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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-30

The CRITTENDEN RECEpTIoN.-The progress
homeward of Kentucky's noble Senator will
be like the triumphal march of victorious
hero. The people everywhere on the route
are preparing TO give him hearty greeting
and to express in an unmistakable ma nner their
appreciation of his course, and their high es-
TEEN for this gallant champion of constitution
al rights and State equality. At Cincinnati
the masses of the people, without party dis
tinction, made arrangements to extend to him
popular welcome. A committee was ap-
pointed to meet him at Columbus and escort
him to Cincinnati on Saturday morning. The
people were to form the escort from the depot
of the Little Miami railroad to the Spencer
House, where the welcome address was to be
delivered by Governor Corwin. In the even
ing the masses were again to compose his es-
cort to Coyington, where q most earnest and
liberal spirit had been displayed in the prepa-
ration for his reception. One thousand flags,
at one order, were purchased, on which have
been printed the words, ssWelceme to the Old
Kentucky Home.'' Streamers bearing the
same motto, and other indications of enthusi-
astic regard, were to extend across the princi-
pal streets, to express the earnest, warm-heart-
ed welcome of his constituents to the Inde-
pendent Statesman of tho West.
Mr.. Crittenden was to leave Covington for
Frankfort on the 2Ist. The Kentucky Central
Railroad placed at the service, Of the commit
tee special train toi take him and his ESCORT
to Lexington, and to afford an opportunity for
a large number of his admirers to join in this
holiday excursion. The train was to stop a
half an hour at Falmouth. and half hour at
Cynthiana, and half hour at Paris, on the
way to Lexington, where preparations had been
maakjt6 give him an old fashiofled Kentucky
welcome. From Lexington he was to proceed
IhintedIatey !foa rank fort, where 'hfs fellow
townsmen intended to honor him and themsel-
YES with public reception. II /
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-30
s.B. ROW. EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CLEARF1ELD. PA. JUNE so, 1858.
A NEW DODGE.

It is becoming more and more apparent ey
cry day that the course pursued by Mr.. Bu-
chanan and the leaders of his party on the
Kansas question, is highly distasteful to the
honest-minded portion of the party, and that
unless they can make master-stroke OF poll
cy, an overwhelming defeat cannot be averted.
That they will endeavor by some means to
prevent such a disastrous result, cannot be
doubted; whether they will succeed, remains
TO be seen. Locofocoism, we know, is sub
tie, cunning institution, and seldom at less
for means to turn things to its own advantage.
Its leaders are always on the lookout, watch
ing the tide of public opinion, so as to be
ready to fish at the flood. Latterly they have
observed that the policy of Protection to A
merican Industry has taken strong hold upon
the minds of the masses, and that this ques-
tion will be the principal issue in the approach
ing Congressional election, as well as the next
Presidential contest. Several weeks since we
noticed that, in order to save the party from
that destruction which the Lecompton igno-
miny has rendered inevitable, the Pennsylva-
MIA members of Congress of the Democratic
faith would soon attempt to mount the protec-
tive tariff hobby, and upon that drive ahead of
the Opposition. This, We see, they are stri-
wing to do. J. Clancy Jones, of Berks, and
Owen Jones of the Montgomery district, have,
it is said, openly avowed themselves in favor
of an increase of the rates of duty on foreign
goods. As cotemporary remarks, if this be
true, it shows highly praiseworthy change of
sentiment in the two Joneses; but we agree
with him that no confidence can be placed in
their professions, as their conversion is too
sudden. Their object is too apparent-a re-
election is, perhaps, what they desire; and
then, most probably, they will forget their
promises, violate their pledges, and turn trail
tors to those whom they induced to ssstick to
the ticket" In 1874 the Democracy shouted
for ssPolk, Dallas, Skunk and the Tariff OF
49, and thereby succeeded in carrying the
election. Their faithlessness all remember.
The tariff of 40 was soon after repealed, and
the present system, which was at the bottom
of the late financial revulsion, established.
1t is an incontrovertible fact that the Demo-
cratic politicians have always had Free Trade
procliyities-they have always opposed a pro-
tective tariff, and after the duplicity prac-
ticed by them in 1874, we are forced to believe
that they have no idea of carrying out any
pledges they may now make relative TO Pro.
lection to American Industry. The oppo
nents of the Democratic party have, on the
other hand, always been the advocates of the
protective policy, and they are vet. When
ever they had the opportunity, they put the
system into operation, and invariably under
its workings the commercial, manufacturing
mechanical, farming, and laboring interests Of
all kinds were in the most healthy and flourish.
ing condition. These are facts which the peo-
pie should remember.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-30

