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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19

THE JOINT CoMMssIoN.-f the latest
news from Washington on the subject is re-
liable, the Joint High Commission has been
more thorough in its work than has gener-
ally been supposed. 1t is said to have
agreed upon basis of principles for the ad-
judication of the Alabama claims and that
the question of the Canadian fisheries is to
be settled by the payment of a sum OF mon
ey from the United States to Canada, IN
consideration of which the waters OF TIE
Dominion are to be opened to American
fishermen, and the coast is to be free to
them for cleansing their nets and curing
their fish, Contrary to the public impres-
sion, 1t is the question Of the San Juan
boundry which has most occupied the time
and attention Of the Commission but this
is also virtually disposed of, and the work
Of the Commission is in such state OF for
wardness, that they hope to present the two
Governments protocol of the proposed
convention by the first of May. Whatever
may be the conclusion arrived at, they will
probably be unsatisfactory TO the more san
suine and exacting on either side of the
Atlantic
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19
Change of Base.

The importance of the negro element in
the politics of the country is beginning to
be properly estimated by some of the more
enlightened leaders of the Democratic party.
As an Illustration of the fact, we need only
refer to the remarks made the other day in
Congress, by Fernando Wood which, ,wheth-
er they were uttered in sincerity or not, show
disposition on the part Of the Democrats
to smother their long cherished prejudices,
and enter the field as contestants for negro
suffrage. Mr.. Wood said:
The Democratic party has no desire to
interfere with these amendments to the
Constitution which gives free and equal suf-
frage to all the people of the United States.
The Democratic party would give to the
colored race all the political and civil rights
which they would give to any other class of
people. The day is speedily com
ing, and | hope has already come, when
the colored race of the United States will
assume their position in the country as free
and independent voters that they may be
allowed to judge of men, and parties, and
principles for themselves that they may
find among their own class able and patriotic
leaders, who will say to them: BE no lon
ger the instruments of demagogues. be-
lieve that among the colored men are found
those who are patriotic, honest and ra-
tional.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19

The exodus of working miners from
Cornwall is stiH in progress, and has ready
produced scarcity of hands to work the
famed lead mines of that region. Most OF
the reliable workingmen leaving England
are accustomed to labor in mines of metal
and are attracted to our shores by the rich,
ness of the metallic deposits, better compen-
sation, aud the higher estimation in WHICH
labor is held. What the Cornish mine own
ers complain of most bitterly is that the
them their most skilful and reliable work
men, while the class whom they could bet
ter spare stubbornly remain.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19

In South America the Governments of
Brazil, the Argentine Republic and Urugu-
quay, which were confederated together
against Lopez and Paraguay, have resolved
to divide the last named country between
them. In anticipation of this, President
an English resident Of Assumption, to the
United States, to ask aid from Gen. Grant :
administration, in maintaining the integrity
of his country. This is a useless mission.
Brazil and Buenos Ayrcs may cut up Para
quay as much as they like, without any dan
ger of interference on the part of the Uni
ted States
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19

It is with pleasure that VIC notice tbe
economical conduct of Government off
cial. Mr.. French has just completed the
second year of his administration as Ser
geaut- Arms of the United States Senate
His expenditures for the past year are Sc
down at Sos, $50 43 against the expenditur,
of his predecessor, which was Sl54. pa 6S
being net annual saving of Ss5. 594 20. 8
sum in excess of the present total expendi
ture. This is only one, though very prom.
inent one of the savings effected in the pub.
lie expenditures by Republican officers A
similar line of policy seems to be emulated
IN various public departments we could
mention, and we have but little doubt that
the people will appreciate every effort that
is being made to reduce their burdens.
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n L N T A l. c A r D.
~ DR. a NJ HILLS

Would say to his patients and the public gener-
ally that. having dissolved partnership with ! Br.
Shaw he is now doing the entire work OF his once
himself. so that patients need not fear Bang Pu'
under the hands of any other operator.
Having obtained a reduction of the patent Z
the plate material. am enabled to put up teetn
MUCH cHEAPER than formerly. | also have Dr-
Stuck's patent process for working Rubber plates
which makes a much lighter. more elastic ana
stronger plate for the same amount Of material'
and poIishes the plate on both sides, rendering
il much more easily kept clean -,
Special attention paid to the preservation U
the natural teeth, and all work guaranteed en-
tirely satisfactory to patients
Office at the old stand opposite the Shaw houte
Office hours from s to IL. A. NJ, and TO D. P. n
Patients from a distance should notify me q ieH
day. before hand of their intention TO come
Always at home unless other notice appear. IL
both the county papers Feb 10 III.
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Worth Remembering,

