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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08
PENNSYLVANIA STATE FAIR.

We desire to direct the attention of our
ders to the advertisement, in another column,
of the Annual Fair of the State Agricultural
Society, to be held at Pittsburgh, commeuc
ing on Tuesday, Sept. 2Sth, and to continue
until Friday, October 1st, inclusive. The
most liberal arrangements have been made by
the managers of the Society to render this
the greatest exhibition of the Agricultural and
industrial products of our State which has
yet been given. The grounds are very con-
veniently arranged for the accommodation of
stock and implements: the various Railroads
have agreed to carry gratis all articles inten-
ded for exhibition; the premium list is liberal
and comprehensive.
The Secretary of the State Society, Judge
4. o. Hester, of Harrisburg, writes to US as
follows, in regard to the prospects for an en-
couraging exhibition:
"Since the List Of Premiums was published
and circulated, received a communication
from that most enterprisiDg of farmers and
stock breeders, John S. Goe, of Fayette coun-
ty, furnishing me list of his herd of cattle,
twenty in number, for which he will require
stalls; also, list of his sheep TOR which he
will require sixteen pens, and of his swine,
for which he will need five pens. In the same
communication he offers additional sweep
stake premium to those of the published list
entry fee S10-which l take this method of
making known:
sFor the largest and best display of thorough
bred cattle, sheer, &c. owned and held as farm
stock, by the exhibitor other than dairyman,
combining the best properties with regard to
feeding, milching, wool-growiDg, &c. lst
premium, diploma and SIS. I'd premium, a
full Mcrino Buck, to be furnished by J. S. Goe,
free to the Society,"
The Executive Committee, previous TO the
Exhibition, will announce the judges on this
premium, its class, and other necessary infor-
nation for competitors, and make it known
soon as possible through the press. Recently
| received letters from three gentlemen in
Ohio, who intend to become exhibitors; one
from gentleman in Virginia, and one from
gentleman from Philadelphia county. who in
tends bringing on his herd of cattle. All
this looks encouraging for good exhibition.
A. o. H."
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08

TERRIBLE ToRSADo-Two LADIES KILLED
A destructive tornado visited few towns in
Ulster county, New York, last Wednesday
tearing up and destroying everything in its
course, blowing down trees, fences and even
dwellings. At Dewittville, the tornado left
terrible mark as it passed on its destructive
course. The houses of Mr.. j. Smith and Mr..
Hoyt were blown down. Mrs. Hoyt was in
stantly killed and Mrs. Smith so badly injured
that she died in few hours. A lady named
Mrs. Hornbeck, who was also in the house,
was so seriously injured that her life is des-
paired of. The three children of Mrs. Hoyt
were also badly injured.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08

GOLD IS KANsAs.-Leavenworth advices of
the 29th ult. have been received per U. S. Ex-
press Company to Boonsville. Considerable
excitement exists in Lawrence and Kansas
City, in consequence of recent arrivals from
the gold regions of Pixies Peak, confirming
the existence of ore In abundance in that To-
caity. The company which went from Law
renee in June had met with good success.
The gold found is similar to that of Fraser
River and California. Mr.. Richards, who ar
with very little prospecting, satisfactory a
mounts were obtained. Two men, with infe-
rior implements, washed out $500 in one week,
in small stream so miles from Pixies Peak
A second Fraser River excitement is appre-
hended.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08

DROUGHT IN YIRGINIA.-The drought in the
'ssNew River County, Virginia, continues.
In Giles county New River can be waded "a
cross in many places. Grass is dying, and
thele will not be half crop of corn. The
Monroe County (Ya.) .Advertiser says that for
two months there has not been rain enough in
that county to lay the dust, and adds: ssThe
corn crops in this county will fall short more
than one-half; some farmers will not have a
fourth of crop. The grass in some places is
literally burned up.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08
A NNuAL STATE FAIR OF THE

"A Pennsylvania State agricultural SocietE-
Sept 2Sfh 29fh nd 30th, and Oct. lst, IS5S-Ea.r
Grounds. Ninth Ward, Pittsbnygh-Anrual ad-
dresses Friday at 2o'clcck, NJ Awards of Com
mittee announced imm ediatcly afterwards. Arti-
eles for exhibition addressed to A. .. HEI srKR,
Secretary, Monongahela House, Pittsburgh. All
articles and stock intended for exhibition trans
ported free of charge. Office, No. 6S Fifth street,
where entries will be received and exhibitor
tickets furnished. Books of entry closed on Tues
da V noon. Premium Lists and list of Judges fur
nished application. 70 Members Tickets 81.
Single admission 25 cents. .-y-Exhibitors must
become members. a. U. HE1STER,
Secretary State Agricultural Society.
ID i. TAGGARr President SeptS-'5S-2t
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08

