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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

y CURIOUS AFFAIR.-We presume either
that the following story is a hoax, outright, or
that that the alleged performer of miracles is
some very clever Anderson or Blitz but give
it as condensed from the Cincinnati Times
A story is told by the Rdacher0, of Corpus
Christi, Texas, of a new Saint, or performer
of miracles, who has made his appearance
dear Camargo, who is doing all manner of
wonderful things. Grea. excitement has been
occasioned in Mexico and Western Texas on
account of his mysterious revelations. He is
alledged to possess the power to feed thous-
ands with two or three tOrfiitas (little cakes, }
each one getting all he eat. 1t is also al
legged that he cures all diseases incident to
the flesh; restores sight to the blind, and tells
Lazarus to take up his bed and walk We do
not desire to be thought blasphemous. but the
wonderful tales of this Prophet or Apostle or
Saint, or whatever designation may be adapt
ed to his mysterious capacity, very closely
resemble the history and fate of the Nazarene
who gave light and civilization and moral
health to a regeneraed world.
The Ronchero continues its story, seriously
(apochryphal as it may appear.) and winds up
as follows: ono one can tell his name, or
where he came from. lie says that he will be
killed in Mexico, and requests that his mur-
derer may not be punished. He claims he is
sent on a special mission to the Mexican peo-
pie, and that he shall perform many wonder
ful things, and make many disclosures ere he
closes his career. Apparently but sixteen o.
seventeen years of age, he has great beard,
Of patriarchal length, and as an evidence that
he is no imposter, it is reported that General
Vidaurri had him cleanly shaven, and then
told him if he really of God, as he
professed, to cause his beard to reappear upon
his face. The Saint requested his interroga-
tor to turn his back for few moments, which
he did, and after making prayer and going
through some mysterious ceremony, presto
his face was covered with beard the same as
before. Thus the story goes, and if not true,
certain it is that the Mexicans of this and the
adjoining counties swarming thither in
large numbers, and some Americans are pre-
pairing to go.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

ssDIxIE's LAND D.''-Who does not know Dix
lie ?'' Who don't love s'DiXie 70 We hear it
on every corner, and drummed on every piano
forte and even the boys in the street sing,
81 wish | was in Dixie"
The name Dixie is an old longtime name
for the negro idea of Heaven-that is, place
where there is no work, plenty possom, pig
meat, sweet potatoes, hogs, hominy and mo-
lasses, all ready for eating. The idea has
been embodied in song under the title of
ssDixie's Land.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

SEEDY SECEDERs SCRAMBLING FOR OFFIGE.-
The n. Y. Times, March 18th, says: "Wheth-
er or no it be true that black sheep are gree
dier than white ones, is still a subject of dis
pute. But the wild scramble now going on at
Montgomery for every phantom office created
by his Dictatorship DAVIS, shows concluSively
that the lust for office down there has already
attained development that dwindles into
iDsignifcance even the greed of the hungry
hordes which now besiege Washington. Great
numbers of office seekers have flocked TO the
new capital within the last month from South
Carolina, Georgia and Louisiana. But, un-
fortunately, there are found to be far more
applicants for place than there are either pla-
ces or spare cash: and the disappointed fire
eaters wander about the muddy streets of the
village, care-worn, disconsolate and mad
The other day, some unchivaric wag posted
an advertisement in the Post-office of the
Confederate Capital, announcing that twenty
five competent accountants Were 'swanted by
the Executive at No. 10 Government Build
ing''-the Treasury Office of the new Gov
ernment. The whole of the inhabitants of the
village. and all the office seekers within its
gates, were Immediately thrown into the great
est commotion. Everybody rushed to the
barber's TO get shaved, every body hastily
donned clean shirt collars and all the little
negroes in town were quickly set TO work pol
ishing boots and shoes. In less than halt an
hour an immense array of nicely dressed Fire
eaters were congregated at the doors of the
Government Building anxious to see CoBB,
or DAVIS, cor any other man" privately, for
few moments. For two hours the process
ion kept streaming up the steps of the build
ing, vainy attempting to gain access to 10.
10. Finally it was officially announced to the
painting, hungry beagles, that the advertise
ment was hoax, and that no ''competent ac-
countants'' were wanted. The clean shaved
gentry, however, Immediately had an invita-
tion extended to them to enlist in the regu-
lar army of the Coutederated States, which
magnanihhous offer scattered the host ofap
plicants as rapidly as the first invitation had
gathe red them.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

