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Tho result Of our investga tons nay thus be
n1etiF Stated: The TOWING and counties of
MFhiean have TINS far roted to aid railroad
enferpnses in which they are interested to Tie
1mounr q about lprobably over) 90, ,0oo, ,oC0
upon the divers conditions embodied in % II.
various Special caabline acts to be found in
our statute bools, and a4,250, ,03o upon ths
clear and precise terms continued in tic rem
eral law Of 1863 or the last named amonnt
ore1 GOT. 900 have already been deposited
aided hare thus fsr obtained actual poggession
Of 81, ~ e55 in bonds, Of which s37, 900 bavo
been already paid; s11s, 900 still remain in their
possession, md the balance is now Ia The
hands Qf third PARTIES. This 1859, 955 Las
been taken by capitalists and corporations, by
contractors and employers, by people OF iii
, 1870-05-20
RAILROADS.
Arrival and Departure of Trains
4ER ARR4KGEARVT Il
II WaIl-st., New York

,x.i. LiAiGAGo MORTHWESTEKH Ranpo.,
Ai&Ael onlse, sonshes1t Garner OF ClsyS M
eouTSM aLCI7s AID oakAItA ItssE ~ lake I'D
, 1870-05-20
4 DEMOCRATIC ACCOUNT.

c-I1vm &c We }oTE HeTald, Hay 1s.
superintendent Jonrdan's disposition Of his
police Waa ali that could have been iieaired by
the most timotous Republican. Each poU was
guarded by two specill policemen, while sew
eral officers we're stationed at convenient dis
tances from tho polling places, as guaranteo
against any denomination on tho paft OF tho
Rply portion qf tho eQnQyalty. The per-
, 1870-05-20

nady been paid.
T0f The bonds delivered to this company ssss,o90
haze already been paid
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24

THE WINNIPEG WAR-It is notoriously
true thata particularly obsequiou. person is
very apt to play the bully if he happens to
be secure in the pos session of power. Cana
da is just now handsomely Illustrating the
fact. She has been begging in most pitcous
terms for England to protect and care for
her, as against the terrible Fenians But
toward the Red River insurgents she is dis
posed to play the bully. Before the Cana
dian expeditionary force started from the
shore of Lake Superior for the Red River
country terms of settlement of existing diff
culties had been agreed upon between Off
cals of the imperial government and com
missloners appointed by the Winnipeg Legis
lature, and one of these terms was that full
pardon and amnesty should be granted to all
parties concerned in the insurrectionary
movement. With this understanding the
insurgents laid down their arms, Riel disban-
ded his troops and the Canadian forces were
suffered to march through the wilderness to
the northwestern settlements unmole.ted.
The Canadian Government, now that it has
sunclently large Uouy OF troops dt w lune
peg to suppress any further insurrectionary
attemps, throws off all disguise and declares
that no such agreements was entered into,
and if any amnesty is proclaimed those per
SON. concerned in the execution of Scott will
be specially excepted from its provisions and
thai in regard to them the law must take
Its course. This certainly is taking 4 mean
advantage of the misunderstanding by the
Winnipeg commissioners of the terms of the
agreement, and we doubt if the Winnipegers
will permit Riel to be arrested without a
stubborn resistance
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24

TIE LADY FRIEND for September, is a
capital number. The steel plate is quiet,
domestic scene, the colored fashion plate
specially airy and elegant, even for this maya
zine, and the colored Embroidery pattern bril-
liant. Under the Ivied Bridge" looks en-
chanting!y cool these dry, hot summer days.
The illustrations of children and ladies
fashions are graceful and stylish, just what
ladies of taste require. The music is new
and pretty song, ''Eoline Fresh and spiri-
ted as the literary matter Of this magazine
always is, each number seems better than
the last. That !avorite writer, Miss Douglas,
begins new continued story ''Solid Silver;
or, Chris tie Deane's Bridal Gifts which is
in her best vein ''By the Silver Sea" is
sprightly and appropriate story and the
poem, Only Dreams, is sweetly written
The work table novelties are of varied in
terest, attractive to the industrious ; and
the editorial, as usual, well-cared for de-
partment that many turn 10 first Publish
cd by Deacon & Peterson, 3l9 Walnut Street
Philadelphia. Price 81 80 year (which
also includes large steel engraving
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24

