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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10
The Scheppe Case.

Some time ago bin framed in the
House requiring the Supreme Court Of the
State to review the iawsnd evidence in the
case of Dr. Paul Scheppe. The committee
to whom it was referred has reported upon
it adversely. This leaves the case exactly
where it stood after the prisoner had been
found guilty and sentence pronounced upon
him. requiring only the appointment OF the
day Of execution and the signature of the
Governor TO his death warrant to lntict
upon him the extreme penalty Of the law.
But it is not probable that he will be exc
cuted during Governor Geary's term OF of
flee. It's now some two years since the
alleged murder was committed. while every
proceeding which, since the trial. has been
had with reference to the case, has Culy
sssved 20 deepen the uncertainty whether
Miss Steinecke was really murdered at all.
The disclnation Of the Governor to hang
( him is as natural as his refusal to pardon
him Is, under the plicated aspects Of the
case, proper. In tie absence Of any new
developments, land investigations appears TO
have exhausted itself upon the subject this
disclination will naturally increase with time,
while it is quite certain that his successor
in office will not be likely to assume re
sporsibilty which he would not up4ertake.
| 1t Is therefore safe to assume, says the Com
mercial, that Dr. Schmppe will not be hung
! at all Neither, unless the fact of his in.
nocenec is established beyond question, does
/ it seem desirable that he should be par
doncd He may neither deserve to be hang.
! ed nor pardoned, but as the law now stands
the hands of the Governor are tied, so far
as any middle course of sction is concerned.
By banging him he might possibly execute
an innocent man, and by pagfnnihg him he
might possibly fberate guilty one-both
errors. TO be avoided 1t seems proper,
therefore, that the Legislature should pass
law, investing the Executive with discre-
tionary powers in this and similar cases
comforting upon the Governor the power to
commute death sentences to imprisonment
for life, or a term of years, according as the
facts in each case might warrant the exer-
else of such elemancy
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10
Proclamation By the President.

WAsHINGToN, May 4 the President has
issued the following proclamation
The act of Congress entitled An act to
enforce the provisions of the Fourteenth
amendment to the Constitution of the Uni
ted States, and for other purposes, ap-
proved April 30, a. D., 1871, being law
OF extraordinary public importance, [ con-
slider it ms duty TO issue this, my proclama
tion.caling the attention of the people Of
the United States thereto, and enjoining
upon all good citizens. and especially upon
public officers, to be Jealous in the enforce
ment thereof, and warning all persons to
abstain from committing any acts thereby
prohibited The law of Congress applies
to all parts of the United States, and will
be enforced everywhere to the extent of the
powcys vested in the EXECUTIVE. But inns
much as the necessity therefor is well known
to have been caused chiefly hy persistent
violation of the rights Of citizens Of the
United States by combinations of lawleSs
and disafected persons in certain localities
! lately the theater of insurrection and mill
! tary conflict, do particularly exhort the
| people in those parts of the country to sup
| press all such combinations by their own
voluntary efforts through the agency of To-
eel laws, and to maintain the rights of all
citizens of the United States, and to secure
to all such citizens the equal protection of
the laws
Fully sensible of the responsibility i'm
posed by the act of Congress to which pub
lie attention is now called, and reluctant to
call into exercise any extraordinary power
thereby conferred upon me, except in cases
of imperative necessity, DO, nevertheless
deem il my duty to make known that | will
not hesitate to exhaust the power thus yes
ted in the Executive Whenever or wherever
1t shall become necessary to do so for the
purpose of securing to all citizens of the
United States the peaceful enjoyment of
the rights guaranteed to them by the Con
stitution and laws.
1t is my earnest wish that peace and
cheerful obedience to law may prevail thro'-
out the land, and that all traces OF our late
unhappy civil strife may he speedily rcmov-
ed. These ends can be easily reached by
acquiescence in the results of the conflict
now written in our Constitution, and by the
due and proper enforcement OF equal, just
and impartial laws in every part of our
country. The failure o: local communities
TO furnish such means for the attainment of
results so earnestly desired imposes upon the
National Government the duty of putting
forth all its energies for the prot ection of
citizens of every race and color, and for the
restoration of peace and order throughout
the country.
In testimony whereof have hereunto
set my hand caused the seal OF the United
States to be affixed Done at the city Of
Washington this fourth day of May, in the
year of our Lord, one thousand eight hun
dred and seventy one, and Of the independ-
ence of the United States the ninety fourth.
By the President: L. S. GRANT
Hamilton Fish, Secretary of State.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

