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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

The Journal, printed at Middletown, Dau-
phin county, Pa, in its issue of February 2ith,
says :-ssThe river has been in good rafting Or
der for the last couple days, and we should not
lie surprised to see a considerable quantity OF
lumber arrive in a short time. The season is
rather early for rafting: but il the hardy lum-
b:rmen venture the perils Of descending the
river, they will meet with ready sales. There
is, probably. less lumber at this point, just
now, than there has been for long time
Our Middetown contemporary is about right
in saying e.tlIe season is rather early for raft
ing" and the weather is so changea5le that il
IS TOO risky TO start, tho few RATS did pass
down one day last week, but it is not pr obable
.ha. they would go very far. On Thursday
~ git a few inches Of snow fell, but the wealth
e. moderated on Saturday and Sunday, and
melted most of it away. Some ssrafting-in''
was done yesterday, but the river is not high
enough at this place for running.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

MARCH came in sslike q l.imb'-mild and
Observation-Disclosures it will ago ont like 4 lion''
fierce and blustery-remains to be seen.
We hope, however, it viii behave itself re-
specially, and bring us an early spring.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02
E,ARM AND TAVERN STAND FOR

H RENT.-The undersigned committee of
George j. kyler, offers for rent the large farm IN
Bradford township at the intersection of the roads
from q Grahamton, kylcrtown. Morrisdale, Philips
burg, and ClcaTfeld, consisting OF 26o acres,
100 acres eleared-with large and commodious
House, large barn and other buildings thereon.
Aslo large orchard of choice fruit trees Any
in formation can be obtained by applying to H. Is
Swoopc Esq, Clearfeld. Pa, or to the undersigned
July T. 1883 ROBERT MITCHELL.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

DIBLES.-The Bible Society of Clcarfeld co,
ID hereby gives notice that their books, name
w. Bibles and Testaments, are deposited in the Of
fee of James Wrigley, Register and Recorder at
Clearfield. The books of various sizes and a
dapted to supply either private individuals or Sun
day Schools at very cheap rates. Very substan-
tial bibles can be had as low as % cents apiece,
and tesaments as low 81 cents apiece.
The people of the county generally are also in
vited to leave with Mr.. Wrigley any donation they
may be pleased to make in aid of the funds of the
Society Signed by order of the Executive Com
mittee ALEX Mcleod, President
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02
mo TEACHERS, DIRECTORS, AND PA

Il RENTS.-The Practical photographic Chart,
designed to exhibit the Natural and Organic Ar
rangement of the sounds heard in the English Lam
guage,'' and the key" to the same, Containing
Definitions and Forms for photographic Analysis
are now published, and will be sent by mail. post
paid receipt of the prices, being as follows =
One Chart and Key. 90 cents; One Chart IN eoiors,
and Key, 60 cents; ; Two Charts and three Keys,
81; Four Charts and eight Keys, 81; Ten Charts
and eighteen Keys, So Keys, per copy, is cents }
Keys, per dozen, 81 30. Copies of the hey for ex-
animation sent on receipt of II cents. Directors
desiring to supply their districts will be allowed
n reasonable discount the above prices Less
than one dollar may be remitted IN postage
stamps. Address, JOHN w; fooLN
Jan 26. so. Indiana, Indiana CO., d.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02
NJ a q RIED =

On the 23d Feb, in Carlisle, by Rev. Mr..
Wing, Mr.. III. F. NAUGLE, of Cleartield Boro',
to Miss JANE MooRHEAD, of the former place.
In Luthersburg, on the Oath of February, by
g. b. Goodlander, Esq, Mr.. JouN JAMIsoN OF
Jefferson county, to Miss HARRIET, daughter
of Rosw ell Luther, Esq.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02
DREADFUL AFFAIR IN WASHINGTON

