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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-13
Notes from Harrisburg.

| The members of the Pennsylvania Legis-
lature assembled at Harrisburg. on Tuesday,
January 5th. The SENATE was organized
by electing Hon. W. Worthington, of Ches-
| ter county, Speaker Geo. w. Hanmersly,
was then elected Clerk, and Lucius Rogers
/ T. II. Braggins, Assistant Clerks. The
/ HOUSE was organized by the election of Col.
John Clark, of Philadelphia, as Speaker.
Gen. J. L. Selfridge, of Northampton, was
then elected Chief Clerk; and Edward G.
Lee, of Phifa, Assistant Clerk. All the Of
ticers elected are Republicans.
The Republican caucus, on Wednesday.
the 9th, nominated Hon. John Scott. of
Huntingdon, for the United States Senate,
py acclamation-all the other candidates
having been withdrawn This nomination
Is one of the most popular that could have
been made. The election will take place on
the third Tuesday in January. at 3 o'clock,
p M, the time fixed by law. Mr.. Scott
Will, undoubtedly, be elected to supercede
Atr. Buckalew, the present copperhead in
.mbcn..
X. A. Mackey, Esq, of Pittsburg, is the
Republican caucus nominee for State Treas
urer. Mr.. Mackey is Cashier of the ALE
gheny Bank at Pittsburg-is a man of un-
doubted ability and honesty, and will make
an active and efficient officer.
The valuation of the personal estate in the
several counties of this Commonwealth, tax
able for State purposes. amounts to s2O2,-
S29, 9fl4O, according to the report of the
Auditor General. The tax assessed foots
up to s567,9 10, and the special half
mill tax is $9S,4I6, Os. The population of
the Commonwealth for 1868 is placed at .
o5l ,047, and the number of taxables at 773.-
2S'. BY the act of Assembly approved
April ID, 1868, the above amount of tax is
reduced 6fty per cent
Gov. Geary gave aa annual reception, on
Thursday evening, January 7th. In accor
dance with the usual costom of the Governor.
no intoxicating beverages were presented
1t was attended by all the heads of DEPART
ments, members of theilegislature, and many
other invited guests.
The recommendation of the Governor to
dispose of the $4,000, 600 of bonds of the
Pennsylvania Central and Erie Railroads,
which constitute portion of the assets of
the Sinking Fund, and draw DO interest. is
one that should be met. But the method
OF peremptory disposal to the highest bidder
should not be thought of unless there is a
reasonable certainty of their bringing such n
price as will truly represent their value. The
amount is too large for anything but mon
eyed corporations to handle, and their facil
lties for affecting the market SO as to operate
injuriously against the Government, State
or National, is well known. Negotiations
for the sale of these bonds should be entered
into in private business way, and if the re-
suit be unsatisfactory, they should be with
drawn. 1t is a hardship to do without the
interest, but it would be greater to be de-
prlved Of any part of the principal.
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Craftsman S Joatnal,
CLEARFIELD, Pa, JAN. Is, 1865
The Governors Message.

On the first page of to-day paper will be
found Gov. Gearys annual message. Al
though it is a rather lengthy document. it
will be read with interest by all The many
into of the Commonwealth are discuss
ed in truthf | and conscientious manner,
and the facts set forth evince much labor
and research on the part of the Governor.
The financial condition Of the Comm on
wealth presents very encouraging aspect.
On December LIST, 1867, the State debt fun
ded and unfunded, was $37, ,704, 400 II, of
which there has been paid during the year
ending December LIST, 1868, S4,4I7 ,463 Ga,
leaving the present indebtedness of the
Commonwealth s33, ,206, 9l6 Is, with bal
ance of 1874, CO.. 81 in the sinking fund on
Nov. 30, 1868. The ordinary revenue dur
the year was S9,9l8,9ls OIL; Of this SUN
there were expended sS, 9O5, 492 CA leaving
balance in the Treasury on Nov. 80, 1865,
of $l,0l3, ,4l537.
On the great national questions the Cover
nor reiterates the cardinal doctrines of the
Republican party, SO emphatically declared
the people. For his strong soldierly decla-
ration against Reputation in every form or
shape, or under any device or plea, he is en-
titled to the thanks of every good and hon
est man 1t is the duty of every Governor
of State. or prominent official, now to place
on record his opinion against that of the
President, for the information aud satisfac-
tion of our foreign bondholders, and we are
glad so see Governor Geary lead off.
One of the most important recommcnda-
tions in the message, is that of the passage
of good and sufficient Registry law, to
protect the sanctity of the ballot box. The
immense frauds perpetrated in the last po-
litical campaign are SO fresh in the memory
of all as to preclude their reiteration and,
to prevent their recurrence, the people look
to the present legislature for prompt relief,
in the passage of stringent and efficient laws
on the subject
The system of education, the common
schools, the agricultural college, soldiers Or
phans schools, the militia, pardons, and 9TH
er topics have been carefully reviewed by
the Governor, and will repay careful peru
sal by our readers.
Upon the whole, this message is one of
the most satisfactory ever issued by State
exccutivo-the various subjects being treat
cd in frank, comprehensive, high minded,
and liberal spirit, and worthy the Governor
of this great central Commonwealth.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-13

