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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-01-23
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On the 18th instant, by the Rev. C. Diehl,
Mr. JOHN ANDERSON and Miss MARGARET 3.
AcCLURE, both Of Pike Twp, this county.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-01-23
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said for the A D. certify that
nine hundred and
hands at Clearfed this 18th
ROBERT Y.l
RI. DAVID ROSS County COM
Jerk. JACOB WIIHEIM ! mission
the undersigned Auditors examined
Of John MPhen Esq Treasurer Of said county for the year
The due
County
the due the Road Fund by hundred and three
dollars School Fund
and ninety three dollars and amount due
Collectors thousand hundred and
four dollars and tx -
Witness our hands this Of January y 1896
II
r, ]. WALLACE MATTERS, County
Clerk FRANCIS PEARCE, J Auditors
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-01-23

JOHN 1fPLERS0N Esq I5oasuxey Of CaYGaIE Comfy,
Account ruth he difcsRt Townships School FWRG
gears 1854 1855.
To due School Flnd last Settlement S1,461 46
reed from UnSeaed Lands 1854 and 1850
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13
lie and modest custom Of the Jewish religion

pie and modest custom Of the Jewish religion.
The body was followed by his family, tue
attendants and friends of the house, by more
than one thousand persons of all classes and
religious, and by some one hundred and fifty
equipages. The ministers of the Protestant
church also attended the funeral. Their Sc.
nior, the Dean Frederick, expressed publicly
to Baron James Rothschild, the thanks of
the community for all the benefits bestowed
on it by the deceased. In reply, Baron James
said that SO long as the family Of Rothschild
continued TO exist the poor Of Frankfort
should constantly enjoy their solicitude."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13
Jan l, 1855.
Carpenters Sheet System

OF Cutting Ladies' Dresses and Gentlemen,
" Coats and Sacks,-also, Vests, Pantaloons and
Caters, together with Youths, Boys and Girls
Garments Of all kinds and styles, will be taught to
Ladies and Gentlemen by a
Few Plain, Easy and Simple Rules,
So as to learn them to cut with EASE and SKILL
any Of the above mentioned Garments.
The Copyright of this State has been assigned to
GEO. S. MCNEIL & Co., Of this place.
Persons wishing to avail themselves Of this Sys-
tenn or wanting information will call or leave their
orders at Mrs. McNErLs Nlillner Establishment.
GEO. S. MCNEIL g. co.
Edcefeld c. H., May 80 ly 90
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13
$4,000 Wanted for 1856,

IE Subscriber wishing to restrict his bushes:
this opportunity to inform his patrons that he will
open no Books for accounts this year. 1t useless
to enlarge as to the advantages both to buyer and
seller of this system All acknowledge it to be the
best.
Intending to keepa good supply of articles in the
various branches Of my business respectfully so.
lict continuance Of the liberal patronage so long
extended. Come on now with your small change
and let US try ii one year, and see how it works.
G.. L. PENN, AGENT.
IAN 1875 ff ri
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

OK THE occasion of two opposition boats
starting from Pittsburg, one employed Ger
man band to attract passengers; the other,
being minus The music, and not desiring to
be outdone, started the steam whistle, which
completely drowned the music Of the band.
The mayor, being called upon, declined to
interfere, saying that some was specimen
of German music, and the other genuine
American" -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

IT'S an astonishing thing how little
matter will sometimes disconcert man who
is accustomed to speak in public, and to
have his thoughts about him, and ready to
command on almost all occasions.
"I was once opening speech from the
stump" said distinguished Western politi
cal orator to US recently, and was just be'
ginning to warm with my subject, when q
remarkably clear and deliberate voice spoke
out behind me, saying:
Guess he wouldn't talk quite so highfa'
lutin, if he knew that his trowsers was bus
clean out behind!"
"From that moment couldn't get on.
The people in front began to laugh, and
there was loud roar in my rear, and
dared not reverse my position Ifor fear oI
having new audience Of my condition.
made, or rather invented, an excuse for de.
lay, and sat down. The malicious scoun.
drelr' continued the orator; cit was only a
mean trick after all. There was nothing un.
der heaven the matter with my unmention'
ables"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

