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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

THE ELECTION AND THE ADSINIsrRATIoN-- :
The Administration organs in various cities
have been dwelling with much junction up
on the result of the recent election in this
State, as an endorsement ef the Pierce policy,
that we cannot refrain from commencing to
their notice the following editorial para graph,
extracted from the Easton Argus, staunch
Democratic paper, which supported Plumer
and the whole tickdt all through the late can
yaSs
ave notice that effort is made in GER
tain quarters to construe the late Democratic
triumph in Pennsylvania into an endorsement
OF the present National Administration. 1t
must require peculiar pair of spectacles TO
see any such meaning in the result, and we
pronounce it pure, unadulterated nonseHse.-
In this section of the State, where the largest
majoritics were given for the Democratic can
didates, no one thought of Mr.. Pierce or his
administration, and no one cared the snap of a
finger about either The victory might with
as much reason be claimed as an endorsement
of the course Of Louis Napoleon
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The NEXT CosGREss.-The elections for Con-
greSsmen have now all been held, and we think
it would puzzle somebody wiser than even
''Phiiadeiphia Lawyer" TO classify the men,
bers elected, with any degree OF accuracy. 1t
would seem however that there are but 76 reg
ular Democrats to 157 Opposition, but when it
comes to distinguishing the component parts
OF that opposition, we are free to acknowledge,
we are '.lost in fog There are Know No
things, Wings, Free Sellers, Republicans, and
host of other names S.too numerous to men
tion." There Will be some fun when they
come to organize the House. We suppose the
great question will be the contested seat be-
tween REEDER and WHITFIELD, from Kansas,
and this will, no doubt, be made the test in its
organization. If SO, it is TO be hoped, that the
members from the Free States will be united
and not waste their strength on imaginary di-
visions and differences.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

A PARAGON OF A WoMAN.-The Indianapo-
lis Journal gives the following account ola Ia
dy residing in Paris, Tennessee. Her exam
pie is worthy OF imitation. not SO n1u Oh as re-
CARDS the extraordinary fecundity she has her
self exhibited, as the generous conduct she
has manifested towards those not of" her own
blood We are sorry that We cannot give her
name in full. The matron in question is q
Mrs. D., now eighty-seven years old. She
had twenty three living children, and prayed
to the good Lord to give her one more, to
make the round and goodly number of two
dozen. Besides these, she has raised four
teen orphan children. She has educated thir-
ty children-her own and a portion of the or
phans-and for many years sent nineteen chill
dren TO school in Paris. and their dinners with
them. She says that noEe she has reared and
educated have ever diSgraced her or them
selves The girls have all married we'll, and
are rich. The boys have all done well-one
of her orphan proteges has been in Congress,
several others in the State Legisature there
are sundry Colonel., &c, among them and all
are highly respectable.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

RAPID DEPoPULATIoN or SINGAPORE, By IT,
GERs.-Two deaths by tigers every week (sayS
the Singapore Free Press are read in the pa
pers, just about as mich as matte of course
as the arrival or departure of the P & o. Com
pany's steamers. Ills notoriousthat dnring the
last fifteen twenty years many thousands of
men have lost their lives from this cause. Yet
the only measure adopted by government. SO
far as We know, to prevent this enormous sac
rfice oflifc, have been to dig tiger-pits In va
rious parts of the island, (Which We now told
did little or good,) and to give reward of
one hundred Company's rupees for every tiger
killed on the island. This reward is, for all
practical purposes, Ineffective 1t ought to
be increased to two hundred and City rupees ;
for the price of procuring the destruction of
one tiger in the jungle of Singapore is one
hundred dollars, and the thing can rot be
done for one hundred and ten Conpany's
rupees.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21
THr GnAvErARD.-On Friday, number Of

THR GRAvEYARD.-On Friday, number of
our citizens met together, and spent the day
in cleaning up the graveyard. This was most
commendibie, and if they will spend day or
two more next spring, in planting few trees
and some shrubbery, we will have one of the
most lovely burial-grounds in th country.
We understand that they intend devoting
next Tuesday to the same purpose. They
desire those who reside in the country. who
are interested, to bring trees to plant out, and
with their teams, haul some gravel &c. 1t is
also Important that those who have friends
buried there, should come and point out the
graves, as many Of them are unknown, and
those which are unclaimed, it is intended to
all up and arrange in decent order, This is
very immportant matter, and our citizens
should attend to it. Now is the time, because
in the Spring, we are generally all fsdown the
river" and if it is not attended to this fall,
the matter will be entirely neglected, 70 our
everlasting disgrace as a people,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

