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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

So The Wings arc boasting Of their
minority over the Democrats in the Massa-
chusetts House of Representatives, but do
not reflect that, both parties being equal in
the Senate, no important act of Legislation
can be effected by either alone. Boston
Post. -
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

NJ The Rhode Island Freeman,in speak
ing Of the Fugitive Slave Law, says
"Tho people Of this State will not permit
its execution on their territory"
The some paper is very strenuous in its
advocacy Of the enforcement Of the Maine
Law, to tho utmost extent. Look on this
picture and then on that!
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

pThe Rev. Thomas Sunrise has Just
been ordained to the ministry in New Bed
ford. his congregation ought always to have
more than ordinary light.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

UWe learn by Telegraph that the Wind
ham Bank, Of Windham, Connecticut, was
robbed Of s92 900, on Friday night. The
Bank was entered by three men, who gagg-
ed the waichman, and then committed the
robbery. They obtained $1,000 IN specie ;
$4,000 in bills Of that bank, and $4,000
i'm bills Of other banks.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

o. Messrs. Leonard Scott g. Co. have
republishcd the London Quarterly Review
for October; 1t contains eight interesting
and valuable articles.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

Quite Cnnecessory.-A lady being ask
to join union of the Daughters of Tenn
perance," replied, ut is unnecessary, as |
intend TO join ono Of the sons soon."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

GA man in Detroit has Just been fined
$50 and sent to Jail for so days, for whip
ping his wife the second day after their mar
riagc.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

Tn, editor ola Western paper thus In
,roduces some verses "The poem PUBLISH
ed this week was composed by an esteemed
friend who has lain in the grave many years
for his own amusement"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

UWe learn that the Spring Street Con-
gregational Society, Rev. Mr.. Thayer's, in
this city, contemplate erecting new edi-
fce.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

Barnum's Autobiography.-Thc publish
ers have already received orders for 80,
900 copies Of Bnrnum's Autobiography, and
they are still pouring in.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

ID. The study in which tho celebrated
DR.. Jonathan Edwards composed hi. fa-
nous treatise on the Freedom Of tho Will
was but six feet square, aud has often been
gazed at with no little wonder that so small
a space had limited the body OF an advocate
Of the freedom Of the will The house OF
which this box formed a part is still stand
iny
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

o3- The remains Of the lamented Sontag
are still waiting in the chapel Of The extra.
mural cemetery at Vera Cruz, for transpor--
tation to Hamburg.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

1TThc Court of Common Pleas will
commence its November Term in this city
on Tuesday next; we learn that Judge
Bosworth will preside.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

Alexander Smith, the young poet, has
been appointed by the Queen, Assistant to
the Astronomer for Scotland.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

A LARGE CHERRY TREE.-The Rev.
Mr. Gale, Of East Aurora, writes to the edi-
tor Of the Buffalo Republic as follows -
There stands at the present time in the
tjwn Of Genoa, Cayuga, CO., in this state on
the farm Of MIR. John Moe, an English
cherry tree, that was brought from Duchts'
county, ffy-scven years ago, and set in the
yard, which now measures fifteen feet and
four inches around the smallest place be-
low the limbs, and the branches spread
scventy-two feet, and il was judged that
there was ten bushels Of fruit upon il the
present year. II there are any more such,
| should be happy 10 hesrof their wherca.
bouts. think that the equal to it cannot
be found in America.
FOLLOWING PRsscaiPrros.-"I am so
glad to find you better" said J'bn Hunter,
the famous surgeon, to Foot, the equally "a
nous actor, one morning, you followed my
prescription Of course
"Indeed did not, DOCTOR" replied Sam,
FOR IL | had I should have broken my
neck!
"Broken your neck l" exclaimed Hunter
in smszsment.
"Ye.," said Foot, I threw your prescrip-
ton out Of three story window"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

UT The robbers of the Windham Bank
have been arrested and most Of the stolen
money recovered.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

rTk 10 now certain that Myron II. CLARK
10 slccted Governor of New York, by
. isll majority. -. --.-
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

II Uncle Sam thinks, that going to wur
wild, France for Frenchman, in order to
fight Frenchman into France, ought to
have some such war banner rs the follow.
ing on the Ensign's staff
Q . Q
o PIERRE soULE AND UNCLE SAM. O
o DEATH TO FRANCE FOR TIE SAKE OF A O
FRENCHMAN. o
> . >
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

IL The present is the first year since
l847, that Massachusetts, ha, elected a
Governor by the people.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23
New ORLEANS, Nov. IL,


