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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-01-21
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FoeyEY IN WAsHIsGToS.-The defeat OF
Forney has created much excitement here to-
day among all parties. Many OF the Demo-
Gratis are tiolefullr grieving-nnany others are
receiving il with pleased acquiescence, and
the opposition with joy. This failure of Mr..
Buchanan's first moYemenrafter his election
to the Presidency argues badly.
\ RESCosTRE.-An unpleasant personal rem
contre took place on the floor of the House
few days since, between Campbell, of Ohio,
and Rust. 1t is understood that Rust was an
gered by Campbell's pressure of the previous
question on referring the message to the Com
rnittee of the Whole, SO that ti,e House -coHld
take up the Tariff bill. and told Campbell il
was mean trick, or something to that effect.
Campbell retorted with offensive language and
endeavored to reach Rust. but was prevented
BY 4. X. Marshall, who interlercd TO preserve
the peace There are rumors of dEel, of
course, but the affair will probably blow over.
ISvEsTIGATISG CoNsITTEE.-0nly two wit
nesseS have been examined before the investi-
eating Committee-Mr. Raymond and Mr..
Simonton. The former disputed the authori
ty, saying bis statements were predicated upon
representations which, as journalist, he
would not divulgc. Mr.. Simonton was two
hours and half subjected to a close scrutiny,
covering former and present transactions
Finally, one question was proposed which lie
positively refused to answer, and there the ex-
animation closed, with an intimation that he
might be arrested.
Tue PREaIEEsHIP.-Recent developments
give reasonable assurance that Gen. Cass is de-
feated for the Premiership. An immense ad-
verse pressure has been brought to bear which
he could not resist. Mr.. Buchanan has said,
within few days, if he could settle on a See
retary OF State the rest would follow naturally
within twenty-four hours The Southern in-
terest, headed by SIR. Toonbs, is making
formidable demonstration in favor of Mr. Tou-
cey, in preference to Mr. Clifford, as the New
England man.
Ma. BRoDHEAD.-Mr. Brodhead has return
cd from Harrisburg, cousOHng his personal dis
pardgement by rejoicing over the defeat Of
Mr. Buchanan S accommodation of Forney.-
He will now, probably join the lobby, or turn
claims agent, for want of better vocation.
TuE SWISS QrEsTios.-Mr. Dallas writes
that England aad France will Jointly endeavor
to accommodate the Swiss question and that
meantime the people Of Switzerland are calm
iy preparing for any extremity that may occur.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-01-21

Boxes AZ MANURE When bone-dust, such
as is commonly employed as manure. is left
for some time in contact with water, and the
latter is filtered away, it is found TO contain
appreciable quantities of the phosphates OF
lime and magnesia. The same result is OBJ
tanned when the water is freed from carbonic
acid by long boiling. By fl,ering water for
months through the same mass of bone-dust,
II was found constantly to contain these earthly
phosphates. and their quantity even appeared
to increase in proportion as the organic mat
ter of the bones became putrid in consequence
of its long contact with water and air, and the
water flowing of became turbid and offensive
This fact seems to have some practical value
in agriculture, as il shows that, without any
artificial preparation, the earthly phosphates
may be extracted from the bones and intro
duced into the soil in state OF solution, per-
haps exactly in the quantity necessary for their
appointed functions, and that in the employ
mcnt of bone-dast as manure, all the prepara-
tion necessary is perhaps to lay it in heaps
during the summer, and keep it constantly
moist.-Prof. WoFIey.
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NEWS OF TTE nay

The steamship City OF Washington brings
dates from Europe TO the 3lst Dec. Owing to
the seizure Of Il British seaInen at Canton, the
British Consul interlered and was insulted and
threatened with violence, ,aud on his complain
ing of the same, he was treated with contempt
by the Chinese Government. Admiral Sey-
mour opened hostilities on the 2ith, took and
destroyed the fonts around Canton, and on the
9th opened fire on the city walls and palace.
The Chinese refusing to negotiate, the British
bomJaried the city and destroyed % war
junks. Prussia and Switzerland continue their
war preparations. \ Prussian journal says
the American envoy offered loan of twenty
millions to Switzerland in case OF need. Aus
tria protests against war.
On Saturday last, whilst Mr. Giddings was
discussing private Lill in the lower House Of
Congress, he was seized with atroYhy of the
heart, which caused him to fall into his seat
Much excitement cnsued; Physicians were
Immediately called in, who in a short time re-
stored him TO consciousness. lie is consider
ed in a critical situation.
The accounts from Nicaragua are SO vague
,snd contradictory that no satisfaction can be
gained from them. The war still wages, and
if anything, Walker is losing ground, though
some accounts represent him as driving every
thing before him.
At Pittsburg, Monday morning, 10Th, -four
is quoted at $3.50; bacon at ., 10 and 11a ;
buckwheat -four. S2,75; corn, G2 TO 65; oats
II; rye, Co.
Flour was selling on Saturday last in Gin
cnnati at So 40 per bbl.; wheat 81, ,l3 to 81, ,I9
corn, so to 81; rye, S0 oats, II.
Nothing OF special importance has transpir-
ed either in Congress or our State Legislature
within the last few days.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-01-21

