would
stock any ons of them. 1t does seem un-
reasonable that the hundreds of thousands
of citizens residing in the valleys of the
Susquehanna, Juniata and their tributarie,
should be deprived Of the luxury of fish of
the finest quality, on account of the selfish
ted companies whose dams obstruct the pas
sage. and some legal remedy ought to be
provided.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-02-24
Washington City Gossip.

discharged soldier testified before
special Congressional committee, few days
since, that he was in the employ of Mr..
Stoeckl in July, 1861 waiting at dinner
party, Mr.. Corcoran aud Senator Bayard
present, the latter remarked that he would
give ten thousand dollars to any man who
would hang Lincoln and his Cabinet Mr..
Corcoran said he would give one hundred
thousand dollars to see it done. The wit
ness underwent rigorous cross examination
by Senator Vickers, but he told plain and
plausible story. The committee then cal
led Mr.. Stoeckrs steward, who had been in
the employ of the Russian Embassy for
about forty years, and he was asked what
ne had heard of or knew about the alleged
conversation. He at once refused to answer,
and put in plea that as an attachee of the
Russian Legation he could not be put upon
the stand. He was given until Wednesday
next, to-day at ten o clock A. NJ, to make up
his mind what he will do.
President johnson, it is said, contem
plates general Jail delivery before he goes
out OF Office, there being before him now
not less than one thousand applications for
pardon. They are made up almost wholly
of counterfeiters and revenue thieves to-
wards all of whom he is said to be favora
bly, disposed. As he will go out with few
other friends, it is understood that he will
make bold stroke to attach these precious
scamps to him for all future time.
The Senate will give no further consider
alton during the session to land grants and
other material aid to the projected Pacific
railroads
Several important witnesses in the New
York election frauds have been spirited
away by their contreres in crime. Their ar
rest aud production has b. en- ordered by the
House.
The disbursements on account of the diff
ferent departments of the Government, for
the present month, have been comparative
y very light-that on account of the Union
Pacihc railroad, in the nature ocan issue of
othds amounting to 81 POO, 900, being the
heaviest disbursement of the month. Ac-
coraing to present indications, even with an
average amount OF receipts from customs.
internal revenue, and miscellaneous sour
ces, the next monthly statement will show
considerable reduction of the public debt.
Nevada is anxious for more territory. She
is determined to have no longer Snake
river on her borders 1t must hereafter
crawl through her limits There is no time
Ike the present for the infant States to make
themselves symmetrical.
The last Republican National Convention
was persuaded to resolve that Suffrage 10
loyal States was wholly within the rightful
control of those States respectively. Such
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-02-24
CLEARFIELD, PA, FEB. "a, 1869.
In Gold Declining In Value I?

This is somewhat novel, and certainly a
very interesting inquiry-one which we
were not looking for, and which will take
most people by surprise-and yet the sub
ject seems to be provoking inquiry and in
vestigation. not only in the great money
centre of this country, but in foreign parts
also. The New York Post says the ques-
ton is asked with absorbing interest every
morning in Wall street, and with equal in
terest, but much wider signifeation, By po-
litical economists of France Some Of them
believe that the great production of gold
for the last twenty years, in California and
Australia, is already beginning to lower the
value of coin; that certain local and tempo
rary causesl have hitherto retarded this de-
cline; but that the movement is now becom-
ing more rapid and that general and large
rise of prices, in lands and goods, is impen-
ding; that is to say great fall in money.
The foretaste of this, NJ. de Mornay con-
tends, is given by the general rise in the
price of labor and of small farms which has
already taken place in France. On the 9th
er hand, such writer's as NJ. de Cavergne
ascribe this advance Chiefly to diminished
production, scarcity and taxation; while
NJ. Bonnet says it is due chiefly to the in
crease of wealth. Who shall decide?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-02-24
Models of Brsvity.

