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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-09-20
SextIed at Last.

ssHe (Gov. Bigler) will be elected because
he sustains the features of the Nebraska Kan
sas BILL
The d-ickens he does You we're a
long time finding it out. But how do you
reconcile this, with his speech in Susquehan-
ma county, where he said she would moi have
disturbed the Missouri line," and that the
Democratic Congressman who voted for the
Bill, done sslcrong -
We are glad, however, that the admission
has been made in Ciearfield county, for now we
know where to find the party, as they have been
heretofore slost in a bog We congratulate
them on finding their way out. But how will
this suit the Free Democrats in the upper end?
VIII they support a man who sustains the pro-
visions of the ssNebraska Kansas Bill Will
the frcemen of the North consent to extend
slavery over Territory free from it by one of
the most sacred compactS ever entered into by
the fathers of the Republic VIII any true
Democrat, endorse the violation of that COM
pact, embodied in the Nebraska Bill 4! We
will acknowledge ourselves most awfully mis-
taken if the mass of the free citizens of Penn
sylvania do not arise in their might, On the
second Tuesday of October, and repudiate
the Pierce administration, it's supporters, aid
ers, and abetters.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-09-20

v The Democrats of Dauphin county have
nominated GEORGE LAUMAN one of the editors
of the Harrisburg Union, for Congress. He
is one of Gov. Bigler's most bitter enemies,
and has been denounced in the very strongest
terms, by the Governors organ, the Harris
burg Patriot. His nomination directly under
the Governors eyes, is instance of rebel
lion, which will doubtless cause him to feel
that he has received another sdig in the ribs
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-09-20
.Brisxk.-business this week.

Sligl.tiy oaa the rise--our river. ~
Drum oa-the men that came to hear Bigler
: HIgh-the price of coal in the Eastern cities.
Don't forget-the Whig meeting to night.
Not here-Goy, Bigler was announced Rea-
son-sickness.
CIR a s1relz-the man with new suit of clothes,
on Sunday last.
Gooa nsussc-on Friday night last by the Clear
field Brass Band.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-17

West, and will soon be issued from the
press of Messrs. D. Appleton Il Co., New
York. Although l felt the highest con-
fidence in Mr.. Richardson's ability and
impartiality, yet when remembered the
former course of my enemies, the precau-
ton was taken to have the report anthem
ticated by several gentlemen, whose posi-
tions place them above even the soaring
accusations Of the Courier.
All that ask from you, gentlemen of
the press, is silence until this report can
be placed before the public, and if you do
not then discover some better reason for
my acquittal than the corruption of the
jury, am willing to submit to your uni
versal condemnation. | have made no
previous attempt to resist the designs of
my enemies-not, as they would falsely
insinuate, because / had no defence. 10
make, but because I relied with conf
dence on the just administration of the
laws of my country. break that silence.
now, which the better Judgment Of friends
formerly imposed upon me, only because
my prosecutors seem to have lost all re-
spect for law, and have constituted them
selves higher tribunal to reverse the
decision of jury regularly empanneled
by the proper authorities of the State.
Once more appeal to the generosity
of the press in this country, and conjure
every editor, in the name of justice and
humanity, to read the report of my trial
weigh we'll the testimony on both sides
and then declare to the world whether
| have not the right to say that injustice
black injustice, has been done me. And
| if many are convinced by the testimony
that my persecYtor have not been sus-
| ualuuu III tic vaoe which they mfde out
against me, have too much confidence
in the magnanimity of American editors
! to doubt that they will confess that they
have been misled, and will expose the
uniustifiable means used to deceiye-them,
and to injure me. Be just. be generous,
gentlemen of the press. Read this re-
port, and consider closely its contents.
The Louisville Courier has, l believe,
proposed to publish my trial in pamphlet
form, but the gentleman who was en-
ployed by this paper is not stenogra-
pher, and the report could not be full and
satisfactory in all the details of cross-ex-
animation, even if his notes were fairly
published. Mr.. Cole would not, know,
make an unfair report for any considera-
ton; but, from past experience, I should
apprehend that some liberties might be
taken with his notes before they see the
light. l make thissuggestion for his sake
as well as my own. 1t is fact worth
noting too, that whilst Mr.. Cole was pre-.
pairing this report for the Louisville
Courier, he wrote letters to his paper,
the Cincinnati Gazette, in which he ex-
pressed an opinion that would be &C
quilted, which was based on the evidence
in the case. We may hereafter have an
opportunity of comparing Mr.. Cole S
opinion Of the testimony with the version
the Courier may give to it.
MATT F. WARD
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-17

