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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23
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Plea and I, or the Printers Thanksgiving.


The old compositer turned his quid
As he held the stick in his hand,
And oct of the window across the tiles
Sent bleary smile and bland
Then he gave squirt beneath the case,
And he made the lea ick;
To morrow will be Thanksgiving day
Thank God-for I'm tired and sick.
I'm sick click click) of the window,
That holds the sun in eclipse.
Till my proofs come back click clickety)
Like original manuscripts,
'Tfs blessed (cliekety) CUSTOM
This day of thanks and prayer,
And 1 think lcIick-click; TO morrow
I'll breathe a better air.
strange how our spirits catch the tone
OF each association;
He was Sc ting up Ward Beechers prayers
To the Plymouth congregauon)
I watched the tide of b-ing
How it surges, how il rolls
Where gathers the church militant
Her healthy warrior souls.
Lo the gates of heaven are shattered
Ere the tocsins all are done,
By the Operatic voileys
From the organ barrels down,
Then listened to the sermon
1t was rather strengthy phil
And 1 looked around for Plea,
But-the church was very full.
"At five o'clock in the morning."
With rather a heavy head
Tho music hadn' agreed with me,
Or something the preacher said
Or it might have been the turkey,
For nv face was turkey red
met cid Plea on the stairs,
Just working up to bed
And 1 says, GLOW are you, Plea -
tie caught at the topmost stair
Says I, How are you, Pica''
And he answered, -Hic-how ar r2'
Where huve you sp ent Thauksgiviug
And be answered "Hjc-a ,0tsrs2
! met jour from Boston
And I've been oil -.tare -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

IF man can sleep soundly, has a good
appetite, with no unpleasant reminders af-
ter meals. the bodily habits being regular
every day. he had better let himself alone,
whether he is as big as hogshead or as
thin and dry as fence rail-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

ASTONISHING AZTEC RUiNs. Advice
from Santa Fe state jhat Governor Army,
the special Indian agent for that territory,
has found the Canon de Chelley, which was
explored for twenty miles. The party found
cnons whose walls lowered perpendicuiarty
TO an attitude Of from one thousand to two
thOlsaRd feet, the rock strata being as per
feet as if laid Ly the skiful hands Of ma.
son, and entirely symmetrical. Among
these cannons were foaud rutas Of ancieat
Aztec cities, many Of winch bear the evi-
dence OF having been populous, TO the ex-
tent of many thousand inhabitants.
In one Of these canons, the rocky walls of
which rose not less than O0D feet from the
base, and whose sumnits on either hand in
clined TO each other forming part OF an
arch, there We're found, high up, hewn out
Of the rocks, the ruins OF Aztec towns of
great extent, now tcuautless, desolate In
each OF these rocky eyries there remains IN
a state OF good preservation house OF
stone, about twenty feet squa.s containing
ore bare and gloomy room Were the evi-
dences that fire at some time had been
used. The only solution of this enigma
thus far vcuturod, is that these solitary
rooms were the alter places OF the Aztec
fires; that from some cause the people at a
remote period were constrained to abandon
their homes, but left some faithful sentinel
in each instance to keep alive the fame
that, according to Indian traditions Of these
regions, was to light the way Of Mcntezuma
again 10 his peope-their hoped tor Mes
siah ana Eternal King \ close examina-
tion of many of the ruins proved that the
builder must have been skilled in the man
ufacture and use of edged tools and mason
ry. Who these people were, whence they
came, or whittier they went, is now, proba-
bly,, one of the mysteries to remain eternal
ly unsoIved. Some of the ruins are report
ed to be mere stone buildings, seven or
eight stories in height, being reached by
ladders placed against the walls Round
houses, % ieet in diameter, built III the
most substantial manner, OF cut stone, and
plastered inside were also found in excellent
preservation.
Astonishing discoveries have been made
in gold and silver regions, richer than yet
known on this continent. They are sup
posed, by well informed persons, to be the
east mines, of which tradition has handed
down the most most marvellous tales, and
the mines themselves discover unmistaka
bic evidences OF having been successfully
worked years ago.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

