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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23
Pennsylvania Laws, 1871.

AN ACT relating to the offices of County
Treasurer and County Auditor:
| SECTION /. Be II enacted, etc, That from
| and after the passage of this act no person
shall be eligible to The office of county au-
ditor who within two years sLall have been
treasurer of the county.
SEC. 2. So much of third section of the
act, entitled An Act relating to the election
of county treasurers and foi other purposes, 7"
approved the 9th May, 1871, as makes a
| county auditor ineligible to the office of
! county treasurer until the expiration of one
year after the term for which he shall have
been elected, is hereby repealed. Prorided,
No person holding the office of county au-
ditor shall at the same time be county treas
urcr. Approved February Is, 1871.
AN ACT to extend the provisions of an
act entitled An act to enlarge the jurisdic-
tion of the Courts of Common Pleas of this
Commonwealth
SECTION |. Be 1t enacted, etc, That the
provisions of the third section of the act of
March 9th, 1867. entitled AN act to en-
large the jurisdiction of the courts of com
mon pleas of this commonwealth, relative to
granting charters of incorporation and con-
firming those heretofore granted, be and
the same are so far extended as.to authorize
and empower the said courts of common
pleas to grant charters of incorporation to
park associations and associations for the
propagation OF game ard fish. Approved
February 18th, 1871.
A SUPPLEMENT to an act, entitled IAN
act for the better and more impartial selec
tion of persons to serve as jurors in each Of
the counties of this commonwealth.
SECTION l. BE 1t enacted, ETC., That the
number OF persons to be selected by the jury
commissioners aud president judge, or addi-
tlonal law judge, or majority of them, un-
der the second section of the act of April
10th, 1867, to serve as jurors in the several
courts OF the respective counties of this
commonwealth, to which said section refers,
shall in all cases in hich that number has
not been designated by the court of common
pleas of the county, at the term of the court
next preceding the annual meeting of said
jury commissioners, president judge or addi-
tlonal law judge to make such selection, be
the same number which had been selected
and placed -in the proper jury wheel or
wheels, by said jury commissioners, presi-
dent judge or additional law judge, or a ma
jjority of them, shall have the same effect as
though the number had been designated by
the court of common pleas of the respective
county at the time required by said several
sections of said act Approved February
18th, 1871.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

1t will be seen from this table that the
State debt remained above forty millions
some years increasing and in others decreas-
ing slowly-until 1856, when the Democrat
ic ascendancy began to be shaken. The
public works were sold in 1857, in 1858 the
Republicans carried the House, in 1859 they
carried both House and Senate, and in 1860
they elected the Governor and majority in
both houses.
During these ten years the ruling party
had the benefit of the revenue from the
State tax on real and personal estate, and
the tax on tonnage on the Pennsylvania
railroad. The revenue from these two
sources, during the decade referred to, was
as follows:
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23
FOR SALE.

The undersigned offer for sale the follow in z
valuable property. to vat: Lot No i3, in the gem
eral plan of the town of Houizdalc. Wood ward
township. Clesrfe'd county. being so feet front
on Hannah street by 80 feet deep on Spruce It
and nearly opposite tie Penna Railroad Depot.
Erected thereon is coed new story frame
house is by 20 feetwith well finished basement,
and spring of never ia ling water at the door.
Also, erected thereon a and a-half story frame
house, l6 by "a feet. aad good barn. IS by 26
feet-all in good repair. The property is we'll
cnlcuIa ed for Hoser For particulars as TO the
location Of the property. and terms of ,ale, in
quirc of IRWIN kREBS.
Jy ig '7I-6t. Clcarfeld. Pa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

A CURIOUS observer states that the Cali
fnrnia ant, eating v4-Adnecker, In storing its
provisions for winter use, digs 4 sman round
hole in the bark of the pine or oak, and
into these inserts an acorn so tightly wedged
in as to be with difficulty extracted. The
bark of the pine tree, when thus filed,
presents at short distance the appearance
of being studded with brass headed nails
Slowed away in large quantities in this
manner, the acorns not only supply the
wants of the uoodpecker, but the squirrels,
mice and jays avail themselves likewise OF
the fruits of provident labor
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

