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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08
The Democratic Platform.

Mr.. Linton Stephens will insist on being
ever before the public On the 18th OF Feb
ruary he made another of his speeches in
Augusta, Georgia In that effort he set
forth the true platform of the Democratic
party and the principles on which that party
base their hopes for success in 1872. Among
other remarks We find the following:
But suppose Frank Blair comes to me
with the New York Democratic platform of
1868, which declares that all these carpet
Tag goUeTnnaents IN the South are uSurlpc
ttcaS-and | tell you, my friends, that We
lost the fight in 1868, not bg standing up to
that platform, but by backing down from it;
Tor II Seymour had planted himself upon it
as firmly as Blair did, we should not have
been defeated as We were suppose, | say
that Blair and his party come to me and say:
We will stand by that platform. We will
say that these Governments Il, the South are
revolutionary uSufpdtiORs are sill say that
the Fourteenth and Fifteenth ADlendments
are nuU and Uoid and we viii say that the
bayonets should be Withdrawn, and the
Southern States restored to their righttul
position. What answer would | make? |
would say: i join you-sink or swim, live
or die, survive or perish, | viii unite myself
to you with bonds which no power on earth
can sever or destroy. 3"
This Mr. Stephens declares to be his plat
form, and that It should be the plat! !orm of
the entire South That it viii be the plat
form of the Democracy in TIE South We have
no doubt 1t is the platform Of the North
ern Democracy, and it means nothing more
nor less than that there is to be determin-
ed effort 10 nullifv the Fourteenth and FIT
teenth Amendments.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08

What will become of Napoleon? is now
a question, somewhat anxiously asked, we
judge, by very many in Europe. The Rad
icals in the Constitutional Assembly, at Bor
deaux, have indicated desire to have him
delivered up to them for trial and punish
ment But this, of course. will not be done,
even if Theirs were to urge this demand
This he will not be likely to dc. It vii be
but poor consolation to take his life, and
this might arouse sympathy for him which
would be productive of trouble. There was
report current, at the outbreak of the war
between France and Prussia, that Napoleon
ha6 said that three events, he was long i'm
pressed, you'd occur to him. He would be
elevated to the r2rone of France, would be
dethroned, and shot on London bridge, The
two events first mentioned have come to pass
aud he is more likely to visit England than
not to do so. II is probable that the Ger
mans will, when the war IS cver,release him,
and leave him 90 whittier he likes As the
ex Empress is in England, he will naturally
direct his STEPS thilher.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08

At municipal election held in Frederick,
Maryland, on Monday, Thomas Vi. HolbrnD-
ner, Republican, was elected Mayor by a
majority of one hundred and eighty-six.
The Republicans also elected all of the al
dermen, and four out of seven councilmen.
thus effecting complete revolution. This
fact may be Insignificant i'll itself, but ike
the straws which the hay press of the De
mocracy delight in SO much, it shows which
way the wind blows in Maryland The hills
of Frederick are as loyal to day US they were
when old Barbara Fritchie' flag waved over
them
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08

The late decision of the Supreme Court
in this State in reference TO the liabilities of
the maker of promissory note, is one to
which the attention Of every one doing bu-
snes should be specially directed. An ordi
nary proTuissory note was filled up for the
payment Of one hundred dollars. After the
note was made, the payee it is asserted, ad
ded the words ''and ffty," thus making it
promissory note for one hundred and fifty
dollars. This note was passed into the hands
of all innocen; tniI d party, who claimed the
full sum named in the note. On an appeal
to the Supreme Court it was decided that
the drawer was liable, he having invited the
fraud by his own negligence 1t is well
known that there is u blank space on all
printed promissory notes where the amount
of money to be paid is written, and that at
the end of this blank space the word dol
lars is printed The Supreme Court de
c,arcd that it was negligence on the part OF
the drawer in not drawing 4 line between
the written word hundred and the print
ed word dollars, and that where such neg
hgence existed, and there was nothing on
the face of the note that sh owed any alter
alton, the drawer was liable. The Chief
Justice added that the Supreme Court deem
ed such rule necessary to facilitate the cir
culation of conr,ercial paper and at the same
time increase the care Of drawers. The rule
is only to apply however, where an altera-
alton is not apparent on the face of the
DaDer
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08
4 n n @ U MEN z
REED BROTHERS.

