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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-26

DEFEATED BIZ FRAUD.-Thc Alton (Ill J
Telegraph declares, upon what it considers
reliable authority, that reconstruction in Mis-
siSsirpi was defeated by fraud of the most
atrocious stamp. The end was accomplished
by means which any party but one utterly
shameless and destitute of every honorable
Impulse, would scorn to use. The Repub-
iicans, to prevent the colored voters from
being deceived in consequence OF their ina
bility to read, had tickets printed in Chicago
in peculiar style, viz: Upon the back of
the ticket was autographed the national flag
in colors, the stripes running lengthwise
with the ticket. Upon the reverse side were
printed the words: For the Constitution, :"
and, following, the names of the Union can
didates for State offices. Through some
men, the tickets were circulated little too
soon, and some of them fell into the hands
of the retels, who at once saw their object,
and Immediately set about getting up an i'm
itation, with the difference that upon the
fac simile the words Against the Constitu-
tion, #" together with the names of the Dem
ocratic candidates for state officers, were
printed. These ballots we're got into the
hands of the unlettered freedmen by thous-
ands, and deposited by them with the idea
that they were voting ''for the flag
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A Few Plain Questions for Free Traders.

/, A Few Plain Questions for Free Traders.
l. If the present tariff is ''prohibitory, :"
or, in other words prevents US buying what
We want from foreign countries, how does 1t
come that we do buy about one hundred mii-
| lions of dollars worth of merchandise more
than We sell them of our products during
this year of Grace 1868?
.. If the enormous and grinding taxa
| tion' we are now paying to 'monopolists,
or, in palmer terms, the customs now raised
on foreign imports, is grinding our people
into poverty and want, why is it that a
constant streams of immigrants will come
from nations enjoying Free Trade to our
anguishing. taritf-cursed country?
3. If Free Trade were declared to mori ow,
and foreign manufacturers were permitted to
compete in our markets with our own, would
not fabrics made by European workmen at
| fifty cents day drive those made by Ameri-
can workmen at two dollars and fifty cents a
day out of the market?
4. When the American manufacturer finds
himself underso!d at home, by those engaged
in the same business in Leeds, or Manches-
ter, or Cornwall, in England, must he not
either discharge his hands and close his mills,
furnaces, &c, or reduce the wages he is now
paying to his employees?
5. Must not the mechanics, under this state
of affairs, either stop work or submit to the
reduction, or find something else to do?
6. Do the Free Traders want the workrnen
of America to work for lower ages than they
now get? Or, if not, do they want them to
give up skilled labor land so lose the years
spent in learning trade, and work at agri-
cultural pursuits?
Z. Will not our country under Free Trade,
which must inevitably destroy her manuiac-
lures, become absolutely enslaved to the
| countries which furnish us with everything
we need from fork to a steam engine and
will we not, when declaring war against En-
gland-for instance-or she against US, ex-
perieDce some difficulty in the way of cannon,
muskets, ETC. ?
s. How do you propose to pay coin inter
est on the bonds, which we solemnly prom
ised to pay, when you have destroyed the
only source of coin revenue we now have, or
can have until we resume specie payments
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Late Publications.

GoDEY's Lady's Book for June, 1866.
Steel Plate, Colored Fashion plate, Crochet
Flower mat, and an Antimacassar, printed
in blue. The illustrations in the June mum
ber of this Incompatible magazine are the
following: The Watering Place. The best
finished steel plate we have ever seen in a
magazine. A Colored fashion plate Six
figures. Crochet flower mat and an antima-
cassar, printed in blue. The large extern
sion sheet, containing over thirty figures of
fashions and useful articles for the toilet.
A page of childrens fashions, and twelve
designs of bonnets, hats, head dresses, etc.
The work department contains sixteen de-
signs of useful and fancy articles. Marion
Harland and other distinguished writers
contribute articles for this month.
Arthur's Home Magazine-s2 90 year !;
Arthur's Once a Month-S2, 90 year
Arthur's Children Hour-S2, 90 year
These highly interesting and popular pub
lica:iors, are worthy the patronage of gen
erous and approaching public. The June
numbers fully maintain the reputation an
character of their predecessors. Address,
T. s. Arthur & Sons, Phil'a.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-26

THE GEORGIA MURDERS
Grant, dispatches say, has ordered thor
ough investigation, through military com
manders, of the murders in Georgia. This
is 10 more than the country, and especially
the loyal men of that State, had a right to
expect. If the reports forwarded by CORES
pondehts are erroneous, it is time that they
should be exposed. If they are correct, il
is the duty of the government to use its
power to protect the loyal people, white or
black, Northern or Southern by birth, in
the enjoyment of every right. The time
has come to stop these outragcs, and to
teach the assassins that men have right to
think and to speak as they please in this
country.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-26

