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The Opelousas courier., 1871-11-25
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sW e aenssign6 ofre ye1ldre j lamiable, son
~ a Eat6 sltt6 visa Wis sle:la Maison de Cour,
lIes aas DION ponrvu Dc tontes -boissons tenues
dams ui. nfnblisseuient: de ee genre, ayec chang
Possession ensera lonnAe imIuGs tan,ent. et
y biltsse poutra otre 1on6e a,lx na1ites co11i-
lions que espussigl la ti1nt ai,iou1vl, Iai.
s. . % .ts ssss ~ sfs III IE MCDANIEL.
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The Opelousas courier., 1871-11-25

flottants, telles qu'on represente
les Russalkas, Qes esprits dcs el6-
ments) ,7s'avancerent en- un long
cortegc. Parfois leur nolnbrc G.
TAFT: fix6, elles 6taient douze avec
leur conuuctrice. Plusieurs d'en-
tre elles s'attelaient i une charrue
qui etait dirigee par les autres, JUS
Qu'a ce que le sillon entourat tout
lie village. Dams d'autres endroits
ON allumait I'm ''feu sacr6" par le
frottement de bitches de bois, OH
en- enfumait tout le village >avec
les morceaux allumes. Quoique
ccs usages superstitieux aient I'LL
caractere moins terrible que ceux
des juHs de Witedsk, lis men l,rou-
vent pas moins que les prGtres
chretiens ont tout aussi peu dera-
cine le paganisme que lignorance.
Plus ON s'avance vars PEST, plus
lie penchant pourle paganisme est
vivace narlni les populations chr6-
tlennes de nom. Dams le gouver-
ncment de Kasan, chez les Tchc-
remis ct chez les Tchuwaques; qui
apparticnuent oepuis plus de trois
cents ans a l'empire russo ct habi-
tent pour ainsi dire aux portes de
Moscou, le christianismc NJ! pas
encore pris racine. La population
adore les arbrcs sacres, CONNIE ellie
lc fais;lit il y a trois sieclcs, ct les
pretres ne pellvent que s'assscicr
4 ces usages. Pour conservcr le
decorum, les pretrcs attacllcnt dies
images de saintsa ces albrcs, Oh
bicnils font desprocessionslc lc long
des sillons traces la mutt par les
tennmes. ST miserable est la posi-
tion dies l>rttres qu'ilS sout ol'|iyts
de 'associcr i ces ceremonies s,l-
|pcrstitienses autremeut on lcurrc~
fuscrait le pain quotidien.
The Opelousas courier., 1871-11-25

New ortk, IL nov.2Le Rev. Henry
Beec}fcr a prononc6 un grand sermon
hier sur Ia purete dn scrutiu. II IL dit
que ie plus grand danger 6taic l'in,lilliea-
renee dcs hommcs tclaires pour le scrll-
tin ct quo les gigantesQues corporations
,inarciercs presentaient plus de danger
maintenant que fesciavage n'en presenta
jamais.J La pcudaisou des gems d de,s
poteaux de lanterne ne remediera pas all
mai. La r1forme doit commencer dams
les 6glises, les ecoles ct les maisons par-
ticulieres. Nous devons racl4eter le scru-
tin Oil il est inutile de par!er dc r&forme.
20 service civil dc la nation est u,le
mepace pennanente contre In libert6 dc
Ia nation. In donane. est un atelier dc
corrnp tion, et3 les grandes places souta
vendre. &c gonverne1nent ne peut exis-
ter longtelnps. La conscience dot ttrc
appli4uee a Ia politique ct le peuple doit
enseigner le bien i; la, conscience tlu pen-
Pile. Les chretiens doiyent ttre de ions
,eitoyeus. LIE self-goyernmeut ma pas
aneore echon6. Nous ne, devons pas
nouS abantaonner a Ia conardise. L'6
pretIfe fluitss &tre= finite touecntiAre. LIE
enlightenment ne doit pas Gchouct' ct
asee I'aidc de Dieu il ne .perirA pas. Les
Embellishments ont 6uiat6 plusieurs
fois pendant le sermon. +"
The Opelousas courier., 1871-11-25

