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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27
Governor and ScarecroW.

Gov. D. of--no matter what State-was a
plain, farmer-like man; in fact, aside from his
political office, his profession was that of far
| mer He had an orchard behind his house to
| which he paid great deal of attention.
In personal appearance the Governor was
not very prepossessing. He was tall and guant
and when about his work, was generally in the
habit of wearing faded dressing gown which
was of exceeding length, coming nearly to his
feet.
1t chanced one day that gentleman fashion
ably dressed, called at the governors residence
and inquired for him. He was in quest Of a
certain office which lay in the Governors IS
gift.
ssHe is not at home just at present. said
Mrs. D., sebut if you will come in and take a
seat, no doubt he will be along soon.'
The visitor accepted the invitation, and scat
ed himself in the plain sitting room, entered
into conversation with the Governors lady.
ssI believe,'' said he, s.that this is consider
ed a fine agricultural place. Does your hus-
band own much land?''
ssSome thirty acres. He is quite a farmer" :"
81 caught glimpse of an orchard just be-
nina the mouse. L Hdt suppose pcloiiSS 10
him?'' s9ffrr E.tss.s .4t-zs
ssYes.t He prides himself on his orchard"
ssI see you find it necessary to use scare
crows to frighten away the BIRDS
ssScarecrows2'' The governors lady
astonished. ssNo,'' said she, eve never en-
pIoy any"
ssWhy, am quite sure l saw one in one of
the trees, rugged up in long, futtering robe"
ssI don't think Mr.. D. has put any one into
the orchard. You can look from this window
and perhaps you can see the object which you
mistook."
e.There it is now,'' was the reply as he poin
ted out figure, standing on limb of one of
the trees dressed in pair of overalls, with
faded robe fluttering in the breeze, "that's the
scarecrow, l was sure was not mistaken!"
ssThat scarecrow," said Mrs. D., in amaze
ment, sswhy, that's my husband!''
The victim of this embarrassing mistake had
Just enough voice to inquire for his hat, upon
which he Immediately withdrew, thinking it
best to defer his application for office to more
convenient season.
GVs.Oh dear Doctor; my back is so lame
can neither set nor lay ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27
Curwensville, June Is, ls54Iy.

MANSION H0USE.-The subscriber having ia
Iyl ken this old established stand, and entire,
reftted and refurnished it in such q manner as 70
vie with any house in the county, respectfully So
licits a liberal share of public patronage Every
attention will be shown to persons stopping at the
Mansion House, and no pains will be spared TO
m axe them .sfeel at home"
The bar is well furnished with the best liquors
and segars and the table will at all times bs sup
piled with the bast in the market
He would respectfully invite the public to give
him q call JOHN LIVINGSTON
Clearfeld, June Is 1854
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

OrsWhat harm is there in a piper says
young PUrFwELL.
None that know Of replied his compan-
ion .ercept that smoking induces drinking +;
drinking induces intoxication; intoXication
induces the bile; bile induces jaundice; jaun-
dice leads to the dropsy; dropsy terminates in
death. sPut that in your pipe, and smoke itl' ,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

~ sJones,' said sympathizing neighbor to
friend, swhat in the world put matrimony in
to your head p
We'll, the fact is, l was getting short of
Shirts!''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

A Coon SELL.-ssHave you heard, Bill, that
there was a telegraph dispatch from New York
tonight, that Sir John Franklin had been
founds''
ssNo, Is it true?''
ssCertainly. Grinnel's ship found him."
ssWhere did they find l1irl?''
esAbove the channel of course"
s.What was he doing?"
cleaning against the north-pole, and trying
to get up steam to thaw himself out.''
We left before the fight began
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

HEMPHILL'S HOTEL.-The subscriber would
IL inform his friends and the public generally
that he still remains at the old stand where be is
at all times ready and willing to entertain stran-
gers and travellers" His bar stocked with the
best liquors, and his table will always be supplied
with the luxnrics of the market.
Thankful for past favors, he solicits further
share of public patronage
WM. j. HEMPHILL
Clearfeld, June Is, l854-ly.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