The Republican House of Representa-
tives, at Harrisburg passed the annual ap-
preparation bill now nearly a month ago, as
well as several other public measures of i'm
portance before and since, together with
nearly thousand private bill, none of which
have as yet been acted on by the Democratic
Senate.
The committee of the Senate to which
the appropriation bill was referred has held
no meeting. made no report, and manifests
no intention of doing either within any def
mite time.
An infamous apportionment was passed
by the Senate, and amended by the House
The conference committee appointed by the
two houses has failed to come to any agree
ment, although the Republicans are anxious
and willing to make concessions. The Dem
ocrats were unwilling TO give us even one
majority in the Senate, and there are no
prospects Of any agreement being reached.
Ia view of the facts here enumerated, it is
said that the Republican members of the
House have determined to take no action
, upon any more bills, until the Senate dis
poses of those already passed by the House.
Every day that the present Legislature
continues in session, thousands of dollars
are added to the expenditures of the State
to the detriment of onr finances
Let the people ponder the facts, and
place the responsibility upon the guilty au-
thors-the Democratic leaders in our State
Senate
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19

The discovery Of gold and silver in the
vicinity of Salt Lake, has created wonder
full furore in the City of the Saints. Brig
ham Young is not particularly pleased, bu,
cannot prevent the influx of Gentiles by
hundreds and thousands. The Mormon:
are pre-empting the land in and around
Salt Lake City, and hope by this means to
prevent the Gentiles from making innova-
tions into their customs and religion. But
we mistake if the day of polygamy is not
about ended.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19

The Boston Post, with more honesty than
its Democratic cotemporaries, confesses de-
feat in Connecticut. 1t says: ''To say that
we are not surprised at the result of the
CONNECTICUT election would be to disguise
the real fact We had supposed that the
State was sure for Governor English and
that we would at least divide the Congress
ionai delegation with the Radicals, making
gain OF one member. But the returns show
that upon the largest poll ever given, the
Radical State ticket is elected by less than
fifty majority, and the Congressional delega.
tlon stands the same as in the last House ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19

The German peace celebrations, in vari-
Gus parts of the country, in honor of peace
between France and Germany, as well as Of
the uni6cation of the German Empire, were
very successful and in many places quite
imposing affairs. These jubiees command
the readiest sympathy of the American peo-
pie. Peace and unity arc watchwords that
are worthy any people, and their realization
in the fatherland is glorious event.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19

LADY FRIEND. May is superb
number. The steel plate is beautiful pic
ture of the matchless Yosemite valley in
California. and is alone worth the price of
the number The colored fashion plate is
of unusual interest, and the literary matter
very entertaining Price 81 so year, in
Guiding large steel engraving. Address
Deacon & Peterson, Philadelphia.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19

As the election returns from Connecticut
day after day reach US, we see evidences OF
Tammany working for English. An error
in the count for Governors vote has been
discovered in the Fourth ward, New Haven
giving English one hundred more votes than
were actually polled for him. Nor will it
surprise our readers that, while it is assert
ed to be so clear case of fraud that even
English will decline making any contestover
it, it is said not to have been the first time
that such a fraud has occurred in that same
ward. If the facts set forth are true, it
will give Jewell the election without throw
ing the question into the Legislature at all.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19

The strength of revenue reform in the
House was most thoroughly tested on Mon
day a-week. On that day Mr. Cox 5 reso-
luton, introduced by Mr. Parker, Demo
crat, from New Hampshire) declaring that
the tariff should be so reformed as to be a
tax for revenue only. came up. Instead of
being able to PASS the resolution, it was re-
terred TO the Committee on Ways and Means
BY vote of 9S yeas to II nays. While on
the other hand Mr.. Kelley's resolution, re
affirming the opinion of the last House
aoolshing the inquisitorial revenue system
at as early day as practicable, was passed
by vote OF l30 yeas to 2l nays Mr.. Cox
tried to bring odium on the resolution by
calling 1t "a pig iron proposition, - but only
20 votes endorsed his position.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19

If confirmed, the report of the purpose
of large portion of the population of Al
SAGE and Lorraine to emigrate to this coun-
try is very important The people of these
provinces were the most thrifty and pro-
vident of any in France. Their settlement
in this country will insure thrifty and in
dustrious population. wherever they may
locate
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19

Governor Reed, of Florida, in a letter de-
failing advantageous results proceeding from
the abolition of slavery in the south. says
that in Florida the increase in wealth and
population, during the three years OF Re-
publican government just past. has been
unparalleled in her previous history Her
increase in population has been at least fifty
per cent, and in industrial resources more
than two hundred per cent
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19
PORTER SHAW. D. D. 5
Osc. ,n MASONIC BUILDING,
CLEArrIELD. Pa.

