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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-20
By the President
W. l.. MARCY, Secretary of State.

!
| AFFAIRS IN Observation-Disclosures information
has been received from various sourccrs tha.
an overwhelming force of the citizens Of Mis-
souri, were organizing upon the borders OF
Kansas, for the purpose of invading the Ter
ritory, demoshing the towns, SC. Prepara-
tions were made to resist the invaders, and
aid has been solicited from the Governors of
OHIO and New York.
A letter writer from Lawrence, dated jan
uarv 25th, to the New York Times, says
Last night about sixty men were detailed
from the different companies, and aparty put
at each Of our Notifications. Cabins we're has
tily thrown up within the eutrenchments,
stoves prepared and they boarding
themselves in soldierlike order. The fort at the
foot of Massachus etts street is circular. about
100 feet in diameter, made of earth and tim
bers thrown up about seven feet high; with a
walk about four feet wide upon the top. Up
on this circle we have soldierin full uniform,
walking night and day, giving our town some
thing of 4 military appearance. Generals Ro-
binson and Lane are constantly in the Council
Chamber, with other subordinate officers
The whole movement of the enemy is so
shrouded in mystery that we know not how to
speak for the future. We can only provide
for defence as well as in our power; then.
''trust in God and keep our powder dry a
campaign cannot be kept up now as easily as
in December. Then. our harvestwas Just over.
the weather was mild, and men could leave
their families for few days without their suf-
fering. Now, provisions, money and wood
are scarcer, and many who came before TO our
aid could not be urged to do so again without
paying them in advance, so that their families
would not suffer in their absence. We have
started men to day to different parts of the ter
ritory, to expose our dangers, and charge them
to be ready at an hours notice
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SWEARING 'EM.-The Democracy, who have
such great aversion to '.oath-bonnd political
organizations, !" it would seem, are very con-
s;stent set of individuals-.'over the left. -
AT the recent Democratic Convention in Phil
adelphia, the following oath was administered
TO all the members before they were permitted
to take their seats -
81 do hereby solemnly swear Tor aiiirm] that
| am not and do not Intend to become, a mem
Der of any political organization, secret or O.
pen. which proscribcs any of our fellow citi-
zens on account of birth place or rcligion.''
The reporter of the Times was expelled to
prevent an accurate report of their proceed
inSs being published. After 'all hands were
sworn, the Convention elected delegates to
the National Convention-all favorable to Bu-
chanan.
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ST. VALENTINES DAY.--Last Thursday, the
14th, was St. Valentines day. Valentine was
a Christian teacher at Rome, in the time Of
the Emperor Ciaudius H., nearly sixteen CEN
turies ago. Claudius persecuaed the Chris
tians, and put many to death. Valentine assited
the Christians and tried to save their lives
He was himself arrested and sent to the pre-
feet of Rome, who tried every means by
threats and promises to induce Valentine to
renounce his religion. He refused to do so.and
was condemned to be beaten with clubs, and
then bcheaded. He was executed on the 18th
of February in the year go of the Christian
era. He was cannonzed, has for many centu-
ries been called St. Valentine, and his name
celebrated in the churches as an illustrious
martyr. Centuries ago it used to be 4 custom
to make kind of lottery, III which the names
of girls were put and drawn out by the boys.
More recently it is the tradition that the birds
choose their mates on that day, and bows are
now only allowed by custom to send Valentines
by mail. 1t is custom often abused, and its
use attended with a good deal of expense to
the Post Office Department. Millions are un-
doubtedly mailed every year, ,one- third of which
at least 60 to the dead-letter office. However,
that will not be the case this year.-If birds
choose their mates and marry on st. Valen-
tines Day this year, they will have rather a
chilly time for that interesting process. Even
the migratory birds have been overtaken by a
very severe winter at the sunny South. Yet,
tradition hath it that even they must choose
their mates on the 14th of this month or re-
main single for a year.
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I
! INTER REsBISG FROM MExIco.-The Panama
! Herald, Feb. 5, says: BY way of Acapulco we
have dates from the capital Of Mexico to tho
10Th of January.
Two attempts at new revolutions have been
discovered one attempting to establish, for
the third time, an imperial government, ana
calling TO the throne the-eldest son OF the de-
ceased Emporer, Don Augustus lturbide, an
in the event of his failure, Senior Haro Ia
meriz, ex-Minister of State, in whose posses
sion documents have been discovered relating
to this subject.
The object Of the other is TO depose General
Comonfort from the Presidency, and reestab-
lish the statute laws and privileges which the
Alvarez revolution demolished
Several persons have already been banished,
with a view OF discovering the mover In these
revolutions and among them Senor Haro
Tatneriz.
The supreme government has issued q de-
cree subjecting Don Antonio Lopez do Santa
Anna to the decision of the Supreme Court OF
Justice, for having sold the national lands, for
not having subjected the treaty OF Mesiila to
the inspection of the Council, for having ap-
propriated to himself part Of the indcmnia-
cation, and for having ordered tho atrocities
which were committed in the war OF the South
and Of Michoacan.
The property of Santa Anna remains at the
disposal of tho Supreme Court, subject to tia
decision of the tribunal.
The ex-Ministers, ex-Governors, and Com
manders General of the dictator, are also TO
be similarly judged. The military chiefs who
have committed extortions or inhuman acts
are to undergo military trial.
There are other items in tie decree, not Of
much importance.
The decree has been issued at the urgent de-
mand OF the people, and in order to satisfy
public opinion, and has been issued since the
triumph of the Ayutla revolution.
The steamer Panama arrived al Panama on
the 1st of February, with fourteen passengers
and S23 900 in specie from Nszatlau. The
purser reported as follows The Pacific AaT1
Steamship Company's steamer Panama, T. R
Baby, commander, from San Francisco, Jan
II, arrived at Mazatlan, Jan 20; left same day
at 6, P. NJ; arrived 22d at San Bias Found
in port the Archibald Oracle and Rebecca Ad-
ans; the prisoners were on shore; left same
evening, and arrived on the 25th at ManzaniI-
Ia; left same day. On the 2Sth arrived at Ao-
apulca, and left same day for Panama.
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PROCLAMATION on kANsAs.-Pres't. Pierce
has issued Proclamation on Kansas, invoking
..all good citizens to promote order by render
ing obedience TO law''-mcaning, of course,
that all shall submit to the cnactments of the
Missouri mob-Legislature of Kansas. Com
menting on this movement of the President 10
aid the Missouri bullies, while processing to
aid the people of the Territory, the National
infeNigencer says: '.The Government paper of
yesterday contained an Executive Proclama-
tion which, for the information of our readers,
we transfer to columns. Following on the
heels of his recent special Message to Congress
on the same subject, it is evidence that the
President anticipates something like civil war
in the land of vaunted s.squatter sovereignty, -
and is preparing to meet the crisis. 1t is
proof, also, of another thing, which perhaps
the President does not discern so clearly; and
that is, the political error which has brought
these troubles upon him and upon the country.
Surely, never has any false step of Govern
ment in our brief history, if in the history of
any free country, been so fruitful of evil-of
unmixcd, uncompensated evil-as the uncalled
for repeal of the Missouri Compromise. And
now the President is endeavoring, with the
best intentions no doubt, TO avert one of its
disastrous consequences by Proclamation.
What sight, in this free Republican country,
to behold an Executive Proclamation forbid
ding civil war! We most devoutly hope it
may have the effec.; but we fear that men who
are aiming rifles and reyolyers at each others
fraternal breasts will be little disposed to heed
the Presidents admonitions. And then should
he find it necessary to jnterposc the military
power Of the General Government-and that
must be the next stcp-what state of things
shall we not then present to the world and to
the country Is it not enough to make angels
weep to see so happy, harmonious. peaceful a
country-blessed in every element of national
and domestic happiness as was this only two
short years ago-suddenly, by one mad and
perverse act, converted into an universal arena
of discord and of threatened commotion7 p,
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NEw HAmrsuIRE.- narties seem to !