FRANCE The Versaillists are steadily
advancing their lines around Paris, and the
city, with dissensions inside and defeat out
side, is as surely fated to capture as 1t was
when Won Moltke drew his iron circle
around it. Negotiations are again to be
made for an armistice looking 10 a compro-
mise, but it is hardly probable that ~.
Thiers, with all his weakness, will now CON
sent to anything but an unconditional sur
render. The Paris mob has great respect
for force, and the Republic should show it
before it yields
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10
FARM FOR SALE!

Containing 26 acres in good state of cultiya-
tion situate in Pike township, about so rods from
Logaus' Grist Mill, on the Turnpike leading fir ON
half house, a stable and other outbuidings
erected thereon. There is also spring of good
water and young orchard on the premises.
Any person desiring good small FARM and
HOME, will find this a very desirable location.
For further particulars inquire of RACHAEL
CALDWELL, on the premise s. os address
T.W. FLEMING,
March 29 If Cttrwensyi!lo Pa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

An examination Of the Tennessee, the
steamship that carried the San Domingo
Commissioners, and about which SO much
has been said, has disclosed the fact that
the steamship was entirely seaworthy and as
staunch and safe vessel for TIE duty as
could have been selected. 1t is gratifying
that this investigation has been made, and
the charges that have been made thus cln
phatically cOntradicted.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

After all there Is progress in Kentucky
AT the Circuit Court of Garrard county last
week negroes were repeatedly called and
heard as witnesses, without the slightest
opposition being made BY the opposing
counsel, or by Judge Fox, who presided.
The Judge Is Democrat, but he respects
tha Fifteenth amendment. There is a
chance that even in Kentucky common
sense may yet prevail
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

The New Hampshire defeat after all has
its compensations. The Legislature is Re
publican and there will be Republican
Governor. From the latest returns it ap-
pears that the whole number of Represen.
tatives claiming to be elected is 800, Of
which l66 are Republicans and l63 Demo
Gratis and Labor Reformers. The Senate
stands five Republicans and five Democrats,
with two vacancies.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

On Monday, May lst, the act of Congress
repeating all special taxes, licences, etc, ex-
cept on distilled spirits, malt liquors, and
tobacco, went into effect The reduction of
the receipts of internal reveu2e by these
changes will amount to between thirty and
forty millions of dollars. And thus the Re
publican party, in pursuing its policy Of
economy, is able 10 lift the burdens of taxa
ton from CT the people aud at the same
time reduce the public debt nearly $4,000
600 per month.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

CoNNECTCUT.-The initial proceedings
relative to the late election in Connecticut,
in the Legislature, resulted favorably to the
Republicans The Democracy made an ef,
fort to refer the investigation to the Judi
ciary committee and the Supreme court, but
they were outvotcd, and resolution sub
mittinc the subject to the COMMITTEE on
Canvass was adopted thus insuring full
Investigation in connection with the errone-
Gus returns. The Democracy at once raised
the cry of unconstitutional, upon the an
nouncement of this determination on the
part OF the Republican members OF the
Legislature. We thought this hypocritical
cry was dead long ago, but it seems the De-
mocracy still cling to it with as much fervor
as they did in the days OF the rebellion.
They are unable to see anything as constitu-
tioual, unless it aids treason and fraud.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

Senator Schurz was serenaded in ST.
Louis on Tuesday night of last week, by
the citizens, irrespective of party, it Is
said The demonstration had its origin
with few Democrats and Liberal Re
publicans, and was intended as a ccmpli-
ment to the Independent course Of the
Senator Politics are getting more and
more mixed in Missouri and it will be some
time before it can be accurately determined
who is who.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

The Press says: The recent Democratic
Congressional address is den lunced no less
by the rebel Democratic press than it is by
the Republican. 1t is particularly dstas,e-
fnl to the Ku Klux newspapers Of the
South. They cannot brook the idea of be-
ing told by those whom they consider as
their friends and sympathizers to keep quiet
and to restrain their murdcTous passions.
They charge the men who signed the ad-
dress, and the papers thai endorse it. as fol-
lowers in the footsteps Of Radicalism-a
high compliment, that viii DO doubt be ap,
pieciated.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

