BY S. X ROW.
CLEARFIELD, PA., WEDNESDAY, SEPTE3IBER 12, 1866.
VOL. 13.-WO. 2.
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rNROl'.ND AND CJiGROUSD SPICES,
Citron, English Currants, Ess. Coffee, and
Vi-.fr oi the best quality, for sale by
'S HHARSWICK A IRWIN.
TR T.B METZ, Surgeon Dentist, Glen Hope,
) Clearfield county.Pa. Teeth put up on gold,'
irer, and rulcanite base. Full setts from five to
tenty-Ce dollars. Warranted equal to any in
the State. May .10th. l.bO.
r(LEAR FTEL.I) HOUSE, CLEARFIELD
J PA The mbseTiber having purchased the
'arniture and interest from H. H. Morrow, in said
llouse is now prepared for the reception of tran
tient and permanent boarders. ETery depart
ment connected with his establishment will be
conducted second to none in the county, lie res
rettfullT solicits a share of public patronage.
JilT 11. lH60-y. GEO. X. COLBUKN.
P 1ARM FOR SALE The subscriber offers
' for sale his property situate on Potts Kun,
Jordan township, consisting of 127 acres of land
18 of which are cleared. There are several good
-.;. ,f r.ial oo the place, and an excellent wa
ter power which, if suitably improved, would
drive asaw or grist mill moftot the year. Will
be sold cheap for ms
Urch 21. 135 tf.
w t T.fnm.E.
Clearfield borough.
ELESniNLE MACIUE. The sub
scriber is manufacturing at the West Branch
Iron Works, in Williamsport, the best and most
darMe Machine for making 24 and 18 inch shin
ttt ever used in this country, also the EMPIRE
ilACUINt, which will cut Id inch shingles much
fuler. smoother and more from the same timber,
thin r.y mschine in use ; also the best Saw Sett
Mill Dues for Gate and Mulay Mills, ever used in
rion. A.T. NICHOLS.
H'iliamsport. Pa , Isy5. 1366.-6m
CLEAKFIELn MTRSERY. ESCOCR
A.E HOME IXDVSTUY. The undersigned
bavin; established a Nursery, on the Pi-fee. about
half way between Curwensville and Clearfield
Boroughs, is prepared to furnish all kindsof Fruit
trees. (Standard and dwarf.) Evergreen'. Shrub
bery, tirape Vines, Gooseberry, Lawton Black
berry. Strawberry and Raspbeiry vines. Also
Kibrian Crab trees.Quince and early Scarlet Rheu
barb. Ac. Orders promptly attended to. Address
Aug 31 . 1 SiH J. 1). W R IG ilT, Curwensville,
JJAMUNli & COLLECTION OFFICE
FOSTER. PF.TtKS. WRIGHT A CO.,
I'himp.b.rg. Ckstbe Co.. Pa.
Bi'Js of Exchange, Notesand Drafts discounted.
Tivnn&itM rpived. Collections made and pro
ceeds prompt! v remitted. Exchanson the Cities
constantly on band, lne above uauKing uouse
is now open and ready for business.
Philipsourg, Centra Co., Pa., Sept 6, 1565.
a. r.. hckd.
C. R. FOSTER. KDW. PKUKS. J I) IT. .IRK.
WW. V. WRIGHT, W. A. WA'LACB, A. K WRIGHT,
KICHARP SHAW, - JS. T. LEONARD, JA1 B (iRAHAM
i HAIRS! CHAIRS!! CHAIRS!!!
JOHN TKOl'TJIA.N
"Having resumed the manufacture of chairs, at his
shop located on the let in the rear ot his residence
on Market street, and a short disttnee west of the
Foundry, is prepared to accommodate his old
friends, and all others who may favor him with a
call, with every description of Windsor chairs
He has a good assortment on hand, to which be
directs the attention of purchasers. They are
ma'le of the very best material, well painted, and
-finished in a workmanlike manner, and will be
sold at prices to suit the times Examine them
beft.re purchasing elsewhere.
Clearfield, Pa., March 23. 1863
n. V PT & CO., at Milesburg, Pa . continue
to furnish castings of every description at
short notice. They have the best assortment of
patterns in the country for steam and wnter-mil!s
of every description. All kinds of machine and
plow eastings furnished. NewWorldand Hatha
way cook stoves always on hand. They make 4-ton-e
sween-power threshing machines, with sha
ker and oO' feet of strap for Slfil) and 2-horse
tread-power machines, with shaker and 30 feet
of strap for 1 75. Warranted to give satisfaction
in threshing, and kept good to thresh one crop,
free of charge. June 23, lst5-y.
