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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-25
JOSEPH D. NoyEs, Esq, New York city.
NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.

The actual result Of the late election in New
Hampshire so far as respects the popular branch
of the Legislature, probably may not be known
until the meeting of the Legislature in June next
The Boston Journal says:
GA careful revision of the returns shows that the
Democrats have elected 143 members of the House
against 154 opposition, with nine towns to be heard
from. The Senate will be Democratic but, with an
opposition House, there will probably be choice of
United States Senator's
On the other side, the Concord Patriot, /" in its
list of Representatives elected, classes l60 as De-
mocrats and 45 opposed to them 1t comedies, how
ever that several of the members claimed by it De-
nations of the party The majority Of the Democratic
candidate for Governor is twelve hundred votes
The Patriot attributes this serious damage to its
party to the unfortunate discussion of the Nebraska
question.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-25

Nothing can be more demonstrabe than that the very
worst step the United States take engage in hos
tties with foreign Powers unless to repe actual
aggression her territories peril may be to
which she will not soon be exposed War, indeed, is q
relic of barbarous age Just in proportion people
advances in civilization, just in that proportion will they
the folly of war; If the object is to acquire pos
sessions is the dearest method pecunarily to say
nothing of the consumption of life the injury to
merce the Reorganization Of industrial pursuits gen
orally But when is undertaken under what is call
cd manifest destiny" to extend particular form of
social and political development then paradox is added
to prodgaty, and absurdty becomes positive madness
T{,kitddelphia Led0er
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-25

Senator Mason, of Virginia. the occasion of the
presentation to the Senate Of the Clergymens petition
after stating that the rght of all citizens of the United
States petition either the Senate House upon sub
jects properly before Congress which he hoped
never to see Denied" said
"This memorial, however, was of character dfe-
rent from others 1t from class Of persons
who had laid aside the character of American citizens
and addressed their petition ministers of the Gospel
They pettoncd ministers of the Gospel and not as
citizens As ministers Of the Gospel they had come here
and denounced the action of the Senate. They did hot
stop there In their character ministers they had the
temerity threaten the Senate with the vengeance of
the Almighty, whom they protested to Such Ian
guage was not respectful to the Senate.
Ministers of the Gospel SUCH unknown the
Constitution Of the United States and God forbid that
they Should 1t had always been the policy Of our
people keep ministers Of the Gospel and the Govern
ment far apart possible, and the wisdom Of that
policy made manifest by the paper to-day presented
The history of the world had shown the evils OF asocat-
ing them in any shape with Government they always
arrogant On this occasion they had in the name
Of the Almighty, invoked his vengeance upon the Senate
for measure of political legislation Let three thou
sand three hundred thousand citizens of New England
send their protest to the Senate and would be treated
with respect. But these memoriasts do not come here
citizens they come ministers of the Gospel and,
the presence Of their Master and in his name threat
his vengeance upon the Senate for what they declare
to be moral wrong. Without any dsrespect for the
petitioners personally for their cloth-which, say
the least they did not grace-he moved that the memo
ral be not received
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-25
FROM THE UNION" OF YESTERDAY.

What does our facetious friend of the Intelligence,
say to the following?
"CUpA-The French Admiral, Count Duchesne, it is
understood will arrive at Havana shortly is said that
he has pledged himself to the Captain General of Cuba
TO RENDER HIM THE AID ENTIRE THE
EVENT ANY DIFFICULTY BREAKING WITH UNITED
STATES" ....
We have this to say to it: that, if the French
Admiral has made any such pledge it is because he
has the orders of his Government for it; and, if
it be so, ask our grave friend of the Union what
he has to say to that2
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-25

h The GALE or FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.-we continue to
receive accounts from Western New York and the neigh
borhood Of the Lakes Of the terrific character of the gale
which visited h section Of country and extended to this
vicinity last week. The Albany, Troy, Hudson, Pough-
eepse, oswego, and other papers abound in details
Injury to houses, manufactures churches warehouses;
fers railroad depot &C. occasoned by the terrible gale
te like of which has not been experienced in that vcin
for half century Very few marine disasters the
kes yet reported, and it is hoped from the ear-
mss Of the season, but few vessels exposed the
laes.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-25