ENcoREiua \ ACCIDENT FATAL. .-Mardi
dernier, u. Louis Valin desirant rendre
une visite 4 aon Ola, qui demeure . quel-
ques millesd dc ohez lui, ala Prairie Basse,.
avait mont6 dams une charrette ! a.benfs
qui passa ocaasion et5quii s,acheui-'
matt dams il direction Oh il svoulait aller
lui-mame rant 4 paseer nm tres man
:yais pas, ID charretta versa ct M .:Valin
tomba entire 70. .roue ct tle corps Dc Ia char.
rette. Dams 80 chnte, pinfoftun6 Valip
await ete frapp6 au front par une partie
contondante des ferrements de la char
rette, etc'est: II meme, al moment Oh on
le retirait des decombres, quelques courts
instantsapras Paccident, quill expirp.
r. ". alln dtait sbien connn dams notre
Paroisse, pa ilEvivait depnis pres de tren-
ts.cinq ans. ID etait o Franeais, Age den
viron 81 5, AMI. 6tait gen6ralement eetim6
OF depui auslaues annees sa sante de-
Eclinait rapi q dement, !. ... ....:
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LES MOR.MUNS.

La question Moruoune dc.icnt vraic.
ne',' ser!e;'se ; celia tinira pas ex.e:ni.
"aI!on ou II dispersion. Il y Il Gu drs
n;eurtres cortae I'on salt, ct les preires,
entire :n:reS, Orson Hyde, Sc sont cnE,Iis.
En- general, les pretres dc cette scc,e pre-.
chenl tout l'aut Ia resignation au mi'lcu
des prosecutions DIES Yankees; mas lis
exclttnt tont bas les populations. Bring.
ham Yonu z, 'a-meme, <eSt cnfu il est
accuse dl meurtre de Yates. On est
sa ponrsuitc. II s'est enl"ncc dams L.
pays, s,acconpagnc de nombrcux wagons
ct dune cehta'ne d h"mtnps armes. Lee
migration des M.rmons est probable. En
to"s cas-, !e go"ve:he.nant des E>atS- nis
semblc fsrmement decide a en- anr avcc
la IoIygamic. A. Ia bonne he.re. Alais
pourqho, avoir t"lefe s !onytemps les cx-
ces des Mormons ct les avoir, pour ansi
dire, tenus CONNIE |t.anx?
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= wOn raos,tra= = :la Foire de la Nlle,-
Orleans, az ehlehh 4 lnaastIa anglais, noir;,
qni; p&se cen tscinquante livres. ~ ,.

y y: AIsoN I1AzARD.--Il y pen d'ha-
bitants ae nofre paroisse qui aient :visit6
latN Orlld6ans sans s'etre=arrates au
supstha de linge fat. de NJ.
1azafd i lsaneoig gnnre yieille >Leyee ct
So Anne ae r4f1raut son avis
dansuneS ,lonne, on vera une e.
mime atiipn \ do son immense
a. { a a ,l'il pars 4 A25 pour
'ees &. coutant A;'est
sane1d atece. .qni slni yaudra l'augmenta-
tioh lsnteIIe parmi les marehands
az ..a:
~ nlrllEr1rr1oN.on
hodanx, H., sdn il, y i
The Opelousas courier., 1871-11-25

! TN zs1fRIseREDr. Cehx qui al
ment ii p1aisfr des ID :danse n'onblieront
paas lonte lie plendide balq sera
donn6 mereredi prochain washington,
don't ls1resatt eefa appliqu6e; q la cons
tructionsd ,npe Sale Maeonnique pour ce
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24

RELIGIOUS services will he held
next Sabbath, in Clearfeij, as follows
By Rev Hall, in ST. Andrews Episcopal
church, At IL A VI. and ! Z. NJ. Sunday
school al p. NJ. Prayer meeting every
Wednesday evening at I o clock
By Rev. Butler, i'll the Presbyterian church,
morning and evening SABBATH school at
) p. VI. Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at I o clock.
By Rev J. f. M'Cord, in the Methodist
church, mo- ing and evening. Sabbath
school at A. NJ Prayer meeting. every
Thursday at ZIP. u. Communion services
First Sabbath Of every month at I0i 4. VI.
BY Rev. Mr.. Skinner, in he Baptist
church, morning and evening, alternately.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24
TO TAXPAYERS.

