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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-13
August 9th. 1856

August Jth, 1896.
MIR. ). b. ow:-Dear SIR: In the last No.
OF the Journal, see my name announced as a
candidate for the office of Register and Re-
corder. As it was placed there without NV
knowledge, and only wishing to retain my no
sltlon as an humble member of the great A.
merican party, would wish to have nv name
Wlthdrawn. Truly yours, ID. S. MOORE.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-13

Col. ]. S. Myers, our candidate tor r.,
a,'Ts' o Linn, Esq, Hon. j. T. Hale, Gen. W
-r"in' and other distinguished gentlemen
p. APected TO address the mass mectin, or
"eSaay evening of Court week. ="
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-13

The Stockholders of the Glen Hope & New
Washington Turnpike and Plank Road Co. are
10 mold meeting in Ncwburg, on the 18th of
sept, to elect officers, &C. See notice.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-13

No DOUBT OF IT.-An editor out west has
married girl named Church. He says he has
enjoyed more happiness since he joined the
Church, than he ever knew in all his life before
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-13

a QUEER looking customer inserted his head
INTO an auction store, and gravely inquired,
''Can bid, sir - s'Certainly,' replied the
auctloneer. 'Well, then:" said the wag walk
ing off, 81 bid you good night.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-13

DIED-On the S0th July. Mrs Jv,,,
Thomas Mills, of this Borough. AIRED 5hont 90 y,
years. o.
D!ED-on the 2Sth, Mrs RACHAEL. wife of
year of her age. - '4N VN'N ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-13

SEVERAL cases of yellow fever have occnrr-
CD recently at New York. The infection is
traced to some rags landed there from vessel
iroih Havanna, where the fever is prevailinu
to an alarming extent
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-13

CALlFoRNIA.-In reply to a requisition from
Gov. Johnston, of California, for the use of
the military and naval forces of the U. States,
as well as arms and ammunition, to suppress
the Vigilance Committees operations, the
President, after consulting the Attorney Gen
eral, has decided that the application must
be made by the Legislature, unless it is clear
that the Governor cannot convene it, and re-
fuses for that reason to lend the forces, &c,
asked for. Till the Legislature can be called
together, the Vigilance committee will doubt
less continue its labors. The condition of
California seems to be critical, and it is feared
that an attempt will be made to overthrow the
State Government and establish a Pacific Re
public. Some of the California papers are
advocating such movement.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-13

"a "A lllinore Mass Meeting is to be held in
'nis borough on next Wednesday evening.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-13
ELECTORS at LaRGE.
Hon Andrew Stewart, Hon. Joseph r IngersoI.

-. James Webster.
On motion of Mr.. Brady. the Chair was an
thorIzed to appoint State Executive Commit
tee to consist of - members.
The following is the Committee
cnatorial-John 2. SanderSon, PhiladcI-
phia, and William II. Irwin. Mifiin.
Representatiye-R. c. Smith. ~ G. Water
man, William Nichnals, Joseph Hufty, WnI
+. Smith, Phil'a; Reuben Guth, Lehigh; Da-
Wis b. Stacey, Delaware; Peter Martin. Lam
caster; David E. Stoul, Beris Samuel SiIlv-
man, Schuylkill; +. +. Stewart, Northamp-
ton; c. +. Lathropc, Luzerne; CT. Wells,
Bradford; Edmund Blanchard, Centre; J. J.
Clyde, Harrisburg; John A. Baker. Perry
Francis jordan, Bedford; William II. Koontz.
Somerset; William \. Cook, Westmoreland
Smith Fuller, Fayettc; B. T. c. Morgan. and
Samuel Morrow, Allegheny Leffert Hart. E
RE; II. B. Swoope, Clcarfield George W.
Lathy, Clarion.
\ resolution was offered by delegate from
Philadelphia declaring that no committee shall
nave power to change, alter, or amend the E
iectofai ticket, except to supply vacancies oc-
curing by death or resignation
Mr.. Edie moved that the Convention do nov,
adjourn sine die. Not agreed to.
a motion to lay the resolution on the table
then prevailed.
After good deal of confusion and n varic-
~ OF motions, the same proposition was re-
newed IN slightly modified shape, and gave
rise 10 long and exciting debate. 1t was fl
naliy declared out of order.
On motion. the State Executive Committee
were authorized TO fill the vacancy on the Elec-
tora! ticket, occurring in the Bradford district
Alter the transaction of some further unim
poriant business, on motion the Convention
adjourned sine die.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-13
THE STATE ELECTIONS.