TOuN Il. FULFORD, Attorney At Law. Clear.
y field, IA Office on Market Street, over
Hartsyyick & Irwin's Drug Store Prompt attention
given 10 the securingofBountv claims, &c..and tt
all legal business March q, 1851.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

TFANsION HOUSE. C'oorfcld Pa This
VI we'll known hotel. near tha Ourt !touse, i
worthy the patronage Of the public The table
will be supplied with the best IN The market. The
best of liquors kept JOHN DGUGHEBTY.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

TAR j. P. BU8CHFIELD-Late Surgeon Of the
sy SD Beg't Penn'a Vols. having returned
from the army. offers his professional services 70
tnl citizens of Ciearfeld aud vicinity Profes-
sioual calls promptly attended 20 Office or
South-Eas' corner Of Sd and Market Streuts.
Oct. 4 lS5j-Gnp.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

( TEST. Attorney at Law. ClearGeld. Pa. viii
l attend prom pity all Legal business ontrust-
ed to his care in CIearfeld al adjoining conn
ties. Office on Market street July IL 1867.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

GUREEYOR.-The undersigned offers
~ his services to the public as a Surveyor,
He may be found At his residence in Law encp
township. when not engaged; or addressed by
letter at ClearfeId, Pean'a
March 9Th. iS67.-tf. JAMES MITCHELL.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

At wedding the other DAY, a pet Sky
terrier, belonging to me bride, slipped un-
observed iuto the church after the party.
He remained very quiet till the end of the
service, but on the post ceremonial kiss be-
ing administered it entered into his dog
sish brain that his mistress was Suffering an
injury, so he attacked the unfortunate
groom. Barks, yeips, screams, expletives.
Tableau.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

ysTALLACE & FTELpTET ,ATroErErs At LAW
w CIcarfei Pa Office in res deneo Of W A.
Wallace Legal business Of all Siud- attended to
With promptness ana fidelity. iau.7.te-yp
vu WALLACE FRANK FIELDING
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

X ERATzER K SON. dealers fr Dry Goods
| !, Clothing. Hardware Qucenswarc. GroCe-
ries. Provisions. &c, Second Street FleaI field
Pa Dac -. 1865
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

| ''YouUg man, are you not aware that to-
bacco is slow poison p Young man puff
! fiDg at a cigar es, sir, the slowest poison
ever known
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

TH0Mas II. FORGEY Dealer in Square and
! Sawed Lumber Dry Goods, QnceHsvars 6 70
ceries Flour. Grain, Feed, Bacon, &c tc-- Gra
hamtOn. Clcarfeld county. Pa Oct 10
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

TARTsWICK b IRWIN. Dealers in Drugs
/ Medicines. Paints. Oils. Stationary. Perfum O
ry Fancy ooas. Notions etc, etc, Market street.
Ciearfeld. Pa Dee &. 1868.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

M'ENALLY, Attorneyat Law. CIcar6elJ
y PA. Prscticos in Clearfeld and adj0iu' rg
'ounties. Ofico IN sw brick baildiug rfI Boya
,m 2 / stfcct one door south Of Lanich 5 Hotel
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

T)HN GUELTCU. Manufacturer Of all kinds .,
d C3hjnst-Warc, Market street, Clearfeld, p
He also makes to order Cofins sh ort notice end
attends funerals with 2 hearse. ApTlG 80
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

Al T II OR \ VI. n, PHYSICIAN AND
"a SURGEON. having heated at hylertoUu,
Pa offers his professional services to the citi-
zens OF that place and vicinity. iSep % :
yET 7. CU1LEY, Dealer in Dry Goods
w ,Groceries Hardware. QuesnswaIe I iour Bs-
con. etc. " ooaland CleariUld county Pa. Iso
extensive dealers in Gll kinds Of sawed lumber
shingles. and square timber. Orders solicited.
Woodland. Pa. Arg. ! 9th. 1858
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

