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OUR SEVEN SENCEs.-When the Qups-
ton Of the probable number of the senses
was first entertained in modern times it
is not, of course, easy 10 determine it is
obviously Que Of those to which many
philosophers may be supposed to have
devoted some Uurecorded thought but,
SO far as we know, with certainty, John
Locke was the first to suggest the pro-
liability OF our having more senses than
the number Of our external organs of SEN
sation would seem TO imply. Eagerly
Selling the hint supplied by him, another
Of our English phiIosophers-Dr. Hutche-
son-proclaimrd that the number five,
heretofore recognized, is "ridiculously
insufficient" and, since then, other emf
nent thinkers have been publishing their
several views Of the question. Among
the rest, NJ. AlphODse Karr, a distinguished
French novelist, who writes more philo-
sophically than The generality of his class,
and, like Lord LYttOu, has always ONE
thing deeper and more suggestive TO pre-
sent 10 his reader than the mere recital
OF a romantic story, processes his conyic-
ton, "that man has an America within
nIlnSeII Sill awaiting discovery Cnat, IN
stead of five senses, he has pro baby
about a dozen that, after some years,
others may be recognized, in connection
with sympathy and presentiment and
that the senses already acknowledged are
susceptible of conSiderabIe Development"
Whether this is true to the fullest extent
or not-and it seems to derive consider
able support from logical aoalogies found
ed on the gradations of sensation and IN
~telIigence observable in creation-we
cannot have escaped learning from expert
ence that, although the external organs
are visibI" not more han five, there are
two, at least, # them which constantly
perform double and totally distinct func-
tons. The eye, for example, ifulfls, in
all norml cases, the ordinary duty of re-
cognizing the presence of external objects
within certain distances, by its perception
~ I;,b,s ovl -, ,,l;Go,4jo,r c. Abo,, NO
, 1870-10-25

77HE execution Of sundry repairs
to public buildings in Frederik-
sted and to the ADMINISTRATIONS
will be put up for Iicitation at the
Courthouse in said town on Friday
28th October next - o'clock. Spe-
ciication of the Work to be done,
Conditions &c. &c. may be seen in
the Sheriffs Office at Frederiksted as
well as in the Office of the Inspector
of Buildings at Christiansted.
Governments 2nd Secretary's Office,
st. Croix, October 18th 1870.
CARL HATTENSEN.
, 1870-10-25

TPHE annual Examination of the
Moravian Day Schools will be
held as follows:
At Friedensborg, West End, on
Wednesday the 26h October,
At F~riedensthal, Bassin, on Tues
day the LIST Niorember,
commencing at IL A. NJ.
J. l.. HARVEY.
, 1870-10-25

really all Of which the eye takes co8nl--
zance !; while it possesses, In some special
instances, the further and separate tacul-
ty-kaoWn as ''rhe painters eye"-ot
approaching those contrasts and harmo-
MES Of colours which constitute one OF
the elements of artistic beauty and 1t IS,
of course, a familiar fact to the most care
less observer, that these two powers OF
the same eye are so completely and mu-
tuaIly inde pendent, that a deficiency OF
the one may be, and very frequently is,
accompanied by a high degree ct pertec-
ton in the other. We all know that there
are many persons enjoying very clear and
powerful sight, in the common accepta-
ton of the term, who are unable To dis
tingujsh ANY one colour from another, and
many more who, although they know
them asuuder, have no idea ofthe diScOrd
they produce when they make such ON
binatIous as that of blue and green, or OF
any other two colours which are moditica-
lions OF the same primary, aud are quite
innocent of any intention OF thereby IN
lIcting torture and veXation upon others;
and, on the other hand, it is a matter Of
most common experience that the defect
known as "8hort sighC' exists very often
in combination with a perfectly artistic
appreciation Of discords and harmonirs;
and il is, probably, because the posses
sion Of the higher faculty induces an ex-
cessiy duse, or abuse, Of the lower, that
one man can identify an acquaintance,
with the naked eye, at a distance of some
miles, aud cannot tell blue from brown );
and that another, who unconsciously
"cuts'' his friends in the streets, is impa-
tient if the colours around him do not
make music to his eye.-Rectangular Re
rjew.
, 1870-10-25
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Fredag .sn zsla October for Baboerno i
Prindseas, Hospitals og Nyesado, Kongens
I,versaao.' Iorye- os Bjersa- og La9ansade.
I7 gar~T. , " lg" 0or~sofds. '., 5-r oro foro55oo I'll
Bareaafnr af sE.a.rorne. Or som e1byer Efer
e:cr Leier at Uaso j, os udeafor Byomc, SAINT
al PI2ntazer' or pIs'is q, me~deLa CommissIo-
men, m",.i aa' n G2 s.m"a T1I 4. or rp . T9Ia n2,55I5rs,
om A6taIIct At Arbcidcre paa PImtagcrno og
af andre Personer som opholJo sig der, SAINT
ON kreaturhoIdet paa Landet, IN. NJ, til hyiIket
Oiemed B.a4hetterne III 06atJeIIsterne ere tor
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16
CLEARFIELD ACADEMY.

