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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-10-08

The DEMoCRAcY.-A Buchanan Club has
been formed in our Borough, and gentleman
who attended one of their meetings informed
us that there were present IL persons, 3 of
them boys, 8 native born Americans. 80 for
eigncrs, go of those being Catholics. Now,
here we have illustration right at home of
what the Democratic party is composed of, and
how the leaders manage the foreign voters;
furnishing unmistakabie evidence of the fact
there is eage or understanding between them,
such that of 1852, when James Campbell
was made Postmaster General in consdera-
tion, as every body believes, OF the Catholic
vote then cast for Mr.. Pierce. And yet in the
face of these facts, these same leaders, whilst
gathering in one body the foreign Catholic vo-
tcrs to secure their suffrages for Buchanan are
endeavoring to create the impression that Col.
Fremont is Catholic, thinking thereby to
gain over Americans to their own candidate |
Indiana (Pa.) Register.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-10-08

The following will give an idea of the way
IN which Buchanan victories are gained on
passenger trains. This one was taken in a
railroad car, recently. a Buchanan man arose
from his seat and called on all who were in ia
vor OF Fremont to ''pull off their boots'' No
one seemed to relish this novel manner of ex-
hiniting their preference. He then requested
those who favored Buchanan to sskeep their
boots on" which all forthwith proceeded TO
do. Unanimous for Buck
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-10-08

WILLIAM BIGLER.-This individual, falling
IN his contemplate attempts to injure Colonel
FREMONT by raking up accounts long since
settled, is now busily engaged, it is said, in
ranking and sending over the State a pamph-
let containing labored appeal for the election
OF FILLMORE, and at the end of it a bitter at.
tack on the Union State Ticket. We think
this effort will have as much effect as the beef
story had in Iowa, Vermont and Maine.-Er.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-10-08

GEN. JOHN n. PURvIANcE.-This gentleman
who was the Democratic Auditor General of
the State for six years under the administra-
ton Of Gov. Skunk, member Of the last 4th
of March Convention which nominated Mr..
Buchanan, and chairman Of the committee
which reported the officers of the Convention.
has taken the stump in Northern Pennsylvania
for Fremont as the ''Union candidate for Pres
ident, declaring s:Mr. Buchanan the section
al candidate. Mr.. Purviance is one OF the
most popular men in the Locofoco party in
the west, is fayorably spoken of as candidate
for Governor, and his accession to our ranks
Is very valuable Telegraph.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-10-08

Coon REAsoN.-The Ohio Journal says the
reason Rufus Choate came TO the support Of
the Democrats, was bis lifelong hshis Of de-
Tending criminals.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-04
From KANSAS.

Special Correspondence of The Missouri Democrat
Owing 10 the severe snow-storms which have almost
entirely intercepted travelling in the Interior usual
Kansas correspondence has been delayed several days
II will be read however with interest, as contains
the la,eet news from that Territory:
LEAyEswoRTH, X. T., Jan. 90, 1885.
Hr. EDITOR: I send you inclosed an Extra, Issued,
es Won will see from The Kansas Pioneer, Kickapoo
CITY X T. The statement Of facts it make. il untrue
from beginning to end party Of Free-State men
and party of Pro-Slavery men Of about equal num-
bers did have collision on the 18th instant but the
circumstance If the fight are entirely different from
those stated in said extra In the rst place there was
not an Abolonist on the ground at the time of the
fght-unless it was such one a. the editor OF The
Missouri Rpublicdn-a tBn-coat Abolitlonist IN the
Pro-Slavery party. The Pro-Slavery party made an
attack on the Free State party while the latter was
holding an 81, cton for State Oicers under the Con-
stitution Of Kansas. The FreeState men did not fire
single gun when first attacked, but got ready Unto
line for fight and Pro-Slavery mon held aloof After
which Mr.. Sparks Free State was taken prisoner
Free State men retook him, and while going away
were fred on by the Pro-Slavery party. night io;
lowed. The PrO-Savery men again retired Several
Pro-slaveIy men were badly wounded, one MORALLY.
One or two Free-State men were eighty wounded
The mail il closing. BY next mail will send partscu'
lars from who knows the facts.
y. S.-Tbere not a man from Lawrence IN
the fight.
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were also arifted to different points above. Two 1t
them broke loose from their pier near Ccenses sh--
The other three were IN tow Of Aeamtsg Pope OaAn,
which had taken them from pier No. 50 EAH River.
and when near the South Ferry let them 60 One q
those from Coenties alp, and one that was In TOW,
brought up at pier No. &c East River. The others
dris,ed to wsllabout Bay, wkamsbargh Ops
Of them tthe T. Hart was boarded by fcar riggers,
who Jumped on her from pier head she passing
nv She had no one else on board, and they finally
succeeded in securing her. They also aided IN secs-
ring the others at the same place. None Of tho ves-
sells received any damage. The zoe, though aoundsu
had become soft by the action Of the sah water, and
was easily broken The ferry boats were also detained
BIZ the ice, those of the Peek Slip Ferry did not run
tor several hour, and when they did manage 70 ges
of experienced great difficulty in entering the alps
on both sides Of the river Yesterday The zee stiN
checked the East River.
For ErRoPT.-The United States Mail steamship
Baltic, Captain Comstock, sailed from this port on
Saturday for Liverpool. She carried out ninety pas-
sepgers and s35, 900 in specie.
Tie steamship Edinburgh, Captain Cummings, de.
parted from New.York on Saturday for Ga<gcw, sec<-
and, with ifty-hve passengers.
SEARCH ORDERED FOR THE MissIsc BARK ArsiiA.
The Secretary of the Navy has dispatched tho
United States steamer Fulton Of the Home Squadron,
70 proceed in search of the missing bark Amelia
The United States steamer Savannah was Of Rs0
Jsnsiro Dec. l6, from River La Platte.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-04