~ NE0RGE C. KIRK Justice Of he Peace sur
u veyor and ConveYrpccr. Iulhersburg, Pa.
All business entrusted to him will me promptly at
tended TO. Persons wishing 10 employ Survey
or will Go well to give him cali. as he aatcrs
himself that he render satisfaction Deco
of conveyance. articles Of agreement. and ail egai
papers promptly nnd neatly executed jeo70-yl
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

sslCHAED Mns's3P. Dealer in Foreic On and Do
b ruestic Dry oods, groceries. Flour Bacon,
Liquors, &c. Room, on Market street. a few doors
west o. JcUrH.l y flee Clcarfaid. pa Apr29
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

IT " SuITH ATTORNEY At Law. Clearfeld
I Pa viii atteud promptly 70 business Gu
trusted to his care efice second hoor OF new
building adjoining County National Bank. and
nearly opposite the Court House. lJune Sc, '69
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

4 W. WALTERS, ArroaSEY At Law.
~. CloarfeId- Pa oGiee in the Cour, House
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

~ ERATZER. Dealer in Dry-Goo6 Clothing.
- Hardware Qucensware. Groceries. Proyi
sjons, etc Market street nearly opposite the
Court House. Ciearded. Pa. June. 1868.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

! 3. GRAHAM K SONS, Dealers in DIy-G God 5
- Groceries. Hardware. Queeusware- V Eooden-
ware. Provisions. etc, Market St CIearGcId Pa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

To cure these affections, we must bring into ac
ton the muscles, which are engaged in their va
ri0us funetiors. If they ere elected Gravel or
Dropsy mny eDsuc ---a1ez
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

N,Rrry T. NOBLE. Attorney at Law. Lock Ia
~ ven ga. -Wiil practice in the several courts
Of Clearfeld county. rusiness entrusted to him
will receive prompt attention. lie. %, icy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

~ 3. READ. " D PHySICIAy and Sr-RGEnS.
L KyIertown. Pa. respectfully otiers his pro-
fessiona services the citizens OF that place and
surrounding country. Apr 2H-6m.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

A I SHAW Dealer in Drugs Patent Medicines
"a. Fancy Artctos. etc and Proprietor of Or
Eoyers West Branch Bilters. Market street,
Jiearfeld, Pa. june Is. '70r.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

IT F BTGLER Co, Dealers in Har.ware
Z =. and.manufacturers of Tin aud Sheet-iron
5are. second Street Clearfeld, Pa Mar 70
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

tfTALTER BARRETT, attorney siIayy. Clear
W field, Pa. May -, 1858.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

g7RFDERTCK LErTzINGER, Hianufaeturer of
- all kinds Of StoHc-waIe, CiearGela. Pa Or
de7s solicited EoIesaie or retail u alsokcep
hand and for sale IN assortment If earihen
ware. of his Manufacture. Jan /. 1868
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

This medicine increases the power of digestion
and excites the absorbents into healthy exercise
BY which the watery or calcareous dispositions
and all unnatural engagements, well pain
and Inflammation reduced, and it is taken by
men. women and children. Directions for and
diet accompany.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

II T. NAUGLE, Watch and Clock Maker and
l | dealer in Watches Jewelry- &c Room in
Graham s row, Markets street Nov 10
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

The reader must also be made aware, that how
ever slight may be the attack it is sure to afeo.
the 5odiiy health and mental powers, as our fesb
and blood are supported from these sources.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23

w Fancy Dry Goods White Goods. Motions.
Fmbroideries, Ladies and Gents Furnishing
Hood etc June / =, ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-23
P#nlosLrHIA. PA Feb. d. 1867

II. T, HELHBoLD. Druggist:
Dean SIR Il have been n sufferer for upward
of twenty years, with gravel, bladder and kidney
affections, dtflhg which time have used various
medicinal preparations. and been un der the trea.-
ment Of The most eminent Pbysicisns, experien-
cling but little relief
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-11-19
Cougress-Gth District.