The Cumberland Telegraph says the Superintendents
and the Miners met together Saturday last but, as
the strikers still demanded 40 cents per ton no compro
mise was effected The writs of eiectment against a
number Of the miners have been decided against hem
so that they must either vacate or go to work The
Telegraph has also the following item:
FIRE on THE MISUNDERSTANDING several days past q
FIRE has been raging in the mountains TO the north and
west of the city, supposed have originated from the
locomotives AT night it presented a magnificent APP
pearance the red flames Stretching away the right and
left in continuous line, with huge volumes of black
smoke and vapor rising up in the background. The
citizens are blessed once or twice year with this
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-25

The Legislature of Kentucky adopted resolution
horizng the Governor to take steps for the removal of
the remains Of VIM. I. BARRY (who died in England
his way as Minister to SPAIN to his native State and
them to be Inferred in the cemetery at Frankfort
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-25

REsIaYATIoN.-We learn that Mr.. WM D. BREcKEN-
RIDGE, agent for the Improvement of the public grounds
has resigned that situation the resignation to take effect
on the close of the present month
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-25

THE ONO Press ON THE NEBRASKA BILL.-Se
far as we have been able to correct and enlarge ou1
list Of the Ohio Democratic press on this subject
they stand Is for it and Al against.
Ban Cita Mirronf
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-25

THOMAS D. ELIOT, ofNew Bedford has been nominated
by the Wings Of the First Congressional District of Masa
chuset for the vacancy in Congress caused by the
sgnaton of the Hon ZESos ScuppER The election will
take place early in the ensuing month ....
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-25
CONG RESS FRIDAY.

The SENATE was engaged nearly all day in dis
c,ssing private claim-the same that occupied its
attention last Friday-the decision upon which it
issupposed will determine the fate of other claims
of similar nature. 1t is for property alleged to
have been destroyed by the enemy during the war
of 1872. No vote was taken upon the bill, which
may be expected to come up again next Friday
The HoUsE OF REPRESENTATIVES. in Committee
of the Whole passed over the private calendar and
disposed of the Indian Appropriation bill. The dis
cusson was confined to the bill before the committee
On Mr. ORR's motion various items were added to
provide for negotiations with the Indian tribes in
the Territories of New Mexico, Utah, Oregon, and
Washington, to carry out the benevolent policy in
Heated by that gentleman on Wednesday; and,
after well-contested discussion between Mr.. HoUs-
TON, chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means,
and Mr.. CHOW, of Pennsylvania, clause was added
on the latter gentleman's motion approprating
ninety-two thousand dollars to pay the Cherokee
Indians in States east of the Mississippi river their
proportion of the amount due under the treaty Of
1885 and subsequent stipulations. The committee
reported the bill to the House,
There was some disappointment in the galleries
in not finding the discussion on Nebraska continued,
rejoinder having been anticipated from Mr. CUT
TING to portion of Mr.. BREcKINR1DGE's remarks.
But the time allowed on this occasion was too limit
ed !; and there will doubtless be an open field for
weeks to come
Both Houses adjourned over to Monday.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-25
CONGRESS-THURsDAY

