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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20
The Golden American Efean.

The New York Tribune, as the organ Of the
Northern fanatics, said on Wednesday, Dec.
13:
The Native American party intends to elect
the next President. For that purpose it has
placed itself on pro slavery ground. The at
tempt is not novel one, and has not always
succeeded. We shall see how it comes out
now.
The Washington Union, as the oil gan Of the
Southern factionists, on the same day said:
The real character of the .4mericda iaquisi-
ton is forcibly illustrated by the bold effron-
terry with which it seeks to impose opon the
people of the South the idea that its princi-
pies and objects are consistent with Southern
interests and institutions.
With the hint that the ''Native American
party referred to by the Tribune, and the
'SAmericanInq nquisition,' according to the ele-
CANT courtesy of the Union, mean one and the
same thing, we leave the two extracts to be
compared, and to decide whether the Ameri-
cans have not found the s'golden mean" when
it is censured by both extremes of fanaticism
and folly!-SHR.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

MoRE LAwLEss ACoTIsITEoN.- admins
tration must certainly wink at the conduct OF
Gen. QUITHAN, for ne is doing that with which
AARON BURR was only charged with, but ac-
quilted upon trial Gen. O., who is the first
robber in the fllibustering expedition, writes
to Il gentleman iii Baltimore, that it is especi-
ally desirable to evade any infracton OF the
neutrality laws, and to that end it is essential
that the expedition should be organised in
some locality adjacent to, but outside Of our
borders. The invading army is to be compos-
ed of five thousand men-picRed bioods of
the country-each man is 10 pay his own eX-
penses to the place of rendezvous, and TO con
tribute fifty dollars towards his own equipment.
Some efficient eX-0ficers of the United States
service are engaged, and thus organised, de-
scent is 10 be made at some point near Havan-
ma, where the Spanish defences are strongest,
thus, by the very audacity Of the movement,
striking terror into the tyrants who rule the
destines OF the SsGcm of the Antilles" If
President PIERCE is really honest in the pa
ciic tenor of his recent message, let him call
upon the Baltimore ,4rguS-hiS devoted friend
and find out to whom this letter is written.
and arraign Gen. QUITMAN for contemplated
breach of the Neutrality Laws.
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SPEAKING OUT.

The Harrisburg Democratic Union, speak
ing of the rumored change in the federal cab
met, says
eve know that the rumor has been contra
dieted: but in regard 10 ;'as1ab<-r, NO mean
James Campbell, postmaster Gen RAJ, x Is al
most impossible that the public viii, clear
~ and emphatically expressed as it was at the
recent elections, and as it has since been in
other ways, can much longer be resisted. His
appointment was most unfortunate it was the
origin Of discussions in the democratic ranks,
which would otherwise have remained unhro-
ken and his removal, even at this late day,
after ali the mischief has been done, would be
the signal for reunion and future victory
Other states may speak for themselves, bnt in
Pennsylvania, so long James Campbell re-
mains at the head of the post office, or any
other department, unless called there by the
voice of the people, by whom he was con-
demned in 1851, we can look for nothing but
disaster and defeat
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Wednesday, December 20. 1884.
LITERARY NOTICES.

TIE SCHOOL JOURNAL, for December has been
received 1t is more than usually Interesting
number This periodical commeuds itself,
not only to the teacher, but to the parent and
guardian. Thos. II. Burrows, Editor, Lancas-
ter. Terms, 81 per annum, in advance
ssGrahan' S Saturday MAIL the first mum
Der Of new volume, comes to us very great
" improved. 1t is now one of the neateSt
and best of the city weeklies.
We have received fhe Address of the State
Central Prohibatory Committee TO the Legis-
lature, and regret our inability to lay it entire
before our readers. 1t contains many valuable
and interesting statistics, and is an able
production.
The democratic Union, has changed hands,
Lauman & Co. having sold cut to JACOB ZEIe-
LER. ESQ, who viii hereafter preside over its
columns Mr.. Zeigleris talented editor and
accomplished gentleman, whose only fault is
his deep dyed locofocoism. We wish him sue
cess in his new undertaking, but if we mistake
not. he will find that with locofoeo paper on
his back, ssJordan M hard road to trabel!''
GnAuAM, for January, the first number OF
the new volume for 1855, has just been receiy-
ed. 1t is splendid number for the Holidays,
containing, in addition to number of elegant
illustrations, some of the most ably written
articles we have read for a long time. Those
who desire to obtain it for 1855, can send us
their orders. $500 per year, in advance, or
$3.50 for Graham and the Journal.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

Coz. BENrox's SPUNK!-The veteran fSOld
Bullion announced some months since, that
he would not receive letters through the st.
Louis Post Office. Reaching that city lately,
he published in the Democrat OF the 18th, that
he finds some quantity of letters there address
sed 10 him, which he has returned to the Of
fee. and that if the law is complied with, they
viii be sent TO the Dead Letter office, in Wash
ington, where they will reach him and be at
tended to-. He says: 81 had endeavored TO
make 1t known TO the public, that since the late
appointment of Post Master in this city, do
not correspond through this offce-that ap-
pointment being one of those made in this
State through criminal prostitution of the ap-
pointing power to malignant and personal pur-
poses, with view to outrage and inJure me
from which designs have right to protect
myself, Gas far as ] can,) by refusing 10 open
correspondence forwarded 10 this once. pu.
in saying this, do not mean Mr. flerce' pug
the nuIifiers who rule him, and nave proughe
things to their present pass-the harmony OF OF
the Union destoyed, the honor and peace OF
the country endangered abroad, and his own
administration run into the ground.
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R2ElEg RAp1gE1Alog OOD@GlAaa
THE NEWS.
From Eurona.