ERAsTUs BRooKs.-The election of this gen.
tleman to the New York State Senate, from
the sixth district, is a result that will gladden.
the heart of every true American and Protest
ant in the land. Mr.. BRooKs was opposed by
the Whole power of the Roman Catholic Church,
Bishop Hughes taking the field in person, at
the head of the Roman Battalions. But stong
in his American and Protestant principles,
strong in his corruptible integrity, strong IN
the affections of the people, Erastus Brooks,
the eloquent champion of Americanism, mas
tered the foreign hordes and their native al
lies, and came out of the contest with s'brows
bound with victorious wreaths.'' The election
of Mr.. Brooks is purely American triumph
over the welI.drilIed legions OF the Papaey,
and the result Will .slnahc Rome how'll
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

AMERICANS FoREwARNED, FOREARMEDi-The
New 7 ork Mirror thinks the American Party
have glorious opportunity before them to
achieve great success in the next Presidential
contest, and says:-.'Let wise counsels pre-
vail, and the strong republican clement of
Protestant Americanism may now be elevated
and inaugurated as the ruling spirit Of the
Union. Romansm is scarcely deserving the
name of a religion. 1t is simply secret or
der, struggling subtly and unscrupulously for
temporal power, and using the sacred name of
Christ IS a cloak for its sins. 1t is for this
reason that We oppose it, that We protest
against 1t, and that we regard its active Jesuit
icai agents as disqualified for the discharge of
the executive Offices of the Republic. There
is system of espionage and proselytism con-
nected with this powerful hierarchy, that rem
ders the whole system of Romanism incom-
patlble with Republicanism. 1t is based upon
the ignorance and supersttions of the masses
and crowned by the love of ritual splendor and
easy absolutien among the vainer, wickeder
and weathier classes. There is not a word
spoken against RomaDism at dinner table
overheard by Catholic walters, that NAV not
be repeated at the Vatican, if the Pope SO
wishes it. The servant behind your chair
tells the Priest at the Confessional the Priest
tells the Bishop, the Bishop tells the Cardinal,
and the Cardinal tells the Pope. The whole
system is one wide whisper gallery; and its
tyranny ever has been, and always will be,
commensurate with its power. Therefore ev-
cry honest friend of Freedom and Humanity
must boldly protest against it,
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CAN 4 ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST CONTRACT A
LEGAL MARRIAGE n THIS Country !--This is
an important question, and one that is likely
to be settled by the decision of a Court in
Brooklin, n. I. 4 suit is now pending, Of
which the New York Eveniag Fost gives the
following account:
sSfhe suit, as novel in its character as it is
important, is brought by the widow Of one
1851, to recover her dover in certain lands
conveyed by her husband, in the alienation Of
which she did not join with him. The lands
in question consist of two lots IN Jay street,
Brooklyn, now valued a. $4,000 of which in
lSlS Chas. Smith was seized, and which in the
same year he conveyed in fee to Archbishop
Hughs for the sum of $500, They are oppo-
site St. James Church, of which Smith was the
pastor and the defendant, Laughlin, who is
the Roman Catholic Bishop of Brooklyn, is
now in possession Of the property tenant.
The plaintiff claims 30 have been the wife of
Charles Smith at the time of the conveyance
of the property, and for many years previouy,
and to have two children by him, who are both
living. The detendent denies that the plain
tiff was the wife of Smith, and sets up that the
property was purchased, held and conveyed in
a fiduciary capacity.'
The simple question involved is whether a
Roman Catholic Priest can, under our laws
contract legal marriage. There is in this
case nc doubt about the fact that the usual
marriage ceremony was fully performed ; and
the only issue is whether the Church has
greater rights than the State. We shall watch
the result with considerable interest, and
chronicle the final decision.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

