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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-03-11
MAKING KANSAS A SLAVE STATE.

The work being done by the pro-slavery men
to carry their favorite and peculiar institution
into Kansas, is silently progressing, but is Wig
onous and adroit. The Legislature, instead of
repeating the worst features of the ssbloody
CODE" have made it more barbarous, intoler-
ant and diabolical than ever. The measures
taken by the Rnffians are almost certain to
bring Kansas before the next Congress for ad-
mission as a State with Slave Constitution.
The following from the Lecompton correspon-
dence of the Missouri Democrat will show the
drift cf the pro-slavery polcy:-
ssThe bill for the census and providing for
the election of delegates for Constitutional
Convention, has passed both Houses without
amendment, just it came from the joint
committee. 1t has been sent to the Governor
for his signature, so that it can be passed over
his veto, in case he should veto it. The par
ticulars of this bill / gave you before. 1t
leaves the entire management of the census
taking and the election in the hands of the
county officers appointed by this body. 1t al
so provides that the census shall be taken be-
fore the first of April none arriving after that
time can be listed as voters. Those listed are
merely required to be ssinhabitants'' up TO or
on the first of April. All cases of election
fraud are to be determined by the Convention
itself, when 1t assemblies, and not by the Gov
ernor, who has no power in the matter, oy this
bill. The whole thing is regarded as part OF
a plan contemplating fraud, and giving no
chance for justice. The Free State settlers
declare that it would be folly to go into such
an election, and that they will not. 1t is not
intended to submit the constitution so framed,
to the people,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-03-11

0y-The Tooth Psalm.-The long dispuied
question, whether Purcell or Handell was tho
author of the grand music of the Old Hum
dredth, has been set at rest by discovery
made few days since in Lincoln Cathedral IL
brary. Purcell died in 1925, and Handel in
1888. But in the Cathedral library, French
psalter, printed in 1926, contains the music of
the Old Hundredth, exactly as it is now sung
SO that it could rot be the production of either
OF the great musicians to whom ii had been
attributed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-03-11

The ENsLAvEMENr OF KASsAs-THE Blue
FEB. 5, 1S57.-Messrs. Editors learn by
Slavery man just from Lecompton, that
the last final effort to make Kansas a slave
State will soon be made. The triggers are all
set, and they confident of success. The
plan is, to be all law and order men-have this
Legislature allow none to vote who have not
been in the Territory ninety days, and fix the
election ninety days from the 18th or Goth of
February, SO as TO prevent the Free State en-
igration next spring from voting. In the mean
time every member of the Blue Lodge in Mis-
souri, is to send over one citizen and to get
his neighbor to send one, who are to go over
before navigation opens, get claims hold pre-
emptions away from the Free State settlers
and have them erected by Southern compa-
nies, and then elect Pro-Slavery convention
and return. They threaten especially to keep
the Yankees out of the Shawnee Reserve
They are building towns there, and numbers
are daily coming over. Governor Geary tells
them, if they trample on justice, it must be
over his dead body. They are devising some
scheme to get him out of the way. Whether
they will urge Buchanan to remove him, or get
some worthless scamp to massacre him is not
yet determined. Pistols are carried for him.
The Rufiians threaten TO open the ball agaln in
the Spring. If they do, they will find it an
uphill business.-Cor Correspondent of Dem. Press.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-03-11

