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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-25
For the "RafstsDian's Journal. "
THE FLOWER.
BY Johnny.
%, the charms, the charms tha Nature has ~

20, the charms, the charms that Nature has"
Behold the beautiful flower! These we're
the words which were almost unconsciousy
spoken as was one day walking along well
beaten path in a musiDg mood. Ny eye had
caught sight of beautiful boquet, which had
been formed by the delicate and tasteful hand
of nature. Hard by the wayside it stood, in
the open wood. 1t looked so lovely, so charm
ing, that it was almost impossible to resist the
temptation of stopping to feast ones eyesight
On its rare beauty. l looked around. and, 10!
It seemed companionless. No others OF its
own kind graced the lonely spot. l said, a
lone, all alone; but catching myself, as a
voice seemed to whisper, ''my companions are
the shrubbery of the fields of nature and the
tall oaks of the forests The rock-oak, which
had mocked the rage of many wintery storm,
waved gently in the summer breeze, above Its
head. The pines of the surrounding hliiocks
sung in low, sweet, plaintive notes, as the
wind passed through their branches. The
place seemed to be pervaded by an air of peace
fuIness. The sun, from his MONDAY throne,
strovc vainly to look through the thick foliage
shut out from the smile of sstbe king of day"
except when the passing breeze would form q
crevice in the branches of the trees. l stood
and gazed upon it till consciousness of my
long lingering bid me resume my journey.
Months have been numbered with the past
since beheld this pleasing sight, yet while L
sit penning these lines, that scene is pictured
In,a arriy, In have
l strove to Danish it from my mind. If ever
the busy cares of life Danish it from my visions
still in the hours of relaxation, in the mo-
ments of vacant or wild musings, the lovely
flower which grew on the side Of the hill and
which 1 saw that day, rises with my thoughts,
catches my rowing mind, and seems to sweetiy
WOO my wanderings to quiet repose. Methinks
! can see it
o, lovely flower how oft dost thou steal into
my silent musings, and compose my feelings
with thy imaginary presence; and ask me to
pass upon thee few moments of thoughtful
nessl Aye, and / have not been dumb to thy
voice. Thou hast taught me a useful lesson.
Long may remember it. Thou hast taught
me to be contcnted in my humble state. Read
er, learn the same. And while l see others
rising high around me, as did the tall oaks a
round the modest flower, may content my
self with simplicity, humility, and purity.
While others become mighty s'and spread
themselves as the green bay tree, - may have
no other attainments than NJ Oldest worth. Then
If rise l will rise worthily. If l fall as L am
my fall will not lie so great. The storms of
life cannot take such hold on me if | am low
and destitute of branches. And though | can
not see the Sun of light and life face to face,
yet l can feel his benignant influence upon
my heart, which will give impulse to my life,
and be Of more worth than all the pomp and
show of this vain world which shall soon be
wrapped in flames with all its glory.
CIearield; Nov. 1857.
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AGRICULTURAL.

CoRy AND HoGs.-From carefully conduct
ed experiments by different persons, it has
been aSccrtained that one bushel of corn will
make little over lO3 pounds of pork-gross.
Taking the result basis, the following
deductions are made, which all our farmers
could do well to lay by for convenient re-
fereHce-That:
When corn costs l2I cents per bushels, pork
costs ! cents per pound.
When CORE costs II cents per bushel, pork
costs cents per pound.
When corn costs % cents per bushel, pork
costs cents per pound.
When corn costs SO cents per bushel, pork
costs cents per pound.
When corn costs so cents per bushcl, pork
costs cents per pound
The following statements show what the
farmer realizes in his corn when sold in the
form of pork:
When pork sells for cents per pound, it
brings % cents per bushel in corn.
When pork sells for cents per pound, it
brings 80 cents per bushel in corn.
When pork sells for cents per pound, it
brings 45 cents per bushel in corn.
LATENSlNE L n correspondent
of the Silver Creek Mirror says that Colonel
Jacob Carroll of Texas. is the largest farmer
in the United States. He owns 250. 600 acres
of land, (nearly four hundred square miles, }
in this and adjoining counties His home
plantation contains about 5000 acres. nearly
all valuable Bottom lands, along the Guada-
lupe river. On this farm he has over six hun.
dred acres in cultivation, on which he raises
annually about three hundred bales of cotton.
worth at the plantation from seventy-fve to
one hundred dollars per bale, and twenty thou
sand barrels Of corn, worth about one dollar
and Gity cents per barrel. He has force oil
about fifty field hands, and he works about
sixty mules and horses, and fifteen yoke of OK
en-. Colonel Carroll has. on his immense ran
ges of pasture lands, about one thousand hor-
ses and mules, worth $50, 900 one Thousand
head of cattle, worth 81 GOO; six hundred
hogs, worth $4,000; three hundred Spanish
mares, worth $1,000; fifty jennies, worth
5000; fifteen jacks worth $4,000; and five
stations, worth about $500. Colonel Car
rolls property in stock and negroes is worth
at least Sl0O 600; and the value of his landed
estate will swell to to over a half million of
dollars. His annual income from the sale
of stock amounts to from SIS 900 TO $40 900
and from the sale of cotton to from $4,000
to 5000
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EeACk AGAIN IN THE OLD SHOP

