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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-01-23
eLEARFIELD, Pa, JANUARY %, 1856.

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fS j >sm recent political movements,
III 40 be growing disposition in
o. 2,f the Pierce administration to
nd concentrate their forces, in
= least. In his recent annual
rs. Nao ssident has taken high pro-
House, aN 9empts to justify the repeal
looms of Leave clause of the Missouri COM
of a most unlaJasssge of the Kansas-N ebras-
1t is stated thing the measure to have been
pally of Aith violence on the false or delu-
riotous PEt, that it constituted breach of
made himself oIely servile to the South and
and denow-, North. This conduct the
in thsS ), ,4sident has done much to facili-
~, against him, and it is to be hoped
,Sttfort will be made to effect it fully.
"A ~ dat the Administration party may be
+ "a 1Hy resisted in the approaching Pres
.l--A ~ Contest -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-01-23

lowA'--A letter from Dubuque, Iowa. d,tod
JANUARY ISL says that the Government land.
OF that district are now nearly all disposed or
only few scattered tracts of refuse lands :.
naming. On the 10Th of November two r.n
ges OF townships were thrown into ,,o,,-a.
from the Des Moines, at the re-constructio,, -
the Iowa land districts, and on tb
thereafter 100000 acres were eesh.ir ano a,
er9tHj hstandsng the severity 4, ~
NoflILs,s-rrrr NofI,?,r,ss- rrrrar=z.- arrive daiSs
section tne 70 con nsent' na h1s s5e--,s -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-01-23
SOUP BEAs.-A lot Of excellent sout Bean.
- for sale py MERRELL & CARTER
jan23 Clcafsrld pa

NOTICE-4ereas Letters Of Admi,i-t-,,;o.,
~ On the ts'atf John Aurant, late Of BRADY
"sfFk iearht county, Pa. deed, have be,n
granted TO the Unsigned, residing in said tgrp.
ship, all persOhstd tdebted to said estate are rs-
quested 10 make IMMEDIATE payment, and tho.a
having Claims aS1st the same will present then
properly ted for settlement, TO
N ABIGAIL AURANT
Jan 70, ioJo-ot1t Admipistratri -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-01-23

!. ssss. Souther, of the Senate.
'NSf the House, will please ac-
yOrs received.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-01-23

We are requested by Mr.. SwoopE, the form
er editor of this paper, to assure the editor of
the Gazette, and all others interested, that he
is prepared, at any time, to substantiate eve
ry assertion he made in the columns of the
Journal with reference to Mr.. Barclay, by in
conteStlble evidence. 1t is well understood
in this community, and is not denied even by
the Democratic leaders themselves. that Mr.
Barclay, during his canvass, and at the time of
his election, was member of the American
Order, and we have been assured by those
who were present in the Office of Mr. Swoope.
at the time, that he not only protested that he
would support the candidates and principles of
the American party, but that he was thorough
ly Anti-N ebraska, and in favor of the restor,-
q" of the Missouri Compromise. We have
io'hihS 10 90 With the controversy. NOT boz,
ing resided in the District at the time hnt mo
ueom 1t nothing more than justice TO those
concerned to make this statement O''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-01-23

EA spublicans of the Pa.
flyfxseent caucus for nomi-
W. EYU. S. Senator, passed a
" pc opponents of the pres
M ~ fistration in the lower
- 10 aid in the election of
4 of that body.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20

CONNECTICUT SENAToR.-The Senate OF
Connecticut on the 9th instant concurred in
the vote of the House OF Representatives
electing the Hon. james Dixon United States
Senator for six years from the 4th of March
next, 70 succeed the Hon. Isaac Toucy,
whose term of service will then have expir.
ed. The New York Express thus speaks Of
Mr.. Dixon:
"The new Senator from Connecticut was
a member Of Congress from the Hartford dis.
trict many years ago, and has since served in
the Legislature of his State. lie was nom.
mated by the American party, and has Sc.
cured his election mainly from the members
Of that party. We have known Mr.. Dixon
for many years as u conservative, national,
intelligent, and honorable man. Upon the
Kansas bill, and upon the maintainance of
The clause for free Territory embodied in the
Missouri act, he unquestionably holds opin.
ions common TO the people who have elec.
ted him, and will vote accordingly; but Mr..
Dixon will be found no factiOnist, no section.
alist but man true to the Constitution and
the Union"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20

