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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

On Saturday evening Mr.. jesse L. Saw
age, resident of New Haven, on a bust
ness visit to New York, sat in the reading
ing room of the Frankfort Hotel, counting
some fifteen hundred dollars he had that
day drawn from a city bank. After dark
on the next Sunday night Mr.. Savage was
found by an acquaintance leaning against a
fence in lonely spot in the city of New
Haven, with five or six deep cuts in the
abdomen, three in the neck, and three in
the arm, and with his pocket book riAed of
his 81 500. After counting his money in
the reading room at the Frankfort Hotel, Mr.
Savage, 1t appears, took the New Haven
boat Continental for home. On the boat
he drank several times at the bar with two
men unknown to him. When he reached
New Haven he Immediately started for
home. 1t was about nine o clock at night,
and his way led through sort of lane
Suddenly he was assaulted from hehind
and in the struggle that ensued he was cut
and stabbed as specified. He did not rec
ognize his assailants. 1t is not thought
that the unfortunate man will recover, nor
have the ruffians who attacked him been
arrested. This case should serve as a warn
ing. 1t is impolitic both to exhibit large
sum of money in public place, and to
form temporary intimacies with the people
met while traveling-especially at bar and
over glass of whisky.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

The utility of ballooning seems at last to
be demonstrated, now that the world is in
debted to this art for the means of commu-
nication with, in many respects, its chief
city. The aerial trips performed by various
balloonists from Paris have had the most
accomplished them NJ Lissander, in the
last, succeeded in delivering 29 900 Paris let
ters at postoffice within the French lines,
besides distributing countless copies of the
French proclamations, in German among the
troops of the besieging armies. All impor-
tant inventions arise out of the exi gency
which demands them. The progress made
in the art of aerial travel has been slower
than in steam travel, because we have less
present need or desire to travel through the
air. But let great city like Paris be beseig
cd for three months, and aerial travel will
become n frequent and accustomed mode OF
navigation. The Prussians, if they really
desire to stop all communication of news
between Paris and the outside world, will
have to send up balloons of their own to
capture those of the French, and this might
lead to new modes Of aerial warfare, as well
as navigation, which would have peculiar
fascination for the French imagination. 1t
it is glorious, on the dead level of mother
earth, to die for ones country, height of
two or three miles above the earth, must be
the height of glory.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

1t is now reported that the Dominionists
have not improved matters be sending troops
up into the Winnipeg country to suppress
Rlefs rebellion. Even the volunteers sent
there at so much expense are said to set the
laws at defiance, and Governor Archibald
has not the power to restore order or main
tain peace. Arrangements have been already
made to overthrow the present admiuistra-
tion, drive the Hudson Bay Company ont
of the country and seize upon what there is
ofpower and spoils. One peculiar feature
OF the present movement is the intense hos
tility displayed toward Americans, none of
whom are permitted to live In the Manitoba
country. We do not pity the Dominionists, S,
as they might have saved both the e1pendi-
ture and expense by dealing fairly and
honorably with the Winnipeg people. But
the bad treatment OF Americans, should if
become positive persecution, should receive
prompt attention at the hands of our govern.
ment.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

General Steinecker and Mr.. Wolf. a
prominent German of Washington city. call
ed upon the President upon matters Of bust
ness, and in the course of the interview the
conversation turned upon the European war.
The attention of the President was called to
the fact that certain papers had given what
purported to be his view, whereupon he
unhesitatingly said that all such statements
were unauthorized. He especia lily pronoun-
ced absurd the report telegraphed to a New
York paper that he had expressed doubt
of the ability of the Prussians to take Paris.
He does not reeollect having said anything
that would afford foundation for the report
On the contrary, he is of the opinion that
Paris must surrender if the Prussians con-
tinue the siege any length of time.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

Going to the house of friend to pass the
night seems to be perilous undertaking out
in Ohio. A young man venturing to do so
at Sidney, in that State, recently. was shot
by his friend" while quietly sleeping in
bed. He made the visit in company with
his mother, and was assigned to chamber
which was to be occupied by one of the fam
lily who came in late. On coming in, that
brilliant and courageous member of the fam
lily, finding some one in his bed, drew pistol
and shot him. The stupidity of this pro-
ceeding is not relieved by the explanation
that he thought there was burglar in the
house. The explanation is more superla-
lively stupid and silly than the deed itself,if
possible. The whole affair is an illustration
of the fact that those who are in the habit
of carrying pistols are towards. and wholly
unit to be trusted with firearms.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

