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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17
THE RECENT ELECTIONS.

Our Democratic editors have happy facul-
ty Of consoling their party under defeat.
They assure them that this Republican party
is dying away, and that, although Democracy
has been badly beaten, it cannot be done a
three years. In each of those years the Re-
publicans swept the State, after each election
the leaders of Lecompton Democracy assured
the faithful that it was merely a temporary
triumph and the next time all would be chang
cd. But when the next time came it was al
ways worse for the Democracy than before.
Gov. Curtin was elected last October by ma
jority of 81, ,092 votes; Curtin having receiv-
cd 262, ,349 votes, and Foster 230, ,257. This
was cooling enough to the prospects of Democ-
racy in the Presidential election to come off
in the following month for the party was u
nited on Foster and brought out its whole
strength. But the Democratic organs at once
very confdentialy assured their readers that
Lincoln could not under any circumstances
get within forty thousand of the vote given
for Curtin. Well, the election came, and
Lincoln received in Pennsylvanis nearly six
thousand moro votes than Curtin, and about
sixty thousand majority over all other Presi-
dental candidates put together. Our Demo-
cratic friends had better learn wisdom from
the past and not count their votes before they
are polled as it is too much like the boy that
counted his chickens before they we're hatched.
We would not have alluded to this matter,
were Il not for the fact that these same journ-
ais are endeavoring to convince the public
that the recent elections show that the strength
Of the Republican party is declining. The
late elections have generally been of local
character. In some places tho change SEEM
cd ono way, and in some places the other.
But the aggregate result has been favorable
10 the Republicans. We believe that the Re-
publican party Is stronger to-day than ever,
and we are more than ever convinced of the
wisdom OF its policy and the truth Of its prin-
ciples. se5H
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17

SINA CURE.-It has been found that messen-
gers receiving their 81 200 year in the en-
ployment of the United States Senate, are
trarefing in Europe, placing substitutes at the
disposal of the Senate door-keeper, said SUBJ
stitutes receiving about one third of the salary
allowed the principal. Another employee is
studying at some college for one of the pro-
fessions, keeping substitute in the Senate
at one fourth his salary.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17
Yours

A NEST OF TRAIroRs.-We clip the follow
ing local item from the Harrisburg Daily Tel
egraph, of Saturday. April 18th, 1861 !:
ssWe are informed by prominent and rei-
able Democrat, who skeeps step to the music
of the Union,' that there exists in this city a
lodge of the reasonable organization, of South
ern origin, known as knights of the Golden
Circle the members of which are in league
with, and sworn to support, the rebels of the
Cotton States in their reasonable conspiracy
to overthrow the government. Ifit be true that
such an oath-bOund tory league does exist
here, the stoad spotted traitors and midnight
treason plotters who comprise its member
ship, should be smoked out of their secret
den, and held up to tho scorn and contempt
of all loyal citizens and true patriots"
Our Harrisburg friends should take the mat
ter coolly; for when they remember that there
were Tories and an Arnold in the days of the
Revolution, how can they expect better things
in these days of our country's greatest peril.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17
SALE OFREAL ESTATE.
a PAIR OF REAL NOVELETTE,,
~ n


1st.-The Paper NeckTie." Patent appliad i5g
Is made entirely of paper, in loo different style
and in perfect imi tation of silk and other facrs
The price is so low that gentleman may vsal
New Tie every day, and yet not be charged
with extravaganza, or one Tie may be worn e
days if necessary 10 economize.
2d.-The Relief Tie. (Patented Jan 20 ls5
This is doubtless the most perfect silk Tie
vented, and is just what the name implies, PERI
Relief from all further trouble in tying bows
3d.-The Lace Edge Tie. An exquisitely 'ss-
tiful article-it has only to be TO be adIl.-
SMITH & BR0UWER. Sole Manufactur
No SO Warren Street. n
N.B.-We sell to Wholesale Jobbers only. C7a-
try Merchants can order our goods Of any Ntt.-
sale house with whom they dealing. Apr .
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17

STAMPED LETTER SHEETs.-Tne Postmaster
General has ordered the preparation of sheets
of letter paper, cut, gummed and embossed
with the three cent postage stamp, combining
in one both letter sheet and envelope. Also
similar sheets, note size, to be packed in such
manner as may be necessary to insure the safe
transmission of the sheets by mail. This will
be capital safeguard against the careless
ness of correspondents who are prone to omit
placing postage stamps on their letters. 1t
will also be just the thing to obviate the legal
difficulty which some times arises in identi-
flying the date OF an inclosure with that of an
official pOstmark.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17

