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

DIBLES.-The Bible Society of Clearfeld CO.,
ED hereby gives notice that their hooks, name
Iy, Bibles and Testaments, are deposited in the of
fee of James Wrigley Register and Recorder at
Clearfeld. The books are of various sizes and a
dapted to supply either private individuals or Sun
day Schools at very cheap rates. Very substan-
tial bibles can be had as low as 25 cents apiece,
and testaments as low 6k cents apiece.
The people of the county generally are also in
vited to leave with Mr.. 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 ALIEN. Mcleod, President
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EeUFFALO ROBES, Horse blankets and Sleigh
ED bells for sale by WM. IRWIN.
Curwensville, November 25. 1857.
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Arrival and Departure Of Mails at clearaeld.

ARRIVES.
Eastern, daily, Sundays excepted, at P NJ.
Western, s PM.
Smiths Mills, Saturdays, SPIN.
Sinnamahoning. Wednesd. & Saturd. 8 p NJ.
Karthaus, Saturdays, 6 M
kylertown, Mondays & Thursdays, Il NJ.
DEPART.
Eastern, daily, Sundays excepted, at AN.
Western, - AN.
Smiths Mills, Fridays, An.
Sinnamahoning, TuesdaysS Fridays, 6 AN. .
karthaus, Thursdays, AN.
kylertOwn. Mondays & Thursdays / Pm.
The Mails will close at Q O'Clock, P. NJ
n. d. Business men, of town and vicinity,
will please preserve this for future reference.
c. ID. WATSON, Post Master.
Mail arrives at CHrwensyille from Indiana,
via Newman's Mills, Cush, Burnside, New
Washington. Chest, Bower and GrampianIiiIls,
Tuesday and Fridays at IL A. NJ, and de-
parts same days at p. ".
Mail leaves Curwensvile for Marion, via
New Millport and Lumber City, every Satur-
day at 4. ", and returns same day at s PM
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H HARDWARE.-A large assortment just receiv.
IL ed and opened. and now for sale by
November p. VIM T. IRWIN.
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TnNOBACC0 AND CIGARS.-An assortment Just
Il opened and for sale at tho store of
November 25, WM 7. IRWIN.
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Mooney SAVED, BY SUBSCRIBING FOR
IHa HODGES JOURNAL OF FINANCE AND
BANK REPORTER. because it gives fitiL, com
gLete, early and reliable information of all Bank
Failures and changes; true descriptions Of nll
counterfeit altered and spurious bills genuine
bank notes; quotations and sales of Stocks Bonds.
and Securities; financial and monetary affairs of
every nature and kind. Containing Ten Times
more original, important, and valuable statistics
and reading matter pertaining to Banks and Mo-
ney than any other DetectOr or Reporter ever pub
lished. Also gives correct quotations of buying
and selling rates of Money, Land Warrants, &c.,
corrected by the most eryeTEeRced H5lG TeSp0HTble
Bankers in New York, Philadelphia, Boston. Gin
cfnnati. and Chicago, making Fire Rcp0rte,S t,S
one! No business man can well do without this
work. TERMS Monthly. one year 81; Semi
monthly, 81 80; Weekly, 81 90; including book
of all the Coins Of the world. Any one sending Us
five yearly subscribers, will receive a copy of the
Stts-Gnard andWeekly Journal for one year. free.
% per cent. allowed to Agents and POstmasters.
.5J-The only work ever published giving cor
rect delneations and fac simile descriptions of all
the Genuine Bank Notes is HODGES NEW BANK
NOTE SAFEGUARD. Itcost TO arrange and pub
ish this great work, oter $4,000, besides years of
time and labor. The book is splendidly bound
about Il inches in length by 10 inches in width
containing 100 pages OF Bank Note Plate delinia-
tions. being equivalent to having upwards of =
O00 Ge79litHe BaH& BJits to compare with and de-
tect the COUHteFfeit amt Spurious, in advance OF
any description in any Detector or Bank Note ne
porter. 1t condemns the wr0no, by showing the
right. With this book, it is almost Impossible TO
be imposed upon by bad money. Every BUSINESS
Man should have it, The SateoIuard Is copy
rirhtcd published and sold exclusively by the un-
dersigned and viii be sent free of postage to any
part Of the country receipt of S2-25 per cent
discount win be allowed to Booksellers. Agents or
TO the subscriber for Hodges Journal OF Finance
and Bank Reporter Address,
j. TYLER HODGES. Banker.
Feb TO- 271 Broadway, n. Y
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/ Y Estate of Robert r. Welsh, late of Clearfeld
borough Clearfeld county, Pa, deceased, have
been granted to the subscrber all persons in
debted to the said estate, are requested to make
immediate payment, and those having claims a.
ganst the same will present them duly authenti-
Gated for settlement HENRIETTA WELSH.
January q, 1858. Administrators.
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Ty,uE MUSICAL WORLD-Edited by R.

