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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-10-22
TIE STAR sPANGLED BANNER.

If the French hymn of Liberty, the Marsel-
laise, was composed under exciting circum-
stances, the Star Spangled Banner was inspir-
ed BY events no less patriotic by our distin-
guished countryman; Mr.. Francis Scott Key,
an able and eloquent lawyer, an accomplished
gentleman, man of noble and generous i'm
pulses. Duting the war with the British in
1914, Mr.. F. Scott Key was residing in Balti-
more, and hearing of the detention of dear
and intimate friend he started to obtain his re-
lease. He went as far the mouth of the
Patapsco river, which enters the Chesapeake
Bay, and is about eighty-fye miles north of
the Potomac river. Here he was arrested and
carried on board British man of war belong
ing to the British feet stationed at Fort Nc
Henry, the bombardment of which he was
compelled to witness. The English Admiral
the Fort in few hours, and the city of Balti-
more within the two succeeding days. The
bombardment continued during the whole
day and following night, without making an
impression either on the strength Of the works
or the spirit Of the garrison.
watching, through the smoke that sometimes
obscured it, the banner of freedom waving
over the fort. at length night came and he
could see it no more. Still he watched, until
at length dawn began to bring objects around
into distinctncss. With a beating heart he
turned towards the fort, and there, waving in
the morning breeze, high and uninjured, was
the banner, with its stars and stripes, the ban
ner of freedom and independence, then in its
early days. 1t was at this moment of JOY and
triumph that Francis Scott Key, under the in
fuence of patriot excitement, composed the
Star Spangled Banner. After Mr. Key had
been liberated. and the British had retired
from Fort McHenry, without attempting the
attack on the city of Baltimore, he completed
his patriotic hymn, which was enthusiastically
received then, and has ever been considered
as one of the national songs of our country.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-10-22

IN consequence of the failure Of the apple
crop in Europe, there is large demand in
New York for expectation. One firm there
has already contracted to send 5000 barrels TO
England, and at least 10000 barrels of New
ton pippins are in course Of preparation for
shipment.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-10-22

We learn from the proceedings of Teach
ers' Convention at Benicia California. COM
mencing August 18th, published in the Sacra-
mento Union, that the educational interests
are well attended TO. There are in the State
300 schools and $50 teachers actively engaged
in their profession.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-10-22

A wAGGIsH spendthrift said-ssFiye years
ago was not worth cent in the world; now
see where l am through my own exertions.',
60" eli, where are You ?'' ssWhy I owe mora
than three thousand dollars,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-10-22

In one year New York city eats 1856, 900 or
en-, $4,000 cows, $4,000 sheep and lambs, 4o,-
QUO calves, and 2S0,O00 swine. If ranged sew
en- abreast, theT would n,ake . psocsnjoa to
Riiss feaY.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-10-22

THERE ARE two eventful periods in the life
of women: one, when she wonders who she
will have-the other who will have her. The
first occurs at sixteen, the second at forty.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-18
A Conductor of the Under Ground Rail-
road Caught-StartIing Developments.

On Saturday morning the Rev. VIM. An
derson, tall yellow negro, armed with car
pet bag full of incenGiary documents, was cap
tured on the mail boat Telegraph No. 3, by
officers Bgh and Powell They took him
yesterday on the steamer Superior to Carroll
ton, where his presence was IN great demand,
a reward of 5000 having been offered for his
apprehension, by the citizens OF that place
This ebony reverend had been engaged for
some time in the employ of his white Abolition
brethren at the North, in running off slave
property from this State to the hypothetical
free soil of the North. lie has been particu-
larly attentive to the negro owners about Car
rolton and the mouth of Kentucky, carrying
off their slaves in gangs.
Anderson is a class leader and shouting
clergyman in the Methodist Epsco ,al Church
North, and chief of the AbOltiOnists in Mad&
isOn. lie carries with him the records OF the
Social Fraternity instituted in our up river
neighbOrS, and is the grand emissary Of that
Society to promote human liberty.
In the possession of Anderson were found
several documents duplicating distinguished
persons in the North, in the cause OF negro
stealing. When proper we shall make such
exposures IS may be necessary. 1t is evident
that this is but one OF gang of men regularly
paid by religious Societies at the North 10
steal our slaves aud breed insurreotionary feel
ings among them. 1t is gratifying to know
that he has been arrested in his infamous ca.
reer.-LOu. Courier.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-18
From the Cincinnati Enqulier.
Tom NIarsbaII's Last.

