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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02
ARRIVAL OF THE ANGLo-sAX0N.
English and American TrcubIes

GREAT BRIrAIS.-The American Minister
had an interview with Lord Clarendon, at the
Foreign Office, on Wednesday.
The Daily News again calls attention to the
domestic troubles of America. The Post in a
leader on the serious aspect of the internal pol
itics of the United States, says Kansas is but
the field in which the great American question
of Slavery is to be debated, most probably in
arms; and so thoroughly is the vital character
of the crisis understood inAmeIica, that there
are many who hold that the postponement of
the contest would be cheaply purchased by a
foreign war, as the only means of uniting the
jarrins States once more under the same ban
ner.
The Times SAYS s.There is unfortunately,
no longer any doubt that Mr.. Champion is to
be dismissed, and though the exact news Of
his dismissal has not yet reached US, we may
certainly expect to receive information to that
effect by tie next arrival. At the same time
that our Minister is dismissed, the exequatur
will be withdrawn from three Consuls whom
the American government considers guilty Of
violation of their municipal laws
OF the correctness of this intelligence the
Times does not pretend to express any doubt.
ssThe American governments intimation of its
ntention,'' it says, ssis accompanied with the
most profuse assurance Of good will and res
pect towards this country.''
Mr.. Dallas, the Times is assured, is armed
with the fullest powers to negotiate and final
ly settle the disputes connected with the Cen
tral American question, and if unable to come
to an agreement the contracting parties are
empowered, without further reference toAmerc
lea, to refer the question to the arbitration of
some impartial third person, to be selected by
mutual concurrence.
GAS regards our retaining Mr.. Dallas,'' says
the Times, s'that question should rest entirely
upon the guilt or innocence of Mr.. Champion.
II the latter be innocent Mr.. Dallas ought not
to remain, and if he be guilty no false pride
should prevent us from acquiescing in his cx-
pulson.''
In the House of Commons, on Thursday Mr..
D'Israeli said if the government lid not go on
with the army estimates: they might expect
discussion on our relations with the United
States. The Chancellor Of the Exchequer, in
reply, said he would fix on Monday, if there
was no objection, to discussion on the army
estimates.
FRAYCE.-The Times correspondent writes
from Paris that the French army will be fur
thcr reduced %, 600 men
HoLLAND.-There had been ministerial cri-
sis in Holland, and the Premier, Yanvail, had
resigned.
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ID L f. ID

In this borough on the 2Sd June, Miss Eve
CHASER, aged about 10 years.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02

ORPHANS COURT SALE.-By virtue Of
~ an order of the Orphans Court of Clsarheld
county, there VIII be exposed 10 public sale New
Washington. Saturday tho 26th day of July,
1856, at o'clock, p NJ certain lot of land, situ-
ate in Chest township, Clearfeld county, begin
ming at hickory on Chest creek. e. 81 perches 70
a cucumber. n. y deg G. 60 perehes to hickory
down. north AZ deg. west 10 perehes TO post, W. -
peTches 10 W oak on Chest creek, thence up the
creek to the beginning. containing 81 acres moro
less, late the estate of Jonathan Pearce deceas
ed. TRIMS, cash. JESSE HUTTON,
JOHN BYERS. Jr
SAMUEL WEAVER
July ,: 1886 1t Adm rs of J Pearc.
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ERON. IRON .-The undersigned has ius.
Il received, at the shop OF 7. Mills on the corner
of Locust and Third streets. IN the Borough Of
CleaTfeld, 4 large assortment of Round. Soar
and i'tat b K IRON, of all sizes which he win
sell at as low prices US ii can be purchased any-
where in this county.
jeil-55-5m BENJAMIN SPaCKMAN
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New Advertisements.

