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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-09-21
\ ooK HERE. GENrLEMEN !-wAG

EA SHOP AHEAD ,iI-The subscriber thankful
for past favors, takes this method of informing
his old customers and the public in general. that
he has removed his shop from the Foundry the
shop formerly occupied by George w. Orr, on Sec
ond street, Clearfeld Pa, where he viii continue
to manufacture Wagons OF every description to
order of good material and in a workmanlike
manner. AIso, Wheelbarrows, Harrows, Grain
cradles, &C., made on short notice, in superior
STYLE and of the best stock. Repairing of every
kind dene with dispatch. and reasonable terms
June 30, 1859. WILLIAM II. BROWN.
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DARBER AND HAIR DRESSER.-The
- undersigned takes this method to announce
to the citizens of Clearfeld and the surrounding
country, that he has opened Barber Shop, on
Market street, in Shaws new row. where he is pre-
pared to accommo odate all who may give him q
call, and hopes to receive liberal patronage.
Oct 6, 1888. JEREMIAH NORRIS.
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DIED:

DIED:
On the 14th Sept, of dropsy, THOMAS c..
DAVIS, of Lumber City, in the 4Sth year of
bis age.
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TIME FARM in Jordan towship noccupied by
IL John kilion being SO acres 35 of which
cleared and under good fence, and having a house
and barn thereon erected, for sale. Apply TO
June Is, 1859. l.. j. GRAMS, Clearield.
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Ehh htNG-a fresh lot just received and for
- sale by the barrel at cheapest crner'' Cur
wensyIlle, by ljune22 JOHN PATTON.
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STCVES-cooking and parlor an assortment n
- hand and for sale at the cheapest corner In
Curwensvillc, by JOHN PATTON.
NM NACkEREL AND HERRING, of best quality,
Isl just received and for sale cheap by
Apr q; 1859. WM IRWIN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-09-21

X LIMBo.-On last Wednesday, one Charles
Merlin, of Pike township, was committed to
the Jail in this place, charged with stealing a
black cloth overcoat, the property of Thomas
Ross, Esq, on the 18th November last, out of
the Mansion House in this borough, then kept
by Capt. D. NJ. Weaver. Charley is doubtless
now realizing the truth of the 'poick's' words
ale as prigs what isn't hisen,
When he's eotched must go to prison"
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TL0CKS AND LOOKING GLASSES, of various
~ kinds, just received and for sale by
April u, 1859. WM. f. IRWIN
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A DMINISTRATOR,s NOTICE.

Al
IA of Administration on the estate of John
Long, late of Union township, Cearfeld coun-
ty. Pa. deceased, having been granted to the un-
dersigned all persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment, and those
having claims will present them duly authentica-
ted for settlement. 2. Ill. BOOZE,
Union tp.. Aug. 3, 1859. Administrator.
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BOLD ATTEMPT AT BURGLARY.--Last Satur-
day night, about L O'Clock, daring villain
made an attempt to rob the store of Moore &
Etzweier, in this borough. He went to one
Of the back windows, which opens into the
stairway, and in trying to force it up, entirely
demolished the lower sash. He was, however,
prevented from getting in by large and pow
erful dog which was in the store at the time.
The scoundrel left heavy hickory club lying
on the ground not far from the window.
ASoTHER.-On Sunday evening, between
and o'clock, shortly after Mr.. FL. F. Naugle,
Jeweler, and his wife, had started to church,
two men. sneaking around the house, were
surprised by Mr.. Samuel Mitchell, and fed.
Their object was evidently to break in and
piunder the house, for the next morning it was
discovered that they with had them saw, axe,
augur and bar of iron. The saw and augur
they had taken from Mr.. Mitchell's premises,
and the axe was Mr.. Naugle's. The bar of
iron they brought with them.
1t is high time that some efficient means of
defence against the depredations of villains
be adopted by our citizens
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THE RAFTsMANss JOURNAL,

rURWENSyILLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
" house and lot in Curwensville borough for
sale; for terms and description apply to
june 5, 1859 L. j. GRAMS. Clearheld.
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Court commences Oh next Monday
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-04-02

