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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17

MONROE STEWART DEAD.-This man, says
the Putsburgh Gazette of the 10th inst, who
mas had an eventful history in the last year,
dleu OF smallpox yesterday, at Passavant's
Hospital. A family by the name of Hull, in
the Seventh Ward, have, ort of pure motives
of kindness and commisseration, taken it upon
themselves to bury him decently, at their own
expense, in the city burying- ground. Two
weeks ago yesterday morning, he received his
pardon of the crime of which he had been de-
clared guilty, and to-day he is no more; He
is.now before Judge what knows all about his
case. Fife, Stewart, and Charlotte Jones !
Let them rest in peace.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17

UTAH.-Important intelligence down to Jan
uary 25th. by way of Council Bluffs, has been
received from Utah. The MormoDs are man
ufacturing small cannon, with percussion locks
and telescope sights, which will carry a two
pound ball with more accuracy than a common
rifle will shoot l20 yards. They are also ma
king 500 revolvers a week, and a coarse kind
of powder for mining purposes. A skirmish
had occurred between party of'Mormons and
picket guard of the Army, in which two of
the former and four of the latter were slain.
On the Oath January Brigham Young preached
to 5000 people, all of whom were in favor of
war against the troops. Brigham is willing
that the civil officers shall come into the Ter
ritory and enter upon their duties. but if the
army attempts to enter it will be resisted.
This news was brought by Mr.. Wingate. who
came by route which is known only to the
Mormons, and which he says passes through
perpendicular rocks for Is miles, is in many
places only three feet wide, and is completely
covered by roof of rocks. This latter sounds
slightly Munchausenish.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17

CoNGREss.-The House made another point
against the Lecomptonites on the 18th, Mr..
Jones's motion that Col. Harris's appeal from
the decision of the Chair be laid on the table
having been defeated by the close vote of Ill
to lOs- Most of the Pennsylvania Democrats
who at first went against Lecompton have
since been whipped in, with two or three 9TH
ers, but their places were made good on the
18th from another quarter. The subject now
goes over for days if not weeks, and we are
strengthened in our hope that Lecompton will
be beaten.
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FoRNEY ON THE STATE CoNvENrIoN.-In the
Press of the 9Th inst, we find Forney's opin-
ion of the recent Democratic State Conven-
tion. He says
ssThe darkest chapter in the history Of the
Democracy of Pennsylvania, has just been
written Constituted and controlled as it
was, the action of the Convention on the Kan
sas question does not represent the views OF
the Democracy of the State on that question |;
and we perform a plain, if not pleasing duty,
in declaring our unalterable opposition to the
position of the Convention in favor of forcing
the Lecompton Constitution upon the protest
ing people of Kansas. The composition
of the Convention was such that no fair ex-
preston of the opinions of the Democratic
party on the Kansas complication could be OBJ
tanned. -. .IftheDemocratic masses ofPenn-
sylvania had been truly represented, there
would not have been ten votes in favor of the
programme of the General Administration in
regard to Kansas. The Convention was a
mOckery upon public opinion so far as its Kan
sas action was concerned, and its declarations
on this subject entitled to no respect at
the hands of the people,
In the Press of the 9th inst, he says:
ssShould the candidates nominated by this
Convention agree to support the Lecompton
fraud, or accept that part of the platform a.
dopted by the majority of the Convention,
nothing will save them from an overwhelnl-
ming defeat.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17

NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTIoN.-The annual
State election in New Hapshire, took place on
10th inst. and resulted in the success of the
Republican candidate for Governor, all the
State Councillors, two thirds of the Senators.
and large majority of the members of the
House of Representatives, which ensures the
continuance of John P. Hale, or the election
OF some other good Republican to the United
States Senate
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17

a PORCELAIN NosE--A Boston paper noti-
ces that DIR. Goldman of that city has made
for young lady in that vicinity porcelain
nose, Ito be worn with spectacles, which is of
the exact shape of the original organ, and of
a color like that of the natural skin. All this
may be very creditable to the professional
skill of the Doctor, but porcelain nose can
not be of the sleightest service to a woman,
since it cannot be made sto turn up" under
any proyocation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17

ABOLITION OF THE PosT OFFIcE.-We see
by our exchanges that the proposition has
been before Congress for the abolition of the
Post Office Government department. Mr..
Spinner, of New York, has submitted reso-
luton, which was read, considered, and agreed
to. that Committee on the Post-office and
Post-roads be instructed to inquire into the
expediency of aboishing the Post-office De-
partment; and if they deem it expedient,
then that they report on the propriety of re-
pealing all laws which restrain individuals Or
corporations from carrying mails or mail mat
ter. Life illustrated, in allusion to the sub
ject says: 'sWe hope the propositions viii
succeed /; and the sooner the better. The
business of transporting letters, papers, books,
and small parcels, can be done better, quick
er, cheaper, and safer by individual enterprise.
The express companies are already more
prompt, reliable and economical than the COM
plicated arrangements of the POST office in :
sutton, as our business men are rapidly fin
ding out. Yet the greatest benefit of all to
result from the proposed measure, is the abo-
ition of an immense engine of political par
tisanship, fraud, and corruption.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17

