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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08
Frightful Accident on the Rock Island
Railroad

The passenger train for Rock Island which
left Chicago at IL O'Clock on Wednesday night.
met with most frightful accident, from the
breaking of an axletree of the engine, when
near the Minoka station-the result, it is said.
of running over horse upon the track The
engine and portion all of the cars We're
thrown from the track with great violence.
breaking the ribs of the engineer, and killing,
or wouading and sealding, from thirty to for
ty first class passengers.
The citizens of Joliet promptly rendered
all the assistance in their power to the woun-
ded.
Physicians who were present report that at
least ten or twelve of the scalded VIII die with
in twenty-four hours.
At the latest accounts all the sufferers had
been removed to large stone building on
Scott street, in the village of Joliet, and the
employees of the Railroad Company as well
as the people of the village, were using every
effort to alleviate their sufferings.
1t appears that when the engine was thrown
off the track, the two forward passenger cars
were thrown ON top of it, and the steam esca-
ping was driven with tremndous force through
the dense mass of human beings packed close
ly among the wrecks of the cars.
The engineer, Mr.. W. O.. Brown, was fear
fully scalded. His brother, acting as fireman,
had both his legs broken.
\ gentleman named Carpenter, from z Pough-
keepsie, N. Y, was terribly burned and seal
ded.
J. W. Albion, of Monroe county, Ohio, was
| also badly scalded. Sarah Albion, of Monroe
county, Ohio burned and scalded.
Mrs: Cox, of Washington county, Iowa, was
severely injured.
| Catherine Laughlin, of Washington county,
Iowa, was also very seriously injured.
Margaret Laughlin, of Gettysburg, Pa, was
also among those who were seriously if not
| fatally injured.
| We have been unable to learn the names of
! the other sufferers, but are assured, on what we
| have reason to believe is respectable authori
| ty, that the whole number of passengers who
were seriously wounded is not under forty
! We shall endeavor to get more full details
without delay.
The conductor of the train, Mr.. Van Bur-
| ket escaped with but slight injury.
| When the messenger left the scene of disas-
| ter, several of those who were Scalded remain
! ed insensible. and others were writhing in
| their last agonies.
J. VI. Carpenter, of Canandaigua, one OF
the injured by the Rock Island Railroad dis
aster, has since died.-N. Y. Tribune.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08
From California.

Gwin is working might and main to be re-
elected to the u. S. Senate. What the result
viii be is impossible to tell. 1t is doubtful
whether Gwin can get the support of his own
faction, the chivalry, and the chivalry men in
the Legislature number, all told, only 46 out
of 1l3. The Wings have "a on joint ballot,
but they have no hopes for the Senatorship.-
The Broderick men have %, and don't know
what to do. They are undecided whether to
go into caucus with the other wing, or to stick
to Broderick and fight it out, or drop Broder-
ick, who is becoming drag, and fight it out
on principles.
From all parts of the State the news is en-
couraging. While the mines still yield pro
fusely, the agricultural districts send forth
their wealth in grain and other products of the
soil. This climate is peculiarly favorable to
the farmer inasmuch as he can definitely de-
pend on the proper kind of harvest weather.
Ever since the commencement of the harvest
season, we have been exempt from rain, which
gives ample time for the careful curing and
preparation of fruits of the soil for market.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08
UNITED STATES SENATOR.

In large number of our exchanges we see
the name Of Col. A. @. CURTIN, of Centre
county. mentioned in connection with the Of
flee of United States Senator. That such a
selection would be acceptable to the people of
this section of our State, there can be no
doubt. Not only because of his distinguish
ed and laborious services in the late contest,
than whom, no single individual in the Com
monwealth done more towards achieving our
glorious victory, but because of his command
ing talents, known integrity, and correct prin-
ciples.
To the people of Clearfeld, Col. CURTIN
seems like a fellow citizen, and his elevation
to this distinguished position would be hailed
with delight by all those who throng our
Courts. listen to his brilliant arguments, and
receive his cordial greeting. He is known to
US all as brilliant orator, an accomplished
scholar, profound lawyer, and an estimable
man, who would represent the interests of his
native State with fidelity, ability and honor.
1t is conceded by all that his long services
to his party, his laborious and disinterested
exertions in the late contest, together with his
fearless defence of American principles, and
his bold and whitening denunciation of the
Nebraska iniquity, all point to him as the man,
| above all others, who should receive this high
mark of favor at the hands of the party he
has done SO much TO place in power. We feel
confident, from the feeling manifested in his
| favor in Philadelphia, and other sections OF
the State which we have recently visited, that
he is the strongest man named for the posi-
ton, and that he is the candidate of the peo-
pie, who will demand of their Representatives
his election.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08
Douglas Double-Barrelled Gun.

