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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03
THE Harrisburg Robbers"

| The following paragraph, In which the
members OF the Penn Legislature are des
ignated as robbers" is copied from the
last CiearfeId Republican.
HAD TO OSURRENDER-TheH Harrisburg
| robbers who attempted, In the House OF
Representatives, to fasten twenty seven au-
ditlonal 'pasrers and folders, upon the Treas
ury, have, after six weeks sklrmlshing and
bush whacking, been compelled TO surren-
der and discharge that NUN Der of their staff
The 'loil caucus was TOO weak TO enforce its
own DEGREES against the people and econo-
my. The ring leaders have been compell-
ed to eat their own victuals, nauseous and
disagreeable as they no doubt are But
they must go down. The debate over the
resolution for the discharge of these twenty
seven treasury "a was rich and racy, and
II allowed to appear in the Record as deliv-
cred, will be worth reading. We will pub
llsh these proceedings Is soon as the sixty
one 'paster5 and folders send the Record
along.
On the resolution, that ''the twenty sew
en- additional officers, not already discharged
by the Chief Clerk, be now relieved and
discharged, and that their salary shall run
from the time they shall have been in their
respective offices, which salary shall be a
pro rata share of the salary fixed by law
for such officers, Mr. Mccullough, the Dem
ocratic member from this county, in the
course of some remarks (see Leg Rec p. 320)
said;
"a majority of this House has decided to
employ additional officers; these men have
been selected and have come here in good
faith, believing that they would be paid,
and have been performing their labor as it
should be performed |, for one, having
voted against the appointment of the TWEEN
ty-seren, say that these men who have been
employed and have faithfully performed the
labor as they have been commanded, should
be paid aud | shall stand here from this
time until next March year before l will
turn these poor men away without the pit.
lance they are justly entitled to- | care not
whether | am censured by this side of the
House or the other side.
Now, in view of these remarks of Mr.
Mccullough, and of his vote in favor of the
salary designated, our iDvidious and peeyish
neighbor treads pretty heavily on the toes
of the Democratic member from Clearfeld
But this does not concern u.s. If our neigh.
Dor Goodiander sees fit to call his party
friends robbers" the matter of the truth
or talsity of the charge must be settled be
tween themselves-even should the ''nau-
seous and disagreeable' task create rich
and racy'' scene
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03
Notes From Harrisburg.

The Pennsylvania legislature has adjourn
ed over to next week, to afford the mem
bers the opportunity of attending the inaug
uration ceremonies at Washington.
The subject of taxation has occupied a
not undue share of attention in the State
Senate. The bill repeating the act taxing
mortgages and moneys at interest, was pas.
sed in that body by decisive majority. A
bill OF vastly more Importance, TO consoli-
date all the existing tax laws of the Com
monwealth, is still under consideration. No
changes are proposed to be made, except to
collect all the legislation, now scattered
through more than fifty volumes, into one
compact form, so that plain men may be
able to read and comprehend the whole sys-
tenn for themselves. This arrangement
was ordered by resolution of the Legisla-
ture two years since, and is said to have
been very faithfully executed by Secretary
Jordan.
In the State Senate on Thursday Mr. Wal
lace read bill to make the salary of the
State Treasurer FIVE thousand dollars a year
and compel him to give bond of $780,
600; requiring him to use the Treasury De-
pa-tment as the sole place for the deposit
and safe keeping of the States money; to
punish mtezzlement and the use of mon.
eys, and providing for the rapid payment
of the State debt.
The Democracy generally is incapable of
seeing extravaganza when committed by its
party friends. The most extravaeant propo-
siton Of the present session at Harrisburg was
brought forward by Mr.. McMiller, of Mont
gomery county, who moved to add FIVE hun
dred dollars to the pay of each memb ber
which would thereby be increased to fifteen
hundred dollars. The additional expense
to the Treasury would be SIXTY SIC housand
dollars. This most ext 1travagant proposition
was voted down. Seventeen of the thirty
eight DenlOcrats-or nearly one half of the
Democrats in the House, voting it. OF
the sixty-swo Republicans, only eleven
(nearly all from Phil al went for it. Had
the relative strength of the parties been re-
versed the proposition would have carried
These facts are never broached by the pa
pers of that party neither do they seem to
be aware that every measure of fextravagance
proposed at Harrisburg always finds in the
Democratic representatives its most earnest
advocates and supporters
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03
ORPHANS COURT SALE.