NEWSPAPER EDUcArIoN.--Newspapers
contribute more than most people are aware
OF, to the education Of the young members of
a family. The records of occurrences in real
life serve admirably to instruct youths in the
practical realities of every day transactions
and win them from their one ideal fantasies.
No well regulated family is ever without its
fayorte newspapers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

death fire into her cheek, and her eyes gleam-
ed with the 6tful flash Of disease; but about
her sweet lips hovered constant smile; she
had conquered her fear Of the king of ter.
rors, and dwelt upon her departure with al
most exulting joy, "l knew that through
Christ, was prepared to co." she said to
her pastor; al knew there were glores in
the bright world above, that the imagination
caunot conceive Of; yet, have shuddered
from my infancy at death. The thought of
dissolution, with its icy chils and quivering
breath made me cold to my heart, and |
strive to forget it, but cannot. Yet, since
YOU, since my mother, since all who know
me have made it familiar and household
word-clothed it in beautiful thoughts, and
surrounded it with heavenly images-it has
become less and less terrible, till now can
hold nv hand to him who unlocks the spirit,
and say, "Deatb, where is thy sting!.'
As she spoke thus, ray from, the setting
sun imaged a crown Of glory upon her fair
brow. Her mother aud friends at that mo.
ment entered
Hush r' said the pastor, with upliited
hands, and they stood transGxed. With that
last holy smile he had marked an instantane-
Gus change; and as he bent forward, through
the lips, so beautifully wreathed, there came
no breath.
"Wel might she exclaim, "Death where
is thy sting" said the pastor, turning with
tear.filled eyes, "never saw ] the king OF
terrors in SO lovely garb. How sweetly
she sleeps!"
Aye! sweetly still, in a grave yard upon
the hill side; and on the white shaft that
bears her name some lovely hand has chisel-
led,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13
Gboite 4o&trg,
THANK GOD FOB PLEASANT WEATHER.

THANK GOD FOB PLEASANT WEATHER
Thank God for pleasant weather,
Chant it, merry rills,
And clap your hands together,
Ye exulting hills.
Thank Him, teeming valley,
Thank him faithful plain,
For the golden sunshine,
And the silver rain.
Thank God Of good the giver,
Shout it, sportive breeze,
Respond, oh tuneful river,
To the nodding trees.
Thank Him, bud and birdling,
We grow and sing,
Mingle in thanksgiving,
Every living thing.
Thank God with cheerful spirit,
In glow Of love,
For what we here inherit,
And our hopes above!
Universal Nature
Revels in her birth,
When God. in pleasant weather,
Smiles upon the earth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13
/" T is NOT HARD TO DIE.
PAY YOUR DEBTS.

/. If you wish to secure the reputation oi
being an honest man, pay your debts.
2. If you would avoid bringing disgrace
upon the religious party yeu belong to, pay
your debts.
3. If you are anxious to get a good arti'
lie, and be charged low price for your
goods. never delay to pay your debts.
4. lf you wish to obtain such credit as
your business may require, be sure to pay
your debts.
5. If you would remain on terms OF friend.
ship with those YOU trade with, pay your
debts.
6. If you would avoid embarrassing 9th.
ers who are depending upon tho settlement
of your account, pay your debts.
T. If you wish to prevent mistakes and
litigation, keep your accounts well adjusted,
aud pay your debts.
g. Ii you wish to aid in the circulation Of
money, never let cash remain by you, but
pay your debts.
9. If you would do to others MS you wish
them to do to you, you ought to pay your
debts.
10. If you wish to stand clear Of the
charge of lying and making false excuses,
pay your debts.
IL. If you desire to pursue your business
with peace Of mind, pay your debts.
IL. If, in the expectation Of death, you
would like to leave your affairs in salts
factory condition, pay your debts.
IL. If you wish to do what is right in the
sight Of God and man, you must pay your
debts.
ID. Should your debts be ever so old, OF
should you have "taken the benefit of the
act" if you have the means, you are not d
just man, unless you pay your debts.
To enable you to pay, adopt the follow
ing advice:
Let your food, living, and equipage be
plain and not costly; avoid expensive cloth.
ing; abstain from wine aud all Intoxicating
liquor, and never keep them in your house; do
not sink your capital by purchasing plate OF
splendid furniture; have as few parties as
possible; be careful as to speculation, and
neve: extend your trade beyond your means
never aspire to be shareholders in banks
railways, &c; have as few men about you
as is convenient, and none Of suspicious
character; be determined to refuse all offers
of partnership; be careful as to lending
money or being bound with others; avoid
all law suits; keep books posted, and look
well to the accounts Of your customers
bring up your family to economy and indus.
try; if you observe these things, you will
always be able, with good fortune, to pay
your debts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