KANsAs-Thc Territorial s'Lcg gislature' was
20 meet in Lecompton, on the second Monday
in January, the 18th, and Gov. Gcary, in his
message to that body, was expected to recon-
mend the repeal OF the most obnoxious enact
ments found in the Kansas statutes. A oLaw
and OIder'' Convention is advertised to be
held at Lecompton at the same time, TO which
delegates have been elected from the different
pro-slavery localities. The Free State Legis-
iasure was to meet at Topeka on the 9Th Janu-
AIRY. They designed only to meet for the pur-
pose Of continuing their existence, aud then
adjourn to await the action Of Congress on the
admission Of Kansas as State. Gov. Robin
Ton City.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-01-21

The State of Indiana bids fair 10 have no
Senators whatever in Congress during the next
year. 1t will be remembered that there is al
ready one vacancy in the Senate from Indiana,
in consequence Of the expiration of Petit's
term. Two years ago the Democrats had one
House If the Legislature, and the opposition
the other; but upon joint ballot the litter
would have had clear majority. and could
have elected their man for Senator. Under
these circumstances the Locos refused 10 go
into joint ballot at all, and SO the vacancy re-
mains untitled; and Bright's term expires
the 4th OF March, there are two Senators to
be elected. Now The Locos have a clear
jority on joint ballot; but the Republicans who
control the Senate will probably play them
back their own game, and refuse to go into
election
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-01-21

DEMOCRATIC MEETING.-Thc Democracy Of
Clearficld held county meeting in the Court
House in this place last evening. They Sc
lected delegates to their State Convention, and
instructed them to favor the nomination of
Hon. q. K. Barrett, as a candidate for Cover
nor. Among the resolutions adopted was one
denouncing the three Democrats who voted for
Cameron, and another condemnng the course
of their Representative, Mr.. Backus, relative
TO the L. s. SenatorShip. When the latter
resolution was offered for adoption, things
didn't work very ''harmoniously, some ad-
vocating and others opposing it, but finally it
was passed. The election of Cameron has put
the Democracy wonderfully ont of humor
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-01-21

800 " S59i3 %
Wx, the underssn Commissioners of Clear
held county, in the Commonwealth of Perrsv!v..-
ina having examined the accounts of Eli iocun
LsG re3Surer cf sad county for The wear ! l.
iSa6 do certify that fI.d hem rs shove stated
Inc amount OF debts outstanding due shc county
are seven thousand nine hundred and uire-v-ons
dollars and seventy cents: the amour. of out
sanding orders are seven hundred and Iiuety-
three dollars and thirfy-onc cents Nit.ess OF.
hands thS ljth day % January. 4 D. 1857.
Attest JOAN fFwTT
X j. WALLACE JACJ3 WILLhEBM
Clerk. Commissioners
( the uEdersi sned Auditors of Clearse!d coun-
ty. havin, examined the accounts of Lii Bloom,
tsq.. Treasurer OF s4iI ceaE;y. for the wear a b.
lS9j DO report that the accounts are as above sta
ted. he amount lac the Treasurer bv The county
Is three hundred AID seveuty-eisht doilsrs and
seventeen cents he amount due the Road fund
by the treasurer Is two hundred and ;weutv-six
dollars and seven'y-ei ghts cents; the amount due
the Sehcoi fund is ole thousand two hundred and
t"enty-siz dollars and eleven cents. Also. tee ~
mount due The county f,om collectors and uUseat-
ei lands notes and Jui smeu;s = seven tkcr-aGd
nine hundred auI nile y-oue dollars ard seventy
one cents. ana the amount of ou.s-an.ling orders
Is seven hundred and uuc' y-.lree dollar. AID
thirty-cne cents Witness cur hands this is il day
OF January, 4. D. 1854
A. c. TATE
Attest FRANCIS PEARCE,
Ii. J. WALLACE. PETER HOOVER.
Clerk Guai.ors
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THg RAFTsMAN's JOURNAL,
RLEcT1oy OF U. s. SENATOR.