A very amusing aud characteristic speech
was lately made by the brilliant and eccentric
Tom Marshall, in q trial before the Supreme
Court of Kentucky, which is quite too be good
to be lost. The case was an action of damages
brought against gentleman who had fine
fish pond, upon which some Of his neighbors,
/ boys were in the habit of depredatng, and who
was provoked to the point of logging one of
the narauders, whose parents sued for dama>
ges, employing Tom Marshall as his advocate.
lie recovered $3, 900; and, the case being ap-
pealed, John q. Breckenridge, Vice President
elect aud Carrot Davis, the great American
leader, were retained for the defense These
! gentlemen, in tie argument of the case,
warned the court against the seduction of the
eoqueuce and sophistry Of the distinguished
counsel on the other side. Major Breckn.
ridge conteBded that the correction was a
wholesome and proper one, such AS he had been
subjected TO in his juvenile days, when caught
in. mischief
Tom Marshall, in reply, said that both gen.
tlemen had eudeavored 10 magnify him into q
great man-Kentucky's greatest lawyer and
orator; aud both, in their political speeches,
were in the habit of expressing great CONT
dence in the sagacity aud intelligence OF the
people.
il was that with such great superiority of natural
genious and requirements, and Nith the additional
advantage OF years over at least one of his adyer~
saries. he remained plain Tom Marshall, hammering
a miserable existence out OF few law suits az the
bad "Ehile you" pointing 10 bis opponent, John
c. Breckenridge, "who we're but a TOW Sheaded sha
yer. robbng birds nests aud playing marbles. when
the whole bFOai Commonwealth OF kentacky wac
ringing from one end 10 the other with praises OF
the great eloquence, vast learning aud prOdigioCs
ability OF Tom Marshall are now vice President Of
the Uaigsd Statesi and you Garrit Davis. wanted
20 be, aBd almost persuaded some very weak uin
ded people 70 uske you, President OF the Uaisea
Statesf
Snow. proceeded Tom, 'our Vice President
says be used 20 be logged 10 his boyish days for just
such tricks as my cheats son was logged for. and
he leaves va 70 infer that 80 Tar from suffering ans
damage thereby, n was one OF the causes OF bis
progress and Advancement 10 his present high posi-
ton. II my client had only knowu this before. and
Il he could be satisfied that bic Sus spanked on
the same spot thas my Distinguished friend vas, SO
far from bringing this sut be would have aekaowl'
edged his proiosnd gratitude 10 the defender for
thus placing his scion 10 the lae Of safe Prreed.
ents, aud giving him strong claim on the Vice
Presidency. D0abtess the political misiOgiunes sRd
disasters Of nv other disIng ifiend are Attrb-
utable 10 the tact that, his spanking Baglec
Ted ina boJhood, be has 70 make up Tor Il, by re-
ceiving nothing but political sparks ever sinee he
reached maBhoo3."
These palpabls hits excited much laughter suoug
She lawyers and judges. In which the two disgin-
Guishsd objects Of Tens railisry participated.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-18
The West End.

