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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-01-31
OIR RAILROaD-

The recent meeting at Tyrone seems to have
awakened new spirit of inquiry and investi-
CATION iato the facilities for constructing our
proposed Railroad, and the probabilities Of the
successful termination of the enterprise
That the road Will be built, no one seems to
doubt, the only diversity of opinion is as to
the time it will be constructed, and this de-
pends entirely on the liberality with which
our citizens subscribe to the stock. If our
wealthy men set good example, and show
their confidence in the enterprise as profita-
ble investment we may soon expect to see
the road under contract. That it cannot be
bniit without help from abroad we know, but
unless we prove our confidence in it at home,
by subscribing to the almost extent of our
abilities, We cannot expect assistance from
those who are only indirectly Interested It
becomes those therefore who have the means
to use it with liberal hand, and thus benefit
themselves, their children, and their fellow
citizens.
No man has right to dictate to another
what amount he shall subscribe,-of this eve
is certainly not too much to say, that if men
worth from hundred, to a hundred and fifty
thousand dollars, expect to have a railroad
constructed, to increase the value of their
property hundred fold, they must come up
to the work a little better than some of those
who have been subscribing two and three
thousand dollars. 1t won't do, gentlemen
! Those who dispense their money with Mig
gardly hand, don't deserve to be benefited by
/ public improvements. and they wont get them.
The tighter you draw your purse strings, the
| less prospect you have for Railroad.
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Tng DABRglAlOg DOURElEAlnaa D.
THE WAP

The latest advices are that the Car has ac-
cepted the propositions Of the Allies. with
their Interpretation of them. The negotiati ions
are not yet concluded. and as no armstice had
been agreed upon, hostilities would still con-
tinue. 1t is also rumored that the high con-
teracting parties are likely to split on the
point, insisted on by the Allies, of the reduc-
ton Of the Russian power in the Black Sea.
The intelligence is confused, contradicto
and to be taken with many grains Of allowance.
Sebastopol still remains IN staiu qfo. The
fire of the Allies was feeble, and sickness was
on the increase.
Great dissatisfaction exists in England, and
if all accounts are correct among the forces in
the C.imea, with their Commander, Lord
Raglan, who is represented as incapable to
discharge his duties, and to have made q ia
tai mistake in the plan Of his campaign. We
suspect the fault is in the organization of the
British Army, which renders Commander in
Chief utterly helpless and inefficient. It an
swers very well for the comfort of the forces
in their home barracks, but is entirely unadap-
ted to foreign service.
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HAVE YOU SEEN san!

The recent defeat of the Know Nothings at
Pittsburg, appears to be balm and balsam to
the wounded spirit of locofocoism. They are
predicting Sanl's immediate dissolution, ard
are doubtless preparing to write his epitaph.
But the following list Of recent triumps Of this
all-conqueriDg and mysterious individual, ,sufi-
ciently demonstrate that he is still 'alive and
kicking, ana that the old liners can save their
crocllodle tears for amore convenient occasion.
In Baton Rouge, La, for representative in
the Legislature, DIR. j. Perkins. X. N, was
elected over the regular Democratic candidate
by a majority of 200 votes. In Morehouse pa
rsh, away up in northwestern Louisiana, these
same Know Nothings have elected their can
didate to the Legislature to fill a vacancy. At
Lexington, KY, they have elected twenty out
of twenty-five OF the municipal officers. At
Houston, Texas, JAS. II. Stevens, the Amcri-
can candidate for mayor, has been elected by a
vote of 22i to 81. At San Antonia, also, all the
American candidates for municipal officers
were elected by large majorities. At Parkers-
burg, Va, the American ticket for town Off
GERS has been successful. At a special cleo
ton in Orleans county, New York, Sans
man, Mr.. Whalen, was elected by an over
whelming majority over the candidate of the
Wings and Democrats combined.
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TIE COWS INAUGTRAL.