We are indebted to the Harrisburg Telegraph
for the following THE ssLtte GIANT wanted
TO be President SO he made him great doub-
le-barrelled gun-one barrel he called NebTas-
kq. the other KansGs-the one TO be loaded
with popular sovereignty, the other with mig
gers. intending to shoot both North and South
at one and the same time. But the thing was
entirely too complicated to work well; and
upon trial it was found not to be unlike the
gun spoken of in Hudibras, which
:sAltho well aimed at duck and plover.
Bore wide and kicked the shooter over.
1t has already kicked over the Administra-
ton party in Iowa, Vermont, New Hampshire,
Maine. PENNSYLVANIA, Ohio and Indiana, and in
due time will kick over that party in the bal
ance of the free States. There is nothing more
certain! ssThe Little Giant" overloaded his
gun entirely; and when he came to fire both
barrels at once, the rebound was tremeen-
dous; it kicked him clean over, and postpon-
ed his Presidential prospects Indefinitely! =
Poor Douglas! His ssvaulting ambition has
oyerleaped itself'' He has learned that
"The best laid plans of mice and men
Gang aft aglee."
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08
HOME AGAIN.

After a tiresome and tedious journey of two
weeks, we again find ourself seated in the sold
arm chair enjoying one of HemphilPs ex-
cellent Regalias, and preparing scopy' for the
simp' who stands at our shoulder. During our
absence we had the pleasure of becoming ac-
vuainted with large number of our brethren
of the quill, to whom, one and all, we beg
leave to return our heartfelt thanks for their
hospitality and kindness.
To Maj. BARRETT and Capt. BLAIR, the gen.
tlemanly proprietors of the Mount Vernon,
we are also indebted, and would recommend
their house, as one of the best in the CITY,
Yisiters from Clearfeld, are most cordially
welcomed, and are soon made TO feel sat home.
Wherever you find such sfiock' of editors as
thronged the Mount Vernon while we were
| there, you may rely upon its being good
house,
We were pleased to hear our railroad so IA
vorably spoken of in the East, and we were
repeatedly urged to call upon our citizens to
go to work. It must not be permitted to lay
idle; if we desire to succeed we must keep
moving. Let the books be opened, the amount
of stock limited. say to $500, 900, and the sub
| scriptions received on condition of that sum
| being raised. Let some of our influential
| men be appointed a committee to secure stock.
| and our word for it., in less time than it takes
| to talk about it. we will have stock enough ia
| ken to grade the road. Come, you influential
citizens, and wealthy men, who have been do,
| ing so much wind work, where are you? Now
! is the time to test your sincerity. Go to work
in good earnest, and we can have the road.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08
A Summer white House"

A correspondent of the n. Y. Times, writing
from Washington, says the health of the Pres
ident has been quite bad of late, having suffer-
ed from remttent fever. Although not entire
ly confined to the house, he looks poorly. The
fact is that the White House is badly located,
and cannot be occupied with safety during
those seasons of the year when chllls and fe-
vers are rife. This results from the fact that
the site of the Executive mansion affords a ma
tural and convenient resting place for the mi
asmatic exhalations arising from the low
grounds near the river, and from the Potomac
flats. Congress ought, without delay, to furn-
ish the President modest summer retreat on
the heights of Georgetown, where he can re-
tire from the pestilential miaSma during his
hours of repOSe. The humblest citizen who
locates his residence in Washington avoids, if
he can, such situation relatively TO the river
marsh) as that occupied by the White House.
Why, then, should we compel the President 10
| live where due regard for his health, as pri-
vate citizen, would prevent his location We
| think the entire sentiment of the nation Will
agree with this suggestion, and we trust the
/ summer residence will be ready in 1851 torthe
! reception of a President elected to represent
| the American principle of the country.-Srn.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08
ARISTOCRATIC SLANDER.

