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The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-14

TINGHzMs, GlNGHAMs--
NJ 1000 yards Of the cheapest uinghams Of
cred in this market. Our price i one biz per
ard. They are now opened snd ior sale.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04
CLARIFIED, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1856.

| snow you no mercy. But to take your life had
no need of this trap. You know the skill of
my right arm a duel would long ago have rid
me of you. To avoid scandal 1 did not wish
a duel, and now viii slay you only at the last
extremity, if you refuse TO obey.''
ssWhat is Your will, sir ~
| ''You must leave Baden; not in a few days
not Tomorrow; but this very instant. You
must put two hundred leagues between it and
you, and never again come into the presence
OF my daughter or myself. AS the price of
your obedience, and to pay your expenses, 1
will give You twenty thousand francs''
The Chevalier wished to speak
''N word - cried the Count, in a voice
! Of thunder. s'You know me, understand
your life is at my mercy, and moments hes
itation on your part will be punished with
death.''
''I obey,'' stammered the trembling Chev-
alier.
Sin good time! Your twenty thousand
francs are in that secretary-take Them" said
the Count.
'Permit me to decline your offer.''
An imperious gesture overcame the false
modesty, which the CheYalier expressed fee
bly,, and like man who declines merely for
forms sake.
''But," said the Chevalier, 'tihe secretary is
Iocked.''
ssOpen it,
''There is no key in it."
''Break the lock, Them
''What you wish me to
''Break the lock, or I'll shoot you.''
The pistol was again presented as an argu-
ment which admitted OF no reply. Gaetan O.
beyed.
''It is well,'' said the Count. ssTake that
package of bank notes; they are yours. Have
you pocket book ?''
SYcs.''
''What does it contain -
'sSome private papers-letters addressed to
me.''
"Let your pocket-book fall in front of the
secretary
ssWhat.''
81 must have proof that will convict you.':
sBut-''
''But, sir, L mean to have all the evidence of
burglary. 1 mean that the robber shall be
known. Robber, or DEATH Choose All!
your choice is made 1 was sure you would
be reasonable. Now you are about to fly
You will go before me. 1 do not quit you un-
til you are league from Baden. For the rest,
make yourself easy. / will return late, and
will enter no complaint until tomorrow. You
may easily escape pursuit, and if my protec-
tion becomes necessary, reckon on me. Be-
gone ~
After this adventure, which made a great
noise, Helen could no longer doubt. Gaeten
was banished from her heart, and she married
one of her cousins, captain in a regiment of cav
airy in the service Of the Emperor Of Austria.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04
HOW COAL WAS MADE.

Geology has proved that, at one period
there existed an enormously abundant land
vegetation, the ruins or rubbish of which, car
ried into seas, and there sunk to the bottom
and afterwards covered by sand and mud beds,
became the substance which we now recognize
as coal. This was natural transaction OF
vast consequence to us, seeing how much util-
ity we find in coal, both for warming our dwell
lings and for various Manufactures, as well as
the production of steam, by which so great a
mechanical power is generated.-I. may nat
uraily excite surprise that the vegetable re-
mains should have so completely changed their
apparent character. and become black. But
this can be explained by chemistry and part
of the marvel becomes clear to the simplest
understanding when we recall the familiar
fact that damp hay, thrown closely into heap,
gives out heat, and becomes of a dark color.
When a vegetable mass is excluded from
the air, and subjected to great pressure, a
bltuminous fermentation is produced and the
result is the mineral coal-which is of vari-
Gus characters, according as the mass has been
originally intermingled with sand, clay or 9TH
er earthly impurities. On account of the
cult to detect in coal the traces of vegeta-
Bile structure but these can be made clear
in all except the highly bitumiEous caking
coal, by cutting or polishing it down into thin,
transparent slices, when the microscope shows
the fibre and cells very plainly.
From distinct insulated specimens found in
the sand stones amidst the coal beds, we dis
fhn oF +ho III, r. 81
They are almost all Of simple cellular struc-
ture, and such as exist with us in small forms
(horse tails, clubs masses and fens,) but advan-
ced to an enormous magnitude. The species
are all long since extinct. The vegetation
generally is such as now grows in clusters of
tropical islands but it must have been the
result of high temperature obtained other
wise than that of the tropical regions now is,
for the coal strata are now found in the tenn
perate and even the polar regions.
The conclusion, therefore, to which most
geologists have arrived is, that the earth,
originally an incadescent or highly heated
mass, gradually cooled down, in the carboni-
ferrous period, it fostered q growth of terres-
tial vegetation all over its surface, to which
the existing jungles of the tropics are mere
barrenness in comparison. The high and uni
form temperature, combined with great pro-
portion of carbonic acid gas in the manufac-
ture. could not only sustain a gigantic and
prolific vegetation but would.also create dense
vapors, showers and rain; and these again gi-
gantic rivers, periodical inundations, and del
tas. Thus all the conditions for extensive
of in oris
from this high temperature and every cir
cumstance connected with the coal measure
points to such conditions.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04
A FEW SHORT YEARs-AND THEN,