FIRE AT STRoUDsBURe.-0n Friday morning last
q Ere broke out at Stroudsburg Monroe County, Pa,
about seventy miles from New-York. The fire broke
ant IN the dry goods store owned by John d. Young Of
Chat place and the store and its contents entirely
DESTROYED The loss estimated at from sls, TO
$4,000. Insurance. $4,000
On Sunday night, the Goth inst, quarrel arose be-
tween Mr.. Reid, a law student at the North carolina
U,;ye,s;tv and n man by the name Of Cheek, living
N the village OF Chapel Hill. Cheek raised chair to
strike Reid whereupon the latter drew revolver aud
cred three balls into Cheek, killing hlm instantly
Reid was arrested and gave bail in s2,'oo'
A PRoFIrLEss VEsTuRK.-A Boston ship, isden
with lee is frozen fast near Richmond, Va with 100
bwe feet thick in the river and ponds adjacent
Several slaves were sold at Upper Marlboro MO,
sst Saturday, at proes ranging from $500 70 si'io'
each.
Asa Andrews esq., aged 81, said TO be the oides'
on The 10Th inst lie came 10 The bar sstrsfy years
hEe
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-04
THE OTHER SIDE.

From The Kassas Herald (pro-slavery1 We extract
the following: "
"BLooDssED.-we learn that on Thursday night,
a conflict ensued between the Abotionists and Pro-
,lavery men ct the town ofsEastOn fourteen miles west
of this place. One Of the Pro-savery party, man
by the name Of Cook killed. II grew out OF the
election the Abohtionists holding for State Off
cerr. Failing 10 hold the election on the day ep-
pointed Tuesday they postponed il TO Thursday, and
The result has been the shedding of blood. Our city
authorities very properly put down the election here,
but the Aboliionists determined 10 carry out their
reasonable and revolutionary movements, assembled
at Dawsons store Stranger Creek, and there have
committed all sorts Of violence. How long will these
outlaws be permitted to 20 uDpunished"
From Tie Westers Reporter lPro-S!averyl we ex
ract the following:
"THr FoRAY.-There are some persons in this
county WHO are Pro-Slavery and who do not approve
Of that wild and blind policy, inaugarated by Atcaison
and strDgfelow.
They believe that the policy OF this class OF Pro-
Slavery men is doing more to aboitonize ksnzas
han any other class, and hence II 10 that 20 large
PORTION of the people OF this county have thrown
Achison Stringfelow & Co. overheard. The times
call for men Of wse and cocl heads 20 guide the dee
tny Of the country and the beet evidence Of the unit.
pcss of men for public office at approaching August
election will be found in the action Of Atchison aud
stringfeIow Those whom they support let every per-
son who crSs his country oppose"
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FIRES.

