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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-29

House in lS4l, 1SiS and 1855, having been de-
feated two or three times for the same place.
He is well versed in the rules speaks often and
with considerable force and earnestness, and
is indefatigable in whatever he undertakes.
Formerly he was a member of the American
order, but has latterly been strongly enlisted
in the movements Of the Peoples party IN
that city, being an untirIng politician. In
person he is in middle life, tall and among the
heaviest men in the Senate, stooplng some
what and having black hair, a full face and q
doubtful expression, fond of fun and never
fails to make a party or personal hit when
chance turns uD.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-29

RIcH.-The editor of Mississippi paper
thus let's off on somebody who called him poor,
"We poor No stree, not by a jug full. Why's
we have library made up, for the most part.
of patent t-office reports and Kansas speeches. :
double -barrelled pistol that won't stand rear
ed back good watch six suits of clothes /;
fourteen shirts a cat; a bull pup; seventy
five cents in cash, and no poor kin; and arc
going to have pretty wife; and, as soon as
possible, a town lot Talk about being poor
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-29


How TO TAKE LIFE Take life like man.
Take it just as though it was--as it is-an ear
nest, vital, essential affair. Take it just az
though you personally were born to the task of
performing merry part in it-as though the
world had waited for your coming. Take IL
as though twas grand opportunity to do
and to achieve, to carry forward great and
good schemes; to help and cheer suffering,
weary, and it may be heart-broten brother.
The fact is, life is undervalued by q great ma
jority of mankind 1t is not made bali as much
of as should be the case. Where is the man,
or woman. who accomplishas one tithc of what
might be done? Who cannot look back upon
opportunities lost, plans unachieved, thoughts
crushed, aspirations unfulfled, and all caused
from the lack of the necessary and possible
effort. If wo knew better how to take and
make the most OF life, it would be far greater
than it is. Now and then stands aside
from the crowd, labors earnestly, steadfastly,
confidently, and sraightway becomes famous
for wisdom, intellect, SKILL greatness OF some
sort. The world wonders, admires, idolizes;
and yet it only illustrates what each may do,
if he takes hold of life with purpose. Ifa
man but say he lriti, and follows it up, there
is nothing in reason he may not expect to ac-
compish. There is no magic, no miracle, no
secret TO him who is brave in heart and deter.
mined in spirit.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-29

THE DANCING GIRLS OF JAvA.-The Elmira
.fdrerffser is publishing series of letters from
China. written by Hon. Frank Hall, in one Of
which he speaks of the dancing girls of Java'
AT evening came troupe of dancing girls to
the hotel, under the supervision of the inde-
fatigable Paul, accompanied by native band
The dancing girls, three in number, were from
the interior of the island, of small stature and
slight forms, eighteen or twenty years old.
Their dress was like that of other females,
though gay in color, the satang being mode
of red and blue. The sash was drawn tightly
around the body, that the rounded outlines OF
the form might not be lost. Around the waist
was cincture, overlaid with silver leaf ,tinscl
bracelets on their arms, and wreaths of fra
grant leaves entwined with their dark hair.
Lights were brought from the house, and the
dancers began their eyolutions on the crushed
coral avenue in front. The dance was little
else than forward and backward movements
with the feet, accompanied by swaying mo-
tion of the body, in accord with the music.
Each dancer carried fan, which was kept in
constant motion, not so much for cooling pur-
poses as graceful adjunct or this Javanese
ballet. Each one sang in turn unknown words
to indeScribable tunes, covering her face as
she sang with her fan, and marking the time
with her little feet and swaying body. These
Javanese men and women have small hands
and feet of symmetrical shape. The band was
led by native of solemn countenance, with
his one-stringed fiddle brazen gong did
good duty lin lieu of a bass drum; another
beat an oblong wooden drum, and yet another
had before him three symbals, which he beat
with wooden mallet. Both songs and music
were for the most part rude enough, though at
times they succeeded in producing strains Of
pleasant melody. The soft, flowing Maylayan
tongue has been very aptly called 'sThe Italian
of the East:5; but these girls sang in a native
Jayanese dialect.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-29

SEvERE.-A Mississippi editor lately declar-
ed that no human power could break the bonds
of the slaves in that State. To which Prem
tice returned that he had no idea that the
blacks of Mississippi could as easily get rid OF
their bonds as the whites of that State got rid
of theirs a few years ago. 1t will be remem-
bered that Mississippi went into bankruptcy .
sew wears ago.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-29