I have this day associated with me in the msr-
camille busines my brother Robert Reed, and the
business will be continued under the firm name
of Reed Brothers" We viii continue to make
tho Dry Goods and Notion busines. a'speciality, :"
and all the newest fabrics and Its; novelties in
the market viii be kept on hand. The Branch
Store in Curwensviile will be continued. where
will be found as choice = line Of goods IS II the
be ON hand about the 18th of March.
WILLIAM REED.
Clearfeld March |, 1871. Market street
The book accounts of VIM Reed will be promps- :
ly and Immediately settled WM REED
March II
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE -The

Sup-crI GerS offer at private sale the
property known as The ~ hea;.aai Farm" in
Gueiich township, Ciearfe.d county. Pa and be
longing to the estate Of Lsis. McCuliy. late Of
said township, deceased- said farm is bounded
by lands Of Joseph Mccullough. i; W MyCuliy,
Flynn E Co aud others, and contains enc hun
drei ana fifty acres< more CT less, one hundred
acres OF which Is cearsl and in good STATE Of
cultivation, and the balance Is IN timber, The
improvements are two good dwelling houses Il
good bank barn. wagon shed spring house. car
riage house. 2nG other necessary ogtbuiidiags
There ,wo tearing orch Igis on the premises.
and abundance Of pure water from never falling
springs. nEeniently ioca ed The property IS
convenient to churches and schools, and within 4
half mile Of the line of the Oscco and Pusey vile
railroad The land for fertility and objective
ness is 10. su5p passed in the county. and is also
underlaid with several valuable coal veins For
further information inquire Of = W. AcCu!Iy,
Smiths Mills. Clearfe!d county. Pa. and who
may be found adjoining said farm. ard will take
pleasure in shoNing the premises and stain 9
terms 10 those wishing TO purchase.
q. w NcCULIY,
SUSANNA McCULLY.
March /, '7I-8t. Executors
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08

DR.. Thomas Il. Burrowes, President of the
Pennsylvania Agricultural College in Centre
county, died at that institution on Saturday,
February 18th, ageti about 81 years. The
name of Dr. Burrowes is well known to the
people of Pennsylvania, as he has for many
years stood foremost among the advocates
of our educational interests. The deceased
was formerly editor Of the Pennsylvania
School Journal, published at Lancaster.
His death is generally regretted 10y the peo-
pie throughout the State.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08

There is bad Ilood between the little
States of Central An,arica Honduras has
declared wsr against san Salvador and
promptly pat six hundred men N the field
Even this petty force the authorities Of the
latter State cannot meet, indeed, they are
barely able to sustain themselves, a strong
feeling prevailing against them. Nicaragua
threatens to commence hostilities against
Costa Rica, and in the course of a month
nearly the whole Of Central America will be
a cauldron of petty wars and revolutions.
Though these contests call forth no great
armies and entail no enormous debts, they
will do quite as much harm as more gigan-
tic struggles, 70. they retard the progress
and prosperity of section of our continent
highly favored by nature, but sadly abused
by the bad government Of man.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08

The eolored people of Tennessee have been
holding four days convention in Nashville
A resolution was adopted calling on Congress
for protection against outrage. In an ad =
dress the convention asserted nearly all the
coioCcd schools have been suspended outside
of the largest cities on account of the out
RACES perpetrated on the teachers and color
ed children that they must look to the Fed
eral Government for the means Of education;
that the wages of laboFers are low, and CON
sequently want and destitution prevail; that
employers do not faithfully execute contracts
that life is unsafe, and that colorcd men are
killed for small ofenses.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08
EXCHANGE HOTEL,

~ REYNOLDSvIILE, PENNA.
John ). Rndebach having purchased the lease
Of Mr. Wm, Vanderyert, in the exchange hotel,
ReynoIdsville, and having removed TO said hotel,
would inform his friends and the travelling pub
lie generally. that he is now prepared 10 accom-
m odate them in more satisfactory manner-the
Exchange being much better house than the
ene fornerlny occupied by him. His table will
aIways be supplied With the very best the market
affords By strict attention 10 business he hopes
to receive "A share OF Patronage, hack will be
kept the Exchange to convey passengers to any
point they wish TO go. Mar. s, '7l-nov 9, 20
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08

s7,3l3, 900 90 is the amount paid of the
public debt since the first day of February,
1871, and the reduction of the debt since
March, 1869, when President Grant assum-
ed the duties of President. is s204, 754, Fl g.
90, or at the rate Of Ss,5Sl, ,433 O8l month.
This is truly gratifying for Republican ad
miuistratioH
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08