THE PRosE OF THE THING-Ceremony is
one thing and business another. After the
silver bound tie was laid and the golden spike
driven in the Pacific Railroad d-after they
had got done praying and before editors
east and west had fixed to their satisfaction
what these emblamatic articles represented.
the tie and the spikes There were two OF
them were quietly taken up again and de-
posted with Nevada's silver hammer in a
car and sent to San Francisco, while com
mon wooden tie was substituted and the
last rail- secured to it by common iron
spike.
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HOME INDUSTRY the first page of
to day paper will be found the resolutions
passed at meeting OF the friends of Home
Industry in Philadelphia, on April 29th.
These resolutions contain many things of
interest to the friends of protection, and will
be read with interest by all. The question
of adequate protection to American manu-
factures is one that will enter prominently
into the coming political contest tor Govern.
or in this State, and hence it becomes the
friends of that measure to be on the alert,
and prepared to discuss the principles in
volved in the issues of the campaign
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-26

From CuBA.-The steamship Columbia,
Captain Van Sice, arrived at New York on
Wednesday, May 10Th, from Havana, bring
ing the important intelligence that the re-
public of Cuba has been formally establish
ed by congress held at Guimaro. small
town of the Central department ofthe island,
about twenty leagues east of Puerto Princi-
pc. Don Carlos Manuel Cespedes was elected
President of the Republic, and General Man
| uel Queseda, commander in chief of the
forces Don Francisco V Aguilera has beer
appointed Secretary of State and war. Pres
ident Cespedes issued proclamation urging
the Cubans to devote their all to the cause
of Cuban independence, and the establish
ment of republican form of government
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|. o. O. F.-The Grand Lodge of Odd
Fellows of Pennsylvania, met in the House
of Representatives at Harrisburg, last Tues
day, and elected the following officers Grand
N,ster, Samuel F. Gwinner; Deputy Grand
Master, John 3. Springer; Grand Warden,
Alfred Stack; Secretary, james B. Nichol.
son; Grand Treasurer, NJ. Richards Muckle
and Representative to the Grand Lodge of
the United States, J. Alexander Simpson.
Hon. J. Lawrence Getz, of Reading, receiv-
ed over 700 votes for Grand Warden. and
was third highest Over 5000 votes were
pol!ed
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Indiana and the Fifteenth Amendment.

| The muddIe in the Indiana Legislature
over the ratification OF the fifteenth amend
ment is rather trying to the understanding
of outsiders. 1t will be remembered that
the Democratic members, some months ago,
| defeated the ratification by resigning in
! body, with few exceptions, so that, as
| three ifths of the members are necessary to
quorum in that Legislature, no vote could
be taken. The resigning members were re-
elected almost without any contest, and re-
sumed their seats with the alleged under
standing that the amendment should not be
called up before the 18th instant. On the
morning of the 18th, however, the ratifica-
ton was moved in the Senate, which was
negatiyed. On the meeting of the afternoon
session the Democrats had again sent in
their designations; but it not appearing that
the designations had been officially received,
the doors were closed, absen,ees brought in,
quorum thus affected, and the amendment
ratified by Republican votes In the House
things did not go on SO smoothly. Forty
one out of the forty-three Democratic Rep
resentatives resigned, and word was brot
to the House that the designations had
been received at the Executive Office No
thing further was done that dav. On the
l4th, a motion having been made to adopt
the joint resolution ratifying the amend
ment, Democrat objected that quorum
was not present, but the Speaker decided
that this was in the nature of an appeal,
whercupon the decision of the Speaker was
sustained, and the joint resolution was adop-
ted by Republican votes
This is succint history of the whole af-
fair. There are some other things possibly
connected with it of an incidental nature
1t is said, for instance, that bill of claims
for S400, 900, growing out of Morgan raid
during the war, was voted for by the Re,
ublicans-most of the claim holders being
Democrats-%ith the hope that the Demo
cratic members would retain their seats till
after vote could be had upon the amend
ment. The essential facts, however, are as
we have stated above. The question of the
genuineness of the ratification under the
circumstances will probably go into Con-
gress for final decision.
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-26

Secretary Boutwell, has determined to put
his gold. selling plan to the severest test.
Sales of $4,000. 600 per week instead of one
az first intended have been authorized. If
any one doubts his ability to do this, let him
inquire the extent of the surplus now in the
Treasury, and then consider that in five
days from the 10th to the 18th inst. the
revenue from customs exceeded So, 900, 600.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-26

