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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

Chief Justice Chase. it appears, has two
strings TO his Presidential bow. One of the
Republican Journals OF Chicago says that
his Fifteenth amendment letter is g bid for
Democratic party, another Chicago Repub
lican organ says this letter is a bid for the
African party. We apprehend that while
said letter is clearly for the African party
and has strong leaning to the Democratic
party, it will avail nothing with either party.
Because why Z? Both are on another tack.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

Duty ON PICS file -Absentees. The
Datly Miners journal says; The following
are the seven Pennsylvania members OF
Congress who were absent when the vote
was taken in the House, on Monday even
ing, reducing the duty on pig iron form 50
to So: Messrs. Haldeman, Stiles, Armstrong,
Getz, Van Auken, Covode and DonneIly.
Donnelly was paired off with Orth. and
therefore is not censurable If this figure
stands in the bill, these members, unless
their districts are free trade, or they can
give reasonable excuse for their absence
may as well prepare for private life. f"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

The Philadelphia Press says that when
policemen take to maltreating peaceable
citizens, as two Of them did few days since,
they are about low enough down in the scale
of brutality to meet the congratulations OF
the Democracy. A-hem that's pretty Sc
we're on the Democracy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

The WoRsD-M Nivien de Saint Martin
mates the number of yellow people in the
world at 5S4, 600, 900; whites, $50, 900, 600 ;
blacks. $50. 600, ,O00 Malays, 25,0OO,O GOO
other races, 30,000,000; and aboriginal
Americans at Il, 900, ,000 This latter figure
is well calculated to appal Gen. Sheridan,
if he is credulous enough to believe every
thing he reads.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

RESIGNED. Gen. Raasloff, Danish Min
ister of War has resigned his Office on ac-
count of the failure Lf the United States to
complete the bargain fm the purchase of
St Thomas. He was the Drrnish Minister
in this country when the negoti.2tions for
that island were commenced, and feels him
self so far identified with the transaction.
that its failure makes it necessary for him
to 60 out of office.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

The House has decided that the election
III the First Congressional District tf Lou
isiana was not Yalid-thus disposing OF Mr.
Syphrr's claims very summarily. The dis
affected Democratic press are in the habit
OF deelaiming that scat will always be Civ
en- by this Congress to any Republican
claimant. Will they make note of this
action, and give the lie 10 their former as
sertions
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

The Philadelphia Lqstrer in its money
column tersely says; Until Congress ad
journs or takes some definite action on the
money measures now pending, merchants
and manufacturers will hold back money
from their enterprises, contracting their op-
erations, for fear of some change in the fl
nancial policy that might involve them in
serious loss if not in ruin. While the pres
ent uncertainty continues, trade proper will
be dull -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

SENATOR SAULsBURY's term expires
on the 4th of March, 1871. Should the
Republicans carry the Legislature of Della
ware next fall, it is understood that Hon.
George p Fisher, recently nominated by
the President as United States District
Attorney for that District, will be the
Republican candidate for the United States
Senate. Judge Fisher is native of Della
ware, aud proposes to resume his residence
in In It State
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

Hon. Benjamin G. Harris announces him
self as Il candidate for the next Congress
from the Fifth district in Maryland, and
takes for his platform some relics of antiqui-
ty recently discovered in Cheops. In other
words, he announces b j@self as Democrat
candidate Poor Harris TIe had better
divest his mind of bis antiquated ideas, and
submit to passing events.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

NEW GOLD MIS@.-Reports of the dis
eovery of wonderfully rich gold mines in
New Mexico, have reached San Francisco.
The ledges are represented as being from
fitty to three hundred feet in width, and Goa
tain very rich quartz. The location of the
mines is near the Sulitt Lieduroff Noun
tain, in the Virginia District. fifteen miles
west of Rurr's Mountain. Tucson is said to
be nearly deserted. Colonel Dunno, COM
manding at Fort Bowie. has established a
post at the mines for the protection of the
miners, Parties are leaving San Diego and
Los Angeles for the new mines.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

Interference to the charges broue ht against
o. o. Howard, of the Freedmea's Bureau,
by Hon. Fernando Wood, the Chicago Post
wittily observes: Fernando Wood accuses
O. O. Howard of stealing Now, We don't
believe 0. o. did steal, but We do believe
Fernando Wood
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

Fishing and politics are appreciated by
the enfranchised negroes The Nashville
Banner the other day asked an old negro,
who was fishing in the river, 'tWhat luck p
He replied: ''De fish is like de Democrats
arter us niggers' vote. Dey wants all de
bait, but won't hang on de hook A
quaint but truthful illustration
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

Robert g. Harper, Esq. one of the edi
tors of the Gettysburg Star and Sentinel,
died at his residence on April 18th, in the
I'D year OF his age Mr.. Fl. was one of
the oldest editors in the State-having edi
ted the lSentiaei for period of 53 years.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27
The Democratic Deserton of Georgia.

