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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

DESTRUCTIVE FREsHET.-The breaking up OF
the streams produced great freshct in many
sections of this and adjoining States. The
Delaware river had risen to great height and
endangered many of the bridges 4 house
was washed away, and the ice piled up 30 feet.
At Trenton. the streets were Overfowed, and
many families had to leave their residences
and find shelter elsewhere. At Harrisburg,
the Ice on the Susquehanna was thrown over
the railroad track 10 to Is feet high, and the
cars were prevented from running one day
The Juniata was high, and the ice was forced
from the Schuylkill and piled on the railroad
track so that the cars could not pass. At Ha-
vre de Grace, on the 10th, the Susauehanna
oyerfiowed the banks, and portions of the
town were flooded. A large amount of lum-
Der and other property was swept off. At Ma
rietta considerable quantities of lumber were
seen passing, and when the ice passed off the
Lock Haven dam, we are told that it carried
away almost everything with it. There is a
rumor afoat that six piers of the Williamsport
boom were swept away. The streams in the
State OF New York were also high. On the
Gennessee several bridges and buildings were
crrried away, and one account SAYS that on the
10th, "huge masses of lumber, offices, houses,
&c, were pouring down the stream at fright
full rapidity." At Albany, the Hudson was
oyerhowed, submergiHg the city, and people
were driven to the second stories. of their
houses. The damage caused by this food is
estimated at two millions of dollars Rains
have been general throughout the West, and
the Mississippi and other Western rivers have
been unusually high.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

1t is stated that the Captain of the steamer
Sierra Nevada saw Gen. Walker at Rivas on
the 18th of January, and that the allies had
not taken Virgin Bay, as was reported, nor
had any attempt been made upon San Juan del
Sur. Walker had an effective force of 300.
and was strongly fortified at Rivas. Walker
had not heard OF the capture of his steamers
nm TO the l1th
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

A certain judge was reprimanding an attor-
hey Tor bringing several small suits into court
ana remarked that it would have been much
oetter for all parties had he persuaded his eli
ents to leave their causes to the arbitration of
TWO or three honest men. Please your hon
or, retorted the lawyer, 'swe do not choose to
trouble heuest men with them
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

THE BURDELL MURDER.-The Coroner's jury
has rendered verdict, finding Emma Augusta
Cunningham and John J. Eckel principals in
the commission of the murder, and George V.
Snodgrass accessory before the fact; and that
Augusta and Helen Cunningham, daughters OF
Mrs. Cunningham, have some knowledge OF
the facts connected with said murder.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

Madam Oceana, the largest limbed woman
in the world, is in the Museum at New Orleans.
She weighs 3l5 pounds, is nine feet two inches
in circumference, measures 20 inches round
the arm, 81 inches round the calf of the leg,
and wears number three shoes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

The Democracy of Jefferson held meeting
on the 10th inst, at which resolutions were
passed disappearing of the course OF their
Representatives relative to the election of q -.
S. Senator, and of the sentiments expressed
by the Brookeville J Jeffersonian. Brady will
most likely "giye 'em Jessie.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

PLAGUEs OF THE DAY.-An empty purse-a
scolding wife-an incessant talker-an aching
tooth--a dull razor-and fop--are a few Of
the greatest plaques of the day.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

a Lowell newspaper asserts that the fen,i.
operatives in that city receive thousand TO
the town Of Lowell can turn out ten miles Of
beauty.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

CALIFORNIA u. S. SESAToas.-The Legisla-
tnre of California has elected Mr.. Broderick
United States Senator for the long term, and
ur. Gwynn foy the short term.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

