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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-01-16

GEN. JACKsoN's WILL.-In June, 1S43, Gen.
Jackson, in his retirement at the Hermitage,
wrote his will with his own hand. In it, a.
mong other bequests, are two which ought at
this time to be published for present reading.
The sentiments therein expressed, in this SOL
emn document, eyInce more than Roman pa
triotisnl, and should sink deep into the hearts
Of the people. Here is the literal language of
the illustrous dead:
"Seyenth. bequeath to my beloved neph-
ew, Andrew j. Donelson, son of Samuel DON
elson, deceased, the elegant sword presented
to me by the State of Tennessee, lrih This in
junction That he fail not to use it when ne
cessary in support and protection Of our glorious
Uniom and for the protection Of the constitutional
rights of our belored country, should they be as
sailed by foreign enemies or DOMESTIC TRAITORS.
"Eighth. To my granddaughter, Andrew
Jackson Coffee, bequeath tbe elegant sword
presented to me by the rifle company of New
Orleans, commanded by Captain Beale, as a
memento of my regard, and to bring to his re-
collection the gallant services of his deceased
father, Gen. John Coffee, in the late Indian
and British war, under my command, and his
gallant conduct in defence of New Orleans
in 18l4-15, ,oith this injunction: That he WELD
it in the protection of the rights secured to
the American citizen under our glorious Con-
stitution against all invaders, whether foreign
foes, or INTESTINE TRAIroRs.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-01-16

The Duke of Malakoff is to have 500 900 n
year as Governor of Algeria, which, added to
his salary as Marshal, Senator, Member OF the
Council of Regency, and Duke, constitute an
income from the State Treasury of Sl62, 900 a
year. But the Duke can't obtain the consent
of his young wife to accompany him in his
Algerine exile, and She is fitting up the hand
some residence in. the Avenue Montaigne,
given her by the Empress at the time of her
marriage. as permanent residence during the
Governors absence. The Governor was COM
planning few days ago to the Emperor that
he could not induce, his wife to go with him to
Algiers, when his Majesty said to him, laugh
ingly, 'sThat's it; you can take Sevastopol,
Duke, but you can't conquer a woman!'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-01-16
BY s. B. ROW.
oua UNION RIGHT OR WRONG.

Rouse. hearts OF rreeuom ohAy nonAS'
Hark to disunion's cry,
Dear liberty beneath her dome,
Proclaims that dangers nigh;
Come. let your noble sh outs ring forth,
In trumpet voices strong:
1--WE know no South, we know no North,
Our Union right or wrong
The temple our brave Fathers made,
The wonder of the world,
Shall they behold their Sons dismayd
When treasons flags unfurled;
oh never, by the glorious stars
Which on our banner throng;
Rouse, sons Of three victorious wars,
For Union right or wrong.
Our patriotic Fathers shades,
With Washington on high.
Point to their blood -anointed blades
And to their children cry.
Rouse, freemen by your Fathers sears,
On to the rescue throng;
Defend our Gag and sacred stars,
The Union right or wrong.
Sons of the press proclaim its worth
In telegraphic fres,
Bid young America stand forth
And emulate their sires;
Wake sister States and hand in hand,
Round Freedom Temple throng,
Come, shout in one united Band,
Our Union right or wrong.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-01-16

In East Boston, recently, dying maiden of
twenty was married to her betrothed. Before
her dissolution she said that she had only one
earthly wish ungratified-she desired to be u
nited to him who had loved her so long and
truly, and the hope of being his in Heaven.
He could deny her nothng-he married death
Bolstered up by pillows, and supported in the
embrace Of her mother, she was united to her
lover. Her feeble voice was hardly audible
in responding to the questions of the marriage
ceremony. She was his, and said she would
die without regret. From then until she pass
ed away, she was unable to speak above
whisper.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-01-16

THE NORTHERN PooR.-Whilst the South is
upon the verge of starvation, servile insurrec-
tioD and civil war, its public men are stuffing
the ignorant masses with the idea that the work.
lug men of the North are penniless, without
work and upon the brink OF an open outbreak,
demanding bread or blood. In answer to this
silly expectation, so fondly cherished by the
Southern press, the New York Times shows
that the Massachusetts Saving Banks have on
hands, deposited by working men, the sum of
SAG, 126 $40; those of Connecticut have $751;
1862 and New England, taken altogether,
S135, ,446 $40. Add New York and Pennsyl-
vania to New England and the working men
of those States can undoubtedly produce,
from their own resources, at ten days notice,
t,Dice much money all the Southern States,
in the event of secession, could raise in year by
taxation, Or 6orro,c in the markets of the world.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-01-16

