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THE JOURNAL.
BUSINESS ITEMS.

1" The Administrators accounts, passed
by the Register, viii be found in another col
Umn.
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UIt is always a good plan for men in bust
ness to settle up their accounts regularly
JAxEs B. GRAHAM, adopting this course, calls
peremptorily upon those having dealings with
him to come forward and settle up.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-08-23

TIME CLEARFIELD ACADEMY WiIlbe
= opened on the 4th day of September next; un
der the direction of W. A. CAMPBELL. A. B. as
Principal seG ltt5a sai1si3si - e-e.a.' =
Tho Academy will comprise both male and
female department.
1t rs desired to have the scholars present when
the school opens es1 RICHARD SHAW
49,. s-s.f President of Board Of Trustees
August9, 1854 7'sssSsNso
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~ "Secure the shadow, 'ere the substance
fades," and call at PuRvIANcE's Daguerrean
Gallery on End ST., two doors north of Powell
& Co.'S. Store.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-08-23

WHiTE LEAD AND LINSEED OIL.-,Just ne-
cclved a large supply of Lead and OH
which we will sell cheaper than ever for cash,
August 9. 1854
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-08-23

W-ThOse OF our farmers who have orchards,
should procure one of Hickok' portable cider
mills, which are representedas one of the very
best articles of the kind ever invented. L. R..
CARTER, is the agent in this place.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-08-23

~ By reference to another column it will
bc seen that the partnership heretofore cxis-
ting between GEo W. OnR & .JoHs KLIsGEn,
has been dissolved. The business will still be
carried on as usual by Mr.. Orr and the books
are in his hands for collection
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-08-23

To- There is a tremendous excitement now
AT CLNAS's, Clothing Store, next door to the
Office of III. Grams Esq. MoYER is selling off
at cost, and the low price of his goods has "a
larmed all our tailors, and dealers in ready
made clothing. If you want cheap suit,
call Immediately
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-08-23

OyThe time wiz soon be here, when our reaz
tlers will require good warm fire. beside which
to enjoy the Journal, and they should look out
for fuel, 'ere il arrives. Those desiring good
article Of coal can obtain it on application to
W. L. MooRE, whose orders will be filed at
his Coal Bank, adjoining town. See card.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-08-23

fvNAK. .--The undersigned has just received and
Il Will keep for sale, at his Shop on third street
superior article of tar, GEORGE ORR.
Clearfeld. July s. 1851 .s.Tfl--
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Aug. IS, 1854. i7 -
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-02
from tno Dureh 4
TEMPERANCE DEBATE.

MR. cHEw:-The 9th Of this month
was great day for Milroy, Rush
county. Elder Wilson Thompson, of
the Anti Means Baptist Church. had
an appointment Of some weeks standing
to deliver an address against a pro-
hibitory liquor law. Many of his
friends, who had unbounded confidence
in his forensic powers, had thrown out
the challenge for the Temperance men
to meet him, with any champions they
might select.
When the day came, Elder T. made
his appearance, and met u large con-
course Of people, who were on hand
and anxious to hear the King of old
Fogies, in opposition TO the great moral
and political enterprise of Legislative
prohibition Of the liquor traffic. Many
have believed him to be the ablest
champion on the whisky side of pro-
hibition in the State; and if one may
Judge from the effort he made on this
occasion, the judgment might be tx
pressivc chat he was very anxious to
maintain his reputed character.
While Elder Thompson was speak
ing in the morning, Prof. Fish, a tall
ented Baptist minister. Of whom your
readers have some knowledge, took a
seat in the congregation. Thompson
made speech Of about three hours
in length, when an agreement was
entered into for Elder T. and Prof, +.
to hold discussion on the subject ol
Legislative prohibition--each one linn
tied TO half hour speeches.
After dinner tho debate was opened
by Prof. Fish, who took up the argu-
ments OF Elder T., one after another,
and disposed Of them with the dignity
of man and the ease OF master
Not single argument TO him appear
cd TO be difficult of reply, or kn otty in
ITS entanglements.
Elder Thompson replied with con-
siderable show of ingenuity, and a
very liberal show Of demagogueism.
and attempted sarcasm-indeed he
bid fair to floor his gentlemanly oppo
nent with his abundant flow Of person
al abuse and sophisticated inuendoes,
Prof. f., in his rejoinders. disclaimed
all personal attacks. and moved on iu
his argument, like the hero of noble
fight, intent only on the honorable
vindication Of the great cause Of tenn
perance.
EldcrT., in his last speech before
the intermission for supper, became
very abusive, and denied that Prof. +
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-02
. olititaI.
,. fFrom the Cincinnati Daily Columbian.
NAVAL MISREPRESENTATION OF
THE WAR IN ETRnpE


