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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-07

UPON THR OPENING OF ALBANY STREET THROUGH
TIE GRAVES OF OUR REVOLUTIONARY ANCESTOR
IN TRINITY CHURCHYARD.
All, ghoul like avarce insatiate greed.
Is not thy cruel appetite full fedy
Is there no table furnished for thy need,
That thou must seek to banquet on the deadf
Back from their graves. back from the holy dust
Where our departed sires TO rest are laid
We will not violate the sacred trust
Pledged by that peaceful spires guardian shade.
No loving hands their wasted limbs composed,
Or wrapped their forms in white symbolic shroud:
No kindred touch their weary eyelids closed,
Dim with the snow fall from deaths wintry cloud.
No parting volley rang the last farewell
or mourning comrades to the sold er's grave;
Nor muffled drum was heard, holy bell
Sounded the knell of the departed brave.
wakel wake, Columbia Let thy trumpet voice
Pour its sad requiem where thy martyrs sleep
Alasl thou can'st not bid those hearts rejoice
Or wake those tranquil eyes from slumber deep
Their tolls the 'prisoned eagles wing unbound
Gave freedoms banner DER thy land TO wave:
Shall we despoil them Of the rest they found .
The only NEED they sought-an honored grave?
Obi bid the monumental marble raise
Its white memorial finger to the sky,
Telling their deeds to all succeeding days,
Invoking blessings where the heroes lie
Their life-blood, freely poured baptised thy land
Watered the soil, and babe thine olive bloom.
Then raise alot thy lightning armed hand,
To smite the spoiler, and protect the tomb.
l.. A. s.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-07

Total receipts in 1864, $464, 237 70, against
s226,sls As for 1853. In January 1853, the rosl
was open IT, Stoughton. within sixteen miles n
Madison, and as that distance il the whole extsa-
sion Of the road during 1854, the large increase in
business must be in great degree asri oed to the
rapid Development Of the resources Of the eosntry
through which and into which Il passes.
The Boston Telegraph of the 9th givesthe follow.
ing quotations for stocks in that market
Western declined to SIT; Fitchburg. duu at ~;
Old Colony II bid, 70 asked; Michigan Central, SOL
asked; Eastern, 494 bid, 493 askei Concord, 50
asked; Worcester, so asked; Providence, 63a bid;
Maine steady at 96A; Boston and Lowell, 70. Among
the faDcies there was more frmnees, and Central
advanced to Ii, which was the asking price at the
close; Vermont and Massachusetts imoroved 10 u
bid for small lots, and was the lowest asking price;
East Boston Is firm at Ill bid Waverley, IL bid,
asked; East Boston Ferry Company, SO bid, no
shares for sale. Ogdensburg Bonds improved and
sold at AZ for $500, which was bid at the close Port
land City 6's are in demand at 99s; and Cheshire
SIS, Of 1850, "A bid Eastern SIS, 1860, are wanted
at 81, but most other bonds are little inquired for
and sales cannot be effected at reasonable prices for
want of purchasers.
The total export of specie from Boston, for the
year 1864, was s74l3, 437 80, against IS 7635l5 81
in 1868, and 50 100000 10 1852.
The Connecticut River Railroad Company have
declared semi-annual dividend on the old stock
OF 2 per cent, and four per cent on preferred the
Hamilton Woollen Manufacturing Company five
per cent.
The Government Stock Bank OF Ann Arb,r
Michigan, has made bad failure. According 70
the Detroit Tribune, its liabilities are $l600OO with
less than fourth OF that sum to meet them.
The Mayor Of Mobile has given notice that he
will redeem the five per cent bonds Of the Mobile
city debt, from No. 81 to Is, both inclusive, at The
Office of the Firemens Insurance Company, in
that city.
There have been lately great speculationsin coal
lands in Illinois, near the line of the Central Rail
road. Lands recently worth from 81 rs. to So an
acre have been selling from $40 to $50 an acre. The
Central Railroad offers great facilities for the trans
portston of coal to the Ohio river whereit can be
used for steamboats,, and where for cheapness and
excellence it must take the place of wood for fuel
The coal is inexhaustible on the line Of the road
The Central Company have offered great advan-
tages to those who will engage in the coal business,
In fixing mode rate price for the transportation, and
agreeing to dedu,t ten per cent in cases where one
hundred Thousand tons are sent to Cairo within
three years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-07
Our st. Louis Correspondence.
ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 20, Is


