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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-10-05
BY S. B. ROW.
ALL,s FOR THE Best.

Ais for the best. be sanguine and heerful,
Trouble and sorrow are friends in disguise,
Nothing but folly goes faithless and fearful,
Courage for ever is happy and wise
All for the best,-if man would but know it,
Providence wishes all to be blost;
This is no dream of the pundit or poet,
Heaven is gracious and-Alfs for the best
Ais for the best, set this on your standard.
Soldier of sadness pilgrim of love,
Who TO the shores of Despair may have wander d
A waywearied swallow, or heartstricken dove
Ais for the best be man but coniding,
Providence tenderly governs the rest,
And the trail bark of His creature is guiding
Wisely and warily, all for the best,
Ais for the best! then fling away terrors,
Meet all your fears and your foes in the van.
And in the midst of your dangers errors
Trust like child. while you strive like man
Ais for the best unbounded,
Providence reigns from the East to the West
And, by both wisdom and mercy surrounded,
Hope and be happy that Ais for the best
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-10-05

A CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE BEARs.-Bruin
has invaded the northern counties of Wiscon-
sin in earnest, disputing the possession of the
soil with the voting classes, by virtue We pre-
sumo, of earlier preemptiom. Scores of the
animals have been killed in the counties of
Sank, Richand, Bad AK, Trempeleau, Fan
Claire. Waupacca, Oconto and Brown. They
have ventured, even into the towns of Barba-
roo, Plymouth, Eau Claire, and Portage City.
Several persons have been sstreed'' by the
enterprising bears and bearessess. One of
them, recently went into Portage City on the
Sabbath and proceeded to place of divine
worship. He frightened the congregation
considerably, but they finally drove him into
tree. Seeing preparations being made to
despatch him, he warped himself down to the
ground, made tremendous stampede among
his enemies and escaped unhurt to the woods.
A couple of hunters were recently started
from cover by an old veteran of the forest,
and being hotly pursued, one of them turned
suddenly and fired, killing his own dog, but
surprising his black antagonist so that he made
hasty retreat. Several other persons have
been pursued by these U. s. Marshals for the
Northern District OF Wisconsin, but,we have
heard of none being killed or very violently
hugged as yet. 1t is supposed that the long
severe drought in that region has forced them
into the settlements to procure the necessaries
of life.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-10-05
VOL. 6.---N0. g.
ORIGIN OF THE coRonER's JURY.

gentle-woman in London, after having bu-
ried six husbands, found gentleman hardy e.
nough TO make her wife once more. For
several months their happiness was mutual, a
circumstance which seemed to pay no great
compliment to the former partners of her bed,
who, as she said, had dsgusted her by their
sottishness and infidelty. With the view of
knowing the real character of his amorous
mate, the gentleman began frequently to abb
sent himself to return at late hours, and when
he did return appear as if intoxicated. AT first
reproaches, but afterwards menaces, were the
consequence of this conduct. The gentleman
persisted, and seemed every day to become
more addicted to the bottle. One evening,
when she imagined him dead drunk, she un-
sewed leaden weight from one of the sleeves
of her gown, and ing melted it, she ap-
preached her husband, who pretended to be
still asleep, in order to put it into his ear
through a pipe. Convinced of her wicked
ness, the gentleman started mp and seized her;
when, having procured assistance, he secured
her until the morning, and conducted her be-
fore magistrate, who committed her to pri-
son. The bodies of her six husbands were
dug up, and as marks of violence were still
discoverable upon each of them, the proof of
her guilt appeared so strong upon her trial,
that she was condemned and executed. To
this circumstance is England indebted for that
useful regulation by which no corpse can be
inferred in the kingdom, without a legal in
spcctiOn.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-10-05
HoRRons OF PoLYGANY-A Camp Floyd cor

HoRRoRs OF PoLYGAMY.-A Camp Floyd cor
respondent of the Boston Irareler, says that
polygamy stalks abroad in all its horrid forms
in the presence of Judges of the United States
Courts and the army. The young women of
the Territory daily being married to gray
headed old men that have already six, ten and
twelve wives each, and a score or two of chill
dren. The writer a short time since dined
with Mormon family in vicinity of Spring
vile, where there were seventeen children un-
der the age of four years; the family consist
ed of ten wives three of the number were sis
ters and nieces of the husband fourth niece,
only thirteen years of age, openly boasted
that she shortly was going to marry the same
old blue beard.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-10-05

