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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-14

ExCoAMUSICATED.-Pres Buchanan has
fssucd Bull of accommodation, through
his organ, the Washington Union, against sew
eral member Of Congress who voted, last week,
against the Lecompton Constitution. What
will they say to this summary process or read
ing them out OF bad company, and turning
them over to the enemy? Here is the Bull,
as we find it in the Union and other admins
tration papers: =
"Messrs. Harris, Of Illinois, and Chapman
and Hickman, of Pennsylvania, went over, on
Thursday, bag or baggage, to the black-repub-
Iicans Upon the motion of Mr.. Giddings to
reject ihe Senate Kansas bill, and thus prolong
indefinitely the settlement of the question,
they were the only men pretending to be any
thing else than republicans who voted with
that party for the motion. After thus openly
giving in their adhesions to black republican
ism, we suppose they will no longer claim to
be democrats or complain that they have been
read out of the democratic party. They are
now clearly without its organization, and as
thoroughly identified with its enemies as lid
dings himself.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-14
THE JOURNAL.
CLEARFIELD, PA, APRIL IA, 1858.

KNITTING MAcH HINEs.-A few days since we
had an opportunity of witnessing the operation
of knitting stockings by machinery. The ma
chine is a singular contrivance, but performs
its work well. A single thread machine is
capable of knitting from to pairs of mems
socks per day, whilst double or treble thread
machine viii increase its capacity in like pro-
portion. Mr.. Joseph Hollen of Cambria coun-
ty is the inventor and patentee. He is poor
man, and has lately had his property destroyed
by fire. In consequence of this, we believe,
his brother, John HOllen, has undertaken the
selling of rights for counties or States His
address is Fallen Timber P. o., Cambria Co.,
Pa The machine is a labor-saving affair, and
will doubtless become popular wherever it is
once put into operation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-14

RAIN RAIN !!-During the last three days
large quantities of rain fell here, in conse-
Quence of which the water in the Susquehan-
na is very high. This will give our raftsmen
q fine opportunity of running their lumber to
market. Quite number of RATS passed this
place yesterday, and to-day. We fear the
ssw-Iogs will do some injury, as we were in
formed that they were running thick out of
Clearfleld Greek yesterday.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-14

JUGGED.-Ofiicer Smith of Beccaria town.
ship, this morning deposited in our county
Jail one William Gillian, charged with assault
and battery on Wm- Dickinson of Glen Hope.
L would seem that Gillian and others had in
dulged too freely in the ssO-be- joyful, +" and
upon being ordered out of Dickinson's office,
committed the offence. a couple, months
boarding with the Sheriff might do good TO
the individual who sold the fighting whisky.
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COURT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,


" the Honorable JAMES BURNSIDE, Esquire.
President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas Of
the twenty-ffth judicial District composed of the
counties of Clearfeld, Centre and Clinton-and the
Honorable William l.. Moore and BENJAMIN Bon
sail, Associate Judges of Clearfeld county, have
issued their precept, to directed, for tho hold
ing of a Court of Common Pleas Orphans Court
Court of Quarter Sessions Court of Oyer Termi
ner. and Court of General Jail Delivery at Clear
field, in and for Clearheld Co., on the THIRD Mon
day. the 10th day of MAY next.
NOTICE Is, therefore, hereby given to the Cor
oner, Justices Of the Peace, and Constables in and
for said county of Cleareld to appear in their own
proper persons with their Rolls, Records, Inquisi-
tions, Examinations, and other Remembrances, to
do those things which to their Offices and in their
behalf. pertain to be done, and Jurors and Witnes
ses are requested to be then and there attending,
and not to depart without leave, At their peril.
GIVEN under my hand at Clearfeld, this 9TH day
of April, in the year Of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ffty-eight, and the eighty
frst year Of American Independence.
JOSIAH r. REED, Sheriff.
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TREASURER'S SALE OF
i UNSEATED LANDS for

Iaxes for the years 1896 and 1857
NOTICE is hereby given. that in
pursuance of an Act of Assembly. pas
sed the 18th day of June, A. d. 1915,
entitled, An Act to amend an act di-
recting the mode Of selling unseated
lands for taxes" &C., the following
tracts of unseated lands in Clearfield
county, will be exposed to public sale,
or outcry, for the taxes due and un-
paid thereon, at the Court House IN
The Borough cf Ciearfeid. on the Sec
ond Monday of june, 1855:
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rLEARFIELD BOOT AND SHOE

subscriber takes this method Of informing tho
LOCATED himself on MAIN STREET op-
posiee the jail, and is now prepared to wait upon
and render general satisfaction to all who may ia
vor him with their patronage. He feels confident
in saying that never before has there been offered
to the public of this section, such inducements
he offers All articles purchased at this establish
ment will be warranted, and if proven not to be
charge. His work cannot be surpassed. as he is
determined to use only the very best materials in
their manufacture. The "world and the rest Of
mankind are requested to oall and satisfy them
selves of the fact that his articles OF the best
and most durable materials
GEORGE SHULTZ
al 1853
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-14

