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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-16

Coal Under Cover.
THE DIFFICULTY oByIATED.-The great diligently
vsctay psoeesds from the
besos sessiag Into h,sds OF The
Ts dMcusy render free from
hooreA yard, which 10 alec reofed THIS Hdvah
known hcss who have resided IN the northern
ciiie~.
On hsad sspenor raass Ill othsr kinds Of coal.
Also, psns, oak, asd hickory wood.
r. D. d w. GAIT,
Once the northwest l2th and streets.
May I5-da ffat
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

KAssAs.-Advices from Palermo, Kansas,
state that the members of the Free State Leg
islature, which had assembled at Topeka, are
hiding themselves from the judicial processes
which have been issued against them. Some
have fed TO Iowa, some to Missouri, and the
rest are secreting themselves at home. The
Grand Jury of the Circuit Court, under the in
struction Of Judge Lecompte, has indicted not
only the members OF the Legislature, bnt all
the judges OF the elections; and it said that
bills will also be found against Gov. Robinson,
1t. Gov. Roberts, and all the executive Off
GERS. 1t is apprehended by some that when
the Sheriff enters Lawrence to arrest these
functionaries, there will be resistance and
bloodshcd. But this is mere surmise, and We
think that Robinson and the rest Of the State
officers, if they are to be arrested, will submit
without the least effort at resistance.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16
VIM. STREETS, President.

UNDIGNIFIED JUDICIAL CoNDUcT.-The tele-
graph states that Judge BURRELI, OF Kansas,
is in Washington for the purpose of consulting
the Executive authorities relative to the course
to be pursued towards the officers of the Kan
sas Free Stale government. If this be true.
1t is great departure from the dignity of the
Judiciary to confer with the Executive, which
is merely coordinate power of the govern
ment. 1t shows too the dangerous tendency
towards Capitalization, which is one of the
rocks ahead in the future of our country. A
Judge should act upon his own responsibility
and under the obligations of his oath, and new
er descend to receive instructions or get his
cue from the President. Amy course similar
TO this involves the ermine in the mire of pol-
itics and derogates from the high position Of
a Judicial oficer.-Phila. Sun.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

VENEzUELA.-By the arrival of the bark We
nus from Curacao, advices from Venezuela are
received to March 20. In consequence of a
serious destruction of property belonging to
the Dutch residents at Vile de Coro by the
inhabitants of Coro some six months back, the
Dutch Naval West India feet are at present at
Laguayra to gain restitution for the damages
When the Venus sailed they had not come to
terms. In the event of Venezuela not satisfy
ing the claims, the Dutch Commodore has pos
tive orders to blockade the Venezuela ports
and declare war. The issue is doubtful.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16
CLEARFIELD, Pa, APRIL 10, 1856.

VETo OF The PRINTING BILL.-We recently
mentioned that bill for creating permanently
the Office of State Printer, had passed both
branches of the Pennsylvania Legislature.
On the ID inst, Gov. Pollock transmitted q
message to the Legislature, veteing said bill.
in which he sets forth reasons which will sat
isfy any reasonable man of the correctness OF
his course. He gives statistics showing the
cost of printing for five years prior to 1914,
when the printer was elected by the Lcgisla-
ture and not limited, as now, in his prices, from
which it appears that the average cost of prin-
ting per annum was S62, ,9I1 05. On the 2Sd
March, 1914, an act was passed, establishing a
maximum rate of prices, and provided for
giving the contract to the lowest bidder. Du-
ring the twelve years in which this law has
been in operation, namely, from 1911 to 1855,
both years inclusive, the average cost to the
State Of the public printing has been only
s26,132 annually, being decrease, when COM
pared with the five years preceding 1914, of
s36,199 05-making total saving in twelve
years, of SAL ,S48-nearly half of million
OF dollars. The law which is now in opera
tion, if it is imperfect or liable to abuse or if
it has been abused, can, in the opinion of the
Governor, be amended and corrected by pro-
per legislation; but the repeal of it, and the
enacting of the new law, are regarded as being
of extremely doubtful propriety, as it is tho't
that the bllwhich has been vetoed would have
= tendency to largely increase the cost of prin-
ting-being estimated by such as have exam
ined the matter thoroughly, as high as $4,000
annually. The Governor is very moderate in
his estimates; yet he presents enough to show
that, by vetoing this bill, large sum of mon
ey will be saved yearly to the people besides
which ii thwarts scheme for filling the pock-
cts of unscrupulous partzans, and for building
up central Democratic organ at the seat OF
Government, which was to dictate and control
the politics Of the State. The people Will le-
joice at finding Gov. Pollock averse to such
Legislation, which is designed to rob them un-
der sanction eff law, and that he is constantly
watching over and determined to protect their
interests.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

