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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-30
EDUCATIONAL.
DRiMARY AND CLASSICAL SCHOOL

URINARY AND CLASSICAL SCHOOL
FOR BOYS.
NORMAN F. MOORE will reopen his sehoo!
on Monday. september 9Th, 1870 at his old
school room, No GO FuirfaX street. Relief Hook
anH La1dsr HUu
npu,ication csn be made on and after Sep
ten Der lst, ut the schonl room, between the
hours Of 8 and 10 q NJ. Terms 50 per quarter
aug ;9-4w
Mis-, rOwELL'S SELECT SCHOOL.
lfs FOR YOUNG LADIES.
!he next :, s5ion Of this School will begin on
Tutsday, Tie zUth Of September.
rho;o desiring to enter pupils may apply 10
Miss Powell, at her residence, corner Wash
lngton and Duke Streets aug 27-eolm
MISS VIRGINIA GARRISON will reopen
lEl her SCHOOL on Monday Septembe 9th.
Royal streets apply st school house or at res
idenee, No 10 Wolfe street sug z7-lw
HOOMBE COTTAGE SEMINARY FOR
= YOUNG LADIES,
Fairfax COURT HOUSE, VA.
The q scholastic year of tn S well known
Institution will commence on the I'd Monday
in September.
Board, including fuel and lights, with tuition
in Engli-h, French and Music, per annum.
(4O wee X SCO
Washing extra, about.......". .:.'..;:.;....". ~
Day scholars per quarter Tor Engli: h'."' .
French. b
NJ uslC....... III
All payments quarterly in advance.
Boarde S are expected to furnish their OWL
sheets. pillow cases, towels and napkins.
The expenses Of this school are believed to be
less than any in tho State with the same ad
vsntsges. Mrs. IL. M. BA kER,
Mrs. H. G. FAIRFAX,
Associate Principals.
Feirfax co., aus 25-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-30

MT. VERNON INSTlrU re-,
lI No. II South Washington street.
Tho scholastic duties Of the above Institute
will be resumed on Monday. September l2.h.
For Prospectus, stating terms, &C, apply to
Miss n. a. ROACH,
aug l5-td Principal.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07
TIE FRENCH, ,PRUssIAN WAR.

According to dispatches thsre was some
terrible fighting around Paris, on Monday,
Tuesday and wednesday, of last week. GA
Wednesday, it is said, Trochu suddenly
made furious assault OH the German lines
to the east of Paris, and forced his way
across the river Marne aud effected a juno
ton with Gen. De Paladines, who was in
danger Of being crushed by Prince Charles
and the Duke OF Mechlenberg. Trochu' s
movement, from the dispatches, would
seem to have been a success in breaking the
German coil that has encircled Paris for TWO
mouths. This would materially change the
position Of the contending forces, and will
likely lead to battle of great magnitude
that may result in raising the siege Of Paris
by the Germans. At all events, the situa-
tion of the French is not as gloomy q. here
tofore, and further news viii be looked for
with much anxiety.
LATER.-Thc sortie of Trochu was sue
cessfu! only in developing the strength Of
the German line, but failed in forming 4
junction with De Paladines, who, it is said,
has abandoned his grand movement fol
the present" Thus it seems, that after a
weeks hard fighting but little, if any, per
man-nt advantage has been gained by either
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07
Political Items.

Senator Trumbull, whom the revenue re-
formers claimed as convert, says he ap-
proves President Grant administration.
Dispatches from San Francisco say the
Republicans of Nevada elect 4 Secretary OF
State, Controller, Surveyor General, Super
intenlent Of Public Instruction, and Public
MinerooglSt.
The little State of Delaware steadily in.
ereases her Republican vote. We append
table showing the increase from 1856 to
1870: 1850, 30S; 1860. 3.Si5; 1864,
S.l6G; 1868. S.34S; 1870, 9,9SO. Gain
since 1856 9.672
One of the Accomplishments Of its pres
ent Democratic condition is the whipping
post. The pilory alone, might be passed
by, bat i, is simply wonderful how any
State protesting to have any approximation
towards civilization should continue this
brutal and barbaTous punishment. On
Saturday last, at New Castle, Delaware,
three culprits were stripped and lashed.
The officer infilcting the punishment seemed
SD'4SSh%''SN
over his brutal work, but the bystander:
compelled him to perform the duties of his
office When that State becomes Rcpub-
lican, this degrading, heartess scene will be
of the past, and be wiped from the statute
books forever. The penalty is nothing but
relic of barbarism and should have been
done away with long ago.
A singular coincidence is asserted to have
been disclosed by the official returns for
Congressman in the late elections in New
Jersey. In 1868, the aggregate of the
votes cast for Congressman was. RcpubIi-
can, 70, i94 Democratic, 50, 1877; Demo
cratic majority 3,423. In 1870 the aggre-
gate, counting the votes cast for Mr.. Fitz
patrick as Democratic, was, Republican,
S0.+26; Democratic, 1908; Republican
majority. 8, 423, or precisely the same as
the Democratic majority in 1868.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07
CLEARFiELD ACADEMY

