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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-05-04

Berthe eclipse came off last night according to
appointment The clouds which had threatened to
draw curtain over the whole affair, politely cleared
off, about the time the earth began to cast the moon
in the shade The eclipse was total-that is, as com.
pete as it could be, for as in lunar eclpses it is not
The interpositiOn Of any solid body that hides the
moons face but simply the shadow of the earth fall
ling upon it, of the more powerful reddish rays
OF light refraced by the earhs atmosphere still con-
trive to reach the and render her dimly appar
ent-the nearest approach to darkness visible that
we know of. The very centre of the eclipse being
the least affected by the refracted rays, was almos
completely black.-DGily Journal, I'd Inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-05-04
What n KnOw-NOthIngK Knows.

QUEEN
Wath such queer name, y0U tContd hdrdly SuppoSe
Ho1o much, after all, a kno,U nothing kmolrs
He knows that the country has nothing to hope,
Till we've banshed the papists and poisoned the Pope
He knows that all priests are merely the tools
OF the devil to worry know nothings and fools;
That Sisters of Charity ought to be kissed
That monks should be murdered land should be s,d
That the calendar Saints of anc lent renown
Al! pious &C Americans ought to ''put down.
Till the last of the is imprisoned or dead
And even ST. Nicholas yields to Saint Ned!*
He knows that Sc furriner y ought not to 90 to
The polls, though as brave DeKalb or DeSoto:
Thinks good Lafayette the vilest of catifs
And knoavs that the Puritans have been natives
He knows immgrations dreadful expense
That doesn't admit of the slightest defence;
Can tell, to penny, exactly how much
We lose every day by the pestilent Dutch;
How pauper appears with his rags and his tatters on
What it costs to feed &C Pat and to board Mrs Pat
terson!'
No,0 who, from has title, 1UoaGd eUer suppose
HO'c many queer things kmo,c-mothing kmo,cs?
Ned Buntne the cody founder of the sect of know
nothinps
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-05-04

S-Our Senior Partner, who rel oices in double bless
edness, and who is certainly responsible person,
having five RESPONSE bilites,-our senior partner,
we repeat has reminded US of the fact that this is the
first of May, and further remarked that we should
have something nice for the occasion Now it is evil
dent that the man is behind the age May is ar old
affair AS old as the hills. as old as Eden and nno-
cence, old those long past days when little Abel
and little Cain played together mid the flowers OF the
young earth, ere the stain of murder had upon
the world as old the days when Adam, an infant
full grown wooed our first mother amid the bowers
of Paradise both children in all but love to God and
to one another, when life itself was but dream, but
OH how lar brighter and purer than all the realities Of
world worn out tired of ITSELF which after all is but
dream, and neither very pure very bright one
Still the world itself is new, the bright green leaves
look greener yet after the shower of the morning
the buds and blossoms are as sweet and fragrant az
ever, and those more precious buds and blossoms
the Joyous children and fair young maidens who turf
to this as day of happiness, perhaps look forward
to the future with the undoubting confidence of tn
olden time Perhaps our worthy senior, sedate an
serious parsonage he is, his own youth renew
ed in that of his children, and feels like boy again
and he thinks as we all apt to think, that other
must feel as he does. Well, well, it would no dout
be much better if we all did.
"The merry month of May" has, from time imme
mortal, been the theme of the poets song. III
Catholic Church, with that poetry which other dc
nominations too much neglect has dedicated tn
month to her of whom it was said that all nation
should call her blessed and the month of Mary hold
an honorable place in her calendar 1t is, at leas
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-05-04
Battle with the Indians.
I Secretaries.

ST. LOUIS April 26.--On the Goth March, two
companies of u S. Dragons, under COL Fauntleroy,
met ninety Utah Apaches. armed and mounted, in the
Chowatch Pass. battle ensued, when five of the
Utahs were killed and two of the Dragons wounded
The next day the Apaches again fallen in with,
when six were killed and several taken prison.
The command then returned TO Fort Massachu-
sets, but expected TO 60 to Grand River on the 18th
On the 22d OF March, when Kit Carson, Lieut.. Ma
gruder, and Capt Williams and company, were about
10 leave the Punche Pass they saw party of Apa-
ches; they killed one and wounded another. Col
Garland left Santa Fe on the 4th of March for Albu
querque, where he will expedite the movements in
the field.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-05-04
Southern Railroad Convention,

WASHINGTON, April 3O.--This body met here to-
day according to appointment. R. R. Cuyler, the
President of the Georgia Central Railroad was chosen
Chairman, and L. J. Flemming, Superintendent of
the Wilmington and Manchester road, Secretary
Sixteen roads are represented. committee was ap-
pointed to prepare schedule between Washington
and New Orleans, and another was appointed to re-
quest the Postmaster General to suspend the Sunday
mails without abating the annual compensation
The convention then adjourned to the 22d of May,
when the committees will report.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-05-04
Arrest OF Col. Kinney.