CLEArFIELD. PA.
Putting Of the NATURAL TEETH in healthy
preservative and useful condition. is made
,pecialty. Diseases nd NAL formations common
to the mouth, jaw and associate part, are iroaiei
and corrected with fair success.
Examinations and consultations FREE
Prices for partial and full sets of Teeth sUoa
LOWER than in 1870.
1t would be well for patient, from n distance 20
let me know, by mail, few days before coming
to the office.
1t is very important that children between tn
ages of six and twelve years should have thelf
teeth EXAMINED.
By Anasthesia teeth arc extracted WITHOUT pain.
February l5 lS7l-tf
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19

We observe that some of our Democratic
exchanges are publishing entire the speech
of Charles Sumner on the San Domingo
question. 1t is about as cheap political
capital as we can imagine, but serves to IL
lustrate how destitute of material the OPP
position is TO make war on the administra
ton Of President Grant.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19

a communication in Charleston paper.
signed Zone hundred men who fought un-
der Lee, SAYS; 'If the people OF the
north are prepared to destroy their COM
merce. their finance, their trade, and expend
their blood to sustain these thieves and
Scoundrels in expressing their Fellow citizens
OF the south, by the gods of war they shall
nave chance of itl" A-hem ! Going to
rebel again, eh?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19

lhe Montgomery Ala Mail saws that
the known opposition to the heresy of me-
gro suffrage on the part of the northern
democracy was the strongest ligament that
bound the south to that organization, and
that 1t feels it to be its 1uty TO warn the
leaders OF that party everywhere against
the danger they will incur by cutting that
ligalnent in tv ain.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19

The resignation of Democratic member
of the Assembly of New York State, leaves
that body a tie, and enables the Republicans
to prevent all infamous partisan legislation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19

The House, on. Thursday last, agreed to
the Senate amendment to the deficiency
bill repeating the act requiring each new
Congress to organize on the 4th of March,
and thus the third session" is abolished.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE-Lst-

~ tiers of Administration on the estate Of
Isaac Scofed late of Clearfeld Borough
deceased, having been grant ted TO the undersign-
ed, notice is hereby given that all persons in
debted to said estate required TO make i'm
mediate payment. and tn ose having claims against
the same will present them properly autbentica-
ted for settlement to JANE SCOFIELD,
April l2'7l-6t. Administrative.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19

FOR SALE-HOUSE AND LOT. in
4 Morrisdale. Morris township. The house
is 80 by "a feet two-story, has eight rooms, good
cellar, and having all facilities for good hotel
having been a licensed house for several years
With the house there i. half of good fer
tile ground. with stable and other outbuldings
thereon. Terms to suit the purchaser.
Apply to A. W. WALTERS,
Ap 1871. Clearfeld. Pa
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~ IN ANSONvILLE,
Clearfield county. Penn

CIsarfleld county, Fenn 8
The undersigned having erected. during tbs
past summer, = large and comm odious store rosr,
is now engaged in filling it up with a and
select assOrtmento of Fall and Winter goods which
he offers to the public at prices suit the tine,
His stock of Mems and boys clothing is unusual
ly extensive, and is offered to customers al from
Sl0 to $50 for whole suit. Flour Salt, and Gre
ceries. of every kind, a complete assortm-nt;
Stoves and Stoye-pipe, heavy stock; Boots and
Shoes, Hats and Caps. in great variety: Ladies'
dress goods, furs and 9th er fancy goods. together
with an endless assortment of notions too tedious
to enunerate, alway. on hand. and sor sale very
cheap. Prints AT 10 cents yard and other goods
in proportion Now is the time ts buy.
Country produce of every kind, at the hi zheii
market prices, will be taken in exchange for
goods; and even 6 Greenbacks will not be refused
for any article in store. Examine my stock be-
fore you buy elsewhere
October &c. 1857 n SWAN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-19

Loss OF Fractional CURRENCY.-Out
of the $50, 600 900 of fractional currency
issued 10 1862 it is believed not much less
than S4, 100, 900 of it have been destroyed
in circulation OF the S23, 900, COO issued
in 1868, it is supposed not less than So
10000 have been lost or destroyed, and
will never be presented for redemption. OF
these two issues, therefore, there has been
loss. to the people of $500, 000. The
basis on which the supposed loss has been
estimated is not known, but it probably
arises from the fact that of the first Issue
all have been redeemed except about 81
500 900 The loss, however, may be much
less than the figures quoted.
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ORPHANS COURT SALE.
In pursuance of an order of the Orphans Court
of Clearield county Pa, the undersigne admin
istrator cf the estate of Richard Ashcraft. late
Of said county, deceased, will sell at public sale
on the premises,
Thursday. May 18th. 1871.

