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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

The express from Denver City arrived at
Ieayeuworth on the I'd inst, with 5000 in
gold, on consignment. The passengers also
had a considerable amount in their hands.
The accounts from the mines continue fayora-
hia
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That is indeed twofoid knowledge which
profits alike by the wisdom of the wise and the
folly OF the foolish. 1t borrows its security
from the darkness, and its confidence from
the light.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

ERnArum.-In part of our issue we have
inadvertently used the word Wasp instead o
Peacock, in the "Reminiscences.
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NEW STONE WARE MANuFACToK Y

The undersigned takes this method of inform
ing the public that he has commenced the manu-
facture of Stone-W Ware in the Borough of Clear
field, and thst he is now prepared to supply all
who may want them with Milk and Cream Crooks,
Jugs. Jars, &C., at lower prices than they be
bought elsewhere. He soicits a share of patron
age. FREDERICK LEITZINGER.
Clearfeld, Pa. Mey %. IS59-Iy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

REMovAL.-The Raffsman's Journal Office
has been removed to the second story of Rob-
ms new building, on Market street, nearly op-
posite our former location. july27
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uThe expenditures of the United States
for the fiscal year ending with June, exclusive
OF trust funds aud payments on account OF the
uublic debt, were SGT, 1886 900.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

Mr. LATHAM's nomination for Governor OF
California is regarded as u positive triumph
over the Administration, he having been re-
moved from the Collectorship of San Francis
CO. He is follower of Judge Douglas.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

When you have any thing to do, go ahead
and do it. man who has the option of two
roads, either of which will take him to his
journeys end, must not stand too long in con-
sidering which to take.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

About the hardest case of frost bitten wheat
is related by the Detroit Tribune, of a farmer
who sold fourteen acres of wheat the day at
ter the June frost for 500. The buyer alter
wards refused S400 for it.
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NEW FIRM AND NEW GooDs.-The

/ Y dersigned. having become sole owner of tho
store of Eliza Irwin & Sons in CurwensviIle. Pa
would respectfully inform the public and the old
customers of the establishment, that he has just
received frem the East. large and extensive
sortment of SPRING & SUMNER GOODS. which
he will dispose of at the lowest prices
He desires TO call particular attention to the
great variety of LADIES' DRESS GOODS. which
have been selected with express view to meet
the wants of the community. He has also Cloths
and Cassimeres of the latest styles, and large
stock of Ready-made Clothing. Hats and Caps.
Boots and Shoes Ladies Bonnets of the latest
fashion; Mackerel and Herring Sugar Tea and
Molasses Hardware, Quecnsware &C., &c, all of
which he will sell at prices to suit the times.
Lumber and country produce of all kinds, ia
ken in exchange for Goods.
He invites purchasers to give him call before
supplying themselves elsewhere.
JOHN IRWIN
" L.
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An Agricultural meeting win be held in Cur
wensvile on Saturday. See advertisement.
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Attention is directed to number of new
advertisement that appear in to- days Journal
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a SuER .,oCuRAN,S FSTApP-Not

A SHER COCHRAN'S ESTATE.-Notice
n is hereby given that Letters Of Administrs
tion have been granted to the undersigned on the
Estate of Asher Cochran, late of Penn township,
Clearfeid county, deceased. All persons knowing g
themselves indebted TO said estate requested
to make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same directed TO hand their
claims, duly authenticated, to the undersigned,
without delay at Curwensville. Clearfeld Co.. Pa
jun22 JOSIAH EVANS, Admir-.
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SHowALTER ESTATE FOR SALE

SHOWALTER ESTATE FOR SALE
~ The, farm or real estate of John Showalter,
late of Decatur township, Clearfeld county, de-
ceased, Is now for sale on reasonable terms. APP
ply to the Subscriber at his residence in said town
ship. RUSSELL d. SHOWALTER.
Decatur township. February l6, ls59-6m.
NEW DRUG, STATIONERY, AND VA
In RIETY STORE.-The undersigned would
inform tho citizens Of CleareId and vicinity that
he has opened Store, in the room formerly
occupied by Drs. Lorain Hartswick, nearly op-
posite the Jail, where he intends keeping full
assortment of Drugs, Stationary, Perfumery, Oils,
Paints, Tobacco, Segars and Fancy Goods of every
description, which he will sell very low for cash
Call and try the store of
April 90. 1859 GEO. w. REEEM.
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DIED.:

August 4th, at the residence of her father
in Boggs township, Mrs. MARY JANE GRAY,
wife of ENocH G.. GRAY, aged 80 years, l mo.
and days.
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fFIlHE FARM in Jordan towship noccupied by
il john Kilon, being 30 acres, 30 of which are
cleared and under good fence, and having house
and barn thereon erected, forsale- Apply 10
june Is, 1859. l.. J. GRAMS, Clearhcid.
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SOMETHING NEw-No doubt many of our
readers are aware that our friend Thomas OBJ
ins has erected new and creditable building
on the lot adjoining the esClearfieId House 20
aud we would take this opportunity TO say,
that he has just received and opened general
assortment of Groceries, Confectionaries, To-
bacco, Cigars, &C., which he is selling at rea-
sonabe prices. He also keeps on hand and
for sale Bacon, Flour by the barrel, and va
riety of choice liquors, which he will sell at
rates to suit the times. Give him call and
try his articles. His advertisement will ap-
pear next week.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

MIR ROW :-Benjamin Spackman of Clearfeld
wi borough, is recommended as suitable per-
son for County Treasurer. Please announce his
name subject to the decision of the Peoples nom
mating Convention. Respectfully yours, L.
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NDITOR JOURNAL Please announce George
Ia W Rheem, of Clcarfeld borough, a candi-
date for Register and Recorder, subject to the de-
csion of the Peoples County Convention. o.
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A Coon JoB.-It is really surprising to see
the great degree Of perfection which has been
attained in the making of artificial teeth y
few days since we were shown q set made for
lady of Curwensville, by DR.. A. NJ. Hills,
dentist, of this place, which for beauty, work.
manship and completeness surpass anything
OF the kind we have seen for some time. The
set is entire for both jaws, and the teeth are
rendered more than usually firm and secure by
being capped or ssrimmed." If we hadn't the
good fortune to have couple rows of superior
natural"grinders," he would by all means pro-
cure set like the one mentioned.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

DEMOCRATIC NoMISaTIoSs.-Thc returns of
the Democratic primary election held in this
county last Saturday, were made yesterday,
and the following the aggregates OF the
votes received by the candidates for nomina-
tioffs
Scnate-Wm. A. Wallace had 1893 votes.
Assenhbly-Wm. F. Johnston had 276 votes.
T.J. Boyer had $50 votes
Proth' JOHN l.. Cutie had $50 votes.
e. f. Hoop had 450 votes.
Frank Peirce had l34 votes
Reg. Rec.--JameS Wrigly had S26 votes.
WI. Hemphill had 339 votes.
Treasurcr-G. B. Goodlander had 642 votes
David Ross had sos votes.
Commissioncr-John p. Dale had 475 votes.
Wm.Merrell had 693 votes.
j. B. Shaw was nominated for Auditor and
II. 3. Wright for county Surveyor.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

MIR. ROW Announce the name of George
lNI Leech, of Pike township, candidate for
County Commissioner. subject to tho decision of
the Peoples County Convention Aug. 10.
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cIearfield Market Prices


CORRECTED By RICHARD MossoP.
The following are the prices at which the ar
ticIes named were selling yesterday
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FDITOR OF JoURNAL:-Plcase announce the
IL name of VIM NJ Bride, of Curwensvlle as a
candidate for Prohonotary, subject to the decision
of the Peoples Convention. Yours, Fox
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GtEDAR AND WILLOW WARE received at the
~ ''cheap cash store, and for sale by
Apr 27. 1859 WM f, IRWIN
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nAVID BELL, of Bell township, will be present
IL ed to the Peoples County Convention foI
nomination for the Office of Commissioner. aus.
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kkERR1NG-a fresh lot just received and Tor
II Il sale by the barrel at cheapest corner Cur
wensYille, by ljune22l JOIN PAIINN.
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SCROFULA, OR KINGS EVIL.