The higher gold rises the cheaper Secre-
tary Boutwell, can buy up bonds. OF course
he purchases for gold, and with gold at l4l /,
for million of dollars he can buy about a
million and quarter of bonds. Now is his
opportunity. Let him take not one million
but as many as he can pay for. 1t is an i'll
wind that blows no good, and the Govern
ment may as well profit by the manipula-
tions of the gold. gamblers as any one else
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-26

The warfare between the Metropolitan po-
lice of New Orleans and the adjoining city
of Jefferson was suddenly brought to an end
by the Intervention of the United States
troops. Perhaps this will afford new ar
gument to Democrats in favor of an absolute
Withdrawal of the army from the South.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-26

The Presbyterian Synod of Texas adds
its testimony to that of Gen. Sheridan in re-
gard to the spiritual condition of the Lone
Star State. That ecclesiastical body, in its
current report, AYERS that although the
Presbyterian Church has existed there thir-
ty years, not single young man of Texan
birth, or even bringing up, has ever entered
the ministry of the Church. As the result
of such condition of affairs and growth,
Texas is to day strongly Democratic, John
sonite, and unreconstructed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-26

The Wrightsville Star, says that the fish
ermen a short distance below the Columbia
dam, in the Susuuehanua, were unusually
successful in their catch last week. Thous-
ands were caught at each fishing place.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-26

Ex-Gov. Curtin was honored with a grand
serenade at Harrisburg, on Monday a-week.
The Governor responded in an eloquent and
feeling speech, bidding his friends farewell.
He starts on his mission to Russia in few
days
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SPRAGUE AND THE TARIFF
Sprague is still capable Of saying sensible
thing. He has astonished nearly all of his
new made friends-the Democrats and Free
Traders-who poured those letters in upon
him at Washington, by making powerful
speech in favor of Protection at the Mem
phis Convention. The speech was well
received, We are told, which would seem
to indicate that Free Trade is not so rampant
| in the Southwest as it used to be.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-26

Col. Andrew Gregg, one of the Oldest and
most respectable citizens of Centre county,
died at his residence in Central City, on
Friday, the l4th inst. His remains were
followed to the tomb, in the Bellefonte GEN.
etery, on Saturday, by large concourse of
people-his admirers while living-his mour-
ners since dead.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-26

ERRORS OF YOUTH.-A gentleman
IL who suffered for years from Nervous De
bilty. Premature Decay, and all the effects of
youthful indiscretion will, for the sake of suffer
ing humanity, send free to all who need it. the
receipt and directions for making the simple rem.
edy by which he cured. Sufferers wishing
to profit by the advertisers experience, do o
by addressing, in perfect confidence JOHN B.
OGDEN. No. AZ Cedar st n Y. may 26-Iv
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-26

In Toronto the Royal Canadian Bank has
failed, and spicie is drug there. In New
York bankers fail because they are short of
gold. By parity of reasoning, they fail in
Canada because they are long in silver.
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CLEARFIELD COUNTY BONDLOST.

~ On the night of the 18th of May, the
counting house of r. Robinson y Co. 255 Liber-
ty street, Pittsburg, was broken into and robbed
of money, Bonds, and other valuables, among
which was a Bounty Bond, of Clearfeld county.
for s300-dated 10th March, 1865, payable lst
July. 1873 Number 1853
All persons are hereby cautioned against the
purchase of said bond, as payment has been
stopped. b SWoOPE,
May 25, ,69. Atty for X. Robinson 4 Co
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The Young Democracy don't like their
old fogy candidates for Governor PACKER
and CAss-each of whom expects TO buy the
nomination, They have been fishing for
Hancock-but as the General won't bite
they have thrown out line to Hon. [. E.
HESTER, of Lancaster, with view of max
ing him their candidate either for Governor
or Supreme Judge. Isaac is a good man,
and has the advantage of having once been
Wing. He will do to beat about as well
as any man the Cops can trot out.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-26

The total issue of national bank notes to
date, amounts to 1914, sos, ,06l, and the &C
tual present circulation is s299, 9,sl0,lS5.
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DISTRICT COURT of the United States
- for the Western District of Penn'a:

In the matter Of I
DAVID PERSING IN BANKRUPTCY
BANKRUPT.
warrant in Banruptcy has been issued against
the estate of David Persing of the county of
Clearfeld. and State of Pennsylvania, in said
District adjudged Bankrupt upon petition of his
creditors and the payment of any debts and del,v-
cry Of any property belonging to said Bankrupt to
him or for his and the nsfer of any property
by him are forbidden by law A meeting of
the creditors Of the said Bankrupt TO prove their
deots, and to choose one or more assignees of his
Estate, will be held at Court of Bankruptcy to
be holden at Clear6eld in said District on the 5th
day OF June. 1869, at o'clock p N, at the ofhce
OF ,. woodruff, one of the Registers in Bank
ruptcy Of said District,
A. MURDOCH,
May 26-3t. q. s. Marshal for said District
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-26