RATE OF TAXATION AT THE SoUTH.-The late
census returns show that the free population
of the ssSouthern Confederacy'' amounts to
1885, 4Sl souls, including men, women and
children 1t will be perceived therefore. that
in order to raise the proposed loan of SIS ,000,-
600 tax OF 1854 per capita must be levied
on each individual
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17

RIGHT NOVEL, is said that General
Cameron is 'scarefully wedding the army of
traitors before it shall be called upon to sus-
tain the honor of the stars and stripes.'' This
is a move in the right direction, and is credit
able to the Secretary of War. The recent
designations in the army show that there are
men in this important branch of the public
service, who acknowledge no obligation to
their country, or its time-honored flag. The
sooner all such are disposed of the more con-
idence will the people OF the United States
have that they will not be betrayed in the
hour of peril.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17

A HoAx.-The report that the Mexican
General Ampudia was marching to invade
Texas, has been ascertained to be fabrica-
tion. Ampudia has withdrawn from the Mex
lean army and is living in retirement. 1t is
said, that ii was only First of-April joke.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17

STEAM ENGINE FOR SALE.-The un-
~ dersigned. residing in Woodward township,
has on hand twenty-five horse power engine and
want of an engine, would do well to examine this
one before purchasing elsewhere. The price will
be low and the terms easy. He has also on hand
an excellent Shinge machine which he will sell
on easy terms. JOHN NJ. CHASE.
Woodward tp., April II, 1S6l-2mp.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17

CAUTION.-The public are hereby cautiope5
" against purchasing or Intern eddIing with tn
following property in the possession of Luke Mil
ward in Guelich township. to wit: Two COWS and
calves, one hog one cook stove, two beds and bed
ding. one bureau, table. clock one cur,
board, one stand, and chairs, as the same wer
purchased by at Constable IS sale and are or y
left with him on loan subject TO my order
April 10, lS6l-pd WM. A. NEVLIN(f
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17

EAUTION.-All persons are hereby caution
~ ed against buying or in any way medding
with the following property, now in possession of
lron-gray Horse, one Iron-gr Stud Horse, Har-
ness for two horses, one 2-horse wagon wagon /;
also one Iron-gray Mare, in possession of b. d.
Kline. in Decatur tip the above property be-
longs to me and is only left with the Klines on
loan and subject to my order. or by my agent D.
d. Kline. CATHARING KLINE.
Decatur tp., March l6 1861 pd
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17
DANKING AND COLLECTION oFFIc
LEONARD, FINNEY & co

hGONAhD, lin IN II Z 0 Cos
CLEARFIELD, CLEARFIELD COUNTY. o.,
Bills of Exchange Notes and Drafts Discou . te 4
Deposits received Collections made and procee3
promptly remitted Exchange on the Cities cl1
stantly on hand Office, on Second street. in th'
roo lately occupied by w. A. Wallace. Esd
JAMES T. LEONARD. -. d. A FISsEy
WIN A. WALLACE =: ::: 80: a. c. FISSEf
GALE OF REAL ESTATE.-By virtue
- authority from the Orphans Court of Clearie
County, will expose tie sale by public outcry
on the premises of C. Stumstein deed. in Brad
tip, Clearfcld Co, Pa. Friday the 3rd day g.
May A. ID. 1861 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon Ii
following real estate being off the north west
ner of the farm or real Estate of Stumst latr
of said tp, deceased Beginning at the rut'.e
road leading from Troutviie to Arnold 4 Rsbels
Grist-mill. thence along said road South 81 percl
to post, thence by other land of Stumsre e
Estate East 81 perches to post. thence north
perches to post, thence by land of Miliers hei-s
West 81 perches to post the place of beginuil5
containing 30 acres, more or less. Terms mae
known at time of sale
ELIZABETH STTMSTEIN, Adm x
April 10, l86I-4tp. of c. Stuinstein deca.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17

EAUTION.-All persons are hereby cau,i,r.
" ed against purchasing meddling with ths
following property now in the hands of Wm. Jo-.
dan of Lumber-city, to wit: One gray horse o1s
bay horse. One yearling heitfer, One 2-horse wsg-
on, set harness, and variety of farming utsn.
sils, as the same belong to me and are subieet &c
my order. and have only been left with sail .o.-
dan on loan. SAMUEL kIE6
Lumber city April g. IS6l-3tp
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17

