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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-26

5le by the people at large, taking united
stand for one of the great political parties of
this country, and thus controlling our elections,
a spirit of Jealousy was engendered that can
never be subdued 1t is in their character as
politico-ecclesiastical body hat they are op-
posed. Had they contented themselves with
the privileges extended to other citizens, and
employed no suspicious and insidious means
for gaining an ascendancy, they would have
met no opposition from any party.
Thus it will be seen, that it is not the reli-
gion of Catholics that Americans contend a
gainst. They war with Rome for, as cotem-
porary remarks sERome is the enemy of a
mcrica, and America is the enemy of Rome.
We war against the imposition by Rome of
Priesthood upon us, alien to civil Laws, our
Customs, our Schools, and ever seeking indi-
rectly or directly, the subyersion of item all.
We war against hierarchy, Roman-made, that
robs its own people of their own property, to
concentrate it all lin church form) upon itself,
utterly subject TO Rome. We war against a
hierarchy that rushes into our elections, and
turns huge masses of votes in solid bodies into
our American ballot-boxes to create American
demagogues TO obey its WILL Rome has been,
and is attempting, through her powerful HE
rarchy, TO rule the civil power of the United
States. For this purpose she exports here and
imposes upon US, the Irish hierarchy, as the
most subservient tool of its power. For this
purpose, this Irish Roman hierarchy turn all
the Irish Catholic masses one way, into one
ballot, the better thus to overawe and to con-
troll American demagogues and politicians.
For this purpose, we have sChurch Property
Bills to concentrate on the one man power of
Rome, the now immense Roman Catholic es-
tates of this country. For this purpose our
School System has been attacked, and por-
tion of our School money demanded from us
at the baIlot-box and in the State Legislatures.
1t is upon such Roman Catholicism that Amer
leans war. -
TO US it seems strange that the Democrat
ic presses, which SO much sshonor the minister
of the gospel for manfully expressing his
sentiments, should direct their denunciations
against Protestant clergymen for so doing, but
never say word when Roman Catholic bish-
op or priest does the same thing Who ever
heard OF a Democratic newspaper say aught
against Catholic church dignitary for express
sing his opinions, either in the pulpit, or thro'
the medium of tho press, on matters pertain
ing to the political condition of our country
1t would almost seem as if they were the spe-
cial guardians of the ssmother church,; If
they are, we congratulate them upon the hap
py circumstance. For our part, however. we
do not envy them their occupation, but shall
consider it our duty, so long as the head of
that church endeavors to exert an influence in
the affairs of our government, to hold it up in
its true colors, by exposing its insidious policy
and anti-repubican tendencies, which, if car
ried into effect, would prove subversiye of our
institutions and destructive to our liberties.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-26

SENATORS FROM KANsAs.-The St. Louis
Democrat has a letter from Topeka. dated the
oth inst, stating that the Free State Legisla-
ture OF Kansas has in joint convention elected
Hon. a. III. Reeder and Hon. James H. Lane
United States Senators. Mr.. Reeder was G.
lected on the first, and Mr.. Lane on the second
ballot. Each received 3S votes out of sc mem
bers present
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-26

DEATH OF DR.. BoND.-The venerable and
talented DR.. 7 E. Bond, editor in chief of the
Christian 2drocate and Journal, the leading
paper of the Methodist EEscopal Church, and
q local preacher of that denomination, died at
his residence in New York city, on Saturday
last DR.. Bond was native of Hartford coun
ty, Maryland; he was a successful practitioner
OF ofmedicine in Baltimore city for many years.
and as clergyman, was eminent for his piety.
self sacrificing devotion and learning. Belov-
ed and lamented by all who knew him, person
ally and by report, he has passed to his final
account at the advanced age of rs years.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-26

THE FRUIT CRoP OF New JERsEY.-The New
ark Daily Advertiser states that the prospects,
in New Jersey, of a large yield of fruit, were
never better than at the present time. The
buds are generally uninjured, and the linger-
ing cold weather will prevent them swelling
until the season is too far advanced to have
them suffer from high winds or f,o,ts.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-26


The wsli-informed correspondent of tis
Philadelphia North .9nlsricaa, writes frou
Washington rs follows Hs.-ssThs -asalt Of the
election in New Hampshire Is by no means
acceptable IN tho Cour5 circles. ghis iuaus-
Picjol-s beginning damages prospects which
were cheered by : different anticipation
There is now practically demonstrated, whst
was somewhat doubtful before, that the pres
ence and exortations of Mr. Orr and M Cobb,
did not materially help to enlighten Northern
opinion, or TO recall the errant Democracy,
who, in the former contest, deserted their old
allegiance. Such an indication from that
quarter is ominous, and gives some sanction
TO the singular belief, so often verified, that
the political complexion of the Speakership
preceding Presidential election, was but tho
certain precursor of an equally certain result.
This is "a saw ofthe Washington soothsayers,
who, surprising the Roman divines, draw
their auguries without the-fght Of BIRDS
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-26

