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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29


Mr.. SENATOR BIGLER, in his recent speech
at Clarion, said he regarded the Kansas ques-
tion as 'ssettled finally and forever-that it can
never again become the subject of contention
IN Congress" But, without admitting the
correctness of his position, we would ask, how
was the question sssettled 2" Was it by the
Senator and his friend GiIiis violating the
pledges they made in 1856 that they were in
favor Of s'Free Kansas ?'' Did their efforts
and votes in favor of the Lecompton swiudIe
do it !? Was it by passing the English Bill. un-
der which Kansas can be admitted as sIaye
State with $4,000 OF population, but which
requires her to have SO, 400 of a population if
she asks to come into the Union as a Free
State' a pretty way, indeed, of having the
question s'settled finally and forever''-crush-
ing the will of the majority, attempting to
force an obnoxious constitution upon an un-
willing people, and making an invidious dis
tinction in favor of Southern nigger-drivers,
Ii shows, however, Bigler and Gfllis' estima-
ton of free white men as compared with slaves
and shareholders.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

s'CoTToN BAcKs," is the name now given to
that class of tariff men who at home pretend
they are in favor of adequately protecting A.
merican Industry, but who, when it comes to
voting in Congress, go against it. They are
aptly compared TO well known cloth, which
is WOODEN on one side and cotton on the other
they arc wool to the North, and cotton to
'he SOUTH There are just now quite a num-
per OF "cotton backs" among the Lecompton
Democracy of Pennsylvania.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

FLoREScE-the Lecompton candidate in the
first district, [Philadelphia.] finding that the
opposition is becoming more alarming as the
campaign advances, has called on the powers
at Washington for a colony of voters. He
asks for the employment of additional s.hands''
at the Navy Yard, TO the number Cf three
hundred. As he has been faithful the modest
request will no doubt. be granted
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

Lecompton Congressional nominees in Ohio,
Pennsylvania and elsewhere, pretend to be will
ling to vote to admit Kansas so soon as she
presents a Constitution, whatever her popula-
ton. But who will trust them ? They have
proved false once they would prove false a
gain. 1t will only be safe, as the Philadelphia
Press suggests, to s.judge them by their rec
ord.'' They voted for the English bill, which
exacts population of 90 900, If free Consti-
tuition is presented and the people will hold
them to that record.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29
rI,HE ..RRoApMAY oMNIRI-s rnr

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Il GREATEST PAPER OF THE AGEi-I
bea"ttf'tLIg Eliminated liontjlly Skesf and a Pa-
per 'hrt IS Pxpsy,-A budget of Wit, Humor
Facts, and Scenes drawn from life IRE a,o,, nv,
Tt9ht array, right array, Byossfa-47y Byoa4,r.,,
~ III "p Only Fifty Ccnts-jump in aud taxi.
ride Once seated in .-Om bus We will
endeayor to both amuse and instruct you and give
You IN the course of the year at least fifty cents
worth of FHR and useful information. lie Will
show you up broadway, d, VIZ the old Bovrerv
through Chatham and the other prineiraI strea;s'
giving You ample time to see the EIepbant nn5
get good peep at the Peter Funks Conflence
operators, &c We will show you the CITY by dav-
light by gas light. by moon light by candle light
by star light, and will drive the ..Omnibus? Il.
some parts oi the city where there is no ifga.
We Will endeavor to post You all the tricks and
traps oi the great metropolis, and also amuse
many an hour with interesting reading matter
- hrow physic to the dogs If YOU have tho
Blues, the Dyspepsia. Gout. Rheumatism or are
unfortunately troubled with a scoldina, xifr wa
VIII guarantee to make you forget yonr troubles
iaugh almost against your will and grow fat Fy
erybody should subscribe to the .-OmnIbus,, a.
once The broadway Omnibus will mako H.,
appearance on the first of each month filled viii
amusement and instruction for all Price Fiffy
Cents year in advance-three comics to ono adj
dress One Dollar; the cheapest paper in the Statr
Who Will get two subscribers and recei,o 80
COPY freet All communications shoula he "a
dressed to CHAS p RRTTroN
Sept. 90, 1S5S-6t. 297 Pearl street x
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29
TERRIBLE CALAMITY!