A new method of amusement has been a
dopied in Paris. Fashionable people, who do
not find private theatricals, or private con-
certs, suiting to their tastes, given Prirate
Sermons. A pulpit is erected in the drawing
room, and the hostess takes a great deal of
pains to secure popular and eloquent preach
er. Great exertions are made that they are
not outdone by their neighbors in the matter
of eloquence. Of course il is not to be sup
posed that thess services are open to the pub
lie, but especial cards Of invitation are issued
to the matinee religieuse with careful attention
to the quality of the guests invited.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-01-16

VIM. FL. Russell, connected with the WASH
ington embezzlement, is Vermonter, great
stage man, and hitherto considered Napo-
leon among fnanciers. He is President of
the Central overland mail, which runs also the
pony express, and partner in several firms,
one of which is the Russell, Majors 4 Waddell,
under whose contract to carry Utah army sup
plies these frauds have been perpetrated. He
resides in Leavenworth, where he is President
of the only bank of issue in the Territory.
His property is said to be immense, but is so
shattered and may be so involved that it is
doubtful if Government realizes anything from
attaching it, although the attempt will be made.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-01-16

CORE FOR DIPTHERiA.-A lady of Port By
ron, Cayuga county, N. Y, has cured six
children Give of them her own) of diptheria,
By the following remedy: When the symp-
toms are first discovered, take Spanish flies,
pound and mix them with Venice turpentine,
spread it on piece of soft cloth and bind it
on the throat, which will raise blister, and
soon remove the disease from the.throat.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-01-16

LET 'EM DIssoLUTE.-In New York omni-
bus, the other day, political discussion, rath-
er grave in its tone, was turned into fun by
the remark of an old man who had been listen
ing in silence for aquarter of an hour. ssThey
talk" said he, ssabout dissolution for my
part, / say, let 'em dissolute-let's all disso-
Lutte p' A general laugh ensued-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-01-16

Mr.. Isaac v Fowler, late Postmaster of the
City of New Y ork, is now resident of the
City of Mexico. He left the island of Cuba
some three months ago, where he had resided
as an extraditionists and fugitive from tho
laws of the United States and friend in
forms us that, when last heard from, he com
planned OF injustice and ingratitude of false
friends, who had fattened on his bounty and
participated in the specuations into which he
had been forced. The gentleman who furnish
eo the information we refer to says that Mr..
Fowler was in state of utter destitution, and
that all his worldly gear consisted of seedy
suit of clothes, trunk; very small sum of
money and an old commission acknowledging
him 10 be Grand Sachem of the Tammany
Society. He denied that he had received any
contributions from the friends he had iormer-
ly served, and repudiated any present connec-
tion with them. He acknowledged his mani
fold follies and regretted that he had not re-
malned at home to meet the consequences in
cident to his imprudent action.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-01-16

A Southern editor, some years ago, in at
tempting to compliment General Pillow as a
"battle SCARED veteran,'' was made by the
types to call him ssbattle scared veteran"
In the next issue the mistake was so far cor
rected as to style him sbotfie scared veteran
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-01-16

It is said that the editor of The Charleston
Mercury, who writes its fierce disunion arti-
cles, is one Gordon, native of Massachusetts,
who has been in the South bnt two or three
years.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-01-16

The common opinion is, that We should take
good care of children at all seasons OF the
year, butit is well enough in winter to let
them slide.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-01-16

Schuylkiif has $3.50 residents less than
Berks, but has 5l2 more dwelliogs.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-01-16

The real estate of Philadelphia is assessed
this year at SIZE, ,772,73S.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-01-16

From 1900 to 1850, there we're $40 earth
quakcs, so tar as is known.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-01-16
VOL. mo. 20.
FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITOL.
MAJOR ANDERSON SUSTAINED.