CAMBRIA CoUNTY.-A most daring burglary
was perpctrated in Ebensburg on the night of
the 18th. The Office of NJ. D. Mahegan, Esq,
was entered by some villain, in search of val
uables. The entrance effected by prying
open the window shutters and raising the win
dow. The Col's. papers were rnmaged through
and scattered over the floor; but, fortunately,
there was nothing stolen, except large ink
bottle. which the scamp, no doubt thought
contained some of the ssOI let us be joyful.'
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NEW FIRM. NEW ARRANGEMENTS
i AND NEW GQQlS.-.Irst arri M a nd

being opened by the new firm of Moore and Etz-
weller: large aud well selected stock of GOODS,
comprising splended assortment of Swisses
Bishop Lawns. Plaid Muslins, Cam mbrics, Delaine
Robes Lawn Robes Mourning and Fancy lawns
Prints, Nankeen, Blay, Duck and Irish Linens and
a general assortment of Dry Goods Hosiery, Gro
ceries, Hardware, Boots and Shoes of every size
and description, Hats and Caps, Drugs, Stationary,
School books of all kinds; large and splendid
supply of Clothing adapted to the climate; Rakes
Harvest Cans, Grass Scythes, Leidy's celebrated
Grain Cradles, Grain Scoops. Grain Forks, Cross
cut and Hand Saws Nails Spikes. Bacon and Flour
by the barrel salt by the sack or bushel and eve
ry other article usually kept in a country store
We would respectfully invite all to call and ex-
anime our stock, which has been selected with
great care to please the tastes of ALL which will
sell as cheap, or a little cheaper for CASH than
they can be purchased elsewhere. Don't forget to
call and examine stock before purchasing else
where. MOORE & ETZWEILER
n. b. Also fine Tot of Grindstones with fixtures
for sale cheap for cash, by the new firm.
Clearfeld. Pa. June 30, 1S5S-3t
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-30

The LATEST ScANDAL.-Charles Dickens, the
gifted English novelist, has separated from his
wife, and as natural consequence all sorts of
stories are afloat as to the cause. Some as
sert that it is simply on the ground of an an
Client and uncomfortable incompatibility of
'heir respective characters-something like
"hat Dickens himself says with so much en-
Phasis IN 'sDayid Copperield''-that. ..there
can be no disparity in marriage like unsuita-
oiiity OF mind and purpose'' Others contend
'na' ieasting and fiattery have made Mr.. D;et.
quite ''fast' man, aud that the true
eAuse Oh difficulty is owing to his intimacy
H souhg actress named Leman. These
.sa a 'h0usand other causes are assigned by
the gossips and scandal-mongers-
pob,...-who who in the path of social life
a. 9asH their spotted skins in fortnna,s s
I. ebsnasS INC nc soul-aye, till its healthfuI frame
80 deadly is the wound s' sore disease
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-30

DEATH OF Two PROMINENT MEN.-The Phil
delphia papers bring us intelligence Of the
death of two of Phladelphia's distinguished
mention. ROBERT T. CONRAD and Hon. Jon.
K. TYSON. Both died suddenly.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-30
THg RAFTsMAN's JOURNAL,
THE FACTS IN THE CASE.