OVER 500 LIVES Losr.-A dispatch from
Halifax, dated Sept. 9th, says the burning
steamer seen at sea proves to have been the
auStTIa. Twelve of tho survivors arrived at
Halifax, there were in all about six hundred
souls on board the Inflated steamer. of which
only sixty-seven were saved.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

Vermont and Maine have just held theirState
elections. The returns show that the Scotch
Pipe party was knocked higher than kite in
ooth States The People swept everything
before them. The fact is, the Democracy
have not the ghost of chance OF succee1in q
anywhere when the Opposition is united.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

SHOCKING TfAGEDY.-Some unknown per-
sons feioniously entered the house of Mr.
Isaac Porter. in Russell county. Ala. on Mon
day night week, and with clubs beat both him
and his vile to death while asleep in bed
As the deceased were poor people the horrible
crime could not have been committed from
any hope of obtaining money.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

oFEEcH OF Col. FoRsEY.-We print in our
paper to-day John W. Forney's Tarrytown
speech, which is complete exposition of the
way Duchahans election was managed, and
the course pursued by the President in regard
to Kansas. IT any Anti-Lecompton Democrat,
after perusing it, can vote for Gillis, aud
thereby countenance the Kansas policy of the
National Administration, his conscience must
be more elastic than are the consciences Of
men generally.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

"yudge Gillis has sterling qualities both of
head and heart, which eminently fit him for
the place lac ROW fills with so much solid abil
ity.'-Ciearfieid Republican.
: When he speaks of sEsolid ability,'' does our
neishbor allude to the $1,000 raised on Russell
* Majors paper' And by the s'sieriing quail
ties" mentioned, does he mean that the "a
mount has been reduced to Engiish currency /?
How is that
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

hENTAL CARD.-A. NJ. SMITH. offers HIS
-. = professional services to the Ladies and
.: Gentlemen OF ciesrfield and vicinity All opera
tons upon the teeth executed with peatness and
aespa'eh, Beins familiar with ali the late i'm
proTeipen,s he is prepared make artificial teeth
~ si1e oes, manner of5ee in Shaw's New Row,
tiearheid, Pa, September l5 1858,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

For several weeks the Atlantic Telegraph
Gable has been ssout of fix,'' and refused to
carry even electric signals. a few days since
1t was, however, announced that the cable was
again in working order so far as related to the
transmission of signals. No specific messages
have been transmitted as yet since the acci-
dent, Whatever it may be, which it is feared
may destroy its intended purpose.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

GILLIs IN FAVOR OF FREE TRADg.-A cor
respondent of the Philadelphia North .4mcricGn
writing from this district, says:
ssSenator Bigler was out at Franklin, Vcnan-
go county, the other day, making speeches
for Gillis-for he cannot speak himself. The
people up there are all in favor of a Protective
Tariff, for they want to see the iron works in
operation again. Well, Bigler, in his speech,
talked about the tariff in his rambling and aim
less way, sGentlemen,' said he, Il am in fav or
OF an increase of the tariff when it is needed
and | think it is needed just now for revenue
purposes; but my friend. Judge Giiiis, is for
Free Trade under all circumstances.' The
Judge was very much chagrined at such an ex-
hibiticn of his principles at such time and
place, and pettshly remarked, Better you had
said nothing about it,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

At Lysander, Onondago county, New York,
on last Sunday week, John c. Forbes tied a
jug of whiskey about his neck, and attempted
to swim the river. The jug proved too heavy
Tor him, and he was found the next morning
at the bottom, having mixed altogether too
much water with his liguor
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29
A DEMOCRATIC TARIFF.

