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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

James McCutcheon, raftsman from the vi
cinity of Brookyille, Jefferson county, was re-
Gently garroted and robbed of forty or fifty
dollars, in Pittsburg, by two scoundrels named
George Mckee and Jackson Mccartney, who
were arrested and imprisoned.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

THE PARAGUAY DIFFICULTY SETTLED.-We
will have no war with this Republic. Recent
important and gratifying intelligence from the
Paraguay expedition has been received, the
tenor of which was that the difficulties pend
ing between the United States and Paraguay
had been amicably arranged by concessions on
the part of the latter Republic.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

The Detroit Free Press says several instan-
ces have lately occurred in different parts of
the country where children have died from
the effects of poison taken into the system by
swallowing the new nickel cent. As this coin
is small and easily swallowed, there is great
danger in allowing young children to have
them in their possession. The metal which
compoSes it has had fatal effect, and would
seem TO be poisonous
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

Judge Lewis, who was appointed by Cover
nor Packer as one of the Commissioners to re-
wise the penal code of the State, has resigned
his place because the legislature refuses to
extend the time for completing the work which,
he says. cannot be finished in the time origi-
nally allotted. The House passed the bill to
extend the tme but the Senate, actuated by
hostility to the Governor, defeated it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

FRAUDS on THE q. S. GovERyMEsr.-One
J. C.. Woods is now under examination before
the u. S. Commissioner of New York, charg-
cd with making out false vouchers covering
an expenditure of $500, 600, against the Gov
ernment, for the construction of a wagon road
between Ell Paso, Texas, and Fort Yuma,
California. Woods was only employed in
making out the accounts. He had no prof.
in the transaction, directly or indirectly
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

COL John NJ Sullivan, of Butler, we see is
namediin connection with the Opposition NOM
ination Tor Auditor General, and the delegates
from Allegheny county have been instructed
IN his favor. The Col. is clever gentleman,
is we'll qualified for the position, and would
make popular candidate and good officer.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

The Rockland (Me.) Democrat states that a
few days ago couple were married in that
city who had been married once before and
had been divorced. 1t is some four or five
years since they parted; but finding they
couldn't love anybody else, or that nobody
else could love them, they concluded to try it
again.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13
BANKING AND COLLECTION OFFICE
u
LEONARD FINNEY e. co

CLEARFIELD, CLEARFIELD COUNTY, PA.
Bills of Exchange, Notes and Drafts Discounted
Deposits received. Collections made. and proceeds
promptly remitted. Exchange on the Citiss CON
stanty on hand. Office, on Market St. opposite
the residence of Jas B. Graham Esq. lAprls
JAMES T. LEONARD. D. A FISNEY.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

Assistant Postmaster General King has de-
cided that marking paper with pen or pencil
for the purpose of attracting the eye does not
subject 1t to letter postage. This is an impor-
tant and satisfactory decision.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

THE PARAGUAY WAR.-This has cost the
country from three to four millions. 1t has
ended without striking blow, and the result
is that Paraguay settles our claims by paying
US 5000 Was it worth while to go to war
and spend so much for such a trihe
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

A desperate named Walker killed J ohm Pen.
der, well known Pittsburg at-boat pilot.
and wounded five or six other persons, in Lou
isville, Kentucky, on the 4th April, by dis
charging double -barreled shot gun at the lat
ter, whilst in the street.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

The Troy Whig says of the yonng lady who
died from the effect of having her ears pierced,
that instead of placing silk in the wounds, as
is customary, she used colored worsted, which
was the canse of her death.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

There are in the State of Oregon 135 -four
mills, with capacity of producing $500, ,00O
bbls. per annum.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

A boy named Weaver, living in Harrisburg.
who was bitten by a mad dog about nine weeks
ago, died from the effects Of the bite on the
7th instant. His suferings were terrible.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

A Western paper thinks that the ssTreasury
Notes" that have come in fashion during the
present Administration, are notes in the dirge
that will yet be performed over the grave of
our National honor.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

a few days since, Jacob Siders Jacob Liv-
lhgston and Ann Siders, were arrested for
s,eaiing $1o0 from a Mr.. Espenhock, living
some distance below Middletown.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

The Montour Rolling Mills, turned out 157
tons of finished rails in one day; which is the
largest days work on record, at any one es-
tablishment in the United States.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

On the 5th April, forged check of 50 ,00C
was paid at the Allegheny Bank in Pittsburgh
The forger, who is unknown, is still at large.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