GEoRGIA.-in the Georgia Convention, an
ordinance is pressed which requires all Feder-
al officers in that State, except those in the
mail service, to resign within ten days after
knowledge of the passage of the act, under
pain of forfeiting all their property, both real
and personal. II no one comes forward, for
the sake of half the money, to play informer,
Grand Juries are to set the business right.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

EAUTION.-All persons are hereby caution
" ed against buying or in any way meddling
with the following property, now in possession OF
lron-gray Horse, one Iron-gray Stud Horse. HaT-
ness for two horses, 2-horse wagon wager
also one IrOngray Mare, in possession Of d j.
Kline, in Decatur tip as the above property be
longs to me and is only left with the kiincs OF
loan and subject to my order. or by my agent j
ID. Kline. CATHARING KLINE.
Decatur tp., March 16. 1861 pd
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20
MICA LAMP CHIMNEY.

IL Lamp Chimney that lclH not Break This
great invention commends itself to every one using
Coal OILS Lamps 1t gives more light, requires
less cleaning and will not break by the heat or
cold, falling, or any ordinary usage. For sale ty
Storekeepers generally throughout the L. s, and
the Canadas, and Wholesale by the Manufactures
and Patentee. H0RNlNG & HUMPHREY.
No. 32l. N. Second Street, Philad' a
N- b. large and superior stock of Coal OIL
Lamps. always on hand, at prices detying compe-
ttion. Also, the Portland Coal Oil. at Manufac-
turers price. March l3 1861 1t.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

DUTIES ON SOUTHERN 1MPoRTs.-The tariff
act of the Southern Confederacy is to go into
operation on the lst of May. 1t levies duties
as follows:
''DiStIied spirits, wines, manufactured to-
bacco and glass, 25 per cent; fancy articles
generally, 20 per cent; malt liquors, earthen-
ware, iron, copper. wood, cottons, hemp, flax,
and substantial manufactures, Is per cent !;
coal, drugs, jewelry, woolens, and iron rails,
10 per cent; ice, So per tun sailing vessels,
Steamers munitions of war. arms, works of art.
traders tools, beef, pork, -four, corn, and cof-
fee-free.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

Cassus NJ. Clay, of Kentucky, has been ap-
pointed Minister to Spain; Jacob F. Halder-
man of Pa, Minister Resident at Stock
holm; and Elijah Hamln of Maine, as Com
missioner under the Reciprocity Treaty with
Great Britain.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20
STIRRING TIMES IN PHILADEL-

~ i III n = IFfntfilUONS I5TCfTcNifAf WhHfVH-
Masses ,!'t-EXCITING FOOT RACE bettreei nc
Philadelphia Police and a notorious Forger a''l
connferfeiter. James Buchanan Cross ~! Cross
Recaptitred !tit-It seems 10 be the general opinc
ion in Clearfeld, that if Cross had worn pair =,
Frank Shorts French h-calf Boots, that he WouISS
not be taken yet. However, Shorty is not n.n nn-
put out at missing his custom; but wonid an an
nounce to all Breektnridee, Douglas LilieofH a,S
Bel saen, and women and children in CleaTneiu'
and Sinnemahoning in particular, that he Is pre-
pared to furnish them with Boots. Shoes ana ia "a
tiers of any style pattern. stitched sewed OF Pe7
ged land as he is short fellow on short no'IoS
llkinds of country produce taken in exehah5.'
and cash not refused Repairing done In the . ne1,
est manner and charges moderate, at the SEo,, E
1noe 'IICP ro,p 60 -, FRANK SHORT.
'eS + " n - Findinrs for sale Aug %. 1850.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20
EHAIRS y CHAIRS -. CHAIRS ~"
~ NOW Is THE TIME TO BUYnM

The undersigned has now on hand, at his turnl-
ture Rooms on Market St, Clearfeld, Pa, short
distance west of Litz's foundry, large stock OF
CHAIRS OF ALL KINDS,
manufactured out of the best materials, finished
in a very superior manner, and which he will sell
Low FOR CASH. His long experience in the bu-
siness makes him feel confident that his chairs are
made in a substantial and workm anlike manner,
and will stand the test of trial. Persons wishing
to purchase chairs should call at once and gel
them while they can be had at the lowest rate:
Feb %, 1861. JOHN TR0UTMAN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

BS-Ripe Strawberries were on sale at New
Orleans on the lst inst. At Raleigh, N. c.,
on the 9th, the peach trees were in full bloom
garden peas in flower. and cabbage plants
quite large enough to transplant.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