ssThe Democratic policy Of 8 Tariff for rev.
enue, with moderate discrimination against lux
uries and incidental aid 10 home Interests, is all
that can be had, and | believe il the interest of
Pennsylvania to ask nothing more.
The above precious morsel we clip from Sen
ator Bigler's speech delivered at Clarion on
the 9Th OF Sept. 1t shows plainly and unnis-
takably what sort of a tariff man he is, and
what kind of a tariff is dictated by ':Democrat-
ic policy Whilst ga moderate discrimina-
tion against luxuries,' for the benefit of rich
office holders and aristocrats, is all that is de-
n,anded, we are coolly told that the laborng
men and manufacturers of our own State
should ask nothing more than s.incidentai aid
to home interests''-to iron, coal, salt, woolen
fabrics &c.-that that sis all that can be had. .
The sstariff for revenue." advocated by Mr..
B;gler, is just such as is now in opera
ton, by which our furnaces have been stopped.
our work shops closed, thousands of laborers
thrown out of employment. and business of all
kinds prostrated within the last two years.
ssModerate discrimination against luXuries,
and incidental aid to home interests, forsootL!
Pennsylvanians what do you think OF such a
democratic policy"-a policy that will fill
the Golfers of the Government at the expense OF
the laboring interests of the country at large
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

The large lumber yard of Sage & Grant to-
gether with the steam planning mill oiLawrence
& Wadsworth, and portion of the stone-dres-
sing mill of MaSterson, Smith &, Sinclair foot
of 29th and 90th streets, East River, New York
were destroyed by fire on the night of the 23d
Sept. Loss $4,000.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

A ScoURGED CIrY.-The weekly return of
the New Orleans Board of Health, as publish
ed by the papers of that city, shows an a.
farming state of affairs. Thus far at least
ten thousand persons have been attacked bv
yellow fever, more than two thousand of W hom
have descended to the tombl
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

At the Ohio State FAIR at Sandusky-at
ing the past week, the best Rapid Business
Writing exhibited was from the Iron City Col
lese OF this City.-Frous Pi4sbursh Chronicle.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29
CAN THEY BE TRUSTED

We now fnd that the Lecompton Congress-
men, who have been renominated, are ready
and eager to pledge themselves to the people
that they are willing to admit Kansas into the
Union under any Constitution that may be
properly framed by her inhabitants, without
reference to her population. They are anxious
to induce the people to believe that is their
position now, and we doubt very much wheth-
err any Northern candidate for Congress will
dare to take any other. But it is for the peo-
Pile to determine how far these professions are
reliable. The English bill, for which the Lee
comptonites voted, contains the following cx-
tract:
esBut, should majority of the votes be cast
for the proposition rejected' it shall be DEEM
ed and held that the people of Kansas do not
desire admission into the L Dion under the said
Constitution, under the conditions set forth in
sand propositions; and, in that event, the peo-
Pile of said Territory are hereby authorized
and empowered to form for themselves a Con-
stitution and State Government, undcr the
name of the State of Kansas, according to the
Federal Constitution, and may elect delegates
for that purpose whenever, AND NOT BEFORE,
it is ascertained by census duly and legally
taken, that The population Of said Ttrrtfory e.
qtais The ratio of representation required for
United States,'' &c.
1t will thus be seen that Mr.. Gillis and his
confederates have within the last few months
rofed that if the people of Kansas would not
| accept Lecompton, their admission should be
delayed until period when, and ''NoT BEFORE,
it is ascertained'' they have the requisite pop
ulation, &c. And because lifelong Democrats
would not approve this unjust discrimination
between free and slave Constitution, they
have been elected from office, prosecuted and
villfed and read out of the party, so far as the
corrupt organs AMI the officials OF the Admin
istration could read them out Against that
proscriptive policy these Lecomptonites have
never raised a voice OF opposition. If then,
they have roied for the population prohibition
in the English bill, and have encouraged the
persecution of those who would not endorse
it, what confidence can any voter have in their
present promises to ignore that discrimination
If it is right now to admit Kansas without ref
erencc to population, it was clearly wrong TO
pass the English bill. The Congressional rec
ord of those who voted for the English BILL is
in direct contradiction to their present promi-
ses, and by that record must these men be tried.
The late struggle in Congress is full of admo-
milton in regard to their readiness to violate
the most solemn pledges, and We are at Il loss
TO know how they can satisfy their constituents
that they will be more faithful hereafter than
they have been heretofore.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

woman named Schelling, at Groveport
Ohio, on the 22d Sept. threw her four children.
three girls and boy, the oldest II and the
youngest years of age, into well So feet
deep, and afterwards jumped in herself All
were taken out dead. The woman is supposed
to have been insane.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