BY tho arrival Of the steamship Orizaba
Iwe have advices from Meai'tto tho hl 4'h
! inst.
The American bark Avalanche foundered
at sea when about IS miles from Vera
Cruz. The captain and crew were
| saved.
A battle has taken place at Campo de
Guerrero between the government forces
and the revolutionists. The latter wero
route with loss Of 200 men.
Santa Auna's health was completely
restored.
Senior Almonte, Mexican Minister at
Washington,i, going as Minister at Vienna.
and will be replaced here by Senor Arran.
gois, at present Mexican consul in this
city.
WILMINGTON, DEL., Nov. IS.
We have returns from great portion Of
the State, which show considerable ma
ority for Causey, the Know Nothing candi.
da f,r Governor, and Cullen, X. N, for
Congress. The indications are that the
Know Nothings have made clean sweep.
New York, Nov. Is.
The Washington Union says that tho
steamer San Jacinto IS being held in readi-
ness at Southampton to convey Mr.. Soulo
Al. AZ r,n;p<v
on between Mossrs. Mason and Buchanan
as TO the proprieiy Of his return there BY
rch conveyance. The government is not
yet in possession Of dispatches from Mr..
Ms,scn in regard to the affair.
New YoRK, Nov. l6.
The Tribune of this evening foots up
majority of 80 for Clark over Seymour,mak.
ing the official vote for Cattaraugus county
sl4 majority for Clark, to which effect il
publishes letter from Ellicottville. Tho
other evening papers still keep Seymour
ahead the Commercial Advertiser making
his majority 652.
We have three reports from Allegheny
county, which put Clark's majority at from
900 to 1000. 1t was before reported 533.
This greatly increases his chances of clcc-
ton.
Using the Tribune's figures this morning
as basis, we figure from the correct re-
turns received to-day, majority for Clark
oc coJ 'rbo official rcturns from Delaware
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23
WILMIsGTos, DcL., Nov. Is.

We have returns from great portion Of
the State, which show considerable ma
ority for Causey, the Know Nothing candi'
da t fr Governor, and Cullen, X. N, for
Congress. The indications are that the
Know Nothings have made clean sweep.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23

PaEsEsrATros.-Col. Schouler, editor OF
the Cincinnati Gazette, on visit to this
CITY. was, last evening presented by some
personal friends with massive silver pitch-
or, salyer and goblet.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-06
EEOUSEHOLD WORDs;-A MONTHLY

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For the money, there is not the equal of sHouss
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The articles, both in style and thought, are far
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The above are but few extracts from numerous
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-06
Clcarfeld, June Is, lS54-1y.

NEW GOODS AT THE CASH STORE.-The
y subscriber has just received large and well
selected stock Of GOODS of almost every descrip-
ton suitable to the season. which he is selling of
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 G oods
Country produce of almost every description ta-
ken at market prices in exchange for goods.
Persons wishing to purchase and receive fair
equivalent for thor oney, will do well to give
him cell.
Remember the sign of the CHEAPEST GOODS,
on Market street, and call and DC convinced that
there is truth in the words thereon inscribed.
June Is 1854 WM. f. IRWIN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-06

n AIDES AND GENTLEMEN---I believe
AA it a good maxim that people should purchase
goods wherever they please. But they should not
can be best suited. 1 would most respectfully in
Tte all Ladies in particularly TO call at r. LESAN' s
Store and examine his splendid assortment of goods
that cannot be excelied In this section of country
for CHEAPSEss, durability style. They consist
of Gentlemen's Boots of all descriptions aud pri-
Ladies and Gentlemens CATERS of the latest
style. Boys and Girls boots, shoes and CATERS.
Childten of all ages can be accommodated.
X. GLENNAS
.Iunn q 1871
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-06
pgpular Sullg.
MAasA,sIN THE GOLD GROuND.

MASsA,S IN THE COLD GROUND.
Rocnd de meadows am ringing.
De darkies' mournful song,
While de mocking- bird am singing,
Happy ss de day am long,
Whar de ivy am q creeping,
Ger de grassy mound,
Oar old massa am sleeping,
sleeping in de cold, cold ground
CHoRus-Down in de cornfeld,
Hear dat mournful sound,
All de darkies am weeping,
Massa'sin de cold cold groun
When de autumn leaves were falling,
When de days are cold,
'Twos hard to hear old masss calling,
Case he was 30 weak and old,
Now de orange-tree am blooming,
On de sandy shore,
Now de summer days am coming,
Ma.ss neber calls no more.
Down in de cornheld, DC.
Nassa make de darkies love him,
Gaze he was so kind,
Now dey sadly weep above him,
Mourning as he leaves dem behind
cannot work before tomorrow,
So many tear-drops fow,
try to drive away my sorrow,
Picken' on de old banjo.
Down in de cornfeld. &c.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-06
CAN BE GOT FOR ss.--.The un

