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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

According to The Ne1r- Orleans Delta, the
South has already reopened the African Slave
Trade. a regular depot has been established
on Pearl River in Mississippi, where cargoes
of negroes are landed and sold. The vessels
engaged in this traffic hoist the French flag.
Whoever else may be surprised at these dis
closures, we are not. There are always VIII
lains ready to embody a wicked public senti-
ment in acts, before it has become sufficiently
strong to clothe itself in the forms of law.
The Federal Government is not Argus-eyed
as respects matters of this description. Let
US see if, now that its eyes are opened, it will
dare to use its hands.-N. Y. Tribune
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

a correspondent of the New York Tribune,
who writes himself ga European" says that
the secret of the attempts made upon the life
of the French Emperor by Italians, is that
Louis Napoleon, while wanderer, was a
the CGrboaGri. This Society never forgiyes a
renegade member, and .-Louis Napoleon has
been tried by the chiefs of the Society. for
mally condemned to death, and received no.
tice OF thedoom which surely awaits him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

The Hon. George Bancroft, the illustrious
American historian, has come out in a well
written statement in opposition to. the admis-
sion of Kansas under the Lecompton Consti-
tuition. He favors the principle of the major
ity ruling, which was formerly considered
good Democratic doctrine. Democracy OF
the present day, however, is not as it ssused to
was.'' Mr.. Bancroft was Secretary of the Ma
Wy under President Polk, and was afterwards
appointed Minister to England.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03
CLEARFIELD, PA, MARCH. 8, 1858.

Az IMPORTANT BILL.-Mr. Mil, the MEM
Der from Franklin, read in his place in the
State Legislature, on last Thursday, very
important bill. entitled ssAn act relating to the
collection of taxes in the several counties OF
the State.'' The first section provides that
the Commissioners of every county shall cause
their clerk to make out the tax duplicates I'M
nediately after the assessments are made, GER
tify the same, and hand them over to the Coun-
tvTreasurer The second section makes 1t
the duty of such County Treasurer, within
thirty DAYS after such receipt of duplicates, to
give at least thirty days notice in one or more
weekly newspapers, stating that he Will attend
at least two days in each township and
borough, previous to the first day of August
in each year, for the purpose of receiving the
taxes due by each person residing in said town.
ship; if such person pay the taxes before the
first day of August, he shall be entitled to
deduction of five per cent. on the amount
thereof. The third section provides that in
case of the taxes remaining unpaid for Pc
riod of thirty days after the first day of August,
the Treasurer shall issue his warrant to the
constable of the township or borough. author
izine and requiring him to collect such back
standing taxes within ten days after he has
made demand for the same ;.if the person re-
fuses to pay his taxes, said constable may
seize and sell his goods for the taxes due, and
to pay all cost of such proceeding. The other
sections prescribe various penalties for the
non-performance of the respective duties by
the Treasurer and constables. The bill pro
posed to be extended to all the counties ii
the State, is already in operation in the coun
ty of Franklin, and has given full satisfaction
10 the taxpayers of that county.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

TERRIBLE SIrUArIoS.-A man named
Streiger, near Davenport, Iowa, was some
time since in the woods chopping heavy
limb from prostrated tree. The limb struck
him on the back of the neck as it fell, and
bent his body down so forcibly as 10 break his
back. A portion of the limb penetrated his
thigh, making a terrible wound. The injury
to his spine paralyzed all the lower part of his
body. In this condition, and far from help,
he used his axe as lever, and pryed off the
limb, SO that he could get out of the trap.
He then dragged himself by the arms-his
| lower limbs being entirely paralyzed-a quar-
ter of a mile, through the snow, till he came
within view of the people at the house. Du-
ring his tedious and painful trip the lower
part of his body was entirely naked. 1t is
very doubtful whether he can survive.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