New HAMrsHIRE.-Both parties seem to be
giving their best energies to carry n Hamp-
silire-the first battle-ground in the campaign
Of 1856. The Americans and Republicans
have nominated Gov. Metcalf for reelection,
and an immense mass meeting was held at
Concord recently, at which addresses were de-
hVered by Senators Hale, Bell, Amos Tuck,
aad others. The Democrats are also sending
their heaviest artillery TO the field. Senator
Wheeler, and Congressman Orr, Cobb, Lane,
and others, have been stumping it for the Ad-
ministration party, and Wells. their candidate
for Governor, is conducting the campaign most
vigorously. As the election comes oil before the
Cincinnati Convention, Pres't Pierce has much
at stake on the result. Everything looks as
tho New Hampshire would open the bail by
giving the Nebraska party signal defeat
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THE DEMOCRATIC Mass MEETING held last
night in the Court House, was a ssone-horse''
affairs magnificent failure-composed as
assured, of couple dozen of the I'm
terrified, and the remainder Of tickled Know
Nothings. Gen. Pierce, the Nebraska bill,
the Presidents course in relation to Kansas,
and all that kind of thing. was endorsed, and
the faithful were urged to .sleave no stone
linturned" that would in any way aid in secu-
ring the success of the party in the approach
ing contest.
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CONTESTED SEATS IN CoNGREss.-On Thurs
day last, Col. Florence presented the memori-
al of A. ii. Reeder, contesting tho seat of J.
S. Whitfield as Delegate from Kansas, to the
House. 1t states that the pretended election
of Whitfield, in October last, was absolutely
void, being without any valid law or qualified
voters to sustain it, aad that he was elected by
non-residents and other Illegal voters. The
memorial, with others. contestng the seats OF
Mr.. Allen, of Illinois, Mr. Gallagos, of New
Mexico, and Mr.. Eustis, of Louisiana, was re-
ferred to the Committee on Elections,
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TER Ms.

