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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-04-19
Words OF Caution.

We hope that the National Democracy will
10 the ensuing canvass take warning against
what has become common in6rmity, that Of
placing too much confidence in hair-splitting
distractions aud wire drawn isms, which have
about as much relation to the mission and duS
ties Of the party to the country, as the feather
adornipg the soldiers cap has to the services
required at his hands. We have no need whats
ever Of these useless appendsges, for our
strength is based on something more durable
aud lasting. Our people are eninently prsc-
teal people, and are little disposed to waste
time on nice di.Iinctions, full Of sound and
sigulfying nothing. As a proof Of this, we
may instance the great national measure Of the
present century the acquisition Of the Louisi.
ana Territory by our Government aud viii h
was fully sanctioned by the unanimous voice
Of the nation. despite the doubts and petty
isms of the politicians Of the day. 1t is safe
to infer that tina people will ever retain a
greater regard for the sensible aud the practical
rather than The unmeaning sJ mbols which are
too often substituted for them. We may fritter
away power in obedience TO some ism foun ded
upon some real or supposed perversion Of that
power, but which may nevertheless be not only
servceable but absolutely requisite to be exer.
csed in its just and proper sphere In some
future exigency which will call for decisive
action. Our principles are few aud simple
aud yet broad enough to meet all demands
immediate or remote. Let US be content with
them and look closely into the objects of those
who would impose any new tests which can
only mislesd il trusted 10. Leave all inns to
the Republicans, where they properly belong.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-04-19

CoFFrs AsA MASTAL sriuULANE-schil-
Ter, during bis hours Of composition kept at
bis side = bottle Of Champagne or Rhenish
vine, or cup Of strong coffee. Horace
Walpole wrote usually from 10 to o'clock
at night, always having strong coffee by him.
Sir William Jones drank great deal oil
coffee to support him in his nocturnal stu
dies. Baron de Grimm states that Vollare
few days prior TO his death, with his cha
raoteristic activity and enshusiasm, attended
the rehearsal Of the academy, and insisted
on tho production Of new and important
edition of their dictionary To this project
many objections were started, which he re,
solved to obyiate in an elaborate discourse.
10 strengthen himself for the task, he swal.
lowed prodigious quantity of strong coffee,
and then continued to work for upward OF
twelve hours without intermission. This
independent efgrt brought on an inAamma-
tion Of the bladder. For the purpose of
relieving the pain, he swallowed, with his
usual inpatience, a large qosntity Of lsuda-
mum. The consequence was that he fell
into lethurgy from which he never entire'
ly recovered.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-04-19

pA-For Locals, Telegraph, and othe
matters Of interest and Information, see
First and Fourth Pages.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-04-19
Democatio State Con
vention.
Thursaa- WAY aa. Isae.



CoLrMnps Apnl9 ls00
10 ne Dsao@aiie Fofsrs IL 0tio
You are herehy notified That the Dsmo-
cratic State Central Commilise has dosigna-
ted TnnRNBkg, Fne 15th pay 0F Mar NExr
az The tims fof hoidihg the next Democratic
State Convention. for the purpose Of nomi-
Mating candidate for each Of the following
Offices, viz. r.
Judge OF the Supreme Court
Attorney General Of the State OF Ohio
Comptroller Of the Treasury;
Member Of the Board Of Public Works;
Also Ticket Of Electors OF President and
Vice President Ll- s..
The Democratic voters Of the several
counties within this State are respectfully
requested 70 proceed 20 appoint Delegates
to represent them in said Convention, on
the following basis, ono dalsgags for every
five hundred votes cast for Jodge Ranney
for Governor 10 October, 1859, and for every
fraction Of two hundred and fifty votes and
over, one additional delegate.a
We give the number Of votes Montgome>
~ and neighboring counties are entitled to;
Montgomery Greene 3
Butler I Miami 4
Clark Preble
Clinton 2 Warren
Darke Shelby 3
by order Of the Committee,
g. w. MANYPENNY, Ca'n.
A. McGREooR, Sec'y.
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.oa. D Ihe sEenl lhey eanno. Esl lhsa anl


