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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-17
DIED:

At his residence in Penn township, on Tues
day morning August 9th, 1859, JOSEPH WRIG-
ELLSWORTH, aged about 80 years.
Suddenly and unexpectedly devoted wife
and four young and lovely childret are be-
rcaved of the head and pride of the family,
and neighbOrs are called to pay the last tI.ib-
ute OF respect to one they knew but to love.
Surrounded bg all that his heart desired, this
amiable man went to rest as the wearied child
to his sHmbcr. lie had taken no part in the
busy and active affairs OF life; his disposition
and temperament led him TO seek enjoyment
at the firesde and in the social circe-there
his atfabie conduct and lovely qualities made
him shine, and Knit his friends to him by indis-
soluble bonds. In all the relations of life his
conduct was marked with frankness, honesty,
ard good humor. Aught never ruffled his brow /;
a harsh expression rarely escaped his lips. He
was for years consistent church me1nber.
The soul OF origin divine.
Gods glorious image freed from clay,
In heavens eternal sphere shall shine
a star of day" c.
At the residence of hrs son near Cherrytree
borough, Clearield Co., Pa, Aug. 8th, Mr..
WILLIAM MAHAFFET, aged so years and s
months. He was for long time citizer of
Lycoming county, where he enjoyed the con-
idence and esteem of all who knew him. He
united with the Presbyterian church %. S. }
of New Berry, then under the charge Of Rev.
John Grier. The promises OF God, that he
relied upon in health, srcre dear to him in sick
ness. The language of his heart was, s'not
my viii but thine, Lord, be done" Altho'
his sufferings were intense and almost insup-
portable for period of three months, yet not
murmur escaped his lips. His last words
were, s.come Lord and take me home" He
has left numerous family OF children and
grandchildren to mourn their irreparable loss.
Yet their loss is his infinite gain. ''Lct me
die the death of the righteous. let my last end
be like his.'' The funeral occasion was i'm
proved by Rev. J. 2. Kennedy of the Presby
terian church, from Rev. 14-13.
where Jesus dTellsmy soul would be,
And pants my much loved Lord to sec;
Earth twiEe no more about
For its far better to depart" FRIEND.
On the ID Aug, Miss ELIZA JANE, daughter
of Wm. S. and Nancy Porter of Penn town.
ship, in the 18th year of her age.
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T ATEST TELEGRAPHIC DISP ATCu


As this seems to be fast age in more than one
instance, and rs in the midst of bogus Dem
ocratic Conventions and the excitement caused by
the Sickes trial at Washington, it is not sHrpris-
ing that the folks of Clearfield would get some
what excited to keep up with the times; and as
the subscriber likes to keep up to the fashions in
more respects than one, he would announce to the
people of town and country that he has constant
ly oa hand a large assortment of Boots and Shoes
Of every description. French and country Calf,
Kip and Stogy Boots; Ladies' Morocco Lace Boots.
dressed and undresscd, with or without French
heels; also. any amount of French and country
calf Lace Boots; Gents French calf and cloth g al
ters, on hand made TO order; walking Shoes of
every description from the Sickles' LAGER to the
coarsest brogan: alse findings hand all the
above will be disposed of at extremely1ow prices
for Cash or Hides Custom work made to order
on short notice; and the times are mending /
will pay particular attention to mending Boots,
Shoes and Caters. L am always to be found at
the Short !SkOe Shop Second street, nearly OPP
posite Reed 4 WeaTers store. Please call and
Shorty. FRANK SHORT.
ClearfieId Nav 4th 1859
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CLIPPINGS AND scslssllNes.