In Charleston, Missouri, is printed spirit
ed little paper, called the Courier. Its editor
is not only wit, but also a close observer, as
will be seen by the following paragraph, clip
ped from recent number =
'sSenator Bigler is making speeches in Penn
sylvania. He is very poor speaker. 1t is
said that all public speakers, when in want Of
an idea, instinctiyely scratch the locality of
the brain. Bigler,, upon such occasions, never
scratches his head. -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

1t is computed that there are twentr tbor-
sand persons out of employment in the iron
districts OF PENNSYLVANIA. Yet we are i'm
porting railroad iron at all points which our
farmers have to pay for, as well as our me-
chanics.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

Mr.. Row:-I see by the newspapers that
Michael A. Frank, of Cleartield, offers himself
asian Independent candidate for Assembly.
VIII you be kind enough TO inform me through
your columns what kind of n man Mr.. Frank
is, and whether he would make reliable Rep
resentatve Yours, &C., u.
Eaor Tp., Sept. %, 1858.
In reply to the above inquiry We will state
that Mr.. Frank is gentleman of good moral
character and temperate habits. He came to
this county some 10 or Is years ago; is la
boring man, being a tailor by trade, and has
always been a friend to the interests of the
laboring classes of the country at large. We
have no hesitation in saying that he would
make good, working member of the Legsla-
ture, and would, if elected, faithfully repre-
sent his constituents. If the people Of the dis
trict wish to have a member upon whom they
can rely under all circumstances, and in ev-
cry emergency, they can secure such one
by electing Mr.. Frank.
We trust this answer will prove satisfactory
to our correspondent.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

There are 205 citizens in Providence. who
pay tax on 200 and upwards. The high
est tax is by Alexander Duncan, who pays.
Sl6,52l 81 on property valued at 81 ,0f0, 100.
4 rich msn that
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

"a The undersigned would respectfully inform
the Ladies and Gentlemen of CIcarfeld and vicin-
lty that he has fitted up in the zess- rosr o Z
JndSs ShaIr. opposite the -Raftsman's Journal
oihee- where he viii remain for a few ti9vs ONLY
prepared to present pictures TO all who NAV favor
him with call which will exceed the cxpecJations
OF the most fastidious. Photographs of every des-
eription taken when called for. Secure the shad-
the substance fade A NJ HALL
Clcarfeld. September g. 1s5S.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

A HoRsE DRAGGING 4 DEAD BoDT THREE
WEEKs.-Eariy in August, John Rawle, lad
OF l6 years, living in Volcano, Amador county,
California, who had vainiy been endeav oring
to obtain his fathers consent to go 10 Fraser
River, disappeared, taking with him valuable
horse belonging to the family. 1t was sup
posed he had started for Fraser River, and so
little anxiety was felt in regard to him. On
the 18th Cf August his body was found in the
Buttlc Ditch, few miles east of Jackson. at
tached by a s.lariat' to half dead horse.
From appearances the boy, on the night after
leaving home, lay down to sleep, with the
horse tied to his person, TO prevent his escape.
The animal, becoming unnlanageable through
fright during the night, had run off, and drag
ged his master by the rope until the boys life
was extinct. Afterwards the horse had con-
timed to Craze around, dragging the body a
long for three weeks. Finally, the corpse
had been dragged into ditch. where it be-
came entangled beyond the horses strength
to eXtrcate it. In his efforts to pull loose,
the horse had cut his neck to the bone with
the rope. The boys remains were horribly
mutilated. Most of his limbs were broken
and the flesh rubbed bare from the bone.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

The New York Herald expresses decided
preference for General Scott for the next
Presidency. The Herald is erratic-one day
10. Scott and the next for Cameron.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

1t is recommended TO housewives in max
ing their pickles, TO add a cluster or two of
green grapes. which will completely preserve
the viSor Of the vinegar.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

FENO TIMBER NAKERS!-A lot of Mxnu-s
d Celebraled Double -bittcd Axes, at the Low
Price of TWO DOLLARS, for sale by
RICHARD MoSSoP
Clearfeld. Pa Sent % ISIS
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

n WATCH MAKER. Cherry street ZONE door
east of the Methodist Church.) Clcarfed Pa will
repair Clocks Watches, &c. on short notice and
reasonable terms Sept % 1853
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

