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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-17
VOL. 3.--NO. Is.

CoLD.-For every mile that we leave the
surface of the earth, the temperature falls five
degrees. About forty-fve miles distance from
the globe, we get beyond the atmosphere, and
enter, strictly speaking, into the regions of
space, whose temperature is 225 degrees below
zeru, and here cold reigns in all its power.
Some idea of this intense cold may be formed
by stating. that the greatest cold observed in
the Arctic Circle, is from forty to sixty de-
grees below zero and here many surprising
effects are produced. In the chemical labora-
tory, the greatest cold that we can produce, is
about one hundred and fifty degrees below
ro. At this temperature. carbonic acid gas
becomes solid substance like snow. If
touched, it produces just the same effect upon
the skin as a Ted-hot cinder; it bisters the
finger like a burn. Quicksilver mercury
freezes forty degrees below zero, that is, sew
enty-two degrees below the temperature at
which water freezes. The solid mercury may
then be treated as other metals, hammered in
to sheets, or made into spoons; such spoons
would, however, melt in water as warm as ice.
1t is pretty certain that every liquid and gas
that We are acquainted with, would become SOL
id if exposed to the cold of the regions Of
space. The gas we light our streets with would
appear ike wax: oil would in reality be cas-
hard as rock - pure spirit which we have new
er yet solidifed, would appear like block of
transparent crystal hydrogen gas would be-
come quite solid and resemble metal; we
should be able to turn butter in a lathe like a
piece of ivory, and the fragrant odors of fiow-
ers would have to be made hot before they
would yield perfume. These are DSew of the
astonishing effects of cold.-Sci. IN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-17
BY S. B. ROW.
For tie .JOHTRal.
MAGGIE.

Little Maggie's full of fun;
Life to her is just begun;
How she laughs for very glee!
Merry may she ever be.
Little Maggie's somewhat shy;
OFT she says to me goodbye;
Many years since we first met,
And somehow we seem strangers yet
Little Maggie little speaks;
Mind and thoughts she closely keeps:
Little says she, but her looks
Speak much more than musty books.
Little Maggie's plump and sleek.
Dimpled chin and rounded check
Features of the Grecian mould;
Mind worth more than sacks Of gold.
Little Maggie's full of life
We hope some day she may be wife
To some one who will make her blest
On earth, as saints in heaven rest.
Little Maggie's somewhat shy;
Oft she says to me goodbye;
These lines to her kindly send,
That she may read, as from friend.
ALADDIN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-17

NEW SURVEYING lNsTRUMENT--The Quincy
Whig states that Mr.. W. L. Hervey, of that ci-
~, has recently procured patent for very
ingenious instrument called 1.-The Surveyor
This instrument is designed TO accomplish the
labor of a surveyor and chainmen. 1t is sta
tionary, and surveys any space of which the
bounds may be distinctly seen. 1t has been
examined by practical surveyors, who pro-
nOunce it an excellent invention. The Wing
says by this instrument all the intricate calea-
lations are made mechanically, thus saving the
time and trouble of the engineer in this de-
partment, and which he must necessarily spend
when the usual method is employed. The new
invention enables the surveyor to run his lines
directly over rivers, swamps and other mac
cessible places. BY ii field or coast can bs
surveyed, without moving the instrument, if
all the points to be made can be seen distinct
ly from the starting place.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-17

MoRE TRUTu THAN PoETRY.-The New
Hampshire Telegraph is of opinion that an ed
itor who cannot stop one Of the finest trains
of thought, that he is putting on paper, to
minute the dimensions of large pumpkin,
write advertisement for hog lost, enter
the name OF new subscriber, or receive pay
fer an old one, or to take cowhiding for
something he has said, and after all resume
the thread of his discourse, and carry out tho
idea in its original force and beauty, is next
TO no editor at ALL
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-17

How To BE WOMAN OF FAsuIoN.-To be
woman of fashion is one of the easiest things
in the world a late writer thus describes it;
'sBuv everything You don't want, pay for moth
ing you do, smile on all mankind but your
husband, be happy everywhere but at homo,
adore the Broadway dandies, neglect your
children, nurse lapdogs, and go TO church sv-
cry time yen get a new shawl.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-17

Some WAC took a drunken fellow, placed him
in coffin with the lid left so that he could
raise it. placed him in grave yard, and wait
ed to see the effect. After a short time the
fumes of the liquor left him, and his position
being rather confined, he sat upright and look
ing around exclaimed: ssWeil, I'm the first
that's riz! or else I'm cOnfoundedly belated !''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-17