With the surrender OF the fortress of
Strasburg TO the Prussians, we learn the
fearful devastation inflicted on the town,
one of the Oldest and finest in the southeast
of France. The magnificent cathedral has,
contrary to former reports, been conside-a-
bly, damaged. Its grand old tower has been
sadly shaken, and its Gothic tracery, orna-
ments and buttresses generally injured
and broken. Still it is believed that the
body of the cathedral is mistaken. The
public library, with its quaint old specimens
OF early printing, has been destroyed, and
the theatre and railway depots are burned
to the ground. The havoc among public
buildings and private dwellings has been
fearful, as also the obstruction of bridges.
Itspeaks well for the brave inhabitants that
they are already talking of rebuilding their
city and restoring the cathedral to its former
beauty.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

The killed, wounded and prisoners of the
French army, in the campaign from Saar-
brucken to Sedan, it is calculated amounts
to $50, S34 officers and men, The killed and
wounded amount to $1,000 distributed as
follows: In the battles and retreat from Wis
senbourg to the Mosele, 80, 600 men in the
battles around Metz, 5000; and in the bat
ties around and at Sedan, 40, 600. The pri.-
oners alone number 2574 officers and 1872
$50 men, making total of 146, ,S24, of whom
80, 900 we're taken in the battles around Se-
dan, and 1925 officers and 81 ,45O men, or
Sc, 765, at the capitulation. The prisoners
taken at Laon, Toul and Strasbourg, il is
calculated, will swell the losses to $50, 900.
To these must be added the 20, 600 men of
Bazaine's army, cooped up in Metz, and the
fugitive detachments, amounting to 5000 or
5000 men, which, escaping from Sedan into
Belgium, were disarmed and made prisoners
1t Is, therefore, believed that of the stand
ing army of $4,000 men which Napoleon
had at his disposal when the campaign com
menced, less than sc, 200 able bodied men
are now in the service of France. The loss
es in materials of war are also immense.
The official report gives the capture of TO-
$50 horses, l02 mitrailleuses, SS7 field guns
and heavy artillery, over 406 wagons, sever.
al pontoon trains, large quantities of small
arms, ammunition, clothing, equipments,
forage and provisions. The French losses
in the retreat of McMahon from Woerth,
embrace 10000 wooden blankets, 40, 900 bags
of rice coffee and sugar; large quantities of
wine, rum and tobacco, the latter articles
being valued at S4O0,00O The losses of
the German army in killed and wounded,
thus far in the campaign, are estimated at
10000 men, but King William has still
over 500,0 900 soldiers at his disposal.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

The VIRGINIA FLooD.-Accounts con-
tinue to come in of the obstruction of pro-
perty and the loss of life in the lower valley
of Virginia, and are truly heartrending. At
Castleman Ferry, Jefferson county, the
destruction is complete. All the houses
sixteen in number-were driven from their
moorings by the surging waves, and the
main building of hotel and a storehouse
alone are left to mark the spot. The Bessy
Company lose heavily, the whole of the
trestle-work and all the bridges from Har-
per's Ferry to Shenandoah City being swept
away. 1t is supposed that it will take at
least month to repair damages and resume
the running of the trains on the Winchester
branch to Harpers Ferry. The mail train
now runs to Halltown, and mails and passen-
gers are transported to and from that point
and the ferry in coaches and wagons. Every
building from Shenandoah City to Halls
Works is gone, and from Halls Works to
the old Shenandoah Bridge but few house.
are standing, the whole number destroyed
in the vicinity amounting to forty or fifty.
John Z. Lewis was drowned and hi. house
near the mill at Rockford was swept away.
The steam saw mill of George NJ Eichel
berger, near the Clark line, was also swept
away. Joshua Myers barn and all his
buildings, except one, were destroyed.
Johnson large wooden factory, at the mouth
of Bullskin Run, was submerged to the sec.
ond story. The old ferry house at Shan
nondale, Walraven's saw mill and house,
the fine distilleries of Messrs. Avis & Co.,
with their still and fixtures complete also
the dwellings of Mary Van Vacter, Joseph
Starry, James Harris, Jefferson, &c, the
dye house and other outhouses in Watson s
factory, were swept away, and the mills,
stock and machinery very considerably
damaged. The destruction of Keys Ferry
was complete the old mansion house in the
occupancy of Daniel Alls,adt, who had
scarcely succeeded in removing his family
before the house and stabling and farming
| implements became common food for the
raging waters.
John g. Cockerill lost $4,000 in bonds,
which he had spread out on a table in the
house to dry. A number of lives are repor-
ted lost between Harper's Ferry and Staun-
ton They are estimated at nearly one
| hundred.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

