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Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-11-17
Sheriff'S Sale.

DY virtue of decree and execution to
ID me directed from the Randolph Cir
cult Court, will expose to sale at the court
house door, in Winchester, Randolph Co.,
Ind. on the 10th day of December, 1883,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock A. VI. and
4 o'clock r. NJ. of said day, the following
real estate situated in Randolph County,
Indiana, to wit:
The west half of the southeast quarter
Of section twelve, in township eighteen of
range thirteen east, containing eighty acres,
more or less.
Executed as the property of Rober: 7.
Elliott, at the suit of Isaiah Rodgers.
WM. NJ. CAMPBELL,
Nov. IL, 1859. [fee 8. Shift r. c.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-11-17
Taken I'm.

DY ARMSBEE DIGGS, of whiteriver
ID Township, an estray Sorrel Gelding,
blaze in his forehead, about 1872 hands
high, about one year old last Spring. No
other marks. Appraised at forty-fve dol
lars. HENRY III. NEFF,
Nov. II, 1852. flee, Slsl Clerk
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-11-17
Sheriff'S Sale.

DY virtue of decree and execution To
ID me directed from the Randolph Circuit
Court, will expose TO sale at the court
house door, in Winchester. Randolph Co..
Ind. on the 10th day of December. 1889,
between the hours of 10 o'clock A. NJ. and
4 o'clock i. VI. of said day, the following
real estate, situated in Randolph County,
Ind, to wit:
Lot number two ~, in block number FIVE
%, in the town of Huntsville.
Executed as the property of James NJ.
Mills, at the suit Of William Keever.
WM NJ. CAMPBELL.
Nov. II, 1859. flee 50. Sh'f x. G.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-11-17
Notice to Heirs of Petition to Sell

State Of Indiana, Randolph County.
NOTICE is hereby given, that John b.
IN Goodrich, administrator de bones non
Of the estate of John Ellis, deceased, has
filed his petition to sell the real estate of
the decedent, his personal property beng JIM
sufficient to pay his debts; and that said pc
tition will be heard At the next term oftbe
Court oil Common Pleas Of said County.
HENRY ~. NEFf,
Nov. IL 1859. Clerk r. {. I. {.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-11-17

Notice hereby given that the Lands and Town Lots described in the foregoing
thereof respectively due the time of sale thereof will sold the ourtioue
Winchester, Randolph
6 within the prescribed will such Lands
Town Lots sold. ELISHA GARRETT, Al
Nov IL, W. JARNAGIN, I'll
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-04

Andrew Overdorf at the forks OF Sinnamaho-
ming. A remodelling of the election districts
took place in 1917, when old Chinchaclamoose
had her place of holding elections changed
from Jordan's to the house of Wm. Bloom,
Jr., who at the second election for county ofIi-
GERS was elected Sheriff. That part of Brad
ford township north of the mouth of Wheat
land run, was directed to hold its elections at
the house of George Smeal and the balance
of Bradford and Beccaria township were to
hold their elections at the house of John Gree.
The county seat had been fixed at an early
date. Commissioners had been appointed by
the Governor, under an act passed in 1905.
The Commissioners were authorized to receive
grants of money or land for the benefit of the
county, either for the erection of public build
ings, the support of an Academy, or other
public use. The Commissioners, Roland Cur
tin, James Flemming and James Smith, met
at the house of Benjamin Patton in Bellefonte,
on the Goth of May, 1905, received several pro-
posals, and afterwards made visit to Clear
field county TO determine the most eligible
site. They found the lands claimed By Clo-
yer near Curwensville, and also the land at
creek and West Branch-claimed by Samuel
Boyd, colored man, to be disputed territory.
The piece of bottom land then owned by Mar
tin Hoover, and now occupied by Andrew Adj
dleman, was considered the most desirable To-
cation, bnt the owner believing it too good a
farm to be spoiled by the erection of county
buildings, it could not be obtained. They
laid out the town of Clearfeld on the site of
tho old town OF Chinchaclam lamoose, on the prop
erty of Abraham Whitmer of Lancaster coun-
ty, it being the most eligible situation, and he
donating one town lot for a court house, one
for the Jail, one for market lot, and three for
academy, also three thousand dollars in
money, one half of which was to be applied to
the purpose of erecting an academy, and the
balance to erecting county buildings in the
town Of Clearfeld. No change was made in
the manner of conducting the affairs of the
county until in 1872 the citizens of Clcarfeid
were authorized to elect County Commission
ers, when Robert Maxwell, Hugh Jordan and
Samuel Fulton were selectcd-the latter for
! one year, Jordan for two and Maxwell for three
>ycars-and Arthur Bell, Sr., was by them ap-
pointed Treasurer. The Commissioners OF
Centre still selected jurors, and matters con-
tinued thus until in 1922, when the embryo
county of Cearfeld was cut loose from ssMo-
thcr Centre" This union, which existed for
some years, brought about the more rapid set
tlcment of Clearfield county, and strengthened
the social, political and commercial bonds be-
tween the two counties, which still leaves in
the breasts of our citizens strong attachment
| for Centre and her people.
(To DE coNTINUED.)
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-04
CLEARFIELD, PA, WEDNESDAY, NAY 4, 1859.

