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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-13
s. b. ROW, EDIToR AND PRopntEroR.
CLEARFIELD, Pa. FEBRUARY l8, 1856.

AMERICAN BASeUET.-On last Wednesday
evening, large number Of Americans met at
the house of W. W. Flemming, in Curwens-
vile, for the purpose of partaking Of sump-
tuous repast, which bad been prepared express
ly for the occasion, and for an interchange of
sentiments. At about 81 o'clock, the compa-
ny proceeded to the dining room, and after Sc
lecting NJ. a. Frank, Esq. as presiding officer,
proceeded to dispose of the enticing fare be-
fore them, which was highly relshed by all
present. after which the following toasts were
drank and met with most hearty response:
1. THE AMERICAN PARTY-the sheet anchor
of our political safety-inay its efforts ever be
crowned with success, and may the patriotic
aspirations of its members be fully realized.
2. THE UNION OF THE STATEs-0ne Life for
the Nation: one Heart for the People.
3. JAMES PoLLoCK-Pennsylvania first a
merican Governor.
t. HENRY SoUTHER-our American Senator
the first member Of our party elected in the
District may his course be creditable to his
constituents and honorable to himself.
5. THE AMERICANS OF Clcarfeld County.
a number of other toasts were drank and
heartily received. Much enthusiasm and good
feeling prevailed, which continued until the
sswitching hour'' began to draw nigh, when
those present dispersed and sought repose in
the refreshing regions of Sleep.
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The ScALrEI.-This, in the words Of its IL
tie page, is 'sAn entirely original quarterly
Expositor of the Laws of Health, and Abuses
of Medicine and Domestic Life" edited by
Edward II. Dixon, NJ D., and published by De
Witt & Davenport, New York, the Jan. No. of
which is on our table. The ability and erudi-
tion of the editor is well known, and it is al
most needless to say that he handles the lite
rary scaIpel with the same slillful dexterity
that he does the surgical; cutting with unspa-
ring hand at whatever is useless or pernicious
in either the collegiate teachings the prac-
titioners treatment; and to his proficiency in
this respect, the number before US fully attcsts.
The miscellaneous matter which the ScGlpel
contains is of high order, and is peryaded by
q rich vein of moral instruction that inevita-
bly, leaves a lasting impression. We shall hail
with delight the regular visits of this enter
tanning and useful periodical.
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The Sound DUzs.-A rumor was current in
Europe at last advices that the United States
offered to Denmark the sum of 10000 thaIers.
(sS0, ,000.) as complete compensation tor the
expenses made by Denmark heretofore in keep
ing up the navigation of the Sound. Further,
that the United States, while resisting the
principle of the right Of dues after the accep-
tation by Denmark of the indemnity for expen-
ses anteriorily incurred, offers an annual sum,
though very small, as a contribution to the ex-
penScs which Denmark will incur in the main
tenance OF signals, lighthouses, &c, on its
shores. These propositions are said to have
arrived in Copenhagen in the form of note
from the American Secretary of State.
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OYSTER SUPPER.-There are pleasant little
episodes in every individuals life, which are
afterwards set forth as delicious moIses for
the mental appetite. One of these happened
TO US last week. On Thursday, whilst busily
engaged in our office, We were handed a neat
note requesting :'oarself and lady to attend
an oyster supper at the house Of W. ". Flem-
ming, Curwensville, at 50 O'clock on the
evening of that day. Having decided weak
ness in the way of eating oysters, supper of
that kind would alone have been inducement
sufficient to insure a ready compliance on our
part; but when we ascertained that the repast
was to be graced and enlivened by the presence
of the gentler sex, it would have required
more stoical selfshncss than we are possessed
of, to deter us from participating. A jolly
ride of little more than half hours dura-
tion, in the evening, brought US, in company
with some ten or dozen merry ladies' and
gentlemen, to the s.Good Intcnt,'' where we
found assembled large number of our Cur:
weusyille neighbors, married and single. I'm
medately after our arrival, the company were
ushered into the dining room, where sad havoc
was soon made among the rich and delicate
oysters, as well as tho other EEcreature COM
forts,'' with which the table was abundantly
supplied. s'The host and hostess" are deSer-
wing of much praise for the elegant manner in
which the supper was prepared, the committee
for their admirable arrangements, and the
guests for their decorous conduct. A number
of toasts were proposed, drank, and met with
hearty responses; hilarity and good humor
pervaded the entire company; and when, at a
late hour, the party dispersed, all went away
highly delighted. For ourself, we shall cv-
er remember it with the most pleasurable emo
tions, as being connected with our first intro
duction to many Of the citizens of Cloarfeld
county.
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THE TIMBER BUsISEss.-Itzis impossible for
us, with the limited information we possess, to
arrive at anything like a correct estimate of
the quantity of timber that will Erafted in this
,,..ason; but it is the opinion Of such as have
- opportunities of Judging than we, that
'.'o d,ssv will not much exceed one-half,
though it mas -:.,-- .I,roa co,,-tI,, of
what it was last spT.. 1,,'-.,-.. I,.u,,,.,,.
will doubtlessly be Wen -, =. tI,,,.,, :. =
large surplus of last years -, rat IN Tho
hands of consumers in the East.
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hAIH " i'0A'' u - - ~ ~ Py
Jennie De Witt. We have received from the
gentlemanly and obliging publishers, Dewitt
& Davenport, OF New YORK, copy of the a.
bove book. 1t seems TO be the aim of the au-
thoress to impart useful lessons and great NOR
al truths, as well as to amuse. The style is
spirited and pleasing. The characters are
drawn with a close eye TO nature, and marked
and distinct in their delneations.
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TER IS.

