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The Recent Iocotoco nafeat

The American Banner,'' commenting upou
the cause of the recent defeat of the Demo-
cratic party in Philadelphia, makes the follow
ing remarks =
1t is true, perhaps, to some extent, that Ne
braskaism, <Fillibusterism, and Forneyism
have Contributed in aremote degree to the late
truly ss.4merican' victory, and it is eauaIlv
true that the pecuiations in the Mint and the
Collectors Office on the State road, for the last
few years, added to the following bill of par
ticulars, have not lessened the influences that
consumated the result. 1t is said, and believed
by many, that each Canal Commissioner. who
has retired from Office for the past few years.
has amassed princly fortunes while in Office.
of from one hundred thousand to two hundred
Thousand dollars. and that many Of their exclu-
sive farorites in Office, have been exceedingly
successful in getting along in the world-.hat
two OF his Excelency's favored confidential Off
GERS have retired from office on fortunes of
fffy thousand or serenity thousand dollars and
that while his Excelency was exclusively &c
:'enti-bank,' he has chartered nearly eyerv
bank that applied for recharter, and among
them plfable pet Institution, in this citv, for
the reasonable period of TWENTY YEARs-that
the State deposites were taken from the old
Bank OF Pennsylvania, where every BODY be-
ieved them secure, and placed in this pet in
stltution, not so much for salty as convenience.
that the destines of this great Commonwealth
keeping of t,co distinguished statesmen of this
city, for the benefit of sour foreign relations,
viZ:-the man who refused all appointments
in the gift of the Governor, and the one who
got allhe asked for--and the lease of the St0te
Railroad, given to some fourteen persons per
sonal and political friends, whose names are
known, and the confirmation and ratification of
that singularly hoaesftransaction;-the appoint
ment of the Prothonotary OF the Supreme
Court here under peculiar rcrcumstanceS-not
forgetting that Trinity Church case-these
with innumerable others, not necessary now to
instance, may possibly have exercised an in
fuence in the late rebuke. But superadded
and all pervading was, and is the great life-piv-
ing principal of our Free Institutions, which
has infused an enduring vitality and vigor, un-
known to papal despotism. 1t is the American
Protestant sentiment, which is destined to
hurl Governor Bigler and President Pierce
from their exalted positions, and place in their
stead men of known ability and integrity,
whose sympathies and affinities viii not be ex-
clusively exercised in behalf of Foreigners and
Papiststo the exclusion Of every thing Ameri-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

TIE Rsgsaass- asSdsd on sathrday week, and
presented ine appearance in their summer uni
form In the absence of the Captain, Lieut.. BE ARD
commended, discharging his duties with credit to
himself and the company. The gallant Corporal, .
cut a magnificent figure in regimentals We
were glad to see the illegal profession exhibit SO
much military spirit. Long life to the Soldier
Schoolmasfer."S
Ffue Portr1it.-Wc were shown n few days
since, striking likeness of Mr.. JACOB IRWIN,
painted by Mr. Isaac HArHswAY, who is now
staying at Hcmphill's Hotel, where nc may be
found by those desiring to obtain correct portraits
in oil of themselves or their friends. We recon-
mend our readers to call and his painting OF
Mr.. Irwin He is an excellent artist and deserves
to be encouraged.
Gotta fsJ.erw,am'S kack-the seining party on
Thursday Our friend Tom composed a doggeral
on the subject to the tune of Jordan's hard road
to travel of which the following is specimen =
"R-t A. and party went out for to fish
Bob D he swore he would drown him,
But the water wash deep and R--t waded out
And landed on the other side of Jordan.
O throw in the sein, DC.
We suspect Tom like Fent's friend,-he ''has' nt
good Uoice for poetry
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27
VIII James Campbell Resign

