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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-23

/ very different from that in which her father
viewed him. She would not for the world Of
fend or dlsobey her father, but still John Ad
ans saw something in her eye and manner
That seemed to say 'sperscvere, and on that
| hint he acted.
Mr.. Smith like good parson and an affee-
tionate father had told his daughters that. if
they married with his appreciation, he would
preach each of them a sermon on the Sabbath
after the joyful occasion, and that they should
nave the privilege of choosing the text. The
espousal of the eldest daughter, Mary, arriv.
ed, and she was united to Mr.. Cranch in holy
bonds, with the approval, the blessings. and
the benedicsions of her friends. Mr. Smith
then said ''My dutiful child, am now ready
to prepare your sermon for next Sunday
What do you select for the text
''Dear father,'' said Mary, 81 have selected
the latter part of the 42d verse of the 10th
chapter of Luke-'Mary hath chosen that good
part which shall not be taken from her, -
every good my daughter,'' p said he, and the
sermon was preached.
Mr.. Adams persevcred in his suit in defiance
Of all opositiOn. 1t was many years after, and
these words "Sink or swim, live or die, sur
vive or perish, give my heart and hand to
this mearure.'' But though the measures were
different. the spirit was the same Besides,
he had already carried the main point of at
tack-the heart of the young lady-and he
knew the surrender of the citadel must soon
follow. After the usual hesitation and delay
that attends such an unpleasant affair, Mr..
Smith seeing that resistance was fruitlcss.
yielded the contested point with as much grace
as possible, many good father has done
before and since that time. MIR Adams was
united to the lovely Miss Smith After the
marriage was over, and all things settled in
quiet, Mrs. Adams remarked to her father:
''You preached sister Mary a sermon on the
occasion of her marriage. Won't you preach
me one rs
s'Yes my dear girl saidMr Smith, ..choose
your text. and you shall have your sermons
'sWell," ;" said the daughter, eI have chosen
the SD verse of the 10th chapter of Luke
For ohm came, neither eating bread n or drink
ing wine, and yc say he hath DEVIL .
The old lady, my informant, looked me very
archly in the face when she repeated this pas
sage, aud observed, s'if Mary was the most
dutful daughter, 1 guess the other had the
most witt
l could not ascertain whether the last SER
mon ever preached. 1t may not be inap-
propriate to remark how well these ladies JUS
tilted the preference of the distinguished indi-
viduals who had sought them in marriage. Of
them it will be hardly extravagant to say they
o.
the boast Of their sex, and the pride Of New
England. Mrs. Adams in particular-who from
the elevated position in which her husband
was placed before the public eye-was suppos-
ed to hold the same elevated rank with the
gentle sex that Mr.. Adams did among men,
and she is reported to have rendered her nus
band much assistance in his multiplied labors
OF the pen.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-23
CLEARFIELD, WEDNESDAY, JULY %. 1856.

no impression was made on it and thus lit now
remains. This experiment proves, We think,
that an abundant supply of water can be OBJ
tanned, at least on that desert part of the routc
where it is SO nee cessary-from artesian
wells
Other artesian wells are to be sunk along
the route, and Capt. Pope will renew his Ia
bors on the one describ ed, when he receives
the tubing and materials necessary to carry on
the work. The water obtained at Llano Esta-
cado was clear, pure, and paatablc; and no
impurities could be detected by tests applied
by Dr.. Shumard, the gcologist of the party.
These surveyors have deve loped the fact
that the territory on the Pacific shores, is only
narrow slope of about 80 miles of arabic
land skirting the ocean for about 1000 miles,
but its riches in minerals surpass comprehep-
sion. Rich veins of copper and antimony
have lately been discovered, also great depos-
its of asphaltum. The sulphatc of soda and
the carbonate of magneSia have been found in
great quantities, but no nitre. Carboniferous
limestone has been found in abundance at the
San Francisco mountain, and this affords
some hope that deposits of coal may also be
there.
Thus far the surveys have developed coed
wagon route to the Pacific, supplied with a
sufiiciency of water; and the grades and tun-
neling required through the Rocky Mountains
for railroad, do not present such engineer
ing difficulties as the railroad over the Alps.
The cost of a railroad from Fort Smith, on the
Mississippi, to San Francisco,--a distance of
2,O25 miles, is estimated at S94, ,720 ,OOO,-a
little over SIG, 600 per mile. The exploring
surveys are still continued, and no doubt many
new and interesting scientific discoveries viii
yet be made by the able corps of officers en-
gagged in these scientific explorations.-Scie
tifc .4mericdR.
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CoURTsHIP OF JOHN ADAMS.