The Second Session of the present Scholastic
year of this Institution, will commence or Mon
day the 2lst day of November, 1870.
Pupils can enter at any tins. Thsy will be
charged with tuition frem the time they enter ts
the close of the session.
The courss of instruction embraces everything
included in thorough, practical and accom-
plished education OF both sexes.
Tho Principal having had the advantage Of
much experience in his profession, assures pa
rents and guardians that his entire ability and
energies will be devoted to the entail and neral
training of the youth placed under his charge.
TERus OF TUITION:
Orthogrspby, Reading, Writing and Primary
Arithmetic, per session. III weeks.) SIS 90
Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, and Histe
ry $500
AlgebrI, ,Geomstry, Trigononetry, Asnsuration
Surveying, Philosophy, Physiology, Chemistry
Book keeping, Botany, and Physical Gcogra
ply. s9,ee
Latin, Greek and French, with any CT the a.
bovs branches. si2ee
Music Piano, $50 lessons) $1,000
sB-No deduction will be made for absence
For further particulars inquire Of
REV. 2. L. HARRISON Ax
July 81, 1867. Principal
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The Republican Party.

How well President Grant has redeemed
his promises to keep down the expenditures
and collect the revenue of the nation we
have often taken occasion to show; but the
fact may usefully be kept before the people.
Briefly, then, the comparison, or rather the
contrast, between the " o last fiscal years
stands as follows: Increased receipts, S4S,-
263, 32l drecreased expenditures. S27, l59,-
0S0; total, $75, 422, 402 Decreased receipts
81 ,345, 2S9; increased expenditures, 81, 342,
992 total, s6,66S, $50, being a clear gain
by larger collections and reduced eIpendi-
tures of sos, 4,020.
These are the bare facts, but in order to
give clearer view, to such persons as are
not in the habit OF thinking of money by
millions of dollars, of the great saving that
has been made to the Treasury of the Uni
ted States in .he last fiscal year over the one
preceding it, Gen. Spinner makes the state
ment that after deducting tifty-two Sundays
and four legal holidays from the 365 days
leaving 309 executive days in the year-a
saving of $6S, I34, 020 was made that the
average saving on the working days Of the
fiscal year. that closed with June 80, 1870,
over those of the year preceding, was over
1924 240 per day, being over $9,26S per
hour, over $l54 per minute, being more
than equal to the extra dropping of 50 so
into the Golfers of the Treasury in every
second of the time These facts sufficient
ly explain how the Administration, by thor
ough action and an ecGuomica! course, was
enabled to purchase so large an amount OF
the stocks of the United States for the
sinking funds.
We ask Republicans, ask all candid
citizens of whatever political creed,-did
any government III the worlI ever make so
satisfactory an exeibit Of good work done in
the way of reform aud economy? Is not
the administration worthy of renewed ex
preston of your confidence and support
Such an expression can only be practically
made by voting the Republican ticket.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16
Constitutional Convention.

