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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-12
CLEARPIELD, PA, nov. IL, 1856.
WHAT Is TO BE DONE

The great Presidential battle has been fought
the conflict is ended-and although, IN sll
probability James Buchanan has majority 81
the electoral votes, yet the result SHOWS that
the popular vote is largely against him. We
should, therefore, not permit ourselves 70 DC
diseoarazed, but rather be. encouraged by
the result, and the only question for the oPpo--
nents Of the Locofoco party to consider, is
What is to be done Duty and prudence at
once answer: Let Us adjust our interna! dIfii-
culties, giTd On our armor, and present iuli
aud united front, by the time the next battle is
to be fought All the points Of difference that
exist between the several forces opposed to
Locofocoism, in Pennsylvania, are trifing, in
deed-not worth contending about. On the
more prominent questions they agree They
are all opposed TO the importation Of paupers
and criminals from foreign lands opposed to
an alliance between Church and State, and TO
Roman n-CathoIic, Jesui.ical interference in the
affairs of our country and government. They
are in favor Of free use Of the Bible in our
public schools; in favor of practicable re-
form in the naturalization laws in favor Of
the freedom Of speech, Of the press, and Of
religious worship, and that Americans should
govern their native land. They are also op
posed to interfering with the peculiar institu-
ton in the States where it now exists, as well
as to its extension into the territory from which
il was excluded by the compact Of 1920. Let
us, then, Immediately adjust differences which
involve matters Of comparatively little impor-
tance, cast aside all extraneous issues, unite
upon the great principles which all endorse,
and move in concert and harmony. We have
.he strength and the will to contend success
fully against the Locofoco party Then, pos
sessing these, in the language of a cOtcmpo-
rary, we ask: s.Shall we, by divisions and dis
sensions among ourselves, fritter away our
strength aud permit the destructive doctrines
Of the bogus Democracy thereby to prevail
Shall We surrender at discretion our GOd-giyen
birthright to shape the government and con-
troll the destinies Of our country, TO hordes OF
ignorant, bigoted and vicious foreign Catholic
eaupers and criminals, joined il an unholy al
LANCE attn the slaVe-driving disunionists OF
the South Or shall we gird up our Ioins like
men, conscious Of the justice Of our cause,
and the purity of our principles, and regard
less Of disaster and defeat in the past, marshal
our forces for the conflicts to come 2 For our
own part, VIC do not hesitate moment to say,
we are now and forever for the latter alterna-
tfTe.'' Then let US go TO work at once, rally
around the standard of our native land, and
prepare TO battle unitedly for the cause oi
Truth, Justice and Patriotism.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-12

ELECTION ScESEs.-The Tribune, speaking
Of the election scenes in New York, SAYS =
sin the First Ward, "a foreign ward,) are the
most uascrupulous rillians, backed By drunk
en-, desperate gang, knocking dorm and tramp
ling upon old and feeble men Of sizfy gears Of
age, if they presume to vote in opposition to
Mayor Wood. In the Sixth Ward, (another
foreign ward,) the men who attempt to distri-
butte Republican tickets are driven off and
their tickets destroyed. In the Seventeenth
Ward, eastern part, CfoPeign part of the ward
Woods bullies have entire control, and no
honest man can vote. In the Seventeenth all
three parties were pretty equally represented
in some Districts; but in the Sixth, Seventh,
and First districts, (foreign part of the ward, }
the Woods men took possession of the polls
so completely that it was almost impossible
for decent man to put in his vote Rum
flowed freely, and its effect on the Irish conn
tenance and Irish voice was anything but plea
SAINT There was but one shout and one smell
-sHurrah for Wood = was the constant roar,
and their united breath was enough to put
down any Maine Law, &c.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-12
THE RESULT IN cLEARF1ELD COUNTY.