EXTRAORDINARY OCcURRENcE.-An Eastern
paper, describing the effect ofa thunder shower
says; A COW was struck by lightning and in
stantly killed, belonging to village physician.
,oho had a beautiful calf four days old!'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

UFanny Fern says, thank God the unspo-
ken prayer of penitence may wing its way to
the eternal throne, though mocking church
spirespoiut only with aristocratic fingers to the
rich mans heaven.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

Gg A rash and somewhat deluded young
man has threatened to apply the Maine law to
his sweetheart, she intoxicates him so.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

A young lass who went to camp meeting
and back, full of the revival which they had
did nothing the following week or more but
sing; ssShout, Shout! we're gaining ground .
She had the tune sc pat, that all she said was
a continuation of that song, and not unfre-
qucntly the rhyme was too long for the tune.
Old Jowler slipped in and took bone off the
table, and just as he was making for the door,
she sung out
ssIf you don't go out I'll knock you down,
Halle, hallelujar,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

GV.sBy gar you call my wife woman three
several times once more, and 1 will call the
watch house and blow your dam brain out like
candle-py dam.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

The eye of the law is getting so dreadfully
weak, that it is about to advertise for arti-
cled pupil.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

s:What's whiskey bringinga" inquired dea-
Ter in that article.
'.Bringing men to the gallows," was the re-
ply.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

CoTros Is KING.-Charles Dickens, IN late
number of his Household Words, after enumera-
ting the striking facts of Cotton, says:
ssLet any social or physical CONFUSION visit
the United States, and England would feel the
shock from Lands End to John -O'Gra nts-
The lives of nearly two million Of our country
men are dependant upon the cotton crops of
America; their destiny may be said, without
any sort of hyperbole, to hang upon thread.
ssShouId any dire calamity befall the land
of cotton. thousand of our merchant ships
would rot in dock; 10000 mills must stop
their busy looms, and two million mouths
would lack food to feed them.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

G-.I see through it," as the old lady said
when the bottom OF her wash tub fell out
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27
V,HE RED FLAG VICTORIOUS The RI

TINE RED FLAG VICTORI0US.-Th Blood
Il Red Banner floats in triumph on the .'OLd Co.
'er Store, where A. NJ. HILLS has just opened tho
cheapest and most splendid assortment of Goods
ever displayed before this community aud exaa,Iy
adapted to their many and various necessities
Every variety of Hats, Caps, Bonne.s, Boots,
dry-goods, that are unapproachable by any other
similar articles, either in beauty of style quality
price.
Also an excellent assortment of Groceries. Hs,i.
ware, Stone and Queensware, with fancy article,
ad tnf1aitum.
Ho defies competition and invites all persons 70
give him a call at the aoM Corner, which has ,ru-
ly become the sBazarr' of Clearfeld.
Every attention win be shown to customers and
visitors. and pains viii be spared to send ALI
smiling away, loaded with his beautiful and valaa
bic goods, never surpassed in Cicarfeld
T clearfeld, June Is, ls54-ly.
NEW GOODS AT THE CASH STORE-Ths
! Y subscriber has just received large and we'll
selected stock of GOODS of almost every deserip-
ton suitable to the season, which he is selling off
at at extremely low prices He respectfully invites
the attention of all who wish to buy good Goods At
the lowest prices to call at the sign of the 'Cheap
est oods."
Country produce of almost every description ta-
ken at market prices in exchange for goods
Persons wishing to purchase, and receive a fair
equivalent for thoir money, win do well to give
him a call
Remember the sign of the CHEAPEST GOODS.
on Market street, and call and be convinced tina,
there is truth in the words thereon inscribed
June Ii. 1854. WM. F. IRWIN
NEW FIRM.-PATTON SHOWERS would
In inform the public that they have just opened
a new and splendid assortment of Goods of everv
variety, at the old stand of III. d. PATTON at Cur
wensville. At their store may be found almos,
everything adapted to the wants and necessities of
the people of this region. Dress-goods, Lawns,
Laces Gloves, Cloths, Cassmercs Clothing Hats
Caps, Boots Shoes, &C. &c, of the best quality and
at the lowest prices.
Also splendid assortment of Hardware, Queens
ware and Groceries.
They invite all persons TO give than a call full
fy assured they viii be able to render entire salts
faction II. D. PATTON,
JOSEPH SHOWERS
Curwensyille June L. lS54-ly
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27
A Good Excuse.

