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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-06-03

The CRoPs.-The prospect for 'hard sea-
son,'' in consequence of the high price of al
most every article that makes up the daily con-
sumption of family, is considerably relieved
by the intelligence received daily of the prom
Using condition of the growing crops. The
croakers, as usual, were ahead of the times, in
proclniming the gloomy tidings of failure of
the great staples of our country. The follow
ing article, from the Sdndusky Register, is one
among q large number of notices that have fall
len under our notices
alt is well asccrtained that the crops, all
over the country have not promised better, for
many years, at this season, than now. True,
there are districts in which particular crops
have suffered from the long winter and back
ward spring, but these form the exceptions to
the general rule. We have carefully noted
the accounts of our exchanges in this and 9TH
er States, and the conclusion at which we have
arrived is, that the present promise is of an
unprecedented yield, both of grains and fruits
East aud West. In Ohio, especially, the pros
poets are unusually dattering for wheat, oats,
&c. Corn planting in the northern section is
nearly over with and although the farmers
are later than usual in getting in their crops,
the ground is in such excellent condition to re-
eeive il, and the weather is so favorable,
that the impression is, il will come forward
rapidly enough to make up for lost time. The
Cincinnati Price Current publishes large
number of letters from different points in Ohio,
Indiana and Illinois, relative to the grain pros
poets, all of which, with only occasional excep-
tions, speak most encouragingly. The Chica-
20 Journal furnishes similar information from
numerous correspondents from points in the
newer Westera States, Iowa, Wisconsin, Min
esota, Michigan, and others. IL closes its CON-
ients upon the summary thus furnished, as
follows 1--WE venture the prediction that
the yield of wheat at the coming harvest in
the west will bc more abundant than it ever
has been at any preceding harvest, and that the
grain crops in this country of every kind will
be most ample, both for home consumption
and the foreign demand. We almost daily
hear reports Indicative of this state of things,
from various parts Of this aad neighboring
States, since the season has fairly opened. =
The winter wheat in most localities looks we'll
and liberal extent Of soil is being devoted to
the spring sown wheat. The quantity of corn
that will be planted this season is almost in
credible, and with anything like favorable
weather for planting and growing, by far the
heaviest crop of corn will be gathered this
year that has ever been harvested In this coun-
try.''
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LuMBER.--The Harrisburg Telegraph Of May
80, says; The following are the wholesale pri-
ces of lumber at Columbia. They are about
the same at all other lumber marts along the
river .--Common Gull boards and grub plank,
$40; culling, do, $l3 2nd common, do, SIS;
1st common, do, $50 pannel, do, Ss6; hem
lock boards and scantling ,S1l hemlock boards
and scantling, long lengths, sl3; pine scant-
ling, SIS ); plaster lath, SO 81 shingles, SO
SIS.
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DOC TOR ELLIN &C. s

III o Il l. L. n y
~ CANCER ms TITUTE,
For the Treatment of Cancers, Tumors, Wens,
Ulcers, Scrofua, any Growth or Sore. Chronic
Diseases. generally, can be cured if curable) with
out ~urgical operation poison. For all particu-
lars write, state diseases plainly and enclose TWEEN
ty-fve cents for advice. All letters must have a
postage stamp enclosed to prepay answer Med
icine can be sent any distance. Address
q. l.. KEELING, NJ. ID
Mechnnicsburg. Cumberland Co Pa.
70 Mechanicsburg is miles from Harrisburg.
the G. V. Railroad, and accessible from all
parts of the Union.
Cid ard young, poor and rich, come ALIVE will
do you good.
TTo those afflicted who cannot visit per-
sonally, will send, per mail receipt Of S5,ce
only, Recipe to prepare Medicine, with full d-
rections for use, dc. State all particulars. Ad-
dress as above. February Is. lSj7-6m
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THE JOURNAL.
CLEARFIELD, PA, JUNE 8, 1857.