PERSONAL MER1T.-lf personal character
and qualities where more made lest of fit-
ness for Office, not by nominating conven-
tions, but by the popular electors, the power
of corrupt cliques to elevate their soois to
Office would be broken down. THE elector
should always support the candidate the an
tecedents Of whose character give the great
est guarantee for an upright and befcfal ex
ercise of the duties Of his trust. Neither civil
nor military fame should outweigh these con.
siderations.-N. Y. Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

OBEY1NG ORDERS" Edward" said his
mother to boy of eight, who was trund-
ling hoop in the front yard, Edward, you
mustn't 60 out of that gate into the street" J"
u" No, | won't" was the reply.
few minutes afterwards his mother had
occasion to go to the window. To her sur
prise she saw Edward in the street, engaged
in the very edi(ying employment of manu-.
featuring dirt pies.
Didn't tell you," said she angrily,
mot to so through the gate!'
Well, didn't MOTHER" was the very
satisfactory reply 81 climcd orcr the fence !"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

An unfortunate youth. who occasionally
pays his addresses to lady up town, cries
out in this manner:
When weary are
smoke my cirgar,
And when the smoke rises
Up into my cycses,
! think Of my true love,
And o, how sighscs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

In calling for letter at the post.office, al
ways ask anything for met" Don't give
your name, and when informed "No," don't
believe it, but in surprise and wonder ask the
postmaster when he expects one for you.
Should he ask you from whence you expect
one say, "from the West" He will then un.
derstand You.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13
REM OVAL
Of the Tin ManufacturV,

NEAR Dr. R. T. MINIS TAN YARD!
TINE Subscriber would respectfully inform the
Il citizens Of Edge6eld and the surrounding Dis
trcts that he has removed to his residence, where
he has recently erected large and commodious
Shop, and is now prepared to carry on the
TIN BUSINESS
in ALL ITS BRANCH ES, such as Manufactu-
ring Tin Ware for Merchants, ROOFING, GUT
TERJNG, and all manner of JOB WORK.
Always on hand general assortment of
TIN AND JAPAN WARE!
u Merchants supplied at shortest notice and on
the most reasonable terms Orders solicited.
C. L. REFO.
Oct tf 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

A young dandy with dirty ymoustache
curling over his upper lip, was passing the
residence of two young damsels, when he
heard one say: Laura, do wonder how it
goes to kiss one those creatures with NOUS
tache?" "Why Of course | don't know"
Hero the dandy felt encouraged. Well"
said the other, {" I'm going to got the boot
brush and try it." Dandy had urgent bust
ness up street.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

MASTER B., remarkably smart student
at Harvards, is another gentleman by in
stinct." A liberal use Of starch and cod oil
have greatly polished him. He once said to
his mother.
"I say mama, where's Bill?"
"My son don't let me hear you say Bill
again. You should say William.
Well, mother, where's William?"
"In the yard, feeding the ducks.
go yes, I see him now. But mother,
what makes ducks have broad flat Williams 2"
$50 out with your. brother, directly you
oh i-and she tainted"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13
Imported Garden Seed.
CROP 1855.

A LARGE and select assortment of the best
IN. varieties Of ENGLISH GARDEN SEED,
embracing Early Cabbage, Late do, Onion Sets
lWhitc and Red,) Beans, Peas, &C., &c. Also,
some six or seven kinds Early Corn. warranted
sir ueeks
Those in want Of reliable variety of Garden
Seed for Spring use will do well to call and pur-
chase. WM. HAlNES,
Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.
Ian 23 4t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

The LANCET or some other equally edi(y.
ing paper on the subject of human food, says
that large quantities Of sausages are made Of
horse flesh. A friend of ours says he be-
lieves it, as he invariably has the nightmare
when he has eaten them for supper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

THE coolest specimen Of editorial sang
troid we have seen lately, is the following
apology Of the North Carolian Times to its
readers -" The Times has not been issued
for the two past weeks. The cause Of this
omission was, week before last, we were ab-
sent on business, and last week we were
very much indisposed from bad cold"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

