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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-11

Gt.oG REWARD.-Escaped from the Jail of
tDSO Clearfeld county. Pa, on the night of
the Sd May inst, q young man named Owen Nc
Govern who was imprisoned on charge of bur-
glary- Said McGovern-is feet inches high.
light built dark hair, large, keen eye and of
rather fair complexion. II had on a pair of dark
sattinet pants, domestic gingham shirt, a black
Vat, pair Of gum shoes, and took with him n red
flannel shirt The above reward will be paid for
the apprehension Of said McGovern. and his de-
livery to the undersigned in Clearfeld borough
FREDERICK G. MILLER.
Clearfeld, May II. 1859. Sheriff
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-11

The LATEsr.-The steamship Anglo-Saxon,
which arrived at Quebec on the 9th, brings
three days later news from Europe. Austria
has given Sardinia IA days longer to disarm
and disband her volunteers. England, Prus
sia and Russia have each protested against
the conduct of Austria towards Sardinia. An
alliance, offensive and defensive, has been con-
cluded between France and Russia. All the
indications portend war.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-11

LUMBER FOR THE Holy LAND.-The Savan-
nah Republican reports schooner loading
there, destined for Beirout, one of the seaports
OF Syria, in Asia. That paper says :-'W Who
would have supposed that IN the course of hu-
man events the pine forests of Georgia would
contribute lumber TO rebuild upon the ruins of
Baalbek, to modernize the ancient city of Da-
mascus, both of which are in the vicinity of
Beirout, or to frame anew the domes and pal
aces of the Holy City! Yet time, in its Won
derful revolutions, has made it living reali-
ty, and in future days the Georgian, who shall
make his pilgrimage to that distant land, can
mingle the associations of his own home with
the sacred memory of soil that was trod by
the Savior of mankind. The cargo of the
Forest Belle is the first that has been shipped
in that trade, and we trust that the success of
the experiment may be such as to encourage
additional and more heavy expertations.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-11

SNAKES "A Harrisburg correspondent of
the louisville Miner'ss Journal, thus hits off
the 'Democratic'' candidate for Auditor Gen
efal ;-''Senator Wright candidate for Audi
tor General on the Lecompton PLATFORM has
oeeh noted Tor his great power of detecting
Snakes in bills. He iuyariabIv fonnd son,a7
thing of the kind Cor supposed SOY in every
corporation act that was to be put through.
The conclusion would be that he had collected
a nest of them. About the close of the ses-
sion, Harding (Opp.) and Quigley Dem. were
passing through the public grounds, where
they were tearing up the sod, which exposed
numberless worms. Harding exclaimed ,ssQuig
did you ever see so many worms ?'' ssThey
amt worms,' replied Quigley. ssWhat are
they q, enquired Harding, (who is near-sght-
ed.) To which Mr.. QuigIey replied, ssWright
emptied his desk this morning on that very
spot. They are the Snakes he hatchcd out
this winter, -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-11

fculties between the inhabitants of Fannin
county, Texas, and the anti-slavery Metho-
dists located in that quarter, have been tenn
porarily settled by the latter agreeing, for .
time, to abstain from preaching. The Texas
Advocate, the organ of the Methodist church
South, fully and warmly endorses the procee
dings of the people, and urges the thorough
and immediate eradication of the Methodist
church North, in Texas, with whatever force
may be necessary.
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4 Attest TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCH

~ FROM DUNDALk. IRELAND
As this seems TO be fast age in more than one
instance, and as are in the midst of bogus Dem
ocratic Conventions and the excitement caused by
the Sickle's trial Washington. il is not surpris-
ing that the folks of CearfeId would get some
what excited to keep up with the times; and as
the subscriber likes to keep up to the fashions in
respects than one, he wouid announce to the
people of town and country tha he has constant
ly on hand large assortment of Boots and Shoes
of every description French and country Calf
Kip and Stogy Boots; Ladies Morocco Lace Boots
dressed and undrcssed- with or without French
heels; also. any amount of French and country
calf Lace Boots Gents French calf and cloth Gal
tiers, on hand or made TO order; walking Shoes of
every description from the Sickles' LAGER to the
cOaTsest brogan: also. findings on hand all the
above viii be disposed Of at extremely low prices
for Cash or Hides. Custom work made to order
on short notice; and the times are mending /
will pay particular attention 10 nending Boots
Shoes and Caters. l am always TO be found at
the Short Shoe Shop Second street, nearly op-
pOsite Reed d Weaver store. Please call and
Shorty FRANK SHORT
Clearfed- May 4tb. 1859
MOTH CE.-LATER FROM SHORTY.-Au
persons knowing themselves indebted 10 me by
Note or Book account, L wish them to call on me-
on or before the First day of June next, and cash
me OF. or make some arrangement with me for L
must have my books settled up. all parties inter
ested viii costs by attending to the above
within the above time. And all persons having
claims against viii bring forward their ao1
counts, as L am able and willing to pay them
May i, lS59-4t. f SHORT
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T ICENSE NoTICE.-The following named

