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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

FISH AND FLESH AS FooE.-Now. when the
price OF meat is SO high, it will not be out of
place to call attention to the nutritious quail
ties of fish. Payen fed dog on a mixture of
so grammcs of eels and so grammes of bread
On comparing the excrement with the diges-
ted food, he discovered that S5 per cent of the
fat and 80 per cent of the nitrogen of the eel
had passed through the ntestines. Feeding
him afterwards on bread alone, the excrement
was found to be much poorer, containing less
tat and nitrogen. After being fed on eels and
mackerel the animal grew larger and fatter.-
Scientific ,9y1ericnn
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

THE DFMocRATIc CASDIpArE- COVER
NoR.-The record Of the political life OF Gen.
Packer, the Democratic candidate tor Cover
nor, is not such specially 10 recommend
him to the support of the people of iennsyl-
vania for the highest Office within their gilt.
n contemporary thus sums up portion of his
doings while in the service of the public =
He came first into public life as Superinten-
dent of the West Branch Canal, and remained
in that position from 1882 to 1885. During
that time he was before Legislative commit
tee, and was censured upon two points first
for changing notes of the Bank of Pennsylva-
MIA, to the amount of fifteen thousand dollars,
in which the State then a stockholder, for
notes on the Bank of MidGletOwn, not then at
par, and paying it out TO the contractors along
the line, and also for using improperly the re-
served fund of l5 per cent. withheld from the
contractors to insure the completion of their
contract.
From 1885 until 1899, he remained a s.high
private always seeking Office, but never a
bic to obtain it. Upon the accession OF Gov
ernor Porter to the Chief Magistracy, he was
appointed Canal Commissioner. During his
term of office he before two Legislative
committees of investigation. By one OF them
he was pointedly condemned for giving con.
tract to his brother at price far beyond what
other good bidders offered to do it for. 1t was
proven before another that he retained FIctor
E. Piolett Superintendent upon The West
! Branch when he knew him TO have an interest
| in contract.
| Whilst Auditor General, he was again wit
ness before two investigating committees -
and although every circumstance connected
| with the investigation pointed to him as one
| who ought to have known all about it, he, when
| called to the stand, poor, innocent, mex
! perienced soul, knew enough to know noth-
| ing.
| Whilst in the Senate, he voted to revive a
law to give slaye-masters a right to bring slaves
! into this State. and hold them here as such for
six months in the year. He voted also against
resolutions nstructing our Senators to extend,
! If possible, more ample protection to our ag-
ricultural, coal and iron interests, than was
| given by the law of 1919. He gave Ave dis
! tinct votes for different prohibitory laws, and
yet his friends are urging him as the anti-tem-
perance candidate for Governor!
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

LOOK OUTl-Some three or four individuals
have recently left this county and neglected
paying balances due This Office. The comet
couldn't have scared them much, tho there is
no doubt they VIII look blue when sold Nick
praises them for neglecting to square up, be-
fore emigrating to his domains. Hereafter we
will publish The names OF such fellows. and the
amounts out OF which they attempt to cheat
as. so that the people in the locality where
they are removing to may know what honest
fellows they are. We trust, however, that we
may never have occasion to publish a single
name, for such neglect.
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From the PhsHaaeIy,leta sat. EssMi,,g Post