NEW STORE.-The subscriber has opened 1
l Y new store at Williamsville, Clearfcld oounts
Pa, where he will keep constantly on hand gea.
eral assortment of DRY-GOODS, GR0CE.
RIES, PROVISIONS, &c. which lie viii sell
for cash. or exchange for Timber, Boards 81 b
giles, Grain, Country Produce. &c Tie wi'l b.,
pleased to have all who wish TO purchase a q
the above articles to give him a call
z.at ~ JAMES Z. WATSOE.
WilliamsYile, April Sd. 1861 -3m.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17

A Southern correspondent says that s.the
Montgomery Cabinet is seriously occupied by
the crisis" Well, that's right; to be ssseri-
ously occupied" is common with disobedient
children when they expect to get spanking.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17

Toinsure attention, the CASH must accompa-
ny notices, as follows ALI Cautions with 81;
traitors and Executors notices, 81 80 each and
all other transient Notices at the same rates
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

AdUerttsements set IN large type ctts, stai
'ciH be charged double price for space occupied
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17

Twenty Thousand Massachusetts Volunteers
have rendered their services to Government.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17

In another column we publish the new Mill
.fa isS .passed by our Legislature last week.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17

NAUTION.-The public are cautioned again,
" harboring or trusting my son James Benrs.
who has left me without any just cause, as -.
pay no debts of his contracting unless compe -
by law. And any person harboring him vii.
held responsible for his wages services
April 10, IS6l-p VIM BENNETT
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17

GRAHAM. BOYNTON & CO.,
Desire TO inform the citizens of Clearheid
vicinity, that they have removed their store tc
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17

INVITE ZINC, ground in Damar yarni.,
w in Id cans. at HARTSWTcsrtEEtssa, EEssa,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-17

a PRIME LOT of fresh Drugs lust reso;-.,
"A and opened at HARiSWICCSatss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-11-29
Captain Charles wilkes.

The name of Captain Charles Wilkes, who 50
neatly nabbed Slidell and Mason, is a name
known both in navigation and in science. He
was born in this state in 1905, and originally
entered the naval service of his country in
1918, at the early age of thirteen years. In
1884, having previously distinguished himself
by his scientific ability, he received from the
American government the command of4 nav
al expedition intended to explere the coun-
tries bordering on the Pacific and southern
oceans. His command consisted of two sloops
Of war, q brig and two tenders, and he himself
had the grade Of Captain. Leaving here
shortly after his appointment, he doubled Cape
Horn, crossed over to Polynesia, Van Dieman's
Land and Australia, advancing as far as the
sixty-irst degree Of south latitude; he then
visited the Feejee islands and Borneo, and re-
turned to New York in 1912, after having Wis.,
tied Singapore and the Cape Of Good Hope.
This memorable expedition of four years was
fertile in useful operations, which Captain
wilkes re-counted in very able work in five
octave volumes, entitled "a Narrative of the
United States Exploring Expedition" In 1S4S
the Geographical Society Of London presented
him with gold medal, as q token of their ap-
probation of his labors. He has also since
then published a work entitled western
America," which contains valuable statistical
details and geographical facts, and maps re-
latlng to California and Oregon. Commodore
Wilkes received his present commission in
1855. He has been in the service altogether
forty-thre years. Ten of these years he has
been on sea service; tweEty-six engaged on
shore or other duty, and seven years unem-
ployed. For some years latterly he has been
assigned to special duty near Washington. He
is now returning from the coast of Africa with
the United States steamer San Jacinto. On mis-
way home he found orders to cruise for pri-
Vateers or vessels attempting to run the block
ade, which duty he has been performing for
the past six weeks. While engaged in this
business he fell in with the vessel containing
the two rebel plenipos. The whele country
now rings with applause of his bold action
". Y. World.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-11-29

GEN. BRowN AND THE PENSACOLA BoNBARD-
NEST.-The New York Post Of last evening
says:
Col Brown, the Commandant Of Pickens, has
long been ready for the rebels; and felt himself
able not only to repel assault, but also TO drive
them out Of the their works .' 80 NOW
A gentleman ofthis city writes rs, on this point
az follows: 81 dined with Col. Brown in Fort
Piekens about ten weeks ago; and he showed me
from the parspet Of the fort after dinner In what
manner and by what means he could without
great difhcufty, drive the enemy out Of every one
OF his works. But he said IL would taken seven
thousand ave hundred men TO hold the shore
works against the rebels and until the government
was ready to occupy Pensacola 10 was no use to
waste powder and shot on Bragg. Col. Brown
therefore, did not mean 70 fre unless nrst at
lacked In that case he proposed 10 return the
IRE Of the enemy and show him his powers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-11-29
Harses I'm a Gale At Sea.