] license NOTICE.-The following named
EL persons have filed in the Office of the Clerk Of
the Court of Quarter Sessions OF CIearfeId County
their Petitions for License at the MAY Session
next, agreeably to Act Of Assembly of March 2S
1885, entitled AN act TO regulate the Sale of
intoxicating Liquors. &c.
A. LanSon Root, Beccaria township. Tavern
Edward Albert, Boggs township Tavern.
Howard Merrel, Bradford township. Tavern.
George d. Lanich Clearfeld borough Tavern
John NJ Manigil, Ciearfeld borough, Tavern
benjamin Snider, Covington township. Tavern.
Lawrence Flood, Coyington township. Tavern
Valentine Hoffman, COvington township. Tavern
Nicholas Nerbeck, Covington township, Tavern
Isaac Bloom, Curwensville borough, Tavern
David Smith, Curwensville borough, Tavern
Lewis ". Ten Eyck- Lumber City, Tavern.
Joseph II. Jones, Morris township, Tavern
p A. GaUiin. CoviRgtOn tp., Liquor with Merch
II. Wilson Moore, Luthersburg, Tavern.
Henry Good lander, Brady township, Tavern
Thomas G. Davis Lumber City Tavern
. Henry Post- Decatur township, Tavern.
David Johnston, Curwcnsyille Boro'. Tavern
VIM A. Mason. CurwensvilIe Borough Tavena-
George w. Long, Brady township, Tavern.
James Haines. BeccaTia township. Tavern
Thos. Robins Clearfeld Dor. Liquor with Merch
Adam hnarr, Brady township, Tavern
Richard Mossop, CIearfeld. Liquor wirh Merch
John klinger. Chest township. Tavern
Augustus beconts, Girard tip Liquor with Merch
Sohn Sulfridge, Goshen township. Tavern
John Jordan, Beccaria township Tavern.
James McCleland. Morris township Tavern
Francis Peryine, Coyington, Liquor with Me sch
Elijah Burns, Huston township Tavern.
JAMES T. LEONARD, Prot'v.
Proty ofhce, Clearfed. April 90 1859
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-11

The following officers of the Grand Lodge
OF the l. o. of o. F. were elected at the re-
cent meeting in Philadelphia: NJ. W. Grand
Master, Henry Lambert r. W.D G.. Master,
John Alex. Simpson; r. W. G. Warden, Rev.
DIR. #ashburn; R. ". G. Sec'y, VIM. Curtis:
r. W. G.. Treasurer, N. R. MuckIe: r..
Representative, James B. Nicholson.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-11

rior, - by Jas. T. Ritchie, as source of infor-
nation. This is an interesting book. In COM
ing here take steamer or propeller at Cleye-
Iand Ohio. The North Star is the most re-
liable and fastest boat.
Yours truly, W. b. NJ kEE.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-11

The municipal election held in PHILADELPHIA
on the Sd inst, resulted in the success of the
Peoples party. Brown, their candidate for
City Treasurer, is elected by 2200 majority,
and Neal, their candidate for City Commits
sioner, is elected by 2265 majority. The same
party have majority in both branches of the
City Councils. There was little excitement.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-11

TAUTION.-AT persons are hereby cautioned
~ against purchasing meddling with red
and white COW, one 3-year old heifer, and clock,
in the possession Of George w. Curry of Pike tp,-
which L purchased at Sheriifs sale on the 10th \
pril, 1859, and subject to my order.
May l l. 1859 JOHN 5. WILLIAMS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-11

Samuel r. Ellis, of Pottstown, summond as
a juror in the United States Court for the
Eastern District of Pennsylvania, was fined
$50 by Judge Cadwalader, week before last,
for expressing an opinion after having been
empannelled as a juror.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-11