G~The sister OF Robert Fulton, the inven-
tor OF navigation by steam, is in the poor house
OF Monroe county, Indiana.
OyOfer premiuss, of S5o0-thc Illinois
Central Railroad Company, for the best ditch
ing machine for opening bitches.
WMr. Sunrise, is the name of an Indian
preacher who halls from Portage county, Ohio.
He must be very bright preacher.
~An old Grecian philosopher advises all
men to know themselves. That's advising a
good many to form very low and disreputable
acquaintaaces.
WW Wear bells on their noses-some of the
savage tribes. We have sometimes, at crowd
ed soirees, had bellies on our toes-and didn't
like the fashion.
~Gives notice-a western politician, to
all parties, through the newspapers, that he is
getting his eyes open. The natural inference
is that he is nine days old.
~Coniscated-all the London papers that
| reached the Paris postoffice the 21st ult.
At no time since the coup d'etat had the Lon
don papers been continuously laid under
embargo.
~Arrested-the Postmaster and Deputy
United States Marshall of Lexington, Michi-
gan, named Maybee, for making counterfeit
coin. That May-bee got hired for making bo-
gus (m)hOney.-
Og The gigantic Fifth Avenue Hotel, Ny,
is to have verticle railway, or carriage NOV
ed by steam from the bottom to the top and
return. 1t will stop at each floor, taking ON
and putting off passengers. ;Srect next they
will have little railroad to each boarders
mouth TO shove the swittels' in.
- "Dropped-the Hon. Delazon Smith ex-
Senator from Oregon, by the Legislature of
| that precious State. DelaZon sported the Sen
atorial robes just seventeen days, for which
valuable services he pocketed the compenSa-
tion of 10 900, Of which 81 900 was for mile
age. Big wages for Smith, that. In these
'diggins' smiths get only Si5 month.
0VAn ingenious rascal posted himself By
the railroad track at Mossup station, when a
Methodist excursion train was returning from
Providence to Norwich, Ct, a few days ago,
and as the ladies waved their handkerchiefs
from the windows, he reached up and
caught whole armiul of them at once. He
escaped with his plumber.
~Old Point is not the only point of attrac-
tiOn in the Old Dominion. At the White
Sulphur, besides medicinal waters and mag
| nifcent shade trees, they keep a poet, and
here is what he writes of the beauties of na-
ture. 1t is quite irresistible
ssHow beautiful is this ere mite,
How bright the stars du shine
III natGr seems in tranklinesS
'Cei5t this lone heart ev mine.
Our dog has quit barkin now
At feilerS passn by,
He's gain at the far off mune
With calm and placid i.''
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NEW FIRM AND NEW GooDs.-Th

i dersigned. having become sole owner of the
store of Eliza Irwin Sons. IN Curwensville, Pa,
would respectfully inform the public. and the old
customers of the establishment, that he has Just
received frem the East. a large and extensive as
sortment of SPRING & SUMNER GOODS, which
he will dispose of at the lowest prices.
He desires 10 call particular attention to the
great variety of LADIES' DRESS GOODS which
have been selected with an express view TO meet
the wants of the community. liz has also Cloths
and CasSimeres of the latest styles, and large
stock of Ready-made Clothing, Hats and Caps,
Boots and Shoes, Ladies' Bonncts of the latest
fashion; Mackercl and Herring Sugar Tea and
Aolasses; Hardware, Qaeensware, &c, &C. all OF
which he will sell at prices to suit the times.
Lumber and country produce of all kinds, ta-
ken in exchange for Goods.
He invites purchasers to give him call before
supplying themselves elsewhere.
JOHN IRWIN.
Curwensyilic Pa, May 1S 1859,
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We that Judge Douglas has written d
short and pointed letter to Col. John L. Pey-
ton, OH naturalization and the African slave
trade, substantially as follows:-ssTherc can
be no difference in the degrees of protection
accorded by government to native and natu-
ralized citizens. Our Constitution recognizes
no difference in this respect. If person can
cxpatriate himself from foreign government
and swear allegiance to this, and still owe any
thing to the foreign power, he is in the singu-
lar and incredible predicament of owing alle-
glance to two countries without being entitled
20 the protcction~of either. He would accord
the fullest protection to all our citizens. In
the Convention the Constitution was Il crea-
ture OF compromise, and the African slave
trade was the subject. South Carolina and
Georgia wished TO continne it; Virginia, \ ew
York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, wished
1t terminated /; New England was passive in
the matter; South Carolina and Georgia final
ly carried their point of continuance till the
year 1903, with the understanding that it
should then end. 1t, therefore, became the
vital compromise Of the instrument, and must
be held as sacred as the instrument itself.
Ia this view, Judge Douglas declares himself
TO be irrevocably opposed to the opening of
the African slave-trade.''
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EIGHT CHILDREN They will allow us this
point of exclamation, for if person is ever
permitted to be astonished it is in the pres
cc-of woman WHO has given birth to eight
children on one day. This phenomenal moth
is called Eunce Bradley, and lives at john
son in Trumbull county, Ohio.
Eight childrenl After ALL the father should
stop there, if he knew the proverb of the good
dog who a Indeed, the grandmOth-
er Of his fruitful half had had five pair Of
twins; one of these girls had married into
family where there were only twins, and from
this marriage sprung the first year three in
fantS, of which Miss Eunice Mowery was the
eldest Six years ago, when Timothy Bradley
eSpouSed this woman, who then weighed 273
pounds, his friends. predicted that SO large a
woman, the issue of such parents, could not
fail 70 bring hiEl large family. The result
justified their prediction. The first year Mrs.
Bradley had twins, and fifteen months after she
gave birth to twins. The good Timothy tho't
10 quit at four, but he counted without his
wife, who, on the 2nd instant. became mother
of eight chldren-three boys and five girls
all small, il is true, but well formed and full of
health. Without being cast down by this un-
expected event, Bradley, who is poor man,
asked three of the richest men in the neigh
bOrhOod to act as god-fathers for his sons.
ihey aceepteS, and on the day of baptism one
of them, Hon. Joshua r. Giddings, gave to
his god son magnffcept gold medal; the sec
Ond, Mr.. James Johnson, sent TO his fine
mich COW; and the last, the Hoa. Elijah
Champlin, made q present TO the child he held
at the baptismal font, of so acres of land.
" ith such god-fathers, the father need fear no
more that his children shall ever lack bread
Courier des Etats Ufais
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BRooKyILLE REPUBLICAN.-This is the nainc
OF neatly printed, spirited and we'll edited
paper, which we have found on our table. We
presume it is sound in politics, and wish it
success.
We observe that it knows how to appreciate
good arficle-copies from us-compliments
rs-but says rather too much. We shall pat
the Republican on our exchange list, if for no
other reason, to observe when it copies copy
righted articles. Doubt if it would have dis
covered the anachrOnism if the Major, who was
at the baptism, had MT lived in the same town.
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GIFTS RARE AND BEAUTIFUL CIV