Elections were held last week in Iowa, Ken
lucky, Missouri, Arkansas and n. Carolina.
In Iowa, the Fremont State ticket is trium-
phantly elected, and the majority may be safe
ly estimated at from 5000 to 5000.
Kentucky is close, but the probabilities are
that the Americans will have a majority
in the State, though the Democrats have gain
ed heavily. Returns from So counties give the
Americans a majority of 3,763, but this shows
a Democratic gain of 1860. 1t should, how
ever, be borne in mind that the election was
for county and local officers.
We are not yet able to tell who is elected in
Missouri, though the chances are in favor of
Ewing. Returns from about half OF the State
foot up as follows =
Ewing, American, 22;575
Benton, Democrat, l4777
Polk, anti-Benton Dem. 2l,S34
In North Carolina, Bragg, Democrat, is c.
lected Governor by 5000 or 10000 majority
The Democrats have also gained about twenty
members of the Legislature.
From Arkansas but meagre returns have
been received. Philips and Desha counties
give Yell, the American candidate for Cover
nor, majOrities, and st. Nicholas goes for the
Democrats. Beyond this we have nothing :;
but hopes are entertained that Yell is elected.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-13

IL Snns 20 s'eN W. E,aIHWINS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-11-18

LOT yourself Terms positively cash No extra
prom, charged to OFFSET bad debts. Call at the
NEW YORK HAT STORE, Seventh street
near pennsylvania avenue.
mat ANTHONY, Agent.
NEW AND ATTRACTIVE NOVELS
~ Raising the Veil, or Scenes in the Conrts: nv
Ball FenneI Embellished with portraits of Pc
lice Court Officers 81
Carrie Emerson. or Life In Cliftonville by Mrs.
g. A. Hayden. 81 '
waiter March, shoepoe Recollections; by Ma.
Boston Common; Tale OF our Own Times by
Althe, or Spells from the Strand; by Mrs. Ad.
NJ. Field 81 - ' 1"'
Kate Stanton, Page from Real Life. 81
Dora 6fahon, or every cloud has silver lining
Ambition; Kate Willie al
=, hamoles In Eastern Asia, Including China and
manila, during several yeari' residence with
mo- OF the voyage to China, excursions in an
edition. 1925 '''oha
Just published, and for sale at
an, LUX g MAURY'S Bookstore
" 81 rem ave., near 9th street
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Proposals for Erecting the Custom-Eo1se
&C., at Georgetown. d. C.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT..
SeptembeT -. $50

ScpteHDtI ~. ND
GEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
- csived al this department Un;il the I'D day cf
November, A. ID. ls56, al IL o'clccK al nocn, fJs
the construction Of he Georgetown custom Ecuse
and post otice Accord Ing 10 the plans ard sIec,a-
cations prepared at this Department: said rropo-
sails to be either for the whole building or teFeT
rate for the different kinds Of work hills OF ral-
GELS should accompany each bid with me GuOuHt
OF each kind OF work and the total amount carried
OUT the department reserving the hight 10 reject
or accept the proposals hereby invited, CT anv
parts thereof, when II deems the interest OF the
United States requires IL; the department slsO re-
the right to exclude the bids a any person
or persons whom there IL just 10 believe will
not faithfully reform the contracts, or whish
they have attempted TO obtain by Indllect!on;
and all bids when there shall be parties In interest
who do not Join In the bids, and ali bids that,
upon Investigation, are below faiE Price FOR the
WORK.
Bids will be received in gross, at he option Il
the bidders; but no contract Will be awarded to
such bidders until details are furnished the De-
partment OF the prices Of the different Kinds Of
work and materials, which shall be subject 10
bid shall be equitably apportioned upon the whole
work to guide the department In making pay.
ments.
Ninety per cent. ofthe amount of work done ard
materials delivered, according 10 contract price
(sa,d amount TO be ascertained by the essimaie Of
an agent Of the department, appointed FOR that
purpose,) will be paid from time 20 time, as the
work progresses, and ten per cent. retained until
the work, &c, by the agent aforesaid, and be
forfeited In the event Of non full fllment Of con-
tract.
Contracts will he awarded only to master build
ers and mechanics, and the assignment thereof,
except by consent Of the Secretary OF the Tressu-
~, will be forfeiture Of the same
Each proposal must be accompanied by wit
ten guarantee, signed by two responsible persons,
Certified 70 be so by the United States distIict
judge or attorney OF the said district In the tum
Of s. coo, for the whole work Of proportIonsse
amount, II for snv part that the bidder VIII, when
required, II his proposal be accepted, enter into
q contract and bond, with proper and sufficient
securities for its faithful performance.
Plans, specifications, and working drawings
can be examined after thirty days, ana oihs In
formation obtained on application to the depart
ment.
The proposals must be sent TO this department,
addressed to the Secretary Of the Treasury, zen
dofsed Proposals for the Georgetown Custom
House, dc - and will be opened at O'CLOCK,
p. m OF the last day named for receiving the
same JAMES GUTHRIE,
se24- 2aw00days Secretary the Treasury.
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Miscellaneous.
Proposals for furnishing the Paper tor ~.
Public Printing

