Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-09-26
CLIPPINGS AND scaissLlncs.

4 -''t' ~ 1850.
wvery low-the water in the river.
~Heavy-the frost, on last Friday night.
WHe who does not fln place at home.
cannot abroad.
G[SnoN fell on last "Wednesday week on
the Hudson river.
U-He only is q wcil-snadc man who has a
good determinstion.
W-Sound egetabies-sCabbage heads,
pumpkin heads, and small potatoes
DSeead-the ladies out West, on politics.
1t is said they are for Limkin' 10 a man
OY"Don't like the jag busness-the chap
who Was committed for "a hours, for ind dulging g
rather freely.
OIThe Sar Francisco papers state that
Col. Fremont refuses to take any part in the
Presidential canvass.
USMyers, the Houston deer hunter, says
he has killed six thousand deer In the last nine
years, ca sse Houston pralries.
Cy-Jet black eyes are an attraction; Jet
black hair, ditto; but jet black finger nails
stfoufe be strenuously avoided.
% Elder John Winebrenner of the Church
of God, died at Harrisburg the 18th inst,
aged 63 years, months and IL days.
NThe Governor General of Cuba is taking
efficient means TO prevent future landing and
CTGerrit Smith is in Oswego to relieve
himself of a great load, by dividing property
to the amount OF 5000 900 among five devoted
relatives.
VSimpkins remarked that money was
great lever in the affairs OF mankind GA
very great learer, indeed,' replied Binks; 81
never can keep it.''
WThe Pennsy lvania Railroad Company
are building an elegant passenger depot at
Greensburg. 1t is of brick, and highly orna-
mental in design and finish.
0-The Republican party advocates the pro-
lection of American Industry. The Demo
cratic party advocates the protection of Atri-
can Industry. The difference.
Oy"Red, White and Blue'' The red
cheeks, white teeth and blue eyes of a lovely
girl are as good flag as young soldier, in
the battle of life, need fight for.
DCoal oil was discovered below Blairs-
vile, and considerable excitement exists in
consequence. A well two miles below Blairs-
vile is said to yield ten barrels per day.
GTThc Commissioners of the Sinking Fund
have issued their proclamation announcing
that S6O2 ,264 .36 of the debt of the State of
Pennsy lvania has been liqudated during the
past year.
0Y-The Deseret News of August 18th gives
the names of about 1900 persons who are on
their way to Salt Lake City. Their travelling
stock consisted of nearly 800 wagons and
carts, 700 oxen, l86 cows, and large number
of tents.
GS-Cats are in demand atPike's Peak. Mice
are plenty, though rats are not known in that
part OF the country. Cats sell at high price.
Indians are said to be very fond of them, and
have been known to give three or four buffalo
skins, valued at four or five dollars each, for
a Cat.
0DProfessor Shots made balloon ascen-
sion at Marietta, Ohio, during the last week
When about one hundred feet high, the bal
looon burst. Shots came down standing in
his basket. Singular as 1t may seem, the on
ly injury he appears to have sustained was
badly mashed ank lie.
UStumping for the Presidency don't pay.
Van Bnren tried it in 184S, and was badly
beaten. Gen. Scott next attempted in '52,
no better result. Douglas, Breckinridge,
Lane Co.. will find it equally Improbable
in 1860. Old Abe is at home, taking his ease,
and laughing at them all.