Isaac 11 acpt. at Bellefonte continues io take
risks for insurance in any good stock company in
the State. Also in New York ; the Royal and Et
na at Hartford; and the Liverpool and London,
capital SS.UHo 000.
EW ARRANGEMENT !!
The subscribers have entered into co-partnership,
and are trading under the name of Irvin,
Baily i. Co.. in lumber and merchandise, .at the
-old stand of Ellis Irvin A Son. at the mouth of
Lick Ran. They would inform their friends, ana
the world in general, that they are prepared to
furnish to order all kinds of sawed or hewn lum
ber, and solicit bills, for either home or eastern
markets.
They would also announce that they have just
opened
A NEW STOCK
of well selected goods, suitable to the season, con
sisting ot every variety usually kept in country
stores. Their purchases have been made since
the late decline in prices, which enable them to
ell at such rates as will astonish their customers
One if their partners. Thomas L. Baily, resides
near Philadelphia, wfiose business it w be to
watch the mariceU and make purchaset on the
most favorable terms. Call and see us.
ELLTS IRVIN,
THOMAS L. BAILY,
Qoshcn tp.,Dee 6.T865. LEWIS I. IRWIN,
EDUCATIONAL. The undersigned in
tends opening a school in the Town Hall.
Clearfield, on the first Monday in June to contin
ue for a term of eleven weeks.
Thoroughness will be aimed at in all our in
structions. "Not how much but how well" is the
principle apon which the exercises will be con
ducted. Particular attention paid to Penmanship and
Book-keeping.
A daily register is kept of the attendance, de
portment and recitations of each pnpil. which is
eat weekly to parent thus furnishing them
with constant information of hia standing and
progress in school.
Public exhibitions are not -eli at any stated
time, but parents and guardians are respectfully
invite, to visit the school and observe the manner
in witch the daily work is performed.
Tckxs of ToiTtow. :
Spelling, Beading, Writing, Primary Arithme
tic and Geography, S 4 00
Grammar, Geography, History. Arithmetic and
Fook-keepinr. H "
Algebra, Philosophy, Oeomotry,- Mensuration
and Surveying, s S7 00
Latin and Greek with any of the above bran
ches. $ 9 00
For further information apply to
C. B. SANDFORD.
May 23d, 1868. Principal.
COAL, Whale, and Linseed Oil. Family Dyes,
Varnish and Paints of all kind groundin Oil,
for sale by HARTSWICK A IRWIN.
IL, Pntty, PainU Glass and Kails, for sale at
June '66. MERRELL A BIULEK'S.
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Letters
of Administration on the estate of Zenas
Leonard, late of Girard tw'p., Clearfield coun
ty, dee'd, having been granted to the undersign
ed, all persons having claims pgainst the estate
are requested to present them propeily authenti
cated for settlement, and those indebted to said
estate are requested to make payment witho.it
delay. ELIZABETH A. LEON Rl,
Aug. 15, lS66,-pd. Administratrix.
c
ABLE CH AINS a good article, on hand
andforsaleby MERRELL A J5IGLER
SOLDIERS' BOUNTIES A recent bill has
passed both Houses of Congress and signed by
the President giving a three years' soldier $100
and two years soldiers SiO, bounty.
Soldiers wounded in line of duty, who did not
serve two or three years.are entitled tjthe bounty.
J.r"Bounties and Pensions collected by me for
those entitled to them.
WALTER BARRETT, Att'y at Law.
Aug. 15th, 1866. Clearfield, Pa.
ft f A YEAR made by any one with
Q?mitjjJ $15 Stencil Tools No experience
necessary whatever. The Presidents, Cashiers,
and Treasurers of three banks indorse the circu
lar. Sent free with samples. Address the Amer
ican Stencil Tool Works, Springfield, Vermont.
August 1st, le6 i.-3m.
SOLDIERS' BOUNTIES. The new bill
Equalizing Bounties has passed both Houses
and was approved by the President, and is now a
law. A three years' soldier gets SI 00 and a two
years' soldier SjO Bounties and Pensions are
collected by me for those entitled to them. Bring
forward your applications.
J. B McENALLY, Att'y. at Law.
August 1, 1866. Clearfield, Pa.
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, SS.