The great tunnel under the city of Balti-
more. for the use of the Potomac and
Northern Central Railways, is to be put un-
der contract forthwith. 1t will Cross from
the western boundary OF the city to Jones
Falls.
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in what cotemporary says, and we trust
that those to whom it is addressed will have
the good sense to follow it. The Democ
racy," remarks our brother of the quill,
''ought to cease abusing the colored people
of the South. True, they are not doing
quite as we'll as born Yankees, but, consid-
ering the quantity of Democratic blood that
flows through their veins, they are doing un
commonly well--better than could have been
expected When that bad blood is thor
oughly worked out, they will no doubt be-
come perfectly respectable and well-to-do
citizens.
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1tw Advertisements.

Advertisements SIT hp fRfaree typ. ont Of pkq,n
style, ,ctk be charged double usual rates. No cuts
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< OOO POUNDS WOOL WANTED
cIOOO by the subscriber, which will be
taken on book account or in exchange for goods.
Market prices paid for Wool.
Bower May 26. DAVID BELL
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Perfdious Brigham is aping the formali-
ties of civilization. Amid ceremonies he
has broken ground upon the Utah Central
Railroad, branch connecting Ogden with
the City of Saints. What monster he
must be to let in the barbarian upon his
faith But, perhaps, he is preparing a
means of escape from his wives and other
chattels; or, having grown princely rich, it
may be he is willing to sacrifice few reIg-
ious dogmas for the sake of dwelling in
peace under his own vine and fig tree.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-26

The question of liability for town scrip is
sued in nearly all Southern towns during the
rebellion has received final settlement at
the hands of Chief Justice Chase He de-
cides that the authorities under which it
was issued being de facto government, the
towns would have been reliable for its re-
demption if it had been issued for ordinary
purposes. But it was put out to aid the
rebellion, and its redemption cannot there
fore be ordered by tie Government it was
designed to subvert. Judge Chase gave
this decision in case that came before him
al Richmond on Monday last
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PUBLIC SALE.

There will be exposed to public sale at the res
idence of the subscriber, in CurwsnsviIle, on
Wednesdav, June 9th, 1869
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IRELAND. D.-Disturbances, particularly in
the counties of Tipperary anu Westmeath,
continue to be the order of the day in Ire
land. There is no occasion to bolieve that
these are connected with or resulting from
Fenianism, though, undoubtedly, the Fen
ian feeling is very prevalent through the
greater part of Ireland The trouble has
arisen out of the miserable landlord and
tenant system in that country-out of absen-
teeism, which takes away capital, in the
shape Of rent, to be expended in foreign
parts-out of the insecurity of tenure and
the enormous rate of rent for land-out of
anger, poverty, oppression, neglect, misgov-
ernment, and hopelessness MIR. Gladstone
must deal, speedily and stringently, with this
tenant-right question, which is real and
pressing and not a sentimental grievance.
Never had statesmen a better field for do
ing good, nor a more difficult game to play
for nations benefit.
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MORE BARBARIsd.- d.-The "barbarians' of
Delaware, on Saturday week, cracked
their whip in the face Of civilization, at
New Castle. The new whipping post and
pillory were duly inaugurated. Three pet
ty offenders were successively exposed in
the latter, and several others, whose grade
of otfense was higher, received respectively
from ten to thirty lashes at the former and
all this barbarity was exhibited in the pres
encc of "a gaping crowd of men, women
and children" What manner of people are
those Delawarians? Surrounded by civili-
cation, having constant inter course with
civilized and Christian people, how comes
1t that they are neither civilized nor Chris
tians! Such an Infamous exhibition is a
blur upon our free institutions, and outside
the State which tolerates it, it is universally
execrated. Let US hope that the custom
which neither sense of decency nor re-
spect for Christianity seems able to over
throw, will soon fall before the might of
public opinion, never to be revived, and to
be remembered only with shame and regret.
The Harrisburg Patriot, the organ of the
Democracy Of this State, on the 18th, came
up CALAMITY to the defense of this barbarous
practice of the Democracy in Delaware.
Perhaps, the leaders Of that party in Penn
sylvania intend to put whipping post and
pillory' plank in their platform this fall,
which will account for the Patriots admira-
tion of that peculiar institution of the
Democratic State" of Delaware.
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