The New Orleans Picayuae notices the large
increase of the Japan plum tree in that city.
The tree is very handsome in itself, and the
fruit, ripening when no other fruit is in season,
the plums appearing in market as early as
February, most valuable addition to the pro-
ducts of the garden. One orchard, in the
neighborhood of that city, of about 500 trees,
brought, last spring, nearly $4,000.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-29

witty fellow slipped down on the icy pave
ment. While sitting he murmured, ssI have
no desire to see the town burn down, but
sincerely wish the streets were laid in ashes"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-29

The term of Mr. Hickock, State Superinten-
dent of Common Schools, expires on the lst
of June next. It is said that Mr.. ID. VIII oe-
cline are-nonnination, and that the Hon. a.
L. Dieffenbaush will be hfs successor.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-29

Subscriptions are being received in Liver
pool for the widow of Capt. Harrison. Up to
the last advices, the amount had reached Sl2,-
500, Mr.. Brassey, Of the firm of Brassey,
Peto Co., gave s2,500, and viii contribute
s,mors II necessary"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-29

A Pennsylvania Shaker, while engaged In
selling seeds, was expelled from Virginia
short time since. The excuse assigned IS,
that he proved himself to be an abolitonist BY
offering for sale an improved white bean
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-23
Cincinnati Market,

CINCINNATI, June 23--P NJ.
FLOUR--The demand was but moderate
to-day, and the market closed rather dull The
lower grades are very heavy, and prices of
such irregular 22j brls low-extra old sold
at 81 10, while this rate was offered for 500
brls. fresh ground slperfne, and refused ;
fresh ground extra must be quoted at s. 10
as 30 do good do. at So 3OG95 40, and
extra family fancy brands are held at IS 50Gg
6. The market however, is not in state to
bear any pressure, and should such take place,
prices would Immediately give way
I WHlSkI-No change in prices sales of
100 brls. at l7SG1l7sc, the latter rate for
wagon.
( WHEAT-The demand was good, and
prices have an upward tendency, but not quo
tably higher We quote prime red at 81 IA
al l6. There is no white offering, and prices
are nominal at 81 23G1l %.
I C0I&-The market for Ear il firm aud q
good demand at Asa Acc in bulk.
Shelled is dull at 46@5Oc for mixed and
prime white
OATS-'lhe market is dull, hut without
any change in prices We quote the at 36(9
Bic sQles 700 hush, AT canal, at 3s,; 55O
do, at depot at9jc,
RYE-The market is dull and unchanged.
We quote prime at Gs@SOc: sales 200 bush,
at 79c,; 800 do at 7Sc
BARLEY--The receipts are very light,
With fair demand for prime fall from the
brewers, at s5c rhe lower grades are duh,
aud prices nominal,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-23

this mum policy. They wsre mtniined bv
others, aud the plalJ;.rm of 80 was iopiea
by iUrge rofe
Judge Brinkcrhof was Nominated on thc
FIRST ballot hy n majority of n0fe ,hanl wcnty
above al others and that abR a8rocafe ~
free speech, J. NJ Root, Of Sandusl,y, was nom
mated an elector NJ large NJ
/ Our National and State 1I'ickets and Plat
forms are aH righf We enter upon me con
text wifh his 0ssuraRce and so feeling our
motto I onward
l. itno, candid admission. aud does II
NOT fully corrcborate what we have heretofore
said reie,ive to he denomination II Judge
Briuk~hohH suys The article, 'qnst year,
when the majority of our supreme Court yio-
lated this principle. the right Of the people 70
resist the execution Of the Fugitive Slave
Law by refusing the habeds cnpus writ 10
the Oberlin rescuers (thc men who raised n
nob and by force rescued u runaway negro
hom an officer Of the Government) our people
determined not TO elect a man" who. would
decide that the Fugitive Slave law was con.
sttutional and must be obeycd, aud I'VE
therefore refused to support Judge Swan, no;
from any objection to the man, bat lecause Of
the decision he and two Of his colleagues gave
on that occasion, affirming an obligation to
obey the Fugitive Slave Law lt
Thsis just what the Democratic party main
thined was the omsc Of SwJN's defeat last
year, and which we asserted was also the cause
Of BuNgFRHoFFs re-notninntion Wo do not
believe that the conservative voters Of Ohio
will endorse this attempt ON the part Of the
Republican Convention to make the highest
judicial tribunal in our State subservient to
the behests Of the highcr-law fanatics Of the
Reserve
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-23
IanlIron1 suit.