A paragraph is going the rounds, which
states as reliable estimate that 900, 900
persons are employed in manufacturing es
tablishments in the United States, and that
the number supported thereby is j 0, 900, 600
OF this number $40, 900 are employed in the
manufacture of iron, steel, and in mining
ore and coal. The 100000 dependent
upon manufacturing industries are so many
consumers of agricultural products. How
would the interests of farmers be affected if
the free traders should succeed in driving all
these skilled laborers into agriculture and
thus convert them from consumers into pro-
ducers of the fruits of the field?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24

The Wheeling htelEgencer says: ssOne
OF the significant facts of the times is the
sympathy with Napoleon that is to be found
everywhere throughout the country in De
mocratlc circles. The Democratic paper,
generally allow their sympathy with France
to flnd expression, and in few conspicuou.
cases, such as the New York Vo,LI thar
make no attempt at atconcealmcnt. This feel.
ing is more demonstratiye, if not stroro.a,.
at the South than in the North. I, tho
crisis of our war, when money wa. th. vital
necessity of our Government, when III. In
ture of the Republic was dark, and, in the
opinion OF many at home as well as abroad
uncertain, the people of Germany never lost
faith IN the cause of the Union. when
France and England were plotting against
US and refusing to take our bonds, Germany
took them and furnished US money to nut
armies In the field, with confidence and cor.
diality, which all true Americans now remem.
Der with gratitude. But the Democratic
party cannot forgive those who furnished
our Government means to carry on the war F"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24

DEATH OF ADMIRAL FARRAGUT.- The
most distinguished Naval officer of this
country, Admiral David G. Farragut, died
at Portsmouth, n. H., on Sunday, Septem-
Ter l4th 1870, at the age of sixty nine years.
He was the first and only United States Ma
"a! officer who attained the full rank of Ad-
niiral-a grade which was unknown in our
service until it was created as an acknowl.
edgment of hi, heroic deeds. For courage
and vslor he had no superior, and he dies
universally lamented by the nation he so
faithfully served
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24

The Tribune says: Pope Plus *. having
offered in communications to Napoleon and
klns William to mediate between France
and Prussia, the latter Sovereign has written
In reply letter, which will command the
admiration of all nations. He offers to dis
continue the war upon the simple assurance
OF him who declared it that the peace of
Germany shall not again be interrupted.
There Is demanded no conditions such as
the Conqueror has the right to dictate. No
provinces are to be ceded as the fruits of con-
quest. This magnanimity of Prussia Sow
ereign VIII be not less applauded than the
energy and skill of Prussia's Generals; and
Its very generosity places it out of the power
OF the French nation to reject it and main.
tain the respect of mankind.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24
Communicated 1

SABBATH SCHOOL CELEBRATION. On
Friday, August 10Th, Sabbath School Gel
ebration was held at Sylvan Grove, Morrls
township, In which three different schools
participated besides large number of Wis
itors, The exercises of the day commenced
at the school house. with singing and prayer
by Supt. g. ID. Hess. The scholars were
then formed in procession and marched to
the beautiful grove near by, which had been
fixed up for holding religious meetings. The
audience was then called to order anG the
following officers chosen: President, George
Hoover; Vice President, Philip Knox and
Managers at large, James Potter, George
Ardery, J. X. Taylor, S. B. Williams, David
Aldrich and 4. Z. Daugherty. The assem-
blythen joined in singing that familiar hymn
There i. happy land. and a prayer was
offered by Rev. Mr. Kelly. Rev. Kelly
then entertained US with short address, in
which he plainly set forth the duties OF all
in regard to Sabbath Schools, in plain and
impressive manner, and we think, from the
attention given, 1t was appreciated by all.
At about 2 o'clock, those having charge OF
the tables announced that dinner was
ready, and truly one would have thought
whilst gazing on the table, groaning beneath
its weight, that Heaven S bounties had been
dealt out with an unsparing hand in this
neighborhood The children were then con
Quoted to the table by their respective teach
ers, and after they had finished their repast
those of larger growth were invited, ard
partook of the good things with evident
satisfa ction. Two large swing. had been
erected, where those who wished could Gu
joy themselves, whilst those who had no
taste for such amusement passed the day IN
friendly greeting and social converse until
the hour arrived to separate. The day was
beautiful, and the utmost harmony prevail
ed. All went to their respective homes feel
ing 1T was good to be there. fhanks are
due to Rev. Kelly, who, although in poor
health, exerted himself to deliver an ad-
dress and to the ladies for their untiring
energy in preparing the good things Tor the
table, and to all present for the excellent
order which prevailed throughout. Judg-
ing from the interest manifested by all pres
ent, the Sabbath School cause has many true
friends and staunch supporters in this COM
munity. D.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24