SCARCITY OF fRovIsIoNs.-It is rather sin
gular, after the plentiful harvest, that there
should be such general complaint, in our
neighborhood. of the scarcity of provisions, and
that -four should be hauled into our county
and sold at Sl2,0o per barrell. We presume
it is because our farmers are holding back for
higher prices. Those who do so, and thus
speculate off the necessities of their friends
and neighbors, deserve, if possible, to be made
keep their crops lying in their barns until
they viii be glad to sell them for fair price
It seems to US that the present price of wheat
here, S1.75 per bushel, is sufficiently high to
remunerate the farmer for his time and labor,
and that he ought not to demand more, but
supply the wants of those around him, many
of whom are actually suffering for want Of
grain. Present appearances indicate that we
are going TO have harder winter than the
last. If so, God help the poor!
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

WANrED-a smart, active boy, to learn the
printing business. A lad about thirteen years
of age. from the countrr, would be preferred,
who is willing to do what he's told, and does
not imagine that he's a man grown because he
San swear, smoke, and chew tobacco.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

THE CASE WELL STATED.-The st. Anthony
Republican sums up the issue before the coun-
try in j brief and comprehensive manner. 1t
SAYS that in one half of the States of this I'm
ion, free labor is declared to be the basis of
commercial and political prosperity. In the
other half free labor is sdeclared to be impolitic
unnatural and dangerous. In halt of the
States, the elevation of the masses is syste-
matcaly sought as one of the great ends for
which society exists. In the other half the
elevation Of few, and the depression of the
mass, is the order of things favored by the
government and by leading statesmen. Thus
the struggle in our nation is between two es-
sentially hostile elements-Democracy and
Aristocracy. The federal government must
be controlled in accordance with the funda-
mental idea of freedom and Equality of Rights,
or its energies must be directed by the oppo-
sing principles of Domination of the Few over
the Many. Which of these is most agreeable
to the original design ofthe fathers of the Re-
public? Which most perfectly realize the
doctrines of the revolution?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

GLEN HopE-We learn that the old Tavern
Stand at Glen Hope has been taken by Mr..
BssJAMrS F. ALEXANDER, who is prepared to-
accommodate all who may give him a CALL
We have no doubt he will keep good house.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

THE PRESIDENTS CABINET.-It is said that
fierce dissentions exist in the Cabinet, and that
Mr.. MARCY has laid down his ultimatum, that
if CUsHIsG is not turned out, he himself will
resign CUSHING has been the cause of nearly
all the false steps taken by General PIERCE,
and his riddance would be no loss either TO,
the country or his associates
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

AN INDIAN LAwYER.-Col Rogers, half.
breed Cherokee, has commenced an argument
before the Court OF Claims in the celebrated
Cherokee case, in wich Cherokees who have
become citizens of the United States, claim
the sum Of $17o,0 under provisions of the
treaty of 1885. s
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

QuERY.-What's become OF the ssClearfield
Library Association7'' Who has the funds
Where are the books, sc? It's about time
some account was given to the subscribers
who paid in their money, and have not yet re-
ceived any consideration for it.
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To E. A. C.-Under other circumstances
We would be pleased to publish your poetry,
but We fear it would only open wound par
tally healed, and perhaps hasten the end of
mother now almost at the point of death. We
hope this will be sufficient excuse.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

A RAFTING FREsH.-There is good food
in the river, and number of RATS have passed
down. We don't suppose there will be very
large quantity, after last springs experience.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21
TIL RAPFsMAI's IOQRIAI
clsarasad, Pa Wednesday, Nov 81, 1855.