SENATOR MORTON announced in his
speech at St Louis, that whilst Democracy
were ever ready to clamor for a reduction of
taxation, and au economical administration
of the Government, when the votes were
taken in the Sena te to reduce the taxation
some eighty-fve million dollars. not one
Democrat roted aye. They do not want the
taxes reduced because the Republicans
would have the credit for the reduction and
Democracy would thereby lose popular
shibboleth
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23
SECRETARY Boutwell, has issued anoth

SECRETARY BOUTWELL, has issued anoth-
er statement of the cash balances due the
Government from collectors of internal rev
enue From it. it appears that the total
number of deiaulting collectors up to date
is seventy nine, of whom forty were appoint
ed by President johnson, and the amount
of their defaleation SI,755,427 ~; thirty
six were appointed by President Lincoln,
their deficit $3.50, III 81, and three by Pres
ident Grant, with deficit of $64, ,5Sl &c,
making total of S2.75O,l l26 SO charged as
dcfacation during the collection of : l,6Os,-
sos, 543 0S. If there is any indictment of
the Republican party in this exhibit ion, our
friends are welcome to it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

THE Germans of New York are becoming
daily more pronounced and emphatic in their
regulations of the Democratic ring Not
a few who have long been identified with
the party are renouncing their allegiance.
The condemnation which the lStadts Zeit
ung expresses is significant of their restive
ness Many of them have for some time
been conscious that the association was
neither profitable nor honorable to them,
snd the recent developments have enforced
the wisdom of entirely cutting loose.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23
TWO DECADES.

Showing the Difference in the Condition Of
the State for Ten Years under Democrat
io Rule. and Ten Years under Republi-
can Management.
The Democrats had an almost unbroken
rule in Pennsylvania from 1850 to 1860, and
the Republicans have been in power most
of the time from 1860 to 1871. The record
made by these parties, within those periods,
in the management of the finances OF the
State, is fair test by which TO try them.
The State debt on the lst of December,
1850, and on the same date of the ten years
following, is given in the following table,
compiled from the annual reports Of the
Auditor General
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

THE Philadelphia Bulletin prefers very
grave charges against the Pennsylvania
State Agent who was charged with the col
lection of our war claims against the United
States Government. 1t openly charges that
he is delaulter 70 the amount of S365, 900
due the State, The mstter should be thor
oughly investigated by the proper authori-
ties anl the truth or filsity of the very Sc
rious charges promptly ascertaincd.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

The Baltimore American asks the ques-
tion, Have we a Baltimore Tammany p
and then states that the printing firm of
Messrs. Kelley & Piet were paid 5000 for
printing five hundred copies and plans for
the improvement of Jones Falls, job
which could have been done at fair profit
for 81 ,4S2. Baltimore is under Democratic
government, and the printing was ordered
by the First Branch of the City Council
The Second Branch did not concur, but
nevertheless the work was done and paid
for, giving the contractors clear profit of
s4,5ls- Thus we invariably find corruption
and extravaganza wherever Democracy
rules
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

THE Kentucky election was a solid Re
publican triumph. Democratic protesta-
fact that the Republican vote has been near
ly doubled, while that of the Democracy is
increased but very slightly, is substantial
gain. Eighty thousand Republicans to a
hundred AMI fifteen thousand Democrats
Is much better showing than thirty thou
sand Republicans to hundred thousand
Democrats. We have party in Kentucky
now, instead of a fragment of voters.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

The crisis in Indian affairs in this coun
try is evidently near at hand. What to do
with the Red Man is question which must
be settled very soon. Reports from the
Northwest show that the fighting Indians,
driven from the region trayer.ed by the Pa
chic Railroad, are concentrated just south
OF the line of the British possessions Gen.
Sheridan seems to think they will need more
Intinidation-more killing probably. And
ten Hancock wants to know if the govern
ment Is to feed these tribes crowded up
against the frontier. The present polio, of
the government would appear to be to drive
the Indians together, where they can ex.
terminate each other.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

