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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-05-16

E IST OF JURORS for June Term commen-
IL cling on the third Monday, 18th day
GRAND JURORS.
Lawrence-Jehn Mclaughlin. Isaac Coon.
Woodward-Jacob Bush
Observation-Disclosures Shugarts, John Barclay.
Covington-Solomon Maurer Joab Rider.
New Washington-William Feath
Bradford-Alexa xander Forcce Adam earhart
Curtis Reams
Brady-Joseph Dale Amos BonsaII
Chest-Andrew Fraley.
Barnside-John Lee, Gilbert Hewitt
knox-B. S. Roberts
Graham-Samuel Smeal.
Morris-Andrew Hunter
Karthaus-John Gilliland
Pike-John L.. Irwin, John Welsh.
Traverse JURoRS-lsT WEEK.
Knox-Philip Erhard, VIM Sloss, Isaac Mckee
Bradford-John Cowder. D. w Dehass
Huston-Elijah Burns
Union-Lewis Dodd.
Curwensville-EdwardH Nipple, VIM Ten EycK
Penn-Grier Bel; Jr., Ell Moore, John Hepburn.
fox-John.Mulkins.
Chest-Armstrong Curry, Frederick Fraley,
Henry Hurd, William Stall
Beccaria-L. d Weld.
Girard-M. S. Leonard Jonathan Spackman
Alexander Irwin.
Morrs-Jeremiah Hoover, Moses Denning
Burnside-William Anderson, Luther Myers
Lawrence-Wm Mccullough, Sr.. Isaac Thomp-
son. Clark Brown, Zach Fulton. James W Irwin
New Washington-Reuben Neiman
Karthaus-Thomas Myers Joseph Rupley
Brady-Philip Kriner. John Eye, William Ham
ilton, Peter Arnold
Bell-John Bell. Peter Zimmerman
Clear6eldao b. Merrell, Christopher Kratzer,
George W. Rheem.
Covington--John Rolley John B. Rogeux, Leo
nard Garmont
Woodward-John NJ Chase
Decatur-Moses Owens Harvey Moore.
Plke-Wiliiam A. Bloom, Matthew Caldwell
Guelich-G. B. Nivlng, Matthew McCully.
Samuel Whiteside. Caleb Copenhaver
Graham-Mark Mcguire.
Boggs-D. L. Gearhart, William Robson
Ferguson-Cortes Bell
Lumber City-Samuel Kirk
Goshen-Jacob illegal.
2SD WEEK.
=. Clearheld-Robert Mitchell, John NJ Adams,
William R. Brown.
Bradford-R. A. Shaw, Jacob Pearce David
Wilson. Jr John Stewart, ST.
Chest-B. G. McMasters, L. F. Dunbar. Joseph
HI. McCully.
Graham Samuel illegal, C. W. KyIor
Burnslde--James Weaver, John Kitchen, d. F
Smith, Crawford Gallaher
Fox-Joel Brown.
Ferguson-Martin Watt
Huston-E. G. Lamm, f. Lamm, W. F. Green
Becearla--Samuel NJ. Smith. Joshua Comstock
John b. Dillon, Samuel Shof Sr, S. w Keappv
Jordan--R. NJ. johnson, David Mckee
Isaac Haines
Girard--William Murray.
Guelich-o. M. Curtis.
Curwensyille-Lewis Laporte, Cortes F. Bloom
BOggs-George Hess.
Bell-Jacob Snyder
Brady. w Pauley
Penn-charles Gof. Thomas Cleaver .Jaues
johnson, John Russell, D. s. Moore
Knox-D. E. Mokle
Pike-Richard Freeman. John Porter
Woodward-William Mullen
Union-Henry Long
Decatur-Charles CadwalIader
Lawrence-Samuel B. Jordan.
a iER'S AND JAYNES' MEDICINES can be
IA had at the store of E. A. Irwin, Curwensyille'
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MORMON WvEs-ss A FAIR SHAKE DEMAND
ED."-Brother Kimball in one of his famous
Mormon sermons, served the following timely
notice on number Of missionaries who were
about starting out on a proseiyting tour
Brethren, l want you to understand that it is
not to be as it has been heretofore. The bro
ther missionaries have been in the habit of
picking out the prettiest women for themselves
before they get here, and bringing on the ugi-
est ones for us; hereafter you have to bring
them all here before taking any of them, and
let us all have fair shake.
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ELEMING HOTEL. tFoRMERLY KNOWN

