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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25
Learn q Trade-Don't Be Idle.

"a man that is too well born for trade,
is-very we'll born for the gallows." There
is deal too much disrespect for honest la
Dor for the healthful maintenance of either
morals or government. There obtains no.
ton among great class of people that when
person is relieved, by the possession of
property, from the necessity of arduous toll,
it becomes degradation for him to labor at
all. If dehabit of work is so fixed that the
moneyed man cannot remain idle, he apollo
gizes to it as sort of vice, and refers to
habit" much as he would to addiction to
opium or rum, as something to be ashamed
of, but which, unfortunately, had got the
better of him. His children are carefully
educated to ''sink the shop" and turn up
their noses at those who work for living
In seeking matrimonial alliances for them,
he looks for wealth rather than industry,
and chooses as husband for his daughter
the man who has his inheritance in the bank,
no matter how untitled he may be to cope
with misfortune, rather than the man who
has fortune in his brain, and will win his
own way Idleness and extravaganza are
curses worse than the plaques of Egypt to
US; they breed sorrow, wretchedness, crime
and infamy; send our sons into drunkard 8
graves and felon cells, and put our daugh-
ters on the streets, into mad houses and gar
rets of poverty. Every boy, rich or poor,
should be taught that idleness is crime
and girls should be taught it no less than
boys. Every child should be taught some
trade, and our school system should be so
reformed and improved that young children
should acquire the rudiments of technical
education
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25
A Curious Legend.

When Adam was far advanced in years
and at the point of death. he sent his son to
the angel Micheal, who kept the gate of
Paradise, to pray for the oil of mercy so that
he could be healed. The angel answered
that it could not be until fifty-five hundred
years, but he gave Seth branch of the tree
OF which Adam had eaten, bidding him
plant it on Mount Lebanon, and that when
it bare fruit his father should be healed.
Seth planted the branch on his father 5
grave, it took root and grew, and from 1t
were made Aaron's rod and Moses staff
with which he struck the rock and sweeten-
ed the waters of Marah. 1t also formed the
pole on which the brazen serpent was lifted
up, and the ark of the testimony. At last
it came into the hands of Solomon, who used
it in building his palace; but it continually
resisted the efforts of the builders to adjust
it. Now, it was too long, and then again
too short. The builders, being angry, then
threw it into marsh, so that it might serve
as bridge. The queen of Sheba would
not walk upon it, but adored it, and told
Solomon that upon it should be suspended
the man through whose death the kingdom
should be destroyed. Solomon then had it
buried deep in the ground, where after
wards the pool of Bethsada was dug, and
from the virtues of this tree, healing prop
critics were impaired to the waters. After
it had been buried three hundred years it
rose to the surface of the water, and the
Jews took it and made of it the cross Of our
Savior Mdgdzine.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25

WOMAN SUFFRAGE-A SENSIBLE VIEW
BY A MATRoN-A matron in Joliet, Wis
consin, gives the following as her view of
woman's suffrage: Il just don't believe in
these new women notions. l have raised
six boys; four of them vote now, and the
others will soon be old enough. Then l
will have six votes. Now these good-for-
nothing women, who have fooled their time
away, and never raised a single boy, come
around and want every woman to vote for
herself. don't believe in such nonsense.
| have raised my six boys, and am going to
have every one vote for me. Those women
who go lecturiDg instead of raising boys
have no business to vote anyway. And when
they say they are just as good as am, and
have a right to vote themselves, if they have
no boys to do so for them, it is not true. II
they are as smart =. l am, why did they not
raise some boys to vote for them? tell you
[ do not intend to be cheated out of my six
votes by any such good for. nothing folks.
guess that the world would come to pretty
pass in q mighty short time, if the women
all took to goin' around lecturing on vim,
min rights instead of raising boys"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25
Depends on Oircums tanoss,

