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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25
X EEP UP THE EXCITEMENT.-R

IN movals always cause excitement and since
the great excitement about the removal of the
Court House has subsided, the community gener-
ally have become somewhat excited upon hearing
that Charly Watson has determined to pull up
stakes and remove to Virginia But the latest
cause of excitement is the fact that have Iemoy-
ed my Saddler Shop from my old stand opposite
the Court House to my new shop on Market street.
nearly opposite the Jail, where all who may favor
me with call can be supplied with .SaddLes, SIN
gle Harness. Double Harness, Tstg Harness Bri-
dies, Collars, Whips, Haiters Housings, Breeci-
bands, Side Straps and in fact every article in the
line OF Saddling and Harness making. Thankful
for the very liberal patronage heretofore bestowed
L solicit continuance of the and call from
as many new customers as can make it suit
Aug. 90, SO GEORGE w. RHEEM.
p. 5. My being connected with the Drug busi-
ness will not interfere with my shop, for / have
the Drug Store attended to by careful hands and
intend dewting my time exclusively to my regu
larg business. g. W. X.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25

A New York correspondent of the Boston
Journal gives a sequel to the famous Diam ond
Wedding. He says" won't vouch for
the accuracy of it, but rumor is loud that the
lady of the Diamond Wedding has come back
again-that she found her lord and master
testy, bad tempered and penurious-tha the
now due instalment on the Fourteenth street
house has not been paid, and that all round
something 'sis to pay generally Not having
the fear of either the Cuban or the father-in-
law before my eyes, send you the tale afoat
for what it is worth.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25
E,OR SALE OR RENT-A VALUABLE

IL TAVERN STAND AND FARM of SIS acres
of Land, 60 of which cleared and under euti-
walton, situate on Clearield Creek on the main
road leading from CIearield town to Clear6eld
Bridge, in Clearfeld county, Pa and three miles
from the former place. The house is large, new.
well calculated for Tavern. and will command
nearly all the custom of the watermen during the
freshets, which usually last from four to six weeks.
There are also good Barn Wood Shed, Wash and
ry for convenience and comfort. The terms of sale
VIII be made easy-say four annual payments.
For further information inquire of l.. j. Grams,
Esq, Dr. a. L. Schryver, James Ii. Larimer, Esq.
Clearield, or L. w. Weld, Glen Hope, Clearfieid
county, Pa. Possession can be given so that the
buyer rentor can have the benefit of the spring
business, which alone will amount to more than
double the rent A. T. SCHRYVER
Clearield. Pa. January 3 lS59-tf
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25
ELEMING HOTEL. FoEMERLY KNOWN

ENLEMING HOTEL, (FORMERLY KNOWN
Il AS THE GOOD INTENT )CURWENSYILLE,
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
refurnished it in 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 commodiCus tn road
within q days travel will always be n 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 WIN. 4. MASON.
Curwensville June 2, 1858.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25

CO A half witted man named Isha P. Rudd
residing in Lincoln county Tennessee, has been
seized with mania for burning all churches
over ten years old. as he thinks that is long
enough period for such buildings to do service.
He had actually carried his theory into effect on
four buildings, worth in the aggregate $1,000
or Sc 200, when he was arrested.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25
u oOK HEREI LOuK HEREi,-rl.- :

II OOK HERE! LOOK HERE 1.-The n,
~ dersigned take this method of informing tho
public generally that they have entered into CO.
partnership in the Blacksmithing business and
can be found at the shop formerly occupied by ia
cob Shunkweiler on Third street, in the borough
of Clearfeld, where they viii be pleased to see
their old customers, and as many new ones as can
make it convenient, to give them a call.
Bring on your hoes. your spades, and picks
Your log chains and your pulling sticks
Your sleds, your sleighs your horse and mare
No three-year old, shall then go bare.
Your spears we'll work up then just right
To pruning hooks for every hight
Your swords too, shall then be wrought
To plough such as Cam ne er bought
J. .SHUNkWETLER
Dec 6, 1858. GEORGE ". ORR
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25