FIRE N BowERY AND BOND STREET.
About O'Clock yesterday morning hre was ds'
covered in the building Of Bond street and The
Bowery, basement on the Bowery side occupied a.
trunk store Bond street side fruit store hrst boor
by Mr.. Jones as q shoe store, and Meesrs kaafInAn
& Bond cigar and fancy store; upper part oy
Dr. OBriep dentist. The Hrst and second sories were
entirely destroyed but through the exertons Of tho
remen the remainder Of the building was saved. Mr..
Jones is insured for 900 in the Citizens Insurance
Co.. and 81 900 in the Harmony Insurance Co., which
he saws will cover his loss. Kaufman d Bonds loss
is about O., 600; insured for o., 500 in the Ctseas'
Insurance Co. Dr. OBden estimates his loss at aoowe
So Ooo; no insurance. The tenants in the bsscmcnt
sustained loss to the amount Of about $3.50 each; no
insurance The fire originated in Mr.. Joness premises,
whose store had been closed but short time, AnA
when discovered the fames had extended the entire
length Of the store.
IN ANN STREET.
On Saturday evening fire broke out In the thru
story of the building No. "a Ann street. occupied by
man named Oppenhemer, frame-maker. Ths are
originated among some shavings, but how or IN whs<
manner is unknown.
FIRE IN WEST AND FRANKLIN STREETS.
Last night a fire was discovered in bundle OF hay
in the stable corner of West and Franklin streets.
The burning hay was rolled into the street, and t&e
building saved from injury.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-04
MARINE AFFAIRS.

The lex ~ THE RrKR--The food tide and south
wee, wind of Saturday caused the East River to be
much otetructed with drift ice from the North River
and the bay. About o'clock p m, the schooner
Eastern Bell tof Buckspor) which had just arrived
from Savanna Ia Mar, and was at anchor abreast Of
pier No Eas, River, forced 10 drag her anchor
to pier No. &c East River. At the same time, ship
Celestial Breeze, in tow Of steamtugs Mercury and
Henry G. Smith, when near Governors Island, was
driven back by the ice, wind and tide till the tags were
compelled to let 90, and the vessel came to an anchor
near Wlhamsbargh. Five canal bosts-the Iowa, Z.
l. Wright, Geo. Godfrey, ho-ier and Thomas Hart
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-04

ADVENTURE WITH WoLy-The Kansas CORES.
po1dent Of The 81. L0xts Republican tells the W.
lowing story:
"A few days since, while riding In tho rear Of our
town, in a small rayine, through which stresan3ct
takes it's quiet way beneath its crystal covering, and
whose irrigation has produced tail grasses and shrubs
that make hiding-place for game, came suddenly
upon large black wolf. he was scratching a.
thin place in the Ice, and seemed anoN famshed for
water When he saw me he started in full run for the
forest in the rvsr bottom. kept upon bic heels and
tired TO ride upon him. He almost exhausted, ana
Just as supposed be would give ont, he shipped into
the hollow OF large cotton tree. stopped the
hole through which be entered, and came BACK 70
town and got an az and the dogs aud the assstancs
Of Frank Mahan and WIN. Palmer, and together We
returned to cut him ont. The dogs were anxious and
we were prepared with our guns 70 receive lam when
we made large hole about four feet from the ground,
the dogs Jumped at 1t the outside and the wolf on
the inside, aud such baking growing, swapping and
bowling never heard before 1t made the woods re-
neQbbors TO the SPOT Things continued for while,
and consulted what bad beat be done We could not
shoot the wof through this opening without too great
risk Of killing the dogs, for be only appeared AZ tsc
inside when the dogs at the outside. We finally
concluded to stop the bole that hsd made, and fen
the tree by cutting narrow gash around II. The
tree came down little sooner than we expected.
Frank Mahan had the Ak lifted for another stroke a.
il went over with crash. The vol, with bsistis1
back and glazing eyes, and glitterDg teeth, eAped e
bis throat with terrible ferocty The descending az
net half way cleaving It's skull aud laying dead Ct
his feet. We had time to express oar wonder ana
congratulations at his narrow and singular escape, be-
fore our attention was called to that which hled a.
with smazement II not dread. IL was human sknae-
ton, Of medium size, and Of 9 female, hidden IN tho
cavity OF TIE tree Its posture was erect, and tie
bones were held together by kind Of clear ntegu-
Inept that seemed 70 cover, like transparent skin,
the entire frame. The jar Of the eed tree severed
several Of the joints and we drew them all out and
placed them again In form. The proportions were
perfect and the limbs strsght-indic sting contour,
when in Aesh, Of perfect symmetry. Who could
forest and how came her death 10 tbs strange p,soc
were queries that were immediately suggested. Ooat
IL have been some maiden, Who Ike the bride In th<
hisletoe Bough,' had concealed herseh from ses
lover in the heart o. tais old tree, and become h
ered there add died f''
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A REPUBLICAN CLUB IN OSWEGO.
e Of The N. Y. Tribune.