SEAsoNADLE Goors.-Montelius K Ten Eyck
have received and opened at their store in
Curwensville, select and varied assortment
of Spring and Summer Goods, which they are
offering at prices to suit the times. Their ad-
vertisement will be found in another column.
BARN BURYED.-On last Wednesday night,
we regret to learn, the barn of Mr. Joseph
Yothers, of Karthaus township, was destroyed
by fire. with its contents, including horse
and COW, and all his harness. 1t is supposed
TO have been the work of an incendiary.
On the same night, the barn of Mr.. William
White, of said township, was also set on fire,
but fortunately extinguished before any Sc
rious damage.
There seems to be gang of scoundrels
prowiing about different sections of our coun-
ty committing robberies, burning property,
and penetrating other villanies. 1T is time
that their operations are stopped, and we trust
every good citizen will lend his aid and infiu-
in bringing them to Justice.
BoRouGH TAxEs.-WHAr BECOMES OF THE
NoyFY Don't be scared at the heading of
,lis item, for we don't intend bringing any
charge of fraud or embezzlemcnt against our
tsborough fathers.' Nor do we wish to be un-
derstood as intimating that those s'invested
with authority" are either derelict in duty or
mismanage matters--far from it. But our cit
liens, who every few days called upon for
borough taxes, have perfect right to know
what amount is levied and collected, how lis
posed of, and whether the disposition is eco
nomical or other,vke. We think, therefore,
that a statement OF The financial afiairs of our
borough should be made public, in some way
other, at least once year. Last year q
pretty heavy tax for street purposes was lev
led. But the public do not know how much
of this tax was collected, or to what objects
the portion collected was applied. True it is
n considerable sum was spent in a laudable at
tempt to drain 'sthe swamp in the eastern
portion of the town-and we are glad to see
that the work there done has been attended
in great measure, with the desired result
But as inquiries about our borough affairs are
frequent st that those having control OF
them will take the matter into consideration
and give the public the means of judging how
they are discharging ''the important trust
committed to them.
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Dy~A gentleman who has just returned from
a somewhat extensive trip through Upper Ca
NADIA, informs the Rochester Democrat that
nothing can exceed the promise of the wheat
crop there, and unless some evil, now unex-
pected, shall befall it, there will be an unusual
bountiful harvest the present season.
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A pMINIsTRAToR,s NOrICE.-Lett

A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-Letters
N of Administration on the Estate of Christian
Shof late of Woodward township, Clearfeld CO..
Pa, deceased, having been granted TO the under
signed all persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment and those
having claims against the same will present them,
properly authenticated for settlement.
SAMUEL SH0fF, | aau,,rs
C.J SHoFF, H'nn rs
ApriI L. JS57-Gtp Woodward Tp.
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no RIvERMEN.-T COLUMBIA

no RIVER VI T. n THE COLUMBIA
Il PIER COMPANY has erected Pier in the
River, opposite Columbia about 400 feet in length,
200 yards from the shore, and 200 yards below the
Columbia Bridge, for the hitching and securing of
Rats Arks, &c, and of capacity sufficient to hold
securely. and at any stage of water, any number
of crafts likely to stop here ut any season
The depth of water Immediately around and at
n great distance in every direction from this Pier,
at low stage is seven feet; so that there is not
the slightest danger of becoming fast aground at
any time BY running in the usual course to the
bridge and then heading out. the Pier can be
reached by crafts without the slightest difficulty
A second Pier is about being erected short dis
tance below the present one. and is expected to be
far completed to be ready for use during this
Springs business
One or more competent persons will be employ
ed by the company, to receive and take charge of
Rats Arks, &c, delivered to them; and strong ca
bes provided. to secure the fleet left i'm their
The charge for fastening to the Piers the present
season, will be one Dollar far any time NOT er-
cccii1,y one iceek ami Fity cents for each addi-
Honai tceek or portion Of peek
This, the company feel assured, will be the very
best and most advantageous landing on the river.
No property landing here need be molested, or get
aground and be sacrificed account of n sudden
falling of the water; but can remain here secure,
whilst the owner may be trying to sell in the va.
rious markets to which he has access and he can
leave here at any time and Mt any stage of water.
with his property, if he can do better in another
market, either by river canal, railroad-for
Baltimore, Philadelphia, or any of the various
markets elsewherc--havng his own time in which
to do So GEORGE B0GLE,
Columbia, April 90, 1857 Superintendent
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CLEARFIELD INSTITUTE.-rhe las

~ quarter of the present school year of this Insti
tuition will commence on Monday, APRIL 9th,
1857.
Persons wishing to fit themselves for College,
Teachers, Commercial other avocations in life,
will here receive every desired facility. A thor
ough Scientific and Classical course is here given
terms lower than in similar Institutions in th e
State. Parents at a distance can obtain boarding
for their sons and daughters under the immediate
of the Principal, where they Will receive rare
advantages with all the comforts and pleasures OF
home; and their morals will be carfuly guarded.
1t is particularly desrous that pupils for the APP
preaching term be present at its commencement,
to select their seats and be properly arranged in
their respective classes.
Further information and Catalogues of the In
stitute can be had by addressing.
w A. CAMPBELL. Principal.
April Is, 1857. Clearfeld Pa.
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DMLY, SEMI-WEEkLY WEEKLY
ii