~ CANCER ms .STIFUTE.
For the Treatment Of Cancers Tuucrs Wens
Ulcers, SerofGla. any Growth or Sore Chronic
Diseases generally can be cured f curable) with.
cut surgical operation poison. For all particu-
lars write state diseases plainly and enclose twen-
ty-hye cents for odviee. All letters must have a
postage stamp enclosed TO prepay answer Med
ieine can be sen any distance. address
c L. KEELING. NJ D
NechaHiesbUrg. Cumberland Co Pa
Aechaniesburz is ) miles from Harrisburg
on the c. !. Railroad, and accessible from ali
parts of the Union
CID and young, poor and rich, come alive viii
DO YOU good.
IL To those afflicted who canrot visit ne per-
sonz!ly, viii send per mail. On receip; OF $500
only, q Recipe to prepare Medicine. with full d.
yec;icns Tor use, - State 81 particulars Ad-
cEess as shove Fe1ruarv Is. 1857 6rn
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

0yAn Irish friend OF oars, hearing Of
gentiemau's having stone coffin II ade for
himself, exclaimed, ''Be me soul, and that's
good idee7 Shure sn' stone coffin 'ud las.
man his lifetime -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

4 DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-Letters
u CT administration on the Estate Of James
Sharp, late Of Pike township, Clearfeld county,
Pa, deceased, having been granted 10 the under
signed; all persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested TO make immediate payment, and those
having claims gainst the same viii present then
properly authenticated for settlement
JOHN PATTON, Administrator.
Feb. !, IS5T-5t-p Curwensviile
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

NTOT1CE.-In the Orphans Court of Clearheld
! County. In the matter of the Estate Of Gar
land Irwin dee d The undersigned, appointed
by the said coart AZ their Term Of Jan 1857. to
make distribution OF said Estate. appoints Friday
the 2lth of February inst TO attend to the duties
OF said order Of Court az the Office Of NJ a Frank
Esq. n Clearfeld, where persons interested may
attend. ALEXANDER IRWIN
Eeh. II. lS54 Auditor
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

CASczR.--We call the attention of persons
afflicted with this disease to the advertisement
of DR.. Keeling in to-day's Journal.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18
A DHINISTRAToR's NOTICE

A DHINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-Letters
"a Of Administration on the estate of John Ad-
derson, late Of Pike township, Clesrfeld county.
Pa deceased. having been granted TO the subser;-
Der. all persons indebted TO the said estate are
requested TO make immediate payment and those
having claims or demands against the same viii
present them, properly auth enticated for settle
ment. JOHN l. REX Administrator
Feb :. 1S56-6t-p New IL oort
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

yE A y 81 o y II O L Sc,
Va C3cEyfs!R. Pc
he undersigned respectfully snnounces to the
public that has leased the above Hotel in Cesr-
field borough, ard ths. ne Is prepared 70 accom-
modate al who may favor him with their custom
His house Is cu-nEnotioUs and convenient, aui bis
table shall be supplied in the best manner posi-
ble- No effort vii be spared to render geners.
satisfaction. By strict attention business. sd
to the wants and comfort Of his guests nc expects
to secure liberal share Of patronage
febII-'5T DAN NJ WEAVER
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

~ a. = Il A E r..
-. LUMBER MERCHANT MARIETTA,
Of tFe firm Of LtR9ssy AID SciEfze-
! n er Gnsp ectors.
Respectfully offers MS services 10 the Tim Der mea
Of the West Branch In the spring TO take charge Of
the Timber Of those who ere desiToUs O. returning
8one and % their business again. From his knowi-
edge OF the business he feels confident Of being
able 10 obtain the highest naIet rates Of all con-
slgnlnents entrusted 70 him All atTertio psid -
Timber left 70 his care after the spring business
IS for reference would refer to
JANEs Z GRAHAH; ESQ. WV. POWELL,
Cot. JoHN PATcHEy
Marietta. Febrp@rE !. lSs1-2n.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18
ARMED STEAMER.

