Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-12-01
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CENTRE CouSrY.-The Court of Quarter Ses-
sions met on Monday, the Odd Nov. Among
the cases tried was that of Washington Porter,
who, it will be remembered, was indicted for
taking the life of James f. Andrews in Phil
lipsburg. The testimony proved the facts
heretofore published: That Porter had been
badly treated by Andrews and others, and
while they had him fastened in an out houSe,
he managed to stab Andrews, from the effects
of which he died. The Court charged that
the prisoner was guilty of manslaughter, and
the verdict Of the jury was accordingly.
On the night of the 18th Nov, two men, both
Intoxicated. while passing along the canal in
the vicinity of Mechanicsyille, by some means
fell in and were drowned. 1t is supposed that
one fell in and the other, in attempting torres
cue his comrade from watery grave, was him
self drawn in and drowned. Their names
were James Nolen and VIM. Bows. a deer,
weighing 1872 lbs. was shot by Mr.. Thos. Geary,
of Unionville, on the Allegheny Mountains.
near the head of Beech creek, on the 10Th. 1t
is said that deer are plenty this season.
BLAIR CoUSTY.-The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company have generously made donation 10
the Altoona Mechanics Association of $500.
After week or ten days stoppage, for
repairing at the Holiday sburg Furnace, she is
again at work and doing well, no doubt for
full winter campaign. On Wednesday
morning the 18th, the Academy at Holidays
burg, under the direction of the Common
School Board, was burned down. The fire, it
is supposed, originated from defective stove
pipe. The Tyrone Star of II ov. 23d, says
u. NJ. MINI, the Chief Engineer of the
Tyrone & Lock Haven Railroad paid our
sanctum flying visit on Saturday last, and
gave us the gratifying intelligence that he had
just returned from Johnstown, where he had
just closed 4 contract for all the iron necessary
for the completion of the road. They will
commence laying the track as soon as practi-
cable in the spring, and it is confidently ex-
pected that the entire road will be finished in
less than year,
INDIANA CoUNTY.-About ten days ago, a
son of Mr. James Walker, of Armstrong town
ship, had one leg caught in a threshing ma
chine and was badly injured. At latest
counts he was improving. Mr.. Archibald
Coleman, an aged citizen of Blacklick town
ship, was badly injured on the 9th, by falling
down flight of stairs. He is recovering and
allie to walk about. -. Wild turkeys have
been seen on Twolck creek, about miles
from Indiana. We understand, that pheasants
are uncommonly plenty. a protracted
meeting has been in progress for some time
in the Methodist church at Homer, under the
pastoral care of Rev. ]. S. Bracken.
PERRY CoUHTY.-Mr. Emanuel Henrie, re-
siding near Landisburg, met with a shocking
accident few days ago, which resulted in his
ucatn. lie WAS tngdSeu IN lDfeSDlnp WITH one
of the double geared threshing machines, and
in stepping over the shaft his clothes caught
and he was drawn up to the cog-wheelS. His
head was dreadfully injured, and his hair
tangled in the wheels so much that the wheels
had to be forced apart TO eXtricatc him. He
fingered in the greatest agony short time,
when death pu; end to his sufferings.
CUMBERLAND CoUErY.--The dry goods house
of Rcigle & Herring at Mechanicsburg
broken into on the night of the 23d Nov, an
iron safe, weighing nearly 1000 lbs, taken out
and carried away about 100 yards. powder put
into the lock and blown open. The burglars
secured considerable of money. The
report reused up some of the citizens. but the
burglars made good their escape.
BEAVER CoUNTY.-On the night of the Goth
some thieves entered the house of Mr.. Geo.
Boswell, in New Brighton. Mr.. B. awoke
when they were about carrying off trunk,
and got up, when he knocked down and
badly abused. There were five thieves, and
they carried the trunk into the street, rihed
it of its contents, and took with them $50 in
money, hat and two dresses.
FAYETrECoUNTY.-A fatal accident occurred
at Union Furnace, on Tuesday the 23d at one
of the ore banks belonging to the Furnace.
The top of the bank gave way, and came tumb-
ling down, instantly killing Nj. Michael Schmit-
ley, who was working in the bank at the time.
CAMBRIA CoUNTY.-A destructive fire oc-
Cured in Johnstown Monday the 22d,
which was not eXtinguished until an entire
block of buildings owned by the Cambria
Iron Company was totally destroyed. The
loss is estimated at $4,000.
The New York Tribune proposes plan for
dispensing with national nominating conven-