PA. LEGIsLATURE.-The bill for the sale of
the remainder of the State Canals to the Sun
bury & Erie Road, passed the House-Mr.
Hayes voting in the affirmative. The bill re-
ducing the prices of licenses, and otherwise
facilitating the sale of liquor, passed the
house also, mostly by strict party vote.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-14

DLASTERING.-Th subscriber having To-
L Gated himself in the Borough of Clearheld,
wouId inform the public that he is prepared to do
work in the above line, from plain to ornamental
of any description, in aworkmanlike style Also
whitewashing and repairing done in n neat man
ner and on reasonable terms .
April Z, lS5S. EDWIN NOorER.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-14

national ExCuASGE.-We direct attention
to the advertisement of Mr.. David Smith, who
has taken the above named hotel, situated in
the Borough of Curwensville.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-14

TnE jury LIST for May term will be found
In our advertising columns.
Several additional accounts appear in the
Registers Notice to-day.
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TN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Il CLEARFIELD COUNTY.
David and Andrew Spencer
No 4S Aug. i, 1851
VIM. A. Dale Il Tolbcrt Dale :
terre tenant.
Summons and alias Summons an ejectment to
enforce specific performance of contract for Ito
acres of lands in Pike township Clearfeld County,
bounded by lands Of E. Fenton, John p. Dale,
J. Thomas Chas Cleayer and others.
And now, November 18th. 1857, motion of L.
j. Grams Esq, Atty for Pltffs rule on defendants
to appear and plead and order of publication awar
ded. Certified from the record,
GEORGE WALTERS, Prot'y.
To dsft's. abore named You " i'll take notice OF
the above rule and that you required to ap-
pear and plead by the Sd Monday of May next OF
Judgment will be entered. l. J. GRAMS.
March 18th, 1855. Atty for Pitts
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DIED:

At the residence of w. G. Foley in Penn
township, on Friday the 26th of March, Mrs.
MARY THOMPSON, aged sixty five years.
(BelIefonte papers please copy.)
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M A r RED /:

On the 29th March, by Rev. A. Crowell,
Rev. II. Ow, of Indiana County, to REBECCA
WILSON, of Clearield County, Pa.
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AT WoRK.-We see Judge Shaw is already
at work getting material ready to build his
stables, which were destroyed by the fire on
the night of the 2fth ult. We understand he
has also made a contract for putting up large
row of shops and offices on ssthe burnt dis
trict.' We do not know what kind of mate
rial he designs using in the latter, but we
should like to him put up good brick
building. 1t will not only be more ornamen-
tai than frame, but it will be more substan-
tial and less liable to destruction by fire.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-14

towDsman, e. S. Dundy, Esq, who has now
his sstent pitched in Archer, Nebraska Terri
tory, returned hither, after having spent the
winter IN Washington City, attending to busi-
ness On last Thursday evening, the mem
bers of the Clearfeld Bar complimepted him
with supper at the Mansion House, which
passed off pleasantly and to the entire satisfac-
tion of all who participated. Dundy is ga
good fellow to all intents and purposes, and
we hope that Fortune may bestow her smiles
unsparingly upon him in his new home. 4
report of the supper proceedings will be found
elsewhere in this paper, for a copy of which
We are indebted to the editor of the Republican.
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SCHOOL.

NUKMAL SCHUOL.-In accordance with
In notice heretofore given, l will open and
teach Normal School two months. in the Borough
of Curwensville commencing on Tuesday. the 4th
day of May Teachers who design attending it,
are desired TO make their preparations, to be pres
ent at its commencement; and to bring such text
books as they have in their possession. Our de-
termination is to make the course of instruction,
practical, and well adapted to prepare Teachers
L. L. STILL,
April Z. 1858 &c. Superintendent.
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nY Il E RS! OY S T E II q
" The lovers of good bivalves can procure at
all times THE BEST BALTIMORE OYSTERS, At
the saloon of the undersigned. in MerreI Il Car
ter's basement, one door south of W. l. Meore's
store, Clearfeld Pa. where he will be happy to
serve all who may favor him with their custom.
He will supply persons with cans. if desired at
Baltimore prices, with the addition of the expense
of bringing them here. R. B. TAYLOR
Clearield. Pa. Sept. 30. 1857.
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UNION TOWNSHIP