The GREAT LEIPsIC FAIRs.-The New
Hampshire Statesman publishes letter from
Mr.. James NJ. Tracy, of Concord, dated Leip-
zig, Germany. February 16, in which foccurs
the following description OF the Leipzig fairs:
ssThree fairs are held here annually: Oster,
Messcr, (Easter) Michaelmas aud New Year.
The first named is the most important. They
continue three weeks, during which time
Leipzig is the mart and exchange of central
Europe, and is visited by merchants and for
eigners from the most distant parts of the
globe--sometimes to the number of its actual
population. The streets are then occupied by
temporary booths in addition to the ordinary
shops, in which goods of all kinds are exposed
for.sae. Every hotel and lodging house is
| filed to overfiowing, and the streets are
thronged with strange costumes and faces
Jews, Turks, Poles, Persians, Americans ard
Greek-are all mingled in masquerade,
and most of the countries of Europe send
representatives hither with their goods. The
sale of books forms one of the most important
branches of commerce here. 1t alone is said
to amount to ten million francs yearly. The
whole book trade of Germany is centred here.
Six Thousand booksellers sometimes assemble
at the Easter Fair to settle their annual ac-
counts and make purchases. There are thirty
printing offices, one OF which l had the pleas
ure of visiting with German printer, who
explained to me various objects of interest in
regard to this establishment and the trade, in
very good English. In this ablshment five
hundred hands are employed. All that per-
tains to printing is here carried on even 10 the
casting of type. The presses are mostly
worked by hand, which gives the idea TO an
American of the slowness and stupidity of the
Germans in not readily adopting new and use
ful improvements. [ asked why steam was
not used for the larger presses, and was told
that 90 mdEpOlcer' was the steadiest, cheapest
and best. As | did not know much about Ger
man manpower, l could make no reply, but
suggested that in America steam was not in
the least found to be any too fast for printers -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

The people of Bloomsbury are erecting a
meeting house for the Baptists, preparatory to
the organization of a church.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

On the last Monday of March, the people Of
Kansas decided IN favor of new State con-
stitution, by four-fifths vote.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-13

Letter from Europe by late arrivals announce
the shipment to New York of cousid cradle
Dantzic wheat.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-04

The EXPENSES OF TIE PARAGUAY EXPEDITION
The allegation Of the republican Journals that the
President has spent millions upon this expedition is
wholly unfounded. We repeat what we stated in
our article of Thursday last on this subject that this
expedition will not cost the government dollar be-
yond the ordinary expenditures Of the Navy De-
partment in time Of peace, except the sum Of two
hundred and eighty nne thousand dollars for the
purchase of seven small steamers. An appropria-
ton made for this purpose by thclast Congress,
and all willadmt that these vessels of light draught
of water greatly needed by the navy. The
New York Kerald therefore, in its powerful article
of Tuesday last, demonstrating the advantages of
the Paraguay expedition to our commerce on the
waters of the La Plata, we'll to the character ct
our country (Which we published yesterday, might
have explicitly denied that the President had spent
millions, or even thousands, on this expedition
Washington Union.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING IA CIOW!AN.

Pursuant to notice, a number of Democrats of the
county of Chowan assembled in the Court House in
Edent,n on the 18th inst. and adopted hefoliow-
ing rcsolutons-Dr. r. Dillard in the Chair, and
Richard Ii. Small, Esq, Secretary.
WHEREAS, The Democracy of the 1st Congress
sional District have agreed to assemble in Conven-
ton in this town on the 26th day of May next, for
the purpose of nominating candidate to represent
said District in the House of Representatives Of the
United States therefore,
R,solred That such Democrats of tho county of
Chowan as may be present in said Convention, are
hereby authorized to represent said county therein
Resolred That We recommend the denomination
Of the Hon. Henry N. Shaw; and in so doing, We
feel that we can offer higher testimonial of our
undated confidence in the ability and elity Of that
distinguished democrat.
twas further resolved that a copy Of these pro-
ceedings be sent to the Democratic Pioree and that
the other Democratic papers Of the District be re-
qucsted to copy.
At the conclusion of the proceedings, on notion
a committee was appointed to wait on Dr. Shaw and
request him to address the meeting--astcr short
lapse of time, the DR.. appeared and spoke ably and
eloquently to large and delighted audience.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
r. DILLARD, Chm.
RJcuArD IT. SMALL Spc'v
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be in strict accordance with Democratic principles

