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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28
NOW,S THE TINE
FOR BARGAINS,
NEW GOODS AND NEW PRICES !!


"Qilick sales and small pro GtsiW,"
HAVING just returned from the East would
L Il inform my old customers and the public in
general that am receiving and opening at
my ''od stand splendid assortment of Spring
and Summer Goods, which will sell n little lower
than any goods heretofore sold in Clearfeld, a.
Inung which will be found
MANTILLAS, q large assortment AZ atexceedingly
low prizes.
SILKS at from 20 cents to ,25 cents per yard
GINGHAMS at from IL cents to p cents per yd
CALIC0ES, at from cents 10 l2t cts per yard
SHAWLS-a good article of Shawls, at from 62!
cents TO $40, each
BONNETS-A large lot at from 30 cents TO 50.
LADIES CATERS for so worth 81.
- Boots, Shoes and Slippers at from 62t
cents 20 ! p cents per pair.
LADIES' will please call, as l have almost eve
rything in their line ut extraordinary low rates.
GENTS Boots Shoes and CATERS at very low
rates.
MUsLINS, at from 6 to l2i cents yard.
JEANS at 20 cents a yard worth 30.
CL0TlIS--Black Blue, Olive, Green, and other
colors. very cheap.
CASSIMEKES-Back and variety OF Fancy
colers of the latest styles
EESTINGS-a great variety of fancy and plain
SUMNER CLOTHS, Cassimeres, Trimmings, and
in short. variety of almost all sorts of Gentle
mems and boys
Call soon. while You can have an opportunity to
select from the whole stock
All the above, and great variety of other goods
can be purchased at the very lowest prices FOX
CASH as / have determined not to be undersold-
may2l'56 RICHARD M0SSOP.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28

The nomination of Mr.. Buchanan for Presi-
dent, is just as certain as--falling Oh log.
Five thousand volunteers are to go TO Cincin-
natl for outside pressure work, all OF which
are to be allowed ten cents q day. II the
democratic blood' in the veins of any OF
these recruits gets TO be troublesome, they are
advised 10 let il out.-DcL. Cc. Rep.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28

DIIILIP DAVIS 'ESTATE.-Whercas Let
Il tiers Testamentary on the estate of Philip Da-
Wis, late of Bcccaria township, Clearfeld county.
Pa deceased, have deem granted to the subscriber,
all persons indebted to the said estate request
ed to make immediate payment, and those having
claims or demands against the estate of the said
decedent will make known the same without de-
lay, to the undersigned at his residence in Wood
ward township, county aforesaid
mayI4-6t* G. W DAVIS, Executor.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28
A MARVELLOUS REMEDY
FOR a MARVELLOUS AGE!
s3DbbOWAY'S DlNTMEMT.
THE GRAND EXTERNAL REMEDY.

HE GhRNO ! ERNRI H6 m6OI-
DY the aid Of a microscope, VIC millions of
ID little openings on the surface of our bodies.
Through these this Ointment, when rubbed on the
skin. is carried to any organ or inward part DIS
eases of the Kidneys disorders of the Liver, aec-
tions Of the Heart, Inflammation Of the Lungs
Asthmas, Coughs and Colds, are by its means ef-
fectually cured. Every housewife knows that salt
passes freely through bone or meat of any thick
ness. This healing Ointment far more readily
penetrates through any bone or leshy part of the
living body, curing the most dangerous inward
complaints, that cannot be reached by other means.
ERYsIPELAs. SALT TiaagM RH6gM AND scoRsuTIc
No remedy has ever done so much for the cure
of diseases of the skin, whatever form they may
assume, as this Ointment. No case of Salt Rhcum.
Scurvy, Sore Heads Serofula or Erysipelas, can
long Withstand its influence. The inventor has
travelled over many parts of the globe, visiting
the principal hospitals, dispensing this Ointment,
giving advice as TO its application, and has thus
been the means OF restoring countless numbers to
health.
SORE LEGS. SORE BREASTS. WOUNDS AND
Some of the most scientific surgeons now rely
solely on the of this wonderful Ointment, VIII
having to cope with the worst cases of sores ulcers
wounds, glandular swellings, and tumors: Profes-
sor Holloway has, by command OF the Allied gov
ernments, dispatched to the hospitals of the Last
large shipments of this Ointment, to be used
der the dircc ton of the Medical staff in the worst
eases of wounds. 1t will cure any ulcer, glandu-
lar swelling, stiffness or contraction Of the joints
even of 20 years standing
PILES AND FtSTUIAS.
These and other similar distressing complaints
can be effcctually cured if the Ointment be well
rubbed in the par Is affected and by otherwise
following the printed directions around each pot
Both the Ointment and the Pills should be used
in the follolcing cases:
Bunions, Mercurial Eruptions, Swelled Glands
Burns, Chapped Hands, Stiff joints,
Chilblains, rheumatism, Ulcers,
Fistulas Salt Rheum, veneriai sores,
Gout. Skin Diseases Sore Legs,
Lumbago, Wounds of all kinds, Scalds,
Piles, Sore Breasts Sprans,
Scalds, Sores ef all kinds, core throat,
H.xSold Mt the MANUFACTURES OF Professor Hol
Iowsv so Maiden Lane. New York. and pa Strand
London and by all respectable Druggists and Dea
lers of Medicines throughout the United States
and the civilized world in Pots, at 25 cents g.!
cents. and 81 each.
F-y-There is 4 considerable saving by taking the
larger sizes.
every disorder affixed TO each pot
! April 2, 1886.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28