OUR Democratic Friends are exceedingly
well dressed, about these times, and sport any
quantity of new suits, hats, boots, &C.,, won
upon the election. Out in Indiana, Hon. C. l..
Durham wore at one time thirteen overcoats,
with five more over each arm ten hats on his
head, and fourteen pairs of boots on his feet,
all trophies Of the victory achieved.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-17

ABSENCE OF MIND.-We were walking home
last night, about the witching hours, when we
saw an individual in a brown study, and a coat
of the same color, standing opposite the door
of our domicil. Satisfaction was in his eye,
and small cane in his hand as we approach
ed him, he suffered:
ssSir-sir-can you tell me where Jo-o-o-o
Pinto lives ?''
ssWhat a question - said We, peering into
his face sswhy, 10, my old fellow, you are
the man yourselfi''
go, ye-ye-yesl knew th-that," calculated
he ssbut | want to know wh-where he lives ?''
ssWhy, this is your house-this one right
under your nose"
els it. eh /? W-w-weH then I'll be kicked If
something hasn't changed the door, for itwont
fit my key-hole. anyhow!"
ssLil1e the weather, we smizzled' inconti-
nently.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-17

A FARMER once hired a Vermonter to assist
in drawing logs. The Yankee, when there was
log to lift, generally contrived TO secure the
smallest end, for which the farmer rebuked
him, and told him always to take the butt end.
Dinner came, and with it sugar-loaf Indian
pudding. Jonathan sliced off generous por-
tien of the largest part, and giving the farmer
a wink, exclaimed: ssAlways take the butt
cud.'' Jonathan was the first of the butt-enders.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-17

FREE AND EAsY.-The Princeton (Ind.)
Clarion issued a late number, a day in advance
to give the boys in the Office chance to go
hunting onSaturday. TheClarion says the true
state OF the case is that its subscribers won't
pay, and the boys had to be turned on mast
for day or two to live-they went sshunting''
hickory nuts. Hard times in Hoosierdom
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-17

\ CHARITABLE MAN.-Rcv. Mr.. Stiggins
said I'll am a charitable man, and think ev-
cry one entitled to his opinion-aDd never
cherish malice against my foes, not even a.
gainst Mr.. Mulberry, who has indirectly called
me sinner; but still, il the Lord has a thun-
slowed on dear brother Mulberry's head"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-17

A. PRETTY RIDDLE.-s.I will consent to all
you desire," said young lady to her lover,
sson condition that you will give me what you
have not, what you never can have, and yet
what you can give me.'' What did she ask
for? A husband.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-17

An IRIsHNAS seeing vessel very heavily
laden, and scarcely above the waters edge e1-
claimed: Upon my word if the sea was bis
higher, the ship would go to the bottom'"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-17

STRANGE INcoNsIsrEScY.-The Democratic
papers assert that the Fillmore party had no
stength, and yet accuse its members of knock
ing down the Democrats in Baltimore
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-17

BECOMING REPuBLIcAN.-Bills have been
introduced in the South Carolina Legislature
TO give the election of Governor and Presiden-
tial Electors to the people.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-17

A FELoSIoUs JoKE.-The New Orleans Crss-
cent says the Democracy have lsoksa Into ths
White House with Jissms.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-17

GETTING READY.-A youngster, not quite
years old, said to his sister, while munching
gingerbread, ssSis, take half of this cake to
keep till afternoon, when 1 get cross.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-17