A medical student wishes to know in what
portion of the animal economy the trombone
is to be found. He says that he has frequently
heard of it, but canot find it in the medical
books.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

ADVANTAGES OF GONG CoURTISG.-The
Fitchburg (Mass.) Reveille states that John
Reynolds, of Milford, was arrested on a
charge Of house. breaking recently, hut Johns
intended" swore that on the night upon
which it was alleged he committed the crime
he as "courting her." having commenced at
8 O'Clock and continued until 2 In the morn:
ing. John was discharged. So ought any
man to be that courts girl SO late as that.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

A very good tempered gentleman, with a
very long nose, was one day walking down
narrow street of Southampton. Two or three
very quizical ladies, with very III grace,
paused in their way, and looked steadiastly
at the gentleman's nose; when he good hu.
moredly placed his finger on lis tip, and
pressing It on one side, said laughingly-
"Now, ladies you have room to pass"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

One OF THE CAUSES FOR DIvoRcE.--A
divorce was recently granted by one Of the
courts Of Indiana, where the only allegation
against the defendant was that he had cold
f.-t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

FIDpLErowS, in FL Dorado county, Cal,
is said to be very lively place. Wo sup.
pose it is great place for hops.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

Or is said that in the English language
proper, apart from technical and scientific
terms, there are twenty thousand FIVE hundred
nouns, forty pronouns, nine thousand two
hundred adjectives, eight thousand verbs, two
thousand six hundred adverbs, sixty.nine
propositions, nineteen conjunctions, sixty
eight interjections, and two articles--in all
above forty thousand words. According to
Webster's Dictionary" there are one hum
dred thousand words.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13
Pomaria Nurseries.

TUUdTId NuIStIItO,
SUMMER & c. II A NJ M o n ID,
HAVE for sale large and fine collection Of the
IL best varieties Of
FRUIT TREES,
Consisting Of PEACHES. PLUAlS. APtHCOTS,
NECTARlNES.F FIGS. GRAPE VINES, PEARS
both standard and dwarf, APPLES, standard and
dwarf. Gil ERRIES, standard and dwarf, ROSES,
PIONEERING SuRU8S aud ENERGREENS
.of choice kinds.
Their Fruit Department embraces all the best
native varieties, early and late, well as all the
Choice Foreign kinds, and the trees are of fine
habits and growth.
GT Priced Catalogues sent to all applicants.
Address SUMNER & CRAMAlOND,
ct3l 3m 42 Pomaria S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

Medicine Chests and Travelling Cases,
ON hand few very fine family Medicine Chests
~ and Travelling Cases. For sale by
A. G. s. T.J. TEAGUE, Druggists.
MAY 23 IF 10
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13
For Sa lie

For Sale,
TWO Grade Devon Bull Calves. Also,
i few Grade Grazier and Suffock Figs.
Enquire at this Office.
ApG 90 II IS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

."ENoUcH SABA gentleman once
wrote to lady whom he had offended by
his dilatoriness and who for a long time had
refused to speak to him. His letter was earn
est in supplication for forgiveness. 1t con-
cluded with" One word from your lips will
make ME happy. When and where will you
speak it?" Her answer was" Next We'd
nesday, at the altar" TO which he ntthe
following reply -" will be therew
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13
VOL. xxI.-.-NO. S.
VENTILATION -Dou't Ie. Tho reader be

VENTILATION .--DOu't let The reader be
astounded out of~his propriety~ and declare
us insane, because we tell him Il Is moro
important to sleep with a window up IN mid.
winter, than in summertime. How few
people have tie gift of thinking ! how many
have the gift Of CAB, in the inverse ratio |!
The less man thinks, the more he can talk !;
that is The very reason why our householp
divinities can discourse indefinitely, ad in6ni.
tum, and the other side of it. Whoever
heard of man taking cold who slept in
all out doorsl Well, if sleeping in all out
doors does not give man cold, how can
sleeping in a part Of all out doors give him
a cold Is not that conclusive Surely
none of the unthinking multitude cosld ask
for more convincing argument than this.
But as only the thinking few take q journal
like this, we will give mere hint Of an ar.
gument, with the carrying ont of which
they may amuse themselves in leisure hour.
Pure carbonic acid is deadly, it kills in FIVE
minutes. In sleeping we breathe out this
gas, and close room confines it; warmth
makes it rise to the ceiling, cold condenses
and keeps it near the floor. Verb. sat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

alvanic Batteries & Magnetic Electric
Machines.
JUST received. and for sale by
D AG. & T. j. TEAGUE, Druggists.
May % tt ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13