ANOTHER CHALLENGE.-0n last Wednesday Hon.
Robert j. Walker challenged Attorney General
Black, at Washington City, through Gov. Brown,
of Miss. Black declined verbally to accept. The
cause of the challenge was the Attorney Generals
denial that Buchanan S letter to Walker whilst he
was Governor of Kansas. was authentic which is
impliedly saying that tits a forgery. The letter
giIl be found in another column of this paper
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25

o. Undoubtedly the oldest man in the
world, says the New Orleans Crescent, is Cap
tain Viroux. of Belgium. He was born on the
9th of N november, 1909, and is consequently ISL
years old. He entered tie army in 1880, at
the advanced age of 121 years, and remained
in the service until recently, when he was put
upon the pension list
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25

RIBLES.-The Bible Society of ClearieId co
- hereby gives notice that their books, name
ly, Bibles and Testaments, are deposited in the Of
fee of James Wrigley, Register and Recorder :,
Clearfeld. The books of various sizes and =
dapted to supply either private individuals or SIM
day Schools at very cheap rates. Very substan
tial bibles can be had as low 25 cents apiece
and testaments as low as 81 cents apiece
The people of the county generally are also in.
yited to leave with Mr.. Wrigley any donation thew
may be pleased to make in aid of the funds of The
Society Signed by order of the Executive Com
mittee. ALEX MCLEOD President
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25

EXECUTORS NOTICE.-Letters tesla
~ mentary on the Estate of John Ludwig Sny-
der, late of Bell township, Clearfeld county Pa.
deceased. having been granted to the undersigned
residing in New Washington borough. all persons
indebted to said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment; and those having claims will
present them, properly authenticated, for settle
ment, TO VIM. FEATH,
apl1 THOS. MEHAFFEY. Ex,rs
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25

Mr.. Asa Warren and his eight years old.
were burned to death in Maine on the morning of
the I'd April The house and barn were burned
with furniture, three horses and COW. He had
saved his wife, daughter and infant, and was try
ing to save his son.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25

The Charleston Convention is in session.
The crowd is not as large as was anticipated.
and hotel prices are coming down. Douglas
stock ditto. The Pennsylvania delegation,
with eour own Bigler'' at its head, is solid a.
gainst him, except Bill Montgomery, who left
the caucus swearing. tits impossible to prog
nosticate who will be the successful candidates.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25

In May the General Conference of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church for the North will be held
in Buffalo. 1t will be of the most important
conventions ever held by this large body of Chris
tiaps. Slavery in the Church, and Lay represen-
tation in the conference, will be the topics
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25

Mrs. Stuart of Knoxville, Iowa. recently gave
her little three year old boy an Aliens revolver
to amuse himself with. The plaything was load
ed and while handling it, went off, footing the
little fellow directly through the head.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25

AT the municipal election held in Harris
burg on the 18th inst, the Democrats elected
their candidate for Mayor by 135 majority.
In 1887 they had 400 majority there, and yet
they now claim it as ss great victory ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25
CLEARFIELD 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 knwn the HemphtH Hotei,) and that
the house Mas been recently reitted, improved
and newly furnished; that extensive stabling
has just been completed; and that he is pre-
pared to accommodate all who may give him
acalltih the most pleasing and agreeable manner.
He is amply provided with everything to render
his house desirable stopping place, and will
cannot fail to give the fullest satisfaction. The
house is situated in pleasant and quiet part Of
the town. and no expense attention viii be spa
red to make it of the best houses in the county
liberal patronage is respectfully solicited. His
bar will be supplied with assortment of choice
liquo s. Iiune2,59l Ii. HAYS MORROW.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25

Thaddeus Hyatt the ''contumacious witness, ,"
has a melodeon in Jail at Washington, and is sur
rounded with flowers, of which he is very fond
He will not yield to the Senate, and the Senate is
not likely to yield to him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25

The maple sugar crop of Vermont this sea.
son is estimated at nearly fifteen hundred tons.
The run of sap this year has been remarkable.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25

Moses Fox, protesting to be nephew of the late
John McDonogh, of New Orleans has produced q
codic to the will of the deceased bequeathing him
100000. 1t is supposed to be forgery.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25
GALE OF ASHER COCHRAN's ESTATE