New York, April 2s.-Last night United States
Marshall Hilyer, of the Southern District, assisted
by his two deputies, Thompson and Hertra, arrested
at the Metropolitan Hotel Col. Henry L. Kinney, on
on an indictment found against him for being engaged
in fitting out military expedition against the Repub-
lie of Nicaragua. Col. K. was detained and to-day
will be taken before the court for further action.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-05-04
The Hon. JAMES C. DoBB1N, Secretary of the Navy

The Hon. JAMES C. DoBB1N, Secretary of the Navy
arrived at his residence in this vicinity Monday
evening last. We were sorry to find him in such
bad health Naturally a very delicate in frame
and features disease has considerably weakened and
changed his general appearance, and impaired his
constitution since last had the pleasure of seeing
him. Since he left Washington are glad to learn,
his health has materially improved, and he entertains
the hope that little relaxation from his very ardu
Gus duties will restore him to his wonted health and
vigor His numerous friends sincerely hope that this
may be the case.
No man has administered the affairs of the
Navy Department in bett manner, and given more
general satisfaction, both to political friends and op
ponents, than Mr.. DobDn The testimony of the
press, throughout the whole country substantiate:
this fact, and the country, no doubt, will be happy
to learn OF the honorable Secetarys complete resor
alton to health and renewal of strength to enable
him to prosecute the duties Of his responsible station
in the councils of the nation. So mote it be.-Fay
etteUiUe North Carolinian.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-05-04

a beautiful idea TO consecrate the virgin month OF
the year, its brightest and most promising, TO the
Virgin mother of the Holy Redeemer. We speak
now after the manner CT men, without going into
the merits of the case potentially, for really we Know
Nothing about it, and care little. We feel Meth
er disputations nor anything else-we have the blues
that's all, and wax sentimental.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-05-04
Destructive Fire in MONTGOMERY. Ala.

NoETGoMERY, ALA, May Last night the mills
attached to W a T Iron ~G5k i" this CITY, were
fortunately saved, although they suffered some inju.
ry. The loss is estimated at 100000, on which
only 100000 insured. A large quantity of
wheat and other breadstuffs consumed, which is
great loss, our navigation is suspended. The
of smut machine.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-05-04

the House of Representatives, and also one Of ~.
Nunnery Committee-Mr. Hiss Mrs Patterson vie
Mr.. Editor, was only too proud to make the 90
9ualntance OF Mr. Hiss. liked him for his personal
beauty as we'll as for the business he was on
Mr.. Editor, pledge you the honor of a wom,.
that l never saw Mr.. Hiss before-to know b;.I'
And when he asked me about my business snI
kindly told me that he would find out Cornor.Ti
Streeter, and between them they would attend to all
my little hotel affairs, had not the remotest i'd"
that was to be stuck on the tail of a Legslat;~"
Committee like bob 10 kite, 10 give it balance
No, Mr.. Editor, my husband supplies me will
money enough to pay all my expenses-and ha ,rn
some -pluswhich devote to buying sugarpnn'ee
for my landlady's little children. "'S
Mr. Editor, [ had nothing particular to do or ,
say with Mr.. Hiss after he escorted me 10 the Wash
ington House. My room was ASST gned me, and af,o.
the transaction of my business, retired to It aNa
there remained until breakfast time next norm"
Mr.. Hiss is as innocent as | am myself of the slnb
est indscreton, and sincerely hope that tSna.
newspapers which, actuated by the spirit of tbe
devil and urged on by the rod of Jesuits have DOM
him the in Justice to insinuate to the contrary Will
publish the explanatory letter.
With sincere regard, | remain, Mr.. Editor. tbo
slandered, but independent ~
MATILDA PATTERSON.
Harrison Avenue
p. 81 open this letter TO state that have ~
hide on hand and if either Mr.. Hiss or mvsaIf % :.
further illuminated by the Pope's minions shall mt
tail to use it-come what may. Mp
The recent scenes Of effgy-burning and riot recall
reminiscence. During the first campaign of tha
revolution of the camp followers of the Amer.
can army entered into a design that called out n.
following order, which may be found entered in
Washington's " Orderly Book
"NovEMBER S. 1775.--As the Commander.ir
Chief has been apprized of a design for the obspr
vance of that ridiculous and childish custom of burn.
ing the efgy of the Pope he cannot help expressing
| hot oh bo of;
in this army so void of sense as not to $40
the Improperly of such step at this juncture-at
time when we are soliciting, and have really oh.
tanned the friendship and alliance of the people Of
Canada, whom we ought to consider as brethren en-.
barked in the same cause.-the defense of the general
liberty of America. AT such juncture and in such
circumstances, to be insulting their religion, is 81
monstrous not 10 be suffered or excused indeed
instead of offering the most remote insult it is onr
duty to express public thanks 10 these our brethren
as 10 them we are indebted for every late happy sue
cess over the common enemy in Canada
! &C. WASHINGTON.n
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-05-04