ITO a second son Of Charles William he
gave his large house and gardens. The do.
mains and properties possessed by the de-
ceased in different countries are likewise
distributed among the different branches Of
the Rothscbilds, so that the greater bulk OF
this large fortune remains in the family.
"The most pleasing feature in tie dispo.
sition made of this property is the provision
to continue forever the weekly distribution
of aims at the Rothschiid old house in the
street of the Jews" This cannot fail to be
an incalculable benefit to the poor Of Frank
fort.
"Thc funeral of Baron Rothschild took
place on Sunday last, according to tho SIM
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-08-08

A Coon PRAcrIcAL JoKE.-An exchange
tells story Of q scientific lecturer, whose
popular disoourses on medicine and tho va.
rious sciences Herewith connected, had civ
en- offence to the nor" orthodox F" members
Of the profession. A couple Of embryo NJ.
D. resolved On testing his medical skill.
They accordingly called upon him, and
one of them, fine healthy young man,
with rogsish eye, complained Of certain
plas in tho Ghost, cough, night sweats'
&c. The Doctor heard his tale, asked
npsnber Of questions, and after long dag
nosis, dechlrod him to be in q deep consump-
ton. This was just what was wanted, and
the sharp young gentlemen could hardly
control their mirth while DR.. Mill wrote
his prescription, scaled it up in an envelope,
and directed it to one Of our first chemists
pocketcd bis fee, and bowed them out OF
abo room. To the chemnt's they rushed to
enjoy the pcnt-up laugh, and handing him
the note no read; this young man is suf-
flrins from eerebri hernia in the region
marked self esteem by phrenologists.-
Pray, therefore, give him common sense, IL
grains; wit, drachm horsewhip, ad h1i-
tlun-J. NJ" We hardly expect the doc
tor will get another professional patient
here.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-08-08
The Pathfinder.

HOr Col Fremont planted the American Flag
on The H;gaea Peak Of the Rocky Noun
taiRs.
{" Puttiru hands and feet in the crovices
between the blocks, l succeeded in getting
over 1t, and, when l reached the top, found
my companions in q small valley below
Descending to thgn. we continued climbing,
and in short tie reached the crest. !
sprang upon the summit, and another step
would have precpitatcd me into snow
field 6ye hundred feet below. To the edge
Of this field was sheer icy prccipicc, and
then wah gradual fall, the field sioped OF
for about mile, until II struck the foot oil
another lower ridge. stood on narrow
tcrcst, about three feet in width, with IN in
clination of about 20 degrees N. 81 deg. E
As soon as had gratiicd tho first feeling
ofcuriOsity. l descended, and each man as
ccnded in bis turn; for l would allow only
one at time 10 mount the unstable ant
precarious slab, which il seemed breath
would hurl into the abyss below. w
mounted the barometer in the snow on thu
summit, and fixing q ramrod in the crevice
uSEuRirD TIE NATIONAL FLAG TO wAvl
IN TIE BREEzE WHERE NEVER FLAG WAVED De
FORE Cod. Fremont's Report Of hi
Rocky Mountain Expedition.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-08-08

The GERu,Ns.-An important political
movement among the Germans has lately
taken place.
"A convention Of delegates from tho Turn
vericn Associations of New York, New Jer-
scy and Connecticut was held recently at
Military Hall, in wens.rcct, williamsburg
for the purpose of amicably arranging some
matters of difference between the Eastern
and Western associations.
Franz Deck presided, and F. Hume acted
as Secretary. Twenty-eight societies were
represented, and tho matters in question
were duly arranged. Afterwards political
discussion arose, and the delegates reported
that all Of the associations were in favor Of
the election Of Col. Fremont. There arc
10000 Turner's in the United States, OF
which about 1000 reside in the Southern
States, and arc in favor Of the election OF
Buchanan. In New York and New Jersey
there are about 10000 Turner's, and it is
reported that with the exception of about
30 they arc Fremont mcn.-N. Y. Mirror.