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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-19

A PATIENT CALCULAToR.-A citizen of
Wisconsin who, as far as patience goes,
throws Job in the shade, has made calcu-
lation about clover seeds which is interest
ing. He counted the seeds in one ounce
and found 1880. In one pound there
would, therefore be 276, $500; in one bushel
l6,60S,ooo. He says there are 6,272, $40
square feet in an acre, and, surprising it to
take thirty six seeds to the squire foot, con-
c'udes that it will require l.56S, iGG seeds
for an acre. He AYERS that six pounds will
easily SOW an acre, according to these fg-
ureS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-19
The Mount Vernon Estate.

As there seems to be some misapprehen
sion in regard to the recent announcement
that the Mount Vernon estate will be sold
shortly, many believing that the Washing
ton Mansion and tomb were included, we
are glad to be able to correct the mistake by
statement of facts. We take the follow
ing from the Washington Express:
The original plot of Mount Vernon con-
tanned 5000 acres, which has been divided
from time to time among the relatives and
heirs of General Washington. The resi-
dence and 1,20O acres descended to Mr..
John A. Washington, who occupied it for
many years. When it was understood that
he must sell Mount Vernon, and it became
likely the tomb of Washington would pass
into the hands of strangers, the Ladies
Mount Vernon Association was formed,
with Regent as presiding officer. A Vice
Regent was appointed for every State in the
country, and subscription books to the
Mount Vernon fund were opened. Through
the energy and patriotism of these ladies',
aided by the liberal contributions of Mr.. Ev
erett, the amount required was realized, and
the home and tomb of Washington rescued
from strangers hands. For that portion of
the estate containing the mansion, tomb,
and 200 acres of land surrounding, the sum
of 100000 was paid. The title of this
property is vested in the Ladies' Mount
Vesnon Association of the United States, of
which every dollar contributor is recog-
nized member.
The property now offered for sale is the
balance of the estate, which Mr.. John A.
Washington reserved, and held at the time
of his death. 1t has no connection, how
ever, with the purchase of the Association
already referred to.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-19

The Democratic newspapers are never
tired of asserting that the fifteenth amend
ment is row being forced through to ratif
cation against the will of the people. Last
week the Legislature of Connecticut, chosen
by the people since the amendment was
proposed, ratified the ffteeath amendment.
When it is remembered that Connecticut
is the oaly doubtful State that has held an
election since the grea: amendment was
proposed, and that she dslibers tely threw a
Democratic Administration overheard at
that election, and put Republican one in
power, does it not seem as If the claim of
the Copperheads was little fimsey? Or
Is # their logic which is at fault?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-19

In Providence, Rhode Island, the SpragGe
stock weat down so low that the candidate
for Mayor representing the little Senatorial
monomaniac peculiar politics was compel
led to withdraw from the field, fearing that
he could not get corporal's guard in his
support. Sprague will soon realize that
he mistakes his strength in the plantation
he represents in the United States Senate
Heneeforth be is cipher in the political
circles Of his State, and once out of the ser
vice, he wall never again rise to the exalted
position he undeservedly now enjoys.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-19
Obituary.