John DnBois, jr., q Bro. =,
1908 9o9 Isl Roberts & Fox, ll6 4S
35e9 6o6 &c Roberts Il Fox, "a Oh
Roberts, For y Co.
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ELOUR.-Just received 80 barrels Extra Fam
IL lily Flour, which will be sold low for cash by
December g RICHARD M0SS0P.
nR. LITCH'S PAIN CURER, ANFI-BIL-
II I0US REMEDY, and RESTORATIVE, fer
Colds Coughs, Group &C., sold at Joseph Goon's
Shoe Shop, Clearfeld. Pa Oct g.
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ENATING GSALOON.-The undersigned Keeps
~ constantly on hand at his Saloon in Merreil
&Carter's Basement, door south of Moore's store,
Fruits, Confectionaries, Tobacco and Segars
Of every description, and other Articles
usually kept in an establishment of this kind
He will furnish articles to persons in large qaan-
titles, the most reasonable terms.
Sept. 80 r. B. TAYLOR.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-23
4 Contrast.

What pleasant scene it is to look in up
on happy group gathered around the fire.
side on winters evening. Some are read
ing. some sewing; every one is engaged in
some amusement. How comfortable they
all feel Little do they think how many are
suffering from cold and starvation. They
are only thinking of their own comfort now.
Let US now wind our way along the dirty
and dark streets. We now stop at an old
building; we 20 up a pair of old rickety
stairs, that seem as though they would fall
every minute. We have at last reached the
top; we open the door and go in. We take
a glance around the room. One glance is
enough to convince US of what a state Of
misery they are in. In one corner OF the
room is little bed, on that bed is some
loved parent in the agonies Of death: per-
haps the poor little children have jus. lost a
dear parent. 1t is a shocking sight-but it
is Gods will that every one should have
their sorrows here on this earth; and those
who deserve shall have their peace in the
next Let US then be thankful that God has
provided us with those blessings (Which We
enjoy, and never forget to thank him for our
portion of bread. =. Z.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-23
Wealth and Fortune.

When we see q person surrounded by
wealth, he is generally the object of envy.
This passion is more frequently excited by
wealth and fortune than talent. There are
those VIII, may think that happiness is only
found among the rich and fortunate, and
cannot conceive how talent and knowledge
can bring it. Some covet their wealth, and
seem not to know that they have broken
Gods commandment, so prone are their
hearts to desire the luxurious trappings of
others. They are apt to tn nix that wealth
| brings the blessed heart ease, which they
have not. The rich and fortunate are not
| always happy, some Of them are far from it.
They may appear as though they were, but
they have a great deal to contend with, es-
pecially if in business. The commandments
which they most heed, are these: lst. Get
customers. Cd. Make money Sd. Try to
please people that they would otherwise
despise, if it were not for their business
They also have trouble taking care of their
fortunes. They are afraid that the bank
will fail but if their money IS not invested
there it may be in land. But land may fall,
so that they may be obliged to sell for half
price. You can easily see that the rich and
fortunate are not always happy, as we at
first sight expected. We are often deceived
Dy w ueu a eHleTS a
place and are dressed well, our first remark
is, that IL guess that they are rather talent
ed people, and smart. Fine horses and car
riage. How richly that lady was dressed.
What lovely shawl, and such a splendid
bonnet! We must call on them.' But if
we were to follow those very persons home
and have them open their hearts to US how
different we should find them. Those whom
we should think he happiest, Judging from
appearances, we would find, perhaps, the
most miserable. The poor are exempted
from many evils to which they are subject
ed. They do not have as many tempta-
tons, and are not as liable to err as the
wealthy; and there is not as much ex, ected
from them as the rich. The fortunate are
expected to set an example for others. The
real wants and enjoyments of life are few,
and within the reach Of nearly all classes,
and if the great balance of human happiness
were adjusted fairly it would be found that
all classes fare equally well. LIMB.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-23
Mans Tongue Removed.