Since June, 1851, according to the Circular
of Messrs. Coates & Brown, extensive Wool
dealers of this city. there has been mod
eratelv active business done in Woods, and the
Prices then quoted, viz from 81 10 80, &C
cording to quality, have been fully realized for
all weli-conditioned Wools, leaving the Market
at this time quite bare of Fleece Wool. In
looking forward to the probable character of
the Wool busines for the coming year, there
are several features, they say, which claim
very carerul consideration. The most promi-
nent is the change in the Tariff, which opens
to our Manufacturers an extensive assortment
Of Wools hitherto beyond their reach and
which will make them hereafter much less de-
pendent upon our native W ools for their sup
plies. This fact would Of itself soon lower
the Price OF Domestic Wool were ii not for
the high rates prevailing in all the Foreign
Markets, and which may protect US on this
point during the present season.
The second vital consideration is the fact
that WOODEN Fabrics are now selling, and with
little prospect of an advance, at prices which
do not compensate theNanufacturer land which
if continued, threaten to break up many who
are now consumers of Wool; and thus by di-
minishing the demand, depreSs the prices of
the raw material. Again, the excessive i'm
portations of all kinds OF merchandise and the
subsequent large export of specie in return
therefor, together with other causes, may COM
bine to produce tiehtness in the Money Mar
kct the effect of which would be to put down
rates of u ool and cramp the energies of Man
ufacturers. On this point also there is the IA
vorable consideration that the old Wool is
thoroughly cleaned up, and that the whole clip
OF American Wool is quite inadequate to sup
ply the running machinery of the country =
and as importatons of " ool for cOnsdera-
BILE time viii be quite moderate, owing to high
prices abroad, it may be several months C.
ven longer, before there will be any accumu-
lation in the Markets; and should we have a
good Fall trade, as is generally anticipated,
present rates for Wool may be maintained
throughout the year. They quote the prices
at whichW ool is now selling, as follows
Common to blood. 81 to 40 cents.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

How THEY TALK.-The n. Orleans Della thus
points out the trickery of the administration
in Kansas matters
s'We are aware that sometimes, as Macaulay
has somewhere remarked the best government
may require services which none but the
worst men will perform-desperate men, who
have nothing TO lose, and are willing to shoul-
der all the responsibility in the event of Il
failure. Are we to understand that such is
the relation existing between the Admins
tration and Mr.. Walker2 Was he detailed
on desperate venture to pacificate Kansas
and save the integrity of the Democracy, at
any risk, by any trick or through any treach-
cry? And, on the failrre of the experiment.
in the event of the Southern Democracy rising
indignant at his course and threatening to
dissolve the national organization if it should
be persisted in-was it understood that Wal
ker was to bear all the odium, leaving the Ad-
ministation blameless and the nationality of
the party intact 20
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

The Cincinnati Gazette gives account of
a sharp operation of feminine swindler, in
that city, who, copying after many lords of
business and her creditors, TO whom she owes
about 5000 at home and comfortable sum
in the East She left: between the Sd and
4th of July. The Gazette says endeayors to
find her have been made without success, thus
far, and we learn that one OF the s'victimized''
offers five hundred dollars for her discovery
Whether the fair milliner became infected
with the present defaulcating disposition of
her masculine brothers or not, we cannot say,
but we propose her as the next candidate for
lucrative office.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

The trial of Charlotte Jones. Henry Fife and
Monroe Stewart, for the murder of the Wilson
family, at McKeespo:t, Allegheny county, was
finished at Pittsburgh on last Saturday and
the jury has rendered verdict of ..guiltv. -
The trial consumed eleven days. The mur-
dered victims were sister and brother, living
together, and were. quite aged. a small sum
OF money which they had. seems to have led
the perpetrators to commit the horrid deed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

~The feeling in the South against the
course adopted by Governor Walker in Kan
sas grows more bitter. public meeting has
been held in Montgomery, Ala, at which vi6-
lent resolutions, denubeiatory of theGovernor,
we're adopted, and infammatory speeches
made Lawrence NJ. Keitt, of South Caro-
Ina, late the colleague OF Preston s. Brooks.
has published letter in which Governor Wal
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

The correspondent of the Tribune at Wash
ington te!egraphs that paper as follows:
ssThree members of the Cabinet express re-
gret that Governor Walker throws his official
weight into the scale of submission of the
prospective Constitution of Kansas to a vote
OF the people. Gen. Cass, on the other hand:
regards snch submission as unavoidable. Wal
ker will be gently admonished, but not repu-
dated. The Southern ciamorers against Walk
er's course, will probably organize an indepen-
dent opposition, for which this Kansas matter
is.rather pretext than reason"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

