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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

THE ELECrIoSs.-The result of the elections
held last week should. we think, satisfy the
Democracy that the day for humbupgino and
soaring people into the support of their candi
dates, is past. Never did they exert thenn
selves more, or their editors howl louder to
make capital out of anything than they did
out of the deplorable affair at Harper's Ferry
The responsibility of that event they charged
upon the Republicans. If you do not defeat
their candidates, they argued. it will be equiv
alent to encouraging conspiracies and insur-
rections-the most scandalOus and unscrupu-
lous means were resorted TO for fixing upon
the leaders and doctrines of the Republican
party the stigma of John Browns fanaticism
and folly-and the danger of a dissolu-
tion of the Union by Virginia, if they were
not rebuked at the polls, was thrust before the
people TO awe them into submission to the
wishes of the Administration leaders. And
what is the result? New Jersey, which went
for Buchanan in 1856, elects the Peoples can
didate Tor Governor by nearly 1000 majority !
In New York, the Republican vote is abso-
IuteIy overwheSning-66 majority on Joint
Dailot IN the Legislature, and the entire State
ticket elected, with, perhaps, the exception of
Sec V OF State, against whom there was a for
mIdable combination. Banks, Rep is elected
Governor of Massachusetts, over all others
Wisconsin is Republican Detroit CITY. Mich
igan, elected Republican mayor, and in Chi
cago the same party has been successful. So
things have wagged. Democracy is doomed
TO defeat in the Presidential contest of 1860 /,
The handwriting is on fhe wall
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

Some Gipseys, recently, who had been lo-
tering about the house of Thos. Holmes, near
Brentsville, Prince William county, Va, it is
said, persuaded him to look into the case of a
watch in which was chloroform, and whilst he
was laboring under the effects of the inhala-
tion, took from him the key of his bureau and
stole therefrom a thousand dollars in gold,
with which they decamped.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16
7 AGER BEER BREWERY

n i = UFs.-;
- bers would inform the citizens of ClearfiI
county, and elsewhere, that they have inst en-.
ed Brewery in the East part of the Boropgb -
Clearfeld, and that they are now prepared 10 sn,
ply Tavern-keepers and Eating Saloons WITH
superior article of Lager Beer. The oualitv 80
their Beer is equal to any manufactured In H.
State, and as they are determined to sell AZ tbe
II ost reasonable rates they latter themselves .ba
they viii be literally patronized in their new a.
terprise Give them call and satisfy voprsor--
of the superior quality of their Lager.
JACOB HESSENDEIIER
Oct. 10, 1859. CHARLES HAUT.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

A young and beautiful girl, daughter of a
wealthy merchant in Albany, n Y. has become
strongly and strangely addicted to drink, and
was recently found dead drunk in the street
She was richly dressed and party of rude
boys were piling dry leaves upon her. Her
parents are obliged to maintain a continual
watch over her, but she occasionally eyades
the surveillance, and is sure to get intoxica-
ted if she can obtain the liquor.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

By an arrival at Quebec, we learn that the
splendid ship Royal Charter, bound from Aus
tralia to England, was wrecked in Muffo Red
Bay, near Bangor. Full particulars have not
yet been received, but enough is known to
warrant the belief that out of the four hun
dred persons on board, only ten escaped.
The Royal Charter had also about half NIL
lion sterling in gold aboard.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

A woman in Fairfax, Va, writes to Governor
Wise that there are a great many persons re-
siding in her neighborhood whom she suspects
to be aboftionists, and requests Sharp's RI
lie Tor herself. 1t is said that the Governor
sent her the rifle, and requested her to raise a
volunteer corps of women in her region.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

Ihere is IN the county infirmary at Colum
bus, Ohio, an old woman of eighty wars
called the ''last OF the Mohicans,'' - because she
is the last of family of twenty -four, equal
ly celebrated for their longevity and laziness
nearly all of whom have lived and died in va
rious poor houses in the State of Ohio.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS :.
A FULL ASSORTMENT, AT THE
CHEAP CASH STORE CIEAREIELD