THr DAILY TELEGRAPn.- -Notwithstandingt the ru-
mors spread abroad by political opponents
that the Daily Telegraph would be discontinued
after the election. we announce to the public that
shall not only continue its publication, but. it
shall be done with renewed vigor ard determine
tion to meet the public expectations and wants
The publishers will spare no labor or expense to
make t paper emirently worthy of the capital
of Pennsylvania, and one which should be found
at every fircsde in our borough
The Daily Telegraph will contain the latest
news received by Magnetic Telegraph and Mails.
We shall give particular attention to our Local de-
partment and endeayor TO make the Reports as
fun and interesting ms possible. The Editorial De-
partment will be under the management of able
and experienced gentlemen who, upon all ques-
tions affecting the public will express their opn-
ions fairly and freely Our next Legislature will
be entrusted with several important duties-thc
election of United States Senator the election of
State Treasurer, the apportionmcnt of the State,
&c.,-which will make the proceedings unusually
interesting and important. The Telegraph will
be able to present this and all other ranspi-
ring at the State Capital much and more
satisfactorily than any other paper in the state.
The Semi Weekly and Weekly Telegraph will
be published as heretofore. We shalf endcavor
to make the Weekly Telegraph the best family
latest news up to the hour OF going to press. 1t
will contain full reports of the markets in the At
lantic cities. portion of our columns will be de-
voted to the interests of Agriculture and Mechan-
les The 'Semi-Weekly' will be published only
during the sessions of the Legislature 0ur efforts
shall be to make the Telegraph the model news
paper of the State.
TERMS The Daily Telegraph will be furnish
ed at distance for ~ per annum; 50 for six
months; or 81 for three months. Single subscri-
bers in the town will be furnished at six cents per
week-payable weekly TO the carrier.
The Semi Weekly and Weekly Telegraph will
be furnished TO single subscribers at So per
Our Clubs Rates follows:
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THE FTsMAN'S JOURNAL.

MARRIED.-On Sunday, May 81, 1857, by
Rev. VIM. Ii. Rex, Mr.. ALFRED \. Lone to
Miss ELIZA BLOOM, both of Pike township,
Clearfed county, Pa.
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The person who raises a club will receive n CO.
py of the paper gratis.
Where is the person who cannot afford tins =
Three cents per week for newspaper, whlch shaii
convey to him in addition to political intelligence,
all foreign. domestic and local news IN n word
all of political interest which may transpire ei-
ther Mt home abroad.
Thanking our friends everywhere for the gener-
Gus patronage they have extended to us during
the campaign, VIC trust that they viii MT once re-
new their subscriptions, and make the Telegraph
in future a constant visitor at their fresides.
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HOTEL. PHILIPsBuRG.

ENNVHANUE fTUTEII, PHTEIPSBI Nts.
IA The subscriber, thankful for past favors,
would respectfully solicit continuance of the lio
eral patronage bestowed upon his House by the
Public lie is prepared 10 accommodate water
men. editors. drovers and all others who may call
with him, in the very best manner.
lie also purposes TO run a line of Hacks from
Tyrone to Clearfeld, for the accommodation OF the
travelling public j. q. RUNk.
Philpsburg. March II, ls55.-tf
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ENOR SALE-tho Farm occupied by Richard
n Danvers, Jr.. situate in Penn township about
one mile from Pennsyils. II contains 60 acres, ot
which ij are cleared and under good fence. The
improvements n two-story frame house aud
kitchen. barn and out-houses. There is young
bearing orchard ON the place. and the whole is
well watered. For terms apply to-
l.. JACKSON GRAMS
junci Clearfield Pa
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EvANs AND CoMPANY's GREAT