TIE ENGLISH LASGUAGE--There are in tho
English language 20,500 nouns, 40 pronouns,
5000 adjectves, 900 verbs, $500 adyerbs,
90 propositions. 10 conjunctions, 6s interjec-
tions, and articles-in all above &c, 900 words.
According to Webster's Dictionary there are
100, 900 words.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-26

THRoTT1ED--Although the Democracy Of
the lower House of our State Legislature did
so far yield to the demands of the Jesuits al
to pass the bill for the incorporation of the
franciscan Brothers, in Cambria county, the
project is likely to be defeated in the Senate,
the committee to which it was referred having
reported 1t with negative recommendations.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-26

OAvING lN.--The Pittsburg Union learns by
passengers that on Thursday night last por-
tion of the earth, in that part of the big tuu-
mel which yet remains unfinished, fell in. and
Tor couple of hours obstructed the passage
of the train. The rubbish was removed as
speedily as large force of hands, who were
promptly set to work, could do it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-26

REPUBLIcAS LANDMARKS; or the PIe.r, ard
Opinions Of american Stq.csmen on Foreign In
migration. By JOHN 2. SANDERsoS, PRILA-
DELPHIA: J. B. Lippencott & Co., No. 20, N
Fourth st. Price $3.50.
The above work is largely commended by
the leading Journals ofthe country, and should
be found in the hands of every man. It Is
review of the views and opinions of American
Statesmen on Foreign Immigration, the Nat
uralization of Aliens, their tendencies and in-
fluences, and the legislative action thereon,
with critical examination into the character
of the United States Government, and its poll
cy on these subjects. 1t contains forty-one
chapters. embracing one on the White and
Free Colored Population of the country-swo
on Foreign immigration and its ,advantages-
one on auperism-Crime-Int
Juvenile Vagrancy-Education- on Pau
per and Convict migration-Internal Po-
lice Power Of Congress-Colonial Naturaliza-
tion Laws-six on the United States Naturah-
cation Laws, and the efforts 70 amend them
one on Naturalization Frauds in the Cities
Qualifications of Electors in Territories-Pre-
Emption Rights TO Public Lands-Homestead
Bill-Causes of Opposition to Foreigners-
Mistaken Views of the United States Govern
ment-three on the Executive and Legislative
branches of Government-one on the condi-
tions of Eligibility to Ofice-Term and Ten
Ure Of Office Qualifications OF Elector-Bass
of epresentadon--Negati Power of the
Executive-Mode of Amending Constitutions
Other Safe guards-N Noninteryention-A-
merica FOR American Nationality-Culnvatlon
of American Feelings and Sentiment. The
scope OF the work is very comprehensive, and
it embodes q vast mass ofpractical discussion
on all the subjects which are discussed. 1.
viii prove an invaluable text book which will
become necessity to every public man, and
which, We predict, viii have widespread
circulation 4 work Ike il has long been
needed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-26

On Monday, Flour was selling in Philadel-
phia at from 81 to $3.50; wheat 81 ,65as1 ,75 !;
rye isdull at 81; corn 6sa5ac; cloyerseed
ss,S7ass, 80; timothy Sc, so; fax 81 ,eoas..
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-26

NHUSLIN, az csnss Pc. ss,xxxa 1ys.a,..s
MI cash store. t--l t'" Il -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-26

=, ,1a,.---A ,,ood lot Of Hans and shouldersa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-26

Tat11s I csserT ser.'sI "a In,s,--r n -
Jatoo t'..l,'nt r.....rr,rt o. SiH q 80 q. !
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-07-12
In Tn,lnlnr Shins