"ANTED.-Ag good Blacksmith at Grahau u
w ton. Possession of the shop given inme-
diatcly, together with dwelling house. One with
a sm all family preferred. The situation is q good
ono. For any information address
July ,. 80 JAMES b. GRAHAM
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NTUsLIN, at censsare-.. ..,yuao., T,,,---
IN cash store. t1'-s L. '1e -, -
DACeN-A good lot of Hams ana f,asgIMs SasnISssslN
q y LIMA 20 ] W: 2. 80 49,
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RaftsmM's aournal.
CLEARFIELD, PA, JULY ?, 1855.

S. B. ROW, EDrron AND PaornIrron.
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J. E Cooer. : W " do 7 :
Ja.tob Smith. so,e7Sss7 -sfsE
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-09-10
Letter from Gov. Wise.

RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 6, 1856.
DEAR SIR:-On my return from a short alb
sence found yours of the Goth ult, asking my
opinion on the question: "Would the election of
Fremont to the Presidency bring about dissolu-
ton of the Union?'' My answer is, that the very
spirit of sectonalism which runs such mere ad-
venturer as he is, in every sense, has engcndered
SO much envy, hatred and malice between vari-
Gus sectitns and factions of our people, as to Gre
ate wish in the minds of many so strong for a
dissolution Of blessed Union, that to tell them
his election would bring that lamcntable event
about, would make of his bittercst oppo-
nens vote for his election for the very purpose of
effccting that cxecrable end. This above every
thing else, shows the wrong and mischief of NOM
mating such man by such party as that called
Black Republican. His election would bring
about the dissolution of the American Confe,lera-
cy of States inevitably. Why? For the reason
that if New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio were
slaveholding States, and CinaCia were to assail
them with half the violence and call unclarita-
bleness" which Black Republicanism is assailing
us with, there would be public war in thirty days
by every patriots time piece. Whether the pres
ent state of peaceful revolution of warlke broth
erhood, of confederated antagonisln, Of shake
hand cnmity, of sectional uni n. of united enc
mics,-shall uunaturally continue. depends PFC
cisely upon the issue whether Black Republican
ism is strong enough to elect John C.. Fremont.
with all the demon sms at his heels! You may
do what you please with this letter.
Yours, respectfully,
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-09-10
OUR CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS.

In another column of our paper will be found
the proceedings of the Democratic Congressional
| Conference, which met at Johnstown on Friday
the 9th instant. As vas very generally antici-
pated, CYRUS l., PERsHING. ESQ, of Johnstown.
received the nomination. The selection is emil
nently fit one and is well calculated to inspire
our friends throughout the District with a conf
dent hope of success. Mr.. Pershns is well and
favorably known a gentleman of undoubted
ability and irreproachable character He is. and
always has been, firm and steadfast democrat.
and If elected, as he will be, if our friends do
their duty, he will prove an honor to the District
His political escutchcon is neither polluted with
know-Nothingism, nor soiled with the foul touch
OF Black Republcanism. He comes before the
people with clean hands and an honest heart: his
tongue is not forked, for it speaks modcstly. but
with unerring certainty, what he intends to per
form 1t Is refreshing, in these days of political
deGeneracy, to enter the lists in Gcft tnce of such
candidate. The voice of a Cambria county man.
has never been heard in the Halls of Congress
and we congratulate ourselves, that the happer-
ing of an event, SO dcvoutly to be wished for. is
not far distant.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-09-10
Mr. Buchanan as a Statesman.