LYNcHISG OF A SUSPECTED CoUNTERFETTER.
On Saturday last company of men resid-
ing about fourteen miles from Cincinnati,
seized a man named Coleman, on suspicion of
dealing in counterfeit coin, and on his pro-
testing his innocence, rope was placed a
round his neck, by which he was suspended in
mid-air, and after being nearly suffocated, was
lowered to the ground. On recovering from
the strangulation, he still refused to confess,
when he was run up second time, and sus-
pended till the blood gushed from his nose.
when he was again lowered to the earth in an
unconscious state. A third time he revived
but refused to confess, when he was stripped
and laid across a log and severely fogged
with whip. Finding they could get moth.
ing from him, the company left him upon the
ground, where he was found by his friends il
very precarious condition.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

WASTEDA WASHINGTON SoUAw.-The " ash
ception of the season at the White House,
from which we extract the following
ssThe sons of the forest, painted and plum
ed in battle array were ranged along one side
of the room, and gazed with stoical apathy at
the novel sight. They were evidently very
vain of the attention shown them by many OF
the ladies'; and one old fellow, very finely
painted, confdentially remarked to his inter
prefer, when one blooming lady was introdu-
ced: Il Igire'en three horses for squar-rerg
nice sguq,c.' -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

REPUBLICAN SCoSyESTIoS.-Ap n informal con-
vention of Republicans was held at Harris
burg on the 22d Feb, at which J. A. Fisher,
ESQ.,, of Dauphiu county, presided, and Geo.
S. King, Esq, acted as Secretary. After a
full and free Interchange of opinions, resolu-
tions were adopted urging union of all op-
posed to the misrule of the present National
Administration, and requesting the State Com
mittee, of which Hon. Lemuel Todd is chair
man, to call convention of all willing to
unite on State ticket, to be held at Harris
burg on some day earlier than the first of July
next. We are pleased with this action of our
Republican friends.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

OREGoS.-A correspondent of the National
Era, writing from Eugene city. Oregon, at
which place he has resided for the past five
years, gives highly fattering account of the
advantages to be derived by persons who may
cmigrate thther. The climate is mild, even
and healthy, the soil is rich, and the country
heavily timbered-nearly all kinds of wood
growing in profusion. Mechanics of all kinds
are in demand, all the manufactured articles
used in the country being procured from the
Eastern States. Blacksmiths charge from
three to FIVE dollars for shoeing a horse-car-
penters get from three to five dollars day,
and laborers two dollars per day and their
board. The proper way for emigrants to reach
Oregon is by sea.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

THE WAY IT's TO DE DosE.-The special cor
respondent of the PenusylraniGn, in recent
letter, says :-"President Buchanan is deter
mined to reward those who are faithful, and
the country may rely upon it that political
traitors and renegades will receive no counte-
nance or favor That is-every office-seeker
and holder must stand by the President
IN his efforts to force the Lecompton Constitu-
tion through Congress, if he desires to retain
his office, or to receive an appointment. The
postmasters at Chicago aud Columbus, who
were appointed but few months since, have
been removed because they oppose the Le-
compton swindle. Others will, doubtless, be
decapitated soon. ssThings is working.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

DANGERS OF A SCARLET PETTIcoAT.-As two
young ladies were walking along Sixth street,
one afternoon, in ST. Louis, when near eros
sing by st. Charles, couple of oxen were be-
ing driven down, and the quartette met The
ladies' made run TO cross, and one of them
raising her dress, showed some eighteen in
ches of red skirt; at this one of the oxen
took umbrage and gave chase, the demoiselle
only escaping by running into a house, the
door of which was fortunately open.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

RATHER A SALTY LAKE.-There is a lake
200 miles long, between Corpus Christi and
BRACES, Santiago, so salt that a skif cannot
proceed but about 40 miles from the latter
ding clear across the passage-so says writer
in the Plaquemines Sentinel, who has visited
it. The same writer adds that on the side OF
the mainland, crystalized salt is to be seen
piled up in blocks, one upon another, and
shining in The sun like glaciers.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

Our neighbors OF the Republican say their
paper contained no 'sapology for either of the
participants in the late fight in Congress.
We won't say whether it contained an ''apoio-
ey'' or not but we do say it asserted sub
stantially that Mr.. Grow s'without the slightest
proyocation insulted'' Mr.. Keitt, and in ma
king that asseTeration, did attempt to throw
the blame upon the first named gentleman, as
we stated before.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03
THE KANSAS FRAUDS.