There is a society in existence which, ike
most other associations of the kind, has a
standing rule that all members who come late
or absent themselves shall be fined certain
sum, unless they are able to give sufficient
excuse for tardness or absence. On one oc-
casion a member came in after hours, and the
chairman asked him his excuse for being late.
Greatly sir,' said he, was not able to get
here before. Domestic troubles-perplsxitie
of mind-I cannot say which will die first, my
wife or daughter"
s.Ah,'' said the chairman, expressing much
commisseration for the father and husband, 81
was not aware of that. Remit the fine, Mr..
Secretary; the excuse is a good one!'
The member consequently took his seat.
The next morning another member met him,
and with much feeling asked him how his wife
and daughter were!
s.In excellent health, replied he.
s.How? l thought you said last night that
YOU did not know which would die first?''
81 did; and am still in quandary Time,
however, will decide the question"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

w Courting a second wife is said to be
ss moving for a new trial.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

~.Oh dear Doctor; my back is so lame
can neither set nor lay 20
ssThen, Madam, should suggest the propri-
ETY. of roosting ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

CtLARK & HESSER, No. Is South 4th Street
u Philadelphia, extensive dealers In Books and
Stationary. June ID, Ioo4-iy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

TTOOD & CO-Extcnsive Dry-goods Dealers No.
III Is7, Market ST., Philadelphia, keep constant
ly on hand large, splendid, and cheap stock of
the most fashionable and elegant goods. They in
splendid assortment, before purchasing elsewhere
June I5 1S54-ly.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

You nasty, stinkin', flop cared hound,
o, glory, hallelujar!'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

!" A. FRANK,-Fashionable Tailor, IA
Ivls '.Shaw's Row." below tbs Mansion
House, will be happy to render his services M
to all those wishing clothes made in the la
test style, and most durable manner.
ClearfieId June Is
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

HtALEB COPE & co, No. 1873, Market ST., PhiIa
" delphia, Dealers in Linens, White Goods, Ho-
siery French, English and German Silk Goods La
ces Gloves, Bolting Cloths &c [June I5 Oily
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

ISAAC M. ASHTON.-Hat Store, No. 1Ts
Market St. Philadelphia. Hats, Caps Furs,
&C., of every variety, and the best quality always
on hand. tounc ID, io24-Iy-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

IEORGE J. WEAVER CO. No. 19 North Wa
(T ter Street. Philadelphia, Dealers in Carpet
chain, Yarn, Manila and Hemp Ropes, Bed-cords,
CIothes-lnes, &c, &c juno Is, lS54-fy-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

DROOK. TYSON & REHN-WholesaIc Dry
ID Goods Store, No. 146, Market Street, PhiladeI
PHO. June Is, 1S54-ly
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

CONRAD L WALTON.-Hardware Store, No
u 255 Market Street, Philadelphia. Hardware,
Iron, Nails, &C., of every description.
June Is, IS54-Iy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

A T. LANE 4. CO-Wholesale Clothing Store
IA No. III, Market Street. Every variety OF
ready made Clothing, in the most styles
constantly on hand. lJune ID, oay-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

WIILLIAM S. HANSELL q son, Manufao-
w turers and Importers of Saddlery, and Sad
dlery Hardware No. % Market Street, Bhladel-
phia Saddles, Brides, Harness, Trunks Whips,
Saddle Bags, Bride Filling Bits, Stirrups Buckles,
Carpet Bags, ect. lJune l5 '5-1y
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

CHARLES WINGATE, Dealer in Bonnets.
~ Shoes, Boots, and Palm Leaf Hats, No Is.
North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, Second Store
below Commerce Street. Hume Is, IS54-ly-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

r. CARTER-Dealer in stoves bar-iron
He nails, and castings of all kinds Also plows
and other agricultural utensils. On Second Street
under the Republican Office. tSune 10, SLY.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

nRY BEEF, of the best quality just received
IL and for sale at WN. F. IEwis's Cheap store.
June IL '54
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