The death of MATHEW CALDWELL. who died at
his residence in Pike township, deserves more
than passing notice. because his christian and
social character was marked and beautiful.
He was born in Lancaster county. Pa, on the
18th of June, 1887; he died on Saturday, April
24th. 1869, aged 81 years, 10 months and IL days.
1t will be seen that Father Cald ell an octo-
genarian, having not only passed three score
years and ten, but by reason of strength attained
to four score and almost two years.
Ill united with tn e Presby terian church in 1924
under the pastoral care of Rev. Gerry Bishop.
Soon after he was chosen elder in which capacity
he served Christ and the church until his death
lie organized the first Sabbath School in Pike TIP,
hence may be said 20 be the father, and for many
years the leader, of the Sabbath School cause in
his community.
But now he is gone, gon from the visible to the
invisible world-gone from his labors and suffer
ings here, to his rest and joy n heaven. Though
dead, the fruits of his life are still with us and
in them we have beautifully illustrated the pow
er of religion in the soul, serving an incentive
to many to initiate that life and infusing new life
in others.
How true that there is moment when a man s
life is relieved earth. 1t is when the cofin-id
is shut down. just before the funeral, when earth
has seen the last of the dead forever. Then
the whole life is lived over again. in the conver.
sation of the people. The history of four score
years is soon talked over if bad man, it will
So be declared; if good man. it will be spoken
of. Thus it was of the subject of this communi
cation. The universal and unequivocal testimony
of all was. He was good man not good simply
in the sense the world uses the term, but in th 9
sense that genuinely concerted heart to God
makes man good.
Personally he was amiable in disposition and
kind in heart. As citizen he was upright and
enterprisng; christian humble aud sincere,
faithful and true. liberal and self denying las
husband and father. lovin- and tenderIy afec-
tIrnate, and a neighbor kind and obliging In
business he exercised the most rigid integrity,
and his habits in life were marked by the strict
est temperance in all things. Such is the testi-
mony of young and old, good and bad.
And he died as he lived giving unmistak bic
evidence that with him christianity was a great
principle, ii rested upon deep toned piety IN
the soul; not o mere matter of circumstances or
fevcrish emotion but life-a habit; and he died
trusting in Jesus, with firm hope of a blissful
immortality.
His funeral was attended by large concoursc
to mourn his loss but they mourn not as those
having no hope May his mantle fall upon his
sons, and may they not only take his place but
walk in the footsteps of their devoted father
The writer endeavored to improve the occasion
by discourse based upon l Thes. 4 l2-I4.
j. K. WILLIAMS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-19

The VIRGINIA ELEcTIoN-The Virginia
election has at last been fixed for the 9th
OF July. The day has been put off so late
that the harvest may be gathered before po-
htical excitement becomes too high to inter
iere with the necessary work. The result
can hardly be doubted. The Constitution
will be adopted, negro suffrage and all. Sew
clauses relating to disfranchisement, test
oaths and local officers, will be voted on sep
arately. These may be rejected. The feel
ing against disfranchisement is daily gain
ing ground and the uselessness of test oaths
is becoming apparent. There is strong rea-
son to believe that next autumn will see all
the States in the Union once more.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-19

Mrs Cady Stanton goes it in this style
upon woman's dress, in the last Rerolutioa:.
'As to womau's dress, we think it superla-
lively ridiculous, from her heels to her head
sheer invention of the devil to befool and
belittle her, and just as fast as she seeks ac-
tive work and amusements she will lay it
aside. Already, at the gymnasium and
skating pond, girls have donnned dress
that leaves their lungs and legs free. The
idea that woman is made like churn on
eastors is fast passing away, and it will not
be long ere she, too, will honor the bifurca-
ted garments and find new health and vigor
IN deep breathing and freedom of locomo-
tion. :"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-19

We have good story about Grandfather
Welles, late of the Navy Department.
When he retired from office, he was good
deal bothered about the expense of moving
his furniture and baggage back to Hart
ford. The franking privilege not being
quite elastic enough to cover his case, he
was permitted to take one of the Govern
ment vessels. Who permitted him we are
not informed but the vessel vas loaded and
off the gallant old salt sailed for the Con-
nectieut river. When he got there be found
that vessels drawing more than six feet of
water could not get into the Connecticut
river, whereas his drew eleven Mr. W elles
had never been SO much astonished in his
life. The result of it all was that MIR. WeIles
had to go beating along the coast until he
found water enough at New London to
float his goods and thence he sent them
home by rail, at just double the cost of
shipping them from Washington in the reg
ular way. Mr.. Weles always was re-
markable man.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-19

There is now in the Treasury of the Uni
ted States slOS, 900, 900 of coin; of which
So, ,0Oo,60o is the property of the Govern
msnt. At the present rate of receipts the
customs duties yield about Sos, 600, 900 per
annum more thaa the interest on the public
debt and the expenses of the diplomatic and
consular service The gold in the Treasu-
ry, therefore, aeeamulatss at the rate of ST.. .
100000 per week, when no sales are made.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-19
CLEARFIELD, PA, MAY 10, 1869.
A Word to Republicans.

