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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-06
THE DEMON IN HAwKsoN's HOUSE

Prom tie PhiIa North America.
The Goals are glowing in the CRATE. A red
and cheerful light spreads over the little sit
ting-room of William Hawkson's house, show
ing the plain but neat and clean carpet, and
chairs and tables, with the pretty prints franz
cd upon the wall-Mary's guitar and Williams
violin presiding, like the spirit of harmony,
over the domestic comfort of the apartment.
Baby Bell has hunlmed herself to sleep, rattle
In hand, in the cradle, and her brother, OF
three years, romping Harry, has paused in his
play to watch the fitting smiles upon her DIM
pied face. From the room back, used both as
kitchen and dining room, comes warmer
glow, and the inviting sayors of cooking meat,
whilo the song of bustling Mary 1lawkson
rings merrily in contrast with the winds howl
ing and moaning among the snow-drifts out OF
doors. Six O'Clock has struck, and William is
expected from his carpenter shop. William
works hard, and steady, for he has a precious
object in view-that of securing house Of his
own. At the end of every week, portion of
his earnings is placed in Mary's hands, to be
added to the store in the corner of the topmost
drawer in the bureau, for the money is too val
liable In the carpenters eyes, to be entrustedt to
the keeping of the best established saving fund.
1t is Saturday night. William at length ar
riveS wearied, and covered with snow. But
his manly cheeks glow, and his blue eyes
brighten as he shakes the snow from his
rough overcoat and cap, and enters the home
of his heart. Mary advances to greet him;
but the color flies from her check. the song
suddenly ceases, and she hcaves strange sirbs
as she goes to give her husband the welcome
kiss. What can produce such a change amid
SO many endearing comforts
s'IIurrah! Mary" cries the bold, frank voice
Of the carpenter, ssits hard work, but thank
God and you, Mary, two more weeks will
make up the sum that shall place US in our
own home! Come, give me hearty hug and
one more kiss, That's the way Bless the lit
tie darling-she's asleep. Harry, take care OF
that coat, it's too wet for you to handle.-
There's the money, Mary, and now let us go
to supper, for am very hungry.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-06

and was told that she was not at home. ex-
pect she was. went away thinking so. l
rather think so still. met her again. She
was oficnded-said 1 had not been neighbor-
ly. She reproached me for my negligence;
said she thought had been unkind. And
I've ever since wondered whether she was sor
ry or not.
s'A lady once said to me that she should like
to be married, if she could get good congo
nial husband, who would make her happy, or
at least try to. She was not difficult to please.
she said. I said, Il should like to get married
too, if 1 could get wife that would try to
make me happy She said, 'Umph' and
looked as If she meant what she said. She did.
For when L asked her if she could be persua-
ded to mary me, she said she would rather
be excused. I excused her. have often
wondered why l excused her.
ga good many things of this kind have hap
pened to me that are doubtful, wonderful,
mysterious. What, then, is it that causes
doubt and mystery to attend the ways of
men! II is the waat Of feet. This is matter
of-fact world, and in order to act well in it.,
we must deal in matter-of- iact.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-06

SAVAGE PUNNING.--A Western paper having
stated that Judge Douglas was man of 'loose
habits.' Prentice replies that on the contra
ry he is often verys.tight.' Another remarks
that he has gone to Cleveland to try ssthe wat
er cure,'' and to this is added that drinking
water oalg will remove his malady.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-06

PoLIr1cL VITA letter-writcr speaking
of those Freesoilers who prefer Lewis D. Cam
pbell to Nathaniel P. Banks, for Speaker of
the House, compares them to the Scribes and
Pharisees, who ssstrGin at Nat and srallo,c a
CgnpbeH''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-06

ssThat's So.''-New clothes are great prom
oters of piety. A new bonnet or a new dress
will induce girl to go to church at least twice
on Sunday, where she did not go once before
she got it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-06

Der, upon which he sheathed his knife, flung
his gun on his shoulder, and with profound
congree, remarked;
..Gentleman, beg your pardon. But il L
didn't think that lower room was groggery,
nav be shot.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-06

Be attentive to your neighbor at the dinner
table; pass her every thing she requires; and
if she would unwittingly make an ill-natured
remark. pass that also.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-06