Organization Of the Missouri Legislature
gence from Ne,c Merico. &c.
The General Assembly of Missouri was organized
some days ago. In the Senate the officers elected
were mostly democrats. In the House twenty Of
the Benton men united with the wings. aud elected
wing Speaker. This fact is signif cant. II, in
joint session, twenty-one of them 60 over to the
wings, q whig Senator Gao be elected. The proba-
biliry L., that they are prepared t. Go 90 if jout
session If held. IL not tain, however that TIE
Senste will consent to 60 into joint session. IL Il
refuses, no Senator win be elected until the next
session, in 1866.
We have received news from New Mexico, but i.
is not OF much interest. The Governor and the Gen
eral were upon avisit to Mes;lls Valley. They were
expe ted 20 return to Santa Fe about the 18th inst
The Navajo lncians have surrendered the man VINO
murdered SOLDIER near Fort Defiance, and he has
been hung. A number VI the Apaches have passed
over from the Ration Mountains to the gorges of Red
liver where they are upon the watch for prey. The
other tribes are more toan usually quiet
We have TO loral news. Rivers still low, and
business excessively Gull. X.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-07

ID. and usipg ore OF tie halves,
with IFS base resting against ire
charge Of powder, sno being slight
ly beloved out, the powder ia Its
explosion causes its sides to ex-
yand, It being Of lead, and to fill
the grooves Of the rifle--my oval
ball cut in two paris makes two Of
Msntafu rnnnn.d al hall.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-07

BARBADOS, lee. 4.-The i'm, orts OF aair rnsu
and bread for the last two weeks have mo- kent pao.
With tie consumption, and the stock bandis not suf
hoent TO last ten days, and there but av vessels
expected BY last advices prices cont nsed n me Tinted
states ~ high as ever which viii prevent ANYTHING ks
tinur ia fair supply Lumber viii sen al fair nansr,t
ing prices Tonnage continues plentiful sugar ana
molases for expectation In abundance Run msntsIns
healthy ard quiet, Saes-Tfour sIi TO- snail srpelv.
meal - 10, fair supply and dul crackers o. 7s small
supply corn " 20 per Gag Of two bushels yegs % 10
tesFee' froriseas ~ previously reported.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-07

SrrT FOR nhNAGEs,--It il stated in the Delaware
Ryortr tbst Philip Quieley has brought an action
N the Uni'ed States Circuit Con g. Baltimore AGAINST
the Pbils6elphjs. Wilmington and Baltimore Raft
roao Company, Tor the publication of an alleged
libel. Damages laid st s25 600. Hon. Reverdy
Johnson and II. Winter Davis, ESQ, are counsel for
the plalrtid
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-07

no small measure Of praise at time when for
one book that Is entitled to it, hundred that s-
sue from the press die stillborn from their worth.
less
The following tableau Of conjugsl incomp ability
would he more amusing If il was less gene ally ap-
pcabe. II places in strong but correct light one
of the evil results to which our imitation Of arsto
cratic and fashionable habits IL fast driving society
in this country -
Kate Dunn entered the gay world Of fashion frat
as married woman and decided was her success.
kate's life with her grandfather, and afterwards
with the Leslies, had been very domestic, aud, az
she expf essed Il, very riste she had gone but little
into society. Now she was resolved to have COM
pepsation. since no geater obstacle than elem
Dunn interviewed.
Formerly she was prevented from going to balls
and psrties by want Of proper chaperonage; nov
her state as married woman rendered her indie
pendent OF that. Kate was now resolved to com.
bine all the pleasures Of the maiden with the prv
leges of the matron; consequtn ty, in fashionable
society, where her reeplendent beauty and spark
ling wit drew many admirers, she was always sur
roupde by circle Of youag msn, who were very
well pleased to carry ON o filtration with pretty
woman, without the fear Of suit for breach OF pro-
mise before their eyes. There was one man, how
ever, Who was constantly banisted from her circle,
and that man was her husband.
There are hnndrs ds o. intelligent men and pretty
women here to night; go and amuse yoursei;
shall not be jealous, was the KIND address Oh hAse
20 her husband, % he fingered by her side.
Captain Dunn walked of, and took an extra glass
OF wine.
"Can you not comprehend that, as we are mar
ried nov, your attendance can be dispensed with;
ray, more--that IL Is o,are, absurd. q remember
that You have wife in the ROOM was the petu-
liant speech with which she received him when he
returned after an hours absence.
Decidedly, Captain Dunn, you ore making your
&c and me appear very ridiculous by this Darby
and Joan exhibition Of coDjngal affection. Post
lively we shall, be cited as pattern cou, t: snd
kuow that nothing could be more scsndaoas or
alarming . said Mr. Dunn TO the Csptain,as they
tered the carriage TO return from large party one
evening.
Il don't understand your opinions aud feelings
upon this subject. Catherine but don't like this
fsslior able manner Of waiting upon any other wo-
mar M nv cwp wife, and seeing her attended BY
az - aen except her own husband"
e. "a Captain Dunn, you make me quite
% foolishiy about own wives and
90. .rta =. the fact Of our marriage h incon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-07
FINANCIAL ANO COMMERCIAL.
MONEY MAR K n.
SATURDAY. Jan, &c p. mi