In pursuance of an order of the 0rph ans Court
of Clearfeld county. the undersigned, Admins
traitor of the Estate of Titus H. Bailey, late Of
said county, d. win sell public sale, on the
premiees, on SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1889 the
following described real estate of said deceased,
to wit: All that certain tract of land. situate in
Brady township, said county, containing l?5
acres. more or less, and being same premises
veyed to said Bailey from DANIEL HARTSocK
and ROBERT NEEPER, by deed dated December
81 1859 recorded in Clearfed county, in Deed
Book So page 667. &c. Deducting however.
out of the above l6 acres and As perches, more o.
less, appraised and set apart, under proceedings
in said court, to Lydia Bailey, widow OF said
deceased.
TERMS OF SALE.-oDe half cash upon eontr.
m alton of sale, and balance in one year there.f
ter The latter payment with interest, to be Sc
cured by bond and mortgage tho premises
T. VALENTINE BAILEY,
Feb "a, 1869 Administrator.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

SNow.-The fail of snow in Canada this
winter has been extraordinary, exceeding
by thirty eight inches any previous snow fall
for twenty years past. At Montreal the
:all is estimated at one hundred and eigh-
tssn inches, nearly ten feet, and it was eight
feet deep day or two ago on the streets of
that city. At Quebec the Legislature ad-
jourusd on Tuesday for lack of quorum !;
msny of the members being snow bound at
home or on the vay.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

New ISSUE OF GREENBACKs.- Tho treas
ury plate-printing Office has nearly ready for
printing new series of the $50 and 500
dollar greenback notes, to take the place of
the present new issues which have been large
ly couBterfei,ed The 800 notes will bear
likeness Of Mr.. Lincoln, with vignette
symboli'al of reconstruction; and TIE $50
notes will bear likeness of General Grant,
with vignctte symbolical of reconstruction
of peace.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

In New York they are enjoying what may
be termed season of swift justice. On
Thursday, Feb. 25th, ten burglars we're SEN
fenced 20 terms of varying length-one to
ten years, one to seven, one to Ave, and sew
en- to three and halt years each OF these
ten criminals, eight were caught, indicted,
tried, convicted, sentenced and incarcerated
in less than week from the time they COM
mitted the crimes for which they were pun
ished.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

THE NATIONAL BANKS OF our Nation
al Bank system, it is remarked, by the !Her-
chants nagaSine, that the statistics of the
January reports furnish abundant evidence
of its stability, aud that lit fufills its de-
sign OF giving us an organized chain of ban
king institutions whose soundness and SOL
vency will compare favorably with those of
any other country in the world"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03
Agents w anted.

C1O aday. Two $40 Maps for 81. Lloyd's
DlO Patent revolving double Maps of Amer
ica and Europe, America and the United States
of America. Colored-in 1000 Counties
These great Maps now just completed. show
every tlace of i'm portance all Railroads to date,
and latest alterations in tho various European
States. These Maps are needed in every School
and family in the .and-they occupy the space of
on map. and by means of the Revsrser, either side
can be thrown 'front.' and any part brought level
to the eye. County Rights and large disc cunt
given to good Agents
apply for Circulars, Terms, and send money for
Sample Maps, to j. LLOYD
% Cortland Street, N. Y.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

A Panama letter of the Goth says: Sc
we're earthquakes have occurred in Lawtan-
der, an interior state, which lasted two days,
knocking over churches and even breaking
up rocky hill overlooking the town of La
Robada. Numerous Jesuits exiled from
Spain had arrived on the Isthmus.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

