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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05
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s. WASHINGTON CoCSrr--A lady by he name
of Rachel Miller, living at the homeso Daniel
-Castner, in Carroll township, having been af-
ficted for some time with an ulcer on her
foot, kept from healing by varicose veins, pro-
ducing aneu-ism of the leg, was induced 10
90 to Philadelphia in order to have the limb
amputated. She departed some two weeks
ago, and placed herself under the treatment
of the Jefferson Medical Clinic. Her leg was
cut off below the knee, by DR.. Gross, of that
Faculty. She could not survive the operation.
and telegraphed to her friends-s.I CANNOT
LIVE TWO DAYS. She7died in the city, ont the
second day after the amputation and the corpse
was taken to the farm Of Mr.. Castner, where
if was inferred in the family burying ground.
She was a model woman, loved and respected
by la:ge circle of friends, whom she con-
stantly endeayored to render happy.
DAUPHIy CoUNTY.-On Wednesday he 29th
December, while two boys. Edward klinepeter
and Samuel Ashton, aged seven and eleven
years, were engaged killing fish on the mill
dam of Robert s. King, near Duncannon. the
ice gave way and both were precipitated into
the stream. Mrs. klinepeter, hearing the cries
of the lads went TO their assistance. and ven
turing out too far on the ice it gave way, and
she also fell into the water. All three found
watery graves beneath the ice. The Mid
dletown Journal, says that s.over two hundred
Ioaves of bread, were distributed on Christmas
morning. in our borough, among the poor, TO-
gether with a variety of other articles, such
corn meal, potatoes, fish, beans. &c.'
WEsTNoRELASD CoUSrT.-Mr. Peter Mill
ron, near Verona, one day last week caught an
enormous wild cat in wolf trap. 1t measur-
ed four feet in length, sixteen inches in height
and twenty-five inches around the body.
GREEN CoUNTY.-ISaac Hewett, of Alleppo
township: had both his legs broken on the 24th
ult., by being crushed under tree which he
was telling. He fingered In great agony until
the next day when he expired
BLAIR CoUSTY.-On Saturday morning, 25th
ult., a little daughter of Daniel Grazier, of
Tyrone. was severely scaded by her elder sis
ter falling and throwing tin-full of boiling
water over her.
LANCASTER CoUSTY.-A most distressing ac-
cident happened in Marietta, on Thursday
evening, 30th ult. 1t appears during the alb
sence of Mrs. Kline, wife of Jacob Kline, a
german, to get bucket Of water, leaving a
child about six years old in the house; the
child commenced playing with the fire in the
stove--her clothes iguited and before the re-
turn of the mother the child was literally
burned TO death.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

The New York Herald says s'the old Demo-
cratic party is virtually disbanded into half
dozen wrangling factions, each at the tail of
some factious or sectional leader and all intent
night and day, first and last. upon the spoils
and plunder Of the succession" Bennett is
the confidential friend of the great chief and
supreme law-giver of the Democracy, and
ought to know what is its real condition. So
this announcement may be considered semi
official
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.
Corresponding Of the Raftsman Journal
~ - HARRISBURG, JAN. 8. 1859.


~ - HARRISBURG, JAN. 8. 1859.
To-morrow is the day on which the Legisla-
ture convenes, and see that most ofthe men,
bers are present. ] observe that the members
from the Clearfeld District-Judge Wilcox
and DR.. Boyer-are both on hand. booking as
.'pleasant as basket of chips,'' and as ac-
commodating as any one could desire.
The members are much annoyed by the
great number of applicants for the various sta
tions. The Speakership is, however, the all
absorbing topic at present. There are three
candidates for the Speakership-Wm c. Law
renee of Dauphin, A. K. Mcclure of Franklin,
and Salmon P. Chase of Susquehanna. The
contest seems at this time to be narrowing
down to the two first named. Tonight the
Opposition members will hold their caucus
and decide the matter, as we'll as the several
eIerkships.
For Chief Clerk there are six applicants
Russell Erret of Pittsburg, J. S. Rhea of Phil
adelphia, a. W. Benedict of Huntingdon,
Judson Holcomb of Bradford, J. W MoorTesd
of Indiana and A. L. Hennershotz OF Berks.
1t is difficult to say how the contest foTthis
position VIII result
For the other stations, there is perfect
horde of applicants. One member told me
that there were no less than IL from his dis
trict, and in another there are 25.
Just imagine TO yourself all of these 'but-
ton-holing'' the members whenever they can,
and you can form feint idea of the annoy
ance to which they are subjected.
The weather is raw and chilly. There is a
little snow on the ground, but not enough to
make sleighi1g. Yours in haste, r..
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

