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

FAIR AND FEsTIvAL.-The lslies of Os>
ceola will hold Fair and Festival, for the
benefit of the Presbyterian Church, com
mencing ON Monday evening, December %,
and to continue during the the week. Come
and get your moneys worth. All are re-
spectfully invited to attend.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

FEsTIvAL.-1he ladies' of Bloomington
NJ. f. Church, will hold festival at the
church, on Saturday, December 2lst, the
proceeds to be applied to liquidate an un-
paid debt on the building. Dinner from l2
to 0 clock, ?. NJ. Oysters, candies, fruits,
etc, in the evening. Horse feed to be had
near the church. All are invited to attend.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21
!, DMINIsTRAToRs NoTICE.-Let

4 NDMINISTR ATORS NOTlCE.-Let-
~ ters of Administration on the estate
of Matthew Stott. late OF Doggs township, dec d,
having been granted to the undersigned. notice
is hereby given that all person, indebted to said
estate are required to make immediate payment
and thos. aving claims gainst the same will pre-
sent them, properly authenticated for settlement
to = JOHN VI. CHASE.
Dec Z lS7o-6tp Administrator.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

,DISSOLUTION. - The co partnership
IL heretofore existing between the under
signed. in the Mercantile business at o.ceoia has
been dissolved by mutual consent. The books
and accounts of the late firm are in the hands OF
w & Kelly for settlement. All persons having
unsettled accounts with said firm are requested 10
settle the same without delay.
Dec 770-3t ST. so duel AXE i KELLEY.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

OK THEIR TRACK-The Phi!ipsburg
Jomaai says: We gather the informa-
ton that an experienced detective has found
clue to the highway robbers who recently
cummitted the outrage and robbery on Mr..
Shoop, OF this place, which will probably
lead TO the recovery of portion of the sto
len money and the thieves. 1t is to be
hoped that they will be brought to justice.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

Nor LET-The Republican,, of last week,
says :'aaiTn accordance with public notice,
the County Commissioners, on Saturday last,
opened The proposals for the erection of a
Bridge over the river in Beltownship. Nine
liferent proposals were submitted. bat the
Board, We understand, has postponed the
iettimg of the Bridge, indeihiteIy, from the
fact that the bids appear to be entirely too
high, much higher than has heretofore been
paid fur similar strusfures. - We heard a
little cursiag in regard to the deci 'isn refer
red to- but, we presume, the Board acted
conscientiouSly in the matter.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

At 2! o'clock P. NJ. the following described real
estate situate in Huston tp Clearheld CO. Pa, via
Ist All the south part of certain tract Of land.
situate partly in elk and Clearheld counties. be-
ing that part situate in lisstoa tp, Cie4rf.ld CO..
bounded As follows: On the North by the division
lipe of Elk county on the South by tract No 5o6i :,
W est by tracts No's4lSl and +27i, on the East by
trac.. No's4I74 and 4l3S, containing l4a acres,
more or less
ID One other tract or piece of land stu ate In
uu,ton tn aforesaid known as the East half of
tract No 4ISl. containing 1875 acres more or less.
Sd All that part Of tract No 42ll, situate In
Huston tp aforesaid, containing $50 acres more
or less. The sbove described tracts are unseafed.
TERMS.-0ne-tbird cash on confirmation OF
sale balance in two equal annual payments, with
interest. to be secured by Judgment Bonds and
Mor,g.se the promisss J, a. PEARSALL.
Nov S0ts Admg G. T. a.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

PRICK FOR SALE.-The undersigned
- has manufactured and has now on hand
for sale 15s ooe BRICK. which he will dispose of
reasonable terms, in large OF snail quantities
to suit purchasers. j. A. TERPE.
Luthersburg, September H. 1870 6m
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Raftsman's 5ournal.
CIEARFIELD. PA, DEC-2l 1870.

