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Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-06-05

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love 81 solnAe tnidly, setdlstEu dnllness hoaAaeAs
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diseases h and (unknoWn - IN othoEs Aence hI.
great success. An eonsultasOas, by lessg Otherwise
bee. Address, L j. Oapbay, n D., Gan Francisco
Call1ognla. -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

WEST BRANCH AND SUsoUEHANNA CANAL
a meeting of the Directors of the West Branch
and Susquehanna Canal Company-thc recent
purchasers of those Divisions Of the Public
Works-was held at Jersey Shore, Lycoming
county, recently, and it was determined to
dispense with about ore half of the officers
that have been heretofore employed in the
management of the canals. The company
will employ but one Superintendent to take
charge of the entire line from Farrandsvilc
TO the junction, and but six foremcn instead
OF thirteen heretofore employed by the State.
The salaries of all the officers in the employ
of the company have been reduced about fifty
per cent.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

THAT TARIFF BRIBERY FUND..-John W.
Walcott. who was the hero of the tariff cor
ruption committee of the late session, has
been sued by the creditors of Lawrence, Stone
& Co., for the recovery of the S74 900 which
he received from that firm for the purpose of
influencing the passage of the tariff Of 1857.
and which, as is vel: ascertained, he kept in
his pocket, probably by an understanding
with Sam. Lawrence, who now shelters him.
self abroad from prosecution at home. The
trial may elicit some further facts in regard to
Lawrence's financiering. The testimony ta-
ken by the Committee of the House is now
published, with the report, forming docu-
mcnt of 10 pages. There is nothing in the
testimony that shows that any member OF Con-
gress received any of the Lawrence fund, but
it is conclusiyely proved that Walcott retain
ed the $4,000, with the exception of $1,000
paid to George Misunderstanding TeLe-
graph.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

Mr.. Lewis Brittin, some time since, fell
from four-story building in Buffalo, dis
tancc of forty-four feet, striking on stone
side walk. Both of his legs and arms were
brokcn both of his anclcs were sprained,
and two of his toes were dislocated. His up
per jaw was separated through the nose from
the upper part of his face. All his teeth but
two or three were broken out, and his jaws
were so mangled, that twenty-one pieces of
bone were taken from his face. In spite of
all these injuries, however, he has recovered,
and moves about nearly as well as before.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

NEWSPAPERS WIDow's RIGHT.-AFermOnt
Judge of Probate, has Incorporated it a
part of the law of his court, that the admins
TRAITOR of an estate must allow the widow the
cost of a newspaper, she making her own Sc
lection, from the common fund. The conf
mon law of America now recognises the news
paper as Il family and individual necessity. 1t
is classed among pigs and potatoes, cashmere
and calico, thing to be cXempted-like the
family Biblc-eycr to suffer from rapacionS
creditors, never to be parted with the direst
pOYeFtv.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

a DoCToR TARRED AND FEArnERED.-A
physician in Woodna, Orange county, n. Y,
being charged with neglecting his family and
paying too much attention to a fair widow,
was subjected recently to rough usage by
some self-constituted dispensers of justice in
that neighborhood. He was ducked in pond,
and then enveloped in a coat of tar and fcath-
ers, hoisted on rail, and escorted from town,
while the perpetrators of the deed, principal
ly laborers of the town, were rewarded, it is
said, with the cheers and smiles of their wives
and daughters.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

JoHy A WAsHINGToN.-It is cverym here
conceded that this man is capable of any
meannesSs; but it is said that the terms of the
contract with the Association for the sale of
Mount Vernon legally preclude his stealing
the body of Washington. One of its clauses
reads:
ssAnd that the said vault, the remains in and
around it and the enclosures, shall never be
removed or disturbed: and that other per-
sons hereafter shall be inferred or cntombed
within the said vault CT enclosure
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

HoS. JOHN CovoDE.-We are pleased to
learn that this gentleman has been re-nomina-
ted for Congress in the Indiana, Westmore-
land and Armstrong district. Mr.. Covode is
one of the most deserving men of the last
Congress, and there were few more efficient
and useful members. He is practical man,
steadily opposed the Kansas iniquity through
itsvarious stages, and has always been a strong
advocate of protection to American Industry
We hope to hear of his triumphant reelection,
although the district prior to his first election
was largely Democratic a-f
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11
Kansas Electicn.