The Cleveland Herald of Wednesday, gives
the following account Of two railroad suits
which have for some time been subjects Of
much conversation and dispute in railroad
circles The Herald says when the
Northern Division Of the Cleveland & Toledo
Railroad was in operation, about two miles of
the Sandusky, Dayton 4 Cincinnati Railroad
track, west of Sandusky. was occupied by the
G at r. r at an annual rent On the
abandonment of that division the C. 4 T. Co.
ceased paying the rent The s d. & C.
brought suit in the Court of Common Pleas at
Sandusky TO compel the continued payment
Of rent, or TO make the C. a I, Co bear pro
portion of the expense Of originally construct.
ing the track
The case was given to the jury this morning
and decided In favor of the Cleveland 4 To-
lcdo Railroad Company The suit Of the Port
Clinton Railroad Co, against the Cleveland
4 Toledo Railroad Company to compel the
running of trains ON the western part of the
Northern Division and that of Perryshrg
Township to compel the construction of the
Cleveland * Toledo Railroad through that
township have both been carried up to the
Supreme Court. The first of these cases had
been decided in Sandusky in favor of the
Cleveland Toledo Railroad, and the latter
against the C. Il T. CO"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-23
Old Abe on the Battle Field.

The following story of the first and last
military exploit Of Abe Lincoln is told by the
Toledo Times
At the time of the Black Hawk war "Abe"
enlisted. The company numbered eighty
mounted mcn They started Oft in fine spir-
its to engage in the deadly fray Arriving at
IA point ON the prairies about two hundred
miles from the Indian lines, the party biyou-
acked for the night, picketed their horses, and
slept on their arms The method of picketing
the horses was that in common use-fasten-
ing huge rope, some eighty feet in length, to
stake firmly planted and then using smaller
lines Of considerable length, one end attached
to the animals neck and the other to the main
rope. During the night the sentinel imagin-
ed he saw the Indians, and immediately dis
charged his old fusee The camp was aroused
in an instant, and each sprang to his saddle.
sold Abe shot out in the darkness on his
charger like lightning, until the ropes hove
tnut when over he went horse and himself.
hcadlong. Thinking himself caught in an In
dian ambush he gathered up, mounted, and
putting spurs to his horse took the opposite
shutc, bni soon brought up as before, horse
and rider nmbling hendlnhg "Old Abe got
up, thinking he was surrounded, and shouted,
'Gentlemen Indians, surrender without o
word. have not word 10 offer All want
is quarter
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-23

In the coming great Presidential contest, Ohio viii
Be selecedas the lattle ground Of the csplgdm. our
opponents are aready marshAling their forces and ar
gniang for tlle struggle, and il behooyes the Demo-
orcy-alI who love the uuon and revere the Consttu-
hou-all who hate secionasln and despse the traitor
Gus teachings of the Stewards AMI ChaSes; Of the Gree
leys and Garrsons--to post Themselves fully on al
questions which may arise during the canvass. The
best way to do this is to subscribe for good Demo-
cratic newspaper. suchan one We shall epdeiyor to
make the MAMMOTH PAYQoN WEEKLY EN-
PIRE. We haya entered fr the fight and shall do all
within ourp power ia aid in securing triumph for the
good old pem@ritic party, not ouly IN the county Of
Moutsomery, hut also in our whole State. We can
conquerf every Democrat and friend Of the upon will
but do his duty, and aid in securing perfect thorough
and united organization Of our friends. Win yondo IN
Aside from the political features Of the WEEKLY
EMPIRE, will contain careful selection of Literary
and Miscellaneous reading adapted for the Home Cir
de- the Workshop and the Farm u will also contain
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-23


The Rupubican papers of this State have
had much to say recently about the testimony
Of one Wilson, taken before the Covode Com
mittee in Washington, iRlplieating Hon s, s
Cox in certain corruption schemes The IL
ieihgencer had something TO say of it last
week The only reply which need be made
to such charges is ednIpinsd in the following
dispatch to the Ne,o YoTk Tribune 1t set
ties the matter
AFTER this testimony was taken, the Com
mittee, considering that it incuIpated no one
thought of striking it all out but left it to Mr..
COY TO say whether it should not be retained
for his benefit as ii icds eompisie refitfa-
ton of ceriqiB chdrqfS 1t was evident that
there is SOME SPITE AT WORK IN THIS.
BUSINESS ; But Mr., cox HAS BEEN
THOROUGHLY INDICATED, AS HAS
BEEN THE ADMINISTRATION"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-23