ELECTIONS. we disposed to pro-
vide material for new campaign or iubilant
over party successes, We might call attention
to the results of the recent elections. charter
and State. Municipal elections were held
in Wilmington, Raleigh and Newbern, North
Carolina, which resulted in the election of
the Republican candidates. Florida has
been carried triumphantly for the Republi.
cans; Little Rock has elected Republican
Mayor by round majority, and Columbia
borough, Lancaster county, has been redeem
ed from ku Klux thraldom by almost as
much of majority as it usually gives in a
State contest. These results are chronicled
IN time Of peace, wien there is but little
stufing and browheating on the part of Dem
ocrats, and may therefore be set down as a
true criterion of sentiment.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-13

Hon. HESTER CLYMER. The Hon.
Hester Clymer. of Berks, in a letter to the
Hon William Hopkins, of Washington, for
mally declines being candidate for nomi-
nation for Governor before the next Demo
cratic State Convention. The political
friends of Mr.. Clymer will hear of this de-
termination with regret, as Mr. c. was the
favorite candidate of his party and would
have received denomination beyond a
doubt. His declination leaves Hon. Asa
Packer, of Carbon county, the prominent
Democratic candidate for Governor in Eas
tern Pennsylvania, as Gen. Cass, is in the
West. 1t makes little difference, how ever.
whom the Democrats nominate, as Gov.
Geary- who has so faithfully administered
the affairs of the State for the last two years
will assuredly be're- elected.
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Beecher' versatility enables him to achieve
extraordinary success even in the role of auc-
tioneer. We are told that at the annual sale
of Pews in the Plymouth Church, the other
night, Mr.. Beecher introduced the business
of the evening in happy, humurous ad-
dress" In view of the fact that the "bu-
siness" yielded upwards Of $97, 200, there
is nothing extraordinary in the introduction.
Some people could be humorous on the tenth
part of that amount. Bcecher charges more
than the fourth What would the Pilgrim
fathers say to these sales were they permit
ted to pop in upon them?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-13

NNHIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 2sth
i day of December, A. D., 1858. Warrant in
Bankruptcy was issued against the estate Of Thos
Humphrey. of Pike twp, in the county of Clear
field and State of Pennsylvania, who has been
adjudged Bankrupt on his own petition; that
the payment of any debts and delivery of any
property belonging to such Bankrupt to him or
for his use, and the transfer of any property by
creditors of the said Bankrupt, to prove their
debts and to ch oose one more assignees of his
estate will be held at Court Of Bankruptcy. to
be holden at the office Of S E. Woodruff, Mt Phil
ipsburgh. Pa before S. E. Woodruff, Esq, Regis
ter. ON the 9th day of March, 1869, at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ. By g. P. Davis, Dept. {. s NJ.
TH0S. A. RAWLEY,
Jl3-4t u s Marshal as Messenger.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-13

Brigham Young has telegraph wires lead
ing to his office and connecting with every
hamlet in Utah, line FIVE hundred miles
long. Every settlement of half dozen
houses has a telegraph Office, with female
saint operators and in charge of bishop of
the Mormon Church, and who can report at
any time all that takes place to Young.
From his private Office in Salt Lake City,
like the watchman In the fire telegraph,
Brigham may give an order or ring alarm
from Idaho to New Mexico.
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The Cuban Spirit.