Following are the official majorities on Con-
gresham in this district:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-11-19
Diamonds in Africa.


Twenty years ago California aud Australia
set the world wild with gold fever, and now
comes Africa to renew the excitement with
the promise Of diamonds. More than a year
ago reports commenced to come from the cape
of Good Hope of enormous diamond discover
les on the Vaal river in South Africa, but it is
only within few months that these reports
have assumed such an air Of truthfulness as to
direct the feet Of adventures largely in that
direction 4 California miner who has had
some experience in the diamond region during
the past summer, writes that he found the
| scenes of California in lS49 more than re-
| river was lined with rockers, tents and miners
of all kinds, color sex and size, on both sides.
! At least coo miners were at work, whole fam.
| lies, men, women and children. The men
| were picking, shoveling and washing the dirt
| while the women and children were sitting
around tables sorting out the pebbles that
| have been washed for diamonds" One party
| found 112 diamonds in triangular space OF
80 PAGES each way, and less than two fec.
deep, and 80 more have been taken out near
by. They ranged from to G3 aarats weight
and one of 40 carats is valued at e9500. The
! gravel is dug down to the clay bed, the dirt
sifted and the pebbles carefully washed in q
cradle and then sorted, a handful at time
| The negroes are being taught to sort, and the
blacker they are the more honest. Whenever
they have little white blood in them they will
steal.
Another correspondent writing to a London
paper, says;
A shopheeper who went carly TO this African
Golconda returned to his home, after an absence
of only fifteen days, bringing with him pocket
full Of gem..--ln Hope Town magnificent dia-
moud of thirty.six Carats has been dug up. One
ospeotOr" in six days succeeded in purchas.
ing not less than four hundred Of the gems,
among which was one Of forty carats, and Of such
beauty that the Queen of all the Russias might
be proud to wear it, The largest diamond found
weighed about one hundred and eight carals
and was valued at 100000. One gem taken out
weighed a fraction over eighty-three carats, aud
was sold for 1920, after passing through sew.
| era! hands, and being subjected to much conflict
ing criticism. Found, ss 1t was, by stupid
native boy on the surface oi the ground and mis-
taken by him for worthless though pretty stone,
the discovery of its real value created ,remen.
dous excitement.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-11-19
Election Returns,

The official returns Of this county and OF
this congressional and senatorial district are
given elsewhere. AS to the result in this state,
the Chicago Tribuae gives a table of about
tw0-thrds OF the counties, figuring up Logan
$4,000 ahead, but in this table half dozen of
republican counties are gwen twice, so that
Logans real majority is not over 10000. N
the remaining counties Logan's majority in
1868 was about $1,000, and this, if the demo.
cratic gains keep up there as elsewhere, will
be about neutralized, and his majority in the
whole state cut down to 10000 or 10 ,0O0-a
radical loss OF 10000 in two years
In congressman the democrats gain three
Stevens in the 9TH, Cable IN the ath and Rob.
lnson in the Sth district but Cable will prob.
ably lose his seat by the canyassers Throwing
out several towns in Adams county for infor
mality.
AS to Legislature, the republicans claim a
majority OF 10 IN the senate, and some - in
the house. On the other hand. the Times claim.
that parties IN the house are nhnut even.
The republican brag ct u gain If congress
man III hehtucKy was premature. The dele
CATION from that state r'mains unanimousl,
democratic
Alabama is to he added to the lis, of demo
cratic states, having given democratic maio
rity OF 5000 on the popular vote. Florida. al
80, goes democratic.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-11-19
The Water Power Improvement.

