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The Nevada journal., 1860-08-03

NEw DIGG1SGs.-A report came into town on
Thursday, which is entitled to eredenee, that
very rich gold diggings have been recently dis
covered on the Henness route, about Is miles
this side of Virginia City. Quite an excitement
has been created in consequence.
The Nevada journal., 1860-08-03

We call attention to Charlsy Irishs advertise
mcnt lie gets up chicken Gxens a Ia mode.
for sale, either wholesale OF retail-also feed
of every kind. good and cheap.
The Nevada journal., 1860-08-03

BELL AND EyRRErT BANNER.-A large Bell
and Everett banner by some patriotic citizens
has been strung across the street iu front of our
office. Not many feet away is fine Lincoln
and Eamlin flag. which has priority of location
The Nevada journal., 1860-08-03

In the case of Geo. II. McHardy, VS.. NJ. Far
aelly, tried in the District Court here, verdict
was rendered on Saturday last, of $500 for the
Plaintiff. 1t was SANDER suit aud the only
one, that has ever been won in the State. sar-
gent Niles were the Plaintiffs attorneys.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14
U ICENSE NOTICE.-The folloxinr nam

N ICENSE NOTICE.-The following named
H persons have filed in the Office of the Clerk Of
the Court of Quarter Sessions of CIearield County
their Petitions for License at MARCH Session
next, agreeably to Act of Assembly of March Is,
1856, entitled IAN Act to regulate the Sale Of
Intoxicating Liquors. ia
Henry Goodlander. Brady township, Tayera.
r. w Moore, Brady township, Tavern
William Reed, Brady township, Tavern
David Johnston, Clearfeld Borough, Tavern.
George ID. Lanich. Clearfeld Borough. Tavern.
Valentine Hoffman. Covington town'p D. Tavern
Lawrence Flood. Covington township. Tavern.
benjamin Snider, Covington township, Tavern,
Nicholas Verbeck, Covington township, Tavern.
VIM. A. Mason, Curwensvilie Borough, Tayeru-
Isaac Bloom, Curwensvile Borough, Tavern.
Dan NJ. Weaver, Curwensville Boro', Tavern.
James Haines, Beccaria township, Tavern.
Peter Bloom, Jordan township. Tavern
Robert j. Haynes, Karthaus township, Tavern.
Joseph l.. Curby, Lumb mber-city Borough Tavern,
Branson Davis. Lumber-city Borough, Tavern
Mm, L: Merrell Morris township, Tavern
VIM w. Anderson, Penn township, Tavern.
Henry Post, Decatur township, Tavern.
VIM L. Starritt Boggs township, Tavern.
Richard Mossop, Clearfeld Boro, Mercantile.
Howard Merrell, Bradford township, Tavern.
Adam knarr, Brady township, Tavern.
John Jordan, Guelich township, Tavern.
Benjamin Bloom, jr., Curwensviile Bor', Tavern
Edward Albert, Boggs township, Tavern.
Wm w Worreli. Chest township, Tavern.
David S. Plotner, New Washington, Tavern.
JOHN l.. CUTTLE, CLERK
Prot Us Office, Clearheld, Fob. 90. 1860.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

ISAAC G. GORDON, Eso.-The Harrisburg
correspondent of the Philadelphia Press, un-
der date of March I'd, pays deserved COM
piement to our worthy Representative in the
State Legislature, Isaac G. Gordon, Esq, in
the following paragraph =
s'The bill exempting from sale for debt the
house of a man of family, providing it does
not exceed in value 81 900, was discussed and
postponed for two weeks. Mr.. Gordon, of
Jefferson, made very sensible speech in its
favor. He said, before examining it, he had
been unfavorably impressed, but upon a care
full inspection, he found it right, and would
vote for it. Mr.. Gordon is one of the most
clear-headed men in the House one of the
best lawyers, and always acts apparently for
the greatest good OF the greatest NUMBER.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