Who Is Mrs. Patterson :---The Question Answered.
The Boston Times publishes the following letter
purportng 10 come from Mrs. Patterson, whose name
has gained some notorety by connection with the
Nrnnery Committee of the Massachusetts Legsla-
ture. There has been much to greve and some
thing TO laugh at in the proceedings of that Commit
tee Mrs: Paterson's letter comes fairly under the
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-05-04

?. 81 open this letter TO state that have Gnu.
hide on hand and if either Mr.. Hiss or mvseIf :.
further illuminated by the Pope's minions shall ms
fail to use it-come what may. M DO'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-05-04
Successful African Exploration.

Ned Buntline, the cody founder of the sect of X
nothings.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-05-04

One of the Articles of Faith of the Episcopal Church
and the Methodist Church it is believed has Article of
forbidden Christian by Lord Jesus Christ But
that man may when the Magistrate reaureth.''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-05-04
From the North Carolinian.
Action of n Grand Jury.

The Grand Jury of Buncombe county, NJ C., at the
recent term of tn Superb Court, made Presentment
against the know -nothings. The gentlemen COM
posing the Grand Jury, we are assured by a gentle
man acquainted with them, are persons of the first
responsibility and intelligence in Buncombe county
Below we publish the document and the charge oil
Judge Saunders on the merits of the presentment:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-12

CC-''Who drives fat oxen must himself be
fat, = is certainly not very wise observation,
if DR.. Johnson did make it. But fat men have
sometimes been great men, and have driven
other people, thoughit would be hard work to
drive them. There was Senator of the Uni
ted States, some years ago, who was so fat
Gi.at it was said the ferry-boa had togo twice
for him TO get him over river. DIR. Beddoes,
the English antiquarian, was so enormously
widespread that he was called a "traveling
haystack." a butcher desired him to give
out that he bought his meat of him, as it would
make his fortune to have it known that he fed
such falstaff
In the coart of Louis XIV. lived two lusty
noblemen, who were cousins. The King sad
to one of them, when rallying him on his cor
pulency, 81 suppose you take little or no ex-
ercise." ''Your Majesty will pardon me, = re-
piled the bulky Duke, - butI generally round
my cousin two or three timet every morning.
Dr. Stafford was so very large that his cpl
taph was made to match:
Take heed Oh good traveller and do not tread hard
For hero lies DIR. Stafford ia az this ckuret-yard
a tallow chandler, remarkable for his own
imbesity, was honored with the following lines
on his grave-stone:
Here lies in dirt an honast fellow.
Who lived by fat and died by tallow.,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-12

ORPHANS COURT SALE.-HoUsE AND
" L0TIN CIEARFIEID.-Unde an order Of
the Orphans Court Of Clearfeld comfy, there
viii be exposed to Pubiic sale, by aucion ut the
Court House IN ClearGeId on Monday the Sd day
of September. 1870 at ! o'clock, P ~, all those
certain premises late the Estate Of Rev T. g. Belts
deed aud now the property of his minor chill.
drcn, being lot No %, in tho town plot Of Clear
field Bounded west by Front street, north by
Locust street east by alley. south b. log No. 81
having u two story frame house stable and 9th
er outbuiIdings. with well &c, Thereon
TERMS One half cash, at confirmation Of sale
and the balance IN one year thereafter, with in
terest-By order Of the Court,
WM. PORTER. CLERK.
T. p. HCR&THAL, Guardian Of mi
nor chidred of Z. c. Belts.
CIearfeld july II, IS55
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-12