Ot ". D. o&%&s a ASAs'
HARRISBURG, Jan. 13, 1851.
At IL O'Clock, the Speaker and members OF
the Senate were introduced, and the two Hou-
ses went into Convention for the election of
a United States Senator to serve for six years
from the 4th of March next.
The Speaker of the Senate presided, and
the roll being called-thc Senators by the
Clerk of the Senate, and the members of the
House by the Clerk of the House-the first
ballot resulted in the election of Gen. Simon
Cameron. The vote stood as follows;
John W. Forney, 5S
Henry ID. Foster,
William Wilkins,
This was majority Of one for Cameron,
over the combined opposition. The full vote
was as follows:
SENATOR'S For Cemeron-Messrs. Crabb,
CoAey, Finney, Frazer, Flenniken, Gazzam, /,
Gregg, Harris, ordan, killinger, Lewis, Myer,
Penrosc, Scholield, Sellers. Shuman, Souther
and Taggart-ls.
Fer EOrHsy-Messrs. Brown, Brewer, In
gram, Knox, Fetter, Evans, Fly, Laubach,
Stranb, Steele, Walton, Welsh, wilkins,
Wright-l4.
For Foyter-Ar. Cresswell-l.
REPREsENTATvEs-Fo Cqmeron-Mussel-
man, Stevenson, ymghtley, Justice, Shaw,
Crawford, Wiutrode, Gibboney, Nichols, Dick
ey, James. Penrose, Yickers, Benson, Brown,
Reed, Mumma, Wright, Peters Backhouse,
Cleaver, Warner, Ball, Jacob, Witherow,
Moorhead, Hamilton, Hiestand, Housekeeper,
Struthers, Lebo, Thorn, Caufman, Pownal,
Kerr, McCalmont, Dock, Smith, Augustine,
Chase, lime, Sloan, Bishop. Yanvoorhis, Pur-
cell, Eyster, Menear, Wagonseler, Babcock
-i9.
For Forney-Calhoun, Abrams, Reanler,
Getz, Hines, Nunemacher Hoffman, Maugle,
Johnston, Loyett, Rapp, Tolan, John Smith,
Petrken, Ent, Anderson, Harper, Campbell,
jenkins, Thomas Smith, Hiilegas, Longaker,
Hammill, Beck, Ramsey, Westbrook, Innes,
Pearson, Zimmerman, Brandt, Yearsiey, Nc
Twain, Carty, Arthur, Roberts, Hancock,
Knight, Wharton. W alter, Gildea, Bower, Vail,
Lcisenring-ii.
For Fosteg-B !cius, Calhoun, Cresswell,
F&u-old, Hill, Nicholson, and Smith, Of Cam
bgia-1.
For Hilkins-5r. Foster-1.
Aessrs. Lebo and WagonseIler, of .Schuyl-
kill, and Meuear, Of York, Democrats, voted
for Gen. Cameron.
The announcement of the vote was received
with prolonged applause in the galleries.
Mr.. Browne presented protest against the
legality of the proceedings, which is under
stood to refer to the proceedings of the Sen
ate in not eiecting teller, at least one day
before the election, according to law.
Messrs. Ball and Penrnse objected to receiv-
ing the protest, on the ground that the Con-
yention Kept no journal.
Pending the question, Mr. Penrose moved
to adjourn, which was lost by tie vote-yeas
GG nays GG.
Mr. Brownies motion WAS then discussed at
some length by various members, and finally
ruled ont Of order.
The Convention then adjourned.
The Senate having retired, the teller of the
House reported the resul. to the uouse, and
that body thcrcupon adjourned.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-01-21

ryThe State Treasurer Of Pennsylvania is
about instituting proceedings against the
Chambersbhrg Bank, the HonesdaIe Bank, and
. number of others, TO recover tho forfeiture
for ncglccting to keep their no.ss at psr in
PhiLsxieIphis.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-01-21

The correspondent Of the Pittsburgh ca
@etie. writing from Harrisburg, under date Of
Jan. Is, says On yesterday we had an excl
ting time in the House. The Democrats not
satisfied with being beaten by Cameron for
Senator, cndeavored to have protest entered
upon the Journals of the House. The protest
was also introduced into the Senate about the
same time. 1t proclaims the absurd doctrine
that concurrent majority Of both Houses is
necessary to validate the election. The only
other point it raises is that the Senate failed
to appoint teller the day before the election
came on, and notify the House of its action
according 10 the provisions of the act Of 1882
Their mouths ought to be estopped forever
upon this point. For if there was any Illegal
ity in the proceedings the Democrats we're par
ficeps cTfEinis. The whole of the Democratic
minority in the Senate voted ogo into joint
convention. The House on the 13th-the
Democratic majority concurring appoint
cd committee to wait upon the Senate to in
form them that the House was ready to go in
to convention. Thus it will be easily seen
that the Democrats of both Houses by their
own action cliectually precluded themselves
from raising these points of illegality. In
decd they are mere pretexts-mcre after
thoughts which never would have been heard
of if Forney had been elected.
Yesterday, Notwithstanding the Cameron
Democrats voted steadily with the minority,
the majority sought to force the House to
place this protest upon its records. The mi
nority, under the lead of Ball, Eyster, HE
stand, of Lancaster, and others, fought them
under the rules until they forced them to ad-
iourn about p. NJ.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-01-21