The Baltimore american says: The Dem
ocratic party has learned nothing by aaver-
sity During all the time it has been in q
hopeless minority it has cherished the same
evil purposes, the same perverse and reao-
tional propensities, the same hostility to the
march Of free institutions, the same undy-
ing negrophobia, the same proclivity to dis,
integration.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

Exsoldiers are notified by a correspond
ent of the Philadelphis Press that meas
ures are being entered into which will with
out doubt, insure the passage Of their home
press -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

There are rumors Of extensive whisky
frauds in Baltimore, involving loss of over
a million dollars to the Government They
were committed in 1867 and 1868, under
Johnson's Administrations and are said TO
implicate a number of his officers The
subject is undergoing investigation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10
CLEARFIELD ACADEMY!
A Male and Female High School
EACH DEPARTMENT DISTINCT AND COMPLETE IN
ITSELF.

ITSELF.
Tho Fourth Session of the present Scholastic
year, of this Institution. commences on Monday
the lst day Of May. 1871
Pupils can enter at any time They will be
charged with tuition from the time they enter to
the close of the session
The course of instruction embraces everything
included in thorough, practical and a,cOmplish
ed education of both
TERMS OF TUITION:
orthography, Reading, Penmanship, Primary
Arithmetic, Primary Geography and Pencil
Drawing, per session. III weeks, s. 90
Grammar, Local and Descriptive Geography, Map
Drawing, History, Mental and Written Arith-
me tic. and Pencil Drawing, S6 90
Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration.
Surveying, Natural aud Moral Philosophy, &C.
oIogy. Physiology, Chemistry, Rhetoric, pbysi
cal Geography Book keeping Botany, and PEN
ell Drawing. 50 90
Latin, Greek and French, with any of the above
branches, Sl2 90
Pearl or Oriental Painting, 81 7esson.. Il 90
Monochromatic Painting, "a lessons, 10 90
Crayon Drawing, "a Lessons, 10 90
Fancy Hair Work, 81 lessons, IL 90
Tapestry, 90
Instrumental Music. 80 lessons. 10 90
IL No deduction will be made for absence.
g- Students. from distance can be accom-
modated with boarding at low rates
~ Any one. not member OF the School can
receive private instructions in any of the orna-
mental branches.
For further particulars inquire of, address,
REV. P L. HARRISON, AN
April IS. 1871. Principal.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

Asa Packer and Daniel J. Worreil have
been appointed, by the President, the Com
missioners of Pennsylvania in connection
witt the celebration of the centennial an
niversary of american independence.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

The following requires no comment: ''The
Chicago tax collector has notified the city
council that he would sell the grave OF Steph-
en- A Douglas .unless special assessment
of 81, 200 was paid on it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

WOOL WANTED 10000 pounds of
w Wool wanted. for which the highest
m arket price will be paid, Wool earding will be
done throug Q hont the season at m oderate prices
We also have on hand large stock OF WOODEN
goods enough te supply all our old customers
and as many new ones as will give us,a call.
JAMES JOHNSTON q SON,
April 20. II -6mp. Bells nun, eenn Up
TN THE COURT of Common Pleas Of
Clearfeld County. Pa:
DANIEL P BLOOM No. 81 MvHoH TERM ISL
s1nAu ANN BLOOM Subpoena SIR DipOree
The undersigned Commfssio ner. appointed by
the Court to take testimony in the above case
hereby gives notice that he will attend to the du-
ties of his appointment his Office in the Borough
of Clearfeld, on Wsanesaay-ths 2ih daV Of May,
A d, 1871, at o'clock, p m, whers oil parties
interested may attend.
WM NJ MCCULLOUGH,
April 26,'7I. Commissioner.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

The House at Harrisburg passed concur
rent resolution to adjourn on the 10th. If
the Senate concurs, there undoubtedly will
be some bad laws passed, as there are still
over seventeen hundred bills on dle.,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

Notwithstanding his declination in ad
vance, it is said that Hon B. F. Wade will
accept the nomination for Governor of
Ohio, if rendered to him. His numerous
friends will be pleased to hear this.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

