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The Lincoln County herald., 1870-04-21
The Legend Of St. Christopher.

1ne earliest known WO00 engraving
wss made nearly 45O years ago. 1t rep
resents = very strong old man fording q
rapid stream, snd bearing q child on his
shoulder. On one side Of the river is
mill scene, and on the other stands o
hermit holding out lantern. as if to
light the old man on his way. The waite,
is so poorly represented that one would
hardly take it for water if il wers not for
q fish which is swimming through it in
plain sight.
The old man carries . palm tree for q
staff, and his head, as woll as the child's,
bears a halo or ring Of tight about it.
1t is q picture Of st. Christopher, and the
child is intended to represent the infant
Jesus. This 10 the legend:
st. Christopher lived in the third cen
tury, and was one OF the martyrs who
were bsheaded by the Emperor Decius in
the persecution Of I! Q Christians. His
occupation was to carry persons across
the stream on the banks Of which he
lived. One evening . child presenting
himself asked to 30 carried over. ST.
Christopher willingly consented, and
taking up the little one, he stepped into
the stream. At drst tho child's weight
was the same as that Of others Of his size,
bus soon be grew heavier aud heavier,
until at last the burden was almost
greater than st. Christopher could bear
The child then said: "Wonder not, my
friend, l am Jesus, aud you have the
weight Of the sins of the world on your
back"
There are many old pictures Of St.
Christopher bearing his holy burden
across the river. Sometimes yoi will
end the scsae represented on cathedral
windows, sometimes in carvings on build.
ings, aud often you will be able TO trace
il out in tho borders Of old sngrsving'
aud Illuminated pictures, - they are
called. Whenever you Gee the picture oI
an aged man with the hslo and the palm
tree stat, bearing bis human burden, yot
will know what Il means, II you hsvs
| read the story Of 81. Christopher. y''a
A Western lavyes. better knew 20,
his Wit tAsn bis regularity Of life, Vas .
odds with . clergyman Of the town IL
which hs lived, who was 10 the habit o.
mskiue personal attacks upon peoss'
from his pulpit. One Sunday whsI
somewhat top.hsavy, he stsslIed into I
clergy church, and leaned agauis
. pillar listening to bis sstagonist, who
seeing him, addressed him BY name, enc
ssid, VI will bear witness sgainst ths
sinner at the day Of judgment
"Frisnds." said the sttorney. II hav'
practiced law for twenty yesrs, and hsv'
always found the d-dsst rascal th'
Arst 70 turn States evidence"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21
Local Oorrespondsncs.
BURNSIDE, Dec. 10. 1870.

BURNSIDE. Dec. 10, 1870.
Mr.. EDITOR: Our beautiful village Is
still keeping pace in tn, steady progression
OF the nineteenth century and, its citizens
might boast, as did the ancient Greeks, oil
taking the lead iu literature.
The Greeks ascribed to Mercury the hon.
or of introducing letters and worshlped
him. as the messenger of the Gods MS
Office was to conduct the souls OF the
dead into the Internal region. The citizens
of Burnside aseri Ae to Lucky Old Ben
the honor of letters to the columns OF your
worthy and instructive sheet. the JOURNAL,
and he richly merits those honors; for he
has spared no effort to make those letters
interesting, by having the latest news.
Some assert that he even arose at the
dead hour of night, and hastened to Sweet
Auburn" tUncle Bily's, on foot back
through the mud, in order to be able to lay
before his readers subjects OF importance
Yes dear Editor. Sweet Auburn ap-
pears to have been An oft fre1uented haunt
to him ; and well might We POLITICALLY dc
scribe the same:
OF, in tho ,tilly uiKht,
Ere slumb.r . chain had bound Bon.
lie took his seat on ''Blly's' veranda
To muse on ,csnes around the pen.
He has also the honors of being messcn-
sengcr for Uncle Billy" and xiii. ."
Again, we don't know about his conducting
soul. to the Internal regions but We think
that he should have credit for trying to COLI
duct one tsouD there.
Any of our intelligent readers can at once
see the analogy between Mercury" and
Lucky Old Ben" Methinks Ben" looks
like Mercury. ......
Among our other prominent men, is the
schoomaster, who holds forth on hymn
book street, six doors north of the Feath
Foundry, in large building, l2xl6. |
think (the town school house). 1t is
roomed off as follows: Two ante rooms each
6xS, one inner rooom SKIP, Improved fur
nlturc We citizens are taking an active
part in advocating wonans rights; tor we
have sererial female school directors.
Another interesting parsonage, aud wor,
thy of our notice, is Regina Cupidar,
(Queen of Lovc,l the famous alto singer
and Il resident of our village. All kinds OF
amusement and entertainment can be found
at ii c new Opera House (Quotide>.
ii. Patchin has about completed the re
pairs on his three story brick; we admire
the skill and taste displayed in renovating
it, it certainly lends dignity to the town.
Would that there were more II. P.'s here.
o, yes! Mat. [. has employed Xii to con
struet board walk in front Of his donicii
we would say to his neighbor "Go thou
and do likewise " DICIPCLCS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