WASHINGTON CRY, JAM, 1S6l.-The House
OF Representatives adopted the following reso-
luton, offered by Mr.. Adrain, of New Jersey:
Resoiced, That we fully approve Of the bold
and patriotic act of Major Anderson in with
drawing from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter,
and the determination of the President to
maintain that fearless officer in his present
conditon-and we will support the President
in all constitutional measures to enforce the
laws and preserve the Union.
The resolution was adopted by a vote of l2i
yeas to 56 nays-all the Republicans, major
lty of the Democratic Representatives of the
North, and several manly and patriotic MEM
bers from Southern States voting for il. A
few Northern doughfacss voted with the South
ern extremists against it,
Mr.. LISooLS's CABINET.
Messrs Seward of N. T., Bates of Missouri,
Cameron of Pennsylvania, Wellos of Connec-
ticut, and Smith Of =, have been invited to
seats in Mr.. Lincoln's cabinet. Mr.. Cameron
will probably go into the Treasury or War De-
partment. Although the foregoing cast is ac-
tually made up, it is not irrevocably SO. The
two Southern appointments will he kept
open until Mr.. Lincoln reaches Washington.
William A. Graham, of North Carolina, has
been mentioned in connection with the De-
partment OF the Interior.
SOLDIER FROM CHARLESTON.
sergeant, who was left at Fort Moultro
after Maj. Anderson transferred his command,
has arrived in Washington. When he went up
to Charleston from Sullvan's Island, he was
promptly arrested and taken Before magis-
trate. AS no complaint could be lodged a
gainst him ,he was released, but admonished to
leave the city He made several attempts TO
reach Fort Sumter, but the surveillance was too
peift ct, and no communication is permitted ex-
cept under the orders of the new authorities.
THE FLORIDA NAVAL STATIONS.
The important post of Pensacola, Florida,
is now well guarded. There is one company
OF infantry, with two vessels OF war, at that
station. Key West, also another highly i'm
portant station, with one of the finest harbors
in the world, and holding the key of the Gulf
of Mexico, is occupied by sufficient force to
protect it against any attack the revolutionists
can make upon it. Hampton Roads is like
wise in secure position.
RESIGNATION OF MR.. THOMPSON.
WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Mr. Thompson of
Miss, this day resigned TO The President his
commission as Secretary of the Interior, on
the ground that after the order to reinforce
Maj. Anderson was commanded or Dec. 3lst,
there was a distinct understanding that no
troops should be ordered to the South without
the subject being considered and decided in
the Cabinet, and yet the Secretary of War,
without his (Thompson's) knowledge, had sent
$50 men, in the Star OF the West, to rein
force Major Anderson.
SOUTH CAROLINA Posf OFFICES.
Returns are daily received at the proper Of
f1ce in Washington, from the South Carolina
postmasfers, showing that the business is pro-
crossing as heretofore, including the honor
ing of contractors orders for pay and the pur-
chase of postage stamps.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-07


not be any forward movement Of our troops
for q few days. a'sk 5000
Col. Lander has offered bis services to
Gen. Net lellan.
It is asceftained BY careful inspection Of
the projectiles used by the rebels ct Acquia
Greek, that they are unlike any 10 common
use, and it is believed that their cannon. and
projectiles are from Europe, but how and
when they got them is the question.
Lieut.. Col. Farnham has been appointed
Col. of the New York Fire Zouaves in
place of the late Col. Ellsworth.
Men are at work to day extending the
Railroad track from the depot to the long
bridge. 81
A theological student in Richmond re-
ports 100, 900 men under arms 10 Virginia;
10000 of them are at Harper's Ferry.
Ben McCull0ch was in Richmond. It
is believed the student was sent here to de.
ceive the Government by exaggerated re-
ports of the strength of the rebels.
Special to Commercial Advertiser. l.
Contrary to expectation no movement was
made onFairfax last night. For obvious rea-
sons there will be no renewal of action atAc-
qua Greek at present. When Gen. Scott
is ready, the place will be carried. The
Pawnee lies off the Greek and will see no
more batteries erected.
Posts Special lit is reported that
there are clerks still retained in the Treas.
ury Department, who lately refused to take
the oath of allegiance.
+ Municipal election here yesterday result
ed in triumph of Unionists.
PHILADELPHIA, June A..
The habeas corpus case OF the bridge
burners came up before Judge Cadwalla-
der. Mr.. Horton, one OF the counsel, stat
ed that the prisoners had been discharged
by order of the War Department. No
interest was taken in the case.
CHICAGO, May 4.
j. D. Pulley, member OF the Legislature
from Williamson county, has been arrested
at Carbondale for treason, by order OF Gen.
Prentiss, and will be tried. Ample evil
dence exists that be is leading traitor.
The Iribune's Cairo correspondent says
the secessionists have 5000 troops at Union
city, Tennessee, another regiment having
arrived on Friday. Ten thousand are be.
tween Memphis and Cairo. Beauregard
was expected at Union city on Sunday.
The Chicago Tribune this morning de-.
clares in favor of Douglas Democrat for
the vacancy in the United States Senate,
and urges Gov. Yates to make such selec-
ton. 1t says it becomes Republicans now
to prove their faith in the unanimity of the
North by this recognition OF patriotism
and fidelity to the Union by former antago.
nists.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-07