Gen. JACKSON AND DEMocRAcY.-It is now
reduced to an absolute certainty that the so.
called Democracy do not at present consider
that Gen. jackson was sound upon great
questions of national Importance. lie vetoed
the U. S. Bank for fear that foreigners would
obtain an undue ascendency over the CONNER.
cial and moneyed interests of this country,
and he is known to have declared that it was
time we became little more Americanized,
and was also for maintaining the integrity of
the Federal Union at all hazards. This is not
orthodox Democracy, and consequently the
Sag Nicht papers and leaders speak sparingly
OF his character and merits. One of them
recently Informed the world that numerous
transactions might be adduced which would
show that the old General was quite foolish
sometimes
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20
Col. Benton "TRIUNpHANr,-TheC Cinci

Col. BENTON "rRIUNPHANr.-The Cincin
natl Commercial says Col. Benton was in
that city during the sitting the of the Con
vention electioneering hard and hot agains,
Pierce and Douglas and in favor of Buchanan
In Buchanan's nomination, therefore, Old
Bullion was "triumphant." What he thinks
of Douglas and Pierce is vindicated in the
sayings attributed to him in the following
brace paragraphs:
What Benton Thinks of Douglas.-"The
passions Of the people are fearfIly aroused
sir-fearfully aroused-every one aroused,
sir. He is a political fiIlbuster, sir. He
could not carry free State. The North is
incensed very justly incensed at his conduct,
sir. This thing of slavery agitation was ali
settled, sir until he broke it up. The angry
feeling Of the North is very just, SIR"
"OH Buck" on Pierce.-rhis Admins.
tration is more weak and corrupt, sir-cor.
rupt and weak, sir. The President don't
know his own mind for one hour, sir-not
for one hour. Look at our foreign relations.
There is more danger of the peace of the
world being disturbed than you are aware
Of, sir; more than you are aware of, sir.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20

A GLORIOUS TRBUTE.-Research shows
that the lofties! eu!ogies ever passed on Fill
more have come from his opponents. They
have exhausted the vocabulary of praise in
trumpeting his wisdom, patriotism, and fidel.
ity to his country. Here is a passage from
the Democratic Review of December, 1855, by
far the most able and candid of ull the or.
gans of its party. How proud should we
feel of our gallant leader, when his very en-.
emies crown him with laurels and strew his
path with palms:
"Momentous events were transpiring.-
The agitation of the question of slavery was
paramount in the public mind. In this cr.
sis 1t was well that so reliable man rs Mr.
Fillmore was found in the Presidential chair.
The safety and perpetuity Of the Union were
threatened. Already had fanaticism raised
its Hydra head. Schemes and "sms" leap
ed from thousand ambascades. The en-.
emies Of the Union started forth on every
side-Abolitionism here-Secessions there
= Acquisition and Filibusterism elsewhere.
These were the formidable elements of mis-.
rule with which the Executive had to COPE
How well he met, and how entirely he, for
the time, Overcame those enemies of the
peace Of the Republic we leave to the his.
torian to relate; hut our retrospect would be
incomplete and disingenous, did it not nc.
cord the need of praise justly due to high
moral excellence, and intellectual administra.
torial honesty and talent, as developed in
the Administration of Mr.. Fillmore"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20

LATER FROM KANSAS Chicago, June 9.
One hundred men started from Westport on
the I'd instant, in pursuit of the Free State
men who captured Captain PATHS company.
Col. Sumner and eight companies of ORA.
goons had also proceeded to the scene of the
disturbances.
81. Louis, June 10.-Later adviccs from
kansns state that Bernard, IN Kansas, was
burnt on the Sd inst, by the Abolitionists.-
1t is reported that the Abolitionis.s have cap.
tured Franklin, after hours of fighting
Three pro.slavery men were killed. Ano.
ther report discredts she capture, though
confirming the assault. Marshal Donelson
and four more were killed near Hickory Point
while arresting the assaulters of PATHS par.
ty. The Aboitionists are destroying the
houses and driving away the families near
Bull Creek. One hundred and fifty men
have gone in pursuit of the mnrauders. Gov.
Shannon had issued n proclamation on the
4th instant, commanding all Illegal military
organizations TO disperse or to. be dispersed
by troops, and calls for vigilance in enforcinr
the laws and the protection Of property and
persons. He has made requistion on Col.
Sumner for troops.
A new attack on Lawrenee is reported as
contemplated. Six hundred men are expect.
ed to take part. Plans are sad to be formed
for night attack. Tho Free State men are
determined to resist. II is rumored that
Sheriff Jones was killed in the fight at Frank.
lin.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20
THEN AND NOW.