q Amidst all the evils of human
life, no cause of disease has so wide a
range, or so large a share, as the use OF
ardent spirits. Spirituous liquors destroy
more lives than the sword; war has it's
intervals of destruction, but spirits oper
ate at all times and Seasons upon human
life.
U The Sabbath observance question
is reported to be making great progress
in France. There is an association in
Boulogne, composed of both Protestants
and Catholics, who are doing their best,
and, with considerable success, to put an
end to trading on Sunday. s
u Any individual in Russia can be.
come priest. AS first step towards
learning this business, he is appointed a
sub-deacon; he lets his beard and hairgrow
for this is the distinguishing sign Of the
priesthood. Hc sweeps out the church,
lights the candles, takes care of the holy
vessel :, and chauuts mass in 4 tone that
is calculated TO makethe pane8 rattle in
the windows. and frighten all the child
rem. His advancement depends on The
volume of his voice, but he is obliged to
marry before be can celebrate mass and
enter Oh his Office,
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-17
CARD OF MATT. F. WARD.
We clip the following from the \

we CLIP the following from the New
Orleans Delta, of the 18th inst:
To the Editors of the United States:
GENTLEMEN-If / felt less confidence
in the justice and magnanimity of the
American people, / would not now in
trude myself upon your notice. My po-
sition is one which may well be consid-
cred peculiar in the United States, where
the laws have hitherto been respected,
and where the verdict of jury has been
regarded as gnal in all criminal cases.
Acquitted, though still accused; ) free,
though still prosecuted, I must appeal,
through the columns of the Delta, to
your generosity, and beg suspension of
opinion until the evidence in my case
can be laid before you.
can blame no man for feeling strong
prejudice against me, or for expressing
the loudest condemnation of that unfor-
tunate deed, which has been so darkly
and so ingeniously exaggerated by
my enemies. The public have as yet
seen but one side Of this case, and that
one has been most unscrupulously mis-
represented by those eager for my blood
and ruin. have been acquitted by q
jury of my peers, and in most cases this
would be vindication enough, and even
in my case, perverted as it has been, my
acquittal should at least argue a pre-.
sumption of my innocence, strong enough
to induce the most hostile to pause till
they can examine the testimony produced
at my trial. This is all desire; and
snreiS i, is not much for man to ask
"hn has plniningly submitted to
a5 Inucl us | have done.
\ full and impartial report Of the ties
timony i'll the case has been prepared by
Mr.. a. d. Richardson, one of the mos
accomplished shorthand writer's in til.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-17
OFFICIAL.

Ffankttn Pierce, President Of the United States of
.4merica, to all rhom il may concern:
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to me
that FREDERICK BoRcHERDT has been appointed
consul of Saxoly, for the state of Wisconsin, do
hereby recognise him such, and declare him free
to exercise and enjoy such functions, powers, and
privileges are allowed TO the consuls of the
most favored nations in the United States.
In testimony whereof, | have caused these letters
to be made patent and the seal of the United States
to be hereunto affixed
Given under my hand, at the city of Washington,
the 18th day of May, AZ d. 1854, and Of
IL. 81 the independence of the United States OF
America the seventy-eightl..
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
By the President: 1T,
w. l.. MARCY Secretary of State -.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-17

SERVED HIM RIGHT. The New Orleans
Delta tells of aman in that city who, be-
ing about to enter upon doubtful specu-
lation, sold all his property and deposited
the proceeds to his wife's credit, so as to
be beyond the reach of his. creditors in
the event of failure. The lady. finding
herself the sudden possessor of so much
wealth, ran off to Havana with good
looking male friend; as for the husband
why, she was left lamenting."
90 A London correspondent of the
New York Tribune, writes, under date
of April 2lst, thus: "The present drought
we had no rain since the beginning Of
Febuary-begins to alarm France-the
consequence of a deficient harvest in 1855
being incalculahle. Should the corps
of France and England prove deficient,
the coming harvest, the demand on this
country will continue for another year,
and most likely be largely increased.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-17