ES on THIRD STREET.
The subscriber informs his old friends and the
public generally. that he is re-established in
the OLD SHOP. thIrd street, lately occupied by
Jacob Shunkweiier. where he hopes by strict
tention and keeping good stock of assorted iron
to merit the favor of the public Country produce
and cash never refused. An apprentice, from Is
to Is years of age. will meet with good situation
if application be made soon.
CIearfed. May l3, 1857. G.. ". ORR.
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A vIsE's CHEAP WATCH AND JEwELRY

a VISE'S CHEAP WATCH AND JEWELKY
"A STORE, No. ~ North SECOND Street, (oppo-
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with variety of fine Gold Jewelry. Gold Curb
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ed in the best manner
Also. Masonic Marks, Pins, &c, made to order
n. bah orders sent by mail or otherwise
will be punetualy attended to.
His motto is: Small Profits and Quick Sales
Philadelphia April 25 1855
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USEFUL TRADES, AkTS AND OCCUPATIONS,
WITHOUT A MASTER, Is N0W READY FOR
SALB-This is one of the ost Yaluabls little books
OF the times to all persons out OF EN- poyment
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& ''CiT" AT DEER HUSE.-A city buck of
the Broadway order, went into the country,
and they invited him to deer hunt. He had
seen the antlers of deer, and had a lively
notion of venison, but he knew about as little
of the live animals as he did about the gun
they gave him. They placed him where the
deer was to pass, and told him to fire as soon
he saw him. He stood and trembed. Soon
he heard the baying of the hounds, and before
long there was cracking of bushes, and a
magnificent deer rushed by with immense ant
lers and tail erect. The city chap stood still
and trembled. The huntsmen came up, and
asked him why he did not shoot. His lips
trembled as he answered, ssI saw nothing but
the devil go by with an arm chair on his head |,
and his handkerchief sticking out behind"
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"Now, look 'er yer, Charlie, Jim mout be an
honest niger, and then again he moutent, but
if was a chicken, and knowed he was about
the yard, tell yet wot, niger, I'd roost high,
| would.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-25

VERY NEAR.-A western editor expressed
his delight at having been nearly called ''hon-
ey" by the gal he loves, because she saluted
him a. 'sold beesvax" At their last meeting
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-25

An English writer says, in his advice to
young married women, that their mother,
Eve, ''married gardner" 1t might be- ad
ded that the gardner in consequence of this
match lost his situation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-25

An Irshnan coming from the Fourth of July
considerably bewidered, and seeing the hou-
ses and everything else going in queer man.
ner, concluded that the easiest way to get
quickly home was ssto stand still until his own
door passed him, land then make drive for it,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-11-25

yE A n s o n III o U S Z 9,
IVA Ckeayfskd. Pr.
The undersigned respectfully announces to the
public that he has leased the above Hotel in Clear
field borough, and that he is prepared to accom-
modate all who may favor him with their custom.
His house is commodious and convenient. and his
table shall be supplied in the best manner posi-
Bile. No effort will be spared to render general
satisfaction. By strict attention to business and
to the wants and comfort of his guests, he expects
to secure liberal share of patronage.
feblI'57 DAN. NJ WEAVER.
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TIE RAFTsMAM's J0uRNAl,,


MILL, WsAI0tc Sired abore Ttcelfth, NORTH
Stde.-Mouldings suitable for Carpenters Build
ers, Cabinet and Frame Makers, worked from the
best and thoroughly seasoned material. always on
hand. Any pattern worked from a drawing
The subscriber having purchased the entire in
terest, will continue 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 to themselves
SAMUEL b. HENRY.
Philadelnhia Inlv L. 1917 I'm
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BURDocK leaf, applied externally, is said to
be an almost infalible cure for neuralgia.
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go! FOR THE TEMPLE OF HONOR.