SENATOR HARLAS.-Thc case of Mr.. Harlan
whose seat in the T. S. Senate WAS contested
is as follows Mr.. Harlan, who is Repnhii
can. Was chosen two years ago a Senator from
Iowa, when there was locotocO majority in
the State Senate and Republican ditto IN
the House. Their L. S. Senator's are chosen
in joint Convention, and this Coareafion lrav-
ing fixed . day for the election, adjourned TO
that time. The Senate, containing :, majurity
OF Democrats, as a distinct body, paid no at
tcntion to the joint meeting, and instead of ad-
journing TO meet in joint convention adjourn
81 over to meet in ordinary session as Sen
ate. But the Republican Senators convened
with the House in joint meeting, agrecahly to
the adjournment, and constituting the rcqniI :
cd quorum, proceeded to elect = Senator
Mr. Harlan, of course, received the certificates
OF election and has been acting as Senator cy-
er since The committee of the U. s. Senate
| having charge of the subject, have reported
against him, and he has since besn eusre5
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-01-21

ELECTION OF L. S. SENAToRs.-Within tho
last two weeks, 0 U. S. Senators have been
elected in dilferen; States In Michigan, Ia
chariah Chandler, Republican, in place of
Lewis Cass i'm Florida, Stephen II. Mallory
Dem. lin Massachusetts,, Chas. Sumner, Re-
publican i'm Rhode Island. James z. Sim
mons, Rep. Tin Pennsylvania, Simon Came
ron, ,AmerIcan-Republican lin Maine, IIanni-
bal HaInlin, for the long term, and Amos
Nourse, for the short term, both Republicans (;
in Missouri, Polk, who had just been inau-
gnrated Governor, for the full term, and J. S.
Green, for the short term, both Democrats of
the border ruiIian stamp
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-01-21

Ell BLoox, Esq. Treasurer OF C4earheld cornty
in account with the different township. fer
SehoOl fund for 1894 and 1855
DEsTOR.
To balance due school fund st last ssttls-
ment. s3as c.
To amount from uuseated ,ands for ls5.
aud ls55 si.Q g
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Is 1t not reasonable to suppose that when a
young lady offers to hem cambria handke err
chiefs for rich bachelor, she means to sew 10
oyder that sfc nisy reap. & - Il
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-01-21

Ell BLooY. Esq. Treasurer Of CIesrss,d Cour:-.
in account wiki the different tc w-ships for ilos.
fund fo- 1854 and 1885
DERT0R.
To balance due Road fund AZ last settle
ment. sIis 40
fos 1884 and 1855, s:7s I.
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NEISSING.-The undersigned requests the per-
w son having his axe in possession, to return
the same Immediately,
Jau2i JOHN TROCTMAN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-01-21

Holioway's Ointment and Pais, certain
Remedy for Ulcerous Sores.-Jeremiah Hen
derson, OF Wilmington, North Carolina, suff-
cred for seven years and five months with six
ulcerous sores on his leg, and three on his
arms, which defcd every kind of treatment
although he used some of the most noted rem
edies Tor the cure of the same, both internal
and external. it was without avail. At last he
had recourse to Holloway's Ointment and Pills
which quickly caused the wounds to have an
improved appearance, and by continuing with
these remedies for ten weeks, l,c was com
pletely cured, and has ever since enjoyed the
best of health.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-01-21

NaNES II. GRAHAM Pealcr in SAWED
81 LUMBER. SQUARED TIMBER SEfNgSIFS
BOARDS. &c. Is rrcpsred 10 fiji on he shortest
notice all o~deis for articles his line Of tisi-
Ecss. On as reasonable terms as thes caa 4. nc
c.rct in tlic ca9nrv
&rahanntnM. Clearfield Co Lan .a tS5s
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D ECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
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CTElPEIFI n TnI-NTV For, 1c-c