| A draft of an act to provide for Couven-
/ ton to revise the Constitution of this State
I is published in some of the papers. 1t
proposes to make the Convention consist OF
| l35 memoers-32 TO be elected as mem
bers at large Of convention, each voter to
! deposit ticket containing only l6 names,
and the 80 persons having the highest mum
Der Of votes to be declared elected, thus
providing for minority representation in
said convention. The balance of the State
is divided into districts, elocting I03 persons
as District members Of convention, the
districts being so formed that the minority
will also elect fair proportion Of the mem
bcrs. The counties of Clearliald, Clarion,
Cameron, Forest and Elk, THE 233 Senate
/ rial district, to elect two members, each
| voter to east ballot tor one person. The
/ election to be held ond the frst Tuesday in
| June next and the convention to meet on
the first Tuesday OF September following i;
J proridci, however, that each elector is priv
! ileged to cast 4 ballot ''for" or against"
the holding of such convention, and if a
majority of the votes cast are for con-
vention, the said convention shall be hold
en-, but if majority be against" it, then
all proceedings under this act to be null and
void
1t is evident to every rejecting mind
that convention to revise our Stale
Constitution is necessary, necessity,
in one instance at least, growing out of an
amendment to the Constitution of the Un-
tied States made necessary by the late re
bellion in the South The proposed act
above referred to is, perhaps, as fair one
as could be devised, and is worthy the care,
tul consideration of the people throughout
the State, and Of the members of the leg
islature when prese n;el for their consilcra
ton aud aiODtiOn
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16

The troops Spain is preparing to send to
Cuba now for the final and complete subju-
cation of the island number nine thousand
Aside from all reinforcemeuts this will be
the third army dispatched since the Cubans
proclaimed their Independence More has
been accomplished within the last few
months toward conquering the insurgents
than all of the previous time, and it would
seem that if Spain can equip and sustain so
many troops she may re establish an undis-
puted authority. But the Cubans are m ain
tanning costly guerilla war; and may DO SO
for some time to come.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16

The friends of protection to American
industry have reason for rejoicing over the
result Of the election in the several States,
last week. According to the summing ur.
il is evident the great expectations of the
free traders have come to naught. In New
Jersey We have gained one Congressman,
and in Minnesota one. In the First dis
trict OF Michigan, where most determined
free trade opposition was made to the regu
lar Republican nominee, We have elected
him by an increased majority. Donnelly
the restless Philadelphia politician, who
sought to divide our rank. on this issue in
Minnesota, has been overwhelmingly de-
feated, while in New York the Hon. Ho.
race Greeley made noble run against Cox.
Tree trader aud Democrat, anti would have
defeated hin but for the iactious opposition
OF few maleontsnts Our industries arc
safe Ii the hands OF the Forty, second Con
eTess.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16

GoDEY' LADY Book. Tho December
number of this handsome Magazine is be-
fore US, and far surpasses any of It's former
numbers. First Time of Asking" is a
fine steel plate; then is the usual steel plate
title page; TWO elegant Christmas pictures
Remember the Poor and Christmas
Morning. a splendid Berlin wool-w work
pattern, printed in variety of colors; six
figure colorcd fashion plate large exten
sion sheet, containing an innumerable variety
OF dresses for ladies, dresses for children
aprons, etc. Besides the literary depart
ment is filled with interesting, useful and
profitable matter. Terms, $500 per year
Address, l.. A. Cooley. n E. Corner Six
and Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16

We see il stated that Judge Agnew voted
T7ith the Democratic Judges for the re ap-
poiutment of James L. Snowden, as Pro
thonotary for the Eastern district of Penn,
syivania-a man whom he had publicly de.
nounced for criminally issuing frauduen,
naturalization papers in the interest of the
Democratic party. If this be true, it is an
unaccountable procedure, and should receive
The hearty condemnation of every Republi
ran in the State. The party which elected
Judge Aguew expects better things at hi.
hands, than that he should vote for a mar
who had done so much to frauducnrly de
feats its candidates. Such ingratituda /.
unworthy Judge of the Supreme Court
and should be sufficient justification to ask
bis resignation
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16
The State Elentions.