Total revenue from these
sources in ten years, SIG, l6l 1891 "a
And yet, with all this revenue, and $780,
600 additional paid in three installments,
1858, 1859 and 1850, by the Pennsylvania
railroad in redemption of its bonds, given
debt remained almost unchanged for six
years and was finally reduced in the follow
ing four years, but a trife, as these figures
show:
State debt Dec !, $50 $4o,7S5 ass AZ
- 1860 3.,969,S47 so
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

Ex SENATOR Connell (Ohio) thinks his
party friends, the new departurists, made
the party appear ike the dying African, who
when asked by his preacher if he was ready
to die, and whether he had forgiven his en-
emies, and especially his colored neighbor,
between whom and himself there had been
a long feud, answered: III Use gwine to
die, forgive him: but if | gets well dat
darkey bad better look out for hissclE"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

A FASHIONABLE lady seeking recreation
in the country, despairingly writes Did
you ever revel in the gayeties of half
grown, torpid village, where walk to the
graveyard was the only recreation, and where
if you Indignantly refuse to walk, yon were
shudderingy reminded, 'Ah, poor child, you
may have to go there soon
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

NEARLY all the gold sent East from San
Francisco now comes through the mail bags
put up in small boxes weighing from two
TO three pounds each, and each box sent as
q registered letter. The reason for this Is a
very substantial one In the mail the cost
of trans portation is about one per cent,
while the express companies charge five. Il
is stated that about one hundred thousand
dollars in gold pass daily through the Oma
ha postoffice.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

TIE Postal Conference now in session at
Berlin has just made an excellent suggestion.
1t is that treaties should be entered into by
the European and American powers for the
purpose of establishing uniform rates of
postage regardless of distance. Combine
this arrangement with cheap ocean postage,
and it would be one of the most beneficial
reforms that could be established.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

THE disaster at the Pittston mines adds
another TO the list of terrible accidents from
badly ventilated mines. 1t is not known at
this time how many deaths have occurred,
but it is entirely probable that all who were
in the mine at the time of the explosion
perished. The question of preventing ex-
plosiOns in mines evidently needs closer at
tention than it has thus far received.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

THE State of Michigan, in view Of the
importance of the peach trade, has fixed
the capacity of peach basket by statuary
enactment The law of that State says (:
The quantity known as a box or basket OF
peaches shall contain 76l and 4 5 cubic
inches, or ose-third of a bushel strict
measure
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

THE remarks of visitors at Saratoga who
drink for the first time the mineral waters
are often amusing. Said an obe,e-gentle-
man who had just emptied glass of crystal
spring water, and which really tastes ike
condensed rotten eggs-"Bub, this water is
fit only for hogs to drink" Yes, sir, :"
replied bub, with twinkle in his eye,
have some more ?'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

THE retrenchment policy of the present
small items as stationery. In the Treasury
Department alone this expense has been
cut down nearly one half.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

THERE is slight intimation of probable
trouble between France and Germany, ari-
sing out of the refusal of the French gov
ernment to admit Alsa,ian products into
France until after the evacuation of the
provinces now held by the German troops.
The French are again manifesting disposi
tion to again measure swords with their
conuuerOrS
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

The Asiatic cholera has nsade its appear
aace in London, creating an intense panic
1t is reported to be raging at Konigsburg
In Germany, several deaths having already
occurred. There can lie no doubt but that
much apprehension is felt In Europe at the
spread of this disease.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

s. NJ PErrES0,LL d Co, 81 Park Row New York
and GEO. P. RowELI. l. Co. 40 Park Row. New
York, are the sole agents for the JOURNAL in
that city and are authorized to contract for in
serting ad yertisements for at our lowest cas- b
rates. Advertisers in that city requested TO
leave their favors with either the above houses.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

EIGHT persons were killed and fifteen or
twenty more or less dangerously wounded by
the explosion of the boiler of the Chautau-
qua, on the Chautauqua lake, at Whitney s
landing, near Maysville, New York, on the
18th inst.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

