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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10
A SLIGHT MISTAKE.

In an article on the ssrejoicings of the oppo-
sition'' in the last Republican, We find the fol-
lowing remark =
sMr. Swoope, in his speech on the evening
of their celebration here, was candid enough,
we have been Informed, to admit that it would
require the greatest wisdom and circumspec-
ton IN the leaders of their party to keep its
irregular fragments in any thing like order un-
til the campaign of 1902
That is exactly what Mr.. S. did not admit.
He said that under ordinary circumstances it
might have ''required the greatest wisdom and
circumSpecti0n" TO harmonize and hold to-
gether the various elements of opposition, but
that this necessity had been obviated by Mr..
Buchanan himself-tbat the suicidal and high
handed course he had pursued before, and was
continuing to pursue since the election, was
forcing them together, harmonizing and uni
ting them in one solid organization. 1t was
not only Mr.. Buchanan's desertion of the prin-
ciple upon which he was elected-not only his
violation of the pledges made for him to the
friends of ssFree Kansas;'-not only his at
tempt to force an obnoxious constitution upon
protesting people-not only his miserable f.
Dancial policy which involving the coun-
try millions upon millions in debt-not only
the disastrous results of the ssprogreSsiye free
trade doctrines of his party, which had pros
trated almost every branch of American In
dustry and thrown thousands of mechanics and
laborers out Of employment-that combined
to bring about this result; but his persistence
in making fidelity TO Lecompton test of par
ty orthodoxy, his ostracsm of those who saw
fit to differ with him on this point, his removal
from office of all who were in the least tainted
with the Douglas s'heresy," his contempt OF
the popular will as manifested in the appoint
ment OF j. Clancy Jones after being repUdia-
ted by his own party in Berks county, and nu-
merous other acts and circumstances, had the
effect of not only cementing the .sirregular
fragments of the opposition, but was driving
hundreds of honest thinking men, who were
heretofore willing TO stand by him, from his
support. 1t was in this way that the necessity
of exercising 'sthe greatest wisdom and cir
cumspectiOn'' had been removed, and the en-
| tire opposition was beginning to pull together,
as Gen. Jackson said, like ssa unite This
was the tenor of Mr.. Swoope's remarks-just
the reverse of what the Republican was ssin-
formed he had s'admitted."
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10

The editor of the Republican, in his last pa
per, backs very nicely out of his allegation that
the Journal for some time has been utterinr
.'malignant ISLANDERS upon the private charac-
ter of some distinguished democrat by sspre-
ferring to let the community decide for them
selves.'' We certainly have no objection to
leave the decision to such an umpire; but if,
as he says, there is s:scarcely numbers of
our paper s'for the last two months that does
not contain" what he boldly and unq qHalihedly
asserts it does, it would be very easy matter
fer him to mention the date and article, and
thus at least save ssthe community seme
trouble in hunting up "the documents"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10

The Clearfeld Republican is a wonderful in
stitution. 1t is bright and shining light of
the latest style of Sham Democracy, and is
doubtless we'll calculated, if hung up O. nights,
to illumine as well the dark pathway of slave
ry prOpagandism as the mental gloom of many
of the followers of its own peculiar course.
Its supernal brilliancy has recently been
spreading" itself, and by the light of its own
rays, it has made discovery-a discovery
which has excited in it the most soul stirring
solicitude and philsnthropic dIsinterestedness.
Il has found out that not only Senator Douglas
is not much of a favoritc of the Republicans,
that the latter are Saying very naughty things
shout the s.little giant, ''-but the editor is
Fearful that the Anti-Lecompton Democrats
are not getting fais play and much credit
for the part they took ia defeating has party,
as they deserve. Nov isn't it kind and mag
hlninous and p,aiEewOrthy In our neighbor to
hunt out and watch oyer these matters? We
always had an idea that there was big strata
of liberality running through that same Clear
field Republican but really it infinitely sur
passes our most exalted surmises. We can
scarcely realize it in all its magnitude Yet
so it is-there is no mistake-we have its own
voluntary Acknowledgements to substantiate the
fact. Still it is astonishing-surprising
most inconceivable, that 1.-THE Republican,
the Cleartield RspublicGn-which advocated the
election of Jeemes Buchanan, endorses and
supports his Administration, his Lecompton-
ism, his every act and deed, even TO the war
on those who saw fit to differ with him in re-
gard to bis Kansas policy-that it should take
into special care and keeping the interests of
Judge Douglas and the Anti-Lecompton sher-
cites" generally Is it not marvellous It's
account of these things is intensely interest
ing and as we read the articles in which the
frightful conjectures which haunt the imagina-
&ion and disturb the repose of our neighbor.
are so wildly depicted, we felt an irresistible
desire to place the thumb to the point of our
nose, extend the fingers, and, like quondam
friend of ours whom one of your cute chaps
tried to amboozlc, exclaim-'sYer can't come
It, old hoss ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10
nAILY TELEGRAPH FOR THE SESSION

