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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-25
BITTER MAKING

There is, perhaps, says The Ohio Farmer, no
branch of domestic economy the theory OF
which is so little understood by those who
practice it, than that of butter making. The
first truth to be learned on this subject is, that
butter is not made by churning All the but
ter that can by any process, be procured from
cream or milk, exists in the milk when drawn
from the COW, and the business of the dairy
man is to ascertain how it can be most perfect
ly separated from the other proximate element
OF the milk with the least labor, and carry
with it the fewest impurities, or substances
other than butter. In newly drawn milk, the
butter exists in the form of exceedingly min
ute globules, each wrapped in very delicate
membrane Of cheesy matter (casein) and float
ing promiscuously through the fluid. If the
milk be suffered to stand at rest a few hours,
butter being lighter than milk, the globules
find their place at the surface, according to
the laws of gravitation. If the new milk be
heated to $50 deg, and suffered to cool, the
globules, swelled by the heating, their enve-
lopes thickened by accumulating cheesy mat
ter from the milk, will rise to the surface
more rapidly and form a heavier and thicker
coat OF cream, which, on being chulned, will
yield more pounds, not indeed of butter, but
of q compound of butter, casein and sugar of
milk, which has very rich flavor when fresh,
but soon becomes rancid and unfit for the ia
ble. Churning is but the breaking of these
globules, that the PARTICLES of butter may CO.
shcre together and form mass more or less
solid. This, at first, would seem to be mere
mechanical action, but connected with it, or
at least accompanying it, are chemical chan
ges, whose invariable presence leads US TO in.
fer that they constitute essential part of
the process. These are, first, an elevation OF
temperature, frequently amounting to 10 deg,
if the 'sbutter comes rapidly and, second,
the formation of Tactic acid; for, if milk be
churned as soon as drawn from the COW, and
butter be separated, the butter milk will be
found to contain acid, though it may not taste
very sour. Whether this Tactic acid is
cause or an effect of the separation of the but
ter, has not been satisfactorily settled, but
that it is always present after butter has been
churned is we'll ascertained fact, which all
scientific books on the dairy assert.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-25

ASTONISHING EFFECTS OF GUANo.-Although
some people may be inclined to doubt the
truth of the following yarn, We can bring for
ward any quantity Of vouchers. An old Salt,
of our acquaintance, says that when he was in
the guano trade he sailed as mate of an old
brig which might have been tender TO Noah's
ark. On return trip, with load of guano,
the matches were left open one night and
tremendous shower wet the guano in the hold,
and produced the most surprising effects.
The timbers of the vessel sprouted and grew
in all directions. Between decks was a COM
plete bowery. The forecastle became an al
most impcnetrable thicket, and the cabin
beautiful arbor. The rqdder post, being made
OF white oak, grew up into eslive oak'' tree,
which afforded a grateful shade to the man at
the helm, though ne was sometimes annoyed
by the acorns rattling upon his tarpaulin hat.
The maSts became very imposing with their
evergreen foliage, and strange to relate, the
foretopmast, which had been carried away in
a gale, grew out again, and the altitude of all
the masts was so much increased as TO render
the brig exceedingly crank. The vessel had
boughs on her stern, and the tigure-head, !,
Speaking fguratvcly) was as full of boughs
dancing master. They We're obliged-to
prune the bowsprit and some of the spars
twice a week. The quarter deck was covered
with shrubbery, and the cooks caboose resem-
bled rustic summer-house. Crab-apples
grew on the pump-handle, and a cherry table
in the cabin bore fruit. Perhaps the most re-
markable circumstance occasioned by the slim
ulating and fertilizing influences of the guano
was that the cockroaches on board became so
large that they could get up the anchors and
make sail on the brig. One of the owners of
the craft facetiously remarked that she went
out fuli-rigged brig and came home half
bark. There is nothing like guano to make
things grow, and for strict truth and veracity
give us an old sailor when he lays himself out
oH big yarn.-Boston Herald.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-25
Horticultural Novelty.