TOKENS OF MoURNING-The news pub
lished Tuesday morning OF the death Of
Senator Douglas. saddened the whole COM
munity, and the evidences Of respect and
mourning were everywhere observed. At
an early hour the following proclamation
was issued -:
STATE OF MINNESOTA io
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, ST. PAUL, June 4, '6l. +
! The telegraph has this morning announce
ed the death of STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS, Unit
ed States Senator from the State Of Illi-
nois.
In testimony of respect for the memory
of one ever friendly to the interests Of Min.
nesota from the days of her earliest Terri.
torial organization, it is directed
That the several departments of the State
Government be closed for the day;
That the flag Of the Capitol be lowered
to half mast.
[Signed] ALEXANDER RAMSEY.
The City Council met in the afternoon,
and a committee was appointed to draft
suitable resolutions, to be reported at 1
subsequent meeting.
At Fort Smelling, where the first regis
ment Of Minnesota volunteers is in garrison,
the intelligence was received during the
forenoon, and the flag was lowered at hall.
mast Immediately, as mark Of sorrow for
81 81
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-07

The N. Y. World says: Mr.. Charles
Francis Adams, our new Minister to Eng
land, was presented to the Queen at Buck
ingham Palace, on the 10th inst, by Mr..
Dallas, who then delivered his letters of re-
call. All the statements made 10 Parlia>
ment relative to our affairs of which re-
port has yet reached rs, all the actions of
the British government, and all the opinions
and speculations of the press, have been in
ignorance of the representations which Mr..
Adams is instructed to make, and it is
probable that these representations together
with the constant evidences of vigor on the
part of our government, may produces con-
siderable change in the tone of official SEN
timent in respect to the war in which we
are engaged.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-07
LATER FROM EUROPE.
THE TIMES ON AMERICAN AFFAIRS.

SANDY Hook, June 4.
Steamer Borussia from Hamburg via
Southampton the 22d, is here, bound up.
Advices one day later.
Italy wants q loan of 500O00,O00 francs
from France. Doubts are entertained
whether the new kingdom OF Italy viii be
acknowledged while the French remain in
Rome. The whole Toulon squadron had
left for Syria.
The tribunal which decides questions of
international law is usually stern one. If
the North prevails, it will prove that the
Union was nationality-if the South
makes good its independence, it will prove
the Union was partnership during pleas
ure. This is what is to be decided, and
we must wait the event. The lanes thinks
that great movements will be postponed till
fall
An article in the London Times of the
22nd, on JEFF. Davis message, says MIR.
Davis, while making studlous display of
moderation, and endeavoring to conciiate
the good will of the European nations, is
perfectly aware that his theories depend
for acceptance on the rifles of his fellow
citizens.
The lines publishes the first part of
lengthy communication on the causes of the
American war, and has strong editorial on
Stewards letter to the American Ambassa-
dor to France, which says it sounds very
much like insult and ridicue.
The French Ambassador to London had
refunded from Paris and it is reported with
instructions of coDcilIatory character.
In the Chamber of Deputies the opposi.
ton proposes q material reduction in the
budget. The Council of State refused the
modification. M
A petition signed by 10000 Romans. to
Napoleon, praying for the withdra wal Of
French troops has been sent to Paris, not
withstanding the efforts of the police to
stop it. In England the American ques-
ton was paramount. Clay's letter attracts
considerable attention. 1t is reported that
vessels were going out of Liverpool for the
purpose OF priyateering. ad
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-07