We have some further returns of the kan-
sas election. Four counties-beavenworth
Shawnee, johnson and Frankiin-give 4,'o4
majority against Lecompton, the total vote be-
ing 6S4S. 1t is thought that the whole vote
of the Territory will reach $4,000, and the ma
jority against the bill 5000. Topeka cast 246
votes against the bill, and 10 for it. Lecomp-
ton City, I'D against, and 81 for it. Nothing
has yet been received from the Southern and
Western counties
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

ForND HUNG.-The Upshur (Texas) Demo
crGt tells of the finding of the body of man
suspended to The limb of a tree by the neck
in naswamp. a paper bearing the words 'shorse
thief was conspicuously pinned upon the
corpse, which apparently had been hanging
some weeks The only explanation besides
were the words ssFrier's Point, Miss, Frank
Woods.' Whether this was the name of the
horse thief, or his executioner, is left for in
ference.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

Nor Run Our YEr.-The retired physician,
'swhose sands of li!e'' have been running out
for several years past, has turned mp in an ad-
vertisement in the London journals. s:Wish-
ing to do as much good as possible,'' and be-
ing interrupted at New York in his benevo-
lent designs, by Mayor Tieman and the Post
Office authorities, he has exported his sssands
of Life'' to the British Islands-were, probab-
ly, they will run as long as he finds it pro-
fitable to keep them running.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

The present month of August is the proper
time for setting ont strawberry plants. Now,
young masters and maidens, if you 'slove'' the
luscious crimson fruit, fit for the gods, don't
be lazy or dainty fingered, but go right to
work and make a strawberry bed, even if you
have spot of ground for the purpose no lar
ger than the family breakfast table. lie that
planteth nor soweth when he might ought
not to gather or reap. SIN the sweat ofgthy
brow shalt thou eat''-strawberries as well as
s:brcad." The drone on the farm or in the
city ought to be dragged over the side as the
big, greedy, lazy loafers of the beehive are.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

How THFY ARE BLED.-Buchanan office hol-
ders, like the unfortunates in the reign of
John Tyler, have to pay the piper. The
Washington correspondent of the Chicago
Times writes that Mr.. Cook, the Chicago
Postmaster, has informed the Administration
that he has subscribed 81, 900 towards the es-
tablishment of the Chicago Herald, and has
compelled his eighty clerks TO subscribe from
S25 to 500 each
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11
THE RAJ TsMANss JOURNAL,
THE PREsrpEsr,s LETTER TO BILL ExeLrsl

THE PRESIDENTS LETTER TO BILL ENGLISH.
The New Albany Tribune publishes the fol-
lowing letter from Mr.. Buchanan to Bill Eng
lish, received by the latter few days prior to
to the Congressional Convention in his Dis
trict, and doubtless used by him to facilitate
his nomination -
WASHINGTON, July %, 1858
Hon. UIm. III. Eaglish DEAR SIR :-Aware
that the Convention for nominating candi-
date for Congress in your District, will con-
vene in few days, cannot refrain from eX
pressing the hope that you may be the unani-
nous nominee of the Convention. If lived
in your District, and had thousand votes
you should have them all. Occupying the
same position you do, | consider 1T essential
that You should succeed in obtaining the nom-
inatien. A failure in this would be regarded
by me as 4 rebuke of my Administration.
There may be some aspirant or aspirants for
| the position in your way. If so you may say
to them that by giving you clear track they
will gain my favor and may expect to be pro
vided for in a suitable manner. Ii nominated
| will throw much assistance into your dis
trict as you may desire. Our friend Hughes,
| see, has a hard row to hoe. He will be lib
orally sustained. OF this you may rest assur-
ed Your friend, JAMES BUCHANAN.
| A more undignitied epistle than this has not
been written by any one-horse ward politician
! in or out of Indiana-we were about to say
since the Foley document, but Foley's letter
was dignified in comparison with this miserable
thing. Foley merely wished to be 'fturned
looase" in the ssDeestric," !" and promised to be
reelected. But here we have the President
| interfering in Congressional Caucus in In
diana, and promising those Democrats who
were eager to succeed Mr.. English, that they
should be we'll provided for if they would
leave English clear track, and also proposing
to throw as much assistance as Mr.. E. might
desire into the District. This is direct bribe-
ry-corruption most foul-Cia. Com.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

KANSAS ELECTION. week the ConSttu-
tional election was held in Kansas. From the
returns received, there is little doubt that the
Lecompton constitution is defeated. In Lea
yenworth there were 139 for the proposition
and 1,6l0 against it. At Kickapoo precinct,
80 votes were cast for, and 53 against admis-
sion under Lecompton. -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

Mr. Porter, the Democratic candidate for
the Legislature in Cambria county has written
letter pledging himself not only to oppose
the repeal of the Tonnage Tax on the PennSyl-
vania Railroad, but to advocate its increase.
The pledge is made in compliance with a res
olution passed 10y the nominating convention.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

