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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-01-05
THE AGE OF TRUE CHIVALRY

Every student of history knows that
one Of the distinguishing characteristics
of middle age Chigalry was the devo-
ted attention which every Knight
Grant bestowed upon the fair sex, and
especially his lady love. Her he
wooed with the most extravagant pro-
testations of undying affection and de-
votion. Her slightest wish was his
law, and never was he so happy as
when enduring hardship and peril for
her sake One naturally would sup
pose that those old medieval times were
women's golden age, but there is rea-
son to suspect, as the glamour which
the pen Of romance has thrown over
those days is dissipated in the clear
light of reliable history, that these de
voted knights proved to be ordinary
matches after all, and their wives
found that the romance of life was
ante-nuptial, and that their signing
lovers became selfish and exacting hus
bands.
As the world grows older and civil
ization advances, women receive from
the other sex less extravagant and
ostentatious, but really more sincere
and abiding respect; and to day the
relation between the sexes comes near
er to that standard, Of which ancient
chivalry was the mere type or pretence,
than ever before in the history of the
world. The woman is really practi-
cally preferred to the man, and is ex-
allied by him. This is right-it shows
that our civilization is developing the
finer and more generous parts of our
natures. But it cannot be denied that
It's influence has not been beneficial In
all cases upon the other sex. We are
sorry to say the ungracious words, but
on every hand are instances, and ev.
cry one of our readers can call them
to mind, where women seem to be
fairly demoralized by the high position
accorded them. They magnify their
Importance and ignore the generous
sentiment which sought to do them
honor They imbibe false i'd cas- of
life, false desires and false tastes. They
regard husband as only a medium
through which they can crafty all
their wishes and engage in every
trivoity they consi der it his duty to
smooth the path for them, and to Sc
cure for them life of ease and unal-
loyei pleasure. The burdens of life
are all for him, and, if by chance any
should fall upon them, they think
themselves bitterly wronged. The re-
suit of all this is to make the husband
q dull plodder aud the wife merely
gay butterfly of fashion, aud of course
is destructive Of the real happinesi of
both. This evil is peryersion and
not real outgrowth of the spirit of
the age : taere is nothing in that an
tagouistic with the idea that the wo-
man is to be the cherished and sym
pathizing com Panion and helpmeet OF
the man, add Ig and sharing in all
the cares and duties ef life, and as time
passes on we have 10 doubt that the
better sentiment which Will prevail
vii. Danish in great measure the
evils Of which we speak.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-01-05

Mr.. Horace RubIee has soldzou his int
rest in the Madison STATE 96arsa! to J. C.
Culver for $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-01-05

CHASING A HAT-The most alb.
suri sight in the world, next to man
with bandbox trying to engineer an
umbrella down a or DIVIDED street
in windy day, is the spectacle a man
presents chasing his hat in similar
weather. The fun is enhanced if it
happens to be raining little. You
see portly Individual, bearing down
street, serenely unconscious of such
trifes as headwinds and cross seas from
overlooking cutters. Suddenly his
shiny black top gear tits back, he clans
one hand to his head, then reaches m
franticaily with both, breaches to-
comes before the wind and bears awav
in chase. Just before him the tant
alizing thing skips along as if bent on
enjoying its newly acquired liberty
He p auses as it whirls under the i'm
mlnent wheels Of a passing omnibus.
lurches after it with a new energy
making desperate grabs which bring
up only handful Of mud, and seems
on the point of success, when up it
goes, clears lamp post, and comes
down in apuddle. At last, then. He
moves on it cautiously, and tries to
flank it. Pretends not to see it. Not
much. Up the street again like mad.
and now, losing all patience, he goes
fofit vigorously, and by getting his
foot on it and MASKING it cut of shape
he finally picks up the wrecked and
dirty thing, slaps it VIGOROUSLY on
his head, and sails away with an air of
triumph.-MARK TWAIN.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-01-05
DERILt.T Y.