Tho Second Session Of the present Scholastic
year, Of this Institution, will commence on Mon
DAY, the 2Ist day of Der, 1870
Pupils enter at any time They will be
charged with tuition from the tine they enter to
the close Of the session.
The course of instruction embraces everything
included in thorough, practical and a;cOm Plish-
ed education of both
The Principal having had the advantage .
much experience in hi, profession, assures pa
rents and guardians that his entire ability and
energies will be devoted to the IN ental Ind neral
training Of the youth placed under his charge
TERMS OF TUITION:
orth ography. Reading, Writing and Primary A
rithmstic, per session, Qlweeks, IS 90
English Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic and
History, S6 90
Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensurstion.
surreyin', Philosophy, Physiology, Chemistry,
Book keeping. Botany, and Physical Geogra-
ply, 50 90
Latin, Greek and French, with any of the above
branches, sl2 90
MUSIC. Piano. $50 lessons), $40 90
1- No deduction will be made for absence.
For further particulars inquire of
REV. P. L. HARRISON, 4.
July 81, 1870. Principal
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07
REGISTERS NOTICE. Notice is here

p EGISTER' S NOTICE. E.-Notice is here
IL by given that the following accounts
have been examines and passed by me and remain n
filed of record in this office for the inspection OF
heirs egatees creditors and all others in anyway
interested and will be presented t" the next Or
pbans Court of Cearfed county, to De heia a.
the Court House, in the Borough oil Ciearne era
commencing on the I'd Monday of January, 1871
Partial Account of T II. Murray, Adninistra
tor of the the estate Of John Spackman, late OF
Girard tip, decd.
Final Account of r. X. illegal, Administrator
Of the estate of Martin S illegal, late OF Goshen
township. deceased.
Final Account of T Valentine Bailey Admin
isrator OF Titus II. Bailey late OF Bloom Up ,dec
The Account Of Henry HartIfelt and D. Z bar
rstt, Administrators of Henry Marshall, late of
Brady township, deceased.
Partial Account of John Holt, Adminis'rator OF
George 6. Smes!, late of Bradford tp, dec a.
Account of John Holt and V B. holt. Admini,-
traitors of Thos Holt, late Of Bradford tP, acc q.
Final Account OF John ". Wright and Henry
B Wright, Administrators of VIM. Wright, late OF
Beccaria township. deceased.
Final Account of Martha Irwin and Lew irwin
Executor. of Jos. Irwin late of Lawrence tp.dec
Dec. 40, A. LEE, Register
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07
The Revenue Report.

The Pittsburgh Gazette says: The report
of Commissioner Delano made from the In
ternal Revenue Office, is full of interest.
He states that the estimate, submitted in
his annual report of 1869 of the probable
receipts from Internal Revenue resources,
exclusive of the duty upon the circulation
and deposits of National Banks for the fs-
cal year 1870, has been more than realized.
His estimate was sl75, 00O, 900, and the ag-
gregate receipts are shown to be $lS5,235,
S67 81, and excess Of SIC, ,235, S67 81. The
total receipts for the fiscal year 1869 were
$50, ,0S9, 344 80 showing net gain in
1870 of S25, 1876, $50 6S. He recommends
the discontinuauce of the employment o!
spies and informers, and of the policy oi
paying maieties. The Commissioner earn
estly opposes any change in the law taxing
spirits, and states that the experience OF
last year has served to strengthen his pre-
vious opinion in that respect. The receipts
from this source are already $55, $50, 500 IS.
Mr.. Deano also gives the encouraging
statement, that the receipts from all sources
of Internal Revenue for the first eighteen
months of the present Administration,
compared with those of the last eighteen
months of the.late Administration, are in
creased to the amount of $49, ,672, O6l 90.
This, too, in spite of our reduced taxation.
In every statement yet presented to the
public, the wise, sound, and economical pol
icy of the Administration, has been demon,
strated by dollars and cents, and cannot be
deEied The whole report of Dir. Delano
is an able document.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07
Fres Trade vs.. High Tariff.