The steamer Nova -Scotian, from Liverpool
Feb. %, brings four days later news. The
ship Luna, from Havre for New Orleans, had
been wrecked on the French coast. Out of
eighty-eight passengers and twenty two crew,
only two persons were saved. Mr.. D&sraeli's
motion to consider the French treaty in adj
vance of the budget was negatived, showing
majority for the Government. 1t was repor-
ted that the French Government will agree to
modification Of the coal stipulations. The
French Ministerial circulars demand obedience
to the laws from the clergy on the Roman ques-
ton. Prussia and Russia, it was reported
had joined in proposal for Conference of
the five great Powers. Hanover had agreed
to submit the question of State dues to gen
eral Conference. A Hong Kong letter states
that the claims of American citizens for los
ses at Canton in the year 1856 are in a fair way
of liquidation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

a PLEASANT STYLE OF DINING.-The French
have pleasant way of dining. They don't
make solemn business of it as we Americans
are apt to do. 1t is with them a joyous affair,
enlivened with pleasant small talk, wit and
repartee. The table is gay with boquets and
wreaths, and the dishes being brought in hot
from the kitchen, and handed around to the
guests, there are no lukewarm soups and meats
and chilled gravies, to disgust the palate, and
no half denuded joints and skeletons Of fish
and fowl to offend the eye. AT ceremonious
dinner, every lady finds on her plate fragrant
nosegay. The desserts too-and French des-
sert is as picturesque as it is delicious-are
all arranged on the table before the meal be-
gins. The dinner at this season usually opens
with course of little Ostend Oysters, ON the
half shell-a couple of dozen or so to each
guest. Then come the soups-such soups
are not prepared anywhere out of France
There is one made out of fresh water Holsters,
that is supreme. Fish succeeds, and then
come the solids, if such ETHEREAL things as
chickens and lobster frcasse with truffleS and
mushrooms, ragouts, haricots, white meats
dressed with cream, brown meats stuffed and
larded, and game, may be so called. Salads,
the s'fixings'' of which would have reconciled
Ncbuchadnezzar to vegetariansm, come next,
and long catalogue of delicate goodies clo-
ses the repast. Light wines.are slightly dip
ped into during its progress, and light hearts
give zest to the entertainment. Englishmen
dine lugubriously. So do we. Why can't
we be merry over our meals like the French ?
Mirth helps digestion.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

Too MODEST TO BE GRATEFUL.-The Liver
pool Albion says that young lady, the eldest
daughter of we'll known Baronet, was so deep
a sleeper that it was always difficult to wake
her; and in the year 1858 fire broke out at
night in the family mansion, when male do
mestc burst into her room, and ,snatching her
as she lay in bed, conveyed her to place of
safety. Strange to say, the lady's high sense
of modesty caused her preseryer to be dis
charged from her fathers service. The lady,
is still unmarried, but the man who risked his
life to save that of his mistress, has been re-
warded by a legacy of f500, bequeathed to
him by his late master.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14
POLITICAL ITEMS.

The REPUBLICAN PARTY is not an Abolition
party. 1t has never proposed to the pow
er of the Federal Government to abolish sa.
very. Such use of that Government is not in
its creed, and never was. 1t does not wish
by any national action, to interfere with sIa
very in the States where it exists. 1t has no
advice to give as to its management there IL
has no crusades to project. 1t does not con-
template any national scheme OF emancipation
of the African race. The management of that
question, its discussion, its agitation, is no
part of its programme. 1t is content to let
the slave States manage their peculiar social
evils in their own way, subject only to tho
public discussion, exposure and comment
which human action inevitably provokes from
a free and intelligent people. Every sensible
man knows, or ought to know, that this is
the position of the Republican party in regard
to slavery. And yet We find elaborate essay
lists sitting down professedly to persuade Re-
publicans to give up their ideas of abolshins.
slavery, with grave arguments to show them
that the country would not be so well off il We
should thus dispose of that institution it
would if it should be let alone. OF course
these arguments in the partisan press proceed
upon the assumption that the Republican par
ty hold the same opinions and aim at the sans
objects as the on-voting Abolitionists. This
assumption is false, and only deceive
those who wish to be deceived.-N. Y. Tribuns.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14
Tng RAFTsMAuo5 JOURNAL.
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.

