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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

the representatives of that State in Congress
to vote against the Lccompton Constitution,
coolly remarked that he should vote the other
way; he should do everything in his power to
sustain the Administration, believing, as he
did, that Kansas and Minnesota ought to come
into the Union as twin sisters. Resolutions
were adopted instructing the Committee on
Foreign Relations to inquire whether the
Turkish Government proposed to send an Of
ficer here to examine our navy, etc., and IT so,
whether, public reception should be given
him and instructing the Committee on Print
ing to examine the accounts of the printing
establishment in Washington regards work
not performed by order OF Congress. The
French SpolIation bill was reported by Mr..
Crittenden. Mr.. Trumbull urged the Senate
to take up the case of the bogus Indiana Sen
ators, but the subject was tabled by a vote of
2S to IS. The consideration of the Kansas
question was then resumed. Mr.. Douglas Of
fered a resolution calling on the Executive for
information touching the number of votes cast
at all the Kansas elections, the reasons for re-
jecting certain returns, and kindred matters,
and urged its immediate consideration, but
Mr.. Mason objected. Mr.. Brown OF Mississip-
pi finished his speech. Mr.. Wilson of Massa-
chusetts replied. Mr.. Green of Missouri fol-
lowed up the attack land was also demolished
by Mr.. Wilson, who Showed himself fully able
| to cope with both his opponents, single-handed
The Senate then adjourned to Monday. In
the House. Messrs. Boyce IS. C..) Quitman
| (Miss.,) Trippe (Ga..) Garnett (Va.,) Mott
! (Ohio.,) Wortendyke n. j. and Spinner IN.
Y.,) were appointed Select Committee to ex-
anime the navigation laws and the existing du
ties on imports, and to consider the expediency
of reducing the expenditures of Government
and of gradual repeal OF all duties and re-
| sort to direct taxation. Mr.. J. ID. Williamson
was brought before the House to answer for
| contempt in disobeyng the summons of the
| Tariff Investigating Committee. In reply to
| the usual questions he said that he was in the
custody of the Sheriff when sent for, and that
he doubled the authority of the House to COM
| pei him to divulge his private transactions,
! and meant to bring the question before judi
cial tribunal. He was, however, prepared to
answer all proper questions. What to do with
| the delinquent was the inquiry, eliciting a
number of propositions, and an animated dis
| cussion, which was broken short by state
ment from Mr.. John Cochrane, to the effect
| that Mr.. Williamson was ready to withdraw his
| answer. 1t was agreed that he should have
| leave so to do, and to submit an amended an
swer to-day, meantime to remain in the custo-
dy of the Sergeant alarms. Mr.. George Tay-
| lor presented petition from the Mayor aud
900 citizens of Brooklyn in favor of the free
dom of the public lands. The residue of the
session was spent in considering the report of
the Committee on Elections against allowing
| Mr.. Campbell to take further testimony in the
Ohio election case but no conclusion was ar
rived at.
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GRAVE CHARGE AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT.
We had heard the charge made. previous to
General Walkers arrest. that theU United States
Government winked at his violations of the
neutrality laws. and that the sailing of his un-
fortunate expedition was assisted and hasten
ed by the u. S. authorities themselves. Tho
removal of the New Orleans custom house Of
ficer for allowing Walker TO escape disproved
that charge. But graver one is now boldly
made by the fillibustcr, in proprid persona. At
Mobile, few days since, he preferred a singu-
lar charge against the Observation-Disclosures,
namely, that the opposition of the government
to his expedition for the conquest of Mica
ragua, was attributed to the rejection of a pro-
position made by Mr.. Buchanan and his con-
stitutional advisers, that he (Walker) should
go to Mexico, and excite war there, with a
view to the acquisition of that Territory. This
is n most serious allegation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

The REooRD.-1n the Pennsylvania Legls-
lature, the following resolution offered by
Hon. II. D. Foster, few days ago:
ssResolved, by the Senate and House, &c.,
That in the words of the Governor of the
Commonwealth, sail the qualified electors of
Territory should have full, fair opportuni-
ty to participate in selecting delegates to
form Constitution, preparatory to admission
as State; and, if desired by them, they
should also be allowed unqualified right to
vote upon such Constitution after it is franz
ed.'o
The motion to proceed to consider it WAS
46 yeas to 45 nays. The Tule required two
third vote to sustain the motion. The vote
stood as follows: OF the yeas q are Ameri-
cans and Republicans, and 10 Democrats.
The nays, all sound Democrats, amongst whom
is our friend, Mr.. Spyker. This resolution
advocates the rights of the whole people of q
Territory to have say in the election of con-
stitutional Delegates, and then 10 approve or
reject the work of the Delegates. But hero
are 45 Democrats in Pennsylvania who oppose
the rights of the people, and still whine for
popular sovereignty. o! shame! where is
thy blush.-Brookuifle Star.
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delineations. 1t was got up at an expense OF
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THE report of the Stockholders meeting of
the Bank of Pennsylvania has been published.
The Directors report the affairs of the bank to
bilities (not including stock) will be paid, but
the condition of things is so bad that they re-
commend an assignment. A resolution to this
effect was offered, but no action taken on it
for the present. The report makes plain and
direct charges of the most serious character
against the late President. y
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