The following article under tho above caption,
from the Harrisburg Democratic Union, makes
some: home thrusts that certainly cannot be very
palatable to Gov. Bigier and his fr lends That
Campbell ''is vastly overrated man, by some OF
the Democracy, We think no one acquainted with
his political history viii deny and if mo man con-
neeted with him politically can be elected to any
Office in Pennsylvania" what, pray, is to be the
fate of Gov. Bigler? He is his very good father /;
who raised him up from the position in which he
was cast by the people of the State and placed
him in power, by appointing him Attorney Gener-
AL and it is to him that Campbell is indebted for
his present position in the Cabinet at Washington.
for be silly as to suppose that Pierce,
would remove an officer from the State Admins
tration, without at least, the knowledge and con-
sent of the Governor ftrue the Untom is cor
rect, Gov Bigler's fate is sealed-his defeat is
tain, for Campbell will not resign, and his removal
at this time, would be act, equal only in absur
dty to his first appointment AN act, the barefa
cedness of which would not only betray the Catho-
lies whom his appointment was intended to concil-
ato, but disgust the Americans, to whom it would
be base pander The following is the article
from the Union
WILL JAS. CAMPBELL RESI- GN2-This is 4 ques-
ton We hear twenty times day from gentlemen
residing in different parts of the Statet 1t is a
serious inquiry, but one which cannot answer.
His resignation would undoubtedly promote the
interests Of the Democratic party; but our impress
sion is, that he would not resign, even if satisfied
that nothing else could secure the election of the
Democratic State ticket. We think the better way
is to call upon the President TO remove him. He
is a vastly overrated man. and is an injury to any
party or administration with which he is conn ect
ed 1t Us deliberate op'lio11 that, at this day,
man connected acith him politically can be
elected to arg office tm Pennsylvania. 1t IS there
fare, 81 correct, his duty to resign; if he
does not is the duty of the President to remove
him Nothing would tell more favorably at the
coming election; indeed, Mr.. Campbell out of the
way, no combination of tsnts could beat the Demo-
cratic party. Such an event as his resignation or
removal would create zeal and confidence in the
Democratic ranks that would tell wonderfully at
the next October election; Let US hear from
Washington on this important subject
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= REsroNsLidLITY, &c.-Some persons do not ap-
pear to understand, in what manner or by whom
the Journal is published-It is owned by Joint
Stock Company Of which Fl BUcHER SworE, Esq
is the Agent and for whom BExJAN1S JoSEs is
publisher. We hope that this explanation viii be
satisfactory to those who desire place or persons
upon whom, to fx the responsibility of the articles
that may appear in its columns, or who wish secu-
ritY for their subscriptions L. y
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- The Borough ITEM. will accept our thanks,
and we hope its already wide circulation may be
proftably increased 1t is the spiciest little daily
printed in the State and deserves liberal share
Of patronage Published at Harrisburg for 81 %
egf
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A Modal Democrat.

Perhaps no whig paper ever spoke in such
bitter terms of political opponent, as the
Democratic Uni on uses towards their own Post
Master General. Hear it.
ssAnd who is James Campbell? A pothouse
politician of Southwark, and an obscure petit
foging lawyer, who, to this day, would have
groveled in obscurity and the dirty intri-
CUES of ward politics, had he not but twelve
brief years ago been placed upon the bench of
the Philadelphia quarter sessions. Judge
Campbell lost no time in improving all the ad-
vantages of his new position. By shrewd
dispensation of tavern licenses and Of the
court patronage, he soon assumed danger
Gus influence in the politics Of the city and
county. The violence and corruption which,
under his auspices, soon disgraced the dele
gate elections, drove thousands of honest dem
ocrats from the ranks of their party. and event
ually led to the riots which disgraced the city
and county ofPhiladephia, in 1f.''
ssThe democratic party, as now organized,
stands upon the brink of preeipice The
time for temporizing is past. The stern voice
of truth must be spoken. Let craven syco-
plants howl their wrath, We will do our duty. -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

THE YANKEE PRIyATEER.-We are under obi
cations to the editor of the yankee Privateer''
for sending us the four last numbers of his excel
lent paper It is one of the best weekly journals
in the country Published at Boston price $40
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27
A Misunderstanding in the Camp.