The Warrentown On. CD News, in ar sbly
written article in support of the Demo,rItic
Nominations, presents the following vie'F of
Mr.. Buchanan as statesman
He is peculiarly fitted to preside at the
helm of State In times of thick darkness and
portentous gloom During his long and bril-
liant career in the Senate of the United States,
when that illustrious body contained n ore
talent and ability than any other deliberative
body on the globe, Mr.. Buchanan, according
to the universal sentiment of his enlightened
countrymen. occupied position in the front
rank of the conscript fathers of the republic
We speak the unanimous sentiment of the
country, and we claim no more for him now
than we were always ready and willing to ac-
cord to him We have frequently remarked,
and have as frequently heard others observe,
that Mr.. Buchanan never made an effort on
any question in the Senate that would not bear
a favorable comparison with that of any other
member on the same subject. His speeches
were invariably finished productions combin-
ing great strength of argument with unusual
elegance of style, and characterized bv pro-
found research, extensive knowledge, and
mastery skill in debate. He was giant
among giants. Nor has his vigor of intellect
been in the least degree impaired by age. On
the contrary, experience has served TO streng-
then and mature his intellectual powers, and
to increase his information"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-09-10
TERRIBLE DISASTER.

Destruction Of Me M. Te,noa IEse'-Ere Per
sous Bm7sed 10 Decti- OHiy oie SUciror Of
The Family Of Phihip Cain.
CAPE ISLAND. n j., Sept. 6.-The mammoth
Mount Vernon Hotel at this place. took fire last
night at quarter to l l O'Clock, and was enterely
consumed. The other hotels escaped uniniured.
The origin of the fire is unknown. Mr.. Cain,
the lessee Of the house, residing in the build
ing. and had retired previous to the alarm of fire.
His son, Philip Cain. Jr, escaped from the4build-
ing by leaping from the second story window, but
was badly burned.
With the exception of the son. the whole of
Mr.. Gains family perished in the flames.
The following is list of those lost:
Philip Cain, ST., the lessee.
Andrew Cain, Martha Cain, Sarah Cain and
Mrs. Albertson.
The charred remains of Mr.. Cain were found
this morning.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-09-10
GO TO WORK.

We earnestly admonish every Democrat in the
State to go to work at once AMI leave no honora-
bic effort untred to carry the State ticket. This
is the great business at present before US, and he
who, processing the Democratic faith and a sim
cere desire to preserve the Union shall fail to put
forth his energies to elect the nominees of the
party, will fail in the performance of great du-
Ty, which must be the source of unpleasant re-
Elections in after life. We have not moment to
spare. The enemy are every where active and
every where united in the determination to beat
the Democratic nominees ON the 1 4th of October
Let us show them that awake and well
prepared-that we know the importance of the
issue between us-and, by one universal and Wig
orous effort, plant the flag of triumph so high
and SO firmly that it can never hereafter be torn
down.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-09-10
THE STATE ELECTION

The Importance of carrying the State election
IN October can scarcely bc overestimated A
victory for the State ticket would settle the Pres
ldental question beyond cavil and the Democra-
cy would only have to walk over the course in
November for forms sake. Let. therefore. the
old lion-hearted Democracy, with the thousands
OF patriotic recruits, who have recently enrolled
themselves in the ranks arm at once and in earn
est Tor the State contest, and VOW upon tie altar
OF their country that they will conquer the auda-
cious foe whose efforts directed against liber-
ty and the Union. Let no man, who desires the
elevation of BUCHANAN to the PreSidencv-who
values the Constitution and the Union. and be-
leves them to be in danger, cast his vote against
the Democratic State ticket; for although it might
not prove fatal, the experiment would be danger
Gus, and should not be tried. Brother Demo-
Gratis, in all parts of the State rally your forces
for the 18th of October.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-09-10
Township Meetings.