The agricultural branch Of the Patent Office
has taken steps to procure seeds of the bunya
bunya, a tree of the fir genus, which grows in
Australia, and bears cone nearly two feet in
diameter, filled with seeds of the size of an
olive, and of flavor more rich and delicate
than that of the pine apple.
There have recently been imported from
France the cuttings of several varieties Of the
prune, which have been distributed by the
Department.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-25
NEVER KISS AND TELL.
BY c. CHAUNCErErRR

BY c. CHAUSCEr BURR.
l kissed maid the other night;
But who she was l may not tell
Her eyes were as the diamonds bright,
And soft as those of Isabel
But never kiss and tell.
Her breast bank of virgin snow,
Whereon no thought of sin should dwell
Her voice was very sweet and low,
And like the voice of Isabel
But 1 never kiss and tell.
Her lips are as cherries, sweet and red,
And she was shy as a gazelle;
She kissed me back-and then she fed,
just like our charming Isabel
But never kiss and tell
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-25

I own crimsened the bright scales but he
seemed to be but little injured. His burning
and dilating eyes were fixed upon the native,
| and his red forked tongue darted like one in
cessant flame from his mouth. The man was
prepared for him-the keen knife glittered in
his hand, but his situation was terrible one.
At this moment dark shadow fell upon
him. He looked up and in amazement beheld
lion of great size standing upon the brink of
the opening, some ten feet above him, with
his eyes fixed on the other side, and evident
ly intending to cross. hiss from below
caught his ear, and dropping his head quickly
between his legs, he lifted his name, and with
loud roar sprang fiercly at the native, who
avoided him by shrinked close to the shelf,
and as he came within reach of the shelf, he
plunged the knife into him, and as he turned
upon his foe, 1 saw two or three coils fly from
the limb like rings Of fire, and in an instant
one of them was around the neck of the lord
ly beast, and the fangs Of the serpent were fas-
tened just above his eyes. He was dragged
struggling from the shelf, and the serpent re-
tanning his hold upon the limb, they swung
heavily against the body of the tree. The
JOINTS OF inc serpent stretched 10 their utmost
tension, and the limb bent and cracked with
the weight it sustained, but he firmly kept
hold; but the mighty beast was not thus to be
overcome. With one OF his strong paws he
grasped the snake above the head and turning,
seized part in his mouth crushing bones and
flesh, and grinding his teeth in fury when they
met. The cords upon the limb now relaxed,
and they fell heavily upon the ground fighting
in heap, and whirling the dry leaves up in
cloud with their fiery energy.
ran up the path which the native had Sc
lectcd before, and was soon joined by him
With little difficulty We reached the top of the
opening, and turned to look at the strange bat
tie below. But it was over. The huge ser
pent lay bloody and motionlcss at the foot OF
the tree, and the victorious lion disappeared
among the bushes in the direction of the fis-
sure. He had received some severe wounds,
and doubt not his bones ached from the great
stress of the serpent's folds. Our attempted
ascent of the mountain ended for that day ,and
We quickly wended our way homeward
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-25

AN EXCELLENT SUGAR GINGERBREAp.-One
pound Of flour, three quarters of pound of
sugar, half pound of butter, six eggs, and
season TO taste. Pour into shallow pans, aud
bake half an hour in a moderately hot oven.
CREAM CAKE.-One cup of cream, one cup
OF sugar, two cups of -four, two eggs, one tea
spoon of salaratas, flavor with lemon.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-25

SouArrER.-ssMister, where's your house 7''
asked curious traveller of half horse, half
alligator squatter. 'House, eh 2 Dye think
I'm one Of them sort stranger7 sleeps in the
prairie, 1 eats raw buffalo, and drinks out of
the Mississippi
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-25

A company has been established in Munich
with tie object of insuring farmers against
loss by hail-storms, or as the Germans express
it in Bingls word, a Observation-Disclosures
sellsehaft''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-25
'Pat, what are you digging there !'