In accord ance with Act of the General As
sembly of this Commonwealth approved tho 22d
day OF March, A d. 1870, relating 10 the coIlec-
tion of taxes in the county OF Clearfeld 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
will attend at The place of holding the borough
ami township elections on the follo@ing named
days, for the purpose of receiving the County and
Stale Taxes and Militia Fines asses sed for 1871
For Girard. THURSDAY. May 25th.
For Goshen. Friday, May 2sth
For raban. Monday May Goth.
For Morris Tuesday May 3Oth.
For Decatur Wednesday, Nay 5Ist.
Fo. Usceola, Thursday. June lst.
For Houtzdale. Friday. June ID.
For Boggs, Saturday, June 3D.
Parties also pay their It 1es at the Treasu-
rcl $ office at any time from this forward Upon
all taxes paid on and previons to the days desig
mated. there will be a reduction Of Ave per cent
The balance of the districts will be announced in
due time. LEVER FLEGAL,
April, 26,'7l Treasurer.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24

neighbor's property; withhold your support
from home mechanics and manufacturers
and artisans; buy what you need elsew here
in preference to home; and if you are in
business refuse TO advertise. If this won't
kill the most prosperous town in America,
it is proof against ingratitude and hard
times. Some persons we wot of should re
member this
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24

FEGETATioY. Owing to the warm and
favorable state of the atmosphere during
the past week, vegetation of all kinds ad-
vanced very rapidly. The prevailing dry
ness, however, is somewhat retarding the
oats and grass crops, but with an auspicious
season we anticipate a good Weld Wheat
and rye look well, although somewhat in
iured by the late heavy frost.. Corn is jnst
being planted, and tie buckwheat sown.
Some potatoes are up and look thrifty.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24

COOP ADvICE.-A cotemporary says
''Now is the time to put every dollar into
circulation. Yes don lock up the money.
A ''nimble" or circulating si1pence will do
more to make business brisk, and work
plenty, than thousands that arc under lock
and key Every dollar put into circulation
will pay hundreds of dollars of debts in a
very short time Let all remember this.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24

GoDEY's LADY's Book continues to lead
the monthly fashion journals, and is as good
as ever The literature of Cooley is never
trashy, nor win any subscriber think her
money foolishy spent when she examines
the book for herself.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24

Mr. GAULIN has had the old building
removed from his lot on Market street,
where he will at once proceed TO erect a two
story brick--the lower floor to be occupied
by Mr.. q. as a Postoiiice, and Book and
Stationery store
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24

Those having unsettled accounts will
please notice that wish them settled, as
am in need Of The funds
May "a, 1871. WIN. REED.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24

DIE MoBENwEIT, is the title of hew
fashion magazine, published in Berlin, Ger
many, and of which we have received a
copy, It contained sixteen pages of illus
trations of the different fashions. fine,
colorcd fashion plate, large sheet of pat
terms, and a supplement containing four
pages of choice literary matter, besides many
other excellent features So year. Ad-
dress s. l. Taylor, 39l Canal Street, \. Y.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24
From the Counties Around Us.

