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Love for the Dead

The love that survives the tomb says Irving,
is one of the noblest attributes of the SOUL
Ifit has its woes, it has likewise its delights.
and when the overwhelming burst of grief is
calmed into the gentle tear of recollection,
then the sudden anguish and convulsed agony
oyer the present ruins of all we most loved
are softened away into pensive meditations on
all that it was in the day of its loveliness.
Who would root such sorrow from the
heart though it may sometimes throw passing
cloud over the bright hour of gaiety, or spread
deeper sadness over the hour of gloom; yet
who would exchange it even for the song OF
pleasure, or the dust of the dead to which we
turn, even from the chamberof the living.
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BRILLIANTS.
AUTUMN SKETCH.

AUTUMN SKETCH.
There was not on that day, a speck to stain
The azure heaven; the blessed sun alone
In unaproachabIe divinity
career'd, rejoicing in the fields of light
How beautiful, beneath the bright blue sky
The billows heavei one glowing green expanse
Save where. along the line of bending shore
Such hue is thrown, when the peacock's neck
Assumes its proudcst tint of amethyst,
Embathed in emerald glory all the focks
VI ocean are abroad like floating foam
The sea-gulls rise and fall upon the waves;
with long protruded neck the cormorants
Wing their fair flight aloft and round and round
The plovers wheel and give their note of joy.
1t was day that sent into the heart
summer feeling; the insect swarms
From the dark hooks and corners issued forth,
To sport through one day of existence more
The solitary primrose the bank
seem'd now if it had no cause to mourn
Its bleak autumnal birth the rocks and shores,
The forests and the everlasting hills
Smiled in the joyful sunshine; they partook
The universal blessing T.SoUtHey
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-14
ROYAL COURTSHIP.

A London correspondent of the Boston Post
says the Queen is troubled about an ssaffair of
the heart' between the Prince Royal and the
lish Court.
Not that there is anything Objectionable in
the latter, either in mind, morals, or good
looks, that would render him an undesirable
husband or son-in-law, or in the throne he has
to fill, which is all an anxious mother could
aspire after for one of her four daughters-nor
that the queen would not gladly see the Prin-
cess Royal well disposed of in marrage-but
that the young King is Roman Catholic, and
is thus debarred from allying himself by mar
riage with an heiress, however distant, OF the
British crown. Meanwhile the young King
has fallen violently in love with the fair girl of
fifteen, who is not insensible to his merits, and
lets pass no occasion, either by presents, mes
sageS or tokens when he is absent, or by ten
der looks when present, to manifest her sin
cere affection. They are not, of course, suffer-
ed TO meet except in the presence of others;
but there numerous occasions during the
morning walks and rides, or the steamer trips
in the bay, when the lover can manifest the
sentiments OF his heart to the object of his pur-
suit. 1t is whispered that amongst the nu-
merous teachers employed to perfect the royal
children in the knowledge of the modern Ian
guages, there is one who is a subject of His
and who is devotedly attached to him,
and that through him communications have
passed for a long time, which never meet the
august scrutiny of the Queen.
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Astonishing the ..Browns.o

The Laureate says that we are fools to trust
"a tradesman'S ware or word,'' but we hope
that We may be permitted to recognise his po-
likeness. The remark is forced from us by OBJ
serving the exquisite mode in which the West
End traders now return us our very small
change Before US lies the sum of two pence,
which, with a bottle of soda water, We have
received from a Pimlico chemist, in return for
six-pence. The s:coppers'' are enclosed in
the envelope, on Which is embossed charm
ing wreath of lilies and roses-the latter col
ored rosy red-and this legend is intertwined
with the flowers-.The change-Witll Thanks
Can politeness go farther? Echo answers in
the affirmative, for we understand that other
tradesmen have even blander engraTings on
their packets. Cne hands you the change, in
scribed, What lovely dayI' Another with
an eye to business, says, with hope to see
you again. and a third, HoHid you recon-
mend our articles?' p The Spaniards used TO
perfume their money. The EDgishman does
this, and more-he gives perfumed money and
lair words. He may cheat, but, even if he
does, it is case OF stealing and giving odor.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-14