We take the following extracts from Mr..
Bnchanan's 4th Of July Grafton, delivered Mt
Lancaster, Pa, in 1915, when he was "good
old Federalist," class of politicians which
the present democratic party have perfect
horror OF. Mr.. Buchanan is now the candi.
date of the Democratic party for President,
and IT he has at any time recanted the opn.
ions here expressed, we presume his friends
gan produce the evidence.
"Time will not allow mo to enumerate all
the other WILD and WICKED prVecis of the
democratic Administration. Suffice it to saw
that after they had deprived us of the means
OF defence, 6y destroying our nary and dis.
banding our army; after they had taken away
from US the power of recruiting them, by
running commerce, the great source of our
national and individual wealth; after they had,
by refusing the Bank Of The United States a
continuance Of its charter, embarrassed the
hnancial concerns of the government, and
Withdrawn The only universal paper medium Of
the country from circulation; after the people
had become unaccustomed. to, and, OF course
unwilling to, bear taxation, and without
money IN the Treasury. they rashiy plunged
us 'nlo 'car with a nation more able 10 do as
INJURY ihan any other in the World What
was the dreadfm necessity for this desperate
~ Was !, 70 n,o,s mas our country invaded! No.
merce from , the inroa Uui s';e = =reailnlng com
orders in council? No. Commerce was M
such a favorite, and The merchants uished for
no ,oar on that account"
And then oooin snsok;,o oe c,..,,..
uo...I.. 'f'"AAS Vi io'e'sne'S' nc
'en'"l""'
"Ihe greater part Of those foreigners ,cho
'couh be thus affected by ii, hare tong been The
,garmea friends Of The Democratic Pariv.-
They had been one Of The great means of ele.
rating Inc present ruling (Democratic) Par.y
and 1t would have been ungratcfu for thai
party to have abandoned them To secure
this foreign feeling has been tLo z,Lor NJ ,ha;.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20
THEIR NOMINEE.

We take the following from The Hon.
Henry NJ. Fuller's speech in the House of
Representatives, May,lO, 1856:
find it recorded that, on the 22d dav Of
November, A. d. 1919, no less distinguished
II person than James Buchanan, in Lancaster
county convention, presented the following
resolutions:
Resolved, That the Representatives in Con.
gress from that district be, and they are here
by, most earnestly requested to use their
utmost endeavors, as members Of the National
Legislature, to prevent the existence of
slavery in any of the Territories or States
which may be erected by Congress.
Resolred, That in the opinion of this
meeting, the members of Congress who, at
the last session of Congress, Sustained the
cause of justice, humanity, and patriotism, In
opposing the introduction Of slavery into The
State then endenvorcd to reformed out Of
Missouri Territory, are entitled to the warm.
est thanks Of every friend Of humanity.
nm charged here, and by some of the
Buchanan organs of my State, with being nm
Abolitionist, because of INV alleged antece.
dents. Surely, in this respech ip view of the
reseuiions just read, j. yitsas with re.
sspectful Difference to "Pennsy yvania's Favorite
Son."
In 1919 he declared ngninst the Missouri
line. In l847, in his celebrated Berks county
letter, he declared in favor Of the extension
OF that line to the Pacific, and his solemn
belief that the stability of the Union depend
ed upon the passage of such measure. In
his last bulletin, recently issued, he declared
tina, the repeal of that compromise must be
Nas. .,..l i
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20
THE POST.
ATHENS, FRIDAY, JUNE 60, is SO.

Mr.. FILLMoRE-We find the following
among the items Of the New York CORES.
pondent ofthe National lnteIligencer, writing
under date Of the st.'instant:
81 stated yesterday that Copenhagen let.
ter reported ex.Presiddnt Fillmore 70 be so.
journing in that city; but another and later
communication, dated Paris, says he had Just
arrived there from the Danish capital, having
foregone trip to Russia on account of the
Baltic being still blocked up with ice. The
writer says Mr.. Fillmore would arrive home
in about month from the date of his letter,
but in the mean time he dispatched per the
steamer Niagara formal acceptance of the
nomination for the Presidency rendered him
by the American party, endorsing in It the
general principles of their platform and con.
delnning all sectional agitation"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20

How SHIPS ARE NAMED.-Since the las t
war, ships of the line in the United States na.
val are named after States; frigates after
American rivers; sloops.oi.war after State cap.
itals and other cities; brigs after some noted
deceased naval commander; revenue cutters
after members of the cabinet. The Collins
steamers are named after oceans and seas,
and the Cunarders after countries.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20
VOL. VIII.--NO. 4O4.
lNFIDELITY OF LIFE.