THE WORKINGS OF FREE TRADE.-A cores
pondent of the New York Tribune, writing
from Philadelphia, furnishes the following,
which presents sad picture for contempla-
tion -
ssOne of the most melancholy illustrations
of the blighting consequence of the free-trade
dogmas of the Administration may be wit
messed in New Jersey, some thirty miles be-
low this city. Here the Sheriff advertises
more than 5000 acres of land, with glass
works, mills, and the entire village of Malaga,
embracing some forty dwelling houses. The
curse of free trade has blasted the prospects
of this once flourishing community, beggared
the proprietor, extingushed the fires of the
glass works, driven off the working men, who
with their families constituted the village COM
munity, and left the houses utterly desolate.
| The whole scene is one of deSttution and
abandonment, so complete and thorough as to
be rarely exceeded. All this fine property
will pass away from the industrious owner for
comparative song. Yet, strange as it would
seem, if we did not know that the same folly
was enacted in a thousand other localities, the
very men who have been thrown ont of en-
ployment and forced 10 abandon their CON-
Portable homes by the curse of free trade. are
the very parties who have been persistently
voting for the Democracy which caused all
this social hayoc.''
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s.B. ROW, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CLEARFIELD, PA, MARCH II, 1883.

THE IssUE.-The late Democratic State Con-
vention, in the resolutions adopted. have pre-
sented the issue upon which they are willing
to stake their success. That convention has
declared that the Democracy of Pennsylvania
coincide with President Buchanan in his en-
dorsement of the Lecompton Constitution, and
his attempt to suppress the will of the major
ity. For what proportion of the party that
body speaks, we will not pretend to say but
certainly such men as have expressed their
disapprobation of the Lecompton swindle will
not stultify themselves by endorsing, either
by word or deed, the position assumed by the
Harrisburg Convention-that is, if they are
honest and sincere in their professions. The
friends of Lecompton displayed considerable
shrewdness in the management of the Conven-
tion. When the Anti-Lecomptonite proposed
to make the nominations first, the Buchanan
ties objected and contended that the platform
should be first constructed, and then the can
didates be placed upon it, In this they sue
ceeded, and now if the candidates accept the
nomination they will be regarded as endorsing
the Lecompton views of the National Admin
istration as distinctly the resolutions do /;
and every man who votes for those candidates
will be doing the same thing. By accepting
the nomination, the candidates, Buchanan
like, will lose their individual identity and o.
pinions, and become part, parcel and represen-
tatives of the platform, and must stand or fall
by the Lecompton question. No man, there
fore, who condemns the effort to force a Con-
stitution on the people of Kansas against their
will, can conscientiousIy vote for either Mr..
Porter or Mr.. Frost, for by voting for them
he would virtually be endorsing the Lecomp-
ton swindle as distinctly as though his appro-
baton were expressed in so many words. The
issue presented by the Democratic Convention
is plain and unequivocal, and it behooves ev-
cry voter to be careful which side he takes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17

IMPORTANT RUMoR.-The Detroit .4dueTtiser,
of the Sth inst. says:-We hear rumor that
General Cass, very probably, will not remain
much longer in Mr.. Buchanan's Cabinet. The
rumor comes from a source so intimately con-
nected with General Cass, and so likely to be
privately posted, with regard to his feelings,
that we are inclined to place considerable re-
lance upon it.
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OHIo.-Democratic anti-Lecompton meet
ings have now been held at Columbus, Cleve-
land, Toledo, Cincinnati, Mount Vernon, and
all the prominent towns in the State and the
papers all concur in representing the late
State convention held by the anti-Lecompton
democrats at Columbus as most imposing
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17

LOCK HAVEN BANK.-By statement pub
lished, we see that the assets of this Bank are
S3S6, $50 55, and the liabilities S20S,5l 81.
The assets consist of: Loans and Deposits
S271,7S0 81; Gold and Silver coin S34, 1880;
Due from city banks s76,S95 Ss; from other
banks, S5,795 81. The liabilities are Circu-
lation Sl63,665; due Depositors S42,S72 62 /;
due Commonwealth, S25s so; due other banks
81 ,721 Is.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17