HtAUTEON.-AH persons arc hereby cautioned
~ against purchasing fneddling with one span
of bay horses. in the possession of John Biesh Of
Boggs township, the same have been left with
him on loan ard are subject to my order
Nav | /. 1859 SAMUEL, CLARK
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-11

tsThe Empire State,'' published at Gr,f6r
Georgia, comes out with the name OF Alex.
q. Stephens for President.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-11
NEW ADYERTIsEMEETs.

nR. WM. CAMPBELL, offers his professional
II services to the citizens of Morris and adjoin-
ing townships Residence with j. D. Denning in
kylertown. Clearfeld county. May IL, 1859.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-11

A movement is contemplated for the pur.
chaEe OF Ashland from JamczB. Clsv.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-11

7 IST OF RETAILERS of Foreign and Do
Il mestic Merchandise. in the County of Clear
field for 1859, subject to the payment of license.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-11
GROCERY AND CoNFECTIoNARY.

HROCEKY AND CONFECTIONARY
p" STEPHEN GRAFT informs his old friends
and the public generally that he has re-opened
his Co9t6ct4onGrV a71d Grocery at his old stand in
the Borough of CurwensviIIe, where he will be
prepared to supply all with SHgaJ, Cofee, Tea.
EToinsSfS. Bacon. -4le, Beer. Lemonade Cun.RIes,
Fruits, CakeS. dc. fc. He respectfully solicits
share of patronage. May II. 1859.
n. e. lie is also prepared to accommodate the
public with all sorts of cooper work, and will re-
pair barrels. tubs. DC on short notice s G.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-11

ine store of A. Newmyer, Lock Haven, was
on The 2fth ult. robbed OF S25 worth of goods.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-11

NOTICE.-Booksw will be opened for subscrip-
tions of Stock to the anderson Creek Pub
lie Road and Navigation Company on Monday
the 10th day of May. at CIearfed, CurwensviIle
and Luthersburg. and continue open two weeks.
JOHN PATTON BEN. HARTSHoRN,
JAMES SPENCER, SAMUEL ARNOLD,
DAVID KIRK DAVID DRESSLER,
WILSON MOORE WM +. JOHNSTON,
WA. MBRIDE,
Curwensyille Nav T. 1859 Comm rs.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-11

XzTANTED-0ne or two young men TO hire
w by the month. Good wages will be paid
for good hands Apply to WM. IRWIN
May f. 1859 CurwensvilIe.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-05-05
Mistellanlls @euts
From the Chicago Press and Tribune ]

THE DETROIT BILLIARD HUMBUG.-The pa
pers have been filled for month past with arti-
Giles about the great billiard match between
Phelan aud Seereiter for $4,000"
Now, Messrs. Editors, | don't believe that
these two gamesters staked dollar of their own
money against each other. The whole affair bears
internal evidence of being huge SELL" by
means of which fools were plucked and blacklegs
feathered their nests. In the first place, Secret
ter had neither sufficient cash nor reputation to
make such wager as that which was pretended,
and a little reflection would convince any one
of the truth of this view of the affair. In my
opinion the prime objects sought to be accom-
plished were notoriety and profit. The first was
obtained by the immense gratuitous advertising
you editors were roped into doing for them
The profit was made in this way Phelan has
billiard tables for sale. The notorety he has
gained will sell hundreds of them for him at big
profit The crowd were admitted to the gaming
room at FIVE dollars q head. Four hundred
fools paid the entrance fee. The proceeds of
this dodge would be handsome sum to divide
between the principals and their confidential con-
federates The Refreshments" constitute anoth-
er considerable item. Lastly, the betting
The stool-pigeons took thousands of dollars of
BETS of course they won. "Phelan" it is re-
ported, covered large pile" Those not in
the secret of the game, have no doubt were
done out of thousands of dollars How can any
one believe that Seereiter is out of pocket S., O0O
or any other sum? 1t is possible that the mo
ney was put up; that the stake holder supposes
it was bona tide transaction, at that he has
paid over the ten Thousand dollars to Phean ;
but that proves nothing. Gamesters are up to
all kinds of tricks to raise the wind and skin the
uninitiated They play with loaded dice, and
when appearances look most honest, the decep-
ton is most surely practiced. Gaming now "a
days is not thing of chance, but of craft and
overreaching. The $4,000 billiard match l.
Faugh
A GREEN I'm
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-05-05
Utah..