A few short years-and then
The dream of life will be
Like shadows of morning cloud,
In its reality!
A few short years-and then
The idols loved the best
Will pass in all their pride away,
As sinks the sun to rest!
A few short years-and then
Our young hearts may be reft
of ev'ry hope, and find no CLEAN
Of childhood's sunshine left
A few short years-and then
Impatient of its bliss.
The weary soul shall seek on high
a better home than this
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

would have had the particulars from me, for
do not approve of neighbors that shoot at you,
break in your door, and treat you, in your own
house, as if you were a jail-bird. He knows
all about it, however: some body has told
him. Some body tells every body every thing
in orr VILLAGE ,,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04
VOL. 2.---NO. AZ.

Sir hundred and seren rotes were cast there at
Whitfeld's first election (Nov. '54), and f,ro
hundred and thirty. four in March, '55.
James L. Stewart confirmed Mr.. Roses
statement.
We could fill column after column for
weeks of testimony, all of which, so far as
have read it, proves clearly that fraud and vio-
lcnce had been perpetrated, and goes to sus-
tain strongly the allegations of Gov. Reeder.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

RATHER SEvERE.-As a certain member of
Congress from one of the Eastern States, was
speaking one day, on some important ques-
ton, he became very much animated, and a
brother member, his opponent, sat opposite to
him smiling. This annoyed him very much,
man from was laughing at him:
81 was smiling at your manner of making
monkey faces, sir" said he.
ssOh, make monkey faces do /? Well, sir,
you have no occasion TO try the experiment,
for nature has saved you the trouble.''
The hammer was distinctly heard amid a
roar of laughter, calling the house to order
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

Wos'r HoLD SriIL.--The Scientific Ameri-
can says that man in Orange county, n. Y,
was found one night climbing an overshot
wheel in fuliing mill. He was asked what
he was doing he said he was sstrying to 30
UP to bed, but some how or other these stairs
won't held still .
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

4 ADUTCHHAS's DEFENCE FOR BIGANY.-'sYou
say,'' said the judge, ssthat the squire who mar
ried you to the first wife, authorized you to
take sixteena What do you mean by that ?''
swell" said Hans, s'he dold me dat should
haf four peter, four worser, four richer, four
boorer-and in my country, four dimes four
always make sixteen.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

Too oBAD-REALLy.-The rose of Florida, the
most beautiful of flowers, emits no fragrance /;
the bird of Paradise, the most beautiful of
birds, gives no song the cypress of Greece,
the finest of trees, yields no fruit dandies,
the shiniest of men, have no sense; and ball
room bellies, the loveliest of created creatures,
are very often ditto-and little more SO,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04
THE VATICAN.