The Great Republic, which sailed with the
naval expedition for Port Royal, had $50
horses on board The conduct of the beasts
during the terrible storm of Friday week is
thus described by correspondent Of the Tri-
bune
AtI2M. the wind blew q gale, and contin-
ued to increase in violence for "a hours, some
of the waves sweeping clear over our decks
and striking the ship with the force Of solid
shot. At 8 p. NJ, for some reason, the Van
derbilt let 20 our hawsers. II made a fearful
commotion among our horses for few minutes.
The effect was like q powerful conclusion,
throwing the horses out Of their equilibrium,
and some twenty Of them were thrown of their
feet. We then began to pitch and roll at q
terrible rate, until we got some sails set, which
steadied the vessel very much. We held our
course s. by W. until O'Clock at night, when
the sailors having hflled the haTser line,
making the ship little more manageable, we
stacked ship" and stood more to the east
Then the ship rolled fearfully, the decks at
every roll standing At an angle Of As degrees,
The horses plunged msdly, as If they would
uttersnce to most mortal grounds, while 9TH
ers, in their desperation, buried their teeth in
the wood Of their stalls and managers was
below through the whole of it, keeping my
men to their duty as well as / could, which
was not very well, for they ran for safety every
chance they could get One horse, as I stood
by him, turned a complete summerset, his
head striking where his heels stood. When
he came down the horse next to him kick ed
him in the head, nearly killing him. / could
do nothing but let him struggle till morning,
when had him killed and thrown overheard.
Another horse dropped dead without q strug-
gle, and two others were so injured that had
them killed and thrown overheard, making the
loss in all that night four horses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-11-29
THE REBEL COMMISSIONERS.
Another Account By Marshal Murray

When the prisoners first came on board the
San Jacinto, Captain Wilkes made the fol-
lowing
ADDRESS TO THE coMNIs ssIoNERs:
''Gentlemen-I shall endeavor to make You
as comfortable on board as my means will per-
NIT. ] wish to have it distinctly understood,
however, that this is q vessel belonging to the
government of the United States There must
be no political talk on board"
Acting upon this hint the commissioners re-
Trained from political talk, and said little or
nothing. They responded to the introduction
OF the n. Y. marshal with a simple nod, and
had no conversation with him during the voy-
Occasionally he and Mason played game of
Backgammon. Eustis and McFarlane were
frequently in the wardroom, and conversed
freely with the officers on general subjects
They behaved very we'll.
At nine o'clock Sunday morning Com.
Wilkes and Marshal Murray went frsm the
vesSel to Fort Warren, and arranged with Col
Dimmick for the transfer. A small steamer
was sent out for their baggage. At eleven the
debarkation took place. Mason and Slidell
walked to the gangway, as person who was
on board says, the 'msst dilapidsted looking
ROSTERS" he ever saw. When Mason saw the
fort his chin dropped; the legs of both COM
missioners were decidedly shsky as they walk
ed to the gangway. They bowed to the off,
GERS, and got on the tug with Lieut.. Fairfax
and the Marshal, and steamed towards shore.
THE PROCESSION TO TIE FORT.
The dock is a quarter Of a mile from the
fort, and when the party landed, several off,
GERS were in waiting to receive the prisoners.
After their "traps' were on shore, the cem-
missioners were escorted to the fort in the fol-
lowing
ORDER OF PROCESSION:
Marshal Murray and Ambassador Slidel.
Lieutenant Fairfax and Ambassador Mason.
Secretary Deputy Marshal Secretary
Eustis. sampson. McFarlane.
Oficers from the fort.
Police from the fort,
In charge Of the following "1apsn belonging to
the commissioners which were conveyed
In two carts:
Six or eight trunks, six valises, several OF
brandies, wines aud liquors, dozen or more
boxes of cigars, two casks (pints and
quarts) Of bottled Scotch ale.
The procession went to Fort Warren, and on
arriving the prisoners were introduced to Col.
Dimmick, who said
"Gentlsmen,-I am most happy to receive
you in Fort Warren"
The marshal informed the prisoners that it
would be his duty to examine their baggage,
and requested them to give up their keys A
thorough search of their effects was made in
their presence, and no papers or dispatches of
then delivered to the prisoners, who were
shown to their quarters.
Commodore Wilkes has not yet made his
ofhcial report Of the capture of the rebel COM
missioners.
1t is not strange that no dispatches or pa
pers were found in the baggage of the rebel
commissioners. If they took credentials with
them, they were in the Trent's mails, or on
the persons Of the ladies Of the party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-11-29