In FOR S10,0O0.-At Chardon, Ohio, up in
Cheesedom, they have had a breach of mar
riage contract case before the Court. Susan
nah Garris sued John Summer for the offense,
and proved that the sscourtin" began when she
was sssweet seventeen 80 that it continued reg
ularly for fourteen years, interspersed with
three several appointments of the Happy day
and the usua | country preparations for such,
as white dresses, new bonnets, quilts, dried
apples and embroidered chemises. The defen-
dant, at last, went to the State of New York
and brought home a wife. Then Susan, who
had grown much wiser, and found that she was
getting towards the ssshady side of forty" got
ssriled' and sued. The jury gave her SIC, 900.
Cheap for the time employed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17
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" MANUFACToRY.-AWO WORD To ALL-The
subscriber takes this method of informing the
citizens of CIearfeld and vicinity, that he has
postee Me Jati, 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 tho public of this section such inducements as
he offers All articles purchased this establish
ment will be warranted. and if proven not to be
represented, will be made good without extra
charge. His work cannot be surpassed as he i,
determined to only the very best materials, in
their manufacture. The 'sword and the rest Of
mankind requested to call and satisfy them
selves of the fact that his articles are of the best
and most durable materials.
GEORGE SHULTZ
CIearficId March IL 1855
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17

The Chicago Times defends Major T. L..
Harris, of the House of Representatives, a.
ganst the attack of the Washington Union,
thus:
"You men of Illinois who followed Harris
to Mexico, who know his patriotism, who have
witnessed his courage, who have tested his
friendship, who have experienced his warm
heartedness, what think you of miserable
sycophant at Washington who styles him 'sa
renegade 2" When Harris was battling for
his country in Mexico when he was combat
ting with the enemies of the Constitution in
Illinois; when he was struggling with all his
energy in the House of Representatives to eff
feet the passage of the compromise measures
of 1850, there was one William Bigler in the
Legislature of Pennsylvania, bending, and
cringing, and fawning, to effect the passage
of resolutions having for their object the en-
actment of the Wilmot Proviso. Now Har-
ris is s'renegade," and Bigler sspatriot.' -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17

Dates to the 9th inst. have been received
from the city of Mexico. Civil war was raging
throughout the country. The Government
troops near Cyla were awaiting reinforcements.
The other party, 5000 strong, were fortified
at Celaya. Gen. Alvarez was also in the field
with 5000 cavalry, opposing the Government.
The downfall of Zuloaga was considered sure.
Gov. Packer has pardoned Thos. Berry,
formerly of Greensburg, who, together with
a number of others, was convicted at Carlisle
in November, 1856, of riot, and sentenced to
two years and nine months Imprisonment in
the Eastern Penitentiary.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17

A RECKLESS MANA man named Bill Farr
was killed on last Christmas day, at Tehama,
California. Bill was notable character in his
way. The Red Bluffs Beacon says of him -
Our readers will remember an advertisement
that appeared in our paper last spring, stating
that Bill Farr would fight grizzly bear sim
gle handed, on the 4th of July, at Tehama.
His life seemed to be of no consequence to
him. We have frequently heard him remark
that he would as soon be killed as not and on
one occasion we actually know of his stand
ing up very coolly with person as reckless as
himself, each taking shot at the others hat,
at distance of fifty steps, as it remained en-
his head The result was that Bill's hat was
shot through, and small bunch of hair cut
away, while the skin on the other mans cram
ium laid bare for three or four inches by
Bills half-ounce ball. Bill was great terror
to the Indians, he having killed great many
in his time, some of whom, as he said himself,
he shot to see them fall.
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A DMINIsTRATORs NoTICE-Le

A DMINISTRATORS NOTlCE.-Letters
"a of Administration on the Estate of Elihu
Mott, late of Bell township Clearfeld county Pa,
deceased, having been granted to the undersgn-
ed all persons indebted to said estate are reques
ted to make immediate payment, and those hav
ing claims against the same will present them
duly authenticated for settlement to the under
signed, or to L. j. Grams, Esq. Clearfeld, Pa
HOMER W. MOTT,
March 3, IS5S-6t Administrator
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THE RAFTsMAN's JOURNAL,

DEFALcATIoN AT THE UNION BANK.-A COM
plant was made few days ago at the Mayors
office, in New York city, by the Cashier of the
Union Bank, against Henry K. Brotherson,
the first bookkeeper of the bank. and another
person-an accomplice-whose name did not
transpire, charging defalcation or embezzle
ment of large amount of money. 1t appears
that the reckless and suspicious course of Mr..
Brotherson, the first bookkeeper, was detected
some six weeks ago, through the vigilance of
officer Jos. Keefe, now of the Deputy's office.
Mr.. Keefe reported his discoveries and con-
victions to the bank, and measures were adopt
ed to find out the defaulter in the act, if pos
sible. The suspicious entertained were re-
Gently much strengthened, but nothing that
would warrant an arrest was discovered. On
Monday the Sth, about IL A. NJ, Brotherson left
the bank, as he remarked at the time, to get
drink, saying he was unwell, and lid not re-
turn. Nothing further from him was heard
up to Thursday afternoon, although vigilant
search was made by some of the detective po-
| lice. He resided in Thirty-second street.
| The bank officers, on searching the books yes
| terday, discovered defalcation of upward Of
| 100000. Brothersop, it is said, was in the
habit of visiting gambling houses, which ac-
counts for the embezzlement, and it is stated
that he lost most of his ill-gotten funds at a
faro-bank kept in the building No. Ann
street. Warrants were issued for him and his
accomplice, and placed in the hands of Ser
geant Birney.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17