IMPORTANT DEyELopMESTs.-A letter from
Lawrence to the Cincinnati Gazette, February
10Th, duplicates Gov. Stewart, of Missouri,
follows:
The Investigating Commission for the in
vestigation of Election frauds, sat through
Saturday night. DR.. Sabin. of Brownsville,
Kansas, a reliable gentleman, was one of the
witnesses examined. He testified that about
two weeks before the 4tl-of January he was
in the Virginia Hotel, Jefferson City, Mo-,
and there overheard conversation between
Gov. Stewart, of No., and Frank Marshall of
Kansas Stewart assured Marshall that ar
rangements had been perfected By schich sere-
raj hundred rofers scere sent INFO The border
precincts, to participate IN The election. He
gaye-them the full details of the localities
and numbers.
The Sergeants alarms of the Commission
had Just returned from johnson county with
four persons who were implicated, directly or
indirectly, in the enormous frauds of the 4th
of January election.
| Shawnee precinct, You will remember, re-
turned over nine hundred (900l votes. C. c.
| Gog.ray, one of the Clerks of Election there,
was examined under oath. After some hesi-
tation, he finally gave a full history of the
affair.
He swore that there were but about one
hundred and sixty-three honest votes polled.
The polls closed at 9 O'Clock, p. NJ. Early
on the next morning he and the other Clerk
went over to Westport, No., and there, in Col
Boone's store, added several hundred names
to those of the bona fde voters. The names
were read to them from some list, by son Of
| Rev. ssTom Johnson" and other Pro-Savery
men. The Judges certificates (Which had
been made out on separate sheets of paper,
| were pasted on at the foot of these bogus re
turns, and they were then sent to Calhoun
Col. Danforth, of Westport, (who is known II
have acted under instructions from Calhoun
and who was also connected with the frauds il
the other precincts was the investigator an(
director of the swindle-
The Judges corroborated this testimony full
Is, and swore that several hundred names haC
been added to the returns, after the poll
were closed.
AS these witnesses gave their testimony un
der the direct promise that they should b
protected back to their homes, they were sen
back quietly, early yesterday morning. The,
will, of course, fee TO Missouri.
The Spring Hall returns showed a Ere
State majority. The Pro-Slavery messenge
by whom they were sent in, never delivers
them, and now swears that he lost them on tn
| 1cay.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

STRANGE PHENoNENA.-On the evening of
the 18th ultimo, the inhabitants of the north
ern part of Washington county, were startled
by the rolling of apparent distant thunder,
which in some places was so violent as to SEN
sibly shake the houses. AT Paris a large me-
toric ball passed over the village through the
heavens and exploded. The same display of
fire balls was witnessed at Wellsville across
the Ohio, about the same time, accompanied
with loud explosions, and a sensible shaking
of the earth. Many who did not see the me-
toric balls thought they were experiencing the
reverberations of an earthquake.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

TIE ATLANTIC MONTHLY for March has just
been received. Its. table of contents is rich
and varied, and shows that the literary char
acter of this Magazine is constantly improv-
ing. 1t stands, now, at the head of American
monthlieS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

WASHINGTON, Feb. PA gentleman occu-
pving prominent position among the Free
State Democrats of Kansas, and who is now
in Washington on matters connected with
the political fortunes of that Territory, states
positively that Gov Walker has not receded
Kansas affairs.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

FRozEN.-A brakesman, named John Myers,
on the freight train of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, was found at his post on the 23d ult, be-
tween Philadelphia and Parksburg, SO badly
frozen as to be perfectly insensible-his hands
frozen fast to the iron brake. and his body
perfectly immovable. He was taken off, and
with proper care was able to speak on the fol-
lowing morning.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

The YoungI Mems Christian Association of
Pittsburgh, have relieved the wants OF nearly
5000 persons during the writer. They have
distributed $4,000 bushels of coal to the poor.
This is practical Christianity.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

The Pacific Hotel, at st. Louis, was burned
at . O'Clock, on Saturday morning the 10th
ult. Abent 100 persons were in the house,
~ or 40 of whom are missing. Many leaped
from the windows, and were horribly mangled.
Others, unable to reach the windows, were
burned in their rooms.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

