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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05

Punch.ihe iamiiabie, received by the Asia is filed
with COOL things. d.
i,RINoLINE VIEWED AS DEPoPULATING INFLUENCE.
Among the which are cited TO account for the
decreasing of increase of the French population,
il thought that the spread of the crnoline conta-
gon is proving most injurious in its effects upon the
census. The mode now prevailing is one OF such
extrav agance that it is continually demanding fresh
sacrifices, and ladies have to choose between fine
dress and family, Tor no income but Rothschild's
can provide for both. The result is, for the most
part, as we learn by the Examiner, that
Where you would see with English habits half
dozen healthy boys and girls walking with their
parents, YOU instead, in the Bots de BoulOgne
fine lady in handsome open carriage"
To take broad view of the subject, we must look
at the wide petticoats and the many widths -" OF
silk which are consumed in covering them; and we
shall see at once proof that the declining census
has greatly owed it's decrease to this crnoline nfu
ence OF course the wider grow the dresses, the
longer grow the bills hich ladies have 10 pay for
them and The in consequence become their
means of living. So much swelling when they are
out, necessilates their pinchng somewhat closely
when at home and whatever can be done without
is given up at &c as not 10 be afforded Children
not in Che fashion, and may therefore be dispensed
with that, as the petIicoats expand the popua.
ton dwindes and a love of new dress supplants
that of family.
If the fail to bring the nation TO its senses
it is obvious that the Government will have to inter
fere, and advise the check this force march
o: extravaganza, which is proving dead march TO
the non-risng generation. We would suggest. were
consulted that Of erin, line should fol tn
with re appointed, and that the shops of all the
mlliners should be under his Inspection so that nc
dress be permitted of extravagant circumference, or,
OF such richness of material might impoverish
family 1t would, doubtless, much concuce TO the
prosperity of Paris. cradles brought in fashion,
and were crinoline kicked out o. il and should
rejoice to hear that coral bells and baby jumpers
were becoming these, merchandise in more de-
mand than air; jupons All true. friends of France
would rather houseiul of children than of
Pettcoats and founces, and at present only in the
mansion of a millionaire >uld there be room enough
for 10th
1t has been said that the French women display,
universally, the best of taste in dressing, and are
by nature, gifted with extraordinary aptitude for
earning and avoiding hat is unbecoming to them.
But certainly present they evnce but little proof
of this. We cannot think it in good taste to show
more love for fnery than affection for family nor
can we regard it as becoming in wife to far for
get her nature, and dlstort her duties, ruin her
husband by the richness Of her dresses, in the
blindness of idoatry to even sacrifice her children to
the Juggernaut of fashion.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-12-24

of the action Of the courts, ct which, il is stated
he hos approved. It also appears that certain Of
ficers have been restored to the active list, and
from the furlough to leave pay" Who they are
is not inGmated. The secretary appears to be iu-
huenced by the most kindly and generous feelings
towards the officers who were victims Of the re-
tirng board but lie has no power to interfere
with the decisions of the board let his opinions OF
their justice be os they may.
The policy OF changing the old system OF three
years cruises TO cruises Of two years has been adopt
sJ as one Of the means Of increasing the eiflcien-
cy sf the service The five new steam sloops Of
war authorized by the last Congress arc to be i'm
mediately constructed, and with Nater-tight com
partments. The construction OF ten steamships
of a light draught OF water is recommended such
a9 viii be capable of entering tho small harbors at
the SOUTH where none Of our ships-of-war can now
enter, and which might be made of great service
in the Chinese waters at the present time. The
cost of the ten would be 100000. Large appro.
priations arc recommended for special experimental
purposes.
The expenditures Of the department. for the
last year were 9l2,632 695 81; the appropria-
tion demanded for the coming year is 5l4,6l6,-
1913 %, of which %, 749 5l5 10 is ior the sup
port of the navy and marine corpslnd 81 $685.
7S3 % for spacial purposes The secretary has
proper idea Of tho Importance of the service
al which he is the head, to the prospsrity and
dignity of the country, but 10 not Of opinion
thot it is our policy to attempt to create great
ndva, force because other lions have seen Git
to do so. He thinks that the Service might be
increased to any extent required by the eXigon-
cies Of the county, without difficulty, when
Tnuuirel
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-12-24