There IS no n1ed;cins e7uol 70 Ho,ggand's rerr7aa
gt.eiS - l"tc ''' sI2ssss7FT. ~7ses q rs6fi'Ig
, gsS 'S, "gs s asa he , agp+ L ' s che:
an tf3u9aeHt II tt s@axAsz food, be fle 500
much u digeSt it psrVy The blood gre good ssUH1
h"offfy eradicate the yeoc tin9s from ire
eye lmFdrt bloon 10 the cheeks and change he patient
from a Ao7t-b'eaNed eHoctated leo0k, ard nerrons
inrottd 10 ftlifdceG, sfos GraG rigorous person
Weak and Delicate Children are
made strong by using the Rftsers or
Eonlc. I'm fact. they are Family Nledi.
cfDes. They can be administered with
perfect safety to Il ctstId three months
old. the most delicate female, or Is man
Ofnfnety.
These Remedies ar. the best
Blood Purifiers
erer tnotc, and ciH all diseases resuHr9 rozs
bad blood Keep yoar nsSSrs blood pare KEEP yotty
Liner in order; keep IN your digestive oroons
in a sound healthy ~ Ezcondttio1l, By ihe uss
ever Gssdit you The best the country recommend
them y years Of honest reputation 90 for aHyt.sns
you SRnst try these preparations.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-01-05
noonand's German Bittery
Roofland's German Tonic

combination Of all Ire ingredients Of p< Bitera,
.riA PURE Santa Cruz Rum, Orange etc. Il ia sssed
lind that these remedies entirely different from
1y others advertised for the Of Tie diseases noHssd,
Se being scientific preparations Of pedicisdI sItracs
rhiis he Others decoctions Of ia sorR&
form The TONIC is d,cidsdiy Of TIE most r'eo-
SAINT ard Garesat. remedies offered 20 the public
Is taste is exquisite is peaytte 10 fake e. uhHt tia
ffc1riH9 erhlayrting and nacdctral qttai'ses asrs
s&ss1 70 be knoOa as he greatest 81 ~ os.ies-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-01-05

All the new State Officers, except Mr..
Wheeler, State PrisonCommissioner,to took the
oath of Office and entered upon the discharge
of their duties on Monday last.
The usual ceremonies did not take Place
out Of respect to the memory of the late B.
I. Hopkins, NcmbeF Of Congress from this
distu t.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

A DESERVED COMPLIMENT.-On Thurs
day evening last-on learning of the inten-
ded departure on the next day, Friday, of
FL. B. Swoope, Esq, with his family, to
his future home in Allegheny county-the
Osceola and Clearfield Cornet Bands, ac
companied by many citizens, paid the com
pliment of serenade. Mr.. S. responded
in his usual terse and happy style-briefy
referring to the many pleasant associations
enjoyed during residence of seventeen
years IN this county, and thanked the mem
bers OF the several bands, and the citizens.
for the honor conferred on the occasion.
Mr.. Swoope Is man of fine talents and of
superior legal attainments. His removal
from this place is much regretted bv our
citizens generally, but more especially bv
the Republican party throughout the conn
ty, who highly esteemed him as an eper-
getlc leader and ardent co -laborer in the in
terest of American industry and American
advancement. May success attend him in
his new home, politically and financially, is
the sincere hope of all who most intimately
know Mr.. s, and who appreciate his many
'lhe traits OF character, and admire his So
eial and genial disposition.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

There being rumors current, of acother
contemplated Fenian raid upon Canada,
President Grant has issued proclamation
forbldding all citizens of the United States
from engaging in such unlawful enterprises
against peaceful neighbor, under a fpu
penalty of the laws. If the Fenians really
INDUCED in anticipations of another raid
upon Canada, or have formed nIan
of invading Ireland itself, their ardor woula
suddenly be somewhat chilled by this ratb.
er unexpected proclamation of the Presi-
dent 1t is scarcely probable in view of
this energetic action of President Grant.
that the Irish will ever again venture their
lives In such foolhardy and truitless expedi-
tons as they matured during the last few
years. Their only hope was in the comm
vance. or at least the countenance. Of the
National authorities, in all their raids
This they can no longer 9eet-thc proc.
iamaticn dispels all such hopes. Exit Fe.
pisnism.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