STARVATION IN MIssIssIpPI-That the re-
ports of starvation in Mississippi were not un-
founded, is proved by the following remarka-
BILE statement from The Brandon (Miss.) Re
publican 1sMajor Hawkins is now on his way
to the Western States to buy corn, as agent
for his friends and neighbors. He showed us
a list OF those who bad requested him to pur-
chase for them, and also list of those who
were in destitute condition and compelled TO
ask the citizens of the Western States, through
him, to give them corn to keep them and their
families from starving. The two lists compri-
sed 279 names.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-Letters
IA of Administration on the Estate of Jane
Wilson, late of Chest township, Clearfeld county,
Pa, deceased. having been granted to the under
signed, all persons indebted to said estate
quired to make immediate payment and those
having claims against the same will present them
duly authenticated for settlement.
ID. j CATHCART, of Knox tp.
March 30. 1S6l-6t Administrator.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

The Charleston correspondent of The Rich
mond Dispetch says: Are you aware that Gov.
Brown Of Georgia, the Hon. Wm L. Yancey,
the Hon. Mr.. Benjamin, the Hon. Mr.. Wig
fall, and most of the leading men IN the Sc
cession movement, everywhere, are Carolini-
ans ?o
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

UNITED STATES SESAToR.-The Hon. David
Wilmot was elected United States Senator, on
Thursday the l4th March, in the place OF the
Hon. Simon Cameron,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

r.. JEFFERSON LITZ, having located at era
IL hamton Clearfeld county Pa, will attend
promptly to all professional business ent rusted 10
his care. He may at all times be found at his Of
flee or at the residence of DR.. Il. .Akely when not
professionally engaged. March g. 1861.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

TAUTION.-Th public hereby cautioned
" against harboring or trcsting my two minor
children. Aquill and Jane VAIN. l am deter
mined to pay no d9bts of their contracting from
this date. ISAIAH.WALN.
Granular Hills March |. 1856! mi 3-3t.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

TAUTION.-All persons are hereby caution
~ TONED against harboring trusting my son
John ID. Glasgow, as L will pay no debts of his
contracting from and after this date. And any
person or persons so harboring him must abide the
consequences. JAMES GLASGOW.
Home. March 4 1861 mi 3-3tp.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

To insure attention, the CASH must accompa-
ny notices, as follows ALI Cautions with 81
Strays, 81; Auditors noti3es, SI,50; Admins
traitors and Executors notices, 81 Sc, each and
all other transient Notices az the Same rates
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

U-Charies Francis Adams, it is said, is t o
succeed Mr.. Dallas at the Court of St. James.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

EHOR SALE,-A good two-horse wagon with
II box, for sale very low. Apply to George ".
Rex, New Millport, Clearfeld CO.. Pa. Mar20-p
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

AdUerttseetss set IN farGetyc, cuts or ont fUsnql
sfytewiH be charged dom6le price forsyqce occupie
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

"ANTED-Ap person to dig coal. A good
w chance will be given. Apply to George
Tate, about one and half miles southeast of
Clearfeld Borough. March 20, 1860
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-06