,,oaisd The entertainment consisted Of the extava-
gana Of Bombastes Furioso, with negro songs, dances
Pc About one hundred invited guests were On board
incuding large number Of English Oficels, consuls
Ee who retired at late hour highly pleased with the
nrrornanoos Arrangements have been made for a rep
clifton Of the entertainment
Mr. Blanchard our acting consul AZ Whampoa, who
lv the way is native OF Boston, is great favonte with
syes of tho towns around here. He states his inn
nron that the difficulties here will be fairly adj
iusted until the allied forces are wth67awn from the
country He also says that ia his Intercourse with Chi
namen they all express friendly feeling towards
oountrymen, and DESTROYS of trading with He
1yes as reason for the attack upon boat few days
.noe that the Chinese do not know American from
an Englshman, and that every European they ON
shore in the country back Of the towns they take il or
gmuted are from the English ships, and a matter Of
course their leelings revive and they assault them.
large numbers Of Chinese ladies included daily per
mitied to ship and their department while board
is entirely respectful. z
As the mail is about leaving must close by stating
that has just arrived from the seat Of war which
will forward ia my next.
The health of all on board Of the ship is excellent
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COST or THE BRITISH ARMY


From statistics collected by the New York Daily News
t appears that the pay and allowances of the English
army exclusive of divisions specially provided fo
tmated al $40 900 To this and 50 900 900 for
which partcuafized So 900 900 for povis-
ions and other articles under the saving head Of W
81 900 600 for warke stores 81. 200 900 for bar
racks So 500 900 for artisans wages So 900 900 for
clothing and such like necessares 81, 500 600 for
manufacturing establishments and their ncdentals -
So 600 600 for iorfcations 81, 900 for what
called ''ciyil buildings and about the for ed
ucatonal uses and then nearly 900 900 for all other
"a ccras" But beyond this you have to count in for
mon effective services " S. 600 900 to out pensioners
3d. 900 900 to reduced officers, and sundry other
amounting TO couple million of dollars for rewards
widows pensions, allowances SC. All together the esti-
foot up S57 $40 800 for the sustenance of the o
nary army establishment of Britain fos one year
The Duke of Cambridge, Commander in Chief of the
home almy--a post which is a sinecure receives $780,
O00 which, with his receipts OF the blood royal,
swells his annual income to Sl00, 900. The man who
does the real work nf the COMMANDMENT Chief at the
Horse Guards receives only sic, 6o0 year The annual
of the British navy is about $40 900 600. but both
navy and army worth 70 Great Britain all they
TO- and If the drainage from her treasury is large, she has
least the satisfaction of knowing how il goes, instead
of being puched and pundered by the wholesale, like
the United States for tho benefit of private spectators
without receiving single public benefit advantage o.
any kind in return. a r-I a,a
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LATER From rExAs.


From New Orleans picayune, March 30
The Austin Intclligencer says that Gen Twiggs has
sent Captain Plummer with company of infantry, in
haste 10 the lower Indian Reserve to protect the Indians
against the citizens OF the upper counties of the Stte
who as we have before stated preparing t. clean
out the Reserve Indians"
The Intelligencer adds
:. Both GEN Twiggs and Major Eeighbors have be
come satisfied that the Reserves cannot be maintained ia
peace without greater expense than the United States
would or ought 10 incur and the latter has
the removing of the Reserve Indians to the Indian lands
exclusively within the jurisdiction of the United States
Major Neghbors authorizes to say to those citizens
who feel such hostility towards the Indians that he
doubts not but ii they will suspend their Indignation
few months peaceable removal will be pIished
The Dallas Herald has the particulars of the recent
fight Fort Arbuckle already reported by us, be-
tween Lieut.. Powell commanding fifty United States
troops and some Wichtas aud band of Camanches.
The Camanches defeated and Withdrew and Lieut.
Powell express TO the fort for the surgeon and
endorsements. The Camanches had previously sent
word that they intended coming to take the fort.
Lieut. Powell sent another express to Fort Washita
for an additional reinforcement.
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:
THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN

The Madrid Gszste of the 18th March gives the fol-
lowing as the text of the speech which Mr. Preston the
new American minister addressed to the Queen pre-
senting his credentials
MADAM The President has charged me, in presenting
my credentials envoy extraordinary and minister pen
poentiary of the United States in SPAIN to to
Majesty the assurance of the desire which animaes him
to preserve the friendship of your government and Of
the wishes he enertains for the prosperity of your
people. @
In commencing my official relations with the Court Of
Madrid am confident that shall be permitted to
sure your Majesty that personally convinced that
general desire of the population of the United States
TO retain the old and verinterrupted friendship
which, since the beginning of our national existence,
has always prevailed with Spain and that during my
stay the Court Of your MISUNDERSTANDING the frank
and sincere conduct which has hitherto been followed
it will be my constant effort to avoid any msunder
Standing and to promote the interests of my country
without preu to the amcable relations which happ
iy exist
The Queen replied follows
SIR have been highly satisfied at hearing the scn
ments Of friendship which, in the of the President of
the United States you have just expressed lido not feel
less strong desire than you do to continue the friendly
htions which happily unite the two States We believe
as you say that this desire is that of the generality
of the population of the United States and by observing
the line of conductyou intend to follow have the
fdencc that it will be easy for you to contribute to pre-
the friendship and harmony which ought to exist
between the two peoples
take pleasure in believing that your personal quail
ties will facilitate the realization of this noble object and
my government its part will sincerely cooperate in
obtaining that object a
Before giving audience to Mr. Preston the Queen re
ccived Mr., Dodge the retiring United States minister
He also said that the President bad charged him to cu
tvao friendly relations with SPAIN and he took credit
to himself for having done So
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Mazzini says Paris correspondent has made recent
tour into Italy and tho following anecdote relates the
tip. When he goes into Switzerland MazzDi generally
passes through the canton Of Ticino Now, the Swiss
there dislike these excursions and the authorities have
given the strctes instructions to arrest the dictator when
he be recognised In addition to warning of
bis coming, the Swiss gendarmerie had received notice
that Mazzni always travels with two passports He thus
presented himself fcctly disguised Coppet or at Yer
soixi am not qulte certain witch me gendarme who
'A.ineu .hc Passpo'1 uhu copieu ho'es as 70 'e de-
nc hau ieseiVeo en'sf'aneu some suspicious
anu, turning 70 Ma2Mn nc saa, inns passport y All
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Markets.