In the Democratic Convention, of Westmorland
county, the very stronghold of loeofocoism the fol-
lowing resolution was introduced and Doted dorm
call of the yeas and nays by avote of Is to L.
ResolUed That we have fill confidence in the
State Administration, and will yield to Gov Big
Ier our cordial and hearty support.
Can any betterevidence than this be desired to
prove that tho Democratic party has lost all con-
fdence in the State Administration 1t must be
plain that Gov. -Bigler does not possess the con-
fidence of his own party, and under such cireum-
stances the best man on earth could not be elected.
i'The house divided against itself must fall, and
| its just about time that it should
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

II ~ We have received Patent Medicine Adver-
tisenecnt We have simply TO say that they can
not appear N eur paper ata'lg price
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

sEy-Th Pea,esytva,tiaf, recommends US to "tie
up raft is headed up stream on the other
side of politics and thinks-our car cannot save US
dearly Istrong current setting in against us
-..al.a-dead: and il like the fellow who run his
craft up the Mushanoa, he don't know exactly
which way he going. Ne can inform him as We
were coming dou7s the day after the Phiiadeiphia
election, we met his ark, going up Salt River most
beautifully, his pilot singing 'Jorda't as a hard
unad 10 trn,ek. 80. i. t---.t -, =
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II Those who receive this paper, and are not
subscribers. who do not wish to take it. viii please
return it, with their name
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Gov. Bigler at Home.


We have been frequently asked by persons in
other parts of the State, whether Gov Bigler will
run as large vote at the ensuing election in his
own County, as he did three years ago. If our
own information, which we have obtained from
the most authentic sources, be relied upon, we
may safely answer that he viii not The feeling
of dissatisfaction that prevails all the State
exists also in Clearfeld, and will tell at the ballot
box, mournful tale to the friends of an admins
tration whose acts have been so utterly inconsis-
tent and whose political wire working has been so
absolutely disgusting, rs that of Gov. BigIer.
From the time of the appointment of Judge
Campbell, after he had been rejected by the DEM
octats themselves, up to the present that feeling
has been increasing and taking deeper root in the
minds of the people of Clearfeld. They were not
too blind to see the object of such appointment
they were not too ignorant TO know that it was
contrary to the popular win. Nor have they been
SO utterly devoid of sensibiliy not to feel the
sad consequence plainly written, 'that he
who runs may read !"
We have naught TO say personally against Coy
Bigler. We are net acquainted with his private
history, nor if we were would we desire to bring
it into the contest, whatever il might be We have
eno doubt he is gentleman, in every sense of the
word and should be sorry to say aught to the con-
trary.- We know and see nothing but his public
acts and official conduct These, it is the unalien-
able right of every freeman to review and critcise
and no Democrat, whether his friend or foe, can
find fault with for doing 1t is not to be dis
guised that these acts have been unsatisfactory to
alarge number of his former supporters in Clear
field County His admistration has failed to full
fill their reasonable expectations, and like thou
sands of their fellow-ci.izens in the Commonwealth
they viii express their dsapprobation at the polls
In 1851. ne ran some two hundred votes ahead
of his ticket in this county but his warmet friends
cannot anticipate an approach to such result, at
the ensuing election Should he run zvttlt1I that
much of the usual locofoco majority in this county
he will be erinenty successful But, it is qucs-
ton, that the ballot box only answer, whether
he will have amajority at all. From the present
aspect of affairs we think the Democratic party
onght not to be astonished if they should lose
Cleariield County.
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sJ7E. w CARR, is agent for this paper in Phila
Evans Building, Nor. West cor Third and Walnut
Streets i -
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s The Phtit Register has been changed from
morning TO an evening paper. 1t is one OF the
most excellent dailies published in the City
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

The WILNor DISTRICT IN MoTros.--We
learn from the Bradford Argus, that a meet
ing of the Democracy Of Bradford county, op-
posed to the Nebraska bill, was held at To-
wanda, on Tuesday last, at which Col. Gordon
F. Mason, former State Senator, presided, and
which was addressed by Hon. David Wilmot,
who is said not to have neglected in his speech
to rap the knuckles OF the dodging gentlemen
upon the Democratic ticket for Governor Of
Pennsylvania.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

BILL SMITff, the Mormon prophet, and bro
ther to Joe Smith, the renowned founder of
the Mormon Church, IS now closely confined
in the Jail, at Dixon, Illinois. He has escaped
once, but was retalen at st. Louis. on his way
20 Salt Lake City,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

az The Sun, wih'secept our thanks for their
notice and exchange There is no spicier paper
published in the State
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-08
The Unapprecfated Sky.