In the. matter of the Estate of Titus H. Bai
Iry, tat of Kfoom tp., Clfrtffixld Co.. dee'd.
In the Orphan's Court of Clearfield county, re
specting the appraisement of Real Estate, ap
praised and set out to the widow under the acts
of assembly, vix ; Sixteen acres and forty-five
perches of lani, appraised at SI92 00 the court
ma le the following order June 27. 1856: Report
of appraisers read anil confirmed Ni St., and un
less exceptions aie fileid on or before the 1st day
of Sept. term, the same will be confirmed abso
lutely By the Court. I. G.BAKGER,
Sept. 5, 18ti5. Clerk.
7"EN DUE There will be expesed to sale by
t public outcry, at the residence of the under
signed iu Lawrence township, on Saturday. Sep
tember 15th. lS'iri, at 12 o'clock, M., the follow
ing personal property, to wit : One walnut spring
seat M-ihair sofa. 6 walnut mohair parlor chairs,
and one walnut mohnir rocking chair, ail new ;
orrc set of Bed-room furniture. 6 cain-seat chairs
and 2 rocking chairs, centre table.card taWe. bed
steads, book case, a variety of common chairs,
one new Waverly cook stove, ani a general va
riety of household and kitchen furniture, inclu
ding tea sets Also, a superior milk cow, fresh
in June last. Terms made known on day of sale.
Sept. 5. 18(56. M. WOODS.
A TTANTED AGENTS $75 to S200 PER
MONTH for gentlemen, and $35 to 575 for
ladies, everywhere, to introduce the Common
Sense Family Sewing Machine, improved and
perfected. It will hem, fell, stitch quilt, bind,
braid, and embroider beautifully price only $20
making the elastic lock stitch, and fully war
ranted for three years We pay the abova waS?.
or a commission, from which twice that amount
can be made. Address or call on C BOWERS t
CO., office. No 2)5 South 5th St., Philadelphia,
Pa. All letters answered promptly, with circu
lars and terms. Aug. 2'i, 16GG
J O M V. INDUSTRY!
BOOTS AND SHOES
Made to Order at the Lowest Rates.
The undersigned would respectfully invite the
attention of the citizens of Ciearfiel i and vicin i
ty, to give him a call at his shop on Market St.
nearly opposite liartswick fe Irwin's drug store,
where he is prepared to make or repair any thi og
in his line.
Orders entrusted to him will be executed with
promptness, strength and neatness, and all work
warranted as represented.
I have now on hand a stock of extra french
calfskins, superb gaiter tops, c, that I will
finish up at the lowest figures.
Joe 13th, 1 8rt8. OAXIEL CONNELLY
CLEARFIELD ACADEMY.
REV P. L. HARRISOS, A.M. PRIN'CIPAL.
The Exercises of this Institution will be resumed
on Monday, September 0th 186S.
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 a thorough, practical and accom
plished education of both sexes.
The Principal having had the advantage of
much experience in his profession, assures pa
rents and guardians that his entire ability and
energies will be devoted to the mental and moral
training of the youth placed under his charge.
Terms c? Timtion :
Orthography, Reading, Writing and Primary
Arithmetic, per session, (11 weeks.) S5 00
Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, and llisto
ry Si.00
Algebra,Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration,
Surveying, Philosophy, Physiology, Chemistry
Book-keeping, Botany, and Physical Geogra
phy. S'J.OO
Latin and Greek, with any of the above
branches, S12.00
UeNo deduction will be made for absence.
For further particulars inquire of
Ret. P. L. HARRISON, a. x.
Feb. 23.1866. Principal.
0
IMPORTANT TO PENSIONERS. The
Act of Congress approved Junefitb, 1866. gives
additional pension to the following class of per
sons :
1. To those who have lost both eyes or both
hards, or are totally disabled in the same so as
to require constant attendance, the sum. per
month, of y $25,00
2. To those who have lost both feet, or are to
tally disabled in the same, so as to require con
stant attendance, '320 00
3. To those who have lost one hand or one loot,
or so disabled as to render them unable toper
form manual labor equivalent to the loss of a
hand or foot, the sum. per month, of $15 00
4. Persons deprived of their pensions under
Aet of March 3d, 1865, by reason of being in civ
il service are restored.
5. The heirs of invalid pensioners who died af
ter application for their pension had been filed,
and before the certificate was issued, and who
have left widows or minor children, will be enti
tled to receive arrears due at the death of the
pensioner.