SATURDAY, Jan. 6-6 P. N
Quotations for State and railroad bonds and fancy
stocks were all up to-day. At tue first board Erie
Income Bonds advanced per cent; Virginia G's ];
Illinois Central Bonds Ii Caution Company /; Nj
caragus Transit /; New York Central Railroad /;
Erie Railroad B; Harlem /; Cleveland and Toledo
Railroad /. New York Central Bonds declined
per cent The upward movement this m ,rning was
strong and decided, but We cstnot see what its ba
sis is. IL is confined entirely to the street, aud
and neither party appears confident Both the
bulls and bears are Ia a fog The probability il
that the market will not be long sustained at pre-
sent prices.
After the adjournment Of the board the following
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-07

At the second board there was considerable buoy.
ancy, and quite an improvement was realized. Erie
Income BONDS advanced per cent; Illinois Central
Bones, 4; Cumberland, /; New York Central RR.,
IL; Erie RR., Z; Galena and Chicago RR., 81
per cent from last ssle Michigan Southern Con
structioD, 8. Michigaa Central RR. fell of 1
per cent. Nothing has been agreed upon yet
about the dividend. IL cannot be made In cash,
for the company has no money; |, must be In bonds,
or not at all.
The transactions at the Assistant Treasures
Office to-day were as follows
$50 IL. 81
sgmen's ss.s.-.,....s..s.......s iS,pI 10
.au iof arshy once $3.50 Is
1893, 7sI &C
OF the receipts to-day 5000 900 was transfer.
The Equitable Insurance Company have declared
semisDnual dvidepd OF fifteen per cent. The Mer-
chants Insurance Company four per cent.
The receipts OF the Milwaukee AMI Mississippi
Railroad Company for December Were:--
rassengers. 12s ~
Total -. $40 oIo ss
same week last ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1,sisI 60
increase" tssts s.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-07

The idea had, aso, occurred to me Of cutting nv
oval cannon bale into halves and firing in the same
manner; but, as the iron would not spread like lead
one col ld not perceive the advantage of It, In all
these plaIs, the oval form CT the missile in whole,
or In part must be preserved. Anc, we contend
that, we were the first 20 invent departure from
the cd round ball to any other form, whatever.
Had the government (Dow near thirteen years
sipce) ern,ined by proper experiment the value
OF our invention, every principal haibor In che
uni'td States could have been by this time guarded
by heavy oval cannon.
We have reached crisis in our national defenc g.
America, nor do we believe enough Mimic rifles 10
ann "a ieein tnt. The days of tee old smooth or
ropDd bored Inuskets and cannon have passed away
To he equally armed " tn other Dations we must
sbar don our old muskets, which project balls with
an NJ certain aim only one or two hundred Yards
end take 70 Mime rifles. which throw balls point
bsnk fve-tigbtns ~ mile and can Kill men at the
full distance OF a mile.
We must mount oval cannon on our forte intro
duce EN-, Of al necessary sizes, on board our YES
ses Of war. and into our field service on laod. II
msy be said that the bravery II our men Ia a suf
ficier gnaiarfee against invasion. Toe R1ssans
aie brsye, but they cannot stand against the su.
perior arms Of the allies.
The policy Of war IL to make ourselves equal TO
our enemies in arms, and item by our bravery gain
victories OF as small a loss OF meu az possible.
Tbi lynne years OF peace, except the small figat
with Mexico, has produced on appalling state Of
spatby, Ifgsrding tnr national arms and defen ,es
No c. nntry az tie same population has 20 great
line Of sea COST and inlar frontier to defend as
ne United States. | am your obed ent servant
ALEXANDER J0SEs,
80 William street New York. Jan. 4, 1866.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-03-07
NEW AND CHEAP STORE.