The Kansas question is practically dead
issue.-Ha1T-isburg Patriot.
But, says the Bradford Argus in reply, dead
things sometimes rise again, like Banquo's
Ghost. with twenty mortal murders on their
crowns, and push US from our stools" Dead
as the Kansas question may be, it win push a
nnmoer OF Democratic members from their
stools in Congress.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29

If, as Edmund Burke has said. s.the revenue
is the government or government Is in a
very exhausted and crippled condit.or.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-09

HS- DIR. l.. j. Czapkny.-We would direct the es-
pecal attention of invads perusal of Dr. l. J. crap
kays advertisement 20 be iond in another column of this
paper in order to place the services of learned and expe
renced physician within their reach So much i'll has
been inflicted the human family from the pernicious and
ignorant practices of EMPIRES that it
filling bounden duty to make known where judc'ous re-
lief be obtained To those unfortunate enough to su
fer from the effects of sexual private diseases their
illtreatment cheefully commend Or. L. CEapkay
Of rare scientific and possess
ing all the requisites from long experience and acknow
edged skill for the successful practice of his profession
Having made sexual complaints especial study like the
celebrated Rcord Of Paris he Is enabled 10 guarantee
speedy and permanent in all Of private ehron
ic disease whether the effects of contagon sefabuse
loss Of vrty and in order that patients at distance
may avail themselves Of his advice free consultation by
letter is open to them The knowledge that we have OF
the he has effected Of which were Of
long standing leads place much faith in Or. Cs e
hcacy and commend him to the confidence of those in Ill
health Dr. Czapkays Office is in Sacramento street, be-
low Montgomery nearly opposite the Pacific Mail Steam.
ship Co.'S 0hce. San Francisco
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-09

For FRAZER RIVERA large number of mi
ners have left this county, within the past week
or two for the Frazer river diggings. Many
are selling cut their claims and disposiug of
their business at a sacrifice in their hurry to
get of. 1t is the height of folly for men who
are in comfortable circumstances, and doing a
fair business, to thus sgive up certainty for
an uncertainty. There is no use, however OF
advising people as to their own business; the
Frazer river excitement is now at fever heat,
and it must take its course.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-09

SCSDAT LAw.-The law for the better Obscr-
vance Of the Christian Sabbath went into eper-
alton last Sunday, and the day was the dullest
we have witnessed in Nevada for long time.
The front doors Of most of the stores aud drink
ing saloons were closed, aud the business men
of the place had an opportunity of attending
church, and of enjoying themselves as their in
clnatiOns prompted. We noticed that the hotel
of Geo. Lewis and the drug store Of Tom Holmes
were kept open as usual. AT the former estab-
lshment hungry mau could have satisfied his
prescribed for at two bits each, and medicines
furnished gratis
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-09

PATENT RooFING.-Mr. Covert, Of the firm of
Covert, Moores Il Co., showed us yesterday. a
specimen of Childs' Elastic Patent Roofing,
which our citizens who are about to erect build
ings would do we'll to examine. The article is
highly recommended by experienced architects
and builders, and as far as we are competent to
judge, we should call il an excellent material
for covering the roofs of buildings.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-09

The FOURTH AT ALPnA-The several Divis-
ions of the Sons OF Temperance, in Washington
township, arc making preparations 20 celebrate
in becoming manner the approaching ami
versary Of our national independence. The
celebration will come off at Alpha, July 5th, as
the 4th comes on Sunday The festivities will
close with ball in the evening, and a joyous
time is anticipated.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-09

PosTPoSED-John Hope. arrested ON charge
Of being concerned in the late robbery, was
brought before Justice Anderson yesterday.
On the application of the District Attorney, the
examination was postponed until Friday next
Aaron Bridgeport. who was arrested with Hope
is in Jail, aud viii probably be examined as soon
as the case of Hope is disposed Of. The evi-
dence against these men is circumstantial, and
we have heard it stated that Hope will be able
to prove that be was in town between half past
eleven and twelve O'Clock, and also between
twelve and one, on the night the robbery was
committed.