Curwcnsvillc, Pa, May Is. 1859.
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n C. pURyIANCE, Ambrotypist, corner of End
and Cherry streets, Clearfeld, Pa. Aug3 49,
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MIR. EDITOR :-SIR-I offer myself as can
lyI didate for Commissioner, subject 10 the de-
cision of the nominating Convention of the Peo-
ples Party. Yours, an ANDRE" hNiA
Luthersburg. Pa July 14th, 1859.
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MR. ROW Announce William Williams, of
lHl Jordan township, as a candidate for County
Commissioner, subject to the decision of the Peo-
pIes County Convention. August 3, 1859.
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~TANTED-a pair of about 6-year old Steers,
wv suitable for.worie cattle, for which good
price will be paid, Call On the SUBSCRIBERS NJ
III o7 II PIERCE & BRO
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MIR. EDITOR :-Wm. Feath of New Washing
Iyl ton is recommended to the Peoples County
Convention q suitable person to receive the nom
ination for the Office of Register and Recorder.
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fLoCkS AND LOOKING GLASSES of yarious
~ kinds. just received aud for sale by.
arrlt =, lete. WM. F IRWIN
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MR. EDITOR Tho name of VIM. Hoover, of
lNI Bradford, will be presented for nomination
for the Office of Comfy Commissioner to the Peo
pIe's County Convention. Aug. 3, 1859.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

Nl S. Shirey, of Bradford, candidate for
Register and Recorder, subject to the decision of
the Peoples County Convention aug3.
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EDITOR JOURNAL Please announce Daniel
II McCracken, of Bell, a candidate for Audi
tor, subject to the nomination of the People s
County Convention August >, lo9s
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-15
Written for the Weekly Ottumwa Courier.1
Raise Flax Seed.

! Mr.. EDIToR-Allow me a small space in
your paper for the purpose of calling the at
tention of the farmers of Wapello county, to
what consider very important fact, fact
that by them, so far, has been overlooked,
to-wit: The ways and means of raising ready
money at time of the year when that desira-
bic article is most needed. #
The great trouble with most, in fact all far.
mers, is, that only once year can they throw
into market articles that command the cash.
They have, so far, confined themselves to
raising wheat, corn, oats, hay, potatoes, &C.,
and but small quantity of any of the above
articles for sale, their corn is generally fed to
hogs (what they have to snre) and they rely
upon their hogs to pay their store bills and
defray all outside expenses.
Now sir, l propose remedy for this state
of things. myself was farmer for seven
years, and claim some little knowledge Of
the business, and the proposition 1 have to
make consider (speaking from those seven
years experience) a good one, it is this:
Let the farmer next spring, in addition to
his other crops, put in say from ten to twen-
ty acres, of Flar, sosced for the seed. am
under the impression that it will take three
pecks ofseed to the acre the yield will be, I
think, putting it at low estimate, fifteen
bushels to the acre. The yield in Ohio, was
from 1S to 20, and have raised as high as
p bushels to the acre. Suppose it be Is,
then ten acres will yield 100 bushels. The
seed now, when there are no mills near to
grind it, will command the cash al one dollar
per bushel, that will give the farmer $3.50
just at the time he needs it, viz: in harvest
time. You sow in the Spring, and reap
when you reap your other small grain. It is
a crop that requires no tending, and when
ripe, it is Graded and thrashed as fast as
Graded, put through fan mill, and is ready
for market.
just now there are no mills in operation
nearer than Keokuk, but whenever the far
mers turn their attention to the raising of the
seed, mills will spring up, and then the price
will be better. The Oil is just as easily made
in Ottumwa as it is in Keokuk or ST. Louis,
and the only reason it is not made here, is
because the seed is not raised.
Now hope the farmers of Wapello county
will give this matter a trial; and if they have
not much faith in its workings, let each man
in order to test the matter and satisfy him
self, put in five acres, and will venture the
assertion that the next year he will put in all
his spare ground Farmers try it, and if it
is successfully carried on (of which have
not the shadow of doubt it will be- new
state of things will be inaugurated, in less
than three years we will have large steam
mill for grinding, and you will get st. Louis
prices for your seed. ONCE FARMER,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-15