irur story st.eA sal.alcs pccrg:d ,. rm as ''ar
bier sa,ssa ard hotel hts,ed AZ hs northwest corner cf
Fifty ninth street and Third The flames spread
with rspdily, and before snbdued the roof and m
part OF the uppsr s.orlee were burned
hr Dems loss Is about 81 eco; insured for $500 n
the Gerrnsn,c Insurance CoUcary. The building Is
damaged about $780, Owned by George Alien and insured
Ihe tire extended t. G. Deugledotm's brewery and
damage Was done about $500 Insured Fireworks csus
OF fie.
FIRE IN cHRYwIs STREET.
Shortly after two ococsa hrc broke on, IN the cabinet
Makers chop OF John Wagner, fourth floor of the I've
story building No. 6b Chryst,e street Tai5 BUILDING
joins the i've story bu ldpg No 81 Bowery occupied by
nsGraa ard Tay Tor, furniture dealers The party wall
dividing the Workshop from the storerooms war the
nj AIS OF savoR The Bowery building The building and
contents Chrystiee entirely destroyed LOSS
on building about 200 Insured for tb 100, in city
COMPANIES The insurance on the stock in the Bowery
store amounts to $50 0 in city oompanicn Damage TO
stock by water w'il MT exceed 81 goo.
On Chryst'e street two story franc house. No 81 bad
the roof crushed by the wall failing; also tho frame
building, No. So, was damaged by the falling Wall.
OTHER FIRES.
Some thirty fires tcok place in the city the Fourth
In addition 70 the above res took place at the following
localities with slight damage the almost every
case heipg fireworks No Washington street about
no damage; at 60 Montgomery street, two A. NJ az the
corner Of Broadway and Walker street, A. H.; at
wo M Pas s cen gs seS
THREE F. NJ damage about $500; at 10 Essex street. half
past three p at sl2 Broadway, noon; at 90 Spring
avenue, fire Ks stand, half past one P. NJ damsge
So. at so Ludlow street. nine damage $50 at Ill
Weet Thrtieth etreet, seven n at 248 West Thirty
fret street. noon. damage $500; in Eighty sixth street
near THIRD avenue, Inf past thrce at Ice Franklin
fsss ssosswsn al Sa1 sleecsoT street vC
yesterday, damage 5000 at Sc Cedar street, seven
A M yesterday, damage 500.
The following buildings more less damaged by
fireworks acting fire 10 The roof OF each. The IRE bells
rrpg klsi ms fer the most q thcm--
loS Bayard street. No. rryon row, 32l Seventh ave
nue., u tlcridge street, 21 varick street, 90 Crosby
ereot No Horso street, 10 Greenwich avenue, sheds
IN SULLIVAN street. Broome 1850 Greene street, 427
sceend avenue III Franklin street, s6s Fourth street.
Third aytnue, between Eighty second and Eighty third
streets, Forty seventh street. between Eighth and Ninth
avenues.
ACCIDENTS 10 FIRExES.
Lawrence Brown member Of Engine Company No 81,
very badly Injured al the fire in Fifty ninth street
HIS arm, 1t is thou eht, VIII have 10 he amputated.
John Barnett, member o. Engine Comnany No. 81
fell from ladder ut the same fire. and badly in
irred ice head and face that but little hOpe Is enter
aimed Of his recovery.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-06

total Destruction OF the steamer Cata-
line by Fire.

total Destruction OF the Steamer Cata-
1 line by Fire.
FORTRESS MONROE, July 8, 1861 "
Tho sicemer Cataline, recently employed transport
,sween here and Newport News, burned last even
G. Tic vessel Ia total loss, the having barely
me to escape.
1he Catsne formerly belonged to the Bridgeport oe
ID was owned by Freeman II Co. She was insured foi
y eco. and had been under contract with the govern
eat fer three months, at $4,000 per mon.h
Captain Gordcn, OF the Cumberland, CALAMITY removed
pe raed csnnons from the burning steamer.
ColcEel Aliens regiment to-day went up to Newport
ews Otherwise there has been no military movement
importance.
The Quaker City came up from the Capes, but reports
Diairs new.
Cie Of the letters intercepted near Big Bethel, men
oned u yesterdays DESPATCH says there are five thou
nd troops at Yorktown ard that one Parro. gun and
yaed cannon were the principal pieces uaed BY the
steamer, under Sag Of truce, Is here again from
orfok bo1y sunDg the rebel rag and cruising about
riDghsm permit the enemy to observe our every
oyenents The flag Of truce brings several fugtivee,
,iedy women, from Norfolk.
FoR,RHss MoNRos July 4, 1851.
The flag Of truce yesterday brought down the British
,rsul Il ON Norfolk who desrous Of visiting Balti
ore reference TO English vessel which had got into
orbe Commodore Stripg CHAM would not permit him to
So for fhc that tho privilege Of the flag Of
Uce has been already sufficiently abused by the rebels
Heavy firing heard this morning IN the direction
Norck doubtless sAlutes in honor OF American indie
,ndence
The ships war in the harbor fred national salute a.
ron. the gus Of the fortress responding.
There are grand parsdes this evening at the sevesa
There ave no military movements to report to-day.
Work at the fortress has been generally suspended
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Died.


