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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12
Riot at Scranton,

On Thursday last April 9th, the long con-
tinued "strike in the coal region, cumin-
ated in riot and bloodshed.
At about . o clock, large body OF miners
congregated at Trips slope, at ocranion,
assailed the men with stones and clubs, ana
9TH about 50J rioters drove the men out Ct
Connei's mines, and the mines worked by
Morris Il Weeks, and blew up the slope at
the last named mines with powder, tore up
the railroad track, and done other damage.
Three men employed at Trips works
were shot down in cold blood, by the mob,
and others were beaten and stoned SO Sc
verely that they will die.
Two breakers were burned at Scranton on
the 7tb, one having about 200 hundred tons
of coal in the shute and the Noyang brea-
ker was burned later in the day, after dri-
wing off the workmen. About 1000 rioters
were engaged in this work of destruction.
These acts OF lawlessness created intense
excitement throughout the coal region, and
as the local authorities were unable to main
tain the peace aud protect the property OF
citizens, a request was sent to Gov. Geary
for troops to quell the riots. The Governor
responded promptly TO the request, and
placed Gen. Osborne, of Wilkesbarre, an
experienced officer in the late war, in com
mand of battalion of State Guard and a
section of artillery, who reached the scene
of disturbance on the evening of the 7tb
The arrival of the military at Scranton,
had the desired effect. as no further dlstur-
Dances took place, and on Saturday Gen.
Osborne informed Governor Geary that the
riot was quelled.
This new trouble in the coal region is a
cause of regret throughout the State; and
it's TO he hoped that the end of the strike
has been reached ard that permanent ar
rangement will be effected between the mi
ners and operators, so that in the future no
more such disgraceful and lawless acts may
be enacted in the coal region in this State.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

Philadelphia, according to the recent
returns of assessors, contains "a, 446 brick,
1885 stone, and l2,472 wooden dwell
ling houses, making grand total of ia, 303
homes for the population of 10000. OF
this number of dwellings 81, are two
storied and 20, 1872 three storied. There are
45l church buildings, 134 public school
buildings, so school buildings Of religious
societies, 63 halls and theatres, and S,443
other buildings Of various kinds The ag-
gregate OF houses and other structures is
l22, 746. This return of dwellings is about
fifteen hundred greater than the return made
by the United States census marshals, but
the difference is not greater than the rapid
progress of building from June, 1870 to the
close of that year will account for.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

The Pittsburg Commercial says: 1.-THE
Tammany leaders are preparing to extend
their rule over other cities and States, and
for this purpose will add twelve million dol
lars to the funds they will control during
the coming year, for not one cent of which
will they give an account. Ii would seem
that there must be limit to the endurance
of which the city OF New York is capable,
and that the startling expensiveness of
Democracy there must produce reaction.
At any rate, the people outside of the city
have an opportunity to make up their minds
in advance, whether they want Tammany
tactics to extend over the whole country,
and the machinery invented to run the me-
tropolis set up at the National Capital The
question is sufficiently real and serious to
arrest the attention of most men, Demo
Gratis as well as Republicans
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

As an evidence of the glorious consisten-
cy of the Democracy, we fnd that the two
hundred murders in Nevada during the
last ten years, are paraded in every Demo
cratic sheet, and loudly commented on. In
Kentucky, alone, there have been more
murders than the number in Nevada, twice
told and all committed within the past year
or two, and on loyal men and women, only
because they were loyal. Yet Democracy
says not word, or if it does, tries to de-
NJ il.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

The Baltimore American expresses this
opinion: IF proposition for the purchase
of Cuba for one hundred millions OF dollars
were presented to the Senate and people of
the United States, it would, in all probable
ity, meet with prompt and almost unani-
nous acceptance. Although it Is not as
rich sn soil or as healthy in climate as San
Domingo, it would be regarded as cheap at
one hundred millions, and manifest destiny
would be the ruling motto of the hour. :"
On this the american constructs an argu-
ment in favor of the annexation of San
Domingo.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

