Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-08-09
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Appoiutea-Mr Burt, of South Carolina, Gov
ernor Of Nebraska.
Wante1-wives in Minnesota. Don't all start at
once, girls.
CooI-Monday. Fires and wollen coats were the
order of the day.
To be opened for taceS-the WiIliamsport and
Elmira Railroad, on Monday next. s!
VaHiant-Bigler's challenge. He never made
himself more supremely ridiculous.
Loec.-Tt is said the susquehanna is lower at
Harrisburg than it has been since 1888
Terri5le--for the authorities of Greytown to in
suit the Hon, Solon Borland. a street fighter from
Arkansas
EEueidctea-Mrs. Partington, on last Sunday by
hearing fine coneourse the parable of the pro-
bable son.
Look ont for rMem.-Counterfeitt ten cent pieces,
in circulation, said be the best imitation ever
attempted.
Longest ne tie TVorld-The Illinois Central Rail-
road. 1t is seven hundred and thirty one miles
in length.
Goiag to rsmain-the '.Know Nothing" who
contemplated leaving America because it was dis
covered by foreigner.
No proof Of temperance-a man with his hat off
at midnight explaining to a sign post the political
principles of his party.
Ditto-sbIack legs and Know Nothings' so
says democratic friend of ours down street who
appears to know all about it.
That a roguc?-A fellow that s:embraced an op-
portunity' is of the decided opinion that it does
not come up to some of his female friends
Hard at 1.-THE Juvenile leaders of the ''untcr-
rifed' in this place, preparing material for the
primary election on Saturday.
Dead-Wm. c. ToBEY, better known as "John of
York. the witty and talented correspondent of the
Spirit of the Times.
Comtemptjble-eves-droppi and watching Ger
tain individuals might find enough to do by attend
ing to their own business.
Returned-our friend Dave, sporting an elegant
white beaver. If he don't keep clear of the Cor
poral he be taken for 'sKnow Nothing,
Dom, on 'e1n-the Doctor on the .Know Moth
ings." They had better provide themselves with
some anti-choera pills, or they'll get "physiced
most 'orfully''
Found a true 5tH-The Grand Jury, of Hardin
county, KY, against four of Mat Wards Jurymen,
for perjury. They are bound over each in 81 900
to appear at the next session.
Act5ai-It is said that all the preachers in town
belong to the Know Nothinss!'' Who'd tho. it?
IF it had been the lawyers and stuaents, we
wouldn't have been surprised.
Comp'aiming-the people who are compelled to
use the turnpike, between PhilIipsburg and Cur
wensville. The directors should repair the road
1t is said to be very bad in places.
Sple1sItd gcisierense7it-the destruction of Grey
town by Capt. Hollins. Sixteen mud huts. three
pig-pens four shanties, and one chicken coop were
gallantly raised to the ground Fica la RepnbtgWe!
Seyved hin, right.-A jury of inquest, in Mich-
gan, recently returned the following verdict =
"Died from the visitation of one beef-stake, eight
cold potatoes, twelve apple dumplings and fried
pie"
Catching ft-thc Rev John Chambers, for max
ing stump speeches for Bigler He goes it on the
principle of the Kane letter, of Polk celebrity
though, like Bigler with the Lager Beer Bill, he
keeps it in his ''breeches pocket
Hard hit.-It is said, alludins to the Grevtown
affair, that the Administration has shown more
magnanimity than could have been expected by its
most ardent admirers, 1t felt obliged to thrash
somebody, and IL took one Of its st=es
Done 1t at lost.-Bigler has challenged Pollock
to stump the State. "Wonder what's to become of
his official business in the meantime ?f' as the Lo-
cofocos asked of Gov. Johnston, in a former cam
paign. We presume, however, that no1rits horse
of different color
Dtscorerea at lust.-The gallant Corporal has
made the astounding discovery that the knows
NOthngs' have organized in ClearfeId. The Cor
poral 'knows Something than he lets out
SO look out for breakers. If these know Moth
ings,' don't catch thunder, just take our hat
(Which, by the way, the Corporal says is s.wide-
awake.0
Temperance NsettRc-on Monday evening in
the Court House. It was addressed by the Rev
Mr.. HUNTER, and others. There are few ardent
friends of Temperance, here, who deserve the
greatest credit for keeping up their monthly meet
ngs and it is to be regretted that they are not bet
ter attended. As regularly as the first Monday
evening of every month rolls round, FATHER Gu
LcH is found in his accustomed seat.
4 Literary CmriOSity.-We were shown the en-
velopc of paper day two since, bearing the
following endorsement, in the hand writing of a P
NJ. not thousand miles off 'sRiting on thoes Pan
pers Postage duw q cents Guess the school
master must be abroad When it arrived at its
destination, CurwensvilIe, the P NJ. at that place
delivered 1t without charge, alleging that he
''could mt understand the hieroglyphics' This
featIs scarcely surpassed by the charge of 5 cts
postage on document franked by member of
Congress.
<1Sarterzy 1aeettn&g-our Methodist friends have
oeen holding their usual Quarterly Meeting and
oon1erance, Tor the past few days. On Sabbath |
last, the hev Mr. PoIsAL, Presiding Elder preach
ed most excellent and able sermon taking oc