"Digging the ground, sir !"
al don't want my garden dug up in that
manner what are you digging that enormous
hole for ?''
s'Bekase, sir, ye tould me yesterday that ye
was goin' TO get post of honor from the gov
ernment, and that holes for yc to put it in.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-25

If you wish to have your chickens to lay
well, feed them gravel and parched corn at
least once every two days. The labor will be
compensated by productive crop.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-25

WAsHINGToN's SESrIMENT.-'sPromote as
an object of primary importance, institutions
for the diffusion of knowledge. In free gov
ernment, ,public opinion should be enlightened
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-25

Ten thousand British soldiers have recently
been qusrtered IN Canada.
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Remainder on the Fourth page.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-21

The pickering between the French and Eng
lish journals may, after ALL turn out to be merely
little wholesome excitement. We do not find in
ibis country that mutual abuse between North
aud South does any harm TO the Union on the
contrary, IL anything, il rather strengthens It,
and leads men TO a right apprehension Of its
value. SO in Burope-the English and French
would be more likely, perhaps, to part company,
II their union were one Of those sacred things not
BY any means to be touched with profane hand
than when u is fairly and freely discussed Jea-
lousy, smoulderiDg In silence, would lead to
much worse state Of feeling than can be pro-
duced by the passages at arms Of few doughty
journalists.
This il seems. The Court Of st. Petersburg
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-21

to the United States Of municipal control over
the Panama railroad route, and strip Of the
territory through VIII Oh it runs, and over the two
terminal cities of Aspinwall and Panama but
there was no foundation for the report, further
than the prObabili ~ that such proposition might
be made 1t wal also runored in Panama, and
there discredited, that our government had made
demand tt 100000 indemnity for the
wrongs inf cted on and the losses sustained
by our citizens in the riot and massacre.
That report we also believe to be premature
Both statements, indeed, must necessarily be IN
founded from the fact that the question is still
an open one before the Cabinet. We are, how
ever, gratifed at the assurance that in day or
two this indecision will be ended, and definite
course of action resolved on. Then Mr.. Morse
win receive hs instructions and proceed to Bogo-
ia as Envoy Extraordinary, where, it is to be
hoped, he will be able to settle the difficulty in
fair, impartial and satisfactory manner.
The report of Mr.. Commissioner Corwine to
which we have referred, produced considerable
sensation among the governments Of England
and France. We can judge of the feeling with
which hts recommendation to take military occu-
patton Of the lsthmus was received in those coun-
tries. by the comments which their newspapers
made upon it. The British government itself
would seem to have taken alarm at the idea, for
we find it Immediately thereafter, and
evidently with the idea Of checkmating
the United States in that game, reviving
an old claim of a British subject against
New Granada, and taking measures to blockade
its ports So long as this affair of ours remains
unsettled, so long will England keep open the
Macintosh claim, 80 as to have an excuse at any
moment to step in and interfere.
There is no doubt indeed, that any movement
toward carrying out Mr.. Corwine's suggestions
would Immediately find the United States placed
in antagonism to England and France. Those
governments are nightly jealous Of our obtaining
exclusive control of the Isthmus, and would no
doubt resort to any and all extremites to prevent
it. This it is which renders the settlement of the
question such delicate one and 80 difficult Of so
luton. We therefore look forward with interest
to the resolve which the Cabinet will arrive at,
it is said, in few days At all events, it seems
pretty certain, from the fact that an Envoy Ex-
traordinary is to be sent to New Granada, that
no extreme measure will be resorted to until and
unless every other fails
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-21

