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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

THE SUPREME JUDGsuIP.-Presiden
Grant has fittingly recognized the claims of
Pennsylvania in nominating Hon. William
NJ. Strong to the position on the Supreme
bench of the United States made vacant by
the death of the Hon. Edwin NJ Stanton,
whose nomination and confirmation were
designed as an acknowledgment TO our State
Judge Strong will bring to the Supreme
Court the ripe experience of many years of
practice at the bar, in addition to the long
term which he spent in the highest court
of Pennsylvania, where his decisions and
opinions were noted for their ability, clear
ness of conception and expression, and
soundness of Judgment. He is deser-
vedly popular, not only with the bar, but
with the people of the State at large, and
his confirmation by the Senate will be heart
lily endorsed by alr classes OF our citizers
The President also nominated Joseph F.
Bardly, of New Jersey, to fill the vacancy
occasioned by the death of Judge Wayne.
1t is said that Mr. Bar iley is well qualified
70 The position, but whether he will fare
any better than did Mr.. Hoar, before the
Senate, remains to be seen.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

Too Much OF IT.-Canada is suffering
from an infiiction which has not troubled
the people on this side of the border for Sc
veral years-too much American silver. 1t
is even spoken of as nuisance, and Sir
Francis Hincks asks the co operation of the
hanks in driving it out of the country He
proposes to fix day. sufficiently distant to
enable all people to prepare for it, whenA-
merican silver coins shall be legal tender
only at 20 per cent discount on their face
This is to say, the coins of 80, %, 10 and )
cents will then circulate only at 40, 20, and
cents respectively-ra which being far
below :heir intrinsic value, will drive them
out of the country. He has applied to the
Royal Mint for a Canadian silver coinage,
to the extent of million dollars in so and
70 cent pieces !; and until that is received
he proposes to recommend the temporary
issue of fractional Dominion notes of %
cents, redeemable, like all other Dominion
notes, in gold when presented in sums of SO
We hope the proposed action viii have the
desired effect, and send our wandering coins
homewarl
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

THE CARPET BUSINESS We see this
paragraph going the round of the news
papers American carpet makers produce
nine tenths of all the carpet consumed in
the United States. And we beg to ask
why we enjoy such monopoly of the bu
sincss Why is 1t that so many of our own
people find employment in this branch of
manufactures, who have to be.fed and cloth
ed by our farmers. butchers, hatters, tailors
shoemakers, &c? 1t is simyly that the
National Government protects them in
their industry by judicious tariff of duties
on the foreign manufactured goods coming
in competition. thus preventing the ill-paid
labor of the Europeans overwhelming us
with their goods and taking the bread from
the mouths of our own people.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16
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Washington City Gossip.

~The vote OF. Or Marshall > resolutions,
in Congress. was significant. They get
forth that Congress nas no right TO levy du
ties for any other purpose than to raise rev
enue that tariffs should be conhued 10 rev
erue. On motion of Mr. Kelsey, these res
olutions were, by decided majority, Iald on
the table The manufacturing ana indus
trial classes may take hope from these pro-
ceedings.
Resolutions have been introduced into the
Senate for the recognition of Cuban beige
rancy.
The brutal shooting of party OF peaceful
Americans in Havana shows that it the re-
cent story of wholesale massacre by the vol
unteers was not true, it might have BEEN
The new murder has given the Captain
General an occasion for the lavish display OF
his il Indignation. He has offered thousand
dollars reward for, the assassins, and We
doubt if he viii ever find them. But there
are plenty throughout Cuba who would do
the same thing and escape. The Captain
General is in fever of zeal to make all "a
mends to the United States, and well be
may be- 1t i9snot particular individual so
much as the general spirit of revenge and
murder which, by more than one massacre,
has been licensed in Havana, that should
be denounced. Had we advanced as far
among the willing Cubans as we have
among the unwilling Dominicans, such
L. Ii
1t is reported that many Of the residents
nf Spain are in favor of selling Cuba 10 the
United States Government.
The Attorney Generals office, Washing
ton, has settled the question OF the dlstrIbu-
ton of moneys obtained from the brokers OF
Wall street as penalties for violation of the
law imposing a tax on their capitalin actual
use. Assessor Webster, who instituted the
proceedings, is to receive $4,000 as his
IN moiety. Mr. Webster is now making prep
arations to sue Belmont & Co., Lockwoo d
& Co, and number of wealthy foreign
bankers for the taxes they owe the Gov
ernment.
The Bounty Frauds Commission has as
certained tha, several prominent claim a
| gents in W ashinpton are implicated In the
frauds upon colored soldiers through sub
agents in Tennessee. Some of them have
expressed willingness to refund sums
wrongfuliy obtained.
The peace Conference from the South
American Republic is to be held here in a
| bout six weeks. Commissioners are now on
| their way from Peru, Chill and Bolivia, and
Spain has asscnted to our proposal Of me-
diation.
There are twenty colored clerks employed
| in the Departments at Washington. This
fact is merely mentioned for the iniorma-
tion of swarm of Democratic and Conser-
| yative young men soliciting appointments,
who urge their family positions as an excuse
for thesr defective politics. OF course,
knowing they would have to sit in the same
rooms occupied by colored boys, they would
| eschew the appointments no matter how
| tempting the amolunents.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