- By virtue of order of the Orphans Court.
granted the 18th day of April, A. d. 1860 will
expose to sale by public vendue outcry, at the
house of William A. Mason in Curwensville, on
Saturday the 9th day of June, A ID. 1860, at 10
o'clock m, the real estate land, late the prop
erty of Asher Cochran, deceased, in Penn town
ship, containing 81 143 perches, and de-
scribed as, follows Commencing at post by Il
dead pine, thence South 384 degrees west 90 per-
ches to post, thence North 81 degrees west 100
perches to post, thence North IL degrees east 40
perches to post by public road, thence by said
road 7la degrees east 34l perches thence still by
post, thence by Jane Cochran's land South II de-
grees east to the place of beginning-being the
purpart set off to Asher Cochran as of the heirs
of Oliphant Cochran, deceased.
JOSIAH EVANS,
APPS Admir- of Asher Cochran decd
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25

il undersigned informs the public that he h..
fitted up Billiard Room, upstairs in Dr. Lorair;
Building Market street, Clearfeld Pa for "a
accommodation of all who may wish to indpIso
in this delightful and scientific recreation. ~
table is of the latest and best pattern and all tba
appliances are of a similar character. No atten.
tion will be spared to insure the comfort and nlo
sure of customers. ROBERT SMITH
Clearfeld, December 81, 1859.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25

An Irish lady, in her will, ordered her body
to be burned after her death ,as she was afraid
of being buried alive.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25
ON HIS OWN HooK.-JoHN GUELIou

ON HIS OWN HOOK!-JOHN GUELICH
~ CABINET MAkER.-The subscriber wishes
to inform his old friends and customers that he
is now carrying the Cabinet Making business,
on Ibis own hook" at his old shop on Market
Street, nearly opposite the .od Jew Store where
he keeps on hand, and is prepared to manufacture
to order, every description of Cabinet-W Ware that
may be wanted in this section of country con-
sisting of Sofas, Lounges, Mahogony and Common
Bureaus, Writing and Wash Stands; Centre Din
ing and Breakfast Tables: Mahogany and Com
mon Bedsteads; Sewing Stands, &c. &c. He vii
also repair furniture and chairs. in good style
cheap for cash, House Painting done on short no
tice. and easy terms Now is the time to buy al
reasonable prices, I intend to sell every thing
IN my line of business at the cheapest cash rates
walk in and examine the articles on hand and
Judge for yourselves, of the quality and finish.
Country produce received in payment
April l3, 1859 JOHN GUELICH
N Collins made to order on short notice and
funerals attended with neat hearse, and appFo
pirate accompanyments. when desired j G.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25

DLASTERING.-Th subscriber har;r.,
Il Gated himself in the Borough of Clears.i,oo
would inform the publicthat he is prepared !" q
work in the above line from plain to orname,,',
of any description, in a workmanlike style aSst
whitewashing and repairing done in a neat n.
ner, and on reasonable terms.
April 7.1S5S. EDWIN COOPER
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25
STATES HOTEL.

u Der announces to his Clearfeld friends 80
the public in general that be has taken the aho-I
named house, located at the Railroad in h.
burg, Pa He will endeavor TO make this hona.
of the most desirable stopping places in tbs
State Capital, by accommodating all who NAV :.
vor him with their custom in the best manner nos
sble Ijuly11l BEN. HARTSRO HORN. Snb.t
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25

Hon. VIM. C. A. Law renee, died at Harrisburg,
last Saturday evening.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25
s.D. ROW. EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CLEARFIELD, PA, APRIL 25, 1880.

FOR PRESIDENT,
GEN. SIMON CAMERON,
Subject to the decision os the Chicago Convention
FOR GOVERNOR,
HON. ANDREW G. CURTIN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Advertisements set up sci large type out usual
stylsiciA be charged double price for space occupied
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-26

aar Mr., John WILLIAMS, the present well
known and popular proprietor of Smiths
Hotel" New Brunswick. has recently purch
ased the large brick Hotel, opposite the Rail
road Depot, in that city. known as Stele',
Hotel, where he may be found after the first
of May next. The business win be conducted
under his individual supervision, which is {
sufficient guarantee that the Huuse will be
second to none in the State.
Mr. W is Monmouth man, and has many
friends among us who will be as glad to learr
OF his prosperity as they are to get under his
hosptable roof, or a seat at his bountifal ia
bic when visiting New Brunswick.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-26
MARRIAGES.
=" Courtship is the poetry of life,
But marriage Is the sober prose-