On last Sunday, Feb. 9th, Washington
City was thrown into an unusual state of eX-
citement by the shooting of Phillip Barton
Key, u. S. Attorney for the District of Co.
lumbia, by Daniel E. Sickles, Member OF Con-
gress from the Sd district of New York. Mr..
Sickles, it appears, obtained indubitable evil
dence of improper intimacy between his wife
and Mr.. Key, and meeting the latter on the
street, he shot him with revolver three
times, causing death in few moments. Mrs.
Sickles confessed her criminality, and that
Mr.. Key had rented house from negro.
where she was in the habit of meeting him.
Mr.. Sickles loved his wife with great devotion,
and lavished all his means upon her. They
lived in elegant style there, occupying house
of 1000 rent. Mrs. Sickles rode in a splen-
did carriage with outriders; wore jewels to the
value of $4,000, and seemed to want nothing
that she did not have.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

- SALE.-The undersigned offer for sale their
Steam Saw-mill and appurtenances. in Hare's ' al
ley consisting of 30 horse power engine, to which
is attached a gang of Saws, and one of Page s
circular saw-mills, with two additional circular
saws for lath, &c, all nearly new. having been in
use but one year. They will sell the same on rea-
They also offer for sale seven mules. For terms
and particulars address Peter NJ. Bare, T. ", Ma
pleton, or Thomas E. Orbison. 0rbisonia Hunting
don CO., Pa. 0RBIS0N & BARE.
February I6. 1859 st
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ASTERING.


A Z IA r Il j IA
u MANUFACToRY-A WORD TO ALL.-The
subscriber takes this method of informing the
citizens of Clearfield and vicinity. that he has
LOCATED kinrself on MAIN SIREEI or
postee tAe Jatl 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 the public of this section, such Inducements as
he offers All articles purchased at this establish
ment will be warranted, and if proven not TO be
rs represented, will be made good without> extra
charge. His work cannot be surpassed. as he Is
their manufacture The ''world and the rest of
mankind requested to call and satisfy them
selves of the fact that his articles of the best
and most durable materials.
GEORGE SHULTZ.
Clearfcld March Il. 1855.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02
EARM FOR SALE RENT.-Thc

EHARM FOR SALE OR RENT.-Thc un-
Il dcrsigned offers for sale rent his farm OF
30 acres of land % acres of which is cleared and
the balance well timbered with Whit oak, maple
and heuilock there is n good house and barn
thereon. The property is situated ! ! miles from
Clearfcd town on the Pike leading to Luthcrs-
burg. Those desirous Of buying renting, will
please apply soon / am bound to pitch my
wig wam' in the West, soon. Possession will be
given at any time. Apply TO
c. r. MACUMBER.
Lawrence tp., Clearfeld CO.. Pa. Jan. 26, 59-am
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HtAUTION.-AT persons ara notified not TO
u meddle with the following property now IN
possession of George W. Curry in Pike townshlp'
as the same belongs to me and subject 10 my ordef
10 wit: One Red and White Cow.
~ WV JOHN 5. WILLIAMS.
New Millport, Jan. Is, ls59jan ls.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02
BANK NOTE LIST

The following are the rates of discount at whic b
the notes of the banks given were purchased last
week by the brokers of Philadelphia:
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

SUGAR.--Whise and Brown sugar to be had at
- NeYembeI -. WM T. IRWIES,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

4 FAD! READ "A full supply of Louden
y Medicines just received and for sale by
Feb. % 1859. THOMAS ROBINS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

WASHINGTON, Feb. %, 1853.
Mr.. Slidell has withdrawn the Cuba bill.
This is the most humliatng defeat that any
Administration ever met with.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

EFLOIR.-Just received 80 barrels Extra Fam
Il lily Flour, which will be sold low for cash by
December 2 RICHARD MOSSOP
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THE JOURNAL.
CLEARFIELD, PA, MARCH 2, 1859.

DIVINE SKRvICE.-By Divine permission,
the Rev. Lloyd Knight of Holiday sburg, will
administer the Lords Supper. on the second
Sabbath in March, in the Lutheran Church in
Clearfield. Services TO commence on Friday
evening, the 11th, at early candle lighting.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

c,HAWLs AND BoNNETs, n full assortment at
n.rsn,ber kRAT2ERS'.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

ftONSTABLES be supplied with Blank
~ Sales, by calling at the Raftsmaals's Jour
nal off ce CIearfeld
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