Under this caption, the Harrisburg Pa
triiot Of Friday, Dec. "a, 1870 publishes
the following letter from b. +. Meyers,
Esq, the principal editor OF that paper, to
Mahlon Sands, Esq, one OF the committee
of invitation to the Free Trade banquet,
which came off at Dclmonico in New
York, on Monday, Nov. 18th:
BEDFORD. PA, No, &c, lS10.-Mahlo,'
Sands, Esq: DEAR SIR:-l have the
honor TO acknowledge the receipt OF your
kind note inviting me to dinner 10 be Civ
en il your city on the 2Sth inst, in honor
OF the triumph OF revenue reform princi
pies in the recent Congressional elections
and in the Missouri State election. / re-
greet the pressing business engagements rem
der 1t out OF my power 10 attend Permit
NE 10 say, however, that my sympathiei
are entirely with the cause whose triumph
you are about TO celebrate. During the
last twelve months revenue reform ideas
have made wonderful progress in tiis good
old Commonwealth, formerly SO tightly
bound with the iron hand OF monopoly. At
the late elections the most prominent advo-
Gates OF tariff bouDties TO special interests
IN thu, State were ANONYMOUSLY defeated.
In this (the Sixteenth) district a distinct
ion was made between q tariff for rerenue
aud tariff for ''prOtectton. and though
the power Of government officials, the cor
rupt use of money, and the influence of
party, were all Intensely e1erted in favor of
.he candidate of the monopolists, the reve-
nue. reform candidate was trium phant!y elec.
ted. In 1865 the district elected protect
ionlst ION war issues. however,, By IA
majority.
shall only add that it is to be hoped
that In the next Congress the friends OF
revenue reform will be able 10 act together,
without regard to former political divisions,
in the organization of the House of Rep
resentatives, and in the enactment Of the
liberal and wholesome laws so greatly de-
mauded By the country. Thanking you for
your kind invitation, remain, your. re
spectfuly, B. +. MEYERS.
In this letter Meyers, who holds the Ger
tifics,e of election, to Congress :rom the
Sixteenth District, declares himself in IA
ror OF revenue reform, or, in other words
in favor of Free Trade, for he says my
synpathies are entirely with the causei Free
Irade) whose triumph you (the Free Ira.
dersl are about to Celebrate" Mr. Mey-
ers, also. as editor of the Democratic cen-
tral organ of Pennsylvania, in this letter, to
a greater or less degree speaks for the Dem
ocratic party of this State, and place.
it on the Free Trade platform. Will the
workingmen of Pennsylvania remember
tbaSo f,c,so
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07

The Pope will not yield. He has just is
sved an encyclical and bull concerning the
spoliation Of the temporalites. The Pope
takes high ground. The Temperatures, he
says, are not his, but Gods s. He is simply
trustee. What is not his own he cannot
surrender. This is sound logic. We are
afraid, however, that in spite of the "major
accommodation against the spoiiators and
all who are its aiders and abettors," the
temporal power is gone for good. The Holy
Father will do well to make up his mind TO
bow to the inevitable with as good grace as
possible
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07

A somewhat original method Of raising
funds for campaign purposes was adopted
by the Republicans in Chicago in the can
vass just ended. The Democrats did not
make nomination for Congress, but united
with the free traders in supporting Went
worth. They felt SO confident They felt
SO confident of the of the success of their
little scheme that they were free betters on
his election as against Farwell The Re.
psblicans quietly accepted all their bets, and
nov find that, after paying all the expen
ses Of the campaign by the money won
they have $4,000 left in the treasury. The
funniest part OF Ii is, the Democratic pa
pers are decrying the immortality OF the
movement. 1t seems exceediagly like Sa.
tan reproving sin, The sore point. We sup
pofe, is, that the Democracy feel that they
have been made to pay the expenses of the
campaign for their winning opponents, in
addition to their own l. is rather al brig
inai way OF raising money.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07