MlInin county has expressed her preference
for Hon. James L. Hale, of Bellefonte. as the
Peoples candidate for Congress in that dis
sooner see nominated and elected than JnSaa
Hale. He is sound tariff man, and Womb
faithfully represent his constituents.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

MISSOURI ELECrIoN.-Francis P. Blair, Jr.,
is defeated in the st. Louis district, and Bar
ret, Democrat, elected to Congress. There
were three candidates in the field, which was
the cause of Blair's defeat. The Democrats
have evidently also carried the other districts.
in consequence of the division in the ranks of
the Opposition
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

The Mariettian, printed at Marietta, Lam
caster county Pennsylvania, says: All of the
furnaces in our neighborhood, with three ex
ceptions, have blown out, and one of those
three, DR.. Haldeman's will also blow out in
the course of couple of weeks. Seven fur
naces within the space of three miles, out Of
blast.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

In the Clark county (Ohio) Court of Com
mon Pleas Mr.. Alvin E. Patton has brought a
suit against Mrs. Jane f. Rainhard (formerly
Baldwin, and her husband, for damages re-
sulting from a breach of promise on the lady s
part. Mr.. Patton claims So, 600. Mrs. Rain
hard is said to be worth $500, 900 in her own
right.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

There is mammoth Congressional district
in Wisconsin. 1t is the third, which extends
from the line of Milwaukee county to Lake Su-
perior, and embraces twenty or more counties,
having an aggregate population of $50, 900
souls, and upward of 60, 200 voters. Wiscon-
sin win probably have, under the next appor-
tionment, eight members of Congress.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11
persons are cautio,

fAUIlON.-All persons are cautioned a.airst
~ purchasing or meddling with the following
property IN the possession of Luther Barrett to
wit: ] yoke oxen, horse, COW, hogs lot hay
lot wheat and rye in barn, hcfcr, . bee scans
| timber sled and chain, calf The above pr6n
erty has been left in of said Luther Barrett
and subject to my order only.
July H. 1858. JOHN PATTON
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

SENATOR SUMSER.-Paris papers inform us
that Senator Sumner is under the care of the
most distinguished physicians. They affirm
that the brain is sound, though there is some
remaining effusion, and the spinal marrow is
also sound-the trouble being in the spine it.
SELF He is submitting without analysthetics,
with the greatest fortitude, to course OF coun-
terirrtants-bcing cotton soaked in some in
hammablc substance, and ignited. He writes
cautiously, but hopefully.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

j. s. BARSHARr, Esq, one of the editors of
'he beliefonte Hatchman, dropped into our
once yesterday. We found him very agree
aoie gentleman, a clever, good fellow general
ly' and only regret that he is such an ire
ciaimable ssDimmycrat." Still we bona that
his ssshadow may never grow less,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

n notorious character named Fowler, lately
threatened the lives of six of the citizens Of
Brcnham, Texas, who armed themselves TO the
teeth, attacked him and shut him literally TO
pieces.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

j. Edgar Thompson Esq, President of the
Pennsylvania Central Railroad has just been
elected President of the Pittsburgh, Chicago
and Fort Wayc road also.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11
Absolute Success of the Cable.

TRINITY BAY, n. T. Aug. Z, 1858.
The complete success of the Atlantic cable
is placed beyond all doubt. Signals are now
being made through the whole extent of the
cable, but it is unlikely that the cable will be
opened for business for several days, or per-
haps weeks, as the electricians will require
time for series of experiments with their
recording instruments. Due notice will be
given of the opening of the line for business.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

The advices from the country regarding the
Corn crop, are very encouraging. In all sec
tions oft country it is doing as well as could
be desired.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

"ee Derby and Jackson's advertisement for
dseh's' IN another column, headed ga Casket
OF Gems of Wit and Wisdom,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

y Mrs. Ryan, of New York, bnrned herself
and her child to death while using camphene
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

fONGRESS.-GEoRG MEANS, ESQ is an In
~ dependent Anti-Lecompton. Protective Tariff
candidate for Congress, in the 23d Congressional
District. Subject only to the decision of the pco-
pie at the ballot-box.
Curlsville, July Sth. lS5S.-augl1te
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

NOTICE.-All persons having accounts with
~ George j. Kyler, are hereby notified that
the undersigned has been appointed by the Court
his committee and that the said accounts must at
once be presented to him for settlement.
ROBERT MITCHELL
ClearfieId July 4 1S5S.-6t.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-04-15