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PUsLIc PRINr,s,
Washingt6n n, October 1, iss
IN PUReUANCE OF THE PROvIRIONs
Il 1.-THE +" Act TO provide for executing the puh's
printing, :, &C, approved August &c, 1s5s ,ssi.S
proposals will be received nj this once in ths
Capitol, until the FIRST Monday (Ist eay) a DE-
cember next, at twelve O'Clock, m ,forfurnishin
the paper that may be required for the puhi,s
printing for the year commencing on the ist ssS
Of December, 1885, and ending on the LIST day !,
December, 1857.
ascertained, the quantity, quality, and desor,n.
ton Of each kind Of paper that VII be required:
10000 resms ane printing VI PsIe., uneslendered,
foIty-nve posnds TO the ream q 40 sbeess
1900 resms fine printing paper, os,enderd n
measure "a by IS inches, and to weigh
nfty-six pounds to the ream Ct asO sheess
CLASS Ill.
5000 reams suPerhne sized and eslenderpd
printing paper, t. measure "a by y inch,,
and to weigh ffty-t~o pounds TO The
ream Of $50 sheets.
CLASS ~.
300 reams superfne hard-sizec and cslendered
printing paper, 10 measure ~ by ~ inches
and TO weigh forty-eighi pounds 10 TIE
ream Of $50 sheets.
1000 reams superfne sized and csJendesed msp
paper Of such sizes as may be required
corresponding In weight with paper
"eoshiihS q luCute. dNu WNfgElnI
twenty pounds per resm Of 40 sheets
Class vi.
200 reams superhne plate paper, (caience,td o,
uncalendered, as may be required 10 by
"a inches, and OF such weight ss may be
required.
The Hbrs Of the paper Of each Of the above
classes to be Of linen and cotton, free from all
adulteration with mineral or other substances. Of
q fair whiteness, and put up in quires Of twenty
four sheets each, and in bundles Of two reans
each, each ream TO contain aS0 perfect sheets
Uniformity In color, thickness, and weight will
be required; and no bundle exclusive Of wrap
pers) varying over or under five PEI C. mt. fro m
the standard weight will be received, and the
gross weight will in all cases be required Mix
Ing Of various thicknesses I'm the same bundle %
make up the weight will be considered a Viola.
ton Of the contract.
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Medicines.