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at ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS per annum in
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Advertisements inserted at fifty cents per square,
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The Terms will be strictly adhered to-
No paper discontinued without payment Of o.
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the Legisla turcs of the country "mcn with
bones in fhen1." 1t would only be necessary
for one to m owe for a committee to inquire
whether any legislation is required for the bet
ter protection of women. The committee once
raised, there would be no difficulty in devising
and procuring proper laws, provided the COM
mittee should be men lit for the times.
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To ALL CoNcERNED.-Haying purchased the
books of the establishment with the Journal
office, all unpaid accounts are to be settled
with the present proprietor. We mention this
for the information OF those interested.
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Tho subscriber offers for sale his valuable
farm, situate two miles from Curwensvile, on tn
River road leading to Lumber City; said farm con-
tanning l05 acres. sixty cleared, under good
cultivation, the balance well timbercd; with a
good barn, new plank dwelling house, and a good
bearing orchard thereon and is we'll watered. For
further Information enquire Of the subsc rber iT
ing on the premises eIM0N THoNPecT.
Fehruary %. 1s5a-om4
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grru aAueriige1nrnts.

DOOKS.-Those having in their possession
Il D books belonging to the undersigned, arc re-
quested to return them immediately
feb20 H Il. SW0oPE
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UNION FOR THE SAKE OF THE UNION

ANFI-N ATIoSAL ADMINISTRATIONS STATE Cox
vEsTIos.-The undersigned, Members Of the
Legislature of Pennsylvania, having been SO
licited by their fellow-citizens, III oinerehs
parts of the Commonwealth, to devise plan
of united action, by which all opposed to the
destructive policy and principles of the Ma
tional Administration may cooperate in the
support of a State Ticket, respectfully invite
all who are in favor of such movement, to as
semble in City aud County Conventions the
I9fh of March mert, TO elect Delegates equal in
number to their representation in the State
Se~ate and House of Representatives, to Con-
vention TO be held at HARRISBURG, on the 26ih
Of the same month, for the purpose Of nomina-
ting candidates for Auditor General, Canal
Commissioner, and Surveyor General, to be
supported at the ensuing fall election, and to
take such other political action as may be
ccssary to the crisis.
Il. B. M'Comb, J. W. Kilingcr, James J.
Lewis, John Ferguson, David Taggart, J. IL.
Shuman, l.. Reed, p. W. Housekecper, Jacob
Struble, Fr. Jordan, L. Joy Morris, w. b.
Frazier, Philip Clover, Andrew Gregg. d. A.
Finney, Henry SoUther, Henry G. Pratt, sam
uel Kerr X. Haines, William Hamilton, Sam
uel Caldwell, J. Dock, c. L. Hunsecker, Del
orma Imbrie, John Wright, A. w. Crawford,
J. Henry Wintrode, Jonas Augustine, G- )
Ball, T. l.. Baldwin, W. A Barry, ID. Phelps,
Daniel Lott, David Mumnla, Jr., James l. Sci
lers, John G.. Flenniken, David MeliingeT,
II. Gaylord, and j. Brown.
Harrisburg, February l3, 1856.
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ChauIaersat