p.,,oxs-To insure the safe transmission
.v by mail patro should remit by cheek
or have ihsr Letters after
A receipt will be enclosed IN the hr'' p"p'' A'~'
y = ,,tsv comes 10 hand:
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THE LEONARD USE,
Near the Railroad Dspep,
Reed Street, Clear6eld, Pa.
@. d. GooDFELLow :::: !: pnersrxror.

new frst class Hotel in every respect-com-
Portable rooms-all the modern lin provements-
the best of Liquors-promptat Attendance. and rea-
sonable charges The patronage of the public is
respectfully solicited. jy-2l-tf.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

NEW SCHOOL HOUSE. Sealed pro-
~ posals will be received by the School
Directors of Lawrence township. until the I4th
day of January. 1871 for the erection of q sch os
house near John o. Dixens- Contractors to find
all material Plan and specifications can be seen
by calling on the Secretary at Blooms Bridge
By order of the Board. TAYLOR ROWLES.
l.. C. BLOOM, Sec. President
LaMrencs Tn Dec Il St.
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TERMS OF THE JOURNAL,


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nesday at $500 per annum in advaase. II not
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No subscription taken for a shorter time than
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Doors. BOoTsm BooTsH. BOOTS 49,
FRENCH KIP, IS %
FRENCH CALF; 5 90
LIGHT ZIP, 5 90
ate KRATZER's,
Sep 81. 1870. Opposite the Jail.
FOR SALE.-The farm of John Spack-
L man, late of Girard Township decd,
consisting of about one hundred and seventy two
acres of good farming land, (,nost of which Is
cleared and having thereon erected good
house and barn, and the usual conv eniences of n
pleasant homo For terms and further particulz.s
apply to 7. II. MURRAY,
Atty for the heirs and persons interested.
Juns 70 10 If
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21

MISS H. S. SWANS, School for Girls,
IA Clearfeld, Pa.
The Fall Term OF Fourteen weeks will com
msncs on Monday, September 5th, 1870
Reading. 0rthography. Writing. Primary
Arithmetic and Primary Geography, per
term. (of u weeks 81 90
History, Local and Descriptive Geography
with Map Drawing, Grsmnxr5 Mental
and Written Arithmetic, Soe
Botany. Geology, Phys.elogy, SairrEI Phi
losophy, Physical Geography. Algebra.
Rhetoric. Etymoiogy and Latin. IL 90
Oil Painting "a lessons, u 60
Monochromat attic Drawing, 10 90
Crayon. 6 6s
Pencil Drawing. mo extra chsrge).
Instrume ntal Music 80 lesson.).. 10 90
Wax Flowers and Fruits, with materials, At
teachers charges
For full particulars send for Circular.
CIeardsId, August Il, ls7o-ly
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21
STUMPS! STUMPSn

The undersigned have purchased the right
of Clearheld county for. Enoch Parnsvorth's .
Stump Extractor patented June 7th. 1870 This
is decidedly the most convenient, most durable
and bel M achine of the day. Wet weather will
not effect it. the working part being all Of iron.
The machine is easily set up and M work any
place that can be piowed. We will sell machines
at small profit on cost. and will try to make it
TO the advantage of farmers to buy them. We
soliei orders from tho oss wanting m achines
IL. T. PAHNSwORTH
Clearheld Pa.
J u. GARRISON,
GEO. II. HALL. Agent. CursshsyilIe. Pa
CIear6cld. Pa. LIaiy 1910
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21
NEW MARBLE WORKS. /

CLEARFIELD. PENy'A.
Monuments Grscian Tombs. Prspeb Couehes.
Mantles Table Tops Washing Ranges, G,rdsn
Statuary, Terra Gotta Ware, Of every description,
Head and Foot Stones, Of New and beautiful de-
signs, all of which we offer at city prices or IS
per ce less than any other establishment in this
county Having & large experience in the bust
ness We guarantee satisfaction in all cases. Or
dsrs thankfully received and promptly filed in
the best workmanlke manner.
S A. GIBSON.
May IL, 1870 If JANIS wArsoy. Agent.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-12-21
ORPHANS COURT SALE!
Real Estate in Huston Township.