EI -Fs,V and Accurate Ltgisldtire Reports.
The Daily Telegraph is now in the third year cf
its existence and the success attending its publ
cation, has placed it upon 4 firm and permanent
basis. Our circulation has continued steadily
increase. until il now reaches the most distant
parts of the State. and is a welcome daily visitor
in the counting room, the workshop and the fam
lily circle. At very heavy expense now fur
nish all the important Telegraphic News many
hours in advance of the City Dai!ies. During the
coming winter the Daily Telegraph will contain
the ftftest and most accurate reporss Of the Lrgi
kGtfre Proceedings ersr published by any paper
tie Capital former gears TO enable TO do
this have secured the services OF first Class Ste
nographers, who have had large experience in re
porting the proceedings and debates of Congress.
Telegraphic reports of the Proceedings of Con-
gress viii also be given daily in our columns il
advance of the city papers.
Persons through bout the State who desire to have
n daily paper from the State Capital during the
winter, containing full and reliable reports of tbs
donss of the Legislature. should subscribe for tine
Daily Telegraph 1t will be mailed every
ming in time to cach subscribers ut all point. on
the line of Railroad the next morning. many heurs
before any other daily paper here or elsewhere.
Terms for the session 81 90; for the year. 81 90
The !PeekRyGu .Ssmi-TFeekYy Telegraph is prip-
ted on very large sheet. and will also furnish
fall reports of the doings of State Legislature
and Congress Terms.-Semi Weekly during tho
Session, 81 90; Weekly and Semi-W cckly for the
year. $500 GEO. BERGNER CO.
Publishers DailyTeleyraph.' HARRISBURG Pa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10

The President has issued Proclamation
against Walkers projected Nicaraguan
Expedition, and filibusterism in general. He
says that although the scheme is ostensibly
an Emigration movement, its hostile design
is manifest; and that the landing of any body
of men in Nicaragua without proper passport
from competant authority, will be rejected
and can only be accomplished by an overpow-
ering force. The President warns any Amer
lean citizens WHO may have been deluded into
the belief that they are about to proceed to
Nicaragua peaceful emigrants of the disas-
trous consequences to which they will be ex-
posed, and enjoins upon all officers of the
Government civil ard military, to be vigilant,
active and faithful in the suppression of all
such illegal enterprises.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10
JOSHUA S. JOHNSON, CABINET MAKER

- having fitted up shop few doors cast Of
the sold jew Store" on Market street. desires TO
inform the community AT large. that he keeps on
hand variety of CABLNET WORK At his
shop, and that he manufactures to order, (of su-
perior fnish.3 every description OF Household and
Kitchen furniture, among which are Centre. and
Dining Tables; Mahogony and Common Bureaus :
Common and Fancy Bcdsteads Stands Safes, Cup
boards Sofas Lounges. &c, which he is determin-
ed to dispose of at cheap rates. for cash they
can be purchased at any other establishm ent of
furniture invited come to his shop and
anime his articles, and judge for themselyeS OF It's
quality and finish, before purchasing elsewhere,
rs he feels confident that he suit them in prie.
and quality. Chairs of every description on hand
or made TO order November 10, 1855
n b. lie is also prepared to make C0FFINS 10
order on the shortest notice. and attend funerals
with hearse, when called upon. J. s. J.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10

