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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-23

FARMING VERSUS MERcHASDIsING.-It is q
peculiar part of the programme common TO
high pressure times, says a contemporary, when
speculation riots and drives reason and pru-
dence into obscurity, that men forsake the
plow, anvil and workbench, and resort to the
selling of silks and laces, toys and tobacco,
rat-traps, grindstones, and ribbons, for a liv-
ing it is useless for man of prudence and
experience to urge that bankruptcy is general
ly the fate of all such forsake the farm and
resort to the counter for living. Inexperien-
ced in their business, their failure is mere
problem in process of solution the first reac-
ton in commerce aud currency will sweep
them overheard, and they will go down. A
successful farmer, possessing family, has no
more right to forsake his well-secured farm
boat for leaky, shaky, cob-web, lace-lined
boat, than he has to intemperance or gambling.
Stick to your farms your lands will never de-
sert you, nor cease to supply your wants, un-
less you first desert them.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-23
P9IsoNs AND THEIR ANTIDoTEs.

Accidental poisoning although not very fre-
quent, occurs sufficiently often to cause it to
be Il matter of importance that each individual
should know the antidote or counteracting in
fluence to be applied when any case comes un-
der notice. There is often no time to send for
a medical man, and many human lives have
been lost while waiting for the doctor.
Oxalic acid, or salt of lemons, is often mis-
taken for EPSON salts, and causes death in a
short time safe antidote for this and all 9TH
er acids is magnesa made into paste with
water, or solution of common soap. In the
case of prussic acid, however, laurel water, or
chloride of lime, and b-chloride of iron are
effectual remedies. Tartar emetic is another
poison often taken designedly or IN mistake
and large quantities of warm water should be
given to induce vomiting, and powdered Pe'
ruvian bark.
For arsenic, the hydrated oxyd of iron Is
the only cure, in a dose thirty times greater
than that of the poison, while for poisoning by
| lead in any form, sulphate of magnesia, pot
ash and soda are good, and phosphate of sod'
is a safe antidote. Mercury or corrosive sub
| Innate is counteracted by the white of eggs o.
| milk, and for sulphate of zinc or white vitriol
cream. butter and chalk will act as preyen
tives. For poisoning by copper, the white
eggs, iron filings, prusiate of potash will stal
its action, and for sulphuretted hydrogen an(
carbonc acid, free exposure to the air and
leech or two applied on the head have prove'
| successful.
For all other poisons, such as fungi, poison
Gus mushrooms, laudanum, strychnine, nu:
vomica and vegetables generally, it is alway
safe to administer an emetic.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-23

bed, like good girl, and I'll open it. in the
morning.
She knew it was not of the slightest use to
demonstrate. He must by some means, have
discovered her design. She could do nothing
but weep and bite her lips with vexation.
The next thing the farmer did was to visit
the barn. As usual, it had large wagon
door, in which was cut for common use a
smaller entrance. The latter was only secur-
ed by the ordinary latch inside, which was
lifted in the customary way, by thrusting fin
ger in through a small hole made in the door,
beneath the latch, for the purpose.
Farmer Miller remained in the barn long
enough to arrange matters to suit his private
purpose, and then coming out through the sta
bic that adioined, or rathert lay, partly be-
meath it, he walked quietly home, laughing to
himself. He first listened at his daughters
door, and finding all quiet, retired to his own
room and went to sleep.
Just about midnight, horse and wagon
drew silently up, on the road, behind Farmer
Milcr's barn. Joe Claver got stealthily out
of the vehicle, jumped the fence, and crept
cautiously around the door of the building in
question. How happy he felt In another
moment, Mary would be his own! In the NOR
ming she would be his own darling little
wife. Farmer Miller would storm, of course
but the farmer loved hisl daughter dearly, and
was proud of her. He would, therefore, re-
lent, forgive, and bless them! Full of these
delightful anticipations, Joe thrust his finger
in the hole of the barn door to reach the latch,
| but. All! how he yelled with pain. a
steel-trap, adroitly placed in the inside, so as
TO catch any obtruding article, had snapped
and his bleeding finger was held fast with its
/ iron teeth.
| 1t was a cold night, aud Joe's feelings may
! be coniectured as he stood there, shiverin2
! and shaking, hour after hour, unable to move
| from the spot, held prisoner by the savage in
| strumcnt, his lacerated finger occasioning hin
exquisite agony, and his heart fairly sinking
| into his boots with the conviction that day
| break would only expose him to the farmer
| Indignation and the village ridicule.
| Just at dawn, Farmer Miller, chucklins
| over the success of his ruse, went down to the
barn. There still stood Joe, and not far OF
the horse and wagon. 1 need not say how J o.
implored pardon, and promised everything
| that could be desired to purchase it and 81
lence. Farmer Miller and he finally closed
bargain. Joe was released. Nay, more, Far
mer Miller gave him one hundred dollars, aa
Joe was in New York, before noon, en- rout
for Iowa.
AS for Mary-this incident occurred tw
years ago, and l have just kissed her fiirs
baby. She pleased her father, and seems
have pleased herself, in consequence, quite
as much.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-23
L WISH HE'D MAKE UP HIS MIND.