There is in this world class of persons,
who, in their own estimation, are superior to
the rest of mankind; who set themselves up as
the exclusive and peculiar patterns of morali-
ty, decency, christianity, and good manners j;
who claim to be the very flower Of aristocracy;
and whose delicate oifactories are unpleasant
ly titilated by the vicinity of a mechanic,
working man, orssplebiGa." Having, perhaps,
accumulated little money, they smother re-
collections of the past, despise the instruments
of their success, shudder with horror if the
fact is forced upon them that their pale hands
were once stained with honorable toll, and look
down with loathing and contempt upon all
those who are compelled to labor for living.
In nearly every village and hamlet such pale
faced exclusives may be found, flourishing like
sickly plants, in dark, damp vault, with few
companions, and commanding the pity and
commiseration of all those who enjoy the bright
light of noon day. These miserable sscodfish
aristocrats," without the ''family'' which they
worship, and who can trace their boasted ge-
Dealogy back to the shoe-maker's bench, the
tailor's board, or the farmers rude log-cabin,
pass their time IN Sianuefl1g Inelr more nunDle
neighbors, and through their cooks, chamber
maids, and wash women, transmit their vile
ISLANDERS and pestilential gossips to those with
whom they are s:aboye''(D holding personal
communication.
Processing to be the deyout followers of a
meek and spotless Saviour, these christian
aristorats,' can yet lend themselves to the en-
couragement of that degrading vice, which OF
all others is the most putrid, loathsome, and
disgusting, by pandering to the filthy appetites
of gossips and tale-bearers, and drinking in
their Shiny, malicious and black-hearted SIAN
ders!
Such miserable creatures, who are nui-
sance and putrefying sore to any community,
should be unmasked and exposed. They feed
upon the pure and noble heart, and the repu-
tation, that, knowing no wrong, fears no stain.
and heeds not the secret foe until the fend-
ish shaft strikes home. Pluck from them their
mask of hypocrisy, and you disclose the hid
deous linements of fiend of he'll, clothed in
the garb of christianity
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08
THE POST OFFICE AGAIN.

There are few questions We should like to
have answered by some of the Post Office in
cumbents in this region, and along the route
TO Philadelphia.
How does it come that it takes our papers
fire days to reach Philadelphia, when others
starting from the same point reach it in two?
What becomes of our Daily papers, mailed
US regularly every day, at Philadelphia, and
which we never receive, on an average, more
than twice a week? For six days we were an
eye witness to the fact of their being mailed.
yet on returning home we found that but one
had been received
How does it come that we SO often receive
documents in the Western, that should come
in the Eastern mail, five or six days behind
their time
But above all, how does it come that letter
which was written to US from Philadelphia du-
ring our absence, tUas opened and anstrered ouer
our signature, while we were still in the City
The letter and the forgery are both in our
hands, and can be seen by any person who may
think proper TO call on us for that purpose
The answer is dated at Curwensville.
When the above questions are answered we
shall have something more TO say on the sub
ject. In the meantime We shall take legal
measures to solve the last.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08
1,,rast Twentv.six Years after Death.

most extraordinary occurrence has hap
pened within the last few days at Redruth, III
Cornwall As long ago as the year 1926,
miner named Williams was working in Ped
nandrea mine, near Redruth, when he fell, to-
gether with his brother, into the shaft. HIS
brother after falling about u feet, contrived
to stop his farther descent, but the deceased
fell further down, and a quantity OF rubbish
toppled down upon him. Though every exer,
ton to recover the body was made for period
of two months, it could not be found, and the
shaft was then closed over In this state II
remained till April last, when company was
formed to resume the working of the mine,
and, in clearing one of the levels the other other
day. the body of the deceased was found lying
on its left side. 1t had on blue coat, with
metal buttons, a coarse wooden shirt. and shoes
and stockings On its being brought to the
surface. deceased's brother, who fell with him
into the shaft, and was then present, was so
affected that his conduct for while was like
that of mailman. The Jury returned a YER
dict of ssaccidental DEATH" The burial OF
the body was witnessed by upwards of 4,O0O
persons.-London Times.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08
ESCAPED CRIMINALS.