launched under the lee of the island ana tue
two mates although nearly dead from cxhaus-
ton. persisted in embarking in them. The
danger was not yet over, for the sea was run
ming mountain high; the gale had little aoa-
ted and the night was coming on fast AFTER
a long and hard pull, nothing could DC seen
of the missing ones. 1t had become quite aash,
and they were beginning to despair. one
boat had already turned towards the shore,
when by the light of a vivid flash, ttey saw
ON the crest of a huge black wave the dismal-
tied boat with its knot of half drowned boys'
They soon pulled up to it, and found to thelr
great joy the number complete They too,
had begun to despair had Ieareo tneir :"
brave comrades had perished were wearled
and half snffocated by the constant seas that
were continually breaking over them; and
some were talking of loosing their hold when
the timely relief arrived.
ON reaching the shore, the two brave mates
gave in. The reaction which followed their
exertlous and exposure was great ana danger
ous, One died, q victim to his heroism the
other lived, but his health was seriously IN
iured, and his powers of mind affected by
all that he had gone through for months al
forwards he would start up1n his ped WIN
shrek of terror as he saw, in all the vivid re-
ality of dreamland, those monstrous SHARKS
glaring at him, and heard the gnash OF their
sharp teeth.
This wonderfui escape Gan Vuiy co "Noo"H
ted fer by the fact, that the spot where they
landed was the site of the slaughter house for
the troops, and that the sharks were Sc sateo
with the offal thrown into the sea at that time,
that even the unusual delicacy of ''whlte
man. could not tempt them. If however,
only few drops of blood had tinged the wa
ter, the case would have been very different !;
for sharks, like beasts of prey. are aroused to
fury at the sight of it, and in tho condition
of these two poor fellows, the slightest scratch
would have been instantly fatal to them.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-04
tTo BE coSrINuED.)
DREADFUL EARTHQUAKE.

A recent arrival brings accounts OF a dread
ful earthquake in the province of Ecuador,
South America. On the 22d day of March, at
half-pa eight in the morning. the earthquake
shook the mountain range OF the Chimborazo
for the space of four minutes, destroyed al
most entirely the city of Quito, and Killed
from 2 600 to 1000 persons. The churches,
monasteries, converts and State ediHces are
nearly all rent to fragments. The Convent of
San Augustin, the Tabernacle de la Capifla,
the Temple of the Scgrario, the Cathedral, the
Convent of Santa Catalina, the Palacia del o.
bispo, the Chapel of la Merced, the Chapels of
the Cathedral, of the Hospital, of CARMEN Va
10, the cloisters of the Convent of Santa Do
mingo, q part OF Convctora of San Fernando,
are all partially or wholly in ruins; also the
converts of San Diego, Santa Clara and Santa
Barbara. There is scarcely q house IN the city
that is not badly damaged. That portion OF
the Palace occupied by the Minister of the In
terror, great part of the College at Luis, and
the splendid mansion of DR.. Albuja, have also
fallen. All the principal buildings of the
neighboring towns of San Antonio, Cotocolia,
Machacha, ChilIogallo and Magdalena have
been destroyed. The loss of property is esti-
mated at three millions of dollars; and from
the poverty of the people it will be impossible
to repair and rebuild any great number of the
better class edifices destroyed. The shocks
were felt simultaneously in Tacunga. Ambato
and Alausi, and in Tinpullo the earth opened
in various places. The earthquake was also
felt at Guayaquil, but did damage there.
The temples of San Francisco, del Sagrario
and Santa Clara were o beautiful architecture; /;
the temples and converts of Santa Domingo,
la Nero ed and San Augustin, all had fne stone
facades and towers; the temples OF Santa Ca
talina and Conception, and the Hospital, also
had stone facades. Quito is said to contain a.
bout so 900 inhabitants. 1t is built on an ex-
tensive plain, against the mountains of Pane
ella and Pchincha, and is about 8, 500 feet a.
bove the level of the sea. Most of the houses
are two stories, some three, and part one sto-
ry. Many are built of burnt brick, with hand
| some facades, but the greatest portion are un-
burned brick or adobe.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-04
BY S. B. ROW.
WHATS TRuMPs /,