TXNuE MUSICAL WORLD-Edited by r.
4 Storrs Willis Edward Hodges Mus. Doe
independent contributor,l has entered upon It's
10th volume 1t is issued weekly, with music in
every number which can be detached for binding
Mr.. Willis intends to add to the usual attractions
of the paper during the coming year reminiscen-
of his European experiences-the first Of which
appears in the carly January number. The Mu-
steal World is published at 81 year. in advance
Five copies. IS; ten copies Sl5 Address '.Musi-
cal World Ofiee. No. 3I9 Broadway New York.
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A VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

A VALU ABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
IA desire to sell my property in Tyrone City,
Blair Co. Pa, commonly known as the Tyrone
City Hotel. Comprising as follows:
One large three story brick house, Sixty feet,
two fronts, and finished off in complete style. a
large and extensive stable, an excellent wash
house and other necessary out-buldiIgs. There
is also, on the same Lots, one frame house, with
out-buildings attached now renting for hun
dred and thirty dollars per annum. The whole
stands upon three valuable Lots in the plot Of
said town, and affords several very eligible loea-
tons for store Offices, &c, &C. The whole will be
sold on reasonable terms. And to any person, de-
string investment, speculation. is the
chance. Private reasons cause me to sell this val
liable property, which is every day increasing in
value. Inquire Of Caleb Guyer, or the subscriber.
J. d. STEWART
Tyrone City, Sept. 10, IS55.-tf
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6tAsT STEEL MILL AND CROSS CUT SAWS,
" of the best qualities, made by Disston. for
sale by WM. IRWIN.
Curwensville, March 2. 1853.
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GtAUT1ON.-All persons are hereby caution
" ed against purchasing, meddling in any
way. with the following property as 1t was bought
by US at Sheriffs sale and left with the said Ma
guire on loan: l Wagon, / timber sled, 4 head OF
horn cattle sheep; also l sorrel mare bought of
Michael Frank and left with the said Mark Ma
guire on loan. j. 7. NELSCN IL Cu.
February % IS5S.-}m.
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GtAUTION.--All persons are hereby cautioned
" against medding with the following proper
ty in the possession of Thomas a. McGhee 6Co. the
same having been purchased by me at Sherifs
sale. and are subject to my order, to wit
Z 7Stoves, Clocks,
Rifles, Kitchen Furniture,
s Beds and Bedding, Bedseads
1 Bureau, l Large Trunk,
3 dozen Chairs, 2 Rocking Chairs,
! Looking glass, Wash stand,
. Tables, l Book case desk Il books
Stand. so yards Carpet,
Lot of Chamber furniture,
Timber on lS0 acres land, owned by David and
John Snyder. JOHN PATTON.
Curwensville, March TO- I95S-mlT
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EEALLOA!-NEW WAGON MANUFACToRY