CHASGED.-The time for holding the cleo
tion Of the Glenhope and Little Bald Eagle
Turnpike Co., has been changed from the 3Oth
of May to the 18th of June. See notice.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28
THE RAFTsMAn'S JOURNAL,
SALE OF UNSEATED
LANDS for Taxes for the years 1854 1888.

II y n
Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of an
act of Assembly, passed the 18th day of June, A
d. 1915, entitled, IAN act to amend an act direct
ing the mode Of selling unseated lands for taxes,
&c the following tracts of unseated lands IN Clear
field county will be exposed to public sale, or out
cry, for the taxes due and unpaid thereon, at the
Court House in the borough Of Clcarfeld, on the
second Monday of June next:
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28

The WEATHER, during the last week, was
fine, and gardening and farming operations
have been pushed along rapidly. The crops
look well and give promise OF an abundant
yield The fruit crop will be limited almost
exclusively to apples, Of which the indications
are that there viii be an abundance.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28

MAY PaRTY.-The school of Miss Leavy,
and large number OF guests, had picnic
party on last Wednesday, in the forest beyond
Pat Dolan's. II was fine affair, and the day
being propitious, passed of pleasantly.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28

OuR Town is very duh just now; business
of every kind is languid-money scarce-pro-
visions ditto duns, We believe, are the only
thing that is plenty, and nobody wants them.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28

S0S REWARD.-.Esc,aPed from t the H, custody ,ly
tD%o of the undersigned, Sheriff of Clearfeld
county, the morning of April 26. NJ. II: BLOOM
He is about 5 feet 10 inches high, has dark hair
and dark eyes. is about 81 years of age and ply
sician by profession. The above reward will be
paid for his delivery to the undersigned.
JOSIAH Il. READ, Sheriff.
Clearfield Pa Nav a. 1886.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28
THE JOURNAL.
AFFAIRS AT HOME.