son, in the even. they cannot 20, ihsh arsl
choice
On arriving at Pflkt,sbdsf, sSerf Hing
presented n most dfeaf y and walery e.pect
We retired a. II o'clook, Leaving thS ka'et
fast making It's say 10 nc eSWan onse,
and on rising tbs morning it had riseii three
feet on the first aoor and was still coming
The Ohio is on tremendous swell,
spreading devastation every where upon the
low lands, and even upon some that we're
considered high. There is now (at noon),
81 feet water in the channel az this place,
The low grounds ore ~ overnowed, and the
water is five or six feet deep in the streets on
the point In some places on tho low streets
the water is eight or ten feet deep The
inhabitants Of the one story frame buildings
on the low grounds have Of course vacated
hem, and the water is up to somo Of the
roofs Persons living in two story houses,
and brick buildings, have gone up above,
and are now eagerly calculating the chan
ces should II rise much higher, Of taking to
the hills, climbing long poles, or patterninE
after old father Noah, and building Arks
0f coureo the privation, suffering and loss
occasiOned by this unexpected and extraor-
dinary rise has been very great Many per-
sons have been thrown out Of employment,
who can lily bear the loss Families have
been driven from their homes almost desti,
tnte We saw several times Yesterday wo-
mon wading waist deep 10 water, carrying
their ehildven ana linls h0us.hold furniture
from their already surrounded homes.
Yonfs, VERA.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-04-19
TIE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY.
SIR JAMES OLARKE'S
Celebrated Femnle Pills,


Prepared from prescription Of Sir j. CiGTkep
Physician Extraordinary tothe Queen.
This Invaluable medi s unfailing in the cure o
All those painful and dangerous diseases TO which
ia subject. II moderates all
eNoesses and removes all obstruction s. AndA speed
cure may he relied on.
TO MARRIED LADIES
tits peculiarly suited II wilIin shorttime. bring
on the monthly period with regularity
Each bottle, price One Dollar, bears the Govern
ment stamp Great Britain, to prevent counterfeit
CAUTION.
THEsE PILLS SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN Az FEMALES
DURING THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF Pace
Massey, As THEY ARE SURE TO BRING ON MIsCAR
RIAoE, BUT ATANY OTHER TIME THEY ARE SAFE,
In all cases of Nervous and Spinal Affections
Pain in the Back and Limbs, Fatigue on sliRh ex-
ertion, Palpitation of the Heart, Hysterics and
whites these pills will effect cure when all other
means have failed; anda although apowerfulremedys
do not contain ron caiome, antimony, or ythinr
hurtful TO the constitution.
Fulldirections In nthepamphleta round each pack
et which should be carefully preserved.
Sole agentfor the UnitedStates and canada.
JOB MOSES, Late /. e. Baldwin a Col
Rochester, New-YorK.
N.B.-l,00 and six postage stamps enclosed TO
any Agent, will insure a bottle, contains
Ing 90 pills. by mall.
Sold in Dayton by
W. W. STEWART, and wALTERs& KRLso.
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j. o. I. o U.
For Rale.

a HOUSE aud Lot, on Main street, IL
- sqrs .frcm the Court House, and known a. the
Temperance House. The house IA well oAlanlatad
40 feet deep. 'T''s-7 - -
tHs aBNRy KIssINaEh
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-04-19

A VERY ENT FRAME
a House, Of Rooms, sable, 40, located within
few ninutea walk Of the centre OF the city
VII be suld on i've Year, time OF rented TO good
tenant. ChAS. T.. CLARKE,
mh2O Third street.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-04-19
From ,hs ola pominion.

PARKRRsBuRo, Va, April u, 1860,
Ed. EMPIRE We arrived here last night
after very pleasant ride of eleven hours
upon the Cincinnati and Marietta railroad.
1t had been raining in torrents for more
than eighteen hours before we left the city,
and it was expected that high waters would
be the consequence. The streams were all
ION high" but nothing seemed beyond
reasonable bounds till we reached Parkers-
burg The wheat fields along the Marietta
road look green and encouraging, much
more 80, indeed, than in some of the uplands
in the vicinity of Dayton, The peach trees
every where, are dressed up in their robes
of red, indicating plentiful yield of the
delicious fruit, unless, perchance, Jack
Frost should nip the buds and blast the
coming peach.
Among the passengers on the train was
the Hon. Thomas Ewing, who seemed to be
the centre of attraction and the observed Of
all observers. Mr.. Ewing is heavy built,
noble looking man, one of the statesmen of
the nation, who ore rejected hYthe favorit.
ism of these negro,loying times. Passen-
gers were anxious to hear bis views upon
political matters, and endeavored to draw
him out on several occasions. He replied
to their curious qustions by saying that he
had withdrawn himself entirely from poli-
tics, anu knows little of the prospects of the
different parties, or of their aspiranss for
presidential hOnOrs. He could form little
idea Of who the Chicago nominee would be-
but supposed Seward, or some other exs
treme man would bear of the honor. He
was sure the feeling with the Republican
party was TO take an extreme partizan
Some suggested that they would like to vote
for him, (Ewing) at which be smiled care.
lessly, and remarked that he was out of the
ring and outside of all political parties. As
to the Charleston nominee, every body
seemed to think Judge Douglas the coming
man. MIR Ewing thought not and spoke OF
senator Hunter az being the beat man namr
cd for presidential honors on the Demo-
cratic side. He knew Mr.. Hunter well and
kne's him moreover to possess the necessary
talents, 6rmDess, patriotism, and conberva'
tiam for the place. He seemed to look upon
the Virginia senator with grsat favor. A
msrited compliment from one of the fret
men Of the nation, passed upon deserving
and worthy Statesmen. Judge Douglas is
much sp ken Of, and fayUrably, too, by all
who talk on politics. The Democracy, how
sssF. are willing 70 aSht and 70 conquer IN.
dss ths led Of Hunter, Guthrie or DIokin.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-04-19