Rev. Mr.. Smith, of Wcymoth was an excel
lent man and very fine preacher; but he had
high notions of himself and his family-in 9TH
er words, he was something of an aristocrat.
Mr.. Smith had two charming daughters
Mary was the name of the elder the others
same have forgotten. They were admired by
the beaux and envied by the bellies of the coun-
try round. But while the careful guardians Of
the parsons famiIy were holding consultation
the subject, it was rumored that two young
lawyers, a Mr.. Cranch and Mr.. Adams, think
both of the neighboring town Of Quincy, were
paying their addresses to the Misses Smith
As every man, woman, and child Of a country
parish of NcwEngland is acquainted with what
ever occurs in the parsons family, all the CIR
cumstances of the courtship soon transpired.
Mr.. Cranch was of respectable family of
some note was considered a young man OF
promise, and worth the alliance he sought
He was very acceptable to Mr.. Smith, and was
greeted by himself and family with great res
pect and cordiality. He was received by the
eldest as lover, and was in fact young man
of great responsibility. He afterwards rose
to the dignity of judge of the common please
of Massachusetts,.
The suitor of the other daughter was John
Adams. who afterwards became President of
the United States. But at that time in the o.
pinion of Mr.. Smith and family he gave but
slender promise Of the distinction to which he
afterwards arrv ed. His preteDsions were scorn-
ed by all the family, excepting the young lady
to whom his addresses were specially directed.
Mr.. Smith showed none of the ordinary civili-
ties of the house he was not asked to the hos
pitalities of the table, and it is reported that
his horse was doomed to share with his master
the neglect and modification to which he was
subject. for he was frequently seen shiyering
in the cold, and gnawing the post at the par
sons door on the long winter evenings; III
shorts it was reported that the parson had IN
timated to him that his visits were unaccep'a-
bic, and that he would confer favor by as
continuing them.
lie told his daughter that John Adams wa
unworthy of her that his father was an non non
est tradesman, tradesman who tried to iniu
ate John into the arts Of husbandry and sioe
making but without success. and that he ha'
sent him to college as a last resort. lie peg
ged his daughter not to think OF making an al
lance with so much beneath her. Mis-
Smith was one of the most dutiful OF daughi
ers, but she saw Mr.. Adams through mediur
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TO NY MOTHER.


The following lines. written by a convict in II
ohio penltentiary, are touchingIy beautiful "
have seen nothing of late that has so moved OF
The man who can write such poctr-
who has such thoughts, cannot be utterly depra,
ed. The curse of intemperance, with its attendin
downward influence, has here done its work, an
a spirit noble and generous, that ght and shoul
be the pride and ornament of the social circle.
now the degraded convict in the walls of a Peni
tentlary How will that fond mothers hear
bleed If she shall hear of her darling boy, the il
mate of a prison in a foreign land Ohio Sta
Journal
I've wandered far from thee mother
Far from my happy home;
We lett the land that gave me birth
In other climes to roam:
And time since then. has roll'd its wears
And marked them on my brow;
Yet have often thought of thee
m thinking of thee now
I'm thinking on the day, mother,
When at my tender side
Ton watched the dawning of my youth
And kissed me in your pride:
Then brightly was my heart lit up
With hopes of future joy
While your bright fancy honors wCve
10 deck your darling boy.
I'm thinking of the day mother.
When with anxious care,
Iou lifted up your heart to heaven
Your hope, your trust was there:
(. Fond memory brings your parting word
While tears rolled down your cheek
The long, last, loving look told more
Than even words could speak
5 ~In far away from thee mother,
5z No friend is near me now,
To soothe me with tender word
Or cool my burning brow
The dearest ties agection wove,
Are all now torn from me
They left me when the trOuble came;
They did notloye like thee.
I'm lonely and forsaken now,
Unpitied and unbIest;
Yet still | would not have thee know
How sorcly m DISTRESSED
l know you would not chide, mother,
You would not give me blame;
But soothe me with your tender words,
And bid me hope again.
L would not have thee know mother,
How brightest hopes decay;
The tempter with his baneful cup
Has dashed them all away;
And shame has left its venom sting
To rack with anguish wild
iet still would not have thee know
The sorrows of thy child.
o, have wandered far, mother,
Since deserted thee;
And left thy trusting heart to break,
Beyond the deep blue sea.
o. mother, still love thee we'll
And love to hear thee speak,
And feel again thy balmy breath
Upon my care-worn check.
But ah there is thought. mother,
Porvades my bleeding breast,
That thy freed spirit may have flown
To its eternal rest
And while | wipe the tear away,
There whispers in my
4 voice that speaks of heaven and thee,
And bids me see thee there.
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Hon. Caleb Goodrich, of Oneida county,
one of the present members of Assembly, has
abandoned the Democratic candidates and de-
clared himself for Fremont.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1856-06-04
FROM KANSAS E.
More Particulars of the Destruc-
ton OF Lawrence.
CHICAGO. Nav %.