TO THE CITIZENS or THE THU
US WARD.-Sy name Through the partial
of Kind friends) having been presented to the
sideraion Of the voters of the Third Ward for the
fee Of Alderman to represent in part its intere
from and after the ung June election, and b,
ing bsen ffeluently Intercepted as 10 my views
prosperity, and establishment, as well as the pess
b,rPiness, and high toned morality of our below
cts. have deemed It not inappropriate to state,
bri I, my opinions upon the sub ects now largely
ter ug into the pres mt canvas
lst. / aD in f vor OF a reduction offhe preseu
rate OF tax ton believing thst il he safely dor
without affecting niuriousy single interest eths
of the citizens or of the Corporation. The presep
revenue for the coming wear being largely over ID
esent or prospective expenses Of the CORPORATION.
u. am not q member of any Society or Associt
i,r conflicting with religious opinions the right
IF the citizen With becoming respect for the opir
ions OF many of my fellow citizens, cannot favor
TIE organisation q any society infringing ar on
either These priv eyes humhly submit are grs ct
ed alike T. each and to ALL both by the bill Of Right
an the institution
81. am in favor of the Public Schools and The
pill tax.
l. am in favor of strenuous exertions being N add
by the corporate authorities with Congress to hsvs
81. ne inrts and outlets to our city made free from
toll or taxation.
3. am in favor of semi monthly sessions Of the
Councils OF the city, unless specially ordered other
wise.
c. In favor of asking aid of Congress for the Pub
lie schools, for the erection of public Armory fol
the volunteer force and in further support Of tn,
Fire Department of our CITY.
Z. Believing that the present laws, with suok
amendments time and expe fence NAV suggest
with moral sussion and brotherly love Will b. foune
amply sufficient, shall be happy Of il suits thu
views Of nv fellow citizens TO place me- in the posi-
hon Tor which L am 8 caDddateGo join in such
sySten OF legislation az the honor, prosperity, and
happiness of the city demands.
Yorr obed't servant and fellow citizen.
j.. NJ. CHAPLIN.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-17
THEATR1cALs In CALIFORNIA.

By California papers to April Is, and
correspondence, we have few theatrical
items
Miss Julia Gould had benefit at the
Metror tan on the 4th. The DENNIS,
the Batemen children, Miss Laura Keene,
Miss Catherine Hayes, Madame G. Cailly,
"a French prima donna, Mrs. j. Thoman,
Mr.. A. Phelps, and MIR. Ham, from the
western theatres,) all arrived at San
Francisco on the same day, Sunday,
April q Miss Keene made her debut at
the Metropolitan, on the 4th, as Con-
stance in ''.The Love Chase" and made
a favorable impression. On the 7th, she
played Pauline to " fair" house, and
afterward Juliana in the Honeymoon, -
when her engagement closed. Thepapers
say she did not fail, and that she did not
create great sensation. Mr.. A. Phelps
had joined the stock company at the
American, and made '.hit.' MIR. G..
Burke closed highly successful two
weeks engagements at the American.
He received 50 274 for eleven nights, on
the 9th, and was succeeded by the Den.
iuS. Mr. nai'n Ndu Jolne0 the StOck COM
pany at the same theatre. The DENNIS
drew good houses, but were injured in
business by the Bateman children, who
are said to have crowded the MetropoIi-
tan to excess. Miss Heron and Mr.. Nc
Gowan opened the theatre at Stockton on
the 10th.
Madame Thillon and Mr.. Hudson were
at Nevada doing well. They will play a
farewell engagement at the Metropolitan,
in San Francisco, at the end of the pres.
ent month. and return to New York at
the end of June.
Miss Heron is also about to return to
this part of the world.
Mrs. VOORHEES,, sister to Mrs. Sinclair,
is singing the contralto parts in Italian
opera with Kate Hayes.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-17
SPIRIT OF THE M0RNING PRESS