NTUsLIN, at cents per yard AT 1,1oss,r a.so
lyH cash store. - -
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TLEARFIELD LODGE No I9S I. o. of 0.
~ f. meets every Saturday evening. st 81 o.
clook, at their Hall in Merrel & Carriers new bull
ding on Second street. Ifeb2o
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nISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
H. The partnership heretofore existing between
James NJ Kelly and VIM. r. Dickinson, trading
under the name of Kelly & Dickinson, is this day
by mutual consent dissolved.
J. NJ KELLY.
W. r. DICKINSON
Glen Hope. Feb. Is 1856.
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SALE.-A well finished house and two lots, in
the borough of Clearfeld, in most desirable 10
cation, viii be sold easy terms if application be
made Immediately Inquire at this Office
feb20-1t
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-12-27
CRANES METALLIC BURIAL CASKET

HAVING bought the patent right for the sale OF
Ill the Crane Metallic Burial Caskcts. at great cx-
pcnsc. we introduce them to the public rs having u
superiority over any case now IN use. beauty of de-
sign. artistic and elaborate finish, simplicity in lin
ing, highly decorated and unique silver mount
ings. perfectly air tight. and also giving an entire
view Of the body.--tle topof the casket being con-
struccd Of the finest French plate glass renders il
the most desirable case ever introduced to the pub.
lie Beautiful metallic caps cover the glass, which
secures the case from damage on account Of any rx-
tcrnal pressure. samples of this caskct can be seen
at !. y. Lemons Drug store. Clinton.
Wooden collins made TO order. aud punetual at
tendance given on all funeral occasions. a fine
llcnrsc VIII always he on hand
Any infringement on our patent rights will sub
iect the offender 10 prosecution
feb % BUTLER 4 KOCH.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-12-27
WORMS, MEYER & Co.
NAUMAN IL STRAUSS,
DEALERS Is
Fine Watches, Jewelry, BoOkS. Stationery.


AND FANCY ARTICLES,
HAVE received from New York, new aud
III complete assortment of Goods TO which
they invite the attention of the people of Gin.
ton and vicinity, and the ladies especially.
WATCHES, JEwELRy, dc. comprising I. I.
Cooper, Tobias, and real Joseph johnson
movements Swiss and English Levers, to-
gcthcr with a splendid stock Of Eastern
JEwErRy, Of the latest style and best finish,
SILVER K PLATED WARE, all descriptions.
TOILET ARTICLES Pcrfumcry, Hair Oil, Po-
matun, Fancy Soap and Extracts, direct from
larrison.s mandatory.
Work Boxes, Port Monnaics Fine Pocket
Books.
CARD CASES; silver, pearl, and shell.
RAzoRs KNIVES, Rogers best brand.
Books, consisting Of standard and misrclla.
ncous works
Scnool. Books, recommended for their high
and instructive character
Poems, of American and British authors.
NOVELS, latest and best published, with Il
great variety Of other interesting reading.
Music; Il fine lot Of sheet music. embracing
pieces from the most gifted composers
We have suitable arrangements to procure
books, 50 that orders left with us will be
promptly filed.
Efg"Watchcs and Jcwclry carefully repair
ed by the best Of workmcn, and warranted
We solicit share Of the public patronage,
feeling convinced we shall be able to give en-
tire satisfaction.
Eeas"Al articles sold, warranted rs repre-
scntcd, or the money refunded
Es5"Sign of the BIG WATCH, east Of the
Pnblic Square, opposite the Post Office.
jc KAUFMAN X STRAUSS.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-12-27
MISCELLAN EOUS.
Saddle, Bride, and Harness Manufactory
r. ROSS

on II. ROSS, ON
lA North side Of the public Square f@
SUCCESSOR TO S. LOOMS.
w GUILD respectfully inform his patrons and
" the public in general, that he has Just re-
ccived large and well selected assortment Of
LEATHER HARDWARE, &c.
suitable for the manufacture of any and every
article that may be wanted or called for in his
line of business viz
SADDLES, BRIDES, HARNESS, &c.
Ills stock of Leather has been selected with
great care and is Of the best quality.
The Saddlcry Hardware is direct from New
York. and is of the latest style and pattern.
With competent and experienced workmcn
to manufacture this material, he hopes to give
perfect satisfaction, and will warrant all work.
both as TO quality and execution.
p1A@ CALL AND EXAMINE. oct
Bay" All open accounts due in November
| jan 26 ly
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Fol, SALE.