The Democratic Desertion of Georgia.
The Pittsburg Gazette says: .'We have
to thank seven Democratic Senator'S
Messrs. Casserly, Davis, Hamilton, Nc
Creery. Salisbury, Stockton and Thurman
for remanding Georgia to military con-
troll, and excluding her from present repre-
sentation in Congress. Had they voted the
other way, the Pomeroy substitute would
have been Leaten,- 81 to 80 Having en-
grated these extreme Radical ideas upon
the bill, these Democratic Senators objected
to postponement, insisting that it should
be passed forthwith. Also by the aid Of
Democratic votes, the President was empow-
cred to suspend the writ of habeas corpus.
Having thus perfected the measure to suit
their views. they suffered its final passage
by the Senate, p to %, when, by voting "a
gainst it, instead of dodging as they did,
they could have beaten it by decisive ma
jority.
This is the latest phase of Democracy
for us! Supporting military Government,
denying Federal rights to State, suspend
ing process which is essential to political
liberty-aIl sanctioned by Democratic Sena-
tors. 1t is all right, yet it is very surpris-
ing! These votes should not be forgotten.
Hereafter, when the opposition talk of
military satraps Radical expressions, and
the wrongs perpetrated upon Southern
rights, it will be answer enough to point to
these Democratic votes, which have riveted
such hateful chains upon the limbs of South
ern freemen. That will render further ar
gument unnecessary. Whether we have to
criticise political blunder, or chronicle a
tardy conversion. it amounts to the same
thing at LAST
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

One Daniel Pratt is urged by many Ala
bama papers as the Democratic candidate
for Governor of that State Is he certain
Great American Traveller" of that name
If so, he is rather open to the imputation of
being carpet. bagger, which is always a
serious objection with the ex-rebels unless
the man is of unquestionable Democratic
antecedents
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

On Wednesday last the U. s. Supreme
Court made very summary disposition of
the Hepburn Griswali case, better known
as the legal tender case. The petition for a
re- hearing was dismissed, and leaves the
former action of the court in doubt; but
independent to that action, legal tenders are
not sufficient to satisfy debt contracted
previous TO 1862.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27
House and Lot For Sale.

The undersignrd will sell, at private sale, Lot
No 81 in the Borough of Ciearheld, situate on
South 4th street, upon which is erected large
two-stoTy plank dwelling house, p by 10 feet.
This house is new, and has spring of good wa
ter in the ce liar. For further information apply
TO WALLACE WALTERS.
ap Plat Real Est. Agt's Ciearkeld, Pa.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

The Savannah Republican thinks it some
what remarkable" that no Southern man is
named by either party in connection with
the nomination for the next Presidency and
it enters its emphatic protest against the
''slight" so far as the Democrats and Con
servatives are concerned in it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

The n Y. World succumbs at last, and
virtuslly pledges the acquiescenee of the
Democratic party to the Fifteenth Amend
ment. 1t makes this point: The ''Constitu-
tion is practically what the Supreme Court
construes it to be; and considering the life
tenure of the judges, there is no great en-
couragement for further agitation of the
ouestion ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27
DANKING HOUSE OF
HENRY CLEWS & co.
(United STATES Treasury Baiif'RSs),
% HALL STR EET Y L