CENTRE CoUNTY.-On Saturday, May
18th, while leading a horse into the stable
of L. " Manson, Mr. Jacob Stofel was
kicked By horse which was standing in one
of the stalls, breaking two OF his ribs. A
tree fell across engine No. l46, during the
storm on Tuesday evening, May 9th, near
POwelton, demoishing the cab over the
head of Engineer Miles, who escaped unin-
jured. . The grain crops throughout the
county are said to look well. with prospects
for large yield. At the Menagerie, in
Bellefonte, on Saturday a-week, one man 5
pocket was relieved of forty dollar watch
and $40, and another of about 5000.
SOMERSET COUNTY.-At the Sand Patch
tunnel, on the Pittsburg and Connellsville
Railroad, just after blast, mass of rock
fell from overhead and crushed two men to
death, and injured seven others. They were
engaged IN widening the tunnel for double
track. .. On the evening of the 18th,
while the members of the Good Templar' s
Lodge in Somerset-male and female-were
engaged in laying down carpet in their
hall, lamp was upset, the oil running out
over some straw and the floor, and then uni
ting, causing much CONSERVATION foc short
time, as the flames cut off retreat from the
room. A boy Of Is picked up the lamp and
threw it through a window, when the flames
were soon extinguished. He was somewhat
burned, but prevented horrible catastro-
nha bv his intropiditv
INDIANA CoUNTY.-On Monday, May
7th, the house owned and occupied by Mr.
George Warner, at what is known as War
rers Mills in East Mahoning tp., was to-
tally destroyed by fire. The fire is supposed
to have originated from defective fue. All
the household goods were saved. The
house OF John Stewart, in the same towr-
ship, was destroyed by fire on Thursday
morning of the same week. This FIRE origi
mated from sparks falling on the roof Al,
the houSehould goods were destroyed . On
Saturday of the same week. the house of
Thomas Dunlap, in South Mahoning tp.,
was also totally destroyed by fire. The
house is-supposed to have taken fire from
stove pipe, which passed through the roof
Loss 81 500-uo insurance. On Sun
day of the same week, the dwelling house OF
of E. B. Widdowson, in Green tp. was to-
tally destroyed by fire. Nearly all the
household goods were saved The fire orig
mated from a defective hue. No insu
rance. =. The child of Robert Morris. in
jured some time since by the falling of a fork
from the hay NOW. one of the prongs OF
which struck the child on the head, died on
Tuesday, the 9th inst On Wednesday.
the 10Th inst, Alfred johnson, of Rayne tp
accidentally shot himself while in the act
of blowing in the muzzle of a gun, TO
ascertain if it was loaded.
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To CLEAN TINwARF. An exchange says:
The best thing for cleaning tinware is com
mon soda. Dampen with cloth aud dip
into sodl. anl ruo the ware Driskly, after
which wipe dry. Any Jlackcned or dirty
ware can be made 10 look as we'll as new
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24
FOR GENTLEMEN

They have Black and Blue Cloths, Black and Fan
cy Cassimcres, Saitinets, Tweels, Meltons " stsr-
proof Cloth, Sik-Satin and common Vestings,etc
in great variety, and at prices that will give gen
eral satisfaction to buyers.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24

is considered exorbitant in Texas. Wonder
what those Texas chaps would do if they
came to Clearfield? Twentytw cents or
starvc?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24

OuR FRIEND, Capt. D. McGaughey, has
just reftted and repainted his restaurant,
which adds greatly to its appearance and
convenience The ladies' saloon is on the
second floor, and is reached by separate
entrance from the street.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24
IN FACT

HITLER / POWELL sell all articles that are
usually kept in well-reguiated tountry store
ami hence the people generally will find it 10
their advantage to bay goods Of them.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24
OIEo:

On Thursday, May lIth, 1871, Mrs.
ELIZABETH FULToN, cousort of the late
Samuei Fulton, OF Lawrence township, aged
nearly s. years.
The deceased was q member Of the Pres
byterian church--kird, affectionate, accom-
modating, and much beloved By all who
knew her. Peace to her remains.
In Shirlcysburg, Huntingdon county. Nay
S;h. 1871, Mrs. ". II. SHAW, aged 81
years, ) months. and IS days.
After lingering illness she calmly passed
away. knowing IN whom she trusted
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24
Spee.al goeala.

READ the proclamation Taxes and High
Prices repealed, which appears in our adj
vertising columns to day, as it may prove of
great advantage to many Of our readers,
especially those residing in :he immediate
vicinity of Curweastllle
OUR buyer, Wm. Reed. is now in New
York and Philadelphia, and by Friday and
Saturday of this week, we will be in receipt
OF choice line of summer dress goods,
ShawIs, parasols, kid gloves, and millinery
goods, ect REED BROTHERS.
DR. +. PLATro, formerly Of Syracuse,
n u desires us to inform the people of
Cleartleld and vicinity that he has perma-
rently located among them, for the purpose
OF practising his profession. The Doctor
will be in readiness to attend to all protes
sional calls, either night or day. His Office
is on Reed street, south side, between the
Railroad and Second street, where he NAV
be found night and day, when not engaged
elsewhere. Narch S, Is7l.tb
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24
FOR THE LADIES

They have Bonncts, Silks, Coburg., AIpacas, Me-
rinos, Wool Delaincs, Lustres, Ginghams, Prints,
popIins, Lawns. Sunshades, Handkerchiefs, X id
and other Gloves, Hosiery Balmorals and gen
eral variety Of Ribbons, Trimmings, Buttons.
Braids, etc, at the lowest prices.
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general assortment of Ready made Clothing,
Hats and Caps Boots and Shoes, Hardware and
Queensvare Wood and WilIowuate, ana = FIJI
stock ef Groceries.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24