WE CALL ATTENTION TO ALL WHO
w are afflicted " It'll this dreadful complaint 70
the following sworn certificate from one Of our
most respectable citizens, the father law Of the
formerly gunmaker In Philadelphia:
NEW YORK, Aug. 18th, 1856.
DR DvPRIK-Dear Sir IL hereby certify that
have been an ced with the Piles for nearly xty
years that have used eighteen bottles of Barnes
Pile Lotion, and everything else could here Of,
but all to no effect, for they did me little or no
good. About two months since, commenced
using your remedies for the Piles, a'd have the
happiness TO say that they have had the desired
effect, having cured me I consider this almost a
miracle, for | am eighty years Of age. l sincere
ly recommend them to all afflicted with the above
complaint. .VALLEE, % Franklin st
State Of New York,
New York City and County.
|, Joseph C.. Lawrence, do hereby certify that
on the day Of the date hereof, before me personal
ly came p. Vallee, to me well known, who be-
ing by me duly sworn, did depose and say that
the contents Of the foregoing certificate signed by
him are true.
In witness whereof | have subscribed NV
name, as Commissioner Of Deeds and as Notary
Public of the State Of New York, and have at
fxed my Notarial Seal at my Office, In New York,
this 18th day Of August, 1855 ,
Commissioner Of Deeds and Notary Public Of the
State Of New York, 81 Wall street, New York
We challenge the Medical Faculty Of the Uni.
ted States to produce certificate equal to the
above. DR.. Duprie's Remedies are the only eff
fectual cure for internal Piles Only SO cents per
box.
Otace-76 Nassau street, New York. VIII be
sentby mail to any part Of the United States
For sale by FORD & BRO, corner Of 11th
street and Pa ave, Washington, ID. c. oc23
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ESQ We should hardly think any one
would be puzzled TO account for this emble-
matte combination Of letters at the end of a
mans name; il is still more singular that any
sensible man should be alarmed ut having il
stuck on his own name. Yet cotemporary
evidently thinks that mischief turks within
this alphabetic trio, and gives vent to his ex-
cited feelings in the following manner:
What Is the meaning in this country. of
Esquire, or E,q? We wish somebody would
inform US. We a.e not in possession Of Noah
Webster's Dictionary, and our devil declares
1t beats his sagacity all to pieces. We find it
applied TO al! sorts Of persons The lawyer is
called Es7-, the justice of the peace is demon
mated ESq-, the postmaster is yclepsd Esq
the militia captain is dubbed Esq the mer-
chant is an Esq, the innkseper is an Esq
the master printer is an Esq the journeyrlan
printer is an ESg and, ItbsyG nos domino.
even the editor is occ IsionalIy complimented
with the appendsge of Esq. We, ourseIf,
have sometimes an Esq dangling upon the
saperscripti0a Of our letters. We know no,
what 70 think Of it L. has a suspicious as.
psct; 1t Is, to say the least, very ambiguous
and were !, not that the letters are very civil.
business-like, and now and then containing
cash, We should think the Esq. intended as an
Insult At any rate we would give all the
honor We have ever derived, or ever sh Ill de.
rive from the word, to know its meaning.
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EOrHA M 4 NOR FLEY's
rrw sSn n Iyp<D

TOF NJ 4 ORFLE Y's
NEW AND CHEAP
sADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE,
fSs Seveathst opposite Odd Fellows Hall
"A MESsRS. TOPHAM, ssass&A
EE3A late Of Philadelphia, ard EEEAk<13
kzZNORFLET OF tkis city, ~$st u e.
respectfully announce TO 1870
iheir friends and the public, that they have COM
menced the Saddling Business at the above stand, ,
where they will make and keep constantly on
hand large and superior assortment of-Mers',
Ladies', and Boys' SADDLES, BRIDLES'
HARTlNGALfS, and WHIPS. HARNESS OF
every description, both for city and country nss,
All kinds OF TRUNKS, VALISES, and CAR.
PET BAGS. Ladies' ShTCHELS, TRAVEI.
ING BASKETS, and FANCY WORK BOXES.
HORSE BLANKETS, COVERS, COLLARS,
and NAMES. Horse, SPOKE, and Dust BR USH.
Es. CARDS. CURRY-C0MBS, sPONaEs,
Sc, dc.
All material used Will nc the best that ca a he
obtained; and both OF uG having been practical
~orxmen .oE several years, we feel confident thai
our work cannot be surpassed either for sty!e or
durability By uaremlting efforts to give salts
faction We hope to merit, sad respectfully rolIcit
sshare of public patronage.
Past!culsr attention paid 70 covering vrusks
s1d repairing all kinds Of work
esddleTs. tools constantly on haHd. nov 7-ly
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MANTELS,

We" dNU BEA UTTFUL STYLE e.
siannfaesnrsd from Slate Stone, by the
West Castleton slate Company, VI.
THESE MANTELS ARE ENAMELLED
Il Imitation Of the richest and most eIpensIye
EGiPFlhN, LISBON, VERD ANTIQUE
PORPhYRY, FYRENEES, BROCATELLA'
ALA rs, SPANISH GALWAY and ether rare
ana d.sIab'e MAHBLES. The limitations are
so perfect that they challenge the closest scrutiny
Ihey are so highly polished that they retain their
beauty much longer than marble are not Injured
ny snlose, coal gas or acids, and can be sold
much cheaper than any others Ia market Price
rang ing from 8l25 to SIP
Architects, Builders and others are Invited TO
eau ana examine samples at No. 5l2 Seventh
sueet, 3oooFS below ODD Fellows Hall, ed
Stars. Il. NJ HANSON,
SC Ely Aoen,
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rpoFo5z3 plSzs Og .A1Llxs
res Nsss YsyL Eyaoz T,.,,.