When the standard of rebellion was raised in
Utah, and de6antly flung to the breeze and All
srmy of great magnitude, fully equipped at an
enormods cost, and sent from the states across
the plains and over the Rocky Mountains to
Mormonland it was confidently expected that
the rebellion would be crushed out, and that the
authority of the United States would be so firmly
established, that not even the most bigoted dis
ciple of Brigham Young could or would even
dare to gainsay it. The splendor, pomp, and
parade of the United States government in their
declaration of hostilities against this people in
sending their army well Differed, provsioned,
and equipped implied that they had under
taken work in their estimation of great i'm
portance and that they meant the result of the
campaign to repay the cost
When we look at the result, we are forced to
the conclusion that it does not come up to the
manifesto. They are still virtually race of re-
bells and outlaws against the United States gov
eminent, and while their reasonable projects are
not carried on in open warfare against the Uni
ted States government yet practically they set
at defiance all authority and all law, save that
enumerated by their chosen oracles. The Nor
mon priesthood have shown themselves to be
willy diplomatists, and have kept concealed from
the United States government their designs,
while pretending to submit to their authority
The federal courts are as powerless as ever to
punish wrongs or redress social evils. BY a law
of the territory, none but those of Mormon faith
can hold Office, none but them can sit on juries,
or be concerned in the administration of the law,
SO that for all practical purposes the law and all
forms of legal proceedings are dead letter, and
Brigham himself might just as well administer
all the law they have as he has done heretofore
He is the Judge as well az the jury in all such
matters. His will alone is the supreme law of
theland and it is powerful enough to shield all
the latter day saints from punishment or molesta-
ton
Gov. Cumming seems recently to have be-
come quite convert toward them He seems
willing that Brigham should be governor and he
himself be content to play second fiddle. Things
at the present time seem to be on a dead lock in
the territory. On. the one side are the United
States courts and the military endeavoring to
carry out the laws. and on the other is Brigham
and Governor Cumming; and the latter seem to
have the best of it.
There is yet in store dark and gloomy his
tory for Utah. Time will demonstrate that there
can be no temporizing with that people. They
are fanatical sect, devoid of reason and actua-
ted by higher law than the constitution, and
when any set ofmen set UP government, in op-
position to the constitution, and attempt to car
ry it out upon principles that are degrading and
revolving to all that is decent or moral it is time
that it should be put down. Incest, adultery,
and polygamy, are subversive of good morals and
decency, and ought not to be tolerated.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-05-05

FROM WASHINGTON. WASHINGTON May g.
The Navy Department is in receipt of des-
patches from Captain Lavalett, dated from the
Gulf of Sepezzia, April 8th in which he says
that Carterno Ottairo, musician on the United
States steamer Wabash, who was seized by the
Sandman authorities, on the ground that he
was native of that country, and was absent
from the recruiting of 1889, has been released
as on examination itdid not appear that he owed
as was claimed military service to that Govern
ment. The correspondence shows that Captain
Lavalette took prompt action in the premises
The act of March last having provided that
coal for naval purposes shall be obtained as
some of the other supplies are, namely, by adj
Vertisement, the Navy Department has in conse-
quence abolished the coal agencies
The Government has received yoluminous
dispatches from Nicaragua but they thrown no
new light ON the events in that quarter The
Belly contract has not been confirmed by the
Congress OF Nicaragua The decree of the
PRESIDENT OF that Republic deems it advisable to
issue his proclamation to that effest. The steam
er Water Which arrived here to-day.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-05-05

D. E. SIcKLEs AND MIKE WALSH Accord
ing to the New York Times, there is a degree
Of mystery concerning the recent death of Mike
Walsh, and the idea that Walsh was murdered
to prevent his giving testimony against Sickles
has been freely canvassed in the city 1t was
rumored that the late Mr.. Key, who was Kill
led by sickles possessed knowledge which placed
Mr.. Sickles and his wife, and some eminent
parties entirely within his (Key's) power, and
that Mr.. Walsh was possessed of similar infor,
nation, with still further facts Whatever
truths there may be in these rumors, it is stated
to be beyond doubt that Walsh had been fire.
4uently heard to comment on the Sickles' cass
IN q manner unfriendly to Sickles, and so as tt
convey the impression that he could make reye
lations useful to the prosecution.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-05-05