IILGtScTI HltIIICcIU 1rftNONt
persons Orcfering books from CLARK~S Great
GIFT BOOK ESTABLISHMENT,
NMmber S06 Spring Geerae'I Street, PAiIekeiJhio
This establishment is conducted on a scale of
unsurpassed magnifecnce and liberality as thou
sands can testify, and universally acknowledged
to be the most liberal and punctual Gift Enter
prise in the United States
My New and Classified Catalogue of Books n
pamphlet of 4S large pages. contains full list of
Histories, Biographies. Travels, Adventures. Sto-
res Anecdotes Tales, Narratives Rom ances Sports
and Pastimes Also, Religious. Biblical, Theoio-
gical Classical. Philosophical Gcographica Bo-
tanicnl and Agricultural Works, Dictionaries Lex
icons Adams, Animals and Presentation Books
Bibles Hymn and Prayer Books. in every stylc of
Binding together with all the ,corAs of the
day, all of which are handsomely bound and guar
0nteed perfect in every respect. The schedule of
Gifts present (as will be seen by reference to my
caaiogue) IS the most extensive. it is also the
most superior, elegant and magnificent ever offer
ed by any similar establishment in the Union
one Of which Gifts will accompany each hook at
the time of sale. sSy'A Fine Colt Watch ac-
companies every order eF one ht6R9reI 50okS or
dered at eac time from my Catalogue. g-T
TESTlMcNlALS.-As evidence of the truth
OF what has been asserted, | append the names of
few gentlemen of high standing. whose veracity
cannot be questioned, who have purchased or or
dered books from me and received Gold Watches
namely; Wm. Zimmerman, Esq. Mddletown, Pa ;
John ID. Skiles. Wholesale Grocer Lancaster, Pa ;
Hon u IL Walker, Representative from Somerset
county, in the Penn'a Legislature; Walter g. E.
vans. Notary Public. Lancaster city, Pa; Jacob
Marta, Esq Rochester n. Y. Hiram Fisk. Esq,
Cleveland Ohio; Mr.. Geo Lenhart, Harrisburg.
Pa; Mr. j. L. Fears Bear Creek, Henry county,
Georgia; Mr.. Thomas Smead Bedford Pa: and
Julia Crosby, 927 Lawrence street, Philadelphia
who received splendid six dfeSs g,qter7, worth
SIS. D. W CLARK
No. SOC Spring Garden St. Philadelphia Pa
Agents Wanted in every Town and Village in
the United States. My terms to Agents are such
as to afford them liberal remuneration for their
trouble. Full particulars may be had by address
ing me as above. Catalogues sent free to any
address. Philadelphia July 20. lS59-3m.
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"a NSONFIILE IN II II. RINU NEW
~ FALL AND WINTER GOODS III. SWAN
announces to the citizens of Ansenville and the
surrounding country. that he has just returned
from the East and is opening at his store an
extensive stock of choice and serviceable Fall and
Winter Gods consisting of general assortm ent of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES. HARDWARE,
QUEENSWARE, HATS & CAPS, BOOTSlSuoEs,
and great variety of useful fancy goods, among
which may be found the latest styles of Ladies
DRESS GOODS SHAWLS, BON NET 5,
RIBBONS, LACES, FLOWERS, &C., &c.
The undersigned would direct particular atten-
ton to his extensive selection of ParIor and Coal
Stoves, Cook Stoves and fixtures, Stove pipe. &c.
ALSO large quantity of Salt, Persons desirous
of purchasing sny of the articles in my line of
business, arc invited 10 call and examine my stock
before buying elsewhere, as 1 feel persuaded that
L can supply them on as reasonable terms for cash
any other store in the county Lumber of ev=
cry description and approved country produce
TAX en- in exchange for goods Ii. SWAN.
Aasonville. NoNenbcr 10, 1858
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M a r RED:

On the l4th Aug, by G.. B. Goodlander,
Esq, Mr. TOBIAS SHAFFER te Miss LEAH Re-
SINGER, all of Brady township.
On the 11th, by Samuel SebriGg, Esq, Mr..
HENRY BEEMAN, of Beccaria township, to NJ iss
REBECCA MYERS, of Burnside township.
On Thursday the 1lth, by L. Spiece, Esq :,
Mr.. JOHN GULM to Miss ELIZABETH SMITH,
both OF CurwenSville borough.
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a IME.-i rare chance to Farmers aud Bald
IL crs.-The undersigned, at great expense has
erected a regular draw kiln, on the road leading
from the town of Clearield to Clearfeld Bridge
about two miles from the former place, where he
is prepared to furnish Lime in any quantity at
low rates l do not intend using Il Small half
bushel, nor mix clay in the lime. All kinds of
trade taken in exchange; sc back up Sour wagons
Aug. B. lS59~3t R0BT. w. DALLAS.
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A CAMP-MEETING will be held on New
IA Washington circuit. within quarter of a
mile OF the town of New Washington commencing
August 26th Preachers and people of surround
ing charges cordially invited to attend and
tent with us. No booth stand for the sale OF
anything viii be allowed TO be erected within the
limits prescribed by law. By order and in behalf
of the committee E w KIRBY
July q. Preacher in charge
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A PPLICATIoN FOR BANK CHATTER

A PPLICATION FOR BANK CHAKTER.-
n Notice is hereby given tn at an application
will DC made by the undersigned to the next Le-
gislature for the passage of an Act incorporat ng
Bank to be called the 'CLEARFIELD COUNTY
BANK" to be located in the Borough of Clear
field. Pa. with capital of One Hundred Thou
sand Dollars, with the privilege of increasing it
to Two Hundred Thousand Dollars.
j. f. Weaver, Thos. J. Mccullough. Isaac John
son, c. D. Watson, ID. f. Etzweiler, James Alexan-
der, Jon. Beynton, M. A. Frank Richard Mossop,
A. X. Wright, W. Z. Irwin, S B. Row.
Iune % 1850
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A sHER CoCHRAN's EsTATE.-Not

N is hereby given that Letters OF Adminstra-
ton have been granted to the undersigned on the
Estate of Asher Cochran, late Of Penn township,
Clearfeld county, deceased. All persons knowing
themselves indebted to said estate are requested
to make Immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same directed. to hand their
claims, duly authenticated, to the undersigned,
without delay Mt Curwensville Clearfeld Co., Pa.
jun22 JOSIAH EVANS, Adm r.
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JOSHUA S. JOHNSON, CABINET MAKER