HO. FOR THE TEMPLE OF HONORi
4 II BRADIN& III GRIK7S, Tn Copper md
iSheet-ItoR Ware Hanafactory PhsliJsS5ifrg. Pa,
where they are at all times prepared to supply
customers with every conceivable article from the
smallest Coffee pot spout to the longest pipe ina
ginahlc. They will do both
WHOLESALE & RETAIL
business, and will at all times have on hand
large assortment of ready-made ware
HOUSE ) PO UTING
done 10 order, on the shortest notice and mt m
in a neat. substantial nar,r,ar
STOVES, STOPE-PIPE, g. KETTLES.
of every variety kept const lntiy on hand
They will furnish to ort;er anys of the foIiowi,.
Cook Stoves, viz The William Penn Queen of
the West. the Atlantic, and Cook-Complete
all of which are suitable for both WOO and coal
Among the ParlUr Stoves viii be found the Lady
Washington. " the Excelsior" Home Parlor' DO
Produce of all kinds taken in exchange for
goods A. BRAOTS
October 81, 1S55.-tf JNO. ID. M'GIRK
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i Il The undersigned would respectfully an
to his friends and the public generally
that he has opened out a new Wagon-Making Es-
tablishment in s.New Salem City" Brady town
ship, where he will at all times be prepared to
manufacture. on the shortest notice, all kinds of
Wagons, Carts, Wheelbarrows &c The best ma
terial that can be procured will be used, and his
work will be made in the most substantial and du-
rable manner, such will bear the test of strict
examination. By close observance of his bus-
ness engagements. and by disposing of his work
on the most reasonable terms which he will do
for either cash or approved country produce, he
hopes to merit and receive liberal share of pub
lie custom BENZ. RISHEL.
New Salem CITY. Jan. 16 1856.
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A VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

n desire to sell my property in Tyrone City,
Blair Co. Pa, commonly known as the Tyrone
City Hotel. Comprising as follows:
One large three story brick house, Sixty feet,
two fronts, and finished off in complete style. A
large and extensive stable excellent wash
house and other necessary out-buildings. There
is also on the same Lots, one frame house, with
out-buildngs attached, now renting for one hum
dred and thirty dollars per annum. The whole
stands upon three valuable Lots in the plot of
said town, and affords several very eligible oca-
tions for store offices, &C., &c. The whole win be
sold on reasonable terms. And to any person, de-
string an investment, speculation, now is the
chance. Private reasons cause me to sell this val
liable property, which is every day increasing in
value. Inquire of Caleb Guyer, or the subscriber.
J. d. STEWART.
Tyrone City, Sept. 10, 1S55.-tf
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~ ID ID L s, NJ A RS Fl co.
VI would respectfully announce to their custo.
and the public in general that they are re-
ceiving from the East, and opening at their store
house at Buena Vista, in Bell township, Clearfeld
county. large and well selected stock of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, H.3RD-
W.fRE, QUEENS WIRE, &C.,
which they will sell as cheap the cheapest. All
kinds Of country produce boards, shingles, &c,
taken in exchange for goods and Cash not refused.
Give us call and examine our stock. Ne
charge for showing goods
None but responsible persons need ask credit
SAMUEL 4. HOOVER, Agent.
Bell Township, May G. IS57-6mp
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EMovAL. JOSHUA S. JOHNSON