In another column of to-day's Journal will
be found the official returns of the Presiden-
tial election in Clearfeld county. By them, il
will be seen that the Union Electoral Ticket
received the largest vote that was ever polled
in the county against the Democratic party.
OF the 1906 votes east for the Union ticket,
John C.. Fremont received 756 and Milard
Fillmore $50. Besides these, there were 90
votes polled for the straight Fillmore ticket,
so that the entire Opposition vote is 1399.-
This subtracted from the Buchanan vote, 1878,
leaves majority for the latter Of 519-Sl less
than the Locofoco majority was at the October
election, notwithstanding they increased their
vote I37 at the November election. This re-
suit is the moro gratifying when we reflect up
on the unwonted efforts and INSCRIPTIONS
means used to divert the Americans from the
support Of the Union ticket. No argument,
it mattered little how specious it was !; no rep
resentation, even if it false sin; no
inducement, unscrupulous though il were as
yilainy itself, we're left untried or unused to
effect this purpose; and so confident were they
of success in this respect, that the Democracy
boasted they would have their majority in
creased to 1000. But the Americans stood
firm, maintained their integrity, and instead
of the Locofocos having an increased, they
have decreased majority over all and SO in
significant is their gain In majority over the
Union ticket, that our absent voters in one
district would almost have made the differ
ence. We think, therefore, there is no reason
for being discouraged. For our own part, re
intend going to work with renewed energy
and determination to battle Locofocoism with
its foreign and Roman Catholic cohorts.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-12
FRIeETFUL RIOTS u BALTIMORE.
Al the Presidential Elssrioz-

TFron4 nc B1itizsors As1erIcz'z Of Nor 5th-I
Cur city yesterday was made the theatre OF
the most prolonged and desperate rioting--
Armed and organized associations, belonging
to both political parties, resorted TO the fiTe
arms with which they we're liberally provided,
and fought with ferocious and daring reckless
ness. Individual eombats and minor ARRAYS
occurred at number of the polls. but the
most serious took place in the vicinity of the
second and eighth ward polls.
In both these riots large number were
wounded, one at least killed outright, and it
may be presumed that many Of the injured can
hardly survive their wounds, which are in
some instances OF 4 very serious character
The particulars and results of these disgrace
fuI encounters were with great difficulty gath
cred last night, bsit we give such details as our
reporters were able to collect
TIE RIOT At IHE SECOND WARD
During the morning there was considerable
i'll feeling displayed a the second ward pulls,
but up to three O'Clock no serious disturbance
occurred. At that hour furious fight broke
out. said to have originated from stone being
thrown into the crowd surrounding the win
UOHs- HlsLOlc were IiAALlt1totSlf 1H1
fred by both parties. The Democrats, headed
by George KONG, drove the Americans from
the polls and up High street. The alarm was
carried to the fourth ward polls, and strong
BODY of Americans started from there.
The Democrats were finally oyerpowered,
driven away from the polls, and retreated still
fighting down Eastern avenue. In the neigh
-. II.
stand, and there guerilla warfare, carried on
from the alleys and street corners, continued
for more than an hour. OF the number woun-
ded in this riot il is almost impossible TO give
a full or correct list. They were generally
carried away by their friends, and even when
traced, every effort was made to conceal their
names. Il were wounded, some dangerously.
THE RIOT AT THE BELAIR NARkET.
About O'Clock in tie afternoon report
was brought to the police, stationed at the sixth
ward that there was fighting at the eighth ward
and assistance was asked to queIl it. The po-
lice started, and with them several hundred Of
the crowd assembled around the polls, who in
a few moments were armed with muskets, and
accompanied by two gangs Of boys each drag
ging small brass cannon on wheels. They
passed along the side of the Belair market,
and towards Orleans street, when they were
met by concourse of equally as wild and in
furiated men and youths, armed with musk
cts and pistols.
\ fight then commenced, ths eighth ward
Democrats taking shelter in the market house
and the sixth and seventh ward Americans fir
ing from the fish market and the corners of Or
leans street. They finally rallied on the eighth
ward party and drove them mp through the mar
ket accompanied by perfect volleys Of musk
etry and the occasional discharge of a swivel.
| The fighting through the market was contin-
ued with but little inteTmission up to dark,
when both parties retired. % persons were
wounded, some or mortally.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-12

HoHo'roy's Ointment and Pills, certain Cure
for Wounds and Ulcers-Thomas Thomson
oil BATAVIA, New York, was afflicted all over
his body with running ulcers, his life at last
became quite burden to him, as he was
misery to himself. and an annoyance to his
friends. In the hope of obtaining relief to his
suherlngs he consulted several physicians and
surgeons, but his case seemed SO desperate
that II was considered hopeless. At this stage
ne mad recourse to Holloway's Ointment and
fliis, and by persevering with these remedies
for ten weeks, he was completely cured, and
now enjoys the best of health.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-12
For Buchanan.