The Republican State Central Committee
had meeting on Tuesday, August 10th, at
Altoona, at which an interchange of senti
ment from all portions of the State took
place. The meeting was full, and the intelli-
gence from all parts cheering The Re
pubhcans go into the fall contest with a
prestige that of itself make. them powerful,
and independent of this the assurances of
union and harmony which we have from al,
most every quarter of the State makes us
confident of victory.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24

The policy of protection is making of Mis-
souri, one of the greatest iron manufacturing
States of the nation, and of St. Louis al
most second Birmingham Yet the free
traders of Missouri would rather see this
important industry destroyed than built up,
rather see US dependent on Great Britain than
independent of her. If their ruinous and
impracticable ideas were allowed to prevail
for even twelvemonth, every bla.t-furnsce
and forge in Missouri woa,d be idle, and
every bed of ore as undeyeloped as Nature
left it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

LONDON, August II, noon.-Last even
ing the garrison of Straasburg was moved to
ward Ouyard, and were driven back with a
heavy loss of men and three guns
1t is reported that Prince Frederick
Charles has sent flag of truce demanding
an armistice IN order to bury his dead, which
was refused by the French Commander
Advices from Paris state that the EN-
peror is actively organizing large forces at
Chalons. The main body of the French
army is concentrated at Etoin, about twelve
miles east-northeast of Verdun, and seventy
six kilometres from Chalons.
The Times say the French army received
its finishing stroke at Chalons, after which
English Intervention may be expected
At the battle of Woerth the French loss
was 10000 and the German 1000 The
Germans also took about 1000 prisoners
1000 in battle and 5000 in pursuit.
PARIS, August 1.-THE following official
news is bulletined at the Ministry of War
The Department Of War has just received
news from the army, which continues to
carry out the movements combined after
the brilliant combat Of Sunday night. Two
divisions of the enemy thought to intercept
the French forces, and were repulsed. The
Emperor has arrived at Chalons, where he
is organizing large forces.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24

Book THE TNEs-In press, and ready
for immediate issue, 1.-The Great European Con-
fict Franco Prussian War, Ac.," giving the real
cause of the present struggle; descriptions Of tho
countries of Europe, their governments, resour-
Cos and armsmeRts and especially those Of France
and Prussia history of the Rhenish Provinces,
strategic points, geograp hicai position and mill
.sry importance of the Rhine and other rivers !;
principal towns and fortrsssss with their relative
distances; canals public roads, and railroads con-
structsd with reference to military movements in
time Of war; military and commercial treaties
and conventions existing between the different
powers Of Europe the name, title and date of ac-
csssion of the Rulers sof Europe; commercial rela-
tiohs, imports and exports and merchant marine
OF the United States DC, &c, compiled and ar
ranged from the latest European official, and 9th =
sr reliable sources, by Gsorge VI. Bible. The
Franco Prussian War is the all absorbing topic of
the day. and all classes of our people display
eagsrness and anxiety in the acquisition of reli-
able tion relative to this contest unparsl
lelsd in the history of any of the former wars of
Europe. The character of the work is such as to
suit The times, and answers as book OF refer
ence' enabling the reaGsr interested in this con-
testts form opinions intelligsntly from reliable
data The Book is handsomely smbellished with
sngravings of NapoIsen III, King William L NJ.
olivier, French Prime Minister, Bi smarck, Prus-
sian Prlme Minister, &c, accompanied with reli-
able maps of the seat of The work will be
published in l2ms form, with clear and handsome
type, and will contain over $50 pages. Agents
wanted. Address BIBLE BRO THEIRS, ,4s2 Broome
Street, NY
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24

The publisher of the Harrisburg 7elc-
graph offers copy of the weekly issue.
from this time until the first of January
next, for the small compensation of 40 cents,
or in clubs Of 100 for25 cent. per copy, The
Telegraph Is straight out Republican, and
the low price is adopted in order to place ii
within the reach of all during the present
campaign. We cheerfully recommend it to
all who wish a thoroughly reliable paper.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24