The Democrats of Cambria county will meet
in their several townships for the purpose OF
holding Democratic meetings as follows:
Carroll Township the village of Carol
ton. on Wednesday, S pit 18th, at 3 o'clock
z. NJ
Susquehanna Township-at the borough
of Cherry Tree, on Thursday, Sept 18th, at
3 O'Clock p NJ
SunlmcrhiIl Township-at Jefferson, on
Saturday, Sept, Goth, at o'clock p. NJ.
Clcarfield Township-at the hotel of Henry
Harbour, on Tuesday, Sept. 23d, at 3 o'clock
T. NJ
White TownshI7-at the school house in
Fallen Timber. on Wednesday, Sept. 9th, at
3 o o'clock p NJ
Chest Township-at A. Shallenbcrgers ho-
tel, on Thursday, Sept. 25th, at 3 o'clock, F.
NJ
Allegheny Township-at the hotel of j.
NJ Kinzie, in the borough Of Loretto, on Sat
urday, Sept. 9th, at 3 o'clock Z. NJ.
Jaskson Township--at the house of Henry
Rager, on Saturday, October 4th, at & o'clock
z. NJ.
Blackliek Townships the house of J
Craig, on Tuesday, Oct. 9TH, at o'clock p
NJ.
Speakers may be expected at each meeting,
aud at Loretto, t'arrollton, Chest tp., and 9TH
er places where desired, the Germans will be
addressed by gentlemen in their own Ian
guagc'
Should other meetings be required notice
viii be given Of them hereafter.
Democrats who desire handbills for their
meetings, documents for distribution, or spea-
kcrs for meetings they may Wish, can get all
necessary information by applying to either of
the undersigned members of the Democratic
Executive Committee of Cambria county
Richard White, VIM A. Smith, Cyrus L.
Persbing, George w. Easily, John H.
Douglass, Executive Committee
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-09-10
The Meeting at the Summit.

The friends of Buchanan had glorious meet
ing at the Summit on last Saturday evening. 1t
was certainly one Of the largest and most enthu-
siastic meetings that ever held in the county.
About six O'Clock splendid hickory Pole, one
hundred and Thirty one feet high, was raised. The
Summit being over t,co thousand feet above the
level of the ocean, this may be said to be the
highest pole in the United States After the
Pole was raised, and three cheers given, the meet
ing was organized by appointing GEN. JONI
HUMPHREYS, President, Daniel Mclaughlin.
Richard Trotter, Wm. B. Snodgrass, Peter Dough-
erty, Esq, Col. Alex. DeArmit, Albert Cantwell
and 7. III. Porter, Vice Presidents, Dr. Charles;
Walter, Secretary.
The meeting then addressed by GEN 10
selh N'Do'so1d, George ". Smith. Esq, T. l..
HeyeT. Esq, John S. Rhcy, Esq, G. d. Murray,
Esq, III Hdsson Esq, of this County, and Il.
De4rmd, Esq, Of Blair county. NJ. JTolsh, of
Hollicaysburg, was called upon, and sang in his
best style an excellent campaign song The
meeting adjourned about ten o'clock at night. to
meet at the Polls on the second Tuesdaq of Octo-
deT We need scarcely add, that the proprietor
of the Mansion House, ihr. james IL Rifle, s,ls-
tained his we'll earned reputation as one of the
very best landlords in the whole county.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-09-10
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM

1st. 1t expresses confidence in the intclli-
gence. patriotism and discriminating Judge
ment of the American people.
I'd. 1t expresses the opinion that the Fed
eral Government Mt is one of limited powers,
derived solely from the Constitution-that
the grants of power should be strictly con-
strued-and that it is dangerous to exercise
doubtful powers.
3d. 1t denies to the General Government
the right to carry on general system of In
ternal Improvements.
4th It denies the right of the General
Government to assume State debts
9Th 1t opposes Protective Tariff. and
favors one for revenue alone, with such incl
dental protection that may afford
9th 1t favors economy in the public ex-
pcnditures
7th 1t contends that the proceeds of the
sales of the public lands should be applied to
national purposes.
Sth 1t denies the power of Congress to
charter National Bank
9th. 1t expresses opposition to the pro-
scriptive principles of Nativeism.
TO- 1t lays down the doctrine that Con-
gress has no constitutional power to interfere
with the domestic institutions of the States.
11th. 1t approves of the qualified veto
power.
18th. 1t endorses the Compromise meas
ures of 1850, including the Fugitive Slave
law.
18th 1t expresses confidence in the Ken
lucky and Virginia resolutions of 179S and
1909.
14th. 1t condems Know Nothingism
10Th. 1t approves the Nebraska-Kansas
aet--maintains the equal rights of the States
and the Union of the States-and resists mo-
nopolies and all exclusive legislation
10th 1t advocates Free Trade aud Free
Seas
18th. 1t supports the Monroe doctrine.
18th. 1t expresses decided opinion in ia
vor of free communication between the Allan
tic and Pacific oceans-an inter-oceanic route
over which the United States should exer-
else such control as their position, and the
privileges which may be granted to them by
other States, entitle them to.
18th. 1t expresses sympathy in the efforts
making by Central America to regeneratc
that portion of the Continent
10th. 1t asks for proper efforts on the part
of the National Administration to insure our
ascendency in the Gulf of Mexico
2lst. 1t favors military and postal roads tc
the Pacific
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-09-10
COURT PROCEEDINGS