A most scandalous affair took place near
Champion, Md, last week. Mr. Ely, a far
mer happened to have lodging in his house
school teacher named Hamilton Mr.
Hamilton would probably have been allowed
to perform his duties in peace if he had not
had the presumption TO teach negro children
their letters. That was an objectionable Of
tense. A mob surrounded the Ely farm and
called out for the invader of their privileges,
exclaiming: "We want to lynch any white
man that comes here to teach niggers, when
it's against the wishes of the white people
in this part. The upshot of it all was that
Mr. Hamilton was forced to promise to close
the school. Ignorance once more triumphs
Is it to much too hope that there are some
citizens of Maryland who will keenly feel the
disgrace thus cast by band of savages on
their STATE?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

THAsKs.-We tender our thanks to Hor.
Vim. 4. Wallace, of the State Senate, tor
a copy of the Report of the Superinten-
dent of Common Schools, for 1859.
Ws are also under obligations to Hon. ia
cob NJ, Campbell. Surveyor General, for a
copy of his annual report;
To Hon John +. Hartrapft, Auditor
General, for a copy OF bis report on the f.
nanees of the State for 1869.
To Hon. Geo. F. N Fariand, Superin-
tendent, for copy of his report for 1869,
relative to the Soldiers Orphans Schools
To DIR. J. Curwen. Superintendent, for
the annual report of the trustees of the State
lLusatic Asylum, for 1869.
And to Mr.. Edward S. Wright, Warden,
for the annual report of the Inspectors of
The Wesserh Fsritentiary.
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Rebuking Juries.

1t is a lamentablc fact that public conf
deuce is being weakened ii jury trials by the
great number of improper verdicts that have
of late been rendered in different parts OF
the land II these vcrdicts were errors OF
judgment. no fault should be found with
them but it is TO be feared that, in many
instances, they are the result of prejudice or
partiality,i not O something still more rep
rehensibIe. Occasionally law, evidence and
justice are so grossly outraged that the Court
feels itself fjustiied in administering reproof
Thus, several months ago, when verdict of
acqnittal was rendered in the case of the
person charged with causing the horrible
railroad slaughter at Mast Hope, Judge
Barrett rebt,k d the Jury, in most scath-
ing manler, for what he conceived to be
total disregard Of the sworn testimony in
the case.
A couple weeks since another instance of
this kind occurred in the Quarter Sessions
of Philadelphia. Three drunken sailors
were indicted for assault and battery upon
Carrie Mullin, girl employed in tavern
kept on Reed Street by man named Max.
The evidence showed that the girl had Just
come into the house when difficulty arose
between the sailors and Max Fearing that
Max would be killed, she came out to the
front. when she was struck by one of the
sailors with fragment of spittoon, and
had severe wound inflicted upon her fore
head. The details of the attack were rela-
cd by Max, but having admitted that he
kept three young women at his house, the
jury drew their own differences from the
statement, and upon the strength of it, ac-
quilted the accused and imposed the costs up
on Max. Judge Allison called him before the
bar and informed him Of the verdict, but said
he could not see the reason of it, as the Jury
wereswron to try cases by the evidence alone.
lie had power over only that part of the ver-
dict which disposed OF the costs, which he at
once set aside. Turning to the jurors, he re-
minded them that they had solemnIy sworn
TO decide by the evidence given on the wit
ness stand, and it was highly improper in
them to allow any prejudice or within to in
fuence them. He ordered the erier to call
another jury to the box, which was done.
Whilst the exercise of any undue influ-
ence with juries on the part of the Court,
should at all times Ae carefully guarded a
gainst, and would merit the severest con
demnation, the example of Judges Allison
and Barrett should, we think, be unhesitat-
ingly followed where juries pay no attention
whatever to the sworn testimony, and per-
init ''fear, favor, Affection or irrelevant
matter, to determine their findings Such
a course could not fail to produce saIutary
effect, and would tend greatly to keep the
jury box pure, and make trial by jury in
tact, as well as in name, Safeguard OF
liberty"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

