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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

THE BoMBsHELLs OF SEBAsToPoL STILL Ex-
PLoDING.-A correspondent of the Boston
Transcript, writes from Sebastopol March l,
says 1.-THE bcmbshells strewn about the city
during the siege are still doing the work of
death No less than eight deaths, think,
have been caused byiexplosion of these missiles
a few days ago, two seamen belonging to the
English steamer ssBoyrout,' came on shore
near our shipyard, and for few minutes were
conversing with Mr.. Gowen. They then start
ed for a walk to the Redan, quite near our
residence, and on reaching the breast-work,
one of them picked up an exploded detonating
shell, intending to keep it relic, but find
ing it rather heavy, threw it down, when it in
stantly exploded and killed him, almost sever
ing the head from the body, and completely
cutting off his right leg. The remains were
brought to our yard, whence they were buried.
His companion escaped with slight scratch
upon the lip. On the following day two Rus
slams were killed in similar manner, while
picking out the stopper of a shell. The lock
by which the conclusion ignited the powder
of the shell is curious affair, being small
equilateral cross, with capsule at each point,
and four little hammers held by human hair.
A sudden jar breaks the hair, causing the
hammer to strike the cap, which explodes.
After the shells are charged, the locks are in
closed in copper tube and inserted within the
hole of the she'll, upon which plug is placed.
The shells, thus prepared. are placed in box
of the size of an ordinary chronometer box,
which, for safety, must be handled ''this side
up, with care.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

I CAN'T YOU TAKE JoKE.-Under some Cir
cumstances Journey on the Missouri river is
the pleasantest of travelling; under some it is
| the most unpleasant. The latter is the case
just now. The ssRyIand'' is the second boat
that has passed down the river since the re-
opening of navigation, and consequently she
is crowded almost to suffocation. Every state
room was occupied before she left Kansas, and
now every superficial foot of her cabin floor
is nightly covered with sleepers. packed like
picked mackerel; while scores of men are
compelled, if they reposc at all, TO perform
somewhat difficult feat, and sleep sitting or
standing.
These unfortunates, having no other resource,
keep the cabin so full of tobacco smoke that
one might cut it with knife. And OCCASION
ally one of them, having 1ndulGed too freely
in certain stimulating hibulants at the bar,
makes night hideous with his vocal gymnas-
tics. Last night one of these gentry. or rath-
er the strychnine whiskey within him, kept up
such concert as mortal man never heard be-
fore. Regularly, at intervals of about hall an
hour, just as the floor passengers were becom-
ing unconscious, he would startle them all by
believing forth in stentorian tones,
so hare you seen the TURTLE dove ~
Representations were in vain, and the sitters,
with that dog g-in-the-manger spirit SO largely
prevalent in poor human nature, seemed TO
enjoy the fun immensely.
Stimulated by their laughter. and by sun
dry fresh potations, the young man soon grew
more practical in his freaks. He would annoy
some of the sleepers by stepping upon, or
accidentally kicking them; and when they
awoke, in surprise and Indignation would bring
ont another peal of laughter. by asking, with
an air of injured innocence, s'Can't you take
a joke ?'' At last he approached quiet gen.
tleman, who, stretched upon his back sleeping
soudy on one of the tables. Quietly raising
his head several inches he suddenly let it fall
upon the table. 1t of course awokc him, and
as lie ooked around to see the cause of the
unexpected collision, the young man asked, as
usual
ssCan't you take joke 70
go yes,' was the reply. "Capital, wasn't
Ha, ha,'
And the gentleman slowly arose, descended
from the table, and before the young man
comprehended his purpose stepped leisurely
up to him, and suddenly planted tremendous
blow with the fist right between his eyes. The
astonished practical joker fell like ten-pin
seven or eight feet from the table. In min
ute or two he picked himself mp, rubbed his
eyes to collect his scattered thoughts, and at
last said in low whine:
ssStranger, didn't mean any harm."
s:Of course you didn't replied the gentle
man ssno more did I.'' ssWhy, man, can't
you take a joke ?''
The roar of laughter that followed subdued
the young man altogether. He has been very
quiet since.-Kdnsas Cor. Boston Journal.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

