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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-05

1r there IS any virtue in the old adage that
when 'sMarch comes in like lion, il viii go
out like lamb we may soon look for an
end of the existing severe winter, for more
di.agreeable and blustery weather could not
well be than prevailed during the first three or
four days Of tho present month. The winds
we're high, and the snow, which fell in consid-
sroble quantities, was driven wildly about and
by forming into drifts has obstructed the roads
very much. The first fall of snow this winter
was the night after Christmas, since which
time large quantities have been added. Du-
ring the period from Christmas until now, but
little thawing has occurred-there being only
two days, we believe, in which it was percep-
tible to any extent, and then not enough to
completely s.settle down. the snow. Much
Inconvenience has been experienced by those
engaged in making timber and in conveying 1t
so the river banks, by the great depth of the
snow, and there is little doubt that but for il
much more lumber would have been taken to
market than will be the ensuing season. II
this snow should happen to pass off with rain
or a sudden thaw, much damage may be ex-
pected to result TO property Of every descrip-
tion along the streams.
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THE JOURNAL.
HOME FACTS AND FANc1Es.

WAyrED-A couple bushels Of good potatoes,
;, This office. Don't everybody come at once.
ssOne at time is the way.
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rXu,.,r,oy.-as will be seen by notice In
.o-day's Journal, an exhibition of the students
Of the Clearfeld Institute is to be given in the
Tovn Hall, in this borough, on the evening Of
tl,e 18th instant.
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HARRIsBURe JANUARY 25TH. 1853
ITO TIE SCHOOL DIRECTORS OF

Z CLEARFIELD pplieation hay-
ing been made by the Board of Directors of a ma
ioiity OF the School Districts in Clearfeid county,
Stating their desire to increase the Salary of the
County Superintendent of said county, you are re
spectfuiy requested to meet in Convention at the
Court House in Clcarfed on Saturday the Esd
day Of February, 1856, at one o'clock in the after
noon for the purpose above stated according TO
the terms Of the eighth section of the Supplement
to the Scboel Law approved the Sth day of May,
1859 4. 6. CURTIN,
Feb G. 1855 super Of Common Schools.
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MARRIED.

On "Wednesday the 9th inst, in Curweus-
Vile, by the Rev. l.. l.. Still, Mr.. WILLIAA Z.
BRowN, of Clcarfield, and Miss NANCY Owens,
Of Lawrence township.
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We see that bill No. 26S, supplement to
the charter OF the borough of Curwensville, in
thi3 county, passed its several readings in the
State Senate, on last Thursday.
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AccEpTABLE.-We received letter a few
days since containing piece of paper ''hillus-
trated' with number of KS. If any of our
friends are burthened with that kind of stuff,
We have capacity for little ''more of the same
sort"
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ETALLOA!-NEWW WAGON MANUFACToRY>
L Il The undersigned would respectfully an
nonnee to to his friends ads and the pubic ggiqieray
tablishment in "New Salem City, Brady town
ship where he will at all times be prepared TO
manufacture, on the shortest notice, all kinds of
Wagons. Carts, Wheelbarrows &C. The best ma
tera that can be procured viii be used, and his
work viii be made in the most substantial and du-
rabe manner such az viii bear the test of strict
examination. BY close observance OF his bust
ness engagements, and by disposing of his work
on the most reasonable terms, which he will do
for either cash approved country produce, he
hopes to merit and receive liberal share of pub
lie custom BENZ. ki6HEL.
New Salem CITY Jan IS, 1856.
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GSLEARFIELD INSTiTUTE.-The next
~ term of this Institution will commerce on
the llth Of February, 1886.
All persons wishing to fit themselves for TEACH
ERs, or other aVocations in life VIII here receive
every desired facility and attention. thorough
Classical and Mercantile course is here given, on
terms lower than any other similar Institution in
the state.
Parents at distance can obtain boarding for
their sons or daughters under the immediate care
of the Principal, where they will receive rare ad
vantagcs, with all the comforts and pleasures OF
home;ane their morals will be carefully guarded
The rates of tuition per quarter are:-Primary
Euglish.S2-jG; High Eng sh.S 50 .00Classics $500
Mathematics above Algebra SS; Frencg, Drawing,
and Paint ing.S5 each
Further information can be bsd by addressing
w A. CAMPBELL. PRINCIPAL
Apr A. '55J CIe1rtielK. Pa.
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The editor of the New Jersey Standard
givos the following brief record CT his sleigh
riding experience this winter:
Eide lst. Got fast in n snow-ban'S, and had
to walk mile and a half in snow from knee
deep to neck-deep.
Ride I'd. Got horses down in snow bank
had 70 ungear and dig them out Got no.
where, and came home ditto.
Ride 3D. Upset twice-lame shoulder knock
cd good deal worse than before.
Ride 4th. Upset going one way, and broke
the sleigh to pieces coming the other.
Ride 9Th. Only broke one trace, and gave
np sle'Ss-Eding as getting too tame TO be
ineer~>tirg.
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The CHINESE are queer people. At Pekin
there IS phalanstery called the 'sHouse OF
Hen Feathers" where the poor are lodged for
one fifth of farthing per night. 1t is Simply
vast hall thcIly strewn with feathers. Men.
women and children all lie down together in
the beauty ofcommunism; an immense cover
let is then let down over the party, with holes
through which the sleepers put their heads, so
as not to be sudocated. at daylight the pha-
AMSTERDAM canopy is hoisted up, after signal
on the tam tam, to invite holders to draw back
their heads or swing.
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EXTRA FAMILY FLOUR, for sale by
81 MERREI.L d CARTER.
CIearfeld Pa Jan. I6, 1856.

