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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-03
rHE FoRr sNELL1Na sw1NDLR.

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Post, referring to the sale of Fort Smell
ling, and the Committee appointed to examine
into it, says:
ssThe commission who went ont to make tho
sale were SO exceedingly modest and unob-
trusivc. and so very reserved in regard to their
business, that those living in the immediate
vicinity, and even some of the officers in the
fort, did not know for what purpose they
were there until after they were gone. Peo-
pie there We're surprised TO learn OF the sale,
three weeks after it was made. There were
men anxious to purchase the land, and were
expecting and prepared TO do SO at S2o to 500
per acre. The government could have real
iZed at least s400, coo for the land at the time
the sale was made. Responsible men had e1-
amined the advantages of the locality and soil.
They had the money for the first payments,
and until they learned, to their astonishment,
that the land was sold, expected to purchase
portion, if not all of it.
The government sold it for $50, 900, at pri-
vae sale; private that ii may be called secret.
4 Mr.. Steele was the nominal purchaser, who,
although he claimed nothing actual set
tier, which he might have done, obtained the
whole. The only apparent and alleged reason
for the preference given to him is. that he had
established ferry and erected some buildings
for the convenience of the United States
troops, who had the use Of them gratis. Mr.,
Steele, from the countenace and favor of the
Government. had made SO large fortune that
he is the last person who should have the per-
ference, if it was to be given to any one.
The only reason and excuse offered for the
manner of the sale is, that if it had been Of
fered at the public sale. the price would have
been kept down to 81 % or $ so per acre by
n combination which had been formed for
tina purpose
Sucn combination could not have existed,
because no one knew that the sale was to be
made until afterwards. And what if there was
such a combination 2 The land might have
been appraised and the bids received in wr-
ting. Fort Dearborn was sold in that way
Had Fort Smelling been advertised for sale in
proper manner, and bids invited in writing,
the Government would have been offered
$500 600 by men who are now in Washington.
The sale is now referred to committee Tor in
yestigation, and Fort Smelling is likely to be-
come famous in the history of national
swindlng the Galphin and Gardiner frauds.
The Administration is responsible for it, and
though no personal imputations are made, the
individuals Immediately connected with il
must clear their skirts of the evident unfairness
of the transaction, or take the odum of it.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-03

ORIGIN OF ODD- FELLows.-It has been sup
posed by many that the origin Of the society
of Odd Fellows-or rather the organization of
that association-was of comparatively mod
ern date. They will be somewhat surprised,
however, says the Cincinnati Times, s'to learn
that its origin dates as far back as the time of
Nero and was established by the Roman
soldiers in the year So. at that time they
were called ssFellow- Citizens The present
name was given them by Titus Cesar. twenty
four years afterwards and they were SO called
from the singular character of their meetings,
and from their knowing each other by night or
day by means of mystical signs and language.
At the same time he presented them with q
dispensation, engrav ed on plate of gold.
bearing different emblems Of mortality. II
the fifth century the Order was established in
the Spanish dominions, and in Portugal in
the sixth century. 1t did not reach France
and England until the eleventh. century. 1t
was then established in the latter country by
John De Neville, who, assisted by FIVE Knights
from France, formed Grand Lodge in Lon
don. This ancient fraternity has now its lodges
in every quarter of the Globe, and, by its use
fulness and benevolent character, commands
the respect and countenance of all who are ac-
duaintcd with its nature and purposcs.''-
Those upon whose Information reliance may
be placed give credit to Baltimore for first in
Producing Odd-F fellowship into the United
States, and TO Grand Sire Thomas Wilde, still
living among us, belongs the honor.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-03
DOMESTIC ECONOMY.