6. Pensions are extended to dependent fathers
and brothers, the same as to mothers and sisters.
In all of thes cases, new applications must ba
made The undersigned is prepared, with the
proper blanks, for the speedy procurement of
these pensions.
Claims for bounty and back. pay. pensions, and
claims for local bounty under State law. promptly
collected. II. B. SWOOPE, Att'y at Law.
July 11, 1S66. Clearfield, Pa.
PALMER'S Patent unloading hay-forks, to be
had at M ERR ELL A BIG LEU'S.
H
ORSE-SHOES and horse-nails, to be ha -at
Aug. 23. MERRELLA BIGLER'S.
F ODDER CUTTERS of asuperior make
for sale at reasonal le prices, a MERRELL
and BIGLER'S. Clearfie' J. Pa
BLACK DRESS COATS, Cassiraere busi
ness coats, black doe-skin cassimere pants,
corded silk vest-, at J. P. KRATZER'S.
LEATHER an assoitment for sale bv
MERRELL A BIGLER
December 14, 1864. Clearfield Pa,
F
LOUR. A large quantity Extra Family
riour, in rsarreis. ac's and 4 Sacks for
sale by Feb. 22, 1865. W. F. IRWIN.
BOYS' CLOTIIING. A full stock of boys'
coats, jackets, pants and ests at
Sept. 3. 18ii6,-lin. J. P. KRATZER'S.
CLOTIIlNti. A large stock of ready-made
clothing, selling off cheap at
Sept. 5, 1 8(56.-1 m J. P. KR ATZE'SR.
qWAUIS PANACEA, Kennedy's Medical
KJ Discovery, Hembold's Buchu, Rake's Cod Liv
er Oil, Jayne's and Ayer's Medicines, for sale by
Jan. 10. HARTSWICK & IRWIN.
TRUSSES and abdominal supporter of every
kind, and ot the best improvments. for sale
at the Drug.Store of V
Jan. 10 1S65. HARTSWICK A INWIN
SALT! SALT!! SALT !!! A prime arti
clo of ground alum salt, put up in patent
socks, at 54.25 per sock, at the cheap cash stoie of
November 27. R. MOSSO .
A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT of goods
J:. of every variety, sold as low for cash,8S at
any store in the county, by
Deo. 6. 186;,. jltVIN A HARTSHORN.
T- USS' ST. DOMINGO. Hubball's. Drake's,
- Iloofland s German, A Hostetter's & Green's
Oxygenated Bitters, and pare liquors of all kinds
for medical purpose, for sale by
Jan. 10. HARTSWICK A IRWIN
4 LARGE LOT OF CLOTIIING-inelu-
J- ding some extra quality of Beaver Over -coats,
and a complete assortment of cassimere goods,
made up in suits to ina'ch for sale by
Dec 6,1865. IRVIN & HARTSHORN.
FULL SUITS. Coat, pants and vest, of
mixei cassimere. for S13 00. Light cassimere
pants and vest to match (all wool and well made)
forSlOOO. Overa'ls, selling at SI 00, at
Sept. 5. 1863. -lm. J P. KRATZER'S.
E EMPIRE SHUTTLE SEWING MA--J
CHINES are superior to all others for fam
ily and manufacturing purposes. Contain all the
latest improvements ; are speedy ; noiseless; du
rable; and en.-ty to work. Illustrated circulars
free. Agents wanted. Liberal discount allowed.
No consignments made. Address EMPIRE S. M.
CO., 616 Broadway, New York Sep a 66-y.
STRAY STEER. Came trespassing on the
premises of the subscriber residing in Goshen
township, about the !5t of Juue la.-t, a briuule
moily steer, aout two years old, with some white
in the face and on both Hanks. The owner is re
quested to come forward, prove property, pay
charges and taku him away or he will be sold as
the law directs.
Sept. 5, lS65,-pd. .JOHN SMITH.
TVTE W FI RM. The undersigned have this day
i A formed a copartnership under tho Drm name
of Irvin A Hartshorn, for the transaction of a gen
eral merchandise arid-lumber business. A large
and well selected stoc't of goods has beeu added
to that already on hand at the -corner store" in
Curwensville. where we are now tirepared to show
customers a complete assortment, with prices as
low as the lowest. The highest market rates paid
for lumber of all descripitons. The patronaga of
the public is respectfully solicited.
E A IRVIN.
W. R. HARTSHORN.
Curwensville. July 17, 1865
The People's Candidate for Congress.