Members Of the BVatlooal Democratic
Campaign COMMITTEES.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-04-19

Campaign COMMITTEES,
Hon. c. L. vALLANDIGHAM, Of Ohio, Chair
Hon WILLIAM BARKsDADE, Of Mississippi
Hon MTLSS TAYLOR, of Louisiana.
Hon. WILLIAM Bft'LRR, CT Pennsylvania.
Hon. THOMAS 8. B0C0CK, Of Virginia.
Hon. JNO A LOGAN. Of 1iliaois.
Hon. wM. ". ENGLISH, Of Indians.
Hou. JOHN c0CHRAER, Of New York.
N W. CLUsKEY, Rsq., Secretary Of Com
mitlse.
JONAH D. HOOVER, Eco. Treasurer.
Rooms Of the Committee No. ~ street, near thS
City Hall.
An communications should be addressed 10 the
Hon. q L. YALLANDIGHAM, NJ. @.
chnlfman National Democfstie oampaigr
Washington, D. Q.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04
THE FREE BANKING Lazy.

The following are the main provisions and
safeguards of the bin to incorporate a system
of Free Banking in this Commonwealth, as it
passed both branches of our Legislature:
ga certificate stating the particulars as to
the bank to be established must be drawn up,
approved by the Attorney General, published
in the newspapers, recorded in the Courts,
and copy deposited and recorded in the Au-
ditor Generals Office.
ssThe Auditor General has the notes engra-
we'd and printed. Every note must be signed
by him or by his clerk, numbered and regis
tered, and have stamped on it sssecured by the
deposit of public stock.''
s'The stocks deposited must be either of
this State, or Of the United States, and the
amount of notes issued to the Bank by the
Auditor General to be equal to the market val
ne OF the stock less five per cent. provided
that this is never to exceed ninety-ive per
cent. OF the stock.
ssTwenty per cent. in specie must be paid
in before the bank can begin business, and it
must always keep in its vaults, in specie,
twenty per cent. of the amount of notes issued
as security additional to the stock in the
hands of the Auditor General.
s'Ihe capital stock cannot be less than fifty
thousand nor more than one million of dollars.
No note less than five dollars to be issued
"As soon as bank stops the payment of
specie the Auditor General appoints three
citizens to make inquiry, and if they report
that the Bank is suspended, he is to appoint
receiver, who is to turn all the assets into
money and pay first the note-holders second
the depositors; third the other debts; and
fourth to distribute the remainder among the
stockholders pro rata.
SIhe condition of each bank must be pub
iished monthly in the newspapers, and on
each semi annual dividend day statement is
to be made on the oath of the President and
Cashier, which is TO be sent to the Auditor
General and published, setting forth minute
ly the condition Of the Bank. Existing banks
may come under this bill.
"Defalcatlon is to be punished by impris-
onment in the penitentiary for from one to
ten years.
ssA tax is to be paid on dividends to the
State of from eight to thirty per cent?
The Governor has approved the bill.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04
Qi EQ:

Near Philipsburg, Wednesday morning, the
fh ult., JAMES WILSON, infant son of Russell
d. and l.. Anna Showalter, aged months
and 10 days.
On the Goth March, in Karthaus township,
VIM. LUDwIcK, infant son of Edward and Laura
Pick, aged months and days.
On the 2Sth, in the same township, an infant
child of Robert and = Haynes
Could these little ones have articuated the
sentiments of the poet, they might very ap-
propriately have sung:
ssLately launched trembling stranger,
On the worlds wild, boisterous flood.
Pierced with sorrow, tossed with dangers,
Gladly return to God.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04