CouRT.-But very little business was trans
acted in Court last week. The Court was in
session only on Tuesday, "Wednesday and
ses were tried, viz
Wallace vs.. Logan.-Ejectment. Verdict
for Dcft. Wallace for Plf., Larimer for Deft
J& c. II. Steiner vs.. Robt. Graffius-Ac-
ton Of Debt. Judgment for Plf. for S4lO Al
Wallace for Plf., Swoope for Deft.
1 QUARTER SESSIONS.
Com. VS.. Samuel Vedder. MOL. pros.
Com. vs.. Alvo Holes. Fornication and bas-
tardy. Tried-yerdict Of guilty.
Com. vs.. Geo. Tate. Indictment for cutting
timber. Patrick Dolan, prosecutor. Not gull.
~, but Deft. TO pay costs.
Com. VS.. James Curly. Malicious mischief.
Jas. Gunsaulus, prosecutor. True bill.
Com. VS.. Thomas J. Stiles. Assault and
battery. Jacob Cordas, prosecutor. Bill ig-
nored and prosecutor to pay costs.
LICENSES GRAyrED.-The following persons
were granted licenses last week by the Court
OF Quarter Sessions:
Vim. H. Henderson, Innkeeper, Woodward tp.
Hamuel Evans Innkeeper Clearfeid Dor
George b. Lanich, lnnkeeper olearfeld bor.
Wm- j. Hemphili, Innkeeper Clearfeld Dor
Stephen Graf, Restaurant Curwensville.
David Smith Innkeeper Curwensville
Vim. \. Mason, Innkeeper, Curwensyille.5
James Bloom, sr Innkeeper, Pike township
Mrs. Mary Draucker Innkeeper, Brady towns ?
X W. Moore. Innkeeper, Luthersburg.
John Walls, Innkeeper, Brady towns ?
Joseph Mulson. Innkoeper, Frenchville.
GEORGE ". Long, Innkeeper, Brady towns
Wm- w FlemmiDg Innkeeper, Curwensville.
Solomon Bswder, 1nnkeeper, COvington tp
I. c. Davis, 1nnkeeper. Penn township p
Thomas Robbins Restaurant Clearfield,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28
MA X RI F. d:

On the e2d inst, by j. W. Wright, Esq.
Mr.. STUART CowRs TO Miss HANNAH CALDER-
WOOD, all of Beccaria township.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28
DIE ID:

On Tuesday afternoon, very suddenly, MRS
Polly, wife of George Bumgardner, of Brad
ford township.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28

Cor IS.-A young man, fiourishing the sim
gular sou6riqnet Of "Cornlng Bank" got
c4ned on last Wednesday, and, unfortunately
Tor himself, by giving vent to his hilarious
feelings, he attracted the attention Of the sher-
ifI, who conducted him to private apartments
in "lim5o.'' He got oil by sheiling out a fine
OF So. Rather high-pticed corn, that
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28

New ADV yKRTIsEMENrs.-Atten is direct
cd to the new advertisements in to-day's Jour
val. Dr. J. G. IIartswck has located himself
in Cleariield. The County Treasurer gives no.
tce that during his absence John Mcpherson,
ESQ viii attend to the business Of the office.
Messrs. Cooper s. Mitchell, of Glen Hope,
offer to do plain and ornamental plastering.
The County Commissioners invite proposals
tor rendering the Jail wall more secure. Sam
uel b. Diler offers his property in Boggs-town-
ship for sale. A notice relative to the Estate
Of Nathaniel Hughes, decd, also appears.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28

Y SALE.-The subscriber offers for sale his Tay
ern Stand, on the corner of Market and Front
streets, in the borough Of Clearheid. The house
Is large and conmodious and we'll calculated for 8
public house For particulars inquire of W.
Wallace, Esq OF the subscriber living on the
premises. W. j. HEMPH1LI
March 5th, 1855
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28

OF Philipsbnrg, were allotted the contract for
carrying the mail between Tyrone and this
place on the route from Clearfeld to Clarion,
from Clearfieid 10 Ridgeway, from Clearfleld
10 Snow Shoe, and 10 Smiths Mills, the con-
tracts were awarded to Messrs. Hills & Evans,
OF our borough; from here 10 New Washing
ton, 10 John Larimer; and from Tyrone to
New Washington, to James Crowthcr.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
The subscriber offers for sale his valuable
farm, situate two miles from Curwensviile, on the
River road leading to Lumber City; said farm con
tanning los acres sixty acres cleared, under good
cultivation, the balance well timbored with a
good barn new plank dwelling house, and good
bearing orch ard thereon and is well watered For
fur,heT iuformatior enquire of the subscriber iiy
ing on the premises Si1oN IhoMPsoN.
february 20 ls56-6me
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28

NTOTICE.-HavinS purchased the Books of en-,
l y RaftsmGn;s journal with the establishmen. n.
all mounts unpaid for Subscription, Advertising
OF Job work. are to be settled with the undersigned
maIl9 s. ROW.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28