A nd hushcd her bfOtEerS hhiit ESQ 10y
-Ah needless care, might have let them play
TVS long ere believed
That this one daughter might not speak to me;
Waited and watch edo od knows how patiently
How willingly deceived.
Vain Love was long the untiring nurse OF Faith,
And tended Hope until it starved to death
OH if she could but hear
For one short hour, till her tongue might teach
To call me mother, in the broken speech
That thrills the mothers ear!
Alas those sealed lips never may be stirred,
To the deep music of that holy word
My heart it sorcIy tries,
To see her kneel with such reyercnt air
Beside her brothers. at their evening prayer;
Or lift those earnest eyes,
To watch our lips. as though our words she KNEW
Then move her own, as she were speaking, 100.
I've watched her looking up
To tho bright wonder of a sunset sky,
With such depth of meaning In her eye,
That could almost hopo
The struggling soul would burst its binding cords
And the long -pont-up thoughts flow forth IN words
The song of bird and bee,
The chorus of the breeEes, streams, and groves,
All the grand music to which nature moves,
Are wasted melody
To her. the world of sound tuneless void
While even silence hath its charm destroyed
Her face is very fair;
Her blue eye beautiful; of finest mould
The soft white brow, DER which, in waves OF gold;
Ripples her shining hair.
Aiasi this lovely temple closed must be.
For He who made it keeps the master-key
Wills He the mind within
Should from carth's Babel-clamor be kept free
Fen that Hi. STILL sn all voice and step nigh be
Heard at its inner shrine,
Through that deep hush Of soGi, 18th clearer thrill
Then should grieTe? o, nurmuring heart be still
sho seems to have e quiet
OF quiet giadness in her noiseless play.
She hath pleasant smile, gentle way,
Whose yoiceless eloquence
Touches ell hearts though | had once the fear
That even hor father would not care for her
Thank God it is not so
And, when his sons are playing msrrily,
She comes and leans her head upon his knoe.
q, at such times, know,
By his full eye, and tones sabdued and mild,
How his heart yearns over his silent child.
Not of all gifts bereft,
Eysn now How could say she did not speak
Whasreal language lights her eye and check,
And resders thanks 10 Him who left
Unto her soul yet open avenues
For JOY to enter. and for love to use!
And God in love doth give
To her defect beauty Of its own;
And we deeper tenderness have known
Through that for which grieye.
Yet shall the seal be melted from her
Yea; and my voice shall fill it-but not here.
When that new sense is given,
What rapture will its first experience be,
That never woke TO meaner melody
Than the rich songs of Heaven
To HEAR the full-tonod anthem swelling round,
While angels teach the ecstacies of sound!
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-06
JuE DUMB CHILD.

She is my only gIr.,
1 asked for her some most precious thing
For all unfinished was love jeweied ring,
Till set with this soft pearl
The shades that time brit forth could not see
How pure, how perfect, seemed the gift to me
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-06

TVS long ere l believed
That this one daughter might not speak to me;
Waited and watched-Go od knows how patiently
How willingly deceived.
Vain Love was long the untiring nurse OF Faith,
And tended Hope until it starved to death.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-06

No ranking privilege exists in England
Even the Queen has to pay her penny.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-06
OH many a soft old tuI

OH many soft old tuno
[ used to sing unto that deadened ear,
nd suffered not the slightest footsteps near,
- Lest she might wake toe soen;
hushed her brothers laughter while she lay
Ah needless carcl / might have let them play.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-27
For the American Union.