The campaign in the East is fairly
opened, and the very first blow struck,
shows the inequality Of the opposing
forces. The immense naval superior
ity of England is palpable; and the
consequences of it, that Russia will
be completely blockaded, walled in On
every side, is equally obvious. While
England was apparently doing nothing;
while the British Government has been
accused, at home of neglect. and
weakness, the fact is now apparent,
that she never was so strong, that her
naval force is Immensely increased,
and that she has the absolute capacity
TO annihilate the commerce Of Russia,
and intends TO do ii. No such fleets
ever sailed under Nelson or Jarvis, as
those England can now st out. Tive
most significant changes in naval ar
mament should be seriously noted by
our own Government. One is the
double weight of shot now thrown al
the broadsidc of a line Battle Ship
In the war of 1919 Airty-taso were the
heaviest shot thrown. Now sixty-eighl
Founders arc employed on the main
deck. The other fact is. the intro
duction OF the screw These two put
together, make total change in naval
warfare. Without thcscrew the weight
of shot might be useless, because the
vessel might not be able TO get within
cannonsde range, But with the screw
the vessel can take any position, and
bring her heavy cannonade into imme-
date use. This takes away the ad-
vantage we had in 1912, Of skillfully
disabling the enemy at long gun shot.
The introduction OF steam, as applied
to the screw, hasin fact changed the
element Of naval warfare. Thus. we
sec the land fortiications Of Odessa
proved Of no use; and the town with
is defcnses and shipping was knocked
down at once.
Sebastopol is vastly stronger than
Odessa. II is Me strong place of Rus
sia, and her great Naval Station. VIZ
shall not be in haste. therefore. 10 pre-
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-02
BADLY coRNED.

A traveller. fatigued with the monot-
ony Of long ride through a sparsely
settl ed sectien of the country. rode up
to small lad who was engaged in trim
ming and dressing out sicklyIooking
field, and relieved the oppression of his
spirits thus:-
MY young friend. it seems to me
your corn is rather small"
Eyes sir. daddy planted the small
kind.
'Ah but it appears to look rather
yellow. too y
Yes. sir, daddy planted the yaller
kind
From appearances, my lad. you
won't get more than half a crop"
Just half. stranger-daddy planted
it on the shares
The horseman proceeded on his
way, and has not been known to speak
to a boy since. He considers them
bores.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-02
IT Is FINISHED.

The Nebraska Bill has passed. We
may stop and now look back through
S long line of evils, each bitterer in
its insult, and deeder in its injury to
truth and Justice. than the last, heap
ed upon us blythe oligarchy that for
twenty years has ruled US. We have
reached the end of enduring and they
Of inhicting. Slavery has grasped as
far and as much as she can grasp
Henceforth she has nothing before her.
but strong and proftless struggle.
She always snatehed while there was
anything to take, and now when all is
gone, no movement can result but in
injuryto her. One consolation is, that
the worst is done.
sThls truth Of old was Sorrows friend"
''Timesa. tho worst are sure 10 mend.'
There are no more Compromises to
be broken whose violation will benefit
her. There is no more territory to
blister with an unending, ineradicable
curse. DO what she may, she has
nothing to gain now, and all to lose.
Orr time is coming. and il will soon
come. The Compromises, that Slavery
threatened to dissolve the Union TO get,
she has set the example Of breaking.
1.-The villainy she has taught us, viii
initiate, and will 60 hard, but we will
better the example" The next Com
promise that breaks, like the King in
Macbeth's vision, will "bcar aglas:
that will show" the many evils still be-
hind for her. Ind. Jour.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-02
ScEsE-1n Editor's Sanctum