The Republicans of sshigh Henry - the ban
ner Republican county of Iowa, held Con-
yention at Mount Pleasant on the 29th ult., to
choose Delegates to their Congressional Con-
vention. In contemplating the present polit-
ical aspects, they, with Western frankness,
say :-ssDuring much of the past six months,
have beheld a conflict, unparalleled in
ferceness, waged by the champions of Justice
and Freedom, led on by Seward, Douglas,
Crttenden and their noble compeers on one
side, and the cohorts of loathsome fraud and
shameless despotism, sustained by the Chief
Magistrate of the Republic, on the other side.
In the height of this mighty struggle, We have
seen, with indignation, the power and patro-
mage of the Government prostituted to seduce
and corrupt the venal, and to strike down life
long Democrats who would not bow to the
dictations of base minded despot. And it is
cheering to perceive, in spite of all the nefari-
Gus wiles of false Executive, during which
the intelligence flashed along our telegraphic
wires has kept the country agonized with hope
and fear, that the free spirit of the nation is
unconqucred, and uncomfortable.
"The Lecompton swindle has proved too
monstrous in all that is most atrocous and de-
testable among decent people to be tolerated
by Democratic servility. 1t has not only dis
gusted every honest citizen of the country,
but has at last aroused the abhorrcnce of such
men as Douglas, Walker, Stanton, Forney,
and even of Stringfellow. And we take plea
sure in recording the almost universal revolt
of the Democracy of Iowa against recreant
President, aided by the felon Calhoun and his
scoundrel crew of Lecomptonites. Here in
Henry Co., we rejoice to say, we scarcely know
of one who voted for Buchanan, whose stomach
| has not been turned by the fagitious attempt
to force upon the long oppressed and outraged
| people of Kansas and hated Constitution con-
cocted by presumptuous gang OF self-ap-
| pointed border ruffians We are equally glad
to find that the dirty continuance Matched by
| English, Stephens and Green, with the low
and criminal design of bribing the free citizens
of Territory to surrender their rightful SOW
ereignty and submit to the yoke of bondage,
meets with little more favor.
SIN view of these things, what are We to
think of those who still cling to the gloomy
fortunes and contine to sustain the wicked
schemes of an unprincipled Executive? In
our opinion, there is not to-day in all Chris
tendon political organization SO hostile to
the rights of human nature, to the develop
ment of republican ideas, to the general pro-
| gress of the human race, as the Lecompton
portion of the Democratic party. There is
not party, even in Spain, Russia, or Austria,
that dare in the face of the civilized world
blazon its banners with doctrines so hostile to
the rights of man, SO repulsive to reason and
justice, as are avowed and upheld by the sup
porters of the present Administration"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-30

What is the difference between bare head
and hair bed One fees for shelter and the
other is shelter for feas.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-30

NOTICE,-The undersigned having been ap =
In pointed committee of Benjamin johnson,
formerly of Pike township, CIearfeld county J
lunatic, notifies all persons having claims pre-
sent them being indebted to pay to his Attorney
L. J. Grams, Esq, Clearfeld. or
June so, ,5S. CALEB GUYER, Tyrone, Pa
TAUTION.-All persons are hereby caution
~ ed against buying in any way meddling
with a note of hand calling for Fifteen dollars and
Fifty-fve cents, in favor of John W. Reynolds, for
which l never received value, and which note
will not pay until compelled by law.
JOSHUA FELTWELL.
Knox township, June 20, 1S5s-je30-3t-
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-02-25
A tory Of q Jack-Kniea.

In 1887, a youth. thea residing in
Maine, owned a jack knife, which he, be-
ing of a somewhat trading and money
making disposition, sold for a gallon of
West India rum. This he retailed, and
with the proceeds purchased two gallons.
and eventually a barrel. which was fol-
lowed il due time with a large stock. In
a word he got rich, and became the Squire
# the district. through the possession and
sale Of the knife. and an indomitable trad
ing industry. He died worth property in
real estate and money valued at $50, 600.
This was divided by testament, among
four children-three boys and a girl
Luck, which seemed to have been the
guardian angel Of the father, deserted the
children; for every folly and extrava-
gance they could engage in seemed to oc-
cupy their exclusive attention and cult.
walton. The daughter married unfortun-
ately, and her patrimony was 500 thrown
away by her spendthrift Of q husband
The sons were no more fortunate; and
two Of them died of dissipation; and in
almost poverty.
The daughter also died. The last Of
the family, for many years past. has lived
on the kindness of those who knew Elm
in his days of prosperity, as pride would
not allow him to 90 to the poor farm. A
few days ago he died suddenly. and unat-
tended, in a barn where he had laid him.
self down to take a drunken sleep. On
his pockets being examined all that was
found in them was a small piece Of string
aud d jack knifel So the fortune that be-
gan with an implement Of that kind left
but its simple duplicate.
We leave the moral to be drawn in
whatever fashion it may suggest itself to
the reader-simply stating that the story
is a true one. and all the facts well known
to many whom this relation will doubt.
less reach.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-02-25
With extreme difficulty Spriggs reached
the shore at last, and with a muttered
ourss disappeared in the forest.
Out Strap 3ook.
A Woman Arrested for Poisoning
her Husband and Children.