GsE~rhe Norfolk, Va Day Book, of June
10th, contains alengthy letter written by W.
+ DoGGETr, formerly of this city, and ad-
dressed to His HONOR Governor DENNIsox.
The document bears on its face the most nm
doubted evidence of the insanity of the wrl-
ter one who cannot see this is almost u luna
tic himself and We are astonshed that any re-
spectacle journal, north or south, would aid in
sending ont the mschieVous rawlings of luna
tie, directed against parties who are as respee-
table as the most honored in our land The
affair has received an astonishing degree of
nursing, in certain places, considering the ut
ter abortion claiming such attention, and we
suggest thai, like the "blessed baby of Mrs.
Burdell-C Cunningham, Il is played out" The
writer of the letter should be placed where he
can, if possible, reeuperate his shattered ener-
gies; be shoala certainly be kept away from
those whose desire TO plbIish sensational items
transeends all rules of prGdence, and the de-
ceneies of life.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-23

bar II IL stated that the maple sugar crop
Of the country has vastly exceeded that of any
former year. The season has been remArka.
bly, favorable for its production, and such
large quantities have been made, and prices
have ruled so low; that in many sections, the
consumption ofloreign sugar has been materi-
ally interfered with In the Northern part Of
New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and in
some Of the western States, nearly sufficient
quantity has been made, it is said, to supply
the home demand for raw sugar
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-23
Toledo Market.

ToLEDo, June %
FLoUR-No sales--odvanced Zoe in price
nt which it was firmly held
WHEAT-Sale of 1000 white at | 26c.
before morning report-no sales of red
C0RN-Salcs before P NJ report of 10, 900
bu in lots at soc
( OATS--sought at Gle
RYE Held at 75@ 7Gc
BARLEY Sells at G2c. for spring and
Csc for winter
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-23
New York Market.

lFN l'lrtl'lh lOf lWe DallS hlnWF.l
NEW YoRH, June %.
FLOUR-Receipts of5 1924 bbls; market with
out change Sales 1850 bbls at 50 25695 35
for superfne State; s. 55@95 65 for com
mon TO medium extra western; S. 65GG5 80
Tor inferior TO good shipping brands extra
RYE FLOUR-Steady at 3 1904 20. .a
WHEAT-Receipts 27,959 market l@2c
higher for export demand; sales 10000 bu at
| % in store, Chicago and Racine spring
$l2l@l 32, Milwaukee Club "a amber
Wisconsin 81 40@ ~; winter red western
Il 90
I RYE-HeavyR at SO.
BARLEY--Dull and nominal
CoRN-ReoeiPts 39.7s9 ba market firm
sales 10000 bp at GG@664 for sound mixed
western
OATS-Dull at 37@H.
WHlSKY-Alarket shade better; Sales of
500 bbls at 2l@2l4.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-23

BsS~ Two Irishmen had some difficulty at
Hudson, SuRmt county ON Sunday, which
they settled as was supposed In the even
ing one of them by the name of Staples was
walking ON College street, with two young
ladies', when Mnlloney came up behind him
and struck him dead with club and offered to
beat the body atterwspds, which the iades pro,
vented Mulloney Aed, but was arrested at
Macedonia, his place Of residence, and is bound
over to appear before the Court of Common
Pleas ' 7Ai th
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-23
ROBERT OGDEN,
Plumber & Steam Pipe Filter,
No. - Jehsrson street,

ONE door below Ohnstopher's Auction Rooms, Day.
" ton, Ohio. | have on hand large quantity Of Lin
ant Fore Pumps for Wells and Clsterns, Of Copper,
Iron, Lead Pipes and Sheet Lead also all kinds OF
hrsse Works Pumps, Bath Water Closets aud Wash
sahds hXed ana reparet on the shortest notice and
most reasonable terms,
BEAUTIFUL FOUNTAINS
WIZ he put mp for all who may desire Them IN the very
host style, and at piices TO suit the times will attend
q order m this line promptly and will guarantee sats-
just received lot ofFaney style Pumps and qllan-
uty OF ornamental articles in the line.
can supply Mechanics, Disullers and Manufacturers
WIN some q the hfst lin and Force Pumps N the
STATE they VIII discharge nom seven 20 one hundred
aud sixty gallons per minute.
Al work warranted, and at NJ low price as the lowest
Cash paid for old Copper, Brass and Pewter, &C.
myld-u ROBERT OGDEN
IAnnr, .,-- y ~ :, !, -,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-23
-, The scandinavian PIN. ana Purl-