We are indebted to Mr. Howard j Rob-
erts, our Prothonotary, for the following re-
port of the proceedings of Court for the first
and second weeks.
Commonwealth as. ID. W. GougLnour--
Selling liqaor without license. District At
torney enters noHe prosequi upon payment of
costs by defendant.
Com. as. Sarah .Jordan-Fornication Deft
pleads guilty, and submits Sentenced to
pay fine of 81 and costs, DC
Com zsszD--W w. oughnour-Selling IL
quor without licence. Dist. Atty. enters not9e
l'roscqui on payment of costs by dcft.
Com as. Simon J. Weakland-Assault
and battery. Deft. pleads not guilty. Jury
called and sworn, who find the deft guilty
Sentenced to 10 days Imprisonment, so fine,
and costs of suit.
Com; as, Abraham kiepcr- Tipping house
Deft. pleads guilty and submits Sentenced
$50 fine and costs of prosecution
Com. rs. d. w. Goughuour- Tipping
house. Deft pleads guilty and submits
Sentenced to pay fine of $40 and costs of
prosecution.
Com. rs, John Llewelyn Tipping house
Deft pleads guilty and submits. Sentenced
to pay fine of $40 and costs.
Com as Daniel MDonald-Tippling house
to pay fine of $40 and costs of prosecution.
Com Us Hugh Daily-Tippling house.
Deft pleads guilty and submits Sentenced
to pay fine of $40 and costs
Com as Geo. Rowley- -Tipplng house.
Defendants recogniZance forfeited
Com as Andrew Smyth-TIppiing house
Deft pleads guilty and submits. Sentenced
to pay fine of $40 asd costs.
Com Margaret Boiohn-and Susan Co
| filt-Assault and battery. Lgnoramus, and
prosecatrix, Josephine Bojohn, to pay the
costs.
Com rs Josephine Bojohn--Assault and bat
terry. lgnoro"'us, and prosecutrix, Margaret
Bojohn, TO pay the costs
Com as John tzgibbons-Tippling house
Deft pleads guilty and submits Sentenced
to pay fine OF $40 and costs.
Com es Henry Campbell Murder Pris-
oner being arraigned, pleaGs not guilty, and
puts himself on his country. Dist Atty SIM
litter ct issue. Jury called and sworn. who
say that the defendant is not guilty.
Com rs jeremiah Potts Murder Prison
er being arraigncd, pleads not guilty, and
puts himself on his country. Dist Atty sim
litter ct issue. Jury called aud sworn, who
find the deft nat guilty.
Iounkin VS. Kopp-Appeal jury called
and sworn, who find for Deft
Same VS. Same.-Dcbt. Jury called and
sworn, who find for Plf S54. IL
Shabacher VS. itzgibbons-Appeal. Jury
called sworn and discharged Dcit gives
Judgment to Plf for S12. 81
MGarity VS. Christe-Appeal. Discontin-
ued by Plf.
Boyle, ct al VS. Noel, ct al-Ejectment
jury called and sworn, who do find for the
f. & S. PIX Road Co. VS. Lloyd & Hill
Case &c. Jury called and sworn, who do find
for Defts.
Welsh's adm'rs Morgan-Dcft confesses
judgement to Plff to be released on payment
of S276 in four months
Barr VS. Rees-Case, malicious prosecution.
S3l9,6 damages.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-09-10