Col. Dan Rich : Dear Sir: We, the under
signed citizens oC Girard and Erie county, in view
ot the patriotic services rendered the Govern
ment, and the many thousands of hard earned
dollars you have expended to sustain and carry
on the war against rebellion; having proved
yourself the true friend of the soldier. and know
ing you to be a true ti lend and supporter of An
drew Johnson and his administration in their ef
forts to restore the Union and having confidence
in your integrity and ability to discharge the du
ties of Representative of the 19th District iu Con
gress, we therefore request that you allow your
name to be ised as the people's candidate for tha
office at the ensuing election
Geo. Senyard-
E. J. Kenyen,
J. Gulliford
J. Martin,
W. L. Traut,
Wm. Piatt,
H. Benbara,
James Brawley,
Henry Ball,
B. C.Ely,
A. M. Osborn,
Chas. B. Grant,
Louis Yeager,
S. 1. Cockett,
John Brecht,'
Hiram Daggett,
J. W. Atwater,
E. Jewel.
E W. Clark,
William Tyler,
G. S. Gulliford,
John Hay, Jr.
J. L. Hart,
G W. Stines,
A, Martin,
Robert Wilcox,
J. E. Pettibone,
A. Stone,
James Callan,
C. L.Phelps,
John II. Guilliford.
A. G. lv.
E. K. Sith,
Frank McCreary,
Win. II Edson,
F. M Coats.
John Robertson,
D. Olin,
John Kessell,
E. S. Belknap,
W. D. Webber,
H. L. Tarr,
W. D. Martin,
J. T. Simmons,
A. White,
S. F. Mason,
L. B. Chevalier,
Jas. L. Thayer,
S. T. Williams,
Geo. C. Martin,
C. W. Noyes,
D. Nason,
Maxon Godfrey,
H Kittleberger, Jr.
Michael bchumaker, Jr.
lleinrich Kittleberger,
Robert Calder,
L. D. Hart,
J. M. Murphy
J. Bender.
Altooxa, Pa., June 26th. 1565.
To the Citizens op Girard and Erie county,
Pa.: Your letter, proposing to run me for Con
gress, is received. I would indeed be insensible
to the commonest impulses of humanity were I
not filled with the warmest sentiment of gratitude
for the friendly expressions and persona1 regard
that your letter contains, signed as it is by Re
publicans and Democrats, whom I know to be
staunch supporters of the Government, and many
who have risked their lives for the preservation
ot the Union. Such distinguished consideration
overcomes every natural objection I may have for
polit ical honors, consequently I do accept of your
kind invitation to allow my name to be used, but
with the understanding that I am not to be the
standard-bearer of either political party (Repub
licans or Democrats) but if nominated it must be
by a People' Convention, as I belong to the peo-
Tli.p a pa mv friml h natron, and IB
justice to them, composed astbey are of all shades
of political opinions, I must ' continue to live in
their esteem, and labor to promote tneir napp
ness and interests which has been the height or
my ambition for twenty-five years,
Respectfully, Yours, Dan Rica-
Select gttirjj.
THE UNCOK QUEEED BANNEE.
Spread" out that Banner, furl it never,
It s union field dare not to sever,
It is our father's flag of yore
For there's not a man who bore it
But would glad'ydie to soar it.
Oh ! oi.r boys in blue adore it,
Even those who late have tore it,
Now love it as befcre.
Spread out that banner, shout its glory.
That starry flag shall live in story
True, 'tis battle stained and gory
Triumphant let it fly,
Glorious banner of the free,
Flashing gem of liberty
Before it despots bend the knee
Wave it on high.
Spread out that banner, let it ware,
A light and beacon to the brave ;
Flashing freedom to the slave
Beyond the sea ;
Until the tyrant's chains are rended,
And equal rights are well defended.
And freedom's torch as God intended,
To all are free '.
Unfurl that banner to' the gale,
Its gleam oft made tho foeman quail,
And death to him. who dare assail
Our emblem of the tree.
You proudly waved 'mid battle's clash ;
You gleamed around the cannon's flash ;
Through ranks of death our heroes dash,
Led on by thee.
Unroll that banner, softlj slowly
With heads uncovered. It is holy!
Plant it o'er our martyr's head ;
Let no' rude foe approach it never;
Let it there, and forever
SaCred to our gallant dead.
In memory of the hands that grasped It,
In memory of the hearts that clasped it.