or grand nsos a Nr. Madison, Of Virginia, and Of cou
- representative Of inc great Madison hniy brings
Mr. Douglas the sympashes and social influences Of be
friends.
The Pacific Railroad letter Of Mr. Buchanan beguniD
70 assume important proportions ] understand that
Southern Pacific Railroad has been determined on nj
first plan to obtain he right Of way, condsonaliy ID
eminent domain mxiJ ing In Mexico Inc Considerably
"a 10 be certain paid by the United Staten govsr
mint. II Nj Aico declines selling sacn rxn, tnen 20
viii be approached party 70 the contemplated enei
prisc participating N lis sdvantages and giving e be
share of stoCk alternate 6 ants Of land NJ forsys
has special inst uc0ns from govGynment on this suooc
and H. bessie g. in extensive Irlvsse SorresponaenCe
Mexico resisting both these propositions, revosunonal
movement In the northern districts Ii contemplated,
Walker, through ORGANIZATIONS IN western Texas ana
ext enc eastern settle OF California Tho iorI'
will be srshalled unoer tae head Of emigration. ~
This Ia pleasant ue arrangement Tor those engaged
IT. and Robert Walker is Kept out OF the enterprise
has the elements of dnsl success but his connection WI
aDy such movement win damage II In pubic esAmsuo
Ut the South particularly.
The mort significant development 70 be nocc-a mere
the ire the Washington Unson IL opening on she StH
rights prets Of the South. ia the commencement OF
who OCCUPIED ex grounds 10 the late canvaEs INTO
compromise with M Shdel Mr. roombs, Mr.. CooD, ~
that school OF politicians. II Mr.. Buchanan snou
call entirely new MN into his Cabinet reprl
senng new deas and yet consistent with the principles
his party, he may save of this OF the roses. Tn
slavery Issue must b. diverted from lis morbid chsnn
In the Northern mind, or brought emphatic issu
The majority OF the North desire tho ssue the majors
Of the South ttere the ISSUE IL made will snake ~
the Union To Its centre, neither will give way. TN
policy Mr. Buchanan will evidently be 70 divert Il,
presenting through the Pacific Rsroad Cuba and Centr
America ssues Of more real importance 70 :oe sou',
and well calculated TO dazzle Il people. his innaa
friends assert that he wi not abdicate his position
Presiden. 70 please any body.
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TrrmmK pRosFEcT.-We have received the
following letter from Charleston, 5. Co.

TrrnnIK pRosFEcT.-We have received the
following letter from Charleston, s. Co.
CHARtssroS, s. C.. Nov. n, 1851
70 rBx EDITOR or THE NEW roRx HERALD.
f7sp sf--i write merely 70 inform you Of tomethng
n he unuft Importance 10 you which is simply this
ira ~oa ma Greeley will most assurediy BE- a.
Rascirg 81 Couue-s. give you the above advice. II
yes ven ~ 10 proai by H. so well 30 roI
800 tDariea ton Mercury 81 70 day Ia reaton 70 Biy
Brvoss' seeesson speech. Yorrs truly,
-, II Williamsburg.
p s--lf you deem n 20 speak n a, 6on't my
nhwe, az an constantly trading here.
This Is dreadful, indeed. To be assassinated
10 doubt with guttapercha cane that will not
break The prospect l. enough to make man
recommend bis soul 70 God forthwith, and sign
his will We have no information as 70 Nc. IIo.
race Greelcy's intentions, nor can we say whe-
ther, under such circumstances he will venture
10 visit Washington For ourselves. should bl-
sipcss take us there. We fear We shalt not crafty
our assassins as f,'lly a. they might wish II Il
our intention 10 make arrangements with the
State Of Rhode Island and Providence Planta-
tions to keep the South Carolaiaas quiet; ADD
ne we know they are able to do y. we shall pur-
sue our course with comparative composure A
ccrporal's guard will ensure the good behavior
OF all the Bobad Il who want to seize the treasu-
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-21
Our Washington Correspondence,
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 1856.