400 Broadway, New York.
Eine Cold Jewciry GiceR Atcay 10 Purchasers of
Books.
All Books will be sold as low be had at 9TH
Stores, many of them for less. New books
ceived daily Gift varying in value from % cts
to 90, given with each book at the time il is sold
Having on hand very large stock Of Rew and raj
mabie books, and our motto is Large sales and
small profts' we dre determined to give
toners better bargains than can be had esewher :.
Any book published in New York or Philadelphia
win be promptly sent, gift Included on receipt of
publishers price. Catalogues of Books and Pre-
sents, containing full explanations will be sent
free to all parts of the country.
The most hberai Inducements are offered to A
gents Any person by sending an order for ten
books. with money enclosed, will be entitled to
ertra Book and GIN. All orders for books,
tanning money, ito ensure perfect safety,) should
be registered at the Post-oflice where they are
mailed. and directed to Evans Co, 409 Broad
way. New York.
REFERESCE.-M Thomas Sons, South Fourth
St Philadelphia; j. b. Lippencott Co., Phila-
delphia ID. Appleton 4 Co, Broadway n. York /;
Derby Jackson, Nassau Street New York.
20 Send for CataiogHe
EVANS & Co.
Principal Store. 400 Broadway, New York.
Branch stores at l25 Chestnut street, Philadel-
phia and lat Washington, ID. G. Decl7-3m
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HAvE YOU SEEN SAM9-The subscriber
kAwoud inform his old friends and the public
generally. that he still continues to keep house
of entertainment in New Washington where those
who call with him viii receive every attention,
and be made comfortable
Good stabling, and every other convenience for
horses on the premises. D. s PLoTNER
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LNARM FOR SALE.-The undersigned Of
IL fers to sell at private sale his farm Gram
plan Hills, within mile of Pennville, Clearfeld
county, adjoining lands of Thomas Wall and the
Church prope rty. containing lO6 acres, about As
acres cleared under good cultivation. and the
mainder well timbered with hcmlock pine, and
other timber. There Log HOUSE, GOOD
BARN and other outbuildings. and number Of
young fruit trees the premises There is n
mill close by. As the undersigned is desirous to
quit farming he offers the above property for sale
at reasonable terms. which can be ascertaned by
applying to him the premises.
April l. IS57-Gt THOMAS NJ MARTIN
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LvOR SALE,-TWo BUILDING LOTS in tho
II borough of Clearicld several BUILDING
LOTS and PASTURE AND WOOD LOTS. contain
ing from three TO ten acres each, near the borough
of Clearield.
Also several desirable FARMS and pieces of
TIMBER LAND in various parts of the county
Terms accommodating. Apply to
l.. JACKSON GRAMS,
April l6. 1886. Clear6ef1, Pa
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VNHE GREAT FAMILY WEEKLY PAPER

VNHE GREAT FAMILY WEEKLY PAPER.
IL The New York ledger
has now attained the extraordinary circulation of
One Hundred and Ninety Thousand copies. The
Ledger is devoted TO Polite Literature. Original
Tales. Sketches. Poetry Essays Gossip and curront
news, and maintains high moral tone. IL is
erywhere acknowledged to be the best family pa
per in the world Hence its extraordinary and un-
heard of popularity. Mr.. Bonner, the proprietor
of the Led ger. mpoys the best talent in The eoun
try. and by so doing makes the best paper Such
writers rs Fanny Fern, Sylvanus Cobb, jr., and r.
merson Bennett are permanently engaged on it,
and will write for other paper hereafter. Mrs
Sigourney also writes constantly for it so do n
host of other popular authors including Mrs. En-
ma ID. +. n. Southwortb, Alice Cary, Mrs. Naug-
han, Mary w. Stanley Gibson, Clara Sydney, dc
The Ledger is beautifully illustrated every week !
The New York Ledger is printed beautiful
white paper, and is composed of eight pages, ma.
king the handsomest weekly paper in the country.
II is published every Saturday, and sold Mt all the
Offices in every city and town throughout the
country and is mailed for subscribers at two dol
lars per annum two copies sent for three dol
lars. Any person obtaining eight subscribers at
81 80 each. (which is the loves. club rates,) and
sending us Sl2, win be entitled to copy free
Terms Invariably in advance. Address all letters
to ROBERT BONNER, Publisher of
New York Ledger, ~ Ann St, n. Y
n. B.-Now is "A good time TO ubscribe as Emer-
son Benefits great original Novel of Frontier Life
will be commenced in the Ledger on the first of
January. declT-2t
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SToNE WARE POTTERY FOR SALE