wish he would make up his mind, Ma,
For don't care much longer to wait,
m sure L have limited quite strongly
That | thought of changing my state;
For sweetheart he is really so backward,
can't bring him out though L try;
own that ne is very good tempered;
But then he is so dreadfully Shy.
When [ speak about love and a cottage,
He gives me a glance of surprise
And if i but hint about marriage,
lie bushes quite up to his eyes.
[ can't make him jealous-I We tried it
And It's use by being unkind,
For that's not the way, am certain,
To get him to make up his mind.
I've sung him love sonnets by dozens,
I've worked him both slippers and hose,
And We walked out by moonlight together,
Yet he never attempts to propose!
You must really ask his intention,
Or some other beau l must find;
For, indeed [ won't tarry much longer,
For one who can make up his mind.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-23

THE LAST OF THE RANDOLPH FAMILY.-St.
George Randolph, a nephew of the celebrated
John Randolph of Roanoke, who died in Char
lotte county, Va, on the 4th instant, was the
last in the line of the Randolph family. He
was born deaf and dumb, but was highly edu-
Gated in France. On returning home to Vir-
ginia, in 1914, he heard of the hopeless illness
of his brother, at Harvard College, and imme-
diately became deranged. From that time to
the day of his death he is said never to have
known lucid interval.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-23

In a certain hotel in Newburg there is a bar
tender, who is in the habit of taking his toddy
pretty freely, but always makes it point never
to drink in the presence of his employer. A
few days ago, while be was in the act of draw
ing his sstod'' preparatory to taking drink,
the employer came into the room rather un-
expectedly. Finding himself caught in the
act he set the tumbler and its contents on the
counter, and casting his eyes around with a
surprised look, exclaimed :-"Where in thun-
der did the man go to that ordered this drink ?''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-23
VOL. 4.---N0. 1S.

river, and when he got thar the ferry boat had
gone, and he just rolled up his breeches and
waded ovcr-halleluiah for sSthey shall gnaw
a file and fee unto the mountains of Hepsldam,
whar the lion roareth and the wang doodle
mournetiI for its first born"
Pass the hat brother Flint, and let every
hard shell she'll ont. Amen.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-23

ASSISTANCE FROM pRovIDENCE.-A good old
Connecticut deacon was attaching very fee
BILE pair of oxen to a very large and heavy
load of wood. A neighbor asked him how he
expected to get so large load to market with
so poor team. The good deacon replied that
he expected to have some assistance from Di-
vine Providence. His neighbor asked him
whether it would not be as we'll to dispense en-
tirely with the oxen and let Diuine Providence
draD the ,chole load.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-23