NEW AND CHEAP STORE.-The subscri-
! Y bers would announce to the citizens of New
Washington, and the upper end of Clearfeld Coun-
ty that they have just opened new and splendid
assortment of FALL AND WINTER GOODS in the
Store room formerly occupied by IRWIN M'BRIDE
EVERY VARIETY OF GOODS usually found in
country store viii be sold cheap for cash, lum-
Der and country produce
They respectfully invite all those desiring to
purchase goods, to give them CALL They viii
every effort to give satisfaction
ELIZA IRWIN & SONS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-03-07
rsyHE UNION SAFE .---THREE CHEERS

THSHE UNION SAFE .---THREE CHEERS
4 FOR AMERICA!-THE CHEAP Corner TRI-
I.PfiANT We take this method of informing the
public in general, and the citizens of Curwensyillc
and vicinity in particular, that we have received
our usual large and varied selection of Fail oad
Winter Goods, suited to the wants of every, man,
woman and child in the community. And. we
have no hesitation in saying, that purchasers will
find it greatly to their advantage to call and exam
inc our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Our stock consists, in part of Ladies Dress
Goods in great variety such as plain black, fancy
silks, Turk satins berege delains, black and fancy
Alpacas. plain and plaid Ginghams, Manchester
and Domestic Ginghams Calicoes of every style,
and quality, at prices ranging from up TO 15cts.
Black, blue, and brown French and English
cloths, plain black doeskin and fancy cassmeres,
black blue, brown and green sattinets
Checks. tickings fannels, muslins, toweling, ho-
siery gloves shirts, read ymade clothing, DC, &c
Carpeting and floor oil cloth, window and wall
paper and boidering, and oiled Window shades
Shoes Of all descriptions for ladies' misses and
children, together with large assortment of
Mems and boys hats, caps, boots and shoes.
Hardware. planes, &c, Glassware, Queensware.
Cedar and Willow ware, corn brooms, &c, &c.
Also, large assortment of Fresh Groceries. viz :
Rio Ccfee, Imperial, Y. Il and Black teas, n. o.
sugar crushed and loaf sugar. New Orleans and
Syrup molasses, clarified and cider Vinegar, &c.
Rosin and Fancy soaps; sperm, star and mould
candles. All of which will be sold in quantities
to suit purchasers at the cheap Corner Store of
PATTON & NIPPLE.
Curwensvile, November /, 1851
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-03-07

NTEW FERTILIZATION & SHOWERS would
l inform the public that they have just opened
and splendid assortment Of Goods of every
variety, at the old stand of IL ID. PATTON at Cur
wensvilc At their store may be found almost
everything adapted to the wants and necessities of
the people of this region. Dress-goods Lawns,
Laces Gloves. Cloths, Cassimeres, Clothing. Hats.
Caps. Boots Shoes, &c, &c. of the best quality and
at the lowest prices.
Also splendid assortment Of Hardware, Queens
and Groceries.
They invite all persons to give thsm call full
ly assured they will be able to render entire salts
faction. II. D. PATTON,
E. A. uIPPEL.
CurwensyiIIe June l5 1S54-IY.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-03-07

REV GOODS AT THE CASH sToRE.-The
/ subscriber has just received n large and well
selected stock of GOODS of almost every descrip-
ton suitable to the season, which he Is selling off
at extremely low prices. He respectfully invites
the attention Of all who wish TO buy good Goods at
the lowest prices, cali at the sign of the Cheap
est Goods"
Country produce of almost every description ia
keE ~ market prices in exchange for goods
Persons wishing to purchase. and receive fair
equivalent for their money, viii do well TO give
him q call.
EeraeIabcr the sign of the CHEAPEST GOODS.
on Market street. and call and be convinced that
there IS truth in the words thereon inscribed.
juno IL, I75i WM F. IRWIN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-03-07

TBNHE RED FLAG VICTORIOUs.-Tbe Blood
u Red Banner floats in triumph on the .'Old Cor
uey Store where A. n. HILLS has just opened the
cheapest and most splendid assortment of Goods.
ever displayed before this community, and exactly
adapted to their many and various necessities
Every variety of Hats Caps, Bonnets, Boots,
dry-goods, that unapproachable by any other
similar articles, either in beauty of style, quality.
or price.
Also an excellent assortment of Groceries, Hard
ware, Stone and Queenswarc with fancy articles
an inf7,it"m.
He defes competition, and invites all persons to
give him a cali at the "Old Corner which has tru
" become the 'Bazarr of Clearfeld.
Every attention will be shown to customers and
visitors. and no pains will be spared to send all
smiling away loaded with his beautiful and valua
bic goods, never surpassed in Clearfeld.
A. N. HILLS.
Clearield, June Is, l654-1y
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-03-07

How FOLKS DTFER.-We chew tobacco, the
Hindoo takes to lime, while the Patagonian
finds contentment in a bite of guano. The
children Of this country delight in candy, those
of Africa in rock salt. Frenchman goes
his length for fried frogs, while an Esquimaux
Indian thinks stewed candle the climax of
dainties. The South Sea Islanders differ from
all these, their fayorite dish being boiled cler-
gymen, or roasted missionary.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-03-07
Wit mn Numur.
soFY.soAP1Ne IN THE DARK.