The GREAT DRAWBACK to persons emigrating to
the extreme south and western country, is the fear
full of all diseases Every day we hear of per-
sons attacked by this disease and made helpless in
short time without any of affording re-
lief. In view of the great demand for remedy,
DR.. Hostetter has presented his CELEBRATED SroM-
AcH BITTERs, whose curative powers for all disea-
ses of the stomach have been universally acknowl-
edged. The Btters prepared after long expe-
rience and deep study, have received the enconli-
uIns of the most eminent physicians well as all
classes from every part of our country. To those
who doubt their many virtues, all we can say is to
try them, and judge for themselves respectively.
Sold by druggists and dealers generally every
where See advertisement in another column
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04

NvPotatoes have experienced great fall
withi9the past two weeks, and it is said, are
now selling through Burlington county, N. J.,
at thirty to thirty seven cents per bushel, and
it is thought that prices will rule still lower,
as there is large stock on hand and no signs
of the rot.
UMrs. Wm. Arms, of Napoli, in Central
New York, died about the lst inst. The day
before her death, she fell into a trance, and
had vision of her own death, funeral and
burial, of which she gave minute description
on awakening. She died soon after, and all the
events which she had predicted, were fulfilled.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04
AUR MUSICAL FRIEND-..ou, Musical

AUK MCSICAL FKIEND.-'.ONrI IHitstcul
" Friend,' Rare Companion for tie Vinter
Monhs.-Every Pianist. every Singer, every Tea
cher every Pupil. every Ameteur, should procure
this weekly Publication of Vocal and Piano Forte
Music, costing but 10 Cents a number, and pro-
nounced by the entire Press of the country, to be
World" Twelve full-sized Pages of Vocal and
Piana Forte Music for 10 cts. Yearly, SIS; Half
yearly 81 So Quarterly, 81 %. Subscribe to
Our Musical Friend, order it from the near
est Newsdealer, and you will have Music enough
for your entire family and at insignificant cost
and if you want Music for the Flute, Violin, Cor
net Clarionet, Accordion, ETC.. etc subscri be to
the solo Melodist," containing ~ pages, costing
only 10 cents nanaber Yearly, 50 so Half year
~, 81 %. All the back numbers at 10 cents, and
Bound Volumes, containing IL Numbe s. at 50 so
each, constantly on hand G. B. SEYMOUR & co.
Feb. /, 1860. 107 Nassau St. New-Y ork
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04
nAN1EL GooDLANDER, BOOT SHOE

u Maker, Keeps constantly on hand for sale at
his shop near Luthersburg Clearfeld county, Pa,
BOOTS & SHOES. SOLE & UPPER LEATHER,
Kip and Calf Skins, French and American J
and variety of Innings, Bindings, Shoe Pegs,
Nails and Thread, Boot Webbing, Blacking, dc.
in fact, everything usually kept in shoe finding
establishment. He has also Hour, Sugar, Coffee,
Tea, Rice, Soda, Syrup, Tobacco, Segars, Nails,
Glass, &C., all of which be had cheap for cash
Luthersburg November ., ts59-Iyp
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04
M MARRIEO:

BY the Rev. j. NJ. Galloway. on the 9th
day of March, Mr.. p. Mons, of Kylertown. to
Miss MARY NJ, daughter of Angus Gill of
Bradford township.
On the 29th March, by NJ. A. Frank, ESQ.,,
Mr.. ALFRED w. SoUTHARD to Miss LUCINDA
BARTON, both of Cleartield borough.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04

+ Aoc1DExT.-On the 2G.h nlt., Mr. Robert
Whiteside had one of hiss thighs fractured and
was otherwise injured by saw log rolling over
him, whilst he was engaged piling up logs on
Clearfield creek. about two miles this side of
Gled Hope, in this county.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04

CAMERON CoUNTY.-The bill providing for
the erection of a new county out of parts of
Clinton, Elk, Mexican and Potter counties, to
be called "Cameron," in honor of our distin-
guished U. S. Senator, has passed both branch
es of the Legislature, and is now in the hands
of the Governor for his approval or rejection.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04
STATES HoTEI

limited STATES HoTEL.-Thes nhscr;-
y Der announces to his Clearield friends and
the public in general that he has taken the above
named house, located at the Railroad, in Harris
burg, Pa. lie will endeavor to make this house
of the most desirable stopping places in tho
State Capital, by accommodating ali who NAV IA
vor him with their custom in the best manner pos
sibe. IjulyI1 BEN. HARTSH0RN. Sup't
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pLASTERING.-The subscriber having 10
Gated himself in the Borough of Ciearfied,
would inform the publicth he is prepared to do
work In the above line, from plain to ornamental
OF any description, in aworkmanlike style. Also
whltewashing and repairing done in neat man
ner. and on reasonable terms
April 7. 1888. EDWIN COOPER
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04