NEw YoRK April Cotton unchanged-Sales of
5000 bales Flour closed heavy of 900 barrels
State, So IS IS rs Ohio, Sc GO Sc rs southern,
SO 20 Sc TO- Wheat closed very dull, with declin-
ing tendency Corn closed heavy sales OF A. 800 bush
els yellow, So 80 cents; mixed, 80 80 cents. Pork
closed heavy--mess SIT 25 a SIT rs prime, Sl2 rs,
Lard closed, with decline of /, at III ll2 cents.
whiskey closed quiet at II 274 cents Sugar closed
firm at "a II cents Spirits of turpentine closed dull at
SO 81 cents Rosin closed heavy at 81 co. Rice closed
quiet at 81 % cents.
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PAUL MoRPHV. The correspondent of the London
Chronicle writes
0ur chess amateurs being favored with a
sion of field days NJ Mongredeu, the president Of the
London Chess Club and very fine player has been lately
here, and played eight games with Mr. Morphy. They
all most atentyely studied encounters and will be
published but they present this popularity that while
in every they appear up to the eighteenth twent
eth move, equal on both sides at about that stage OF the
game the American, by some unexpected mannuyre, Sc
cures the advantage and retains 1t to the close The rss
game only was draw the American the others.
curious tournament is still going ON at the Cafe de
Rcgence. Upwards of one hundred amateurs have sub
scibcd 10 give dinner TO MIR. Morphy, but preimi
nary to that act of courtesy they have agreed to
play together IN five categories until only RENAME
victor for each division when the Eve will play with the
great American Champion, at odds graduated acpqdng to
the strsnsth Of each category The first serie Of games
has been already played and the Others are being rcu
larry proceeded with.H
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The United States irisate Saratoga arrived at Pepss.
cola the 25 instant having left Vera Cruz the l2th
She left the United States oop owar Savannah two Span
ish four French and four English war in the har
Dor The of the internal conflicting and
impossible to gather any intelligence that could be
relied on. General Miramon had met with several de-
fats but his troops not within striking distance OF
Vera Cruz He collecting his forces at 0rizaba The
Vera prugans wore confident Of supoess The saatogq
takes stores and win efqrq without delay to relieve TIE
Savannah
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DoLANs.-To those of citizens who ia search of
class tailoring establishment where all kinds of
clothing may be obtained at short notice. and made
up in the latest STYLE and at reasonable prices
mend Edward Doan, merchant tailor corner of Penn
sylvania avenue and Fourteenth street. Mr. d., who
has been but short time in city, has already
Of friends among business community by his
commodatng disposition and attention TO customers We
advise friends to give Mm call.
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TIM FIRST or ArRIL--The time-honored anniversary
of All-FooIs Day, although attended with particularly
stultifed demonstration yesterday observed with be-
coming hilarity by each individual denizen young and
old rich and poor, of the federal capital Those whose
sober dignity forbade them to join in the licensed jokes
seemed especially singled out the ttest victims of fun
raery, and hoax. Blank epistlcs, aimless brands,
treasure trove of fabulous WORTH and imaginary phenon-
in every conceivable direction except immediately be-
fore ones eyes, among the expedents
adopted to ensnare the unwary. Some however, had
course to elaborate tricks, and great the joy
and loud the laugh of the bysanders when any unucky
passer-by sold, and turned, angry and discon-
certed, only to be sauted an--April Fool.
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The Cess Monthly states that il Is very probable that
MT horphy will be obliged 10 relnquish his intended jour
hey 70 Berlin. The arrangements connected with tho
publication OF the English end French editions OF his
games have detained him long In Paris that 10 order
20 reach this country in April be wond DO compel
VI 70 abhge his contemplated sojonrn England Oh bis
way home Tho most Ratering bonors stl bestowed
upon him, in private as well as in pnblio
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ANONYMOUS. we have received communication sign
ed plymouth, but unaccompaned by any responsible
name We deem it proper to state for the benefit of
plymouth and others who have lately sent us anon
yous articles that it is settled practice to take
notice Of such communications
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sentencs or q hIuIdFrer.

BALTIMORE April I Henry Duyal recently convicted
Of the murder OF Christian Fsher in the western part Of
the city, this morning sentenced 10 suffer the penalty
of death
This makes FIVE now under sentence Of death in the
city Jail
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-04-02

TE FisaERIEs along the Potomac, from the accounts
which we receive, in rather discouaging con-
dition and from present appearances not likely to inn
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
RaiIload Depot Burnt.

ALTSASDRIA, April l. Last night the railroad build
ngs at the Wauenton Junction the GOrdOnsyie road
were destroyed by fire. large quantity Of wood was
also consumed Tho extent OF the loss will probably
reach some thousands Of dollars. The telegraph line
was injured, but Is now IN operation again.
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Financial.

NEw York April Stocks fm-Uned States
SIS of 1874, lO44 Chicago and Rock Island, $50 I-
nos Central bonds, 81 Michigan Southern, l2i New
York Central, 7Gs Reading, sos Missouri 6's s6B
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The st. LaMre . ce RIyer.

MONTREAL, April There has been strong westerly
winds for the last days. aud the ice is gone from
above the Victoria Bridge, and in front of the city,
though il is still fast below.
The river considerably Tuesday, but is now sub
siding
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-04-02

nss~ UNION PRAYER MEETING every afternoon this
quarter before O'Clock in the Second Presbyterian
church, (scy New York 18th
Preaching every evening hafpast O'Clock All invited
2e-d6t
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H0AL, COAL.--We have yet ON hand a large
quantity OF all kinds OF COAL suitable for general family
which anxious dispose Of tho lowest possible
h..4H T. j. X w. NJ. CALI
Office NV. IL aud sts No. 647 and
: Foot o. 18th street. below War Department.
March,
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CITY INTELLIGENCE.