The undersigned informs his friends and custom
ers that he has received at his store on Market
street Clearfeld, full and general assortment of
DRY GOODS. GROCERIES. HARDWARE.
QUEENS-W ARE, SrONE-WARE. .CEDAR-MARE
BOOTS & SHOES. BONNETS, HATS d CAPS
Drugs GHd ledtciIeS VarH,shrs, oils anil
Pants, Reafy- Made Clothing. DC DC
which he will dispose of at the most reasonable
rates for cash, or exchange for every description
of approved country produce Buyers should at
all times consult their own interest and procure
their goods wherever they can purchase the most
for their money. The -cheap cash store it is
believed, has this desirable feature of economy
and therefore should be sought by those who wish
to procure goods at the lowest cash prices
Nov. ,. 1888. WIN Z IRWIN
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

Preachers in America are better paid than
in any other country. There are in Philadel-
phia, New York, and Boston, some who get
from Sc 600 to 1000 year. The Rev. Mr..
Chaplin OF New York has lately received from
the members Of the church he breaches in, a
present of house worth S24, 900.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16
1870 -FALL TRADE!-1Oso

IOCJ. PITTSBURGH, PENN'A IODT
CARD.-The undersigned have just reeeivsd
and are now Offering the largest and most varisf
stock of FRESH GROCERIES ever brougbf
to this market In connection with the ab6ra
they constantly sapplied with choice brands of
the various grades of FLOUR. Also Bacon ma
Cheese; Whale, Tanners and Lard Oils; Mess
Pork; together with ali kinds of Pittsburg Man
ufactured articles. All of which will be sold Ta-
for Cash. The Merchants of this place are ipyi.
ted to call before purchasing elsewhere At the
Old Stand. WM. ". G0RMLY & Co
21l Liberty St, opposite Eagle Hotel,
Pittsburgh, Pa, October 20 1859 Pm
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

Some days since, the steamer New World
burst her boiler and was wrecked on the Hud-
river, in New York. Hon. J T. Hale, of
Bellefonte, who was on board, escaped with
the loss of his baggage, and, we understand,
a considerable amount of Tyrone & Clearfield
Railroad certificates.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

Frederick Doug lass, whose freedom from his
master was purchased by the English people,
some fourteen years ago, is about to visit
Great Britain on lecturing tour. His name
has been connected with the events at Harper's
Ferry, and he AYERS that the charges made "a
gainst him, have rather delayed than hastened
his departure on a journey which he has con-
tempiated for the past year. He says he deems
England a safer asylum for him than any affor-
ded by the President of the United States
preferring the shelter and protection OF mon
archy to that afforded him by the institutions
of this .coSntry. His farewell address 10 the
readers of his paper is numerically severe a.
gainst the oppressors of his race.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

TLEARFIELD RESTAURANT .Ii-Tbe
~ subscriber would respectfully inform his old
patr, MS and the public generally that he still
continues to keep, at the old stand on Second St .
in the basement of Merrell & Bigers Iron Store
recently occupied by Radebaugh & Flanagan
everything in the way of refreshments such as
OYSTERS. CLANS. LoBsTERs. sARDINEs.
Tire best PtttSbmrg Ate Lager Beer. Tobacco Gnd Sc
gars, all kinds Of COnfeetioAayy, etc, etc.
which he will sell at retail or by the quantity
Oysters furnished by the half can at a very
small advance a. C. FLANAGAN
Clearfcld. p November g. 1859
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

IEyLOUR! FLOUR 1.-The undersi0nos
Il ing made arrangements with large MAJ.
he gives notice the public that he is prenaSa
to furnish all who want good article at tbs r.s
lowest price in as large small quantitie. :.
may be desired lie also keeps on hand cons,sn. a
ly liquors of ali kinds, which he will sell wbo1o
sale or retail JAS. II. CALLER
Tyrone City, Pa July IIth. 1859
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