POCKET Book LosT.-Thomas Chambers, of
Grahamton, lost his pocket book on Friday
last. between Howard Merrelfs tavern and
tho former place. A description of the con-
tent. is given in an advertisement in another
column Of this paper.
AyoTuER.-Geo. Wilson, of Bradford town
ship, whilst in this place, on the 29th, lost his
pocket book, containing $50 in money. The
following day the wallet was found, but the
money had been abstracted.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04
CLEARFIELD, Pa, APRIL A, 1850.

prrr.rrn.-Tbe bill to erect boom al
Jersey Shore, was defeated in the o'a'e ''A
ate on the 2Sth nit.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04

R,arr SooIETY.--The monthly sermon be-
yo-e the CIcarffeld County Bible Society Will
Ina preached by the Rev. w. l.. Spotts~ood IN
the Episcopal church, st. Andrews on Sun
day night next, 9Th instant. Timely notice
will be given of the next appointments.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04

RIBLES.-The Bible Society of Clearfeld co ,
D hereby gives notice that their books name
ly Bibles and Testaments, deposited in the Of
fee of James Wrigley, Register and Recorder at
Clearfeld. The books of various sizes and a
day Schools at very cheap rates. Very substan
tial bibles can be had as low 25 cents apiece,
and testaments as low g. cents apiece
The people of the county generally also in /
vited to leave with Mr.. Wrigley any donation they
may be pleased to make in aid of the funds of the
Society. Signed by order of the Executive Com
mittee. ALIEN Mcleod. President
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04
NRANKLIN BILLIARD ROOM.

Il undersigned informs the public that he has
fitted up Billiard Room upstairs in DR.. Lorain S
Building on Market street. Clearfeld, Pa, for the
accommodation of all who may wish TO indulge
In this delightful and scientific recreation. His
table is of the latest and best pattern, and all the
appliances of similar character No atten-
ton will be spared to insure the comfort and plea
sure of customers. ROBERT SMITH.
Clearfield, December 81 1859
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04

TX JAIL.-Last Thursday, haro- looking
customer, named Bates, was put 10 jan ior
drunkenness and disorderly conduct. he was
released the next day.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04

subscriber offers for sale his farm. consisting
OF so acres, 40 of which are cleared and under
cultivation situate on the Susquehanna river one
mile below Clearfield town. with a good plank
house 22 by so feet, good Barn and other build
ngs necessary for convenience and comfort, a
good bearing orchard and also good spring. For
further particulars apply to the subscriber the
premises. ISAAC THOMPSON
March q. 1860 -pd
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04

BURGLARY.--A few nights ago, the store of
Geddes, Marsh & Co., in Bell township, was
burglariously entered and robbed of several
articles. A young man, named John Mont
gomery, charged with the offence, was arrest
ed on Monday by constable Snyder of that
township, and brought as far as Curwensville,
where he managed to make his escape from
the officer, and has not been heard of since.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04
pRoKE ouTIN Al NEW PLACE I'M

AS PORTANT NOTICE TO THE RAGGED ~
The undersigned having opened Tailoring Es-
tablishment in Shaw's Row, in the room recently
occupied by Ill. f. Naugle Jewelry Store, an
nounces that he is now ready and willing to make
Goats, Pontaloons Vests, de- for his old custom
ers, and as many new ones as may give him a call
after the latest and most approved styles, after
any of the old fashions, if they prefer it. By
doing his work in neat and substantial manner
and promptly fulfilling his engagements, he ex-
poets to secure liberal share of patronage.
Jan. Is. 1860 WIN. RADEBAUGH.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-04

NEW BuILpING.-We are pleased to learn
that James B. Graham, Esq, is about commen-
cling the erection of large store-house on
Market street, between his residence and the
Row which bears his name. 1t is to be of
brick, 81 feet front by 81 deep, three stories
high, and is to be completed so that it can be
occupied next spring. Such a building will
not only be an ornament and credit to our
town, but it will show that we have men here
who are able and have the enterprise to keep
up with the progress of the age, which exhb-
its itself so strikingly in almost every other
section OF this great country of ours.