The Academy of Sciences, at Paris, has recently
been engaged in the discussion of curious ques-
ton. Il is, of course, well known that in certain
large cities, London. for instance, the wealth and
fashion concentrate in the West End. This fact
would naturally be supposed to be the result in
each Of accident and taste, or of the peculiar
confguration of the ground.
The Academy has, however, decided it other
wise, and claims it to be caused by certain well de-
fined natural laws, by which men have been always
insensiby influenced. In the first place, it is as
serted that this peculiarly is not confined TO Lon
don, but exists at Paris, Vienna Berlin, Turin, ST..
Petersburg, and almost every capital in Europe
at Liege, Caen, Montpelier Toulouse, and many
other large towns-and that in fact, wherever there
are not great local obstacles, the tendency of the
wealthy 10 group together in theWest, is as strong
y marked as in the great metropolis. In Pompeii'
and other ancient cities, the same thing may be no
ticed and where local causes compel departure,
the moment the obstacle ceases, houses spread to-
wards the West, as in Rome or Ednburg, for in
stance.
The natural law which the Academy contends
produces this tendency, arises from the atmospher-
ic pressure. When the barometic column rises
smoke and unhealthy emanatons rapidly evapor-
ape into space; when it lowers they concentrate
and hover over a city. o. all winds, that which
causes the greatest ascension Of the barometc col.
umn, is that Of the East while that which lowers
it most is the West. When the latter blows it
carries with it to the eastern part Of the town, all
the deeterious gases which it meets on its passage
over the western parts. 1t results that the inhab.
itants Of the eastern part of town have to support
not only their own smoke or masma, but those also
Of the western portion: while, on the contrary,
when the East wind blows, it purifes the air by
causing the pernicious emsna.ions which it cannot
drive to the West, to ascend. Consequently, the
inhabitants of the West End receive pure air from
whatever quarter of the horizon il may blow.
The Academy, consequently, recommends that
persons who csneIercise the choice, and especially
those of delicate health, should reside in the west
ern parts of towns; that all establishments from
which perncious vapors or gases arise should be
placed in the eastern parts, and that in the erec'
ton of houses, either in town or country the
kitchens and other dependencies from which I'M
healthy or unpleasant emanations arise, should be
placed to the East.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-18
England will Oppose, by Force, the Re-
VivaI OF the slave Trade.
From The london Times.


There Is one question which must have
occurred TO these advocates of revived Slave
trade, and to which We would invite their serious
attention. Have they made sure OF the consent of
England, in the event OF their obtaining majority
in Congress to repeal the law Of 1920? We have
perceived no reference TO this momeutous question
in that journals that have yet reached as aud we
not little surprised at the omission Can IL be
supposed for a moment that We should be indiffer-
eut 10 the matter
Let not the men Of the South deceive themselves
on this point England will never consent to a re
yval of the Slave trade. Her adherence Of it re-
mains unmi,igated and unconquerable; she has
pledged herself to is suppression by iunumerable
treaties; che has opposed il by active hosulites for
fifty years, and she will hot now abandon policy
which has, under the bic sings of Providence, had
the effect ofexting lishng the traffic in every quar-
ter excepting the colonies OF Spain.-We believe
that France Is equally in earnest 10 this matter LIT
the men OF Louisiana aud Carolina consider those
thing. They may rely upon it. that ia their efforts
to revive the Slave trade, the opposition OF the
Northern State viii not prove their only difficulty
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-18
THURSDAY, DEC. IS, 1855.
memphis and Lille Rock RaIIrOa'

Memphis and Little Rock Railroad.
Mr.. DANIEL B. TURNER has been elected
President of the Memphis and Little Rock
Rail Road Company The affairs of this
Company are in very critical condition.
Our Memphis contemporaries are zealously
urging the city authorities to take meas
ures to dissipate the gloom which hangs
over them. 1t appears that $500 600 are
necessary TO rescue the enterprise from the
mire in which it has become involved, and
that this large sum must be provided by
Memphis or an ignOble failure is the result.
Memphis has already subscribed largely TO
this and other enterprises of the kind, and
the consequent taxes upon her property
are regarded as onerous and oppressive.
For this reason, some Of the warmest friends
of the road do not deem it prudent to re-
sort to further taxation. The only other
available resources are the Navy Yard
property, munifcent gift of the general
government, and the stock Of the Memphis
and Charleston rail road, owned by the
City. What the City Council will do
whether it will raise the sum required by
taxation, or by the sale of the above-named
property, are questions ofgreat Importance
to every citizen of Memphis. The enter
prise should not be permitted to fail, eren
though It should become necessary 10 resort 10
further taxation. We shall look to the re-
suit with much interest.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-18