BEATTY -On Wednesday, July 8. after long and
severe liners, RoWRT BEATTY, eged II years.
BEAN On Friday, July 6, Mrs. ELLEN BEAN, wife OF
Patrick Bean, a native OF Irelsnd, aged 80 years.
Per FRIENDS and hofe Of her family respectfully in
vted 10 attend her funeral rom her late residence us
West Twentieth street. this saturday. afternoon at two
O'Clock without further notice. May her soul rest in
peace.
CIIIp In Bound Brook, y. j on Wednesday July 3,
JOHN CfsfD, eyed 81 years.
Souihern and New orleans papers please copy.
CHAMBERLAIN On iday, July 8, ELIZA, wife Of Edward
a. Chamber lain, and sister OF Francis Ravere, aged 81
years, 9 mt pthe and days,
The frenos Of the family invited TO attend the fu
neral from her late residence, 81 varick street. this
tsa,ureay) morning, al eleven O'Clock.
CoN1SnL On Ffidsy, July s, Of consumption, JosErH
CoATRsL1, IN tbe 45th year Of HE age.
The Trends and acqusntances are requested TO attend
tbe fprtlsl from his late residence, No "a Wiloughby
street, Brooklyn Sunday afternoon, at two O'Clock
CORSET On thursday, July 4, MARY CATHERINE and
LzzY CoRrE1T children Of Catherine aud the late Law
rerce rhelt,
The funeral will take place from lSo Eas. Twenty.
SEVENTH street. This Saturday morning, at nine
o'cO.k.
Dusy-PA1MtH DUay.
The friends OF the lam are Invited to attend the f
ne al from bis late residence 5Ts Second avenue between
Thirty fifth and Thirty hixth strees, Sunday after
noon, at ore o cook.
HorcBros.-on Wednesday me ring, July 8. ELLA IsA-
REL only daughter of Roy Virginia Aoughton aged
2 years and IL months
The relatives and friends Of the family respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from the residence Of her
father IcO street between Third and Fourth avenues
this Saturday moi ming, at eleven O'Clock.
BINS On Friday, July s, of congestion oil the brain,
FRANZ HIsEs, egeo years and months
BAziir On Wednesday, July 9, ANN ELIZA HAzEr,
widow Of William r. Ballet
The friends Of her late husband and her brothers. Cor
nelrs George and Alexander Pcon and OF the family,
invited 70 ateDd the funeral this Saturday AFTER
ooon at two O'clock from her late residence, No. 22
Henry street, without furtf or invitation.
HssiER = ON Friday norurg, June s, Mrs. LorisE HAS
mr. aged 20 years, the beloved wife OF John heser "
The e'a,iyts aid lrsaos Of the family, and also Of her
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Markets,
PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD.


PHILADELPHIA. July 8, 1851.
ocks firm. Pennsylvanis State IS, 7sk; Reading
Railroad, I6H Norris Canai, 38H Long Island Rail.
road, 81; Pennsyvana Rairoad a7S. Sight exchange
on New York Mt par.
PHTIIn5gpHA, July 6, 1861
Flour dull super fine S. 80 s.. Wheat unyettled
spring, al IS: Pennsylvania red 81 10 81 IS white
81 rs 81 90 Corn quiet Whiskey 1870. tic.
CHICAGO, July 8, 1861
Demand for four light; market dull. Wheat declined
&C. &c.. sales al $50 for No. l. Soc FOR No. in store
Corn declined lc sacs at &c in store for mixed Oats
quiet Receipts 600 bbs fur Al, COO bushels wheat
lloCeo bushels corn, Sbipmenta-5.0t0 bbls- -four.
1stOC bushels wheat, 2S4,co0 bushes corn. Freigh
active and 1rmer-7c on wheat to Buffalo Exchange on
New York u per cent discoun, for gold
AfsAsY, July :, 1851.
Flour dull. Wheat in small los-red winter 81 l2i.:
also 500 bdshals Canada club and occ do white Cana
do st RJe e5. Usts iJwsr sss COO bu,hes Al
exc for Chicago Corn lower and moderately active
unsound, Ale AID sound Western mixed; 43i.c. 44o
Whskey: sales 10 bbls a. 15c. 1910. Received by
Central Railroad for Boeton and the East tt OBJ bbls
-four 26 bbs oil and 441 dry hides for New York-120s
bbe -four, 374 sacks and 10 ols wheat 40 and
1877 hhds. Tobacco Shipped b. ows 10 New York, July
al 800 bushels corn; 66,loo bushels wheat, 10000
bushels oats
Bufruo, July 8, 1851.
Flour dull. Wheat dull and sales Corn In fair de.
mAnd the market kvOsng buy Sales 26 eco bushels
prime mixed Illinois at 32<c Oats lover. Sales 20 900
bushels at 20Hc Freghts steady a, lie. 12c
and wheat to New York Imports-l2 600 bbls, flour,
40ce0 bushels wheat, $1,000 hcs corn ard IS Goo
bushels oats EXPORTS 0G0 bbs -four 10 900 bushels
wbea: sc COO bushels corn, and IL 600 bushels oats.