There are so many cards to play,
So many ways to choose,
In love, and politics. and war,
That forwarding your views
With ladies' airs and statesmen wise,
Or men of lesser bumps.
Before we lead our strongest suit,
'Tis we'll to know what's trumps
Once worshipping at beauty's shrine,
knelt in bondage sweet.
And breathed my VOWS with eagerness,
And offered at her feet
Ny soul, we'll stored with Cupid's wealth
A love-cementcd lump.
A king OF diamonds won the trick,
My heart was not trump.
Raving to see my rival win,
Upon a single rub,
As he played the deuce with me,
l followed with club
Two days within station house;
Rejecting on my sin,
/ found as others may have done,
Clubs very seldom win.
Grown wise with sad experience,
i ceased to deal with maids;
/ suffied youthful folIies off,
And turned up jack of spades;
Yet still find dust is scarce,
And smaller grow the Jumps,
That though the spade 3 an honest-card,
1t is not always trumps-
But in this world of outside show.
Where mammon rules the throng,
To case the little jolts of life,
And smoothly pass along,
To find an antidote for care,
And stern misfortune's bumps,
One card is very sure to win
Diamonds are always trumpsi
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-04

MEaoRY.-The Count St. German had a
wonderful memory. Any newspaper be read
once he knew by memory, and was furnished
with such a gigantic comprehensive power OF
numbering that he retained . series of thou
sand numbers, which he could recite forward.
backward, and pushed out from She middle.
From the Court of Henry III in Cracow, he
demanded one hundred packs of picked cards.
mixed them together in disorder, let him tell
all the succession of the cards, ordered 1t To
be noted down exactly, and repeated their fol
lowing. one after the other, without being
wrong once He played almost every musical
instrument of the world, was an excellent
painter, and initiated any handwriting in the
most illusive manner. He had but one pas
sion-pIaying all games with absolute mastery
In chess no mortal had vanquished him, and
in faro he could break every bank by calcu-
lation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-04

A YOUTHFUL FATHER MATFHEw.-A youth,
Is years of age, by the name of G. Langdon
Davies, is creating great sensation in the
provincial towns of England. To judge from
the enthusiasm he aeems to create, the man
tie of Father Matthew appears to have fallen
upon him. Mr.. Davies has just delivered two
orations in Wigan. He spoke in such way
that alternately the tears ran down the cheeks
of his young audience, or their merry laugh
ter drowned his voice. He poured forth ar
guments, illustrations, metaphors, aliegories
and perorations, speaking as if he were those
of whom he spoke, and working up his audi
encc to an intensity of sympathy rarely G.
qualled. One hundred and fifty signed the
pledge of abstinence in tho two evenings.
When the hall was entirely clear, Mr.. Dawes
left with the committee, but outside were
hundreds waiting to see him depart, which he
did in closed carriage, amidst cries OF ssGod
bless you.o
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-04

We knew an old man who believed that
what was to be would be. Ho lived in Mis-
souri,, and was one day going out several miles
through region infested in early times by
very savage Indians. He always took his gun
with him, but this time found that some OF the
family had it out As he would not go with
out it. some of his friends tantaiised him by
saving there was no danger of the Indians,
that he would not die until his time had como
anyhow.
s.Ycs,'' said the old fellow, ssbut suppose |
was to meet an Indian, and his time had come,
it wouldn't do to not have my gum
= II is said that this old fellow was first cous-
in TO ssBob Logic" SO f-e
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-04
CUTTING FENCE TIMBER.