The statement is made that the govern
ment has determined upon effective mea
sures for the suppression of Kuklux band,
in the south. There has recently been fur
nished the most satisfactory evidence thai
these bands of marauders who respect nei
ther the life nor property of union men. are
rapidly increasing in various sections of the
south, and notably in central Kentucky,
and are becoming more and more terror to
the peaceable inhabitants. and particularly
to the union element 1t is to be hoped
that the government will lose no time and
spare no effort in ridding the suffering com
munities frcm the ravages of these murder
ers, who should be dealt with in the most
summary manner
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07

In the Kansas Senate there is one lonesome
Democrat, sort of political Alexander
SelSirk, or Last Man" Ile votes with
entire unanimity Nor is his mind distract
ed by any danger of 4 split. 1t must be
just trife funcreal when he holds a..caucus,
presiding himself, offering and seconding all
porting them By eloquen: addresses to HIM
self and then putting the question to him
self, and announcing to himself: 1T is a
rote" How he likes these sweets of solilo-
guy we are not informed, but human nature
is always pleased to have its own way ; and
here is 'Democra," whose right there is
none to dispute comfortable, unembar-
rassed and self sustaining unit
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07
PROPOSALS FOR PRISON
To Builders and Mechanics.
CoAMIssIoSERs' OPFICE. CLEARFIELD, Pa
Noy.nber lYd 1870

COMMISSIONERS oPFIcE. CLEARFIrLD, Pa I
November 23d. 1870.
Sealed proposals will received by the Com
rnissioners for furnishing the a,eria and erect
ing and completing = new prison building. with
Sher;fs residence attached in the manner and Of
the form. size and description given in the .leva-
tions, details. drawings and specifications there
tor prepared by Edward HaviiIani, ESQ, Archi-
tect, and now file in their Office until tho
18th Day OF DEcExBER NEXT.
The plans can be seen at any time. and the Archi-
tect will be present the day previous to the open
ing of tho bids, TO answer and make all necessary
explanation
Bids will be received for the entire contract
taking the stone now prepared At fixed valua
tion, and the names of the suretiss to guarantee
the perform ance Of the contract must accompany
the bids, and tho said .ure;ies must be residents
of Ciesr6sld County.
Tho Board reserve the right to rcjsct any, or all
bids, and to so award tho contract rs in thei
judgment may best subscrye the interests of the
county.
Attest, SAM'L II SIAFFNER,
G. GOo0LASDER. SAM L II. HISDMhN,
Clerk DAVID BUCK
November %. 1870 Commrs
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07

The New Jersey Democrats cannot under
stand why they were defeated at the recent
election, and are asking for satisfactory
solution of the problem. The Newark Jour.
nal says 'the party must be reorganized
and those disposed TO fatten on ill-gotteu
gains be restored to private life." The
people of the State have already done tn,
latter.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07

President Grant has permitted an ex-
PLANTATION of his relations to ex Secretary
Cox and to the McGarrahan claim to be
published. 1t shows that the President, at
the outset of the administration, directed
that nothing should be done with the mat,
ter, expressing the belief that both the par
ties interested were tainted with fraud, and
that the property belonged to the United
States. He has all along acted in this view
not favoring either McGarrahan or the New
ldria company. Secretary Cox's letter
clearly convicts him of attempting to give
the land to the New Idria company. What
now will be said against the President on
this point? Did he commit wrong in ca
ring for the interests of the government, as
against all adventures? And was Mr. Cox
irreproachably right in seeking to give the
land to fraudulent claimant? This is al
there is in the affair.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07

FRAUDULENT VoTING.-Two individuals
Potrick McFadden and Francis Shields
have recently been tried and convicted in
the L. S. District Court, Philadelphia, of
Illegal voting at the late election, under the
act of Congress. In the first case it was
not distinctly proyen that the defendant
voted for member of Congress, and the
Court held the verdict subject to review
Bat in the second case, that of Shields, il,
was proven that be voted for member of
Congress, and the jury returned a verdict of
guilty, with Recommendation to mercy, on
the ground that the fraud was probably un-
intentional, the testimony going to show
that such might have been the case. 4
few more convictions and sharp sentence
or two will have good effect upon that
largc class of purchasable scoundrelS who
make practice of fraudulent voting.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07
CLEARFIELD, PA, DEC. 7, 1870.
Protection builds towns and villages and
employs labor that otherwise would be idle