The return of the German troops is to be
made the occasion Of a grand triumphal
procession and reception by the city OF Ber-
lin. Large amounts of money have been
appropriated for the erection of an arch of
triumph, and for decorations, refreshments
and pocket money for the soldiers. Bis
marck and Won Moltke are to be honored
by having their statues placed in the City
Hall, and in various other ways.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

FROM CUBA.-The active rebel general
Modesto Diaz lately made his appearance in
the vicinity of Manzilo, where a column of
Spanish troops were surprised, forty of
which were placed Eors du combat By the
time the column recovered from its sudden
surprise, the rebels had vanished. The de
feat Of Col. Morales De Las Rios near Sanii
Esperitu, has been indirectly confirmed, al
though the Spanish journals try to make it
appear of no Importance
Col. Morales De La Rios divided his for
ccs into four columns, intending to surprise
the rebels under command of Salome Her
nandez, Yillamell Bemhetta, Marcas and
Garcia in their stronghOlds in the mountains
within six miles of Santa Esperitu The
heavy Spanish loss was the cause of Val
mazeda's sudden journey to the latter place
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

President Grants proclamation of March
"a, 1871, commanding persons composing
unlawful combinations in South Carolina to
diSperse within twenty days, has revived
the re election of similar disturbances on
previous occasions in the history of the Uni
ted States. In 1885 the people living in
the territory then belonging TO North Caro-
lina but now forming part of the State Of
Tennessee. became dissatisfied with their
rulers and organized the State OF Franklin,
which, under the leadership of John Sewer.
was maintained until 1888. In Massachu-
setts popular discontents broke out in l7S6,
and, under John Shays, assumed alarming
proportions This outbreak was suppressed
10y the militia, and indirectly contributed to
the calling Of the convention to form the
psesent constitution of the United States.
The whisky insurrection broke out in Penn
sylvania in l77l, and lasted until 1874, and
was only suppressed by troops sent into the
disaffected district by President Wash
ington. In 1842, the State of Rhode
Island was disturbed for few months by
the "Dorr Rebellion martial law having
been proclaimed and the assistance of the
Federal Government having been invoked.
When the recent rebellion broke out and
after Fort Sumter was captured President
Lincoln, on April 18th, 1861, issued a
proclamation, calling out $4,000 militia,
and commanding the persons composing
the Illegal combinations of that period TO
disperse and retire to their respective abodes
within twenty dlys.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

The Republicans have now l35 members
of the House, and the Democrats 80. One
from Louisiana and one from North Carroll
ma have not yet taken their seats. One of
them is Republican and the other Dem
ocrat. Allowing the two vacancies, one in
Illinois, in place of Senator Logan, and one
in Michigan, il place Of Senator Ferry, to
be filed by Republicans, and one Republi-
can from Texas. and one from California. in
the elections to take place, the Republicans
will have in the House 1873 members And
allowing the Democrats three from Texas,
and two from California, the Democrats will
have l05 members, making the aggregate
of 2f3 members.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

The question on which the Democracy
are preparing to go before the country is
the repeal of the reconstruction acts, touch
ing which the Herald remarks as follows ::
But if the Democratic party shall attempt
again to try the experiment of unsettling
the fixed facts resulting from the war they
will surely be again defeated. In frankly
accepting the Constitution as it is they have
ta!r prospect Of success; but if they will
insist upon the constitution as it was un-
der Buchanan, they will surely be again &c
feated- 1t is for the Northern Democracy
this time to bring the South to reason, in-
stead of following the Horspurs Of the
South once more on the road to ruin Sure
Il Tamnany Hall has had enough of that
folly"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

We venture to say no Government has
ever made so magnificent an exhibit of two
years financial work rs that of our Nation
al Government. The increase in receipts
over those from '67 to GO has amounted to
SS4, 994,O4 "A; the decrease in expenses,
1926, 700, ,949 81 thereduclion of the pub
lie debt amounts to 1904, 754 Alb 09. There
is a cogent el2quence about these numerals
which exceeds any rhetoric of the Fourth
Of July.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