Illinois, by latest accounts, is in doubt, with
chances in favor of Buchanan. Louisiana is
also in doubt.
CoSyECrIcUr gives Fremont majority of
,166 over Buchanan, and 4037 over all
MAINE gives Fremont a majority of from
% 900 TO 10000 over Buchanan.
MICHIGAN gives Fremont about 90, 900 of a
majority over Buchanan.
In ONO Fremont's majority will be 10000
over Buchanan.
MASSACHUSETTS rolls up 10000 of majority
for Fremont.
In NEW YORK, Fremont's majority over Bu-
chanan will be about $4,000. Filmore's vote
in New Y Yorl is not as large as Buchanan's.
VIRGINIA gives Buchanan 10000 majority.
GEORGIA gives Buchanan about 90 600 m.j.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-12

ARREsrED.-Mayor Wood of New York ,hav-
ing on Tuesday, 4th inst, taken upon himself
the responsibility of illegally discharging sew
.eral persons who had been arrested for illegal
voting, and obstructing passage to the polls,
assaulting voters, &c, without proper bail, Re
.corder Smith issued warrant late in the af-
.ternoon for his arrest. The affair caused con-
siderable excitement in political circles, and
the examination into the circumstances is now
progressing before the recorder at his Office.
The offence charged against the Mayor, if pro-
ven, is punishable with Imprisonment in the
Ststes Prison, and By fine.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-12

CoAL.-By recent dispatches fromComman-
der Swartwout, of U. S. steamer Massachusetts,
the important fact is communicated that Capt.
J. IL. Thorndyke has discovered, on the Straits
of San Juan de Fuca, North Pacific coast, a
most valuable deposit of coal. About 4 tons
of it were dug out by Indians and tested on
board the Massachusetts,.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-12

Swiss SOLDIERs.-It is singular historical
fact, that Switzerland, the only Republic in
Europe, has for more than half a century fur
nished the most reliable troops to the monarchs
OF Europe IN al their troubles, as well as in
the enforcement of their most arbitrary edicts.
AT this time, the Augsburg Gazette says, re-
cruiting for the tyrant King of Naples is going
on with great activity in Switzerland.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-12

RAIL ROAD IRoS.-The Russians are report
ed to have commenced the manufacture of
rails for their own rail roads, and they are said
to be superior to the English, although some
what dearer. Prior to the late war all their
rails were imported from England.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-12

Hon. JOHN NJ. CLAYTON, United States SEN
ator from the State of Delaware, died on the
9Th inst, at his residence in that State, after
long illness, the fatal termination Of which has
for sometime been anticipated.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-12

The whole number OF electoral votes is 296,
and l49 are necessary TO choice. The fol-
lowing is the way the States have gone, as
near as we arc yet able to Judge:
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-12
Pennsylvania.

The following are the official returns as far
as we have been able TO get them. The prob
abilities are that Buchanan wiz have but
small majority over all.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-12

FROM MExIco.-NewOrleans papers of Tues
day, of last week, contain full details of Mex-
lean news to tie 22d ult. The intelligence
is not of much general interest, but indicates
the continued growth OF discomfort against the
present government. Numerous victories of
the Government troops over rtheRevolutionists,
are reported in different parts of the conntry,
Commissioners from Yidauri are said TO be on
the way to the capital to settle the difficulties.
Minister Fersizth had arrived in the city of
Mexico. Serious revolutionary movements
were in progress at Queretaro. The second
officer of the war steamer Dcamacrota, after
gaining over the crew to his interest, had ran
away with her and large quantity of money
and goods. The war steamer Guerrero was
sent in pursuit.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-12

PRESCRIPTION OF AMERICASs.-The Pensa-
cola, Florida, Gazetfe, publishes the affidavit of
several men who have labored in the Navy
yard at that place faithfully and acceptably
ever since its foundation but because they
choose to belong to the American party, have
been told by the controlling officer that s.the
public interest does not require their seryi-
ces." The following is copy of the affidavit ::
State Of Florida, Escdmbia county,:
Before the subscriber, Justice of thePeace
in and for said county, personally came Wash
ington ID. Austin, Clinton Trull, Samuel Hod-
ges and Lewis Favorite, who being duly sworn,
say that they called on Mr.. Heron, Civil En-
gineer of the Navy Yard, Warrington. for the
purpose of obtaining employment. Mr.. Her
ron replied that he had more men than he
wanted We then asked him if it was our pol
itics that debarred us from employment. He
replied that he had conversation with Sena-
tor Mallory and Judge Hawkins in regard to
employing men of the American party, their
reply that none should be employed who
were opposed to the present Administration
Furthermore, that Master Workmen dare not
employ men who differ from them in politics.
But he intimated that if we Joined the Key
stone Club, or brought recommendation from
it, we might be employed, and Senator Mallo-
that he was discharged for employing men of
the American party. (Signed.)
Washington .fustin, Tseal.l
Clinton TrAH, SEAL
Samuel Hodges, [seal.I
Leuis Fauorife, Tseal.l
Sworn and subscribed before me, this oath
day of October, A. D., 1856.
(Signed.) Geo. FL. O'Neal, (seal.J
Justice of the Peace, Escambia county.
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OWUIH anu sUUSCrIDeu DtIOTe fIIe, tflIs Zfth
day of October, A. D., 1856.
(Signed.) Geo. Fl. O'Neal, Cseal.1
Justice Of the Peace, Escambia county.
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For fremonf.