HALLOA!-NEWW WAGON MANDATORY
IL The undersigned would respectfully an
nounce to his friends and the public generally
that he has opened out new Wagon Making Es-
tablishment in New Salem City" Brady town
ship, where he viii at all times be prepared TO
Wagons, Carts, Wheelbarrows &c The best ma
terial that can be procured will be used, and his
work will be made in the most substantial and du-
rable manner, such viii bear the test of strict
examination. By close observance Of his busi-
ness engagements, and by dispOsing of his work
on the most reasonable terms, which he will do
for either cash or approved country produce, he
lie custom BENZ. ElSHEL.
New Salem City. Jan. I6 1856.
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A LARGE LOT OF READY-MADE CLOTH
"a ING. Including Shirts, Drawers Monkey
Jackets Gum coats, &c, at the corner store
Curwensyille- Nov. %, WM IRWIN.
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EtOOKING AND PARLOR STOVES for sale a,
~ the corner store, Curwensville, by
November %, 1857, VIM. IRWIN
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M A II B l. f Y A X ID,
lSA TYRONE CITY, Pa.
ISAAC BERLIN, would inform the -sAsEsz
citizens of Clearfed, that he is prepar
ed to furnish MARBLE WORK of all kinds
such as Monuments. Box-tombs, Tom b-tables Head
Stones, and all kinds of Grave Yard work on the
shortest notice. neatest styles, and cheapest rates
ALSO, building work. such as Marble Lintels and
Door Steps, Brown stone Platforms, Base Courses,
Window Sills and Caps, door steps, &c. Head
stones of all kinds and patterns Work delivered
to all parts Of the county. ISAAC BERLIN.
Tvrone City. Dec %. / S57. -.--L
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TLCCKS, CLOCKS Thirty hour and Eight
" day Alarm clocks, weight and spring clocks
at prices from $3.50 to Sl2.00, at the corner store
Curwensville Nov. 4. WM IRWIN
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SILKS, MERINOES, COBURGS. DELAINES
- with Silk Fringes, Moire Antique and Velvet
trimmings to match for sale at the corner store of
Curwensville Nov. 25. 81 WIN IRWIN
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a ADMINISTRATORS' NOTICE.-Letters
IN of Administration the Estate of 0liphant
Coch ran. late of Penn township, deceased, having
been granted to the Undersigned; all persons in
debted to said estate are requested to make imme-
diate payment, and those having claims against
the same viii present them duly authenticated to
me- or my Attorney. l. J. Grams Clearfed
WILLIAM c. FOLEY.
Penn tp.. March II, IS5S-6t Administrator.
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MEDICAL PARTNERsHIP.-Dr. Henry

EE EUICAL PAKTN EKSHIP.-Dr Henry
I'VE Lorain, having associated with him. in the
practice of Medicine, DR.. j. q Hartswick. they
offer their professional services to the citizens of
Cleartield and vicinity. They will attend to pro-
fesSional calls at all hours. and in all
Dr. Hartswick will be found during the day at
their Office opposite DR. Lorains residence. and
night, at his residence on ID street door north
of Reed Il Weayers store. june Is, 1855.
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EALL AND WINTER GOODS.

Il The subscriber respectfully announces to his
friends and the public generally. that he has just
stand; embracing everything necessary for the
season-the wants of families, or the business Of
the people.
All who want to buy right. have either made
up CLOTHING. HATS and CAPS, BOOTS and
SHOES. or anything else, terms most favorable.
and for CASH lower than they can be bough;
elsewhere. g9Call and see
WM- L. MOORE
GIearheld December %, 1857.
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SCHOOL BooKS.-Sargant's Cobbs'. and San
- ders' Spoilers; Bullons and Green's g ram
mars Davies Arithmetic, &C., for sale at the cor
ner store OF WM. IRWIN.
Curwensvie November 25. 1851
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SCHOOL B00KS.-Sanders' Readers; Mtchells'
- Geography and Atlas and Primary Geogra-
ply Websters Dictionary, large and small; Page
on Teaching Green's, krkham,s and Bullion's
Grammars; Davies, Smiths $, Emerson and Pixies
Arithmctics: Davies Algebra; Sanders and Sar-
geant's Spoilers, De, at the Corner Store. go
CurwensviIle ian 2n. 1855. WA1. IRWIN.
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Cherry Tree, Pa, 1853.
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EAMES Ii. GRAHAM, Dealer in SAWED
d LUMBER, SQUARED TIMBER, SHINGLES,
BOARDS, &c, is prepared TO fill. on the shortest
notice. all orders for articles his line of busi
ness, reasonable terms as they can be Dro-
cured in the county.
Grahampton. CIearfeld Co. Jan. g. 1856
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EOR SALE first rate LOG SLED. by
Il JACOB DIETRICH. =.
Curwensville, February "a, 1858.
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ID q L I R A lot of prime butter on
- hand, and for sale at low rates by
Feb24 VIM. L. MOORE.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-03-05