THE TARIFF BRIBERY CAsE.-On last Fri
day the Tariff Investigating Committee, a.
Washington, got through with the examina-
tion of j. d. Williamson. He answered all
the questions put to him, but he could give
no information in regard to the means adopted
to procure the passage of the Tariff of 1857.
he informed the Committee, however, that he
could show, if permitted, that European man
ufacturers and the British Government had
authorized Sir Henry Bulwer and others TO er-
pend tuo millions Of dollars TO affect our Tariff
and TO establish free trade policy. More than
s700, 900, he says, had actually been expended 10
bay the members Of Congress, or to defeat their
election when they could not be bought. The
Democratic members of the Committee OBJ
jected to hearing about remote transactions,
ard the witness was discharged. Williamson
also intimates that he could disclose corrupt
or disreptuable transactions of our own Gov
eminent, in connection with the negotiation
OF the recent treaty with New Granada. He
particularly duplicates Mr.. Buchanan and Mr..
Cass. He claims to have been a secret com
mereial agent of prominent houses.
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cLEARPIELD, PA, FEB. 10. 1858.

PRRsrpENr's MEssAGE.-We publish to-day
Mr.. Buchanan's message, accompanying the
Lecompton Constitution, which was submitted
to Congress on the Cd inst. The President not
only indulges in sophistry to maintain his po
.ition, but he grossly perverts the history OF
Kansas, using such portions only as suit him.
He quotes extensively from the dispatches of
Gov. Walker, written before his prejudices
had given way to realization of the true state
of affairs in Kansas, and denounces the Tope-
ka Free State movement as revolutionary, re-
bellious, &c. If this be true, why were these
rebels not hung2 Robinson and others were
apprehended and brought before Judge Le-
compte to answer indictments for treason.
Why were they permitted to go unpunished, if
they were in an attitude of rebellion and rev.
oluuon? These questions are pertinent, and
their correct answer conveys rebuke to the
President. 1t is matter of boast, that the
will of the majority is supreme, that they can
make and unmake constitutions at pleasure,
and that in accordance with the organic act
the people of Kansas were to be left s'perfect-
ly free'' to form and regulate their domestic
institutions ssin their own way" Has this
been done? Mr.. Buchanan says the terrific
rial government s'they 1.-THE Free State men]
would long since have subverted had it not
been protected from their assaults by the troops
of the United States.'' This acknowledgment
implies that the Free State men are the stron-
ger party-that they are the majority-that
they were prevented by s'the troops of the u
nited States'' from establishing a constitution
to suit themselves. This is certainly q new
way of leaving the people s'perfectly free" tt
form and regulate their domestic affairs s'ir
their own way So far as Slavery is concern
ed, Mr.. Buchanan asserts that it exists in the
Territory by virtue of the Constitution of The
United States; that eKansas is at this mo
ment as much a Slave State Georgia o.
South Carolina; - and advocates the speedy
admission of Kansas with the Lecompton con
stitution as the only means of settling ssagita
tion.' The message is a rare document, an'
when we read it we were impressed with th
notion that sold Buck" must have been in
bad humor when he wrote it. Still we trus
our readers will all give it a careful perusal.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

THE Ohio (Democratic) Statesman's Leaven-
worth correspondent, Hon. John P. Slough, in
q recent letter, states that the grossest frauds
were practiced at the elections in Kansas.
The Legislature appointed commission to in
quire into them. A copy of the poll-book of
Kiekapoo exhibits the fact that VIM. FL. Sc
ward, Thos II. Benton, Edwin Forest, Horace
Greeley, James Buchanan, John G. Fremont,
MiIIard Fillmore, John P. Hale, and others,
voted on the 21st December, at Leavenworth,
and all cast ballots for the pro-slavery ticket!
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