TALE BEARING.-Never repeat story un-
less you are certain it is correct, and even not
then unless something is to be gained, either
of interest to yourself, or for the good of tho
person concerned. Tattling is a mean and
wicyed practice, and he who indulges- in it
grows more fond OF it in proportion as be is
successful. If you have no good to say OF your
neighbor, never reproach his character 10y tell
ing that which is false. He who tells you the
faults of others, intends TO tell others of your
faults and so the dish of news is handed from
one to another until the tale becomes enor-
nous. ssA story never loses anything is
wisely remarked; but on the contrary gains in
proportion as is is repeated by those who have
not very strict regard for truth. Truly,
''the tongue IS an unruly evil, full of deadly
poson.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-03-11

disadvantages for want of thoroughfares, &C.,
have been increasing as rapidly as other sec
tions of the State.
I'd. There is larger proportion of freehol-
der, in the numbering region than any other
part of the State. 1t is a rare thing to find a
man who does not o:-l the land he tills or
operates on.
3D.. Clearfield County which is the most in
terested in this business has only two paupers
in her borders, one being idiotic and the other
having been charge for only few months.
4th. Our citizens have been enabled through
the business of manufacturing lumber, to pur-
chase and pay for their lands, to improve them
rendering land which was worth from 50 to S5,
worth from S10to $50 per acre. Many of
those who have been engaged in the business
are now in good circumstances, and we could
name several score of our citizens who have
amassed large fortunes by their thrift and in
dustry.
Resolred, That the calculation made in the
Lock Haven resolutions, as to the amount Of
revenue paid the State, is not founded on cor
rect data, and the apparent incorrectness of
those who made the statements, show they on
ly jumped at conclusions.
Resoired, That we thank the log hoaters of
Lock Haven tor frankly admitting that the two
systems of numbering are incompatible, and
that their effort is to supplant the old system
by the new one-log floating-they the re-
by show the whole object to be the removal of
the manufacture of lumber from the lumber
region to other points, even at the expense of
other interests.
ResoIred, That we call on our Representa-
tivcs in the Legislature to all honorable
means to pass the bill now before them, as
such a one only will secure our rights.
On motion, it was resolved, that the proceed
ings of this meeting be published in the coun-
ty papers, and that copy be furnished to the
members of the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives, and forwarded to mill owners and
rafting business.
On motion, VIM. l.. Moore and L. r. Carter
were appointed committee on publication.
On motion, Hon. J.T.Leonard, R.J. Wallace,
and r. Shaw of Clearfied, Geo. Stockham Of
Philadelphia, J. Eagle of Marietta, and Hen
ry James of Baltimore, were appointed COM
mittee to lay grievances before the Legis-
lature, and furnish the members with statistics
of the lumber business.
On motion, L.J. Grams, J. L. Cutie, E. S.
Dundy, Ellis Irwin and Archibald NJ. Shaw,
were appointed Committee on Correspond
ence to cooperate with the last named com
mittee Adjourned.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-03-11

EBeauty, devoid of grace, is n mere hook
without the bait. A crusty old Bach. says it
is an artificial 1y' by which many speckled
fellow is caught.
UyGood Idea.-A bill is before the Louisi-
ana Legislature allowing the head of each fam
lily to take three dollar newspaper at the ex-
pense of the State.
OyIt is conceded on all hands that ladies
are FAIR, and that chickens FowL-that the
money market is TIGHT, that the morals are
LOOSE, and morning gowns too.
Dy-There is to be a fashion convention in
New York in May next, to get up an american
Costume. Foreign dictation in the cut of our
coats and trowsers is no longer to be borne
OyThe best way to humble proud man is
to nominate him for some important office in
doubtful district. 1t takes the starch and po-
matum out of him in a short time. The ballot
box is great institution.
Dy-Cash helps along counting amazingly. 1t
is astonishing what oyster suppers, bracelets,
bounets, suburban rides and balls will do to-
wards expanding the feminine heart, and get
ting into the parsons house.
u Tn the Sd Marcn, the u. .. senate u
greed to the House amendment to the Mime
sofa land bill, giving 100000 acres to Alabama
for railroad purposes. The bill avoids nearly
altogether the range of lands proposed in the
bill heretofore repealed by Congress. Mime
sofa is to have the entire control of them.
This is the Minnesota land bill perfected by
the House Committee on Public Lands, and in
connection with which subject corruption was
alleged. - Mr.. Sumner appeared in the SEN
ate on last Friday.
vThe Pittsburg Commercial of the I'd inst.
gives an account of the arrest of nineteen per-
sons-employes of the company, lawyers, doc
tors constables and merchants-some of them
residents of Pittsburgh and Allegheny-who
were engaged in stealing goods on the Pitts
burgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad. a
lot of goods were purchased, private mark
put on them, packed in Pittsburgh and direct
ed to various firms in the West. This decoy
took admirably. At given place IN ONO,
portion of the goods were taken by some OF
the gang. The police were on the alert, and
followed the robbers to Buffalo, n. Y, where
the goods bad been given to an auctioneer, al
so one of the gang. The police now made
descent upon the gang, and captured 10, one
a woman Within year, the railroad compa-
nv named had to pay between $40, 1000 and
$50 900 for goods shipped which never reached
their destination, having disappeared no one
knew how until this discovery was made
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-03-11