A correspondent of the Rochester Demo
crat, writing from Alabama, Genesee county.
N. X, gives the following account Of the in
vestigatlon into a horrible poisoning case
which has just come to light in that locality.
Some time in July, 1856, Henry Hoag, a re-
spectacle citizen in this town, died quite sud-
denly. About six weeks after his death a lit
tie daughter, five or six years old, died after
an Illness of twenty-four hours. Suspicious Of
foul play we're entertained by some at the
time, but no action vas taken in the case
Last spring an infant child-born SUBSEQUENT
to Mr.. Hoag's death-died after q short i'll
ness. Suspicion was again aroused, but moth
ing was done. Last fall another child, some
two years old, died under still more suspicious
circumstances. A post norton examination
was had. but the chemist TO whom the childs
stomach was sent neglected to analyse It's con
tents. Bnt the community had hec0rne salts
led that the death Of so matiy members Of a
famHy, under such circumstances, required
taflhef investigation, and the bodies OF all OF
them were exhuned, aud the slomaclis Of the
three brss, and II portion Of the dnodenGm of
Inc last, secured. and upon analysis, arsenic
was found in them al. Suspicion at once
fiolDted to the wife and mother as the person
who administered the poison, aud she was ar
rested aud : nov ia orr county Jail at Bata-
vim, awaiting the acton Of the Grand Jury.
Which sits nest week. Since her husbands
death she has been married again to a man
ny the name Of Irisci, who LIVED with her but
Il short time some difficult having arisen be-
tween them. Some years since, three other
Of her children died qnise Suddenly, with symp-
7 klr,. IL n.,t ..-s. -. -. -. -
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-02-25
Tho e Mania.

We really cannot comprehend why
that respectable English letter. y. should
be discarded from the termination OF
christian names ard the two letters,
lie, substituted 1t does not save time.
and we are positive that he as an ending
is not a bit more refined or elegant.
looking than a noble y, with its tail
winding off into a graceful flourish.
We have before US a catalogue Of the
young ladies Of an academy, aMd We find
the good old y quite Knocked ont Of sight.
AZ present it is Bette and Polite, and
Sallie and Nellie, Fannie and Matte, Ag.
gle and Chattie, and Peggie and Pattie.
There is Marie aad kittie. and Addie
and Mittie. ana Jennie and Nettie, and
Josie and ~Eiettie. Then we have got
Maggie and Annie, and Topsie aud Min
ME. and many others too numerous and
ridiculous to mention. But tie grand H.
nile Of this ie mania, is that the male sex
are adopting it. There's Paddy Fogarty,
the mortar maker up there, who now
writes his name Paddle Fogartie, and we
expect veris shortlse to see the substan-
tiaI Billy Moody, Esq, efTemenize his
name as Billie Noodle.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-02-25

could pay only forty cents on o dollar.
Virgins himself was honest at heart
but the Wigginsesi in the mass were weak,
vain and portentious. The ~suddenness
with which they fell from an extreme
height, stunned and blinded them, and 4
was some time before a new and better
life began to ~yitalize their actions. Il
did, however, thanks to the r~csolute con
duct of the head.
There Is a lesson in the fall Of the Wig
|ginses. and a good many lessons in the
way they managed to get along alter
their fall.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-02-25

n At Pittsburg on Friday night last
the chamber Of a faithless wife was inva-
ded by q certain Don Juan, who had to
stow himself under the bed. painless. to
make roomfor the husband. The wife,
after her liege lord had taken his accus-
toned place, feigned a violent attack of
collie, or some kindred disease and beg
ged her husband to go for medicine; when
he jumped ont of bed, jumped into the
strange mans pantloons, and upon reach
ing the drug store, finds any quantity Of
gold and bank notes in his pocket, where
upon the whole truth deyelopes itself to
his mind.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-02-25
Loves Seasons and REASONS
BY CHARLES MAcKAY.