HoT BREAD.-Dr. Hunting, who has watch
ed the process of digestion through the hole
in Alexis ST. Martins stomach, says that hot
bread never digests. 1t tumbles about tho
stomach until it begins to ferment, and is even
tuaIly passed out, undigested, as an unwel-
come tenant Think of this, We hot biscuit
eaters! Hot bread is first-rate dyspepsia
rrOducer
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-23

carry out the principle of self-goysrnment and
popular sovereignty in the Territories-to
force a constitution on the people against their
will, in opposition to their protest, with
knowledge of the fact, and then to assign, as
reason for my tyranny, that they would be so
obstinate and SO perverse as to vote down the
constitution if had given them an opportuni.
ty to be consulted about it
Sir, L deny your right or mine to inquire of
these people what their objections to that con-
stitution are. They have a right to judge for
themselves whether they like or dislike it. 1t
is no answer to tell me that the constitution is
good one and unobjectionable. 1t is not sat
isfactory to me to have the President say in
his message that that constitution is an admi-
rable one, like all the constitutions of the new
States that have been recently formed. Wheth-
er good or bad, whether obnoxious or not, is
none of my business and none OF yours. 1t is
their business and not ours. The
President tells us in his message that the
whole party pledged our faith and our honor
that the slavery question should be submitted
to the people, without any restriction or quail
ifcation whatever. Does this schedule submit
it without qualification 1t qualities it by say
| ing, s'You may vote on slavery if you vote for
the constitution, but you shall not do with
out doing that.'' That is very important
! mans vote and his action and his conscience
if he is an honest man qualification cofes-
| sedly in violation of our platform.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-23

THE old principle of English law, that s'no
man shall be twice put in jeopardy for the
same offenoe,' has been abandoned in several
of the English criminal courts lately. The
Judges hold that criminal should DC iiaole 10
punishment whenever there is proof OF MS
ruilt, without regard to the number OF times
he NAV have been acquitted of the same crime
for lack of evidence.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-23

THE letters from England by the Baltic to
agents of foreign houses in our Cities. instruct
them not to pack any bacon for the Enghsh
market at over three aud a half dOifGrs for
hogs. as the markets there are glutted with
home cured meats, the demand very small and
prices still declining.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-23

THE BEARD.-What would be said of him
who would shave of his eyebrows, pull out his
eyelashes, or shave his head all over? Such
a practice would be pronounced uncouth, un-
reasonable, unhealthy, and necessarily wrong:
yet if the hair of the head pertains to the laws
of life and health, who dare say the beard has
less Office to fulfill ?-Electic Medical Journal.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-23

A GOOD old Quaker lady, after listening to
the extravagant yarns of a store keeper, as
long as her patience wouid allow, said to him
-"Friend, what pity il is a sin to lie, when
it seems so necessary to the business
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-23

AN impertinent editor in Alabama wants to
know when we 'sintend to pay the debt of ma
ture a'' We are inclined to think that when
nature gets her dues from him it will be by an
erecufion.-Lou. JoarEal. -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-23

A c.tough un" is told by the boston ifaoe'-
Jer about one of our distinguished chemists
who was so absorbed in his experiments that
he didn't observe that his own nose was Durh-
inc in the candle, till companion told him
of =
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-23

IT is stated that worthy minister in Indi-
ana, who had become somewhat mixed up in
land speculatiors, recently announced to his
congregation, at the opening of Divine service,
that his text would be found in ssSt. Paul's E.
pistle to Minnesota, section four, range three
west 20
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-23

AT a late Democart meeting an orator noun
ted brandy cask and opened his speech by
exclaiming 81 stand upon the platform OF my
pattyp'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-23

When Sheridan was asked what kind of wine
he liked best, he replied s'other people
There are some persons who have similar
relish for ncYspapers,
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1857-12-16

standing; but the location was at least too
squares from where the deceased was found upon
the sidewalk and on the opposite side cftis street
from the store of Mr.. Beattie. The policemen
say that fight did take place between other
parties, near the place pointed out by Mitchell,
on Sunday afternoon, and he may therefore, be
mistaken as to the occurrance.
: We Eorbear to comment upon the occurrence
at present. The sudden death of Mr.. Mcclure,
caused much excitement, which was greatly
augmented by the arrest Of Mr.. Beattie, last E.
vening, on 80 serious charge as murder. The
latter has been resident of the city for some
twenty years, and is said to be man Of excel
lent habits, mild disposition, and prompt and
honorable in all his business transactions. The
case will be called up in the Police Court this
morning, but the examination probably will be
postponed until after the funeral ofMr. Mcclure
which takes place this morning at 10 o'clock
from his late residence, No. $40 Fifth street.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1857-12-16
The Rcsgar and NIilIionn ire.