APPLICATION OF MANUREs.-It is now pret.
ty generally agreed among practical farmers,
that manures of all kinds may be buried too
deep in the fllrrow-so deep with deep pillow
as to entirely destroy their efficacy for num-
Der of seasons, if not forever. The reason
why this is is not very satisfactorily ex-
plained-for il is proved that manures never
work down to any great depth, else the SUBJ
soil would be valuable after many years Of
deep manuring.
One great point with farmers should be to
prevent loss of their barn manures by check
ing great fermentation. Strong manures heap
ed up, soon ferment and burn unless much ex-
ira matter is mixed in the pile. Some heaps
heat so much as to turn white. They are ssfire-
fanged,'' as the old gardeners nsed to express
it, ard they almost worthless when this
excessive heating has been permitted. We
incline to think that more of the essence of
our nature is wasted by this fermentation
this heating process-than all other modes of
waste.
1t is certain that excellent crops of corn are
grown where the manure from the barnyard
was buried no deeper than a common harrow
would bury it when spread on the surface.
This We often see on dry ground and dry sum-
mers, and with only moderate dressing Of
manure.
So we find that all kinds of manure spread
in October and November on grass land or
meadow land. work well and increase the crop
30unGantly thopSn exposed through tne winter
to all kinds of weather.
The truth seems TO be that not much of tho
essence of barn manures is lost by evapora-
tion when they are spread out where no fer
mentaton takes place.
Still if we would secure all the essence of
barn manureS, we must mix them with fresh
earth Immediately, or in the yard, or in the
field with light furrow or a harrow. When
this is done no effluyium or ammonia. is per-
ceived to pass away.-Mass. Pioaghman.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-03
cLEARFIELD, PA, WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 8, 1858

'sI have no wish to purchase anything, but if
you do me service, will pay you well for it.
ssWhat is it ma am ?'' asked the pedler pull
ling his slouched hat still farther over his face.
ssI am about to be forced into marriage with
the Captain who commands the men now a
round the house. hate and dcspise him. If
You will consent to convey message from me
to Gen. Marion, lic will come at once to my
assistance and prevent it,"
ssMary Stcell'' fell from the lips of the ped
Ter, in soft musical voice, which riveted the
eyes of the maiden fixedly upon him. The
souched hat fell slowly off, revealing to the
General Marion.
son, Marion, this is too much. Why run
this risk-why jeopardize your life in this man
ner ?''-murmured the maiden, reproachfully.
s'Nay, Mary, methinks if your sharp eyes
could not pierce my disguise, those who never
saw me would not be likely to make the dis
covery. 1t will prevent this marrioge, ard
teach Langsford lesson in letters of blood
Good bye for the present." And the general,
who had resumed the slouched hat and the
panniers, glided from The room.
He made his way at once TO Langsford's r.
partment and found that officer rmpatiently a.
waiting his return.
ssWhat news 20 asked the Captain.
tsGood. We've got the darned rebel, sure
rs shootin'. He's just three miles from here,
on the Up-river road"
s'Do you know the spot exactly"
ssl guess dew. / can lead you right tew IT.
ssWeli, then let's be off at once.''
And they left the room.
A quarter of an hour afterwards the party
left the hou:e, with the exception of three
troopers, who were left to guard the rebel
lover. [Couciasion nert 1ceeif.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-03

ALL ABOUT THE LAVA Western pettifog-
ger, while conducting suit before a justice
of the peace, seeing that his case was going
against him, broke forth in the following high
" oratoric and indignant strain :-ssGo on
with yer abuse you Internal bulihead L
'spose you think now that you're going TO get
the case. Well mabby yer will get it, my eli
ent can't get no justice before this court. But,
sir. we're enough for ye, the hull of ye. Ne
and my client can't never be intimidatcd, nor
be tyranized over, mark that. And sir, Just
so sure as this court decides against us, we II
file writ of protander, sir, and we
Here he was interrupted by the opposite
counsel, who wanted to know what he was
meaning by a writ OF protander.
ssMean why, sir, writ of protander is a
ats wal, [ don't just remember the exact
word. but it's what will knock thunder out of
your blasted one horse courtsi''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-03

HooPs.--A young miss of fourteen summers
was indulging in the delightful sport of skat-
ing on small water privilege about one mile
out of Manchester, N H., recently, and the
ice gave way where the water was twelve feet
deep, and in she went. but being surrounded
by most fashionable array of hoops, which
made wide ring around her the neigh
boring ice. she was saved from sinking far be-
low the waist. Another girl came to her res
cue and she was saved. Had it not been for
her hoops her chances would have been very
door.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-03
BY S. B. ROW
I'M THINKING OF THEE.
When the wild winds are bowling,
How dictont boxr ,,,.I