''1t is strange thing how little, IN gene raj, peo.
pie know about the sky. II is the part Of creation
10 which nature has done more for the sake of
pleasing man-more for the sole and evident pur-
pose OF talking to him, and teaching him, than in
any other Of her works and it is just the part in
which we least atrend to her. There are not many
of her other works in which some more material
essential purpose than the mere pleasing of men,
is not answered by every part Of their organiza.
ton but very essential purpose Of The sky might,
so far we know. be answered, II, once in three
days there abouts, great ugly black ran-cloud
were brought up over the blue, and everything
we'll watered, and all left blue again till next
time. with perhaps film of morning and evening
mist for dew. And, instead Of this, there is not
moment OF any day of our lives, when nature is
not producing scene after scene, picture after
picture. glory after glory. and working still upon
such exquisite and constant principles Of the most
perfect beauty. that quite certain that il is all
done for and intended for perpetual pleasure,
And every man, wherever placed, however far
from other OF interest of beauty, has this
doing for him constantly. The noblest scenes Of
the earth can be seen and known but by few; it
is not intended that man should live always in the
midst Of them; he mi ures them by his presence,
he ceases to feel them, if he be always with them;
but the sky for all bright it is, it is not 'too
bright good for human natures daily food !"
Sometimes gentle, sometimes caPr1cIous, some.
times awful; never the same for two moments
rogerher almost human in its Passlons-spirItual
in its tender1ess-almosL divine in its in6nity-iis
appeal to what is immortal in is distinct its
ministry Of chastIsement of blessing to what is
mortal, is esseniiaI. -
"And yet we never attend 10 tive never make
it subject oil thought but j: has TO do with our
animal sensation; we look upon nil by which it
speaks 10 US nrnre clearly than to bruies--uPonaH
which bears witness TO The intention OF Inc Supreme
that we are to receive more from the covering
vault than the lgh, and The dew which We share
with the weed and The worm-only a succession
of meaningless and monernneus accidents, too
common and too painful TO lie worthy Of a moment
of watch(uIness or a glance of admiration"
Join RHskin.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-08
A sHREwD REpLx.-sir Waiter Scott says, that

SHREwD REpLY.-Sr Walter Scott says, that
the alleged origin of the invention Of cards pro.
duced ore OF the shrewdest replies he had ever
heard given in evidences. Il was made by me late
mony went to prove the insanity Of the party
whose mental capacity was the point at issue. On
cross interrogation he admitted that the person
in question played admirably at whist. "And do
you seriously say, DOCTOR" said the learned coun.
sci. "that person having a superior capacity for
game so difficult, and which requires, in pre-
eminent degree, memory, judgment. and combine
ton, can be at the same time deranged in his un.
derstandIng 81 am no card player" said the
doctor, with great address, ''bUt have read in
history that cards were invented for the amusemeni
of an insane king" The consequences of this
reply were decisive.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-08

&c MHrmur not! -
Complainer! oh, consider,
That God has not forgot,
But will sustain and comfort thee,
If you will murmur rot.
=" Each btighted hope,' it hath been said,
SIS parent to a better;''
hen murmur not at thy sad lot,
But welcome every fetter.
Though the sky be overcast with clouds
The sun above does shine,
And thus may hearts be cIouded o'er,
Yet, still beat true TO thine.
Then do not murmHr at thy lot
Nor think the world all cold,
A lining 10 each cloud there is
Of sapphire and OF gold.
You gaze upon the stars, dear child,
And mighty wonders see
ooh! would | were those heavens, dear,
To beam with glittering hope on thee;)
But He who guides the planet
And gives the flowers dew
Will not forsake his image bright,
He will preserve you, too.
The earth hath silent witnesses,
Who register on high
Each prayer, each tear, and each complaint,
Each moment passing by.
Then oh! let moments freighted go
With praises for THY name!
OF patience trieG, of faith, and hope,
But never more complain.
EVA EARNEST.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-08