An IMPORTANT DIscovERY.-A friend of
ours, says the Philadelphia Trancript, has ia
ken the trouble to analyze tumbler of Xxx
ale, and reports that he found 1t composed of
the following ingredients Two parts putrid
horse flesh, three parts pool water, one part
malt, one half part hops. and the balance, two
parts and half, he could find no name for.
The discovery was anything but an agreeable
one to him, as he is an inordinate lover OF the
nut-brown beverage with its snowy foam. lie
thinks that during his life he has drank the
carcasses of about six dead horses, and enough
stagnant water to supply Fairmount basin for
three months.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

W Reeder, Shannon, Geary and now
Walker. The first thee driven from Kansas
because they thought Northern men had rights
there, the last denounced as an Abolitionist,
by the South, because he says he believes it
right to leave the new Constitution to vote
of the people.
In October 1856, the free State election for
a Constitutional Convention was held in
Kansas at which 200 votes were cast. The
Convention met at Topeka and adopted a
Constitution, providing that it should be sub
mitted to vote of the people. The idea has
been ridiculed, that So small vote should
control the Territory against slavery. Now
the border-rufians have held an election and
do not poll within 1000 votes as many as the
free State men did two years ago. They pol
led some 1900. Shall this vote control the
Territory for slavery.
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DMINfsTRAToRs' NoTICE.-Le


( MILL, Viiou Street Gborc T1catth, North
:Siae-Moudings suitable for Carpenters, Build
ers, Cabinet and Frame Makers, worked from the
best and thoroughly seasoned material, always on
hand. Any pattern worked from drawing
The subscriber having purchased the entire in
terest, will contuue the business with increased
facilities. : Agents wanted in the various towns
in this portion Of the State, TO whom opportuni-
ties will be offered for large profits themselves
SAMUEL i. HENRY
PHILADELPHIA July Is 1857
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WA man tried in Boston for stealir,
horse and wagon, being called to speak fo-
himself said: Il have nothing to say in no.
ticular. The fact is, when get half Or ,,ro
thirds drunk / think everything belongs -
me-"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

EGGs FOR BURNs.--The white of an egg has
proved of late the most efficaeious remedy for
burrs. Seven or eight successive applications
of this substance soothe the poin and effectu:
ally exclude the burned parts from the air.
This simple remedy seems to US far preferable
to collodien or even cotton.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

The course of Rev. DR.. Ross and his sup
porters in seeding from the New School As
sembly at Cleveland, meets the marked dis
appreciation of the majority of the Presbyte-
rian Church inthe South. The Southern Pres
byterion, published at Charleston as the organ
of the Churchin the South, has sharp article
on Dr.. Ross, declining to accept his leadership.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

WAGON RoAD OVER TIE WESTERN PLAINS
The Washington TateHgencer of Friday, July
10th, says: From a private letter received by
a gentleman in this city, dated Independence,
Missouri, on the 1st of July, we learn that
portion of the Wagon Road Expedition under
Wm. NJ. F Magraw had taken up the line of
march, and that the remainder would follow
Immediately. Thirty wagons and the larger
portion of the force of one hundred and twen-
ty men were upon the plains. The equipments
of this expedition are complete, and much is
expected from the well organized corps of
Messrs. Magraw, Amman and Lander, the su-
perintendent, dsburSing agent, and engineer
OF The expedition. This route has been de-
signated by the Department Of the Interior as
the Fort Kearney, South Pass, and Honey Lake
Pacific Wagon Road. Arrangements were
made by the superintendent 10 have all COM
muuications for any of the party, forwarded
him from Independence, and letters should be
directed to his care, at Independence, to in
sure their reaching the party at any point on
the line.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

Affairs in Nicaragua continue unsettled.
Gen. Riyas refused to act in concert with the
allied Generals. 4 collision was expected
soon between the Leon party, who favor Wal
ker, and the Chamoristas.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