Id DEMOVAL.-JOSUUA S. JOHNSON.
lA CABINET MAKFR ga
has removed his shop to the new building of John
Troutman on Market street, where he will keen
hand manufacture to order, (of superior
fnish) every variety of Househ old and Kitchsa
+ L II \ / L u r f
such Tables, Bureaus Safes, Stands Cupboards
Sofas. Bedsteads. &c, of every style and variety
which he will dispose of at cheap rates any .
ther establishment of the kind in the county.
Call and examine his furniture and Judge FOR
yourselves of its quality and finish
CHAIRS of all kinds on hand made to order
He is also prepared TO make C0FFINS to order.
on the shortest notice, and win attend funerals
with hearse, when called upon
JOSHUA s. JOHNSON
CIearfield Pa. Decem Der II, 1853
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-1.n ACRES OF LAND, on the Eric Tnr,
l@U pike, about miles west of Curwensyills.
and 1876 ACRES OF LAND, adjoining the same
will be sold accommodating terms. The land
lies well, is all susceptible of cultivation. and 10
well covered with choice pine timber suitable for
shingles, saving or square timber. A saw mil
near by Apply to L. j. GRAMS.
mars t-1 a- Clearfeld
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ETAR IRON and CHAIN PUMPS, for sale
ES cheap at the Corner. WM IRWIN
anII5
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TVNIIOS. ]. McCULLOUGH, ATTORNEY AT
Il LAW and DISTRICT ATTORNEY. Clearfeld,
Pa, may be found at his office in Shaws Row,
four doors west of the Mansion House" Deeds
and other legal instruments prepared with prompt
ness and accuracy. Feb. l3-ly.
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NT1LLIAM 5. HANSELL & SON, Manufac
w turers and Importers of Saddlery, and Sad
dlery Hardware No. 2S Market Street, Bhialel
phia. Saddles Brides Harness. Trunks, Whips
Saddle Bags, Bride Filling, Bits, Stirrups Buckles
Carpet Bags ect. Aug l. '55-Iy
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T Y. RUSHToN CO., 2i5 Market Street, Phil
Os adeiphia; Importers and Dealers in Earth
en-Ware, China Glass, and Queens Ware. Opposite
the Red Lion Hotel. j. Y. RUSHT0N,
J. C. HOPKINS,
Nov. S, '54.-1y. RoBT. STILSoN
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A NEW SUPPLY of COFFEE. TEA, SUGAR
"A and BEST SYRUP M0LASSES for sale at the
corner Iapl25l VIM IRWIN
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SuPERFlNE FLOUR for sale at the corner
~ store" by WM IRWIN
Curwensgille July %, 1857
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-12-17
CIR furmfr.
Making Vine from Grapes.


A correspondent Of the South
ern Cultivator gives the following
directions for mixing wine:
My process for making wines is
different froa, that followed 10 the
west and in Georgia. The grapes
being gathered and all uasound or
green berries removed, they are
thrown inio large tubs, or half bar
rels, and thoroughly crushed with the
hand; 1.-The contents are then emptiej
into large waits (hogsheads,) which
are filed to within fourteen inches
of the Top; cover these with home
spun and boards, to, keep out gnats
and flies. In a very short time fer
mentation commences; the mass
swells and rises to the top, and
should be pressed down with a wooden
paddle, Two OF three lines per day
The next morning the clear juice is
drawn from the faucet near the bot
tom, and poured in a barrel; when nc
more juice comes out, the mass il
the vat is then carried to the press
and what liquid remains in it is ther
squeezed OUT, this is usually very
thick, and is put into another lar
rel, as il is of inferior easlity. b
sure that your barrels are filed To
within three inches Of the bung; less
than that would leave too much all
in contact with the wine, and would
cause tito sour; more than that
would cause it TO overflow in the fer
mentation, which for a few Gays
will be very brisk; when this has
subsidized, gil the barrel to one inch
of the bung with wine reserved foI
that purpose, and close the bangs
tightly. Be very careful that the
barrels, tubs, etc, be all perfectly
clean and sweet, as the slightest de-
gree OF uncleanliness would be faial
TO the wine.
There now remains nothing to do
until the Dexi wiuter, when the wine
is drawn into other barrels to clari-
fly it. The dark claret Swallowed to
ferment in The skins for four or five
days, in order TO extract all the col
or; it is then treated as the others.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-12-17
WEANlNG COLTS.

As the time for weaning colts is al
hand some may be benefited by q
word Of caution. The first thing is
to see that the colt is in health
and weau it by degrees or so as not
produce any great unesiness in either
colt or dam. If the mare grows
poor, and is out of condition, wean
sooner and give the colt a little cows
milk twice day, as the colt will also
grow poor il he sucks. If the
mare is fat and full of milk when
the colt is turned away, milk her
often bat not clean. A little. care
at this time may prevent her from
being poor in the spring. See that
it does not scour or become costive
Give it a raw egg twice week, and
its coat viii continue smooth and
soft. Keep 10 good growing condi-
ton, without feeding dry grain, as
that is apt to cause it TO be worniy
and in bad condition in the spring.
See if your colt has lice on it when
you wean it; also at. the CONNIE nee.
ment Of the winter, keep it clear Of
them or it will be poor. Colts
that run out should be protected by
shed, or have reomy stable
The colt should be well halter broke,
but not tied In the stable, as they
are more apt to become wind suck
ers BY being tied and no feed before
them. This is the time to break
colts. Let them know that you
are master. This is the time they
viii form an attachment for you.
Let him know when be performs
right, his habits are now forming -
Keep him pleasant as you would al
ways have him 10 your presence.
Ohio Farmer.