"hen the wild winds are bowling,
How distant, how nigh,
And The storm king is growing, @ So
And clouds veil the sky;
When the tempest is foamins
Ger ocean and lea,
Ny thoughts are not roaming
I'm thinking Of thee
When the mild gentle showers
Disti from the sky,
And the bright blooming flowers
Delight the glad eye
When the zephyrs are playing
So blandiy and free.
Ny thoughts are not straying-
I'm thinking Of thee,
When the beams of Aurora
are flooding the earth,
With Morn's radiant glory,
And days jovial nirth
When the gay birds arc singing
In innocent glec,
Is their clear tones are ringing,
IL I'm thinking of thee!
When days fading sky-ligts
Wnnes Slow from the west,
And the shadows Of twilight
Steal soft o'er its breast
when Luna is shimmering
Ger land and o'er sea
While the bright stars are glimnering,
I N thinking Of thee.
Amid gay festive pleasure,
Where mirth leads The song,
There my hear. has no treasure
ThouHrt not in the throng;
But forgetting the present,
Its wild merry glee,
My communings are pleasant,
I'm thinking of thee
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-03
VOL. 4.--NO. "a.

wills, might be detailed as arising out of this
pernicious rule of fashion. But, from all /
have seen, incline to the opinion that the in
furious effects of life and health from this for
tuous position, are not so certain as has been
imagined.-Life in Chino.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-03

I compare the art of spreading rumors to
the art of pin making. There is usual some
truth which l call wire; as this passes from
hand to hand, one gives polish another
point; others make and put on the head, at
last the pin is compleied.-John Neufoa.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-03

CHEAp ExoUG6.-Oysters can now be had
in Chicago, for 35 cents can, containing q
quart beef, by the quarter. from $3.50 to
$500 per cwti pork, for 200 Id hogs, S.. so;
flour, $3.50 to $500 per bb., and butter from
IA to Is cents per 10. for the best article e
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-03

THF people of the United States, number
ing q 100000, smoke more cigars in year
than all the people in England, France and
Ruseia, numbering over 10O, 100000.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-03

1t is estimated that about thirty-four million
pounds of maple sugar are made annually in
the Northern States.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-03

A sublime spectacle is that of two inveter-
ate tobacco chewers driving sharp bargain
over load Of wood.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-02-03
GRAPHIc,-.'I say sambo, was you ever in

-URAPHIC.-''I say SauiDO, was you ever IN
toxicated 2''
'sNo, Julius, nebber. Was you rs
swell was, Sambo.''
s'Didn't it make You feel good, Julius ?''
ssYah! yah! But, oh golly next mornin,'
thought my head was a wood shed and all the
niggers in Christcndom were splitting wood
in it,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-05


The peculiar advantages Of this Spring over all others
are obvious Tor the following reasons
required
Its greatest power is at the closing point decreasing
as the door opens
g. II may be easily detached from the door by raising
the lever from the hook and dropping Il against the
frame
a. IT, Of simple constructions and not being complica
ted, will not get out OF repair.
D. II the most durable Of all Springs the poSer be
Ing graduated as the door may require.
o. JUS greatest action requires but one eighth OF n
turn others requiring from to three fourths Of
turn, hence will not lose us elasticity power how.
ever long on the stretch. and Cannot be broken.
T. IT'S, contrary to the general rule, ornamental, and
applicable to doors Of houses, cars, steamboats, or
gates
'. Agents for the introduction and Of this Spring
are wanted In every county In the United states.
Rtgh" Jor states Counties and Towns for sale on
liberal terms
Inc utility Of this Spring unquestiontd. Enterprls.
Ing mon can make money. For lights, apply to
X. &c. RUTHVEN,
At Flske Goddard's Store,
Ho No. lpb Main street, Worcester.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-05

GHERIFF'S SALE.-W WORCESTER, SIS. Deem
- Der s. lS57-By virtue Of an execution which issued
upon judgment in favor Of Luther Ballou, Of Royal
ston, in said county. yeoman at the last term Of the
Court Of Common Pleas for said county against John
Underwood, OF Athol, in county aforesaid yeoman
have taken all the right in equity that the said John
Underwood had the twenty sixth day Of August last
the day when the attached on mesne process
or now has to redeem certain mortgaged real estate
laying in said Athol being the estate wherein the said
John Underwood lives and the that deSoribed
in a mortgage deed thereof from Reuben Fleming to
John Brooks recorded in the Registry of Deeds for said
county, Book 49, Page 251 and the twentieth day Of
January, 1885, at O'Clock P NJ. at the Pequoig
Hotel in said town of Atho shall offer for sale by Pub
lie Auction to the highest bidder sad right IN equity Of
redemption. ]. H. PARTRIDGE,
Ola dSsM Deputy Sheriff.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-05
6 Ola NO TIC E