A SMART WoRKMAN-In pegging boots
by steam, twenty cases, or 240 pair of boots,
are ususl day work One man in Hop
kinton, Mass, has pegged eighty three Ca
ses, ,9s2 boots, in two days. He once peg
ged forty eight boots, twice round, in four
teen minutes; and did one boot, in trial
of speed, in thirteen seconds.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

DECLINE IN THE PRICE OF CoAL.-The
New York Star says: Our readeas will be
interested in knowing that at the great coal
sale yesterday there was an important de
c inc in prices. Stove coal, which is the
size most used BY families, sold, at wholesale,
IRON 81 so down to s4 so. The same size
sold month ago for Sc 25 to Sc 33, and
month before that at something over seven
dollars
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03
Vegetables and Fish.

Having made the necessary arrangements, the
undersign ned would notify the citizens of Clear
field and vicinity. that on and after March 4th,
1859, he will have hand ard for sale at his
shop on the market lot. Fresh fish, Sweet and
white potatoes and all vegetables in season. at rs
March L. is89 d. X. FULLERTON.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

The next statement of the public debt Is
expected to show deduction of about ST.
100000. TIE heavy payments for interest
have been completed, and tn receipts of
the past month have exceeded the expebdi
lures By the amount specifed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

The prospect for good wheat crop in
East Tennessee is fine. The weather during
the winter has been of sue b mild charac-
ter that wheat has not been frozen out, as 1.
often the case, caused by frequent freezes
and thaws
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

CONSCIENCE MONEY. The Treasurer Of
the United States received letter on Friday
last. postmarked Washington, containing one
hundred dollars, which the writer said be-
unsei 10 the United States.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03
TPeb "a, 1869 I
7 ICENSE NOTICE.--The following nam.

7 ICENSE NOTICE.--Th following nam
- ed persons have filed in the Office of the
clsrK of the court of Quarter Sessions Of Clsarfsd
co their Petitions for License at the Maseh Sss-
sion,A 1869, ,agreeably to the Act OF Assembly ..
March 2Sth, 1873 entitled. IAN Act to regulate
the state of Intoxicsting Liquors" &s:
TAVERN LICENSE
Isaac B. Morris, Woodward Township.
Shaw & Wallace, Brady Township.
David Johnston, Clearfeld Borough.
David Copelin, Decatur Township.
Jno. Sheeser, Union Township.
Thos. F. Bpalich, Osceola Borough.
VIM. Schwem, Brady Township.
Michael Harrison, Boggs Township.
John Fouts, Curwensyille Borough.
VIM. NJ. Jeffres, Curwensville Borough.
Geo. n. Colburn Clear6eld Borough.
John A Dillon Jordan Township.
Robt. Boyd, Morris Township.
j ohm Daugherty, Clearfield Borough.
Robt. j. Haines, Karthaus Township.
James Flynn, Penn Township
John b. Burgey, Covington Township.
+. j Williams. Bradford Township.
J. II. Larimer, Goshen Township.
EATING HOUSE AND SALOON LICENSE
Elias Brown, Osceola Borough.
Galloney, Curwensville Borough.
MERCANTILE LICENSE.
Geo. +. Robacker. Huston Township.
l.. NJ. Coudriet, Covington Township.
VIM. S. Sankey. Karthaus Township.
Feb. "a, 1869. a. c. TATE, Clerk.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

Cleveland is caring vessels for Lake Su
perior after ice The captains have instruc-
tions if the find no ice in Lake Superior to
take the schooner overland to Alaska if ice
cannot be obtained nearer
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

KANSAS True to her loyalty, patriotism
and love of liberty, has promptly enroll
ed her name as the first State of the Union
to ratity the XVIII Constitutional Amend
ment proposed by Congress. The first hon
or taken, what Commonwealth will compete
for the second in the order of ratification
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03
4 DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE-Let.