ScEsE-1p Editors Sanctxm.
Editor solus. A pile Of newspapers
before him. writing materials, and
large pair Of scissors. Some uno-
pened letters on one corner of tire
Z table. far ss e laa
Editor (soliloquising in a despon-
ding tone)-Writel writel write! This,
and clipping paragraphs out of ex-
change papers, is the labor, amuse--
ment. recreation and exercise of an
editors life. No variety-no ch ange.
A newspaper must be made every
week. or there will be grumbliug
among his subscribers. II matters
not whether the editor is in a mood for
writing--or feels any interest in the
subject which isuppermostin the every
day world; his views. his statements,
his opinions are expected. end must
be expressed. at length, and without
delay. 4
Enter boy.
Boy--copy, sir? ffl a
-Edlor--Directly. [Exit Boy, | |
must go to work and finish my leading
article on the Progress Of the Ag G;
dish up and condense the news which 1
find in the southern papers. examine
number Of "fayors" from correspon-
dents. in poetry and prose; pen several
descriptive and local articles and mis-
ccllanies; make abstracts Of five statis-
tical reports. wade through one hun
dred newspapers from all over the
us:>n, make note Of their contents.
and then be ready for the telegraphic
dispatches. lnthe intervals ofleisure,
l can listen to the various verbal and
written complaints and structures upon
the character Of my paper,and receive
applications for favors, which, good
natured as am known TO be, cannot
grant with due regard 70 my own in
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-02
Gorresponofate. O.


Mr.. EDIron;-Haying given you !
few thoughts on common schools
showing their great importance ts
community when properly conducted,
will now present tue most efficient
means. whereby teachers can become,
not only well, but.ihoroughly qualified
IN the specified relations In Ohio
teachers, in many of the counties,
have formed themselves into Societies,
called Institutes" which meet once
or twice year, according to the pro.
visions of the constitution. and con
tinue week. In order that you may
have some idea Of the benefits derived
from those Institutes, will present a
sketch Of the one held IN Preble co,
at Eaton. 1t meets in Oct. on Monday
morning, and continues u week Whef
me-, Che FIRST thing done. is 10 appoint
its officers and teachers. and adopt
the necessary rules. Some 3 or
distinguished teachers from high
Institutions Of learning, are previously
engaged, these together with or 4
OF the best teachers in the county,
constitute the board of Instructors,
Of the Institute, each having his par
ticular department. assigned him, OF
branches on which TO irupart instruc-
tion. The members OF the Institute
common school teachers are formed
into one glass for instruction. Instruc-
ton is, each day, given alternately in
Orthography, Elocution or reading,
Mental and Written Arithmetic, Geog-
rsphy. English Grammar. Natural
Philosophy, School Government, and
the best plan Of teaching, Physiology,
DC. &c.
In those Institutes, teachers nos
only learn the correct principles OF
government, and the branches they
teach in the common schools. hut they
learn to govern their schools, and to
impart instruction to their pupils cor
rcctly; two of the most important
things belonging to the school room,
without a thorough knowledge oi
which no man should ever impose
himself on the credulity Of school
district. s
In order to encourage, and enable
the Institutes to pay their expenses
the Legislature has provided. that
when the teachers raise certain a.
mount by donation, they can draw on
the co. treasury for one half or one
third the amount donated.
In order to continue those benefits
the teachers Of Preblc county nave
formed themselves into an association
which meets once q month on Satur-
days, as a kind of supplement TO the
institute, conducted in a similnr man
ner--the best teachers in the county
are its Instructors. without charge.
Having regularly attended those
societies, for the last 0 moaths. | anl
prepared. from experience. TO RECON-
mend them to all the teachers of Indi-
ana, as the very best means TO become
efficient teachers of common schools
Gentlemen teachers, organize, and try
it. Your wn interest, as well as that
of your country, and the rising gener-
alton, demands efficiency in your cal.
ling, at your hands. Mr. Ed. In my
communication on common schools
the phrase "And those acquired hab-
its" was omitted. 1t therefore should
read, "They not only become acquain,
ted with good order, but the principles
which constitute good government,
in all their avocations of subsequent
life; and those acquired habits, which
are vicious DC" N. +. WEIBEL.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-02
THE ADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING TOO
PARTICULAR.