The RIoHT TALK.-A strait out writer
gives the following advice to young men
who depend on their father" for their
support, aud take no interest whatever in
business. but are regular drones IN the
hive, subsisling on shat which is earned
by others.
"Come, of with your coats, clinoh the
saw, the plow handles, the axe, the pick
axe, spado-anything that will enable you
to stir your blood Fly around and tear
your jacket, rather than be the passive
recipients Of the mans bounty. Sooner
than play the dandy at dads expense,
hire yourself out to some potato patch
lot yourself to stop hog holes OF watch
the bars; and when YOU think yourself
entitled to resting spell. do it on your
own hook, Get upin the morning-help
the old geutleman-turn around at least
twice before breakfast-giye him now
and then generous life in business
learn how 10 take the lead, and not depend
forever on being led, and you have no
idea how the disc plino will benefit YOU.
Do this, and our word f,r il, you will
seem to breathe new atmosphere, pos
sess a new frame, tread n new earth.
awake to a new destiny-and then BEGIN
TO aspire to manhood. Take off then.
that ring from your little fnge-, break
your cane, shave your upper lip, wips
your nose. hold up your head, and by all
means. never again eat the bread Of idle
ness, nor depend on father"
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-03-05
s. 6nOA 5tatq.
Squire RIOhards, SECOND WIfe.
From Peterson,s Magnzine.


"What? no. you don't say sol Squire
Richards goin' to marry agin, and his
wife only dead three monthsl Goodness
mel"
otis awful You may we'll be aston
ished. Mrs. Wilkes, il is terrible to think
of / Such deoeptionl Why. at his wife's
funeral. one would have thought him
actually heart broken; and then the Grape
on his ha. is half yard deepl"
"Ah. me, Mrs. Hanson. there is no
dependence TO be put on 'pearance. The
world gets sinfuller and sinfuller every
day. and it can't be covered up with silk
or broadoloth. AS said to my husband,
Mr.. Wilkes, the other night; saws /,
Simon. things are comia' TO awful pass.
Every body win git into the States pris-
on in two years at this rate And saws
Simon, says he, 4 dou't doubt it, Ma
riah.'"
"And you aud Mr.. Wilkes were right,
perfectly right, il is just so. But this
dreadful conduct of the Squire's has made
me more conscious Of the truth Of il l.
Strange that sensible man should behave
sol"
Eyes, It is wonderful But how did
it get out so quick? The Squire amt nc
hand to tell Of things, you know"
"Betty Higgins found it out last night
She was taking tea at the wilder Downs
you snow she's almost always visiting
somewher, though wouldn't mention \
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-03-05

HoNoRAnLE CONDITIONS Many Years
ago. in what is now a hourishing city in
this State. lived stalwart blacksmith.
fond Of his pipe and Of his Joke He
was also fond OF his blooming daughter.
whose many graues and charms had en-
shared the affections Of young printe'.
The couple, after season Of billing and
cooling, engaged" themselves. and moth
ing but the consent Of the young lady's
"psrionl" prevented their union. To OBJ
tain this, an interview was arranged, aud
Typo prepared little speech TO autorish
and convince the old gentleman. who sat
enjoying his pipe in perfect content
Typo diatod upon the fact Of ther.long
friendship, their mutual attachment, their
hopes Tor the future. and like topics. and
taking the daug hter by the hand, said:-
"I now, sir. ask your permission totrans-
plant this lovely flower from its parent
bel"-but his "pheelinks" overcamo
him, he forgot the remainder OF his rhe-
torical flourish, blushed, stammered. and
finally wound up with-"from its parent
bed, into my O,0a." The father keenly
relished the discontinue Of the suitor.
after removing his pipe and blowing n
cloud, replied: "Well, young man, l
don't know as have any objections,
IproUidsd you marry tie gal fret"
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-03-05

EsV- Let there be no secrets in Medi
cine, or rather no pretended secrets. -
The Medical Faculty publish as soon as
made, all their discoveries, and almost
all that is known Of real value for the
cura Of disease, has been discovered by
them DR. AVER takes the honorable
honest course. and right because il is
honest. He goes to work and inveuts tho
best remedy which medical skill can de =
wise for the cure Of certain complaints:
then publishes what it is and maintains
his monopoly Of it solely by making it
cheaper. better, more perfect, than any
body else can. IL the people would ex-
act this Of all who offer medicines. thez
would have much less treacle sld trash, 10
swAllow.---Met0 Orleans Organ.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-03-05