IA tiers of Administration on the estate of
John W. Hale, late of the City of Reading decd
having been granted to the undersigned, notice
is hereby given thst all persons indebted TO stid
estate requested to mako immediate pay
ment, and those having claims against the anne
will present them, properly authenticated, for
settlement to DAVID MCKNIGHT,
Reading Pa, or
W. W. HALE, Philipsburg Pa.
March }, lS69-St Administrators
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

When poor Irish boy, Senator Conness
was known as Conner. but the substitution
of double for the last letter robbed his
name Of its original Celtic smack.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

Rome at this time is almost an American
city. Indeed so numerous are our resident
countrymen that they have an American
Club, which occupies splendid suite of
apartments in an old palace. This club re-
Gently ION Twelfth night gave splendid
bah which was graced by the presence of
many of our fair countrywomen.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03
TN THE COURT of Common Pleas of
L Clearfeld County, Pa:
REUBEN REIrER, ,

Ass K, K.rr.r Sab sur Divorce.
The undersigned Commissioner, appointed by
the Court to take testimony in the above case,
hereby gives notice that he will attend to the du-
ties of his appointment. at his office in the Bor-
ough os Clear6eld, on SATURDAY. MARCH
18th, 1869, at 2 O'Clock, P NJ where all parties
interested can attend. J. BLAKE WALTERS.
March 3, 1869 Commissioner
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pROCLAIM 1T TO ALL THE WORLD

DROCLAIM 1T TO ALL THE WORTH
L that
THE NATIONAL BITTERS
has cured more cases Of Dyspepsia more cases Of
LIVER COMPLAINT, more cases of NERVOUS
HEADACHE, FEVER 4AG UE, and more eases Q,
DIBILITY, than any other remedy before the
public in the same space Of time
1T PURIFIE.S THE BLOOD
CLANS the mind restores sleep is an Excellent An.
peti1er, and q general vigorator of the System
WALTON & ZU9, PROPRIETOR
No9N. Seventh St Philadeiphia
Sold by Druggists, and Dealers generally.
FEB. "a, 1859. emo
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

TLoUR AND FEED.-E1tra Family Flour,
II sifted Corn Meal, Buckwh~at aour, Rye chop
q nd mixed feed always on hand at
March-59 J. p. KRATZERS.
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4ew Adrertisemsnts.

Aa1erfisemenfs set np nkargs type, of pam
sfyts, s0iH be charged double usual rates No cuts
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

CALT, ,SALT-Wholesale and Retail Dealers
~ will be supplied At Special rates by
March-69. P KRATZER.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

ID AFTMEN-will find Manila Rope Of all sizes.
III Steel pole Rafting axes, and augers. very
cheap at JP KRATZERS
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

nROVISIONS.-Sugarc cured Hams. Dried Beef,
Ham Sausage, Shoulders, Sides, Mess Pork,
Lard, Fish DC just received by
March-69 j. KRATRER
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

A GRICULTUAL MEETING.-An election of
~ officers of the CIearheld County Agricultur-
ii Society will be held on Monday evening Court
week. March 10TH at the Courthouse. general
attendance is requested. RlSHEL
March 3, 1859. Chairman Ex-Com.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03
GOAL AND LIN Z.

NoTICE.-At an Orphans Court held at cI.,.
IN held in and for the County of Clearheld Ia
uary llth 1859. Catherine Ashton, widow Of Co.
shton, late of Union township, deceased hsyi,.
elected to take the real Estate containing aboB,
oscres of the valne Of $5s5 at the appraissn.pt.
under the provisions Of tho act Of the A.sembIr
of November 9th 1865; therefore all per,on.
in interest are hereby notified TO appear on N.
first day of March term (being the 18th proxl y Ana
m ent should not be approved, and the .sid ,.sI
estate set out and confirmed TO said Ca,h.rin.
Ashton. her heirs and assigns
A.W LEE
FEB. 24-3t.l Cierk. O. Q
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I'D. PERKS Co.'S aour, the best in msrfsn,,S snS !"
II sale BY J. SHAW so'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-03