\. The Fiarcte of Senator Douglas.
As correspondent Of one OF the New York pa
pers has seen t 70 allude TO the anets OF Senator
Douglas, making some statements which are In
correct, thought that you would, as Is your usual
practice, set your contemporary right.
James Madison Cults, the father OF the lady
about to become Mrs. Douglas, has never been in
Che State Department, as stated, but has for many
years been in the Second Comptroller's bureau, OF
which, II experience ability and industry we're re.
garded, he would long since have been the head
but unfortunately he has no vote or member OF
the celebrated Mrs. Madison, and wns named for her
distinguished husband, at hef request Young Cuts
esided for many years with his uncle and aunt, and
was great favorite with both.
Miss Ada Cuts, resembles very much IN her man
ners and tone her great amt; and those who re
member Mrs. N. In her more youthful days, say
there IL great pers NAL resemblance. Miss =. has
been distinguished belle here for several years,
and il now twenty -four years OF age. She Ia tall
with full form graceful In movement, and anna
BILE In disposition. Her face is remarkably beauti
u, and her educaaon has developed a well balanced
and subtle intellect. She has more good strong
common sense than any belle I ever knew. In re
iQion che IL Catholic, having been educated at
Georgetown Nunnery. She is the last OF set Of
bellies, all beautiful and accomplished Miss
Florence Greenhourh, cousin of Miss Cutts); Miss
Ada Smith, daughter of John l.. Smith; Miss Hen.
rietta Magruder, daughter OF Capt Magruder, u. &.
navy, lately married In Paris 10 Mr.. Hayden, Of
South Carolina.
DO not think these are all our belles-ony one set
who were for some cause Away named together
Mr.. Douglas, being widower, will have no
eroomsmsn, but the fair bride will have some
bridesmaids.
WAsHiseror, Nov. 10, 1855
Mr. Doselcss yorrioes-Gr Hcvsment for ne Pasifc
Raslyogd--rne Plan ~ OTrati@s-rs Washington
Uno~ Applying ne WHIP, g., Sc.
The approaching marriage Of Nr. Douglas with Miss
Cuts Ne nov the absorbing theme OF Conversation 10
rAshopsbIe and political circles This lady the nece
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The Panama Massacre-Contemplated Ao II
OF our Government.


ington, that there is reason to expect some imme-
diate action on the part Of our government in re-
ference TO the massacre of United States citizens
IN Panama last April. We are informed that
the Hon. Isaac E Morse, formerly member OF
Congress from Louisiana, and who has also been
Attorney General Of that State, is to receive, in
a few days, commission Us Enyoy Extraordinary
to the government Of New Granada, with definite
instructions az to how be shall act, and with full
powers TO treat with that government. The line
of policy to be adopted in connection with the
matter is yet undecided; but our correspondent
assures US that in day or two the Cabinet az
Washington win make up their mixds as to the
proper action in the premises and win mme-
diately despatch Mr. Morse to Bogota, there u
endeavor to effect an arrangement which il i
expected will give not only full indemnity for the
losses and wrongs inflicted on our citizens on the
occasion re'erred TO, but complete security in
future tor United States citizens resident on or
IN transttu through the Is;hmus.
The administration has found this mos; de-
leate and difficult subject to rapple with. If
our government, on being made aware Of that
atrocious outrage, had Immediately taken armed
possession OF the Is.hmus, il would have done an
act natural and cxcusable under the circum-
stances, but still one which might have led TO
most serious and dangerous complications. The
consequences Of such q step were too obvious
and too important to admit Of its being Carried
into execution. A commissioner-Mr Corwine
was sent to Panama TO investigate the circum-
stances and to report to the government The
investigation was made and the report prcsent,J.
II more than verified the newspaper accounts Of
the transaction, showing that not only was il
preconcerted attack, but that many Of the New
Granadian officials were aware Of the existence
of the plot and involved In the conspiracy. -
therefore recommended the exaction OF complete
reparation from that government, and Of full as
surance Of safety from any further repetition Of
such an outrage, and suggested that until that
reparation we're made, and that assurance given.
we should seize and hold military occupation Il
the Isthmus.
Admitting that the report Of the circumstances
OF The massacre was correct, the suggestion was
evidently proper one. Our government, how
ever, was averse to taking extreme measures.
The Jealousy with which England and France
would regard that course Of action was no Sc
cret, and II was deemed imprudent to give cause
for the exhibition Of such feeling, If the oh.
ject could be attained in any other way. The
question became most embarrassing ono, espe.
cially TO an imbecie administration so much 40.
In fact that although It has been for months past
the subject Of Cabinet discussion. no definite
course has yet been decided on. II was rumored
that formal proposition had been submitted to
the New Granular government for the ceesion