A practical farmer in a communication TO
the GermaRto,rn( P a. } Telegraph, advances Pc
cuiiar theory in regard to the period Tor cut
ting timber intended for fences, especially
for posts. The prevalent opinion in regard to
the best time is when the timber is most free
from sap, and the very worst time is when 1t
contains the most sap. This practical farmer
referred to entertains the very opposite opinion.
On one occasion he cut down some excellent
white oak in the month of February and set
it out in fence posts, and after this he cut
down the same kind of timber in the month
of May (when it contained most free sap) and
set it out into posts also. The former posts
lasted only sir gears; the latter endured twen-
ty-tyso years.
This correspondent also advocates the cut-
ting of timber for rails about the month of
May when it contains most sap. He says If
timber is cut for rails when the sap is running,
the bark then stripped off and the rails made
Immediately, they will last one fourth longer
than if cut at any other time and have the
bark left on. The inside bark of the wood
is the first to decay and rot; being of porous
nature it contains air and water which carry
the process of decay into the wood. When
the bark is peeled off, the sap soon dries and
prevents decay All experience goes to
prove that the bark should always be peeled
from chestnut or other rails in order to render
them more durable; this is well known to
every farmer, but 1t viii hardly be conceded
that the best time for cutting rail timber is
when it contains most free sap. This IS a
| practical question however which can only be
! decided by experiments, and it is one of nc
small Importance, as a vast outlay is caused
annually for repair of decayed fences.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-04

A curious phenomenon was observed during
the recent volcanic eruption at the Sandwich
Islands. A correspondent of California pa
per says: ssOnce while standing upon rock
with several others, perhaps two hundred feet
from the stream, a loud, ringing noise was
heard, as il tie rock had been struck by an
immense sledge- hammer. We started, not
knowing but Pelo was under and after us, but
soon found our alarm sroundless, though the
noise was probably caused by the liquid lava
running under the ground, and singularly fil-
ling UP a cave beneath rs. A little after a sim
gular scene presented itself-the appearance
of man sitting upon a rock and riding along
on the top of the fiery lava stream. So de-
ceptive was this illus ion that several of the
party, when it was first observed, looked a.
round to see if one of their number had not
by accident got on the stream. The life-likc
image moved slowly along, till suddenly his
head tumbled off, and the whole image soon
Disappeared
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-04

ssWhen we're married, Falia, you'll see how
I'll drive you TO the castle in carriage /"
ssBut, Dennis, where is the money to como
from l'' sob, we don't want any money peo-
pie do these things nowadays on quite . new
principle, I assure yon.n s.indeed.e said Ju
liza. eyes" replied oeunis, ssand often fhey
do them without any u ssseipat at aH.,s
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-04

.sWho may that BE- 20 asked an Irishnan of
. by stauder, a. they stood looking at fellow
who Was Staggering along in the street
ssHis name ,s Cobb, /" was The reply. -sS
<sCobe =, replied Psts -be me isc,Ff, Shuts
seeias to 70 pretty Hen Cotned, tso.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-04

A School Teacher had been explaining to
his class the points of the compass, and all
were drawn up fronting toward the north.
SHOW what is before you, John ~
s.The north, SIR"
s.And what behind you, Tommy a''
my coat tail, sir,'' said he, trying at the
same time to get a glimpse OF 1t.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-04

The Washington Union thinks that the de-
cay of the Democratic party is owing TO lts
excess of great men. A more general I'M
preston is that it is owing to its lack OF them.
The excess of great men may be cause OF tne
decay of parties: but. if it is, we think there
never has been time in the history OF the
Democratic party when it had so little to fear
from this quarter.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-05-04

The worst feature on man face is has scse
stuck IL other people business,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-01-29
Dom estic Intenigeno : !.

new YoRK, Jan. 2s.-The sales Of cotton today
were 1900 bales. The market WAS quiet at previous
quotations. There were sales after the publication
Of the Arabia's news, which caused less flrmness.
The Flour market is buoyant with sales today Of
5000 bbls. Southern Flour IS s5 to Sc Is.
ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 2s.-The overland California mail
arrived here and at Memphis yesterday, with dates
from San Francisco to the Sd instant.
dates anticipated by the Quaker City; we don't
care fig for the overland mail, unless it brings Us
ne,cs.) .jss7,
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 2s.-The Missouri Legislature has
amended the constitution Of the State, limiting the
State debt to thirty millions of dollars.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 27.-The Ohio at this point is
falling with eight feet six inches of water in the
canal. s
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 27.-The steamers T. L. McGill
and Planet arrived here on Wednesday. The steamer
Alonzo Child and the 1uois left here on Wednesday
for New Orleans.
The steamer W. N. Morrison the D. G. Taylor and
the Aieck Scott arrived here on Thursday.
The steamer Gladiator and the ]. L. Warner left
here fore New Orleans on Saturday.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 2S.-Flour firm at IS SO fol
Superfne. Whisky active at 26c. Pork quiet
Country Mess Pork $ls. Lard dull at llac. @
V1cKsBURG, Jan. 2s-The steamer E. H. Fairchili
passed down at Z, the chattanooga at s, and th,
Queen of the West at 8 o'clock this morning.
The Princess passed down at I O'Clock this eve
ming.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-01-29
ash 0rlsans 4ailg Crescent.
ADJUSTMENTS THIS EvEN1Nc.

