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George Stnrdt.
SUIT 3d. 1858. 43n4
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20
BY s. B. ROW.
lCoMMUN1cATED.l
LINES.
WRITTEN or THE DEATH OF HARRY BAIRD.

WRITTEN OF THE DEATH OF HARRY BAIRD.
Dear bright-eyed boy, I've witnessed oft,
Thy gambols in the eYen-tide, Hr
I've heard thy silver tones so soft.
Whilst playful by thy mothers side.
But, an how chang 'd-how sad thy fate
Those sparkling eyes are lifeless now;
That lisping tongue has ceased to prate-
The hand of death is on thy brow.
an dearest boy III e'er forget
Thy smiling face-tby childish glee;
think of thee with keen regret,
And bitter tears I've shed for thee.
But may not indulge the thought
That we viii meet again, dear boy,
Midst brighter scenes, where death can no.
o'erthrOw our hope, and blight our JOY.
Mysterious PowerI may we invoke
o, grant us Faith more firm and fast;
Teach us TO profit by this stroke,
-A1ld bring as all to thee at last.
ClearGeld, Jan ii, 1853. Pxxx.xxxx
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

THE AREA OF UTAH.-It may be matter of
some interest to our readers to know some
thing of the comparative extent of that Ter
ritory of the United States, whose chief officer
cording to Cotton, the area of Utah is two
hundred and sixty-nine thousand one hundred
and seventy square miles. To engineers and
few others, this will give a just idea of its
vast extent. People will form a better es-
innate by being told that it is as large as the
whole of the New England States, New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware. Mary
land, Kentucky and Tennessee. Or TO COM
pare it with European countries. it is equal in
extent TO Great Britain ands Ireland, Switzer-
land, Prussia and Denmark, with the Islands
of Guernsey, Man and the Ionisn Islands added.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

RIGLER receives the following gentle tap
from the LeavenwOrth Journal, democratic y
'.When Mr. Bigler was in Kansas last sum-
mer, he was known open and enthnsias-
tic advocate of what some hereabouts called
Red RepEblicanism. We heard him speak in
Paoli, after Governor Walker had made Red
Republican speech, and he endorsed every
word uttered by Walker. We can produce a
bundant evidence of his frequent declarations
that Kansas could not get into the Union with
cut submission of the Constitution to tho
people, and now he tries to sand the eyes OF
the South by stepping forward as the cham
pion of the present position OF the Admins
tratiOn. He becomes the peculiar lebanon OF
the Lccompton usurpation. Men of such con-
venient principles may suit small Offices, bu.
will net do 20 trust in the important station
now filed by Mr.. Bigler.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20
VOL. 4.--N0. %.
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IuCKIN FARMING.

Tbera arc few words oftener upon the lips OF
. certain class of farmers than lack. Smith ia
a .lucky dog because his corn never rots'
his wheat never win.er-kilis, his sheep never
oct into his rye and his cows never invade his
meadows and orchards. His crops are better
than his neighbors, his butter brings moro ID
the market. and even his wife and children
have more contented look than other people.
Every thing he touches thrives. hit lucky
man Smith is
Now, the fact is. luck has nothing TO 40 WIN
Smiths success in life. Ii You watch the
man Won will find that every result he reaches
is anticipated and planned for, and comes OF
his own wit and work 1t is the legitimate re-
ward Of his labors it would have oeen oao
luck If it had turned out otherwise. hAs Corn
always comes up, because he always seieI's
the seed himself, and hangs II up py tne nusS'
in the garret, where it Is Thoroughly urieu,
He does not plant until the sun han
the soil enough to give the germ an iihmeai-
ate start He drains his wheat fields with tiic;N
and the water that used to freeze and thaw up
on the surface, and throw the roots IF tho
| wheat out and kill them, now passes down into
the drains, and runs off. His fields are green
! and beautiful in the Spring. when his neigh
| bors' are russet, brown and desolate His fem
ces are in good repair, and his animals are not
! made breachy By the continual temptation OF
/ Ldilapidated walls. His wife and children are
| comfortably clothed and fed, and are not Kept
/
| father, who has no system or energy in his
business. "a time and place for every thing,
! is his motto, carefully carried out. The shoe
maker is always called in when his services
| are needed, and none of his household get wet
| feet, catch cold, have the lung fever. and run
| UP doctors bill of twenty dollars for want of
! 4 cents worth of leather At the right time In
the right place.
Smith does not believe in luck. He knows
that health in the family. and thrift upon tho
/ farm depend upon Thousand little things that
many of his neighbors are too lazy or careless
| to look after. Sowhile they in the tavern,
or loating in the village, CT running muck in
politics, he is looking after these little things,
and laying his plans for next year. He has
| good corn, even in the poorest year, because
the soil has the extra manure it needed tn
bring out good, long, plump. well capped ears
| He meant to have 50 bushels TO the acre, and
he has it, good measure, and running over.
Talk with lin about luck, and he will say to
you: ssIt's all nonsense. Bad luck is simply
a man with his hands in his breeches pockets,
and pipe in his mouth. looking on TO see how
it will como ont. Good luck is man of pluck
to meet difficulties, his sleeves rolled up, and
working to make it come out right. He rarc
~ fails. At least / never did,
: Smith is right. .4ttend to your business
and you viii have good luck.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