In New York lawyer has just been fined
fifty dollars for attempting to extort twenty
five dollars from an unwilling client by false
representations as to the effect of writ,
threatening him with six months impris-
opment 1t would seem as if six months
imprisonment would have been the least
punishment due the lawyer, but the judge,
who doubtless knew better, thought not, and
muicted him according to his judicial view
of the magnitude or littleness of the offence
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

The trade between the Dominion of Can
ada and the United States for the year 1870
is reported thus: The Dominion imported
from the United States goods valued at
S24. 72S, LOG, and exported $32, ,9S4, ,652. ma
king an excess of exports Of SIS, ,256, 546. The
chief article of export was sawed lumber,
valued at $4,064,044 The horned cattle
exported were valued at S2,427, ,6S9 The
frewood exported was valued at $4l9, GIG
The eggs sent from Canada to the United
States amounted in number to 1,43O, 756
dozen. The other provinces exported to
the United States the following articles
Nova Scotia sent coal, valued at 1898, 52l !;
salted salmon, *47l004; sawed lumber,
$I5l, ,O76 firewood, S97, ,3S5, New Bruins
wick sent fish, salted and picked, $ll4, 927;
sawed lumber, Sl94, 236, and Iaths, s92, 396
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

Mr., Butler, in his speech on Southern
outrages, suggested as remedy that the
Democratic party proclaim thrt peace and
order are necessary to its success in the next
Presidential election. This would unques-
tiOnably restrain the Ku-Klux as a body.
But the Democratic party has decided upon
the opposite policy, and its agents will con-
tinue to pillage and murder in intimidation
of Republican voters until the strong arm
OF the Government is ou;stretched for their
nrntectinn
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

FRANCE-An extraordinary scene took
place in Paris on Thursday. Those killed
in the recent battle or died from their
wounds, were given public burial, in which
there were violent demonstrations against
the Versailles Government. The Versailles
army is again operating against Paris, and
indications OF vigor attend its operations.
Since the battle of Monday there has
been constant skirmishing between the Gov
ernment troops and the insurgents to the
south of Paris-with few casualties and
unimportant results. The Government ap-
peared desi:ous to conciliate, and the Com
munists restricted themselves to defensive
attitude But on Friday serious and ob
stinate attack upon the advanced positions
Of the insurgents was made by the regulars
who took the Bridge of Neuilly, after a
sharp engagement and drove the rebels up
the Avenue de NeuilIy and inside of the for
tifcations. At nightfaIl, the Government
troops occupied strong positions on either
side of the Porte Mailot Besides this
principal engagement, the insurgents were
defeated in several skirmishes in the seve-
raj suburbs. The condition of Paris is
most deplorable. The earnest desire of
all reasonable persons for the restoration of
order will be a powerful auxiliary to the
regular troops as soon as they have once
effected a lodgment within the walls.
The condition of affairs in an around Paris
is something remarkable, and will probably
originate fierce animosities that viii require
a long time to heal
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

Recently party Of hunters discovered in
the vicinity of Parksville, Mo-, cave
which is supposed from articles found there
in to be occupied by counterfeiters. Sever
al boxes with padlocks TO them. rolls of
bank note paper, and also dies, inks, and
other appliances and tools such as might be
used in the manufacture of counterfeit
money were discovered, but the discoverers
seem to have become apprehensive of the
sudden appearance of the occupants of the
den, and made haste to leave the locality,
thinking their throats in danger should
they pursue their investigation either to
satisfy curiosity or with view of bringing
the outlaws to Justice.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

Summers speech was printed as PAM
by the Democrats. That accounts for that
glorious Democratic victory in Connect
cut. on Monday a week.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