The MissiS8ippian (acksou) has letter from
friend in the Lacompton bogus Convention,
whom it Endorses as ''a distinguished Democrat
of Knsas," and "good and true Southerner,
who writing on the night that the Convention
concluded its labors, sums up the Constitution
with its dodge submission, and says;
"Thus you see that while, by submitting the
question in this form, they are bound to have a
ratification of the one or the other, and that while
it seems to be an election between a Free State
and Pro-Slsvery Constitution, it is in fact but q
question of the future introduction OF Slavery that
is in controversy and yet it furnishes our friends in
Congress basis on which to rest their vindicatOn
of the admisr'~l of Kansas as State under it in
to the Union, while they would not have it sent
directly from the Convention.
at is the very best proposition for making
Kansas Slave State that was submitted for the
consideration of the Convention. In addition tc
what have stated it embraces provision con
tinung in forco all existing laws of the Territory
until repealed by the legislature Of the State tc
be elected under the provisions Of this Consiittu
tion."
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-12-24
From Brigham Tonng's Discourse

do not often get angry. but when do am
righteous angry, and the bosom Of the Almighty
nucns with anger towards thosA scOunires
aud they shall be consumed, in the name Of Is
rael's God. We have horne enough of heir or
plession and hellish abuse. and we will not
bear any more of it, for there is no Just law re-
pIi'ing further forOearance upon our part. And
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-12-24

the fortfcations in progress shall be finished.
The Notifications will be better the guns heavier
and more numerous than those of Sebastopol.--
The secretary, in concluding his observations on
this point, ,dwe5 upon the Importance of soa-coast
forfGetions and their perfect capabilities for de-
fence against any feet that could be brought
against them.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-12-24
POeticsl Feet.
REALLY CAPITAL DoGoREL coNuSDnUI.

A REALLY CAPITAL DoGGREL coNUNDRCI.
"Can you tell mo why
\ deceitful eye
Can better descry,
Than You or l,
Upon how many toes
a pussy-cat goes ?"
ANSWER.
"The eve of deceit
Can best counterfeit ;
And so, suppose,
Can best count her toes"
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-12-24
onld not Sing when l am sad.

1 Would not Sing when am Sad.
Iwould not sing, when am sad,
The songs of mrth and joy,
For mirth doth i'll accord with grief
And grief but i'll with joy
But | would wish some gentle strain,
Whose notes were low-not sad
Some other voice wouid sing to me,
To make myspirit glad. j. H. u.
ApuL1A, N. Y, Dec, 1857.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-12-24

~ Douglas s distributing his speech ftesly :
among ReplbicIn s5i:u5s.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-12-24
The REOr51a0ns.

The Mormons are nursing their pious wrath
with great care. To show the spirit and char
actcr of their harangues, or sermons, we quote a
few extracts from the discoures of Kimballland
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-18

A SPIRITED YousG LADY A dash'ng equ'-
page drew up to the pavement at the lower cnu
of Broadway, New York, on THURSDAY iaS''
when a beautiful, and fashionable OF course)
young lady sprang out and cowhided gentle
man on the side ralk until he screamed anu
ran, when she got into her carriage and drove
back up Broadway. The lady is said to be
Miss Louisa Gasseo, who sings in the choir
Of one Of the churches. and is we'll known to
the fast young men. Tho young gentleman
was Mr. Eugene Thorn, .sll known in fashion
able circles Of the eify.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-18

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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-18

MAMMOTH FoR oREsT.-From the California Far
mer we learn that a grove of mammoth trees
has been discovered in Yosemite valley. The
first tree that was measured was eighty feet in
circumference three and half feet from the
ground another tree was ninety feet in cir
conference at the same distance from the
ground while close to the roots it one
hundred and two feet round it, and it was three
hundred feet high. The number of trees
measured was one hundred and ffty-five, and
they are about half the group; none were less
than forty feet in circumference, and there
were one hundred over City feet. The largest
tree now lies upon the ground; it is charred.
and its heavy bark is gone, and yet it measures
thirty three feet in diameter or one hundred
feet in circumference, and must have been
four hundred feet high. The Farmer con-
cludes by saying :-'sThis we believe to be the
largest tree yet discovered; and this forest
we claim as the Parent Forest of the world
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-18
TsNIHE U.TH ABOUT KANSAS.