as---, The Scandinavian Pils and PurI-
S>1-A her. -CtNciSSAri, judy, 1903. Dr. G. W.
Rolack, ,-Dep Sire-In reply to inquiries made OF me,
gives me pleasure to say, that Mrs N. Atee, Of the
Dr Auee Of Cincinnati, previous to her going East,
xpressed her confidence In the efficacy Of your Scan
Hi,tyian Remedies, and the benefit she derived from
usiug them She had been suffering from general pros
traton ut times, being seseny-siN years ofage,
and opthaimia and Inflammation Of the face. Various
remedies were restored to without relief when some
friends recommended a course Of your scandinavian
Blood Purifier and Blood Pills. They had the desired
effect and she was considered as restored TO health
/ kIow many who have used your medicines, and
spen, decidedly ofthe hen. III derived thus tcstfng
oftheir renoyaGng influence in purifying the blood and
giving vigor and energy to the system. They have my
cordial appsolation Very respectfully,
Your ohcdient servant,
$. j. BRowN
Rev Samuel j. Brown has been devoted hhorcr in
the cause OF Christianity In CINCINNATI for more than
lhrty years as almost every old Cmcinnaan knows
Such testimony, from such source, is not to L. passed
over lightly. No other Proprietary Remedies ever
presented to the public ever received 1.-THE Of the
commentator from MEN OF STANDING, In every
walk oflife, that mine have done See advertisements
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-23
AraT ESTATE agcnrp.

R Il "a l. Il ST A TIE
AND
GENERAL AGENT,
Cleaa'= Building, Third Street.
XNyu.L buy mni sell on commission Reol Estate Of
w all kinds Bonds, Land Wnrmnis, Notes Mort.
pages, Sc, make collections and negotiate oans VIII
locate land Wnrrunis insure properly ~ reasonable
rites IN good responsible Companics, and do genem
agency and comniseiun husincss hfNo chnrne uniess
sale Is made,
INARM FOR SALE or RENT. --ss ncres 3. of q mile
Il nom Btookylle on the Indianapolis Roail md the
sae distance from Dayton, ~ acres under cultivation
well finished house n rooms, wuodhouse, workshop
eliar, snoke-house stone nilk.house, c-tenh &c.
Good behring orchard wells nnd sprng of good water
Frame lan, aOlg entei iume carriage and crib house,
and double srew cider press and mill enclosed with
goni frame holise Also. good tenani house the
PTemses; Ths y ncye,y nsPrt aeFllle farm and
caAs Z CLARKE Third street
NOR sALE.-I4 acres, 2 mules nom the city--west.
II Handsome twostory brick house; new-relar, we'll,
cistern So., good frame harm and 1ut-honSes; choice
NUT Of every description. Hest qunlity orliuid.
CiAs. +. CLARKE Real Esiat. Agent
Ccggs Buildng' ID 81.
L'QR SALE or RENT-A very convenient nqmc
II House NJ Rooms stnllc &C. located within "A
az
7oia ON hVe yenr = uinc or rented tor good tenant
cHAs y. CLARKE Third streetll
DARN FOR sALE.-10O acres q miles from Now
IL tnstnc, Hnril County, aud = miles from Browns
Sntion onthc u. n W. r. r., lO acres under fine cult
vauoh. Good tgne dwelling hame han. Also,
heWed log dwelling Good orhari, springs and
creek Of running water through the place Part bottom
lnn,, and the halalce best qunlity of-econd bottoni
This ISL irsi-ntc Farm, and will he sold ~ per cent
less than inferior hand hns actually sold for in the vi
cimty.
ALSO,
III arces mile west OF Sidney, fine rond. 70
acres under cultivation Comfortable ffnine dwelling
house % o. 9 rooms Well, cstern orclu,rd Sc. Land Of
sood lhiity.
ALSO,
ot acres near the Ceutcryille Pike. Small frame
house and stglaes 10 acres timber-sugar camp
Good spring md stream of running WATER
Terns-ssOO down, balance IN years
ALSO,
ioU acres miles rom the city, Ia Madison Township,
20 acres under cultivation, good timber Two story
Brick House, fine Orrlarl ke Also cree, ,f r,inin;,
water through the place.
ALSO
100 acres near Mnmislmrp Excellent Land ol.nnt 30
acres undor cultivation. Frame House. largp harm and
other out buildings. Good Orchard Sc
$50
Ivy, hanhsome Mo.s'ory fome houses rooms
ull7' s''' ,f"llht 1i'IhId slnoke-lionse, spring
% n,'' "''' "'' an 'NeeHehi quality Of land. Terms
e''S'
:. o,.o. -, ,,..,,... ALSO
miles boy H., ii g 's'..n , ol, me RIVER Road
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-23
New Cash Gr0cerY Store.

FINhE undersigned having established himself in the
i Grocery trade at No. I07, Main street. DAYTON,
OHIO where he intends keeping the best of everything
usually kept IN RETAIL GROCERY STORE He
~ Dayton He respectfully soicits ashare Of The pub
hc patronage apll-u JOHN JOHNSON