THE RESULT IN CLEARFGELD COUNTY
In another column, we publish the official
return of this county For Congress, the
vote stands, Sco6eld, 1871, Marvin 260S,
Democratic majority i237-an increase Of
2I over Packers majority Of last year The
vote polled on Tuesday last Is S3j less than
in 1S69-the Republican vote falling short
42S, and the Democratic 407. This result
is owing partly to the inclemency Of the
weather-the drizzEng rain aud the coo.
air prevailing most of the day, causing ma
ny to remain at home who otherwise would
have been at the polls. The Republican
party being in al almost hopeless minority
is this county-having no prospect of elect
ing any part of their local ticket, and hence
no special incentive to activity-seldom, if
ever, poll near their full strength, except at
important National or State elections. But
this should not be so. No matter how un-
important the contest may seem to many,
every voter should re at the polls and cast
his ballot for the candidates Of the party
If this were done, it would not be many
years until the county would wheel into the
Republican ranks. We hope our friends
viii remember this, and act accordingly in
the futnre Eternal vigi,enra is the urice
of liberty and constant activity will lead
to political victory
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

Upon hearing OF the death of r. E. Lee,
a custom house officer at Savannah lowered
the U. s. flag to half mast. When the
collector of the port learned the fact, he
ordered the flag at full mast again, which
created some excitement Secretary Bout
well being notified of the state of affairs,
approved the action of the collector Lee
for four years did his best to tlishonor and
disgrace the old flag, and never apologized
for doing so, and to have lowered it as a
mark Of respect to his memory woQld have
been simply idiotic. The inference is very
fair, that the custom house official who is
so poor custodian of his country's flag as
to lower it on the death of rebel, is likely
just as poor keeper Gifts funds, and should
be removed at once
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19
The Election.

The political contest in Pennsylvania Is
over, and the result is now pretty accurately
known. The Republicans have lost several
members of Congress, in close districts. but
still retain majority of the delegation. The
Republicans also lose State Senator ana
several members of the House, yet the result
leaves working majority in both branches
of the Legislature, which is all that we could
reasonably ask We sum up the result in
the State as follows:
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

HE iNDIANs.-The report received from
the Special Commissioners, who met the
Indians of several tribes, including the
Iheyennes, Ogalallas and Miunecojous, to
the number OF several thousand, near Fort
Laramie, lately, are favorable to the preser-
vauon OF peace. Red Cloud and all the
others are said to appear satisfied and friend
y, and desirous of maintaining friendly
relations. The result of other ike confer
ences in formeryears forbid too much i'm por-
tance to be attached to this promise. Win
ter is not distant, AMI the red men are al
ways willing to enter it with abundant cloth
ing and provisions. But the possibility of
quiet winter on the frontier and Plains is
something, and the hope of having a long
series of Indian troubles ended will be ac
ceptable to all
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

The WAR.-Nothing of very definite
character has transpired at the seat of war
during the past week Bazaine is still in
Metz. SioSsons has been surrendered to
to the Prussians with 1000 prisoners, and,
1t is reported, that the bombardment of
Paris was commenced on Friday last. This
is the substance of the cable dispatches
since our last issue, but we anticipate some
exciting events in few days.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

An exchange says: Ward Beecher, ac-
eording to d-.chool orthodoxy, has gone
and apOstatised by giving up the birthstone
We care not whether the fuel be birthstone
or benzine- 1t must be one or the other, or
Democracy never will get justice. One of
the two is political necessity. Nitro ely
cerine might do if it didn't go of SO quick. "
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

