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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02
WHAT SAY YOU ALLl
TO THE OPPOSITION PRESS IN THE STATE
OF PENNSYLvANIA


1t is morally certain that, with half dozen
or more opposition tickets in the field against
him, Buchanan will be elected. On the other
hand, it is almost as sure, that if union of
the opposition elements is effected, he can be
defeated. Many plans have been suggested,
and various efforts made to concentrate the
forces upon one candidate, but all to no pur-
pose. There is way in which it can be done,
though it would undoubtedly be at variance
with all precedent, and might not be relished
by the political jugglers who are the cause Of
the present trouble. Our plan is, that all the
editors opposed to the Buchanan ticket meet
at Harrisburg at an early day, say the 1st OF
August, and by ballot decide which of the can
didates they will support, pledging themselves
70 the one who shall receive majority of all
the votes cast. BY doing this, all jarring and
wraDgling would cease amongst those who
now, if they properly understood each other,
coincide in opinion. If such step were ia
ken in Pennsylvania, it would doubtlessy be
followed by other States, and complete union
soon brought about. What say our brethren
throughout the State to this suggestion?
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IMPORTANT FROM CALIFORNIA.
So. 25O. 900 in Gold Coming.

New ORLEANS, June Pa despatch from
below announces that the steamer Grenada has
crossed the bar on her way up the river. She
will bring California dates to the 9TH inst.
The Illinois left Aspinwall with $3.50, 900
in gold, bound to New York. She has also
900 passengers.
1t is understood that tho Committee of Vi
GLANCE carried out the sentence of death a
galG.at Casey and Cora, the two murderers in
custody when the previous steamer sailed, both
having been executed the following day.
Yankee Sullivan, with other notorious char
acters, have been arrested by the Vigilance
Committee, and on the 1st instant Sullivan
committed suicide in his cell.
Martial law had been declared in San Fran
cisco and the Governor was preparing to op-
pose the measures of the Committee, who still
continue making arrests, and were determined
to rid the city of all improper characters
The danger of conflict is imminent.
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tend and in order to restore the government
to its pristine purity, effect that union-'
The Harrisburg Telegraph, Gov. Poliock's s
organ, after contrasting the two platforms,
makes the following remarks -
s.Between two such platforms the rejecting
portions of the people cannot long hesitate.
It cannot be possible that the opposition for
ces, with victory within their grasp, will suf-
fer themselves to be distracted and divided.
We believe that before the day of the last
stern conflict, but one banner will be floating
over the embattled host, and then we shall
hope that even glorious old Common
wealth, SO long the votary of false faith, VIII
be redeemed from error, and the shout of vic
tory ring forth from every valley and noun
tain-top, echoing in thunder tones from the
waters Of the Delaware to the western base of
the Alleghenies."
We could give plenty moro extracts of a
similar import, but these will suffice to show
the general feeling relative TO union. With
such spirit pervading the press, the prospect
for effecting it is good.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02

THE GREAT EARTHQUAKES IN THE MISSISSIPPI
YALLEr.-Many persons had been deferred
from going TO Illinois by the erroneous suppo-
sition that the country was subject to volcanic
action. This had originated from the great
earthquake of 1911, by which the valley of the
Mississippi had been greatly shaken, the shocks
having continued for nearly three months.
The country just below the mouth of the Ohio
river would seem to have been near the centre
of the agitation. For miles the land had been
scanned with yawnlng chasmS and deep holes.
the remains of which are still visible. The
bluff on which New Madrid had been built had
sunk to the level of the river, and had become
soon afterward totally submerged. The com
motion in the Mississippi had been very great;
the banks had caved in, islands had dissolved
and the channel had become changed. At ey-
cry shock the surface of the river had risen
and fallen like the waves of the sea. Aneve-
witness, who was coming down on a fat boat.
says: ''After escaping many dangers, my boat
suddenly swung round in the conflicting cur
rents and rapidly shot up the river. Looking
ahead, i beheld the mighty Mississippi cut in
tao0in. and pouring down vast opening into
the bowels OF the earth. a moment more and
the chasm filled; but the strong sides of the
fat-boat were crumbled to pieces in the con-
yulsivc efforts Of the flood to obtain its wonted
level" The Indians had been utterly bewil-
dered by the earthquake, and could account
for the physical tunult only upon the suppo
sition that things generally had been getting
drunk 1t is said of one of them, who had
given himself up for lost, that, upon being
questioned as TO what the matter was, he had
replied, while at the same time pointing fear
fully TO the heavens, s'Great Spirit-whiskey
too much '-Ferris'; States aad Te7ritories n {
the West.
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July 1856 1t