The Edngburgh (Scotland Advertiser has
the following:
On the Sth ult, at noon, there was no
small amount of excitement exhibited in the
surgical operation taking place that morn
ing. At twelve o'clock the room was crow
ded to excess, and numbers of medical men
from all parts were assembled to witness is,
The patient had for a long period suffered
from cancer of the tongue, and Professor
Syme had determined upon removing the
organ bodily. Shortly after twelve o'clock
the man was led into the theatre, placed up
on the table, and quickly rendered power
less through the potent influence ofthe chlo-
reform which was administered to him.
Professor Syme commenced by making
vertical incision through the integument
covering of the chin, and then sawed thro'
the lower Jaw at the symphysis. The d.
vision being made, he next proceeded to cut
away the tongue at the very root, closej to
the hyoid bone. The arteries were quickly
tied, and the hemorrhage was comparative
ly little, the man having lost only few oun-
ces of blood. The jaw was again placed to-
gether, and the integument sewed mp. The
man was actually able to walk out of the
room. At the close of the operation Prof.
Syme remarked that the removal of the
tongue bodily had been successfully per-
formed in Italy, but the modus operandi
was of different nature, the incisions hav-
ing been made entirely in the throat but
but he prof. Syme) considered that that
mooe was attended with more danger than
the one he had chosen to adopt. This ope-
ration has never yet been performed in Great
Britain, and should the patient recover,
which is earnestly hoped and believed, the
highest praise will be due to Prof. Syme for
having SO skillfully undertaken that which
no surgeon of the country had formerly
ventured upon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-23
The DepartIny Year.

There is a melancholy spell thrown
around the parting hours of the year, which
few care to resist. As we sit mus;ngy con-
juring up the changing scenes that marked
its progress, we recognize more vividly the
onward march OF Time. The interval seems
so brief since last we greeted the past year,
and visloncd forth thousand schemes for
the present, which mock US IN the memory
of their unfulfiment.
Even when the bells ring joyously to an
nounce the birth of a New Year. it is indeed
vanly they endeavor TO chime merry tune,
for there are strangely mourniui echoes
sounding ever and anon through their glad
ness, and the night wind signs requiem
that ever finds sympathetic response with
in our own spirits.
The old year has gathered to the sepul-
chre of Melted Time and in the welcome
we give to the new, which sprans from the
ashes of the predecessors, memory stands
side by side with hope, aud chastens the joy
with which we greet the untried future.
The annual return of the holidays is look
ed forward to by children with the most un-
bounded delight. 1t brings them emancipa-
ton from school, and an almost endless sue
cession of happy sports
There is no monitory voice to check their
childish glee, as they careessly cross the
viewless boundary that separates the pre-.
sent from the past; the sunshine OF their
hearts is unclouded by the shade of care.
The raising of their snow-kings and build
ing of their palaces that melt before their
sight is but preclude to the still less sub
stantia edifces that are constructed in many
a revery Of youth.
Ever will the records Of past years be
marked by list of unfulfilled promises,
when those vows Of the heart depend not on
the energy of to-day for success, but trust 10
the morrow for completion-"t Chance"
"to Fate" to anything that may save the
necessity of immediate action, " lleedess
that each breath is burdened with a bid
ding, and every minute hath its mission"
NEsrA.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-23
Novels and Novel Readers.

| Much has been written and much said
about this subject, and that, too, bv some Of
/ the most celebrated writers and orators of
/ the age, and yet the number Of fictitious
works are increasing to an enormous extent
/ But they are not only increasing in num-
/ bers, but they are growing more and more
/ injurious. The novels of years past had
/ some foundation, some facts on which the
writers could build their fancy sketch but
/ those Of the present are fictitious from the
( beginning. There is scarcely house
throughout all this fair land that does not
hoi- one Of these books. They are found in
countless numbers IN our cities and by the
wayside; in novels that you would suppose
no human being could inhabIt, but step
wit in and you will probably find a couple
still trying to live, as clean as they can, in
such place Perhaps they once held their
station among the wealthy Of the land
Perchance they have a son whom they per-
mitted to read these fictitious works, and he
is now pirate. or gambler. or an inhabit.
ant Of the state prson-he who ought to be
a support to his father and mother in their
old age is a perfect fiend, and all owing to
his having read these books in his youth for /
they are mostly made up of hair breadth es-
capes and daring adventures by land and |
sea- dlu Iif diuost CftIs HotdnCe TIC nero
gets free, if ne is caught. Now reading such .
stories rouse the principle Of "go thou and .
do likewise" IN a person, and he naturally .
tries it. The reading of these works tend |
to injure the physical system. 1t Injuries
the system in this manner: A person read
ing one of these books becomes perfectly in
sensible to outward things. and only
breathes once where he would three times If
he were studying something to strengthen
his mind. 1t is loss Of valuable time that
might be spent in other ways. Only think,
if all the time spent in reading novels had
been employed in the requirement Of useful
how much more enlightened the
world would have been. Where are We to
ook for minds capable Of high and lofty
thought, and in the genLsr sex for those
finer sensbilities which characterize the
true woman? If this state of things is to
continue for years to come, where shall we
look for minds capable Of governing this
broad land? Well may the friends of hu-
nanity weep over the degeneracy of the
age, and shudder at the prospect Of that
which is to come. Weighty indeed will be
the responsibility Of many Of our booksellers
as we'll as liquor sellers. II. A. II.