rofNeight or passage apply 10
EDWARD K. COLLINS d. 90
,, So Wall street. New YORK.
BROWN, SHIPLEY Il CO 2iverrnoI
rSIEfHEN hENNARD q CO., y Aus,is
B. g. WAINWRIGHT L Co, Paris.
The owners o. these ships will no. be account.
cious stones, or metals, unless bills OF Iad(ug
therein. y,
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EVENING STAR.
pRos.1c VIEW OF POETRY
y absurd is half the stuff

How very absurd is half the stuf
Called % poetry now days!
The Gsstsuzas and ''epics" are enough
To put every lover Of rhyme In bud
And disgust the old hens with their lays"
There's one insists upon being a bird"
To"hy TO his lady loves bower"
But ne knows that the " lady, TO whom he re-
feued
Don't own such a thing FOR upon my word)
In "vallerr house up in story the third,
she Is living at this very hour.
Ore asks hut " a cave IN some foreign dell,
Away from the cold worlds strife;n
Now the woods in nne weather are very well,
But give him a six weeks rainy spell'
And he'll soon GO cave in'' In his forest dell,
And be sick enough OF the life.
Another wants bis d" love to 90
And roam DER the dark blue sea -
Perhaps he don't think, II there "comes on a
blow,'
That they'd both be sea sick down below,
And wetched pair they'd be.
Another young man would like to die
,n., W. s,I The he roses oioST In sIIing
HIS ]" passi;g away Is :" al! in my eye;
OF "dream!ess sleeps" be gets quite shy
fisnt exactly the thing.
Another would % die and be laid in dell,
Beneath some murmuring rill ~
Now IN poetry's jingle It's nice 10 tell,
But It's nasty wet p!sce-so why not a. well
Have nlcedry grave on the hill!
One loves-how he loves &c the glittering foam
And the mad waves angry strife"
Just take the young genius who wrote that
"DOme,"
90 Where the pillows dash aud the Sc birds
roam,n
And he'd give ali he had to be safely at home;
He'd stay thers the rest OF his II e.
Another young heart broken calls on his
'oWn,D
To cheer him with &C sweet SMILE
Then he follows IL up In love-sick tone,
With his . bOsom's pangs;" II the truth were
known
IL isn't the g love- that causes his mean
But a supersbundance of biis.
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NOTICE OF CO.PARrNERsHIP.

'ENHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ASsOCI
ated themselves for the purpose OF conduct.
ing General Wholesale Grocery and Commits
si9a business In Georgetown, under the Arm of
warehouse no 5, northwest corner OF High and
WAFER streets. VERNON GETTY,
EDWARD WILLIAMS.
Georgetown, October -, 1856 or oe1m
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NEW ARRANGEMENTS.

IHthE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY
Z Inform their customers and the public In gen
eial, that they have thoroughly renovated their
establishment and added thereto very large eel
lar, 50 as 70 be enabled TO keep large supply Of
their superior PORTER and ALE on hand, and
expect daily to receive a supply Of Phiiadeirhia
small adv.n for cash only. We also expec,
daily so bbls. Of New Jersey champagne Cider
TaTe nrnsie.
:, Always on hand, large supply Of Turner 4
Brothers ene Liquors, viz: Blackberry, Resp
berry, Strawberry, Cherry and Singer Brandies
singer Winei Stomach and Stoughton Bitter
ABSENTEE, Curacao, and other Cordials. d..
VheeieI's Tonic Sherry Wine Bittsrs, for which
we are sole agents.
AS usual, large supply Of Mineral Waters,
bottled Porter and Ale on band
ARMY l. SHINN,
Union Boiling Depot, 81 Green street,
nova Georgetown, d. C.
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GREAT RED
GREAT REDUCTI0H
In THE PRICE OF BOOTS AND CATERS
HAVE ON COMMISSION, FOR PHIL

1NA 'Alo Ai4Cuu"
facturer, a first rate
Sewed or Pegged
Calf-Skin BOOT at
80 81. full as good
as those usually sold
at SIS or So; aad a
French Calf Patent
Leather CATER at
S3 SO, sgood as any
at IS; a frstrate Calf
Gaiterat go SO, these
are the best goods
that is (or ever were)
sold in the District
for the price; for the
proof, come and see