The Naval Committee Of the Senate have
prepared bill authorizing the construction of
an armed steamer of 500 tons burden, for the
protection Of American commerce from pirat-
ical attacks in the shallow waters, creeks and
rivers of China. and asking an appropriation
Of Sl2O, 600 for that purpose
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

4 tAtTIoS.-AH persons are cautioned against
~ meidling wiki the following property, now
in possession OF John 8 Wiliialns. OF Knox town
ship, as the same belongs 10 ard only left with
the said Williams or loan One gray Mare
bay Horse, one yoke of Oxen. one Cow, one four
horse Wagon, one spring Wagon.
MARTIN STIRK.
New Hillpor, Jan st ls57-jar 2s-3t.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18
N[AsHINGTON,S BIRTn-DAY.-II

NASHINGTON'S BIRTH-DAY-TLc
w PhiiiPsburg Guards viii celebrate Wash
ington Birthday by = public parade on FriGzy
the 10th Of February. The exercises viii &c coz
Quoted IN manner worthy the memory OF him
whose actions and name as freelne en- VIC cherish
An Grafton will be delivered on the occasion hy
Israel Test. ESQ Their annual Military Ball VII
DC held at the house OF 4 jackson, coTnIuencirs ?
at o'clock in the evening. By order Of the Com
mittea. A THOMAS
J. WILLIAMSON.
Jan. 81 1857 / TODD
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

z,ss large and spLe1net.1S, & t.S;id Teps,
svsr.t of Ladies q entieme ns sl0 rJn~i3.
- = = srEsor sale at Mossop q =.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.


Mr.. Buchanan's letter urging the election of
Mr.. Forney TO the Senate has made no little
sensation among his political friends here. 1t
is not disguised that he yielded TO impolitic
persuasion-for such is the exteDuation plea
ded-and for this very reason apprehension is
entertained that like influences may be brought
to bear hereafter upon matters of greater mag
nitude. Douglas chuckles with great delight
over the publication, and is inclined to pity the
sorrows Of the poor old man. There are 9TH
ers who enjoy it quite as much, but who check
the vent OF any candid expression.
MR. SUMNER.
Letters have been received from Mr. Sumner
announcing his intention to appear in the Sem
ate at an early day, and his quarters have been
prepared, looking TO that contingency. This
step will be taken against the admonition of
his medical and personal friends, and without
any special advantage to the public or himself.
1t is his purpose to sail for Europe about the
1st OF March.
THINGS IN CONGRESS.
The proceedings OF Congress on the 9th were
exciting and important. The Senate was pret-
ty thoroughly stirred up upon the question of
the admission of the newly elected Senator
from Indiana, Mr.. Fitch The Republicans,
backed by protest signed by majority of
the Indiana State Senators, declaring the eiec-
ton unconstitutional, stoutly opposed the mo-
tion to admit. The Democrats, acting upon
precedent, proposed to qualify the applicant,
and try the case afterwards, and they carried
their point. The House passed the appropria-
tion for wagon road TO California. The res
olntion directing the impeachment of Judge
Watrous. of Texas, was discussed, and laid a.
side for two weeks. The Corruption Commit
tee reported in favor of releasing Mr.. Simon
ton from custody, he having satisfactorily an
swered the questions of the committee, and
the recommendation was adopted.
THE CLARENDON TREATY.
The Dallas Clarendon treaty, as has already
been stated, has been reported back TO the
! Committee on ForeignAffairs for amendments.
1t was thought that this movement was the
death Of the treaty, especially as the apparent
majority against the document was quite large
and emphatic. Ii will be taken up by the com
mittee, the necessary amendments made, and
soon after the 4th of March when the new SEN
ate comes into power, it will again be submit
ted TO that body and be confirmed. 1t will
| then be sent to England, and, in the present
cordial feeling Of the two nations, there is We
~ little doubt of its Immediate ratification by
the British Government
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

DACON, PORK LARD.
Id BUTTER. SALT and
WHITE BEANS.
kept constantly on hand and for sale by
jOSEPH K. IRWIN.
Clear6eId. dce2i-'55
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

VN7ANTED-lea BUSHELS WHITE BEANS.
Wv for which the highest price will be given
by MERRELL CARTER.
Clearfeld. Dec. Il
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18

4 FIRST RATE Sett of BlacksmithingTools
~ including Bellows. Anvil. Screw plates &c
for sale by ljansl MERRELL d CARTER
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-14