Elections were held. last week, in Arkan
sas, Louisiana, Alabama, Delaware, Flori
da, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland
Massachusetts,, Michigan, Minnesota, Mis-
souri,, New York, New Jersey, Nevada
Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia ant
Wisconsin. The general result in these
States, Cor members of Congress, foot, vi
81 Republicans to 81 Democrats.
Already 222 members OF the Forty second
Congress have been elected, of which the
Republicans have 40 and the Democrats
S2-republicau majority6 6S.
The States yet to vote will elect 81 mem
bers, which will rot, however, materially
change the result.
Although tie Republicans have lost their
two-thirds vote in Congress, yet they have
a clesr working majority, tar all practical
purposes.
The Republicans carried New Jersey by a
handsome majority, made large gains in
New York, Kentucky, Maryland, and seve
raj other States, which is very encouraging
for the supremacy of the Republican party
ior number of years to come. In view oi
these facts, we see no good reason for the
prolific display of poultry in the Democratic
papers. But, poor fellows! they have hac
so little chance to air their chickens of late
years, that it must be quite relief to then
to crow over a crumO, and we have no dispo
sition to deny them the opportunity. So
crow on. Ventiiate your moth eaten teath
ers, as this is likely the only chance you
will have of doing SO, for another decade al
least
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16

The DAILY TELEGRAPH As the time
approaches for the assembling of Congress
aud the Legislature, people begin to in
quire for good and reliable paper, that
Viii give full and accurate reports of the
proceedings Of these public bodies. To
such OF our readers as want paper of the
character referred to, we most cheerfully
recommend the Harrisburg Daily 7ele.
grdrh. Besides the Telegraph gives the
latest current news aud events, TRANSMITTING
il this and foreign countries Price Of
Daily So a year 6 months IS, and months
$3.50 During session of the Legislature
sl.50.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16

The heather Chinee" according to the
census returns 81 San Francisco. have at
least one blessing attached to the heather.
ism which would be wise for all nations to
copy. There are in that city Il,sl7 Chi
nesc and all can read and write. There are
only Americans who can neither real nor
write, while there are 6,7S5 of the Irish
population in the snme blissful state of in
telligencc-a good material out Of which to
mrke Democratic voters.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16

The latest news from the city Of Mexico
tells very sad tale of the Safe of affairs in
that country. To add to the difficulties of
the situation President Juarez was taken
suddenly ii, and fears were entertained that
If he died general revolution would be the
result. 1t is Only few days since the tele-
graph informed us that the Mexican repub-
lie was quiet; but now things are changed.
and storm Of revolution has broken out all
over. Juarcz' illness, no doubt, has con
trinuted much to all this, and there is no
knowing where it is going to stop. Mexico,
instead Of growing better, would seem to be
getting worse. The most insignificant a fair
frequently serves to disturb the whole re-
public. In the states of Guerrero, Michoa-
can and Tehauntepec outbreaks haye al
ready occurred.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16

Democracy and deviltry go hand in hand
On last Tuesday, a crowd OF roughs destroy
ed the ballot boxes and ballots in Newton
township, New.Jersey, and shot two colored
men. But the polls were rc-opened and
the rioters arrested May they receive the
full measure Of punishment their crimes
merit
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16
The Philadelphia Press says: Right and