james HrlcsnH, of Liverpool, England is
now binding iron screw sirans'ips on prin-
rinle for which he has taken out p,tent.
These vessels are constructed wfhnnf frames
sidH frames. floorings.. 81, in di pc sing with
which i was found necessary 70 increase the
strength Of the nlatns for the sides; hui to doub-
|" the strrng h it is not necessary TO double
the thickness of the plate. as the strength Of
the materials increases the square Of the
thickness The Strength is further increased
nv bnlkhead being placed in the widest part
Of the ship, amidships. and by other hnlliheads
placed midway between the midship bulkhead
and the how and stern. and again bv the inter
posirihn Of stif1anine plates, as TO spread the
strain r'nng the vessels side fron one to fonf
feet from the hulLhpad. As the sides Of the
ship, under ordn,rv circumstances. are mitch
Weakened hv the holes cut for the hulkheHds
to hn SECURED TO. the patenee extends the hut:
ting niefa, Usually placed over the joint. along
the line or strake Of plates AMI spreads the riv-
cts over wider area. Bv he rons,ruc ton of a
shin in this munrer--in fact on the princinle
Of huge stearn.hoiler or tube, with rounded
top and 'ies. capable Of snstaiag great pres.
sure-the usual nppendagS., knees, angle'irnn
plates. and rivets for gnnwale fastenings, ARE
entirely dispensed with.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-07-12

o. lhs bth. The Vigilance Committee we've
suofge lfilly purupr their Investigations n
llis fraud aui .pruPiun 20 long priri,std with
inPuniiy
DEsF,ICH o. BaiTisH Was YEsslLs TO Hat.
lfn The following by islsgmph fran Pts.
mouth, appeared Ia the London nOrRiag Her.
a'd Of The "a ulL,
The Archer ~, scfew, Capt. llsaiheeoie
has beea "TdeUd, by electric message ihis
Monday evening 10 proceed TO Halifax will
all possible despatch. u is reported that tn
E'k, 2l, screw, has had her desiinaiion
(Snuih AmeTieal changed to Ilaifa,.
The Liverpool Posi-, in noticing this INTEL
genee, remarks;
Ii the dispute with the United States shoald
BY possibility, lead 10 hosliliiies. Cinad, wi
be invaded, Canada therefore. should be We
protected; and M doubt. The despatch Of lhesa
steamers has reference 10 the safety of ouf
North American colonies; for allhough Of them
selves OF no note, they will serve as the for
runners al more.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-07-12

s.y" Our friends know very we'll that we are
not ir the habit of iunning, and have hut gel ON
resorted to ills means through the medium OF
our columns. In fact, as we have before asserted,
W. think We lave the best paying list Of suIScri-
hrs q any paPr i, r3y.S. nft'e s,na c;roll vi m
.s thu H.ra'a Eu, w have II numh'r OF accounts
or ADVERTISING and .nb work which have long
been duo, and. Should he paid. We are much
resscd for money at tits tim, as are II large
number of our hi,rds, having Heavy payments
to make during this and the next month, VIII
NOT aur friends who kpoiU themselves to he in
dehcd to US, call and make prompt payment
aud relieve us OF our immeliats cc'sstics We
hope they viii take this hint and "walk up to
tn. CAPTAINS Office and settle !"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-07-12

a. rho annlsersuy N nu Vifiipsl H. lsp-ni 4.
enc vas erlslrairl he .'s si, %, ,ur usi f,lHr.
IT rfwni 'ouni5 iitr' uhs ilr ,up of
liiriulle and one AZ H. Walh. with ths radin.
uftho declaration IT independence. orati,n.
Halls at night. sc,
/ We atiendel the barbecue Al a. Worth h,
invitation Of tho committee Of arrangcnsnt.. II
was held ina delightful grove near 1.-THE eoli
springs" The grounds were tasiefully prepared,
% as not only to nesrni PLEASING appearance
hat to edl much 10 the easi aud eomlurt Of the
guests, a sTaeiuu, arhor, furnished With seats.
wac prepared near the speakeis stand for the
ladies, Ths Declaration Of Independence was
read by nr, c, N, Peak, In feeling and impress,
iye mann, Mr., MoUley then delivered an
eloquent and patriotic Grafton, appropriate to
the occasion, The address was happily conceived
and well delivered, and stamps la author as
young man Of superior promise, The company
then, 0f which thers was a VAST e0ne0urse which
We viii nat t,'t mTE'l's TO 'numrra'e,
repaired Ia the long line or nh!rs extending
through the groves, grGaning under the weight
nj tie mus, sav,ry Nlanls, prepared And SERVED
np with extraordinary kin, and Int'ndk 10 per.
fee, atiny, Ia the variety or IN as, whc, wer.
conkrd and ~asoned 50 ~ IL gRtify every taste,
We were told thcr, were two an'clopes. We are
not sure whether this lie true or nat. After the
vast crlwd lad satisfied the inner man, the gayer
PORTION oT the assembly Repaired tn the ar'Nf,
aud there, under Its grateful shade, enjoyed the
pleasures NJ the dance E'r several hours, Every
thing went Il in III" very best manner Netting
at all occurred To mar tie peace ar dis,urn the
harmony or the occasion, "a night. tlers was
free Ball at the new hrirk Masonic Hall, ut which
the beauty aud gallaniry of rarrant and the nd.
joining counties again assembled To paw HON ,ge
to the ligl,-inorcd Goddess. Notwithstanding
the large humihcr If NTH sexes congr,gtted, tho
company seemed to enjoy the winged hours must
hugely, and the hest feeling preiuilcd until they
separated, and dispersed 10 their homes in ''tic
ANAL hours of the night.
We learn that the barbecue NJ Birdiile was
attended by larsc chnrourse of people and that
rttling pasted of Veil the Ball ut night,
We are als" informed, was largely attended, and
conducted in n manner to give satisfaction to
all.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-07-12
The DIFFICULTY with Great Britain.