1t seems that the people of Metz are not
disposed to be absorbed into the great Ger
man Empire without vigorous protest.
They have issued document of this kind
in which they recite their grievances. and
appeal to be continued as part of France
with which country they are allied in sym
pathy, language and Governmental usage
1t is not likely that their protest will effect
any change in their situation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12
Senator Ames is in receipt of letters dali

Senator Ames is in receipt of letters daily
from Mississippi, narrating outrages that
are constantly perpetrated there by the Ku-
hiux. Coy. Alcorn. 1t Is alleged, has srp-
pointed many ex-rebel soldiers to places of
power in many counties, and that instead of
suppressing the operations of the Ku- Klux
they encourage them in their unlawful acts
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

Under the constitution of Pennsylvania
no city or county can have more than four
Senators Thus Allegheny, with 262 go
population, has three Senators, and Phila
delphia. with nearly 700. 600. only four
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

Democratic journals have for weeks past
been asserting that the Republican party
was drifting away from the confidence Of
the people. Some evidence of the drift"
may be found in the late election returns
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

a comparative statement which has been
prepared at the Internal Revenue Office,
showing the receipts from the general
sources OF internal revenue now subject to
tax Tor the first eight months of the present
ana the last fiscal year, shows total de-
crease OF $40, 3lO,l3s. There has been a
decrease on spirits of s3,I24.sI7, and on
incomes of s4,7s2, 666. Tobacco shows an
increase of 81, 373, $50.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

Closely following the impeachment and
conviction Ct Gov. Holden IN South Carroll
ma, comes the advocacy, by the same class
of papers that assailed the Governor, for the
re establishment of the whipping post
Barbarities usually go hand 10 hand
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

Senator Sherman resolution on the Ku
Klux question was adopted by the C. s.
Senate on Wednesday last. Sumner acted
with the Republicans.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

The Albany Journal states that the ex-
penses of that city have increased four fold
In ten years 1t is even more in Troy-go-
ing up from Sl25, COS in 1860, to s64S, O49
in 1870. Democracy and extravaganza keep
even pace everywhere.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

We do not read very many essays in the
Democratic papers over the reduction of
the National debt last month, OF $l0,GII,-
go 65. Such arguments are very dam
aging to the success of Ku- Kluxism in
1872
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

EAECUTOR'S NOTICE.-Letters T...
tamentary on the estate of S.m,,al
hrhihart. late of Burnside tip, decd having b..r
granted to the undersigned. notice is hereh, -
Hn tina all persons indebted to said estate are
4uI!ed 70 m"Ss immediate payment and tho..
having claims against the same win pr.s.af
properly authenticated, for settlement TO
Ap IL, T-6tp. SAMUEL BRkTH Exec
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12
The Notwithstanding Facts.

The Washington Chronicle of Tuesday
night, hat in North Carolina affairs are
worse than ever for the Union men. With
in the last few months the ku klux organ
ization has mustered IN at least twenty
thousand men. making in all force of about
sixty thousand in the State, armed and
equipped, prepared TO resist the United
States or any other government, should any
attempt be made to protect the Union men
there. Outrages continue, and the ku-
klux have assumed pretty much the entire
control over CASTOR, Lincoln and adjoining
counties, where they have not exercised
much authority before In the recent fight
at Union county, South Carolina, over one
hundred men from Charlotte, North Caro-
lima (the home Of Senator elect Nancelpar-
ticipated They took their departure, arm
ed and equipped, for the scene of action as
openly as ever a regiment of men passed
through Washington into Virginia during
the late war. They returned after the fight
in the same open way, and to-day make
boasts in public of their deeds on that oc-
casion. Even the Telegram, published at
Raleigh as all independent newspaper, is so
influenced by public opinion as to say that
threats Of Federal interference encite no fear
here" In other words, the Federal author
tiles are Gefied, as was done in 1861. Of
the colored men killed at Chester, Union
county, South Carolina, in the late fight,
eight belonged to the militia We under
stand they were first di 'armed and then shot
\ prominent citizen of North Carolina who
has national reputation, and is everywhere
honored and respected, writes that if imme-
diate relief is not extended, white and col,
ored Union men must flee the State.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