1t would almost seem in these days of chick
en-hearted judges and juries, that crime had
become obsolete. 1t has absolutely become
matter of public curiosity to know why, if
there is legally and clearly defined offence,
judges and juries have so much difficulty in
convicting prisoners,-how it comes that a
Juror so far forgets his oath to stry the prison
er according to the evidence as to return
verdict of acquittal when he feels, in truth,
that the prisoner is guilty of the crime ?
Within the past year how many in our own
county have escaped 'scot free who ought to
have received punishment for their Often
ces? And what are the consequences!
Why crimes are being multiplied around us'
Property is no longer safe, and even life is In
danger The midnight incendiary is prowl-
ing about with his lighted torch, illuminating
the heavens with the red glare of burning
buildings, and the destruction of property,
merely to crafty his feelings of revenge, and
singular to say, no effort is made to bring him
to justice, or if there is, it is rendered abor-
tive by hearing on Habeas Corpus, and dis
charing him on his own recognizancel
1t Is llillc liidt SOulCtHlliS DC uOhC "
bring the criminals, who are repeatedly escap-
ing the just penealty of their crimes, to JUS
tice. The officers throughout the county
should be constantly On the look out, and
when they succeed in arresting prisoners. our
judges who grant them hearing on Habeas
Corpus, should remember that they not to
pass upon the question of guilt or innocence,
nor to fix the punishment. 1t is their duty to
see that the prisoner is not improperly depri
we'd of his liberty, but that there is just cause
to suspect him of the commission of the crime,
and wherever there is sufficient reason for
binding him over at all, there is reason for do
ing it in such manner as viii compel his ap-
pedrGnce.
Justice tardy and half administered, only
encourages crime. 1t shows that offences may
be committed with impunity, and gives evil
dence of no extraordinary tenderness of feel
ing, but merely exhibits vassilating judg
ment. Judges and juries have duties to per-
form towards the public, as well as to the
prisoner, and the escape of any criminal in
f1icts a most serious evil on society.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08
From Baltimore.

inst, in Eutaw street, by which knabe s Gales
extensive piano factory was destroyed. Sever
alcontiguous al buildings were fired by the flames,
and consumed, or materially damaged. Loss
heavy. The walls ofthe factory fell in, by which
many persons, it is supposed,were buried alive.
The Virginia Agricultural Fair closed on
the 4th. Ex-Presdent Tyler addressed the
Mechanics Institute, at Richmond.
Heavy failures occurred on Saturday, in con-
sequence of the four and eight month notes
falling due. The amount protested reaches
nearly three millions of dollars, and produced
an intense exciment.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08
From Nebraska.

Iron ore has been found in he Platte Valy
in this territory. On the night of the 10th
ult., a large number of horses were stolen by
Indians from P. A. Sarpy's herd at Belle
view. A company of men had started in pur-
suit. On the same day Major George Hepuer,
accompanied by six men, started with the
Otoe Chiefs to select location for that tribe,
somewhere on Blue river, near new Fort
Kearny. At Belleyiew active preparations
are being made for the erection of buildings.
A hotel, printing Office, and several private
dwellings will soon be completed and occu-
pied.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08
"A genuine Down Easter was lately es

a genuine Down Easter was lately es-
saying to appropriate square of exceedingly
s'tough beef'' at dinner, in Wisconsin hotel.
His convulsive efforts with knife and fork at
tracted the attention and smiles of the rest of
the company, who were in the same predica-
ment as himself. At last ssJonathan's'' pa
tience vanished under his i'll success, when
laying down his ssutensils," he burst out with,
s:Strangers, you neen't laff--if you hain't got
no regard for the landlords feelings, you orter
have some respect for the old bul," This sally
ssbrought down the house,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08

BosToN.-The city of Boston has entered in
to a new forwarding business. Four paupers
were recently arraigned before justice in that
city, on a joint charge of being foreign pau
pers, 'and receiving aid from the city OF boston,
against the peace of the Commonwealth ana
contrary to law in such cases made ana pro.i-
ded." The charge of pauperism was sustain
ed, and the Court ordered the prisoners 70 De
returned to the Queen of Great Britain: 1ney
will be forwarded in the SNIP H.d' ;rarnont 70 ''
which leaves in a day or TWO ioi A-NeiPooi'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08
f1E1lg BAR19ElA[log DOURlAla
THE NEWS.
From the Seat of War.