STONE WARE POTTERY FOR SALE.
- The property occupied by Porter & Brother in
Brady township, near Luthersburg. will be sold
low, as the owner contemplates removing westward.
The pottery is in good order and has connected
with il about 90 acres of land, about one half of
which is in grass. the balance in wood. There is
two story dwelling and sufficient stabling
and sheds on the place. Good material for the
manufacture of stone ware and abundance OF coal
are on the property For terms apply to
Apr2g l., ] GRAMS. Clearfeid
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STILL ON HAND THE undersigned con
- tinues the CLOCK AND WATCH MAKING
BUSINESS. at his new shop ON the corner of Main
and Mechanic streets, one door South of DR.. r. V.
wilson's Office. where he will he pleased 20 accom-
modate his customers Mt all times Repairing done
on the shortest notice Laug2ol r.. n. WELSH.
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HALLoA.-NEw WAGON MANuFAcToRY

. u The undersigned would respectfully an
nounce to his friends and the public generally
that he has opened out new Wagon Making Es-
tablishment in New Salem City, Brady town
shin. where he viii at all times be prepared 10
manufacture, on the shortest notice, all kinds Of
Wagons Carts, Wheclbarrows &c. The best ma.
tcrial that can be procured will be used and hi.
work will be made in the most substantial and du-
rable manner, such will bear the test of strict
examination BY n close observance of his busi-
ness engagements, and by disposing of his work
on on me most reasonable terms. which he will do
for either cash or approved country produce he
hopes to merit and receive liberal share OF pub.
ne custom BENZ. RISHEL..
New Salem City. jan 10. 1856.
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"TAGON -MAkING.--THE Undersigned
w would announce that they manufacture
Wagons of all descriptions, Buggies. Setls &c at
their shop in New Salem. Brady township Clear
field county, which they offer for sale
bic rates can be purchased elsewhere. They res
pcctfully solicit a share of patronage.
CAMBRIDGE JOHNSTON,
Octl-'56-G WILLIAM LEWIS.
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Il MILL. Willow Street above Twelfth, Nerth
Side. Mouldings suitable for Carpenters. Build
ers Cabinet and Frame Makers, always on hand
ANY PATTERN WORKED FROM a DRAWING
Agents wanted in the various Towns in his por-
ton of the State, to whom opportunities will be
offered for large profits to themselves.
aprS-2m SlIAS E. WEIR.
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ND T. NJ MOV A 1.-THE undersigned notifies
u "a his old customers and the public that he has
removed his BLACKSMITH SHOP to his me- W
building few doors south of the shop he former
ly occupied, whore he is prepared to do on the
shortest notice any work in his line of business.
Anril L. 1871 JACOB SHUNkWEILER.
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ExTENsIvE MARBLE YARD,

-
IL AT TYRONE CITY, PA.
Having just received lot of the best eastern Mar
bic that can be procured at the Philadel y---Fr-z
phia Yards | am now ready to furnishG-7g
all kinds of work in line, viz Mon IL
uments, Tomb Tables Marble Door-ste 80
Lntels, Mantle pieces, Comfortable, Card-Table,
Bureau-tops. &c, of either American or Italian
Marble ~ n. b. All orders sent by mail, prompt
ly attended to We will not be beat either in work
prices. dec2i-' -'56.lyI L. ULRE1.
NJ. A. Frank, Esq, Agent, Clearfeld, Pa
ErARM FOR SALE.-The undersigned of
n fers at private sale his farm situate in Nor
ris township Ciearfed county, Pa, containing 107
acres. about 60 cleared, and in state of
good cultivation, having thereon erected NEW
PLANK HOUSE, and large barn, as by so feet and
80 or 40 young fruit trees thereon growing. The
farm is in n good settlement about one mile from
Kylertown, and will be sold on reasonable terms,
which can be ascertained by applying to the sub
scriber on the premises. to Nj. A. Frank, Esq =,
Clearfield, Pa. GEO. j. WAGG0NER, Sr.
April !, 1857 ,-3t-p
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junci

NOTICE.-The partnership heretofore exist
IN ing between NJ Bride and Wright has this
day, by mutual consent, been dissolved, and we
wish all persons having accounts on our books TO
call and settle them The business will be CON
tinucd in future by VIM. M'Bride.
M'BRIDE WRIGHT.
Curwonsyille Apri1 1857
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NOTICE.-THE LUMBER CITY HOTEL
~ has been reopend and reftted by the under
that he is well provided with house and sta
bling. He fatters himself that he can render gen
eral satisfaction to all who may patronize him.
ENOS McMASTER.
Tn, bar ty