EGISTER'S S NOTICE.-Noticei is here
IL by given that the following accounts
have been examined and passed by meand remain
filed of record in this Office for the inspection of
heirs legatees creditors and all others in anyway
interested and will be presented to the next Or
phans' Court of Cearfeld county, TO be held at
the Court House, in the Borough OF Clearh ED
commencing on the lst Monday of June, 1871
Final account of John Russell and Miles s
Spencer, Executors of William Cfeaver. late Of
Penn township.
Account of Henry Albert, Guardian. &c, OF
Florence NJ. and Sarah j. Haines, minor children
of Samuel Haines late Of Bradford township.
with petition for discharge.
Final account of William Hutton. executor of
Joseph Michael late of Burnside township, de-
ceased. A. ". LEE Register.
MAY 10 At
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

p Fl. Leslie has been nominated by the
Democrats in Kentucky as their candidate
for Governor. OF course, nomination is
equivalent to an election in that State.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

Hon. Judge BuGngton. of Kittanning,
has resigned the President Jndgeship Of
that judicial district, on account of i'll
health
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10
VALUABLE
LOTS IN CLEARFIELD,
For Sale at Auction.

There will be sold at Public Sale, a. the Court
House, in Clearield, on
Tuesday, June 9th, 1871,
at o o'cIock P NJ the following valuable vaca ut
lots. late the property of Isaiah Fullerton, dec d.
viz:
Lots No. 73 No. "A, No. rs, No rs, and No II,
fronting on Third Street.
Lots No. 140 and No. 1856. fronting on Locust
Street.
Lot No 81, on the corner of Fourth and Mar.
ket Streets.
Most of the above property is the most desra-
BILE for building lots now in Market, will ap-
pear by reference TO the plan of said Borough to
which persons desiring further Information as to
location and boundaries referred.
TERMS,-Ten per cent of the pur ehase money
to be paid when the property is sold. and the bal
ance in two equal annual payments. with interest.
TO be secured by Bond and Mortgage on the prem
isss. G KRATZER,
Atty for TIE heirs Of Isaiah Fullerton. decd
May 3, lS1l-tS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

The whole number Of bills passed by the
last Illinois legislature is only 5S, while in
this State the number will exceed 1900
Poor place tor 'diyyies, Illinois, We should
Judge
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

nISSOLUTION.-The partnership here
~ totore existing between the undersigned,
in tho Furniture business, in Clearfeld, having
been dissolved nv mutual consent the business
will be continued by Mr.. Benuer. The books of
the late firm the hands OF Mr.. Fullerton for
settlement
II g. 7l-3t. EENEEE FULLERTON.
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n Z W PRIN C 5 T o { X
j. SHAW :. son.

Have jGst returned from the east and are IsS
opening an entire new stock Of goods in the roOm
formerly occupied by VIM. F. Irwin Market
Street, which they new effer to the public a the
lowest cash prices.
Their stock consists OF general assortment Of
Dry Goods. Groceries. Queenswsrs, Hardware,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Bonnsts, Dres, Goods,
Fruits, Candies Fish, Salt, Broous, Nails etc O..
in fact, every ding usually kept in retail siore
can be had by calling at this store, will be
procured to order.
Their stoek is well selected. and consists Of be
newest goods is of the best quality, Of the latest
styos. and viii be sold at lowest r.:oes for cash,
or exchanged for approved country produce.
BE suro and call and examine our stock before
making your purchases, we are determined
nlease all who may favor with their custoT
May s. 1867. J. SHAW son.
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The price of coal has fallen to six dollars
a ton in New York city
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Il is said, that there arc now l,73S bills
on the House file at Harrisburg. and |, 723
on the Senate fie.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

Our new funding loan is being rapidly
absorbed by foreign capitalists. 4 good
omen.
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TOBACCO AND CIGARS.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
At the New Tobacco and Cigar Store of
II, H. S II 4 ",
Two doors east of the Postofice Clearheld. Pa
Constantly on hand a fine assortment of Navy
Congress Cayendish Cable. Spuuroll,
Michigan and Century Fine-eu:
Chewing Tobacco. &c
Also, e large and well selected stock Of Imported
and Domestic Cigars. Smoking Tobaecos.
Meerschaum and Briar Pipes,
Pipe fixtures, Tobacco
Boxes Cigar Holders. and everything gener' :
fund IN a well regulated Cigar
and Tobacco Store.
fS-Remember the place: Two doors east Of
the Postofiice. ClearEeId. Pa. Aug. q. 20.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

The recent local elections in Indiana re
suited almost invariably in Republican sue
cesses. The drift is onward.
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TO TAX-P AYERS.