The Cincinnati Times relates the following
colloquy between Fifteenth amendment
and Kentucky Democrat, which is to good
to be lost. The Times says:
During the days of slavery, Mr.. E. Bart
lett, of Covington, KY, owned a slave
Isaac by name. The master being tempo
rary resident of Memphis in 1864, went in
to the rebellion. Isaac remained in body
within the Federal lines-in fact he never
left Covington-but, like many of his white
neighbors his heart and sympathies were
with the South Hence, Isaac was, during
the war, called rebel, and since the war a
Democrat. For six years past he has been
quite a well known character on the streets.
His face il as black as the ace of spades, and
his mouth suggests his great capacity tor
pork and beans.
Ike reads the papers, and for some time
has been awaiting the coming of de tif-
teent 'mendment Thursday morning, on
opening the papers, his eyes were gladdened
with the sight of President Grants procla-
nation, announcing the adoption of the new
feature. Ike is generally temperate, but we
are panied to say he was not strictly so on
Thursday. In fact he was a little ''how
come you SC" Passing down Madison
street be met an old white acquaintance,
who, like himself, had been separated from
his principles during the late unpleasant
ness. He accosted Ike with, "How are you
to-day?" ~
Ike-''You ask me how 1 is. I'll tel
you. For fifty FIVE years desc ole legs bir
carryin' niger round, but, tank God, to-
day dey carries man.
Democrat-''But you are still Demo
crat, hope2"
Ike-''When l was a niger, l was ;
Democrat but now | am man. Wheth
er I stays Democrat pends very much OF
circumstances. [ must reflect on dat.
Democrat, moving Oft am afraid w
shall have some trouble breaking these fel
lows in. | expect the Dred Scott matter o
course will stick in their craws for lonl
while. "
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25
Select 9estrg.
sHOO FLY! ON THE BRAIN.

As through the streets you pass along,
You think it very queer
To hear one universal song
Resembling in your ear;
A friend you meet and as you greet
One whom you're glad to see,
He varbIes, making quick retreat:
.'Shoo, fiy don't bodder me-"
A lovely woman next perchance,
You venture TO salute
She views you with a comic glance,
And then prepares to scoot,'
You press her gently to explain
The point you cannot see;
She answers with a calm disdain
"Shoo, fly! don't bodder me !"
Encountering bosom friend,
You say to him with cheek
Can you to me FIVE dollars lend,
Until some time next week,
When l m1 little dog shall sell
Now, what reply makes he?
lie huns n tune-yOu know II we'll
.'Shoo, fly don't oodder me ~
A lady bushes like rose;
Your arm is round her waist
Then matrimony you propose,
While she is thus embraced;
But, while she gazes in your eyes
As loving as can be;
MischieyoUsly the fair one cries:
.ShOo. fly don't bodier me :"
When creditors shall come to you
About "that little BILL
Ard say: .that small an Rount is due,
Jsst pay it if you will"
2u: into the ex 5ectant car
The largest kind of flea,
.Sy gbisiiing very loud and clear
.Shes, fy don't bodder me -
srom noRseHse we may draw some good,
nGTai there is here.
Thick. when It's fully understood,
We hope yoR'Ii prize m ost dear;
When trSuilss come, the burden bear
Witk ;sugh,er loud and free.
And sSy ta sorrow, grief and care:
shoe, Ey dent bedder me-"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25

"Ah, Jenny, Jenny" said the Bishop
of Derry to a drunken blacksmith, I'm
sorry to see you beginning your evil course
again; and, Jenny, am very anxious to
know what you intend to do with that fine
lad, your son?"
II intend, sir" said Jenny, TO do for
him what you cannot do for your son"
sEhl eh How's that-how's that p
To which Jenny, with burst of genu-
inc feeling, said, Il intend to make him a
better man than his father ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25

Dentist-"My dear woman, if you keep
your teeth clean you would have less tooth
ache"
Lady-'But, Doctor, they say that wash
ing teeth wears them out"
Dentist-"Good gracious, Madam 1
hope you don't think that way when any
thing ails your feet.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25

While an eastern priest was preaching in
mosque, one of the hearers seemed greatly
affected. Proud of this circumstance, the
preacher asked the man how his discourse
had affected him SO much. "Oh, SIR" said
he, ''it is not that but your long beard put
me so much in mind of favorite goat l had
that I could not help crying
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25

We had related to us the other day an an
ecdote of an old lady who formerly enter
tanned travellers in neighboring county.
Before guests commenced a meal it was her
custom to ask blessing "Oh Lord make
US truly thankful for the food that is now
before us Nancy hand around the corn
bread first, and then the biscuit afterward.
Amen"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25

Not long ago a woman entered the pro.
bate Office with four little "hopetuls, and
with a countenance that would do Justice to
hard days, commenced her truly affected ap,,
peal: please your honor, my husband
died detested, and against his Will lett lour
little infdel children and appointed ~ me ex-
ecutioner, and | pray your honor VIII allow
me to execute;
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25