The SENATE, after receiving several memorials
and report from the Committee on Finance pro-
posing sundry amendments to the Deficiency bill
took up the bill to provide for the final settlement
of claims Of the officers Of the Revolutionary army
&c., the provisions of which were explained at some
length by Mr.. EVANS, of South Carolina The
Dill was then laid aside, and the remainder of the
lifting devoted to confidential business.
In the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, whilst the
, indian Appropriation bill was under consideration
Committee of the Whole, three speeches of de-
ided ability were delivered on the Nebraska Kan
as bill. Mr.. MHLsoN, of Virginia, spoke ear
Bstly in opposition to the bill, and especially to
tat part Of it known as Mr.. Badgers amendment.
lie developed some new points of argument in re-
ard to the prohibition under that amendment, and
iregard to the revival Of laws existing before the
ed that there is yet on the statute book unrepeaed
American law relating to the Territories embraced
in the provisions of the BILL and referred to acts of
Congress passed in regard to it upon the acquisition
Of Louisiana and subsequently. In reply to the sug
gestion that this measure was rendered by the
North, Mr.. MmLsoN said it was but wiping out
one insult by offering the South another.
Mr.. HUNT, of Louisiana, also took decided
ground against the Nebraska bill, and after con
else recital of the proceedings in Congress in refe
renee to the Missouri Compromise and the last
Compromise, he called upon members from all
quarters to stand by the pledged faith under which
he country had 50 long prospered in fraternal con-
ord He denied that the North had offered this
Don, or that the South had asked it; and inquired
fifth emphasis how it was that the Southern chi
airy had been so insensible to its own interests
nd honor that it required Northern champion to
rompt them to their duty?
Mr.. BREcKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, then took the
ior, and in a stirring speech called upon the
tends of the Nebraska Bill to rally in its support
! reviewed the objections urged to the measure
vh great skill and fuency, and predicted with
nch confidence the eventual triumph Of the prin-
Giles Of the bill, which he contended were in &C.
c'dance with the structure of our Republican in.
stutions and interviewer with the texture Of the
Aerican heart
The discussion throughout commanded the ear
net attention of the House and galleries, and was
casdered amongst the ablest of the session.
The committee rose without coming to decision.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-22

Great misunderstanding Announcement,
VNHAT the largest. cheapest. and best assortment
i of Goods ever brought into Clearfeld county
have Just arrived and are offered for sale, Mt the
New Store of the subscribers, near the JonYRaE
Office Clearfeld, Pa Never before has more
brilliant, and at the same time cheaper lot of
Goods been offered to this community. They have
all been selected with view to the wants and me-
cessities of the people of this particular locality
after long experience, and intimate acquaintance
with their business connections.
Dry Goods of every variety, DrcssGoods Cloths,
Cassimeres and Clothing: Boots and Shoes, Hats
and Caps, Bonnets and Shawls together with
large and splendid assortment of oueensware.
Hardware and Groceries.
Defying all competition, they solicit their friends
and the public to give them call and examine
their stock MOSSoP & PoTTARPF.
-Iuuc I254-Iy Htt-. sttssstas-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-22
Ifor certain and BY the time Be..ey had cum