This word is often used, but there are many
who do not understand its purport. The term
refers to 4 collection of buildings on one OF the
seven hills of Rome, which covers space of
l 200 feet in length and I 900 feet in breadth
1t is built the spot once occupied by the
garden of cruel Nero. 1t owes its origin to
the bishop Of Rome, who in the early part Of
the sixth century erected an humble residence
on IFS site. About the year 1860, Pope Euge-
MUS rebuilt it on magnificent scale. Iuno-
cent H., few years afterwards, gave it as
lodging to Peter H., King of Arragon. In
1905, Clement v, at the instigation of the
King OF France, removed the Papal See from
Rome TO Avignon, when the Vatican remained
in condition of obscurity and neglect for
more than seventy years.
But soon after the return of the pontifcal
court to Rome, an event which had been SO
earnestly prayed for by poor Petrarch, and
which finally took place in 1916, the Vatican
was put into state of repair, again enlarged,
and it was thenceforth considered as the regu-
lar palace and residence of the Popes, who,
one after the other, added fresh buildings TO it,
and gradually encircled it with antiquities,
statutes, pictures and books, until it became
the richest depository in the world.
The library of the Vatican was commenced
fourteen hundred years ago. 1t contains 40,-
600 manuscripts, among which are some by
Pliny, st. Thomas, St. Charles, Boromeo, and
many Hebrew, Syrian, Arabian and Armenian
Bibles.
The whole of the immense buildings compo-
sing the Vatican are filed with statutes found
beneath the ruins of ancient Rome, with pain
tings by the masters, and with curious medals
and antiquities OF almost every description.
When it is known that there have been ex-
humed more than seventy thousand statues
from the ruined temples and palaces of Rome,
the reader can form some idea of the richness
of the Vatican. 1t will ever be held in vene-
ration, by the student, the artist and the scho-
lar. Raphael and Michael Angelo are enthron-
cd there, and their throne will be endurable as
the love Of beauty and genius in the hearts
OF their worshippers.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

VoLTAIRE AND PIRoN were mortal enemies,
and to their great embarrassment they met one
day at the country house of mutual friend.
Piron got up early, went to Yoltaires room,
and wrote upon it the word ssrogue.'' AT break
fast timeV Voltaire advanced towards Piron, and
smilingly observed-ssI thank you for showing
your interest in my welfare, by leaving your
card at my door this morning.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04
THE POWER OF RoMASIsM.

We are willing to believe that the recogni-
tion of the new Nicaraguan Minister was in
duced by returning sense of prOpriety, and
& conviction that injustice had heretofore been
done to the democratic sentiment of the coun-
try, but still there is much truth in the remarks
of the New York Express that the contrast
strikes people, that Parker II. French came
here as the Representative of Nicaragua, an
American born citizen, the government de-
clined to recognize him, upon the ground that
Walkers government was not established even
de fGcio. Walker then was in his strength and
plenipotence, and was carrying all before
him. But when Padre Will came-the priest
whom Walker Sent-better understanding the
influences that prevailed in Washington-the
Spanish born Priest was forthwith given the
official recognition, that was denied the Amer
ican born citizen. AS French was rejected
when Walker was strong, and the Padre is
recognized when Walker is weak, the reasons
for the difference, of ofcourse, must be personal,
and not political. But the only personal
reason there can be, is in the religious profess
sion-the religious influence of the Padre vi
jill, over the politician French. When we re-
member that a Roman Catholic is leading
member of the Cabinet, and that Democracy
now, without the Roman Catholic foreign vote,
is almost nullity! in the United States; we
have a clue to this preference given the priest
Will, over the American, French. AS sign
of the times the fact is one worthy of note.
1t shows, at least, that when Professionalism
cannot prevail, Roman Catholicism can, and
that hence, when we proclaim this power We
but utter demonstrable facts.-PhiPa. Sun.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

Pretty CLOSE FIRISG.-The Farmville, Vir-
ginia, Journal states that DR.. Owen, of Prince
George county, had his horse killed under him
by Lightning. Hewas about to dismount when
the fatal bolt struck his horse, which, falling
Immediately, somewhat bruised and injured
the doctor. He was only slightly shocked by
the electric fluid.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