THE PEACH CRoP.-The public will be graf
ified at the information given by the Newark
Mercury, that from all the peach growing dis
trict of its State, the prospects Of large yield
were never better than at the present time
Notwithstanding the severe winter and back
ward spring, the buds are said to be generally
uninjured, and the lingering cold weather will
prevent them from swelling prematureiy.-
There is no greater luxury than Jersey peach
es, and it is consoling to think that there are
indications of a liberal supply during the com
ing summer and autumn. In other varieties
of fruit, the prospects Of good yield are rep
resented TO be very encouraging.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

The ENSIGN oR NIcARAGUA.-FromE Ell Nicu-
raguense, the official organ of WALKERS Gov
eminent, we learn that the flag of Nicaragua
was first thrown to the breeze at Granada on
the afternoon of Sunday, March Sd. The &C.
casion was celebrated with military eeremo-
nies. The ensign consists of three stripes.
two of sky blue, with white stripe in the CEN
tire. In the midst of the white is circular
device of the seal of State and the representa-
ton of seven volcanoes, in token of the vol
canic range Of Nicaragua.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

1t is amusing to hear some Locofoco sheets
talk about the nominees of the Philadelphia
Convention. The Ne1Us says it reminds one
forcibly of the Frenchman who had but Just
taken his first lessons in English. After a
short stay in a London merchants family, he
was called upon by friend, to whom he wish
ed to ssshow OFF, in the way of speaking the
new tongue. ''I speak Inglis-roast beef
godam- -pooding-godarn whiskee-Patrick-
by godam." SO gable some of the men allu-
ded to. "Signcd that bill-bad man-pro-
Slavery-too bad-the devil-the American
party is-Fihmore signed it-outrageous.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

HAvANA.--The clipper-ship Sea Witch. from
Hong Kong, with 500 Asatie Stree colonists. ),
went ashore on the 18th March, about - miles
west of the Moro Castle. All the officers a,,,l
coolies were saved, but the vessel is supposed
20 be a complete wreck. The military bosni-
crowded with yellow fever patients
--areyais among the merchant shin.
AS EDITOR, out wsLssated natives Of the Ca.
talk with woman, and 20
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

The authorities of Virginia have seized the
schooner Maryland, of n. Y, and imprisoned
her officers and crew, for refusing to allow the
vessel to be searched for slaves, in accordance
with the law recently passed by the Virginia
Legislature. The seizure caused great excite
ment at Norfolk, as it was believed slaves
were secreted on board the schooner
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN HoLLIpAysRUpc-
Thursday night, Sd inst, at about - o,cIoor.
a fire broke out in stable or carriage b-
| on an alley near Montgomery street and
fore il was subdued it did vast aroor,,. 80
damage-burning two extensive tinware es,.1
lishments, one belonging 70 Mr.. John Bolfse
er and the other to Mr.. Daniel Bolinger-,,-
clock and matchmaker shop of Mr.. II. Mans,
the dwelling house of Mr.. Jas. Moorhorse-
stable belonging to Mr.. Deetor-another au5
earriage-house in the occupancy of MrFisLe,
together with considerable quantity of Other
property, embracing new rockaway earriape
owned by Mr.. Joseph Patton-four hogs. and s
lot OF corn, coal and wood, by Maj. Raymond.
5000 or 10000 shingles and several barrels
of salt, by Joseph Smith, Esq, &C., &c. The
Messrs. Bolinger lost heavily in the way Of
tools and wares, and Mr.. Moorhouse consider
able by damage of furniture, &c. The shox
of Mr.. koontz was also considerably damaged.
Tho night was calm, but the buildings wers
all frame and burned with great rapidity. az.
it was only by the greatest exertion that is
further spread was prevented. How the &c
originated is not certainly known, but the prs
vailiug impression is that it was in some vag
accidental. The entire loss was perhaps fro-a
$4,000 to $4,000; mainly insured we believe
in the Lycoming company. Only about Sis
or $500 falls on the Blair Co. Comp.-PeF
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