A TRACT OF LAND, lying in the Parish of East
n Feliciana. about half mile from the town of
twenty-five acres, seventy five opened and in
high state of cultivation. good Westinghouse and
all the necessary out buildings. Good Mill on the
place. There are near two hundred acres baturc
formed in front of the place sevcniy-fve acres Of
which are above the high water of last year forty
acres have been in cultivation this year.
Any person wishing to purchase place would do
well to call and examine this as will give bargain
in the same. For terms apply to the undersigned or
TO Randolph Chick. S. AMBROSE.
Port Hudson Nov 90. 1856
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PROPERTY SALES

VALUABLE PLANTATION For sALEA
HS0 ACRES, situated in Bossier parish. on VII
tUU low Chute Bayou two miles from Rcd River.
and IL miles above Shreveport all cotton land of
the best quality and all arrablc. 200 in good
state of cultivation, and $50 acres dcadcncd, and
easily prepared. Common dwelling negro cabins.
good well and spring. Plenty of wild lands 20
miles above on Red River. which can be had on
good terms. For information apply to A. u. PALM
ER, Esq. aug30 w. NJ. DOLES
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A CARD.
HENRY s. BEECHENO bcgs 10

HENRY s. BEECHENO bcgs TO
Ill rcturn his sincere thanks 70 his friends and the
inhabitants Of East Fcliciana. generally, for the
kind and liberal patronage bestowed upon him since
he commenced business in Clinton. and assure. them
no cXcrtons shall he wanting on his part 10 mer, Il
continuance of the same.
II. S. BGrclENo is fully prepared to supply plant
crS. and all others with every article in the Drug
business. and from his long experience in that line,
combined with practical acquaintance with chem
isiy in all its branches. merely request, trial It
test Of his publications.. An accurate analysis Of
mineral waters will be granted gratis to those desi-
rous OF having il made.
PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS are dispensed with
ncatncss and promplitndc and with great care 10
labelling and the minor details.
A constant supply Of the choicest brands Of Wines
and Spirits on hand, for MEDICAL PURPOSES, only
A large quantity of Ale and Porter (irst rate
quality.) continually coming to hand.
IL. S. b. does moi feel disposed to advertise the
exact quantities OF Drugs he has received lately.
fearing he might possibly rNpEnrate it, and not do
himself the Justice he is SO anXlousy seeking.
Clinton. La, Oct. Is, 1880.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-12-27
GOODS FOR THE SEASON.

GOODS FOR THE SEASON.
TUST RECEIVING and opening, by the undersign-
d ed in addition to their large and well selected
Stock OF Spring and Summer Goods, a fresh sup
ply Of
SEASONABLE GOODS,
of the latest styles and patterns which will be dis
posed of on the most reasonable terms.
They also keep constantly on hand, a very large
stock of Kentucky and Northern Plain and Twisted
Linsays, and also good supply Of rs and A
WOODVILLE LOWELLS,
which will be sold at the factory prices at their es
adjustment.
They are determined to have their stock always
thoroughly supplied and fully assorted as their
senior partner Mr.. A. Levi, is always remaining IN
New Orleans and will give his general attention to
purchases for this market, which enable them TO
give entire satisfaction in every branch relating to
their business A. LEVI. BLOOM n co.
N.S- Persons wishing to do business with the com
mcrcia firm Of HARRIS ~ LEVI, N. o., can make suit
able arrangements through the undersigned
may A. H., b. &Co.
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HOME MANUFACTORY OF WGG.
ONS, CARTS, dc. &c.
F. RIGR y

aHM CONTINUES to carry on the
sad.nssszAGsAsSlAn WHEELwRGHr business in all
of its various branches.
lie has on hand large assortment of sllpe
nor well seasoned material, and all orders for
work Will be executed with promptncss and
III workmankliko manner.
Repairing of all kinds done Immediately.
Ills shop is immediately opposite the stables
of the Union Hotel
Ae4s"Al orders for Blacksmith work will be
promptly attended to and faithfully executed
BuGGlEs, Oh hand and for sale.
je9 RICHARD RIGBY
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MISCELLANEOUS.

MILLS, CLEVELAND, q Co.
Provision and Grocery Store :.
+ ESPECTFULLY inform their friends and
II the trading public, that they have on hand
a large and complete stock OF
GROCERIES & PROVISIONS,
together with Il well selected assortment OF
Dry Goods. Hats. Boots, Shoes, Hardware,
and in fact every article in demand, for Family
or Plantation use.
They are prepared to make advances on
Cotton consigned to OAKLEY Il HAWKINS,
and to afford all the facilities usual in lhcir
line of business ala