II AS THE GOOD INTENT CURWENSy LILLE
Clearfeld County, Pa.-The subscriber begs leave
TO inform his old customers and the public gene
rally that he has recently taken the above we'll
known stand, and that he has entirely reftted and
refurnished it in a style adapted to the age. and
the wants of the entire travelling community
HIS TABLE will always be provided with every
luxury the markets and surrounding country will
afford. HIS BAR will be supplied with the choi-
cest wines and liquors. HIS STABLES, which
are the best and most commodiLus on tbs road
within a days travel will always be in charge Of
careful and attentive hostlers In short every
department of his establishment will be supplied
with all the comforts and conveniences the weary
traveller could desire. WM A. MASON
Curwensville, June 2, 1858
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Constitutional Union Convention.

This body met at Baltimore on last Wednesday.
There were Delegates present. we believe, from
most of the States and Territories. Some of those
who teok part in the movement men of high
distinction. Hon John J Crittcnden, of Ky, call
cd the Convention to order Hon. Washington
Hunt, of N. T., was selected as permanent chair
man. business committee of one from each
State with Jos. R. Ingersoll, of Pa, at its head,
appointed. This committee made report.
setting forth that all political platforms
biguous and deceptive, both patriotism and duty
require that they should recognize no policy
principles but those resting on the broad founda-
ton of the Constitution of the country the Union
of the States and the enforcement of the laws and
that to maintain, protect and defend these prin-
cipes, the representatives of the Constitutional
Union Party pledged themselves. The report was
adopted by acclamation, after which the Conven-
ton proceeded to ballot for President, with the
following result Houston 81, Everett 25, Gra-
ham %, Crittenden %, Bates 81, Bell 6St, Mclean
%, Sharkey 6. Goggin 3, Riyes 13-whole number
of votes 254 necessary to choice 128. On the
second ballot, Hon. John Bell of Tennessee, was
declared nominated for President Hon Edward
Everett, of Mass, was then nominated for Vice
President, by acclamation. After the appoint
ment of Central National Executive Committee
the Convention adjourned Stse DE
The action Of the Chicago Convention, which as
sembles to-day will now be looked for with more
interest than ever. Upon it hangs the result of
the coming Presidential election
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-05-16

MODE OF VoTING.-There are many persons
no doubt, unable to explain how the &c halt
votes are given in the Charleston Conven-
tion. For the information of such, let us IL
lustrate it. Each congressional district sends
two delegations, but under the rules adopted
by that body, district is entitled to only one
vote. When, therefore, the two delegates
vote as a unit-for instance, for Mr.. Douglas
they are counted as one but twhen they divide,
one for Mr.. Douglas, and the other for Mr..
Guthrie, they are set down as half for EACH
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quite business in kidnapping slaves Il is
rumored about there that besides the fellow
named Blocker who was sent back on the stea-
mer Deford, there was another slave who ac-
tually did get through, landed safely In Bos.
ton, and is now either in that city or on his
way to Canada.
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A man named Joseph Feaglear died of con

A man named Joseph Feaglear died of con-
sumption in Cincinnati last week. He had a
sister, Mrs. Joseph Deckar, married and liv-
ing in affiuence at Dayton, Ohio, and with a
stinginess and heartlessness scarcely to be
conceived of, after being sent for to take
charge of her brothers. body, she declined do
ing SO, and left it to be inferred at the ex-
pense of the Methodist Episcopal Church in
Cincinnati, of which he had been for short
time a member. What sister! What a
heart to carry through the world
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-05-16

BLOOMING IN THE GRAvE.-A metallic coffin,
containing the body of young lady who had
been buried more than four years, was lately
opened in Memphis, Tennessee. The body
was in an excellent state OF preservation-the
hair. particularly, was very life-like, and, what
is moie astonishing, full-blown camelia Ia
sonica, which some aiectionate hand had
twined in the tresses of the girl, was remark.
ably fresh looking, the leaves retaining their
top, greepish hue to perfection,
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The RIGHT KIND OF A WHE.-One of our
farmer friends, says the Schuyler County,
N. Y, Republican, in the town of Hector, has
wife worth having. Last year she took care
of her husband, two work-hands and three
children, milked seven cows through the sum-
mer, gave birth to and took care of fine pair
of twins, and dried and sold 2,625 pounds of
dried apples, besides attending to large
amount of other domestic duties not here emu
merated. Schuyler against the world.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-05-16