A YANKEE IN VIRGINIA RAILROAD CAR.
A few days since, Marshall Jewell, Esq, Of
this city, passed through Virginia on his way
home from business trip to the South. The
train was searched at Culpepper for incendia-
ry documents and individuals. Mr. j. had
revolver with him, and was requested by
the vigilants to leave the cars, as they want
ed to shut him up for a period. Mr.. j. OBJ
iected, and casually remarked during the
conversation that the vigilants had better
clear out. Somebody might get hurt, as he
would shoot dead the first man that put hand
on him. As he was determined in his man.
ner, and as the vigilants numbered only forty
or fifty, they left him to 90 his way in peace.
"Oh, Jewell" saith an ancient writer, "thou
art consistency r'- Hartford Courant
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-15

The attempt of old Shaw at st. Louis to
mpeach the character of Miss Carstang, and
so get out Of the payment of the 800, 900
breach Of promise verdict obtained against
him, has not only failed in its purpose, but
it is likely to recoil upon its author. The
late commission sitting at New York and
Brooklyn to obtain evidence Of Miss C.'s
character when living in the latter city, has
ieveloped nothing, and now the counsel for
the woman have doubled the amount of dam
ages that will be demanded in the new trial
in December, making it 100000 The old
fellow should have paid his 100000 in the
time OF it.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-15

DoN'T MAKE A Fuss. BY all the motives
which have weight with man or woman, be
adjured, not, in any case, to make fuss
In the first place, it never does bit of good.
You can accomplish all you intend, and OBJ
tain all you desires, quito as well without it,
II not little better Nay, sometimes, it ac-
tually prevents your succeeding, where you
certainly might have done so, had you
kept cool, and not forcwarned and fore.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-15
Old Browns Genealogy.

The Clevelad Leader, having been at some
pains to trace the genealogy and family rela-
tons Of old John Brown, makes the following
| statements.
"Peter Brown, one Of the May Flower Pill
grims, landed at Plymoth, Dec. % 1920. He
came to America single, was carpenter by
trade, was afterwards married, and died in
ga leaving a son, Peter Brown second, who
died in Windsor in October, 1892, aged so
years, leaving four sons, Peter, John, jon
athan and Cornelius, all of whom settled in
Windsor, Conn. .-...... ......-...... ...,
John, the second son of Peter Brown last
mentioned, had two sons, John and Ezra
The eldest, John, married Hannah o Ven in
1853, and on the 23d of May, 1879, was
commissioned by Gov. Trumbull as captain
of the Train Band of West Simsbury,
Conn. ...-. e.. a 3D. .......-......
SIN the string events which transpired
uponthe commencement of the Revolution,
,, Captain Brown bore a prominent part, and
promptly obeyed the order of Col. Pettibone,
which bore date of June II, 1776, and re-
quired him to convene his company and i'm
pres certain number of soldiers for the
war. The company was raised, and Capt.
Brown marched with it to New York, and
there served util his death, which took place
Sept. 8, 1916. Capt, Brown left wife and
eleven children, six daughters and five sons,
all of whom are now dead, having lived to
great age, averaging over seventy years for
the whole family. ae r
"Owen Brown, the third son of the Revo-
iutionsry nrowu,sttrcd nuuson, summat
county, A. ID. 1856, at'the advanced age of
s5 years, having resided in Ohio from and
after the year 1906. He was roted as .
man of steerling integrity and uprightness Of
character.
"John Brown, of Harper Ferry notoriety,
is the son of Owen Brown. He was born at
Norfolk, Litchfeld county, Conn.,, in 1900
and is cosequently 80 years of age. His
mother, Ruth Mills, was daughter of Lieu
tenant Gideon Mills, near relative of the
Hon. Samuel G. Mills Hannah Brown,
who became the wife of Solomon Humphrey
and the mother of Hcmsn Humphrey, late
President Of Amherst College, was sister
of John Browns father. But We will pro-
ceed no further, thought more facts nigh be
adduced to show what was proposed in tho
outset of this article.
From the old Pilgrim progeuitor down
to the present day, the whole race have borne
high character for integrity, and have been
remarkable for unfaltering devotion to the
right and the true"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-15