CROWDED oUr.-We have been compelled
TO omit our Pencil Notes this week. Sorry
for it, bu: it can't be helped. They'll be all
the rscier in our next.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

THE NEws.-In consequence OF series of
articles looking to a rupture between this
country and England, put forth by the Lon
don Times-a considerable panic prevailed all
over the continent, and rumors were prevalent
that the American Minister had demanded his
passports, and war between the two countries
was inevitable. a despatch from Mr.. BuCHA-
NAN contradicting the rumor, partly subdued
the feeling on the subject, still mach uneasi-
ness prevails in the public mind. The intelli-
gence from the seat of war is not of much mo-
ment. The allies have returned from their
late advance, to their previous fortresses, and
it is not likely that any further operations will
take place during the approaching winter.
The British government has prohibited the
expectation to all foreign countries of saltpe-
tire, nitrate of soda, sulphate of potash, muri-
ate of potash and chloride Of potash.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

TIE RAILROAD.--We learn that the sub
scription to the stock of the Tyrone and Clear
field Railroad, in this county and Philipsburg
has reached S9O,6 900 90. 1t will require but
trifiing exertion to add the requisite $4,000
20 make it 100000 90. This, with what VIC
may reasonably expect from Philadelphia, and
other places interested, win be sufficient to
obtain the Letters Patert, and commence
work upon the road. When it is once COM
menced there is no danger whatever of its be-
ing abandoned. We think our prospects for
a Railroad are brightning, and it will only re-
quire energy, and united effort on the part
of its friends, to secure its success.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

An ENDoRsEAENT.-The following letter,
from the Rev. c. 9EFPRIEs, who has recently
returned to our County, is such an endorse
Tnent OF our course, as We cannot refrain from
publishing, however egotistical it may appear.
Those who are acquainted with Mr.. JErFRIEs,
can properly appreciate the compliment
JEFFRIEs, Nov. IA. 1855
MR. SwooPE.-Dear Sri wish you would for
ward TO my address your invaluable JournaI-
When say inralHa5ks I mean it,-for the paper
that viii fearlessy advocate Auericanisrr, and
opposition to the extension of Slavery is destined
70 1--we leading Pharos, when the trucking sheets
Of The Roman SIsvocracy shall have passed into a
grave that knows resurrection. Send to JEFF
siss P. o., Clearfeld Co., Pa.
zr Yours, in the right cause,
G. IEEFRIES
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DESIRE FoR ScALps.-The English newspa-
Pers are recommending a new feature 10 be
introduced into the eastern war. The London
Post, of recent date, suggests the employ
.ment of force of Indians, against the enemy.
1t diSclaims, however, any intention of recon-
mending the characteristic crueltes of savage
warfare. 1t says:--ssW ithout oducing the
practices OF savages to the warfare on behalf
of civilization, there is no doubt We might find
most valuable irregular troops in the North
American Indians, not as fighting men, but as
scouts. The stealtity character of their own
system of war would fit them admirably for the
task of watching the enemy, and not move
ment could escape their vigilance. Ii is wor-
thy of note, that of the four great actions
which have taken place since cur troops land
ed in the Crimea, two have partaken largely
Of the character of surprises, and very many
of the disadvantages arising from want of pre-
paration would have been obviated in both ca
ses had body of Red Men been prowling du-
ring the night in the valley of the Tchernaya.'
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MOUNT VERsoN.-The Inquirer states that be-
tween 100000 and $4,000 of the purchase
money has already been collected.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

MIRA AGE.es rEE LAKEs.A-- & his earsers attnos-
pheric phenamcasn wss Witnessed by n,apy OF
our citizens this morningsssoon after sunrise.
The Lake was see1ningIy Iitted up so as to be
plainly visible all the intervening space, in
cluding the House of Refuge, Lake View.&c..
we're entirely lost sight Of. The jstteets run
ming north appeared tosNascend towards tbe
shore and Terminated in the water, not over
half a mile distant. This curious spectaeie
was Witnessed by many citizens especiaHv in
the western part of the city, where the view
was uninterrupted by Intervening buildings
In some parts of the world mirage is very
common, ut none in our locality. 1t is ac-
counted for phiiosepbically this way the rays
OF hight proceeding from the surface are refrac-
tea downward by meeting strata of atmos-
phcre Of different destiny, and thus present
to the eye OF the spectator objects. that in a
normal state, would be hidden by intervening
highlands or by the earth's sphericity. Many
superstltlons, such as 1.-The Flying Dutchman,'
&c, are the result OF this phenomenon-
Rochester Union, Oce 80.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