Plant it, o'er the martyr's grave ;
Our union Martyrs of the wars.
Let them now sleep beneath the stars;
Their blood flowed out to save.
Spread that banner ! True, 'tis tattered,
And its oaken staff is shattered,
By the foeraen we have have scattered,
But 'tis glorious !
Against our hearts we will enfold it,
Our hearts embrace those who unrolled it
In battle's van, to. raise and hold i t,
Still victorious !
Luthersburg, Sept., '66. 'Andrew Wilson.
The Supreme Court and the President.
Mr. Johnson, in his reply to the address
of the Philadelphia Convention, described
Congress as "a body hanging upon the verge
of the Government" words unmistakably
insulting to the American people whom Con
gress represents. If the Senators and Rep
resentatives ot New York, Pennsylvania,
New England, the Middle States, and the
West,- constitute a body hanging on the
verge of the Government, the President,
who is but one man, must hang outside ot'it.
This insult to the people has been fre
quently repeated by Mr. Johnson, pnd is
caused by the assertion of their right to de
termine the reconstruction of the Union by
legislation, in opposition to Mr. Johnson's
claim to settle all questions by Executive
action. Morally, this is a question as to
who truly represents the people, the Sena
tors aiidIt.preeutative.sof 27 States, or the
man, who h:is become President by an acci
dent. Congress, unquestionably, far more thor
oughly embodies the nation's principles,
and is in far more intimate relations with
the people, from the fact that it represents
all the shades of opiruon in every district of
every loyal State. he business of the
President is to execute the laws, and not to
make them. In this matter of reconstruc
tion, lie is, not only morally, but legally,
bound to carry out the decision of Congress.
In tlie oft quoted case of Luther agt. Bor
der (7 How.. U. S. Rep. p. 1,) which arose
out of tha "Dorr War" iu Rhode Island, it
was held by the Court (page 42) that, under
the fourth section of the Constitution, the
United States should guarantee to every
State a republican form of government, &c,
'"it rests with Congress to decide what gov
ernment is the established one in the State.
For as the United States garranteo to each
State a republican form of government, Con
gress must necessarily decide what govern
ment is established before it can determine
whether it is republican or not. And when
the Senators and Representatives are ad
mitted into the councils of the Union, the
authority of the Government under which
they are appointed, as well as the republi
can character, is recorgnized by the proper
constitutional authority, and its decision, is
binding on every department of the Govern
ment, and could not be questioned in a judi
cial tribunal."
This decision embodies the long establish
ed popular and judicial opinion of the juris
diction of Congress, and it suggests that
Mr. Johnson, who talks so much about the
Constitution, would do well to read it. X.
Y. Tribune,
North Carolina has rejected her revised
Constitution by a miiority of nearly 2,000.
The Newbern Daily Times of the 23d inst
says: "There is no doubt but that the new
constitutionhasbeenre jeeted, and that fact we
consider bad enough without misrepresent
ing the cause of defeat. We have hereto
fore based its rejection upon the ground Of
opposition to President Johnson's theory of
reconstruction, and we now repeat that that
is the true cause. In every county, so iar a3
our knowledge extends, where the leading
men ot influence are truely and honestly sup
porters of Mr. Johnson's policy, ratification
was carried by handsome majorities, while
in those counties where this class of our fellow-citizens
hold the Ruffin doctrine, that
Mr. Johnson is a usurper and cannot call
conventions, &c.;'to remodel and resuscitate
State governments, ratification was lost by
large majorities. 'Let the truth" be ' told,
though the heavens falL" "
An old revolutionary soldier named Fred
erick Craider died recently near Meadville,
Mississippi, in the one hundred and eigntn.
year of his age. He had served in the war
of 1S12, as well as during the revolution.
Soldiers' Extra Bounties "Why they are
not Paid.
Congress, just before it adjourned, says
the Detroit Post, passel a bill giving extra
bouuties to soldiers. That law was intend
ed to pay these extra bounties immediately.
It made every necessary provision for so
doing.