ORIGIN OF PAPER MoNEY.-The Count del
Tendilla, while beseiged by the Moors in the
fortress of Alhambfa, was destitute of gold
and silver wherewith to pay his soldiers, who
began 10 murmur, as they had not the means
OF purchasing the necessarieS of life from the
people of the town. ssIn this dilemma, (says
the historian) what does this most sagacious
commander? He takes a number of little
morSelS of paper, on which he insCribes vari-
GUS sums, large and small and signs them with
his own hand and name. These did be give to
his soldiery, in earnest of their pay. s'How,"
you will say ssare soldiers to be paid with
scraps of paper % Even so, and well paid too,
as | will presently make manifest, for the good
Count issued a proclamation. ordering the in
habi:auts to take these morsels of paper for
the full amount thereon inscrib ed, promising
to redeem them at a future time with gold
and silver. Thus, by subtle and most mira
culous alchemy, did this cavalier turn worth
less paper into precious gold and silver. and
make his late impoverished army abound in
money! The historian adds: ssThe Count
de Tendilla redeemed his promises, like a
loyal knight and this miracle az it appeared
in the eyes OF the worthy Agapda, is the
first instance on record Of paper money, which
has since spread throughout the civilized
world. This happened in 1881 ;--and thus we
see that paper money was the adjunct of the
invention of printing, the discovery of the
western world, the Protestant Reformation,
and the increased impulse given to civilization,
industry and learning.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20
cLEARFIELD PA, WEDNESDAY, JANUAR42o. 1858

I large, good natured eyes, doubtless wondering
what was the matter, or if there were hornets
IN the room. Suddenly however. she appear
ed aware of her equiTocal position--her soul
rushed to her face, and springing to her feet
with cheek like scarlet, she fled in confusion
from the room u, 4.t-f fg
lhus am L the victim of woman's caprice
almost every day. l am startled, perplexed,
or Mortified at ssThe fantastic tricks she PLAYS
before high heavan." Why only the other
day one of my Neices came into the room
where | was writing letter and asked me1f
had seen anything of her bones? ssYour
what" said in astonishment. ssMy bones,''
said she pcttishly. l afterwards learned that
bones are not bones proper, but ssbones part
OF Dress" One day last week a lady asked
another in my presence elf she had seen any
thing OF her skeleton ?'' was astonished and
perpiexed and in vain tried to divine her
meaning. l ran over the English, the Greek,
and the Latin vocabularies, but could not find
word that would throw any light upon the
subject. afterwards learned however that in
this case too, as in the other, skeleton was not
skeleton proper but ssskeleton part of
dress.' How poor old Noah Webster would
blush with shame if he alive now to see
the imperfections of bis vocabulary OF our
language. hope our next Congress will TAX e
measures to have him reSurrccted to revise o.
yer again his dictionary. Last evening a-week
was sitting in company with a very amiabe
young lady. she rose to cross the room when
something dropped upon the floor. 1t was a
queer looking concern. 1t looked like a very
little umbrella without any handle. shouldn't
wonder if that was skeleton, for the poor
thing looked so hungry. don't know what
shall do; things are getting worse in this eoun-
try than they used to be. Perhaps it would be
as well to migrate somewhere else bnt where
the d. is fellow to 60 too to better it any.
Tell me ye winged winds isthere some lone spot
Where half-dressed women and hoops not.
If you have an plan of reformation to sug-
gest, John, lay it before me at length in your
next letter, and | shall be pleased to give your
theory my long and earnest consideration.
For the present allow me to close and believe
me, Major, as ever, Yours truly,
]. S. BRIsBIN. of Centre CO.
p. s. There is some consultations, John, in
the thought that our mothers didn't used to do
so when they were girls.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