GooD.-Two gentlemen of opposite politics,
meeting each other, one inquired the address
of some political celebrity, when the other in
dIgnantly answered:
81 am prond to say, sir, that 1 am wholly
ignorant of it,
''Oh, You are proud of your ignorance, eh !,
sir?''
'.Yes, I am,'' replied the beligerant gentle
man, ''and what then sir ?''
sob, nothing; only you have great deal to
be proud of, that's all.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-14

A Lucky EsCAPE.-The Memphis Appeal
says, physician of that place paid morning
visit recently to one of his patients in the up
per end of town, and on entering the room of
the sick man the following dialogue took place:
81 say, doctor, I've got you cheated this
load of poles.'
..How 20
Raising on his elbow and looking acroos the
rOom-'.Look there, doctor, at that fellsr ly-
ing there; got him 20 take that pill you left
me, and it killed him in an hour''
The doctor mizzIed.
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an American Rat Dog.

Last Summer, Bob L--crossed the At
lantic to spend little time and good deal OF
money in looking at the women and wonders
of the world. Among the wonders which he
took along, just for the fun of the thing was
a small sized swapping turtle. Having week s
leiusre at London, Bob packed up his traps
and went over to Ireland. The first night he
spent son the sod, was at little roadside inn,
about fifteen miles from Dublin. Having par
taken of a supper of bacon and eggs, Bob
walked into the bar, and placed the turtle on
the floor. The first one to notice the scritter'
was Mr.. Flynn, who kept the house.
And what do you call that!'
That is an American rat dog
a what ?'s
AN American rat dog
'Musha, go long-and do you call such a
spalpeen dog
i do indeed, and he is worthy of his name.'
.Will he fight?'
yes sir, not only fight but will whip any
eight pound dog in Ireland
'Will you hold me ten shillings on that?'
i WILL
Enough said-Barney get the brindle pup
we bought ofSheridan yesterday, and lei him
oat.
Barney did as desired. The brindle pup
purchased from Sheridan was brought in
The brindle pup took look at his American
relation and then he made plunge. She
caught the brindle pup by the nose.
The brindle pup gave one yell an put for
the door. When last seen he was rushing tow
ards Dublin as if he had eight tin cullenders
tied to his tail. Whether Flynn gave up the
money without getting shilelah to act as UNI
pire, will be known when the next steamer
arrives
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Nor TO BE USED on THE PRENIsEs.-At a
fashionable drug store on Chestnut street. a
gentleman recently purchased some cigars.
and was beginning to smoke one, of them,
when his eyes caught notice Smoking not
allowed in the store Well he exclaimed
addressing the druggist, that's pretty joke,
you sell fellow cigars, and then won't let
him smoke them.' Yes replied the drug
gist, Il sell emetics, too, but I don't intend to
have them taken in the store z
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-14
An English View of American

Enterprise.
American papers are remarking on the alb
sence OF all literary effort in the Crimea, and
are therein noting-very much TO their own
glory-a characteristic between the surround
ings of an American and of an English army.
The contrast is fair. The self laudation is not
unjust. Our readers know that when the
Yankees marched into Mexico, they carried
with them a printing press, and established
newspaper along the line of invasion. Across
prairies, through dangerous passes over noun
tain ranges, sometimes on mules, oftener on
mems shoulders, occasionally in wagons
travelled press, paper, type and ink; editors,
contributors and pressmen, fighting, foraging,
writing, working onward. Infinite were the
uses of the press. 1t carried orders through
the camp. Every morning the soldiers read
in it the story of the previous day. 1t antici-
pated the gazettes. 1t disseminated orders of
the day. 1t perpetuated the gossip of the
camp reflected public opinion in the army;
made known every want; supplied every in
formation; exercised, inspired and animated
every heart. Had the Americans been in the
Crimea, tney would have had daily papers at
Baiaklava, Eupatoria, Yenikale and CONSTANT
nople and those papers, refiecting the humors,
incidents and life of the camp, would have
ranked amongst the best historical documents
the war. AS it is, our soldiers in the Cri-
mea are indebted to the London Journals for
authentic information OF what occurs in the
camp itself, and within mile or two of their
own tents. Jonathan is far ahead of US in
some respects.-Lon9on .9fhenaeum.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-14