I Galusha A. Grow and Frank r. Blair, il.
are named for the Speakerahip of the House
, 1861-04-13
WESTERN MATTERS

lScEHp1AR1sN.-WR learn from the Three
Rivers {Mich.l Reporter, that the rev steam
saW mill OF shipman d Flanders, In Cass coun-
ty, was burned a second time to the ground
On Saturday last It was only com plcted about
four weeks since. The mill cost about $500.
It was undoubtedly the work Of IN ineer-
diary.
VERY DESTRUCTIVE FIRE At GRASp TRAY
KRsE.-The Herald, Of the 18th alt, states that
On the previous Friday, about ~ p. m, the
Court House Was discovered to be On fire. As
twas situated some distance from the business
part Of the town, the fire had made esuch rapid
progress before any one reached 1t that all at
tempts to save the building were hopeless,
aad in less than half an hour from the time
the fire was discovered it was mass Of ruin.
All the papers in the county offices were con-
sumed, together with the furniture, and aeon
siderable sum OF money belonging to Mr.
Bostwick the jailor. The loss to the county
IS about $1,000 :. -. =.
SEVERE Sroa4-Fayette county, was last
week: visited by q destructive storm, which
swept ACROSS the entire country, Alad caused
great damage. Daniel Fl. White OF Waterloo
township, was the principal sufsre-. All the
fencing around his farm Of l6o acres vas
blown down, and scattered in al directions.
4 fine sugar camp on the same farm vas en-
tire1y destroyed. Mr.. White estimates his
loss at g. 000. On another farm, owned by
Mr.. Henry Wa1ker;;fiiteen acres Of fne tim
ber was blown down, come of the trees beitg
torn by the roots, and. others we're twisted
off and sent Whirling through the air.' 4
bridge across White Water WIS also destroyed
The entire extent Of the damage has not been
asceftafned. .-lL4taystte {lnd) Courier. :
, 1861-04-13

EXTRACT from Correspondence N, 7. Tfmes1
RICHMOND, April $50 far, on Friday had
the Convention progressed in finishing their
wofK, when, on saa urday morning, the 5th,
they were startled By the rumor Of sudden
aud Warlike movements at WashinoIna
Every letter and every dispatch bre5thed
alarm; and every messenger from Northward
spread panic among the people, You Of the
North have NJ adequate Idea how terribly
deep and absorbing is the question Of civil
therefore, that the Virginia Convention teit
compelled to take up the subject for imme-
diate consideration. VIM. Ballard Preston
one OF the most conservative men ofthe State
proposed resolutions protesting against meas
ures calculated to produce collision, and pro
posing to send three Commissioners to Wash
lngton, to ask respe ectfully, of the President,
an explanation OF the alarming movements
Amendments we're offered, and debate ensued.
but 1t was thought that Mr. Preston's nrnno.
sltion would succeed almost unanimously:
just then, however, the Convention -was
astonlsned to hear Jackson, Of Wood county,
one Of the most distinguished represents,
tives Of Western Virginia, get up and declare
that i it soas hs paspose Of tas Conte,atioa to
take Vs7Binia out Of The Daion a. ne pretert Of
coercion applied TO sece3izf Sates, he 1zs rt1dy
to raise The banner Of revolt ana secede nth rs
people, Or qs many as .soa2d join aim, from Me
State Of Nryinla? Had q phaxan shell ex-
plodea in the Convention It could hardly have
created more consternation. The cammotion
Was eufeted by adjournment, for this rare Con-
ventlbn-I say it to its :honor-n yer allows
action to be taken under impulse and excite
ment. The whole city, however, has been ina
feruent since Jackson's speech. 1t opens
new and threatening phase Of accession, The
lobbies Of the hotels are filed with anrions
end excited citizens, who debate the crisis
with more intensity Of feeling than eyer.
Jackson is supposed to be IN meagre mi
nority in the Convention, And many DOUBT
whether he represents correctly any consider
able portion Of Western Virginia. But vet.
all feel that Yith only q few determined. IN,
conditional Unionists, Virginia nigh be piaced
in q sad atitude-that Of crushing IS rebels
some Of her own children, in The thankless
and hated act of sustaining South Carolina IN
her most se1tlah and reckless rebellion!
It can hardly fail that this new deFe}epment
Of Virginia sentiment end deternination, ad-
ded to the thfeatepiag news from Washing
ton, will greatly eompIicate the political e5.
eltements REVEALING at Richmond: The seees-
sionists are in e1staciea Of new-fount1 hone
The great body OF Unionists here condalnn
Jackson's demonstration. The seeessIonists
foresee division Of tho Union party and its
loss Of CONTROL t.ne blow struck In tie Sonth9
Io matter pn what side, will give them Vir,
gfnIa, and then all the slave Stsfes.
Such Is their belief, and they are In exsta-
cies, as hare said The Union men are deep-
y eonceraed and almost despairing Of the Re.
pnbnc.