GOS. E. MOSSOP, having made an engage
~ ment with A. 7. LANE Co Wholesale Deal
ers IN Clothing, us Market ST.. Phiadelphia would
respectfully invite his old friends to give him q
call March 90 lsSS-sm *
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28

4S3 I53 Drinkcr & Clark-Wm. Cook, 20 50
i33 15S John Cunningham, % SO
100 81 Jas. Thompson-Henry Pole, 90
433 I53 4. Steers heirs-John Mpsser, So so
CleGricid Borough.
~ ~, tn
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-28

rRoCERIES. Just received aud now 80
" opening, general assortment of k9f8
choice groceries, which will be sold at the So
lowest cash prices at WM r IRWIE's
Smyrna times., 1856-11-19
ma n n lie D.,

Atst. Peters Church, in this town. on the
18th inst. by Right Rev. Bishop Lee, ALHas
ALLEN ana, ELIEN A., daughter oi ReesI Bell,
Esq.4losldus 81 1s,:st ~ shl h. s9ae0 s.' ~
1--WE wish the happy couple . I" world Of hap
piness = and prosperity throughout the jour
ney of life. May their young and bueyan.
spirits never be chilled by the cold winds VI
adversely. and may qeyery avenue of life ever
open to their. view bright and tcbeerfal reall.I
lies .y'inumaeo oioA"
BY Rev W. c? Robinson, on the 10Th inst.
SAmuEL r. BskER to EEzzAsErH GRIMES, both
ofNews Castle eos Dell y.usan aai nfai sqs''
Smyrna times., 1856-11-19

PRorEssoR MoRsr KsIcHrsD. King OF
Denmark has conferred the order Of Dannebore
on Professor Morse. fer his invention of the
magnetic telegraph. The inventive genius
and scientific knowledge which hare placed in
possession Of the world this the greatest and
most useful invention the mind of man has eyel
originated, receives homage in every part o
the globe. tHs ai. e ~ sag -" '+.'''
Smyrna times., 1856-11-19

NR. BUCHANAN AND His CABINEr.-A
special correspondent of the Tribune, writing
rom Washington, states that distinguished
gentleman returned from Wheatland on Sa,ur.
lay night, alter a visit of two days and thu,
Mr.. Buchanan authorizes it TO be said that hs
has extended no invitations for seat in hi.
Cabinet to any person, nor expressed any in.
dicaton by which proper inference might ba
drawn on that subject. Iils purpore is 10 keen
himself entirely uncommitted until he has full
and fair opportunity of consultation, and The
motive of reserve will no longer exist. One
point is settled in his mind and syowed to Ais
personal friends, that is, to initiate the example
of Gen. jackson, by making the Cabinet unit.
and unmaking il, if the purpose be not attained
at the FIRST experiment. He is sensible thai
Gen. Pierce's Administration split on the rock
Of attempting to make harmony with incon.
gruous elements and hostile factions. He also
says that he has given noNassurace, promises or
pledge in any quarter respecting any mportap,
places here or elsewhere. We have no donbt
that among the thousand and one rumors con.
cerning the President elect, these come the
nearest to the truth of his positions and sent,
ments.
Smyrna times., 1856-11-19

GoDEY's LADY's Book, for December. han
been received. Il has excellent engravings
and large number Of patterns and designs for
the ladies. Cooley never, falls off, his book
ends the year as well as il begins it; indeed. ID
goes on steadily 10 improve. Now s the time
10 subscribe to ihs valuable work, as the frat
the issue Of January. The terms are. one copy
50; two copies 80; six copies $40. i tsI
Smyrna times., 1856-11-19