"YoU LIE" EH?-The editor of the
Republican in his issue of September 2Sth,
asserted that Barlow Chase, the "Inde-
pendent candidate for Sheriff." was the
" instrument of some of the old Know
Nothing hags who are too cowardly, or
. polite to boldly avow their old hcresy
about Americans and foreigners" In
the JOURNAL of October 9TH we repellei
this vile aspersion,. and in proof stated,
among other facts, that Mr.. Chase hand
bills were printed in the Republican office. "
This, the editor of that paper, in his issue
of October 18th, denies IN the following
CHAsTE AND GENTLEMAyLY ~ STYLE:
And we are compelled to deny it in the elias
sic language of the celebrated lsyalist, Horace
Greelcy, You lie you william, you lie! and no
honorable, highminde6 man viii deal in such
ked untrUShs.'
A-hem That's a very positive denial
fer a 'HIGHMISDED man - bu; is his dec
iaration true?
One of the ''handbiIls' referred to, is in
our possession. VIII this ''highminded
man 90 before an officer authorized to ad.
minister an oath, and swear that it was not
printed in his Office? We dare him to do
50! But he may decline to do this upon.
the plea that, if it was printed in his office.
it was without his knowledge and consent
This will not free him from the vile SANDER
uttered against US. Nay He dare not
swear to being ignorant of the fact before
giving publicity to his wiltul, vindietivc and
malicious aspersion, lest that it might sub
I Jeet him to the charge of perjury. And
| now, we leave an intelligent and discrimina-
ting public TO judge as to who is guilty of
uttering lie only affording the editor
of the Republican an opportunity to prove
his assertions true upon his oath, or make
an honorable retraction.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

The Hon. John C. Kunkel, died at his
residence in Harrisburg, on Friday last,
aged about sc years. He was member Of
both the Senate and the House, in the State
legislature, several terms. He vas also
twice elected member of Congress, where
he served with distinction. Mr.. K. was
highly respected by all who intimately knew
him
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

The expenses of the war are reckoned by
Dr. g. Hirth as follows: Cost OF the mill
tary action of Geruauy, 1,2lO millions Of
francs direct losses, l ,230 millions indirect
losses, 2,250 millions war compensation for
the conquered territory ,Alsace and Lorraine,
especially Strasburg, 200 millions. Total,
4, $50 millions of francs.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

Certain Democratic journal sneer at the
return OF conscience money to the Treas
ury. Such thing was never heard of du-
ring the old regime not because there was
not plenty of money that ought to have
been returned, but because those old Dem
cratic officials preferred cash to calm and
quiet conscience. They were hardened sin
nnrs
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

Twelve laborers were killed at New
Castle-upon-Tyn England, on the 18th,
by the falling of new iron ship, upon
which they were working. Twenty eight
others were badly hurt, most Of whom will
likely die.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

Governor Hoffman, OF LScW ruTA, having
been solicited to appoint delegates to a pro
posed National Convention at Cincinnati, to
consider the question of the removal of the
National Capitol, refuses TO make such an
appointment as no authority is vested in
him to do so. This plainly indicates that
New York is averse to the proposition of
removal
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

We notice that some of the Democratic
papers are very jubilant over the result Of
the recent election in certain isolated pre-
cincts Well, let the poor fellows rejoice,
for it is a long time since they had an op-
portunity to do so.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19
AMlCABLE MUTUAL
LIF Z
INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF NEW YORK.

The AMICABLE issues all approved forms o.
Life Policies, Endowments and Annuities
An ample cash capital, securely invested anu @
to the insurer. compatible with safety TO the Von-
Pany, are features which commend the ASIcABb'
TO the confidence of the public.
The officers and directors are known buslne.
hen, whose character and standing are suu'eH s,
guarantee Of honorable and judicious manaseiae"'
of the Company's affairs
ALL Policies ARE NON-FORFEII-
ABLE.
ALL DIVIDENDS ARE NON-FORFEII-
ABLE.
ALL POLICIES Arr INCONTESIADLb.
TH{RTF DAYS GRACE FOR PAf-hH-'-
OF PREHIUMS-
PRIFELEGE TO TRAVEL By L-NO
AND SEA.
JOSEPH HOME, President.
Z DWIGHT KENDALL, Vice President
J. F. r. HADDEN, Secretary.
II. G. PIFFARD, MD, Medical Examiner
W. NJ. TWEED, Jr., Counsel.
VIM TUCKER, Clear6eld. Pa,
Agent for Clearfeld county
T.J.BOYER, MD.
Medical Examinsf
C. BARRETT, General Agent Tor
Clearfeld, Centre, jefferson, Clarion and Elm
PR. wElTZEL, Sup't of Agencies
wilIiamspOrt, Pa.
August II. l77o-lm-pd.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