ANDREW JACKSON, colored barber of
of Pittsburgh. He affiliates with the Dem
ocrats, and is therefore described by them
as a colored man of superior intelligence.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

IT Is asserted that the Cincinnati and Bal
timore Railroad will be completed and put
in operation by january /, 1872.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

TIE Pittsburgh Post proposes Gen. Geo.
B. Mcclellan for the Presidency That's a
sort Of Pittsburgh Post mortem nomina-
tioD
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23
TnTHE oRPnAss' COURT of cl.ardeld

L county, Pennsylvania.
In the matter OF the partition ef the real estate
of Richard Wape, late of Boggs township. in said
county. deceased To the heics and legal repre-
sentstires Of said deceased Take notice, th at
inquest will be he'd on the premisesin in Boggs tp .
said county en- SATURDAY. the 9Th Day OF
SEPTEMBER A 1871, at o'clock. A. NJ for
tho purpose of making partition of the real es
tate of the said deceased. to and among his legal
representatives,, if the same can he done WITHOUT
prejudice to or spelling The whole, otherwise to
value and spprai.e the same according TO law, at
which time and place you are require TO attend
if you think proper.
Aug 2'7l-4t J ] PIE. Sheriff.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23
r EON ARD HOU s e,

The undersigned has taken the above med
Eote, and respectfully soliei,s share of patron
age. Its close proximity TO the Depot makes this
House desirable stopping place for the travel
ing public.
july 49, 1871 s. b ROW
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

A WYOMING husband advertises himself
as monthly nIrse, his wife having retired
from that profession TO enter politics.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

THE assertion is made that although six
times more coal is mined in England than
in this country, accidents are rarer.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23
AeW Aarcrtisements.

dEcerfssensnts sefnp iHkargs tg,,, saf Of pf4rn
styir, ,ciH Be charged dsnbis usnai rates. Nc
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23
$1,000 REWARD!

A reward Of One Thousand Dollars will be paid
to any Ply ysician who will produce a medicin
that will supply the wants of the people better
than the article known as
DR.. FAHRNEY'S
Celebrated Blood Cleanser or Panacea.
It must be a better Cathartic. a better AHera-
tive. better Sudoriic, better Diuretic. better
Tonic, and in every way better than the Panacea
No matter how long it has been in or how
lately discovered Above III it N ust not contain
anything NOT PURELY VEGETABLE.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

Ii is generally conceded that the Russian
army is now on war footing.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

II a short time there will not be British
regular soldier in Canad~.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23
$500 REWARD +!

reward of Five H hundred Dollars will be paid
or msdieins that will permanently cure more
cases of Costiysness Constipation Sick or Nervous
Headache, Liver Complaint. Bilious Disorders
Jsundics, Rheumatism, Gout Dyspepsia ChiIls
and Fever Tape Worms, Boils, Tumors letters,
Ulcers, Sores Pains in the Loins, Side and Head
and Female Complaints than
DR.. FAHRNEY'S
Blood Cleanser or Panacea,
which ispsed more extensively by practcing phy-
.icians than any other popular medicine known
Sold by Hartswick 8 Irwin: Clssrfeid, Pa, and
Druggists generally. Aug s,'l-Iy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

PRILsDELPHTA claims TO be the health
est city Gu the globe.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

A MAN has been arrested in London for
forging American bonds.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23
NJ EW w A S II IN G. T o. Y
~ A G A d f NJ "
G. ". INNES. 4. NJ, PRINCIPAL

The FIRST session Of thus institution will COM
mence on Monday. the 18th day of May next
term m lntbs
Pupils can enter at any time snd will be chark-
ed tuition fr"m the tims they enter until the
close Of the session
The course of instruction will embrace all
branches included in thorough practical eds
cation for both sexes
Vocal music taught when desired
Good boarding can he had at public or private
houses at THREE DOLLARS PER WEEK.
Parents can be assured that the ability and en-
ergies of tbs Principal will BE devoted 20 the
mental and InOsal training Of those placed under
his charge
sscertained by addressing DR. J. ISyEs, at New
Washington or tho Principal g. W. INsEs, at
Apollo. Armstrong county. Pa, but who will be
at New Washington alter April lst Mar %, II.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

NOTICE---The undersigned hereby gives
~ tice that he has purchased the interest Of
Vim. Zimmerman in the building Of q bridge
across the mouth of Mosquito Greek, the contract
having been duly transferred. VIM Zimmermon
however. is 10 go on and build the srdg ge. work
ing for mo by the day
Aug 3ip. MILES :. ZIMMERMAN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23
Co-Partnership in Store.