A New YORK CABBAGE.-A Gotham,te 90
temporary tell us that ga farmer on Long Is
land has just raised cabbage of such extrava-
giant dimensions, that he had to blast it with
powder in order to get it fit for crout. The
outside leaves are to be dried to serve as horse
blankets, while the stalk will take its place
as pump opposite Subb's tavern in Hemp
stead" great place for cabbage heads is
York State
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-14

70 A small man named Jones, Brown or
Smith, with a heel in the hole of his trowsers,
committed arsenic by swallowing a dose of
suicide The verdict of the inquest returned
a jury that the deceased came to his fact in
accordance with his death. He leaves child
and six small wives to lament the loss of his
untimely end. In death We are in the midst
of life.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-14

TAn excellent substitute for butter at
breakfast, (better than .Marmalade) Marry
the incest girl you know. You will then have
her to preside at your breakfast table, and un-
less you are sad dog, you will not then re-
quire any but her.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-14
WV aAFTgmAnss JOUR Rnlnl,

GsULICII & BENNER, would respectfully
I u inform the citizens of Clearfeld, and public
generally that they have entered into co-partner-
ship in the
CABINET MAKING BUSINESS,
and keep constantly on hands, and manufacture
to order, at the lowest prices, every variety of
furniture, consisting OF
Dining, Breakfast, and Centre Tables, Se,cing,
Writing, aud TVask-siaasds, Mahogany, and
Common Bed-Sieads;
Mahogony and Cane-bottomed Chairs. Bureaus
Sofas Lounges &c, &c.
Coffins made and funerals attended on the short
est notice, with neat hearse, and appropriate
accompanyments.
Shop and Ware-rooms, same formerly Occupi-
ed by John Gulich NEARLY opposite the jew Store
Clearfeld Pa JOHN GULICH.
May %, '55.-1y. DANIEL BENNER.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-14

PRETTY FAIR.-An Irishman describing the
trading powers of the genuine Yankee, said: {:
''Be dad, if he was cast away on a desolate is
land, he'd get up the next morning and go
round selling maps to the inhabitants.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-14

FENYRONE CITY HOTEL.---HUGHFS &
Il IRWIN. would respectfully inform the public
that they have very greatly improved their House,
and are now able to afford the travelling public
the most comfortable accommodations Their bar
is furnished with the very best liquors. and the
Injuries of the Philadelphia market are to be
found on their table. They respectfully invite
their numerous friends in CIearfeld to give them
a call. AupustI / IS55
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-14

DHILIPSBURG HOTEL:-The subscriber
4 would inform bis friends in Clearfeld. and the
public generally that he has enlarged and reftted
his house. and is now enabled to compete success
fully with any Hotel in the country No pains
will be spared to render his guests comfortable.
His table shall always be supplied with the best
the market can afford and his charges moderate.
lie respectfully invites his friends and others to
give him call. DAVID JOHNSTON
Phipsburg an. 81, 1855 / v
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-14

NEW RESTAURANT AND ICE CREAM
/ SAL00N.-The subscriber bcgs leave to in
form the ladies and gentlemen of Ciearfcld that
he has taken the commodious house south of
Hemphill's Hotel, where he designs keeping Ice
cream Lemonade Cakes, Cenfectonaries. &c.
He viii also keep on hands a supply of Oysters
and all other kinds Of refreshments, in the Saloon
he has formerly occupied in the basement of
Hemphill's Hotel CHARLES GREAFF
Clearfeid, May , 1855
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-14