The great yacht race for the Queens cup
is over; the coveted prize remains in the
United States, having been won by the
Magic. The America, the little craft that
brought the prize to these shores was wor,-
ted in the contest. The Cambria, the well
known English vessel, which recently van
quished the Dauntless, in the ocean race,
was disabled and badly dis5anced If with
the growth of outdoor sports in this coun-
try there is corresponding development of
the amenities of life, we shall, as people,
derive unalloyed benefits from our numer-
Gus tests of speed on land and on water.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24

The Democratic Representative Confer
ence of this District, met at the Court House,
in this place, on Wednesday last, August
18th. John Z. Gaul, of Forest county was
elected President, and T. J. Boyer, of Clear
field, Secretary. Hon. John G. Hall, of
Elk county, being the only candidate named
tor the Office, was nominated by accIamation,
after which the conference adjourned
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24
BATTLE NEAR MALATOAI.

PoNTA-HoUssON, Wednesday Evening.
Yesterday three corp. of the Prussian ar
my, under the command of Lieut. Gen. Won
Alvenslieben, advanced to the Westward
of Metz in pursuit of the enemy towards
Verdun. A bloody fight ensued between
the French, comprising divisions of Gen.
DeCaen, Marshals L'Admirault and Canro
bert anl Gsn. Frossard, and the Imperial
Guards, aud the Prussian Tenth Corps.
supported 5y portion. of the Eighth and
Ninth Corps, under Prince Frederick
Charles. Notwithstanding the superiority
of the enemy they were driven back to Metz
after furious fight, lasting twelve hours.
The loss in infantry, cavalry and artillery is
considerable on both sides. On our side
Generals Doering and Windel were killed,
and Generals Rausch and Gruber were
wounded.
BERLIN, August 1S-The details of the
conflict at Pont-a Mousson have lust been
received. Marshal Bazaiue, endeavoring to
fall back from Metz to Verdun. was attack
ed at nine O'Clock on Tuesday morning by
the Fifth Division and forced to face about
The Prussians were admirably firm, though
they sustained the attack of four French
corps, among them the Imperial Guard
After fighting gallantIy for six hours the
Prusslan Fifth Division was reinforced from
the Tenth Corps. These reinforcements
arrived opportunely. The French foupd
that prolongation of the contest would
be impossible, and they retired upon Metz
with loss oftwo thousand prisoners. two
eagles and seven cannon. The French ut
terly disregarded the convention of Geneva
by mutlatins the dead, firing on surgeons
ambulances, &c.
Generals Frossard and Bartrille are repor-
ted wounded. Information of a reliable
character has also been received in this city
to the effect that a large body of Prussiap
troops have entered the town of Briery, in
the department of the Mo.ele.
PARIS, August lS.-The different battles
around Metz were fought by the troops of
the Third and Fourth corps. About forty
thousand troops were engaged. The Prus-
sian loss was very great, being computed at
twenty thousand. The French los. is COM
ParatiVely small, owing to the aid afforded
by the cannon of the adjacent fortresses. 1t
is pretty certain that the Prince Royal of
Prussia was wounded in one Of the battle.
around Metz An official dispatch from
harsnal bazaine, just received, claims
great victory over Prince Frederick Charlie.
ana 6eneral Steinmctz, between Concourt
and BriarviIle.
LONDON August Is, noon.-The French
War Office has received second d;sno,oh
from Marshal Bazaine, dated seven oiolool
in the evening, declaring that tb. anamn
were repulsed along the whole line One
hundred and twenty thousand troops were
engaged in the battle
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24
MISS Fl, S: SWANS, School for Girls
III Clearield, Pa.

MISS Fl. S. SWANS, School for Girls,
III Cearfeld, Pa.
Tho Fall Term OF Fourteen weeks will cer-
nsnce on Monday, September 5th, 1879.
TERMS OF TsITIoS.
Reading, Orthography, Writing, Primary
Arithmstie and Primary Geography, per
- term. tof "A weeksl 81 ~
History, Local and Descriptive Geography
with Map Drawing. Grammar, Mental
and Written Arthm.tic o M
Botany, Geology. PhysIoiosy, Natural Phi
losophy, Physical Geography. Algebra,
Rhetoric, Etymology and Latin, II 90
vi Va faintns ga iessons), IL 60
Monochro ON attic Drawing 10 90
Crayon. A 40
Pencil Drawing, (no extra charge)
Instrum entail Nusis. $50 Issson.5 10 ~
Wax Flowers and Fruits, with materisls at
teachers charges.
For full particulars send for Circular
Clsarield, August II, lS7e-ly
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24