The Fraser River Gold Excitement has re-
Gently got a severe check. Late reports state
that the quantity OF gold was greatly exagge-
rated, though there is doubt of some be-
ing there. The great distance to travel is
also a drawback. From San Francisco to
Victoria is $40 miles; from Victoria to the
goldfeld 337 miles. A gentleman who ascen-
ded Fraser 'sRiver to the mouth of Thompson IS
River described it as full of rapids. In some
places the current ran at the rate of from sew
en- to ten miles per hour. Above Fort Yale
for distance of So or 40 miles, the River
roars impetuously through gloomy canons
fifty or sixty feet deep, the walls of which are
perpendicular, affording no foothod or path
whatever. Up some parts of this sluice it
was impossible to propel the canoe, owing to
rocks and falls. Portages therefore were ne
cessary. After getting to the gold country
our adventurous royageur found there was in
deed the precious metal in considerable a
bundance. Such are some of the facts which
those attacked with the new gold fever would
do we'll to ponder before leaving paying bu-
siness at home.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08
CLEARFIELD, PA, SEPT. 8, 1855.
THE POLICY OF PROTECTION.
ROW, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR

Experience is constantly demonstrating the
necessity of our government adopting and
steadily adhcring to the Protective Poll
cy, instead of establishing and maintaining
a system of low duties laid with a view to
revenue alone. 1t is but year since the cof-
fers of the General Government were filed to
overflowing, while the balance of trade was
against us, says an exchange, ten millions of
dollars. This balance of trade had to be ad-
justed in specie, and the extraordinary demand
arising from this cause produced the suspen-
sion by the banks and the financia! embarrass-
ment of the past, and the consequent deficien-
cy of the national revenue of the present year.
Common sense tells us that it is the Tariff
policy which has prevailed in this country
since 1874 policy dictated by the south, the
chief staple of which, cotton, finds its princi-
pal market in England-which has mainly pro-
duced this state of affairs. Our manufacturers
find by sad experience, that under the present
rate of duties, they cannot compete success
fully with their foreign rivals, and must there
fore succomb to policy dictated upon the
country by the southern wing of the Democrat
ic party-a policy which has exhausted the
Treasury of the nation and forced the govern
ment to resort to Treasury notes and loans to
meet the necessary expense of the Union.
Whenever our government has protected the
industry Of the nation, the people have been
prosperous, and when different policy has
prevailed, the contrary effect has been produ-
ced. From the close of the war of 1912,
with Great Britain, we had period of free
L. AZ
distress followed the excessive importation of
that time ,and period of shin-plasters and ex-
ceedingly low prices was the result, as many
of the old men among us recollect very well.
In 1924 a protective tariff law was passed, and
times revived, and so we'll pleased was the
whole country that in 1928 Congress was in
duced to mako the tariff still higher, which
produced the notification movement in South
Carolina and the compromise of 1882, under
which, in 1910, the duties were brought as low
as 20 per cent. All who were old enough at
the time to remember anything about public
affairs, know OF the crash which occurred in
1887, and the depression which continued
until the passage of the tariff act of 1912, from
which time the country revived and prospered,
until the effects of the opposite policy, which
We are now experiencing, began TO show them
selves. This policy was adopted in 1S47, but
owing to unusual circumstances-amongw which
may be enumerated the famine in Ireland and
the discovery of gold in California-its effects
were for time neutraiZed but they are now
felt, and must continue to be, until the man
ufacturing interests of the nation receive the
fostering care of the government.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08
HINHE HAMMoNToN FARMER, nensnnne.