Areturned Californian, named Christopher
Herbert, of Greenburg, was robbed, ON
Monday night, of 5000 by two Chicago
confidence men, while leaving the Pitts
burgh depot for his home.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

Robert Z. Lee, the commander of the
late rebel army, Of Northern Virginia, died
at Lexington, in that State, on Wednesday
morning, October 9th, in the 9th year of
his 400
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

Mr.. Ludwig Kurtz, venerable editor,
died at his home in Aaronsburg, on Sep
tember 22d, aged 81 years. He was prob
ally the oldest editor in the United States.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

A boiler explosion on the llth, in Lowell,
Mass, resulted in the death of five per-
sons. Five or six others will probably die
from injuries received.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

bazaine most desperate effort to break
away from Metz was made on the 9TH inst
and was promptly thwarted after Md,
battle. A detailed description reveals the
boldness and persistence with which Bazaina
struggles but it also tells how he peless are
his strongest efforts.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

Fiftyo one Indians of the Winnebago tribe
have been naturalized IN St. Paul The
object is to obtain title under the home
stead law, in severalty, to lanIs they now
occupy in common.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

The library buildings of the Detroit,
(Mich.) Mechanics Society are worth
$4,000 The list of membership contains
only one hundred and ninety one names.
The initiation fee is 81, and the annual dues
81. The property was donated to the Soci-
ETY. in 1928 by the Common Council.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

The reported success Of the Germans at
Orleans is augmented by their own official
reports. They claim that Orleans was car
ried by storm, and that 1900 prisoners
were taken. 1t is apparent that large
French force is gathering on the Loire,
south of Orleans, and it is also as clear that
the Germans mean to attack it. The defeat
of this army would be almost fatal to the
French cause, and would throw the whole
south west open TO the ravages of the Ger
man Uhlans.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

The rumored resignation of Secretary
Cox, of the Interior Department, Is current.
Mr.. Delano will probably succeed Mr.. Cox.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

West Virginia claims the first snow OF
the season, an indefinite quantity having
fallen at Kingwood, as the local paper says,
on the 4th of October.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

The Altoona post Office was broken into,
last week, and robted of $500 in stamps
and registered letters. No blame is attach
eI to the postmaster The thieves are still
ar Ia rye
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19
CLEARFIELD, PA, OCT, 10, 1870.

Fernando Wood paid his first income tax,
this year.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

IN TIE COURT of Common Pleas of Clearfeld
L County, Pa.
or'rHrA :. HEPBURN No, 26'' Sept. Term 1870,
JAMES HEPBURN. ! SUB. SUR. DIVOKCE,
Sc 'rember 25th 1879, II W. Smith appointed
a Commissioner to take testimony IN the above
case. A C. TATE, PrOth'y.
will attend 10 the duties of the above apr oint-
nent at my office in ClearfeId, on Thursday the
10th day of November at 10 o'clock, M, where
all parties interested can attend.
Oct I9'IO-3t H. W SMITH. Comm'r.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

The German astronomers and physicists
have, after prolonged observation, arrived
at the conclusion that the moon is dead
planet; that is, that it has cooled of, y
and is now without heat, water or atmos-
plFere, and consequently without life of any
kind. The earth is undergoing the same
process, according 10 these learned philoso-
piers, and will eventually be without life or
light. But we who now live may take no
fears to heart on that account, as the earth
can cool off, say the geologists, only at the
rate OF fifteen degrees in nine million years
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-19

Affairs in China, as far as foreigners are
concerned, are in most unsatisfactory con-
dition. The latest items of news from the
Celestial Empire are somewhat contradic-
tory, but their general drift Is apparent
enough. There have been no massacres of
Christians since the frightful butchery at
Tien-tsin, but the Inhabitants of Pekin have
destroyed the Roman Catholic Church
buildings in that city and, more important
than all, the authorities are unwilling, or
else poweriess to force the people to respect
the rights Of foreigners, which can only be
done by giving the latter adequate military
protection. This, perhaps, the Mandarins
dare not do for fear of the superstitious
prejudices of the populace. The Chinese
question is becoming serious one, one that
will have to be settled by the united efforts
of all the civilized nations who have citizens
or subjects residing in the land Of the Mon
golians.