VALrARAIso.-The Illinois brings advIces
from Valparaiso TO Nov. 10Th, and Callao to
Nov. 26th. An immense fire had occurred at
Valparaiso, causing loss of 81, 3,000, 900, the
insurance upon the property destroyed being
sl''Zo,OoO. The fire originated in the Union
Club and burnt the entire range of buildings
from the passage Edwards through Plazo
Delordon TO the Quetarda De San JUAN
Some firemen lost their lives, and number
of persons were seriously injured.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

Laurel timber has been cut on the Nevada
Ranch near Petaluma, in California, to be used
in the construction OF side-wheel steamer,
at the navy yard. The use of this descrip-
tion of wood is novelty in hip-buiding,
it never, We believe, having been used for the
purpose elsewhere. Several small craft have
been built of it in California, which have
worn we'll, and it is stated by General Vallejo
that schooner which was built of that wood
has been in use as many years as most vessels
that visit our orts, and quite long enough to
satisfy any one of the durability OF the timber.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

TERRIBLE EADyESTURE.-James and William
Mason, aged Is and 20 years, undertook to
float raft down the Illinois and out in the
Mississippi, on their way to the mouth of the
Missouri. When near the latter place the raft
was broken up by steamer, and clinging to a
log they foated down the river to Wilson'S
Island, ten miles above st. Louis. Here thew
remained fire days and nights, without food or
fire. and on the 9th OF Deeembes they strippea
to their shirts and swan to the Missouri shore
and reached farm house. 1t is probable
their feet will have to be amputated
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

GET THE Best DETECToR Coun-
terfeit Detector, and Bank Note List for Janu-
AIRY has been received by us, and is corrected by
Drexel K Co., the we'll known Bankers and
Brokers, and it is the best and most reliable
Detector of Counterfeits or Altered Notes
published in this country. The number is
sued this day fully describes Fifty-two New
Counterfeits, and contains fac-simile of a
Bogus Bank Note that is being altered TO suit
various banks all over the country, and which
is being put into extensive circulation. 1t al
so contains several other pages of very valu-
able information of everything appertaining
to Bank notes. 1t has been considerably en-
larged this month, having now forty-eight
pages in, and contains fac-cimiles of several
hundred Gold and Silver coins, besides. We
have no hesitation in pronounciDg it the most
complete, reliable and best publication of the
kind in the United States, as it is not used
TO Subseryc the interest of any banking house,
as most of the so-called DetectOrs are. 1t
should be in the hands of every storekeeper
in the whole country. and We would advise
all persons who handle money to send two
dollars in letter, for years subscription,
to the publishers, and thus subscribe for the
semi-m ontbly issue. 1t is published by 7. B.
Peterson K Brothers.No. SOC Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia, to whom all letters should be
addressed. copy of ssPetersons' Complete
Coin Book the most perfect and complete
one in the world will be given gratis to sub
sribers for 1859.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

A LETTER from Leghorn records singular
circumstance:-Afe few nights ago thick smoke
was preceived TO arise from the water in the
new port, and it was feared that vessel was
on fire !: but it turned out that ii was occasion
ed by submarine volcano The authorities
deemed it advisable to remove at once the
gunpoWder magazine to a distance.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