CHICAGO, May %.
Dates from Leavenworth to Saturday
evening. Shannon has now called out
the troops, aud Stationed them at diff
ferent points.
The Missourians are returning home
plundering.
Full particulars received from Law
renee.
After entering the town, Donaldson
announced that tie servisces of the pos
sc were 10 longer required but they
might organize a posse under sheriff
Jones. The latter rode forward entlre-
ly recovered. 1t has transpired that
there was no ball in the pistol used at
the attempted assassination.
Arriving at the hotel, Jones called
Gen. Pomeroy, and said TIE United
States District Court authorized him 10
demand all arms, public and private.
The committee of safety delivered up
the public arms, butrtfused the private.
The posse then formed in a hollow
square round the base of Mount Orient.
David Il. Atchison entered the square
and made 4 speech, at the close Of which.
they all marched to the hotel.
Mr. Jones declared it the order of the
first district court of the U. S. to dcmol-
ish the hotel and printing Office. He
ordered E!dridge, the proprietor of the
hotel, to remove the furniture. lie re-
fused. The mob entered and pillaged
the rooms, seized the presses, type and
fixtures of the Herald of Freedom, and
threw them into the river. They hen
moved about a hundred feet off and
charged four annOr and fired, fifty
rounds. The building stood firm. Three
kegs Of powder were then placed in the
cellar, only one of which exploded, and
the building was still unmovcd. They
set fire to it and burned it to the
ground.
The Herald of Freedom Office and
Governor Robinson's house were fircl,
the former was extiuguished before it
was entirely consumed.
The women aud children mostly escap-
ed to a ravine west of the Cry.
Jones then dismissed the posse, who
dwellings, removing valuahles. and dus-
treying all that was not removable.
The post Office wis broken open and
all the letters seized.
All the free state houses were pillag-
ed except one hotel.
Bufford, Stringfellow and Atchison
we're conspicuous during the day. Shan
bon was absent.
The posse left the city at sunset
Jones informed them he should want
them the next day.
During the day two Missourians were
killed, one by the failing brick, the 9th
er shot himself.
1t is supposed that the fire seen
Wednesday night was the burning of
Robinson's house.
Nothing later concerning the fate of
Brown, Robinson, Deitzler, Pomeroy
and Smith.
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Champion Dismissed.
WASHINGTON, Nav 2S.

Mr.. Champion was this evening off
cially notified of the discotinuance of his
diplomatic relations as Minister from
Great Britain near this Government,
and was furnished with his passports
The British Consuls at New York,
Philadelphia and Cincinnati, were mott
fed by letter of their dismissal. A no.
tice of the revocation of the Executive
will be announced to Congress to-mor-
row.
The President will commuDicate-a
message, accompanied by documents, set
thug forth the grounds of action by the
Government in the recruiting question,
and dismissal of Mr.. Champion and the
Consuls. The Presidentwill also to-mor-
row.. transmit to Congress a message with
documents relative to Genital American
affairs, particularly with regard to the
proposition of Central America to arbi
trate.
1t is understood that the Executive
proposed to arbitrate any question oil
political geography with which, b. any
possibility, may be risked under the
Central American treaty, but decline S
any arbitration as to the construction Of
the treaty.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1856-06-04
From Kansas.
ST.. LOUIS. Ma

ST. Louis, May 80.
Col. Eldridge, lessee of the hotel at
Lawrence, arrived hero yesterday, en-
route for the East. 1t is said that he
will make efforts to recover damages
from government, for the property de-
stroyed,
Reeder came down the Missouri river
as a deck hand on a steamboat; left the
boat at st. Charles, Mo-, passed over to
illinois, thence to Chicago by Railroad,
His trunks were left at Atchison, and
contained copies of letters sent East,
ere said to involve him in a con-
Hnlc" - .-nrernment.
spiraey against the Star.
The steamers Saturn and Polar
from the Missouri river, last night
brought down . large number of Kansas
arpyfants bound East,
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Fnrther from Kansas.
ST.. LOUIS, May 27.