MANURE.-The sweepings of blacksmith s
shop, where charcoal is used and horses shod,
are excellent for manure. Everything CT a
horny or bony substance is of great value. SO
woolen rags, old boots and shoes, hair, wool
feathers, all should be carefully saved, and
put into the compost heap. Dirt under build
iDgs, particularly under barns and stables, is
often worth more per load than the droppings
and straw in the stable manure pile. Take
up the floors, and dig it out. An article be-
fore us says: ssAbout the best field of wheat
we ever saw belonged to comb-maker, who
had used the horn shaving for manure. One
of the most effective manures we ever used
was the refuse from wooden factory"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-10-05

GOVERNMENT PRoDIGALITY.--Greeley' let
ter treating of the condition of our army in o.
tah, lays bare the extravaganza and rapacity of
those who have the administration of the Gov
ernment. The favorite spectators who sup
ply the grain for the army charge and get only
eteren dollars per bushel for corn, when it can
be bought on the spot in any quantity for two
dollars. The same rate is charged for flour,
and all the necesSaries of life. A sale of gov
ernment mules took place there, where nobody
else wanted them, for less than half their val
ue, when the army will be compelled to pur-
chase new ones at exorbtant prices whenever
it is ordered home. The chief end of the u
tab war seems to have been to procure the en-
richment of gang of buzzards and specula-
tors at the expense of the people, who have
to pay smartly for all this folly.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-10-05

TERRIBLE SUFFERING.-A late Kansas paper
gives an account of two men, father and son,
named Frost, from Pottsville, Pa, who, re-
turning from Pixies Peak, were nearly starved
to death, when relieved by Lieut.. Griffin and
two soldiers from Fort Riley, who went with
provisions to them. The Frosts had been at
an abandoned express station for eight days,
living on grasshoppers and midewed corn
picked up among the excrements of animals
that had been fed at the station. They caught
twenty to thirty grasshoppers every morning
until too weak to do so, and made a stew Of
grass-hoppers, corn and buffalo-hide.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-10-05

Walking on the Water is now becoming no
uncommon feat. The Toronto Globe reports
case in which a Mr.. Hickok walked distance
of two or three hundred yards with complete
success. The water shoes which he used are
the first ever made; and as the idea OF walk
ing on the water did not strike him until
fortnight ago, he had but little time to prac-
tice. He showed no difficulty, however, in
keeping his equilibrium, sometimes with
wand, and sometimes with nothing in his
hand. Pretty tough story to believe, that.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-10-05

The REVIVAL IN IRELAND continues to
spread. Scotland and Wales are now awaking,
and England itself is welcoming the gracious
visitations. Even France begins to look up.
There is prospect that this new interest will
be more telling in the United Kingdom than il
was in this country. These examples of
spreading religious excitement show how rap
id and pervading the power of the gospel may
yet become among the nations. The Protes-
tant world seems now more than ever to be
praying, ssThy kingdom Gomez 1t will yet
come and fill all the world.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-10-05

GONG TO LAw.-The Agriculturist contains
very good and suggestive picture, entitled
sgoing to law,'' from which quarreisome peo-
Die can derive a valuable lesson. 1t represents
a COW, with the plaintiff pulling ferocIously at
the horns, and the defendant tugging just as
hard at the other extremity, whilst a sleek
looking lawyer, seated on pile of law books,
is milking the cows well-flled bag. That's
about the fate of ell who go to Law. The par
ties to the suit wrangle and fight, and the law
yers get the cream.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-10-05

An ingenious Scotchman, it is said, has
trained couple of mice to turn reel tor
twisting twine. The laborers run about ten
miles day and reel from 100 to l2O threads.
A half pennv's worth of oatmeal lasts mouse
six weeks; and the clear annual profit on each
animal per year is computed at six shihings
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-10-05

The Columbus, Ohio, Statesman says that q
young lady aged about sixteen, of considera-
bic intelligence and prepossessing appearance,
is now residing with the Sheriff of Ottawa
county, preparatory to her removal to the lu-
natic asylum, having become insane from
viewing the Aurora Borealis short time ago,
which she was induced to believe betokened
the approaching end of the world.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-10-05