We clip the following from a letter of the
Yankee correspondent Of the Galveston News:
Well, you see, put up with first-rate good
natured fellow that met at billiard table.
went in, and was introduced to his wife, a fine,
fat woman-looked as though she lived on
laughin', her face was so full of fun. After a
while-after we'd talked about my girl, and
about the garden, and about the weather-in
comes three or four children, laughin' and
skippin' as merry as crickets. There was no
candle Lit, but I started for my saddlebags, in
which put lot of sugar candy for the chill
dren I went along.
s'Come here" said 1, ssyou little rogue, and
tell me what your name isl
The oldest came to me, and says, ,''My names
Peter Smith,
Sand what's your name 7''
ssBob Smith,
The next said his name was Bill Smith, and
the fourth said his name was Tommy Smith.
1 gave 'em sugar candy, and old Mrs. Smith
so tickled that she laughed all the time.
Mr.. Smith looked on, but didn't say much.
"Why,'' says I, s.Mrs. Smith, would not
take good deal for them four boys, if l had
'em; they are SO beautiful and sprightly.''
"No,'' said she, laughin', Il set good deal
on 'em; but We spoil 'em too much.''
s'No, no. says 1, ssthey're rale well-behav-
ed children-and by gracious - says L, pre-
tending to be startled by striking resem-
blance between the boys and the father, and
looking at Mr. Smith, 81 never did see any
thing equal to it," says I +; ssyour own eyes,
mouth, forehead, and perfect picture of hair,
SIR tapping the oldest on the pate. thought
Mrs. Smith would have died a laughin' at that;
her arms fell down at her side, and she shook
the whole house a laughin'.
.sDo you think so, Colonel JONES'" said she,
looking towards Mr.. Smiths and / thought
she'd go off in fit.
"Yes," says l, ~ do raelly.'
''Ha, ha, hal" says DIR. Smith, kind o. half
laushin', s.you're too hard on me, now, with
your jokes"
81 amt jokin' at ALL" says I; 'sthey are
handsome children, and do look wonderfully
ike you.''
Just then gal brought light in, and I'll
be darned if the little brats didn't turn out to
be niggers-every one of them-and their
hair was as curley as the blackest nigger's.-
Mr. and Mrs. Smith never had any children,
and they sort of petted them niggers as play
things.
l never felt as streaked as l did when l
found out how things stood. If l hadn't kiss
ed the nasty things, L could got over it but
kissin' 'em showed that was soft soapin' 'em
all the while. How to get over the scrape
didn't know. Mrs. Smith laughed so hard
when she saw how confused was, that she al
most suffocated.
A little afterwards, there was whole fani-
ly of relations arrived from the city, and turn
ed the matter off; but the next morning l
could see that Mr.. Smith didn't like the re-
menbrance Of what 1 said, and don't believe
he'll vote for me when the election comes
'spect Mrs. S. kept the old fellow under the
joke for some time.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-03-07

eS site NJ. T. Church, CIearield, Pa. keeps con-
stantly on hand and makes to order all ksnds of
Furniture. such as Tea Tables, Card Tables, Cen
tire Tables Sofas, Spring Seated Chairs Bedsteds,
bureaus. Wash Stands, Cupboards Safes &c. &c.
Cofins made on the shorsest notice. and Funer-
ais attended. JOHN X. MORROW.
June l3 I854.-1y.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-03-07

n EBoS COMMERCIAL HOTEL, No. Is, South
Il Sixth ST. Philadelphia. The subscriber has
recently enlarged and fitted up his house, and is
now enabled to compete successfully, with any es-
tablishment in the City His rooms comfort
able and well ventilated, and his table furnished
with the best in the market. He respectfully sol-
cs the large circle of his Clearfed friends 10 give
him a call when they visit the city.
JACOB G. LEB0.
June I3. IS54.-Iy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-03-07

IRISH ISSocEScE.-eMolly." said lady to
her servant, 81 think you'll never setthe river
on fire. ssIndade, ma'am,' innocently re-
piled Molly, ssI'd never be after doing any
thing so wicked-I'd be burning up all the
little fishes"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-03-07

O. Snooks wonders where all the pillow
cases go to. He says that he never asked a
girl what she was making, when she was en-
gagged in white sewing, without having in an
swer, GA pillow-case." A gentleman once
asked a young lady of his acquaintance, ssWhat
are you making, Miss Knappa' ':Knapp-sack, !"
was the quick reply.