VIE HAMM0NT0N FARMER, a newspapez
Il devoted to Literature and Agriculture also
setting forth full accounts of the settlement Of
Hammonton, in New Jersey, can be subscribed for
for the amount. Address to Editor of the Farmer
Hammonton Atlantic county, New Jersey Those
wishing cheap land OF the best, quality, in one Of
the Union, sec advertisement of Hammon,on
Lands. Sent TO-
TIE HAANoSToS FARMER, a newspaper devoted
to Literature and Agriculture also settiny forth
full accounts OF the new settlement of Hammonto,
In New Jersey, can be subscribed for at only 25
cents per annnm. Ine,ose postage stamps for the
a,notn. tn aaaress to Editor Of the FARMER, Ham
wishing cheap land of the best quality. in one
o. me neaithiest and most delightfui ciimates in
Ihe onion, sec advertisement of Hammonton
Sept. 8, Is5s.-sm.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08

CHAPIN HALL.-The nomination of Chaplin
Hall, of Warren County, as the Peoples can
didate for Congress in this District, meets
with hearty approval in every county, and
has excited the wrath and fury of the Lecomp-
tonites, who are already villifying and SLAM
dering him. He is, however, a man of too
good character to be injured by such attacks.
The Jefferson Star speaks of him thus:
''Mr. Hall is not professional politician, but
is conversant with the history and doings of
the political parties of the country. He was
a regular jackson Democrat in former days.
but owing to the wicked schemes of slatter
day Democratic leaders-their entire, abso-
lutte desertion of well and long established po-
htical doctrines-their efforts to plant Slavery
on territory dedicated TO freedom. in defiance
of the will OF the people residing there, caus-
ed him to sever his connection with the bogus
Lecompton Democracy, and to adhere to the
Constitution oNthe nation and the lessons
taught by Washington, Jefferson and the other
Fathers of this Republic
ssMr. Hall has been engaged in the Lumber
business for years, is, decidedly, one of the
people, and therefore is properly the Peoples
candidate for Congress. In him we have a
candidate on whom we can rely in the Halls OF
Congress to carry out the will of his constitu-
ents. Every lover of consistency in political
action will rally to his support. The word has
been pronounced by the people of this Dis
trict, that that man, Mr.. Gillis, who has mis-
represented this section of country in the
Halls of the nation and violated every pled ce
which he made time and again in this and ali
the counties of the District, shall receive a
merited rebuke at the coming election,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08

THE LUTHERAN CHURCH IN THE UNITED
STATEs.-The Lutheran church in the United
States numbers about la, 900 commandments,
1000 congregations and 200 ministers. Its
members are found chiefly in the middle and
Western States, although there are few con-
gregations in New England, and quite con-
siderable number in Maryland, Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, as also
in Western Texas
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08

BERKs CoUSTY.-The Democratic conyen-
ton on Tuesday nominated J. CLANCY Jones
for reelection to Congress. The Democratic
opponents of Jones took no part in the con-
vention, and permitted the distinguished Le-
comptonite to fix up things to suit himself.
There exists, however, determined spirit of
opposition to him in the ranks of the party,
and we learn that a second candidate viii
probably be nominated.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08

PREcARIoUs BANKs.-Hodge's Journal of
Finance, printed in New York, gives list of
banks, the notes of which it says care liza
bic at any moment to depreciate of
the banks are already bursted-among which
are the Bank of Phenixyille, Pittston Bank,
Mexican County Bank, Octoraro Bank, Central
Bank, Bank of Crawford County, Tioga Coun-
ty Bank, Warren County Bank, and Bank of
Lawrence County, in this State, Warwick and
Mount Vernon Banks in Rhode Island. and
Morris County and FTanklinite Banks in the
State of New Jersey, and Litchfield and Hat
ters Banks Connecticut
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08

DIRECT TAXATION With an annual expen-
diture of one hundred millions, to be supplied
by revene of but half that sum, what is to
become of usl Thirty millions have been
borrowed by the Administration already, and
ten millions more are authorized. Thus it
viii continue to be hereafter, under democrat
ic management. Enormous expenditures have
been brought upon the people and there is no
hope of deliverance! We ira n the People Of
Pennsylvania, that The lchols system Of ertrara-
gdnce and corruption must be broken up. Re
trenehmsnt must be forced upon Congress or
Direct Taxati on is Inevitable.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08

AN ELEcTIoSEERISG JUDGE.-The Lecomp-
ton candidate for the Supreme Court; Judge
Porter, is now on an electioneering tour throu'
the State. We heard of him last week at
Hollidaysburg, and on Monday he was at Erie
1t was held highly undemocratc and subYer-
sive of all judicial dignity for Mr.. Porter to
write a letter for the press defining his views
on the various topics of the day, but it is all
right for him we presume to slip quietly throu'
the State giving private and confidential as
surances that he is all right on the goose.
Such is latter day democratic consistency!
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08
ALL WANTING TO EMIGRATE to a mild
~ ol;., srand soil and fr,en market adj