A droll story comes to us from Paris.
The authorities having ordered, in view of
a scarcity of provender, that all useless
mouths should leave the city, great was
the CONSERVATION in elderly female circles,
and immense was the rush to the Mayor S
office, and plaintive and shrill were the in
.terrogatories-does the order refer to eats
dogs? parrots canary birds? mot at
all, " responds the public officer; ''for if
worst comes to worst. these beasts and birds
can be eaten.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

The Press says: The only deplorable
circumstance in the downfall of Napoleon
is the distress into which the poor wife,
Eugene, is plunged by her husband $ foley.
A brave and true woman, she deserved a
worthier husband and a better fate Her
advice to him in the beginning of tie war,
as it is discovered in an intercepted despatch
breathes wisdom of the profoundest charac-
ter. Had the Emperor taken that counsel
the Empire might not be thing of the past
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

The result of the plebiscitum in the Etcr-
nal City was to be expected, but its glory
lies in the almost unexampled unanirity of
the vote. The Pope may indeed tremble,
and cherish thoughts of fight anywhere,
even to the shores of England's Malta,
when but fifty men, and they priests, could
be found in the city to raise their voice and
pole vote in his behalf The unity of
Italy is nominally achieved; the release of
Garibaldi and the lengthening of the peoples
tether is all that is required to make it
fact
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

The North China Herald speaSs of trea-
ty recently entered into between China and
Japan for the expulsion of foreigners. If
this be SO, the logic of modern artillery will,
no doubt, be brought to bear in the premises
by the Western powers, in order to protect
the European and American residents in
the trading ports of those countries. The
horrible slaughter of the priests and nuns
at Tien-tsin has not yet been atoned for,
but We may soon learn that the English and
French fleets have exacted reparation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

Settlement with our soldiers and sailors
for their bounties and payments advances
very slowly. OF the go, 900 black soldi ers
who enlisted during the late war, only Co.,
900 have received their bounties. 1t is es-
timated that 100000 yet remain to be set
tied with One firm of claim agents, who
have presented II 600 claims for colorcd
soldiers, has been suspended from doing
business with the Bureau.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

Three or four carpenters had dance up
on the roof of school house at Pittsield,
Mass, the other Cay. They were shingling
the building. and in tearing off the covering
a big hornets nest was discovered, when
men, overhalls, shingles hats and insects
few about hastily for time. There was no
retreat for the men. aud so they had to
fight it out on that line until the foe was
annihilated.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

Meetings have been already held. or are
announced, in all the principal towns of
Germany, to declare the resolution of the
German people to stand by the principles
enunciated in the Berlin address to the
King. Both North and south deprecate
all foreign interference or dictation as to
the conditions of peace, and pray His Maj
esty and his august allies to insist on such
material guarantees as shall secure Germa-
ny for the future against the aggressive de-
signs of France. Dresden, Munich, Stutt-
gard, Darmstadt, Hanover, Cassel, Bruins
wick, Mayence, Leipsic, Konigsberg, stet-
tin, Frankfort on Main, and Posen have
already adopted the Berlin address, and we
hear every hour of new adhesions.
German Correspondent.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12
S6e 2sasmams 3ournaf @earfeo, ga, @eto6r 12 1870

The surrender of Strasburg has saved it
from great peril. 1t has been declared on
so great an authority as the Manchester
Guardian that two balloons, held in tow by
suitable lines, were to be sent up over the
besieged town to hight of one thousand
feet. Thence they were to drop nitro
glycerine bombs into the powder magazine.
A man named Walter is said to have been
the inventor and the intending operator of
this pretty internal machine, which would
certainly have been tried in few days had
not Gen. Ulrich surrendered Powder
magazines are usually protected by case
mates, or something like them, and the
chances of balloon, at the hight of only
three hundred yards escaping rHin of
Chassepot bullets would appear to be but
small However, it is quite as well that
the experiment in question was not tried
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

The wreck of a large vessel having been
found among the sands of the Yuma desert,
California, savans are propouhding conun
drums to each other as to how it came there,
and how long ago that place was the bed of
the sea-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

The jury in the Superior Court of the
State of Maryland returned verdict on
Monday compelling the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad company to pay $4,000 to
the widow of James Dougherty, who was
run over and killed by the cars on that road
near Sykesville, in October, 1868. This is
the second trial, the jury at the first trial
bringnipg in verdict of but 81 900
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