On the 18th inst, by Z ey. Joel Haywood, Mr..
DAVID COLLINS, of Barnegat, to Miss SARAH
JONES, Of Wester Creek. Ocean County, NJ j.
On the 18th inst, at the residence Of the bride
father. by Rev. D. Dennis, Mr.. JOHN r EaiSEN, to
Miss ANE, daughter Of Capt. Formaa Osborne. ot
Wall township. a. 8
With the above notice we received bountiful
supply ofycake, accompanied By note from the
fair brides rendering her Compliments In return
we extend ours, wishing the happy couple long,
and prosperous life.
On the 18th inst BY Rev. T. r. Taylor, Mr.
CHARLES A.. ROBINSON and Miss ELEEOR,
daughter Of Mr.. David Pefrine, of West Freehold
0nsthe ] ztIi inst i sby Rev. Jpha T. barnes, Mr..
HOLMES C0rTRELL to Miss CATHARfNE M.
LISK all of Middetown Point.
By Robert Miller Esq, Dec 9th, 1859, VANS
J. JOHNSTON, Of Ocean County, son Of George
Johnston, and DIsi50RAH A. JOHNSTON, Of Mon
mo nth Cosnty. daughter of Joseph Johnston
BY the same, Jan. 22d, 1850. JAMES MATHEWS
of Ocean Countxf son of d. ID, Mathews, and ELTZ-
ABETH NORRIS, 81 Monmouth County, daushter
Of Col. Jas. G. Morris.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-26
Union-Saying Generally.

The New York Tribune, at the beginning
Of long and well-written editorial upon tht
subject, says /:
g If we have seemed to regard the Union
SAYING operations Of the last two months less
reverently than some of our contemporaries, il
must be understood, not that We prize The
Union less but that we detest humbug more
For this business of Union-saving has been
and is, essentially sinister, tricky, sordd and
hypocritical It has ever meant something
quite different from that it openly Affirmed
1t has been from the start dodge Of certain
traders to advertise and sell their wares or Of
certain politicians to acquire or retain Office
and spoils by frightening timorons and merce-
nary citizens into surrender of their eonvc-
tons
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-26
I As , -a's' ' hi'a 2
Toms River Vessel Lost.

The schooner Caroline Viyginsa, was run
down, on the night of the 18th instant, by the
ferry-boat Metropolis, in the East River, be
tween New York and Brooklyn. She was
loaded with 400 bushels of lime for this
place, Captain John b. Irons and Samne
Brewer, both residents Of this village, were ii
charge Of the schooner. She sank immed
ately after being struck, carrying with hel
Mr.. Brewer into a watery grave. Captain
Irons saved himself by catching fast to the
rudder of the ferry boat. The schooner was
owned by Hon T. W. Twins, of New Egypt,
and j. H. Quick Esq Of this village The
loss is some 1000 dollars.
Mr.. Brewer was single maneaged about
As years of age-O Ocean Emblem 4
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-26
WINTER SPORTS.
gcIDENr ON THE SHREWSBURY RIVER

A favorite winter amusement with many
persons residing near our rivers, is sailing
upon tne ICE. Fo- shis f..-rnse the contri-
vances are various--g generally a small platform
placed upon two long steel shod runners, and
rugged with mast and sail. With a fair
wind, the I" ce-boat," as it is called, skins
along the slippery surface at speed seldom
exceeded by locomotive. We have heard
of an instance where person sailed distance
of six miles in seven minutes on one of these
boats, and turned about in the time The
amusement is a very pleasant and exciting
one, but like all others, occasionally attended
with accident
On Monday last, on the South Shrewsbury
River, party of four young men from Ocean
Port-Captain Lawrence Price, Corlies Ed
wards, Edward Wilson, and Porter iced, met
with an accident by which one of their mum
Der came near being drowned They were in
two boats, racing from the village down the
river, and when opposite Branch Greek, (ol
Great Meadows) ran into an air-hole Will
such velocity as to completely submerge thei
crafts. Corlies Edwards was thrown under
the sail and was with extreme difficulty saved
| from drowning. The Others ran narrow
chance, but escaped with no other injury thar
good soaking. So.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-26