HoRRIRLE TRAGEDY N CANADA most a.
trocious murder was committed at Poolville.
Hamilton, C. W, on Sunday night, January
10th. Jared Comstock and his wife, aged over
seventy years, were the victims. Their son
was the murderer; he has been for some time
insane. AT about O'Clock in the evening. he
killed his father by knocking him down with
an axe; and his mother was killed with a skill
let. He then cut their hearts out, and cut
one Of the bodies in pieces, and roasted tne
other on the stove, eating portion OF 1t. lie
intended to have killed his sister but fortu-
nately she escaped. The murderer Is IN Gus
tody and has confessed the act.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

y Coon OSE.-In the state of Ohio, there
resided a family consisting of an old man by
the name of Beaver, and his four sons, all of
whom were sspets'' who had often laughed to
scorn the advice and entreaties of pieus,
through very eccentric minister, who resided
in the same town. 1t happened that one OF
the boys was bitten by n rattlesnake and was
expected to die, when the minister was sent
for in great haste. On his arrival he found
the young man very penitent and anxious to
be prayed with. The minister, calling on the
family, kneeled down and prayed in this wise
'sOh, Lord We thank thee for rattlesnaies.
We thank thee because rattsnakc bit Jim.
We pray thee, send rattlesnake to bite j Ohm ;
and one to bite Bill send one to bite Sam ;
and . Lord, send the biggest kind of rattle
snake to bite the old man-for nothing but
rattlesnakes will ever bring the Beaver family
to repentance 20
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

The new Central Park, of New York, now
being laid out, has area of over 700 acres.
1t is two and a half miles long, and nearly
two-thirds of mile wide, and when com
pieted, which will not be for some years, will
equal the parks Of any European city. The
cost of the land was So, Ill ,426. but there has
been assessed on property benefited by it,
81 600 OO0
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

On the arrival Of an emigrant ship, some
years ago, when the North Carolina lay off tbs
Battery, an Irishman, hearing the gun fred at
sunset, inquired of one OF the sailors what
that was ssWhat's that 2 Why, that's sun-
set 2'' was the contemptuous reply. .sSun-
set - exclaimed Paddy, with distendcd eyes;
s'sunset! Holy Moses! and does the sun go
down in this country with such bang as
that 90
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

GERMAN NEwsPAPERs.-It is stated that
there are ten times as many newspapers print
ed in the German language in the United
States there are in Germany. This is GER
tainly creditable to the German population of
our country, and they are usually thrifty,
peaceful class Of citizens, especially outside
of our large cities.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

ssGIEAT ORIGINAL SToRY."-A dark frown
overspread the handsome and courtly features
of Fernando, the Rover. 'sWhy, why,'' he
asked, asked 5randlshing MS silver-haudled sword
furiously around, 'swill you not believe me.
my beauteous Maria de Argyle! By this good
sword do swear | love tbee--truly, wildly,
passonately love thee. Then why stand so
coldly aloof from this bosom which is burst
ing for thee ?'' The beautiful girl essayed to
speak but could not. ssHa,' exclaimed Fer
nando the Rover, and sardonic smile lit up
his face, s:thou lov'st another ?'' ssNo," she
tremblingly yet with dignity replied. ssThen
why not come 10 this bosom % wildly repeat
ed the Rover. ssBecause, sr,'' she replied,
drawing herself up to her full height, ssFm a.
frQid ver q blorin'!''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

sDon;t you Think said brother lawyer
to Judge Greenwood, of Georgia, ssthat Jim
Pierson is the greatest liar of lawyer that
you ever saw?'' 81 should be sorry TO say
that Of brother Pierson, replied the Judge,
s.but he is certainly the most economical OF
truth of any lawyer on the circuits - -&
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

We have all heard OF the smiles OF frovi-
dance We were much pleased with Uncle
.Jim's idea on the subject. 'sGood morning
ITncIe Jim.'' ..Good morning, SIR" ssWell
Won have got your daughter married off, have
Won p, .sYes.'' s.Really, Providence smii-
ed on YOU ssSmiled mo, hless you, be
snfckered right on. !' sa''-'' fii
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