-
love my love in spring-time,
For beauty fresh as May,
For cheeks like early roses,
For eyes as bright as day;
For breath like balm of lilies,
For smiles like sunrise cleaE;
love my love in spring-time,
And love her all the year.
love my love in summer,
For promise warm and true,
For truth like MONDAY throwing
A light on old and newl
For wealth Of bloom and freshness,
And shady comfort near;
l love my love in summer,
And love her all the year.
I love my love in autumn,
For fruit Of gentle deeds,
For wisdom to be garnered
TO serve future needs;
For virtues ripening ever,
Like harvests full in ear;
] lore my love in autumn,
And love her all the year.
Tive ny love in winter,
For charities untold,
For warmth of household welcome,
For looks that thaw the cold;
For harmless mirth and pastime,
As rich at Christmas cheer;
! lore my love in winter,
And love lcr all the year.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-02-25

nA1 A pointed discussion is sew going
on as to " whether the p;t5iie should be re-
r ;ssa Vi ,vs. alone" There may be some
propriety in revising it, but We guess it
is sufficiently " left aloRe,"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-02-25

Rs One evening a gentleman Of Phil
adelphia vas accompanying two ladies to
the panorama, when, in crossing Market
stree, he stepped on a hogshead hoop,
which flew up (as hoops will dol and hit
him across his not very handsome nose
Good heavens, ladies p he exclaimed,
+" which of you dropped that?
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-02-25
Tribute TO Eieut. EEerndOn.
BY VIM. A. BADEAU.

BY VIM. A. BADEAU.
Not as the soldier, fighting falls
On the blood dyed field of war,
Mid clashing steel and trumpet's calls,
And red mouthed c~annon's roar.
Not thus, brave Eerndon, didst thou die,
Nor thus thy deeds are told,
Ger which methinks, thro' the vaulted sky
Archangsls plaudits rolled.
No sanguinod sword carved out thy fame,
Proud hero Of the sea,
Though bloodless were thy deeds. thy name
I,eversd shall ever be.
Midst yawning waves and thunder's boom,
With hope forever flown,
Like a beaming star in the gath'ring gloom,
Thy lofty courage shone.
Uu. history $ DrigHt page can show
No nob.er acts than thine.
And Fame ne'er did for a hero's brow
A prouder chaplet Irvine,
Than that which round thy honored name
Its fadeless leaves has wove,
For thou hast won a worlds acclaim
And woman's highest love!
Beneath old oceans storm-swept waves,
Far down in its sunless womb,
The noblest then of the myriad graves
TS fhina osvp caJ ooao, +or.I
Forever hallowed be the place
Where thou didst sink to rest,
And tho there be no mark to trace
On the seas dark heaving breast.
The records of that saddening scene
1t ue'er shall be forgot,
And the waves with gentler flow, 1 ween,
Win roll above that spot.
oh, may the stars DER thy liquid grave
Their brighter vigils keep,
For him who lies meath the sobbing wave
In cold and dreamless sleep.
May the winds come oft on gentlest wing,
To linger round thy shrine.
And dirge and requium sweetly sing
Der that martyr form of thine.
May smiling sunbeams brightest play
In radiance DER thy head,
And the placid moon with hottest ray
Beam Ger the noble dead.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-02-25

RA young lady on being asked if
she intended wearing that finger ring to-
church, said she didn't intend TO wear
anything else. If she kept her promise
she mast have had o nice lime Of it.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-02-25

rs The late Rev. Sidney Smith OBJ
served that a railway whistle seemed to
him to be something like the scream an
attorney would give when FIRST the devil
caught hold Of him.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-02-25

nA In Germany it is as common te
blanket cows in winter and in wet wealth
er as it is to blanket horses in this coun
try. The care is well rewarded by
greater flow Of milk, and less consump
ton Of fodder.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-02-25

gm Some brilliant genius has con
ceived the idea to press all lawyers into
the military service, in case of war-be-
cause their charges are SO great that no
one could stand them.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-02-25

pl In the hearing Of an Irish case for
assault and battery, a counsel, while
cross- examining one of the Witnesses,
asked him what they had at the first
place they stopped at.
-Four glasses of ale."
"What next?
1.-Two glasses of w~hiskey."
VIVA next?"
"One glass of brandy"
"What next 2"
"a fight"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-02-25

aay- The doctrine Of " Compensation
is beautifully exempli6ed at those board
ing-house breakfast tables where the
weakness of the coffee is always in exact
proportion to the strength Of the butter.