A little thing sometimes gives us truer
insight into the character of human move
ments than volumes of more general infor-
nation. The Cuban insurgents, in one of
their recent battles against the Spaniards,
not being able TO procure any other artillery,
used cooden cannon. They could only fire
few ronndS from these fragile guns when
they wonld burst, oftentimes killing the can
noneers who served them. Men who fight
In this way, we may safely conclude, are in
earnest. Their spirit IS that of the Mexi-
cans, who, when Fighting against Cortez
used to say that they cared not how MANY
natives fell so that they could now and then
killa Spaniard. Gen. Dulce's dulcet proc
lamations will not move the revolutionists
much we fear.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-13

TMPORTANTNOTICE.-Th undersign-
ed being duly authorized and empowered
to settle the entire IN camille business of the firm
of Hile Kirk Co.. of Lumber city, hereby re-
quires those indebted to said firm on book ac-
count notes, or otherwise, to call on him At Kirk
4 Spencer's store, in Lum bercity, and settle the
same without delay.
Jan. %, '69-3t. JOHN RUSSELL.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-13

Most people think the true value of a
greenback is found by deductiug the premi-
um on gold from 100. This, of course, is
an error. Take the price Of the gold as the
divisor, par or 100 as the dividend, and the
auotient will be the gold value of the green
back. For example, gold is about l35. Di-
viding this by 100, we find that dollar
greenback was worth about "A cents in gold.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-13

The Mobile 1ribpae gives lengthy ac-
count the sufferings of Southern emigrants
IN Brazil. Out of all the Southern families
that went to that country at the close of the
war only seven or eight remain. The Has
ungs colony" on the Amazon, has been re-
duced to remnant. Those that are left
are III destitute condition, while the fami-
hes that have returned are not slow in ex-
pressing their gratitude at the prospects of
taking fresh lease of life.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-13

A rumor Is current in Indiana that the
Reno gang, six of whom were hung by Judge
Lynch at Seymour and New Albany, were
in fact guitless of the great express robbery
at Marshield, for which they were first ar
rested. 1t is added that the real eulprits
are still at large. These reports are produ-
cling great sensation in that State 1t is
maintained, however, that the Renos de-
served hanging, irrespective of that affair,
for their numberless other offenses against
the laws.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-13

CAUTION.-All persons are hereby eau
~ toned against purchasing or taking an
assignment of a certain note of hand given to
W. c. Metz, of Glen Hope. dated November Sd,
1868, ana calling for One Hundred and Twenty
five Dollars. payable Ninety days after date. at
the County National Bank, of Clearfeld, as | will
not pay the same unless compelled to do so by due
process of law, as 1 never received any value for
the same.
January 6. '6e-Stp SAMUEL POWELL
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-13

Henry Bear, resident of St. Clair. town
ship, Bedford county, was, week before last
convicted of fraudulent voting, and sentenc-
ed to three months Imprisonment in the
county jail and fine of fifty dollars His
offense was voting twice-once in Napier
township and afterward in St. Clair He
seems to have been intoxicat ted and made
the tool of certain over jealous Copper
heads
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-13

The Origin of confning juries from meat
and drink is thus given Gothic ma
tions were famous of old in Europe for the
quantity of food and drink which they con-
sumed. The ancient Germans, and their
Saxon descendants in England, were remar-
kable for their hearty meals. Gluttony and
drunk euness were so very common, that
those vices were not thought disgraceful, and
Tacitus represents the former as capable OF
being as easily overcome by strong drink as
by arms. Intemperance was so general and
habitaul, that no one was thought to be ut
for serious business after dinner. Hence
iaccording to DR.. Gilbert Stuartl the re-
striction upon jurors and jurymen to refrain
from eating and drinking, and to be even
held in custody, until they had agreed upon
their verdict
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-13

When hrst imposed, the income tax en-
braced 1000 persons. When the exsmp,
tion was extended to $1,000, the number
was reduced to 100000. These rich men,
tor any man, with economical habits. is
rich, whose clear income exceeds 81 600
contribute $4,000, GOO year to the sun
port Of the Government.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-13