Two well-dressed shoemaker. being in the
company of some gentleman. were asked
their profession. Says one of them:
II practice the heel-ing art
"And l." says the other, Labor for the
good of mems soles
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25

Climb not too high, lest you fall nor lie
on the ground, lest you be trampled on.
Consider yourself as safest when your own
legs bear you.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25

SAWED LUMBER.-The undersigned
~ having started in the Lumber business,
near Osceo1s, Clssrfeld county, Pa, is now pre-
pared to furnish pine boards, clear and panel
stun, &e. Pine and Hemloek bills sawed to order
and shipped on short notice.
CIR. MACOMBER,
>0sceola Mills,
May 5, 1S69-U. Clearfeld CO., Pa.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25

Father. what does the printer live on9''
''Why, child ?"
Because you said you hadn't paid him
for four years, and still take the paper"
Wife, spank that child
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25

A pork merchant, who died in st. Louis,
last week, had an insurance on his life to
the amount of 100000. A wag remarks
that he saved his bacon for his friends.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25

ST say, ma" exclaimed little mink of
thirteen, 'do you know what the pyrotech-
nical remedy is for crying infant ?' 'Gra-
clous goodness me, no; l never heard of
such thing ''Well, ma, it, rocket"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25

The marriage Of fa1en.haired young
trates the truth that silver can buy fax.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25

sis that clock right over there p asked
a visitor the other day. Right over there,
said the boy, '"taint nowhere else.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25
NEW STORE AND SAW MILL
A T b 4 LID HILLS,
Cearfeld county.

The undersigned, having opened large and
well selected stock Of goods. at Bald Hills, Clear
field county. respectfully solicit share Of public
patronage.
Their stock embraces Dry Goods, Groceries,
Hardware. Queenswar are, Tin re, Boots and Shoes
Hats and Caps, Heady m ado Clothing, and . gen.
eral assortment Of Notions, etc.
They always keep on hand the best quality Of
Flour, and a variety of Feed
All goods sold cheap for cash, or exchanged for
approved country produce.
Having also erected a Steam Saw Mill, they are
Predared to saw all kinds of lumber to order.
Orders solicited, and punctually filled.
Nov. 20 1867. F. b. A. IRWIN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25
n En- tai TNERSHIP

X. A. NJ. HILLS desires to inform his patients
ana the public generally, that he has associated
with him in the practice of Dentistry, S. P SHAW,
D who is q graduate OF the Philade delphia
Dental College, and therefore has the highest
attestations of his Professional skill
All work done in the Office will hold myself
personally responsible for being done in the most
satisfactory amer and highest order of the pro-
fession.
this place enables me to speak to my patrons with
confidence.
Engagsm cnts from . distance should be m ade
by letter few days before the patient designs
coming. iClearfeld, June ;, IS6s-Iy
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25
9 ]. HAYES, SURGEON Drx11sr, Ofic.

8 j. HAYES, SURGEON DExz7sy, Ofics
Will mako professional visits-fos ne senvepi.
ence Of Of the pub neine n April, 1869,
rs foilo~s,viz: Luthersburg ,aYst frfday sf every
month Ansonviile, fret Monday Of every month
Lumber City. first Thursday Il every month
spending two days in either HIass. An ssAss fer
work should be presented on As 6sy Il his srri-
val in each place.
anasthesia, comparatively vftkost pain All
kinds Of dental work guaranteed.
N B.-The public will please notice, that Dr.
H., when not engaged in the shove visits nay be-
found in his ofhcs in Curusasvius. fapl eS-ly
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25
cURwENsvILLI ADvKlfrsrnxx7s.
A N e r &C AN n HOUSE

NuTWEuSvIII6, ~
Having taken chxfgs Of this vsIi-x sewn Hstsl
the undersigned would respectfully solicit share
Of the pnblic patronage. Traveller will md the
accom- cd atons equal those Of any ssh or house
In this section. Charges n oeePats.
Dec. !. lS6S-tf JOHN j. BED Pfep'r.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-25
CLEARFIELD NIJRsERY-r.coU

GLEARFIELD NURSERY.-EFcoUR-
ACE HoME INDUsTRY.-Thsu uAdsesigr -
ed having established Esrsssy q De Pike,
naif way between CnTvsasvtils saA cisarn 81 d
ooroughs, is prepared to furnish sil kiaAssfFrui
hs,n ..s SSsandaId and SvsrfJ EvssFssses. Shrub
per Seshrry, stray berry and R.spbsrss vsess. Alss
Sorian Crab trees Ounce and early esesis<Rh heus
barb DC: Orders promptly attended -. Addres s
Aug 81, 1854 I'D ERI0HF Cur~so.v,lI.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-04-12
River News.
magyar .Fr-d&w