Democracy. always greedy, claims victo-
~ in Boston ut the recent municipal elec
ton. The successful candidate, Mr. Gas
:on. is Democrat, but that does not make
his triumph Democratic one. Nominated
by a powerful citizens combination. he re
ceived the support OF several of the Repub-
lican Journals of the city, to whom he, no
doubt. owes his election The whole move
ment was one of reform, and swept out of
exiotence Democratic mayor as well as a
Republican board of aldermen.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

The official vote OF Kansas for governor
was 1876 for Harvey, Republican, and
1860 for Thorp, Democrat, Republican
majority of 20, $50. The vote demonstrates
the immense growth Of Kansas Two years
ago, the vote for President was only 45,0IS
now, with little OF no interests in the
election, the total vote is 6O,0O6. The Re
publican majori,ies range from i9,4IS to
oa, $50 Grant majority two years ago was
1850.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

The Philadelphia Press says: The
Democratic journals Of the State, with sim
gular hnanimity, oppose convention to
revise the State Constitution. So far, the
only real opposition to.the movement comes
from these papers and a few Democratic
leaders Democracy is unprogressivc, and
adhcres to its idols, ever in Pennsylvania,
with pertinacity which VIC could commend
were it applied to better cause"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

The Augusta, Georgia, Coastit.Gtionolis.,
Conservative or Democratic paper tthe
terms down South are Synonymous, claims
that Alexander II. Stephens and Herschel
V. johnson are the righynl United States
Senators from that State, they having been
Senators when the State seceeded. and
hence held over and are now entitled to the
seats Such cool impudencc as this could
einanstc only from Democratic pa
per. If We were in the heat of summer,
sweltering under ninety degrees Fahrenheit.
snch unparalleled GOODNESS would be as re-
trcshiug as a sea breeze.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

A Democrat estimates tha. sl35, ,000,0 600
are annually stolen from the people by Rad
ical Office holiers. This is just about sl35-
900, 900 less than would satisfy the honest
minority Of the Democratic party, were
they in power
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

The reduction of the State debt 10 the
extent of one million six hundred and two
thousand three hundred and twenty one
dollars and thirty-fve cents is a gratifying
fact, Which is made the subject of procla-
nation by Governor Gcary, and is another
evidence of the efficiency with which our
finances are managed by Republican Off
<ials
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

An individual who claims to have given
years to investigating the lottery policy bu'
siness in the United States, says that there
are 10000 policy shops in the country, sup
piled by $1,000 players, who afford the pro-
prietors, At minimum estimate, tl6, ,2Oo,
600 Of profits yearly.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

The Democracy ought to be understood
in Kentucky. Whether it is or not, the
reader may infer from this brief quotation
from the Louisville Commercial: From
time immemorial it has been the policy of
the Democratic party TO fill the pockets Of
its managers by black mailing the people. "
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