"ARRIS, HALE & CO--WHoLEsALE DRUGGIsrs,
Il IL No. 259, Market Street, North side between
sixth and seventh. Philadelphia Drugs Medi-
cines Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Surgical In
struments. Druggists Glassware, Window Glass,
Paints, Oils, Dyes, Perfumery, &c, DC.
JOHN HARRIS, NJ. d.
j. SHARSWoOD,
JOHN NJ. HALE,
T. B. ORBISON.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

StTONE WARE, of every variety; cheap for cash
- at the Store Of w, r ih"iN.
June IA '54
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-10-05


OF The Grand Sire of the Independent
Order Of Odd Fellows has submitted report
to the Grand Lodge of the United States,
from which we learn that there are under the
jurisdiction of that body 3llO Lodges, with
100000 members, their annual revenue being
Sl,375,oOo, and expenditures for benevolent
purposes S530,OO0. The Grand Lodge of
British America having been cxtine uished,
the Grand Lodge Of the Uuited States has,
at the desire of the members of the Order in
Canada, resumed its authority over all the
continent north Of US. When this resump-
ton took place, on the l4th of October last,
there were but six Lodges in British North
America, but now there are fifteen actively
at work. The Grand Master of California
has inquired of the Grand Sire as to the prop
riety of admitting Chinese members TO the
Order and allowing them TO have Lodge at
work in the Chinese language, and the reply
has been favorable. Pennsylvania has the
largest Grand Lodge in the Union, with over
FIVE hundred subordinate Lodges, and men,
bership but little short of fifty thousand.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-10-05

lE- Beverly Tucker, Esq, editor of the
Washington Sentinel, says that his name as
one Of the Vice Presidents of the recen,
administration demonstration" in that city
was used without his knowledge or assent,
and that he did rot approve of the object OF
the meeting. He is opposed to the Know
Nothings but says: eff we shall fail to con.
vince adversaries Of their error, by an earn.
est and steady maintainance of the Consti-
tuition, we have but little to hope from pup-
ular Indignation meetings.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-10-05

OF few days ago an enormous serpent
was discovered in the garden OF Moffat's no.
tel. Niagara. This most truculent looking
reptile was about twelve feet long, and al
most as thick as mans leg. After sundry
stratagems he was taken alive by Mr. MofIat,
and safely barreled up. 1t turned out to be
an anaconda, which got away from an exhi-
bition that had been held on the common
about fortnight previous, since which time
his snakeship had been enjoying himself at
large, aId feeding luxurionsly on chickens,
OF which a considerable nSmber had dsap-
peared very mysteriously from the neighbor-
hood Err
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-10-05

iNDIANA.-A correspondent Of the India
napolis Journal, describes a rich scene which
happened in Wabash few days ago. 1t az
pears that Graham NJ Fitch, Nebraska can
didate for u. s. Senate, was to make q
speech, and some six hundred persons were
present to hear him. Some persons wished
to furnish the orator an appropriate text,
and had printed in the form of handful,
Pomeroy's letters to Fitch and his iree-soil
answers, thereto, written few years ago
when running for Congress. Just as the
speaker commenced his harangue, a gentle
man arose and very politely requested Mr.
Fitch to read the handbill, as there were
many in that vicinity who could not read
Fitch just as politely said "he would certain
ly comply with the request" and very delib-
eratey opened the handbill. The orator
was much confused, and after hesta,ing and
blushing Ito the no small amusement Of the
crowd who were in the joke,) he declared
"the sentiments of the Pomeroy letter not to
be his honest convictions, but that they were
written by him to save the Democratic party
from the insane spirit that pervaded the
country in reference to the Wilmot Provi-
So" Whereupon the same gentleman who
had handed him the handful, had the pre-
sumption TO inquire how they could ascer-
tain that the sentiments now expressed were
his "honest conviItioas" Then turning TO
the crowd, he moved that Fitch be sworn to
give his true sentiments, which motion pass.
ed by reclamation. Just then the bel! sound
ed for speech from the temperance lectur-
er, General Carey. The multitude at once
rose from their seats, and moving to the
door, bid poor Fitch good afternoon, and in
timated that if he would write down his re-
marks and have them printed, on some rainy
day, such as could W ould read them. Fifteen
Old Liners remained to console and cheer
the dropping spirits of the discounted poll
tician. Fitch has abandoned his Northern
appointments.
Should the record of their past lives be
drawn upon the balance of the Douglas ran
tiers, who are packing the Nebraska swindle
throughout the State, the same glaring hy-
pocrisy would be exposed. The people have
been found rather too hard to gull into the
belief that men who would so willingly es-
pouse the support of this notorious fraud,
were honest or worthy of belief. Several
of them have found it inconvenient to fulfill
their appointments, and like the Doctor, have
"come down" without being too often shot
at.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-10-05