The Legislature Of South Carolina. now
session, is urged to pass a law providing
or the establishment of Normal Schools
A writer in the Charleston Courier ap-
proves the proposition, saying:
Most cordially would hail this as the commence
ment Of step, in the right direction, towards fur.
nishiDg far better standard Of education than has
previously existed with US and its success as con.
sequence would be to prevent many of our people
from sending their children abroad for what ought
and should be as well furnished at home.
The tine has passed when simply good scholar
is necessarily useful Teacher, and the same prn-
cpie that applies TO Divines, Lawyers and Physi-
clans, viii bold equally applicable to them. viz "a
diligent course OF preparation and long discip-
line in the school Of experience"
No important result is attained without regard
to the accomplishment Of the o. ject, and an entire
devOtedness TO Thence we have theological, law,
and medical institutions, with Iibraries lectures,
and experiments, afforded by which men are fitted
for their respective professions. No one questions
the acquaintance that the experience. and Iabors
Of others, who have preceded them in the same de-
partment in the same line of effort, will enable
them to attain results infinitely easy and rapid
than If they had to grope their wav.
Now, why should not this department of human
eIeron, have institution for the training of in-
structors, well those for the dvnes or either
Of the other professions!
The attainments of the pupil, depend very much
on the experience, WELL as the attachments of the
teacher, and kence the importance Of their being
well qualified for their duties, before entering upon
them. To require this, is in fact no more than is
e1acted, for almost every pursuit in lfe-the regu~
laIly bred merchant, the artisan, and the mechanic
all are placed under the training of experienced
patient and assidnous labor to fit them for success
in their protession-and is it to be supposed less
interest or socitude, will be felt by parents and
guardians, in iutrusting those under their charge
TO teachers, who have so important influence
over the formation of their habits, thoughts and
feengs2
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-18

ESE- The New York Express says that this ne,
gro discussion the floor of Congress is all for no
greater less purpose than to 'croOd into the last
dtys of the session aad The last nights Of The session,
$500, 600, 600 CoNGEEss HAS TO DIsBURsE. When
there is no discussion upon white mans appro.
priatiOns, all other time being devoted to "the nee
gro, of course the chance for theft and plumber
by the lobby, is great-whereas, il white man s
public business was properly attended to, the lob
by would be watched, and the Treasury guarded"
II all Northern journals would but devote as much
of their time and influence to the Encouragement
of the introduction, on the part of Northern ia
vorites, of such topics into the discussions of Con-
gress as we are bound to confess the Express is in
the habit Of doing there is no doubt but the result
would be much better for the national peace as
well as the national pocket-Chsrleston Standard.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-18

BURSTING or A GRiSnsroSE large grind.
stone in the machine shop Of Beech & Long, Low
er Hydraulic, burst yesterday morning, withoat
any apparent cause, almost instantly killing John
Krsbs who seated By it at Eosk. The stone
which about four and half Fsst ia diameter,
broke mao foer Eve pieces. One OF these struck
the joisss atoys, crushing them aud the door up
waras: another struck she foundation vail, which
il ''bulgsd" outward, nearly making hOle, aud
third struck the unfortunate man.
Krebs bteaIhed some thirty OF forty minutes az
Ger the acci5eat, hue not Of course conscious
his skull being crushed before and behind he
leaves wife aud sual family Hslaiii0n hsisis
Hgencsr, Friday last.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-18