tCHfffd .>tTfeS ITeTNNTU DHfiTfHSSs
30 WALL STREET ". l.
The business of our house is the same in all re-
spccts, a, that of Incorporated Bank Checks
and Drafts upon Us pass through the Clearing
House. Corporations Firms and Individuals Keep
ing Bank Accounts with US, either in Currency or
Gold, will be allowed five IeT cent. interest per
annum. on all daily balances. and can cheek at
sight without notice. Interest creti;ei and ac-
count current rendered monthly We are PreFsr-
cd at all times 10 make advances tcOur dealers on
approved collatcrals. at the market rates
Certificates of Deposit issued. payable on de-
mand, or after fixed date. bearing interest at The
current rate, and available in all parts OF the
country. Collections made promptly everyWhere
in the United States, Canadas and Europe UlT'-
dends and coupons promptly coliecteI- No buy
sell and exchange all issues Of Government Bohds
at current market prices. Orders exet uted ioi
the purchase sale Of q old and exchange. ais"
for state, City end all other frst-class securitie
Special attention given 10 the negotiation OF ha4
road, State, City and other corporate loans
We are prepared to take Gold accounts on terms
the same as for currency to receive gold on n'
pOsit. bearing interest and subject 10 cheek at
sight, to issue god certificates Ofdep0sit TO make
advances in gold. against currency and other col
iatcrals- and to afford Banking facilities genersy
upon a gold basis IApril l5-lm
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

HoMEsTEADs FOR DISCHARGED Sol
DIERs.-The bill lately presented IN the
House by Hon. G. w. Scofeld, of Pennsyl-
vania, entitled ''an act amendatory OF the
homestead act of May 20, 1862" (says the
Newark Courier, commends itself to ALL
inasmuch as it asks for no bounties what
ever, but it is intended to give real and
solid encouragement to large class OF our
discharged soldiers who desire homesteads
upon the public lands in the Western States.
Such provisions as therein contained Will as
suredly gain the approval OF the Fubllc
Lands Committee, as the bill is especially
designed to thoroughly protect and encour-
age actual set tlement upon the public lands,
whilst the inducements presented are such
as should be held out to the ex-soldlers,
many of whom have but little means, with
large families to support, ana would gladly
avail themselves of the privileges therein
same as under the homestead act, but grant
much easier terms to the soldier at the com
mencement than is now obtained under that
act.
The policy of the Government Is that the
remaining public lands shall be taken VI
by actual settlers. This bill will materially
assist in accomplishing this great and wise
purpose. The thanks of the discharged sol
diers and the country are due Judge Scofelc
for introducing, at this opportunc time, such
a Just, benevolent and most salutary measure
as it not only secures home to applicants
but will very materially accelerate the settle
ment and Improvement of the great West
Such measure will be long deferred ac
of justice 20 many of our brave boys wht
need homes We hope the Pubic Lands
Committee, to whom the bill was referred
will take favorable action at an early day
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27
CLEARFIELD, Pa, APRIL q. 1870.

Times change, and men with them. A
mong the orators at the colored mems cele-
bration Of the Fifteenth Amendment at Ann
Arbor, Michigan, was Ex-Governor Alpheus
Felch. one of the oldest, ablest, and best
Democrats Michigan has ever known.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

When the Republican party came into
power in 1860, in Indiana, they received as
a legacy from the Democrats a debt of over
$4,000, 900. To this amount the war ad
deG S3,00O,o0O The Republican admins
tration has paid off the debt 81 900, 900, and
hopes to wipe il all out before the lst of
January, 1871.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

MISS II. S. SWANS, School for Girls,
W Clearfieid, Pa.
The next Term of twenty two weeks will com
mence on Monday, May 9, 1870
TERMS TUITION.
Reading, Orthography, Writing Object Les
sons, Primary Arithmetic and Primary
Geography, per half term. (of IL weeksl SIS 90
History, Local and Descriptive Geography
with Map Drawing, Grammar, Mental
and Written Arithmetic, SO
Algebra and the Sciences 90
Instruction in instrumental Music, IL 90
Oil Painting, IL 90
Wax Work. w
For full particulars send for Circular
Cicarieid, August %, lS69-ly-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27
THE NEW
FAMILY SEWING MACHINE
poEanr. 1s. EMPIRE s.strr. ss'

The extraordinary success Of their new and i'm
proved manufacturing Machines for light or heavy
work. has induced tho
EMPIRE SEWING NiCHINE co.
to manufacture a new Family Machine OF the same
style and construction with additional ornamen-
tation making il equal in bSnuiy and finish viii
Other family machines " hereas IN usefulness It far
-OUESTRiP.S All COMPETITORS.
The price of this Acknowledged necessary
ar icle comes within reach of every class and
the Company is prepared % offer the most liberal
inducements 10 buyers, dealers and agents Every
Machine warranted, Apply for circulars and
sampios TO
EMPIRE SEHrTNG MAC CHIVE co,
Ap 3m No. 29i 6o,-srv, Mr. F"rE.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27
Valuable Grist Mill Property
For Sale.