The JoCRSAL is published every "Wednesday,
at ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS per anuu,n In
advance, or Two DOLLARS within the year
Advertisements inserted at fifty cents per SQUARE
Tor the first and twenty-five cents for each addi-
uonal Insertion. liberal deduction made 10
those who advertise by the quarter, or year.
The Terms viii be strictly adhered to
No paper discontinued without payment OF er-
rearages- unless at the option of the publisher
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DELEGATE FROM kAEsAs.-On Monday of last
week the lower House of Congress was finally
organized. The Speaker administered the
oath, the representatives from each State adj
vancing as their names were called for that
purpose. The delegates from'the Territories
were likewise sworn. When the name of Mr..
Whitfield, of Kansas, was called, Mr. Grow
said that in Difference TO the wishes Of his
friends he would not object to Mr.. W. being
sworn. He thought, however, the circum-
stances would warrant the withholding of the
oath. He hoped to be heard at some other
time on the question. Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio,
said that q constituent of his, Kentuckian by
birth, had been diabolically murdered in the
most cowardly manner, shot in the back, as he
had been credibly informed, by au officer un-
der the pay of the General Government, in
Kansas. An objection to the administration
of the oath to Mr. Whitfield would only tend
to greater confusion, after their excited strug-
gle, and hence he would not insist upon it,.
Gen. Whitfield was then sworn as the Delegate
from Kansas. Gov. Reeder will, of course,
contest his seat. The matter will thus be sub
mitted to the Committee on Elections, who
will examine into it, and report the facts to
the House. Should it appear that Whitfield
was not, as is alleged by his opposers, proper
ly elected, but returned as such in consequence
of fraudulent votes polled for him, the Com
mittee will report against him. At the same
time it is extremely doubtful whether a Com
mittee can be got to report in favor of Gov.
Reeder. Should such be the result, new
election would undoubtedly be held in the ter
ritory.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-13

The New York Dutchman says that who ev-
er wishes to get along in this world has only
to take few lessons of hen chasing grass
hopper. With a long neck and a quick eve.
take few hurried steps, stop short, peep. O..
yer, peep under, now to the left, now TO the
right, one fiutter and rush, and then Won
have him. That's the way IFS done.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-13

PHILA., Feb. II, Flour is selling At S7.75, So
and $3.50 White Wheat at s1.s5al so, Red
$l.10al.75. Rye is steady at sl.l0. Corn Is
dUll-but selling at 67a6S cts. per 5ushel.
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AGm a0urrti5fmrnts.