WHITE Cur CAKE.-Take rour cups of -four,
two of sugar, one of butter, one of sour cream
or milk; nutmeg, cinnamon, or lemon, with
five beaten eggs, and a teaopoonful of salsera-
tus; bake in cups OF tins twenty-five minutes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04
TRUE NOBILITY Y.-A MoMENrous DECISION

TRUE NOBILITY "A Am0MENToUS DECISION
''Ail work, even cotton-spinning is noble
Work is alone noble. Be that here said and
asserted once morc,'' SO CARLYLE saws. But We
must remember that there are degrees in no.
bility. The highest nobility is the nobility of
bencfcence- An honest man, says the poet,
is the nobleSt work of God. We have no hes
itation in extending the apothegm The no
blest work of God is the man who is not only
honest, but who does the greatest good. The
greatest of all temporal blessings is Health
And, as the mental condition is controlled by
the physical, the effects of Health can hardly
be regarded terminating with a mere tenn
poral benefit.
Then who is the greatest Of all human ben
efactors He obviously who enables us to re-
store health that has been deteriorated and to
preserve health that is good The secret of
restoring and preserving health has been the
great aim of the modern philanthropist as il was
the philosophers stone of the ancint alche-
mist. The secret has been discovered, its dis
coYerer proving himself thereby not only the
greatest philosopher but the greatest philan-
thropist the world ever saw. The question.
<'Who is he 2" has been asked by millions and
answered TO them and they have rejoiced.-
Professor Holloway has conferred more blss-
sings on humanity than have ali the essoi -di-
sant' social reformers, aud pseudo -philanthro-
pists the world ever saw. The fame of his
Pills and Ointment has penetrated to the re-
motest confines of the earth, and their use has
diffused health and all the happiness that fol-
lows health over countless thousands. From
the ice bound capeS of Lapland to the sunny
shores of the Mediterranean, from the hoaTy
summit of the Ural Mountains to the eastern
shores of ftheA,lantio, there is not city, town,
or village of any note, in which they are not
met with. The missionary takes little else in
his medicine chest the sailor never needs
more varied supply for his They are pecu-
liarly adapted 20 the diseases incidental to the
American climate They have never failed
here or elsewhere Friends We indulge in no
exaggeration; we defy contradiction, because
state what We know to be true. If YOU arc
i'll try these medicines, and then say whether
our statements are baseless. We are confident
OF your decision.-New Orleans PieGy,ne.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

THERE Is A LADY in Boston so habituated to
Sleeping that her curiosity cannot be awakened
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

The sEIvE through which the man s:strained
every nerve," is for sale al first cost.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-24
THE SPIRIT IN OHIO.

The democracy have entered into the with great
confidence and unbounded enthusiasm. Last weak a
democratic meeting held in Canton, Stark
ty. After speaking during the day. toreh-ight
procession was formed in the evening The Canton Demo-
crat thus speaks oft
a. But the grand affair of the evening the torehght
procession which commenced its march at little before ten
o'clock 1t extended four five squares and preceded
by the bands before whom carried six large ambeaus
prepared for the occasion by Mr. G. Bechee chandler
this city, Five banners with lights inside, borne aoft
by gallant young democrats of this city The notices
I'VE Sail with Disunion Abotionists Fusion Reform
More Taxes and Extra Session : Prescribe Man for
Birth or Religion Shapes Rifles not Bibes-Beecher
Hurrah for Old Buck'-Member of Congress from Henry
Cays District, John O. Breckenridge ; james Buchanan
1884, will be the next President NO Dark Lantern
Lights Duty : Let the Union Slide-Banks ! Let
'er rip-Leiter.'
After marching through the principal streets, circle
formed the public square and three times three
sent up with right good will FOR Buchanan and Breokn-
RIDGE when the assembase dispersed to meet other
day"
large meeting held in Cadiz, Harrison county,
Ohio on the 10th instant at which the nominations
ratified the platform endorsed and Buchanan and Brecn-
ridge clubs formed throughout the county.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-24
CONGRESS- MONDAY.