We notice that Mrs. Bliss, widow of the
late Col Bliss, U. S. Army, and daughter OF
Gen. Taylor, the ex-President, was married
on the llth inst, to Philip P. cambridge, Esq,
of Virginia. The marriage took place at
New Orleans.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

To CoRREsPoyDKsTs.-ssAl Yes, IL
accompanied by your proper name.
''Lines'' from Pennsville, will appear IS
soon as possible.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

Benton-ssOld Bullion'-assigns as sufr-
cient reason why Senator Douglas will never
be President, that his coat-tail was too near
the ground.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

1t is said that the French Government has
decided to take an active part in the affairs of
the extreme cast 1t contemplaies fitting out
an expedition on large scale, and the troops
to pass through Egypt, en- route for China
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

\ Utah correspondent wIitesto New York
paper that s'Bishop Johnson, of Springfield,
has seven wives, four of whom are sisters, and
his own nieces.'' This is mixing up matters
pretty freely, even for Mormon bishop.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

In a Ciaeinnati court Mary Jane Cribbet has
obtained verdict for ten thousand dollars
damages against VIM. Mathers for breach of
promise under aggravated eircemstances.CD
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

HUMBoLDT.-The aged and illustrious Baron
Won Humboldt, now in his Goth year, but still
fresh in intellectual and conversational pow
ers, attended a ball given in Berlin on the 29th
ult., in honor of the royal wedding. The Bar
on allows neither his advanced age nor his
great requirements, and worldwide fame, to
entitle him to any dispensation from the min
utest and most scrupulous attention to ct
iquitte and costume, and willingly conde-
scends on occasions like the one IN question,
to assume his chamberlain's costume, and his
numerous orders, witt. all the careful attention
to exterior beftting the most youthful and
modest aspirant to Court favor. His health,
however, gives frequent occasions of uneasi-
ness to his friends and admirers, though he
rallies from each attack with most surprising
rapidity.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

The State Convention of the Democracy of
pennsylvania meets at Harrisburg tomorrow,
March 4th.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

The difficulty between Hon. james 3. Clay
and Gen. Cullom has been amicably adjusted.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

ALL1BoSE AND s., 600 600 FoRTUSE.-The
Pittsburg Chronicle says, it is currently repor-
ted in Philadelphia that Thomas Allibone, the
much talked Of ex-President of the Bank of
Pennsylvania, is about to receive salvo for
his offended dignity, wounded honor, the pub
lie contumely, and sail the sings and arrows
of outrageous fortune'' which have lately
been heaped upon him. He certainly has had
lately o. guantum snf. Of abuse and objurga-
ton, and as he has proved himself free from
fraud, if not from blame, We are content enough
to see reversal of the picture. According to
the story, as told by the n. Y. Tribune, he is
one of the chief claimants. by right of his
wife, to the great Jennings estate, which has
been, during this century, hunting heirs from
Kamskatska to Patagonia. This estate, how-
ever, is no myth, and late English papers de-
clare that the true heir was Joseph Martin
and that Administration has been obtained by
an eminent Liverpool law firm for Elizabeth
Bunch, the heir-general of the family. The
heirs in this country, as is well known, arc
numerous, and it is said by parties in Phila
dclphia, who have the means7oi being well in
formed on the subject, that Mrs. Allibone j:
one of the most prominent. As the persona
property of this immense estate is equal tc
$50 900, 900 while the real is estimated at rem
tai of S750,000, per annum ,sthe valetudinari
an ex-Bank President may receive large
enough slice to enable him to hold up hi
| head once more among the Philadelphia T. F's
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

CAST STEEL MILL AND CROSS CUT SAWS,
" of the best qualities, made by Disston, for
sale by WM. IRWIN
Curwensville. March . 1858.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

UNWENTY BUSHELS WHITE BEANS, for sale
Il at the ''corner store" of WM. IRWIN,
March 2, 1858. in CurweHsviIle
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03
New Advertisements.

ERESH BUTTER AND CHEESE, for sale
II by march3l THOS ROBINS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03
a DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE-Ia,..