Howard Peterson, of Custards, Crawford
county, offers one hundred dollars reward
for any information concerning the wherea-
bouts of his son Patterson, who disappeared
from Greenwood, Crawford county, in Au-
gust, 1867, at which time he was about thir-
teen wears old
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-13
H ENRY BRIDGE,

mERCHANI IdILOR.
MARKET STREET, CLEARFIELD, PA
Keeps hand full assortment of Gents Far
nishing goods, such Shirts. (lineR and wooden,
Undershirts Drawers and Socks, Neck ties Pocket
Handk crchiefs. Gloves, Umbrellas, Hats. etc, in
great variety. of piece goods he keeps the best
CLOTHS, of epery shade.)
BLACK DOE-SRIN CASSIMERES. of the
best make, FANCY CASSIMERES,
in great variety. Also, French COatings, Beaver,
Pilot, Chinchilla and Tricott Over-coating, which
will be sold cheap for CASH, and made up accord
ing TO the latest styles, by experienced workmen.
Also, agent for Clsarfeld County for NJ Singer
Co.'S Sewing Machines. Nov. l, 1865.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-13

An old and successful merchant in Macon
thought he would try the virtue of adverti-
sing, in 1868. He spent $4,000 in judicious-
ly varied and freshly written advertisements,
and tripled bis business in less than twelve
months.
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alew Adrertissments.

idrertisemenfs sefnp rIargs type, or oat Of pam
Style sciH be charged dou5ie msnai rates. No cuts
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cURwENsvILLR ADVERTISEMENT

g ]. HAYES, SuRaroN DENTIST; OsScs,
~ on Thompson street, Curwensville, p,
Teeth extracted by the application of local an.
esthesia, and all kinds "f n odern dental .eri
done. Nay l3, 1867
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-13

President johnson Is stiH nominating
Democrats to ofice-but the Senate ''can' t
see it''-and gives them the go-by. Right
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-13

ABoston paper thinking of the snow lying
about, says it is ploughiDg time now, with
the railroads.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-13

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.-Let-
"a tiers of Administration on the estate OF
George Aston, late of Union township, Clear
field county Pa decd. having been granted to the
undersigned. all persons indebted TO said estate
are requested to make immediate payment, and
those having claims against the same will pre-
sent them, properly authenticated, for settle
ment ID. DRESSLEh.
January 6IS69-6tp Administrator.
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
AT PRIVATE SALE.

Z The undersigned, Executors of the Estate OF
Jason Kirk, late of the Borough of Lumber-city,
deceased, offer at private sale the following de-
scribed real estate to wit: The undivided half of
about two hundred acres of land, situate in Union
township, Clearfeld county, Pa. known as the
Union Mills" property. About % acres of the
land is cleared, from so to 100 acres is covered
with excellent white pine, besides hemlock and
other timber. The improvements are valuable
grist mill, saw mill, and wooden factory. besides
a good frame house and barn. The water power
is good. situated on Anderson's creek, about IL
miles above CurwensYille Persons desirous of
seeing the property, can call upon J. r. Arnold,
residing thereon. For further particulars apply
to the undersigned at Lumber city.
ISAAC KIRK,
SAMUEL KIRK,
Jan 1889 JOHN RUSSELL, Exr's.
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T S. c 0 L Z would inform. his old GUS
- toners, and the public generally, tba,
he still continues 10 manufacture BOOTS AND
SHOES of the very best French Calf and Kip. AZ
the lowest prices for cash approved eountry
produce. He aist na axes all kinds of heavy boot.
All work warranted, and perfect satisfaction xiv
en-. Opposite Draucker's b otel, Carwensvills p.
July %, lS6S-ly
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N Nv SPRIN GOODS,
JUST RECEIVED AT
KIRK L SPEN GERS,
Lumber City, Pa,

thoir customers, and the public in general that
they have just received their Spring stock Of
goods. consisting of Dry Goods. Groceries. Boots
Shoes, Hats, Caps Fish, Salt, Flour, Bacon. Naili
Paints, Oils. Stoneware, Hardware, QueensWars'
Baskets, Tubs, Churns. Carpet Oil cloth, and
general variety of such articles usually
kept in country store, all of which they will
sell CHEAP FOR CASH
They weuld also direct attention to their large
stock of Ready ade Clothing. which they SfeT
for sale at q small advance upon cost.
KIRK l. SPENCER.
Lumber City, Pa, May s, 1867.
N B.-We also manufacture to order, and cen.
stantly keep on hand general assortment Of
Boots and Sho oes, for men. women and children
KIRK SPENCER.
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A DMINIsTRATOR's NOTICE.-Le

a DHI 10 hAiVIN NOIIO 10'
n ters of Administration on the estate OF
Sarah Ann Jury, late of Girard township,
Clearfiel Id county, Pa decd, having been grant
ed to the undersigned, all persons indebted to
said estate requested to make immediate pay
me1t, and those having claims against the same
will present them, properly authenticated, for set
uement. j. X. CARR,
December 23 1868 6tp Admir-
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OLEARFIELD NIJRSERY-Excorv