The Kansas Herald of Freedom, March 22d.
says: ''Our streets are beginning to be thron-
ged with strangers, and present quite life
like appearance again, after the dreary winter.
Every boat which comes up the river has a
large number on board. Pro-slavery men
from the South are hurrying on, and are squat
ting on every unoccupied claim they can
find.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

AN AKRIvAB at Salem, from Port-au-P Praya,
Cape de Yerds, reports that crisis was fast
approaching there, want and misery prevailing
to an alarming extent. BY the arrival of a
small quantity of food from Brazil, starvation
had been prevented thus far, except in a few
instances at st. Antonia, by the exertions of
the Governor-General. Their present supply
will soon be exhausted, and they will require
outside assistance for to - months 10 come.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

Mr.. John Upton, an agent of the American
Express Company, on the night of January
18th last, had million and a half Of dollars in
gold and notes in his charge, whenau accident
took place on the Hudson River Railroad, by
which his leg was broken, but he remained by
his trust for over three hours. The company
some time ago gave him 81 900, and recently
presented him with massive gold watch.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

The AMERICAN ORDER N ,IYDIANA.-The
following manifesto, by the President OF the
American Order in Indiana, looks toward a
fusion of the Opposition in that State =
INDIAEAPoLIs, April ., 1856
To The Members Of the american PARTY Of In
diana At a meeting Of the Executive Com
mittee of the State Council, held at Indianap-
oils on the I'd day of April. 1856, after a full
expression of the members upon those ques-
tions that have divided and distracted the
American party in other States, the commit
tee unanimously adopted the following sugges-
tions, and earnestly request the true friends
of Americanism to cooperate with them in
carrying out the views of the committee
That, as in 1854, we stand uncompromising-
ly opposed to the present National Admins
tration, and as party we stand ready to CO.
operate with any party which aims to put an
end to its misrule.
And, further, we regard the repeal of the
Missouri Compromise an infraction of the
pligeted faith of the nation; the same should
be restored and IF efforts to that end fail on
gress should refuse, under ali circumstances,
to admit any State into the Union tslerating
slavery made free by that Compromise.
Therefore, we approve of the call for a Peo-
pies Convention, to be held on the 1st day of
May next, and earnestly call upon the Ameri-
can party throughout the State to send full
delegation to that Convention.
VIM. STREETS, President.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

UsIoE STATE TIcREr.-In every section of
the State the ticket put in nomination by the
Union Convention which met at Harrisburg
on the 26th ult., is received with the highest
favor. No anti-Administration paper comes
to hand that does not speak in the most fat
tering terms of the candidates, and its fullest
confidence that the ticket will be elected
1.-The work goes bravely on.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

FINAL LADJoURSMEsT.-Both branches of the
Legislature have agreed to adjourn on Tues
day next, the 22d inst. The Telegraph says,
there is little business of importance now un-
der consideration but the Erie question and
the Banks, and both will have ample time to
test their strength before the day fixed for ad-
iournment
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

New MExICo.-A command of about 25o
regulars, Dragons and infantry, under com
mand of Col. Chandler, were to take to tie
field early in March to invade the Gila Apache
country, and demand satisfaction for the robe
ries and murders of which the Indians have
been guilty.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

Seventeen slaves were manumitted last week
IN Cincinnati. They were from Logan and
Simpson counties, Kentucky, and most of them
were freed by James and Gracy McItvane.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

HON JOHN CovoDE Will please accept our
thanks Tor package of "High-shouldered
fsTshiP'' seed, and another of oLate Siberian
broccoii," procured from the Patent Office,
and which were selected by the agent of the
Office in England
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