THE DIAMONDS OF THE EPHoD.-Dama was
jeweller at Ascalon, ,and distinguished by many
virtues. One day the elders came to him TO
purchase precious stones, to ornament that
part of the costume of the high priest which
the Bible desfgnates under the name of Ephod.
They explained the object of their visit, and
offered him a reasonable price for the diamonds
they desired. Dana replied he could not let
them see any stones at that moment. and he
requested them to call again. DESTROYS of ter
minating their choice without delay, and fan
ewing that the reply of the jew teller was only a
pretext to increase the value of his merchan-
disc. the elders insisted on closing the busi-
ness Immediately. AS some fine stones were
absolutely necessary, and as Dana possessed
those of the requisite quality, they doubled
and trppled the price which they had first of
fered but as Dana persisted in his refusal,
and resisted their solicitations, they went away
in yerv bad humor. Some hours afterwards,
he placed before them the requisite diamonds,
for which they rendered the price they had last
offered; but he said ssI will only accept the
price which you proposed to me this morning,
for this is all the stones are worth.'' ssWhy
then, did you not close with us forthwith ?''
asked they in astonishment. ':When you came,
my father had the key of the chest wherein
the diam onds were inclosed, and as the old
man was then asleep, should have been oblig-
ed to awake him, to satisfy your demand. AT
his age, a short hour of sleep does him great
deal of good and, for all the gold in the world
l would not be wanting in respect TO my IA
ther, or deprive him of single enjoyment y
The elders affected by these feeling words
spread their hands on the head of Dana, and
said, s'Thou shall be blessed by Him who ha:
said, Honor thy father and thy mother,' and
thy children shall one day pay thee the same
respect and love thou hast displayed to the
author of thy being.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

MEN OF GENIUs.-If the man of genius sui
fers more acutey than a less sensitive mind,
he has also recources and enjoyments WITHIN
himself of which others are deprived
Thought he shrinks with sensitive dread from
contact with the rough and less cultivated
minds of others, he can at all times lind COM
panionship in his own thoughts. lie needs
not the assistance of friends in order to dlssl-
pate ennui his books, at all times, afford hlm
the delight and recreation that he may need.
Thus, in a wise manner, good or EVIL are pro-
portionately blended throughout the wide ex-
panse of nature.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05
VOL. 4.---NO. 36.

SOME SToRY.-When Young man was ira
yelling in Western New " ork, and late of
stormy night applied at a log capin for lodg-
ing. The occupant woman, refused 1t say
ing her husband and sons were out hunting,
and, if they found me there, would murder me.
| preferred the chance to the storm, and she
consented that / might lie down before the
fire. In the night heard them coming, and
scrambled up the chimney. Thinking was
safe, when at the top, 1 stepped over roof, and,
jumped plump into wolftrap. A scream OF
pain brought the men and boys out, and they
declared that 1 deserved more severe pun
ishment than death they kept me both in
the trap and suspense until morning; and then
heading me up in a bogshead, with no air and
light but through the bung hole, they put me
on a sled and drove me some four miles up
hill, and then rolled me off to starve. This
undoubtedly should have done, but for very
singular occurrence. The wolves smclled me
out, gathered around my prison, when one of
them, in turning around, happened to thrust
his tail into the bung-hole- 1t mas my only
chance. ] caught firm hold, and held on like
death to a negro, which frightened the wolf, OF
course, and he started down the hill, followed
by the hogshead and me. 1t was very unea-
sy ride over the stones and stumps; but had
no idea how long it was, until the hogshead,
striking stone fairly, the slaves being worn
by long travel, were broken in, and L jumped
out and found myself way down in the lower
end of Cattaraugus county. some thirty miles
from the scene of the disaster. Fact
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

s'Talkin' of law,'' says Pompey, ssmakes me
think of what the mortal Cato, who lib most
a thousand years ago, once said-de law is
like groun' glass winder, that gives light
enuff to light US poor errin' mortals in de dark
passage of dis life; but it would puzzle dc
detble himself to see troo it,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

An Irish ssgintleman'' had occasion to visit
the South some time since. When he return
ed he remarked to friend that the Southern
people were very extravagant. Upon being
asked why so, ne remarked that where he
staid they had candiestick worth eleven hun
dred dollars! 'sWhy, how in the world could
it cost that much ?'' inquired friend. ssOch.
be CORY! it was nuthin' more'n big nager
fellow holden a torch for us to eat BY"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