Is offered at private sale, the Csdwall ad er Mill
property. situate on Daurel Run, the line of
The Tyrone and Clearfeld Railroad and two miles
West of Pbilipsburg. The property consists of
% acres of land, with grist mill, 33 by 43 feet
and three stories high land has two run of French
burrs and double bolting cloths frame dwelling
house with a mall clea red lot; thu balance tim
bered with Pine and HemIock; and frst-ciass
water power suitable for a wooden factory-ali In
good order, The property will be sold very low
and on easy terms
Apply to, or address by letter.
WALLACE d WALTERS,
ap 27-4tl Real Estate Agents. Clearie!d, Pa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27
MILLWRIG II TIN C.
II. 7. FARNswoRTH.
WE; the undersigned, Black smiths of the

WE, the undersigned, Black smiths of the
w Borough of Clearfeld, hereby adopt
the following rates for work and rules with re
gard 10 securing pay for our labor; and we each
pledge our honor ~ men and mechanics.t to adhere
to and enforce the same, from and after May st,
1870.
All work done at shoing horses must be paid for
when the work is done. the following rates:
SETTING NEW SHOE, T.: /: : 30 cts
E-SETTING SHOE. d: 20 II,
No credidit to be given for a longer period than
three months
ED. p. PASSM0RE, AMOS EENNARD.
J. SHUNKWEILER, CORNELIUS OWENS.
THOMAS REILLY, q. l.. LANICH.
Apr. %, '70-3m q C. PASSMORE.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27
a,ew Advertisements.

cQ00 WANTED. an active man; in each
SJUU. County in the States. to travel and take
orders by sample, for TEA COFFEE and SPICES
To suitable men we will give salary of 5000 to
81 000 year, above trav cling and other expenses
and reasonable commission on sales. Immedi-
ate applications solicited from proper parties.
References exchanged. Apply to- or address i'm
media:ely, j. PACKER d co,
continental Mills"
Apr. 27-4t. 384 Bowery, New York
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

The Louisville Commercial, in advocating
a general amnesty, thinks "a healthy consti-
tuition can digest not only Reyels but rebels.
The figure is a good one, but the analogy is
imperfect. Healthy stomachs are often able
to digest very tough food, provided it has
been first properly prepared; but no consti-
tuition could bear the strain which would en-
sue upon swallowing several bushels of lob
sters at che time, especially if their claws
were left on We can probably assimiate
all the leading rebels in time, but shall have
to take them at numerous sittings, and not
too many at once. Even then experience
teaches us that many of chem have horns,
and hoofs and claws, which cause dreadful
amount of distress afterward.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

NOTICE.-All persons are hereby notified not
N to meddie with two gray horses, harness
and wagon, now in the possession of David F.
CopeIan of Decatur township, Clearfeld county.
Pa. as the same belongs to me, and are only left
with the said Copelan on loan, subject to my
der. JAS. c. WILLIAMS.
April 20, ls70-5t.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

An appeal will be held at the Commissioners
office, in CIeaTfield. on Monday, the 23d day of
May, A. D. 1870, when and where all parties feel
ing aggrieved will please attend according to law.
b SHAW
Apr. 27-4t. Mercantile Appraiser.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

4 SNAKE SToRY.-The Providence IL
/. Journal is responsible for the following
''big snake story:
Mr. Ira Winsor, of Foster, has on his
farm an old well, unused for seventy years
or more, and for forty years filed up with
stones, which has long been occupied by
black snakes as winter harbor: Last
spring, Thomas c. Hollaway, boy OF eleven
years living with him killed twenty OF these
reptiles as they came out to enjoy the
warmth of the sun, measuring ninety-Six feet,
and this year Mr. Winsor and the boy haye
taken up some five feet of the stones in the
well, and found and killed eighty-two black
snakes and two adders, from three to SIX
feet long measuring three hundred and
seventy feet, or total in both years of four
hundred and sixty-six feet of clear snake,
and not much of town for snakes either.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27

T ISY OF RETAILERS, of Foreign and
~ Domestic Merchandise, in the County of
Clearfeld, subject to the payment of license for
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-27