be in strict accordance with Democratic principles
and policy.
Resolred, That we believe in the right of the De-
mocratic people of the district to hold conventions
at any time that the holding Of such conventions
may be deemed promotive Of the harmony or inter-
ests of the party.
Resolred, That should it be deemed proper to
hold a Democratic convention for the purpose Of
nominating candidate to represent this district in
the next Congress of the United States, New Han
county will be represented in such convention;
and the chairman Of this meeting is hereby author
lied to appoint at his leisure two delegates from
each Captains district in the county, and three from
each Captains district in the town Of Wilmington,
to represent Now Hanover county in such conven-
ton, to be- held at such time and place as may be
designated by majority Of the counties Of the dis
trict.
On motion, it was
Resolred, That these proceedings be published in
the Wilmington Journal, and that the Fayetteville
Caaolinian be requested to copy.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
n n. NIXON, Chm.
j. NJ. STEVENSON, Secy.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN MONTGOMERY.
j. NJ. STEVENSON, Sec'y.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN MONTGOMERY
A number of the Democrats of Montgomery coun-
ty assembled in Troy, on Monday the 18th Of April,
in accordance with published notice.
On notion the meeting was organized by calling
a. a. Leach to the chair, and appointing John Nc
Lehman secretary.
On motion of d. R. Cochran the chairman ap-
pointed j. q. Pnnix, Ne McInnis d. R. Cochran,
+. j. Gaines and R. D. Kearns, committee to draft
resolutions who reported as follows
Resotred, That we, the Democracy of Montgomery
county, are in favor Of holding District Conven-
ton, for the nomination Of candidate to represent
the 9TH Congressional District in the next Congress
Of the United States.
Eesolred, That we approve of the time and place
suggested in public meeting by the Democracy of
Guilford and other counties in the District for hold
ing Convention, and that cordially invite the
Democrats in each county in the District to meet us
at that place, on Tuesday the 3lst Of May to choose
our standard bearer rc-afirm the principles of our
party, and determine upon another strong, vigorous
and unit d effort fer States Rights and Con-
stitutona Union
Resoleea, That we leave the power of selecting
candidate in the hands of our delegates, believing
that they will have in view in casting the vote of
the county, the interests of the District at large and
the good Of the party, and We will, when the nom-
nation is made, give the nominee our active and uni
ted support.
In compliance with the last resolution, the chair
man appointed the following gentlemen delegates to
the District Convention 10 be held at Graham OH the
3lst of May next:
Allen McLcnnan, NJ B. McRae, J. G. Pinnix, f.
j. Gaines, NJ. NJ. Leach, R. d. kear" $, \. p. Leach,
Sam'l Henley, Il. 7. Cogg:n, l.. Gaines, Alex.
McRay Angus Martin, F. Martin, ID. r. Cochran,
Nell MeInnis, a. c. Northcutt, 7. {. ilaton, Chas
Campbell, d. X. Mcleod, Hiram Allen, and Vim.
Morris.
On motion of D. R. Cochran the chairman and
secretary were added to the list.
On motion of J. g. PinHix, the proceedings of the
meeting were ordered to lie published in the Raleigh
STANDARD and North Gs1oliaian.
On melton the meeting adjourned.
y. y. LEACH, Chm.
JauS McLENSAS, Src'y.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN GATES.

According to previous notice, meeting of the
Democracy Of Gates was held at the Court House at
Gainesville on Monday of Superior Court being the
4th of April The meeting was organized by the
appointment of VIM. H. Harrell, Esq, Chairman,
and j. c. Trotman and W. H. Manning, Secretaries
Rddick Gatling, Jr, VIM H. Manning and Peter
Eure were appointed committee on resolutions,
who, after brief consultation, reported the follow
ing, which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The Democracy of this district will
shortly assemble in Convention to indicate their pre-
ference for who shall become their candidate for
Representative in the Congress of the United States
ResOlred, That the Democracy of Gates do ap-
prove of the holding of such Convention assured
that it will eminenty conducc to the harmony the
party-and that thirty delegates be appointed to rep
resent this county in said Convention.
Rtsolced, That while we would most chcerfully
defer to the district Committee in the selection of
time and place, vet we recommend that the Conven-
ton be held in Gatesville on Thursday of May Coun-
ty Court, being the 10Th day of the month.
Resolred, That the Hon. II. NJ. Shaw, by his faith
full discharge of duty has endeared himself to the
Democracy, and We take great pleasure in recon-
mending him for denomination.
Resolred, That in view of the approaching can
yass, the Democracy of Gates do now renew the eX-
preston of their attachment to the great principles
of the Democratic party enuncated in the resolu-
tons Of the Conventions OF the party at Baltimore
and Cincinnati, the of which they believe
to tie indispensable to the preservation of our ma
tiona Union.
The names Of the following gentlemen were then
announced as delegates to the Convention:
w. I. Parker. Jno W. Hoffer, Jno. j. Hinton,
G. I. Earrell, Henry HOTTER, Ris. Rawls, Seth r.
Noraeet, Jas. X. Costcn, Jno. I. Morgan, Jas. \.
Small Benz Saunders, Isaac Walters, Simon Wal
ters, W. II. Rildick, N. B. Fulton, Henry Parker
Riddick Calling, W. NJ. Daushtrey, r. Gat!ing, ST.,
Richard Saunders, r. H. Ballard, JAS. Carter, John
F. Parker, Elisha Parker Robt. Dukes n. 0. Ward,
Guy Hobbs, Jas. 0. Wright, \. S. Jordan, Moses
Trotman.
On motion, ordered that the Chairman and secrc-
res of this meeting be added to the above list Of
delegates
1t was, on notion ordered that the proceedings of
this meeting be published in the Democratic Pio-
neer, and that the other Democratic papers in the
district be requested to copy.
The meeting addressed by Jno. P. Jordan,
ESQ.,, who in an able and effective speech, fully
tanned the high reputation be so deservedly enjoys
WIN. II. HARRELL, Chm.
J. j. G. :, T Re ,a,.'s,,, sec'ys.
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ham, Of Person, as one eminently qua lied and wor-