General Grants brief letter of acknowl-
edgment passes to the journal of Congress
thus:
GENTLEMEN: Please notify the two hous-
es OF Congress OF my acceptance Of the i'm
portant trust TO which have been elected,
and of which you have just notified me :;
and say to them that it will be my end d,avor
10 so discharge it that they and those who
elected me shall have no reason to regret
their action.
Beneath it stands that of Mr.. Colfax in
these words:
GENTLEMEN: Please convey to the two
houses OF Congress my acceptance of the
ofhce to which have been elected by the
people of the United States, and assure
them that shall endeavor to prove worthy
OF this mark OF confidence by fidelity to
principle and duty.
1t is seldom that two such transformations
papers are made the medium of thanks and
the promise of fidelity, where the occasion,
is so great and tn, inducemont to elaborate
so strong
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-02-24
Government SAnnrities

Under the influence of the foreshadoy-
ings of Gen. Grants policy, Government
securities have gone up. Public confidence
at home and abroad has been stimulated,
and business of every kind cannot fail to i'm
prove under the certainty of stable and
honest administration o. the public affairs.
General Grants platform: Retrenchneat,
Jd"hj~ cottectio" Of the rerenue and the
payment Of the public debt, have h ad an al.
most magical effect. If Congress will sun
port him in carrying it out, the problem of
speciepayment and kindred questions will be
more than half solved.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-02-24

SPEEDY RETRIBUTIoN-Ane exchange re-
lates that man living near New Castine
D.rke county, Ohio, butchered couple OF
hogs a few days since. aided in the operation
Dya colored man who resijed in the neigh
borhood. The hogs were lett out over night
to cool, AID when the owner went to look at
them in the morning, one of them was not
there. The colored man was suspected, and
aconstable, accompanied by the owner start
ed on his track. They had proceeded but
short distance when they discovered the ne
gro hanging on one side of fence and the
hog on the other. In attempting to cross it
Ills head had been caught in the gambrel
fastened In the hind legs of the hog, and
when found he was stone dead, his neck hav-
ing been broken. 1t was quick and strange
retribution. Let hog thieves take warning.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-02-24
OSCEOLA,
The Most Thriving Town in
Clearfield County.

;, The undersigned offer the following described
property at PRIVATE SALE Lot No 81 in the
general plan of the above named Borough having
'nereon erected a good and comfortable two and
one half story
HOUSE
hnished throughout-painted in the fall of 1865
ha.Ing five rooms and hall with basem ent kitchen
and dumb waiter A well of excellent water a.
the door under cover
good frame Office painted color as the
house-plastered and papered Ice House. Stable
and other outbuiiding in good repair
Choice apple. Peach aud Pear Trees, and fin.
Grape Vines suited to the climate Situated on
the best business street in the Town and one of
the best locations for business For terms applv to
FEB. "a, 1869 OscsoIs ps
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Wisconsin Gallantry.

The citizens of GAINESVILLE, Wisconsin, at
an election held to indicate successor to
the present postmaster. voted largely in ia
vor OF Miss Angie King, and the representa-
tive In Congress from that district, Mr. Hop
kins, mas promised to recommend her ap-
polntment. GAINESVILLE is city of some
twelve thousand inhabitants, and the Office
is an important one but Miss King is said
to be . very young lady and fully couversant
with the duties of the post. Courage la
dies. the sex are looking up
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CJ HAYES, SURGEON DENTIST, Office

~ on Main Street. Curwensville, Penn'a
Will make professional visits-for tho convent
ns folIows,viz: Luthersburg first Friday of every
month Ansonville first Monday of every month /;
Lumber City. first Thursday of every month;
spending two days in either place. All ordes for
work should be presented on the day OF his arri-
val in each place.
~ Teeth extracted by the application Of local
anasthesia, comparatively without pain. All
kinds of dental work guaranteed.
N. B.-The public will please notice. that Dr.
H, when not engaged in the above visits, N sy be
found in his Office in Curwensviile. (ap.l. l.'69.ly
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NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.-Turs IS TO GIVE
IN NOTICE; That on the first day of January
A 1869, Warrant in Bankruptcy issu,d
against the estate of Stacy W. Thomr.on of Clear.
field Bridge. in the county of Ciearfed snd State
OF Pennsylvania, who has been adjudged 4 Bank.
rupt on his own petition that the payment u
any debts and delivery of any property belong
ing TO such Bankrupt TO him or for bis use and
the transfer of any property by him are forbidden
by law; that meeting of the creditors of tie
said Bankrupt.to prove their debts and to choose
one or more Assignees of his estate will be bsd
at Court of Bankruptcy, TO be holden at the Office
of the Register. in Philipsburg, Pa. bsfjreS B.
Woodruff. Register, on the 9th day of March, A.
D., 1869, at 10 o'clock A NJ
THOMAS A. R0WLEY,
U. S. Marshal as MesssaFsr.
By G.. P. Davis. Dept. U. s. NJ GJ27st
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-02-24