THE LEGIsLATURE.-The last legislature pas
sed 500 acts all of which were local bills ex-
cept H. The IL general acts are not of much
Importance, and will not effect the routine of
affairs in any perceptible degree. The local
acts are about township election districts,
personal claims, county roads, and hundreds
of things which the Courts ought to be en-
powered to settle. STILL the amount of legis-
lation of this kind is much less than that of
last year, when over 500 bills were passed,
and we hope to see still further decrease next
year. The Governor vetoed % bills of a
purely local nature, and so probably restrained
this kind of work. No new banks were char
tered and the railroad charters were principal
ly confined to passengers railways in Philadel-
phia. Some 80 of the laws passed apply to
Pittsburgh and Allegheny county.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

A HEAP OF GoLD.-There is now in the
vaults of the Merchants Bank of Boston,
over four million Of dollars in gold, the prop
erty of the associated Banks OF Boston. This
large amount is kept there from motives Of
convenience and safety. The gold is in bags
containing $1,000 each.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

The late Vice President of the Illinois Cen
trail Railroad, whose salary was 81 900, claims
some Sl60,O00 in addition, for his services in
England, in purchasing iron and selling bonds.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

PROPER USE OF THE WoRLD.-God hath not
taken all the pains in forming, and framing,
and furnishing, and adorning this world, that
they who were made by Him to live in it
should despise it; it will be enough il they do
not love it so immoderately, as to prefer it be-
fore Him who made it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

CooN SKINs.-On Friday last Chicago firm
shipped direct to London, by way OF New
York, eighteen thousand coon SKINS, valued
at SO 900. The skins were made up in sixty
compact bales.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

One of our western editors, speaking of
large and fat contemporary, remarked that II
all flesh was grass, he must be load of hay.
"I suspect am,'' said the fat man, ssfrom the
way the asses are nibbling at me-"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

Twenty years ago we met handsome young
gentleman who was jealous Whig. Last
week We met him in Washington city, an old,
wrinkled Locofoco. We were not a little puz,
zled to decide whether time had most injured
his beauty or his politics.-PTenftee
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

The Christian "Register" says sit is cal
culated that the clergy cost the United States
six millions of dollars annually, the criminals
nineteen the lawyers thirty five, tobacco chew
ers, forty, and rum one hundred millions!
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

ELEGANT LIvNG.-An Irisman who lives with
a vegetarian, writes to friend, that if he wants
to know what ssillgant living is, he must come
TO his house, where the breakfast consists of
nothing, and the supper of what was left at
breakfast
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

We lately heard of housemaid, who, about
to leave family rather Unexpectedly. and
urged to give a reason for il, simply said ssI
can't stay, the ladies speak such bad gram
mer."
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

Mr. Thompson, of Washington county, Ohio,
has little daughter, who, at the age of four
wears, weighed one hundred and fifty pounds.
She is now four years and five months old,
and weighs, as her parents suppose, one hum
dred and seventy pounds
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

Cowles, In his excellent history of plants
notices the virtue of hemp thus laconically
ssBy this cordage ships are guided, bells are
rung, and rogues are kept in awe.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

s'What," inquired a schoolmaster, sswhat is
the plural of penny 10 ssTwo-pence," shout
ed the sharpest one in the class.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

The next anniversary of the American Tract
Society will take place on the 18th of May in
New York city. Sss
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

1t is said there are hundred attorneys in
Cincinnati who have never had a case, even
before a city magistrate.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

A western paper informs us, that seVeral
cases of hydrophobia, in the neighborhooa OF
Keokuk, Iowa, have been Cured by bathing
the bite when fresh, with hartshorn.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

The Charleston Mercury says the religious
meetings in that city continue with undated
interest.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05
CLEARFIELD, Pa, WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1858