"Eow much is this yard!" said lady
acquaintance Of mine to the proprietor Of
large dry good. store.
"Ihat ma'am,i is worth'-and then held il
up for inspection-'lhat is selling for Sat-
is beautiful piece, ma'am; the best for the
price in the city,
ut is more than am willing 10 gve,' said
the lady. y will take IL Mt two dollars
The merchant went on, in the usual style,
asserting that it was less than cost, but il
being her she might have 1t.
After the lady had gone, said I, 'Why did
you sell that without proftp
."Why did |! You don't think me 80 much
OF 1901 as that! never dispose of goods
without profit"
"But YOU told the lady SO 7" said l.
"Pooh! tell the same totwenty every day.
made nifty per cent, on that very cloth
lie then went TO another customer, and
thought to myself, here is q man reckoned
honorable as business man, in good standing
us member of-church, esteemed beneyo.
lent, liberal christian, and absolutely lying,
according TO his own admission, at least
twenty times day merely to make good
bargain, and gain few pence. Why is he
called honorable? Because he will not forfeit
his word when oyerrcsched by 'cutcr man!"
because he pays all his debts when due, 10
Keep up mis- credit Yes. These are suffi.
clent in the business world Why is he es.
teened christian? Merely because he owns
pew, is communicant, and gives literally
to benevolent societies.
Judging from the acts of such, and acts are
the most correct interpreters of n PERSONS
thoughts, what claims have they to such titles
as christians and honorable men? II is not by
those acts expected to come before the dis
eliminating, criticizing public, that men are to
be known, but by these little everyday transac.
ton where there are supposed to be no OBJ
seryances. When the eye of community il
not upon men, is the moment to Judge of
their honesty. Ask a tradesman why he
persists in such n course, and he will readily
answer.
"We must do so if we would lve."
Has mankind so degenerated that man of
integrity must starve! Are all knaves; that
we must deal in falschood or die No: God
forbid Ii is libel on the human race TO saw
that We cannot prosper and be honest. Let
me ask those who answer, we must be dis
honest, how many have ever thoroughly tried
the opposite course?
Now, have conscience and integrity become
barriers TO right and success. Each cxerts
himself to the extent of his sagaciiy, if not 10
get the better of n bargain, at least not to get
cheated. We need host of ministers, yes,
home missionaries, TO preach against this
growing .aithlcssness, this niidelity, not thco.
retlca, but practical inIidelity-this beggary
OF faith TO preach to each other.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20
New ORLEANS Innn Ii

The steamer Daniel Webster, Capt Patter
son, has arrived from San Juan, with news
from California and Central America.
The difficulties on the Panama railroad
have all been adjusted.
Courtland Cashing died recently at Puntu
Arenas.
Mr.. King, the Know Nothing editor of the
San Francisco Bulletin, has been assassinated
which caused great excitement.
The cholera, yellow feyer and dysentery
were prevailing among General Walkers
troops.
The news by the Orizaba fully confirmed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20

INCREASE OF WEALTH IN OHIo.-In the
year 1850, before the completion of its rail-.
way system, the State of Ohio had an aggre.
gate amount of taxable property rated at
S439, $40, and in the year 1850, after the
completion of the system, the value of the
same description of property is set down at
Ss69,S77'354, very nearly double. Nothing
can more forcibly illustrate the wonderful
effects of railway Improvements upon the
prosperity of State. Ohio has entered more
largely than any other member Of the Con.
federacy upon the development of the system
of railways.-North American.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20

GREAT LAND CASE DEcIDED.-The Uni.
ted States Court at New Orleans has decided
the great Texas Land case in favor of the plain
tiffs. twas claim for land founded upon a
grant made by the Mexican government on
the l4lh of June, 1880, to James de la Vega,
and covered some forty or fifty thousand acres
which land is now said to be worth two mil.
lions of dollars.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20

sW- Messrs. Kent, Summerson g. Co.,
MS We learn from the Knoxville Register,
have now daily line of excellent coaches
running between the termini of the East Ten.
nessee and Virginia and the Virginia and
Tennessee Railroads, and the distance be.
tween the two is rapidly diminishing. We
would therefore advise persons from the
Southwest going East, or North, to take the
Knoxville, Abingdon and Lynchburg route,
as being about MS expeditions as any other,
and less expensive.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20