Gy~ As s.we" came on a Brooklyn ferry boat
the other day, gentleman, one of the fast
men evidently, drove on board at . rapid rate,
and nearly ran over a man, who seized his
horse by the bridal and brought him to a stand
still.
''What do you mean" " said the driving in
diyidual, ssby catching hold of my horse ~
s:What do yo5, mean by driving over people
in this kind Of way 20
''Lct 90 of my horse, tell your
:'I'II see you hung first
The man leaped out OF his buggy, and COM
ing rapidly upon the other, whip in hand, cried
out:
Il say let so of that horse"
81 say 1 won't till l get ready
''Well then > said the driver, throwing his
whip into the carriage, ':just hold him, will
you?" and he walked into the cabin.
That was as quiet, and quite as cute a way
to settle 4 dispute as that adopted by Noolzs
when he met Stocks in tight place, and
neither could turn out without some danger
Of overturning their respective carts. ssIf you
don't turn OUT, said Nooks, s.I'n serve you
just 1 did a man | met half mile back here
in just such place as this.'' Stocks was i'm
pressed by the decision which hooks display
ed, and promptly complied with the request
but just as he was getting by he inquired,
GLOW about that man you mct-how did
you serve him?''
ssWell You see, said Nooks, s:when I found
he wouldn't turn out for me, why just turned
out for himi''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-12

force tbe freezing atniosPbese from tie mO@H-
taias inio eDery aosJs IN Boston. There's no
mistake about this; it's bound TO go and
when it's finished 1 mean TO buy me a pair OF
boots and go in fat footed for line Of pipes
to the tropics, to pump lot air into to houses
in winter. These lille jobs completed, and
we viii have our cool weather in July, and in
January it shall be warm and comfortable, as
it always ought to have been. guess nature 5
jig is about up, ain'tit {?
When the enterprising patentee Of the a
Sove invention gets through his job, he viii
please turn his steps in this direction. An
importation from the North Pole would be ex-
ceedingIy acceptible about now.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-12

Ep0AER, BROTHERS & JONES.
-aS Nos 15s S 100, EaT!-et street,
PHILAD HIA;
Importers and manufacturers of City and
EASTERN MADE BOOTS AND SHOES
Also, every variety Of French and English Shoe
Lastings Patent Leather, Kid and Caf-skins.
Shoe Laces. Gallons, Bindings, &c,
suitable for manufacturers.
Also. Foreign and Domestic Straw and silk Bon
nets, Leghorn, Panama, ard falm-Leaf Hats,
English, French, and American artificial
Flowers, Oil Silk, Straw Trimmings,
&c, dc.
Having removed 70 our new Store, No. ijS < leo
Market street, below 9TH South side up stairs, We
invite your attention to our large and varied Stock
of straw Goods, Boots and Shoes which we are
preparing for the approaching Fail Sales,
All cur Goods being exclusively of our own di
rect importation and Manufacture, we feel conf
dent that our facilities such that we can offer
you inducements as regards variety and prices of
Goods, unsurpassed by any house in the country
BOXER, BROTHERS & JONES
Nov. s, ISj4-Iy. fk{IadsLpAia.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-12

= SHEEwD DEvm.-In Afganistan, coun-
try abounding in legends there is one to the
effect that Satan entered into a compact with
the people, to teach them TO cultivate the
earth and bring forth its fruits, the produce
10 be divided between them. The bargain be
ing made and the soil prepared by the labor Of
the people, Satan produced his seeds, which
in due time came up, as carrots, turnips and
other vegetables, the value of which lies be-
meath the ground. When the division took
place, the people in their ignorance, took
that which was above the surface. In time
they discovered their mistake, and loudly
complained of their loss. Upon which Satan
with bland smile, told them that ii should be
different next year. And so it was. The peo-
pie were TO take all the produce that was be-
meath the soil. This time the devil had sown
all wheat, and barley and other grain, whose
fruit is above the surface. So the people twice
tricsed, got nothing but useless roots.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-12
FElHE GOOD INTENT HOTEL,

d CJRW G1JGY1LLE, Pa.
The Subscriber would inform his friends and the
public that hc has just rehttcd and rc-furnishcd his
house and is prcparedto render every attcnti0u 20
the travelling community.
His bar contains liquors Of the first quality and
his table viii always be supplied with the best in
market.
lie respectfully solicits his friends and others to
give him n call WI. 7. FIEAIMING.
August !. 1855.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-12