TEE ORLsAxs-Aubers opera Les Diamants de
Ia Couronne," in three acts, will be performed, Mile
Angelo Cordier, Nine Wade, and Nessers. Bourgeois
and villa, sustaining the parts Of La cata,ina aud
Diana, Don Sandoual and Roballedo, respectively.
The ST. CHARLEs.-To.night Mr. Booth has bis
farewell benefit, and appears in two characters-as
Sir Ed,card Mortimer, in " The Iron Chest" and
as Petruchio, in shakespeare's fine comedy Kathe-
rine and Peltruchio." So the great player may be
seen tonight in both tragedy and comedy.
The vARIErrEs.-The pleasant little one-act COM
edy " Delicate Ground" by Messrs. Jordan, Daven-
port, and Mrs. Boyce a Polka pas de Deuz by
Misses A. Gale and jackson, and Tom Taylor's
" Victims" is the attractive bill offered.
: THE AMPHIrHEArER-Aper performance in the eques-
trian, acrobatic, and gymnastic way, each member
Of the troupe doing the wonders that are In his ne
and Mile Loyale appearing in her surprising exhibi-
tions of riding and leaping. @
UNION HALL, JACKSON STREET. The Christy
Minstrels, who created such sensation ID Pacific
regions, will appear in one Of those peculiar enter
tainments which have made them famous, and which
are admirable in their wayi
ARMoRY HALL.-Prof o. s. Fowler will lecture,
for the benefit Of gentlemen only, on the subject Of
" Sexuality."
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-01-29
LATER FROM SONORA,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s.-Mr. Jasper S. Whiting,
who is connected with the Sonora surveying expedi-
ton, has arrived in this city, and reports that Sonora
is in a deplorable condition.
Gen. Peschiera had failed to raise troops to recruit
his shattered forces.
The people of Hermosils had liberated Gen.
Peschieras prisoners, and pardoned them, crying
they did 80, " Viua los Agricanos :" "Death to
Peschiera !"
The whole country was anxously expecting and
wishing the United States to purchase or occupy
Sonora.
Pesehiera was at Sinaloa. and was about to aid in
the attack on Mazatlan against the Liberals.
Mr.. Whiting says the opposition party in Sonors
only want leader to be able to overthrow him.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-01-29
TeIssrapsea t. tse New orleans srsssea.
SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIvAL OF THE s7EAMsHlp ARABIA.
RuMoRs OF WAR STILL CIRCULATED
suBsIDINa.
DISSOLUTION OF THE BELGIAN CABINET
LARGE Rx1sroRcExEsr OF AUSTRIAN TROOPS



lBy the National Line.1
HALIFAX, Jan. 2s-The Cunard steamship Arabia,
Captain Stone, arrived at this port this morning She
left Liverpool on Saturday. the 18th inst and brings
seven days later advices than We had by the Europa
at New York.
Commercial Intelligencel
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 1.-THE sales OF cotton duripe
the past week foot up 4e, 900 bales X "a 4f-557
All qualities Of cotton have declined Id during
the week. and holders were pressing their stock on
the market
Tie Havre market was depressed aud decline or
franc is reported during the week. Orleans fret
ordinaiye l0l francs. ssr 'pa'
The adyces from Manchester and the manufactur.
ing districts continued favorable. -5a sse ssa
The demand for goods was s-good, and prices we're
steady. [
LONDON, JAM 1.-THE funds are very much de-
pressed and closed fiat.
Consols have declined ! since the sailing OF the
Europa, owing in measure to the unfavorable state
Of political affairs on the Continent.
Consos for money closed at 95s.
The London money market sympathsed in the
general depression.
Money was decidedly more stringent, and higher
rates were being asked. e.-j 4
LIvERpooL, Jan. 1.-The breadstuffs market was
dull without material change in prices. Provisions
were quiet but steady, without alteration generally