NNAKE NOTICE TAVERN KEEPERS
Il and the public, that Gross kunkel whole
sale Grocers, Canal Street Wharf, Harrisburg
have on hand large lot of Liquors ut reduced
prices, by the barrel otherwise, to suit pur-
chasers, consisting of the following:
Pure Brandies, New England Rum,
Old Rye Whiskey, Lisbon Wine
Domestic Brandies, Pure Holland Gin.
Monongahela Whiskey Rectifcd Pitts Wbi,t.v
Blackberry Brandy, Port Wine.
Peach Brandy, Madeira Wine
Lavender Brandy, Pure Holland az,
Cherry branoy, Domestic Gin,
soo'ch "nIsSey, And other Liquors.
esIer fure Champagne, DC, &c, he.
GROSS & EUNKEL,
Wholesale Grocers,
0anal street Wharf, between Walnat and State
Streets, Harrisburg, Pa MarIo-'5s-Iy.
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New Advertisements.
NOTICE TO FARMERS.-Th,

NOTICE TO FARMERS.-Theu under,ign
IN ed would inform the Farmers of Ciearfeld
county that he intends to pay then- professional
visit in the spring Persons interested @ wll please
IHXECUTORS' NOTICE.-Letters Test,.
Ia mentary the Estate of Joseph Smeai, late
of Pike township, Clearhed county Pa, deceased
having been granted to the undersigned; all per
sons indebted to said estate requested to make
immediate payment, and those having claims A.
gainst the same will present them duly authentl-
Gated for settlement z. McNAUL.
Pike tp., March IL, 1S5S-6tp Executor.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17

uNWENTY BUSHELS WHITE BEANS for sale
II at the corner store" Of VIM IRWIN.
March 2, 1855 in Curvensyills
SUPERF1NE AND EXTRA FLOUR for sale by
~ Curwensyille, March 2. WIN. IRWIN.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-05-08

sE CLARIFYING SUGAR gY SoAp,-Tha nszy
process invented by Mr.. Garcia. a Lon;s;sra
susar-refner, has been brought under the ,o-
ttee OF the French Academy of Sciences II
far,s, BY NJ, Basel. II is founded on the
well known property Of lime which rom
b.iles with fatty substances, whether freq or
transformed into alkaline soaps. Whrn ,hs
saeeharate Of lime is brought into cootac+
with a dissolution OF soap Of soda. the srvsr
is set at liberty, the lime. combines with fha
acld OF the soap, and the soda remains i, dc
s%oi1ltion III the liquid, When the clar;fss
tion has been effected with an exeess If I;.aa
eng tfe saqald has been skinned a first time
= is allowed to cool to lo4 degrees below
fatiFentielt, and the solution Of scan il then
poured IN, the liquid being gently st;rrefj ~;
the while. When the whole has he, wiz
lf1corp POI ted 1t is brought again 10 The hi
iag point: after which the femme rat,ra :
suddenly lowered again Nv the sunnrass;a n
OF the steam current, and the new sc,sn ~
removed The latter consists e~nt;relv -
easeareous soapswhich, IN rising to the en-
lace, mas earned away with II all the ;,,rr,
I,eses and extraneeus substances eontainsI n
aas lllulc, ana mas al excellent lasts. The
aoyansases Of this process are repxesenfsd ~, te
h~e-~tiat 1t requires no new apnnrat:Is ~ ~
sfeases the beauty CT sugar, Yields mere .n5
rs consequently more economical ~. 80"
tshs 10 which experimental! operations 49,
already been carries! in regard to the nra. a
Ils~ not been very great, hut suficjs.t tas
been ascertainel 10 confirm tha a1s;s"SS Aas
forth in its behalf. "i1 PUT
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-05-08

NEsTEEslsm.-Ihe dialect of the west is
IayfasF strong, and sl+gghtaally hyperhca;
3one Bro VII, who has lately beer ave1;n 70 n
me oceltdei't, as far as i Arkansas tka savx th.t
= .len a taaisaa that region desires to say that
he would like . drank, he declares that if he
had a glass Of whisky IL would throw HIM
sseif outside q i, almighty quiekm A man
enulneratiagshis family, goes a point beyond
the conclusion Of the John Rogers list, and
There is Bill, and Sail. and Sam. and
Dave, and John, and Mary Ann, and the baby,
and the prospect" That will do. !