Ii WANTING TO EMIGRATE to a mild
IA climate, good soil. and fine market. see ad-
vertisement of Hammonton Lands.
ALL WANTING to emigrate TO a mild climate
good soil, and fine market, advertisement Of
Hammonton Lands. Sept s, 1858.
ALI. WANTING to emigrate to a mild climate
good soil, and fine market advertisement Of
Hamnonton Lands. Sept. 8, 1853
ALL WANTING to emigrate to a mild climate,
good soil. and fine market, advertisement OF
HammOnton Lands Sept. s, 1858.
ALL WANTING to emigrate to a mild climate
good soil, and fine market, see advertisement of
Hamm ontOn Lands Sept 8, 1858.
ALL WANTING to emigrate to a mild climate,
good soil, and fine market, advertisement of
Uammonton Lands. Scpt.S 5S-3m
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08

lfAUTION.-All persons are hereby caution
~ ed against purchasing or meddling with the
following property. to wit Il dark bay mare 1
mare colt years old, l red heiffer years old l
red steer years old, black heiffer . years old,
red heifers year old. 40 dozen rye in the barn.
80 dozen oats in the barn, l red cow
HENRY HAGERTY
Smith s Mills, Aug 81. IS5S-sepS-3t
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08

BOGUS GOLD DoLLARs.-Look out for a we'll
gotten up gold dollar, of the ssbogus kind -
the result of the labors of an ingenious crew
of rascally counterfeiters in Massachusetts.
Nothing but strong acid will show the deceit.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08

The Harrisburg Daily Telegraph is decided
1y the best news paper we know of, and if any
one wishes to procure paper from the State
Capital, we would advise him to subscribe for
the Telegraph.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08

SHERIFF.-To the hudepfRdent Voters of
~ Cteariieia COnnty:-FELLow CITIZENS Hav-
ing always thought that candidate for Sheriff
ought to run independent of all party nomina-
tions, therefore, offer myself a candidate with
promise. if elected, to discharge the duties with
fidelity. JAMES IRWIN. Sr
Lawrence tp., September {. 1S5S-te
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08

1t is reported THAT in Warren county James
Lecompton Gilis has but few supporters be-
sides the postmasters. They are always sound
on the 'smule" question.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08

A tortoise was recently coaght near Doyles-
town, Pa, with the following branded on his
shell: ssA. E. F., 1852 He may be consid-
cred ssthe oldest inhabitant.'' -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08

A SPLIT.-The Dem ocracy of Venango coun-
ty are split up on the Congressional question,
portion refusing to support James Lecomp-
ton Gillis. AT the recent court held in Frank
lin, meeting of the Anti-Lecompton Demo-
Gratis was held, which was addressed by Mr..
Mccormick, who was two years ago the COM
petitor of Judge Gillis for nomination. The
meeting is said to have been respectable in
size, and the proceedings enthusiastic. This
movement against Gillis viii make the politi-
cal road a rough one this fall for him to travel.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08

Occasional, of the Philadelphia Press, learns
that Mr.. Buchanan will visit Lancaster during
the present month, s'for the purpose of assist
ing to re-organize the Democratic phalanx,
tonism.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08
THE RAFTgmANes JOURNAL,
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.

A TERRIBLE SToRY.-Seventy-four COWS,
four valuable horses, one mule, four calves,
and two goats, were destroyed on the 18th ult.,
near Cincinnati, by fire in dairy stables. Two
horses, two COWS, one mule, two goats, and
two calves, only escaped, but they are so bad
" burned that it will be humane to kill them.
The scene in the stables in the midst of the
con1agration, was most piteously and indies
cribably harro wing. The live stock were tied
menced, the poor animals snorted and below
ed with hideous and frantic force. AS the
heat increased, their cries and groans and fu-
rious struggles became agonizing. Some
threw themselves headlong upon the floor or
leaped upright at full length with frenzed
energy, and vented their agony in fearful
screams. The horses broke from their hal
tiers, and dashed through the consuming blaze
in desperate dismay. The tortured and suf-
focating COWS tore away their horns and rush
ed through the blazing piles. and encountered
each other in destructive collision, their flesh
broiling and cracking in the heat with sick
ening effect upon the senses of human beings
who gazed horror-stricken upon the wretched
scene of suffering, without power to mitigate
the agony of the tortured brutes. The yells
and desparing cries of the different classes of
animals commingled in horrid concert, and
broke through the roar of flames and cracking
timbers upon the still night all, and were borne
away in terrifying echoes to the of per-
sons two miles distant from the dreadful scene.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08