WHAT Mr.. GRANT BERKELY SAW AT THE
FIFTH AVENUE HoFEL-INTEREsTING TO To-
BACCo CHEwERs.-I went to see this huge
building, and found that it was not only no.
tel, but also a sort of Enclosure for the society
it temporarily contained. inasmuch as prom
enade of its inhabitants took place every eve-
ming in the long passage round the hotel-a
very interesting proceeding, should conceive
to any occupant desiring quiet. Many of the
doors of the respective apartments opening in
to this public highway, of course the measur-
ed tread of people, arm in arm, was to the i'm
aginative listener, as the march of soldiers,
and while it continued rest was out of the
question. OF course, the larger the hotels,
the greater number of loungers there are in
the entrance halls, seated in every attitude
not designed by nature to give them rest
their shoulders, and at times the backs of their
heads, being those portions of the human
frame applied to chairs and benches, used
to be sat on in a more natural way. In one
OF these large halls, where everybody is loun-
ging, smoking and chewing tobacco, if all
chance to cease speaking together, in that mo-
mentary silence there is precisely the same
noise, but with a more filthy effect, that there
is beneath large rookery at night. The dirt
from the lips of men, and the same from the
rocks. in noise, quality and quantity, are very
similar.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

The death of Mr. Boxer, the wealthy wine
merchant, whose daughter few years since
married his coachman, John Dean, naturally
reviyes little chat in reference to that ro-
mantle affair. The impression seems now to
prevail that, so far,as her Own happiness is
concerned, Miss Boxer did not latter all, make
poor match. Her husband, soon after the
marriage, was appointed to clerkship in the
custom house, which he still holds, and the
duties of which he discharges creditably to
himself, and with fidelity to the Government.
He is modest, unassuming man. has quiet
but comfortable home in williamsburg is per-
fectly irreproachable in his habits and asso-
Citations, minds his own business, and is faith
full ar d affectonate husband. He avoids no.
toriety of every sort, and pursucs the way of
an upright, sterling man. and good citizen.
Wherein is the family of John Dean inferior
to that of the late Mr.. Boxer?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

FALL OF BUILDINGs.-A few days since, a
building filled with wheat fell in New Bedford,
Mass. Some $500 bushels of wheat went down
in the wreck. This reminds us that falling
buildings are becoming an institution of the
country. A few weeks since the whole coun-
try was startled and alarmed by the fall of the
Pemberton Mills, carrying death to more than
one hundred persons. The other day the walls
of Catholic church in Cincinnati, Ohio, fell
down and buried thirteen workmen in the
ruins-all dead Is it not timesthat the men
who build houses and mills should see to it
that no paltry considerations of doubtful profit
stand between them and a decent regard for
the sacredness OF human life Build we'll
let the cost be what it may. Better cost few
dollars more, than precious lives.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14
THE SAME OLD DODGE.

The Democratic leaders of this State, al
| most uniformly as Presidential election ap-
proaches, get up some game or other for the
purpose of deceiving the honest people, and
drawing them into the support of their candi-
dates. Who does not recollect the cry of
s'PoIk, Dallas, and the Tariff of 49, and that
equally delusive one, of more recent use, ssBu-
chanan and Free Kansas 20 Henry Clay hav-
ing been cheated out of the vote of Pennsyl-
vania by the bold and false assumption that
Polk was better tariff man than he, it is not
surprising, now that protection is an issue, to
find that the late Democratic State Convention
held at Reading should have had brass enough
to pass the following resolution
Resolred, That the convictions of the DEM
ocratic party of Pennsylvania remain unsha-
protection for the iron, coal, wool. and other
great staples of the country, based on the ne
cessity of a reasonable revenue system for the
General Government, and that we approve of
the views of President Buchanan on the SUBJ
ject of specific duties, and desire our Repre-
sentatives in Congress to procure such a mod
ifcation of the existing laws as the unlUise (e-
gisiation Of the Republican party of 1857 rem
ders absolutely necessary for the prosperity of
the great industrial interests of Pennsylvania
Isn't that refrigerating? The modification
of the Tariff effected in 1857 was recommend
ed and formally approved by President Pierce,
elected by the aid of these same Pennsylvania
Democrats.
1t is further true that the Republicans had
not majority in the House, and did not COM
pose fourth of the Senate.
That the only Democrats from Pennsylvania
(Messrs. Florence and Packer) who voted Ell
ther way on that bill, voted for it.
That quite number of Republicans, inclu-
ding Mr.. Sherman, now leader of the House,
voted against it.
That it was in no sense party measure, but
was supported and opposed by members of all
parties, with no regard to politics.
We might go on multiplying facts which
prove the utter knavery of the resolve above
quoted-but to what end Its authors in
tended it only for effect on those who never
see any exposure of their tricks, and do not
want to see any. If mailing cheats to the pill
lory were now in fashion, those authors would
have been earless long ago.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