Sir, there Is cause for these illusions Gentlemen
propose policy to destroy tho prosperity of tho
road from Wilmington to Weldon, which road is
now paying handsome dividend which goes to
swell up the literary fund Of the State; but il they
succeed, they should remember that they are not
destroying the property Of Wilmington only but
they will rob the poor children OF the State.
0nc word more, Sir, with regard to the ranspor.
ta,ion Of mails and the through travel From these
sources the Wilmington and Weldon road realized
last year two hundred and ten thousand dollars,
without which she could not declare dividends.
Mr. Hill. win the Senator inform me if the vii.
mington and Weldon road does not take some pro.
duce out Of the State into Virginia?
Mr. III. will answer the Senator; am not nc.
curacly informed but the cotton and provision
crops along that road find good market at Will
mingon. and for naval stores Virginia has market
at all. But, says the Senator from Gnilford the
"sccptrc is about to depart from Judah" and Will
mington viii be deprived Of these profits by the
east Tennessee and Virginia road. Sir, it strikes
that even the Danvillc connection would have
hard work to compete with that Tennessee road, If
it is prosperous aud advantageously located as
Senator's represent ii TO be- The southern travel
would be concentrated at Dalton or chattanooga,
instead Of Atlanta; and from those points it is
much nearer to Washington city than it is from
Atlantis, by way OF Charlotte. Therefore, it they
break down the State works for the establishment
OF this connection, it may in time be broken down
by the Tennessee and Virginia road, and they will
take nothing at last by their motion.
!, Sir, am for liberal system of rail-roading, to
bc located wholly within the State leading from the
ocean 10 the mountains, and beyond them. am
for building up our own markets, and for saving our
exchange by concentrating at home all our produce,
and thereby rendering easy to establish an efficient
banking $, stem, which we so much need. am for
system that will relieve the people of the west,
who are locked with their valuable products in
mountain Businesses and rocky ramparis | am
for ii system that will relieve the State if possible,
from the great drain of her produce now going on.
regard her as in the attitude OF mother, standing
before her children, pleading for their aid in this
behalf; bleeding ut both arms and the dagger again
raised 10 give her the last fatal stab to the heart.
Sir, we may be unable to heal the wounds already
inflicted bn, it is our duty to ward off the blow
now am.d at her life.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-14
TO MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS.

WIFE SUBSCRIBER TAKES THIS METHOD OF
informing the public that he continues the Wainwright
nnd Machnis business in all their various branches Foun-
derng Framing, erecting Water Steam Mills, erecting
and fitting up engines and their necessary machinery,
Hotchkss water wheels centre discharge wheels Bankers
wheels shot wheels under shot, breast Wheels
any other wafer wheels in use Circular upright Saws
Grst FIGURING Mills Boiling Reels, Elevators Smut Ma
chimes Horse Powers Corn Crushcrs, Cotton Gins Corn
Shelters
On application will order and erect any of the above
machines any other in have experience of IS
years and have several experienced workmcn in my
noymcnt. am vcrsed in the various improvements
Those wishing work done in the above line would do well
To give call return my sincere thanks for the lib
eral patronage received heretofore.
For further information address Il. subscriber at Pol
louisville, Jones county, N. G.
w A. BUIE,
Midnight adMac hnist.
Jan !, 1856. llG5-1y.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-14
Flnsr INTRODUCTION OF SLAvEs-A Buffalo paper,