Nothing important; the crops
IN the southern part Of the State are suffering
rom the drouth. Gen. Lane has been elected
delegate to Congress from Oregon by largely
reduced majority
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

1.-THE Herald of Freedom of the 9th ult,
estimates the influx of population to Kansas
the present season at 80, 900, and is of the o.
pinIon that before winter sets in 100000 will
have been added to the permanent population
! Of the Territory.
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4 OST-A carpet bag, small size, married in
H ink-writtcn letters, N. IL. Fenwiek, on tho
leather bottom. It Is supposed to have dropped
from the top Of the stage geing from Clearfeid to
Philipsburg, last Friday morning. 1t contained
clothing and some money belonging TO 4 young
woman living in my family. ALEX. MCLEOD
CIearfeld. July S. 1917.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

PEARLs.-Since the pearl excitement in
New Jersey, various other sections have been
explored with more or less snccess. In Lam
caster county the papers there inform u.s. pearls
have been found and in Berks county, the
last Reading Journal says, the valuable stones
are turning out quite promisingly. In Beaver
Run, Robson township. muscles have been
fished for and one individual obtained ga small
handful of pears.' s.Seycral of them were
of very fine water, almost equal to the orien-
tai pearls in beauty and elearness.''
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NOTICE-A NORMAL SCHOOL will be O.
I pened in Curwensvilie. on Tuesday the nth
,iay of August next TO continue term of eigh.
weeks. for the purpose of qualifying those visa
ing 10 teach Common Schools, for that profession.
Those who have taught, well az those who have
not but who design TO teach, may find 1t to their
adyantarc TO attend this school as we wish 10
make the system Of instruction in our Com mos
Schools as thoro' as possible. i. l.. STILL.
julyS County Superintendent.
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THE POWER OF WND.-The air which we
breathe is SO light that one hundred cubic
inches only weigh thirty-one grains, yet when
driven at an immense velocity. it exerts a
power which sweeps large ships to the bottom
of the ocean, and levels forests and strong
buildings with the dust. \ wonderful demon
straton of its power took place in Southern
Illinois, at the village of Pena on the l4th nit.
tornado. accompanied with hail and rain
destroyed a number of buildings-dashing
them to pieces. 1t lifted up a large frame
church entire, carrying 1T several feet distant,
and 1t took up train of freight cars from the
railroad track and shivered them to pieces.
Several persons were also thrown high in the
air, some of whom were killed.
Some theoriZing philosophers have endeav-
orcd to prove that if comet were to strike
the earth it could do but little injury owing to
the attenuated nature of its matter. But the
electric fluid is light that the most refined
experiments have not yet been able to discoy-
or whether it has weight or not, and yet its des-
tructiye power is terrific. The velocities with
which bodies move is an indication of their
| force, and comets move with fearful spced-a
| velocity. in comparison with which, the speed
| of the tornado of wind that committed such
devastation in Illinois is as the cricket ball to
the musket tbulet.-Scientifc american.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

POLITICAL WoLvEs.-Last fall we asserted
On more than one occasion that certain clique
of political tricksters, commonly known as the
"side-door'' faction, were wearing the garb OF
Americanism that they might the more readi
Iy deceive unsuspecting but honest indiyidu-
ais, and draw them from the support of the
only ticket that could possibly have defeated
Buchanan, as well as to hide the monstrosity
of their political deformity. The result Of the
election showed that we were correct. We at
that time also declared our belief that the ser
vices of the patriotic individuals alluded to
were doubtless engaged for the present cam
paign, and that they would attempt to play off
the same game of deception and duplicity this
fall. Recent movements indicate plainly that
j. this respect we were not mistaken either.
They have now third candidate in the field,
whom they represent to Americans as the
man for the present ''emergency," well
knowing that every vote they take from Will
mot and cast for Hazlehurst, will help Pack
er to that extent. They are now making prep
arations to carry on the campaign and in a
short time the ssstink'' of their operations will
most likely begin TO arise and impregnate the
political atmosphere. So look out for these
disguised wolves, who we doubt not in few
years will turn out rampant and unmistakeable
Locofocos. See if they DON'T
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