D. johnson & Son. Osceola, made par
ty OF gentleman at their ease few days
since, in the manner best known to the
highest Boniface talent. The Leonard
House fiourishes as its we'll known merits
demand. Tyrone Herald
Brainerd must have had cit terrible bad
when in this place on Sunday night a week.
in order to get ClearGeld so awfully ''mux
ed up with Osceola. 1t strikes u, that D.
johnson & Son hold forth in the Leonard
House at Cleal field
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24
Z Z + y T u e ROO VI S.
JOHN GUELICH,

JOHN GUELICH,
Desires to inform his old friends and customers
that having enlarged his shop and increased his
facilities for manufacturing. he is now prepared
10 make to order such furniture as-may be desir-
ed, in good style and at cheap rates for cash. He
mostly has hand at his Furniture i oems
a varied assortment Of furniture. among w. hich i.
BUREAUS AND SiDEBOARDS,
Wardrobcs and Book Centre. Sofa. rarIor
Breakfast and Dining extension Tables.
Common, French-posts, Cottage, jon
ny-Lind and other Bedsteads.
SOFAS OF ALL KINDS, WORK STANDS. BAT
RACKS, WASH STANDS, dc.
Spring Cain bottom, and Parlor Chairs;
And common and other Chairs
OOKIN G-G LA s S 4 s
ofevery description on hand, and new glasses f.:
old frames, which viii be pu. :: sn very
reasonable terms. o. snOrt notice.
Hes aiso keeps on hand or furnishes to order Hair.
Corn-husE Hair and Cotton top Mattresses.
COFFINS, OF EVERY KIND,
Made to order, and funerals attended with
Hearse. whenever desirable
Also, House painting done to order.
The above. and many other articles are furnish ed
to customers cheap for CASH exchanged for ap-
proved country produce. Cherry. Maple. Poplar,
Lin-wood and other Lumber suitable for the busi-
ness. taken in exchange for furniture.
member the shop is on MarKe street Clear
feld, and nearly opposite the '.oId Jew Store
Deeemher 4. 1851 JoEN GIF1JIH
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24

Mr. BOYNTGN is having his residence,
and the building occupied by the First Ma
tional Bank painted light drab color. which
adds much to their general neatness.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24

Clearfeld Mail South connects with Cincinnati
Expre.. East, and Nail " est Main Line, also
with the Bald Escle Express East. for Lock Ha
ven. and points West Of Lock Haven Clearicld
Mail North meets from Cincinnati Express
West. and Harrisburg Accommodation East, on
Main Line.
Clearfeld Express South couuects with Harris
burg AccO imOd alton East, and Local Passenger
West for Altoona, aud HcllidaysbuTS Branch ;
also with Bald Eagle Mail East for Lock HaFen
and Wi!iilusp0rt North connects from Mail
West, md Cincinnati Express East, also from
Bald Eagle Mail West.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24

ACCIDENT. "A colored man named John
Moulton had one of his legs so badly crush
ed. on Monday the 7th inst, as to make
amputation necessary. He jumped from
the train, while it was in motion. at Sinners,
a station in this county on the Tyrone and
Clearield railroad, and striking an embank
ment. one of his legs was thrown on the
track and the train passed over it, crushing
1t as above stated.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24

WANTED-a girl to do general housework
Apply at this Office
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rERMs OF TIE JOURNAL.

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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24

\ COUPLE of country circus -gocrs we're
feeced OF some of their hard earnings at
the game of ''three card monte, - on show
day to the amount of $50 and an
other $50. Persons cc 50 little gumption'
should stay 1T home on such occasions if
they wish to save their money. Go an
other $50? You go another $50? Sure
70 win this time !"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24

REsUMED-The miners at the Morrisdale
Collieries resumed work on Saturday, May
18th, at the old prices, and without having
gained any Of the points for which they
struck \ change, however. has been made
in the weigh master, of no Importance in
its effect upon the demand of the men.
Everything is running smoothly. and the
usual amount of coal daily leaves the mines.
-Philipsdurg Journal.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-24

GRAIN AND COUNTRY PRODUCE taken in
sxchsnye for goods
February -, lsTI-E