WHAT CAN BE GOT FOR S5.---The
" dersigned have entered into arrangement
hg which they agree to furnish the knickrrbockeE
Magazine (lnonthIy. }the Home } ournal, twcekiy)
and the Musical World and Times {weekly) 10
subscribers, at the very moderate price Of FIVE
dollars, year sor the three publications all
dcrs, enclosing that amount TO Dyer Willis, will
be promptly attended 10
SAMUEL. HEUST0N.
Publisher af the Kuickerbocker
NORRIS i WILLIS,
Publishers OF the Home journal.
DYER ( WILLIS.
Publishers Of tie Musical World and Times
GRAND LITERARY hSp tSI5aapy xRyIIsTT SIT G6NBy
NATION.
arrangements have been made to furnish the
Krickerboeker Magazine, the Home Journal and
the New York Musical Work. and Times
subscribers, for FIVE dollars year This is cheap
literature, with q vengeance. The nickerbccker
is g per apnum the Home Journal, 81: and the
Musical World and rires, 81 making SIS a year
the usual rates. !h 1t throo s;Ich works can be
obtained for FIVE dollars year, is fact truly wor-
thy the Caloric age which IL just now bein., usk-
cred in OF the knickerboeker Magazine. edited
by Lewis Gaylord Clark. ii is unnecessa to
spe;,k. For twenty years 1t has been the
genial; humorous, and spicy monthly" IN the
world; and The present volume Will be better than
any which proceeded it. Tho Home Journal, edi-
ted by Geo. T. Morris, and N p. Willis, is we'll
known As the best family newspaper IN America;
and the Musical World and Times, edited by
Richard Storrs His with Lowell Mason. Geo II
Curtis Thomas Hastings, WA. p. Bradbury. Geo.
f. Root. and OH musical writers contri hu ting:
and which gives, as.ons other things, over S.J
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Painting, Sculpture Inventions, Discoveries; Wit,
Humor Fancy, Sentiment the Newest Fashions
end ether attractions for Ladies' Choice New Mu-
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Reviews and Criticism of Musical Works, Perfor
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Aug %, 1854
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-06

Pat sez,- MY brother Tommy, an thin The
/ Crowner asks
sIs Jeremiah Puffer here7'
sYis, see Jeremiah.
sMisthur Puffer, says the Crowner, give MS
| all the informashun you have, relatin to this
matther.'
Well, thin, you must know, last night me
wife bein sick. / wint for the docthor, an was
passin by Dinnis o'Graars shanty, whin
spied the feIly carryin box a lanthern.-
As it was suspishus time o'nighl, follied
him to the woods, an there / seed him dig a
hole an deposit the mistayreous box. All the
time he war whisperin if I'd only kilt Tom
my before this it would q bin savin tin dollars
for me pocket; an thin thought to meself,
here's bin buddy murther. So this mornin
I axed little Pat that's cryin there, what it
was his father TUX offlast night in box. 'Oh.
that, sez he, was my brother Tommy; wild that
he ran into the house. So, yc s;e, thought
it war me juty to make clean breasht of the
dishcovery: an that's the way il was; the ma
gisthrate thought it would be betther to Sc
cure Misthur Dinnis before he could lave the
cOuutiiEN, an tilat d aii KNOW a-out Tie mat
ther
Open the box, says the Crowncr.
Wild that they pulled little Pat off, an open
ed the box an there laid poor pig Tommy, all
mortyfyin wild blue shpots.
why, that's nothin but pig.' says the
Corwner.
SO it isl sayes Puffer.
sAn thin Everybody laughed as ii fairy war
ticklin EN-; and ould Puffcr shnszed off, the
divil knows where; an the Crowner sez-
sDinnis, go about your business
so Tux me ould woman off the could, damp
ground, where she was sittin-and that same
gev her the faver-a-nagur-- and we wint home
togither.
The next mornin she was shakin wid the
faver, which lashte for two weeks, an that
tux her to death.
so, ye precave, that unforthcnit evint ru-
mated me entirly. The two childher are a
boordin now, and I'm a sthrivin to airn an
honest pinny for EN-, SO I am.
Poor Dennis having concluded the recital
of his misfortunes, wiped his eyes, which had
filled with tears, and then proceeded TO the
performance of his duties.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-06

DIONEER MILLS, MORRIS TOWNSHIP,
4 CLEARFIELD COUNTY. - The subscriber
keeps constantly on hand, at his mills, lumber Of
all description sorts. and sizes Pastering lath and
bills sawed on the shortest notice. These mills
can run at any time during the season, having a
neverfaiiing supply of water
All kinds of produce taken in exchange for lurn-
her, and the cash never refused.
HENRY GR0E,
September %, 1654.-1y Kylertown, P. O.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-06

GyA Tennessee paper talks of a chap at
Holly Springs, who was SO astonished at see
ing a lady bringing music from her piano, that,
after listning for a minute or two, he withdrew
his head and hallooed after his companion, Il
say, jim! just come back here; darnation seize
me, if here aint woman pulling music out Of
q chest!''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-06