truth suddenly flashed upon me; ssperhapS
this poor girl was buried alive, and is now liv-
ing!''
l bounded from the bed and grasped hand
of the PROSTATE body. 1t was not warm-but
it was not cold. l put my trembling fingers
upon the pulse. Did it beat-or was it the
the heart. 1t was warm-there was life there.
The breast heaved; she breathed but the
eyes were now closed, and the features had
the look of death. Still it was living body,
or else myself was insane.
/ sprung to the door, tore it open, and shout
ed for help.
'sQuick quick! ~ cried i, s.the dead is a
live the dead is aliven'
Several of the students, sleeping in adjoin-
ing rooms, came hurrying to mine, thinking I
had gone mad with terror, as some OF them
had heard my voice before, and all knew to
what fearful ordeal had been subjected.
ssPoor fellowl'' exclaimed one in tone of
sympathy ssI predicted this.
sit is too bad,'' said another; ssit was too
much for his nervous system.''
81 am not mad,' said L, comprehending
tASii oGS pICiOHS, '>Uut tue COTpSc 10
ten and see ~
They hurried into the room, one after an
other, and the foremost STOPPING down to what
he supposed was a corpse, put his hand upon
it, and instantly exclaimed:
s'Quicl! a light and some brandy. She
lives she lives -
All was new hustle, confusion and excite
ment, one proposing one thing, another some
thing else, and all speaking together. They
placed her on the led, and gave her some
brandy, when she again revived. L ran for a
physician. zone of the facuity,) who came and
tended upon her through the night, and by
sunrise the next morning she was reported to
be in fair way for recovery.
Snow what do you think of my story so far p
queried the Doctor, with a quiet smile.
ssVery remarkable 20 l replied very re-
markable, indeed But tell me, did the girl
finally recover ~
ssShe did; and turned out to be most
beautiful creature, and only seventeen"
'sAnd l suppose she blessed her resurrec-
tionists all the rest of her life - rejoined.
with laugh.
.'She certainly held one Of them in kind re-
membrance,'' returned the Doctor,w with a sigh.
s'What became of her, Doctor ?''
s'What should have become of her, accord
ing to the well known rules of poetic justice
of all You novel writersi' returned my friend,
with peculiar smile.
ssWhy," said /, laughing, s'she should have
turned out an heiress, and married you.''
s.And that is exactly what she did - rejoin.
ed the Doctor.
ssGood heavensl You are jestingi' ~
| ssNo, my friend, no. replied the Doctor, il
faultering voice; s'that night of horror only
proceeded the dawn of my happiness; for tha
| girl-sweet lovely Helen Leroy-in time be
came my wife, and the mother Of my two boys
| She sleeps now in death beneath the cold, cold
| sod,'' added the Doctor, in a tremulous tone
and brushing tear away from his eye; ssan6
no human resurrectionists shall ever raise hel
| to life again 20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-05-30
BY JAS. C. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.

".
EXCELLENT FURNITUREAND House
IL keeping Effects at Public Auction.-On
TUESDAY MORNING. June Sd, at 10 O'Clock,
18th street. between T. and F. streets north, /
shall sell all his Furniture and Housekeeping
Effects, viz:
Two elegant Rosewood French Sofas, finished
with rich silk Brocatelle
Handsome Brocatelie covered Arm, Easy, and
fancy Chairs
Rosewood and Walnut nj tabletop Tables
Lounges, Rocking Chairs, Ottomans, Footstools
Walnut Whatnot, Rout Tables
Handsome Gilt Mantel Clock, Vases, and Orna-
ments
Brussels, Three ply, and Ingram Carpets, Rugs,
Brussels Stair Carpets, Oilcloth, Rods and Eyes
Mahogany French Bedstead, Wafdrobes
Do dressing bureaus, dressing Tables
Do sofas, Wo,kstands, Washs ands
Feather Beds Bolsters, and Pillows
Hair and Husk Ma tresses, Blankets, Comforts
Large quantity Of Table and Bed Linen
Common Bedsteads, Washstands, Chairs, Tables
Curtains, Shades, Easy Chairs, Lounges
Mahogany Sideboard, Secretary and Bookcase
Mahogany Dining Tables, Side Tables, Buffers
Silver plated Tea Get, Casters, Liquor Stand
Handsome Dinner Set
Gold band Dessert and Tea Service
Cat Glassware, Table. Cutlery, Walters
Excellent Refrigerator, Kitchen Utensils Il.
ALSO
At O'Clock, 10 front Of the premises. shall sell
nearly new Family Carriage.
Terms $40 and under cash over that sum a
credit Of go and 90 days. for satisfactorily endorsed
notes. bearing interest.
p. The House is for Rent INQUIRE on the
premises or Of the Auctioneer.
m 29-d JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auct,r.
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ADVERTISEMENT.