Eli Book ESQ. Treasurer of Clcariell County
in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in account
with said county. from the Sd day of January, A
u. 1876, to the 9TH day of January, 4. u. lo5T.
DEETOR.
To amount received from Collectors for 1856 and
previous years, Si595 70
To amount received from uns-sted lands
for 1854 and 1858. Stil "a
rn nmnmnf nf iufnresf On hri,lge nrLAr - u,
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Why is widower going to be married, like
Eau de Cologne? Because he is re-iciring.
Columbus was the son OF weaver and
weaver himself. 80
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Ns DNEN EoU SD.-A sam of n,si ~ v.s
Va found in Cieariie;d boron u has ,,~- r.l,c
5.s',i by The undersigned Which tbe owrSr y, -
have ~ describing; the sane, a,a "a, ii tor this
notice 5ntfs :. ! 3
bradford tp., Jan. 81. 1857.
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St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-30
Floyd County Republican Convention.

Pursuant to notice previously pub
lished, this Convention met at Flood
Creek, on Thursday last.
The Convention was organized by
the choice of A. B. F. Hildreth, of st.
Charles, as President-and E. G. Bow
doin of Rockford, as Secretary.
On motion, it was
Voted That Committee of five be appoint
ed, by nomination, to receive the credentials
of Delegates, and report thereon to the
Convention.
This Committee consisted of John
Ball, James Jackson, Chester Butter
field, Jabcz Mahan, and d. J. Horton.
The Committee reported, that there
were in attendance twenty-four Dele
gates, as follows, to wit: From st.
Charles, eight Rockford, three Floyd,
seven Riverton, two Union, four and
that Rock Grove and Cedar were un-
represented.
On motion, it was
Voted, That the Committee again retire, and
from the citizens of Rock Grove in atten dance,
report four Delegates from that Township.
The Committee reported N. 7. Nc
Even, Z. Crowcll, I. B. Powers, W.
G. McEwn, and they were admitted
as Delegates.
The Convention then proceeded tc
an informal ballot, for candidate fol
County Judge, with the following re
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-30
NUMBER 46.
Kansas.

"Many men have many minds" A
new confirmation of this old adage is
found in letter written from Kansas
to the Dubuque Tribune under date u
June 10th, 1851. The writer says:
We landed in the territory about
three weeks ago at Leavenworth City
ON the Missouri River. have trav,
eled considerably in the territory anu
do NOT like this country as well as
Iowa. They have not as much timber
here. and what they have is low and
scrubby, but they have more stone mere
than in Iowa, and the best stone coal
I ever saw. was much surprised 10
see the country so thickly settled II
is as thickly as any OF our western
States Some eighty or one hundred
niles back from the river, with the ex-
cont;on of the Indian lands, there IS a
sbanty on every l60 acres OF land, Tor
that is all the land they can claim.
They are mostly young men Keeping
bachelors hall. have seen more men
disappointed in this country, tnan !
ever saw in any country. Inns IS NY
half as good as is represented, and the
fine springs and spring branches tnas
we hear so much about, are hard to ma
in this country 1t has more
changea bic climate than Iowa, ana Is
more sickly; there has been put one
or two mornings, since ! have been
here. but what man had to wear ms
over coat they have very cold nortn
winds. and have till the middle OF
June; they have cold nights all sum.
mer, so that man can lie under the
covers they have more ague mere
than | have seen for great many
wears. anywhere, since l left Indiana.
il is the Oldest settlers that have 1t
now they had it last season. ana
some have it yet, and many have
taken it this spring. Grass IS not
more than two inches high here; you
think Iowa is a windy country, put
this beats anything l ever saw; II
blows so hard sometimes that men
can't work in their fields for the dust.
Taken as a whole the country Is not
what expected to find it. sU
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-30

Type setting in early times was
;:s.., ark hln fnr it's eXactness anu
accuracy. In 1861 book was PRINT
cd called the anatomy of the mass.
1t had only IT'S pages in it; but tne
author, a pious monk, was obliged to
add Is pages to correct blunders.
This he attributed to the special lnsti-
cation of the devil
A printers wife in Germany lost
her life by felonousiy meddling with
types. She went into the office one
night and took out the word lord
in Gen. iii, Is, where Eve is made
subject to her husband, and made the
verse read "and he shall be thy fool"
instead of land he shall be thy lord"
1t is said she was put to death Tor her
wickedness
It will be understood that printers
of an early edition of the Scriptures
were so heavily fined as to be utterly
ruined for leaving out the word mot"
from one of the Ten Commandments:;
There is an edition Of the Bible cailea
the Vinegar Bible from the paraple .,
the Vineyard being printed vinegar