TIE PENSION BILL.-This bill as passed by
the House of Representatives at Washington
gives pensions to all survivors who served for
sixty days, or were engaged in actual battle in
the war of 1872, or in any war or battle fought
by the United States with the Indians preyi-
Gus to, or during the war. The act extends to
both land and naval forces, and where the party
does not survive his widow comes in for the
benefits The pensions are graduated as fol-
lows: To those who served twelve months
or more, $50 per annum those who served
six months or more, SIS; and those who SER
we'd three months or not less than sixty DAYS
$50 per annum. 1t tprovides that the pensions
commence from the present Congress, and
continue through life. Should it pass the
Senate and become a law, it will make a large
draft annually upon the means of the govern
melt.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

ssAN' hev We voted to-day, Pathrick?" cam
is it for the biggest fool We iver seen We takes
me to be. Mikei O'Rarety?'' It's yersef am
afther behaving had no better sense nor to vote
airly in the day, when votes were goin' for five
dollars a-piece' SITS thrue, Pathrick, as |
hope the holy fatber'll forgive me. Me con-
sciences been gnawin' at me the whole bles-
scd day for thinkin' no more o. me liberty o.
votin' in this blessed free country, nor to
sell it for five dollars, when could got fifty
or hundred jest as aisy.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

TRIBUNE ALMASAC--We are indebted TO
the publishers, II. Greeley 4 Co., for copy
of the Tribune Almanac for 1859, containing
4 number of interesting political articles,
statistical tables, and full election returns of
the different States for the year 1853. The
character of this Annual is so well known
that the announcement of its appearance is all
that is necessary to secure it an immense
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

NEVADA TERRuoBY.-They have lately
held election in Carson county, Utah, the
embryo of Nayada territory, for county Off
GERS, under the Mormon organization. The
ssNorth American says, the greater part of
the gentiles in the valley were opposed to
voting at all, as they were bitterly hostile 10
the MOrmons, and refuse to recognize their
government. Nevertheless, enough participa
ted to make the struggle interesting, and the
Mormon ticket was beaten. Three hundred
and fifteen votes were cast altogether, and of
these one hundred and thirty were polled for
the Mormon ticket. The genties want sep
arate territorial government there. and ifthey
could get ii, the emigration from California
would no doubt be large. a line of magnetic
telegraph has been built and opened TO Genoa,
Carson Valley, from Placcrville, California,
a distance of one hundred miles across the
great Sierra Nevada. The telegraph thus ex-
tends from San Francisco TO Carson Valley.
This is undoubtedly great step of progress,
and it is so thought on the Pacific side. As
the telegraph is now the east side of the
dreaded Sierra Navada, its extension to Salt
Lake city must soon follow. This is contem-
plated by tie company, ard it was with such
a view that the wires were laid across the
mountains. During the next spring and sum-
mer it will be undertaken.
Gold has been discovered in Carson Valley,
and the mines are said to be productive. The
settlements there had acquired a permanent
and increasing character without it, but with
this stimulant they are rapidly going ahead.
The passage across the Sierra is now stripped
OF much of its terrors in view of this occupa-
tion of either side by civilized people. and
also of the stations to be met with in the jour-
ney through. Thus We have all parts of the
main central overland route to the Pacific
gradually, but surely improving, and becom-
ing as practicable as any route of travel in the
Union. Pioneers are doing their best all a
long the way to render il easy und safe, and
to cheer the traveller with the fsmiiiar signs of
civilized life. If they could get a separate
territorial organization for Nevada, it would
be of great advantage in this direction.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05
WILLIs, PATENT sTuMP ExrRAcroR

WILLIS PATENT STUMP EXTRACTOR
w The attention of farmer and land owners
generally throughout tn country is called to the
valuable and powerful machine for the extraetiu.,
OF stumps pulling down trees. removal of rocks
buildings. &c. A company of gentlemen of This
city have secured from the Inventor the Patent
Right for the State of Pennsylvania, and are now
prepared 10 sell county rights, machines &c on
odating terms Application can be m ade
to Aaron Clement Agent, at the office of the Com
pany, No. go North Third street back room. Phil
adelphia N b. Pamphlets with illustrations and
testimonials can be had at the Office. pec22 i5-6t
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

HUMAN SPEED.-One day last week Mr-Wm-
Day. of Cleveland. Ohio, won purse Of $50,
by running quarter of mile in one minute
and two seconds. The opposition party bet
the feat could not be accomplished in one
minute and five seconds. However, he Sc
cured the money with case, having three
seconds TO snare.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05
s B. ROW. EplrOR Ass PROPRIETOR
CLEARFIELD. Pa, JAN. 5, 1883
PRESIDENT MAKING.

