Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-08-15

THENNEw BANK AT CAADES.-Ths T-e.son
State Gazette is informed that great excite.
ment exists among the stockholders at Cam
den, in consequence of the action OF the Di-
rectors IN going to what the former consider
an extravagant expense in giving 81 500 for
lot of ground, and erecting banking house,
which with the lot will cost $20, 900, when the
whole capital called in is only Sl00, 900. Some
of the stockholders are SO much dissatisfied as
to be will ng TO sell their stock below par, and
many of them are said to be anxious to dispose
of all their interest ia the new bank.
rThe keeper of prison in Philadelphia
was up before Judge Kelly the other day
charged with refusing admittanc to an attor-
ney to consult with client. In the course OF
his remarks Judge X. said !: esThere is no au
thority in this land that has right to imnure
a man, woman or child, before conviction, and
say no friend or counsel, shall go to them.''
TEMPERANCE CoNvENrIoN. Heading, Aug.
s, 1855.-Young Germany in the Capitol of
Old Berks, was taken by surprise this morn
ing. in beholding so large gathering of the
ssJug Law advocates in the quiet streets.
They swarmed like bees from their hives. 4
very marked feature in the assembly was the
presence of so many Of the fair and sweet crea-
lures, whom we all love-the ladies, God
bless them,' were there in their beauty and
strength. At the Appointed hour the "Mas-
ter of Ceremonies appeared, (Rev. P. Combe,l
and in a short speech blocked ont the business
of the Convention; after which he nominated
John Williamson. ESQ.,. of Huntingdon, as
President of the Convention, and Courtland
F. Folwell, of Philadelphia, as Secretary.
On motion of Rev. Mr.. Fornley, commit
tee of three were appointed to make arrange
ments for the mass meeting to be held this
ening. Committee-Messrs. Fornley, of Read
ing; Brooks, of Montgomery; and Rood of
Philadelphia.
On motion, committee Of five were ap-
pointed to nominate and report permanent Of
ficers for the Convention. Committee-Messrs.
Fl. K. Strong, Philadelphia; Giest, Lancaster;
P A Fearon, Philadelphia; Brown, Berks;
| and Bannan of Schuylkill sz7E
| The Rev. P. Combe then read the Address
of the estate Central Committee &c, 900 of
which had been printed and circulated.
On motion of II. K Strong, the Address as
read be approved by this Convention. Carried
On motion, Business Committee of seven
was appointed to prepare business for the Con-
vention. Committee-Messrs. Bannan. of
| Schuylkill; Jessey Evans. Chester; G.. F. Cor
| don, Philadelphia; Brown, Berks; DIR. Glib
/ bons, Lancaster; w. Right, Lancaster.
The President read q notice. the substance
| of which was that anothcE Convention would
meet at l O'Clock, for the purpose of organiz-
| ing New Party, opposed to the aggressions
| of Slavery. This created a breeze in the Con-
| yention, and for some time it would have been
impossible for stranger to tell whether the
Convention was Temperance or anti-Slayery.
| All connection with any other party re-
pudiated by the Convention; yet the fact could
not be concealed that large proportion Of the
| Convention were hero to attend what may be
| called the attempt to organize a Republican
Party in Pennsylvania. After protracted dis
cusson, the Convention adjourned to meet at
% O'Clock
Afternoon Session.-Tho Committee on Per-
mancnt Officers, reported for President of the
Convention, FL. X. Strong, Esq, of Philadel-
phia Courtland f. Folwell, of Philadelphia,
as Secretary; with the usual number of Vice
Presidents from the counties.
i The Business Committee reported a Pream-
Bile and series of Resolutions, which were con-
sidered separately, and adopted. During the
| adoption of the resolutions considerable dis
| cussion ensucd of an interesting charaeter.-
| Mr.. S. Miller, of the ssHarri,burg Herald, -
made some very interesting remarks. M.
Coombe was very eloquent usual. -
The best, and by far the most telling speech
of the session, was made by the Rev. A. Rood,
| of Phila. 1t consisted chiefly of facts derived
from actual travel through the several States
| where Prohibitory Law is in operation.
| After the usual CONF mpfimcntary resolutions,
the Convention adjourned TO meet next Janu
ary, at Harrisburg. s.#