O-The man who is without an idea, gener.
ally has the greatest idea Of himself.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-06-18
Sr. Louis, November oath, 1856.

MEssRs. BEARD & BRo.- GentS:-Hav-
ing one OF your medium size Sales, in the
late fire of The City Buildings, which fell
from the third story to the cellar, and was
uniniured by the fall, we think il no more
than justice to you and the public TO state
the facts. The Safe was in the fire expos
ed to an intense heat SO HOURS and when
taken out, nearly one-half Of the surface at
a READ HEAT: notwithstanding which when
opened, all our books, papers and money, to
a considerable amount, were in a perfect
state of preservation. We have purchased
another of your Excelsior Safes, and would
highly recommend them as there is not a
possible doubt as to their fire proof qualities.
MRRITT, RISLYE & co.
T5@Being interested in the contents Of
the above safe, we cheerfully certify to the
facts above stated as being correct.
]. MERRITT s. co.
Call and see the above Safes at SO and
l0l Second street between locust and Vine
St. Louis.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-06-18
VALUABLE FARM

EOE sake OBJ Trent
.ae THAT well known Farm on the State
GSssS Roads leading from ST. louis TO st. Joseph
a. and Hannibal 10 the latter place, about
four miles East of Keytesville, Charlton Coun-
ty, Mo-, formerly owned and occupied by the late
James Herryford.
The subscriber being DESTROYS of leaving Mis-
souri, for milder climate, will sell low for cash,
or will give time on one half of the purchase mon
ey. This Farm is TO well known that it is only ne
cessary 10 say TO strangers coming to the country
that il is one of the best Stock Farms, and for
richness Of soil, is unsurpassed by any in The
country; no better can probably be found in the
country. and as TO its locality for doing any pub
&c business, no better can probably be found in
the State.
The farm consists of 25S Acres 1870 under cul-
tivation, newly fenced. There are three good
wells, besides plenty of stock water. Possession
given immedi lately.
For further particulars, call on the undersigned
on the premises, or address him by letter, at
Keytesville, Mo. WILLIAM RUSSELL.
March 8, lS56-tf.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-06-18
AS Medicine-Hurley's sarsaparilla

This preparation is one of the benefits
which the science OF modern chemistry has
conferred on mankind. Its distinctive Pc
culiarities and superiority consists in its pu-
rity, speed and uniform efficacy, and entire
freedom from those dangerous ingredients
which form the major part ofmost sarsapar-
illas. The efficacy and safety Of this medi-
cine is 90 fully demonstrated by unsolicited
testimonials from persons in every rank Of
life, that public opinion proclaims this ona o.
the most important discoveries Of the age.
During the spring it is most valuable rem
edy, and no family should be without good
supply.-[Van BUREN, Ark.) Intelligencer.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-06-18
WATCHES, CLOCKS,
j Tn wv -E Es T1 Il
And Fancy Goods.