Hans, how IS your business now. !"
'Oh, so better as it was.'
How so?'
Shut your eyes and listen NIT me.
Veil, dc first night opens der store,
counts der moneys, and finds il nix
right--von tollar was gone. Veil, the
next night l counts him, and dere be
two dollars gone. The third night |
count him; and dere be three dollars
gone; and vat does yer think l does
den?s
Il can't say--what?'
.vy, l did not count him any more,
and he comes out shoost right ever
since"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-02
ATARMER pupFp

The PROV idence Journal says that
John Austin n, respectable farmer Of
Cumberland, r. l., was didled out of
sloo on Saturday by two sharpers.
Austin was to receive 50 for buying
yoke Of oxen from one ofthe sharpers
Tor the other. He bought them and
PAID his 500. and while ne was going
to get them. both the buyer and the
seller managed 10 give him the slip.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-02

Mr.. Cox has retired from the editor
ship Of the Statesmen, and the paper
has been sold to the "Franklin Print
ing Company" which includes the
proprietors the State Democrat. Mr..
Cox, we are sorry TO loose from the
Ohio editorial fraternity, for he is a
good writer and gentleman.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-02

EH-Thc Nebraska Bill as it has
passed he House, is the same as the
Senate Bill, with the exception Of the
Clayton amendment" which pre-
cludes unnaturalized foreigners from
voting in the Territory. That has
been stricken out, and therefore, the
Bill goes back TO the Senate for con-
currence. t
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-02
THE WRONG ''AIRBu roR rHE ruNr.

Formerly in town in this neigh
borhood, a certain doctor was choir
der. One Sabbath, the hymn given
out by the minister commenced with
the following line
"wi'h hyssoP purge Thy servant Lord
The doctor pitched the tune, and
led OF; but broke dow before finish
ing the line. He tried a second, and
third time with the same result when a
wag on the group d floor rose in his
pew. and turned his face upwards to
The choir, excl0 imed; "Try some other
arb, Doctor
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-02
Gbaia Xastrg.
From tAe edInbun z Magazines
THE DEAD SOLDIER.

.isfsos solpisa, pousp lnSe man on rue VI
H4f oF BAFrLx. fINrt ~
wrcck ofa warrior passed away,
Thou form wtthouta nnmol shniI
Which thought and felt bat yesterday, IS.
. Aud drsmp; Of future fame!s
stripped Of my garments, who shal guess
Thy rank, MY lineage, and rscef
Ifhaughiy ehleflain, holding sway,
Or iowller, destined 10 obcyl
Tue light Of that ax'd eye sset tff
And all Is moyeiess new, 81
But Passions traces iinger yot,
And lower upon that brow; u.i {
Repression has not yet ward weak,
The lips seem e'ep 10 speak,
And cscnchcd the cold aud liicless hand,
AZ II n grasp'd the battle brandt -
Tho from that head late lowering high,
The waving plpsne Is torn,
And low In dust thai form doth lie;
Dishonor'd and forlorns
Yetdeath's DARK shadow cannot hide
Tho craven characters OF pride,
That on ne lip aud brow reveal
The Impress Of ne spirits seal. ''
Lives there mother, 10 depioro
The son she no'cr shall ssef
or maiden, on some distant shofes
Tobreak her heart Cor shssi
Porchanco 20 roam menlac thcre,
with viid-fowers wreaihs 10 deck her hair,
And through she wcary night 70 walt
Thy foontep st the lonely gate.
Long shall sho lingcs there In vain
Tho evening Ore shall trim,
Anc gazing on The dafkening main;
Shall of.rn call on him
Who hears her not-who eanno, hear
O. deaf forever is the ear
That ocee In Iisi'nIug rapture hung
Upon no music ofhersongue,
Long may she dream--io wakeis wol
Meter may remembrance tell tt
It's tale. 70 bid her sorrows fow,
And hope TO sigh farewell,
Tho heart, bereaving u its stay,
oueushiag ths beam that cheers her way
Along ne vast Of life -sill sac
Shall lay her do~a u sleep, like theei
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-02

Men make their chief sacrifices be-
fore they marry; women [poor crea-
turesl after.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-02

1t is said that any lawyer who writes
so clearly as TO be Ineligible. is an
enemy TO his profession.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-02

4 am so tired, said The big wheel
10 the little one.
who spokeg' said the little wheel
10 the cart.
mot mel always hold my tung."
said the cart, turning round the cor
ner.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-02

Candid truths, like candied fruit. are
the better for having the stones picked
out Of them.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-02

A hasty marriage too frequently
turns out q morning suit that's run up
in four-and-twenty hours. s..
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-02

The lines Of line that woman cares
most TO see in her hands are the mar
rage lines.