PREsIDENTIAL--We have received line
from Ex-Gov. SEWARD of New York, accom-
panied with an old Campaign life of Gen.
Scorr, ,trequesting us to hoist the Old Hero's
name for the Presidency. We think the re-
quest decidedly cool, and only wonder that
Billy didn't mark the wood cut of s'Gen. Scott
and the Irish Prisoners,'' or remind MS of his
love for the ssrchIrish brogue and the sweet
German accent." However much we may
admire Gen. ScorT, as the greatest Military
Chieftain of the age, and despise the con-
temptible conduct of the Pierce Administra-
tion in endeavoring TO cheat him ont of the
sback pay clearly awarded to him by the Act
of Congress, yet we are not quite prepared to
support him for the Presidency. Nor would
our inclination to do SO be enhunced by the
fact of Ex-Gov. SEwARDs endorsement. We,
don't belong to the Seward school of politics,
and have just as little sympathy with the mad
rawlings of his Abolition toadies, as We have
with the fana.ical Scesessionists of the South.
We don't exactly understand this move of
Gov. SEWARD. We supposed he was aspiring
to the Presidency himself, why then, make
this attempt in favor of Gen. SCorr? He cer-
tainly can not suppose, for moment, that
Gen. Scott stands any chance, either Of nom-
ination by any party, or of electon7 Can
any of our cotemperaries tell US sswhat's up 10
THASKsGIvING.-TOm has been set
apart by the Governor, as day of fThanksgiv-
ing and praise to the Almighty, for His mani
fold blessings and mercies. 1t is becoming
that set aside all worldly business, and
unite in giving thanks to that God Tho has so
sgnally blessed US as people. While other
portions of our country have suffered from
pestilence and disease, we have been spared
and permitted TO enjoy the blessings of health
and prosperity. While War, with its long
train of horrors, has desolated other lands, our
beloved Union has still been preserved in con-
cord and peace. We have had a rich and
an abundant haryeSt;-the flood of European
wickedness that has so long been pouring up
on our shores, blighting the fair prospects of
our country, has been cheeked;--in all things
Providence has smiled upon our land, and
from every heart should rise upa grateful song
of praise for His innumerable blessings. Let
US, then, softer unto God thanksgiving, and
pay our VOWS unto the Most High!''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

CoURT AFFARs.-We publish in another
column the Trial and Jury List, Registers No
tice, She-if7s Sales and other matters pertain
ing to the next Court, which meets on the
third Monday in December. We learn that
there are a number of important Common
wealth cases TO be tried, and that it viii prove
an interesting Court. We publish the Trial
List and Jury List, simply as matter of To-
cal news, as we haven't the good fortune to re-
ceive any sh re of the patronage belonging to
the Commissioner office. Ever since we
commenced the publication of the Journal, we
have inserted them e'free, gratis, fornothing.'i
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

CouSTERFEIT DETECToR.-We have received
scopy of :. .Kennedy's Bank Note and CONNER
cial Review" published at Pittsbarg and af-
ter a carerul examination, We have come TO
the conclusion that it is the very best work of
the kind extant. Business men Will find it an
invaluable aid in all their transactions. To
each subscriber, a valuable ssSupplement,' -
containing fac siH'iiessof the most dangerous
counterfeits, is sent free Of charge. The agent,
Mr.. J. d. MALLORY, will be in town in a few
days, 10 receive subscriptions. Is is sent
weekly for So per annum., Semi monthly for
81, and monthly for 81. Published by Ken
nedy & Brother, No. -, Sd St. Pittsburg
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-11-21

STATE COUNCIL OF MAssACHUsErrs.-The
American State Council of Massachusetts, as
sembled at Worcester, on Wednesday. The
question of electing delegates to the Boilers
American National Convention in Cincinnati,
on the 30th of November, opened the subject
of slavery, and several members opposed the
sending of delegates. Governor GARDNER,
and other prominent leaders, favored the cleo
tion of delegates, and Governor GARDNER and
HENRY BENcHLEY were finally chosen dele
gates at large, with one delegate from each
Congressional district A motion was adopt
ed, declaring vacant all the seats in the Coun-
ell held by persons who had gone into session.
A SESTIMEST.--Somebody, called on for
sentiment, gave:-
The present Govsraor Of lMasssch usetts--The
greatest Gardener in the State He raised the
biggest beos in 1884. ever raised in New England.