ILLEGAL VOTIsG IN CAMBRIA.-We learn
that proceedings have been commenced in
Cambria county to prove that illegal voting
and false returns were made at the late cleo
tion in Washington township. This township
gave Mr.. Pershing democratic candidate for
Congress) 336 maiority-the entire poll being
over 400 votes. Persons who claim to know,
say that the township cannot give over $50, all
told The fight, it seems, is altogether con-
fined to the Democrats of the county. P
Noon, Esq. has been appointed by the County
Commissioners to hear the testimony. There
is no doubt in the minds of many persons but
what the entire poll of Washington township
will be thrown out and if so, the People S
party will gain another member of the Legis-
lature, but will lose County Commissioner.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10

ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE HoUsE.-We see
the name of l.. Rogers, Esq, of the Mexican
Citizen, mentioned IN connection with the as
sistant clerkship of the House of Representa-
HEes OF Pennsylvania the coming session.
Mr.. Rogers was one of the transcribers in the
Senate Two years age, has every qualification
for the position for which he is named, and
would doubtless naske popular and efficient
officer, if elected.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10
CLEARFIELD, PA, NOV. 10, 1858.
A PREDICTION FULFILLED.

One of the most sensible and practical
speeches made in the United States Senate,
during its last session, in favor of Protection
to American Industry, was delivered by Hon.
SIMON CAMERON, of this State, on the occasion
of presenting petition from large number
of laborers, asking for a higher tariff than the
prevailing one. In that speech he uttered
great truth and that was that this whole ques-
tion was in the hands of the laboring men
themselves; that if they really desired Pro-
lection, they must elect men as Presidents,
Senators and Congressman who were in .fdror
of this great measure. He said =
sThe Iaboring men of this country are pow
erful for good always. They do control when
they think proper, and l think the time is
coming when they will control the politics of
this country. l tell them that before they can
get common protection they must change the
majority in the Senate-they must change the
majority in the other house of Congress; and
above all they must change the occupant of
the White House, who is the dispenser of the
power which controls the legislation OF this
country.
81 think the laboring men of Pennsylvania,
at least, are ROW beginning TO put their own
shoulders to the wheel, and believe they will
make such !. noise in the next Oct contest, as
will alarm the gentlemen all over the country
who laugh at tbem.'
The last paragraph contains prediction
which has been fulfilled. The laboring men
of Pennsy sylvania did SNAKE noise" that has
alarmed the Stree traders,'' all over the coun-
try, and has doubtless had a great influence
in carrying the election in other States in the
right direction.
Quite number of papers have within a
short time been declaring their preference for
Gen. Cameron as the next candidate of the OPP
position for President. Not only is this the
case in our own State, but several prominent
and influential opposition journals in New
York and Massachusetts, have indicated their
preference for him. Mr.. Cameron certainly
occupies, just now, very commanding posi-
tion leading Statesman, and Represen
tatiye of Pennsylvania interests and the sen
timents of her people in the councils of tht
nation; and it is gratifying to see that hi.
talents and public services arc appreciated by
observing citizens of other States.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10

At New Britain, Conn, on Wednesday Fred
crick WcStoyer, son of Amos Westover, was
playing with an old gun barrel, and after touch
ing it off the third time with slow match, ran
about twenty feet, when the barrel burst, and
small thin piece, about the weight of 4 cent,
struck him on the side, over the heart, going
through his clothes and just breaking the skin.
The heart ceased its pulsations and the boy
died in less than ten minutes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10
THE RAF TsmAn's JOURNAL,
THE NOVEMBER ELECTIONS.

The elections held on the I'd inst, resulted
in o succession OF disasters to the Lecomp-
ton Democracy. The reverberations of the
Northern ssthunder," which have been falling
upon the ears of the Administration, have
caused it to 'wince' terribly and grow extreme
ly ssweak at the knees,'' so much so, indeed,
that it is feared they will give way entirely.
In New York, Morgan, Republican, is elect
ed Governor by about Is, 900 majority. OF
| the SO Congressman, only are Lecomptonites
of the remainder, the Peoples party have
The election of ohm B. Haskin is, however,
in doubt. The Assembly stands, % Buchanan
Democrats, 80 Opposition. The result in New
York is the more gratifying when it is consid-
cred that the Americans and Republicans were
somewhat split up.
In New Jersey, the Administration is badly
whipped, the opposition electing all FIVE OF
| the Congressman.
In Massachusetts,, the Republicans have g.
lected Banks Governor; the American -Repub-
licans the L Congressmen, and large major
| ity of the Legislature.
In Michigan, the Peoples party have elect
ed their whole State ticket by 5000 to 10 600
| all the Congressman but one, and large ma
jority of the Legislature.
Wisconsin has also gone against the Admin
istration, though one or two districts are yet
| in doubt.
| In Illinois, the Administration made no show
at all. The Republican State ticket is elected
by about 5000 majority; the Congressional
delegation stands, Republicans, 5 Douglas
| Democrats. In the Legislature there is ma
jority of Douglas men on joint ballot, which
secures the reelection of Mr.. Douglas TO the
| U. S. Senate. Lincoln has, however, a ma
jority of atfeast 5000 on the popular vote.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10