For Fillmore.
Maryland, s
Not heard from.
California, 4
Eastern times., 1856-02-28
Augusta Correspondence.
AUGUSTA, Feb. &c, 1856

AUGUSTA, Feb. 2b, 1896.
The blocking snow of last week prevented
the attendance of several members for some
days, whereby the progress of Legislation was
somewhat impeded but matters are now be-
ing put forward with good despatch.
1t may not be uninteresting 10 some of your
readers TO know something touching the his
tory of members of the legislature, so we will
begin with the Senate. In this body there are
farmers, lawyers, merchants and traders,
and one each, manufacturer, shipbuilder, mas
ter mariner, lumber dealer, millwright, physi-
clan, shipwright, shoe-dealer, and clergyman.
The Oldest member is Mr.. Crane of Penob-
scot, who is IS; the youngest, Mr.. Goodwin
of York, 33. The average of the ages is Al,
which is the age of Mr.. Hathorn of Lincoln.
There are three between the ages of 80 and
nebec, 35, and Farley of Lincoln, 3S. The
President is 10, and between 40 and so there
are 70, Messrs. Hayden of Washington, Al; ;
Barker of Hancock, 4 Shepard Of Hancock,
AZ Butler of Franklin, 43 Hodsdon of Som
erset, 43; French of Aroostook. 43; Junkins
of York, 43; Swasey of Cumberland, A !:
Carnes of Cumberland, As; Talbot of Wash
ington, As; Lowell of Piscataquis, 46; Hath
orn Of Lincoln, Al; Kezar of York, 40. Mr..
Blaisdel of Cumberland, is so, and there are
between so and 60-Mr. Holland Of Oxford,
81 Aver of Waldo, So; Marsden of Waldo,
So Heagan of Waldo, Sc; Read OF Lincoln,
81; Thompson of Cumberland, So; Rowell
of Somerset, 81; Robinson of Oxford, So; Mr..
BurriIl of kennebec, is 60; O'Brien of Lin
coin, 81; Weston OF Penobscot, 60, and Mr.
Crane of Penobscot, 65. The only members
who rejoice in single blessedness are Messrs.
Farley and Goodwin. Mr.. Kezar has served
three sessions as member of the House. Mr..
Junklns two, Mr.. Barnes four, Mr.. Farley
two, Mr.. Reed two, besides one term in the
Senate previous 10 this, Mr.. Morrill, one ses-
sion in the House, Mr.. Bean two, Mr.. Burrill
one, Mr.. Marsden two, Mr.. Heagan two, in
the House, Senate one, previous 10 this, in
the Executive Council in ls49, Elector of
President and Vice President 1886, Mr.. Aver
one term in Senate previous to this. Mr..
Barker and MIR. Shepard were members of the
Senate of last year. Mr.. Talbot was men,
Der of Executive Council in 1916. MIR. Hay
den has served two sessions in the House, Mr..
Lowell one; Mr.. Hodsdon two; Mr.. Rowell
one NJ. Robinson two; Mr.. Holland three
Mr. Butler one, and Clerk of Judicial Courts
two years, Sheriff five years. Mr.. Robinson
also was Sheriff eight years. Mr.. Swasey
was County Attorney seven years /; Mr..
Thompson Adjutant General six years, State
Treasurer one year.
Further next week, You're, -
Eastern times., 1856-02-28
Gastfrn Gimts.
BATH, FEBRUARY %. 1856.
Kansas.