Correspondence Of The N Y. Tribune.
MEXICO, Oswego Co., N. Y, Jan. "a, 1855.
A meeting of the inhabitants of Fort Leizer Ia
School District in Mexico, Oswego County, N.Y.
WAS called last evening, for the purpose OF organizing
a "Pol,tical Club" that we might the more enectsay
concentrate our efforts to carry out the principles d
the Republican Party in this vicinity.
The meeting was called to order by choosing Rufus
Dyk Chairman, and A. o. Everts Secretary. Messrs.
w. s. Goodell, f.. G.. Smith and j. N. Tlapaush
were appointed as a Committee TO drah resolutions
expressive of the sentiments Of the meeting.
The following preamble and resolutions were pre-
WSe,sa. The Responsibilities. which upon every Ameri.
citizen demand that he should posse an nsts 40
Rsrd That form ourselves into n A.soc.on Sr ts
parties may ask for suarsse to be known no 70
Rssa That IN our opinion the fundamental principles q
the Republican Party are based T5oo the s y,ssmsn ~
ps a:.s,si o q any yH Ss their S
tive o. foreign birth to so5srate with carrying bs
pSss.. Of Liberty and Ss. sS Of our view. and u.u
ons adopt the follow Platform a. our bes o. seoo'
secnd That we will neither directly indirectly support
BY sneges any whether for national OF local omee
whom the sppeaon Of Doushfsee may with any popsy Do
That we have watched with inenss nterest the con.
between Liberty and slavery In the Ieory Of ksns.s
and that while synpathes have been with The StAe
Territory cannot but express our deep sonos
epce of he taken by the present. Administration rels
tive thereto and belief merits only the contempt u
every American freeman. ..,.- -
Fou, That will oppose the extension Of Slavery In any
and tho Ut Its political power BY The
admission Union ef any SLAVE States or other
wise demand Of the General Government an I'm.
mediate redress Of the wrong inflicted tho cause 81
Freedom and the Republican BY this cible Introduction
Of Slavery the Territory Kansas and the destruction -
de rights free exercise OF the elective franchise.
FUfA That favor OF internal improvements and ne
protection Of American IDndustry.
Siy Thar Ia State policy viii advocate retrenobmsnt
and form ssch modification Of our school
tenn a. shall the school efficient and thorough
supervision place them upon elevated position hsS
they
Faoivsd That recommend similar organization 70 our
school district In the State through the efforts 81
which BY Keeping the subject constantly before ths people
would be secured that will meet sdournncns fron
week week for the purpose of disc ussns those inspe
Rsd That the above resolutions be dgned BY the OA.
aud Secretary Of the meeting and tbs IL
TpIBukE and Albany Evening Journal for publication
A. o. EvERTs, Secretary. X DYk, Chsrneus
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-04
RENEWAL OF CIVIL WAR N KANSAS BATTLE
FOUGHT IN DEFENSE OF THE BALLOT-BOX-
LAWRENCE IN ARHs-TnE COUNTRY PREPAR-


LAwRrsoE, K. T., Jan. 20, 1850 An.
resume nv correspondence. There Is clru rdr ~
kGnsds. An engagement was fought at Easton, W.
lege twelve miles northeast of Leayenworth, by
moonlight about o'clock Friday morning. II lasted
about twenty minutes. Several Of the border men
were wounded and two Of them were expected TO die
every moment. One Free-State man-s son OF Mr.
SpaTks-wes slightly wounded 10 the ioreheau anu
arm, but not disabled. .
Til. important news was brought here about mid
RICH; by special messenger from Leavenwortn rom
whom received the subjonod account vi the origin Oh
the difficulty and the particulars OF the engagement
After re,trnirg from Lawrence without accomplish
ing their openly avowed determination Of eIteTmnating
tie Northern emigrants aud Free->tate SqusIes they
avenged themselves BY destroying the balot-boA at
LeavenwoYtb and throwing the prtss Of The Ierrito-
nal Register into the Missouri River. They threat
ened also lynch several Of the tree-State men, ana
hang two obnoxious indyiduak-Mr. Warren, q menu
Der VI the kensas Legion, and another person whom
they called the I'D correspondent o. me hissonTs
Democrat"
Since that time rufianism has ruled Leavenworth
Her Free.State men there are unsmed, and without
en- experienced leader, while their proximity TO Platte
County renders an undiscipined opposition TO the
mobocrGts unavailable.
Mr.. Sioeum, the Free-Stste Mayor OF Leavenvortn,
seeing the impossbiy Of res.orng order, resigned hs
Office some time ago Pro-Slsyery Mayor was
elected.
Tie election for State officers vast be held through
cut the Territory or Tuesday last At L@aven worth,
i am informed, the Mayor issued proclamation Tor
bidding the opening Of the poles. THIS despotic man,
date excited great Indignation. The judges adjourned
the election til Thursday and appointed it to De held
ct Eastor.
An armed force wes raised at Leavenworth, or ID
that vicinity 10 seize the ballot box. The Free-ssate
were informed Of their danger and prepared TO
meet il. Spies brought the intelligence TO Leeyen-
worth that the Free-Slste men were aruaiug. They
then determined TO take them by surprise, aud, there
fore, pcstI oned an attack until the evening, wne
they expected 10 find the Free state unprspaTed
and 10 seize tie ballot box without any difficulty.
Al twilight, the Pro-slavery men made charge
About dozen Prostate men stood awaiting them
but there were 20 o;bers concealed. They ibep
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MRS. NJ. ]. MABlN, Psychical Physician and