Il
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frauds, battles and outrages, with Portraits of
prominent actors therein, all fully authenticated
by JOHN II. GfH0N, NJ. D., Private Secretary to
Governor Geary. Carefully compiled from the Of
fetal documents file in the department of State
at Washington and other papers in the possession
OF the Author, with full account of the INVASION
OF KANSAS FROM MISSOURI; the capture tri
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character and movements of the Missouri Border
Rufiaus. the murder of Buffum and others. The
| Controversy between Governor Geary and Judge
| Leeompte The proceedings of the Territorial Le-
| gislature, of the Pro-slayery convention. and the
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| with Sketch of Kansas during the early troubles
| under overnors Reeder and Shannon. Its Inya-
| sions, Battles, 0utrages and Murders.
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-18

esINpIAN SUMMER''-ORIG1S OF THE TERN.
The early settlers of New England were
surprised and gratiffed to find that, after the
first killing frosts of Autumn. period inter-
veued between that aud Winter, of mild, smo-
Ky pleasant weather which soon obtained the
name of Indian Summer, from the fact that
the natural Incidence of the Indian character
led them to deter until this period the work of
Sunmer-such as harvesting their corn and
vegetables, and getting nuts, putting up
hay, and general preparations for Winter
Hence he name.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-18
8 o ETH NGN WI

~
Vest End of .Sprij,g Creek Bridge, CheapsIds,
eEEe 70 zttc. p c n ~
The subscriber respectfully informs the public that
he has Just opened Leather and Hide Store at his
Tannery establishment, in Bellefoute. Centre
county. Pa where he VIII keep constantly on hand
Il good assortment of Leathers- &c. as follows- =
OAK TAINTED SpzRiSh Sole Leather,
HemiOck Spanish :S0ie leather. French
Ca{f-SkilS, Bslio1rs LEATHER OIL TaNHea La
cling Leather. SJiit Lezfhe,, Patent French Calf
skiaS Mgdsas Boot SKINS, Red RoH1is and
Pilik Lj0iDgs. Cape Buildings and Gai-
ter Kid TaRRcrs' oil. ALSO: PiaS-
.eriHg hair; Copper RiUets and
Bars j; Threaa, BrtSties and
Faz, and al kiRds Of
Tooks. LpsfN, DC, for SLoeaiaAers.
TO MACIIINISTS.-Fo the convenience OF Ma
shinists of all kinds he will keep on hand good
supply of Patent Riveted Stretched Leather Belt
ing Straps from to q inches wide; which he will
sell at city prices
CASH paid for all kinds Of Hides and Skins.
Eg The above articles have been carefully Sc
iected, and the very best quality; but call and
examine, and judge for yourselves.
THOMAS BURNSIDE. f..
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-18
MYsrERIEs or sloRuaNIsM

Elder John Hyde, Jr., recanting Mormon,
delivered lecture in Philadelphia, short
time since on Mormonsm, from which we
make the following extract, taken from the
Inquirer ~ oung' satellites all contribute to
his exaltation. kinlball says that we cannot
see God, but he has given man to whom
we can speak to as God. will risk, says he,
my souls salvation in the hands of Brigham
Young. 1t is terrible that such a doctrine
Should be taught. 1t is yet more terrible that
such a doctrine should be believed. Yet
| thousands of young persons are now growing
up in it. Some times there is little oppo-
sition to the authority of Brigham. He soon
arranges all difficulties. The rebelIfous one is
sent abroad to disseminate the system, and
thus what would have been the means of wea-
kening Young at home becomes an instrument
of strengthening him abroad. Brigham has
| twenty wives, and has charge of the widows
| of Joseph Smith.
| Brigham Young is the 1gnatius Loyoa OF
Mormonism. The points of resemblance be-
tween Young and 10y ola developed in their
| respective systems were here shown. Each
| adopted a secret form for the guidance and
| control Of his followers, as has been adopted
| by different political and religious bodies, but
| never has this form been SO prostituted as
| with the Jesuit and the Mormon. The Mys-
| ferries Of Mormoaism through which the novice
| is conducted were then revealed. They con-
sist of ceremonies at once awful and absurd
| Inc ne0phyte IS conducted INTO room ana
| stripped naked and name is whispered in his
ear (which he is to remember at the peril of his
souls salvation. In another room he is cloth,
| ed with a robe which makes him look hall
! like Brahmin and half like jewish priest
In an adjoining room dramatic blasphemy
goes on. God is persGnated. The incidents
| Of Genesis-the Creation, the Garden of Eden
the appearance of Satan, &C., are represented
The initiate then performs the circuit OF foul
other rooms. Coyenanting and vowing, as he
goes. In one, he swears to chastity; in a
mother, polygamy is accorded with the sane
tion of Brigham Young in the third, ter
| rible ahjuraton OF secrecy is administered
the awful preparation for the fourth, where
amidst horrible surroundings the initiate i
sworn to eternal eamify 10 the United States Q
| .4lHericGi This is the S'Morm End owment,
through which fifty thousand of our fellov
creatures have passed. All that hold mos
dear on earth still cling to this horrible sys
TEN. My wife and child remain at Salt Lake
Ny wife has been forced, by her devotion t
these things, to forego even her hearts stron!
yearnings, and utter prayers which shape them
selves into curses Some Of you, continues
the speaker, may have come here to crafty a
idle curiosity. | do not come here to pande
to prurent taste, but to teach you what MOI
moniSm is.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-18