ST. Louis, May 27.
From an extra issued bv the Kansas
City Enterprise on the 22d, and received
here last evening, we learn that Sheriff
Jones took about twenty men into Law
renee, aud at his demand Pomeroy sur
rendered all cannon and rifles he could
get, which were stacked in the streets.
Jones requested Eldridge to move his
furniture from his hotel. He declined,
and the posse entered and carried most
of it into the street. Jones gave express
orders that no private property should
be injured, and particularly Robinson,s
house should not be touched. After a
portion of the posse had left, however, the
house was burned.
During the excitement one man was
shot, aud another accidentally killed by
falling brick from the hotel walls.
Jones gave Pomeroy receipts for all
rifles and cannon surrendered by him.
ST.. LOUIS, May %.
The Republican and Democrat have
full Kansas letters to day, from which
the following additional news relative to
the attack on Lawrence are taken.
The Democrats correspondent says
the stores and dwellings were indisrrim-
i%Rately broken open and robbed. One
man, named johnson, had 1000 dollars
in drafts, checks and land warrants ia
ken from him.
Col. TopliFe, appointed Colonel of the
militia last fall by Shannon, was forcibiy
disposesed of his commission, his private
papers, watch and almost $500 taken,
his trunk broken open and carried off.
The house and library belonging to
Brown, the editor of the Herald, was
set on fire twice, but was extinguished
by the citizens.
The Republican learns, through in
formation given by Col. Brewster. that
on the 23d, 200 Free State men had col
lected at Lawrence. The garrison had
gone and the town was probably attack
ed by the Free State men on the night
of the 22d. 1t is understood that Shan
non will order 100 U. S. troops to be
stationed at Oswatomic, 100 at Law
renee, and 100 at Topeka. At Oswato-
mic, Judge Cato, of the District Court,
had been prevented from holding court
by threats of violence to the grand jury
from the Free State men.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1856-06-04
Retaliation by the Free State
Men in Kansas.
ST.. LOUIS. May so.

Sr. LOUIS, May 50.
A letter in the Republican, dated In
dependence, May 90, says that on Fri
Cay last eight p~ro-slavery settlers on
Observation-Disclosures were killed BY a par
ty Of free state men. Report says that
the deed was committed by an organized
band who have determined to wreak
vengeance upon any opponents of their
views. The other settlers upon the creek
have asked Shannon for aid to protect
them from further violence.
All was quiet at Lawrence, Lecomp-
ton and Franklin; U. S. troops having
been stationed at these places.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1856-06-04
Application for a New State.

OT, louis, May 70.
The Republican to-day publishes the
Dcscret State Constitution, recently
formed and ratified by the people at a
General Convection at Salt Lake City,
on the 9th of April. 1t is exceedingly
brief and plain. 1t says nothing about
slavery, and free liberation
to all religious denominations, but does
not refer to pol gamy. a memorial was
adopted, asking admission into. the
Union, and George Smith and John Tay-
ler appointed Delegates to present it to
Congress.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1856-06-04
News from Washington.
NEW YORK. May 8

The Tribune's Washington correspon-
dent says it is well ascertaiued now, that
Champion was instructed to close the
Legation in the event of his dismissal.
Hence his abrupt departure.
Yesterday morning, Mr.. Lumley, his
Secretary of Legation, applied for pass
ports for himself and attaches, and on
ly remains temporarily as Il private indi-
vipual to close up the personal matters
of the Embassy and the Ministry.
Mr.. Champion notified his servants
two weeks ago that they would not be
required after the LIST of June.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1856-06-04
READ THIS!
Il mnSSMRn

d. =,
A NNOUNCES TO the people OF Ashland
M N and vicinity that he has opened g Tai
M lor Shop in shland, overzimmermaiNsTln
STSToM WORN:
on the shortest notice, and IN a style that cannot
be surpassed by any Clothing establishment IN
Ashland. He will always have the latest
Rev York and Paris Fashions!
and will thus be enabled to keep his customers
fully up to the times in fashionable apparel He
warrants good Fits" in every Instance, and his
work will never.rip." He trusts hath former
reputation as a Tailor will secure him D liberal
share of the public patronage
Ashland Dec. u. 1897
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1856-06-04
Farm for Sale.