4 aRPHASS' COURT SALE.-By virtue 9 (
~ an order of sale, issuing out of tho Orphans
Court of Clearfeld County there will be exposed
TO Public Sale, at PennsyiiIe. on Wednesday An
gust 18th. 1855, at o'clock p. NJ, the following
described property late the estate of james Moore
deceased.
NO. /. 4 certain tract or piece of land situate
In Penn township, CleaEfield comfy, beginning az
n post on the township road and corner of lot OF
Jos. Russell, and thence extending along said loI
south p deg, III perches, thence along lots oil
Jos Russell John Russell and EIishe Fenton, s 65
deg c. IL $40 perches TO post. thence 25 deg
W 100 perches to a post west 80 Perches to a post,
north - perches to post, 25 deg e. &c perches
TO a post, n s. deg ". 50 perchcs to stones n Is
deg e. f9 perehes to a post, s. 60 deg 90 perches
% deg G. perehes 10 the place of beginning con
tanning 80 acres l0T perehes. The Improvements
axe about p acres cleared and under fence. with
young orchard thereon. The balance OF the land
is well tiInbered with pine, and is about , miles
from the river.
NO. 9 An undivided moiety or half part of a
certain tract or piece of land adjoining Mol Be-
ginning at stones, thence extending alsng No D.
s. % deg c. % perches 10 post, S. Is deg. ". 73
perches to a post n 65 deg W. % perehes to a su-
gar and thence n. 25 deg. 100 perchss to stones
and place of beginning, containing ~ acres l35
perches
TERMS, one-third of the purchase money 10 re-
mair charged on the premises durin, the lifetime
oi Jane Nriggiesworth: date Moore,) interest pay
able semi-annuallv, and the balance to be paid "a
Follows: One-fOurJh thereof st the time Of ssle
one-fourth confirmation of SALE and one half in
one year, with interest, to be secured by bond and
mortgage JOHN Russell,
July ., 1856. Truste. &c
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''AMERICANs CowARDs AND SoNs OF Cow
ARDS. THE Boston Pilot, a Papist paper,
having received s'aid and comfort'' from the
sham Democracy, has become impudent and
insulting. Following the lead of the Sham
Democratic papers, the Pilot insults American
born citizens with the taunt that they are
''Cowards and the Sons of Cowards'' What
think ye of this, sons of Revolutionary sires
Does not this stir mp your blood9 The next
taunt will be, that we are not capable of gov
erning ourselves. Truly, the Roman Catholic
element is becoming important, and dictates
the course this Government must pursue-
But here is the extract from the Pilot
''If the party of burglars so rampant in the
City of Penn, and in the City of Rip Van
Wrinkle, possessed as much brains collectively
as Choctaw Senate, when by their council
fire, they could hear that their very existence
as nation depends on the Irish population of
this country. s-s 1t i'll becomes any Amer
lean to tauDt Irishmen on the score of bravery.
Native courage is a commodity that needs vet
to be proved to exist. The flag of America
is not yet seventy years old, and thrice the
NATIVE sons OF America have deserted it
Therefore, we advise these Co,cards and Soss
OF CoWards to boast moderately. As shop
keepers, they are excellent; as merchants,
enterprising and persevering; as usurers
they have no equals in the world but as sol
diers, every native ought TO belong to the
Peace Society,""
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02
V,ONIcs WON'T They never did !