The Louisville Courier Journal publishes
the letter of correspondent who wanted Ii
to print him a valentine deliniating a woman
with snake sticking out of her mouth,
representing desperate tongue and tenn
per-" Our contemporary need not have
poked fun at its correspondent. He was
evidently sincere aud sensible. What he
wanted was simply a picture of Kentucky
Democracy
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08

The Arkansas troubles Go not seem to be
arriving to any very definite conclusion
Clayton fails to be impeached, and the effort
to oust Lieutenant Governor johnson has
failed. Whether this will account for the
rumor that Governor Clayton has telegraph
ed to " Hashiugton that he will remain in
Arkansas and not accept the United States
Senatorship, we cannot say, but are inclined
to believe the rumor true The effort was
to prevent johnson taking Governor Clay
ton seat, if he accepted the position of
United States Senator. That effort having
falle d. it may be true, that the Governor
has declined vacating his present place and
allowing johnson to step in.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08

The Cleveland Leader pays the outgoing
Congress the curious compliment of saying
that "a review of its records shows It's legis-
lation to have been rather harmless than
beneficial"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08

There is at present bill before the House
Of the South Carolina Legislature, that pro-
vides that no debt shall be hereafter incurred
by the State, unless first approved by two
thiri,s OF the popular vote
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08

4 Philadelphia papersays "a bill endors-
ing the ten commandments could not be got
ten through the Pennsylvania Legislature
without the paymentofa considerable amount
of money to the members" That's pretty
severe on the members of our Legislature
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08

At preseDt it is believed the contest for
the Democratic nomination for the Presi-
dency lies between Hendricks and Thurman.
Grant can beat either of them easily
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08

New York is out Of humor because Phil
adelphia is to have a centennial exposition
in 1876. New York ought to get real mad,
and move Independence Hall, and then may
be she could have the exposition of 1876.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08

The reports from Alabama state that since
the STATE Government has gene into the
hands of the Democracy, Ku Klux outrages
have become more frequent
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08
CLEARFIELD, PA, MARCH. S, 1871.
Postponed.

The Republican State Convention, which
was TO meet in Harrisburg on March 10th,
has been postponed until the l7rh day of
May next. This postponenent was made
ut the earnest solicitation of some of the
most propsine,st Republicans in various
parts of the State.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08

The b:-Aking open of Jail by the Ku
klux in Kentucky, aud freeing one Scrog
gins who had murdered a negro, to preserve
their members from the law at all hazards,
was not at all necessary. Kentucky has fail
ed to realize the justice OF alowingsa negro
to testify except where the parties in-interest
agree. That woald not have affected Scrog-
gins IN the least, and the alarm was there
fore premature. But it does seem q httle
strange for the Kentucky Legislature to take
both sides of the question. If negro testi-
mony is admissible in evidence at all, it
ought not TO depend on the agreement of
these parties, and il it is not admissible it
should not be received whether the parties
agree or NOT. 1t is making the negro reIia-
bic as u witness-providing the parties in
terested agree to let him testify. That law
IS worse than excluding him altogether.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08
MISS II. S. SWANS, School for Girls,
NJ glearfield, Pa.

The Winter Term Of Fourteen weeks will CON
meuce Monday, january ID, 1871.
TERMS or TUITION.
Reading. Orthography, Writing, Primary
Arithmetic and Primary Geography per
term. (of Il weeks. s. %
History, Local and Descriptive Geography
with Map Drawing, Grammar, Mental
and Written Arithmetic, 90
Botany. Geology, Physiology, Natural Phi.
lOsoPhy, Physical Geography, Algebra,
Rhetoric. Etymology ana Latin, 70 20
Gil Painting - lessonsl, y 90
MoncchrOmatic Drawing, 10 90
Crayon. 90
Pencil Drawing. (uo extra charge).
instrumental Music 80 los,onsj, Is os
Wax Flowers and Fruits. with materials. ut
teachers charges.
Fer fun particulars send for Circular
CIearleld. august 7, IS1C-Iy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08
IL O II lE S / OR IL L.
Land Of Flowers and Perpetual Growth.
FLORIDA,
THE ITALY OF AMERICA,