GoLD DIsoovERED. No HUMBUa.-We
have just been shown specimens Of gold
bearing quartz, dug, a few days since,
from a portion Of the Cross farm, lust
sold at sherids Sale by Mr.. John E Lay
ton. We have been shown, also. spec
linen Of puIo metal obtained from the
quartz. The Cross farm is about six
miles from this city and the gold was
discovered by Mr.. M. w. Miller, who is
an experienced man with regard to these
matters. We have it upon the best au-
thority that this quartz is quito common
in the region where these specimens were
obtained. This is no humbug. We have
seen the quartz and the gold, and expect
before long to see more of it.-Spring
field N0npareik.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-03-05

GRATrrUDE-The Statesman still has
confidence in Buchanan, and defends the
saddle-bag resolutions Of the Legislature;
but its confidence does not seem to be
Tsciprooated by that high fuuctionary.- -
The Statesman used to publish the mail
lettings, and other crumbs Of Executive
patronage; but these evidences Of official
favor no longer appear in its columns
They have been transferred to Morgan's
Newark Advocats, which supports the Lee
compton villainy. Evidently, in thi,
case, the reciprocity is all on one side.'-
,State journal,
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-03-05

The WAsHrSoToS DUELs.--Fighting is
the order Of the day at Washington.
Four incipient duels are reported. Clay
and Cullom are probably enjoying the
luxury Of shooting at each other to. dqy.
Lieuts. Bell and Williams are preparing
for the same sport. Lieut.. Rhind has been
arrested to prevent his fighting Com
mander Boutwell, at present, and Galushq
Grow and Keitt have both left Washing.
ton, though by separate routeo Grow
was 10 New York on Friday, and the
Post intimates was waiting for Koitt.-
Gin Gaz. %.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-03-05
Indlan Denre.lntlnn..

ST, LOUIS, Feb. 2O.-The Republican
lehrus from private sources tha the Perea
Indians are committing depedalions On
property. wounding the cattle and threat
ening the lives of citizens of Neobrarah
City, near Fort Randall. Maj May sent
Capt. Davidson with three companies -
qusn disturbanees.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-03-05

AN IEciDENT OF THE INDIAN REBELLfoN.
During the three days fighting between
the English army under Gen. WindhAm.
and the Gwalior Contingent, Capt. Mo-
Kennon was left upon the field wounded.
The London Times correspondent says it
is stated. and believed that after being
captured no was hanged by she Villains
on the very gallows which was erected
by the English to execute rebels.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-03-05
A Member Of Congress Engages at Fisti-
cuffs Agoin

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2O.-An alteration
took place at the dinner table at Browns
Hotel to-day, between Hon. james B..
Clay and Mr., Cullom, late Clerk Of che
Honse. Subsequently Mr.. Culom struck
Mr.. Clay with his open hand in the face
This morning Ex-Lieutenant A. c.
Rhynd posted Commander Boutwell, as n
liar and coward, near the Navy Depart
ment. II is understood that the difficulty
originated several years ago on the Pacific,
but was recently renewed before the Naval
Cour. Of Enquiry.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-03-05

we TREAD NO STEP BAcKwARD. We
cannot imagine what has appeared in this
paper, or about H., to lead any portion Of
our patrons in this city or in the country
to apprehend any change in our position
AS regards the Lecompton Constitution.
We may say, however, once for all. that
slch thing is impossible We enlisted
in our warfare against the Lecompton
scheme, without prompting or persuasion
from any man or any quarter without
knowing, or waiting to learn, who would
be against us or who with us. No argu-
ment against the contemplated outrage in
Kansas could have increased our inveter-
ate hate Of its author or its character
No mans advocacy Of that scheme has
wrought the least doubt in our mind Of It's
Infamous nature, or any toleraLion for il
in any way. or under any imaginable cir
oumstanoes.-So far as we know, no at
tempt has been made to bring undue in.
huenoe TO bear upon us, for change in
the position we occupy, or in the senti-
ments we promulgate on this question
1t is almost needless TO add that those
who know us v ould have no hope of Of
footing by any conceivable means, the
least possible alteration in the stand we
have taken, or in the spirit in which we
have maintained, aud will continue to
maintain IT, We feel bound by couvic.
tion, aud by every consideration Of polt-
ical consistency and good faith, and of
personal honor, TO 60 on as we have be
gun, and by the help Of God and the peo-
pie We shall do so.- Ohio Statesman.