SOLD AGAIN!-A running and rather lively debate
sprang up in the Senate the other day upon the
motion 20 print extra copies Of the Presidents
message, in which Senator Bigler of Pennsylvania,
very warmly participated. Senator Bigler Is the
intimate aud confidential friend Of the President
elect, aud is understood to heartily coincide with
him in ell questions of public policy. The follow
ing extract from the report OF the debate speaks
for ITSELF
In the course Of his remarks he was interrupted
BY Mr.. Wade, who asked whether Mr.. Buchanan
was in favor Of making Kansas free State.
Mr.. Biger replied, be presumed that the views
ofMr Buchanan we're those OF the Democracy gem
orally. BE was for ao Sing the people of Ter.
ritory or State 70 make their own institutions to
suit themselves, but, like most Northern people, il
he could have his choice, he aVouid prefer 1t 10 be
free Stale.
Mr.. Wade further inquired whether Mr.. Buch.
anAn believed the people 10 their Territorial state
have power to admit or exclude slavery at their
own will
Mr.. higler replied, he could not speak on that
point for Mr. Buchanan, but was perfectly willing
to give bis own views on that question. He was
Of opinion that the people, through their local leg'
isiature, had that power.
Isn't this an attractive dsvelopmentfort the South!
We call upon the smoking hre-oaters to look at
il, and then hang their betrayed and pitiful heads
in the dust They have fallen dupes, miserable
dupes, to the chicanery of the Democracy again.
The trick OF ls4s, though exposed and, indeed,
confessed, has been repeated by the same party
with complete success. The Nicholson letter has
succeeded at last Squaiter sovereignty is tri-
umphhnt Il is uptosriously jubilant. Alas for
the 6re-eatersl The victory won, al disguise is
thrown OF, and incense to freedom burned by Mr.
Buebsnsu's alter ego right under their glowing no.
see. And slas for the SOUTH It's vote obtained
the Northern Democracy snap their fingers in its
credulous face, and leave Il to whistle for s rights
Fclow-ciIizens Of tie SOUTH how long shall this
Insulting aud mischievous farce be playeds-LOu.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-18

The State Council of the American party Of
New Jersey, MET at Newark, on Wednesday last
Some sixteen counties were represented, and the
best feeling prevsiled throughout the deliberations
Each delegate called upon for an expression
OF his views, and but sentiment prevailed as to
the proptiety of having, as early as practicable, an
oPEN organization. All present we're not only
hopeful but confident Of success in the future, and
a marked determination was evinced to KEEP AT
WORK until the ends aimed at shall be thoroughly
accomplished.
1t will be seen by the resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted that the American party OF
New jersey will remain, as heretofore, National
in its principles 1t is equally opposed to section
Glism and fOreignism. Through the thick gloom
of the present. we see bright future for the
American party. 1t is party Of principle-law-
abiding, Constitution observing and Union-loVing.
Those who have imagined it dead will find it at the
very next trial. not only alive, but active and Wig.
OrOus It is bound to be "a power in the Estate"
Resolved, That, to adopt the dying words of the
immortal Webster, which have now become &C.
cents OF life snd hope 20 thousands Of true Ameris
cans, eve STILL LIVE" and under Gods Provi-
dence loU live, to die, if il be necessary, for our
cause, but never TO surrender.
Resolved That, disheartening as was the late
contest from its beginning with three parties in the
Geld, and unfortunate as was the effect upon our
organization of the whriwind Of passion and fana
ticism which, under the guse of ''bleeding Kan
sAs" swept over the North, we do yet oppose TO
foreign influence, and 20 Democratic" corruption
and srule, the front of party million strong
men whose unfinching patriotism the late contest
has fully tried
Resolved, That the Union Of these States is the
"work OF God, " aud as such is to be maintained
sgains every possible issue; and while we accord
TO every citizen the largest liberty OF opinion in
relation to matters OF minor political interest," we
never associate ourselves with any party whose
principles DO not permit it to exist in every State
of the COnfederscy.
Resolved, That in the late election, the line has
been drawn with terrible distinctness between the
native and foreign vote, sthereby demonstrating
the necessity Of an American Party, and that we
therefore recommend immediate re-OrgAnzs-
tOn, without regard to past utilization of all those
who honestly believe in the great principle that
Americans shall rule America"
On motion a committee, consisting Of one from
each Congressional District, was appointed to re-
port at the next meeting plan for an open organi
cation, and also TO confer with the Americans Of
West Jersey, and all other reliable Americans in
the State in reference TO forming a permanent
American Party.
After some other business, the Council adjourn
ed to meet at Trenton on the first Wednesday OF
February next, at halfpast 10, A. n.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-18

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IL T~nnsss sr1 enc l,i q oer ifsis syS calored
negro Man naue3 iiI sad Negro NsE sena - years
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