'sI suspect, Colonel,' said the General, who
had been some time, with quiet, meaning
smile, observing the lady's curious and puz-
Zled survey of his features-''that Mrs. Car
roll thinks she recognizes in me an old ac-
quaintance." And he smiled with mysteri-
Gus air, as he gazed upon both alternately.
The Colonel started, and faint memory of
the past seemed to be revived as he gazed
while, the lady rose impulsively from her
chair, and bending eagerly forward over the
tea urn, with clasped hands, and an eye of in
tense, eager inquiry, fixed full upon him,
stood for a moment with her lips parted, as if
she would speak.
s'Pardon me, my dear maGam, pardon me.
Colonel, must put end to this scene.
have become, by dint of camp-fare and hard
usage, too unwieldly to leap again twenty-five
feet and one inch, even for SO fair bride as
one wot OFF,
The recognition, with the surprise, delight
and happiness that followed, are left to the
Imagination of the reader.
General Washington was indeed the hand
some young s'leapcr," whose mysterious ap
pearance and disappearance in the native viii
lagc of the lovers, is still traditionary--whose
claim TO substantial body of bona fide flesh
and blood was stoutly contested by the village
story-tellers, until the happy denouement
which took place at the hospitable mansion of
Colonel Carroll.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-05

WATER IN THE SAHARA.-The Moniteur Al
geriRe brings an interesting report of the new
ly-bored Artesian wells in the Sahara desert,
in the province of Constantine. The first well
was bored in the Oasis of Oued Rir, near Ia
merna, by detachment of the Foreign Legion,
conducted by the engineer, NJ. Jus. The
works were begun in May, 1856, and, on the
18th of June, quantity of water of 4, ,010 litres
per minute, and of temperature of 81 Reau-
mur, rushed forth from the bowels of the
earth. The joy Of the natives was unbounded;
the news of the event spread towards the south
with unexampled rapidity. People came
from long distances, in order to see the mira
Gle; the Marabouts, with great solemnity,
consecrated the newly created well, and gave
it the name of ssthe we'll of peace.'' The sec
ond well, in Temakin, yielded 55 litres of 81
deg. temperature, per minute, and from a
depth of 50 metres this well was called s.the
well of bliss" A third experiment not far
from the scene of the second, in the Oasis
of Tamelhat, was crowned with the result of
100 litres of water per minute. The Mara
bouts, after having thanked the soldiers in the
presence of the whole population, gave them
banquet and escorted them in solemn pro-
cession to the frontier of the Oasis. In anoth-
er Oasis, that of Sidi-Nached, which had
been completely ruined by the drought, the
digging of ssthc well of gratitude" was accom-
panied by touching scenes. AS soon as the
rejoicing outcrleS OF the soldiers had an
nounced the rushing forth of the water, the
natives drew near in crowds, plunged them
selves into the blessed wave, and the mothers
bathed their children therein. The old Emir
conld not master his feelings; tears in his
eyes, he fell down upon his knees, and lifting
his trembling hands, in order to thank God
and the French. This well yields not less
than 4 300 litres per minute, from depth of
81 metres. A fifth well has been dug at Gum
Thiour, yielding los litres per minute. Here
part of the tribes of the neighborhood COM
menccd at once the establishment Of village,
planting at the same time hundreds of date
palms, and thus giving up their former nomad-
ic life. The last we'll is that of Shegga, where
soon an important agricultural centre will
spring up. There is no doubt but that these
wells will work in these parts a great social
revolution. The tribes which, after the pri-
meval custom of their ancestors, kept wander
ing from one place to another, will gather
| round these fertilising springs, will exchange
the herdman's staff for the plow of the farmer,
and thus take the first steps towards ciyiliza-
ton, which, no doubt, will make rapid pro-
preSs in northern Africa.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-08
Selling off at Cost.

To CLOSE BUSINESS Al CLIFTON, ALBRIGHT
& Cos. No Is Cedar Street. Call and examine
for yourselves, the greatest inducements ever
offered to cash purchasers; we are fully deter
mined to close out our entire stock at Prime
Eastern Cost, prior to the first day of Janu-
airy next
Merchants wishing to replenish their stock
will find it greatly to their advantage to ex-
anime our prices. Those wishing to embark
in the Clothing Business we will dispose of the
entire stock, goodwill and fixtures on the
most favorable and satisfactory terms.
All persons knowing themselves indebted
either by note or book account will confer
favor by making early payments. Those hav
wing claims against the firm will present them
Tor settlement. Nov. 25.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-08
Latter from California.