Georgia Nem.-Thc Athens Watch
man is crcdibly informed that in JEFF
lerson the other day a man who was
very drunk, having vomited in the
street, some hogs passing along stop
ped and helped themselves to as much
as they wanted, and shortly thereafter
died, Notwithstanding the efforts that
were made to save them! What kill
cd the hogs7 Was it the strychnlne
in the whiskey! Who will drink
buckeye whiskey after this.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-04-15
Foundhs Motch.-.We saw a good


Found his Match.-We saw a good
thing yesterday. In the Court of
Quarter Sessions, petty case was
being tried. A we'll known criminal
lawyer, who pridcs himself upon his
skill in cross-exanining a witness,
had an old looking genius upon whom
to operate. The witness was a boss
shoemaker.
you say, Sir, that the prisoner is
a thief"
Eyes, Sir, cause why, she confessed
it,"
And you also swear she bound
shoes for you subsequent to the con-
fcssion?'
81 do, Sir"
"Then'-giving q sagacious look
to the Court--"we are TO understand
that you employ dishonest people to
work forgot even after their rascal
ties are knownW
"Ot courc, how else could ] get as
sistance from lawyers"
Not much made OUT Of that wit
ncss,-Paiadclphia North Americaa.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-04-15

The Financial Condition Of Virgin
ia.--We notice that the whole out
standing debt Of the State amounts
in round numbers to (say) s27,000,0O0
The State owns bonds and stocks to
the amount of $30,O00,00O. The tax
able property Of the State, at its as
sesscd valuation, amounts to nearly
$6O0,0OO,O0O. The annual revenue,
under existing laws, is sufficient to de,
fray the current expenses Of the gov
eminent, to pay the annual interest on
the existing debt, and a sinking fund
sufficient to redeem the principal
within thirty-four years, and after the
close ofthe next fiscaly year will leave
an annual surplus of 100000.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-04-15
TGsV-WEEKLy MASI'LlNE

From Dechcrd Depot, on ". O. c. Il. r.,
via. Winchester, Salem, Branchve, New Market,
Hays store, and Maysvie,
49,. -, r ,."scr nj To~J'
next year will tell the tale. Hence
are more garden seeds spoiled by be-
ing raised Unfortunately together
than most gardners imagine. Mel
ons, squashes, gourds, and cucumbers
are fast blending into one. Okra and
cotton will soon unite. Cabbage. and
long Colwarts are blending the head
and stalk, Turnips will put on heads
instead Of bottoms Beets are be-
coming woody. Irish potatoes and
tomatoes are about to change places.
We shall soon eat potato balls instead
of tomatoes, and the tuber of the po-
tato will become fbrous root
Whatever grain, vegetable, fruit or
flower is saved, should be raised be-
You'd the influence Of any of Its kim
dred plants.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-04-15
WARTERMELONS.

AS the season is about here for plant.
ing this delicious fruit, we publish the
following plan for cuItivating them for
which no charge is made, but that whoev.
err tries it and is successful may present
US with a nice melon the coming summer.
Select a dry soil; dig holes three feet
in diameter, eighteen inches deep, and
twelve feet apart. Fill halflull with any
rich compost. Pour in a pail Of water
I'll with any good rich garden soil. Gov.
err the latter with about an inch Of wei
rotted manure, and remember in planting
that you want three plants. The cut
worms will want three or four, and the
yellow or striped bugs twice as many as
the cut worms.
Cover the manure with an inch Of the
sand. When the plants have made four
to six rough leaves, scrape way the sand
and replace with good garden soil. Also,
at this time, pinch off the centre shoot
which will cause the vine to spur, and
bear fruit earlier. Choice seed should be
started within a small frame, say six to
eight inches high and foot square, set
over the the hill above described. By this
means, and ordinary care, near y every
seed will be from week to ten days in
advance Of those grown in the open air.
w.c.P. Erie Co., n. Y. Jan'y 1853.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-04-15
AFArAL HoAx.--A Sheffield eng

land) paper contains the following:
A singular circumstance happened
ct our Union last week. For some
misconduct, the master had put q boy,
for punishment, into the dead house,
At that time there was a corpse in the
dead ward in coffin. The boy took
the corpse out Of the coffin, dressed it
in his own clothes, proppcd it up a.
gainst the wall, and then got into the
coffin, lay down, and covered himself
over. In the course of short time,
the master came, looked in at the door.
and saw, as he thought, a sulky lad
standing against the wall. Now"
said the master, "do you want any sup
PERI There was no answer. The
question was repeated, with the same
result. The boy looked out from the
coffin, and said; "If he won't have
any, will" The master fled in ter
ror, and received such shock that it
is said he has since died from the eff
lects.