The editor of the Boston Iatelltgencer was
passing the corner Of Bacon and Walnut streets,
when occurred the following mournful circum
stance:
"We saw little boy some ten or twelve
years ofage, seated on the door step, just at
nightall, chewing crust OF bread which he had
begged in the neighborhood. In the midst Of
his meal gray headed man came from the
house and kicked the boy, basket and all, into
the street, with an oath that went to our heart,
and made us shudder as it rang upon the arr
The little fellow wept bitterly as he stood
among the crusts Of bread and other refuse,
from the table of the more fortunate, as he
knet TO gather the scattered luxuries of the beg
gar's lot, we inwardly invoked a hearty maledic.
ton upon the gray headed rufian, in whose
soul age had planted more wrinkles than on his
forehead. Welooked upon the mansion, it
CLEANED with the flames Of Tartarus, and while
we stood gazing upon the house we heard strains
of music, singing of songs, coming from its sa-
looms and parlors. We heard tho groans Of pity
ing angels above the songs ofhuman voices, and
in the vision Of Judgement we saw that poor
beggar boy and rich man at the throne of eter-
nal justice. The millionaire was dumb. but in
angelic tones Of forgiveness the beggar plead
for rmercy upon his oppressor, who knew not
what he did; but frown rested upon the face
ofthe Judge and even tho bcggar had plead in
vain, for the vengeaRce Of an avenging God had
fallen on the defrauder Of the poor. oppressor
Of the oppressed.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1857-12-16

H1ySnoring is the spontaneous escape Of those
malignant feelings which the sleeper has not
time to ent when awake
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-14

Kansas this result would Immediately fol-
low
Thomas J. Simms has been appointed L.
S. Attorney for the District of New Orle-
ans.
The Hon Nathan Clifford, appointed to
supply the vacancy in the Supreme Bench,
has not yet been definitely voted upon by
the Senate
The Hsraids correspondent says. with
reference TO Gen.. Denvers confirmation.
that Senator Douglas led off with a speech
in opposition To the confirmation, and was
followed by Seward, Hale, TrumbGll and
Doolttle; while on the Democratic side the
action of the Administration was sustained
BY slidell, Mason. Benjomin, Bigler and
others. Douglas left just before the vote
was taken
Senators Gwyn and Pugh spoke on the
subject in an equivocal manner, but finally
sustained the Administration.
Douglas carried but one Democratic Sena-
tor with him, viz Broderick, OF California.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-14
Eattst Ntlps,
MEETING OF THE THIRTY-FIFTH
CONGRESS.
Washington, Dec. II
SENATE

Senator Bigler, in order to correct misap-
prehensions stated in conversation in the
meeting to which he alluded in his speech
of Wednesday, as having taken place in the
house OF Mr.. Douglas, there to consult on
the Toomb's Kansas bill, was an official
rather than private meeting of the COM
mite on territories, anh to which other SEN
a.ors had beeu invited.
Judge Butler death will be announced
on Monday, and that of Mr. Bell, ,ot N. H.,
on Tuesday.
The Democratic Senatorial caucus to-day
agreed on the standing committee
Senator Mason. of Va, is to continue as
the chairman of the committee on Foreign
Affairs.
Senator Douglas, Of ILL.,, as the chairman
of committee on Territories
Senator Hunter, of Va. as the chairman
of the mmittee on Finance.
Senator Staurt, of Mich, as chairman oi
| the committee on Public Lands.
Senator Bayard, of Del, as chairman o.
committee on Judicarty
Senator Brown, of Miss, as chairman O
committee on the District of Columbia.
Senator Yulee, of La, as chairman of com
mittee on Post Office
An effort was made to elect new officer
of the Senate, but the proposition was post
poned.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-14