4 GtAUTION.-All persons are hereby cautioned
~ against purchasing meddling with the fol-
lowing property, viz One Gray Horse One Gray
Mare One Brindle Cow, One Red Cow. The above
property purchased by me at Sherifs Sale,
and left with Isaac Dunlap, on loan only and
subject to my order. JOHN PATTON.
Curwcnsville Nov. 6. IS5S-dee22.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

the Rev. Lloyd Knight of Holiday sburg, will
administer the Lords Supper, on the second
Sabbath in March, in the Lutheran Church in
Clearfeld. Services 10 commence on Friday
evening, the 11th, at early candle lighting.
THE DID FEBRUARY IN BRADY.-The anniyer-
sary of Washington's Birthday was celebrated
by large number of the citizens of Brady
township, who met at the New Salem School
house on the evening of the 22d. j. L. Nor
gan acted as President; J. C.. Barrett, Lieut.
G.. ". Long and Daniel Heiges, Vice Presi-
dents, and Or. l.. Morgan and John w. Paul
ley, Secs. Appropriate resolutions were a.
d0pted and the meeting was addressed by J.
W. Potter, j. G. Barrett, Rev. J. 2. Dale. ID.
Beems and others. We received the proceed
ings at too late an hour to give them in detail.
DWARF ~ CLEARFIELD CoUNTy.-On last
Saturday we had an opportunity of seeing a
young man, named William Lee, son of Mr.
Isaac Lee, of Burnside township, who is but
50 inches high, measures 81 inches around the
body, weighs 81 lbs, and is niaetecn years of
age. lie appears TO be perfect in body and
limb, moves around with ease considering his
corpuiency, has good eye, and scrutinizes
closely the cOuntenanccs of those who go to
see him. We did not hear him say anything,
but were told that he speaks when no strangers
are present. Heexhibits the languor that man.
ifcsts itself in all dwarfs, but his erect carriage
and comparatively huge proportions, give him
a dignified appearance, such Is is supposed TO
belong to alderInanic gentlemen who live we'll.
Upon the whole, this boy is curiosity that
will nearly compare with the world-rcnowned
Gen. Tom Thumb.
a LITTLE AHEAD.-Last "cek we published
an item about a rye stick of timber in the
upper end of the county. The following note
makes mention of larger one -
PESSsyILLE, Feb. 9th, 1859.
s. B. Row, ESQ. Captain James Dowler,
near New Washington, who, We are informed
through the Journal, hauled stick of square
timber not long since, containing 325 feet Gu
i,ic, may haul down his flag when he gets to
Lumber City, for we have stick of timber
now the river, at that places measuring 379
feet cubic, being p by 2G inches and 81 feet
IN length. This beats Capt. Dowler's 81 feet.
This is part OF raft (now haulcd) which,
when RATED. will measure SOC feet in length
and contain - ,522 #. cubic, as measured in
the woods with an inch and quarter hook.
There will be four platforms, follows: Que
"a it., one a IT,, and two 81 feet. If any body
Yours, RUSSELL. KIRK & Co.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

ENLoUR, pats Rye &c. for .als a. TIE cheap
II store Of JOHN PATTON, CurvenSIins
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

SCHOOL DIRECTORS-are informed that
- they be supplied, at the Raftsnaan's
JoWrauk office, with Blank Articles of Agreement
with teachers. and School Orders
SA PER CENT SAVED by buying coal oil
stU and lamps from Merrell & Carter, who keep
good supply on hand all the time. Other lamps
altered to burn coal oil. Feb. %, 1859.
STRAN.-Camc to the premises of the sub
~ ser Der, in Knox township, on the I4th inst, a
Bay Horse supposed to be about fifteen years old :;
the owner is requested to come forward, prove
property, pay charges and take him away, other
wise he will be disposed of according to law.
February %, 1859. THOS. CATHCART.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
ARare Imporration.