SUDDEN DEArH Mr. Augustus Anderson
residing in Manalapan township, near Blacks
Mills died suddenly on Tuesday morning last
He was in Freehold on Monday afternoon,
doing business, and apparently in good health
He returned home, and about eight o'clock in
the evening was suddenly taken with some.
thing like bilious cholic; vomiting considerable
at intervals, until five o'clock in the morning
when he expired Mr.. A. was much esteemed
by all who knew him
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-26
ss- The Newspapers Of Bur!eson Count,

BS- The Newspapers Of Bur!eson County
Texas have story Of a young girl % years
of ago, who, having last Fall been bitten by
q snake, is now developing reptilan charac-
teristics Of rather extraordinary nature e
/" She first becomes nervous then jerky,1 says
the most minute account, and. then her eye.
balls begin to protrude, and in few hours
they look like bursting out, and she begs those
around her to push them back These are
the least of her singularities. She is given
also tomuch squirmng, seeks perpetually to
coil herself aud bitterly laments her destitu-
ton in the matter Of Tattles. Physicians are
said to be III VAN, and IT appears, on the
whole, the case is not very hopeful.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-26
Singular Case Of Suicide.

Mr.. William e Parsons, whose mysterious
disappearance from his home aud friends in
Lawrence, has been before noticed, was found
yesterday noon in one Of the rooms Of the
South Boston Hotel, on Fourth street he
there. having committed suicide. The facts
connected with this melancholy event are
these: MrsParsous left his home on the 5th
of the present month, aud came to this city
and made short stop at the American House,
since which tinse his friends could obtain no
clue to his whereabouts. 1t seems, however
that after leaving that hotel he proceeded to
the hotel in South Boston, and, on calling for
room, was shown into room No. is. in THE
upper story Of the house. Here he remained
little while, when be left, but shortly after
returned, and, as was supposed, retired to
rest. Next morning the chambermaid tried
the door, but finding it locked supposed it was
unoccupied, and paid no attention to the cir
eumstance Day after day she found the lock
still turned, and still continued to suppose
that it had no occupant, and the clerk in the
Office having forgotten the circumstance Of
having let the apartment, also supposed it va
cant. Yesterday noon the clerk went to show
duOtuCk SutSV w lOOuu 4NU. 10. duu HHQlnG III
still locked, placed the stranger in another
apartment while he went to the Office to ret
the key to l6. Not finding the key in the
Office it hasheasacress his recollection that
about fortnight before the room had been
let to young man whose departure he now
did not seem to sememher. The door was
then burst open. and the body of young Par
sons was found on the floor in such state as
indicated that life had been extinct for several
days. On an examination Of the body it ap-
peared that three deep. incisions had been
made in the main artery of the right arm. and
besides this two partially empty bottles OF
ladanum were found BY his side. Notice of
the event was given to the authorities, but un-
der the circumstances it was deemed useless
to hold an inquest. and the body was deliv-
cred to his friends TO be taken to Lawrence
The deceased was a NEST amiable and
worthy young man, formerly clerk Of the Law
renee Police Court, and brother Of Col
Thomas Parsons, representative from Law
renee. He had been gloomy and depressed
ia spirits Of late, but no cause at all adequate
to the rash deed can be cohjectured He Was
26 years Of age.--Boston Herald.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-26
vALUARLE REAI, EsTATE

| A TPRIVATE SALE--THE SUBSCRIBER Of
IA fers for sale the Farm which his son, 7 H.
Duncan resides, in the township of Manalapans
county of Monmouth n j.
Containing SO Acres,
under good cultivation, soil loomy and is situated
about IL miles from Englishtown Station, from
which place two trails run daily to and from tho
cities of New York and Philadel, hia, and 10 miles
from Middletown Point
The improvements are large DWELLING
HOUSE, nearly new, large Barn, c, House, Wag-
on Honse and good well of water at the door
Terms made easy. Any person wishing to view
the premises call on me, on the adjoining farm,
or on W. II. Duncan, on the Farm
JOHN T. DUNCAN. .
January 5, 1860. 4w