BooT IL SHOE TRADE.-Messrs tul-
lar Il Hubbard have recently rented and
elegantly filed up the store on Second street,
formerly occupied by p Merwin, and are
now making preparations to enter into the
boot and shoe trade on no small scale Hav-
ing extensive business connections in the
east. and possessing of themselves large
share of energy and enterprise, and we can
confidently assure the public that they will
always be even with the times in all mat
tiers pertaining TO their business Within a
few weeks they Will enlarge their stock 10y
large and we'll assorted invoice of goods
direct from a reliable eastern mandatory
where they are being manufactured express
/ ly to their order: In connection with theii
ready made stock, they will employ a num-
Der first class workmen to manufacture Gus
tom work, exclusively. The ladies will tint
at this store a select assortment of good
for their wear, which cannot fail to please
We take pleasure in recommending this en-
terpriseing firm to the generous patronag
of the public
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-14
Notice

T5 hereby given, that about three years since,
i gave to NcGregor, Laws Bakemore, Of Dsvn-
port lows the duplicate csrtAcate nf Location OF
bounty Lad Warrant No IL III for 80 acrss of
i.sued under act of sept 1885, in my name, and ic-
Gated In my name on the W y Of n 3 IA Of section
No 90 in Township No =, North of Ranse No
west In the Lacroas Land District, for the purpose
OF procurins the pstens therefor and while in theie
o.sAsion saii certificate was lost stolen. All
persons are Hereby aution-d against Purchasing
sAid cersica.e Is duplicate thereof hss bern issued
10 me- and intend 70 MAKE sppatcosion - tne 0sn.
era Iand once il Washington City for patent
thereof st tbs urmtnatioa of thts advertisement
DAv-nport, Iowa, Oct. q. .l661. 1857.
oclovlm JA0bD 0iL1Uth.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-14
New York Items.

New York, Dec IL.
Gov. Walker left this city Yesterday for
Washington, en-route, it is supposed for
kanses
The Philadelphia common council last
evening ordered the district attorney to
commence criminal proceedings against the
Board oil Health OF that city, for forgeries.
and for obtaining money fraudently from
the city treasury
The Commercial Advertiser of this
evening says that private information from
Washington assures Us that the Administra
tion is maturing plan for the issue of a
loan proposed hy the Secetary.
No sg Of the Europa, now fully due
from Europe
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-14
From the South

New Orleans, Dee. H.
The steamer Tennessee, from Vera Cruz
the .th, and City OF Mexico the 18th. arrived
to-day. The position of the government is
decidedly better, revolutionary forces haS
ing been vanquished at Pueba and other
points.
Comon ort and the Supreme Court were
installed ON the lst inst.
The port of Navlda has been declared
open to commerce.
The government issued a proclamation
regulating transportation across the 18th
mus BY the Louisiana Tehuantepec Compa-
ny.
The seige of Campeachy still continues-
The beseiged are suffering severely from the
want Of provisions.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-14
From WaahfnRt on.

Washington, Dec. 10.
The nomination Of Col. Richardson as
Governor Of Nebraska was to-day confirmed
by the Senate.
Gen. Denver, appointed as Secetary Of
Kansas. was confirmed By 30 Democratic for
and l9 Republicans against,
Mr.. Douglas was absent
Gen Denver has been telegraphed to at
Boonville, Mo.
The removal ofGov. Walker is daily a.
pected. It is stated ON high authority thAt
should he now move in the dirseton q
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-14
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NOTICE. TO SUBsCRIBERa.-MR. Gil
Ll1r, the owner Of the City routes Of the
Daiiy STATE Democrat, is the person to apply
to when by any omission ofthe carrier tn.
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