CONVENTION OF TANNERs.-We see it an
nounced in some OF our exchanges that a gen.
eral convention of the Tanners Of Pennsylva-
MIA will be held at Harrisburg on the 10th of
the present month, in pursuance of the call of
adjourned convention held in Juniata
county, in February last. The object of this
convention is to associate together the Tan
ners OF the State for the purpose Of correct
irg several abuses under which they now la
bor. 1t is proposed to attempt a reform in
the weighing and inspection of leather. as
we'll as the manner of storage, and oAdiscoun-
tenance the appointment of inexperienced
men as leather inspectors; and to take into
consideration other matters of general concern
to the trade.
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NEW FIRM AND NEW sToCK-rh

l Y undersigned take pleasure in announcing to
the citizens of Ansonville and vicinity that hey
have entered into partnership in the mercantile
business, under the name of Swan u HartshoTn
and that they have just received and opened Ous
stock of Seasonabe Goods, embracing everything
usually kept in country store. which they viii
dispose of on the most advantageous terms to puT
ehasers They solicit n share of patronage. trust
ing that they will be able to render satisfaction
buyers. HENRY SWAN.
w. X. HAKTSH0RN.
The books of Chase y Swan, and those of Henry
Swan, are in the hands of H. Swan for collection
All persons indebted quested to call and
tie, as it is desirable to have the old accounts
squared. lmar2S, '6o.l
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-05-16

THE Census Takers will enter upon the dis
charge of their duties on the first of the COM
ing month. They will visit every house and
family within their limits, and will have innu-
merable questions to ask. These will in part
cover the numbers, names, ages and sexes OF
every family, as we'll as the products of every
farm the number of acres under cultivation,
and the number of horses. cattle, sheep and
hogs upon it. These questions should be an
swered promptly, and as nearly as possible
correctly, and in order to do so it would be
advisable for ever head of family to write
down the answers in advance. Farmers es-
pecially should in their leisure moments pre-
pare accurate statements of the number OF
acres OF land they may have under cultivation,
the number of bushels of different kinds OF
grain, the quantity of hay, fruit, &C.. they pro-
duced last year, together with the number OF
horses, cattle and stock they feed. This
would greatly facilitate the labors of the Cen
sus-takcr, and also render the information
Government is seeking more valuable and re-
liable.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-05-16

CoNGREss.-In the Senate, on the 10th inst the
Senates Homestead bill was passed by a vote of
A to 8, after Mr.. Wilkinsons amendment, which
put pre-emptors of FIVE years the same footing
with settlers who should hereafter settle upon the
public lands, was rejected by Democratic votes.
Dir. Wade renewed his motion to substitute the
House BILL bnt it was rejected by vote of 25 yeas
to 80 nays. good work was done in the House
The Tariff bill Of Mr.. Morrill, was passed by Al
majority. All sorts of of6llibustering was employed
TO prevent this result, but in vain. 1t remains to
be seen what the Senate viii do With it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-05-16

The Federal Judiciary and the Mormons seem
to be more at variance than ever, and recent re-
lease on habeas corpus, by Chief Justice Eckes of
five prisoners who had been confined in the peni-
tentiary by authority of mittimus from the Pro-
bate Court for the County of Great Salt Lake, had
called down upon him the m ost violent abuse from
the Mountaiaeer, the organ of the Saints. Itwas
stated that Gov Cumming had been hard at work
with some Mormon friends preparing afidavits to
send to Washington regarding the release of these
prisoners. and taking the strongest ground against
the action of Judge Eckels. One or two shooting
ARRAYS reported. The troops rejoiced at the
prospect of getting away from the Territory.
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rHr c1Nc1NNAr1 pLArroRM.