an exchange, credited to Northern paper =
Send me three million dollars. CAS- to what
1 want with it word in your ear privately }
| intend to lay down in every street, court,
lane, place and alley of Boston, 10000 miles
of iron main, 4 feet in diameter, with L inch
service pipes entering each house so far so
good. Then L shall commence at the top of
the White Mountains to lay pipe ten feet in
diameter into the ground six yards deep, from
the said White Mountains TO the Main in Bos.
ton, which viii have been already constructed
as before remarked this done, shall build
steam engine seven hundred and eighteen
thousand horse power, and (lean over this way
if you please I'm afraid somebody might hear)
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-12

NJEW e ESTAUItANT AND ICE CREAM
SAL0ON.-The subscriber bcgs leave to in
form the ladies and gentlemen Of Clcarfeld that
he has taken the commodious house south OF
ilemphili Hotel, where be designs Keeping Ice
cream, Lemonade, Cakes, CcuicstiOnarics, &c.
III will 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
Hemphills Hotel CHARLES GBE&FF
ClearfoId, May ,, 1879.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-12

SAMUEL BERLIN,
- Ja1lata s., Ty-5ne City, Pa..
Wholesale and HetaiI Dealer IL
DRUGS. CHEMICALS. MEDICINES. PAINTS.
OILS, DYE STUETS, WINDOW GLASS
Walls, PERFUNEBY. &c, &e
Having just opened extensive assortment Of
these Physicians viii find it 70 their Ivan
tage to give him call and examine his Stock be
fore ordering from the Eastern Cities; and Coun-
try Merchants can also be accommodated with all
the I-sseuces, IiEctUres Patent Medicines Be-
TJfDLESiLE u2@ RETAIL. at forrest s,rtrey.
81 lie hopes by strict attention to business, and
u desire to please, to merit share of public pat
ro1age- April -, 1880
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-12

FENYR0NE CITY HOTEE.--HUGHEs &
Il IRN! N, would respectfully inform the public
that they have very greatly improved their House.
and are now able 70 afford the travelling public.
the most comfortable accommodations. Their bar
is turn shed with the very best liquors, and the
luyurics Of the Philadelphia market are to be
found on their table They respectfully invite
their numerous friends in CIearfeid to give them
call August / 1855
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-12
Tag RAJ q JsWlAN9s SogR0lAl

a ?. OWENS,
As TYRONE CITY,
Has just opened large and splendid assortment
of
NEW. GOODS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
OF every description and quality,
which he is selling of at the lowest prices ever
known in this region of Country,
DRTGOODS, HARD d QUEENSWARE
HATS y CAPS, BOOJiS a. SHOES.
GROCERIES 0- CONFECTH0NARTES
AT CITY PRICES.
lie invites his Clearfcid friends to give him
a call and exchange their rags, lumber shingles,
and every variety of produce, for the CHEAPEST
and best goods, to be had west of Philadelphia.
Feb q, IS55.-ly.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-12

SAVE THE MAN WITH THE RED iAIR.-lt re-
Guires great GOODNESS and experience to steer
course down the rapids Of the Sault St. Ma
rie and a short time before our arrival two
Americans had yentured 10 descend them with
out boatmen, and were consequently upset
As the story was IepOrted to US, one of them
owed his salvation to a singular coincidence.
AS the accident took place Immediately oppo-
site to the town, many Of the inhabitants were
attracted to the bank Of the river to watch the
unfortunate men thinking that any attempt at
rescue would be perfectly hopeless. Sudden
ly, however, a person appeared rushing to-
ward the group frantic with excitement.
"Save the man with the red hair - be We
hemently shouted, and the ezertions which
were,made in consequence Of his earnest ap-
peals proved successful, and the red-haired
individual, in an exhausted condition, safely
landed
E'Hc owes me eighteen dollars . said his
rescuer, drawing a long breath, and looking
approyingly on his assistants. The red-hair-
ed mans friend had not creditor at the Sault
aud in default Of competing claim was allow
ed to pay his debts to nature,
'.And I'll tell you what it is, stranger said
the narrator of the foregoing, "a man'H never
know how necessary lie is to society if lie
don't make himself valuable to his friends as
well as to ohimself-BEacFrood