The New York Ereming Mirror, Of 18Th
nlt,. saws there is good deal of anxiety fhlt;
both in political and commercial rrres III Tint
CITY, in regard TO The effect that Mr. Cfamr,
toms dismi-@6 may have upon the Ta6pc
and government of England The Mirror
.ad,ls:
"a gentleman recently arrived frGit London
informs us that already The excitement was
very great among the manufacturing ami
commercial classes mi that during the weeI
previons to his leaving. formal meetings. were
nightly held in the cnI.< iB Protest against a
war with the United States; aud TO concert
measures to avert il Under any contingency
II was the current opinion of The most inteli.
cnnt "entlcmen in London. Englshmen NJ
wnIl ns Americans. that a declaration Of war
with the Ui'etl Safes world be followed hv
an inmednta change Of Ministry, If moi ty
more serious revolution. On the other
hand. We are told that PreSiden: Pierce pre-
diets war with England within he ne 1t
twelve months"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-07-12
Impor ant from Ca if 'rnis.


The mails by the steamship Gaidea Ase
from SUI Francisco, on the 5'h June, reached
New Orleans on the Goth Tue news is excl
ting.
On the day after the departure of the las,
steamer from San Framisro, The funeral of Mr.
King was partirip,ted in by dense multitude
embracing thousands from San FmnriSco Al
the same Time the mur1erers, Caseyand Cora
were executed BY the Vigilance Committee, at
their rooms Casey nd res<ed the people in
the street previous to his execution. His huly
Vas then followed to the gr,v' by about five
hundred of his friends Cora did not mak a
speech. His remains were given TO Bell"
Cora, to whom he was married just before his
execution, and or whose account he killed Gen.
Richardson The Committee had eudeavored
TO effect the arrest Of notorious character
named Edward MCGOWAN, an accomplice of
raspy's, but without success.
The Alta Californian says:
The Committee quietly proceeded in its
work Of inquiry inlo the conduct of certain
leading characters who have had much to do
with the management Of elections. After
close, yet qniet investigation. it was determin-
ed that the well known Yankee Sullivan,
Charles P. Duane, Billy Mnligan. Woody
Kearny, Martin Gallagher William Carr, John
Cooa,y, and Edward Bulgar, should be taken
10 the rooms of the Committee. Their arrest
was effected without disturbance.
Yankee Sullivan committed suicide on the
night of the 31st, by severng an artery in his
left arm with knife, which had been taken to
his ,eI with his fool His arrest caused some
wonderful developments concerning the inge.
Nous system of ballot-box stuffing, which has
Tor long time enabled the rognes Of that city
10 elect whoever they pleased TO offices of pub.
lie trust.
On Monday, the 81 inst, the opponents OF
the Vigilance Committee endeavored to no d
..great mass meeting to denounce mob VIC.
lence, and sustain law and ORDER" but the az
fair was a boisterous failure.
On the 81, Governor Johnson issued his
proclamation calling on all the volunteer mill
tia companies TO report themselves to Gen.
Sherman tor duty, declaring San Francisco in
state Of insurrection. and commanding all or.
aanizarions in opposition to the laws, partcu.
Iarv Vigilance Committee TO dsband.
There WIS little resrect shown to the Off
cial document, and the only effect it had upon
good citizens was to drive them into the ranks
Of the Committee.
The Vigilance Committee had three thou.
sand men under arms and the number was
rapidly increasing, while several volunteer
companies had disbanded. There was strong
feeling throughout The State an favor of the
/ Vigilance Committee
/ 1t was feared that the Governor would call
upon the Federal forces 10 aid in sustaining
bis authority, and collision IN ,bz, event
srould ensue
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-07-12