U1 TferaIeutis., No. IS West e6thst, New-YoTt
OEee hours: 10 10 and = 70 pm (Sundsys and
Wedns.dsys exeepte ladies only Examinations and pre-
ssriptions for gentlemen by letter ,,.,-.
not necessary into long details OF what has OF ian
done or mirac uous performed BY TINS OF ina
remedy Il enough that sufferers FROM no matter
NAV hnd relief The probability is that nine out oil ten
Of ali the apparently hopeless cases may be entirely sueo
few eks attention the part OF the Paont
nv e ,dyc of The physician fact not 20 be denied that
ousands Of persons annually without having the most re-
Of the Of their decease They supposed on
certain that they had this that disease ana PEI
bsps they he'd but the tho difficulty not unetood
The secret the Of those who examine -
directly TO the and removing ~ me disease
Solows a necessity. The remedies use sre purely vesea
HE aud rreI with under immediate super
yon aud they u6deuty relied upon as Natures RENE
a. .seu,s f The restoration Of health Particular directions
sye for each case adapted the condition IN life temper
snent and seneral character Of the patient. a.,
TEkNs-fhe 6Tst examine ion and prescription - II 1he Pc
kent l. present $40 IL absent All subsequent eAAnias
lions Persons applying by letter must STATE tAe name
.ex age Of the patient, together WIN tae esuNe
nd The cnsr. Nc eherge 70 the iruly POOR
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OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

In relation 10 this matter The Herald Of Freedom
Ct the 18th inst holds the following language
1--WE are positively assured that il has been deter
mined upon to arrest every member OF the state
Government, when it goes into operation on March
next; and that Jones l. already making arrangements
for Lis posse again in advance from Missouri. If an
other party from that State out here on such an
expedition, we hope to Heaven not person will be
allowed 10 return to tell the tale Of their extinction
They should be shot down ike wild beasts, and their
bones allowed to bleach in the sun for centuries q
warning to future invaders. We hope, further, that If
the Governor of Missouri will allow forsy Of vaga.
bonds from that State to make inroeds upon peaceful
unoffending neghbor, that the citizens of adjoining
Statee will to the rescue, and teach them that
both parties can play at the game Of war.
eve have been harassed, and put to the expense OF
thousands on thousands of dollars TO protect our people
from outrage, and still they are shot down in cold
blood, without any oense differing IN opinion on
a political question. Unless Congress interferes i'm
mediately and puts stop to the gathering storm, 30
true az God of infinite justice rules the world so true
a war such as never was dreamed of upon the Ameri-
can continent will open upon US with all Its horrorS
The people Of sixteen States, and embracing three
fourths OF the free population Of the Union are never
10 remain quiet lockers and see their sons and
brothers slan in cold blood the plains Of Kansas.
The blow once struck, the shock will recol upon Nj
,ouri, aud the end, who can teIl1'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-04

Prof VERGNES the GiscoyeTer OF the process ior e1
retnE Metals FROM the Human Body al No zig oToaa"sy
These Baths not only extrsct metallic medicines from the ha
system, peculiarly efceeous IN relieving thoso
ssaeTns from rheumatism Gou NenTasie Pains "
or Of The Limbs Stns Spinal Affections Uterine
Erupions the Skn The Professor himself
gives his undivided attention patients Special department
Nv LAds IheoTy exLaine Students No 7l0 BroadwAy
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meoital.

CLOVE ANODYNE TOOTHACHE DROPS
The excruoisns torrents Of Toothsehe be speedily
this remedy without injury 10 the gums OF tee'
acting solely the nerve Eminent Dehtsis nave nis
rlon of T. and constantly recommend TO their patients
Prersred and fo sale hy A D. SANDS Druggists NO 100
Fplton+t Sold alec by druggists generally