Mr.. Fisher, of Paterson, New Jersey, has
constructed steam carriage, which promises
excellentIy. a few days since, it steamed to
Acauackanonk, ,on the common road Twelve
passengers were on board, and the carriage
went on the level fifteen miles an hour. One
mile was run in three minutes. The builder
has no doubt that, when completed, the car
riage will run anywhere.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-10-05

ladies of a noble English family, the Roche.
dales, who rendered her account annually for
little nursery etceteras, among other things
put down the modest sum of $3.50 for brandy
to sponge the children with.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-10-05

Indians lie around loose in Marysville, CALI
fornia. An honest citizen complains in To-
cal paper that they incommode his door steps
by reclining on them very drunk, and having
to be stepped over.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-10-05

A dictum of Washington Irvipg's which will
apply years hence as well as now :-aIn ALI
ages the gentle sex have shown q disposition
to infringe little upon the laws of 'decorum.
in order to betray lurking beauty, or an in.
nocent love of fneryo
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-10-05

Jefferson says that some mon imagine that
they came into the world booted and spurred
by the grace Of God and we may add, that,
II they don't behave themselves, they deserve
togo out "booted'' by the grace OF mankind
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-04-06
Something New.

Will wonders never cease? Trlly, every day
brings forth something new, and men advance
with the times. Where is there a lady or gen
tleman living who have not an eye for a magni
ticent stock of new goods in early spring? espe.
cially the new stock of Stewart & Coleman's,
which is fresh from the splndles and shuttles o.
the manu- f%acturer, sparkling with all the colors
orithe rainbow; of every imaginable abric, tex.
ture, style and finish, and of every questionable
lame that can be found in a Dry Goods Store,
Their stock of new goods is the largest and most
attractive we have ever seen, and certainly was
never surpassed in Cadiz. The public general.
ly and the ladies particularly, should lose nc
time in looking them over. Crowd in. Room
enough for everybody with Stewart Coleman
See advertisement.
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Missouri Land for Sale.

OFFER for sale in par cells to suit purchasers, a
i quantity of fine Agricult raj Lands In South
West Missouri. They have been selected with
great care, and for quality they are not inferior to
any lands in the West.
ejSouth West Missouri is being ssttled rapidly by
thenterprisins Farmers from Pennsylvania, Ohio.
ana, Illinois ond Iowa The completion Of
Railroads chartered and now under construction,
will open to these lands the best OF markets. Sta.s
and county Roads are lad out through the lands
| offer for sale. The State Road from NeoSho to
Boonville passes directly through them. They Law
in the midst of good s%ettlsments, with Schools aud
ChuI chos already established, Barton county has
Il School Fund OF about 500 eco, and JaepeI of a.
bout $l5u,000. This fund will afford the poorest
mau in the country the opportunity OF giving his
children Il good education without it coating him
anything Tor tuition.
The gentleman Il whom I offer these lands Tor
sale, has authorized me to offer them on such terms
as Justify me in saying that the prospects tor pur-
chaserS ~re lair to double their money on them IN
less Than twelve mon his. Emigration from the
more Northern and Eastern States for the last year
together with the anticipated abolition OF the pc.
cuiiar institution. has advanced Lands to double
their former value; and as this emigration stili con-
tlnues to flow into this county, they will in all
liability double in value the coming year.
have recently given this country u careful ex.
animation, and can most heartily recommend it to
all who wish TO purchase homes in the West. or
who desire to make investments which will be
sure and profitable.
am authorized To sell these lands on such terma
as justify me in saying, that the purchaser will
have a lair prospect to double his money oil them
within one year.
TERMS. One halfdown, balance October lst,
1859. ] will sell them il quantities to suit pur.
chases. We invite thOse wishing TO purchase
Lands to give us "A call before they purchase else
where Apply soon, as the opportunity will not
long BIZ offered ON snchfavorable terms.
JOHN IIERVEY. +"
? S. | have made arrangements to pay taxes
ior persons owning lands in any part of Missouri.
Unionport, Ohio, March 8, SO en- j II.
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Removal.

w. A. Hcarn, Of this place, has removed his
Blacksmith Shop from Railroad street, near the
depot, to the old stand, formerly occupied by l.
s. Ditmars, on Ohio street, a few doors east o
the American House. Those wishing anything
done in the blackSmithing line, let them call on
BILL, and we will assure them that they will
have their work we'll done. As he has been
engaged N this business for a number of years
in Cadiz, he Is we'll known by the community
toabe a first class workman. See adv er'isement
next week.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-04-06
The JuntO SOcicty--L ecture Of Rev
w. B. Haa5k ia1S.