ANU UOOuss
ToHN CHAMBERLAIN, having just returned
y from the Eastern Cities is now receiving his
stock Of GOODS, purchased expressly for this
market, embracing the largest and finest assortment
of
watches, Clocks, JeWelry, &C.,
ever brought 10 this place. His Watches have
lust been imported from the best manufactures,
and are of the finest workmanship, and of the lat
est improved movements, with heavy Gold and
Silver cases, and warranted 10 keep time. Hisl
JESvELSK
consists of fine Chains. Seals, Bracelets. Lockets,
Breast-pins, EARRINGS, Finger-rings, and Charms;
also SPLENDID assortment of Enameled, Coral 4
Lava, in full sets, from the finest domestic manu-
factories embracing every variety of cheap, cost
ly, beautiful and usefu articles, adapted 10 com
fort, pleasure, and adornment of the Fair SEX
He has also received an extensive assortment of
Gold, silver, steel and plated spec
tacles;
Also fine assortment of
Port Monies, Pocket Cutlery,
Gold Pens, Brushes,
Thimbles, Ladies Rctlcules, &c.,
Jet Goods, rk-boXes,
Combs, Writing Desks,
Violins, Accordeons,
French Flutinas, Guitars,
TOYS, Violin & Guitar strings
This splendid assortment of Goods was selected
with great care, and from the latest imporations;
they are of the best quality, and newest styles,
and are offered at such prices as will compare ia
vorably with any establishment in st. Louis.
N. b. Watches, Clocks, Jewelry s. Accorde-
ons, repaired IN a woriman-ike manner. All
Work warranted TO give satisfaction.
Silver Ware of all kinds made 10 order at short
notice, by experienced workmen.
Old Gold and Silver taken in Exchange.
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN.
f1T5- Sign Of the Big Watch, No. 81, Union
Block, First Street, Glasgow Mo.
June IL, 1857.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-06-18
A FIN E FAR M
FOR SALE

%sia THE farm of Nathan Holloway, de.
Eil ceased, situate near Miami, Saline
County, EIO., is offered for sale. Said farm
consists Of 400 acres, 225 of which is in a high
state of cultivation. The Improvements consist
OF spacious dwelling House, with good outhou-
SEES, barns &C., a good orchard, mill in good
running order, and everything about it complete
for immediate occupancy. The land is well wa
tered and timbered. For further particulars APP
plyto N. M. HOLLOWAY,
AuruSt 29.tf Miami. Mo-
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-06-18
II THE CE LIE RATED JACK,
GEN. TAYLOR.

WILL stand at the same stable, and will serve
mares at Eight Dollars, to insure, payable when
the fact is ascertained or the ma par led with.
PEDIGREE AND DESCRIPTION.
Gen. Taylor is seven years old, fifteen hands
high. light brown color, and for build, power,
muscle and bone, is not surpassed by any animal.
He has just arrived from Kentucky, where his
colts are justly held to be the best mules in the
State, as acknowledged by all stock men in Wood
ford county, where he was raised, and stood pre-
vious to his removal to this State.
He was sired by Marengo Mammoth, dam Pr
oneer Jennet.
will purchase all his colts, price to be agreed
upon al the time the mares are bred.
March 20, 1851. JUNE WILLIAMS
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-06-18
THE WORLD DEFIED.
euackery and Chsrlatanism Defeated.
Hurley's SarsaparilIa!