The business Of President-making seems to
be once more under full headway. and nearly
every paper that We see is indulging in specu-
The Democracy are at no loss for material
from which to select standard-bearer, aspi-
rants being as numerous in that party as The
frogs were of old in Egypt. So far as Mr..
Buchanan is concerned. We do not think that
he will again be candidate; and we see it
stated that Mr.. Douglas viii also probably de-
cline nomination. This will leave fair
field and a Stree fight to the renlainder-Vice
President Breckinridge, Hunter of Virginia,
Green of Missouri, Brown of Mississippi, Cobb
of Georgia, Orr of South Carolina, and the
numerous other s.patriots'' who are willing to
serve their country in the capacity of Presi-
dent of the United States.
The opposition, having for some time had
no share in the distribution of the public
funds or the bestowal of lucrative offices, are
not quite so well supplied with candidates as
the other party. Still they have enough and
to spare. They have, however, had trouble in
another way, but this we believe viii doubtless
be adjusted, if they will only keep cool lit
tie while longer. We have no objection to
any one expressing his preference, but as the
first thing to be accomplished is to arrange and
settle upon some plan that will secure harmo-
ny and concert of action. prudence dictates
that no hasty determination should be allowed
to bias any member of the opposition agains.
any man who may happen to be chosen as their
candidate. a proper feeling seems to pervade
the various elements of opposition at this
time, and We are much mistaken if it does not
result in union which will overthrow the
reign of Locofocoism and place the reins of
government in the hands of those who will
correct the evils and corruptions which have
so peculiarly characterized the present Ma
tion Administration.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

The city papers give exciting rumors from
Kansas, by way of St. Louis, to the effect that
disturbances have again commenced in that
unhappy section of our country. The town of
Fort Scott is said to have been captured by
Montgomery, who, at the head of two hundred
men, besieged the town, for the purpose of
releasing one of his men who had been con-
fined there on a charge of murder. 1t is also
said that five or six persons had been killed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

Ex-PREsIDEST PIERCE was recently driven
ont of his hotel in Florence because the ex-
King of Prussia wanted the accommodations
for himself and suite, filing twenty carriages
The ex-President, it is said, yielded gracefully,
but one of his democratic friends sent the poor
old King and innocent landlord together to a
very bad place, in free republican style, and
ordered his carriage and bill on the instant,
shaking the dust of his feet as he left the
unworthey hotel.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

WORKING UP SAwDUsT.-The ingenuity of
Partisan cabinet-makers, in the Faubourg St.
Antoine has found use for common sawdust
which raises the value OF that commodity far
above the worth of solid timber. By a new
process combining the hydraulic press and the
application of intense heat, these wooden par
ticles are made to reform themselves into a
solid mass, capable of being moulded into
any shape, and presenting brilliant surface,
durability and beauty of appearance not
found IN abony. rosewood, or mahogany.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05
JHE RAFTsMAn's JOURNAL,