CRINoLINE DETHRoSED IN PARIs.-The Paris
correspondent of the Boston Trareller, writing
Oct. 18th, says "crinoline is dethroned,'' - aud
writes as follows of the new fashion of a train ::
81 almost like the new fashion, although sus-
pect it may prove no gcntler enemy to Il man IS
purse than its predecessor. 1t is long and
draped and floating, like Muses. costume. or
like the attire in which Milton robed the pen
sive Nun, dcyout.'''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10

A NSONFILLE IN THE RING NEW
- FALL AND WINTER GOODS III. SWAN
announces to the citizens of Ansonville and the
surrounding country, that he has just returned
from the East and is opening at his store an
extensive stock Of choice and scrviccable Fall and
Winter Goods. consisting of general assortment; Of
DRY GOODS. GROCERIES. HARDWARE,
QCEENSW ARE, HATS & CAPS, B00TS4 SHOES
and great variety of useful fancy goods. among
which may be found the latest styles of Ladies'
DRESS GOODS. SHAWLS. BON I :,
RIBBONS LACES, FLOWERS 6c-. Sc
The undersigned would direct particular att an
ton to his extensive selection of Parlor and Coal
Stoves, Cock Stoves and fixtures, Stove pipe, 30.
ALSO. a large quantity of Salt. Persons desirous
of purchasing any of the articles in my line of
business, invited to call and examine ny stock
before buying elsewhere, as [ fee! persuaded that
L can supply them on reasonable terms for cash
any other store in the county. Lumber Of
cry description, and approved country produce
tax en- in exchange for goods. III. SWAN.
Ansonville. November 10. 1855
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10

HAsKIS DIsTRIcT.-The New York Tribune
elects Haskin over kemble in the Westchest-
er District, in New York, by q majority the
Times makes it so majority. The afternoon,
New York, papers of Saturday say, however,
that the result is still in doubt, Kemble claim
ing his election by majority of 10. The
real state of the matter viii only be disclosed
by official canvass.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10

NEW TANNISG MACHISE.-It is stated in the
Name Farmer that a premium was awarded at
the State Fair for calf skin tanned 10y the
use of sweet fern. If If is true that this hith-
erto useless shrub, which so abounds in our
pastures, can thus be applied to beneficial
purpose. tremendous saving will be made by
the operation. The skins were tanned in one
week, and had all the appearance of the best
French calf skin
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10

THE TARIFF.-The Washington correspon-
dents say that the Administration has not
defnately settled on any Tariff policy. Sec
retary Cobb resists the principle of protection,
but efforts are making on compromise to
this effect: s.Congress to pass law author
izing the Secretary of the Treasury to raise
the duties on certain speciffcschedules may
be determined en-, provided the tariff of 81
shall not afford sufficient revenuc within two
yclrs''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10

''As long as the 'dear people could be bam-
boozled thereby, the Republicans did not hes
itate TO adopt as text, all the sayings of Judge
Douglas in support Of his ASrI-LEcoNPTos
HEREsY. Cieaufeid Republican, Nov. 4.
Just stick pin there, if you please, and see
if the organs of nigger-driving Scotch-water-
pipe Democracy don't cave in to Judge Doug
las and his ssAnti-Lecompton heresy'' before
the end of the year 1860
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10