The InteHigencer contains Paris let.
ter on European affairs, and very char.
acteristic one from Col. Benton, concern.
ing Fremont's railroad route, which all
the world but him who won't see, land
is therefore the blindest of the blind, } the
Wht eerfSp m Gorsce hBIsaf rAalisA tn he
The Union speaks in high praise o.
Speaker Boyd's administration of the du.
ties of the chair during the late siege in
the House, and replies to points in Mr..
Badgers speech against the veto power.
The Union also comments on the House
proceedings on Monday last, and names
the members who having previously acted
with the minority, voted with the ma
jority to fix day for the termination of
the Nebraska bill debate, as follows, viz
9 MsssIs, Banks. Chamberlain, Dean, Edger-
ton, Ellison. Gamble, A. j. Harlan, Hughes
5oh1son, Of Ohio, Kittredge, Lindsey, Mace
Macy, M.yall. Morrison, Seymour, q. L. Ste.
vens, Trout, Wentworth -...
AL Tue SUOSc were democrats.
The Union says further, in this con-
nection: greco -'
'sThe only wfrig who had acted with the mi.
nority that now voted faA the suspension was
Mr.. Taylor of Tennessee.
''fhe names of those democratic members
who voted with the minority against the sus-
pension of the rules are as follows
"Messrs. Belcher, Benton, T. Davis East.
man, Fenton, Grow, Hastings, D. T. Jones,
Maurice, Murray, Oliver, Peck, Peckham,
Bishop Perkins, Stratton, A. Stewart, Thurs
ton. Wells.
The only votes from the South against the
suspension Of the rules were by Messrs. Ben
ton, Cullom, and Hunt Messrs Bupe and
Ether idge, who usually voted with the minority,
did not vote on this proposition"
The Sentinel commenting on the recent
free soil meeting in the New York Park
goes out of its way to pick quarrel with
the Union. 1t amuses us to see how that
journal prosecutes it's apparent main bust
ness of growing about the public print
ing, in the midst of its nominal efforts
to support the Democratic party in the
Nebraska struggle, which, by the by,
Is the first question being contested, on
which it has taken occasion to ESSAY to
serve the principles it Processes so ex-
trayagantly.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-17

1.-THE following paragraph appeared
IN the Sentinel of this morning, credited
to the Cleveland aindealer::
'It is said that the Adams 4 Co.'S express
have over $500, 900 in money uncalled for at
their different Offices. Why do they not ad-
ysrtise the fact, giving the names of the par
ties to whom it is addressed, that the owners
or their heirs may claim what belongs to
them?
-" If the money is not claimed, who gets it
tho city, State, government, or Adams Coz
In its comments on the above, the
Sentinel says: t2..-
We do not know that the above paragraph
Is original in the PLaindsaier /; but from VIII at.
ever source it may have emanated, it appea RS
10 rs like an attempt to extort black TAIL in
some form, or to give vent to a petty spite OF
puerile revenge"
The Sentinel knows well enough that tn,
paragraph to which it objects first ap
peared IN the Eyfning Star; but lacks tn,
rnanliness to say so. The Sentinel people
should be the last to tell any one of "extort.
ing black mail. or venting ''petty spite o,
puerile revenge" The life of its principal
conductor is history of black mail, while
the basis ofits existence is petty spite or
puerile revenge" Had the chief of the
Sentinel been appointed U. s. Marshal of
this District, the Sentinel never would have
been heard of. '.Puerile revenge" founded
that establishment-while the black mail
1t EFFORTS for its " independent sup
port of the Administration, is the Sen.
ate's printing, for which, in addition, it
lauds that body most inordinately. Guam
tin st,ffen. = -lesg-h -fi-'
The Sentinel, with a corporal's guard
Of subscribers, classes itself among the
principal papers in the city. How mod.
est .-.-- ts IS
We have expressed ourselves freely, on
several occasions, about the Adams Ex-
press Company monopoly. We have
not done this from any ill-will, or SIMS
ter motive-no member of the concern
ever having thrown straw in our way.
We have done it from a sense of duty,
caring little for the abuse of their satel.
ites-things that revolve about and Dor.
row their existence from powerful mo.
nopolies-knowing that it would be heap.
ed upon US, While we believe Messrs.
Adams Il Co. to be honest and fair in
their dealings, we look upon their Elk.
press line as sore upon the business
community that needs healing; and We
trust that some skilful hand will soon he
applied that will eradicate it. These
people have the carrying of packages al
IN their own hands. 1t enables them tt
charge just what they please, which, in
some cases, amounts to nearly as much
as the article carried is worth. 1t is tc
remedy this state of things that we write
and not to crafty ''petty spite, pueril,
revenge" or to levy black mail, as thu
Ssnssia meanly insinuates. y
B1Dnr1ng the last four years, Virgins
hs s9 sept 900 colored emigrants to Liberia
and in the same time contributed sl4 ,OO0
% colonization. .gIEl aIoy 51J 10 Js.,.
-qG sdo .b95G RS 6nG s'ss ssH 1seJ~
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-17

u The Baltimore Argus says: s.Not
long ago, list of appointments at large
for West Point was made, and not one
of them was the son of a poor man. ALI
were the sons of majors, judges, commo-
dores, &c. Messrs. May and Vansant
have set good example. May it be fol
lowed. Let it no longer be said that the
doors of West Point are barred against
the children Of the poor"
So mote it ever be.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-17
no. 50s.l
n n n 7 g E