The revenue of Great Britain last year
amounted to 1913, 900, coo in gold, her ex-
penditures to 1868, 600, 900 She paid sl3 3d.,
ooO,ooO interest on her public debt Abou'
a per cent of her expenses, S2T6. 640, 900
went for three items interest, army and
navy-leaving but 20 per cent. to cover all
other public expenditures. The annual tax
amounts to about sll.76 per head of the
whole population.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-02-24

REPUBLICAN NIcToRY.-The Republi
cans carried their ticket on Friday last in
Northumberland by an average majority of
4S. Burgess, Town Council, and all the
other borough officers on the Republican
ticket were elected. This is the first time,
we believe, that the Republicans have car
ried Northumberland, aud it is signifcan,
sigh of changes in the county, that hitherto
stronyhClld ID of Democracy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-02-24

"A PIN manufacturing company in Connec.
tlcut manufacture nearly seven million of
pins per day. The number nut an ,.n.rs
last year approximates the enormous sum IF
1000, OO0,0 or more than enough to sun
ply every human inhabitant of the globe
with pin each.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-02-24
EARM AT PRIVATE sALE-The sub.

scriber offers for sale his farm in Law
renee tow hip. situate on the east bank of the
Susquehanna river. with the Erie turnpike on
the South, and containing "a acres. Most of tn.
farm is in meadow and the whole under good
fences. The Improvements are good log house
and frame bank barn, with the other necessary
out houses. spring Of good water Is near tie
door An orchard of choice fruit is growing on
the premises There are three veins of good coal
on the land to wit: one of Eve feet, one of thres
feet inches and one of two feet-the Q latter pssr
the river. For terms. inquire of the subscriber,
on the premises. JORDAN REED
Dece m her LIZ 1858
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The Greatest Discovery Yet.

Stofer's Patent Egg Preserver, will keep Eggs
IN perfect conditin n TWO years. Eggs can't spoil
while under the process 1t has been used by
the pateLtee twelve years and never failed Eggs
put up by this process during the summer have
been sold in the cities the following winter at
hVe times their original cost One mau can ut
up and send to ma. ket. 100000 worth of Eggs in
less than six months, and more than double mis-
money. Is equally applicable to no, or cold clim
ates is easily understood and costs about n
cent per dozen. Thousands have tie to | the Egg.
and certify that they perfect The process. is
guaranteed to be perfect Egg Prsssrper -
The Patent has Is years to rum
ramily Rights without permission to buy and
sell eggsf"r speculation s.; Grocers Rights-in
Large Cities $50; in lIages. S29 States and
Counties according to population. Address
JOHN F. BEAZEL
FEB. "a. 1859 Uniontown. Penra
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-02-24

HE MUDDLE COMMENCING Re
pubiieans of Jefferson county, at mass
meeting held on the 9th inst, at the county
seat declared for Harry White for Cover.
nor and lsaacG. Gordon for Supreme j Judge.
ihe County Committee some weeks ago
elected delegates and instructed them for
Geary.
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u Z r f n E
: Concentrated Indigo.

FOR THE LAUN DRY
1t is warranted not to streak OF in any ID amer
iujure the finest fabrics. For Family use sold in
fve.ten and twenty cent boxes. Each twenty cen,
bax. besides having FIVE tunes much blue as the
FIVE cent boxes, contains pocket pin cushion Or
emery bag. For Hotel and large Laundry use it
is put up in 50 90 boxes
See thnt each box has proper trade mark. For
sale by A. I. Shaw and Hartswck Irwin. IS