The Great Salt Lake, in Utah, although It
receives all the washngs of the mountains
and the variOus streams in the valley, is said
to be gradually drying up. A writer from
Utah says the natural deposits of salt from the
lake would supply the world for thousands of
years. The water is so strong that from four
gallons of water one gallon of pure salt NAV
be obtained
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10

a RENARKABLB CRIaIEAL TRIAL.-DRFER-
RED JUsTICE.-The Clayton (Ala.) Banner has
remarkable criminal trial, Just concluded in
Henry county Alabama. More than fourteen
years ago, in February, 1874, in Barbour coun-
ty, John, slave of DR.. Alexander p Craw-
ford, was most brutalIy whipped to death.
The prisoner, who was then DR.. Crawford IS
overseer, being Immediately after the whip
ping, and while John was yet alive, charged
with it and threatened with prosecution, fed
from the neighbOrhood. Two years after he
was arrested by Mr.. Thomas Cargile in the
city of Montgomery, passing under the name
Of Boyd and, being brought back to Barbour
county, the grand Jury at the Spring term,
1876, found true bill against him for mur-
der. The venue was soon changed to Henry
county, where the prisoner had formerly lv-
ed, and where he had some relatives and many
friends and q trial being had at the Spring
Term, 1Si9, before the Hon. Samuel Chap
man, he was found guilty of murder and sem
fenced to the Penitentiary for ten years-the
jury, however, emitting in their verdict to as
certain the degree of murder. On account of
this omission the judgment was reversed by
the Supreme Court, and the prisoner remanded
Tor another trial. Various continuances were
had, sometimes at the instance of the State,
and sometimes at that of the prisoner In
the meantime the defendant, having obtained
bail, married in respectable family, land had
several children. The protracted ordeal
through which he had passed, the interest felt
in the family to whose fate he had singularly
linked his own, and the influence OF prudent
and correct department on his part, excited
sympathy in his behalf so strong as appa-
rentlv to set at defiance, and, in the opinion
OF everybody, 20 put conviction out of the
question. The inevitable hour at length how
ever, rolled around, and on Tuesday morning,
in the presence of an immence crowd the
trial commenced. The jury, about O'Clock
on Saturday evening, retired, and having de-
liberated about 81 hours, returned a verdict of
manslaughter in the first degree, with an unan-
| imous recommendation of the prisoner to
mercy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10

THE INDIAN WAR IN New MrxIco.-The Of
ficers and troops under Col. Miles. consisting.
in all, of about three hundred and thirty-five
men-which left Fort Defiance, New Mexico,
on the 9th of September, in pursuit of the
hostile Indians, returned on the nth, bring
ing with them 5000 head of fine, large sheep
and six prisoners. Six Indians were killed
during the scout, also two soldiers. Several
others were slightly wounded.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10

ssWHAsGDooDLEs. Some interest seems to
be manifested as TO the origin of the term
fswhangdoodles, (which has so suddenly be-
come a afavorite of the editor of the Republican,
1t is billingsgate expression, selected by our
astute neishbor from the peculiar phraseology
Of the Hollidaysburg Standard.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10

There was an arrival at New Terk on Sat-
urday, of a decidedly novel character. 1t
was new bark called the Pamelie Flood,
Capt. Adams, from Green Bay, Wisconsin,
via Quebec, with cargo of spars, timber,
fish, etc. She IS about three hundred tons
burthen, and is consigned TO Benner & Deake.
She sailed from Green Bay on the 18th ult.,
and was fifteen days in making the passage
from Quebec. She was bnilt at Green Bay,
and halls from Howard, Wisconsin.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10

CoRREcTIos.-In giving the official returns
of the election in our Congressional district,
it seems we got the vote of Forrest county
changed so as to give ellis majority of 3S,
instead of 38 for Hall, as it should be. This
change makes Halls majority $50, instead OF
'5o, as heretofore published IN our paper.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10

The Danville Republican tells of a lady,
named Butler, in Caswell county, n. c..
whose child recently fell into well sixty
feet deep. She seized hold of the rope at
tached to the water bucket, went TO the bot
tom Of the we'll. took the child in her arms.
and then ascended the rope. bringing the child
along with her-an UNPARALLELED feat
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-10
AND JEwELRY.-Thc

w dcrsgned respectfully informs his custo-
mers and the public generally that he has just Ec
ceived from the East and opened at his establish
ment IN Shaws Row, Clearfeld, Pa. fms stock
of Watches, of different qualities, and Jewelry Of
every variety. from full sot to q single piece
which he will sell At the most reasonable prices
for Cash. All kinds of Clocks, Watches and Jew
elry carefully repaired and warranted. con.
tinuanee Of patronage is solicited.
November 10 1858 H. F. NACGLE.