soiN TROUTMAN, House, Sign and Orna-
sS mental Painter.-Glazier, Chair maker and
Paper Hanger, offers his services to the citizens of
Clearield and vicinity.
Shop on Narfet 81. Just Jeloty tie Fou7s1y-y
CRAIRiS, LOUNGES. SOFAS. ROCKING
CHAIRS, OTTO1LANS, dc,
kept constantly on hand and made to order. canal
in beauty to any that can be obtained from the
East and more durable in material
Aug. |. 1855.
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NOTICE:-All persons knowing themselvse
indebted to the firm of Nos sop & PorTARFF
will call and settle their accounts immediately as
the books must be closed once.
M0SS0P & POTTARFF
CIearfeld. June I3 1850
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-14

pLACkSMITHING subscriber would
kS inform the public that he has taken the Black
smith Shop formerly occupied by George Orr. on
the corner of Third and Main streets in the bor-
ough Of ClearGeld where he carries on the business
in all its various branches
JACOB SiIUNKWEILER.
juno G. IS55-lv
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-14

Z to themselves Tie Store formerly owned by
Jno Patehin & Sons, take pleasure in informing
their friends and the public generally, that they
have just received from the city splendid assort-
ment of Dry Goods, Groceries Hardware, Queens
ware Hats, Caps. Boots Shoes, and everything else
usually kept in country store Persons wishing to
buy cheap and good Goods should not forget that
they determined not TO be uudersold by any store
in the county We invite one and all to come and
examine stock for themselves. as wa charge no.
thing for so doing. AARON PATCIIN.
Nov. l. 54.-tf JACKSON PATCHIN
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-14

TOING IT AI.ONE.-The undersigned hav-
"a ing taken to himself the store formerly own
ed by Patchin K Swan. takes pleasure in informing
his friends and the public generally, that he has
just received from the city splendid assortment of
Dry Goods. Hardware, Quecnsware, Groceries,
Confectionaries, Hats and Caps. Boots
and shoes,
and every thing else usually kept in 4 country
store. Persons wishing to buy cheap and good
Goods should net forget that he is determined not
to he undersold by any store inthe county. Ills
motto is "a nimbIe penny rathe than slow six
pence " sc PATCHIN.
Glen Hope, July 5, 1854.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-14

A K. WRIGHT, MERCHANT, AND EXTEN-
"a. SIVE DEALER IN LUMBER. Second Street
one door south of his residence, Clearfield, Pa
Clesrield, March H. 1850
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EOIIN RUSSELL & CO,
a. TANNERS AND CURRIERS',
PenHriLe, ClearfsI@ Co., Pa,
Keep constantly on hand an excellent assortment
OF leather, which they offer for sale at the lowest
cash prices. Hides taken in exchange
July -, 1854.
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TBVHE GOOD INTENT HOTEL,

50 tSiC LESSONS:-Miss CUTTLE proposes
I'VE to resume her instructions in music
TERMS $50. per quarter of 36 lessons
For further particulars enquire at the residence
of J. L. CUTIE Esq.
Clearield July IL, 1S55.-3t. K
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-14

Il scriber, having removed his Livery Stable
from Curwensville to Tyrone City begs leave to
his friends and the public, that he is at all times
prepared to supply them with Horses, carria ges
buggies. and other vehicles on hire. at the most
reasonable terms. Inquire at the City HOTEL
JAMES CR0WTHER.
Tyrone, January 81 1855-6mo
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-14

nAVID s. PLOTNEfl-RespectGu informs
y = his old friends and the public, that lie has
obta iued the services Of good Cutter and work
foreman in the tailoring business, and
he is now prepared to attend to any orders in his
Line of work the most accommodating terms and
short notice, and viii have clothing hand all
times, such dress coats frock coats, vests, and
pantaloons of their manufacture, and good
material at the lowest prices. With a wish to
commodatc he solicits a share of patronage.
New Washington, May ., 1898.
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SInlSTIPlL TiEII II LiSTL

S TARTLING ANNOUN CEMEN T.
LATEST ARRIVAL ERoI TIE EAST
ID r. WEIGH, has jast returned from the City
4 &c with and splendid assortment of
Watches Jcwelry, and Silver -ware--the largest,
pest and cheapestever brough into Cfearfeld-con-
sisting of hunting and open-faced gold and silver
Watches gold oekets, gold chains, gold Pens rings,
breastpins spectacles silver forks bracelets sleeve
buttons, cuff pins, rings, &C., &c, &c.
Watches and jewelry repaired the shortest
notice. June G, '55.
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ALS]. OTIS. gjIJ RYl. GG.