The st. Louis Democrat, of the 9Th inst.
announces, "with satisfaction and joy" that
Co6ne Benton accepts the nomination for
Governor of Missouri. Colonel Benton has
determined 10 take the stump and canvsss the
Stale
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20

.4s- We learn upon good authority, that
youth of Sirty-three years eloped with
young lady of sixteen, ~ n small town on the
NJ. ). X. Il. the other night. The gentle
man is married and has several chdren.-
lie has hitherto, we are informed, sus-
tanned good character. The young lady
has been employed as domestic in his fam
lily. 1.-the, graceful and fascinating, this
"unkimmon nice young gal" WAS too much
for the venerable gentleman. He proposed
an eopcment and they stepped out.-.alba-
ny Times.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20

KANSAS AFFAIRs.-Nep York, June IA
Governor Shannon's Proclamation has had no
effect on either side. About twenty Carroll.
mans, Alabamians and Mssoulians are re.
ported to have been killed in recent engage
men.. The Government troops generally
disperse the beligerents after the battles are
finished
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20
A MODEL DuN.-The Georgetown Gazette
gets Oft the following suggestions to its sub.
Scribers in its issue nm Thursd,y.

MopEL DuN'-lne GeorSetown Gazette
gets off the following suggestions to its sub.
scribers, in its issue on Thursday:
All persons indebted to this office are re.
quested 10 walk, ride up, roll up, send up, OF
any way so they get up and settle immed-
ntely ifnot sooner. We are still prepared to
furnish our paper to all who want il. We
would prefer bank notes, gold dollars and
silver quarters in exchange, but in the des-
perate language of poverty stricken and
head oveI heels in debt contemporary will TAX G
grindstones, wooden nutmegs, patent wheel
burrows, shanghai chickens, hoop dresses,
boot jacks, broom corn, "asses" candy, "somc
pumpkins" baby Jumpers, Qor friend }
fishing tackle, hoop.poles, patent medicines,
dyestuffs, cork screws, old bacon, young 'nig.
gers" sucking pigs, rags, boxes, and barrels.
old clothes, sausage meat, (extracts of bark
preferred, post beer, FUSED in printing! grub.
bing hoes, pick axes, Colts pistols, warran.
ted not to kick, tooth brushes, tenpenny
nails, pins, needles, ginger cakes, circus tick.
cts, or any other article found in a country
retail store. Walk up, but don't all come ut
once,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20

SOUTH CAROLINA LADIEs.-The Cheraw,
). e., Gazette says. that Oh the evening of
the 18th inst, the ladies of Chesterfield Will
age waited on liquor seller in body, ard
Informed him that he must cease the traffic
or leave the village. They offered to pay
him for his stock; but he preferred leaving
town, and WAS allowed a day or two 10
make his preparations.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20

RELIGIOUS MADNESS AND DEATH.-Some
days ago, n well known citizen of BROOKLYN.
named Peter La Boza, in II fit of religious en-
thusiasm, produced by reading the passage,
"lf the right hand offend thee, cut it off," took
carving knife and nearly severed his hand
from his arm. lie was conveyed to the Lu-
nalic Asylum at Flatbush, where he was
kindly cared for by DR.. Baisely, bat died
yesterday from the affect of his wounds,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20

MILLARD FILLMoRE's AccEPTAHcE.-New
York, June IA letter has been received
by the steamer, from Mr.. Fillmore, accepting
the nomination of the Know Nothing party.
The letter is several columns long, and in it
he expresses the opinion that the American
party has claims upon every earnest friend of
the Union.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20

.Sg Punch says that the editor of coun.
try paper says in beautiful Illuminating
leader: "Vhen the Provisional Government
promised the laborng class that they should
want neither work or high wages, them asses
actually believed it," We thought this rath.
er strong, and n little ungrammatical, when
Inc next weeks paper contained the follow.
lng:-ErrGtam-For "them asses" in our
last, read "the masses"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-20

Considerable apprehension of epidemic has
recently been experienced by the residents of
Washington and Georgetown, in consequence
of a man having died of black vomit on board
vessel just arrived at the latter place from
the West Indies Efiect tual measures were
Immediately taken to prevent the spread OF
the disease.