CLASS LICENSE
7. II Forcey, Graham township, s5
DR.. ID. K q ood 0sceoa Borough.
J Il. Irwin Curvensvile Borough 5
Hartswick 4 Irwin, CleaTfeld Borough,
A. l. Shaw, do do
BREWERS.
l3 Peter GARNER, Covngton township, 10
10 Charles Shafer, Clearfeld' Borough Is
10 LpoIdt & Hesscpthaler, Clearfsld Boro',l
billiard SALOONS AND TEN Pin ALLEYS.
Solomon Nupemaker, 0sceola. one alley. 80
and one alley, so
BANKERS.
Ciearfeid county Bank, 80
cONFECTIoSERs AND GROCERIES,.
4 w. C. Metz Beecaria township. S5
4 James Thompson, Morris township, 5
John 0'Dell, Morris township, 5
4 Anna Boalch, Osceola Borough,
4 Patrick Dunno. 0sceoia Borough,
4 Miss S. NJ Niller, 0sceoa Borough,
4 DR.. ID. K. Good, Osceola Borough,
4 Joshua Brown. 0sceoa Borough,
1 Edward Shof osceola Borough,
Christi. Shoff, Osceola Borough,
J. Heberling Co Brady township,
James Flynn, Penn township,
4 jenkins, Cnrwensville Borough,
4 Edv. GaIloney. CurwensviIle Borough,
J r. Irwin, Curwensviile Borough.
Catharine Graf, Curwensvile borough,
d. 5. Plotner. Curwensvlle Borough,
James Corpely, Woodward township.
4 Wm. NJ Foster, n Washington Boro'
Thos. W. Moore, L. city Borough,
C. Watson, Clearfield Borough,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-22

ELopENESr AND SHOOTING. - The
Sonoma Democrat Of lastSaturday says :
We are informed that an elopement
took place in Ukiah a few days ago,
which resulted in the shooting of the
father Of the young lady. and the
wounding OF the person who had in
duced her to leave home. The facts in
the case are about rs follows In the
family there were two young ladies.
both Of whom were highly respected.
A short timo since 4 man by the naime
of Pacheco visited Ukiah, and was
quite attentive to the young lady.
The father objected to Pacheco, OIL the
grounds that he was 4 professional
gambler. The young couple then de-
termincd upon an clopememt, and hay
ing procured q license they started In
a buggy in search OF a parsOn to marry
them. The father started In pursuit
on horseback, and caught up with
them a few miles from town, when
pistol shots were Immediately eX-
changed between him aud the lover.
The latter was injured but little. while
the former was shot in the head. All
the parties then returned to Ckiah,
where the young lady still persists in
marrying her lover in defiance of the
remonstrances of her relatives and
friends.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-22
APPLES FROM ORkGoN-THE
FRENCH RELIEF FUND - A
AAILOK sTABBED -GRKBN-
BACKs-wEATMRR- D RNIBD
HEAVY FINE FOR THEFT.

SAN Francisco, December 23-l Pm.
Arrived - steamer California, from
Portland, Oregon. Included IN her
freight are 81 boxes and 264 barrels
Of apples, which came OPPORTUNITY for
the holiday trade.
Tho French citizens held another
meeting last evening at Mozart Hall,
At which go, 700 in coin raised for the
patriotic fund. 1t was shown that the
Committee have received from Cali
fornia, Montana, Oregon, Nevada,
Idaho, Mexico and Hawaiian Islands,
a total of $l47, 1853, or over $1,000 per
day since Its organization.
James Trainor, n sailor, was severely
and dangerously stabbed last night by
aChinawoman, whom he was annoying
as she passed the Sailors Home.
Greenbacks, 90is selling. 81.
The weather Is fine and clear, with
a slight frost last night.
The report that the Nevada Lottery,
advertised to come of OIL Dcmcember
9th, had been withdrawn, Is positively
denied. A dispatch this morning says
there is coin IN bank to pay the prizes,
and the drawing Is bound to come oil
OH time.
Mary Sherlock, keeper Of a city
front boarding house, was tried in the
Police Court to-day on q charge OF
stealing coal from her neighbors.
Judge Sawyer, being satisfied that she
had stolen the coal, and had induced
several young men to perjltre them
selves to clear her, ordered her to pay
$500 fine or appear for sentence to the
county Jail tomorrow.
George Baner, for stealing a buggy
robe worth 1925, was sent before the
E,onl Inry