Railroads in tie United States and Europe.-
One feels !he good OF a strong government, when
he commits himself 10 the tender mercIes Of The
railroad men. wish that Two or three of our
leading companies would send committee Of in.
telI;sent men TO examine the ways and means
by which the roads are managed on be continent
OF Europe. They would bring back some i'm.
Provements, but il is very doubtful whether they
would be able to introduce them in America Il
Is an easy matter in free government, TO hold
public servants to a strict accountability TO law;
and where life and property are, as in our coua.
try, always at the ,'' risk Of the owners" we must
look for accidents as every day affairs and the
verdict in most cases (" nobody 10 blame"
!, have travelled almost daily on railways for
six months in Europe, and never had detention
oil FIVE minutes; never heard Of an accident all
that time worth speaking, Of never was treated
with the slightest discourtesy by an agent of any
sorr; and travelled for thousands OF miles with
less apprehension of danger, than have fell in
riding over ten miles OF some Of our first class
railroads in the United States. And why 7 Be-
cause the European roads are more substantial,
not SO uneven, managed with more quietness,
precision end caution, and the cars move AT The
same speed as on our roads, with far less joiting
and rocking. and man never has that feeling OF
insecurity which 50 often comes over him when
raitlng and banging along in the express train ut
home.--Irdcnns Letters. E. ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-08
Baltimore Piano Forte Mandatory

T ]. WISE & BROTHER Manufacturers of Boudor
,J Grand and Square PIANOS. Those wishing a
good and substantial Piano that will last age, at
a price, may rely getting such by addressing the
Manufacturers, by mail otherwise. We have the
honor of serving and referring the first families IN the
State. In is disappointment suferable. The
Manufacturers also refer a host OF their fellow ctI
J. J. WISE & BROTHER,
Feb 3, 1884 2S-Cm Baltimore, Nd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-08

MEAT VS.. FARINA.-Dr. Nathan, of Boston.
says in medical work published by him, tina. he
had free intercourse loz two or three wears with
large number of physiological r-formers, who
subsisted entirely uroh vegetable food. and that
he found them much more healthy and vigorous
than those who made use of meat. Some oil tsess
= ere boring men. cempelIe9to hard labor daily,
but who stated that they possessed greater
amount Of ph ysical slreogth than when they were
in The habit Of eating flesh.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-08
BAILIE g. LAMBERT,
2l9 KING STREET,
CHARLESTON, S. c.,

CHARLESTON, S. c.,
IMPORTERS DEALERS in Royal Velvet, Tapes
| try, Brussels, Three ply, Ingram and Venetian
CARPETINGS; India, Rush and Spanish MAIIlNGS,
Rugs Door Mats, &c. &c.
OIL CLOTHS, of all widths, cut for rooms or entries
IRISH LINENS SHIRTINGS, DANASKS, Diapers,
Long Lawns, Towels, Napkins, DoyIias, &c.
Az extensive assortment of Window CURTAINS,
CORNICES, &c., &c
&c Merchants will do we'll TO examine our stock
before purchasing elsewhere.
Sent. 90, 1853 1O-Iy-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-08

THE GRAVE OF EDGAR A. PoE.-A correspon-
dent-o the 81. Louis Republican is calling public
attention 20 tho fact that the remains Of the late
Edgar, Allen Poe, are stHl reposing in an obscure
corner OF graveyard in Baltimore. and suggests
their removal 10 more appropriate spot, and
that monument be erected 10 Pcrpe;ua,e his me.
hTory.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-08
MARCH & SHARP.

AUCTIONEEIS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
COLUMBIA, 5. G,
WILL attend to the sale of all kinds ofMerchandise,
w Produce &c. Also, Real and Personal Property.
Or purchase and sell Slaves, &c, on Commission.
SALES K ION NO. I2J Richardson street, and Imme-
diateIy opposite the United States Hotel.
Feb 3, 1854 H. MARCH, J. NJ. E. SHARP
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-08
The American Hotel,

CHARLOTTE, n. &.
BEG to announce to my friends, the public, ond pres
patrons of the above Hotel that have leased the
for term of years from the LIST Of January next
After which time, the entire property will be thorough
ly and renovated, and the house kept in first
class style TINS Hotel the Depot and pleasant
ly situated, rendering desirable house for travellers
aud families.
De-, I6 1883 22t G.. NJ. RAY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-08

The Crew of the U. s. Ship CyaDe b"ve pub-
lished statement in defence oi Cap. HOiins and
his officers, and in reply to the severe structures
of Tho Northern press TN their condnei at Grey
Town, -,-@- f~-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-08
Livery and Sales Stable,
BY q, HI, REA.

T the stand formerly occupied by r. Morrison, in
Il Charlotte. Horses fed, hired aud sold. Good
Gonnodatons for Dfovers. The custom of his friends
and the public generally solicited
February II, 1854 30-y