In Pittsburgh, on Monday last, Flour was
selling at frcm Sc, ,25 to 81 ~, as per quality.
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TADTION.-All persons arecautioned n. ,ainst
- meddiing with the following property, viz :
one two-hcrse wagon. one cooking stove. one nine-
plate stove one COW and one bay mare. now in the
possession of John J. McCracken, of Knox town
ship, as the same belongs TO us and Is only lef
with the said McCraeken on loan
July s. lS57-3t CHASE SWAN
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A DMINIsrR rRAToR's NoTICE.-Is,

A DMINISTRATOE'S NOTICE.-Letters
"a of Administration on the estate of He--T
korb, late of Brady township, Ciearfed county.
Der, all persons indebted the said estate, re
quested to make immediate payment and hose
having claims or demands against the sane VIII
present them properly authenticated ter settles
ment FREDERICK k0RB,
iulyS-6ts Administrator
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CLEARFIELD, PA, JULY Is, 1857.
WILL 1T BE DONE Z

Immediately after the passage of the bill for
the sale of the Main Line of the Public Works;
some of the leading Democratic papers raised
the cry of ssPacker and Repeal and declared
their intention of making that the issue for the
campaign. The Main Line has been sold the
contract for the sale completed the works are
already, or viii in few days be in the posses
sion of the purchasers; and this, too, after q
decision By the Supreme Court that the con-
tract and sale would be constitutional We
are curious to know, now that the sale is made,
whether the Democratic press will insist upon
the proposed issue-whether they will attempt
to repudiate the decision of the Supreme
Court-whether they will try to pass law to
violate or impair the obligation of a constItu-
tional contract, so declared by bench OF
Democratic judges-whether they will attempt
to nullify the decision OF that Court upon a
constitutional question. II they do, how will
they reconcile their conduct with the abuse
they heaped upon the Opposition press for ta-
king exceptions to the ssDred Scott Decision .
SO far as it related 10 the Missouri Compro-
mise--for regarding il as an assumption OF
authority on the part of the COurt-as deci-
ding a question not brought before them, and
therefore of no binding effect Every intel
hgent reader will remember how bitter and
yindictive their structures were, what dole
ful wailings these pure, immaculate, guile
less, law observing Locofoco papers INDUCED
In over such s'lamentable disrespect' and
"treachery'' to .sthe law of the land !" And
Yet some of these self-same Journals proposed
to raise the issue of s.Packer and Repeal'-td
repudiate the decision of the Supreme Court
10 nullify constitutional s.law," when that
claw happens TO remove the ssfiesh pots" out
of which they had eaten so long, beyond theil
control. Selah What queer chaps these Lo
cofoco editors and office-holders are Bu
it's really funny to see the fix they are in
Poor fellows, how they weep over the sale O
the main line, which they might set aside
but then their position on that 'sDred-ful Scot
Case" is in the way, and SIT can't be did,
without stultifying themselves in the eyes o
all sensible men. They are deserving of pity
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DLASTERING.-Th undersigned having
IL entered into cO-partncrship in tne Plastering
Business. in the Borough of Curwensvilie an
nounce TO the public that they ready 10 Go any
work in their line the sh ortest notice and most
reasonable terms, and respectfully solici, share
Of patronage JOSEPH WHITE.
julyS-fm l.. X. MCCULLOUGH
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TAuTION.-AH persons cautioned agains.
~ meddling with the following property now IN
possession of Isaac Wilson, of Knox township SIS
the came belongs to me and is only left with the
said Wilson on loan :-0nc light two-horse wagon.
one long sled, and one grind
HENRY HEG GARTY.
Woodward township June tn 1857. iI7-st
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SPECIAL NGIICE.-old Copper, Brass End
- other metals viii be taken in exchange fcr
anything in our line.
julyI MERRELL 4 GARTER