Office TO THE SICK
DIR. HILL,
In offering to the community his justly celebrated rem
edes for chronic and diseases Of long standing do
not wish to trihe with the life health of the afflicted
but simply to lay before them the testimonials Of
suffering judge for themselves The Doctor pledges
himself not to make any wild assertions false
ments of the efficacy of his medicines nor will he hold
any hope TO suffering humanity which facts will not
warrant few testimonials are here given, and the
doctor soicts inquiry from the afflicted into all he
publishes, feeling assured they will End them perfectly
reliable, ami his medicines worthy of their confidence
and patronage.
Testimony of number of Ladies and Gentlemen
DOCTOR HILL-Dear Sir: This is to certify that
my one of very bad humor in the blood, but
truly say that your valuable medicines have cured
me, and recommend all that SICK to call upon you,
for you cure them. Yours, truly, l.. L.
Worcester Mass.
This certihes that my wife was afflicted with weak
ness, general debility Doctor Hills medicines cured
her. JEB.
DocToR G. A. HnL-sr: will say that your medi-
cine has benefited much My health is much better
than it when 1 commenced taking it. thinkit will
cure me. Ihsve not been troubled with the pain
head but once since taking your medicine. The ep-
between my shoulders has all passed away. Thinkin
that you might like to hear how was getting along
have taken the liberty to address these lines you.
remain, sir, yours respectfully, Mrs. G O.
Rutland, Nov 8, 1854 d1y n3
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-05

Indian Cancer Plaster and Indian Cancer Wash anc
various other Indian Remedies for the cure Of diseases
1t may be well to add that the business this estsh
shment conducted upon the most liberal terms 1t 10
the practice with 10 require large in advance
for the "gromis9 of cure" &c This course is severe
y condemned by the Society At this institution the
patients required to pay only the price Of the medi
cnes needed in their case except the first prescription
dollar being charged for recording the and
giving the necessary directions.
Ladies' EspeeInIIy
Should know that the genuine InJisn Remedies do not
like the old method, debate the system but Ienovae
and restore healthy tone to their already debtated
constitutions.
The society's newspaper, entitled Indian Arcana'
filed with the literary and medical knowledge Of the In
dians aud giving the description and Of the medi.
icnes named above and also reference cases cured
may be had the Office, will be by mail free Of
charge, or they may be obtained Of CHARLES CLARKE
Agent, for the sale Of the Medicines, In Worcester
Address DR.. R. GREEN, SO Broomhed st. Boston.
Consultations personally by letter. free Of charge
mch6 d&wlv
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-05

SHERIFF'S WORCESTER IS. Novem
~ 30, 1S57-By virtue of execution which issued
upon judgment in favor Of Ashbel Goddard Of Royal.
stoa, in said county, yeoman the last term Of the
Court of Common Pleas Tor said county, against james
Handy, of Royalstnn, Aforesaid yeonan have taken
all the right in equity that the said James Handy had,
on the eighth day of October last the day when the
vas attached on mesne process has to redeem
certain mortgaged real estate laying in said Royason,
being the farm whereon the said James Handy lives,
and the that described in mortgage deed thereof
from the said James Handy to George Taylor, recorded
in the Registry Of Deeds for said county, Book ST. Page
1l9, and the sixteenth day of January, A. D. 1858,
at one O'Clock P. NJ at the Pequoig House, in the town
of Athoi in said county shall or for sale, by Public
Auction, to the highest bidder said right in equity Of
redemption. ]. II. PARTRIDGE.
d14 d3sM Deputy Sheriff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-05

pEAL ESTATE FOR SALE. In the North
M part of Charlton, near the depot, consisting of
two story dwelling house, ell wood and carriage house.
shoemakers shop, barn. with from five to fifty acres
of choice land, suitably divided into moving pasturng
and woodland. The above offers rare chance to me
chanic farmer shall sell lou If applied for soon.
For further particulars inquire of the subscriber the
place e. W. LATHE
sis ar
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-05
ROOK AND JOB PRINTING
Nd ESTABLISH MENT,
. NO.2I2 Main ST., Worcester,
EARLE = DREW, PROPRIETOR.