In the debate in the Senate, on Tuesday,
Mr.. Benjamin, of Louisiana, said - .
ssSuddenly an alarming heresy sprang up in
the North; and something was said about the
right of the Legislatures IN tie Territories, mol
to destroy Slavery, not to abolish it, not to
act by any direct legislation against the citl-
zens of the South but by side-blow, by in
direction, by unfriendly legislation, to do that
which Constitusionality they had no power to
do by direct legislation. Now, sir, the Gin
cinnati platform would be sufficient for that
purpose if properly construed. But, sir, when
the Delegates ef a great party assembled to-
gether from all parts of the Confederacy, and
the proposition was made to them to adopt the
Cincinnati Platform, it was under what cir
cumstances and with what views? 1t was
made with the knowledge of every man in the
Convention that two distinctly opposite inter-
pretations were to be placed upon that Plat
FORM one at the South and one at the North.
1t was admitted time and again that the Gin
cianati Platform had two interpretations. 1t
was avowed, over and over again, that if the
Convention pur upon it that citizens of the
South had right to hold their property in the
Territories, aud the Legislature had no power
to affect that right, that not single Northern
State could be carried on that ground. That
was a brand on the good faith and honor ofthe
Democratic party. 1t was unworthy of the
Democracy to GO into the canvass on plat
form wearing two aspects. He would himself
enter into the contest on ho such platform.
Let their principles be blazoned in letters of
light upon their banner, and upon them stand
or fall.'
This is very frank admission, and displays
the double dealing of the majority in the
Charleston Convention in its true light. The
purpose of that majority was undoubtedly to
repeat the two faced game of 1856; and Mr..
Benjamin and his Southern colleagues are en-
titled to credit for frankneSS in exposing the
cheat so etfectualy.
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NEW HOUSE, AND NEW ARRANGE.

~ MENT--The subscriber respectfully informs
the travelling public in general, and the water
men of the West Branch of the Susquehanna in
particular, that he has recently erected and just
opened large and commodious Tavern House at
the we'll known landing at the mouth of Sanfy
Creek, in Covington township, where he is preps-
red to entertain watermen and all others who may
favor him with their patronage The house hss
been built expressly for the accommodation of the
public and every attention will be given TO the
comfort of those who visit him while they romain.
Feb. I5 IS60.-2m. LAWRENCE FLOOD.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-05-16

A MURDERER REwARDED.-President Buch-
anan has rewarded Calhoun Benham for his
part in the Broderick tragedy with the ap-
pointment of United States District-Attorney
for California, in place of P. Della Terry,
who was compelled to resign that such laud-
able purpose might be achieved. Mr.. Benham
was second to Judge Terry on the occasion of
his duel with Mr.. Broderick. The Washing
ton correspondent of the Tribune suggests
that if Judge Taney should die, the President
will feel himself bound to appoint Judge Ter
ry, the chief butcher in the Broderick TRACE
dy. in his place.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-05-16

The Petersburg Laeittgeneey announces that
Virginia is ready to sell the Panh andle to Penn.
sylvania, for sum equivalent to one years legal
interest the assessed value of property therein
This sudden change Of policy, it seems, has been
brought abeut by the Republicanism Of the inhab-
itants of that portion of the State, and the fear of
having the ad valorem tax system upon slaves.
brought into the peiticss Virginia. if Brooks and
Ohio counties not got rid Of at once
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-05-16
HOUSE. CORNER OF

" FIRST AND MARKET STREETS. CLEAR
FLED, PA.-The undersigned would respectfully
inform his friends and the travelling public in
general, that he has taken the above house for
merly known as the HemphiH Hofcl) and that
the house has been recently reftted, improved
and newly furnished; that extensive stabling
pared to accommodate all who NAV give hi.a
a call In the most pleasing and agreeable N amer
lie is amply provided with everything TO render
his house desirable stopping place, and viii
cannot fail to give the fullest satisfaction. The
house is situated in pleasant and quiet part OF
the town, and no expense or attention will be spa
red to make it one of the best houses in the county
liberal patronage is respectfully solicited. His
bar will be supplied with an assortment of choice
hquo s. [june2i5Sl H. HAYS MORROW.
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rAMP-ME EETING.-Provi permitting,
" there will be camp meeting held on the old
ground near New Salem, commencing June 2lst,
1860, for Luthersburg charge, Erie Conference NJ
f. Church. Brethren ministerial and lay are in
vited cordially to attend from adjoining charges to
worship with rs in the grove. No huxtering per-
mitted within the limits prescribed by law
may16 j. X MENDENHALI,
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DoGGs TP. FARMS FOR sALR.-on.