The n. O. Delta has a letter, dated Corpus
Christi, \ ov. 9Th, which says ii is almost GER
tain that Brownsville has fallen into the hands
of Cortinas. The Mexican flag foated above
the town, and all communication was cut off.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

~ Maker, keeps constantly on hand for sale at
his shop. near Luthersburg, CIearfeld county Pa
BOOTS & SHOES. SOLE UPPER LEATHER.
Kip and Calf Skins French and American y
and a variety of Innings, Bindings Shoe Pegs
Nails and Thread, Boot Webbing, Backing. dc !;
in fact, everything usually kept in a shoe-fnding
establishment. lie has also Flour. Sugar Cofee
Tea, Rice, Soda, Syrup, Tobacco. Segars Nails
Glass, &c, all of which can be had cheap for cash
Luthersburg. November 2 IS5g-Ivp
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16
SUMMARY OF NEWS.

By the steamer Hungarian, We have Liver
pool dates to the I'd instant, or five days later
than those by the city of Baltimore. The H.
called at St. Johns to land AZ persons saved
by her officers from the wreck of vessel from
Labrador. The H. brings Ga passengers. The
ship Charles Holmes, from Liverpool, bound
to Mobile, had been totally wrecked, and all
the crew lost. Another gale had occurred on
the English coast, but there were no disasters
to American shipping yet reported. Nothing
important of the wreck of the Royal Charter
had been learned, except that the prospect of
recovering the gold sunk with her was less en-
couraging. Napoleon had written a letter to
the King of Sardinia, urging him to carry out
the Villafranca agreement. 1t also appears
that France diSclaims all idea of aiding Spain
in her war with Morocco. The Zurich confer
ence had again met, and it was expected that
all the treaties would be signed in few days.
1t was said that the European Congress would
take place with the adherence of England.
Spain expected to commence her offensive op-
erations against Morocco about the Sih of No
vember. Garibaldi had gone to Turin for an
interview with the King of Sardinia, and was
enthusiastically received by the people.
The Rev. John W. Mosely, member of the
presbytery of Central Mississippi, shot and kill
led DIR. Wilson, at Sarcoxie, Mo-, on the 1st
inst. DR.. Wilson was an old settler OF that
place, and had wife and several children, one
son grown, and a daughter married. He had
for some time been making unlawful advances
to Mosely's sister, who is the mother Of six
children. He wrote her letter of eight pa
geS, proposing an elopement and marriage,
and sent it by his daughter-in law, who han
ded it to Mosely's mother. She showed it to
her son, who thereupon took Wilson's life.
Mosely Immediately tried and acquitted
by the civil authorities.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

Late Information from Utah states that there
are yet frequent assassinationS. and that the
MormOns otstruct the course of justice.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

The express, which left Denver City on the
3rd instant, arrived at Leavenworth on the
1lth, with S35 900 in treasure. B. D. Will
liams, delegate elect, from Jefferson, had ar
rived at Leavenworth. 1t is understood that
his seat is to be contested by DR.. Whiting.
The election of Mr.. Steel, Governor, is con-
frmed. The Legislature was to meet on the
9TH instant. The weather in the mountains
was very fine. The Republicans have a major
ity in both branches of the Legislature.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

The Tennessee Legislature has before it a
to expel all free colored persons
from the State after the 1st of January, 1862
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

The coronation of George ". cost 81 ,l90,-
900. His dress alone cost SI20,000.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

From Mexico we learn that Gen. Marquiza
had pronounced for Santa Anna. after seizing
a conducta with 50 800, 900, $500 900 of which
he appropriated to himself. The British and
French ministers had energetically protested
against this conduct. A portion of the band Of
Cortinas had attacked the city OF Rio Grande,
pillaging nearly every house. 1t is reported
that the two bands of Cortinas number seven
hundred. The people of Brownsville were in
great distress. The mails were interrupted
and robbed; and Cortinas threatened to des-
troy the town, and cut off and murder all re-
Inducements which may be sent for.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

A Mr.. Lowe is making mammoth balloon
in New York, with which he intends to cross
the Atlantic ocean.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