A ANoN-INTERCoURsE MAN CoNvERTED.-The
Chattanooga, Ga, Advertiser, gives the follow
ing romantic conversation of an anti Yankee
Georgian :-ssNot a thousand miles from here,
there lives a gentleman of the real thunder
and lightning, red flag school of political be-
lief; a..jam up southerner, and death upon
the Yankees. He was widower, and bad a
daughter attending schoolsand on ascertaining
that the teacher was one of the down east
girls, took his daughter from the school, re-
solved TO have nothing to do with the down
easter-wasn't going to have his girl taught
by any such person. Shortly after he took
his daughter from school he happens to be
travelling on the same train with the Yankee
school marin, is introduced, is rather pleased,
becomes interested, is got, and is a goner.
The Yankee school teacher is now Mrs.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

A SoMNAMBULIsT IN BALL RooM.-One
evening recently, while the youth and beauty
of Centerville, Illinois, were gathered at a So
cial party at the Centervile Exchange, an old
gentleman, who was subject to spells of walk
ing in his sleep, after going to bed fell into a
slumber, a la somnambula. He arose from his
bed, attired in nothing but shirt, and walked
directly among those who were participating
in the scenes of festivity. The sugprise was
said to be more astonishing than agreeable.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

The papers say there is great demand for
women in Oregon. Isn't there a demand for
women everywhere There are plenty of la
dies-dainty creatures, with soft hands and
softer heads, pulled with hoops in the lower
story and nonsense in the upper-but genu-
inc, sensible women are in demand all over
creation. They are far more valuable than
diamonds, better than gold, and safer to in
vest in than the best State stocks.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

CONSUMPTION OF COFFEE, TEA AND SUGAR IN
THE UNITED STATEs.-The consumption of COT
fee in the United States has increased from
ffty-four millions OF pounds in 1884, to two
hundred and fifty -one millions in 1859. In
1854 the consumption was three pounds per
head at the present time it is eight pounds.
Its price was lowest in 1S49, when it was sold
at about the price as the duty levied upon it
at the Custom House prior to 1888. The ave-
rage price for the last thirty years has been
below nine cents per pound The consumption
of tea has increased during the same period,
from thirteen millions of pounds to thirty six
millions. Its average price for the last twen-
ty-ive years has been forty eight cents per
pound. The average duty levied upon it at
the Custom House prior to 1888 was thirtyt two
cents per pound. The consumption of sugar
during the same period has increased from one
hundred and ninety-iye millions of pounds to
eight hundred and eighty-four millions. Its
price was lowest in 1912, and foc three years
was below four cents per pound.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

FIGHTING THE TIGER IN WAsHINGToN.-A
Washington correspondent of the Chicago pa
pers writes :-ssThe blacklegs are reapiGg a
rich harvest since the members have drawn
their pay. They have cleaned out several al
ready of every dollar received from the Trea-
sury. Night before last member from a
Western State visited one of the fashionable
hells Before morning he was stripped of
81 1850, being the entire salary and mileage
due him, which he had drawn the same day.
He was carried home towards daylight in an
obliyious STATE of intoxication. In other words,
dead drunk and clean plucked.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

The President has sent an army to the Rio
Grande ostensibly for the protection of the
Texas frontier, but with the authority to in
wade Mexico should such action be deemed
necessary. This may lead to another war with
the latter nation. Had the President posted
troops in Texas at the proper time, small
body of men could have maintained the peace,
and the government would have been spared
the shame of declaring war with weak and
distracted State. This concentration of troops
on the Rio Grande will add millions to the
public expense, while it may lead to results
which will detract materially from our nation
al reputation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