Persons feeling any interest TO see the
genuine native African can be gratihed by
calling at the negro yard of our friend
Forrest on Adams street. He has for sale,
among other negroes, seven direct from Con-
go. We saw them yesterday, and found them
in appearance very lively and COMMENTED, a
very slight thing moving them to laughter.
They differ materially in conformation and
expression of countenatce from the generali-
ty OfOur homebread and hometrained negroes.
They are of short stature, very dark color.
and generally slight in the make of the limbs,
the ancle and wrist being very slender, and
the hand small, with slender fingers, more
like woman's hand than a mans. One or
two of them exhibit some corpulency. but the
tendency of the fat is principally to the aldo
men, They are all youths but one, and be Is
a full grown man, and exhibits some peculi-
arities distinct from the rest; his hands are
shorter and broader, and his forehead is OF a
formation somewhat singular One or two
of them can say very few English words,
but all can use some pretty expressive panto-
mime, not difficult to understand. The
principal popularity observed in their
behavior. since they were at Mr.. Forrest $
yard, is their strong manifestations of prefer
ence for the pure blooded black females; they
view the mulatto girls with feelings evident
ly very different, the mixture of white does
not please their eye.-Memphis Appeal.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
Harmonizin. the Democracy.

In an article on the probability of harmoni-
zing Democracy,in the Convention at Charles
ton, the New York Herald, high Democra-
tic authority, INDUCES in the following specu-
lations, and ventures suggestion. The
Herald says:
IF the Charleston Convention shall fail to
adopt the squatter sovereignty platform of
Mr.. Douglas. his Northern followers will
repeat the game of Van Buren, of 1S4S; but
| if the Convention shall fail so proclaim the
doctrine that it is the duty of Congress to
protect slavery in the Territories, then the
| Southern fire-eaters will Cast the Charleston
Presidential ticket and party headlong into
the gulf OF perdtion.
"Thus the Democratic party at Charleston
| will be driven into that narrow pass between
Scylla and Charybdis; but still it may be
saved. All these quarrels in the camp upon
principles, nice distractions, State rights and
what not, may be traced to personal rivalries
for the spOils, or to personal disappOintme1ts
concerning the spoils. And the only policy
whereby the Charleston Convention can save
| the party is the soothing policy OF the spoils.
In this view the compromises of 1852 at
| Baltimore, will be found eminently advisable
at Charleston, including-1. A general
amnesty to all sectional and factiOus
offenders, and their recognition in the Con-
ventiOn upon footing of equality. z. The
dropping Of all the contrasting candidates for
the Presidential office, and nomination that
will be surprise to the man himself-and
the selection of q man whose comparative
political obscurity will afford the highest re-
qusite of availability.
Lastly, with regard to the platform, a
few 'glittering generalities,' admissible of
several interpretations, according to the old
successful tactics of the party, will do-the
great over-shadowing, paramount bond of
cohesion, discipline and harmony, being the
good old bond of the spoils. Upon this plan
of operations the broken fragments of the
party may be reunited in 1860, as they were
reunited in 1852; and Hickman of Peifnsyl-
vania, and Brown of Mississippi, Wise and
Hunter, Davis and Douglas. Cobb and
Stephens, Slidell and Soule, and George W.
Bowman and John w. Forney, and all the
cliques and factions concerned, may be re-
harmoniZed as a band of brothers"
The concluding paragraph affords abun-
dant evidence, that the Herald thoroughly
understands the material and instincts of the
party. That if they can only scent the
spOils in the distance, Freesoilers, Fire eaters,
Abolitionists, old-line renegade. Wings. who
have sold themselvesand their principles
Squatter Sovereignty men, and Northern and
Southern Democrats of every possible shade,
with scarcely an exception, willar monte
most cordially. Great are "the adhesive
properties of thepublic plunderw augusta
Chronicle.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
strychnia Alleged Use OF by Dis
tiIleres.
BY +. 5. WAYNE.