Since the previous reports, events have not
progressed much in the Crimea. The plot,
however, is thikening, and the grand drama
must soon be enacted. All eyes are now fixed
upon that spot of the Earth's surface, and the
world is impatient for more tragic develop
ments. The allied forces are beseiging Sebas-
topol, and We may, ere long, hear the result.
Both sides are in good spirits.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08
From the Sandwich Islands.

The Government is awaiting the action of
the United States Administration upon the
treaty sent to Washington. Mr.. Gregg, our
Commissioner has been laid up with an attack
similar to the Panama fever, to which all
strangers are liable at the Islands, but had re-
covered sufficiently to be out.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08
APPOINTMENTS.

Applicants for Office under the new Admin
istration are as numerous as flies in a molas-
ses hogshead. Among those spoken of for
Lazzarretto Ply ysician, no one is more favora-
bly, mentioned than THos. W. TAYLOR, M. D.,
of Philadelphia. He would discharge the du-
ties OF the appointment with ability and credit.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08
SECRETARY OF STATE.

Among others, we frequently hear the name
of our friend SANDERsoN, of the Daily NeUs,
favorably mentioned for Secretary of State
Mr.. Sanderson, is clever fellow, has a thor
ough knowledge of the politics of the State,
and would no doubt make good officer.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08

~At Philadelphia, on Monday afternoon,
tbe dead body of colored man was detected
in a box that had been shipped by Adams Ex-
press. The box was directed to druggist III
Nv Haven. and it is supposed it was inten-
ded for the Medical University, as subject
for dissection.
Polynesian., 1854-03-04

T'HE UNDERSIGNED intends to continue the
practice of his profession at his office in the naval
store formerly occupied by J. c. Spalding.
Having on hand and being regularly in the receipt
of full supply of the best American, English,
| French and German Drugs and Perfumery, he IS
prepared to fill all orders for the above at the most
reasonable rates.
Prescriptions carefully prepared. Medicine-chests
fitted up with the greatest care.
Townsend's Sarsaparilla. Soap, assort.
Bulls do. Extract of Ginger.
Syrup sarsaparilla, comp. Jujube paste.
Sands Sarsaparilla. Candy, assort.
Corbetts do with iod. pot. .Lozenges.
Extract Sarsaparilla Lquorice.
Cherry Pectoral. Toothpowder and Paste.
Balsam of Wild Cherry. Pain Killer.
Syrup Ginsing Mrs Kidder's Cordial
German Cologne. Seidhtz Powders
Cologne scentd with muskFluid Magnesia
Orange Flower Lotion Capsules
for complexion. Chlorate of Soda.
Lubins Extracts, assort. Carbonate ammonia.
Bogles Hyperion fluid for Codliver oil.
the hair. vanilla Beans.
Barry's Tricopherous do. Childrens' Trusses.
Hair preservative. Carmine &c., sc.
Shaving cream and soap.
E. HOFFMAN,, NJ. D.
Residence at the house OF DIR. X. w. Wood. tf-4l
Polynesian., 1854-03-04
UNITED STATES CONSULATE,


GENrLEMEN:-In answer to your letter OF
the 5th ult, l have the honor to state, that
the usual and customary expenses attending
the purchase and shipment of produce, mer-
chandse, &c., at this port are, for commits.
sions, two and half per cent with furnished
funds, and per cent when funds are ad-
vanced.
There are no charges for brokerage, ex.
port duty, dock or town dues. lighterage and
the like. Some trifing charges are made
for labor and carriage when necessary. La
bor costs about two dollars day, and cart
age fifty cents per load.
The price of first quality of Sandwich Isl
and syrup in second hands is. at this time
thirty to thirty-6ve cents per gallon. ihe
value ON the plantation, am informed, II
from twenty to twenty-five cents; but ths
price of this article, like all the productions
of these islands, ductuates, and IS entIrei,