IscRRAsE OF FPosTAGE.-Thc recent action of
the Senate, in passing a resolutions looking
TO further legislation with view of increas-
ing the rates Of postage, finds no favor with
the people or the press; and it is TO be hoped,
saws the Deleware County Republicans, upon
the rc-assembling of that body, no effort will
be made to urge further action on the subject.
The rates of postage, as they now exist. are
sufficiently high, aud any attempt to increase
them should be met with stern remonstrance-
1t has been urged as reason for change in
our present system, that the Post Office De-
partment is in debt, and that, the debt is ia
creasing, owing to the number and extent of
the numerous Post Office routes recently es-
tablished. We believe it has never been con-
templated that the department. should be
self-sustaining. Abolish, or at least curtail
the franking privilege within proper bounds
and it is clear that there VIII be, not only no
need of an increased rate of postage, but that
the revenue will nearly, if not altogether, pay
current expenses. This is obvious, from the
fact, that the Post Master General, in his re-
port to Congress, estimates that it costs one
and half millions of dollars to transport
| frauked matter. 1t is to be hoped that any
effort, at the preaent session. TO impose addi-
tional taxation upon the community 10y in
creasing the rates of postage, will receive the
disapprobation of those in the National Le-
gislature who regard the spread of informa-
tion and knowledge as paramount to all other
| considerations.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

One of the funniest things got up in New
York, lately, was the excursion of an augur
association, in burlesqe OF the target excur-
sion. Each man carries augur instead of a
gun; a Calithumpian band accompanies them.
and the exercises consist in walking blindfold
to the target and boring 4 hole through it..
Not one man in twenty can do il, and the blum
dcrs that are made cause a great deal of fun
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

ExrEAPoRIzISG.-The Episcopal papers ara
earnestly advocating the practice of preaching
extemporaneously. The exclusive use of the
manuscript they consider as great barrier to
success, especially with the masses. Rev. DR..
Clarkson, in letter in the October number of
the Church RepieC, says: "Our clergy, and
especially the Western ones, should be able
to preach the glorious gospel of our blessed
Lord at any time, in any company, in any
place, without note or bock.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05
HLASTERING.-T

0LAsIERING.-The subscriber having To-
Gated himself in the Borough of ClearfeId-
e m"lA an the above line from plain to ornamental
auy description, In workmanlike style Also
MniteWashing and repairing done in q neat N an
hei' and on reasonable terms
april Z, 1855 EDWIN COOPER
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

BEFORE the Superior Court of Ohio. at Gin
cinnati, Rev. George W.. Quimby has inst
obtained verdict of 81 800, against Fred
Eckstein, druggist, for negligence, in substi-
tuting belladona for dandalion, in prescrip-
tion, whereby the health of Mr.. Quimby was
materially injured, and his life put in jeopardy
Druggists will make note Of this.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

MAKE NOTICE TAVERN KEEPERS
II and the public, that Gross q KunkeI whole
sale Grocers Canal Street Wharf, Harrisburg,
have on hand large lot of Liquors at reduced
prices, by the barrel or otherwise, to suit PuI-
chasers, consisting Of the following:
Pure Brandies. New England Rum,
Old Rye Wbiskey, Lisbon Wine.
Domestic Brandies, Pure Holland Gin,
Monongahela Whiskey Recuhed Pitts. Whiskey
Blackberry Brandy, Port Wine.
Peach Brandy, MADEIRA Wine,
Lavender Brandy, Pure Holland Gin,
Cherry Brandy, Domestic Gin,
Scotch Whiskey. And other Liquors.
Gesler;s Pure Champagne, De, &e., &c
s-OrdeT, promptly attended to
GROSS kUNKEL.
fff#H Wholesale rocers.
Canal Street Wharf between Walnut and State
Streets. Harrisburg, Pa. Marlo-'5o-ly.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

The case of J. K. Krcwson, who was remoy
ed by the State Superintendent from the Su-
perintendency Of SchuylkilI county, came up
before his Honor Judge Higgins, on Saturday
a-wesk- The Judge decided that Mr. Field.
the appointee, could not under the cireum-
stances hold the Office, and that Mr.. Krewsou
can be the only recognized eCounty Superin-
tendent." The case will doubtless be taken
70 the Supreme Court.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

A new ssorgan' has been Started at Harris
burg. 1t is called the Sentinel-supports
Douglas-and is edited by Mr.. Hineline,
formerly of Camden, New Jersey. 1t is re-
garded as the special organ of the State Gov
ernment, the Patriot and Union being too
much inclined TO favor the national admins
tration to suit the peculiar friends of Cover
nor Packer. The Union, however, notices the
appearance of its rival in courteous manner