A ssorched cat saved valuable Dubuque
property. Fire broke out in room where
puss was shut up. Her walls were 80 i'm
mcnse that it awakened the slcepers, and
the fire was eItinsuishcd.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

The Republicans who propose to disband
the Republican party on the poor plea that
its mission ha. been fulfilled, ought FIRST of
all to ask themselves whether they should
not first insist upon the disarmament and
dissolution of the Democracy. Why should
the party that saved the country be dissolS :
ed, and that which tried to ruin it he suffer
ed 10 stand?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

Tcrre Hsute claims to have whisky tha,
takes men finger nails or That is moth.
ing. New Jersey has whisky that will car
~ all the furniture out of mans house
throw him out in the street, lock the door,
and carry away the key.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

Now that Senator Drake has been con-
frmed Chief Justice Of the Court Of Claims,
it is thought that Frank Blair, Jr., will be
elected to succeed him as Senator by the
Missouri legislature.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

The trial of Greenwood, at Kittanninr,
on charge of murder, has resulted in his
being convicted of murder in the second
degree. He was sentenced To the pcniten-
tiary for nine years and six months.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

The Mobile Tribune says: Let us con
fine our patriotism within the borders Of
the late Confederate States. If it is Com
tederate patriotism, that is where it should
be confined, and where, if SO an1iously and
earnestly desired, Congress may probably
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

The Syrscuse Journal opposes universal
amnesty now, thinking that ''the men who
misled the South in the past are not the men
to lead and direct in its new life 5"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

II is stated as remarkable fact that an
Illinois woman on Thanksgiving Day, died
of too much turkey. Just now Europe IS
threatened with the same complaint.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21
CLEARFIELD, PA, DEC. 2l, 1870.
The first colored man who voted at Sac
ramento cast his vote for Democrat.

The National Virgnida, Richmond, has
nominated President Grant for reelection
in 1872 democracy ought to start out the
X. X. X. at once.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21
PUBLIC VENDUE.
n DESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALEl

The unde rsigned will sell at private sale that
detirabie LOT on I.ingls Street in the Borough
Of Oseeola, on which is erected two and a-hxlf
story Dwelling House. Otiee, Ice Hou.e. Stable.
and other necessary outb uildings. The House is
Papersd snd painted throughoutan and has dumb
waiter muncaiing with dining room from
basement. The Office is papored and painted an
is one of the best locations Tor Physician At
torney. Peach, Pea- Apple and Cherry trees.
and Grape vines planted and growing finely II
not sold before January 10th, it will be rented.
Apply to or address J. A BLATTENBERGER.
Osceola Dec 81 'IO-3t
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

A Newfoundland dog walked up to the
polls, in Alabama, on election day, with =
Democratic ticket in his mouth. Is there
no law in that State to prevent cruelty to
dumb animals?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21
MISSIONER, Dec. l6, 1870.