The people Of Montana Territory complain
that under Democratic rule for their number
they pay the largest taxes, pro rata, of any
community, State or Territorial, on the con-
tinent, and receive less benefit therefrom.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07

The decrease of our nat iona debt for the
month of November, is s7,475, $50 90
This is little below the average for the
second year, but it is at all events, satisfac-
tory proof Of wise and judicious collection
Of the revenues. and of the economical ex-
penditures of the Administration.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07

The prisoners taken at Metz by the Prus-
SLAMS included three Marshals of France, 50
generals: 5000 officers, and l75. 900 rank
and hie. There were 10000 wounded or
sick' and among the captured materials Of
war were 400 pieces of artillery and 100 nit
railieuses The total number of French
prisoners on the hands of the Germans are
four Marshals, lao Generals, l0.0Oo officers
and 800, 600 rank and file.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07

The Chicago Tribune is trying to kill the
Republican party. Il has big job, and will
come out about like old Slaymaker's bull in
battling the locomotive. IF there is grease
spot left it will be too small to count.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07

The Visit of Don Pedro, the emperor of
Brazil, to this country will be an important
event. Brazil is the most important neigh
Dor we have in South america, and her EN-
peror has the reputation Of being an enlight-
ened and highly honorable man.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07

The Republicans Of Buffalo County, Min.
nesota, were somewhat bothered at their
late election. Their candidate for Assem-
bly, was Mr.. P. Poliu; but they were met al
the polls by tidings Of his death the night
before. Their county is large and new; it,
population thin and scattered and it wa.
utterly impossible that they should consul,
and agree on another candidate But be
tween dead Republican and live Demo.
crat they had a decided choice aud rather
than be mi.rcpresented, they chose to be
unrepresented so they cast their vote solid
for Mr. Polin and elected him. They are
perhaps the only constituency in the Union
who have attained an absolute certainty
that their representative will not betray his
trust by selling his vote
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07

dissolution The co partnership
~ heretofore existing between the under
signed in the Mercantile business ut Osceoi IA has
bssa dissolved by mutual consent. The books
and accounts of tbs Iate firm in the hands OF
W. q Kelly for settlement. All persons having
unsettled accounts with said firm requested te
settle the same without delay.
Dec 7.70-3t- 8 80 duel AXE KELLEY.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07

The official returns of the census show an
increase of population in the State of $50
oSS. The increase between 1910 aud 1850
was 5S., 753 and between 1850 and 1860,
52i,Sop
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07
ORPHANS COURT SALE !
Real Estate in Huston Township.

Tho undersigned, Admin .trator of the estate
of Alfred Pear.all. dec d, will offer at public out
cry, in the Borough of Clearfeld, on
Tuesday, January 10, 1871,
At y O'Clock, P. NJ. the following described real
estate, situate in Huston tip Clearheld co. Pa, viz
lst. All the south part of certain tract of land
situate partly in ELK and Clear6eld counties. be-
ing that part situate in Huston tp, Clearfsld co,
bou nd ed follows: On the North by the divi
line of Elk county, on the South by tract No 506l
West by tracts Nos 4lSl and 427I, on the East by
tracts Nos4l74 and 4l3S, containing las acres
more or less
I'd. One other tract or piece o land stu ate in
Huston tp, aforesaid, known the Exft half of
tract No. 4lSI, containing 4s5 acres. moro less
Sd. All that part of tract No. 42Il, situate in
Huston tp. aforesaid, containing go acres more
or less The above described tracts are unseated.
TERMS.-One third cash on confirmation Of
sale balance in two equal annual pay meDts with
interest. to be secured by Judgment Bonds and
Mortgage on the premises. J, A. PEARSALL,
Nov. so-ts Atiny c. T. Il,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-07

s. NJ P.rr.NGILL & Co, 81 Park Row New York.
and q 10. p. ROW WELL Co. 20 Park Row, New
York, the sois agents for the JOURNAL in
that city. and are authorised to contract for IL
sertiDS ad dvertisemeut. for US at our lowest cash
raie. Advertisers in that city requested to
leave tn cir favors with either o. tho above houses