ANOTHER New TERRIToRT--It is proposed
to make an effort for Territory organization
of the upper peninsula of Michigan, under the
name of Superior or Mackinaw. The country
embraces some sixteen thousand square miles,
abounds in mineral resorces, and has an esti-
mated population of ten thousand. At pres
ent it is part of the State of Michigan, from
the main portion.of which. however, it is sep
arated by the straits of Mackinaw, and with
which it has no common interests.
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DIBLEs.-Tbe Bible Society Of clo,,se,d ,

pIBLES.-Thc Bible Society of CIearfeld CO.,
I'D hereby gives notice that their books name
ly, Bibles and Testaments, deposited in the Of
fee of James Wrigley, Register and Recorder at
Clearfeid. The books are of various sizes and a.
daped to supply either private individuals or Sun
day Schools at very cheap rates Very substan-
tiai bibles can be had as low 25 cents apiece,
and testaments as low as 81 cents apiece.
The people of the county generally are also in
vited to leave withfMr. wrigley any donation they
may be pleased TO make in aid of the funds of the
Society. Signed by order of the Executive Com
mittee. ALEX. Mcleod, President
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

a TTENTION JACKSON BLUES: You are
IA ordered TO meet in Luthersburg- on Monday
the 22d day of February, at O'Clock, A. NJ, in
full uniform. 1t is hoped that each member Of
the company viii be in attendance. The Curwens-
vile Brass Band. Gen. a. N. Hills and staff, and
Maj. S C. Patchin and staff will be in attendance.
The Jackson Blues will be presented on that day
a stand of colors by the citizen. of Brady town
ship. Let every member be punctual in atten-
dance By order of the Captain,
Feb 10 WM. STEBBINS, o. S.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

The man hung by mob a few days ago.
near Ligonier, Indiana, was named George
McLane He confessed to over thirty high
way robberies, and the Detroit Free Press
says that he was the accomplico of the motor
ious Townsend, the Canadian murderer and
highway robber. -f.-sa s45f
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

THE UTAH ARMY.-The New York Herald
says 1t is reported on good authority, that Mr..
Buchanan contemplates withdrawing the troops
from Utah. DR.. Bernhiscl, the Mormon dele
gate, has submitted a proposition to the Ad-
ministration, indicating the willingness of the
Mormons to vacate Utah and colonize on some
of the islands of the sea outside of the juris-
diction of the United States, provided the Go
vernment will purchase, at fair valuation,
the Salt Lake City improvements. DR.. B. asks
that commissioners be sent out to arrange
terms and details. Should these be agreed on
Salt Lake City is to become grand military
stand or depot for our western troops.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

BALMoRALs.-The Chicago Tribune says -
The ssBalmorals,'' or red and fancy wooden
petticoats, have made their appearance in our
streets. They'are an improvement upon drab-
bled white skirts, to say the least of them, al
belt they are nearly as ugly as sin.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10
New Advertisements.

NOT1CE.-An election for President and Di-
~ rectors of the Union Turnpike Road comps-
ny will be held at Clearfcld. Saturday the 9th
day of February. Some other business of impor-
tanee will be transacted at the time
B. GRAHAM
February O. 1858 President.
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NOTICE TO sToCKHoLDERs.-c. c

IN TURNPIKE Cc-At meeting of the Board
of Managers of the Clearfeld Curwensville
Turnpike Company, the following resolutions were
adopted Whereas the creditors of the road be-
ing urgent for payment. and it being very desirG-
BILE to have the road finished; Resolved, that a
meeting of the Stockholders be called at the Court
uouse in Clearfeld, the 9th February, for tho
purpose of deciding if it would be best to assess
i've dollars per share the stock or obtain
subscriptions. J. T. LEONARD. Prest.
G L. REED. Sec'y. IFeb 10. 1858.
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clerk in one of the Departments at Wash
ington was removed because he volunteered. d.
outside of work-hours, 20 direct Douglass fa-
nous Kansas speech, Other victims are to
be offered upon the Lecompton alter. But
tswho's afraid ?'' ssThe blood of the martyrs
is the seed of the Church, From every
Douglas mans head that is made to ssroll in
the dust" will spring up an army Of armed
men.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

THE SATIN BIRD.-In ssThree Colonies of
Australia Mr.. Samuel Sidney says: ssIn
the Murray Shrub-a beautiful but barren belt
of shrubs and plants from Is TO 90 miles in
breadth, which runs parallel to the river for
many miles between Lake Alexandria and the
great Bend in latitude 81 deg. S.-a great
number OF the rare birds and animals of
Australia arc to be seen; amongst others, the
lepioa, or mould-tuilding bird, improperly
named by the colonists the wild turkey, is
found in great numbers; and the satin or bow
er bird, which builds bower for its mate so
curiously arched and adorned with shells and
shining stones that when Mr.. Gould first dis
covered one, he took it for the playground of
some aboriginal child.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