DOGGS TP. FARMS FOX SALf.--0ne'
-ED containing l24 acres-S5 cleared and under
good fence. A log house % by 25, plank house ls
by Is. log barn, smithy and all necessary ouibuii-
dings thereon. Large spring and spring house con.
venient TO house. The land is we'll watered and
has sufficient wood and fencing timber. There il.
an orchard of large grated trees. and young or
ehard on place, all choice fruit. 1t is convenient
for pasturing iroves. ALSO. one containing 80 A.
eres-l0 cleared and under fence-balsnee well
timbered. This land has log house and stable
thereon. For terms apply to
October I3 l. j. GRAMS, Clearicld.
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NOTICE.--I have transferred all my interest
/ in the store lately owned and kept by me at
Curwensville to my Edward A. Irwin. The
store will be continued in his name. See his ad-
yertisement WIN IRWIN
Curwensville 7th May 1S6O-maI6
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-05-16

HIGH WArER.-The rains of the past week rails
ed the water il many of the streams in this State
to an unusual stage, and caused much damage to
property Of different kinds. The West Branch of
the Susquehanna was higher than it had been for
number of years previous. On Friday morning
about one O'Clock the large boom at Williamsport
broke, and it is thought that eighty million feet
of logs went adrift. At Sunbury the river was
literally covered, on Friday, with logs, and on
Saturday morning large numbers of them ioated
past Harrisburg. The boom company, we see, of
fer a shilling piece for all logs that are caught
and saved. This sort of lumber is estimated to be
worth, in the boom, So per thousand feet and
the loss will necessarily be great. The Juniata
and its tributaries also very high, and it is
said that Tyrone City almost entirely inunda-
ted-the water running through the streets to the
depth of two feet Much damage was done along
both the Bald Eagle and the Juniata.
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DROKE OUTIN A NEW PLACE I'M
IL PORTANT NOTICE To THE RAGGED

The undersigned having opened Tailoring E'-
tablishment in Shaw-s Row, in the room recently
occupied by III. Z. Naugle a Jewclry Store,
nounces that he is now ready and willing 10 make
ers, and as many new ones as may give him 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. be eI-
poets to secure liberal share of patronage
Jan. Is 1860. WM. RADEBAUGu.
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The Seceders from the Charleston Convention,
it seems are being sustained by their constitu-
ents. A meeting for this purpose was held at
Mobile, Alabsma, ON the 18th inst, and Delegate
we're appointed to the Richmond Convention
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NEW GOODS.-Just received and opening at
! Twins Cheap Corner, large and well select
ed stock of Spring and Summer Goods, all of
which are offered at lower prices than Call
and examine goods and prices. E. A IRWIN.
Curwensville, May 7th, IS60-ma16
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The CovoDE COMMITTEE is bringing to light some
new evidences of corruption. Mr.. Printer Wen
dell was again before that Committee last Thurs
day, and his testimony proved that from $4,000
to $4,000 was expended in carrying the English
bill through the House for bribing members Mr.
Bean of Ohio, clerk in Mr.. Aliens office, in the
last Congress, and Mr.. Alex. X. Hay of PhiladeI-
phia, Washington correspondent of the N. Y
Express, and a member of the National Union par
ty, were the almoners of this fund. Mr.. Wendell
did not deny that from $4,000 to $4,000 had
been paid for single vote, which was to be reim-
bursed from Government patronage. He was in
frequent intercourse with the President during
tho progress of the English bill and the presump-
ton is, that Mr. Buchanan was not altogether ig-
norant Of the means which were used to influence
legislation. 1t will be interesting to know into
whose pockets this money found its way and with
the clue given, it is not likely the Committee will
rest satisfied without eliciting further information
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EHLOUR! FLOUR 1.-THE undersigned Ia.
IL ing made arrangements with alarge mspv.
featuring establishment to supply him with Flour
he gives notice to the public that he is prepar.5
to furnish all who want good article. AT the rs,
lowest price, in as large or small quantities +.
may be desired. He also keeps on hand consta,..
ly liquors of all kinds, which he viii sell whole,
sale or retail. JAS. H. CALLER
Tyrone Citv. Pa July lIth. 1859
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NEW IN the PEACE.

SOMETHING NEW IN THE PEACE.
- Full VILLAGE OF CURWENSVILLE
The undersigned having entered into partner,bi,
in the Foundry Business. under the name sps
style of Robson & Denmark. respectfully an
nouncc to the public that they have constantly on
hand, or will make to order, Stoves. Plows and
all other Castings commonly used in the country
which they will sell Mt the lowest rates for ea,I
exchange the most advantageous terms fDr
old metal approved country produce.
JACKSON robson
February !, 1860. d. j. DENMARK