New ORLEANS, Dee. THE Quaker City,
with 80 passengers and California dates of
the 10th has arrived.
Business was improving.
Eight clipper ships had arrived from the
Atlantic.
The ship Lucas from Victoria for San Fran
cisco, was totally wrecked on the Faralons
island aud fifteen lives lost.
The Golden Age with two million of gold
and 800 passengers is coming via Panama.
The Quaker City spoke the steamship Har-
mann from New York for San Francisco on
the 2lst. The mails reached San Francisco
hence in Is days and was detained sixty
hours at Acapulco.
The Is hmns is in good condition, ten thou
sand letters have gone overland. johnson
the duelist was acquitted. The frigate Mer-
rimac was at Honalula and sailed for AGA
pulco on the 23d, all on board were we'll
The first cargo of ice had arrived at Honolu-
la from Boston in perfect order. Thirty-sev-
en- Arctic whalers with 10000 bbls. of oil had
arrived.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-08
The SEIixir.,,

Prepared by Dr.. JAS. WILLIAMS for the cure OF DYS
PEPSY, and nothing but DYSPEPSY, (as advertised in
another column has, by its merits obtained for
itself so high reputation in Philadelphia that Physi-
clans acquainted with its properties are using il them
selves and prescribing it to their PATIENTS convinced
by observation, OF its great efficacy restoring the
dlsordered digestive organs TO healthy function Nu-
merous cases of Dyspepsy, of the most aggravated
character, which were abandoned as incurabIe by
some of the Medical Faculty, have by the of this
Elixir been restored to perfect health, atested Ger
hcates testify. H-.. aprI3-Iy
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-08
City Council.

TUESDAY,, NOV. 4.
All the Aldermen being present, President
HolIingsworth called the Board to order
The several standing Committees made
their usual reports, which were received and
flied.
The Chairman of the Committee on Gene
terry reported 20 interments since his last re-
port. lS whites and IL blacks.
Several Petitions, asking the privilege to
erect frame dwellings. were granted.
A communication was Eead from number
ofpcrsons residing in South Field, protest
ing against the Incorporation OF said terrific
ry. and laid upon the table.
The petition forincorporation and the pro-
test against Incorporation were referred TO
committee.
Action upon the proposition 10 hold two
sessions a day in I'll; Pablo Schools dc
fcrrcd until March.
The Bill proposing la appropriate $1,000
per annum To the Robertson Association was
tax II up.
Aid. Cheatham offer a bill in lieu. ap-
propriating such a sum as might be deemed
proper for the benefit of the pauper poor OF
the city, Ia be plac d at the disposal OF the
Mayer. Bill passed third reading.
Bills AID resolutions pas by the Board of
Councilmrn were then taken up
Resolutions in relation to gravel for streets
to suppr, IS street peddling by negroes--to
enquire into the proprety OF opening new
street near Mel. more aid Cedar, were con
CURED in.
The resolution providing for the revision Of
the corpora ION laws was nOn co. curr, d In.
The resolution proposing 10 ,mOvc the IL
cOrdcr's Court To the centre room of the Hall,
at the north end of the MarAeI House MAS
concur ii in.
\ bill from b 1ard Of Councilm n, creating
the office of CITY Attorney passed three read
ing under sup, nsiou OF tuc rule.
AID FIsh presented "A preamble aud rcso-
lutinus r. Il cting upon The mauag, ment of
the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad. aud
appointing Aid. HOl.ingswurth and Rhca To
attend tn meeting at MuIirceshOro' un the
18th. Adopted.
Aid CheaIhan. a resolution providing for
the hiring of 10 slaves tor the use of the Cor
roration tor 1853; also To purchase 10000
pounds of bacon. Adopted.
p Aid. Hamilton a resolution TO meet the
Board OF Councilmen on Thursday night
next Tor the purpose of electing n Water Tux
Collector, Superintendent oft he Water
Works, Engineer and Assistant Engineer.
Wharf Master, Work House Keeper, Sexton
of Cemetery, and City Attorney. Adopted.
The Bill in relation 10 the Market House,
was taken up, amended and passed third
reading. The Bill reinstates hucksters
Aid Hamilton. bill TO abolish the duty
imposed upon the Assessor of making plat
of the City. and reducing his salary from
sl5O0 to 500. The rule was suspended and
bill passed third reading.
Adjourned to Thursday night at Z O'Clock.