The Collins mail steamship Pacific. Capt
Nye, arrived at New York at half-past ten
O'Clock on Wednesday morning She left
LIVERPOOL on Wednesday noon, the 29th ult.
The news is one week later than that brought
by the Union. There is nothing decisive from
the seat of war.
In England, matters were in a crisis, ana
Parliament would probably be summoned for
the purpose of imposing new taxes.
Since the terrible battle OF Hermann, On
November 5, when the Allies lost 1000 and
the Russians 0OO-neither party had been
in condition to resume active hostilitieS-
consequently there is no news.
The reported battle on 18th is false.
The utmost activity is manifested in France
and England in sending reinforcements, as the
existence of the Allied army depends thereon
Several thousands had arrived.
Austrian, Prussian and German diplomat
lists were active; but France and England have
notified that they Will rot now treat on the b2-
sis of the four points.
The Arabia arrived out on the 26th.
It is reported that the Russians have cap
tured two English cruisers in the Baltic.
Napoleon says that powerful diversion viii
be made in Bessarabia.
The Moniteur says the siege operations were
still advancing on the 18th The weather had
become bad, but the health and spirits Of the
troops were fine.
The steamers Alps, Thames and Ripon had
arrived out with troops.
Parliment will assemble the 18th December
The object is to provide means to prosecute
the war. The effect on trade, says the Times
sscan not fail to be very serious, but success
must be achieved, no matter how heavy th(
reckoning" Napoleon had issued spirited
address to the French army in the Crimea
He distinctly pledges himself 10 persevcr'
in humbIing the pride Of Russia. The Rus
sian loss on the 5th, is now estimated at tit
teen thousand killed and wounded.
| The allies found five thousand Russians lei
dead on the field During the past ten days
/ fifteen thousand men have PASSED the Bospho
rus to reinforce the allies. Terrible storm
had prevailed between the l4th and 18th
The San Jacinto left Bordeaux on the 20th 70
Madrid with Mr.. Soule on board.
1t is announced from Austria that the peo
ple will not grant the Railway Company S !oa'
unless the Government joins the Wester
Powers.
The Baltic feet had not yet returned. Thir
ty transports are ashore in the Black Sea- a
the latest dates, the siege works were suspen
ded, and the bombardment almost entirel
ceased.
The Cossacks have been repulsed in the Dc
brudscha Omer Pacha has been ordered t
suspend operations ia Bessarabia and sen
q = s,lssli51s nave thrown two strong bridges {
/ boats across the foot OF the north fork Of Sc
bastopol, with the intention of withdrawing
the garrison.
It is rumored that Austria is willing to sig
a treaty with the Western Powers, but repu
dates the obligation to adopt immediate hos
tilifies, and insists upon the assurance Of sup
port should there be an eventual outbreal
! with the Gar.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

EXCITEMENT IN DANvHLE.-The Danville
(Va.) Republican states that on Thursday last
the citizens of that town were thrown into the
greatest state of excitement, on learning that
one Mathew Weightman had that morning
committed most brutal assault with a stick,
upon two ladies' The officers could not pre-
vent the iAiction of mob law upon him. The
citizens seized him, rode him around town on
a rail, ducked him in the canal, and then COM
mitted him to Jail.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

Ma. ADAMS NATURALIZATION BILL.-The fol-
lowing is the bill introduced into the L. States
Senate on Monday by Mr.. Adams, Of Mississip
pi. in reference to the Naturalization Laws
Be IL enacted, &c, That from and after the
passage Of this act, no alien, shall be admitted
to become citizen of the United States unless
he shall, at the time of his application to be
admitted, declare and prove to the satisfaction
of the court having jurisdiction Of the case,
that he has resided IN the Gnited States twen-
ty-One years, at least: ProgiGed that any alien
who may be resident OF the United States at
the date Of this act shall be entitled to all the
third condition specified in the first section Of
the act approved April =, 1902, for which
this act is amendatory.
Sec. ,. ind Be IL further enacted, That SO
much Of the third condition specified in the
first section Of the act approved April 81,
1902, entitled ssAn act to estsblish uniform
rule of naturalization, and to repeal the acts
heretofore passed on that suMect,'' as con-
fiictS with the first section of this act be and
the same is hereby repealed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