The Jury, in the case of Cook, at Charles
town, have found him guilty of murder and in-
surrection. His counsel moved for a new tri-
al. The motion was argued, and the Court
denied it. District Attorney Harding refused
to sign notte prOsequi in the case of Stephens,
and demands his trial nVirginia. The Court,
however, has handed the prisoner over to the
U. S. Marshall. Green, Coppie, Copeland,
and Cook, were all sentenced TO be hung on
the 10Th of December, and it is said that Gov
ernor Wise will respite Browns sentence so as
to hang all on the same day.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

Lydia NJ. Child, of Massachusetts,, has writ
ten letter to Gov. Wise, asking permission
to visit John Brown in prison, and minister to
his wants and Affections. She writes in the
true spirit of a Christian woman. The Cover
nor addresses her polite and courteous note
In reply, In which he states that the prisoner
is in the hands of the Judiciary, and not in
those of the Executive. He acknowledges the
right of Mrs. G. to visit Charlestown, and adds
that her mission, being mercful and humane,
she will not only be allowed, but be respected
and welcomed by the people of Virginia; and
.hat' as far as he is concerned, he Will do his
o"'y lh protecting her tights while there
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

A discovery of great Importance has inst
been made by the State GeoIocist in Tavoo
1t is no less than the discovery of VOC, bo,;o.
OF iron ore, as well as tertiary coal, or Ignite.
beds of limestone, pipe clay, fire rock and
hydraulic limestone, in the region of country
Immediately south of Harrison county.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

Isn't it strange that our backsmiths are al
ways biouing and striking for wages
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16
A DMENIsTRATOR,S NOTICE-Letter.

HEONEY. A good article of Honey. for sale
ID at the store of WM. T. IRWIN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

We direct attention to an advertisement
headed, "Wanted Immediately."
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16
WANTED IMMEDIATELY!-A few

w more active and enterprising young men
can lind Immediate employment by which they can
make from 600 to LOCO dollars year to act as a.
gents for several new and popular works just pub
lisbed exclusively for agents and not for sale in
book stores. We have a great number of agents
employed, many of whom making from il TO
20 dollars per week. Those wishing to engage in
this pleasant and profitable business will for par
ucuiars, etc. address c. l.. DERBY & co,
Publishers and Wholesale Booksellers
Sandusky City Ohio
Nv Editors of newspapers giving the above and
following three insertions, and calling attention
to it. and sending copy containing it, will re-
ceive any three of the following works:
Life of Napoleon, by Headly, SI25
Life of Lafayette, by Headly I25
Life of Josephine by Headly, LIS
Life of Mary and Martha Washington, I.25
Wild Scenes of Hunters Life, l25
Odd Fellows Amulet. I25
November 10th, IS59-3t c. L. DERRY
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16

"a = E-IsettpTS
N of Administration on the estate of George
Weaver, late of Brady tip. CIearield county. Pa
deceased having been granted to the undersign-
ed all persons indebted to said estate are requeS
ted to make immediate payment. and those hav-
ing claims will present them properly authentica-
ted for settlement GEORGE kNARR. .Jr
November 2 lS5q-6tp Administrator
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16
IRON. IRoN!! IRON live the urds