In our last paper we laid before our readers
the Inaugural of Governor Pollocll-P Pennsyl-
vania's first American Executive-but being
absent from home we were unable to make
any comments. 1t is certainly an able docu-
ment and one that must command the respect
Of all men possessed of common sense and
common honesty. That there were those oc-
cupying the position Of editors, who would
find fault with it, We anticipated, we'll knowing
that nothing, however wise, good, and patriot
ic, that would eninate from Governor Pol
lock, could meet the approval of those who
are devoid of that magnaninity which would
induce them 10 speak fairly and impartially Of
political opponent. We are not surprised,
therefore, that it is denounced and ridiculed
by few would-be critics, destitute alike Of
brains and gentility, who are still mourning
over their recent defeat, and trembling ct the
prospect of loosing more of the public plunder.
The Governor has started on the right track,
and his dignfed, plain, frank, and manly ad-
dress, conveying in language not TO be misun-
derstood his views on the policy marked out
fer his Administration, cannot fail to comend
its author to the great n ass Of the citizens Of
PENNSYLVANIA. 1t breathes in every line the
true spirit of an American Freeman, and is
the bright harbinger of an enlightened, eco
nomical, and successful Administration.
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TO DIR READERS.

We have the best apology in the world for
not issuing paper last week-we had none to
issue. 1t was not our fault sent the or
der and the money in ample time, but there
was no paper to be had, and its just as impos-
sible to print without paper as to live without
food both of which articles are exceedingly
scarce just Our readers win have to bear
with US these hard times, and always remem-
ber that the more money they furnish US,
the easier we'll get along.
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THE NEW STAGE ARRANGEMENTs

The new proprietors of the Stage line from
this to Tyrone, have reduced the fare toits old
rates, and seem determined to leave no means
untried to render satisfaction to the travelling
public. They are making arrangements to re-
pair and rc-ft ali their coaches, and are pur-
chasing new stock, employing good drivers,
and using every exertion to make good time.
Wc wish them success, and are glad to find
that they deserve it.
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THE ADMINISTRATIONS.

Gov. Pollock has announced the following
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES @ CURTIN, of Belle
fonte, Secretary of the Commonwealth; THoM-
AS e. FRANKLIN, of Lancaster, Attorney Cen
eral; JOHN NJ. SULLIVAN, of Butler, Deputy
Secretary of the Commonwealth; HENRY C.
HIoKocK, of Lewisburg, Deputy Superinten-
dent of Common Schools. a
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TO JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.

We have now on hands supply of blanks for
Justices of the Peace, such Summons, Sub
poena, and Executions, which we will furnish
cheap for cash. Send on your funds.
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APPOINTMENT BIZ THE GOVERNOR.

One of the first Commissions issued by Gov.
Pollock, to our friend HARRY PATTON of
Curwensville, appointing him an Aid, with the
rank Of Left Col. He couldn't have made a
better selection; and we'll guarantee that Har
~ will never be found with his back to friend
or foe. Three cheers for the gallant COL! and
may he never get bullet it in his body, or
ssbrics in his hat =,
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ELECTION FOR SENATOR IN PEIL,A.

The Speaker of the Senate has issued his
warrant for special election in Philadelphia,
on Tuesday the 1s, of February next, for a
Senator TO fill the vacancy occasioned by the
death of LEVI FoULKRoID. We have no doubt
.sSan,' will be about, and attend TO the busi-
ness satisfactorily.
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BEWARE OF FOREIGN INFLUENCES

The correct Interpretation of the above ex-
preston of the great and good WASHINGTON,
which is often quoted at the present time.
and which the enemies of Americanism take
such pains to explain away, may easily be
found in his sentiments as expressed in the
following letter, (from Sparks Washington
Papers, Vol. ". p. 1922
MoRRIsTowN, 18th May, 1777.
To Richard Henry Lee:--
Dear Sir: take the liberty to ask you
what Congress expects am TO do with the
many foreigners they have at different times
promoted to the rank OF field officers, and by
their last resolve, two to that of Colonel!-
These men have no attachment to the country,
further than interest binds them. Our officers
think it extremely hard, after they have toiled
in the service, and sustained many losses. to
have strangers put over them. whose merits,
perhaps, are not equal to their own, but whose
etfrontery will take no denial.
1t is by the zeal and activity of our
own people that the cause must be supported,
and 1et by few hungry adyenturers.
I am, &C..
G. WASHINGTON.
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LEGISLATURE.