The marks indicated last evening twelve
feet In the channel, and stationary. The
Anderson arrived yesterday, with mod
crate trip. She will leave for Cincinnati
this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Airing.
ton will lc down from Pittsburgh this
evening, and Is advertised to take her lie.
parlure for the snlnc city nj 10 O'clock,
r. NJ.
The Hope is still Ibid up here, the diam.
age to her machinery lmiRg much more
extensive than was known until il was
ovcrhaulcd.
We were told by one Of the owners that
the new Express would be launched this
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
No boat was dispatched to Parkers-
burgh, yesterday, none having yet been
secured to take the place Of the Express.
We presume an arrangement for one will
be made in day or two.
Cincinnati papers Of yesterday furnish
the following:
Work, suspended for time by the high
water, has been resumed nj all the boat
yards here
Tho j. W. Garrett and barges lett New
Orleans Saturday night with $40 tons or
more.
The smallest sidc-whecl steamer ailOat
will reach Pittsburgh from the head
waters of tho Allegheny river to-day, for
inspection She was built nj Cold Spring,
New York, and came down the river dur.
Ing the recent food. 1t Is called the W.
Eady, and Is forty-One feet long, breadth
of beam ten feet. She has one boiler.
and engine Of ten.hOrsc power; freight ca
paCity for fourteen tons, and can carry ilNy
passengers. There is but one deck. Her
machinery Is situated amidships, with
cabin fore ind al handsomely finished.
Her paddles are two feet long and ten
inches wide. Her speed on tho down
trim was len miles an hour. Cost Of this
miniature Cnft was $2,500 Aier passing
inspection Mt Pittsburgh she will ply be-
tween Parker's Landing and FOXtOn, two
great points for the production Of petro
lGum, about eighty miIesabovc Pittsburgh.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-04-12

GERMAN BANK.--Wc direct attention
to the advertisement of the German Bank
In, another column Their. anc room b
Just receiving the finishing togches, Of the
carpenter and painter, and Is, in al It's
appointments, one of the most complete of
the kind in tie city. All the furniture Is
Of black walnut, finished in oil, and is
beautiful and chaste in design. II was
manufactured by home artizans md re-
fleets great credit on their skill. 4 mas
sivc stone vault encloses n large fire and
burglar proof SAtt, Of the latest and most
make. All the usual precautions
to insure the safety Of the funds commit
ted to their-irlst, have been provided
With the perSOnele Of the German Bank,
all ouycity readers are acquainted. They
are gentlemen Of large business expert.
encc, and enjoy the entire confidence Of
tic community. Under their manage
mCnt, wSlbClicVc the lliS6kS will have a.
prosperous career. We wish II unbound
cd success. ,lal
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-04-12

FINED Yesterday, William Spldel was
arrested and brought before Esqr. ClOhau,
charged with riding at u faster gait along
a road in Webster township than the law
permits. Spidcl got more bcnzino aboard
Saturday than he could well carry, and he
procured horse to help him. Once
mounted he put the steed through some Of
thcstrcets in tic southern part Of tho city
at higher speed than was compatible
with his own safety, or that Of those
who might happen to DO passing,
After carcering about for some time,
he madO his way across Cald.
wells run, when he was OIL high.
way Of Webster township, over which
EsQr. Clohan's Jurisdiction extends, rs a
conservator oft peace. While our gay
horscman was 'rithin the city limits We
believe, the offence was a violation Of the
city ordinances exclusively; but having
passed the RubiCon (CaldwGlls run,) he
became amcnable to tho State law.
When the accused was arraigned, he nc.
knowledged his guilt, md q dnc of five
dollars and costs was imposed. Tho bill
which no had to foot for his indiscrcet
equOstrianisnl, amounted TO nine dollars
and tifly cents, which he liquidAted,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-04-12