at o'clock, P NJ the following described real
estate of said deceased, 10 wit A those three
certain pieces tracts of land, situate in Burn
side township. said county. described as follows
No l.-Containing one hundred acres, m ore
or less. being the same premises whereon said
Rich ard Ashcraft lived at the time of his death
and having thereon erected log house, log ba IN
and other outbuildings.
No. AN the interest of said Ashcraft in
another tract of land in said township ad oi ming
the tract above mentioned, containing ifty-fye
acres, about thirty acres of which are cleared .
the improvements being two-story plank house
log barn. and other outbuildings.
No. 3-Anc the- tract of land adjoining or
near the piece last described. containing eight
and fifty five perches. more or less part
cleared.
TERMS OF SALE One half cash on the con-
firm alton of sale, and the balance in one year
thereafter, The latter payment, with interest
TO be secured by bond and III Ortgage on the prem
ises ALEXANDER M'ILW WAINE
April lc-5t Administrator.
EXECUTORS NOTlCE-Letters Tes.
~ tamentarv on the estate of Rebecca
Davis. late of Penn township, deceased having
been granted TO the undersigned, notice i. hereby
given that all persons indebted said estate are
required to make Immediate payment, and those
having claims against the same will present them
properly authenticated for settlem ent to
ELISHA DAVIS,
JOSEPH DAVIS,
Mar. Is. 157I-6t.p. Executors.
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TN THE COURT of Common Pleas OF
L Clearfeld County, Pa:
SMITH CRANE, No S57 Sept. Term. 1870 ria
Va No. "a March Term, 1871.
DAVID PEEs1ye LEVARI FACIAS.
The undersigned having been appointed Audi
tor TO ascertain the amount and priority of liens
ans report distribution of proceeds arising from
sale in the above case, hereby gives notice that
he win attend to the duties of his appointment
on Thursday, pril 20, 1871. at O'CLOCK, P NJ 3,
at his Office in the Borough of CIear6eId, when
and where all persons interested may attend.
Ap. 5,7I-3t T H. MURRAY, Auditor
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Orphans Court Sale
VALUABLE REALESTATE.
Pursuant to order of the Orphans Court of
Clearield county there will be sold at public
sale, at the Court House, in Clearfed on
Friday. May 18th, 1871,

at o'clock, p. M, the following described real
estate late of John Spackman deceased. to wit
VALUABLE FAkM situate in Girard town
ship. lying between the farm of Thomas Leonard
and the river at 'sGalows Harhor,' about two
miles from the mouth of Deer Creek and about
by lands of Thomas Leonard n Re ussolott B
M'Govern. and by the river, containing about one
hundred and seventy acres. The improvements
are com for rtable and convenient dwelling b house,
two stories. three rooms first floor and three
rooms On the second floor; good spring of
ter and also n we'll at the door a good bank barn
and all the usual outbuildings all in good repair.
About one hundred acres of the land is cleared
and in fair state of cultivation Much of it is
underlaid with a vein of good coal. There is
also good orchard upon the property.
TERMS.--0ne fourth in hand at time Of sale :;
one fourth at confirm alton of sale. and the bal
ance in one year thereafter.
APP l9-3t. 7. II, MURRAY. Admir-
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EXECUTOR'S NOTICE-Lettcrs Tes

~ tameutary on the estate of Samuel
Brilliant late of Buinsde tip. d d, having been
granted to the undersigned, notice is hereby Civ
sn tb at all persons indebted TO said estate
quired TO make immediate payment, and those
having claims against the same will present them,
properly authenticated, for settlement to
Ap l2,'7I -6tp. SAMUEL BRETH, Exec'r.
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CALT' SALTn-A prime article Of grouho .
y um ssit. put up In pstsntsscxs. fol ooiosaSp
at the eteie Of
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INSURE YOUR PROPERTY. - The
L undersigned are prepared to take any
paries sach the Farmers Mutual of York.
Pa "Andes,' of Cincinnati. Ohio, "Gefnsni !"
of New York, and others Rates reasonable, and
in of loss money paid up promptly
April II, II IRWIN 4 KREBS.
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FRUIT, At reduced prices, at
l. May II, 90. NOssoPB.
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Asw Aausrtisemsnts.

AaUsrtts,menty SstUp tUfargs typ., rento pfa,;
stuie, piH be charged double usmak rates. No
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CLEARFIELD, PA, APRIL 10, 1871.

81. ROW, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
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The following bill tNo l325) is on the file
of the House of Representatives at Harris
burg, and was read before that body on
March 9th, 1871:
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IA K. Mehhffey, a
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BRADFORD
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IA Ed Williams, Z,
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BRADY
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II l.. NJ. Coutriet, 10 Q
IA f. Coutriet, Z Q
IA Justin Plubell. Z Z
IA Peter GARNER, Z Q
IA John Bergley, ! 0
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