We had the pleasure Of being present, on last
Thursday evening, in the Presbyterian Church
at the delivery Of the first lecture Of the series
that was announced in last weeks Sentinel to
be delivered before the Junto Society. The
house was crowded, and all manifested consid-
cradle interest.
The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev.
W. M. Grimes, after which Rev. w. B. Watkins
was introduced, and delivered a lecture on "The
Unity of Human and Divine Science.''
We have never spent an hour more pleasant
ly and proftably, than we did in listening to
the lecture of Mr.. Watkins. His arguments
were sound and convincing, his style was good
and comprehensive, and his manner of delivery
excellentqta Every person who attended was
well pleased, and able critics, whom we have
heard converse about the matter, give Mr.. Wat.
kins great praise, and say that he should be
classed, among lecturers, as one of the FIRST or
der.
We are requested TO say for the Junto Socie.
ty, that owing to some misunderstanding, the
second lecture Of the series cannot be given be.
fore next week. The arrangements made will
be announced in next weeks Sentinel.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-04-06

A tavern keeper in st. Louis, the other day
distinguished himself on the 7th of March, by
drinking one hundred and fifty glasses of lager
beer, winning twenty five dollars by the opera.
ton, as well as the title OF a brute, which title
by the way. we consider complimentary. The
quantity was to be quaffed between s o'clock in
the morning and IL o'clock, midnight (16 hours,
or money to be forfeited by ''mine host" BY
four o'clock in the afternoon he had swallowed
one hundred and twenty glasses, and still stood
sternly and proudly on his fect--moderately
hallucinated. The remaining thirty glasses he
concluded to lmbibe at his leisure. =
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-04-06

drsds Of secrets never before published warrant.
ed to he worth three times the amount asked for il.
Is cents in specie or postage stamps, enclosed, will
secure n copy by return Hlnil.
Address, J. TELLER. M. D.,
No. 5 Beaver ST., Albany, Ny j
STDR. VlCHOlS' FEMALEPlLLS, one dollar
a box. with full directions. Married laGies should
not use them. Sent by mail. .8 la.3- vas
CAUTION-Thcse Pills shopld not be taken
by females during the FIRST THREE MONTHS
OF Pregnancy. as they are sure TO bring on Misca.
| riage, hut at all other times ther ar. safe
In all cases of Nervous and Spinal Affection /,
Pain in the Buck and Limbs. Fatigue or Slight
Exerti, n, Palpatation of the Heart Hysterirs. and
Whites, these Pills will effect a cure wren all 9th.
or means have failed; and aIttlough a powerful
remeey, dc not contain iron, %calotnei, antimony, II
anything hurtiui 10 the constitution.
Address Or. TELLER, Us above, ~gs
Feb 9.t59 .ly 'aie
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-04-06
BOnnets! BOnnefs!!
MRS. M ENC

THANKFUL FOR THE LIBERAL Patron
i age she has hitherto receive I. takes this OPP
~portunity OF announcing to her numerous friends and
the public generally, that she has jastFeceiped u
large assortment Of Bonnets, Flowers, Ribbons, Ho.
sieTy, Gloves. Mitts-~in short, taltcyt cords and
Notions Of every Description. H3
9r Ladies' Call and examine our Goods. we assure
you every effort will bs made to plen - in style,
quality and price.
NAV 10. SO.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-04-06

MISUNDERSTANDING the year 1853, in
Boston, nine colored males were married to
white women, exactly the samc number that
occurred in the year 1857. There is not an
instance reported OF the marriage of a white
man with a black women Boston Tfaveher.
1t is singular that any negro man of good
sense would wish to marry a white women for
the white female who would marry NEGRO, must
be among the lowest and most degraded Of her
sex. In such a case, we pity the negro. No mat
ter how low he has fallen. he will fail to find
that lower depth to which the white women who
consents to marry him has already reached.-Er
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-04-06

AMONG THE FRsT.-Brown & Bro. have re-
ceived their stock of Spring & Summer Goods,
which they are selling off at very low prices
All that want good bargains will please call at
B. & Bros, where they are always ready, with
their gcntlemanly clerk, Augustus, to show the
assortment, and wait on all who may call.