PEARS, imported from Havre, weighing q
pound each, were sold in New York, at osz
dolisr apiece. 1t wouldn't be economical t.
eat pair of them every day.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

~ is SAID the cost of the new dome for the
centre OF the Capitol at Washington will be
s 100000.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

a 'oURPhlsf--A correspondent OF the bow
ling Green (ky.) Standard furnishes the fol
lowing interesting scene as having occurred il
Monfordsville on the 7th ult. A daguerrean
artist, with lady represented as being hi.
wife, had been operating in the town aforesaid
he taking pictures, she teaching music fol
some months, and were meeting with great
success. On the day named, they were seated
at the dinner table, edifying the natives with
the following wonderful dialogue. Mr.. Pen
broke, (the gentleman's name,} said
E'There seems, my dear, to be some preju-
dice in Kentucky against us Yankees
sOh, yes,'' She replied, esbut you and will
leave no grounds for prejudice; We'll clear
ourselves, and
Mr.. Pembroke, allow me to Introduce you to
the Sheriff of Nelson county" said hoarse
voice behind him. The Sheriff, then, upon a
warrant, proceeded to handcuff the aforesaid
Pembroke and lady.
The facts are these Pembroke had living in
the East wife and one child the lady had
living in New York husband and two chill
dren. But Cupid being stronger than law or
duty, they eloped to the far West, to live as
husband and wife The man who introduced
the Sheriff was the lady's father, who, inrne-
diately on seeing his daughter, tainted. He
resides in New York, is man Of great wealth,
and had lavished vast sums upon his only
daughter, whom he tenderly loved. He had
followed them ], 200 miles when he found them
She is young, beautiful and accomplished, and
married well. Here, indeed, was a ssbank-
ruptcy of the heart" The guilty pair was
placed in a vehicle in company with the
wretched father, and are now ''gonc East
--~~-
FEMALE LYNCH LAW IN IsDIANA.-About
threc-fourths of the women of Princeton, In
diana, held meeting on the 22d ult., at which
they resolved that no more liquor should be
sold in that town. On the same day they
armed themselves with axes, hatchets, etc,
and in body set to work to mob all the liquor
shops and destroy all the liquor. The first
shop reached was place called ssGollaher's
Finish, 7" the burly proprietor of which stood
at his door, declaring that he would sell when
ever he pleased. He disregarded the war
ming, whereupon the women broke into the
shop with their axes, and destroyed bottles,
kegs, barrels, jugs, liquor and all. The liquor
dealer had fed at the commencement of the
work. The next place reached was German
shop, EsRutentrauz's where the proprietor
also refused to pledge himself to sell no more.
His lagerwas speedily emptied into the gutter.
A number of other shops were then visited,
the liquor ferreted out and destroyed, and only
one vender escaped. This was a man named
kolh, who had always BONE very high char
Quoted the business in the best possible man
ner. He gave the required pledge to sell no
more, and his liquor was spared The news
papers of that locality publish approvingly
long accounts of these proceedings.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

NOR SALE,-Two BUILDING LOTS in the
H borough of Clearfeld ; several BUILDING
LOTS and PASTURE AND WOOD LOTS contain
ing from three to ten acres each, the borough
of Clearfeld.
Also several desirable FARMS and pieces O.
TIMBER LAND, in various parts of the county
Terms accommodating. Apply to
L. JACKSON GRAMS
April I6, 1856. ClearfeId. Pa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-16

III BUCHER SWooPE, ATTORNEY AM
Il IL COUNSELLOR AT LAW, Clearfield Pa
Office in Grahams Row, next door to Joarn4
cthce. April left
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-10-19
q numerical.
UNION AND AMERICAN OFFICE,