for certain and by the time Betsey had cum
back, she had most got the hoopin'-eof.
Betsey she sot down in cheer, as state an
as stiff as hickory. She sorter gin her cheek
a hitch, then l gin mine a twitch an a half,
jist like windin' carpet rags; then silence come
on, like a lame hoss to fodder. Ses Betsey,
edo let me be,' Ses L, Il aint tctchin' ye.'
Ses she, saint you going to p
'Lordr ses to myself, sain't, that NICE
So told the old lady to look up the Chin
ney, for smelt fire. When she did look-by
gosh what smack that gal got, and my cheer
sorter tilted, an happened to look down to-
ards the floor, to ketch myself from fallen,
when-hush-I were stuck up in heap. If
there waren't hole in my trowsers, an
great piece of shirt a hanging out like play.
Be darned! if didn't drap my hand quicker
an then took t'other hand an sorter shoves it
in like cat creepin' into piece of stoyepipe.
Sop and molasses! but were nifty scared, an
swet drapt off of me, for Betsey was kinder
shyin' her eye, an snickerin' awful, while
was sitten on pin. The old woman won
dered what 'pon yarth aled her darter, when
Betsey mp an whooped like a stunned dog. 1
swan to man, if 7 could bare that, SO hop
ped up like bed wench an ses l.
Il guess I'll go now, fur there's an old COW
out doors hollerin' fur me. Good nite.'
sGood nite,' says Betsey, gigglin', and
lodged out of that door quicker than swal-
ler bird can dodge stone, an then 1 lissen-
en- to the winder to here what they'd say.
Pooty soon the old woman ses-
.Betsey, what is you snickerin' at?'
sNothin',' ses, Betsey.
sWhy don't you stop, then p
s'Cause can't ses Betsey.
sThen why don't you fix yourself for bed p
He ! he p ses Betsey, Ned .4lbro has kdr-
ried off my night-gopn, an can't,'
I've seen little bob-tailed dogs afore now run
like chain lightning, with piece of stovepipe
tied fast to the stump of their extreme end,
but Jehu You orter seen me leave Betsey Da-
vis's house. The way tilted over fences an
things, would have skeered the telegraph. But
KEEP that 'ere night gown. BY darn! it's the
greatest curiosity this side of Japan. / never
went to sea--but went to see that ere gal, tho,
a good mess of times arter that time, an larnt
the difference tween courtin' an hookin'
gals night gown. Now, want it comikal!
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-22

4 S CHEAP AS THE CHEAPEST, AND AS
n GOOD AS THE BEST, WHOLESALE AND
RETAIL.-IsAAc JoiIssTo would respectfully in
form his friends and the public generally that he
has just returned from the East, where he haspur-
chased the most splendid assert ment of Boots &
Shoes ever brought to Clearfeld. Every variety
of Ladies slippers, gaiters- pumps, &c: &c. Mems
fancy shoes, and CATERS with an excellent assort-
ment of heavy stock. all adapted to the wants OF
the people of CIearfeld.
He hopes his friends will give him a call at his
store in .Shaw's Row and examine his stock.
June 13 1854.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-22

10 An Irishman went fishing, and among
other things, ,he hauled out large sized turtle.
To enjoy the surprize of the servant girl, he
put it in her room. Next morning, the first
that bounced into the breakfast table was Bid
dy, with the exclamation -
sBe jabbers, l have got the devil!'1 - 90
What devil 2 inquired her master. .,9.af
ssWhy, the bull bed bng, that has been eat
ing the children for the last two monthsi'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-22
Tit for rat.


Some rough men need rough handling, and
in no other way can you get along with them.
Such an one was old B, a rich money len
der in s.. A stranger, who wished to hire
some money, was once directed to him with
the caution. that he would find old B a
rough piece, and if he would get on with him
he must be sure to give him as good as he sent.
The Borrower knocked at the Lenders door:
ssDoes Esq. B-live here?'' e7g
s.My names B. said the crusty old
man, as he opened the door.
81 want to borrow some money! said the
stranger. TA
ssWho made you?'' exclaimed old B., in
his sharpest, toughest voice.
ssMoses," said the man, nothing intimated: ::
Sand who made yoa?'' shouted the man to
old B.
.sAaron,'' replied the old money lender,
beginning to feel that he had found his match.
81 thought you looked like that golden calf
Aaron made in the Wilderness retarted the
money-borrower.
ssCome in, come in" cried the old usurer,
ssI'll let you have what you want.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-22
Fnp,luIar sung.
MOLLY BRANIGAN.