W In our last paper we published an article
from the Ilollidaysburg Standard, giving the de-
tails OF a conversation which recently took place
at the residence of DIR. r. N S. Jackson. at
Cresson, between ID. ". Hofus, Esq, Mr. L.
Btd'r Moore and others, on the one side. and the
Hon. Charles Sumner the other tits but ms
tlce to say, that after the article was in type we
saw IN the Blair County Wing, letter from DR..
jackson, in which he most emphaticalIy denies
that any such conversation as detailed by Messrs.
llCtius and Moore to the Editor of the Standard
ever took place; or in plain english that the
charge is false. A question of vcracity has thus
been raised between the parties, and we leave the
gentlemen interested in it, to settle it according
to their own peculiar notions of the code of hon.
or, whether it be at she Clifton House on The
caaeda SIDE, p or ON 'dhe dark and bloody ground
IF HadcnSburg."
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-09-10
A Plain Case of Backing Out.

John r. Eaie tie Know Nothing candidate for
Congress. arrived in town on Monday evening.
1t was understood, and so statcl, by his friends,
that he would deliver speech in the Court House
on Tuesday ereniRg. During the afternoon ef
that day. paper was drawn up, and sigred by
a number of lKr. Edie's fricnds,as well as by the
friends of c. L. PerShing, Esq, his competitor,
who was in town, requesting both the candidates
to address the people, on the great political is
sues involved in the present contest. When the
paper was presented to Mr.. Pershing, he prompt
ly acccded TO the p opositon orcr his o'cn sigma
tire. He had made his arrangements TO leave
town at 8 O'Clock, for the purpose of attending
the Pittsburg Convention, but expressed his de-
termination to remain and meet Col. Edie before
the people, if the latter would consent.
a few of the special friends of Mr. Edie, having
heard of the proposed arrangement, and fearful of
the result, started him on branch of the under
ground Rail Road, and for some hours the Col
was invisible to the naked eye. At length one
Of his friends, James d. Hamilton, screwed his
courage up TO tie sticking point, and proposed
that he would take charge of the paper and con-
sult Col. Edie the subject. Il was handed to
him by lillian Palmer, Esq, with directions to
return it with Mr.. Edie's acceptance or refusal
Mir. q. c. X. Zahm, democrat. accompanied
Mr.. Hamilton. About five O'Clock p. NJ it was
discovered that Mr.. Hamilton was preparing to
leave for Jefferson in of his coaches. Ec was
Immediately waited on by Mr.. Palmer, and asked
whether he had seen Col. Edie, and what had be-
come of the paper, he replied that he had left it
III Maj Thompson's Hotel; the Major when asked
about it by Mr.. Palmer said he thought it had
been taken from his desk by Mr.. E. f. Lytle; but
the latter who had signed it, alleged that he knew
nothing about it, and thus neither .IoA1a r. Eiie
nor the paper could be found. If this was not
about as clear case of refusing to facc.the music
not only on the part of Edic. but also of his
friends, as was ever heard of, We would like TO
kaow what is. When Mr.. Pcrshing discovered
that Col. Ede, through his friends had refused to
accept the challenge, he left town for Pittsburg.
The know-Nothing hero was then as brave as a
hon; and when the danger had passed away. he
could and did boast with perfect impunity I'm
like Cesar, he might exclaim-.'I came, sdc
and fddcked OuG'' a candidate for Congress, or
any other important public trust, who is afraid to
appear before the sovereign people and publicly
proclaim his principles, is political coward and
does not deserve the support of Intelligent free
men.