Of tie establishment Of an a1drttonak Land
Office m tie State 0f MICHIGAN.
Tn pursuance OF the set OF Congress, approved
/ April 20, 1854 entitled Gan act establishing a
land Office in the lower peninsula OF Michigan" the
district for which is to he called 'sCHEBoYGAN land
district it is hereby declared and made known,
that the land Office for said dist let has been
for the present by the President OF the nted States
at the town Of DUNCAN in the northern part Q: the
southern p-ninsuls Of ssid State.
Given under my hand, at the City Of VI Arlington,
this 18th day Of May, A. d. 1884
JOHN WILSON.
Commissioner % General Land Cfaye.
lnsx lr-1auHu
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-17
CHICKEkING & SONS PIaNos

Just recsived per bark J. Rhoads
~ from Boston, four more superb Pr
III by Chickering and Sons
These, with the Pianos in store form,
tae largest and best stock in this city, comprising
Instruments OF every scale and syle Marni6ce,t
LOUIS NV, Central, and Square Pianos, from the
best New York Factories "A1 'Ae
ramos from the factory Of Chickering 4 Sons. -.
taoished more than thirty years. ard Celebrated for
tnsir supeior touch, tone, and durability, can he
purchased In this city, only Of the subscriber
Second hand Pianos taken In part payment
sarge stock Of Guitars, giolins, Flutes DC.
New Music received semi.weekly.
may l6-3t RI9,uapn na
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-17
q The " Do Nothingsn~haye a larp

U The "Do Nothings"'have a large
association in Baltimore. No one is ad-
mitted to membership who cannot bring
undoubted proof that he has no visible
means of existence. We lean that they
have endeavored to establish a branch in
this city, where there are several hun
dred who approve its principles, but who
are too lazy to cline"
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-17
PROCEEDINGS OF today.


y SEsArE.-After prayer and the reading, Of
the Journal
Mr.. Weller presented petition from the
officers and soldiers wrecked on board the
Winfield Scott, on the Pacific coast, for re-
Enumeration for the loss of their baggage, dc;
referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Petitions from private individuals were pre-
sented by Messrs. Morton and Allen.
MIR. Gwin presented memorial from the
owner of certain valuable manuscripts in the
ment of California, asking that they might be
translated and printed; referred to Committee
Mr. Morton asked the indulgence of the Sem
ate to take up Is. 365,l bill for the relief of
John w. Kelly, as he should leave the city in
a few days, and be absent some Eve or six
weeks. The Senator explained the merits OF
the bill, which had reference to Post Office
contract, and blamed the Post Ofice for their
conduct.
Mr.. Mallory likewise spoke upon the subject.
Mr.. Dawson also explained the circumstances
of the case, stating that Kelly had been I'm.
justly removed.
Mr.. Morton said that the statement of the
Senator from Georgia, was substantially cor
rect, and entered more infinitely into the par
ticulars upon which the bill was founded.
passed.
HousE.--To-day, Immediately after the
journal was read, the rules were suspended
and the House went into Committee of the
Whole on the state of the Union, (Mr Stan.
ton, of Tennessee. in the chair,) and taking ur
the Nebraska Kansas bill,
Mr.. Ready, who was entitled to the floor
delivered speech in favor of the measure.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-17
FINE WATCHES

HAVE just received auolher lot of those xsrx
Il me Watches, which will sell from rs a. II
pr c,n. lower than the same quality are scsd fos
avenue, between ~ and 9Th SIS.
nh have also on hand sops very supsrise
american az Watches, In heavy nnesoa SuI5aoS o.
may l2-G -r-.. ..
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-17

" 1t is a mistake to suppose that
mOustaches and cigars are necessary ap.
pendages to gentleman. You might as
well expect common sense from secular.
ising Radical, as genius in connection with
moustaches. To military men and mou.
sers belong such things.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-17
nARASOLETS

ARASOLETS- -- .
i Ladies' will do well to cali, as I have Il lot of
the above goods. which will close out cheap Fine
Chipa PARASOLETS at IS c-nts, worth 81 Co.
plain and fancy opss withou. regard 10 cost
tf' A. TATE.
Pa. avenue, between leth and litb sts.
NAV IT, cost