THE GREATEST MEDICINE of the ACCT
rVNHE Proprietor of Hurley's Sarsaparila has,
l. during the past season, received hundreds of
testimonials from all parts Of the Union to the
virtues Of this unequalled remedy, for a variety
of diseases TO which mankind is subject. In no
one that he is aware of has ii failed TO give
satisfaction when taken according 10 the diree
tons enclosed with each bottle.
The Sarsaparllla Root has long been used by
the Faculty remedial agent, il being found in
certain cases TO be superior 10 all other remedial
agents known, but the great difficulty experienced
in OBJ tanning the pure extract, and the nj mberless
quack preparations termed Syrups of Sarsaparil-
la palmed upon the public has operated TO pre-
vent itsnse so extensively as it deserves. These
objections are all obviated in this compound
The proprietor Importing the Root
himself, and guaranteeing it free from all DEL
eterious mixtures.
In all sof Debility, Bilious Attack, Piles,
Dyspepsia, Costiveness, Syphilis, Indigestion,
Liver Complaint, &C., it win be found invaluable.
IL cleanses the blood of all impurities, and
inrigorateS the whole SyStem.=EE
Gives strength TO the feeble and frees the suffer
er from pain.
1t is the most invaluable medicine in the World ,
AND
T57.No Family should be rithom H-EE
Ask for Hurley's sarsaparila, and take ne
other.
RecolleGt HurIey's sarsaparillais the only gem
uine article in the market.
G1J" Price 81 per bottle, or six for SIS.
For sale at the mandatory, corner Seventh
and Green streets, Louisville, KY. Sold whole
sale by 90
Bacon, Hyde & Co., ST. Louis.
! J. Wright & Co. New Orleans, La.
! Farnsworth & Co. Memphis, Tenn. s..
Lanier & Co. Vicksburg, Miss.
TAYLOR & WHITE, Glasgow, Mo.
decl1-12m
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-06-18
Usage
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.
TO THE UB'LIC.


vTHE undersigned having in charge the above
L SPRINGS, situated eight miles west OF War
saw upon the Usage River, would respectfully
announce that he has greatly improved the build
ings and grounds and is prepared TO accommodate
ali who NAV favor him with call. He deems 1t
useless TO say anything in addition to the well
known Medical qualities, and invigorating char
acter of the Usage White sulphur; the reputation
of the water, and the numerous permanent cures
already effected by IFS use fully establishing their
virtues.
The scenery along the banks Of the beautiful
and placid Usage, together with the wide field for
amusements, both for the chase and angler, makes
the Springs most delightful resort, for both the
invalid and persons seeking TO spend leisure time
from the every day routine of business life tri-
weekly line OF splendid four horse coaches, run
regularly from Jefferson City to Warsaw, con-
Meeting with daily line of accommodating hacks
from the latter place 10 the Springs.
| No pains or expense will be spared 10 make his
que SITS comfortable. His table will be furnished
in the best style; his bar with the best brandies,
and his stables and pastures carefully managed.
| TERMS.
| Board, Five Dollars per week.
| ~ Children and servants half price.
Horses charged for extra.
REFERENCES.
| Dr. BoultOn, Jefferson City; DR.. ]. HAYS, Roam
oke;Dr. John J. Grinstead, Keytesville; DR.. Will
Jams, Chillicothe; DR.. Maughas, Of Galloway; DR..
d. Stevenson, ST. Louis; Drs Southworth and
Walker, Glasgow; DR.. ProssCr, Brunswick; DR..
| Maughs, Charlton Co.; DR.. Stevenson, Linn Co.
/ VIM. F. s. c. MAUPIN.
April 30, 1s57-5d.
r%St. Joseph Cycle; Hannibal Messenger;
Jefferson Examiner; st. Louis Republican; Grand
River Chronicle; Fayette Banner, copy 10 amount
OF S. each, notice, and send bill and paper TO ad-
vertiser.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-06-18
Boots and Shoes,

@ UNDRIES-Lemon syrup, French mustard,
- common mustard, black pepper, spice, cloves
mace, White ginger, starch ,blacking matches, Fla
voring extracts, tobacco, Yeast powders, furni-
ture and starch polish rosin soap, erasive soap, &c.
&c, for sale by HUGH l.. WHITE.
april23-1m
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-06-18
VALUABLE LAND, NEGROES AND
SEOGA EN2 SALE