mr.. Bditor:-"I Is Philip dead {? No, by
Jove, but he's sick ~ Such was the chat
ter Of the iactious democrats of Athens.
Is Vidi dead?' No, but BY Jove, he's
demolishedW says the talented (?) S!af, of
the True Yirginian
propose (lhe Lord forgive mel to reply
again TO Star, and hope it will be the last
'me, Tor is wasting too much powder on
small gone. He cannot think Of any dread
lui name Tor me but 'nincompoop' That
great big word expresses the extent Of his
contempt for me. Poor miserable fool that
ne Is, he thinks by that means to arouse nv
indignation. so that may say some thing
mat will bring him into notorioty. may
make him notorious, but it will be notoIi.
iiety that he will not be likely 10 thank me
tor. Although have the most profound
Contempt Tor both him and his dirty cause,
yet this won't justify me in Safeguarding
him through the columns OF o newspaper.
VI he hates me and The party with which
act, cannot help it; but he ought not to
make fool OF himself in defence Of party
that is even more contemplate than he is,
" indeed that were possible.
Star is more candid than expect ed him
10 be. He admits, in his frs, paragraph,
tnat he is a liar, for he said two weeks ago
mat could not induce him to reply and last
week he makes himself liar by replying at
did.
The greater payt Of his article is undeser.
wing notice, and pass it by as the offspring
o. crazy brain He must be demented--
zane men don't write such articles men Of
good sound sense and we'll balanced udg.
ment don't wife such articles and hope
par will pardon my familiarity when tell
MIN that his article is false in the beginning
and false in the end false, first last and II
.hc time land the author Of it is humbug
IN hlmseli,a kind Of pretext for human be.
ing, 9 miserable something, a kind Of mon.
sSuoslty, and last, but not least, a great pc.
n"eal fool, devoid Of both Intelligence and
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-27

pD~ The editor of the Messenger E
Recorder, Of this place, who has been
travelling through several of the south
western counties, writes from Chenille
Gilmer county, Sept. II, as follows:
ga trying time is coming over the
taxpayers Of Gilmer and Calhoun
Their principal article of export is lum-
Der; and the streams have not been up
to rafting stage since the drought Of
1854. The Sheriff Of this County is a
man of noble impulses, and has indul-
ged the people just as long as he can.
His business must be closed up by the
first of January next, at which time
his term of Office expires. Unles rains
should speedily come and cause rise
sufficient to float their lumber to mar
ket and realize its value, the collection
OF three years taxes will doubtless cause
much suffering"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-27

D@~ The extensive machinery and
buildings-Grist mill, Saw mill, Foun-
dry, and Tannery, which we noticed
some weeks ago, as in progress of e.
rcction under the enterprizing auspi-
ces of the Mcssrs. Hagans and Gibson,
of Brandonyille, are going ahead fine
ly. The Saw mill is already in requi-
sition, saving the lumber for the other
buildings, the foundations of which are
already laid; the Grist mill, which will
be the largest, perhaps in the county,
is raised one story, and is being pushed
onward rapidly.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-27
Keep it before the People.

In the much admired charge of the Hon
Judge Thompson, TO The Grand Jury, the fol-
lowing paragraph is The most patriotic and
prominent, and TO which we call particular
attention. He said: And now gentlemen
OF the Grand Jury in conclusion, will make
you aware Of the important fac, tina, if you
want to buy your Winter Clothing, and like
10 have your moneys worth then, gentle
men, 60 10 the Young America Clothing
Store, kept by oh. STINE.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-27
GREENE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR.

GREENE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR.
The annual Fair of the Greene coun-
ty Agricultural Society & Mechanics
Institute-for the exhibition of Stock,
Agricultural and Mechanical products,
&c., and for the distribution of prizes
to those who may excel in the various
departments Of industry-will come of
at Carmichacltown on Thursday and
Friday the 10Th and 18th days of Oc-
tober next. The exhibition Of horses,
in harness and under the saddle, will
take place on the second day. 1t will
doubtless be q nice affair.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-27
SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

SA LIE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
TNPursu6n6c of Decree of the Circuit Court
L Of Monongalia county, rendered at the Sep
TENDER term, 1856, Of said Court in tho case of
Daniel Brewer vs., Anna Brewer and others,
shall proceed,
On tie All Monday Of October neat,
THAT boing Court.day) in front of the Court
house in Morgantown, to sell at public auction
to the highest bidder, on credit of six, twelve
and eighteen months, tho Ono Hundred and Six
Acre Tract Of Land in the proceedings moniion-
ed, IL being the same tract that was purchased
by Christopher Brewer, SEN, decd, ffon Chris
TOPPER Brewer, juu., and by Christopher Brewer,
Jun. from Enoch Brewer, --stuated on the wat
ers Of SCOTS Run in said county, adjoining the
1850 acre tract owned by said Christopher Brewer
Gen., in the proceedings mentioned, on which
no resided at the time Of his decease, adjoining
lands of Jacob Shioyely, Lemuci Birtchcr and
others and in case the proceeds of tho sale of
said 106 acre tract shall not Be sufficient to dis
charge the debts due from the estate Of Christie.
phor Brewer, sem, deed, and the costs Of said
suit, shall also, at the same time and place,
and on the same torms and conditions, sell so
much of said 100 aero tract as shall DO sufficient
to satisfy said debts and costs. Tho purchaser
or purchasers at said sale will BIO required to
give bonds bearing interest from date Of sale,
and security for tho purchase money, and lieu
will also be retained on the Land sold until the
same IL paid. n. L.. BERKSHIRE,
September AZ, 1850 caTntsNpr~.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-27
FRESH AND IMPORTANT
NEWS FOR THE LADIES.
wILL9A.NE II. sANrsMET,