FENIOS. ]. MCCULLOUGH, ATTORNEY At
a La" and DISTRICT ATTORNEY, Clearfeld
Pa, may be found at his Office in Sbaw's Ror
tour doors west OF the Mansion House" Deeds
ami other legal instruments prepared with prompt
ness and accuracy. FEB I3-Iv
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On the 18th January, by J. W. Wright, ESQ.
Mr.. JONI 9. Hoover TO Miss NANCY SIX, al
of " oodward township.
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KAYsAs-Lafe - :
advices from Kansas state
'h"t an overwhelming carce was organizing on
'"o "iSsouri ooruer, Win Nmple supplies and
artillery, to invade Kansas, def.e,isb tbs towns
and butcher the inhabitants.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-13

CosNoPonIrAN ART AssoCIATIoH.-The sec
ond annual distribution of the works of
art by this Association, has been postponed
from the 31st of January, to the 2sth inst,
(the same as last Year, at aOhich time ii tcill
positirely take place. This postponement has
been found necessary in order to receive the
reports Of the distant Secretaries. Member
ships may yet be obtained by addressing G. L.
Derby, Actuary, c. A. A., at either of the
tc.iacipal Observation-Disclosures Magazine"
s4S Broadway, New York, or Western
Ollee, loo Mater street Sandnsky Ohio
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chauidersai

1UsIJY. at cents per yard. at Mossop s easap me-
lvl cash store - 49,
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boweis. for.sale .py . s.s---!

|(.Fs "A large and splendid d, La aszops; Tens;
m.nsof Isdies ssntlsmsns s,assoss ana Jlli JJnis.
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HSACoN.-A large LOT of BACON for sale. cheap.
s1 Tor cash, at fob. Isl M0SSOP'S
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-13

I EBIED PEACHES. of superior quality for
~ sale at 50 per bEshel, at the cheap cash store
OF feb 13l X. M0SS0P.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-03-07
Animal MAeNErIsM.-On "Wednesday

ANIMAL MAGsETIsM.-On Wednesday
evening we attended the lecture OF DR..
Looms on "Spirtuaism." II proved to be
SIMPLY repetition OF lectures that have
been given here before on Animal Magne.
tIsm. The DIR. is Of opinion that "Spirilu-
alism,'' so termed, IS effected through the
agency OF animal magnetism, and gave some
very interesting experiments to illustrate
his position, We are not prepared to pro.
nounee the whole proceeding an imposition,
as we have some faith in Animal Magne-
tlsm, but there is no doubt much of it that
is Of that character We would instance
the experiment Of the young man lifting
the chair held down by six athletic men.
Any one who will give this feat trial will
be surprised to ascertain how easily it can
be accomplished
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-03-07

Tar COMING FLooD.--The Roch Islander
il informed by a gentleman who has lived
in Rock Island for thirty years, that the
danger of injury from flood this spring Is
much less than is generally supposed. The
onnion is based on the fact that the river
hos fallen four feet since it was frozen up,
and the gentleman in question thinks that
,his circumstance will do much to protect
IA from any injuries caused by high water.
We do not precisely understand the phi
losophy Of the opinion as stated, but 1t may
be SO. We presume the river always tails
if il continues frozen over during the entire
winter, but how that fact would prevent a
,reshet i, the accumulated snow we're dis
solved by rain or sudden thaw, and the
ice were carried out by the river thus swol-
len, we do not exactly see into.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-03-07

THE Two BOOSTERS The r. |. Argus
used very good looking Shanghai for
Growing over the Chicago victory but the
bird or quadruped put up by the Islander
exceeds any thing in the scarecrow line
that we have seen for some time. 1t can't
crow any, and it looks as though it would
rather hurrsh for Pennsylvania than for
Douglas.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-03-07
in our city.

MUNICIPAL Election The first Monday
in April is the day upon which an election
is annually held for city officers. As yet,
neither party has nominated its candidates
but we expect soon to see the IN in the held
We hope that no one will be nominated
simply for his tenacity TO opinions, but that
greater regard will BE- paid to qualiilca-
lions. The opposition are determined that
the present incumbents shall not be re-
elected, and we are not aware that any of
them desire to continue in Office.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-03-07

Nrw BANKING House. Nessrs Chubb
Bro.. Barrow a. Co. now have the most spa.
eious aud best finished Banking House in
Davenport. Situated on the corner imme-
dlatey opposite the lie Claire House. in Mr..
Dayenports new block, it is pleasantly and
well located for business. The two rooms
below them on Main street, in the same
block, are also being fitted up as banking
houses, Tor new firms hat are to be located
in our city.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-03-07