SEOCA EOES SALE.
WE offer $40 acres of land in Howard coun-
w ty, Missouri, for sale, $40 acres in cultiva-
ton, 60 acres cleared land in meadows and blue
grass, 40 acress good timber, 30 with under
growth out and in blue grass, the land is divided
into two farms. one of 800 acres, $50 in cultiva-
ton go acres Of good timber, half in blue grass,
and 20 acres cleared land in meadows and blue
grass, several never failing springs; well adapted
For Hemp and stock farm; log house, one story,
four rooms below, shingle roof, out buildings and
orchard.
The other farm of 1856 acres, 60 acres in cult
votion. and 1876 acres good timber, 90 acres Of it
SET in blue grass; steam saw and grist mill doing
good business is also on the land; all the above
land not enclosed, can be with half mile of fence,
and would suit for one farm; log house, weather.
boarded, two rooms below, and out buildings.
THE above lands lie on the State Road from
Fayeite TO Rocheport, four miles from the latter
place; two Churches convenient and three School
houses from to % miles; neighborhood good
We will sell separate all the lands with or with
out the mills.
We also offer for sale eleven negroes, men
from IS TO AZ years Of age; 5 women from 10 10 40
years of age; boy 9, and girl 2 years Of age;
and all our stock, 30 brood mares, horses and cat
tie.
We are determined to sell, look out for bar
gains! For further particulars address either of
the undersigned, at Rocheport.
JEREMIAH RUCKER,
JEREMIAH w. CHAMPION,
GEORGE w. CHAMPION.
b25, 1S57-tf.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-06-18
CLOTHING. CLOTHING! CLOTHING i
WhOIesaIe and RClIiI.


H1HE Undersigned respectfully informs the
l. citizens of glasgow and vicinity, that he
has just received large assortment of
Spring and Summer Clothing,
and Furnishing Goods, which he can afford TO sell
CHEAP for Cash. He invites those who wish 10
purchase suit of clothes made after the latest
European style, and Of material that cannot be
surpassed outside Of the Eastern Cities to call on
him and examine his goods, as he is confident he
can give satfaction 10 all.
He would also say 10 the merchants of the sur
rounding counties, who deal in Ready Made
Clothing, that he would be pleased 10 have them
visit the U. S. CLOTHING DEPOT before they
venture down the river. He will wholesale the
articles they need at st. Louis prices, thereby
saving to them vast amount Of time and money,
in the way of freight, commissions, and hundreds
of other incidental expenses which they will avoid
by purchasing of him.
April 10, 1887. p. c. BLANCHE1.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-06-18
Spring and Summer Clothing,
STOCKTON'S PATENT
STR AW CIIITI

SEOSHAAON' - II "a En- Il
SUPERIOR STRAW CUTTER.
THE best and cheapest article of the kind ever
offered for sale in this market If you want one
that will last you a whole life time and never get
out of order, be sure and get one of Stocllton's
Patent; and then it cuts so easy and so fast, you
will be perfectly delighted. Aboy 10 or y years
of age can accomplish more with this machine and
with greater ease than strong man can with the
length desired and is so constructed thatIt sharp
ems itself, thereby obviatng the necessity of fire.
ouent grinding. or the painful operation Of cutting
With dull knife. Price only $l2
Manufactured by o. p MCDONALD, and for
sale by MCDONALD & KLINE, Fayette, Mo-;
MAJOR & TALLY, Glasgow, Mo.
MAY 18th, 1857.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-06-18

Housekeeping Goods.
Brown and bleached sheetings A to Ia;
Sheetngs and pillow case linens;
Beached and brown shirings;
Marsailles, toilet and dimity quilts;
Bleached s. brown table linens;
Embossed and printed table covers;
Heavy and light Irish linens, all qualities;
Also a very large variety of bleach
ed and brown domestics, of all grades; plain and
striped osnaburgs, bed ticks, drings; cotton yarn,
carpet warp, with every description of goods for
Gentlemen and Chldren's Wear.
april 30, '57. SMITH, BOON co.