nHE undersigned wishes to sell his Farm, stu
l. ate in Ashland County, Ohio, ON the road lead
ing from Savannah to Olives9urg. four miles from
Savannah and five miles west of Ashland, con-
tanning OH acres. There is on the Farm a fine
Frame Dwelling House, Stabling, and other out
houses a large Orchard of choice Fruit Trees /;
twogood Springs of Water is in excellent repair,
we'll timbered, ina very healthy location, and is
every way calculated to make n desirable home.
Terms made known on application to the un-
dersigned, on the premises.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1856-06-04

EThe Kentucky America says
"the shisky crop" will lie greater this
season han it has been for years in Ken
trcr, If this is true, there will be an
/: "A for that other Kon
ueman.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1856-06-04
Both tIte Ointment and Pills shsuld
- n.od II n fnIIn1NirK caSeS:

be used IN the tOIIONVIns cases.
EuIions, Burns, Chapped Hands, Chilblains: Fs-
Rheumatism Salt Rheum, Skin Diseases. Sore
Legs, Sore Breasts, Sore Heads, Sore Threats
Sores of all kinds. Sprains, Sealds, Swelled Glands,
Stiff Joints, Ulcers, Venerlal Sores, Wounds OF all
kinds.
&.*SoIl at the Manufactures OF Professor Hot
Low AY, 90 Maiden Lane, Net York, and 224 Strand
London, and by all respectable Druggists and Deal
ersin Medicine throughout the United States, and
and 81 each.
There is a considerable saving by taking the
larger sizes.
n. B.-Direetions for the guidance of patients IN
every disorder are affixed to each pot.
ApriI23. 1856. fly.
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Roeder Safe in Chicago.
CHICAGO, May %.

Gov. Reeder and Mr.. Fogg, Secretary
of the Investigating Committee, arrived
this P. NJ. They came through Missou-
ri and narrowly escaped with theirlives.
Reeder attends the Republican Con-
v~ention at Bloomington Tomorrow. He
proceeds thence to Washington. He
confirms the general facts as to the de-
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1856-06-04
So" %eeAaN

from New York and Philadelphia. making alto
5ether a very desirable and complete stock of
goods, all of which he is now selling at net cost
delivered. For the purpose of raising a little rea-
dy caah for immediate use he is now Offering bar
gains that cannot be had else where, and Will stop
selling at these prices as soon as The requisite
amount of cash is paid in. Those who first come
first served This is no humbug advertisement
for the goods must be sold and the cash must be had.
The f~ollowing list contains some of the articles
with the prices attached. The marked prices
are the actual prices that the same quality ofSoods
sell at letaiI almost any where.
= - 0-.J q silks m rkPd 81 I21 ST so cts.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1856-06-04

CATHARINE SCOTS ESTATE.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersign-
IN ed have been duly appoin ed and qualif-
ed, as Executors of the Estate of Catharine
Scott late of Ashland County, Ohio, deceased.
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Al SC0TS
- ! ,e-e 3w49
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1856-06-04
Foreign Fruits.

EIGS, Dates, Citrons, English Currants, Raj
L sins, Prunes, DC, q very choice lot, just
receivedat
DULIN & CRANES Drug Store.
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A large assortment OF Hosiery and Ribbons % per
cent. less than marKed price. QUO yards bleached
Muslin, marked 12R cents at 0 to 10 cents. 200
yards black Muslin, marked 10 cents. at Z and 3
cents. Checks, DrilIings. Linseys, Ky, Jeans,
Summer Tweeds, Sattinetts, Cassimefes. Broad
Cloths and Vestings, Table Cloths, Linens. Alpa
cas- and .Horenos, 90 per cent. lower than the low
est cash price in town. Heavy I Sheeting marked
8 cents for 6! heavy ~ worth 10 cents for 81 cts.
No mistake, T" repeat it," the goods must be sold
the money must be had. j. D.SKILLING.