MT hllii0gcT, Oh ILeDOnOll, has OIeTctl Il res
olntion in the Senate, instructing the Com
mittec on Maltia to inquire into the cxpedi-
ency of reporting Il bill disbanding all volun-
teer companies in the State, and forbdding
the formation Of new ones, OF which two-third,
of the members and officers are not ,4meri-
cat born citizens. The resolution gave rise TO
an interesting debate, but finally passed by a
vote of IL to 13.
This is an important movement, as there are
many military companies in the State COM
posed entirely of foreigners, and however pa
trotic their motives, such exclusive organi-
cations, retaining Obstructive foreign char
acter, should not be allowed in any govern
ment.
The bill to repeal the $500, law has been
reported with negative recommendation, and
also a bill to confer OH colorei persons the
right of citizenship.
The Legislature is doing but little business
and will no doubt continue to do but little un-
til after the election of L. S. Senator, which
takes place on the second Tuesday OF Febru-
ary next, when we hope to announce the fact
that Pennsylvania viii be represented in our
national Senate, by Col a. G. CURTIN, the
present able and popular Secretary of the
Commonwealth.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-01-31

The following gentlemen were appointed ad-
ditional members of the Executive Committee
Hon. Frederick Watts, Of Chambersburg: John
S. Evans, Esq. of York; 4. o. HeiSter, 1. G.
NJ Kinley, and Gen. Sim. Cameron, of Dauphin
Go. A. L. Eiwyn, Corresponding Secretary
5. ). Haldeman, Esq, Chemist and Geologist.
David Mumma, Esq, OF Dauphin Co. Librarian
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RoME.-The fol!owing is brief and emnhat.

RoME.-The following is brief and emphat-
ic description of Rome by Il Popish writer:
'sRome, the holy, the great, the wonderful
the centre of Christian unity, the seat of pri-
macy, the residence of peace and truth, the
stronghold of religion, and the eternal city
of piety and love! 20
y careful and unprejudiced visitor to Rome,
would fined it to be a city of ancient ruins and
of modern superstitions; oflazy and dissolute
priests, and of an oppressed and blinded pop
uiation OF spiritual tyranny upheld by a wick
ed soldiery; ceatre and fountain of iniquity
and Of jesuitical arts; where truth is unknown
and where it is penal offence to seek after it;
where there is no peace but that which is con
strained, and no odeyotion bat that which is be-
sottad; and where the chief man is a grand
papa already in his dotase, Imagining that he
can manufacture new Scripture doctrine, and
elevate woman to godsaip.- Presbgterfua.
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The s'SwIss'' ON THE GovERSoR.--True to
its rapid and Loco -Foco instincts, the Pubic
ledger, of this city, is already croaking about
the administration of Governor Pollock, and
the Inaugural Address Of his Excellency
which has been characterized everywhere as
most able, manly and high-toned State paper,
is sneered at by the Brokers Organ whilst
its editor says that s'thc Governor fails TO
come up to even moderate cxpectation.' We
are not surprised at this fabric atom when we
consider the source from whence it comes
Moderate expectation, in the ledger sease, is
like everything else about that conccrn-a
very equ;yocai commodity, and means one
thing for one latitude and different one for
another. Brt whatever the e. EecfQt. o. may be
in that quarter the sine qua Eoa IS that man
should be either Loco Foco or stock .jobbcr
to meet the standard OF L5dger cXcallencc.
The writer's eng lged about that establish
ment have been 50 long occupied in the at
t2nlpt to tolStarup Loco Focoism, that We
should have been rather disappointed II the
Inaugural Address of Gov. Pollock had re-
ceiyed from that journal anything like fair
criticism. It's true, that there are som dcees3f
Loco FocO journals which have already ayar-
ded to the address the credit Of being paper
of ''nlarke1 ability;" but anything like fair
ness is not expected from this organ OF the
'sbulls and bears; the Governor i, not likely
to suffer muchfrom its croaEing g.-DGily Aescs.
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C. L f A II f 1 E l. d, p a.
yUoa-a-io- yo,-ax, OF foE-

DIAlex. Caldwell Esq, of the Legislature
and the Hon. C. B. Curtis NJ. C. are entitled
to our thanks for their attentions
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PENNSYLVANIA STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,"
The communicating Of the Pennsylvania State
agricultural Society was held at Harrisburg n o
the 10Th inst, when James G0wcu, OF Philadel-
phia, was elected President for the ensuing
year, and the following Vice Presidents for the
sayeral Cnr Ssnlnl cli
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BIBLE PRESENTATION TO GOV. Pollock
Immediately after the inauguration of Gov
Pollock, eight members of the First Reform
ed Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia wal
ted on him at his rooms, and presented him
with an elegant copy of the Bible. The pre-
sentation was made by Rev. DIR. Wiley, on be-
half of the Committee, in some appropriate
remarks, to which Gov. Pollock replied in a
feeling manner, expressing his thanks. The
I book isa very splendid one, bound in hand
soma style. and containing an engraved page,
finely ornamented, with the following inscrip-
ton: presented to Hon. James Pollock.
Governor of Pennsylvania. by his friends in
Philadelphia, January 16. 1861
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Schenck's Mandrake Pills.