II /.
A
GrrrIss rsPER Ars, -Chargsef Tre.pass.
Theopponents Of the .Prohibilory Law in VIII
mington, are beginning TO "snarl and show
their teeth considerably. There is, however,
some hope for llcm, ~. their conduct evinces
that they are not entirely dead to all shame.
The Repubtscan ssys;o s.Wm. TIufington,
ESQ. Mayor of tbe city Of lWiln ngton, called
ut office last Monday, and deRanded the
HaRse- at, the writer of the communication, un-
der the head Of 3" The Prohibiior, Law" over
i the sghatufe Of Carol He was in bad hui
NOR, and pronounced the article to be gross
fiibei.H We asked him TO wait uniil we could
see the writer, but he declined doing so, and
left the office, after some words, in passionate
manher. We thought nothing further Of the
matter until Thursday, when Sheriff Willard
called with summons, issued from the Office Of
the. PrOthonotary, at The instance of William
Huntingdon, requiring US 10 give bail in the sum
| of $4,000 to appear at the next Court to an
1 swer the charge of 7respass. This we did, as
q mltter OF course,and we shall meet His Honor
: at New Cattle whenever the case shall come
up, if health and strength permit. From the
9 amount OF security required We infer that the
r damage to the character OF Ills Honor, is esti.
/, mated ut $500. This is a round sum, and VIC
" think it will do him good when be gets it,
= There was no NAL: :ce on our part in making the
'r pubI;catiOn; We had no object il view but the
II publ good, and We do not believe word othe
han truth was uttered, or that tn, writer trans
: ccnded his privilege under the constitution.
'"The q uestOn then comes up whether tn
'e statements made were true. We have no doub
ia that they were and, being frue were prope
ne subjects iOr public information. ts public off
"a cers should be compelled by public sentiment
IT not by cOnscience-being sworn 10 execut
" the iaw--IO do their duty. That Mayor Hu
rk tingtOn has not done his that he las disregard
ui ed his oath of Office that be has vnlated pledge
publicly given, can be proved by hundred,
not by Thousand witnesses, aud we defy hi
IS to show TO the contrary before any court ln ID
he State" ~ =" : ~
lr- LIBEL SUIr.-Under this head, the Republ
re can, of Monday, says:
as- "A capias was served On u, last week, ISSUE
he by ESD Buzine. requiring us to give security
its the sum- of $500 To keep the lcace towar
81. Charles NJ. AllInond,, and TO appear at Ne
Castle, in answer for the publcal ion of COT
hu mnnlcation, on the llth pf Sept, mber. head
mo Repeal! RrPeaIr and signed Caro-
Smyrna times., 1856-11-19
D..

On the sth inst. at Denton, Md,,s Wv. G. !.
JOHNSTON, of ST. Georges. Dei,ag ed So years
On Saturday, 10th inst..a Of Scarlet fevefsl
ALFRED, son of I. Foxwell, in the 81 gear Vi
his age.
Smyrna times., 1856-11-19

Power OF EsDuRING Coin In DIR. Kane's
Journal of the Arctic expediiiou he says, the
mysterious capacities by which we adapt our
selves to the climate, are more striking there
than in the tropics. In the polar zoHe the as
sault is immediate and sudden, and. unlike the
insidOus fatality of hot Countries, produces its
result rapidly. 1t requires hardly single
winter to tell who are to be Matchmaking and
acclimatized men. Peterson, for Instance. VINO
has resided for two years at Uperuaviteh! sell
dom enters room with fire. Another of the
party, Geo. Riley. with vigorous constitution
established habits of free exposure. aud active,
chreeful temperament, had 40 Injured hIunsel
to cold that he slept sa the sledge journeys
without blanket, or any other covering thar
his walking suit, while the temperature wa,
30 degrees below zero.
Smyrna times., 1856-11-19

THs vPRorRAcrED MErrrxos in the M. Y.
Churcl,. ief this place 10 progressing with great
interesn The Rev. John Thompson is present.
aud rendering efficient service. Some persons
bsss already professed conversion. Rev. VIM.
Hammond, of Port Deposit, Md. 10 expected
nqxlwesk.,ssao1 isi4sssSFf asisoh si.i -
20 ara % rdut-~~~~7si b3u@,IRas 3.' -
sI.&ssE TuKsspG--Z. Med Roberts. ESQ.
ia.astpur Office. . lev days ago, several tas-
nps. commoa variety. Of mammoih sixs,---sas
of which measured 20 inehss 10 circumfssssss
and weighed eight pounds. without topper sssss.
iLrdio beat, ths' ziaswT .eilsia' 2 9a@i !
Smyrna times., 1856-11-19

