Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-28
ApAyeERoUs KH1aHr OF THE QUILL.

DANGEROUS KNIGHT OF THE QUILL.
We have no intention of needlessly alarm
irg anybody; but we fear that certain cor
respondent of the Philadelphia Press is in i'm
minent danger of utter annihilation, unless the
avenging pen of the editor of that brilliant
hebdomadal-the Clearfeld Repubiican-can at
once be stayed. Naturally, will be asked the
question: What has been done that the de-
structive ire of our usually placid and amiable
neighbor should be aroused to such high
pitch Let all, then, be informed that the
correspondent alluded to-s.one who profits by
treason" mayhap, as our neighbor says, can
inveterate John Brownist,'' or ssdisappointed
aspirant for distinction at the Reading Con-
vention'-has bad the temerity, the audacity,
the ssbad grace, - to ssvent his spleen,' through
the columns of that s:general receptacle of all
vile slang and contemplate abuse of promi-
nent Democrats mentioned above, against
that most ssnational'' of all mep, that embodi-
ment Of the 'strue spirit of patriotism that
atalented, faithful and fearless public SER
want" s:Gov. Bigler. the able and distinguish
ed United States Senator from Pennsylvania"
Not having had sight of the splenetic mis-
sive which has so much disturbed the blissful
equanimity and enviable self-possession of our
up town ncighbor, We are unable to state pre-
cisely the extent of the writer's offending; but
haven't the least hesitation about taking the
word of the Republican for it, that it is ssa med
ly of inconsistent charges of colluson and in
sincerity on the part of Mr.. Bigler to secure
his election!" Is that not dreadfull Is it not
outrageous Is it not too much for human
flesh and blood to bear3 Is it any wonder that
the editor of the Republican should repel such
an assault upon the object of his special admi-
ration and worship, and treat the author of it
as traitor !? Is it surprising that, with such
evidences of sstreason'' before him, the
ghost of old John Brown should fit through
his excited imagination9 Why-who would
ever dream of the aforesaid, "talented, faith
full and fearless public servant,'' the cable and
distinguished U. S. S. ''"Gov.," &C., (whom
We trust we name with due and becoming re-
spect,) of sscolluson and insincerity'' for the
paltry purpose of "securing his election ~
Aye, who would ever suspect him of assisting
to pack State Convention, secure a seat for
substitute from his own county against the
known wishes of many of the best men of the
party, control the nomination, and get him.
self chosen delegate to National Convention,
which, perhaps, may select him as their can
didate for the Vice Presidency He wouldn't
be guilty of taking part in any such opera
tions-no, no, not he! ssThe truth is,'' says
our neighbor, with knock-down force, ssthat
the choice of Mr.. B., as one of the delegates
to Charleston (like all its transactions) was one
of the spontaneous acts of the Reading Con-
vention.'' We are astonished that ssprofter
by treason" would dare to hint of it being any
thing but spontaneous" and he might have
known that conflicting opinion would bring
upon him scathing, if not fatal, condemnation.
1t, however, may be-now, mind, we don't as
sert it positvely-we only mention it as a re-
mote possibility, that little envy or jealousy
may have had something to do with the fierce
onslaught our rate ncighbor made last week
against the writer in the Press. 1t may be-
we again speak qualifiedy-that he regards it
as an invasion of special prerogative for any
one but himself to write or talk about the a
fol csaid cable and distinguished U. S. S.,'' in
any manner whatever. We know that, aside
from acting the part of self constituted cham
pion for that estalented, faithful and fearless"
parsonage, nothing seems to delight our ad-
miring ncighbor more than to make known TO
the world all that relates to his idol. Should
Gov. Bigler return to his home in Clearfield,
the pleasing event is at once announced in
the Republican. When he takes his departure,
the fact is duly chrenicied, and his appear
ance, his health, his rural pursuits, his tastes
and habits, commented on by the editor. Does
he go ont pigeon shooting, the important step
is proclaimed, in becoming manner, by that
sheet. If he passes day in trout-fshing, the
remarkable exploit is detailed in its columns.
In sbort-all his out -goings and in-comings,
his up-risings and down-sittings, are carefully
watched and noted by his faithful chronicler.
We have no disposition to make light of these
things-we do not wish to be understood as
speaking of them in spirit of levity. Our
| object was not to spoke fun at, or speak de-
risively Of anybody, but to warn thoughtless
and imprudent persons-s'disappointe aspi
rants'' or ssinveterate John Brownists," some
of whom, our neighbor's language would seem
to imply, are among the Democracy-from
trespassing on the same sacred premises the
correspondent Of the Press rashiy ventured up
on, for if they do they will certaSRly subject
themselves to similar fate.
Mr.. Hyatt, the combinations" witness, is
preparing for long confinement in the Wash
| ington prison. He seems resolved to persist
| in his course until the bitter end. He has,
| according to correspondent of the Boston
Atlas, sent for his library and maps, made ar
rangements for furnishing bis cell comfortably,