ham, Of Person, as one eminently qua lied and wor
thy the confidence of any eople.
Resolred, That we have an abiding confidence in
the honesty, integrity and Patriotism of the Demo
cratic party; and we believe uIcn the SUCCESS OF
Democratic principles depends the future prosperity
of this government. - H.
Resolred, That the Chairman Of this meeting ap-
point 80 delegates to said Convention.
RssOlred, That the Secretary forward the proceed
ings Of this meeting to the Raleigh Standard for
publication.
The Chairman appointed the following gentlemen
delegates:
E. c. Jordan, VIM H. Smith, C. S. Winstead, j.
R. Madden, r. II. Hester, G. L. Torian, Ransom
OBriant, Dr. Vim. NJ. Terrell VIM T. Novel;, DIR;
j. W. Hamlett W. A. Barton, Monroe Cash, Groves
Meadows, Woodson Lyon. Robt. Beasley, David X
Moore, VIM. H. Lawson, C. A. Smith, j. c. Brooks,
Dr. c. H. Jordan. DR.. B. c. Wilkerson, Col. Henry
Carver Jno. D. Clayton, j. w. Cunningham, David
T. Elliott Dr. j. G. Jones, VIM G. Winstead, Jes-
Sc Walker, VIM. Paylor Jesse A. Lunsford.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were ad-
ded to the list of delegates.
The meeting then adjourned.
j. D. WHKERsoN, Sec'y.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN PERSON

The Democracy of Person met in the Court House
on Wednesday Of March Court for the purpose of
appointing delegates to the Graham Convention to
De hed 5ist May next for the purpose of seectinga
suitable Democrat to represent this (5th) Congress
sonal District in the next Congress of the United
States
The meeting was organized by the. elections Of Da-
va Brooks, Esq, Chairman, and j. d. Wilkerson,
Secretary.
Mr.. =. c. Jordan introduced the following prean,-
ted: e
WHEREAS, 1t is proposed to hold Convention in
uTanam, 3lst day Of May next, for the purpose of
selecting suitable Democrat to represent this Dis
trct in the next Congress of the United States i;
therefore,
fesoIssd, That we approve of said Convention,
ana pledge ourselves to all honorable means to
secure the election Of the nominee of said Conven-
ton.
hesotoed, That we reco1AEaend to the favorable
consideration Of said Convention j. W. Cr-' =.
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GOODS GoING WEsr.-Realy the merchants in the
western part Of the State must be in most pros
porous and healthful condition if their large pur-
chases the present season indicate anything. The
Schooner Sanders which arrived here on Wednesday
evening had full cargo, large portion of which
belongs to western merchants Our western friends
may rest assured that their goods will suffer no de-
tension here for they will he conveyed from the
wharfto Goldsboro' with all possible destatch. We
rejoice to know that they are in such prosperous
condition, and glad to find that they consider it to
their interest to ship through Ncwbern.-Daily
Pr01ress
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KrTRELL's SpRiNGs.-Geo. Kittrell ESQ.,, has lea
sed his celebrated Mineral Springs to Mr.. James w.
accommodate large number of visitors during the
coming season. The Mineral Water is unsurpassed
in curing: cutancous diseases, such as scrofua, cry
sipeas letter, tumors, ulcers st. The afflicted and
all others wishing to visit these springs, do so
now, with certainty Of being well accommodated
Leisyre V0ur
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WILL NOT BE A CANpIDATE.-Jehn W. Cunning
ham, of Person. positively refuses the use of his
name as candidate fer Congress from that district
We know "John," and know him to be one of the
best fellows in the world. Hardly blame him to re-
fuse to go to Congress, because many who do go
there are hardly fit associates for hipa-too good a
man. We would vote for him for any office, how
ever even that of President with the greatest pleas
ure. We know he would do the honors and the
Inequalities about risht.-Neu6ern Progress
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BURKE ,AHEAD.-We learn that Mrs. W.. W. Ave
ry, of Morganton, Agent of the Mount Vernon As
ISOLATION for Burke County, has collected and sent
forward the very handsome sum Of enc hundred and
four dollars and fifty cents The ladies Of Burke are
little ahead of our Buneombe ladies' but we ven
ture to guess cur fair friends will make another CT
fort to overtep the Burke contribution. Burke may
well be proud Of her ghters.-AshrAle Neus.