careessly along, with his face much scratch
ed and handkerchief over one of his eyes
"Aaron, you is root didn'tknow 'twa
in the little man."
'Poll, you know always told you wa
all grlstle." ...#' 9&
81 didn' think so, but l tell you, you wa
all over him, didn't see the licks, but
heard 'em, and they seemed to me to fal
just as if I was shakin down simmons"
How much longer this dialogue woult
have lasted, heaven knows; but, being un
| comfortably situated, called to Miss Poll
whose face really liked, and asked her t.
be good enough to arrange the children fo
if she did not, I should soon be kicked out o
bed. My wish was hardly expressed before
Poll stripped down the covering and begar
slapping every child whicn was out of it.
place, without paying the least regard to the
fact whether it was asleep or awake. Thi:
had the desired effect with the children; they
were soon packed away, with strict in
junction from Pol Ito keep quiet or They'd
git it agin.' "
The house now soon became very still, Sc
much so that one would hardly even have
suspected it of having been the scene of such
a commotion as the one described.
The stairs which led to the loft ran ar
from my room, and while was endeavorino
to sleep, Poll quietly tripped in again, bear.
ing child in her arms, with several small
ones following her.
Hush, now; don't make noise"
80, the devil" said I, ''you don't mean tc
put them in my bed?" t s..a.. ~.
NO sir, these belong'up'in the loft"
And she marched them gently up stairs
disposed of them, and again returning, dis
appeared; scarcely moment passed before
she tripped up with another, until she begar
to labor up, heard her say, "Well, I never
seed so many children in my life," and so
thought. Speaking within the bounds o.
moderation, think she carried into the lof,
from twelve to fifteen children; then coming
down putting with fatigue, she disappeared
and all was quiet
"Well, the scene is over for the night y
said L. Not so, however, for again heard
Polls voice in the entry, amid small hustle
saying, "Now, take your shoes off and march
up easy-don't you disturb that gentleman ;
The door opened, and Poll appeared witt
light, and as she did she turned about and
whispered in low voice, snow march, 'and
then led the way up stairs, followed BY
will not say how many of the crowd who
had gathered, all marching silently after her
in single file. They formed long line
which was several minutes in passing, and
witnessed what fearI shall never sec
again.
must confess, with the whole scene
was struck dumb, utterly amazed, and con
founded; good heavens, thought I, what g
packing touch they'll have up stairs: and
yet there was no hustle | heard something
which sounded like the rustling of 'shucks,
and in few minutes after, everything was
as quiet as the wild woods; this silence
reigned unbroken, save an occasional ia,
which shook the house, resembling the Sigh,
shock Of an earthquake, or the moving Of
some heavy body above me with hand
spike; this was occasioned by the joint
turning over Of the phalanx in the loft
when this ceased, all was quiet, and l
went to sleep.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-15

Southern Legislatures are everywhere
called on by the Plantation Presses to make
stringent laws against, Northern pedlars and
travelling agents Of every DESCRIPTION. :
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-15

A Republican State Convention was hell
at Newport in kentucky last week, to nomin
ate delegates at large from that State to at
tend the Republican National Convention.
Cassius NJ. Clay and George ID. Blakey wer,
appointed delegates.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-15

The expenditure of the u S. Governmen
for the last quarter, to Oct. /, were twent,
millions Of dollars, or at the rate Of eight,
millions year.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-15

ITEMS FOR HoUsEKEEPERs.-Do everything
in its proper time. Keep everything in its
place. Always mend cloths before washing
them. a.s s # % ~-.
Alum or vinegaris good to set colors of red
green or yellow. "E ".
Sal-sode win bleach, one spoonful is enough
for kettle: :of clothes.
Save your suds for garden and plants. OF
to harden yards when sandy.
A hot shovel, held over Furnished furni-
ture, will take out the white spots.
A bit of glue, Dissolved in skim milk and
water, Will restore old Grape
Ribbons of all kinds should be washed in
cold soap suds, and not rinsed
fiat irons are rough, rub them well with
fine salt, and it win make them smooth.
If You are buying a carpet for durability
you must choose small figures.
A bit of soap rubbed on the hinges of door:
win prevent their creaking
Scotch snuff put on the holes where crick
cts come out, will destroy them.
Green should be the prevailing color 70,
bed hanging and window drapery.