MOVEMENTS IN ITALY.-From the correspon-
dence Of the London journals we learn that
there are at present about 81, 200 French troops
in Northern Italy. AT latest accounts they
were concentrating at Bresca, which is with
in day S march of the river Minco. Austria
was actively engaged in streng ngthening her
Notifications, as if anticipating fresh en-
counter. The number of her troops in Italy
or the adjoining provinces estimated by
Austrian officers at 800 600. The Neapolitan
army was gradually moving in the direction of
the Papal States. The Pope had appointed
MyeI boiler as generalissmo of his troops-a
step that was looked upon as an indication of
renewed hostilties. The Austrian Emperor
had especially declared that, however it might
be with the duchies of Parma and Modena he
could not think of abandoning the Grand
Duke of Tuscany or permitting the separa-
tion of the Romagna from the remaining
States of the Church. 1t was further stated
that Counts Way and Prouay had returned un-
successful from Hungary, to which they had
been sent for the purpose Of concliating the
Protestants. kossuth has lately disappeared
from London, and is supposed to be turning
the present difficulties to account.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

A terrible tragedy was enacted on the 9Th
March in Syracuse, N. Y. A husband, whose
wife's honor had been tampered with by a
physician, first poisoned his two children and
then himself, the poison proving fatal in each
case. The mans name is Tinker, and that of
the physician Searles. The latter has been
locked up in the Penitentiary to protect him
from the indignation of the citizens.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

The Opposition members of the Ways and
Means Committee, at Washington, have ma
tured a Tariff, and are ready to report whenev-
er the opportunity is offered. The main fea-
lures of Mr.. Morrlrs bill are preserved
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

POCKET PIcKED.-Last Friday, a lady from
Montoursville, Lycoming co., had her pocket
relieved of S25 whilst standing on the plat
form at the Depot at Harrisburg, waiting for
the Northern Central cars.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

Mr.. Foster is becoming known as the sponta-
neous combustion candidate. About the Sec
ond Tuesday of October, he and his party will
experience another spontaneous combustion,
which will blow them sky-hlgh.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

GS-An Irish paper says, that among those
mortally wounded at Waterloo, was Major o.
Brien, offsricard mayor Of Dublin.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

I" WARD, Manufacturer and Dealer in Straw
L. Goods, Nos. l03, les and 107, North Second
Street. Philadelphia.-Hayingj just received our
Spring Stock, which comprises large and desira-
BILE assortment of all kinds of Straw and Lace
Goods. Our stock of Flowers and Ruches is unu
sually large this season, and would invite your
special attention to that department Please
call and examine them before making your pur.
chases. IFeb 2q-4tJ III WARb
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

AT THEIR OLD TRIcKs.-The .Democratic"
State Convention at Reading passed resolU-
tion, asserting that: ssThe convictions of the
Democratic party of Pennsylvania remain un-
shaken in the wisdom and justice of adequate
protection of iron, coal, wool,'' &c.
You would suppose that these fellows were
first rate Tariff men, after reading that resolu-
tion, wouldn't you2 Well, let us see. The
first resolution of the series reads as follows:
ssResolred, That, as Representatives of the
Democratic party of Pennsylvania, in Conven-
tion assembled, we do hereby re iterate and
re-affirm our adherence to, and confidence in,
the fundamental principles of the party,
proclaimed and declared by the National Dem
ucratic Convention of 1852, at Baltimore, and
that of 1856, at Cincinnati
What beautiful contradiction is here ex.
hibited. The Cincinnati platform which they
say they 'sre-iterate and re-affirm," advocates
and we use the very words-'.PRoGREssIvs
FREE TRADE!''
Here is an evident attempt to cheat the peo-
pie, on the plan of the Kane letter of 1874.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

HENRY CLAY OF SLAVERY EXrEHsIoY.-The
politicians who are now busily engaged in
getting up that forlorn hope of lceofocoism-
third party-use the honored name ofHenry
Clay, for the purpose of giving character to
their proceedings. During bis life that states
man expressed sentiments on the slavery ques-
tion which coincide, in letter and spirit, with
the principles maintained and advocated
by the Republican party. In. one ofhis speech
es, Mr.. Clay used this emphatic language:
$50 long as God allows the vital current TO
flow through my veins, L viii never, neper,
NEVER, by word or thought, by mind or will,
aid in admitting one rod of free territory
to the everlasting curse of human bondage"
This sentiment, if uttered at this time, in
any one of the fifteen Slave States, would cost
the speaker his personal liberty, il not his life.
The mik-and- water sstnion savers of the
North would denounec it, after conservative
fashion, as ssincendiacy," and as calculated To
''disturb the fraternal relations now existing
between the Nofthern and Sout hern sections
of the Confederacy.o
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-14

Pickles in glazed pans, cross dogs, and de.
lays are dangerous.