WARLiKE PREpARATIoNs.-Here is an item
of telegraphic intelligence:
"Hon Chauncey L, Knapr, member Of
Congress from this State, previous to leaving
Lowell last evening, was presented with
handsome revolver, ubearing the motto, 'Frec
Speech"
A revolver is a very harmless thing, unless
there is a man behind it to pull the trigger
The Hon. Chauncev L. Knapps weapons will
frighten nohodv but himself Yet, it is sig
ni6cant fact TINT the aholtionisis are arming
themselves. OF course southern representa-
iives will do likewise Are we to have row
IN Congress- 1t looks very like it-Rich.
ENQUIRER.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-07-12
From Mexico

Our New Orleans exchanges contain nteli'-
rence from the city Of Mexico TO the 18Th
instant.
The Spanish convention question WAS S'''I
unsettled Some Of the papers assert AT the
latest datas tina, il was in course oil am cable
arrangement; aud others, that S,ntos Alvarez
the Spanish Minister, wss preparing to leave
Mexico immediate ~.
Strong forces OF troops were being concen
trnie by order Of the Government at Ja'np1,
MeX;ro' Cusraavacl and San Luis Poios'.
Ills col. tel cnt tov;r,s Sla'n.
The nemDers OF the committee of Congress
on a new constitution had repo Ted three OF
four distinct schemes, which were read and or
dered TO be printed. All OF them afe liberal
but difi,.ring on material points.
The decIee of Santa Anna in favor OF the
return and re.estahlshmeni nf the JeSnis IN
Mexico had been aunulled almost nnanlinoms'
Nv By Congress. The former law, therefore,
Of the las; century being thereby receiv'd 'hey
dare not remain. Bat il was supposed ihlI
the Government will moi force this law agaius'
them. The rpstora,ion Of their property ny
Santa Anna was the most ch'n feature
which the liberals wished 10 get rid OF by an
milling the decree.
Sal...lor Iiurbide the most talented and
wor,,,v son Of the Emperor, had got drowned
near Tr;ir, while bathing
Tie rebel officers who were cashlered n
Paeb,a, for Their assistance to Harony lama
riz, WIRE ;oiniRe the army Of Guatemala, &c
ScIr Walker. The Minister Of Guatemala
was esgcry seeking their aid, and active II
efrf.ovii-i, them.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-07-12
Ea,n,. j. 5. slevart, sursron nentiat, bias u.

- W. o. o HIVN"III NuFs"uH HvHEla'l NHs "
moved his Office L. the igon. roon, over tho old
Drug Store, next t. j ", SuiIhs srre, where
hs may he frund At al Iimss during the ensuing
session ni hsulrl Court, Tie Doctor has "Is-
mated esrcnri'rly in this vicinity, AMI has Civ
universal satisfaction. We lave heard Of M in,
stance in which he has patched ~ has wMk I"
srrye Temporary purpose, A.killiul aud faith.
ful Dentist Is a rGrd Gris, and deserves patronage
Whcn found, Such is DIR. Stewart, No We kaolr
from actual experience,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-07-12
Ceu.ty E'eot,on Ticket,

We shall. in a few days, print the election
ticket for this county. Those candidates wishing
their names inserted on said ticket, can have il
done by handing in to us the usul fec-S2. All
names received up to the Goth, inst, will he put
on tho ticket. We shall print enough to supply
the whole county. Those persons still indebted
to us for their announcements will confer n favor
by handing in the amount due at once.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-07-12

The Utah convention contains discreet
ambiguity with respect to the election Of
Governor He shall be elected for four years,
but bv whom is moi specified. This was de-
signed, perhaps, for the benefit of Brigham
Young; his church may elect HIM and provide
for his continued election for life In the con-
venton that adopted this constitution, 1t was
openly avowe6 that the doctrine and practice
of polvgamy would he maintained. and that
Congress had no jurisdiction over the subject.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-07-12
raI,IcauX yiynnis.

On Wednesday evening" next, an association oI
the Ladies and Gentlemen Of Dallas and vicinity
Nll give representation Of Classical, Historical
and other scenes TaikauF HraAls-at the Ma
Fonie Hall the proceeds APPLIED as those Of the
Coreo,, These representations viii he new
attraction in this community, and will, we
are satisfied, merit liberal patronage from the
public. ~ See hills for particulars.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-07-12

The DEMOCRACY OF Fills CotNrr will have a
grand Barbecue and ratification meeting ut Wax
niarl,ic on the Goth inst.
We are authorized by the committee of or.
rangements to invite tile democracy of the sur
rounding counties, and the public generally, t.
attend and rastake of the good things, and tt
reason together with their brethren of Ellis. Tn,
ladies are especially invited and expected,
The democratic Electors aud orators ara expce
ted to attend.