The Philadelphia Press says: Right and
left, wherever Democratic gains are report
ed, comes the old story of violence and
fraud and wrong. In New Jersey, Dela-
ware and Maryland, the lines of ignorance
have been held only by the aid Of defiant
crime, and every TRANSIENT and local success
OF the Democratic party las been gained at
the expense of civil liberty. How fortunate
that the whole country is spared such a
fate.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16

The franking privilege is to be ventilated
postmaster general is preparing evidence to
show what waste of transportation and
space is chargeable to the privilege mem
bers of the government have of sending
their letters, soiled linen, books and bulkicr
parcels free of postage. 1t would appear
that they use the mails as if they were hu-
manitarian express companies.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16
PROPOSALS
TO BRIDGE BUILDERS !
COMMISSIONER s OFFICE,
Clearfield, Pa, Nov Is, 1870

Clearield Pa, Nov Is, 1870 (
Sealed proposals will be received by the Cou nty
Commissioners of Clearfeld county, at their Office.
until Thursday the sth day of December next,
for the erection of "A COVERED BRIDGE, across
the river below the mouth Of Chest creek in Belt
township said bridge to be of 100 foot span and
smi ar in its construction to the one the
mouth of hnderson's Creek
Separate proposals are invited for the eIcava-
ton and Masonry, stating the price per yard for
the former, and per perch fer the latter Also for
the square and sawed lumber and shin giles, givi
the price per cubic foot for the former. and per
th ousani for the latter. Also, for the Carpentry
and Bla:ksmithing for the whole work and
material Plan of Bridge to ba seen AT he Com -
missioner's Office, SAM'L H. SHAFFNER,
Attest: SaN'L II HINDMAN,
G. B. GoODLASDEg, DAVID BUCK.
Nov l6-3tI Clerk. COmmi ssioueTs
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16

The election of Henry Waldron. in the
First Congressional district of Michigan,
is triumph of Protection over Free Trade.
The canvas was conducted on this issue,
and a bold stand and an open boast were
made by the so called reformers. The re.
suit is sadly against the general opinion that
free trade reigns supreme in the Great
West
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16

The Quebec Independent wants Canada
to protect herself against the United States
by building fortifcations along the entire
border. The success Of France in the for
tifcation business cannot be very encoura-
ginn to our ueighbors, who will save money
as well as secure permanent protection by
Joining the United States.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16

Hoffman's majority in New Y orL City is
700 less than it was in 1868, notwith
standing that thousands of illegal votes
were cast for him by repeatcrS. This is an
encouraging sign to the Republicans of New
York, and of the whole country Frauds
in elections will soon be at discount, we
hone
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16

In Delaware, at the election last week,
there was much rioting. and number Of
persons reported shot. Delaware is Demo
cratic, of course.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16

YOUNG men desiring practical business
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16

We received an advance copy of the
Annual Report of the Trustees and Su-
perintendent of the State Lunatic Asylum
of Pennsylvania" for 1870. II is an inter
estiug document.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16

1t is rumorned that Chief Justice Chase,
owing to his continued i'll health, will short
ly resign. Judge Carter, it is said, will be
offered the place.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16
SINGER SEWING MACHINES
u L 4 Y IN G!
Mas. L. CALDWELL

Having engaged in the WEAVING BUSINESS
at her residences Be8- Logan " II. desires 10 in.
form her friends and the public that she has nov,
ana VIII keep constantly on hand. well selected
stock of COTTON, WODLEN and HEMP WARPs
and is prepared TO furnish TO order Garnet rs.av
made, or warp al weaving. Weaving o: ali
kinds done to order. Ii desired she can furpi,b
cotton warp of all kiuds for linen OF wooleu fu-
ing Wool and rags taken in exchange
Address. Mas L. CALDWELL
Oct II. rely. Cu-vepsville p
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16

The number of vessels lost by wreck, fire,
collision aud abandonment, in October, is
set down at TO- Value of vessels and car
goes, forty millions of dollars. How many
lIyesI
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-16

The Republican majority in Louisiana IS
irom Is, 900 to 10000.