Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-08-12
PENNsYLyANIA ITEMs.


YENANGo CouSTY.-The .Citieen Of the 29th
says John Graham, an aged gentleman re-
siding in Rockland township. this county, was
robbed of 50 500 few nights ago Mr.. Gra-
ham lives entirely alone in a secluded part of
said township. and remote from neighbcrs. In
the dead hour of night his door was broken
open and four men, disguised, entered. They
proceeded to make the old gentleman safe by
tying him; holding q revolver and threating
with oaths that they would ''biow his brains
out'' if he attempted resistance. Having
cured him they Immediately set about their
work, and soon found and purloined the amount
above stated. Mr.. Graham had acquired this
amount by rigid economy and self denial, and
no MAN will feel a loss more keenly. He has,
however, competence besides. We trust
that these desperadoes will be brought TO
Justice and that Mr.. Graham will receive his
money. .... Last week Mr.. James Morrison
of Sandycreek township was BIT by copper
head snake, but he is fast recovering.
WEsrMoRELAND CoUxTY.-The Touring mill
OF Mr.. James Power of Rostravcr township,
was consumed by fire on the 23d ult.s The
loss is heavy. -. On Monday week, an
Irishman in the harvest field near Westnewton
received severe Sun-stroke, which caused in
sensibiity for considerable time. =. a lad
| named John N McDonough, aged IA, from Ale
gheny county, stole box of jewelry worth
$50, from the house of GeorgeMo oflr. in Green's
open couple of trunks at Borlin's Inn, but
got nothing. -. On the 3lst, the fast train
passing eastward near Beatty's Station, ran
over an old man named Hare, who resided near
New Florance, and Killed him instantly.
The annual Agricultural fair will be held on
the Sth, 9th aud 10th days of October, at
UreehseulS.s ss-=zfEs aa
CAMBRIA CoUSFE.-The .Johnstown Tribune
of the 4th August, gives an account OF a ter
rible c0nf1agration at the Cambria Iron COM
pany's works, near Johnstown, on Saturday.
The extensive rolling mill of the company was
entirely destroyed, the loss being estimated al
from 500 900 to $4,000. The works were in
sured in some twelve or fifteen insurance Offices
in Philadelphia, to the amount of about S50,-
900, so the loss does not fall wholly on the
company. Fortunately the evening was calm,
and the flames did not spread to any of the adj
joining buildings. The Tribune says the dam
age can be so tar repaired as to enable the COM
pany to resume the manufacture of railroad
iron again in about three weeks.
MIFFLIN CoUSTY.-The property known as
Locke's Mills, was destroyed by fire on the
18th ult. The mill, dstillery, and nine other
buildings were consumed, together with TO-
600 bushels of corn, large quantity of rye,
alcohol, barrels, and much other valuable prop
erfy. The total less was about S35, 900, of
which SIG 900 is covered by insurance
The dwelling house of MIR. James. S. Wallis in
Lewistown was entered on Sunday morning
the 3D., 10y some scound-el, a trunk broken
open and some SIS worth of jewelry and SO
in money taken therefroni.
BLAIR CoUNTY.-John Stel was convicted OF
an assault with intent to commit a rape. :.
man named John Houseman was severely
injured on Wednesday, on the Branch Railroad
about midway between Altoona and Holidays
burg, by being run over by a two horse wag-
on. On Friday last. German boy named
Ensbrenner residing on Brush Mountain, near
Bjngham'S farm, was bitten by copper-head
snake, and so badly poisoned that he is not ex-
pected to recover. A Camp Meeting viii
be held by tie Birmingham Circuit of theMSth-
odst Episcopal Church, at Bells Mills, com
mencing on the 2Sth of August.
CENTRE CouNrY.-On Sunday, the 4th inst,
man named Deckert living near Centre Hill,
was bit on the hand by rattle-snake. The
physician who was called in Immediately,
thinks his recovery very doubtful. -. 4
Camp Meeting of the NJ. E. Church, Pennsyal-
ley circuit, will commence near Potter's Mills
on Friday the 18th inst.