SESATE-Mr. Fish presented a communication from Mr.
George SUMNER brother OF the senator from Massachusetts,
which, after objection was read Mr.. declares that
when he dismissed Dr. Boyle he did not know the nature
of that genemans testimony before the committee OF IN
vestgaton of the House Of Representatives Mr. Toombs
gave notice OF bill which he intended to introduce to
store peace Kansas and gave brief outline Of Its lead
ing features Mr. Evans replied at length to Mr.
Summers structures on South Carolina; in the Of
which he vndicated able and eloquent manner her
revolutionary history and her character as State When
he had concluded Mr. Hunter obtained the hoor and a
ter ar executive session. the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REpREsESrATryEs.--Th whole Of this days
session devoted territorial business The bill for
the admission of Oregon under consideration for
considerable length of time but taken the
amendments offered. The bill to change the time Of hold
ing the United States courts in Tennessee was before ad
journment read three times and passed.
The whole of this week has been set apart to business
relating to the Territories.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-24
GEN John a nix. OF NEW yoRK

Wehave been permitted to read portion Of letter
from Gen Dix to gentleman in this city in which he
his correspondent that the Cincinnati nominations
well received in all parts Of the State and that the
differences heretofore existing in the democratic party are
being effectually healed This nsures democratic tri-
umph in that State General Dix his intention
Of taking tho field early day and addressing the cleo
tors in the different counties. He is personally popular
man. and Is very pleasing and effective speaker His ad-
dresses win produce saluary effect they did in 1852
The democracy in New York being united they
achieve signal victory.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-24
RESPONSE FROM MISSISSIPPI.

We copy the following from the Mississippi Free Trader
Of the 10th instant:
AT no period the history Of the country have the
democratic party entered contest with great pres.
ge of success. Perfectly united themselves and with
platform wholly national in Its character they have
tend against dsunited opposinon--an opposition who
hope for upon purely sectional grounds Abso-
utey confident that nomination equivalent 10
election spirited rivalry carried on previous TO the
convention ranks by the friends Of the different
pirants Bot that the convention has manifested lis
choice and though each ones fayoe has been
full yet confident all win accord cordial support
to the nominees.
For the presidency the name Of James Buchanan Of
Pennsylvania is pre8ented-a that is historically
known to the whole country and to the whole world
endeared by forty years Of active and almost constant
public service His eminent fitness for any station win
be denied by the btierest Of his enemies Whether
as representative in the House and the Senate In the
cabinet minister foreign court be has
hibited those great characteristics which rsy exemp
the statesman In the present excited Of The public
mind his nomination Is peculiarly appropriate Con-
servave In principle national in character heis the man
for the times the 10 check the rampant spirit Of
abolitonism and give to Il It's deathbow and restore
peace and harmony TO the country
For the vice presidency the name Of John Breckin-
ridge Of Kentucky, is presented This gentleman, although
previously spoken Of is in every way worthy Of
the high station for which he is nominated Though young
in years he has been In Congress two sessions lie twice
elected from that strong old whg district Henry Cays
beating the most popular man in Kentucky Ex-Governor
Robert Letcher. His nomination will be hailed with
husiasm in his native State and will add her TO the list OF
those States which will cast their electoral votes for the
democratic nominees.
"The nominations are now before the country and We
speak with overconhdence when say that they give
universal satisfaction rzct 70 our opponentH That which
certain before is made douby sure, and all
shall strive to do to make this victory more certain and
complete than the last
The same paper adds:
As we 20 press the booming announces the
nomination of Buchanan and Breckenridge The nomna-
tons received with hearty enthusiasm by the democ
racy of old Adams who determined in this canvass TO
redeem her from the dark shroud that has long en-
yelopcd her and roll up q majority for Old Bnek-
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-24

Sshor Saazar, the Mexican commissioner for running
the boundary line between the United States and Mexico
arrived in this city Saturday accompanied BY corps
of assistants to project the maps which the treaty requires
shall be made records Of the location Of the line the
tablisbment of which was completed last winter.
Mr.. Salazar was on the commission for running the
boundary under the treaty Of Guadalupe Hdago and
finally appointed sole commissioner under the treaty Of De
cember, 1858.