ISAAC AND SPENCER, two slaves, were indicted
for murder few days since in Memphis, Tenn,
and when the jurymen were directed to take the
OATH W. W Ritchie, member, refused to be
qualified, on the ground that he was conscien-
tiously opposed to capital punishment. On his
persisting in his refusal, the judge committed
him to prison for thirty days for contempt of
unh urt
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-05-05
WATCHES, JEWELRY AND GUNS

z
M ELL known in the JEWELRY BUSINESS wishes 20
w inform the public generally, old friends ana new tna
ne has taken Rooms permanently, at
Moore's, Lam6eftudlle House,
where he win be hanpy to display his extensive stock of
JEWELRY &c. before them, and for their benefit Among
his assortment Of things may be found GOLD and SILVER
WATCHES warranted excellent time keepers GOLD
CHAINS If size and description, splendid articles
Cameo and all other styles of BREAST PINS and all other
kinds Of PINS Gold and Silver PENCILS, SILVER
SPOONS and in fact every description OF JEWELRY, and
SILVER and PLATED WARE
He is also prepared to furnish GUNS PISTOLS, and all
other descriptions of SHOOTING APPARATUS of the
best brands at the shortest notice. Give him call at
MOORE HOTEL in Bridge St. and you will find welcome
He IS ready for a trade Hkssctse
Anril 81, 1859. lY*
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-05-05

FILIBUsTER WILLIAM WALKER arrived in
San Francisco on the 3lst of March, as second
cabin passenger, under the name of James Will
son, in the steamer Golden Age. His brother
flibuster, Bruno Natzmer, is with him. It is
said that Walker is preparing to join Henning-
sen in his scheme to coonize Arizona with fill
busters who intend to take Sonora.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-05-05

DE REVERE, the hero of the Blount comedy
has turned up in. New York as confidence
man, and has been fleeing an army officer to
the amount Of some hundreds He gave the
officer an order for the money upon Mrs. Blount,
which, of course was worthless.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-05-05

Canals. The number of miles of canals in
the United States now in use is about 5O,O88
the total cost is about $l75 OOO 900. In the
three States Of Vermont, New Hampshire and
Massachusetts, there are ten miles of canals now
used for purposes of navigation In New York
and Pennsylvania, canals perform most impor-
tant functions, both in the local and general
trade of those States.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-05-05

According to the Port Jervis Union, a vein
of rich lead Ore has been discovered, near that
place, by some men excayating for highway.
The extent of the vein is as yet undetermined,
but that which was found on being analysed,
yielded over seventy per cent of Lead, and some
Silver
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-05-05

THE Crops. We continue to hear from oil
sections the most gratifying accounts of the
growing grain, and, as yet, no complaint of in
jury from the various causes to which it is liable
From present indications, the harvest will be ten
or twelve days earlier than usual, and an album
dant one in Maryland. - Frederick; Examiner
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-05-05
TOO MANY ssgOORS'
SPOIL THE BROTH

As the antiquated and hoey fashion going barefooted
has, in great passed away and the and
of the present generation requires neat fitting hand
looking and long lasting rig for the feet l. J. H COOK
my Hook protesting to understand from beginning
the business of providing for the comfort of the feet
beg leave to that located in the shop
lately occupied by Mr.. J. A. sCHERMERHORN, on
Bridge Street, LGnabertUslle, ~ r.,
fully equipped &C., seat planted, o in hand and the ends
ready meet for the accommodation of all from first to
who may desire my services wish distinctly understood
that chap of the trade the score of skill
TO THE LADIES present my compliments and offer nv
services assuring them that my best abilities shall be put
forth to crafty their wishes their whms LADIES
AND CHILDRENS BOOTS, SHOES, AND CATERS will
be made the shortest notice. the neates style of the
best material and warranted to fit. TO THE GENTLEMEN
simply repeat the with the expression of desire for
opportunity to be put to the test the article of fine
boots by those who have not yet avaled themselves Of
services in that line To all say my material is not as
good my work notas neat and substantial and my prices
low Others ask not your patronage If come nm to
the standard, excel little think can your favors
will be thankfully received, by your humble servant
JOHN H. COOK
Aprh u, 1897 IT,
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-05-05
CABINET WARE.
JESSE COR,YET,T,

JESSE CORYELL
NToULD respectfully inform the citizens of Lambertyie
w and vicinity, that he has removed his CABINET
WARE ROOM to CORYELLS BUILDINGS, corner OF
MAIN and YORK SITS, LAMBRTVILLE. He intends
manufacturing and keeping hand, all kinds OF PLAIN
and FANCY CABINET WARE at very low rates Give
him a call and satisfy yourselves
Feb 10 1880 H