The last great excitement theme of the re-
publican party, viz, blood and thunder in Kan
sas, seems to be failing them. Three quarters
Of the stories they publish in their papers have
70 be taken back. And now it appears that the
proclamation of the President is calming the
troubles existing in the territory. Gov. Shan
non, by the Presidents direction, has visited
the border counties of Missouri personally, and
warned them that any inrasion Of the territory
,coald be resisted ,eith all the po,cer the President
could command. And it appears by the n. Y.
Tribune, that the Missourians acquiesce in the
present state of things in Kansas, and will make
no aggressive movement.
We have never doubted that Kansas would
be admitted into the Union as free State, only
let the people alone. But the great repub-
iican party want stimulus to keep up its exist
ence till the Presidential campaign and as the
resistlass march of public opinion has obliged
them to acknowledge that the principles of the
Kansas Nebraska bill are right, and they "would
not restore the Missouri restriction if they
could" it has been absolutely necessary to feed
the fame OF republcanism by exaggerated sto-
tries of troubles in Kansas. sending agents
through the country begging for money for
"freedom,' and authorizing Henry Ward Beech
er and Henry Cheever to expatiate upon the
good results of Sharp's Rifles in extending and
enforcing the gospel. Such state OF affairs
has been brought about in the new territory by
ambitious men, seeking for prominence and
electioneering capital men from Missouri and
men from New England, that it became neces-
sary for the President, after being properly
called upon, to issue his proclamation pledging
the power of the general government to sustain
the local authorities. We are glad TO find that
the Presidents proclamation is having the ef-
feet to calm the troubles. The New York Tri-
bune is forced to make the following acknowl-
edgment =
Ito REPRESS THE BORDER RUF-
FANS AND KEEP THEM AT HOME. ,ce
5eliere to be the realo6ect of The orders lately sent
to Colonel S,mner to act on the requsition of Cor.
MannoR. We have confidence in the good
sense of both Col Sumner and Gov. Robinson,
and have not the least apprehension that the
meeting of the free state legislature and the or
ganzation of the free state government, will
lead to the slightest collision between the
United States troops and the citizens of Kansas.
AS to the border ruffians the idea of encounter
ing the troops of the United States will make
them quiet as lambs. Persons intending TO
more to Kansas may go. think, IN fitH assw-
anes of finding things more quiet, aud life and
property more secure than at any time since The
first border ru6fans inuasion.''
Eastern times., 1856-02-28

ANOTHER LAURA BR1DGMAN.-A correspon-
dent Of the Detroit Advertiser states that Abby
A., daughter ofC. d. Dillaway, of Fall River,
Mass, is one of the wonders Of The age. She
is deaf dumb and blind, her right limbs are
paralyzed. she is confined 10 her bed, cannot be
moved much without being thrown into fit
yet she will converse fuentiy with the mute
alphabet, write very leglbIe with her left
hand, reads common writing on paper or
slate, or print Gf The book be not foo much
worn,) by passing her fingers over the words.
She will also distinguish the different colors
of variegated dress in the same way. She
has wrought several pieces Of crewelwork
that would be credit 10 any girl of her age,
selecting and arranging all the colors BY feel
ing, and using only her left hand. She plays
draft and backgammon exper,ly. She knows
when any one comes into the room by the jar
of the bed ION which she constantly lles,) and
can in this way distinguish the different men,
bers of the family.
Eastern times., 1856-02-28
The Spring Elections.

The spring elections are just at hand, and
our friends in this State cannot be too deeply
impressed with their importance. The unscru-
puous opposition will make desperate efforts
To secure control of the voting lists and the
ballu, boxes for the ensuing year. The re-
lenrless manner in which they have used this
control, our readers will long have reasun TO
remember, and unless you are willing to expe-
rience the same again. you will prepare 10 time
for the March elections.
The Argus, in well timed article on this
subject, says the people " need officers in their
towns who understand, and are willing to serve,
the best interests Of their fellow-citzens.-
They want honest, intelligent, and fair-minded
men. They ought not to have persuns who
are selected only to register the DEGREES of
Secret Council or Morrill, Club, and who think
more of partizan triumph, than they DO Of 'he
public good Nor should the officers OF the
towns be of that class of men who think that
the only duty they owe in this world is to Neal
Dow, aud that their only legitimate business is,
to attend 10 the meat and drink of their neigh
bors. To prevent the success of such men, the
same combination which placed the present
Legislature in power, will see to it, We hope,
that the spring elections are properly looked
after. In every one of our cities and towns,
an effort should be made TO carry the town Off
GERS. Important elections will take place this
year, and the people should have fair chance
to be heard. Let US have full vote, then,
thus prevent Morrillism from taking the first
step towards return to power in Maine ~