0- MIR. Woodworth, OF Greensboro, Md.
has contracted with the Government for carry
ing daily mail on the new route established
befwesn smyrna and e,ilIsboro' ,<aed topsss
through kenton. TemplevilIe and GreeusborO'.
The@frst mail viii be. Transported to-day.
Smyrna times., 1856-11-19

iTaR RfADIEo QuxLrrickrsos.--It 10 said
thai 400 persons, ia Connecticut, were depris-
ed Of their vote This Inoa,h, By Tho new eonsti-
tuliopal provision .reaqiriag that they should
knew how 10 read aud write Ia order 10 vote.
Smyrna times., 1856-11-19

or A writer in the Ds~msrd Stale declares
sos y .llssi fsilmofe sslshs next AuaericAn can-
d,A.ts sw l'res dent. and James \. Buckmssisr,
ofsSfcdc- ics. IS their next candidate fer Goy-
e-nor vi Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1856-11-19

THR PLANET JUPITER is now the evening
star. and will continue so until April II. 1851.
Jupiter is the largest of ell the planets. and
next to Venus, the most brilliant. 1t 10 one
thousand three hundred times larger than the
earth, is about four hundred and niuety-fSe
millions eight hundred thousand miles dis,an,
from the sun, aud is accompanied by four moons.
which help it to its light. 1t ID twelve year,
in revolving around the sun, aud turns abous
on it's axis once in ten hours, which gives il q
velocity at its equator OF TOUR thousand six hun-
dred and ifiy-eigh: in a minule. sor speed u
two thousand times greater than that Of a can.
non ball. . ... .a.t ..t... ar,.
Smyrna times., 1856-11-19

\ ORA valuable Farma and Hotel. near the
,stesmbost Landing. 10 advertised for sale.'4eis 8
Smyrna times., 1856-11-19

OJ1We are informed that our old friend.
Col. Jeshaa Claytot has resignedi his commits
Isios as sColohel fithe sth Regiment, New Cas-
lie county Brigade, the failing health Of the
ColOnrl compelling him to retire from business
of all sOris.
Smyrna times., 1856-11-19

0~Y Tho orange aud lemon crop1n Florida u
10 said, will be very good this season.
Smyrna times., 1856-11-19

or Mr. William A. Astinsen. the member
elect Of the Legislature. from MispiIlion Hsa-
drsd, whose death has been extensively rumsr-
ed, 10 still alive; shough. he yes lies dagger
oasly i'll with the Typhoid fever. 80
Smyrna times., 1856-11-19
Wllhont Excnsa.

Now that the political simeon has swept by.
and the Presideptisl q1es,ionbss been disposed
Of BY the people, we would exhort every TEN.
perance mar to buckle on his Temperance armor
aud devote himself 10 the cause of humanity.
Thousands, of hopeful young men. says the Crn-
cinnsti Crusader, have taken their first lesson
IN the school fvice during the late political
canvass, good resolutions and pledges without
number have been broken, and every temper
ance man who has taken part in the struggle.
owes it to himself and society TO double his
exertlonsto rescue the mortal wrecks which
have been made, and which are now drifting
towards Tho sea- of, death Some of eur ~bro,,
thers have participated in the silly work Of
raising poles. and mingled with the crowds
tgsthered at grogshops and have -winked at.the
wicked practice, if they have not, encouraged
{ it, Of drum-drinking. II will require two years
of hard labor TO bring the reform to the position
! il toccupied before The demoralizing campaign
] commenced, aud multitudes have been started
= on the inclined plane of perditOn. who viii
e never be saved. Weknow the temptations ant
: appreciate the weakness of human nature, an'
j. its proneness to err, and we shall not, there
ii lore, indulge in censorious and fruitess remark
p about those who have been drawn off from thei
sr duty by party politics but we call upon all sue
o. 10 labor more earnestly in future to recoye
d what has been lost. Nothing can save ou
r. nation but thorough moral renovation. Ou
r. glorious institutions will be like pearls anon
er swine, if intelligence. sobrie,y. virtue and -r'
IigOn are not possessed by the masses of III
of people. These things must not only dwell
n our houses, but be present, aud govern US attt
es ballot.box and elsewhere. All that we intel
S. to say at this time is that every friend of ten
10 perance who will not nj once return to his wo
IN. in our great field of duty and effort, 10 Viiho
nd excuse.