= MOLLY BRANIGAN.
Oh, rna'em, dear, did you niver hear Of pretty
Molly Brsnigan?
In troth ma am. she's left me, and I'll never be
man again;
Not spot on my hide shall another summer tan
-ss again. =. a.7.I-r -fEsss- ssslszsss.s
Since Molly has left me all alone for to die.
sFs'e 1a8 eis Och, hoo leagh
sazssss $50
Oh, the place where my heart was, you could easy
roll a turnip in, tsss
As big as any paying-stone from Duglin to the
DEVILS Glen, a hs
Ooh if she wanted to AXE another. couldn't she
give me mine back agaiL
And not left me alone for to die. sa
Och, hoo lcagh.
oh. we'll do remember, when the winter time
was past and gone,
We wandered in the meadow, bright sunny
/ was the only man she ever loved, solemnly and
fy truly sworn,
But for all tina, she left me alone to die.
t.,. Och, hoo leagh
Then returning home at night all in the rain and
tazszs thunder storm,
1 wrapped her in my furze coat for the devil
t--s waistcoat had on;
And my shirt of the summer kind, for 1t was
Et1f fine drawn,
But for all that she left me all alone for to die
ssl5tss. f-s Och, hoo leagh.
Then went to confess to Father M'Donnell, man
And told all my case to Counsellor NJ Connel, man:
He told me that promised breeches were since the
- world began,
But had only one pair and they were eorduroys-
Och, hoo leagh
Oh, what shall do OH what would you advise me to,
Must with my breeches to base, deeitul Molly go;
In faith, ma'am. in troth am, | really don't
know what to do. @
But what need care, have only for to die
Och, hoo leagh-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-22

An ISGENIoUs RoGUE.-The following de-
tails of piece of roguery, lately practised in
Paris, surpasses, in inginuity and wit, any
thing recorded in the annals of the living:
An individual, well dressed, presented him.
self at the shop of female who sold ready
made linen, in one of the retired parts of Par
is, and observed to her that she appeared to
keep large assortment of gentlemen's shirts.
..Oh. yes; she had them of all descriptions,
and very cheap"
ssPray, madam, ''ssaid he, shave you any
garments of similar description and superior
quality for ladies2 / am about to be married,
and wish to make my intended wife present
of three Dozen"
s.Certainly, certainly, sir, have some which
/ am sure win suit you," and forthwith three
parcels, each containing dozen, were ex-
hibited on the counter.
One was opened, and the stranger exanl-
ined it with much attention. At last he said,
81 am afraid these are too short;'' then
seeming lost for a moment in thought at the
difficulty which presented itself to his mind of
ascertaining the precise size wanted-an idea
seemed to strike him: ssMadam." he said,
.syou are about the height and size of the la
dy shall shortly marry-would it be asking
too much of you to draw one of these over
your dress?"
..Not at all, I'll do it with great deal of
pleasure
In minute the good woman appeared in
the shop completely enveloped in one. The
stranger looked at her, walked round her and
stopped, apparently to draw down the garment
behind her to its full length, in doing which,
he very adroitly fastened her cloths to it with
large pin. She, supposing his examination
finished, attempted to take it off again, when
to her astonishment, she found her cloths rose
up with it. At this moment the fellow grasped
the parcels and made off with them. The
poor woman hesitated to follow-made anoth-
er attempt to divest herself of the superfiuous
covering, but, failing to do SO, ran after him.
So much time, however, was lost, and SO many
boys collected about her, at the novel appear
ance she presented, that she was soon COM
PEELED to return to her shop, and put up with
the loss.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-22

ID coming reco1nme ed as good workman in
the above business, can get shop and complete
set of tools, with two hearths. \ good location,
being in Bradford township, at the Mill of the
subscribers the shop having been in operation for
some three years. doing large business. For
HURXTHAI. & BRO.
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SPLENDID NEW STORE.---R. SHAW It
- SoN have just returned from the city with
entire stock of Goods which they offer for sale
on the very lowest TERMS at the old stand lately
occupied by A. NJ Hills. West end of the Mansion
House. Clearfeld Pa. Their stock of goods has
been selected with great care. and better or
cheaper assortment was never brought into Clear
field county.
They defy all competition, and invite the pub
lie to call and examine their goods. Every arti-
cle is entirely new, and cheap, if not cheaper
than can be purchased elsewhere
r. SHAW
A. II. SHAW.
Junn