EAsavILH, October IS, n. 1855.
Since oulas report nothing of special interest has trans
pired and business generally has been exceedingly dun.
This relaxalon however merely temporary; and
the Presidential election, which engrossng the
enton of the whole State decided trade will again be
resumed, and large sales anticipated In view of the
fact that majority of the country merchants, living
Railroads. and those residing In adjoining countless have de-
erFed laying In the bulk OF their supplies until cold weather.
merchants have from time tms replenshed their
stocks and those wishing purchase will find great
a variety OF which make their selections
the early part Of the Stocks of groceries
growing smaller every day. And, before remarked,
The supply of Sugar and Coffee nothing like sufficient
supply the demand until the opening navigation. In fact
the of Sugar has already dwindled down almost
nothing And notwithstanding the high price 10 which that
article has attained hear Of several buying specus
tiOn anticipating sill farther advances.
sUGAR-Unehanged; firm Common lOx8lOh; Fair
lO&8l1; Prime Il1G; Choice l9X9I2H.
CoFFEE.-Ws hear of but few transactions in this aril-
ce though advance Of about c has been established
Fair may be quoted at 2c and Prime al l9c. There
strictly Prime in the market.
MoLASSES-Advsncing only few barrels in
the market, which held 6oe Half barrels worth
65cts.
sALT-Unchangsd-Fine sack % so; Kanawha eye. p
bushel.
ACCOMMODATIONS not willing pay overs and
l0ets. for Clear Sides; and for Hams
SFLoUR-Unchansed.- superfne s696 so; Extra 81 %.
WHlSKY.-Dean's Celebrated Aurora firm at 35cls.
CORN-we hear Of q few transactions al 40cts.
WHEAT-DuIl al 7Jgs5cts.
DRIED FRUIT.APples 75c Peaches Co... Peaches
pealed So OO.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-10-19
Order of Procession.

On the 2Ist Inst, at the Democratic Mas
Meeting.
GEN.w.G HARDING, CHIEF MARSHAL.
GIN. B. z. CaEArHAx and GEN g. p Smith, Aids
/. Military of Nashville and Davidson county
will form on Broad Street, right resting on Cherry
left towards the river, under the direction of E. A.
Horne and ]. @. Fife, Assistant Msrshals.
/. 2. Orators Of the day and distinguished stran'
gers in carriages, form on Broad Street. right rest
ing On Cherry, towards Summer, under direction
of John H. Williams, Assistant Msrshal.
brass Hand.
3. Grand Car, with Thirty-Two Lsdes, repre-
senting the States and Kansas Territory, will form
on College Street, right resting on Broad, under
direction Of T. B. Childress, Assistant Marshal.
4. Military and Citizens OF old Sumner, form
on Front Street. right resting on Broad, left to-
wards the Square, under tne direction OF r. U.
Duunineton, E1och Ensly, Jr., ard Geo. w. Gun
piupham. Assistant Msrshals
Thirty one Ladies on horseback, with their
escort representing the thrty-or States, will form
ON College, on the left of the Ladies' Car, under
the direction of Dr.. ]. G. Newman and R. l..
Weakly, Assistant Msrshals.
Military and Citizens of Rutherford, will form
on South Cherry Street, right resting on Broad,
under the direction OF G. W. Harding and John A.
Fisher, Assistant Msrshals.
z. Military and Citizens of Williamson, will form
on Broad Street, right resting on Summer, left to-
ward High, under the direction OF Y. 5. Patton
and B. Llnier, Assistant Maashsls.
8 Military and citizens OF Franklin and Bedford,
will form on the left of last division under the d.
fsotion of Frank Mcintosh aud w. A. Hsrgrave,
assistant msrshals
9 Citizens of Davidson and other counties, VIII
form on the left Of last division, under the drec-
tion of George Lsper and Hugh Frizzsll, assistant
marshals
10 Citizens on foot, will form on Market, right
on Broad, under direction of d. B. Hicks, Richard
McCanu and James Claiborne, assistant marshall
II Cnizsus of other States and all others IN
oar,isoes. will form on Church, right resting on
Cherry. left towards High under direction ct Coi.
G. W. Shelton and DR.. John Driver, assistant mar
shals
10 Citizens on horseback will form OF South
Summer, right resting on Broad, under direction
8. L. Finley, Esq, and Capt. j. w. Page Assist
ant Marshals.
Line of March.
Up Cherry to Church. down Church TO College,
ND College to the Square, down to Cedar, up Cedar
TO Summer, up Summer to Church, up Church to
Wstkinss Grove.
The Chief MarshaIand Aids, will wear red sashes,
and the Assistants blue.