4 contemporary speaking of the report on
gentIemen's fashions, says, ssthere is not much
change in gentlcmen's pants this month"
Very likely.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

4 MILITIA officer in Texas boasts, through
the papers, that his men sswouid rally at the
tap of the drum" Perhaps they would rally
still more promptly at the tapping of keg.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

WHERE VILE TREY GET HusRASDs f-It ap-
pears by the last census that the excess of
females over males in the State of Massachu-
sets is SO .O51.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

The value of buildings constructed in Chi
cago, during the present year, is S4 ,000, 600 |;
a slight increase on the previous year.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

a luuatic once informed his physician, who
was Classifying cases of insanity, that he had
lost his wits by watching politician, whose
course was so crooked that it turned his brain.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

s'Is that clock right over there ?'' asked
visitor, the other day. "Right orer thcre 2''
said the boy sstain't nowhere else.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

The following contains the alphabet John
z. Brady gave me a black walnut box of quite
q small size.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

AN editor ont in Iowa, says they don't bras
of the size Of their babies, but they are mosi
uncommon sure erop 49,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

can Even exchange is no robbery" as the
widow said when she snapped herself OIL fol
a widower. t4t-..
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

ssDawkter, dawkter,'' said an exquisite, the
other day, s.I want you TO tell me what can
put into my head to make it right ~ "lt
wants nothing but brains,'' said the physiciala
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

An English newspaper is abont to be estab-
lished at Corstantinorle, With the title OK
This Leyaas Herald" -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-01-20

The Trustees OF the Indiana Institute for the
Blind have hired woman to teach brass band.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-07-22
The capital Removal nm.

The Senate on Tuesiay devoted thdeentire
sssion TO parliamentary struggle between
the friends and opponents Of the Capital re
moyal bill, and adjourned without accom-
pishing any other object than that Of neg
Letting important business, affecting the in
terests Of every tax payer and voter in Min
ne-ota. Some days ago, the proposition to
remove the Capital was referred toa Select
Committee Of threc-Messrs Van ErTEx.
RIonARpsoS and NoRros yesterday, with
ont even having consulted Gen. Vas Errgs,
the two last named Senators presented in
the form Of report, a substitute for the
original bill, and an attempt was immedi-
ately made 10 force the Senate 10 its con.id
Grafton. The chairman u the Selec, Com
mi,tec asked until Wednesday TO prepare
and presen, his report, but The majority
showed themselves as regardless Of every
principle Of legislative courtesy a. they ap
pear TO be Of the interests Of the State.
The minority, by resorting to jus,ifabIe par.
liamentary images, defeated for the day a,
least, the contamination Of the scheme Of
the town-lot sTsculators.
We do not intend 10 urge the glazing i'm
propriety Of tie measure. 1t sso apparent
tia, child can appreciate the motives &C
taating tho~e who favor the bin. Avarice,
bribery. rascality, speculation in town lots,
political talousy. and nalignan, desire 70
Affect the interests Of 81. Panl, are at the
bottom Of the MEASURE. II il not based or
supported upon . single reason which wouh
justify the passage Of the bill, in the eyes Of
. man Of Common understanding. The pro
Jet Ia - utterly devoid Of all merit that its
friends have not the manlinez 10 avow 9
single srgumen, in il favor. The humilis-
ting fact Is becoming apparent, tina, . ms-
iori,y o. the senate Of Minnesota
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-07-22

Can people But in 1858, We have the crown
ing victory of all our past contests, in the
entire acquiescence, and even advocacy by
the opposition, Of the Identical principle
THAT OF the Kansas Nebraska bill,l radi.
cal and bitter opposition to which, for oil
time to come,was guaranteed in all their past
declarations of political sentiments.
A high protective tariff, and an extension
OF the period of residence, prior to naturali-
zation, may serve "a platform upon which
the opposition can unite in some OF the
eastern States, but the mere mention Of such
principles in the Northwest will result in
the overthrow and complete demolt ion of
the party advocating them.
We confess to being puzzled when we at
tempt to penetrate the future Of either of the
opposition parties Republicans or Anne
ricans. Kansas is dead; the tariff question is
obsolete; and Native Americanism finds
friends only with the bigoted and intolerani.
The prospect never looked more brilliant,
for glorious Democratic triumph in ls60
than they do now. But at present, in the
Democratic ranks, union, Cancellation and
forbearance above all thing. are necessary and
essential.