L. MILITARY BOOKS
Il RENCH & RICHSTIEN have Just received q
arge and complete assortment of Military Book
OF all kinds, which they offer from ten to fifty
per cent. below the regular retail prloes,-in-
oluding:
A new edition of Hardee's Infantry and Rife
Taotios, complete, Sl.25
Forbes Volunteers Manual, 2 vols, 81
Aliens Compendium Of Hardee's Tsotios, 20
Gross's Military Surgery, $50
Mshan's Field Fortihcs ton and Outpost, each 70
Hardee's Taotics, cheap edition, 25c
The Soldiers Guide, complete manual and
drill book for the of the Volunteer Militia and
the Home Guard, $50
The Hand Book for the U. 9. Soldier, oein,
hrst book of ofinstructIon TO the u g. Infantry tao
tics, $50
Also, Military Maps, Map of the Seat of War.
Charts, Guides, DO.
Flags, Badges and Medals of every description.
Any of the above sent by mail free,
FRENCH RICHSTEIN,
mB - 25s Pennsv vanih avspus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-11-29

SHOOTING CHILD FOR PHEAsASr.-The
Wheeling Intelligencer, of Saturday, says
A little son Of Mr.. Kryder, who lives a short
distance from Bridgeport, was shot yesterday
evening under the following circumstances
The child, which was about ten years of age,
was stopping down and picking up chips BE-
tween two logs in q wood, when a man By the
the little fellow, and supposing the boy was a
pheasant, took aim and fred, killing the child
dead. 1t was terrible, and we think a most
inexcusable, mistake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-11-29

SOMETHING NEW-SUPERIOR HULLED
- C0RNIThe ssbscriber, having got the agency
delicate preparation Of Corn, would respectfuliy
ask Of his friends and the public at large 10 rive
its trial. Also. Popped Corn, plain and :agsrsd
+, Pa. avenue, bstveen 18th and 18th sts.
msnts, Table Tops, &e. A large assortment q WAYS
on hand. 90 IL I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-11-29

DThe immense Croton main over high
bridge, New York, which IL Is calculated win
convey one million gallons daily, has Just been
completed, and will be ready 70 receive the wa
ter In about two weeks. It 10 450 feet In length,
and * feet In diameter. The old pipes are re-
tained so a. 70 receive the water In case II 10
found necessary at any time to repair the new
main Tne pipe 10 % be covered with strong
rubber packing. ,s= I.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-11-29
CASH NOTICE

IN Consesusnoe Of our having 10 pay cash fol
sys sSs on, g g
ss;Fpt Ws ssxib tP 's9Ts TySaTI sTFs ss:oisaI
3aS Ps. avenue, between Stk and ion :;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-11-29
HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUcHU

HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU
For Weaknes-es
Arising from EXossses, Habits Of Dissipauon.
haTiy dlEcIsnnn ct use.
AtteAded trffA fhe F0liOtctHR SYMPTOMS:
lndisPoE tiOn TO Exertion, LOss Of Power,
Loss OF NJ -morT, DificultJ Of RresthInG
Weak Nerves, TreUbIi in9
Horror of Disease, wakafuloess
DImness of Vision, Pam in the Baok.
Unlvartal Lassitude OF the Musoul AZ Sy.tem,
Hot bands, FlushinF OF the B~dy
DGynets OF the Sk'n, ErupttOas on the FGoe
PA LID couNTRNANcK.
Iheee sympt ms n a oSed 20 40 On, which this
medicine lnVauably removes, sOOn follows
lMPOTENCY, ,FATUIFY EPILEPTIC Pits.
In one Of tokieh tks Patient may Eopirs
Who can cav thsT th-y are rot flesusntiy fol-
lowed BY those "DIRKFUL DISEASES,
INSANITY AND CONSUMPTION"
Many are asars Of the caase Of thsir suffering
But NONE WILL CONFESS.
THE RECORDS OF THE INSANE AsYLUMs
dad ths Melancholy Deaths bS CoHssDytioa,
BEAR AMPLE wITNFss THE Truth OF TEE
ASSERTION.
WITH ORGANIC WEAKNESS,
Requires the aid OF medicine 10 strengthen and
Iavig0Tate the System
which HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUC.U
tao0rioblF does
A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE THB MOST skEPTIcAL.