Tho undersigned. hduin strator Of the estats
of Alfred Pearsall, deed, will offer at public out
cry. in the Borough of Ccarhsld, on
Tuesday, January 10, 1871,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-10-05

England Germany and America, IL united in n
determination To secure the peaceful progress of
both continents, might shape the dC,tinles of the
human ruce.-LoHdoa Times.
Very true But from the presoat attitude
Of England in the war between France and
Prussia, there is little indication that Eng
anddesires " peaceful progress in Europe
to say nothing about this western continent.
She has had splendid opportunities to prevent
war and bloodshed in France within the last
thirty days, but we have no evidence Of her
efforts that way, Had the netrual powers Of
Europe demanded an end to hostiites after
the French Empire collapsed, peace would
have spread her broad wings over that dis
traeted country two weeks ago But the
neutral powers, with England at their head,
have really backed up Prussia in her uujusti-
fable crusade against the French Republic
kingcrait aud despotism are to-day banded
together against liberty throughout all Europe
Consequently, it is sheer hypoeracy and dis
stimulation for England to talk about what
could be done 3" to secure the peaceful pro-
gross of both continents while she puts her
heel on France and bids Prussia 60 on with
her efforts to make the people of that dis
tracted land mere yassas. We sooner expect
to see Macaulay's New Zealander on London
Bridge than an angel of peace arising over
the logs Of that metropolis
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-10-05

UDrTho late President Lord was the young.
est Of a family Of four sons and a daughter
One Of the brothers died when a young man;
the other three survive him. Scarce two
weeks after his DEATH his sister, Mrs. Susan
Hayes, widow of the Hon William Hayes,
Of South Berwick, Me-, followed him, at the
age of eighty She possessed in a remarka-
bic degree the good qualities Of her brother,
being a woman Of great force Of character
and sweetness Of private Christian life The
power which made her brother one Of the
most successful of college presidents, in her
was equally developed in educating and gov
erning a family of six Sous and six daughters,
who grew to mans and woman's estate. Ten
Of them survived her and stood as did her
-wo yet older brothers aud numerous grand.
children beside her grave She never could
be quite satisfied, like her brother, that the
world was growing worse and we never saw
a more tender spirit-stirring sight than when
she buckled the sword on the side of her
youngest sou-.Gen. Joseph Hayes--and
prayed for Gods blessing on him in this war
against rebellion and oppression We have
never known completer, more rounded life
than hers and, as we write, shall it be with
a tear or smile that we recall the face Of
the sweetest and dearest of grandmothers ?
We need repeat no prayer for the repose Of
her soul.-independeat.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-10-05

Gen. Banks spoke in Charlestown, Mass,
recently on the political issues Of the day.
He said that the disturbances in Europe.
where republics arise in an hour, coupled with
our own affairs, give a renewed interest ia the
future career Of the American government. -
There had been no time when the existing
parties had been moro Independent of the past
than now. Every state had its republican
government Within the Union ali doubts
were dispelled aud discussion dismissed. a
model to the monarchies Of Europe lie
claimed to speak for the republican party in
its most liberal aspect. Judging by its
record, there was no question that il had
grappled but had been decided wisely and for
the benefit Of the people.
Taxation he considered the uppermost sub.
Ject in the minds Of the voters. The system
was not perfect, and required time on the
part Of the masses, in contradistinotion to the
summary edicts Of Imperialism The reduc.
ton of the past year had been sS0,00O,000
and he was in favor Of further reduction, es-
peclally in the income tax, which was the
most onerous. The expenses of the govern
ment had been lessened from $500, 900 600
to Sl5O,OOO,OO0 with the exception of the
pension to soldiers and widows made By the
war. He felt himself bound to aid in still
further lessening the yearly outlay. The
business Of the country, he admitted, was
stagnant, owing to the burdens imposed
When permanent provision was made for the
payment Of the debt, business would revive.
The labor question was alluded to as a
problem that had puzzled the crowned heads
OF Europe. Congress, two years ago, passed
an eight hour law to apply to government
employees, for the purpose Of testing the eff.
feet Of a reduction in the hours Of labor.
though opposed by the law officers of the GOV.
eminent and the heads of departments. The
placing Of shoulder straps over the mechanic
in government workshops, was alluded to in
no measured terms, and the speaker promised
that no influence Of his should be wanting to
re-enact the law in that regard which was
lost during the late war.
Many Of the accomplishments Of the Re.
publican party were commented upon, among
them the recognition from foreign govern.
ments of TIE right Of naturalzed citizens to
maintain their allegiance to the United States.
while visiting the countries of their nativity.
The black cloud of Asiatic immigration, Gen.
Banks said, he could not look upon, without
alarm. Future legislation would tend 10
guard the country from impending danger
lie spoke an hour and appeared in harmony
with his constituents
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-10-05