Iowa Soar WoRKs.--Ths establish.
ment, whose card has appeared 10 our col
nmns for some weeks, has already turned
out some five or six hundred boxes OF soap.
The manufacturers make very superior ar
ticle not only Of common but of fine soap
We have tried samples of the different
kinds Of soaps they make and have found
Them to answer fully to their recommends
lions.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-03-07
BY CATIONS LINE.
Telegraphed expressly for Daily Gazette
Terrible Riot.

| NEW IOTk, MdrEH ON.
s. Carolina papers contain details of the
| recent terrible riot at Columbia College, s.
| c., Oh The night OF the l7th uit A party
| OF students who had grudge against the
chief Of police, made murderous assault
| upon him in the street, badly injurying him.
One of the students had his kul split open.
The chief was badly beaten and stabbed,
window. The alarm bell was rung and the
citizens came together, when another con-
dict ensued Six military companies were
ordered out, and were afterwards stationed
as guards around the court house and Jail.
One of the students has since died and 9th.
ers are not expected to live. Bedel, the
Chief, is also said To be dead. The excite
ment was kept up till the 2lst, when the
students threatened revenge and being ac-
tive in procuring arms and ammunition, the
Governor went to the College and deman-
ded their arms, threatening TO fire upon
them il they refused to deliver them. The
students finally yielded and quiet was re-
stored Another account says the scene
surpassed anything Columbia ever saw
Two hundred armed citizens with ball cart
ridges opposed to more than l5oyoung men
with rifles in their hands ! The order was
given 10 take aim, and fire would have
followed had not Col. Goodwin and others
thrown themselves between and called on
the citizens not to fire. By much persua-
sion the students were induced TO return to
the College. Some Of the students were
subsequently expelled.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-03-07

IMPURE MILK.-Conversng with milk
man yester day on the subject of our city
being supplied, as suggested with pure
article Of milk, he stated, that there was no
doubt that much OF the sickness among
children vas caused by an impure or mixed
article OF milk, and of this fact he had salts
lied himself last winter. 1t was his custom
10 carry for children small can ofmilk Ia
ken from one COW, but so soon and as often
as he changed the milk 10 that of another
COW, there was a complaint from the meth
nr of her child being sick.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-03-07
Selling Rates Of Exchange,
BY COOK & SARGENT.
Fort Des Moines Land Agency
LAND w AR r A N rs.

fIsuE under.ie sed have for sale Land Warrants OF
due rent yes, " hitch they will seifor cash or
time 10 suit purchasers.
They viii nay partie attention 10 selection and
iatatiop Of land. in Fort Des Mones, Fort Dodge,
C,aritan and other Western Land Districts. Also TO
pa,me n of AK es and land busnessgenoraliy.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-03-07
SELF QUOTATIONS.

- A Ill who desire 10 be useful or Distinguished
a must read Books, md be careful In the selec-
ton of theml'' Bishop Lees Lecture.
Lives Of Chief Justices of the u. States price, $3.50
Lille Franklin, 2Sos., sheep, 800
William Penn, Janney's, do, $50
- Patrick Henry, Wirts, LES
. John Quincy Adams, 100
WIN. Witt, John Randolph, &e, 100
- De Wit Clinton, loo
Lives Of Sgners OF Declaration of lndep ndence, 30
Life Of Henry Clay and speeches, large $40, $50
Daniel W ebsler ami his master, pieces 9gls2 so
Goethe and Works, = vols, so
Prescolrs Philip the Second, 2Sols in cloth, $3.50
Conquest OF Mexico, } vols. ihsheep, so
Peru IS - $40
Lives of eminent Christians large svo illustrated 80
Progress OF Religious Ideas,
through successive ages By L. NJ Child vols, 3,5O
and Larry. . $50 IN ent oil other useful Books
No. Ri, Brady Street near the Posi- ohiee.
> =, iftf ELI ADAMS s. co.
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DR JOHN MCDONALD, Veterinary Surgeon, begs
/ respectfully 10 inform the public that he has
apeued u new Horse Shooting Establishment on 3rd
street. near the City HOTEL whe re horses viii be sh cd
On scientific principle, by experienced workmen,
under his own immediate auperintcndence. From
will guarantee all diseases in the feet that
enra6le and keep all feet sound and free from cut
ting. ANY man wishing to give him the Sare oil
horses feet may rest assured TO never haveh lame
horse or oRe that will cut himself Hs respectfully
soitcitsu share OF public patronage.
PS Hs can be consulted at all times at his es
lab i.hmsnt, or 1.-THE city Hotel All diseases war
ranted il durable. feb 22'dWGEi
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-03-07