0VOne of our smart city urchins hearing
his fathea read article in the paper in rela-
tion to a new invention of bricks of glass, ex-
claimed--sGlass bricks? know what them is
what are they2' inquired one of the family.
'Tumblers of licker' shouted the Juvenile
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-06

HOING 1T AL0N E.---The undersigned hav-
VI ing taken to himself the store formerly own
cd by Patchin & Swan takes pleasure in informi ng
his friends ard the public generally, that nc has
ust received from the city splendid assortment
of Dry Goods, Hardware Queensware, Hats and
Caps, Boots and Shoes and every thing else usual
ly kept in n country store Persons wishing TO buy
cheap and good Goods should not forget that he
is determined not TO nc undersold by any store in
in the county His motto is "a nimble penny rath-
er than slow sixpence.2
Glen Hope, July S. 1854.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-06

1Z7It is an excellent rule to be observed in
all disputes, that men should give soft words
and hard arguments; that they should not strive
so much to vex as to convince each other.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-06

0y-A fireman's toast! 1.-The Ladies-Their
eyes kindle the only flames which we cannot
extinguish, and against which here IS no in
surdnce
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-06

A S CHEAP AS THE CHEAPEST, AND AS
IA GOOD AS THE BEST, WHOLESALE AND
RETAIL.-Is+Ac JOHNSTON wonld respectfully in
form his friends and the public generally that he
has just returned from the East, where he haspur-
chased the most splendid assort ment of Boots &
Shoes ever brought to Glearfeld. Every variety
of Ladies slippers CATERS, pumps. &C. &c. Mems
fancy shoes, and CATERS with excellent assert
ment of heavy stock, all adapted to the wants OF
the people OF Clearield.
lie hopes his friends VIII give him call al his
store in ''Shaw's Row" and examine his stock.
June I3, 1854
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-06

EOHN R. MORROW, Cabinet Maker, Shop oppo-
~ site NJ. L. Church, Clearfcld, Pa. keeps CON
stantly on hand and makes to order, all ksnds of
Furniture, such Tea Tables, Card Tables Gen.
ire Tables, Sofas, Spring Seated Chairs Bedsteds,
Bureaus, Wash Stands. Cupboards, Safes, &c. &c.
Collins made on the shorsest notice and Funer-
ais attended. JOHN R. MORROW.
June 13, I954-1y.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-06

~True glory consists in doing what de-
serves to be written; in writing what deserves
to he read, and SO living as to make the world
happier and better for our living in it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-06
rs1nE- RED FLAG VIcToRIoUs-The Blood

FHNIIE RED FLAG VICTORIOUS.-The Blood
a Red Banner 1oats in trium PHI on the sold Cor
7ley Store : where 4. N HILLS has Just opened the
cheapest and most splendid assortment Of Goods,
ever displayed before this community, and exactly
adapted to their many and various necessities.
Every variety of Hats, caps, Bonnets, Boots,
Shoes, Cloths Cassimeres, and all other kinds of
dry-goods, that unapproachable by any other
similar articles either in beauty OF style quality
or price.
Also an excellent assortment Of Groceries, Hard
ware, Stone and Queensware, with fancy articles
ad tatJf7it2lna
He defies competition, and invites all persons to
give him cali at the s'OL1 Corner, which has tru-
ly become the Bazarr' Of Ciearfeld.
Every attention will be shown TO customers and
visitors and pains viii be spared to send all
smiling away, loaded with his beautiful and valua-
bic goods, never surpassed in Clearfeld.
A II. HILLS
Clcarfeld, June Is, 1S54-1y.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-06
SPLENDID NEW STORE.---R. SHAW &

SPLENDID NEW STORE.---R SHAW &
- SoN have just returned from the city with an
entire stock of Goods which they offer for sale
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 o.
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-
Gle is entirely new and cheap, if not cheaper
than can be purchased elsewhere.
r. SHAW
i. II. SHAW
June q. 1854
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-06

Great E2siGenens- ling .Anaoanoemetn,
HNiAT the largest cheapest, and best assortment
j. of Goods ever brought into Clearfeld county
have just arrived, and offered for sale, at the
New Store of the subscribers, near the Joe7sQ}
Office Ciearfeld, Pa. Never before has moro
Goods been offered TO this community. They have
all been selected with view to the wants and ne
cessities of the people of this particular locality
after long experience, and intimate acquaintance
with their business connections. ~
Dry Goods of every variety, Dress Goods, Cloths,
Gassimeres, and Ciothing; Boots and Shoes, Hats
and Caps Donnets and Shawls. together with a
large and splendid assortment OF oacenswaro
Hardwar and Groceries
Defying all competition they solicit their friends
ard the public to give them call and examine
their stock AoSSoP d P0TTARFt,
June II, 1S54.-Iy.