The Steamboat, Col. Grossman, running
from New Orleans to ST. Louis, burst her boil
er near New Madrid, Missouri, on the 4th inst.
From 25 to so of her 200 passengers are re-
ported lost.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

a western paper says the only two classes
of travellers on the railroads ont there this
winter are those who are running away, and
| those who are running after them.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

PIrrsBURGu MARKErs.-On Saturday Feb
6, Flour was selling from stores, super6ne So.
81 ; extra S4.25; family S4.50. Rye -four at
1925 per bbl. Buckwheat flour S1.50 per
100 lbs. Corn meal 60 cts per bushel.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

Hon. FRED. p. STANTON, late Secretary of
Kansas, has addressed letter to the People of
the United States. which we publish this week.
Mr.. Stanton is Virginian, and his letter, en-
bodying, as It does, the views of Southern
man relative to the more recent history of
Kansas, and the present condition Of things
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

It is mentioned singular fact that ali
the Judges of the Supreme Court of Illinois,
were born and reared in Oneida county, New
York.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

Mr.. Paul Morpby recently performed the
feat at New Orleans, Of playing three games
OF chess at the same time, while blindfolded.
ne sssoes il blind" miraculously.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

MAINE. disc
Mousom River Bank. =
Rockland Blk, R'kl'd !
Canton Bank, China, =
Ellsworth Bank, 75
Exchange BH, Bangor sc
Grocers' Bank,
Maratime BK, Bangor
Sanford Blk, Rockland -
Hancock Blk, Ellsw tn -
Bank of Hallowell. =
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Exeter BK, Exeter, -
VERMONT.
Dandy Bank, Dandy, =
Bank of Royalton, 25
Blk of South Royalton, 90
Stark DK. Bennington 25
St.Albans Blk, St.Alb /!
Misslsquoi BK. Sheldn %
Woodstock Bank. so
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Western BK, ,Springf'd d 20
RHODE ISLAND.
Farmers BK W ickford-
Bank of South Coun-
ty, Wakefield, 45
Tiverton BK, Tiverton =
Warwick Blk. .Warw'k 80
Rhode Island Central
Blk, Z. Greenwich, -
Mt. Vernon Bank, 4
Hopkinton Bank, SO
All solvent banks, J
CONNECTICUT.
Merch Ex. BIZ, Bridge IS
Bridgeport City Bk, !
Colchester Bank, -
Blk of Hartford Co. 10
Hatters' BK. Bethel, I
Exch. Blk. Hartford, !
Charter Oak Blk, 4" /
Mercantile Bank i" 3
Uncas Blk, Norwich. 3
QuInebaug Blk, . s
Wooster BK, Danbury !
Woodbury. Bank, l
Pawcatuck Bank, 10
BK of n. Am. Seymour
Pahquioque Bk, Danb ]
Granite BK, Volunt'n =
Pequonnock Bank, I
Windham County Blk, 10
NEW YORK.
Agricultural Blk ,Herk %
Addison BK, Addison !
Blk of Orleans, Albion, 60
Central Bank of New
York. Utica. =
Chcmung County Blk 25
Dairymen's Bank, 25
Elnira Bank, Elmira !
Hollister BK. Buffalo, 8
Hamilton Elk. Bank. 80
Huguenot Blk, n. .Paitz !
Medina BK. Medina, %
Niagara River Bank, /
Ontario Blk. Utica, 80
Ontario &c. Blk, Phelps 25
Pratt Bank, Buffalo 2j
Oliver Lee&Co's s BK = 5
Reciprocity BK, g sc
Sackett's Harbor /" sc
Western BK, Lockport q
Yates Co. BK, Pen Yam -
MARYLAND.
Mineral BK. Cumb. -
Cumb'Pd Savings BK, IC
Solvent banks, /:
! KENTUCKY.
BN of Ashland, Il
Solvent Banks, 1!
| OHIO.
City Bank, Cincinnati 5C
o. Life&TrustCo., Gin =
Senaca Co. Blk, Tifin. 2C
Sandusky City Bk, CT q
BK of Macomb County
Dayton Bank, Dayton q
Miami Val. Bk, {" L;
State Bank, L;
WISCONSIN.
Rock River BK. Beloit s.
Farmers Blk, Hudson, =
Fox River BK. CIR Bay 5
Badger State Blk, 5!
Solvent Banks, s.
MICHIGAN
PeninsularBK Detroit
Farmers d Mech. BK, :
ALABAMA.
BK OF Montgomery, =
Central Bank, :
! Northern Bank, -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-10

IN. ScALPEL.-rhe January No. of this
nonular quarterly has come to hand 1t is
xa5A and fascinating publication, and the only
fhnM 10 hayo with IL il, that We can: keep the
60 - 1s6osv0 q home.