The Northern Democracy are requested
TO digest the following from the Norfolk,
Virginia, Day Book eve suppose our
Democratic friends throughout the country
are somewhat amazed at the haste the
people of Virginia have manifested in be.
ing reconstructed and getting back into the
Union under Republican auspices; but
hen they should remember that We waited
very patiently for nearly four years for them
to oust the Republicans, and as they failed
to do so at the last Presidential election our
supply Of patience gave out, and we had to
reconstruct without waiting four years
longer for them
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

The Louisville Journal mournfuly re.
marks that ''wc have come to such pass
thatwe really have no use for Constitu-
tion." This opinion was very prevalent in
Kentucky in 1861. Indeed it was urged at
Fort DonelsOn with so much pertinacity as
to require the successful support of FEEDER
al logic with Federal bayonets. Had there
been no Fort Donelson, we might now have
no XVIII Article, to crush the last hopes of
the Kentucky reactionaries.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

The Harrisburg Telegraph says: ''the Erie
Canal Company is now attempting to take
six millions of bonds from the State Treas
ury and deposit their paper in lieu of the
same. We have taken some pains to ascer-
tain the value of this corporation and find
that the sworn statement returned to the
Auditor Generals Office, on which the cor
poration tax is assessed, is exactly So, 24t
on which tax of 50 a has been paid
The bonds Of this company are therefore al
most entirely worthless.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

The Government purchases of United
States bonds up to February /, 1870, a.
mount to 500, ,273, ,050, and the accrued in
tercst to $500, 334, making total of s91,-
6S2, 334 Ofthese bonds S25, ,497, 800 be-
long to the sinking fund and S7O,015,550
are held subject to the direction of Con-
gress. The market value Of the bonds es
timated at an average premium Of IL! per
cent, amounts to SOS, 3O7, Isl.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

Mexico. All doubt is removed of the
fate of Mexico. The unfortunate country
is doomed to another bloody civil war, and
even the friends of Jaurez admit that the
catastrophe cannot be averted. Five States
are now in open insurrect;on, and the Cen
trail Government is powerless. Juarez has
made ready for his departure for Europe,
having shipped fortune in bullion there.
We may indeed expect reign of anarchy
in that unhappy country, which, it seems to
us, in neverly likely to be quiet until the
strong Anglo American arm rules it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

We are not surprised at the decline of the
Red lkiver revolution. At the date of our
latest advices from Fort Garry. the head
quarters of the Riell rehels, the thermometer
was 45 degrees below zero. 1t would be a
hard thing to keep the blood or the spirits
up to the fighting heat under these circum-
tanceS- al.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

The reported discovery by German e.
Dapcier of plan whereby the United States
can return to specie payments without the
use of specie, reminds a cotemporary of the
Indiana man who can catch himself by the
coat collar and hold himself out am. length.
"Jes so !'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

THE CovoDE FosTER CONTESTED ELEc.
roN CAsE.-On Monday week. the House
of Representatives decided the contested
election of Covode vs. Foster in favor of the
former All acquainted with the fraudu-
lent ncans resorted to by the Democratic
candidate to secure au election, will hear of
this decision with pleasure. We would ad-
wise the Democracy not to resort to frauds
hereafter TO defeat Coyode, as this is the
second time they have been foiled in an at.
tempt of the kind-the first time at the hal.
lot-box, and this time in the House.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