U. s. Bonds at Antwerp sss.
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( Y erman Peas-ShaKer rCorn-Hominy-Beans
VI for sale by ]. p KRATZRR
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1869-05-19
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1869.

work with. The cleVis, wheel and cOul-
ter are adjusted Just to suit his idea, and
he has used it just enough to appreciate
it, when some bungling fellow bOTrOws
it, and the sequel is both pro NOking and
disheartening- broken point, coulter
twisted sidewise,a a fractured beam, or the
clevis wrenched from its faStning, make
one feel, unless largely endowed with
grace, like "gOing through" the bore
who could so little appreciate a triumph
of genius, and so WantOnly or needless
ly spoil what was Il satisfaction. Thence
to the shop it must 90, from whence it
returns only a resemblance of what it
was. After paying repairs, which the
bOTrOWerSO often graciOuSly permits you
to do; and incuTring the loss of time at
tendant, you have no favorable views of
the plan. Of course, circumstances will
offer exceptions to these structures on
borrowing, for a relaxation of rules, that
at times would be harsh and unfriendly,
and it is against that usage only which
shiftlessness and stinginess reduce to
persistent practice, that these remarks
are intended to apply.
As to the number and kind of tools to
be kept, this is a matter which is to be
decided by circumstances. While hoes,
plOw, harrow and cUltivatOr, with some
where the operations of the farm are linn
tied, under the same conditions, on ac-
count of their cost, a mower might not
be warranted. Means should be adapt
ed to ends.-WcddUilIe Rep.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1869-05-19
What Constitutes a HandsOme Wan.

Well, in the first place, there must be
enough of him; or, falling in that, but
come to think of it, he mustn't fail in
that, because there can be no beauty
without health, or at least to my way of
thinking. In the second place he must
have a beard; whiskers as the gods
please, but q beard I insist upon, else
one might as well look at a girl. Let his
voice have the dash of the Niagara, with
the music of baby's laugh in it. Let
his smiles be like the breaking forth Of
sunshine in a Spring morning. As to
his figure, it should be strong enough to
contend with man, slight enough to
tremble in the presence of the woman
he loves. OF course, if he is a well made
man, it follows that he must be grace
full on the principle that the perfect ma
chinery moves harmOniOUsly; therefore,
YOU and himself and the milk-pitcher
are safe neighbOTs at the table. This
style of handsome men would no more
think of carrying cane than he would
use a parasOl to keep the sun out of his
eyes. He can wear gloves or warm his
hands in his bTeast-pOckets, as he pleases.
He can never commit the suicidal beau
ty act of turning his outside coat collar
up over his eyes on a stormy day, with
perfect impUnity; the tailor didn't make
him; and as to his halter, if he depends
on his handsome mans patronage of
''the latest spring style" fear he would
die of hope deferred, and yet-by Apollo!
what bow he makes, and what an eX-
pressive adieu he can wave with his
hand! For all this he is not cOnceited,
for he hath brains.
But your conventional "handsOme
man" of the barber's window, wax figure
head pattern, with pet lock in the mid
die of his forehead, an apple-sized head,
and a raspberry mustaChe with six hairs
in it, paint pot on his cheeks, and lit
tie dot of "gOatee" on his chin, with
pretty blinking little studs in his shirt
bosom, and little neck tie that looks as
if he would faint were it tumbled, I'd as
lief look at a poodle. Ialways feel a de-
sire to nip with pair of sugar tOngs,
drop it gently into a bowl of cream, and
strew pink rose leaves over the little re-
mains.
Finally, my reader, when soul mag
netiZes soul, the question of beauty is a
dead letter. Whom one loves is al
ways handsome; the worlds arbitrary
rules notwithstanding; therefore, when
you say, "what can the handsome Mr..
b. see to admire in that stick of a Miss
J.? or what can the pretty Miss B. see
to like in that hOmely Mr.. c.? you simp-
Iy talk nOnsense-as you generally do
on such subjects. Still the parsOn gets
his fees and the census goes Oh all the
same Fanny Fern.