CT The Washington correspondent OF
the New York Herald, sends a communities
ton to that paper, stating that Mr.. Souie
has purchased Cubs. We shouldn't put any
faith in the statement OF the correspondent,
aforesaid, he'd he not wound up HE commu-
nication with nous vsrrons. We consider this
clear proof Of great mystery and an i'm
mense amount of knowledge. Of course
Cuba has been purchased.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-10-05

as We have heard somewhee of an in
genlous London thief, who used to steal
feather BEES, and took care in eeaping with
them, to 60 down stairs backwards, SO that,
1T he was caught, he could swear that he
was taking them upstairs. No unlike this
trick, either in morality or ingenuity, is the
conduct of the Slaveites in trying to escape
the consequences Of their recent robbery Of
freedom. They have got the property part
Of tho way downstairs" but re trying TO
escape suspicion by facing North while they
step warily backwards toward tie South
They protest vehomently that they didn't
mean to steal, that they ware lot stealing,
that they were actually giving lore proper
ty to Freedom, (see Douglas peech) but
unfortunately there is the "feaher bed" in
their hands, where it has no bu.ness to be.
Ii they didn't mean to hook it, wat are hey
doing with it where they have got 1t. 1t
don't belong there State Jour.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-10-05
CITY OF EVANSVILLE.
THURSDAY MORNING, :a::.:"OCT.
The Political skies.

The prospects ofthe Anti-Nebraska tick.
ct, throughout the State, are continuing dali
ly to improve, and we are constantly receiv-
ing information of the most encouraging char
acter. Many of the cold line hacks" that
have been stumping the State, have left the
track, or have been ordered home as subjects
that "wou.d not do to travel" Col. May,
and DIR. Fitch have both left their appoint
ments unfinished. They were doubtless con.
vinced that the wares the peddled, were in a
very bad odor with the people. Those who
are left on the track now, have been SO bad
ly gored, that they are becoming ferocious,
they cannot talk without abusing the people,
by denouncing them as Internal cowARps,
Ito use the classical language of Senator
BrghD and exhausting their billingsgate
vocabulary upon them, for no higher crime,
than that they, the people, cherish an honest
difference of opinion from them, concerning
certain political matters, upon which they
claim the right to think and act for them
selves. The people are claiming to exer-
else their rights Unpopular sovereignty" and
"to settle their own business in their own
way" right here in Indiana, and that is what
PerPlexes these dictatorial Douglas declaim-
ers so sorely.
The mission of these chaps seems to have
been very much Disconnected in almost
every place where they have encountered
discussion. On the contrary, "the people"
are making the most successful canvass ever
made in the state, and elements of triumph
are everywhere visible.
The fraud bill will not pass current in Ind
lana, no more than it would in Maine or New
Hampshire. The people see no reason why
they should not now rebuke this highland
ed iniquity, end restore their political faith
to its former soundness. They are unwill-
ing to own as masters few hireling dema-
gogues who have recklessly dared TO over
throw the landmarks which the people have
deliberately and solemnly planted.
The people are unwilling to endorse a
measure, that has for its sole object, the ex.
tension of the blightng curse OF slavery, in
to all the free unoccupied dominion which
they possess. They feel not only their pow
er to avert this dire cause, but that is a duty
incumbent on them to exert it. They have
only to say the word at the polls, and their
will is done. Let every voter be fully per
suaded, in his OWL mind, and deposit his bal
lot according 10 the teachings of his con
science, rather than the dctations Of a sell.
constituted political leader, and all will be
right. a