Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-08-19
THE JOURNAL.
CLEARFIELD, PA, AUG. 10, 1857.

ed school of the character named, week
since, in the Borough of Curwensyille. Dur
ing portion of the time, Professor Allen, of
M'Kean county, gentleman of fine attain
ments and well qualified to act the part of in
structor, has been in attendance, imparting in
struction, and also delivering lectures on educa-
tional subjects, on several evenings during the
time OF his visit. There are, we learn, be-
tween % and 80 teachers in attendance. This
number may appear small, but when the pecu-
liar circumstances by which many teachers
are surrou u1ded, are known, it is rather mat
ter of surprise that the number is SO large
For instance, some of the teachers, we
told, have not been paid their last winters wa
ges, and this tardiness on the part of districts,
is preventing their attendance. One other
draw back is, that in several districts, the di-
rectors have either opened, or failed to close,
as they should have done, the public schools
so as to give their teachers an opportunity of
attending. We mention these facts to show
the obstacles that intervene, and the difficult
ties that have to be encountered by the Super
intcndent. There is certainly no way in which
those who follow, or intend pursuing the oc-
cupation of teaching. can reap much bene-
fit, rs by attending Normal School, and in
this instance, at least, at trifing cost, for
no tuition fec is charged, and boarding is the
only expense to he incurred. TIE advantages
are much greater than is generally supposed,
and We trust that not only the school teachers,
for whose special benefit the school is intend
ed, but that the citizens of the county gener-
ally will take an interest in the matter, and aid
tion in our county.
SABBATH SCHOOL CELEBRArIoN.-The ami
versary celebration of the Episcopal Sabbath
School of this place, which was held at Liber-
ty Spring on last Friday, was a very fine affair.
Appropriate exercises were had the occa-
sion. There was a bountiful collation. of ssthe
good things of earth,'' done up in the choicest
style, for which those who prepared it, are de-
serving of high commendaton and the thanks
of all who participated. Everything passed
OF agreeably and satisfactorily, and very
pleasing feature the spirited and eniven-
ing musical performances. 1t was really heart
cheering to parents and children teachers
and scholars, out in the free, pure air, ming
ling and enjoying themselves in such an APP
propriate and felicitous manner, and it is only
TO be regretted mat such occasions do not oc-
cur more frequently.
DzNocRArIc County TIcKEr.-The Demo
Gratis OF this county held their primary cleo
ton on last Saturday, and the following are
the candidates put in nomination:
Assembly-Dr. T. j. Boyer, of Brady tp.
Treasurer-John NJ Pherson, OF Clearficld B.
Commissioner-Gcorge Earhard, of Knox tp
Auditor-A. G. Tate, of Lawrence towns'p.
The vote stood-Boyer 339, Hoops 154, Por-
ter 272, Ross 16. M'Pherson i01, Goodlander
3o3. Earhard 54s, Holt 203. Tate 6I4.
HORSE KILLED IN A SToRM.-On last Friday,
during the prevalence of a wind storm, mare
belonging to James A. Mead was killed, near
Goshen school house, by the falling of a dead
tree. The mare at the time was hitched to a
wagon which Mr. Robert Leonard was driving
and the tree falling across the road Immediate
ly behind the wagon, struck her on the head,
breaking her neck, and a knot penetrating her
head, causing instant death.
The New Church of the Baptists in this
place is progressing IN its construction as rap
idly as the unsettled state OF the weather will
permit, and will in a short time be ready to
put under roof. The contractor, Mr. James
Philips, WHO is an excellent workman is max !
ing very crcditable job of it, and when fin
ishcd, the church will be decided improve
ment to that portion of our borough in which |
It is located.
CAHr MEETISG.-We are requested to state !
that the M. f. Church of the CIearfeld and |
Curwensville charge, will hold Camp Meet |
ing at the old ground nearAdleman's midway |
between Clearlield and Curwensville, commen-
cling on Friday, September 4th.
The Camp Meeting of New Washington cir |
cult will commence on the 11th September, at
New Mil!poTt.
LECTURE on EDUCATIoN--W G are requested |
TO announce that Professor Allen, of M'kean |
County, will lecture in the Court House, in |
Clearfeid Borough, on tomorrow Thursday |
tendance is requested.
The yearly expense of the Chicago Post-of- |
flee amount to about $4,000. There are
cighty-seven clerks engaged in the office, at /
an average salary of 500. There are in the |
Office 9, ,l23 boxes, which rent at SS,298 year
and 3z2 drawers, which rent at 50 $50. The
receipts for the last quarter stated at $780,
600.
MORE WILD CATs.-Au extra from the office
Of IAompson's Reporter says: The following
banks are thrown out, and are not purchased