The rebels of Florida have issued call
for a convention to nominate State ticket.
but have not the courage to call themselves
Democrats. Representatives of Conser-
vatism and friends of Reform" are the mod
est titles under which they propose to con-
duct their campaign.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24

The French official reports OF the actlou
at Gravelotte on Tuesday, state that the
French, although successful, suffered heav
lily.
1t is believed the Prussians will not be-
siege any fortresses, but will reserve their
strength for active operations in order to
maintain their numerical preponderance III
the field.
General Frossard is reported dangerously
wounded.
BATTLE AT MARS LIE TOUR
LONDON, August IA Berlin dispatch
to the Times says: The French armies
were separated by the victory at Mars lie
Tour. The main army at Metz has been
brought TO bay by the German first an
second armies, under General Mantenfel
and Prince Frederick Charles. The Crown
Prince Frederick William, with third ar
my, i. now proceeding rapidly to the north
west, where he will attack Major General
Trochu, who with the French reserves, is
now posted at Chalons.
Prince Frederick Charles, assisted by Gen
eral Steinmetz, led the attaking forces. The
retreat of the French army was conducted
with the greatest skill while the Fourth
corps engaged the enemy.
| During the battle Marshal Bazaine dis
played the greatest valor, and risked his
life in the midst of the heaviest fighting.
Several horses were killed under him, but
the Marshal escaped with only flesh
wound.
One army corp. of the Prussian force en-
| gagged three corps of the French army and
portion of the Imperial Guard. The cav
airy rode down the rank. of the French ar
pleting the victory, and driving them back
on Metz. The prisoners include several Of
fcers of the Imperial Guard.
LONDON, August 10, 2:30 P. M-The fol
lowing are the latest from the seat of war
There wa. fighting all day Thursday near
Mars le Tour. The latest French dispatch
es are full OF expressions of confidence OF
victory
The particulars of the battle near Metz
on Sunday afternoon are being received
| through French channels. The French
| claim that the Pru..ians lost ten thousand
killed and wounded, while their loss was not
one half that number
PoNT- A-MoUssoN, August 20, yiid Lux
UMBoURG,. The Special to the World says
| witnessed the battle. The Pruisians won
| at fearful cost, mitrailleurs doing terrible
work. Four Vi ilages and battle fields are
still strevn with dead. From the front
can see the French on Mont ST. Quentin,
| overlooking Metz from the east. Metz is
surrounded, and it looks as sif preparations
were being made by the Prussians for a
seige. General Sheridan, from the King a
headquarters, witnessed the battle The
King returned here last night, and the
Crown Prince visite! him to- day, coming
from direction which indicates that his
forces are not for from Barlc Due.
1t is reported that the battery of mi:rail.
eur. which in the recent battles destroyed
an entire regiment of Prus.ian cavalry, was
under direction of Marshal Lebeuf
The statement by Count Palikoa that the
| French won victory on the 18th, and drove
the Prussians into the quarries of loumont
| is repeated from other sources now.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24

1he manufacturing districts of England
are depressed as they never have been before
ana any one who will visit them may see by
evidence that cannot lie, by smokeless chin
neys, by closed shops, bv crowded moor
houses and gutted jails, by crowds of squalid
idlers that tie distress is real. ''-Sr EJ.
'oard Suiiran, Bart, 1870.
so much for British free trade Shall we
too try 1t, and with the same or worse
result?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24

1t is stated that the Pope is about to Gre
ate a new bishopric in Pennsylvania, to be
known as the diocese of Reading. For con-
frmation as bishop the names of Father
Meconomy, Father Carter. and Rev. DR..
Conner have been forwarded to Rome.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-24

ARTHUR's HOME MAGAZINE for Septem-
Der opens with an excellent story contribu-.
ted By Mary Hartuell, entitled "A Daugh-
ter of Ishmeal's. " ''The Song of the Saw"
by Grace Lcavenworth, is a pleasing and
quaint sketch of a day in a mill There is
Farther from the Misses Fitznoodle, !" by
the author of Watching and Waiting"
and another paper on "Woman's Work and
Womau's Wages" We also find the Prize
Temperance Story of Woods Household
Magaziae copied into the Home. The vari-
on. departments possess their usual interest,
and altogether the number is superior one.