Immediately after its passage, the Secre
tary of War appointed a board, with Gener
al Canby as its President, to decide upon
the proper construction of the law, and to
frame rules to govern the different depart
ments in paying the expected claims. This
board, it is stated iu the dispatches from
Washington, has finished his report. The
report declares that the law is explicit, that
the bounties ought to be paid, and also pre
senting the required rules for carrying it in
to immediate effect. This report, it is sta
ted by the New York Tribune's correspon
dent, has been suppressed by the President's
direction. An order was issued, at the ame
time, to the Second Auditor of tho Treasu
ry, not to pay the bounties until further or
dors. The New York IlcrahFs correspen-
dent a Johnson man says he is "author.
zed to state that the bouuties will not be paid
for several months." The soldiera interest
ed will naturally ask tchy the intention of
Congress is thus defeated, and their just
claims postponed. The correspondent of the
Chicago Tribune answers these questions as
follows :
"The contradiction teleeraphed over the
country last night,to the efect that the Sec
retary of the Treasury had not issued an
order forbidding the payment of bounties
under the late act ot Loiigrccs, is in itself
unfounded. Such an order was iu the pus-
sessicn cf the Second Aud tor last week.
The further statement that the Treasury
Department is awaiting the conclusion of the
report of the commission appointed by the
Secretary of War, to ascertain if the law
would justify the payment of the bounties,
and to frame rules governing the disburse
ments, is also a misstatement. The facts
are as stated in these dispatches two nights
since. The report of the commission
ready to be made on Monday, and instead,
it was withheld bit the President. The re
port vis in favor of the payment of the
bounties. The whole thing v:as intended as
a secret attempt to prevent the paiwnt of
any bounties till after the elections, ana in
the meantime to create the impression that
Conaress dulnot really intend any payment.
but simply passed some unmeaning words
by which to deceive soldiers and obtain their
votes. The chances are that the unexpect
ed exposure of this transaction will secure
the publication of the report. It is said,
however, that there is a settled determina
tion in Administration circles to prevent the
Pep'iblican party from receiving any of
the good icill which, icouia spring jrom vie
general payment of bounties before the elec
tions. ' '
The Soldiers can thus see how they were
to be duped, if possible, into supporting the
President, by withholding their bounties.
These bounties are only due to privates and
non-commissioned officers. Gen. Custar and
tho other officers who support the Philadel
phia scheme, and are attempting to lead the
soldiers into the Copperhead camp, are not
interested in the bounty lavr. liny do not
lose anything by the delay in paying the
bounties ; consequently they are well aSord
to support t hi President, who hold3 in his
hands the power of promotion ; but the
keeping back of the poor private's well
earned bounty for three or four months, for
political effect, is a cruel injustice, aud, in
many cases, a great hardship. Congress
voted him the money; he is fairly entitled
to it immed:ately ; and it is a meanness of
the most despicable sort to withhold it, for
the sake of depriving the Republican party
of the political credit of hating hown itself
the friend of the soldier. telegraph.
The Effect of the President's Speeches.
The Boston Traveller in the following re
marks, expresses precisely what is coming
to be the feeling of all Republicans, aud
what the President's supporters must secret
ly confess to themselves, as to the effect of
his speeches :
"The political tour of the President is
doing a good service to his opponents. He
makes such bombastic and silly siteeches
that people everywhere are getting disgust
ed with him. Mr. Seward has been credit
ed with shrewdness, and the wonder is that
he does not keep the President in check.
Perhaps, however, he is playing a double
game, expecting to see the Presideut destroy
himself, and hoping that by contrast the
people will be attracted to him. But the
thine is so much overdone that not omy
Johnson but his whole party will speedily be
ruined. We hope the programme will be
carried out as commencea, ina. ice presi
dent will speak half a dozen times each day,
all the way to and back, .and then we shall
have no fears as to the result of the elec
tions in October and November."
The Wilmington (X. C) Dispatch dis-
conrses with genuine conservative amenity
"of Mr. Secretary Stanton, thu3:"When his
mortal career ends, he will hasten below to
receive avengifing tortures which have been
prepared for him in the infuriated hell to
Ti-Viir.li Via i cnraln lostinpd mrriprf? thecrack-
Hrkinz their J
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tongues in joyous anticipation of his arrival.
Our Position,
We are frequently asked, "what do you
Republicans propose to do with the South ?
What is your plan and purpose?
We individually answer iu the language of
Anueew Joaxsox in bis speech at Nash
ville, in 1SG4, on accepting the nomination
of Vice President. Then he uttered these
brave words: "
"I hold with Jefferson that governmeut
was made for the convenience of man, aud
not man for government. The laws and
constitutions were designed as instruments
to promote his welfare. And hence, from
this principle, I conclude tha gu .rnineuts
cau and ought to be chauged and amended
to conform to the wants, to the requirements
and progress of the people, aud the enlight
ened spirit of the age. iSiavery ii
dead, and you must pardoa me if 1 do not
mourn over its dead body ; you can bury it
out of sight. In restoring the State, leave
out that disturbing and dangerous element,
and use only those parts ot the machinery
which will move in hiiiiuoay.