Will be found to possess those qualities necessary
to the total eradication of all bilious prompt
To start the secretons or the liver and give health
tone TO the entire system Indeed. IL is no Ordi-
nary discovery in Medical Science to have invent
ed u remedy for these stubborn complaints. which
develop all the results produced by Il heretofore
Tree use OF calonel-a mineral justly dreaded by
nmnkind--and acknowledged to be Obstructive in
the extreme to the human system. That the prop
critics Of certain vegetables comprise all the virtues
of ealomcl without its injurious tendencies l. now
an admitted fact. rendered indisputablc by scien-
tiic researches and those who use the Mandrake
Pill. will be fully sutsfed that the bes medicines
are those provided by nature in the common herbs
and roots Of the fields
The Pills open the bowels and correct all bilious
arrangements without salvation or any of the in-
furious effects of caloucl or other poisOns The
cretion of bile is promoted by these Pills will be
by the altered color of the stools and disappar
ing of the sallow complexion and cleansing OF the
tongue.
Ample directions for use accompany each box of
Pills. ana he price of quart bottle Of the Sea
Weed Tonic and box of Pills combined Is only one
dollar. But separate boxes of Pills can be had Of
any of the agents for % cents.
These remedies are prepared under the personal
supervision OF Dr. j. IL. Schenck. proprietor Of
Schcnck'S Pulmonic Syrup. the well established
remedy forConsumption. Bronchitis Coughs. Colds.
&c. $40. and the nyontOr of the celebrated Respirr
omcttr. for examining and detecting all diseases OF
the Lungs. Heart, &c.
WHOLESALEA AGENTS
hladelphia.-Gilbert, Vent, s Co.. III N. Third
NeD York-C. V. Clckncr & Co., 81 Barcluy
Street
Boston --Redding & Co.. No. S State street.
And every respectable Druggist Throughout tho
United States,
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Voluntary testimony.

We. the subscribers, residents of Pennington do
hereby certify that are well acquainted with
DR.. j. IL. Schenck. lie was attacked by disease,
which. we believe, terminated in Pulmonary Cor.
sumwtOn under the operation of which. he was re
duced so low to be unable to leave his bed for a
long time. and to all appearance past recovery
lie rs now perfectly wellhis cough and fever have
left hm and we feel justified in declaring IL as our
DelleI mat these Salutary effects have resulted
from the use of the Pulmonic Syrup.
MEMBER or coNoRESs.-Isaac q. Farley
COUNTY cLERK.-Joscph Benson
suERocATE.C-G &. seymour
JUDGES of THE EcoURr.--SamuelIIill Robt r Rooa
ing. A &. Davis.
90 MEMBERS OF THE BAR.-Peter j. Clark, VIM. III
Sloan c. Bartles. Nathn Saxton, George A Anen
Jas. ~ Reading, Alex Wurts.
PnfSicIANs -. +. Schenck. N. D., Geo p Rex
VI. d., r. b. Mershon. NJ ID.
mL,GoH.NIs'-J q. J. ii. Reading. Augustus
frisble A. V. Donnel VIM. 7. Emery. J P Farles
cLfRGY.-Jas VI Olmsted. G.. Batolette
PosrMAsrrR.--Ge W. Risler.
ciIizFNs--John n. Capner. Mahlon c. Hart. Pc.
Ter Ewing. Asa Jones, Wm. X. Moore. j. W. Burk
Hugh Capnor. John l.. Jones, Thomas Gray, A. J.
llolcomb. David Dunham, Hart Wilson.
At this time there Is not town or village in tb,
United states but In which can be found more or
less wonderful cures by the use Of schencks Pul.
monte Syap.
Dr. schcnck is the inventor of the celebrated
for examining and detecting all dis.
eases Of the Lungs, Heart, &c.
WHOLESALE AGENTS
Phiiadeiphia-Gilbcrt, Wentz & CO.. ls7N. Tb,,a
Street.
Nsw Yas,-C. v. Clickncr & Co., 81 Barclay
street.
Bosfon.-Redding & Co. No. s State Street
United States. '"o
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Cheap Clothing
At G. w. MARSTON'S
GRAND CLOTHING
e S II A B L S III M ENT.