The n Y. Herald says: "Shad will soon
begin to run up the Connecticut river.
The Democratic suckers commenced run
ming down last week, eh?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

1t is stated from Washington that an ex-
ira session of the Senate viii be called to
consider the treaty 20 be concluded by the
Joint Iligh Commission.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12
A DEMONSTRATIONS NoTICE

a DIT Vt NA !UK 5 NOTICE-Let-
I., tiers Of Administration on the estate Of
deceased, having been granted to the unS,,.5s' -
ed notiee is hereby given that all p.r.on.
debted to said estate required to 7. ,ts -
medlats paymsnt.and those having claim. ,sain.,
| Is sstne wil present them properly suthe e1tios.
April II 27i-6t 4Jmir;.,-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

The rumor that Baez has been killed in
battle has an air of plausibiity. Before
the Commissioners left San Domingo. he
was transported to a point from whence he
was to proceed to take command Of his ar
my. A battle has been fought, and he is
thought to be killed. Should he prove to
Re dead, it will end the negotiations for the
annexation of San Domingo
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

FOR SALE-HOUSE AND LOT. in
Morrlsdale, Norris township. The housa
Is 81 by "A feet. two-story. has eight rooms .0oi
cellar and having all facilities for a good hotel
having been licensed house for several wears
with the house there is half an acre Of good fer
tile ground with stable and o.her outbuilding,
thereon. Terms 10 suit the purchaser
Apply 10 A. ". WALTERS
AP. IL II. Clearfeld Pa
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Aaftsman's gournal,
CLEARFIELD, PA, APRIL 10, 1871.

Senator Jacob NJ Howard. of Michigan,
died at Detroit, on Sunday, April 3D.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

Since Jefferson ravis' speech at Selma,
Alabama, we would be at loss to point
out which particular issue of the Demoera-
cy in the past, Is the dead one it so con-
tinually talks about. 1t strikes US that
Davis speech does away with these dead
issues and resuscitates them into active
life
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

TN THE COURT of Common Pleas of
Clearfeld County, Pa:
sHITH Il CRANE, No sj7 Sept Term. 1870. ri4
vs. No. "a March Term, 1871
DAVID PEGsIyG LEVARI FACIAS
Tie undersigned having been appointed Audi
tor to ascertain the amount aud priority Of lien,
an' report distribution of proceeds arising from
sale in the above case, hereby gives notice that
he will attend to the duties of his appointment
on Thursdsy April 20. 1871 az O'Clock, P. NJ
at his oifcn i the Borough of Clearfeld when
and where a.. persons interested may attend
Ap 5.'TI-3t T ii MURRAY Auditor
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
INSURE YOUR PROPERTY

INSgKE YOUR PROPERTY. = tn.
,o ,sn,ls Undersigned are prepared TO take anv
ole nre risks in good and reliable g.!
Ea''es Eba sach as the Farmers Mutual - Of yl.
ot AHGe' Of Cincinnati. Ohio, 'Gisrn,rS. =
o. o. new new f@ik srd others Rate. REASONABLE a.,
80, 80? oi los, los, money paid mp promptly
af4t' - 81 IRWIN IERppc
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and GEO p. RowELL & Co 10 Park Row. New
York. are the sole agents for the JOURNAL in
that city, and are authorized to ntract for in
serting advertisements-for us at our lowest cash
rates Advertisers in that city req uested to
leave their flvors with either the above houses
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-12

NOTICE Having sold VIM. n. Schnars
~ of Karthaus township. Clearfeld conn
ty, Pa. one bay mare, one wagon. and one set of
double harness l hereby notify him TO come and
costs, or it will be sold according to law
Frencbville Apr s. '7I-9tp. JOHN REESE