FIRST INTRODUCTION OF SLAvEs.-A Buffalo paper,
speaking of slaves, says they first introduced
in the West India Islands IN 1868. This is an error
OF 70 years. Slaves were sold in Cuba as carly as
1921 At that time the Spaniards were much less
DESTROYS than the Portuguese of possessing slaves
for, in 1889, twelve thousand negroes were sold in
the city of Lisbon. The trade in slaves was not
free in the sixteenth century, licenses for 1t being
granted by the government; and, in 1856, naspar
Peralta purchased the monopoly for the whole of
Spanish America. In 1895, it vas sold to Gomez
Raynal, and again, in 1915, Antonio Rodriguez dc
Eloas The entire American importation then did
not exceed $500 yearly, and the people OF Cuba &C.
cnpied exclusively in raising cattle, received very
few. During the war of the succession, the French
traders visited Havana, exchanging slaves for to-
bacco. The possession of the Islands by the Eng
lsh, stimulated somewhat the importation OF ncgrcs /;
vet, in 1903, although the capture of Havana and
The presence Of foreigners, created new wants, the
number of slaves did not exceed $4,000 in that dis
trict, and SO, 900 in the whole island.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-14
DISCOVERED AT LAST.
Greatest Cure in tie World for Pain!
Prof. Chas. DeGrath's
LECTRIC OIL.S

TUNIIIS OIL Is THE ONLY SURE REMEDY IN THE
II world for the of Deafness Rheumatism, Goui,
Pains in the Back, Breast side Papitaon If the Heart.
Panyc Stroke, Tooclc, Headache Cramps in the Stom-
ach ScrOua Frosted hands feet Sore Ewes Piles Spns
Bruises Sores Burns, Stiffness in the JOLs Teticf
Salt Rheum, Neuralgia, Sore Breasts any Diseases
that painful is the only arC brought be-
fore the public that will do its work perfectly in from three
TO twenty minutes has been used by thousands and pro-
nounced TO be the best remedy discovered
This Oil acts the system with electricity, is Of pure
vegetable preparation the slightest danger Of applying
il outwardy or nwardy it gives permanent cure,
in most cases, in from ten 10 twenty minutes.
The best psychologists Of Europe have discovered that all
Organic Deingcment the Animal System is the effect of
an obstruction fthe PhySco Electro Fluid in the organ
dseascd-skifuI application of this Oil puts in immediate
motion the fluid aud the accomplish
ed No bleeding vomiting, purging, or biscreng, is
resorted TO
None Genuine without the signature of Prof c. DeGath.
80" Labels Signed in Writing
Principal Depot No. 80 South Eighth Street. three doors
below Chestnut Philada Country Dealers and Druggists
can be supplied, Wholesale and Retail Price 20 cents 80
cents, and 81 M per bottle.
Try every thing else then give this simple trial.
No genuine Electric Oh" s1d b. pclnrs in the U. 5.
The Bottles will have my own stamp.
Entered according Act of Congress- in the year 1885, by
Professor Charles DeGralh. in the Clerks Office Of the Dis.
trict Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
For sale ut PESCUD GATllNG'S
Feb 10, 1857. 23w.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-14

OLIN, lREDELL COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA.
$. LANDER, Principal.
" w. H. H. c ilITnR Assistants.
TENHE FALL SESSION BEGINS on THE FOURTH
"Wednesday of July, and continues twenty one weeks
The spring session. beginning the first Wednesday of
January, continues twenty weeks Public examination at
the close of the Spring session.
The of study embraces all the branches generally
taught Classical Schools Every student is required TO
pursue at least three regular Studies besides stated cxer
clseS in reading writing spelling aud singing. Exercises
once in two weeks by the Who'll school
Unless parents direct otherwise, all students required
to attend Sunday School and Church every Sabbath
brarics which annually increasing. School Library
also is organized to which all the students have free
In connection with the School there is a Reading Room
in which may be found the latest from all sections of
the country.
The healthiuncss of the location. and the high moral
tone of the community worthy Of all praise.
ADMINISTRATIONS in the Classical Department per
sessun $50 90 In the English Department il from
SS,o0lo slj,0p Contingent fee, go We have extras.
Board is seven dollars MONTH exclusive of lights
The Tuition and Contingent fees required positively
IN ninihce.
All the necessary textbooks and stationery kept on
hand by the PRINCIPAL and sold very reasonable terms
for cash. Students do not need much pocket money.
DIN is 80 miles Northwest oi Salisbury, and "A miles
Northeast of Statcsyile from either of which places
vcvanccs may be hired nj any time,
For further information address the principal.
September Is, 1856. Ilj0-wly