The people of Ottawa have felt keen dis.
| appointment in finding the season pass away
| and no substantial commencement made on the
proposed water power improvement, of which
they had had such repeated and positive
| assurances from Col. Cushman during the
summer. 1t is true that what seemed to ind.
cate vigorous commencement was made in
September a large quantity of stone was de-
livered on the ground, the route of the head
races staked off, &c. But then all at once the
work stopped, and the matter seemed to have
assumed less promising aspect than ever. To
ascertain the cause of the new turn the affair
some of our prominent citizens have been held
during the last two weeks. II is not ncccs-
sary to 60 over the proceedings of these NEE
| tngs in detail. 1t is sufficient to say, that
| the "hitch' was discovered to be between Mr.
| Cushman and the corporators of the old "Ot-
tawa Manufacturing Company" under whose
charter Mr.. Cushman proposed to do the work
| 1t appears to have been Mr. Cushman's under
| standing, and we must be permitted to say
such was the understanding of the public,
when Mr.. G. accepted the 100000 bonus from
the city, that the charter of the o. NJ. Com.
pany, with all its franchises and privileges,
was to be transferred to Mr.. Cushman, and
| that he was to be untramciled in hi. npcr-
atoms by any connection with the corporators
| Of that company. Now it would seem said
| corporators take a different view OF the sub.
Iect, claiming that they still hold the charter,
and that Mr.. c. is in some way under their
control or ut least connected with them.
This, or somcthin. Of His sort, is ascc,taincd
to he the ''hitch' now obstruc,ng the prosccu-
ton Of the work. The citizens meetings alluded
t" have accomplished this much-that they
! have got Mr.. Cushman and the corporators to
submit their respective claims in writing with
vi"w to their speedy accommodation and
ano,hrr meeting is to be held on the 18th inst
tn hear the result of negotiations Should the
matter fail Of accommodation the public are
promised u full ventilation of the facts Of the
! cast
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-11-19
FROM UTICA.

SERENADE.-The Utica brass band made .
visit to the residence of James Clark, Esq, last
Saturday night. When the band had played
some appropriate pieces, Mr.. Clark came forward
aud made in substance, the following remarks
"Gentlemen, you are aware that have the
honor Of being elected to represent the people OF
/ , Sale county in the next General Assembly.
feel highly complimented in receiving so large
a vote from INV fellow citizens. / shall endeavor
faithfully and industrously to discharge the
,tu,t conf,!ed TO me. l ALEC take this opportu.
nj to thank my numerous republican friends
who voted for me. l shall endeavor SO to rep.
resent their Interests that they will not regret
that they cast their votes for me. And thank
you gentlemen Of the Utica Brass Band, TOR this
complimentary visit, and IA token Of my appre.
citation, present you with this small amount Of
money to assist in paying your contingent ex-
penses.'
The leader OF the brass band then said I'VE
come to offer our congratulations on your cleo
ton to tho Legislature, aud to express our entire
satisfaction and confidence in your ability TO rep
resent the interest of the people of La Sale
county, and we have no doubt that the course
you will pursue will give satisfaction to all par
ties. Please accept our thanks for your LIBERAL
donation this evening" The band then played
some of their newest and finest music, when all
| retired satisfied and happy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-11-19

DAsTAKDLr CONDUCT.-Our readers will re.
member that early last spring, soon after the
cars commenced to run on the new railroad be-
tween S,rentor aud Ottawa, train Of construc.
ton cars was thrown of the track and demo.
lishcd Some wretch had driven an iron spike
in'oa Ur, between the joints Of the rails on one
sl1,, cAi .ing the destruction of the cars, and
which might have resulted in far more serious
consequences.
Last Monday evening, ut the same place, IA
pine rc.ntling was placed in the cattle guards
at the crossing whore the cars run Oft before
The train from Ottawa run through this place,
breaking the SCantling into Il thousand flinders,
but somewhat stopping tho motion OF the cars.
Had the scantlinY been OF harder material, the
train would have been hurled from tho track,
and who knows what would have been the fate
oi its hundred passengers.
II tho detectives are Of any value, let them
catch tho dAsardly villain or villsins engaged in
this crime. ...