TSONICS WON'T DO They never did do
Z more than give temporary relief and they
never Will 1t Is because they doE't touch III"
CAUSE Of The disease. The CAUSE of all ague
and bilious diseases Is the atmospheric poison cal
led miasma or Malaria. Neutralizs this poison BY
lis NAIORAL ANTIDOIE, and ell diseases eau
sed by II disappears at once Rhodes Fever and
Ague Cure is this AntidOte 10 Malaria and more
over II Is perfectly harmless medicine. The GER
nicate OF the celebrated chemist, j. r. Chiffon,
of New York, to this effect is attached to every
harm.
This is more than can be said of ouinipe. arsen-
ie or any tonic in existence, their use is ruin
Gus TO the constitution and brings on DUMB AG UE,
which never allows person to fell perfectly well
for rasingle moment In illustration of these Truths
l annex some extracts from letter just received
from PHI hysicfan
GEORGETOWN OHIO, March Il. 1856
JAS \ RHODES, Esd-Dear Sir: Yours of
% inst. is at hand. The Cure arrived late last
year and the difficulty in getting any one to try il
was greatly increased from the fact that a remedy
had been introduced which was growing in favor
with the public, being better than using oui-
nine,-not knowing. presume tho remedy they
used 70 esci pc taking Qrinine contained the drug
ltseii The remedy known rs 'Smith's Tonic'')
would invariably break an ague, but itdid not cure
Ii, as II would return with renewed vigor This
one circumstance L deemed in your favor if
could institute test comparison between it and
your cure The following is the result: Three
persons took your cure" ali of which were cases
of "Quotidian Intermittent Fever: of m an weeks
standing. They had tried quinine, and other rem
eASs. missing n chlii. II las
IN all such cases. slowly wearing them out and
laying the foundation of other and severer mala-
dies / did succeed in eiTecting a radical cure in
all three eases with your remedy after ..Sniths
Tonic had failed think there will be no diff
Guilty now in giving to your .'Cure'' the vantage
ground of any other remedy now in use here 60
WILLIAM BUCKNER III n
Rhodes Fever and Ague Cure. or Aatidote 70
Malaria the only harmless remedy in existence. is
equally certain as preventive, as a cure y Take
II when you feel thechill coming on and you wiIl
never have single one JAS A. RH0ADS,
Proprietor. Providence I.
For sale by Druggists generally. apr23-Sm
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02

A TEXAS paper says, it has become quite a
common sight to see camels and dromedaries
marching through the streets. The camels are
now employed Ia carrying government freight
from Powder Horn to the depot. They carry
the enormous weight of 900 pounds, and
with the greatest ease. The sight of them
stampedes all the horses and mules that come
in sight of them. They are certainly not hand
some creatures. a horse, in brisk trot can
scarcely keep up with TIE camels wheil in a
walk. They apparently go slow, with their
cong measured tread, but in reality they are
moving rapidly.
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Col. BENTON AND THE PREsIDENcY.-The
Washington Union, the organ of Democracy,
is out against 1sOld Bullion.' The Union ex-
plains the MYSTERY of the old mans support of
Buchanan. Hear the oracle of Democracy on
Benton
We think the nomination of Col. Fremont
furnishes ''explanation" which relieves
Col. Benton's course of all ''mystery." That
he is opposed to the election of his own son
in-law will be credited by no one; that he
was cognizant of the scheme which has result
ted in his son in-law's nomination will hardly
be questioned. II he can draw of from the
Democratic electoral ticket, and thereby
give the Fillmore electoral ticket a plurality,
he will increase the chances of the election of
his son in-law in the House of Representatives.
II Colonel Benton was honestly for Mr.. Bu-
chanan, (Which he cannot be without stultify-
ing himself he would decline TO run for Gov
ernor, and have the Benton electoral ticket
Withdrawn. His support of Mr.. Buchanan, !,
however, is insincere. He is working for the
election of Col. Fremont, which would enable
Old Bullion to be sthe power behind the throne
greater than the throne.'
That is what the Washington Union, the
Pierce organ, says of Benton.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02