C. A Rerobsugh having associated with him
in tho Mercantile business. in Louisville Clear
field county, Mr.. C. r McCracken. solicits 4. con
tinuancs Of the Pstrensgs so generously extended
heretofore
Having just returned from the eastern cities
their STOCK embI aces large and varied assort-
nient of Dry Goods, Groceries. Hardware. Queens
ware, and in fact nearly everything u,u-
ally kept in country store, which they will sell
At prices to suit the times
Country produce taken in exchange for sOodI
C. A. R0RoBAUGH
Mayis, Te..t R. McCRACKEN
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NJ EW SPRIN G ST o c x
j. SHAW & SON.


Have Just returned from the east snd
opening an entire new stock of good. in the room
formerly occupied by Vim. F. Irwin. on Marks;
Street, which they new sfer to the public at the
lowest cash prices.
Their stock consists of general assertn mt of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Qnesnsuars, Hardware
Boots, Shoes. Hats, Caps. Bonnets. Dress G osas
Fruits, Candies Fish, Salt, Broaus, Nails etc. g,
in fact, everything usually kept in a retail store
be had by calling at this store, or will be
procured to srdsr.
Their stsck is well selssted. and consists of The
newest goods is of the best quality, eff the latest
styles, and will be sold at lowest prices for cash
or exchanged for approved country prsduce.
Be sure and call and examine our stock before
making your purchases, as We ara determined
lease all who may faver with thsir custom.
May 5, 1857. j.. SHAW son.
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Total reduction in ten years, s., sos, ,637 90
Or an averace of ahnut s2SN 600 a wear

Total reduction in ten years, s., ,S05, 63T 90
Or an average of about $3.50, 900 year.
Shortly after the Republicans came fully
into possession of the State government in
1861, they were confronted with the neces
sity of arming the troops of the State called
out to suppress the rebellion aud to put the
State into capditior, of a~f,ase- Honoe
the negotiations of the war loan of 1861.
They therefore commenced their decade
with a debt of over forty millions, as fol-
lows: fs-
State debt Dec l, 1860 s31 1,969.S47 SO
War loan of 1861 $500, 600 90
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

WTe have been authoriz 10 announce DAVID
w >. MOORE, of Penn township. an In
dependent Republican candidate for the office of
PkoTH0N0TARY, at the ensuing October elec-
ton.
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S4I.469.S4 so


Total $4l ,469, SAT 80
The tonnage tax was repealed in 1861,
and subsequently, in February, 1866, the
three mill tax on real estate was repealed,
so that these large resources of revenue en-
joyed by the Democrats were cut off from
their successors, the annual payment into
the Sinking Fund by the Pennsylvania rail
road being increas SEQ, by the repeal of the
tonnage tax, from 500, 600 to s400, 900 an
nually.
With the tonnage tax repealed since 1861,
and the three mill tax abolished since 1865,
the Republican administration of the State
has still managed to reduce the public debt
more than one fourth. A statement pub
lished, officially, by the Commissioners of
the Sinking Fund, shows the public debt,
July /, 1871, to be as follows:
REHABILITATION OF PUBLIC DEBT.
Debt bearing coin interest 81 507, 800 90
Debt bearing interest in U. S.
currency 24,782, 445 50
Debt on which interest has
been stopped 1851 So
Debt bearing no interest zoos %
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-23

We have been authorized to announce J.
w MITCHELL REED, of Lawrence town
ship, Independent Republican candidate
for COUNTY COMMISSIONER, at the ensuing
October election