II you want good Job Of Printing, call at 2l2 Main
street
II you want POSTER Of any description, call at No,
212 Main street.
II you want neat and tasteful BILL HEAD, call at
No. 2l2 Main street,
II you want BUBINEss CARD, at the shortest no.
tice, just call ut No. 2l2 Main street
u you want WEDDING CARD, Just go to the Spy
Ohce, No. 2l2 Main street, and you will 10 be
satisfied
Il you want SHOP BILL Of any kind, cali at 2l2
Main street
In short II you want anything the Printing Line, Just
at the py ONCE, No. 2l2 Main street.
DUTTER BUTTER !!-A large lot vsrv
~ nice Vermont Butter Just received, ard selling 1t
reduced prices, by BAS8ETr ETAPLEs;
o. "A Foster It,
worcester, Dec. d.
HlOlLED CIDER-An extra article, for sale
~ ny HfH BROOKS h HTkARNB.
ola dt
ZOE PRINTING In any variety neatly and
- promptly executed at the Spy ONCE,
epl2 DIST 2l2 Main street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-05
WToRTHY OF CONFIDENCE.
BENEVOLENCE ORIGINATED II !
sCIENCE PERFECTED IT.

INTENSE CARE PRODUCES 1T
1t is compounded mainly from Roots. Herbs and Gums,
fresh from the forests, and combined through most diff
acut and delicate Chemical process.
1T is CLEAN. No lip save is more pure, as its ap.
pearapce indicates
IT Is SAFE. No Eye Lotion is balsamic, as its
application evinces, aud yet
IT is EFFEUTUAL. For so searching and eficentis
It, that scrofula sast Rheun Erysipelas, RheulnatSm,
Gout and Piles fee its presence does the frost before
Mays genial sun. Insbort,
nT Whatever good work any Salve has lone, this
salve can do, agreeably and speediy..1
Prepared only by the proprietor,
A. NJ. BECK, No fremont TEMPLE BosToN.
SOLD WHOLESALE BY M. $. BURR Il CO., No
Cornhill
Retaied in Worcester by NJ. B. GREEN Co., j. Q
HILL GEo. r. SPURR, and Druggists generally.
jel7 DIFF
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-05

n OTICE.-The inhabitants Of Worcester and vi.
cnity respectfully informed that the of the
"COrdavEIIe Dye Works." by repeated re-
quests has concluded to takei all kinds of articles for
colorng, recolotng, re-dnishing, seaming pressing
&c.
As he is doing large business in piece goods for fac
tories and has got, therefore, all the conVenenees and
machinery for coong and finishing goods of any descrp
tion he is enabled not only do the work as good as
any other establishment, but superior.
Ladies' Dresses, Cloaks, Mantilas, Wells, Laces Rib
bons. Frnges, Gimps Hose, &c. coored in the best
STYLE Gentlemens garments colored, cleansed and
pressed Boche Shaws ceansed and pressed to look as
good as
The attention of Dry and Fancy Goods merchants is
particularly called to this establishment in having their
goods re-coored and refnished in to compete
with newly imorted ones
AS their is establishment here In Worcester where
coloring and finishing is done in such variety and
STYLE and as The running Of many trains to and from
the works and Worcester convenient the subscriber
hopes to realize good share OF public pstr dnaee
J. DUEMPELMANN.
All orders left with ]. L. MYERS, 100 Main st reetw
be promptly attended to. d3m o3
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-05
GLEA NsING, READ YEING
REPAIRING, SO.

The subscriber still continues the above business and IN
vtes acontuuance Of hyors his old custosrs ana
suggests To the gentlemen generally Of this city ana VII
cinity the economy Of having their
WEARING APPAREL,
renovated in the excellent manner In which he ia krow
TO do his work Of thIS decription.
Gentiemen's Cents, Pants and Ves,,.
leaned and Re Dyed whole and repaired In A neat man
ner, and at such prices as cannot TAIL 70 please en
tlemen should bear In mind that the following advanta
ges are attained by having their apparel renovvted vz
l. clean garment is warmer, looks better Ana w,i
wear longer than soled one. :"
The advantage Of having clothes repaired ia too an
parent to need aHght hut hint the wlsen to have
" stitch taken IN timen " A'
HIS manner OF doing work is such as 10 give the goda
that texture and appearance produced by the original
nnsn, and suc 10 his experience that he feels onadent
mat ne possesses the ability approach very nsnry 10
the perfection OF the Art, '' "
Second hand Clothes, in many instances saken in ex
change for work. " Va
LADIES' NHAWLS,
W every description clsaused and neatly finished Alao
Ladies Travelling, Riding and other thick Dresses.
Cleaned aud Ffhtshed Whois
WORK viii be done at very short notice II desired or
nee for work and orders at FOSTER BAY's Fruit and
Oonlecuonary Store, No. pleasant street
no deodti WIN. L. LEGO.