THE ITALY or AMERICA.
Is not excslled in Climate by any Of the United
States and it may be doubted whether it can be
equaled in the world
Located on the very borders of the Torrii Zone
sti!! her stua tiOn between the Gulf of Mexico
and the Atlantic ocean is.SEeh that she Is swept
alternately by the winds of the Eastern and Nes
tern seas, and relieved from the burning heats
which prevail in other Southern States; AMI thus
it happens tnat by the joint lnAu encc OF latitude
and peculiar location, she is re lieye1 on the one
hand from the rigsrs of the Winter climate Of
the Nofg IA and Middle States, and on the 9TH
er from the extreme heat with which aot only
the Southern States but in iha summon time the
Northern States are characterized.
Settlers have not the haGdsIips to undergo that
have been the lot of the piOueor5 who opened up
and developed our harsh Northern latitudes The
eaf perpetual season Qt gre tost, ab le
TO produce and send TO narketaH ihe productions
Of the Tropical and Temperate ZoNrS trsoES and
so1lths in advance of aH4 9tker LOcality alF II .
seaSoM iclsH al sisca Fr0iHct5onS-1'e I"EHr5oaS,
and command tjse Uerg hseviteSt prices;
THE FLORIDA IMPROVEMENT COMPANY,
under the auspices Of tie STATE Of Florida pro
nose to furnish lands of uuifortn good gU Ekit 9,
snd upon which csu he raised Vegef s5ksS, FJ"its
etc common the more Northern climates, and
all the GEANs, FKCITs and. VEGETABLES OF the
TRoPICs.
Such geterteR iands. in the sEsLrEIzsT part ei
the STATE and of the best quality.
The Company have Issued pamphlet CT rs
pages containing full aud reliable information
concerning Fiorida. its Climate, Soil and PrOduc-
tons, with a sketch of its history which The Com
pany will forward, free Of postage. recsiPt Of
p cents
For Other information or circular, address ol
TiHE FLORIDs IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
81 PARx !iow, SEw YonS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08

The Republican membe 5 Of the Indiana
Legislature, who resigned rather than psr
init most shameful gerrymanderinc scheme
originated by the Democracy, To succeed,
have published an address explaining and
defending their action. 1t seems that the
apportionment bill, that was brought Tor
ward, gave the Democracy as many mem
bers on a population of "a, 444. as the Re.
publicans, have with population of I2S,
55l. In other words, the Republicans re.
quire just double q many voters of their
faith to elect a member, as the Democracy
require. The apportionmeut bill reported
IN the Pennsylvania Senate last week, by the
Democracy, is nearly as unfair as the Indi
ana bill. Should the bill referred TO pass,
the Republicans, who are largely in the ma.
jority in this State, could succeed in electing
only about one third OF the members to the
House, aud two -ffths to the Senate. This
Is beautiful evidence of the pure purpo-
ses Of the Democracy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08

{ AUTI0N.-An persons are cau,ion,.l
against buying or meddling in apy g.,
WIN WIN me follo"ing personal property now il ,5,
possession OF Theodore Eisen hover, of Burr.iI H.
to"hship' VIZ l grey mare. bride and saddle
! ne,horse sleigh 4 buggy, set harness. Ios II
ni.ere as the same belongs 10 rs
March l. Il Il, IL. & W. SMITH
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
MANTED. AGENTS.-A fe,

WANTED, AGENTS. few frst class
w men to act as agents fer Wheeler and
Wilson's Sewing Machines We will pay sala-
ry or liberal commissions. Horse, wagon and
outfit furnished
Apply to WM SUMNER & co .I4O Wood St,
Pittsburgh, Pa, or 9l Franklin Street. Johns
town, Pa Mar. ), 20 -3m.
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08
HOUSE AND LOT
at Prirale Sale.