And ne hereby gives notice that he viii sell his
goods as ow as they can be purchased in any town
county this side of Philadeip phia and viii t.llc
Boards. Shingles. even money in exchange.
July /, 80 L. NJ BELL.
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7 AIDES DRESS GOoDS-a large and beautiful
IA assortment, for sale cheap by
June u, '55l A NJ. HIITS
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& NLOCKS-of every variety and price from nc
- hours to Ia days, for sale by ''
June 27 '55 NJ JTrTTc
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-05-05
The State Of oregon.

Our readers will recollect that Bili,
authorizing the people of Oregon 60 form
a State, passed the House at tie last ses-
sion. Ii was passed at the previous ses-
sion, but then failed in consequence of
Southern opposition. This year, it was
sent to the Senate, but, as usual, where
a new free State is concerned. obstacles
were interposed to taking il IN. The
policy of the slave power which is clear-
ly ascendantin the Senate, is topestpone
the organization of any new free State.
until it has a slave State read9 to bal
ance it. We wish Senator'S representing
the interests of freedom would always
remember this, and not suffer themselves
to be placed in a position which can DO
construed as aiding such policy
On the last day Of the session, when
the Senate was awaiting action ON the
appropriation bills. Nr. Dougias saads
an effort to call up the Oregon bib, but
Of course be was resisted by southern
Senator's Mr.. Wilson, of hassachu-
sets, also opposed il, on the ground that
The day being the Sabbath, none hut ne
cessary work should be done. We have
no doubt he was honest in the matter, but
we could wish that he had left the bur-
den Of opposition to The slaveholding
Senators. As the Senate was IN session,
il would have been quite IS well en-
ployed in forming free Stale, As in pass
iusr an spnronriat;fas for CoIl;n,s line of
steamers. Il free State Senator's expect
that sIavehoiding opposition VIII be with
drawn at tie next session, they rekon
without their hoss.---yafioaal Bra.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-05-05

shop-keeper finds it to his interest to pay
genteel male attendants double the price
for which he could obtain the same SER
vices from females. Girls smusttherefore
extend the circle of their own employ
ments. They must attend our schools
of design and ascertain what employ
ments there taught, are in accordance
with their natural aptitudes. They must
learn to embroider and tc do that elabor-
ate needle-work which commands a high
price. They may, if they possess, genius
and talent, become designers for our fac
tories may learn to use the pencil and
the easel, and when they get an ayocation
wherein skill as well as labor is an ele-
ment, they viii find that they can take
and keep an Independent peeuniary po-
sition. They cannot crowd the males
out of the employments the latter have
occupied without working, for some years,
at least, with barely living remunera-
ton, and they must seek out other chan
nels for their exertions if they would
receive proper compensation for their
iabors. Boston Herald.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-05-05
The Nan CT Business and the Business
Man. H

1t is a great mistake to confound these.
two characters as is frequently done BY
the theughtless and unrefiecting. The
difference between the man who asccnds
the ladder of fortune with quick, 1.-THE
and easy step, and he who is always at
tempting to climb and never gets beyond
the first round or two of the ascent.
And how many of this latter class do
we see; the men of business who are al
ways Standing at the bottom looking up
wards, yet tnever put their hands and feet
to the work. They don't exercise the
business talent and energies which they
possess, but fold their hands and stand
spell bound, while the man of quick,
lively and venturesone parts, takes hold
and nouats up, securing firm grasp
upon each round of the ladder as he fear
lessly and rapidly advances in the upward
way of fortune. But we will eDdeayor
to give more definite explanation Of the
difference between these fwoclasses.
The man of business and the 6asiness
man both have business 20 dc but the
5nsiness man IS the one who does it,
The business man thinks, moves, acts,
and makes himself felt IN the world. If
3 thought comes into his head, It is one
at breadth ard eompass-it don't center
on self and its narrow work. It reaches
away and embraces others. 1t has