The alledged use o! strychnia by distillers,
as it is said. for the purpose of increasing
their WELD of whisky, an idea started some
time since and almost forgotten, seems again
about being resuscitated through the agency
of divers newspapers, both at home aud
abroad; whose writers without knowing any
thing Of the nature Of the substance they
are writing Of, save that il is poison, or of
the theory of alchoholic fermentation, and
also without making proper investigation
respecting either, boldly make the assertion,
and one without ray Of truth to substan-
tlate IL.
Strychnia can be OF no possible use to the
distiller, il will not aid him IN the termenta-
tion OF his mash, nor can he from the elements
of the substance produce alcohol, and to be
of any practical benefit to him, il must be in
one or the other of the ways mentioned.
Again, granting that be does use il, either
in his mash tub. or In bis STILL the liquor OBJ
tanned would be perfectly free from strychnia,
as il Is a non-volatiie substance, and the same
quantity that he PLACED in either would be
found intact at the end of the process. Such
being the facts in the case, of what benefit
would the use of il be to him' None. Ii is
not supposed that be adds IL TO his liquor
after il is distilled. as the quantity he could
use, would be so minute that the bulk of IL
would not be increased, and the peculiar and
intense bitterness of the substance would ex-
ciude the use of il in any quantity; three
grains OF stryehnia in a barrel Of whisky,
would impart a very percepuble bitterness to
the whole Of il, aud the detection OF IL by
the chemist an easy task.
Nor would IL give IL deticious per cent. of
alchoholic strength. la no possible manner
can il De used by the distiller To his advan-
tags; or, il used either in his mash tab, or
his still. would The whisky contain any of
1t; and the idea that be Pct il in bis whisky
after IL is made, Is too ridiculous TO waste
time upon.
How this idea originated. sfrycazia N sslizls,.
IL Is impossible TO conjecture. save il was
through the charge made against the brewers
OF London, some three or four years since. OF
their using II or uux vomica, Dor imparting
the bitterness 20 tkeif ale, which charge was
pFoyea 10 be- false, thFough the analysis Of
Professors Hoffman. Graham and Lieblg. and
the whole Of which FcpCrs and analysis was
published In this coantry.
The silkiillens are innocent OF the charge.
aud have eaough 10 answer for cerlainly.
without this QUE being placed 10 their ae-
count. and | have no doubt, are perfectly
satisfied with The poieney Ut their beverage,
Red Eye and Ride Whisky, tsaid 10 kill II
forty yards1 aud made without the aid Of
stychnia- Drsgiss.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
mr. Exeretl raleigh.

This devoted Patriot, and accomplished
statesman and scholar, arrived in this city on
Wednesday afternoon, under the escort of a
committee consisting of Hons. George f.
Badger and Thomas Bragg, and George W.
Mordecai, Esq, and was the guest of the lat
ter gentleman during his stay in Raleigh
Spontaneously and gladly every attention
which admiration, respect, aye, love itself
could suggest, paid to this great mission
airy in n holy cause.
On Thursday evening the Commons Hall
was illed To repletion TO hear the character
of the greatest mortal man discoursed of by
one who knows above every living man how
to appreciate and set forth. in all its beauty.
simplicity and sublimiiy, the great combina-
ton Of virtues which gave 10 Washington his
undivided renown on earth. aud that heavenly
crown which he looked 10 when he would not
stoop To look at the perishable mortal crown
cireled his majestic brow.
M T.. was introduced TO his audience In a
most appropriate, brief and happy manner,
by Judge Badger. and then for two short
hours held his audience spell bound by that
magic which a great man, with a great sub
jeet, can alone weave around his hearers
that magic which, unlike any other magic, in
struets while il fascinates aud entrances.
Mr.. Everett left Raleigh on yesterday
morning for HillsbOro'. ea rosae for Chapel
Hill. He was expected 10 dine at The
bospiiable board of Gov. Graham. and TO
r ach the Hill In the evening ia time to make
the classic old halls ring win strains of el0-
qneI ee never heard In them before haLeg.
Register, APrd 10. ~
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

ES3A correspondent of the New Orleans
Delta evidently understands Washington life.
His description of Corcoran, the celebrated
banker, is in strict accordance with life among
the eagles" Washington City would lose
its identity without Corcoran. He has made
himself an institution fourth or fifth estate
in the Government. Who else is there to
discount the salaries of officials to stake mem
bers ofCongress who patronize the tiger-to
go shares with jobbers and contractors, hav-
ing skill but no capital-certain influences
but very uncertain means-to help forward
in the lobby-to profit by earlier intelligence
of lands or issues of stock, or of intended
purchases of fort or navy-yard sites-to buy
offces-to lend even to the Government and,
for consideration, assist in the remission of
funds-taking two or three months to trans
init few millions from New York to New
Orleans, receiving said funds in gold and
and transmitting them by drafts, and, finally,
conducting the inequalities and represent
ing the grace and taste of the country, in din
ners of the most elaborate grandeur, most
pretentiOus foRnality, insufferable stupidity,
and very perceptible parvennism.