Has just received from the East large and
well assorted stock of LADIES SHOES, of
all sorts and sizes-and an equally we'll as
sorted stock of Misses and Children's Shoes,
suitable for the Fall Trade aud adapted TO
the demands of this market. Having been
selected with great care and bought a, low
figures, think can safely recommend all
who want goods in my line TO call.
also still make to order Ladies' Shoes of
all descriptions. My work has been tried,
and speaks for itself Remember, also, tina,
sew up rips of my shoes free Of charge, A
continuation of patronage is respectfully So
licited. | Will always be found at the Lit
tie Brick, opposite the Big Window" with
a determination 10 please. 80
w. Fl. SANisELL.
Sept. 18Th. 1856. ..
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-27
TRUST SALE
In PhiIippi, narhDur Comfy. Va.


DuRsUANT to the provisions OF Deed Of
E Trust executed to me as Trustee, by Will
liam K, Hall, for the benefit of William G.. Brown
and John p. Eyrnc, Administrators Of Charles
Ryan, decd. and John p. Byrne and Charles
Zinn, on tho lat day of July, 1851, IL shall sell
in tho town OF PhIlippi, Barbour county, Va, on
The FIRST day Of the Circuit Court Of said county,
w: on the 10Th day Of October, 1856, to tho
highest bidder, for ready money, tho following
property, viz;
One House and Lot in the town of
PhilllPPi, barbour county, Va, adjoining lots OF
William p. Keys and John Baker, being the
same lot on which said Hall resided at the date
ofsad Trust Also,
A Tract Of Land IN Preston connty,
Va, containing about IS acres. situated on the
waters of Raccoon Creek, adjoining lands OF
Wiiiam sampson, job Magill's heirs and Joseph
Mathews hclrs,-known as Land formerly be.
longing to Job Magill, sen. Also, an undivided
hall OF certain Tract of Land in the county Of
harbour, en- the waters Of the Middle Fork con
tanning 1870 Acres, adjoining Lands Of Henty
-. MiddIcton, Law ID. MorrnlI and others, it be-
ing Tho same Land which the said VIM. X. Hall
and Charles s. Morgan entered, and for which
n" patent has nc yet Issued in consequence Of a
caHcat being entered against the issuing of the
grant or patent, and upon which suit "a, The date
OF said trusD was pending in the Circuit Court
OF Barbour county, Va. Also,
Tile tollowi3ag Personal PROPERTY 1;
Two Co'0s, one Cooking Store, fire Bedsied1g.
ana necessary BeddinB, one bureau, one Brass
crock, one Cupboard and IYdre, tIco TGJlcs, one
Copper Reiie, and one lot Of J0iRcr's' TOoPS
Selling as Trustee shall make only such title
TO the purchaser, for the real estate aforesaid
as is Vested in mo by virtue of said Trust Deed,
August lG, 1865. 81 I'd
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-27
EEaaDOs'fRHt Notice.!

The undersigned, intending to close up their
old business, have disposed of their stock of
Goods to Messrs. Geo. NJ. Hagans & p. e. Rude,
and hereby request all who know themselves
indebted to us to call promptly and make pay
mcnt.
We would take this opportunity to tender to
our old ifieEds and customers our thanks for
the very liberal patronage extended TO us, and
assure them that we justly appreciate past rvors.
HARRISON uAGANS,
WILLIAM u. HAGANs,
GEORGE NJ HAGANS.
MorBantown, August 20, 1866.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-27
oHApWIcK REMoYEp.