THE UNION STATE TICKET ESpoRsEp.-The
Republican State Convention which met at
Philadelphia on the 18th, endorsed the Union
State Ticket. Mr.. McCalmont offered the
following resolution, which was unanimously
adopted =
''Resolred, That this Convention, having
confidence in the Republican principles, hon
esty and integrity of the following gentlemen,
recommend them to the voters of Pennsylya-
Ma for the offices mentioned, viz Canal Com
missioner, Thomas f. Cochran; Surveyor
General, Bartholomew Laporte Auditor Gen
eral Darwin Phelps.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02

The VoTE OF PENNsYIvASIA.-The Pitts
burg Gazette earnestly recommends the union
of all the opponents of Buchanan in the Pres
same policy is advocated generally by the op-
position press of the State, whether for or a.
gainst Mr.. Fillmore, and from the manner in
which it is urged, we do not doubt that an cf-
fort will be made to carry it into effect.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02

JoHs BRowS Jr., was tried and convicted at
the last term of the Indiana county Court for
receiving stolen horse, knowing him to be
such, and on Monday OF last week was sem
fenced by his Honor, Judge Burlington, to pay
fine of 500 to the Commonwealth, the costs
Of prosecution, and undergo solitary confne-
ment in the Western Penitentiarv for 2 vears
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The last invented story of our Democratic
friends is the silly report that Col. John c.
Fremont is Catholic. That party must, in
deed, be desperate to resort to such stories to
deceive the people and prop up its falling for
tunes. The Tribune says, Col. Fremont was
baptized, reared and confirmed in the Protes-
tant Episcopal church, to which he has ever
adhered. His father was Huguenot, which
of itself would go far TO disproye the charge
made against the son. There is another fact
that should not be forgotten, which is, that
the Philadelphia Convention is not the only
one that nominated him for the Presidency.
The Northern American Convention which as
sembled at New York also selected him as
their candidate. He, therefore, is before the
people not only as Republican, but as an
American candidate.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02

A SCREW LeosE.-The Loco Foco S,sto
Central Committee held meeting in Harris.
burg last week, when it was arranged BY these
wire-workers 10 take the name of Timo,sv
Ives. candidate for Surveyor General, OF the;,
State ticket. The Loco Foco State Convep.
ton will meet again at Harrisburg, on the 9Th
of August to fill the vacancy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02

The British mail steamer Asia, from Liver
pool on the 18th instant, arrived at New York
on the 9th of June. The following is tele-
graphic report her news:
There is much excitement in England res
pecting American affairs. The Fulton arrived
at southampton on the 18th with news of Mr.
CramptoL'S dismissal. The London Times
and Morning Post, in articles on this subject
are studiously offensive, and demand the dis
missal Of Mr.. Dallas. 1t is not generally sup
posed, however, that he win be dismissed
The manufacturing and commercial classes
of Liverpool and Manchester have issued ad-
dresses to the citizens of America, and the
feelings Of the people are active in favor Of
peace. The peace addresses of Manchester
received eight thousand signatures in a few
hours.
Several ships-of-war, it is said, have been
telegraphed to prepare for sea with all posi-
bic dispatch, and all the commanders of the
gun-boats have been called to the port admir-
ais, as was runlored, to receive instructions
for active service.
Lords Palnlerston and Clarendon stated in
Parliament on Friday night Cthe l3th) that it
had not been decided to dismiss Mr.. Dallas
Lord John Russell gave notice of motion
of inquiry as to the intention of the Govern
ment, in as much as there was universal feel
ing among the people in favor of peace.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02