The public spirited citizens of Somerset
have increased their subscriptions to the
Somerset and Mineral Point Railroad to
$40, $50. The small villages in the coun-'
try are contributing their share to the en-
terprise, and it in expected the company
will be organized in three weeks with sub
scribed capital of $15,000
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

That inveterate scold, Mr.. Wendell Phil
lips, says " if woman don't want to vote.
she don't want to do her duty" and he means
that she shall do her duty Wendell is the
same man who for many years refused to a
vail himselfof the electors privilege, be-
cause the Constitution of the United States
did not come up to his high moral standard.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

There is reason to be hopeful of Ten
nessee yet The Legislature of that State
has passcd a law providing the most right
eous penalties against masquerading under
suspicious circumstances. Now if Ken
tucky would only give evidence of like
progress in overcoming lawlessness, the
millennium might soon be expected.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

A citizen of Boston has just contributed
ten cents toward the extinction of the ma
tional debt The smallest amount received
this year was two cents. 1t is fact, per-
haps not generally known, that every cent
so contributed is ,crupulously entered uron
the books of the United States Treasury,
and placed to the credit of the fund dcs-
ipnatad
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

Frank p Blair is living at Fifth Avenue
Hotel New York. He has gone into the in
surance business, kind of last resort for
broken down gentleman
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L. r.. L. STOUGHTON.
MERCHANT TAILOR,

NtRKEr STREET. cLEAEyIELp. "a.
Would respectfully inform the citizens Of Clear
field and vicinity. that he has opened pew tall
oring establishment in Shaw's Row. one door cast
of the Post Office, and has jus; returned from the
eastern cities with a large ard elegant stock OF
Cloths, Cassimeres, NestingS,
Beavers, &C., and all kinds of goods for
men and boys wear, and Is
prepared to make up to order CLOTHING, from
single article to a full suit, il the latest styles
and most workmsnIike manner. Special aueh'
tion given to custom work, and cutting ent io'
men and boys. lie offers great barsaiasiO eu''"-
mcrs and warrants entire satisfaction. A heeia'
share of public patronage is solicited. Call ana
examine the goods.
Oct l5.lS67 ER. L. STOUGHlpN.
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Railwsy trims now run through tunnel
under the Thames in London.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

Cold closed on Saturday in New York a,
INA 80
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Aew Advsrtisements.

idusrfssrm,Bfs Np rRkGTgs tyy.,S orr Of pam
STYLE. sciH b. charged doxbisnsnaf rafes No tuts
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

MISS II. S. SWANS, School for Girls,
" Cearfeld, Pa.
The next Term of twenty two weeks Will COM
mence on Monday, February 81, 1870
TERMS TUITION.
Reading, 0rtbogrsphy, Writing Object Les
rous, Primary Arithmetic and Primary
Geography, per half term. (of II weeks. SIS 90
History, Local and Descriptive Geography
with Map Drawing, Grammar, Mental
a,.d Written Ari,hmstic, 50
Algebra ans the Sciences. 3 90
Instruction in Ipstrumental Music, L. 90
Oil Painting IL 90
Wax Work -az 90
For full particl lars send for Circular.
Ciearfeld, August %, is6s-iy
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of
~ William Irwin, deceased. = Whereas
Letters Test.Nn entary on the estate of WIN. Irwin
late Of the borough of Curwensville. dece Ised
have been gra tea to the undersigned All per
sons indebted TO the said estate requested 10
make immediate payment, and those having
claims agains' the same will present then, duly
authenticated for settlement
T. A IL WIN.
JAS b. GRAHAM,
Jan 5I97n Executors.
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r. Y C H NGE HOTEL
II Hut. = - ,
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FsNO TIE W'iRkING CLASS.-We are new pre-
i pared to furnish all classes with constant m
pieyment at home, the whole of the limo or r.r
the spare moments Persons of either sex eaply
earn from 5oc 10 $ per evening and prnp"i-
tiOnal sum by devo'ing their whole time 70 tho
business Hoys and girls earn nearly as much sr
men That all who see this notice NAV send Il cir
address and test the business we make the follow
ing unparalleled offer To such rs ara not we'll
satisfied. We will send SI pay for the trouble e
writing Full particular. valuable sample
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

REPORT OF THE First National Bank
~ of Curwensvillc, Pa, as shown by its
books at the close of business on the 22d day of
January, 1870.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

A Christian Siamess twin is. studying
medicine in New York.
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n E " 81 IN G S I q I n!
J. S H AW & son.