ThIIMAN a. POW Frs,

LIND AGEN1S.
Office south side OF Second Street, bstteeen
Brady and Main.
improved Farms, atty property and uhimproved
land for ale an commissions.
Forty acres Hand situated on the bluff one and a
haiImles est Of ourt House. having upon sever
al ne views Of river. The cheapest property in the
vicinity of bay export Can be bought very low by
apply ing soon.
Several srabe houses iat the city for sale cheap
improved farms in Scott county near Davenport.
Aiarge quantity ofunimproyedl land in Scott, Cln
ton, G eda and NJ uscatine counties.
MAY IL, lsdJ. lALLMaN row Eho.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-03-07

The CAaNIyAL.--A number of Germans
yesterday observed the custom which OBJ
tsins in all the Catholic countries OF Eu'
cope, and kept the Carnival, by clothing
themselves with masks and other grotesque
habirmen,s, and parading the streets on
horseback. They made quite inhly ue-
monstrotion and seemed to enjoy them
selves very much, but the affair must nave
appeared tame to those of them VINO nave
Witnessed the perfect abandon with when
the whole population ce lebrates snch occo
gions in Rome, Vienna and other iafS'
Catholic cities. Carnival meansa iafr"ei
20 meat We believe fluids are not lht"
luded in the prohibition.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-03-07

Cute MANEuvRE.-We are indebted 10
the Rock Islander for an item which haa es-
caped our notice. 1t appears that the other
day chap stole pair of boots in this city,
and Immediately broke for Rock Island
where he hired himself As runner to the
American Hotel. The Davenport officers
scar,aining the whereabouts OF the rogue
with the assistance OF the proprietor OF the
hotel, engaged him to bring trunk to TINS
side of the river, and as soon as he tonchea
Iowa soil, he was arrested and held to bail
in the sum of S75.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-03-07
Congressional.
New YORK, March 6.

I'VE" Iohht u
The Herald's correspondent telegraphs
that dispatches brought by the America
were read at the State Department yesier-
day. There was nothing decisive in them
Notwithstanding there are rumors that they
are belligerent in tone. An effort is being
made by the Southern Americans to start
new candidate for President.
The Tribune's correspondent says that
the Stephens Minority report on the Kan
sas election case is feebly drawn. 1t is in
substance a demurrer insisting that Con.
gress has no right to look below the surface
Of the Kansas Legislature, but must regard
the Territorial Legislature as rightfully con-
stjtuted, and its acts as valid laws. This
being established Whitfield is the legal del
egate no matter how many illegal votes
were polled, and Reeder cannot even con-
test as he does not even pretend to have
been voted for at the election ordered by
the Legislature. This point is argued at
great length in memorial by Whitfield ap.
pended to, and read as part OF Stephens
report.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-03-07

PRAIRIE CHICKENS Mr.. barrow has
very pretty and appropriate sign IN the
window of his poultry and provision store
in the shape of four or five live prairie
chickens. They look plump and contented'
and though they may dislike the principle
Of involuntary confinement they nave
doubtless come To the conclusion that II
was better to be temporarily deprived oil
liberty than to have suffered the fate oil so
many of their fealhered relatives, and been
frozen TO death on the snow covered pralries.
They would now like free flight to ana
around their old haunts, but we are AFRAID
no such pleasure is in reserve for the H.
1t is generally supposed that prairie chic
kens are as untameabe as pbeasants, Out
Mr. Darrow tells us he has seen them so
tame that they would eat out OF ones hahd
They are pretty birds,-and to come
down to the practical, it is pity that SO
fine species of game is not protected ny
proper law against the indiscgiminate mas
sacre which il inflicted on them during all
seasons of the year. They are very proi he
and if the shooting or trapping them was
restricted to the proper season, there would
for a long time remain an abundance OF
them, to satisfy the wishes Of the sports
man or the appetite of the ePicure But II
they continue to be killed off after the Ia
sbion of the last two or three years, they
will soon bs extinct. Such a law as we re-
fer to, would be supported by pubic op'n'
ion, and would therefore be obeyed and en-
forced.