STRAH MARE black mare with white
~ stripe down the face supposed to be about
years old, was found tTespassing on the enclosed
improved lands, of the subscriber, in Cgrwenyiile
Clearfeld county, on or about the 9Th of June in
slant. The owner IS requested 10 come forward
prove property, pay charges, and take her away
or she viii be disposed Of as the law directs,
s. G.. PYLES.
CnrwensNiIie juno q IS56.2m
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02

GEN. SMITH ORDERED TO kASsAs.-General
Persfer Smith arrived at Washington on Sat
urday, having been sent for by the President
He had an interview with the President on
Monday. Orders have been issued and he viii
proceed as early as possible to Kansas, to take
charge of the United States forces there. His
orders are imperitive; in fact, he is clothed
with full power to put down all insurrection
come from what quarter it may. This policy
has been deemed advisable in order to take
Kansas imbroglio out of the halls of Congress,
and give peace and quiet to the country
Gen. Smith is a cool-headed man, and is con-
sidered one of the best officers of the army.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02

That sprightly little monthly, '.The School
ieilow,' is also at hand, rich, rare and spicy
II II 10 designed for the use of children, and is
ii.ieo with chaste and pleasing matter Price
IL Address-Dix < Edwards. 821 Br..N.Y.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02

PUTSAN's MoNrHLY.-The July No. of this
valuable periodical is at hand. The contents
are unusally interesting and instructive. and
furnish US with rich mental treat. By re-
mitting So to Dix. 4 Edwards, 32I Broadway.
New York, any of our friends will receive
copy of Putnam one year, free of postage.
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vi A X X / T. ID: /:

In PhilipSburg, on the 25th June, by the
Rev. S. NJ. Cooper, Mr.. HARRISON Ross to
Miss = FLE.GLE, both of Clcarfield county.
On Thursday the 10Th June, by Rev. James
Montgomery, DR.. JOSEPH McMIcKEy, of Min
Hall, Clinton county, to Miss SUSAN W. SrER-
RETT, OF Clarion county.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02

HOUSEHOLD WoRDs, for July, retain all the
interest which has given them worldwide
celebrity. This periodical is one of the best
reprints of British Magazines, and all who
relish this species of literature, should pro-
cure copy from Dix & Edwards, 32l Broad
way, n. Y. Price So year.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02

Holloway's Pills, an undoubted Remedy for
Asthma.-Mr. Ellis Wilson, of Brooklyn, n j..
Y, had for o years very severe attack of asth-
ma, which deprived him of bodily rest, night
and day; the cough at times almost choked
him, and caused him continually 10 spit blood,
he was never safe either eating or drinking.
and his family were distressed beyond measure
to see him gradually reduced to almost a skel-
eton. Holloway's Pills, in this case, were as
usual, efficacious. This gentlemen used them
for eleven weeks, and they effected perfect
cures he feels himself stronger now than he
has been for the last fifteen years.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02

non L 1 n ompson, the first male child born
IN ohariestown, Mass, after its destruction by
the British in lT75, died last week.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02

Late dates from Havana represent that both
the cholera and the yellow fever are prevailing
there 10 a fearful extent
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02

MORE THAN fifty vessels were aaoat, several
days since, on the Upper Lakes, bound to os-
wego, loaded With nearly zoe, 900 bushels of
grain.
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NoTICE.-AI persons are hereby cautioned
v against purchasing in any way meddling
with certain span of horses, in possession of
Samuel Sunderlin on my place, in Bell township,
they belong TO me, and be has them lean.
JAMES NJ. KELLY
Glen Hope. June q. 1s56.-iF2-3t
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A UDIroR,s NoTICE-Nosiee

a UDI TORS NOTICE.-No,iee is hereby
"A given to all persons interested in the distri-
buli0n OF moneys in the hands of Joseph M'Clar-
rem, Guardian OF - Morgan, minor child OF Tho
Morgan, late Of Decatur township, Clearheld
county, deed that Friday tho 5th day of August
1856 at my office IN Clearfeld, has been appointed
a the time and place of auditing accounts and
making distribution of the proceeds aforesaid
July ?, 1856 f. :. DUNnY Auditor