Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-19
aTHRoUGH TIcKET FoR sALT RIYER ;,

printed in large characters over a number OF
| grotesque pictures. One was boat, with a
dark-lsntern, an indian, and Mr.. Fillmore ;
tied TO the boat, was dead woolly- horse. on
which were HenryWard Beecher and Col. Fre-
mont several other equally interesting cari-
| catures on the card. We thanked the do
nor politely, and placed the ticket under our
hat-band, so as to have it convenient when re-
quired. After he left, we sat down upon our
editorial tripod, and cogitated on the uncer-
tainty Of politics. Whilst thus engaged, we
felt the gentle embrace of Morpheus encircling
Us, and soon we found ourself in the region of
dreams. At first everything was vague and
undefnable; but anon we found ourseIf in a
pleasant, fairy-like craft, which, propelled by
some invisible power, was gliding swiftly mp
the current of a stream, many points of which
appeared familiar. Whilst endeaYoring TO
bring them to recollection, schooner with
low, dark sides, and fil,ibustering appearance
generally, hove in sight, and on the flag float
ing at her mast head were the words Chuck
and Breck-" As she neared, we heard Cath
olic band playing ''the Rogue's March, and
we at once fully realized that we were on the
famous Salt River, and that the feet passing
was carrying the Democracy TO the National
capital. Our curiosity led Us to make scru-
tiny Of the immense army that was fastening
after the leader, to take possession of the
''hesh pots.' Immediately in the rear Of the
hag-ship, came rather quaint and unusual
craft; styled the ''Popular Sovereignty" )" com
manded by certain Dir. Douglass, of whom
a lrraI
ting scion of 'Southern Chiralry'' how to
'-draw the wool over the eyes'' of Northern
doughface, at the same time directing sable
individual, who called him smassa,' in his op-
Grafton of mending a pair OF s.breeches," be-
longing to his friend Marcy, who didn't know
but what he would have to make Journey.
In the background was an individual trying to
make himself expert at a game of political
'thimble-rigging but he succeeded poorly. |
as he was, in the shade, we could not
certainly identify him tho we noticed that |
he had piercing eye. Close by was another |
craft, that looked rather dilapidated, and in |
of the ssnoise and confusion''
it, we could not hear the name Of |
the commander, who, tho a man Of fine ap- |
f~-; @NNANNA ICY ubitlAI DuL We can /
not notice them in detail. They were mot /
ley set, indeed-ssall natiors, kindred and |
tongues" were represented =
"No land e'er saw crowd
Ut loeusts numerous as the heaven saw these;
They shadow with their N yria6s space their loud
and varied cries were like those Of wild-yeeze;
Here erash'd sturdy oath of stout John Bull,
VINO d-d away his eyes heretofore
There Paddy brogued .'be Jasusi'' What's your
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swOre
In certain terms shan't translate in full,
As the first coaehman will; and midst the war
The voice Of Jonathan was heard to express,
'Our President is going TO war, guess"
Besides there were the spaniard, Dutch, and Dane;
In short, an universal shoal of shades
From otaheite's Isle to Salisbury Plain,
Of all climes and professions years and trades
Being amused at very brave looking chap |
trying to pick one of the famous Hobbs locks, |
and regarding his occupation as somewhat |
novel, we inquired who he was, and were in |
formed that it was a certain eyalorous'' South
Carolinian, who was acquainting himself with
everything that might be of avail in entering
the public buildings TO .sseize the archives and
treasury of the Government" Our attention
was also particularly drawn to a fellow who
was very imperious in his demands Of the sold
Buck and finally threatened TO Withdraw the
influence of s.the Mother Church. from the
party, which confirmed US in the belief that it
was Archbishop Hughes. Suddenly the scene
changes. Spread out before us was the whole
of our beloved land-the inhabitants were in
state of excitement-those ssinvested with au-
thority'' were hurrying to and fro-and there
was every indication Of some great and mo-
mentous event. Anon, we behold armies in
sanguinary cOniict-carnage and destruction
meet the gaze-the green fields are dyed GRIM
son with the blood of fIeemen-pitiful cries
and hideous moans of wounded and dying men
are heard above the din of battlel The coun-
try is in the midst of revolution, brought
upon us by the unwise policy of her iruiers |!
They are forcing her rapidly to ruin-on, on
they rush her, until finally she sinks-horrible
sight-and-we awaken with shudder to find
that it was all a dream. Every time, however,
we look at that .sthrough ticket" we wonder
whether our dream might prove reality. We
trust not--we pray not-and hope that the in
coming Administration may safely guide the
Ship of State through the dangerous breakers
that surround her course.
MILIoSs.-The New York papers reckon by
M ilIions They inform, ne that limiting pfon