In the village of Williams Grove Bigler
Station, Tyrone and Clear field Rail- Dad. House,
frame. lSx24 feet. aud , stories in height, with
kitchen attached frame Office, lGx24 feet, suita-
bic for a store room and also stable on the
property. Lot contains about half an acre. For
terms. &c. apply TO DR.. F. r. head, KyIcrtown,
Pa, or the Undersigned.
DAN W McCURDY,
March s, lS70-5tp. Clcarfeid, Pa.
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REGISTERS NOTICE.-NoticQ is here.

y EGISfER' ) NOfICE-Notice is here
~ by given that the following accounts
have been examined and passed by me and remain
flied of record in this otfc for the inspection Of
heirs iegatees creditors and all others in ANYWAY
interested and will be presented 20 the next Or
phaus' Court Of Cearfeld county. TO be held at
the Court House, in the Borough of Cear6s sld
commencing the 81 Monday of March, 1871
Partial account of Jacob Wise Administrator
of Basil Croweil late Of Graham tip. deceased
Final account Of John owens Administrator Of
heodOre Peoples late Of Pike tp deceased
Account Of q. II Lytie. Administrator Of Thgs
Robinson, late Of Lun nber-city, deceased.
Account Of James M'kee and Nina J Sloss Ad.
ministrators Of Jno Sioss. late of Knox tp deed
Account of Ed Perks one of the Executors Of
Christian Emigh- ST. late of Morris Up, dec !
Final account Of Ovid ReaIus AGminis,la:or
Of Godfrey Weaver, i&te of Brady twp deceased
Feb. p. A, " LIE Register
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08
Notes from HarrisbuIgh.

The recommendation of General Geary to
sell the securities in the Sinking Fuad, and
apply the proceeds toward the liquidation
of the State debt, was unfavorably reported
on'by the Legislative committee having
the matter In charge. Their report was
unfavorably regarded by the Senate, and
referred back to them.
If the facts are as stated 10 the above,
the Senate is in favor Of the sale of the
Sinking Fund Securities. 1t was Gener
ally supposed the Democratic majority in
that body would oppose such sale. But,
we Il see what We shall see.
The local option bill has assed to
second reading without amendment, in the
Legislature, by vote so decided as TO in
d;cate its probable passage by the Legisla.
ture when it comes to final vote.
A few OF the members were favorable
to exempting wholesale dealers. but offered
no amendment The bill simply refers the
question Of liquor selling to the people in
every borough, township, or ward, they
being permitted to decide for themselves
whether liquor shall be sold. Whether
this will accomplish the end designed by
the temperance men, is rather problemati
cal One district may vote for prohibition,
while the adjoining may not. This being
the case, would intoxicaton be less fire.
quent?I
\ bill has been introduced into the
Senate, for the regulating Of marriages and
protecting clergymen and Justices OF the
Peace performing the marriage ceremony,
providing that it shall be the duty of The
clergyman or magistrate to require license
froui the Clerk Of the Orphans Court of
the county In which the marriage Is pro
posed which parties shall procure at fee
OF one dollar. After the cereIuony the IL
cenSe shall he returned to the clerk within
three days, with an Endorsement embracing
the date of marriage, name Of party per
forming the ceremony, with the names of
The witnesses present. The clerk shaii not
grant Il license unless the parties are legally
entitled thereto, or the parents or guardians
apply, and when the application Is doubt
ftl. the clerk shall administer oaths and e&
anime witnesses, and he shall keep a record
Of all applications and cases. or negli-
gcnce or violation of the law the clerk or
other persons may be fined one thousand
dollars The license shall release the cler-
gyu;an or magistrate from all responsibility.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08

The country will be glad to learn of the
united and harmonious action of the two
Republican branches of the Missouri Con
vention on Thursday. Il was unanimously
agreed that tie two committees shall form
one joint committee, aud that the action of
the regular Republican organization shall
be acquiesced in 10y said joint committee.
And altogether there vas exhibited an en-
thusasm iu The again united ranks quite
refreshing. The public has watched the
bitter dissensions in the ranks with regret,
and the pleasure at the reconciliation will be
all the more intense.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-08
WATCHES, CLOCKS,
and Jewelrv.

OF the latest styles ard of the best finish selected
with care. will have assortment cf ali the
atest novelties in ieselry, &c Thankful fol your
past liberal patronage hope by strict attention
to business 10 inertia continuance Of the gGme.
ES-HAIk JkWELRY MADE 10 ORDER.
March ls7C-tf ST SNYDER.