In accord ance with an Act of the General As
sembiy of this Com umonwealth approved the 22d
day of March. A u. 1870, relating to the coIiec-
tiOn of taxes in the county Of CleaTfeld, notice
is hereby given TO the taxpayers residing in the
districts below named, that the County Treasurer,
in accordance with the second section of said Act
win attend at the place of holding the borough
and township elections on the following named
days, for the purpose of receiving the County and
State Taxes and Militia Fines sed for 1871
For the Borou "a Of Clearfeld ard Lawrence town
ship, on Wednesday and Thursday, May l7th
and 18th
For thn borough Of CurwensviI!s and Pike town
ship, Friday and Saturday, May I9,h aud 2eth
For Karthaus. Tuesday May 23d.
For Covington. Wednesday May 2ith.
For Girard. Thursday. May 25th.
For Goshen. Friday, May 18th.
For Graham. Monday May 2eth.
For Morris, Tuesday, May 3OtL.
For Decatur Wednesday, Nay 3ist.
For OsceoIa, Thursday. June lst.
For Houtzia!e. Friday, June 21.
For Boggs, Saturday, June Sd.
Parties also pay their taxes at the Treasa
rer's Office at any time from this forward Upon
all taxes paid on and Preyions TO the days dosig
mated there will be a reduction Of five per cent
The balance of the districts will be announced in
due time. LEVER illegal.
april 2G.'Tl. Treasurer.
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nISSOLUTION.- The partnership here
- tofore existing between the undersigned,
in the Foundry business, at Curwensville, was
dissolved by mutual consent on the 7th December,
1870. The books and accounts are in the hands
of Mr.. j. NJ. Welch for settlement, who still con-
times to carry on the business at the old stand.
Ms 3'TI-3tp. Robson & WEIGH.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-10

I, Samuel Arnold, c shier of the First Nation
al Bank of Curwensvtlis. Pa , do solepnly swear
that the above 81 atem tnt is true, to tho best Of
n : knowledge and belief.
SA4I'L ARNOLD. Cashier
Subscribed and ssorn TO before this 6th
day of May, 1871 josiah EVANS, n p.
Correct. Attest:
JONI PATToE. J
E. A. TRYIN, May 10. '7i-2t.
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Craftsman s 5ournal,

CLEARFIELD, PA, MAY 10, 1871.
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A DMINISTRATOR,s NOTICE II

A DMiNlSIRATORS NOTICE.-Let.
ters OF Administration or the estate Of
is.ac , scoheid late Of Clearheld Borough,
deceased, having been granted to the under.iSn
ed; notice is hereby given that all persons in.
deoted to said estate required TO m Ike i'm
mediate payment-and those having claims srains,
the same viii present them properly authentics.
ted for settlement to JANE SCOFIETH
April l2.'7l-6t Administ-a,;
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REPORT OF THE First National Bank
IL of Curwersville, Pa, as shown by its
books at the close of business on the 29th day Of
April, 1871. E's7
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts s2l9752 10
Oyerdrafts us 55
I q. :. Bonds deposited with Treasurer
ofU 5. to secure circulation 100 Geo 90
pm" from -~.i-"'-. -.s ---~~> aEts, 27 2U9 IL
Due from other Nat Banks. is4ez 81
Due from other Banks and Bankers l902S 60
Banking House and Furniture, $500 90
Expenses and Taxes Paid, l459 10
Cash Items Including stamps), 3425 es
Bills of National Banks 2O00 90
Fractional Currency and Nickel, ll9i 10
Legal Tender Notes 1858 90
Total s4O3 O65 90
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in, sl000e9 90
Surplus Fund, $4,000 90
Profit nd loss, 1882 05
Circulation outstanding, $1,000 90
Individual Deposits, l64,09' 05
Due to Banks, 1882 l6
Total Liabilities : sl03 O65 %
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.-Letters T.s
= tamentary on the estate of Sampat
DIIIihart late Of BuInsde tp.. dec d having been
siAh'ea to the undersigned. notice is hereby civ.
h that AL persons indebted 10 said estate are re-
Sr; 70 ulase immediate payment, and those
h"Nlhs claims against tie same will present then
properly authenticated. for settlement to
AP u a otP. SAMUEL BRETH. E1ec'r