uAMES II. GRAHAM. Dealer in SAWED
sB LUMBER, SQUARED TIMBER. SHINGLES,
BOARDS, &C., is prepared to fill. on the shortest
notice ali orders fer articles in his line OF busi-
ness on rs reasonable terms they can be pro
cured in the county
ftrahnmnfon. CIsarfeld Co Jan. %. 1856
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IMPORTANT TO HoUSEKEEPERs AND
b FRUIT GROW Observation-Disclosures PAT
ent Alright Sslf-Sealing Cans and Jars, for
Preserving Fresh fruits, &c.-Thls invention for
which patent has been obtained, commends it
self to the attention Of Housekeepers and others
on account of its great simplicity and tho efectu>
al manner in which it accomplished q very desi.
rable and useful object
| The cans and jars are constructed with chan
mel around the mouth, nerr the tor. into which
the cover fits loosely This Channel is filled with
very adhesive colnccs,t, Prepared for the purpose
ana allo"c,, 60 harden. In order to seal the YES
eel hermetiea!ly u Is only necessary 70 heat tie
eocer slightly, a3iR press it into plaee 1t may be
opened with as much it is closed, by slight
" warming the top The ordinary tin cans. used
for the same purpose for which this is intended
cannot be closed, rs is well known without tho aid
of a tinusr difficult TO open, and are generally
so much injured in opening TO be useless for
future service.
BY this simple contrivanee, the process Sf her,
metieal sealing is placed convenienuy within the
reach of every individual; and fruit yegetabIas
and butter (if properly prepared NAV be kopt
with their natural flavor unip. paired. Tor an n
definite length of time. For sale by
NERRELL & CARTER
Clearield, Sept 10, 1855 IT,
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TEyO Proposals win be received
q by the subscriber for the building of brick
School House TO be story in height, with
cellar. Plan and size not yet determined Plans
are invited and ten dollars viii be paid TO any
person who viii furnish plaL that may be adopt
cd for said building-thc house to be large enough
to seat sixty or seventy pupils, two recitation
rooms will bc required also cloths rooms for boys
and girls. 1t is supposed tho building viii cost
from 81 500 10 $1,000 WM. IRWIN.
Curwensville Dee. p 1855
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Rsspon THoUGHTs.-A short time ago, we
we're sitting at the easement in the moment
when the chime of the 'schurch-going bell"
broke the quiet which is wont to prevail on
the day set apart for the service Of Omnipo-
tent Jehovah. Soon the bustling throng was
gliding past: here an aged sire-the hoar of
years had marked his locks once dark as the
ravens plumage-his step was unsteady-the
,ight of his eye was not as vivid as erst-calm-
ness and content sat upon his brow; there n
fairy being, with quick-be pulse, bouyant
spirits, and high hopes. Happy, indeed, is
her present existence; but, alas, as years be-
gin to thicken on her, anxieties and perpiexi-
ties will arise-sorrow may usurp the abode
Of bliss, and misery dispel the brightest an
tioipations. Close upon these comes q state
Iy, queen-like form, with beauty stamped on
her lineaments; and anon one upon whom the
world has beamed less brightly. Here goes
ous OF the proud s'lords of creation;' there
passes '.lonc, lorn widow with grief and
poverty as her portion. The passers-by have
become multitudinous, all hurrying to the sane
tuary, where the gospel is to be expounded
and its prccepts taught. What motley crew
they are--and what variety Of thoughts are
bere 'scribbed-up, cabined and confined. =
Here will be found avarice and selfishness, as
well as holy and pious reflections and hopes OF
bright immortality-beneath the gaudy vest
ment as well as the homely garb may throl
many wicked heart and dwell many an un-
righteous thought Strange things, indeed.
often transpire In the gorgeous temples of this
world. Whilst highly-peE:umed, kid-glOved
scion OF fallen Adam will caUse score Of pew
doors to fly open as if by magic, plain, un,
osteptatious man, though ne may be ''a whale
tn q fsh-pond,' - intellectually considered, viii
scarcely attract the chilling attention Of bur.
ly sexton, who bows him into an obscure aud
uncomfortable seat! Would the meek and
lowly Nazarine. who preached ''good will tC
all men," make such distinctionsl Does III
require that frail humanity should be superblJ
attired with glittering diamonds and r1stiini
silks, and make an ostentatious display, in or
der to secure an entrance to that happy place
which Schiller designates as
"Die heitern Regiouen.
wo die reinen Seeen wohnen ?'
Nay! We are taught that only In meekness
reptlaness and hurniiitv ioyiup op- pa;rbho-
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DTsSOLUTIOE.-The partnership hereto
q y fore existing between John Williams ard
William IL Smith was this day dissolved by mu-
tual con.ent said Smith having disposed Of his il
terest to John s. Williams.
JOHN S. WILLIAMS
WILLIAM Ii. SMITH.
New Ailiport Dec -, 1895.
The books and accounts Of the firm in the
hands of John : Williams for settlement, where
those indebted viii please call immc cdiately.
John s. Williams
iano-Tt William II Smith.
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NOTICE.-Whereas Letters of Administration
l Y on the Estate of John Price deceased, late of
Boggs township, ClearGed county, Pa, have been
granted TO the undersigned, residing in Lawrence
township, all persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment, and those
having claims against said estate will present
them, properly authenticated for settlement, to
A. I. SCHBYYEB.
March 5th 1856. Administrator.
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NTEW HOTEL:- tho old SRHRISS House, ut
~ NEW WASHINGTON.
has been re-opened and re-fttcd by the undersign-
ed, who respectfully soIicits a share of public pat
ronage.
He is well provided with house room and good
sta5iing, and intends keeping a TEN perance House
at which he viii always cndeayor to make his
guests feel at home. JOHN SHELTER.
August /. lS55 II.
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ianAgt
a YALTARLE PROPERTY FoR SALE.

q VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
-. desire to sell my property in Tyrone City,
Blair Co Pa, commonly known as the TyrOae
City Hotel. Comprising rs follows:
One large three story brick house, Sixty feet,
two fronts, and finished of IN complete style. A
large and extensive stable excellent wash
house and other necessary 0rt-buildings There
is also. on the same Lots, frame house, with
out-bui,dings attached now renting for one hun
dred and thirty dollars per annum. The VIII ole
stands upon three valuable Lots as in tho plot Of
said town and affords several very eligible locs-
tions for store. Offices, &c. &c TIE whole win he
sold on reasonable terms. A.,i to any person, de-
string investment, or speculation now is tho
chanee Private REGIONS cause me 20 sell this vsi-
uable property, watch is every day increasing in
value. Inquire of Caleb Guyer. or the subscriber
J. D. STEWART.
Tyrone City, Sept. 10, Is55.-tf.
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ENXUIBITION.-A Semi-AnnuSl Exhibition
eb of Clearfeid Institute will be held in the
Town Hall, on Friday Evening the 14th instant.
Since heretofore, similar occasions, tho Hall
has been uncomfortaby crowded thare will be
l2l cts adnittance charged.
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hitler designates as
"Die heitern Regiouor
W. AZ ra,,,a,, G,.I,,, ,,.-I,,,o.,,


wo die reinen Seelen wohnen l'
Nay! We are taught that only In meekness,
gentleness and humility, loving our neighbor
as ourself, can VIC approach that peaceful
bourne which lies IN the heavens eternal.
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TOWN PRoPERrY FoR

VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY FOR
Y SALE.-The subscriber offers for sale his Tav-
ern Stand, the of Market and Front
streets, in the borough of Clearield. The house
is large and commodious and well calculated for n
public house. For particulars inquire of ". A.
Wallace, Esq, or of the subscriber living the
premises. W. j. HEApUILL
March 9Th 1856
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&c Rno-Ss-I1s now stock Just received At
SSGERtES.S Sept 81 W. f. IRwIN's
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L EpARASoLS--s most hespsiful selection, anG Of
June -, % A " Hills
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Z AIDES DRESS GOODS large and beant;fu
- ass9Ttneni' OF 1. Tor saic cheap by
June -, % sr a. NJ HILLS
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4 AIDES GAITERs-assorte,i eoiors--that cane
4 = be beat IN quality or price--for sale by
June "a 9o-I A. N HILLs
The American patriot., 1856-01-05
Lumber! I.unnhCr!!
THE undersigned would respectfully

F1NHE undersigned would respectfully call at
l. tention TO his new and splended Saw and
Grist Mill, Just erected nine miles South East
Of Clinton near Mr.. Jas. H. MUSES. plantations
Having Just put up cercular saw on the most
approved style, he confidently sassertshe can
saw more .imherin any given length Of time than
any other Mill in this vicinity, and having the
advantage of the finest lot Of timber in this
section of country, he is prepared to fill all
bill of bumber ordered of him in the best man
ncr, on the shortest notice, and at the lowest
possible rates With such mill and with
such timber he thinks he cannot fail to give
satisfaction 10 all who may honor him With
their patronage.
PRICES--CASH
! For good pine lumber including iroh P.als,
weather boarding cealiTa scautl,nE &c, doae-
cred at the Mill per Thousand $40 GU
| For Oak, Sl2 30
| Rough Edge yer thousand leetT s. 90
| When sold on cvedu two dollars and u
half per thousand will be added to the cash
prices
Bills will be delivered in Clinton, or at any
other place, the same distance from tho mill
at charge ofive dollars per thousand feet for
hauling,
| Those wanting lumber will hand in their bills
as soon as possible--thcy will be filled instant
ly and no delay will be necessary for teams at
he mill.
Dec Sth 1856. A. W. DENT
The American patriot., 1856-01-05

EASTERN SAGAcrrY.-The Sultan of Wadai.
Gaudeh, pretending to fly, had marched round
in tho rear Of the Forian army, and interpos.
ed between them ind their country. They be-
lieved, however, that he was entirely routed,
and loudly expressed their joy. One Vizier
remained SILENT and ON being asked by his
master why he did not share in the general
joy? replied
THAT he did not believe in this easy victo-
ry, and offered to prove that the opposition
Sultan's army was even then marching towards
theml
"Ah!" said the Sultan, his master, show
wilt thou do this?'
y" Bring me camel, replied the Vizer, land
riiar who knows how to milk
The camel was brought and well washed
and the milk was drawn into clean bowl and
placed, with man to guard it, on the top Of
the Sultan's tent Next morning the Viziel
caused the bowl to be brought to him, and
found the milk quite black. So he went to the
Sultan, and said,-
"Master, they are coming down upon us, ant
have marched all night ~
"How dost thou know thats"
"Looh at this blackened milk"
In what way has it become back?'
"The dust raised by the feet of the horse
has been carried by the wind!'
Somo laughted at this explanation, but 9th
ers believed, and looked out anxiously toward
the west. in short time, however, the name
Of the hostile cavalry were seen shaking il
the enstern horizon. Then followed the bal
tie, in which the Foran Sultan was slain.
The American patriot., 1856-01-05
A CAR ID.

HENRY S. BEEClIENO bcgs to return his sin
| cere thanks to his friends, and to the inhabt-
ants of East Felicana generally, for the kind and
liberal patronage bestowed upon him since he COM
menccd business in Clinton, and assures them no
exertions shall be wanting on his part to merit
continuance of the same.
II. S. BEEcnESo is fully prepared to supply plan
tcrs and all others with every article in the Drug
business, and from his long experience in that line,
combined with practical acquaintance with chem
istry in all its branches, merely requests trial as
test of his qualifications. An accurate analysis o;
mineral waters will be granted gratis, to those der
rous ot having it made.
! PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS are dirpeaaes "i-
nca,ness and pfomptitudc, pnd with sreas car lf
to labelling, md the minor details
! constant supply Of The choicest brands q
Wines and Spirits ON hand, ior HEDlcAt r1FrosEs
only.
! large quantity of Ale and Porter, tdrst rate
quality )continnaliy coming to hand.
I H. s. B. does not feel disposed to adyertisc the
exact quantities Of Drugs he has received lately,
fearing he might possibly urpEErate it, ard not do
himself the justice he is so nnxiously seeking
HENRY s. BEECHENO Co,
Clinton, la, Oct. 20, 1855.
The American patriot., 1856-01-05

