Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-24
4aftsman's SSournal.
Y SAMUEL ;. ROW.


BY SAMUEL J. ROW.
CLEARFIELD, PA, JULY "a, 1851.
"HxCEEDING THE CONSTRUCTOR"
number of the Democratic papers, and
among the rest the Clearfeld Republican,, are
continually snarling at tho Administration Tor
exceeding the powers vested in the President
by the Constitution, in taking prompt ana Ell
fcient measures to put down the reoeiiion.
n Mr.. Lincoln should deem it necessary to
exert any authority not expressly vested IN
him by the Constitution, he can find very
celebrated precedent for doing so; and one,
which will not now be ignored by those who
have SO long worshipped its author as the
Father of Democracy. When the great Ma
poleon was ready and willing to cede to the
United States Government the vast territory
of Louisiana, Mr.. Jefferson, who held its ac-
auisition to be unconstitutional, and in direct
violation of the resolutions Of 1898 which
brought him into power-in view of the vast
benefits that would accrue to the country from
its possession-violates the Constitution, and
in the language of the eloquent Everett, "sav-
ed an EMPIRE" No Democrat has ever COM
planned of the great author of the Declaration
of independence, for thus "exceeding the
Constitution" No one ever reflected upon
him for violating the instrument he had sworn
TO support, though 1t was only to increase the
territorial extent OF the confederacy. But
now, when the grand inheritance transmitted
to US by our sires is in danger Of being lost
forever, and the President in order to protect
and preserve it, exercises powers which are
asserted not to be vested in him by the Consti-
tuition, these would-be disciples and professed
followers of the Jefferson school, denounce
him as "usurper,'' "dictator," as sviola-
tor of his oath,'' and "tyrant''
1.-THE public generally know comparatively
little of what is transpiring in the North, as
their own papers do not attempt to give cor
rect information. Their military officers,
however, appear to be we'll informed, aud one
of their most important avenues of informa-
tion seems to be the Baltimore Sun, which is
received there with great regularity"
We clip the above paragraph from state
ment made, by gentleman residing at Rich
mond, of tho condition of affairs in that Sec
tion of Virginia. The paragraph contains one
important fact, that the Baltimore Sun is s'one
of their most important avenues of informa-
ton" We make reference to this fact, be-
cause it is frequently asserted that the Sun
does not "sympathise" with, or extend "aid"
to the enemy yet, here we have the assertion
of Virginia gentleman, that it isis received
there (Richmond) with great regularity" and
that it is "one of their most important avenues
of information to their "military officers. !"
Who will say after this, that the Baltimore
Sun does not furnish said and comfort" to
the Rebels
WHAT We xEAN.-"Let us make the fight
for the Legislature. Let it be done upon the
fair issue of Secession or no Secession-to re-
main with the Abolition North or join the
South-to remain Slave State abolish
Slavery. Let US be honest. We all mean
Secession. Magoffin means it. Breckinridge
means~it. Powell means 1t. Burnett means
it. We all mean it. Then why not say so,
and come out and advocate it openly and
honestly 7''-Paduech (KemtuckU Herald)
The above is the opinion Of an honest, plain
spoken, Secessionist of Kentucky; and one
who perhaps knows what the sentiments are
of those of whom he speaks in such positive
terms. Being Kentucky Secessionst, it is
at least fair to presume, that he should know
who his friends are in his own State, or he
would not SO boldly proclaim the fact. Is
such Q one not in far more honorable posi-
tion than the Governor, Senator, and the 9TH
srs whom he names7
sSnppose the Disunion candidate had been
elected by any means-I care not what, If by
any means in accordance with the forms of
the Constitution-at the last Presidential
election. Then, suppose the Republicans bad
raised q rebellion against his authority. In
that case you wouid have found me rendering
my best efforts and energies to John C.. Breck-
inridge to put down the Republican rebels" :"
Tremendous applause.1
The above extract is taken from the speech
of the late Judge Douglas to the Illinois Le-
gislature. This patriotic speech was the last
but one that he made, and no doubt expressed
his honest convictions on the subjects which
he at that time discussed and shows in what
light Mr.. Douglas viewed the position of John
C. Breckinridge at that time. Has Mr.. b.
changed his views since then7
SUNLIGHT IN HoUsEs.-The following fact
has BEEN established by careful observation
That who're sunlight penetrates all the rooms
OF . dwelling, the inmates are less liable to
sickpsss than in house where the apartments
lose its notwithstanding influences. Base
mspt rooms are the nurseries Of indisposit;on.
It is 8 great mistake TO compel human beings