The Washington Union, speaking of the can
tured SLAYER, says: ssUnder the laws of the
United States, the vessel is forfeited one
half of its value goes to the captors, who are
also entitled to S25 per head for each negro
captured. The law also directs the President
to take measures for the removal of the negroes
beyond the limits of the United States, and
to appoint an agent on the coast of Africa to
receive them. The crew found on board, un-
der the act of 18th May, 1920, are deemed
guilty of piracy
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
WILLIAM A. NICHOLS, Esq. of M'Kean
w county will be supported as an Indepen-

A SSEMBLY.-I offer myself to the Voters of
N this District composed of jefferson Elk
IL kean and Clearficld Counties as a candidate for
the Legislature. and promise. if elected, to faith
fully represent my constituents.
MICHAEL A. FRANK
CIcarfeld. SepteInber s. IS5S-te
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-03-13


NF Notions TOYS. Wallets, Games, Dolls. Boxes, DO
I henian Ware, ard other things. from | cent M to
SO Sign Of the Good Samaritan, Natinger = Flork
orat T. Y. GKIG6s.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-03-13

We give below the proceedings Of meet
iHE in this city on Wednesday evening, the
object OF which was 20 make another effort
to organize IN efficient Fire Company and
to purchase an engine for this city. The
late school house fire, and several others
within weok or two, have once more ava
kencd attention to this subject, and the
conviction is fast gaining ground that unless
we have some better arrangements than the
present 20 contend with the destroying ele-
ment, we shall yet wake UP some morning
and find half our city in ashes. The school
house fire fortunately occurred in mid day,
and people at a glance saw the need of buck
cts, which were soon supplied from the
ncighboring houses But in the night there
could be no such ready supply, and house
would burn down for want Of buckets alone
to convey water.
\ good engine, with a supply of hose and
fire buckets, and an efficient and well or
gained Company is what our city certainly
needs and what she is able TO procure with
"tL'c Ct4OI i"tH'f -itNc hullti ti Aol'' -
will cover the whole expense, triae, GER
iainly in city of $3.50 peo2le-such tri-
Re, that, ID our shame be it said, there is
not another city in the State Of the same
size but has incurred double the expense
for the same purpose.
The following are the proceedings OF the
meeting alluded to:
i; meeting Of - the ready" pursuant TO
a notice gwen, in y i. Smiths Office, Fran
ccs Warner, Esq, was called to the chair,
ard !. ID. Penacl chosen Secretary.
Dr. y. Written then stated the object Of
the meeting, which was to form Fire Com
pany IN tits city. by cnl.stiug those men
who had served a iiremen. and were willing
to cooperate aud form a volunteer fire com
pany, for the purpose of protecting the lives
and property Of the people of Ottawa.
Scyera! OF the leading men Of town spoke
cncOIraGing'y OF tiie enterprise, and seemed
wiling to 'man the ropes and help the
matter on.
On motion, a committee OF three were ap-
pointed 10 enlist the names of persons who
haze served a. iircmen, or were willing 10
subscribe towards paying for an engine, and
thus form a volunteer company; DIR. VI.
Written, V. +. Gregg and \. Il. Smith.
Ed, 20 constitute said committee.
Moved that said committee circulate their
paper. and report at 4 meeting, one week
b. nee
Novel that we have n show Of hands from
al wL, lave served a. frcmen one year or
more; sshcfcupon 80 hands appeared, and
attached thereto were "men Of valiant
hcart,.'
E-s2'ssf, Tia; the Secretary request pub
location IN both Of the city papers, Of the
proceedings Of the meeting
NoTed 10 adjourn, 70 meet at this place
one week from tonight, at O'Clock T. ".
The subscription list was then opened. and
the encouraging sum Of $500 was subscribed
in short time.
FRANCIS WARNER, Chairman.
j. ID. PENNLLL, S.cretITy.