But iu calling a convention to restore the
State, who shall restore and re-establish it?
Shall the mau who gave his influence and
his means to destroy iLe- Government? Is
he to participate in the great work of reor
ganization? fchall he who brought this
misery upon the State be permitted to con
trol its destinies ? If this b. so, iheu all
this precious blood of our brave soldiers and
otlieers so freely poured out will have been
wontonly spilled. All the glorious victories
won by our noble armies wiil go for nought,
and all the battlefields which have been
sown with dead heroes during the rebellion
wiil have been made memorable in vain.
Why all this carnage aud devastation? It
was that treason mijjut be put down and
traitors punished. Therefore I say that
traitors should take a back seat in the work
of restoration. If there b. but five thou
sand men in Tennessee loyal to the Consti
tution, loyal to freedom, loy.il i justice,
these true a;id faithful mei should control
the work of reorganization and reformation
absolutely. I say that the traitor has ceas
ed to bo a citizcus, and in joining the rebel
lion has become a public enemy, lie lor
feited his right to vote vith loyal men when
he renounced his citizenship and sought to
destroy our Government. We say to the
most honest and industrious foreigner who
comes from England or Germany to dwell
among us, and to add to the wealth of the
country, "Before you n be a citizen you
must stay here for five yeai3." If we are
so cautious about foreigners who voluntarily
renounce their homes to live with us, what
should we say to the traitor, who.altough born
and reared among us, lias raised a parrici
dal hand against the Government wnich al
ways protected him ? My judgment is that
he should be subjected to a severe ordeal
before he is restored to citizenship. A fel
low who takes the oath merely to save hia
property, and denies the validity of the
oath, is a prejured man, and not to lie trust
ed. Before these rcpentiug rebels can be
trusted, let them bring forth the fruits of re
pentance. He who helped to make all these
widows and orphans, who draped the streets
of Nashville in mourniug, should suffer for
his great crime. The work is in our own
hands. We can destroy this rebellion.
With Grant thundering on Jotomac
before Richmond, andSheruii and Thomas
on their march toward Atlanta, the day wul
ere long be ours. Wirt any madly persist
in rebellion? Sucrose that an equal num
ber be slain in evify battle, it is plain that
the result must (e the utter extermination
of the rebels. -ih ! those rebel leaders have
a strong persona! reason lor holding out to
save their necks from the halter ; and these
leaders must feel the power of the Gevern
ment ! Treason must be made odious, and
traitors must be punished and impoverish
ed. Their great plantations must be seized,
and divided into small farms, and sold to
honest, industrious men. The day for pro
tecting the lands and negroes of these au
thors of the rebellion is past. It is high
time it was. I have been most deeply pain
ed at some things which have come under
my observation. We get men in command
who, under the influence of flattery, fawn
ing, and caressing, grant protection to the
rich traitor, while the poor Union man
stands out in the cold, often unable to get a
receipt or a voucher for his losses. The
traitor can get lucrative contracts, while the
loyal man is pushed aside, unable to obtain
a recognition. "
"Defend Nothing.' It is stated that
the Chairman of the Copperhead State Com
mittee, Wm. A. Wallace, is sending circu
lars of instructions to the Copperhead speak
ers in the different counties, which he closes
as follows :
"Let us charge them (the Union Repub
licans) with their crimes, press home upon
them the negro, and defend nothing.
This may be good advice ; but it also in
dicates the utter hopelessness and rotten
ness of their cause. Bad indeed must be
the principles of a party that are incapable
of defence.
Th CoAT.moN Complete. In the State
of New York the coalition between the dem
ocrats and the conservative republicans is
laking definite shape. The democrats call
the State XMomtnaung vonvenuon, ana ine
fVnorcatives are eiDected to co-o Derate br
sending delegates. . In this way the arrange
ment is consummated.
'
A "biff" raft of lumberwas bronrhtfrom
Sauble to Detroit, Mich., on Wednesday
nlrrVit TriA oViflinij ii31 in raftJny weichedt
20?000 pounds; time occupied in making run
up seventy-two hours ; lengtn 01 rare ,mju
feet, and containing nearly suauw leet.
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