" Italy once moro-coyors the Peninsula,
stretching from the Apennines to the island
Of Sicily, from the Adriatic to the Moditerra-
mean The Italian troops have occupied
Rome without struggle, and the Eternal
City will again be the capital of the land Of
Virgil and Dante What remains to be done
is merely formal. What is done assures nay
accomplshes, the reunion Of Italy.
The mighter struggle which has ragged
from the Rhine to the Seine, has oyershadow-
ed this Peninsula movement. But if less
demonstratiyo in its circumstances, the latter
may prove none the less important aud far
reaching in its consequences. 1t lulils the
long-ehershed dreams of the Tuscan peasant
and the Roman citizen. 1t makes a greater
nation Of Italy. And it terminates the tenn
poral power Of the Pope, involving we know
not yet what possible chain Of events, For
the present it is enough to say that the world
will hail reunited Italy and rejoice with her
people.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-10-05

Another proof of the economy practiced
by the Government in all its Executive
branches, comes in the form of an official
statement, showing that while the receipts Of
the General Postofiee have been over eleven
per cent increase over those of the last year
Of President Johnson's Administration, the
increase in the expenditures for the mail ser.
vice has been less than two per cent The
deficiency to be provided for is only 81 ,52S,-
III. The Postal Department may never be
made self-supportiug, but the policy Of the
present administration is bringing it nearer
and nearer that condition, aud Postmaster
General Creswell is winning deserved honor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-10-05

-Srasburg, after long and heroic ress.
lance, has fallen before the victorious Ger.
mans, 1t was surrendered by Gen. Ulrich,
Monday afternoon, the walls of the city hay.
ing become so battered that it was plainly
seen that to prolong resistance would only re.
suit in waste of life The defense Of Stras.
burg is the one event in the present cam.
paign Of which the French have reason to be
be proud Gen, Ulrich has continued his re.
sstance long after he was himself badly
wounded, his works ruined, his guns nearly
slouced the city mostly burned, and his gar.
rson half of it slaughtered aud the rest hall
starved. But though this heroism has not
been sufficient to save the city, it has not
been in vain. Its moral effect upon the
French army and people has been most ex-
cellent, aud If the defenders of Paris and the
new loyies Of soldiers can be infused with the
spirit of the defenders Of Strasburg, the Ger.
mans may yet wish that they had listened 10
the peace oyertures of Fayre.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-10-05

The Women OF Prussia are said to Dc
comprehensively organized for the care Oh '''
wounded as the men are for military seF'''
Little may be heard, amid the din Of arm. "
what these women are doing; but the 'eI''.
says the London Economist, is diligently ~.
efficiently performed. So thorough Is Sa'' =,
be the organization that the societies NV
where to turn for lint aud every kind Of '~
in any requisite quantity, and may be o. 4,
vice to the wounded the system being u'"
as effective for utilizing the resource
the country as those of the active army
Again, there are numerous societies III
sisting families whose heads are oalleu -
tho field, and the calamties incldeu' q,
compulsory draft are thus amcliora'ea AZ n'..
as possible. Hardly single person III ~.
STA escapes from doing something towa'u 4.
tanning the burden Of the war and u . ID,
scientific adjustment which has made Po'''
the concentrated effort whose prodig'oO'
suits we have seen,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-10-05