Have Just returned from the csst and sTe no'
opening entire new stock Of goods IN the lo''-
formerly occupied by wm. F. Irwin on Aa'A0'
Street, which they now offer to the public al 'D'
lowest cash prices
Their stock consists Of general afsoT''ne''
Dry Goods. Groceries Queensware, Hard"A'''
Boots, Shoes Hats. Caps Bonnets Dress "'''''
Fruits, Candies. Fish Salt. Brooms, NA'I' e''''
in fact. everything usually kept in re'S'' w
can be had by calling at this store OF VIII
procured to order.
Their stock is well selected, and consists VI '''
newest goods, is of the best quality, OF the INV
styles, and will be sold at lowest prices i0' '"
or exchanged for approved country produce
Be sure and call and examine our stoca
making your purchases as We are determine
please all who may favor us with their ou''0A
May 9. 1867 J. SHA" ooI--
L. for safe
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New Jersey has put the dog tax at 81 so
per dog.
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LORILLARD'S have now been in general
S y u F f use in the un'ea ,s STATE, ate;
acknowledged ''the best wherever used
If your storekeepcr does not have these articles
for saie, ask him 10 get them; they sold by
respectable jobbers almost everywhere
Circular of price forwarded application.
Dec. L. '69-3m. p. L0RILLARD New York
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CAUTION.-All persons are hereby eau
~ toned against purchasing or meddling
with csrtain one horse top buggy. now in pos
secsion of ID. Tyler of Houston township, as the
left with sa ID Tyler, subject to nv order.
Feb 2-70 III. b. BRUSH.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-02-16

nib, Putty. Paints Glass and Nails, for sale at
" Jnne 10. MERRELL BiGLEk'S
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A UnITOR'S NoTICE.-The undersigned Au-
n ditor, appointed by the Orphans Court of
Clearfeld county. at January Term, 1870, to au-
dit. adjust and make distribution of the funds
arising from the Partition of the real estate of
Greenwood McCracken, cd to and amongst the
parties legally entitled thereto. will discharge
the duties of said appointment. at his Office in
Ciearfeld. on FRIDAY the 18th DA 7 OF FEB
RU1RY, 1870, of which all parties inter csted
will take notice. A. w WALTERS.
JAN 28, ,'703t Auditor.
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Aaftsmaa S 5mrnal,
CLEARFIELD, Pa. FEB. TO- 1870.

s.ynow, EDITOR Asp PROPRIETOR
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-28
PRICE OF PASSAGE
~ S0'o ''n0'a'Tfe is ~tdsAAsT BRAAsT OR HAvRE.

First Cabin. ............ .8140 Second Cabin es.
=. TO PARIS
lIncluding railway tickets, furnished on board)
First Cabin S45 Second Cabin. sss
These steamers do not carry steerage passengers
Medical attendance free of charge.
American travellers going to returning from thsoos
nnento Eurepe BY taking the steamers of this noavo
unnecessary risks from transit by English railwaysan.
crossing the channel besides saving tme trouble and
pense. GEORGE MACKENZIE, Agent
No. 80 BROADWAY, New York.
Company, to a. H. LEAE
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Foreign Affairs.

-BlSmark IS cOnVaIeSeent.
The bill to legalize marriage with de-
ceased wife's sister has been carried in Com
mittee of the House of Commons.
Spain is impatient of its provisional gov
ernment. Serrano will accept republic, it
is asserted, if Prim will agree to it.
General SANTOS, Greek War Minister,
has resigned in consequence of the strong
representations by foreign powers in regard
to the brigand outrage.
The Sultan has protested to the powers
against the negotiation of a loan by the Khe-
dive. He also objects to the Roumanian Gov
ernment coming money at its own mint.
Prince Frederick, of Prussia, is said to
be the Government candidate for the Spanish
throne, but Napoleon says his candidature
might be cause of war between France and
Prussia.