THE subscriber has, in addition to his
large stock Of fashionable hats and caps,
has added new and find stock Of Clothing.
Every garment and article is of the most
modern styles and latest fashion; all Of
which he will sell, and can sell, cheaper
than can he bought in this vicinity. He
invites his friends and the public TO call
and see whether these things are so. The
being we'll assured that all those
that do call and look will be pleased, and
that those that buy will be better pleased
A part of our large stock of goods may be
ound in the following.
COATS
OF every description, and for all seasons,
made from the best and most fashionable
materials Frock aud Dress Coats, over
coats of all kinds, sizes and colors.
VESTS,
Of all shades and colors, black satin, plain
broadcloth, plaids and velvet, French Last
ing, sc.
PANTS,
Fine black doeskin, French Cashmere, plail
and fancy stripe and plaid satinetts, jeans
tweeds, &c.
SHIRTS,
With fine linen bosoms white flannel, cot
ton flannel, wool undcrshirts and drawers
Also, cravats, collars Of the latest patterns
neck stocks, and scarfs.
Also,
flats of the latest winter styles. TIL
French Flush brim, Genin's and Bcebc'
most approved Fashions. Caps ofall kinds
styles and prices; mems, boys, children
and infants.
All who wish fine suit of fashionabl
clothes and becoming Hat can obtain then
at the store under c, Leonard's Hotel.
1S4 G. W. MARSTON.
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DIR. j. SCHENCK'S
PULMONIC SYRUP.
For the cure of CONSUMPTION.

The proprietor Of this medicine was himself
many years ago, reduced 80 low as to be given up
by his physicians and friends in the last stage Of
Consumption. When all hopes of ever getting we'll
hPd fled. he was strongly recommcntcd 20 use
syrup made from ap old Indian receipt which sue
ceeded in efectually curcing him. The family
physicians and large number Of respectable gem
tlenen certified to the facts of this case. and soon
the Pulmonic Sytup obtained reputation never
cqualled in that section Of the country Creating
this case did. sensation SECOND to hat only az
u miracle. DR.. Schcnck was waited upon by many
similarly afflicted to whom he administered tho
syrup with the same beneficial results. In fact.
such was the notoriety Of this medicine. that en-
lnent practicing physleitns had their attention
drawn toward the rising reputation of il, from hay-
ing witnessed its curative powers. and freely ex
tended the hand of friendship ana encouragement
to DIR. Schenck, and introduced the medicine TO he
public, and used it ia their daily prat ticc
No other medicine operates upon the system in
the manner that the Pulmoniq Syrup does 1t pro-
duces healthy action upon the morbid parts. by
purifying them from diseases it prumot,s S the rl-
pectoiatiOnS. alays the cough ripcns tho matter i'm
the lungs. aud when ii Is Discharged it heals the
opening that the breaking of the tubcreles or alb
sccss produces, and the lungs become sound and re-
sumo the performance of their natural functions
ii also soothcs the ieritated portion the n rs and
other organs and thus restores these parts to health
superior property that the medicine possesses
over all others is. that it contains no opium calo-
mel. or any other dcetrious medicine
In lS4l DR.. Schenck removed from Flcmington
New Jersey, to Philadelphia. and commenced ths
practice of his profession where he soon acquired
excellcd by none, in curing n disease
that had heretofore been deemed incurable, and he
has since then daily presentad to the world incon-
tcstible evidence Of his success.
Both Of his parents died with Consumption which
appears to have been an hereditary disease with his
fathers family All his brethers and sisters except
one died carly of this disease, none of them. but
the one brother, reaching the age oftwenty
Thus lcft. nearly the last of his family he natur-
ally felt some alarm, aft er another were con-
signed to the silent tomb by this fell destroyer.
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DR.. III. III. Farnham's
ORRIS AND CHARCOAL
TOOTH PASTE,

pREPARED expressly for his practice
L preparation combining all tho properties
necessary for general dentrifce. 1t gives
to the teeth beautiful and brilliant polish
ana is excellent to cleanse and heal spongy
ana diseased gums. 1t possesses alkaline
properties sufficient to destroy the parsitical
animaculnr which infect the teeth of almost
every person (as lshown by experiment.,
and for disenfecting the breath. cleansing
the mouth and polishing the teeth it is the
best preparation in the market.
Price 20 cents. Sold at his Office by
j. ii. Potter, druggist; and by C. II. Den.
ison.
DR.. +. has also nice article of Tooth
Brushes :or sale at his Office.