IA of Administration on the Estate of EIibu
Mott late of Bell township Clearficid county. pa
deceased, having been granted to the undersign-
ed all persons indebted to said estate are reoues-
ted to make immediate payment, and those hay-
ing claims against the same will present them
duly authenticated for settlement to the under
signed. or 10 L. J. Grams ESQ Clearfeid. Pa.
HOMER w MOTT.
March 5, 1Sss-6t. Administrator
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

SUPERFINE AND EXTRA FLOUR for sale bv
- CurwensviIle, March =. WM. IRWIN
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-03

"TANTED-a Journeyman Cabinet Maker.
w to whom constant employment will be Civ
en- One who can finish and turn preferred APP
ply Immediately to II. HAYS MORROW
Clearield, Pa, March 3, 1S5S-3t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-04-26
G. EOR G ETOW N.
torrespondence of The Star.

%. ukohSEfoWN, April 26, 1858.
Since our letter OF Saturday, the weather has
been extremely cool for the season. Yesterday
morning we were visited by light fall Of snow,
and this morning Ice formed In many places
Considerable quantities of frost were also visible
and fears are entertained that some DAMAGE has
been done to the fruit and early vegetable crops
IN. damage upon our canal has been repaired,
ena Doats are again passing the point where It
occurred. 1t consisted in a leak in culyert at
the point mentioned in the Star of Saturday.
we learn from our fellow citizen, Mr.. Theck-
or, who has very extensive fishery at Windmill
Point, nearly opposite Maryland Point, that the
business has thus far proved to be almost total
fsllure with nearly all the lower river landings.
In both OF our Episcopal churches, the Rev.
Mr. Tiliing hast's and the Rev. DIR. Norwood's,
zeal, has been visible among the membership for
some time Bishop Whiting ham is expected on
about Thursday next. when some thirty appli-
cants for membership will be confirmed at st
johns and about the same number at Christ
Church. The occasion is expected to be one of
unusual solemnity and interest
Business along our wharves, and later street,
this morning, is less active than ii has been for
several weeks past. Our extensive Touring mills
are all in operation, except that Of Mr.. Charles
Wilson, which has been stopped for the purpose
OF making some extensive repairs and improve
ments; among them Is a new and improved wa
ter wheel, upon a larger scale than the one here
tofore in use: The work is being done at the
fonndery and machine shops of Messrs. Duvall
The Pioneer Cotton Factory has now been idle
some twelve months. Cannot some enterprising
individual take hold Of this extensive establish
ment, and make something out Of il, If it be no.
thing more than pigeon roost?
The packets Argo, and M. C.. Meigs, of the
Messrs Ritter's canal line, making their
daily trips to Edwards's Ferry and other points
with great regularity. This line is daily grow
ing into public favor, and is receiving a liberal
share Of public patronage.
No material change has occurred in the mar.
kets since our last report. :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-04-26
DIED.,

On sunday evening, Appl 18th. at WoOdbourne.
Tie residence Of her aunt Mrs. Caroline r.. Sanders,
Mf.. EMILY Il. MARSHALL, wife of Charles
MaTsha!i oi baitlmaTe, and second d lighter OF COL
AID SIX days.
., Her funeral val take place from WOodbnurne to
Rock treek ChuIch, AT o'clock %. M, Tuesday,
April 27th. The friends Of the family arc invited to
Attend without further notice,
On lhe2th nstant, ANN EIIZA BETH daugh-
ter Of James =. Holland. aged n wears
Her uCera will take place This Afternoon ut 4
O'Clock. from the residences ofher father on Ninth
street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-04-26
by A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
IVA Ill III L nIrII m Arr, m In. =. =.

by A. GREEN, Auctioneer
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON TENTH
BETWEEN AND III STREETS NoRTu ar Arc
TIoN.-Un FRIDAY, the jsth instant. 4 ,iar seil
iron. OF the premises at half past five o'cocE.
very handsome Building Lot situated ON the west
side OF 10th street, between q and streets po,,h
having front on 10th street of 20 feet running back
Square No. 3+5. This property is hand omeix s,,n
ated near ST Patrick's Church. and presents many
inauceinents 10 persons wishing To purch hand
Terms; One fourth cash: balance in 6, u, and 10
A deed given and a deed of trust taken u S"''
Rp 24-d A EREES a,.,