CIRCllT CouRT.-This Court adjourned
last evening tor the term, having been in
session since carly in March. An i'm
mcnse amount Of business has been done,
the most important Of which We have
given in our columns MS II TRANSFERRED.
The principal feature in yesterdays
proceedings was the formal sentencing Of
Elijah Black and Charles BecrOf 10 tho
PenitGntiary. These parties had been
tried and convicted during the term tor
their participation in u riot at or
near Roney's Point. The jury fixed
the punishment Of the former at three
ycOrs confinement in the State institution
nj Moundsvillc; the latter, ut one year.
Yesterday, they were brought ont Of Jail,
and received their sentence from Ills
Honor, Judge Melvin.
Toby Vance was tried during the term
for mn assault with intent to kill. HCwas
convicted, when his counsel made a mo-
ton fora new trial md It was argued, pro
and con. 1t was granted, yesterday, so
that Toby will have another hearing.
Adjourned until tho first day of the next
term. t#.. s.u...
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-04-12

Police CoURT.-ThC docket in the
Police Court, yesterday morning, was a
fair average one for Monday. The yield
TO the City treasury in the way of casl,
was not heavy, however, ms the following
statement will show: John Silver, tumult
and disorder, dismissed at the costs Of the
city; Robert Marshall, aSsaultand battery,
John Duncan, drunk, one dol.
lar aud costs; Ernst Roll, indecent expo
sure Of person, three dollars and costs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-04-12
From Sorro,t Daily Journal, ne. ii, 1859.

From Nort1k Daily Journal, ne. II, 1863.
KOsKOo.-Tlis medicines rapidly gain.
ing the confidence Of the people, anil the
numerous testimonials offs virtues, given
by practitioners Of medicine, leave no
doubt TINT II Il II safe and reliable remedy
for IMPURITY OF THE HOOD, LIVER DIS
EASE, &C. ID a.,
The last Medical Journal contains All ar:
ticle from Prof r. S. Newton, NJ. D.,
President Of the f Medical College, city Of
Now York, that speaks in high terms Of
It's curative properties, and gives special
recommendation Of Koskoo TO tho practl.
TONERS Of medicine. This is, We believe,
the first instance where such medicines
have been officially endorsed by tho Fac.
ulty of any of the medical colleges, and
reflects great credit upon the skin Of DR..
Lawrence, It's Compounder, and also puts
"Koskoo" in the VAN Of all other medt.
Ciues OfthG present day dSw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-04-12

GRAVEL AND CEMENT RoorrSu. =
George Crumbackcr would inform the
public that he is still engaged in the
Gravel Roofing business, and that no is
prepared nj any time topnt ohroofs, eth
or large or small, at the shortest possible
notice, guaranteeing his work for u term
orycas. He has now been engaged in
the business for seven years past, and his
work hns outlived a huff dozen other
Patent Roofs. The demand for his work
is increasing from year to year. lie put
on during the past year 1900 squares Of
his roofing in this city, which has given
satisfaction In every respect. Address
lin through the Post Office, or call Mt his
brickyard, head Of Lindsey street, All
orders whine attended to promptly.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-04-12

REMOvAI~-By reference to an NdvCr.
tisement IN another column II will hcscen
that the office of Adams Express Com.
pany has been removed frnm the corner Of
Market and Monroe streets, tn TINT Of
Main and Monroe. The location is in the
centre Of the business portion Of the city,
and will prove II great convenience 10
those who have transactions with the
Company. The rooms they occupy have
been fitted mp in good style, and are
much more ample than their former
quarters The sleeping apartments Of the
night clerks and messengers are imnc-
IIiAtcly adjoining tho business office,
which arrangement adds to the security
Of goods and valuNblcs in store II is
needless for lis to commend the Adams
to the public. II is one Of the oldest COM
panics In the Express business in tho
country, and enjoys the full confidence Of
the community.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-04-12
VALUABLE RESIDENCE ' ss,t
FOR SALE

Nv Virtue Of decree Of the Circuit Court Of
Ohio County, will offer, at private sale, until the
18th day OF April, 1870, and II not previously
anld, Wifi DO offered Of public sRlC on that day at
10 o'clock 4. ~, at the 'front.' door Of the Court
House, Lot No. IS. GFahan'a addition TO the
centre street, between FIfth aud Sixth streets.
on said lot IL new two story brick house con-
taIuIug i rooms and attic story, furnlBhed In the
most modern and improved style, with heating
apparatus In the cellar, cooking rangr, with hot
tub, wateF-clOSrt hot and cold water IN % story;
The whole house we'll elevated and well lighted,
making one Of tho most desirable, convenient
and hcalthfll locations In the city.
TERMS or SALE-One.third cash. balance IN
months, with Interest Ecmi.annually, secured by
decd OF trust, or all cash at the option Of pur'
chaser, r. A. IT1LDRETH,
ann Guardian.