The numerous customers of d. II.
Chadwick will find him hereafter at the
old stand, "sign of the Red POST
The old storc-room has been much en-
larged and improved in appearance.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-27

MY. Jared Hagans, Esq, Of Bran
donville, has our thanks for present
Of magnificent Mercer potatoes--the
suest we have encountered this side of
.the Jarseys"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-27
John A Dillo,
IN cHANCER9.

'clh'hs re Baldwin,
=. Pursdant TO the provisions ola Decree Of tho
Nirouit Court Of Preston, rendered ut rs Spring
Iorm lS0G in The above named cult, viii on
The LIST day OF Octobcr form OF The County Court
of Preston, sell upon credit 0r ono, two or
three years, f2H Acres Of J0ud in the county
of Randolph, on tho East side OF Cheat river,
nearly opposite tho mouth Of Licking crock -
This tract OF Land is but fow miles from tho
town Of Rowltsburg, 10 we'll tinJcrod, aud has
considerable Improvement thereon. The pur.
chaser will give bond and approx ed security
bearing interest from day Of sair
EDWARD {. BUNKER,
SortcMbcr 0, 1906. commiss;Gncr
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-27
PORT NOME FOUND.

A Port Monte, containing sum of
money, was found few days ago, and
will be given to the owner upon proof
of property. Enquire at this office.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-27
NoRGANToWN, SEPTEMBER 81.

nay- The cry of 'FIRE!' on Thurs
d,y evening last---luckily for our town
IN the low state of the wells, creek and
,;ver---tumcd out to be false alarm.
There was no insurance on lungs and
Wind, or their wear and tear, and We
hear of no other damage done.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-27
lands fGsa Sale.


The Subscriber offers for sale e. 600 acres
OF land on the wcs. fork OF Little Kangwho,
now in Calhoun county Va. in lots to suit
purchasers. This is a fine tract OF farming
lands, suitable for the pow or erazing. Al
so 5000 acres in Moncngalia q Preston
county OF mountain lands al from one to
three dollars per acre.
100 acres in Scott county, Iowa;
100 do in DeIavan county, Iowa;
l796 do in Ccno Gordp county, Iowa;
100 do in Macon county, Michigan;
al do part Of The Jas. Weaver land,
miles North cas-, Of Morgan
town;
30 do Part Of the Riigway land OPP
positc MOrgantown.
100 do On sale near Cheat rivcr,-
known as the jeremiah Still
9 well tract; price $l8 per acre.
IA TOWN LOTS in West Morgantown.
July 30, 1856. +. w. TOWER.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-27
TRUSTEES SALE
Of Valuable Real Estate in Tucker Go,

10y virtue OF a Decd of Trust executed to tho
BDssubscrbcr by Bazzlc Notes and ohm Notes
on the 18th day of December, 1880, for the pur-
pose OF securing tho payment Of certain bonds
thoren mentioned and duly recorded in Ran
doiPh County Court Clerks Offcc,-I will pro-
coed to sell OH the premises, at public auction,
On Wcdncsday,lst day ofOctober,
1906 at 10 o'clock, NJ, (if fair, if not, tho first
Jar day. all that Tract Of Land III che county Of
Fucker, whereon the said Notes now reside,
containing - Gcfcs also 34S acres, 3 rods q,
10 poles adjoining the same, which tho tniJ
Notes purchased Of Hiram pulliam tor ether
with all the interest the said Notes. ina . have
In tho lands adjoining tho aforesaid trac q, Tor os
much thereof as may be necessary IL BEING the
same lands that was conveyed TO tho said Bnzyjc
Notes by James Gof and Hiram pulIiam. Ivirg
on Cheat River, and about midway between
Row. osburg and st. George, tho County scat Of
tucker county. About 60 acres ara cleared -
the balance is vol timbered on the River not
tom is an excellent apple orchard, aud a tnIcro-
bIy large log building sufficient for a r,pdcrato
sized family. The whole is an excellent nynn.
ofiy and beautifully situated on U,eat River,
TERMS Cash in hand on ~, dav Of salo
The title TO the above lars is believed IN bo
indiSputable, bat selling n Trustee shall oni,
convey such title as is vested in me hy said decd
Of trust. tukptg so IiDpI|L,sg wv"
august Eo' '''o' 90 tsl Trustee.