" ACE HONE INDUsTRY.-The undersign-
ed having established Nursery. on the Pike
half way between CurwsnsvilIs and Clearh.IS
Boroughs, is prepared to furnish all kinds Frsi
trees, STANDARD and dwarf) Evergresns. Shrub
berry. Grape Vines, Goossberry, Lawtcn Black
berry, Strawberry and Raspberry vines. Also
Sibrian Crab trees, Ounce and early Scarlet Rhss-
barb DO Orders promptly attended Address
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E. r. L. STOUGHTON,
MER TAILOR,

Would respectfully inform the citizens Of Clear
field and vicinity that he has opened Il new tail
oring establishment in Shaw's Row door east
of the Post Once. and has just returned from the
eastern cities with large and elegant stock of
Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings,
Beavers, &C., and all kinds of goods for
men and boys wear, are now
prepared to make up to order CLOTHING from a
single article to full suit, in the latest styles
and most workmanlike manner Special atten-
tion given to custom work and cutting out tor
men and boys. He offers great bargains to custo-
mers and warrant entire satisfaction. A liberal
share of public patronage is solicited. Call and
examine the goods
Oct Is, 1867. z. L. STOUGHTON
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A n K K ICAN HOUS
Curwensville, Pa.
Having taken charge of this we'll known Hot.l
the undersigned would respectfully solici, shsr.
Of the pnblic patronage Travellers will fnd N.
accom- ations equal to those of any other house
in this section. Charges N ode rate.
Dec. 2. lS6s-f. JOHN J. REED, Prsp'r
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. HOEMAKERS can buy, at a small advance %
- city prices, Sole leather, French and hpe vH1
can Kip and Calf skins Kip up per. Spanish MP
Moroccos, Innings, Findings, DO. Of
November e. 1868 J. T. kRA1Lfh.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-03-22

never bave the influence that would he
welded by Cabinet officer who, without
going to extremes, appealed to the pocket
nerve Of the whole Union, and rested his
claims to distinction upon the increased
comfort Of ninety-nine one-hundredths of
our people This, to him, may seem an
empty honor Time alone will tell
And if Mr.. Boutwell, be disinolined to
move, what prospect is there that President
Grant will give effect to his own declara-
tion that SO PROSTATE commerce is to be
"built up, and all industries encouraged ?"
AS Western man, the President should be
something of freetrader, and the friend
of the ploughholder, rather than the friend
Of the bondholder. But in matters ef
finance he has joined his fortunes witht h ose
of the bendholding aristocraoy; and if he
showed an inclination towards liberal
commercial policy by his appointment Of
Mr.. Stewart, he has, if popular rumor may
be trusted, changed his plan of campaign
in appointing Mr.. Boutwell,. We do not,
however, regard it as a foregone conclusion
that neither the Preside ut nor Mr.. Boutwell,
will do anything to retrieve our commerce
and encourage our trade. Their policy, in
this regard, has not been declared by works.
Until it is, we shall hope for what we most
desire.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-03-22

arrived. Among the other works Of art are
full sized Indian figures in bronze, which are
to be placed in tho hall adjoining the main en-
trance hail. A beautiful statuette Of George
Washington with his Hatchet,' Franklin and
his WHISTLE William Tell and his Son. 'Napo-
leon at Confirmation 'Lincoln.' by Romelli,
and Ane representation of Freedom will all
be placed in the east room or in the small re-
oeption rooms adjoining. The blue room 10 to
have splendid Louis XVI clock, with Roman
Lamps in ormolu and gilt on either side. The
red room will have real Sevres vase, with
handsome gilt finish. Mr.. Spaulding came on
with the articles, and is busily engaged put
ting them in position. The articles cannot
have cost less in the aggregate than between
SIG, 900 and ST., ,O0O"