Gov. Hoffman, of New York, and other
prominent leaders of the Democratic party,
have united in Circular. which is exten-
sively published in the Democratic papers,
urging the circulation Of Democratic news
papers as the most potent agency in secu-
ring triumph of the party in future politi-
cal struggles. These gentlemen have full
appreciation Of the power of the Press and
the Importance of extending the circulation
of the local papers. The annexed extract
we commend to our Republican friends
"A free press is the most effective wcap-
on for combating popular error, and achiev-
ing the political revolution which it was
never more clear than now is indispensable
to the country's prosperity, liberties, union,
and peace: We would therefore recommend
the Immediate formation of newspaper clubs
in your town, and that you enlist the efforts
OF your friends and neighbors, with your
own to place Democratic newspaper every
week In the coming year, in the hands not
only of every Democrat who can afford to
pay for it, but also those who cannot, and of
every doubtful voter whose mind is acces-
sible to the candid, earnest, and able pre-
sentations of the truth and principles of
Democratic freedom.
1t is well sometimes to learn from the en-
emy; and if our Republican friends would
eusure the continued triumphs of Republi-
can principles and facilitate the labors of the
approaching Gubernatorial campaign in
this State, they cannot do wiser thing than
act on the suggestion of Gov. Hoffman &
Co., and see to it that Republican paper
is put into the hands of every Republican
and doubtful voter in the county.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-19

1t is reported that the receipts from the
tax OF distilled spirits, under the present
rate of fifty centsa gallon, are now double
those realized under the old tax OF two dol
lars. This aceords with the predictions of
those who advocated the change, and is
vindicating the seundness Of their argu-
mepts
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-19

The Marion (Ohiol bndependen, says, "a
person is almost tempted to believe that a
Democratic editor cannot tell the truth when
he tries. A great macy persons are not on
ly 'almost" but altogether tempted to be.
lieve" that Democratic editor" never
does try.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-19
Catholicism in Russia,


A rather singular dispatch, purporting to
be from Russia, was received in this country
by Atlantic cable. last week. Whether true
or not, we are unable to decide. The dis
patch referred to informs us that the Russian
Government ''is considering plan for the
reorganization of the Roman Catholic reli-
gion throughout the empire" Now the
established religion of Russia is the Greek
Church. No other Church is officially rec
ognized, we believe, though the Jews and
Mahommedans are allowed their peculiar
beliefs under penalty of certain disabilities,
granted some freedom of worship. As TO
the Roman Catholic religion, it has always
been the especial aversion of the reigning
family Of Russia, because its prevalence in
Poland is considered the chief obstacle to
the assimilation and absorption of that peo-
pie into the Russian national unity. With
in two years past severe enactments have
4 been issued against Roman Catholicism in
Poland, and the Government has used every
effort short of actual persecution to force
the Polish people into the folds of the Greek
Church. 1t seems passing strange, there
fore, that the Gar, who, besides being the
despotic head of the civil government, is the
head of the Russian Church as well, should
be taking measures to reorganize the hated,
and, as he considers, the schismatical, Church
of Rome in his dominions. Either the cable
is playing one of its not unusual fantastic
tricks, or this bit of news indicates pro-
gress in the direction of religious liberty in
Russia for which previous accounts have not
| prepared US.
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NOTICE.-All persons indebted to the sub,c,;
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SAWED LUMBER.-The UNDERSIGNED
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pared to furnish pine boards. clear and pansI
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