Mr.. S. J. Row: have nothing of much
Importance to write from Westover this
week but | will give you a Few items from
! our neighbor township in Cambria county,
called Susauehanna. BY the way Chest
township is at the upper end Of Clear
field county, and Susquehanna township Is
at lower end Of Cambria, therefore they are
neighbOrs.
4 farmer living near the delectable vii
lase OF Bugtowp, in the township aforesaid,
made arrangements 10 have a party. The
guests we're invited. 4 fine hog vas dress
ed and ~ pounds OF butter procured FOR
the occasion, and both slowed away III his
spring house to await the expected party.
But, 10 and behold, that night some unnit
igatcd scamp stole butter, hog and all.
Live hog can only be restrained by stout
pen but in some communities You are not
sure Of preventing the straying away OF
dead hogs by any precaution. Pieces OF
pork, that you would suppose perfectly cur
ed of any roaving propensities, have been
known tc travel mile in the night and
break into neighbor's cellar, apparently
for the satisfaction OF getting out Of u full
barrel into an empty one.
Another man, Ike w. Swy. in the vicin-
ity of Bugtown, was aroused from his slum-
bors one night recently by the barking of
his dog and the stcntorian cries of some one
for help. Ike went to the door and. to hi,
surprise, the noise came from the direction
of hi- ourn, il: part of which he had some
fine turkeys roasting There being only
one entrance, mir. Bowser'' was standing
sentinel at the door, and Mr. thief was
roosting on the same pole with the turkeys
Ike don t know whether he intended to
steal his turkeys, but thinks if he was a
turkey he would like to roost one story
higher
A young belle from the 81 me village. went
with her ''lovyer' to Greenville, Indiana
county, for the purpose OF becoming one
flesh of his flesh, etc. Before arriving At
the 'Squire's, the aforesaid bridegroom i'm
bibed little too freely. and the fair damscl
did then and there go back on her 'lovyer."
He, therefore, sworc, or affirmed, that she
might go to the d.: but she done worse,
young man Of Greenville procure horse
and buggy and took her back to her native
village, where he put up for the night, and,
TO his horror. next morning found his buggy
smashed to flinders. So much for Bugtown.
The Literary Society at Westoyer is pro-
crossing finely. The las, subject of debate
was, What has caused the most misery.
war or intemperancc g. W. b.. one OF
the speakers opened with the following
War is Il big thing" This reminded INC
of NJ H's hurting story. NJ II. said ''he
went out back of his field and up jumped
thesbiggest buck that ever was made but
when his gun cracked up jumped another a
good deal bigger. So; if war is big
thing" iutemperancc is "a good deal big,
ger. MORE ANON.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-01-13
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,


JACKSON, January II, 1870.
Pursuant TO orders of Commanding Cen
eral, the House of Representatives convened
to-day at II o'clock.
Mr.. Vaughn, of Lafay ette, took the Chair,
called the House to order, and on his motion,
Mr.. Greene G. Chandler, of Clarke county,
was elected temporary Speaker.
On motion of Mr.. Clark, of Washington
county, Mr.. Little of Monroe county, was
elected temporary Clerk.
On the further motion of Mr.. Clark, it was
resolved, that one of the Judges of the High
Court be invited to administer the oath of
Office to the members; when Mr.. Hodges of
Monroe, offered the following:
Resolved, That the following oath ofoffice
shall be now administered by one of the
Judges of the High Court. t. all members
having credentials from the Commanding
General:
/, .....,......-.---, do solemnly swear
that will support and defend the constitu-
ton of the United States against all enemies
foreign and domestic, that L will bear true
faith and allegiance to the same; that take
this obligation freely, without any mental
reservation or purpose of evasion; and that
1 will well and faithfully discharge the du-
ties of the office on which | am about to en-
ter. So help me God.
MIR. Bolten, (colored) of LOwndes, said that
the oath was good enough as Tar as it
went, but it did not go far enough, thai moth
ing was said about the State OF Mississippi,
also be sworn TO.
Mr.. Lynch, (colored) of Adams. said that
the oath prescribed in the constitution
under which they had been elected, should
be taken.
Mr.. Clark, of Washington, disagreed with
the member from Adams. The constitution
lately voted upon was not the constitution
of the State until Congress had received the
State into the Union. and that this body in
its temporary organization had the power,
and it was its. duty, to prescribe the oath TO
be taken
Mr.. Lynch (colored) of Adams. thought
they had not that power, that they either
must take the oath as provided in the re-
construction acts, and moved to table the
resolution
The motion was lost.
The oath was then adopted. and upon the
calling of the roll, was administered by
Judge BrowH. of the High Court.
On motion of Mr.. Niles, of Attala. the
House then adjourned until tomorrow at
10 o'clock.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-01-13
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Group, oppression OF the Chest, Splitting Of
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II has been used by the most distinguished
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10 which this laborious class Of our citizens
arc liable.
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II is unnecessary TO dwell upon the value Of
such preparation, asa
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by the
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