EPISCOPAL CHuRon HoAE. Sonls time ago we noticed
the establishment Of Church Home attached to the
Church OF the Epiphany This Institution Is undor the
direction OF an association which was organized on the
I'D OF November, 1855 ana which has for its object
the relief Of the sick the poor and ignorant Of the
parish Members Of the Epiphany Church. of either sex
may become members Of the association 10y paying one
dollar per month. The proceedings OF all meetings Of
the association informal and conversational the Off
keeping the necessary record and carrying into ef
feet the determinations arrived at The number Of
members up to January g. 1889 pledged to pay not less
than 81 per month, Ga guaranteeing ths sum OF
SsIZ for the year Donations &C. have increased this
amount TO at least 81 300 The parish has been divided
for the purposes Of systematic visiting and extension Of
relief into six districts two managers each district
whose especial duty it Is seeking the cooperation of
other members, TO visit the poor and afflicted admins
teng such physical relief and spiritual aid the cases
may require.
house, No. All Thirteenth street. has been rented
in which home has been provided those of our poor
who unable from old age disease, and from want
of relatives and friends to take OF themselves OF
TO be otherwise cared for Ii has been furnished plainly
to the extent present requirement. and malron has
been secured to take charge of lis domestic affairs. The
services of physician at the Home" gatuitously Of
fered have been accepted A parish school viii be es-
tabised IL be conveniently done and it
in contemplation TO hold services weekly with lecture
at some point in the parish near Pennsy lvania avenue
from which happy moral influence it is hoped may
result, The managers have adopted system by which
reference tickets will be furnished To the members Of the
association that the charities Of the Institution may
not be confined to the poor of parish but extend TO
the deserving hungry and houseess poor OF the entire
city.
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A CARD.
10 The Gentlemen Of This City and is

10 The Gentlemen Of Ibis City and is K,eiaity,
EDWARD DOLAN, Merchant Tailor, Sign of the
IL Golden Fleece Of l4t and Penn avenue, opro
respectfully his thanks
liberal patronage he has received beyond his sangne
pecaoD hopes continuance the Ills
please general sfcion superior fitting garments
cash lie the of his friends
himself from the best importers In New York cookng in col
exquisite for frok silk yesng
plniooa goods business suits and
the beautiful Constantly hand rich
furnishing goods superb lot English collars
ace March 3l--dlm
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BUFFALO ROBES, BUFFALO ROBES, BUFFA.
10 THE subscribers have received from g. Louis
large Robes which they selling very cheap
Jan I'D JAS. c. MCGUIRE & co.
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BOOKS FROM LONDON
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Itankinis Applied Mechanics So
fuller's Holy and Profauc stals q
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MiltsIf Alta % Shson's Europe IS.
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Repon on Landscape CardeRlaui hg laldaa 81 IS
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NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS
From. w. II. MCDONALD q Co., lOa Nassau
JOHN Q. HENDERSON, sMYTH, & co.

To Dealers In Artificial Flowers, Ostrich
Feathers, Fancy Goods, &C.
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a. Q. c.LasAR. o ~. MOTT. 4. AIRY
II AMAR, MOTIF q AUTRY, Attoneys-at- Law
n Holly Springs, Miss viii practice tho High
Appeas jackson the Federal Court Of
the Ih Judicial District Of Mississippi will iho
seton Of Claims throughout North Mississippi. sept lsdu
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NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON.

GREAT DESPATCH.
Through line Uid Croa,oeps Nuo York asd n,z4oys M, m
ers and he BALTIMORE and IIashinqfoa Railroad.
Freight ten cents per foot on measucsen goods Gogh Other
ucles at propostioirate
FENHE steamers Of this line now make The passagc
a between New York and Baltimore forty houy leaving
New York Tuesday Thursday saturday noon
pier ", North river
Goods Immediately forwarded a BALTIMORE
TlI0S ". PARSONS, Washington,
~. a.I.ta SAMUEL. T. pEAIlcE Baltimore,
II. b. CRoMwEIl.A CO. New York,
March ee--dy Agents.