33, ,499 prizes amounting to 100000
ALL OF WHICH ARE GUARANTEED BY THE
STATE.
1t is the wish of the society to close the draw
ing 10y the 25th Of May, 1856.
The price Of Tickets is so small as to be with
in the reach of all who may desire to partici-
pate in this great
NATIONAL UNDERTAKING, -
The success of which must be dear to every
heart. Beside the Ticket in the above scheme,
every purchaser will receive a
CER7IEICA TIE or MEMBERSHIP,
OF the Association, a list OF which, with the
amount that each one has invested, will be
printed and framed, so that the visitors to the
MANSION AT MOUNT VERNON
May see the names of those who have sub
scribed to this
Il NATIONS TRIBUTE
To the Father Of his Country.
The prices of the tickets arc as follows:
Single Tickets 81
A Package of Twelve $40
Package of Twenty-Five $40
To those purchasing Package of Twenty five
Tickets copy of the celebrated Engraving
by Fanol of
Washington the Statesman
viii be presented 10 those purchasing Two
Packages of Twenty-Five Tickets a copy o
Lcutze's Great National Painting of
Washington Crossing the Della
ware
Will be presented. Correspondents will please
give the name of the county, Town and Stat,
in which they reside, so as to avoid mistakes
All orders for Tickets, &C., must be addressed
to the undersigned, Agent for the managers
CHARLES 4. LEWIS,
Buleinore. Md.
The American patriot., 1856-01-05

ness to those exacting spirits, that are so Of.
ten allied to noble natures; no thrill Of refined
feeling answers to their presence. The soft,
low voice, modulated by the tenderness and
sweetness of the heart is warting; the quiet
repose Of manner, SO beautiful in woman the
quick blush that speaks Of innate purity-we
look for them all in vain.
0, fair young girl! stepping from the outer
gates Of childhood, with heaven shining in all
things that meet thine eyes, stoop to that gras.
sy tuft and take from thence that little blue.
eyed violet. 1t is hidden, but thou shalt find
1t by its fragrance; and as thou gazest on its
delicate tints, let it be a type of thy young
life.
The American patriot., 1856-01-05
Little Pitchers With Great Ears.

"Mother," said Agnes, "what made you
marry father? You told Aunt Charlotte you
had all the money"
"Hush child! what are you talking about
did not say so."
Why, yes, mother, you said he was poor,
and had you thought, Of being burdened by so
many country COUSINS as you call them, you
never would have had him. Don't you like
Aunt Phoebe, and Aunt Polly, and Aunt Judy?
I'm sure do"
"Why, Agnes, You are crazy, l believe!
When did you ever hear your mother talk so ?
Tell me instantly"
Yesterday, ma, when sat in the back par
lor and you and aunt were in the front one
I'm sure you did say so, dear mother; and l
pity you, for you told aunt there was time
before was born, when father drank too much
and then, you spoke of the pledge and said
how glad you were that the temperance re-
form saved him."
"My dear, l was talking of somebody else,
think. We were speaking of Uncle Jethro
and his family"
:" But they have no Agnes, mother, and you
know you told about fathers failure in bust
ness. Uncle Jethro never failed. And you
said, too, when you moved in this house, your
money paid for everything, but the world did
not know it, and"
"You have told quite enough, my child
What do you stay listening in my back par
lor for, when sent you up stairs to study
1t has come to pitiful pass, if your aunt and
I must have all our privacy retailed in thi;
way. suppose you have already told you,
father all that you heard?"
"No, mother, hav'nt because thought i
would hurt his feelings | love my father ant
Inever told him anything to make him unhap
py.
Agnes sat looking at the fire, and asked
"Mcther, if people really love others, do they
r ever talk against them? Didn't you tell nj
t never to speak of any asome matter; and
!, Edward and I say wrong words, you tell M
I never to repeat them, and never do?'
J. "Agnes," said thcrebuked mother, "listcn
crs are despisablc characters. Don't you eve
let me know of your doing the like again Yo'
=. dou't hear right, and you make great deal o
mischief in this way"