KUN IRON :! IRON live, the under
IL signed. would respectfully inform the public
that having lately repaired the works commonly
known as the ''Old Allegheny Forge" near Phil
lpsDurg. we are prepared to manufacture all kinds
OF hammered iron. such as ,Sieige MoULas Cr0,,
Bars, HOrSe-shoe Bars. Sa1c-naiH Bars IVagoz
Ltre Of @H sizes, ScOiip Iron ShoUek PLob- shares
Forge and FHr7tace Tools, drc. We will also man
ufaeture Iron for machinery. which for strength
and durability. commands a high standing in the
estimation of all good machinists. Persons wish
ing any OF the above iron be accomm cd ated
on short notice. 1t is unnecessary to dwell on the
superior qualities the hammered iron possesses
over rolled iron. as persons using both are soon
convinced of the superiority of the former The
people OF Clearfcld viii find it to their advantage
to use the hammered iron. both for strength and
durability Country produce and scrap iron of
every size and description taken in exchange for
hammered iron. All orders will be promptlv at
tended TO by addressing the firm of
II HETHERLIN & CO.
sept-l4, '59-6m- Philipsburg, Centre CO., Pa.
EEDAR AND WILLOW WARE, received at the
~ cheap cash store, and for sale by
Apr q, 1859 WIN. f. IRWIN.
ANoR SALE good mare to be paid in haul
ing from Tyrone to this place.
Nov 9, 1859. RICHARD MoSsoP.
SiCN ES-cooking and parlor, an assortm ent, on
- hand and for sale at the cheapest corner. in
our"ensylle, by JOHN PATTON.
MI ACKEREL AND HERRING of best quality
ul just received and for sale cheap by
Apr II, 1859 wM IRWIN
, 1859-04-01
An Historical waif

The mighty state, founded by the descendants
Of 4Eneas, was tottering to its fall During past
ages Il had overthrown or witnessed the over
throw OF many a noble empire Carthagcna,
once wealthy and powerful, had been checked in
her career Of greatness, and the liekering embers
Of her liberty smothered on the sanguinary field
Of Tyama. Greece and Persia, forgetful Of their
ancient glory, had bowed to foreign master;
and, above the tombs Of Darius and Alexander,
an alien tongue was spoken. Rome, as light
house in the ocean, stood Arm and undaunted,
while the waves Of anarchy and war shattered
her cotemporaries, floating their shipwrecked
greatness to her shores.
But the fangs Of decay were settling at her Vi
tails; the simple habits and sevrre integrity Of
her former warriors and senator's had disappeared
and, even when the rays Of prosperity shone
brightest effeminacy was undermining the vast
fabric. Catalines existed on every side, but no
Cicero, exposing, with the thunders Of his elo.
quence, their treachery and ambition. Already
the more distant provinces were throwing off the
yoke-thc appellation Of Roman citizen" no
longer secured respect and Difference:
Emboldened by the feeble resistance offered
their encroachnents, tho northern barbarians
were pouring like locusts on tho fertile plains Of
southern Europe, blghting the harvest Of pros
perity, and obscuring, for the time, the light Of
ants, and the beauty Of her fields, presented a
tempting bait to the blood-thirsty Cloths; and,
while other tribes rayaged the Roman confines in
the cast they cast an ayariciOus. eye across the
Rhine, aud lOnged to prey on the smiling country
over which Armenius once held partial sway.
In those days, Gauhwas ruled BY King Rod
eric, a great warrior and a good monarch His
queen, Christina, moved by the eloquence Of the
Christian preachers, had torsaken the errors and
superstitions of her early belief and joined the
church Of Christ Her influence was increasingly
exerted in behalf Of the doctrine Of the Messiah
but, though many noble Personages acknowl-
edged the lalsity Of their opinions, Roderic him
self clung to tho faith Of bis ancestors and the
wooden idols Of paganism. 0llen the dcvout
wife besought him to Tenounce his senseless rites
and ceremonies, and call on Heaven for light and
instruction. Strong in his own belief, he laughed
at the Christian maxims, and, though tolerating
their expounders in the kingdom, looked on their
success with no favorable eye
But he had little leisure for religious contrO-
vcTsy, for the Huns and Goths, led BY Their
brayest chiefs, were threatening 70 oyerrun his
beautiful country. They crossed the Rhine to the
number Of three hundred thousand, and began to
lay waste the plains fertlzod by lis waters. VIII
lagos were fired, towns sacked, aud the natives
fed like sheep at their approach.
Roderic issued proclamation summoning his
faithful subjects to assist him in driving the enc
my across the Rhine
From every part of the kingdom the inhabit.
ants aockcd to the standard Of their beloved mon
arch. Old men, who, for years, had not gfasPed
a deadly weapon, fastened from the mountain