TIE NAVY YARD MEErING-Mr. Editor
Under the head of City Intelligence" the
American Organ of yesterday, notices the
meeting of the anti-Know Nothing party, held
az odd Fellows hall. in the Sixth Ward, on
the evening of the 18th inst and states ON
information said to be derived from a credita.
bic witness, that the language used by one Of
the orators, designated as " an old grey.head-
ed blackguard," was of so foul and disgust
Ing character, that one of his own partv
whose house is near the hall, was Obliged to
shut down the windows to prevent his family
from hearing il.
The undersigned is the person whose house
Is near the hall; and to correct any i'm
pressions, and do justice to the gentleman
whose character is thus slandered by the
american Organ, he begs leave to make the
following remarks:
The undsrsigned is subject to sudden and
severe attacks Of tOnsilitis, and, being Sc ated
near one Of the side windows of tho hall, the
cold draft OF wind blew directly upon him.
remembering the advice Of his physician,
(Dr. Dove) IN relation to his disease, and
warned by the very uncomfortable feeling
produced by being thus exposed to a cold
DRAFT OF air In heated room, he arose and
pulled down the lower sash Of the window
the nPper sash being dofcn, however. as were
all the others In the room. This he believes
occurred during the speech of Col. Weller
certainly not during the speech Of Mr. ID, yid-
son, (the venerable gentleman referred TO in
terms SO Opprobious,) who did not speak until
near the close Of the meeting
subsequently, the undersigned left his seat,
and took another in the corner of the room
behind the stand, to avoid the cold wind from
another window In the end Of the building,
winch also blew directly upon him.
Inese are the facts in relation to the matter,
and on mentioning the article in the Organ to
the ladies' OF his family they assured him that
they had heard nothing to offend them. The
elder Of the two, however, remarked that .be
did hear ln the street, blasphemy and Ian.
gusge which she did not care to Remember
In connection with this matter. the unds,.
signed may be permitted to remark that his
family have often been disturbed In thu NIGHT
by commotion in the street, and regrets 10 Saw
that the majority of those engaged in them
were generally his Know Nothing friends.
case occurred last Monday night at a late hour,
when prominent citizen of the Ward, and
one who holds an official position in it, was
most certainly an active participant
III the credible informant of the Organ
desires 1t, the names Of prominent citizens of
the Ward, OF the Know Nothing party, can
be given, who condemn in unqualified terms
the disgraceful and cowardly demonstration
made by adherente Of Siias Hill, and who saw
that they did not hear any Of the brothel kam-
guage, or anything but what they took plea
sure in listening to. am sir, your most ODE
dent servant, JNo d. BRANDT.
Navy Yard, May 30, ls56-lt
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The Cincinnati Convention.

CINCINNATI, May % The city is in a great
fever about the convention. Delegates and
outsiders are coming in by every train.
The following States are represented this
evening: Mississippi, ID Louisiana, 6; Tex
as, 9; Arkansas, 4; Massachusetts,, 4 Maine,
4; New Hampshire, 5; Rhode Island, 5 !;
Pennsylvania, Is
Every State in the Union except three have
engaged quarters at the Burnet House, inclu-
ding the Hsrds and Softs of New York
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Republican State Convention

CINCINNATI: May 3O.-The Republican State
convention met at Columbus yesterday. Res
oiutions cendemning the assault upon Mr.
sumner, advocating the immediate admission
OF Kansas as State, with the Topeka consti-
tuition, and declaring that Congress has the
power to prohibit slavery in the Territory,
were adopted.
A vote Of thanks to Senator w ade for his
course in regard to the recent assault upon
Mr. Sumner, and to Mr. L d. Campbell for
his resolutions in regard TO the same affair,
was passed.
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New York Markets

NEW YORK, May 30.-Flour has declined
sales Of 5000 bills; common to good State
s5 75as6; common to low extra Ohio Sc 25s
$3.50; good to standsrd Southern Sc. 50aso s7g;
fancy to extra do. S7aS2.
Wheat is heavy; sales Of 10000 bushels.
Corn is unsettled; sales of 80, 900 bushels
Pork is unsettled; sales of 500 barrels mess
$3.50 Beef is firm; sales Of $50 bbls Chi
cage repacked sl2 Lard is buoyant; sales
of 400 bbls. at lie.
Whisky is firm; sales of 400 bbls; Ohio
at 26;c.
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BY A. GREEN, Auct.oneer

By A. GREEN, AuctIoneer
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI.
ture, four Gross of Knives and Forks
Excellent Family Carriage and Buggy, &c.
at Auction.-On SATURDAY, the 31st instant
shall sell, in front Of my store, at O'Clock a. m
an extenti i've assortment Of
Housekeeping walnut and other Furniture
Feather Beds, Carpets, Mating, Oilcloths
Bureaus, Bedsteads, Sideboards, Chairs, &c.
gross Of Table Knives and orks
Carpenters and Cabinet Tools
excellent and nearly new one-h horse Family Car
rage
excellent Buggy Wagon, both built in Wash.
ington to order
Terms cash, for all except the Carriage, which
credit will be given of go and 90 days for salts
factorily endorsed notes bearing interest.
m 29-d A. GREEN, Auct.
VIII Re added TO the above sale a fine yoke OF
young oxen, Of large size and well broke A g.
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AND