TEACHERS WANTED.-The School
Directors of Penn township wish to en-
ploy I'VE competent teachers to take charge Of
the schools in said township, the coming " inter
Persons wishing to teach the schools, will meet
the said Directors at Pennvle, on Saturday Octo.
Der 22d. and consummate the agreement Wages
liberal. By order of the Board
Sep. .2S.'70. JAMES b. CLARK Secretary
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

Cott on Picking is going on quite vigorous
ly in Texas The crop is good, and there
are no complaints of a difficulty to obtain
hands. The usual price paid for picking is
seventy five cents per hundred pounds.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

CAUTION.-All persons are hereby eau
Otion against purchasing two school orders
on the Treasurer of Woodward school district
Said orders as follows: No $50. dated March
IL, 1870, for $4,000; No 2j6, dated April Z 1870
for $40, 90. Said orders given by the Wood
ward school boaId to Wm. b. Thomas and as they
have been nearly all paid, they will not be repaid
unless compelled by law so to do.
Sep. IS, '70-3tp. JN0. NJ. CHASE, Treas'r.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

For the first time in the history of this
country one of the States of the Union,
New Hampshire. will show falling off in
population by the census returns.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

One Thousand Dollars worth of living
black bass are to be placed in tine Delaware
river, in hopes of stocking that stream with
that valuable and edible fish.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12
August II. lsT0-6t.p.

TAuTI0N.-All persons hereby cautioned
~ against purchasing OF in any way NEEDING
with the following property now in possession Cf
O. L. Michaels. of Pike township. to wit one log
sled, one pillow, harness for two horses one two.
horse wagon, one cook stove b ou -eho.d and kitcb
en- furniture, and one gray horse the sam be-
long to me and have only been left with said Nj.
chaels on loan, and arc subject to my order
Oct.5, '70-3tp. JAMES CATHCART
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12
Raftsman's yuurna.
9. J. ROW, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CLEARFIELD, PA, OCT. IL, 1870

During the year ending June 30th, 1870,
40. 4O3 Canadians annexed themselves to
the United State. by emigration.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

A man has been found at Oxford, ILL.,,
who was bitten by rattlesnake seventeen
years ago and is still taking whisky for the
bite.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

Owing to the war, says an exchange, New
Jersey viii have to furnish all the French
wine o. the vintage of 1870.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

Father Sufield. an English Benedictine
Monk, has left the Roman Church ON &C
count of the infalhbility dogma.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

EXECUTOR NOTICE Estate Of
L Ann Westfall, deceased. - Whereas
Letters Testamentary on the estate of An,
westfall, late of Chest township. deceased
have been granted to the undersigned All per
sons indebted TO the said estate are requested n
make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same will present them, duly
authenticated, for settlement
ii. II. HURD.
August II. ls7O-6t.p. Executor
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12
WEST BRANCH RESTAURANT
Nd
Ladies Oyster Saloon,
SECOND ST. BELOW MARKET,
CLEARFIELD, PA.

Constantly kept On hand selected assortment
Of Candies, Nuts, Cigars, Tobacco &c. Also fre sh
Oysters received daily, and for sale by the dozen
or hundred. J. NJ. MAC0MBER,
Oct. 1870. Proprietor
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

TAUTION.-My son, Charles Fremont Knox,
" aged IA years, having left me without just
cause or provocation, persons are hereby caution
ed against harboring trusting him my ac-
count, OF giving him employment without ron
dering to me satisfaction for his services.
Oct ,, 70-3tp. P KNOX, kylertown, Pa.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

T A. BLATTENBERGER, CLAM AND CoLLEc-
= TIoN OFFICE, Conveyancing and all Legal
Papers drawn with accuracy and dispatch Drafts
on and passage tickets to and from any point in
Europe secured. Osceola, Clearfeld County. Pa
October 5, 1S7O-sm
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

TIOR SALE-two second hand air tight parlor
II WOOD STOVES, and lot of good RUSSIA
PIPE Terms moderate. Inquire of d. G. Niv.
ling, Clearfed, Pa. Oct $40.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12
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iGrertISsBcnts s6tUy sUfargs tyYr or orr cf 1'hH'
style, tciH be charged double usual rates. No ett
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

Men, Youths and Boys can be Suplpied witbfsl
suits of sessopable and fashionable clothing
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-10-12

Last night the entire garrison of Metz, in
cluding the National Guard, made sortie
to the North on both banks of the Mosselle.
Their attack was on the intrenched positions
of the Germans, which was repulsed, when
they returned to the fortress, with loss of
| 800 men. The Prussians lost six hundred
men,
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