once bclcll the galleries Of Munich whcr
French soldiers stabbed their horses IN It's "a.
looms Of art A few statues Of Phidas and
Praxiflcs which have been rescued from The
tooth of time and the sharper teeth of human
warfare, are now again exposed to the chances
of destruction The Arch Of the Star can
hardly expect from modern artillery the i'm.
munity which the less destructive engines Of
ancient warfare gave to the Arch Of Trajan
in Rome. The gardens Of Luxembourg and
the Champs DEyseos will witness other
scenes than the sports Of children and white
capped nurse taking out thor little charge.
for their mornings airing aud their beauties
will be spoiled by the doyas,atons of human
rage.
1t is melancholy if men will fight that
their battles should be fought out in the midst
of the worlds most precious art We have
seen the hail fall in Paris til the trees Of
the Luxembourg were well nigh stripped and
bare in all their branches, bat never did the
white hail fan from the clouds Of heaven. ne
the black hail will f,l from those clouds of
hell which are now gathering around the
city. on AN lis towers and pol,res and r,tbo.
drals. Time is seytbeo.s and toothlo.s com.
pared with the destructive cnoipory Of mod.
ern warfare. Nor can we think of Paris n.
given up to the blight and flame and raoe md
consumption of siege without Am earnest
wish that the treasure. Of intellect and art
which She contains might not be wholly oblit.
Grated Inv the industry or dos,r,.,i,n t,,,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-10-05

The advent Of October reminds Us that
several important elections are near at hand.
Florida elects Lieutenant Governor and
member of Congress on the 3d. Indiana
chooses Congressman on the llth, and Iowa,
Ohio, Nebraska and Pennsylvania, Congress
men and State officers wholly, or partly, on
the lth, and West Virginia a Governor and
three members of Congress, on the 9th
There is good reason to suppose that all these
elections will result in substantial Republican
victories. The Republicans may lose a few
members of Congress, but they will lose fewer
than appeared probable few months ago.
October will also be made lively by numerous
political conventions in other States, and by
preparation generally for the still more i'm
portant November elections.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-10-05

Desperate efforts are made in Salt Lake
City to keep up the waning faith in Mormon.
ism. The leaders, who find their power slip
ping away from them, have brought on from
Ohio one Martin Harris, an old man Of IS
years, who PROCESSES to have been a witness
when Joe Smith received the Book Of Nor.
mon, "to have seen the angel and to have han
died the golden plates The Salt Lake Nevs
is jubiant over the arrival Of this octorena.
ran witness, who has seen titsays) that which
" few in the flesh are favored to behold" and
whose testimony in favor Of the Book Of Nor
mon it is utterly impossible to Destroy
1t is noteworthy fact that for the most Of his
life this witness has kept aloof from the
Mormons altogether; it is only when he is
nearly ninety years old that his faith in the
church is so suddenly auickencd,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-10-05

Oct. was the day on which many Of the
provisions Of the new internal revenue law 20
into effect Among the taxes that cease af
ter to-day are the taxes on sales and gross re-
ceipts, the stamp tax on receipts, and on
promissory notes Of less than 500 and trans
icrs Of mortgages the mortgage itself being
properly stamped. The stamp tax on checks
and on notes over 500 is continued. The
taxes on articles known as schedule C. COM
prising canned and preserved fish and futs,
are repealed, but not those on spirits and to-
bacco. All stamp taxes except those above
mentioned are continued We believe that
auctoueers produ ,-brokers' and mauuhctu.
rers' sales are not taxed by stamps aud are now
untaxable, but q decision" may have Or
dered it differently. The income tax will be
reduced with the next assessment There has
also been some litigation as to the exact time
when the per cent tax on dividends and
coupons is locked"