QUALIFICATION OF JURORs.-In q criminal
case now on trial in the United States Circuit
Court, Chief Justice Taney has decided the
following to be the proper qualifications for a
Juror TO try the issue :-s'If the juror has form
ed an opinion that the prisoners are guilty, and
entertains that opinion now, without waiting
to hear the testimony, then he is incompetent.
But If, from the reading the newspapers or
hearing reports, he has impressions on his
mind unfavorable TO the prisoners, but has no
opinion or preiudices which will prevent him
from doing impartial Justice when he hears
the testimony, then he is competent
The general observance of this decision in
our courts, coming as it does from so high
source, and as legally correct as it is in ac-
cordance with common consent, win have the
happiest effect in doing away with the chica-
merry that in too many instances excludes men
of honesty and intelligence from the jury box.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

PoT AND KETrLE.-The administration has
favoritc fashion of adopting the plan of pot
calling kettle black The President in his re-
cent message defends our land acquisitions
by saying that Europe has done SO too, and
parties opinion against the bombardment of
Greytown, by limiting that other nations had
done worse. The Union pursues the same
plan, and shows that because France expelled
women and children from Balaklava, England
fired hospital, and the Russians committed
the massacre of Sinope, the proud eagle OF
the United States has perfect right to pick
I'D what It can on the Mosquito coast, and rend
Grevtown in its talons! All-al, were horrl-
bic and terrible and no sophistry can defend,
no excuses paIite them.-SRn
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EXHIBITION,

We are requested TO announce that the Stu
dents of lhe Clearfeld Academy will give a
public Exhibition, on Friday evening next,
in the Town Hall. The public are respectful
ly invited to attend. The exercises viii com
mence at 60 O'Clock.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

The NEXT LEGIsLATURE.-The Legislature
of this State assemblies and organizes on the
first Tuesday in January, annually; and the
Inauguration Of the Governor takes place
on the third Tuesday of the same month
These are provisions of the Constitution.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

10 The Hon. c. B. Curtis viii accept our
thanks for valuable public documents. We
nope to find him an attentive member.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

- The Bosten Times comments severely
upon the facility with which The jury credited
the testimony of Miss Nudge in the Beale case,
and says: "a dozen of those wooden heads
that seem almost to monopolize jusy business
would as the old English bishop said. convict
Able of the murder of CAIN
- The New York papers state that
CHARLES F. LovsLY, the Austrian Consul at
that port, sailed for Europe in the Baltic, on
Saturday, under very mysterious circumstan-
ces. 1t is alleged that the officers were on the
alert for his arrest, on the charge of being con-
cerned in certain extensive frauds and laree-
nies.
- The Catholics of Milford refuse to OBEY
the commands of their priest. The priest
threatened to excommunieate them II lhey at
tended the lecture of Mr.. Doheny, Meagher
man. They felt indignant and attended the
lecture. One of them, through the columns
of the Milford Journal, denies the right Of
pope or priest in their political affairs.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-29
the shorn lamb" and therefore leave

the shorn lamb" and therefore leave
my young wife and little child to His
tender and iatherly care, with the full
confidence that they will be cherished by
His mercy. May Ie guide them in the
paths Of virtue, and teach them to observe
moro charity towards their unfortunate
fellow beings than has been shown to me.
freely forgive my enemies, be they
who they may; snd although Imay have
been the cause, of Mtchell's death, yet |
am not conscious Of having done so-nor
have / been the cause Of the death of any
person, either directly or indirectly.
s7. (Signed. DAVID JEWELL, in.
March %, 1854.
After he had finished the reading of
this document, which he did with an ex-
traordinary degree of frmness and reso-
lution-emphaSisins. with force, certain
parts of it, as if wishing to be distinctly
and clerly understood. he adverted to the
many acts of kindness he had received
at the hands of the Sheriff during his in
generation, and expressed deep sorrow,
for his sake, at the unpleasant daty which
that official was now called upon to per-
form. -.f --l
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wards the edge of the scaffold, and with
remarkable degre of composure and
calmness, spoke to the people as follows:
"My friends, you see before you man
in full vigor of life, who is about to die.
| see many faces here which | have known
since boyhood. trust the younger por-
tion Of those present will keep out of bad
company. Take my fate as an example
Of the effect Of bad company.
"Never touch, taste nor handle intoxi-
eating liquors, for their use has brought
me to an ignominious death. Had it not
been for liquor, instead Of standing be-
fore you as at present, / would have been
as free and happy as any Of you. Icould
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drawing to close"
At this juncture, the Rev. Mr.. Doug
lass and Rev. Mr.. Kerr ascended the
scaffold at the request of the prisoner,
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and affecting prayer. During the prayer,
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the ministers, and came down from the
scaffold. The cap was then re- adjusted
upon his head and face; and after few
moments spent in silent prayer, and at
the signal of the Sheriff, the fatal spring
was touched, the trap-door fell; and the
soul of the wretched man was launched
into eternity. ,,r.-.5 .,.r.
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