HUSHUA A >. JOfNSUN, CABINET MAKER,
~ having fitted up a shop few doors east of
the 'Old jew Store Market street, desires to
inform the community at large. that he keeps on
hand variety of C4BINET WORK, at his
shop, and that he manufactures to order, (of su-
perior finish every description of Household and
Kitchen furniture, among which Centre. and
Dining Tables: Mahogany and Common Bureaus;
Common and Fancy Bedstcads, 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 establishment of
the sort in the county. Persons wishing to buy
furniture are invited to come to his shop and ex-
amino his articles. and judge for themselves of its
quality and finish before purchasing elsewhere,
he feels confident that he suit them in price
and quality. CSuntry prodnce will be taken in
payment for furniture. November TO- 1858.
N B. He is also prepared to IN AXE COFFINS to
order on the shortest notice, and attend funerals
with a hearse, when called upon. J. ). 3.
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Z ooK HERE, GENTLEMEN.- .-wAGoN

IL SHOP AHEAD ,m!-The subscriber thankful
for past fayOrs, takes this method of informing
his old customers and the public in general that
he has removed his shop from the Foundry TO the
shop formerly occupied by George w Orr, on Sec
ond street, Clcarfeld Pa, where he will continue
to manufacture Wagons of every description. to
order, of good material and in a workmanlike
manner DISC, Wheelbarrows, Harrows, Grain
cradles &c, made short notice, in superior
style, and of the best stock. Repairing of every
kind done with dispatch. and on reasonable terms.
June 29, 1859. WILLIAM Il. BROWN.
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IN JAIL.-A man named George Neagle was
lodged in our Jail on the 18th, and another
named John Orner yesterday, charged with
having one night last January taken from the
county lot of bed clothing, knifes, forks,
&c, On their own confession. Sevea hais,
tour blankets, five and half dozen case
knives, three carving knives, and looking
glass, which were hidden in the woods, were
given up by Neagle and Orner, who impIicate
Cambria has been notified of the arrest. The
articles, it is said, belong to the PennsJ Jlyania
railroad company. The prisoners are resi-
dents of Cambria county.
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an HIS OWN HOoK.-JoHN GUELIcu,

nN HIS OWN HOOK JOHN GUELICH.
" CABINET MAkER.-The subscriber wishes
to inform his old friends aud customers, that he
is now carrying on the Cabiact Milking business
'.his own hook" at his old shop Market
Street, nearly opposite the old Jew Store" where
he keeps on hand, and is prepared to manufacture
to order, every description of Cabinet-Ware, that
may be wanted in this section of country con-
sisting of Sofas Lounges Mahogony and Common
Bureaus, Writing and Wash Stands; Centre Din
ing and Breakfast Tables: Mahogany and Com
also repair furniture and chairs, in good style,
cheap for cash. House Painting done on short no
tice, and easy terms Now is the time to buy at
reasonable prices, as intend to sell every thing
in my line of business at the cheapest cash rates
Walk in and examine the articles on hand, and
Judge for yourselves. OF the quality and finish.
Country produce received ia payment.
April Ii, 1889 JOHN GUELTCH
n Collins made to order on short notice, and
funerals attended with a neat hearse, and appro-
pirate accompanyments. when desired. j. e.
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- undersigned takes this method to announce
to the citizens of Clearfeld and the surrounding g
country, that he has opened Barber Shop, on
pared to accommodate all who may give him
call, and hopes to receive liberal patronage.
Oct 6, 1888. JEREMIAH NORRIS.
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Ameeting of the Clearfield County Agricul-
tural Society is to be held in the Court House
in the Borough of CearEe!d, on next Satur-
day, the Goth August, at o'clock p. NJ, to
determine about holding an Agricultural Fair
the coming fall. The ladies are invited to
attend. By order of the Elk. Committee.
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Whilst in Tyrone last week we were met by
that whole-souled, clever fellow, Jim Caller
who seems to know everybody. Persons in
want of Flour, Liquors of all kind, and the
best Lime ever made, can be supplied by Civ
ing him CALL