Wu, HE GET IT Mr.. Gardiner Furniss.
xho has gained considerable notoriety from
his unenyiable and disgracefui connection
wy - ~ work is an applicant to the President
IN .p|,ointment as Secretary OF Legation to
N, the Hague. He is said to have very strong
supporters sun @ among the leading democrats Of
New York.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-18

NOTICE.-AH persons indebted to Samuel
Bliss. by note, bond or book account, re-
quested to make immediate payment, and persons
with unsettled accounts will call and settle before
the 18th of November, and save costs. Hides will
be taken in payment at the highest market prices.
SAMUEL BISS.
y =. All business from this date Will be trans
acted in the name of 5. Bliss & Junod. Thankful
for past favors. they respectfully solicit contin
uanee of custom. Cash paid for hides.
New Washington. Aug. 30 IS5I-:lm
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-18

Now Is THE TINE To ADvERrIsE.-In dull
seasons, what little trade is going on adverti-
sers get, and whilst others are grumbling they
pay their way, and with the newspaper as a
life preserver. swim the top of the water,
whilst others are sinking around. The neces-
sity of advertising is the more manifest now,
because thus only can good trade be secured.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-18
THE JOURNAL.
0LEARFIELD, PA, NOV. s,ls57.

ATTRNPP TO BREAK JAn.-On last Thursday
afternoon, whilst the Sheriff was in attendance
at the Court House, she prisoners in our coun-
~ Jail made an attempt to break out. They
succeeded in divesting themselves of nearly
all their ojewelry'' and doubtless would have
effected their escape if they had not been op-
portunely discovered.
: Our Jail is a poor concern, and it is matter
Of surprise to US that prisoners can be kept in
1t at all. 1t is waste of money to fix it up.
What is needed is new prison.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-18

TEMPERANCE MEETING.-A spirited tempe
rance meeting was held in the Court House on
Monday evening, which was addressedsby Rev.
Thos. Barnhart, Dr.. Jeffries, John NJ. Chase
and others. The proceedings were much en-
ivened by the vocal and instrumental music
with which number of ladies and gentlemen
favored the meeting.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-18

Cosmopolitan ART JoURNAL.-W have re-
cejyed the number for the current quarter, OF
this journal of Art. Besides being liius'rateu
Ell two steel engravings and several exqui-
80. wood cu,s its volume is almost doubled,
and the literary contents are both valuable and
interesting.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-18

NOR SALE-A farm OF l20 acres on the river
n above Curwensvilie;
A farm of "a acres in Penn township
A farm of 100 acres in Ferguson township;
A farm of 100 acres in Penn township
farms of l06 acres each, .adJoining,) in Fcrgu-
son township:
800 acres timber land in Bell township;
233 acres timber land in Ferguson township.
For description and terms apply to
MARS L. j. GRAMS. Cleariield.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-18
VALUABLE FARM AND sAw-MILL

PROPERTY FOR SALE.-The subscriber CT
fers that valuable property on which he now re-
sides, for sale. reasonable terms The property
is situate miles above Clearfield on the Susque-
hanna river, comprising go acres of land, of
which 20 cleared and under good fence,
having thereon two orchards, good frame two
story dwelling house also another smaller dwell
ling house, an excellent bank barn 90 feet by 30
Ieet; also. a Saw and Lath Mill. with good water
power. The balance of the land is woodland. of
which considerable portion is well timbered.
Apply to j B. McEnally, at Clearicld, or to the
subscriber the premises.
scpt9-3m PHILIP ANTES.