W =
Three New Twe-stoFy Frame Houses
at Auction.-On FRIDAY, the 9th Of June,
shall sell, at O'Clock p m in front Of the premi-
ses, a very handsome Building Lot n the north
side Of Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th and
18th streets west, nearthe War Department. being
the west half Of Lot No S, In Square No I6S.
having front on Pennsylvania avenue of 30 feet
running back about la feet to 20 foot paved
alley
Ard mediately after the sale Of the above
shall II, in front Of the premises, Lot No. 2S, In
Square No. %, the east part Of which fronts 40
feet III inches on Gath street. running back 100 feet
to an alleys the west part Of the lot has the same
front on wide al ey, on which is three convent.
ent new two story frame houses; all Of which will
be sold separately or in lots to suit purchasers
Terms Of sale Of the lot on the avenue VIII pc
one third cash, balance in 6, IL, and 10 months !
for lot %, in square D. wi the Improvement
one-fourth cash, balance in g. IL, IL, and u
months, for no es, in all cases OF credit bearing
interest from day Of sale. A deed given and a
deed Of trust taken. Title indisputable.
m2S d A. 6BEEN, Auct'r.
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10 Prof. De 6rath ON the weather.

Prof De Grath wants all sufferers from the effects
clement weather lately to call and bottle of his
pleasant ELECTRIC OIL 1t like magic. Prices IS
so, and 81 per bottle.
Professor De Grath feels to be his duty himself and
the public to state explicitly tst the article offered sale
by Mrs Anna Smith, called in her
smith B. Smith. Chemist. &c, &c. il not DE Grsh's
Kieotrfc OIL
Mrs. Smiths prstsnsions knowledge of the prepare
tons of this celebrated remedy arises from her
with Mr. Galutis b. Smith formerly engaged with Prof
6rath in keeping the books and
Co but never Instructed in the manufacture med
cine The parties have neither the right the ability
make "De Grsths Electric OIL aud imitation
produce the effects of the orgns prepared by
Professor De Grsth himself at bis old
iisnmsn No. 50 South Eighth street, below Chestnut Phis
dslphis.
s| Druggists will address their orders to him alone
Sold by all brussists and by CHAs SrOTr co. gents
Washington. M loft
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IL The Great Russian Remedy.-Pfs
BoNO PUBLlCO.-"Bv Every mother should have box
house handy In case Of accidents to the children"



tits Boston remedy of thirty years standing
commended by physicians. 1t 10 and speedy
Burma Piles Bos Corns Felons Chilbains Old
OF every kind for Fever Sores, Ulcers Itc Scad Head
nurses. WhltlOws ses Festers Flea Bites Spider sngs
soIen Lmbs Salt Rheam scnrvy Sore and Cracked Lips
Sore Nose Warts and Flesh Wounds Il Ia most
remedy and which be testified by
have used IL ia the city of Boston aud vicinity ths
thirty In instance will this Ssvs injury or
Interfere with physcisas prescriptions made from
the pures materials from recipe Russa-of
articles growing in that countryand the
letters from AL classes csrgymen physicians
and others who have used It and recon.
mend 1t to Others Readings Russia Salye put In large
tin boxes stamped the with picture
disabled soldier which picture 10 also engraved the
wrapper. PRICE, rs Gents Box. Sold al In
town or country and may be ordered Of any wholesale
druggist For sale at SHILLINGTONS, Agent for wash
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BY JAS. C.McG UIRE, Auctioheer.
VALUABLE Building LOTS AT THE

per Will sell at public sale, on FRIDAY, the 9th
day OF June, 1885, at 6k O'Clock D. m on the
premises, Lois Nos. IL, ~, 10, and Ia, in Square
i3:h street cas- and us feet on south NJ street,
running back to a 30 feet alley. The lots will be
subdivided to suit purchasers, and from their
proximity to the Navy Yard offer a verv favora BILE
opportunity to persons desiring either to build or
invest.
Terms One-third cash, and balance in and
IL months, for notes bearing interest, secured
upon the property; and IL not complied with In
SIX days after the sale, the property will be resold
at the risk and expense Of the purchasers.
All conveysncing at the expense If the purchas
ers CHS. 3. WALLACE, Attorney
m 30-eo&ds JAS. G.. MCGUIRE, Auct'r