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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

A queer genius being asked why he did not
attend the funeral of his wife, replied, "That
he could not leave his shop, and it was better
to attend to business than to pleasure
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

Barnum offers S 900 for the lone represen-
tative of the Southern chivalry found drunk at
Beaufort, South Carolina, when that place was
taken possession of by the Union troops.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

Somebody has discovered the art Of extract
ing gas from vegetables. We expect soon to
sec carrots substituted for lamp-posts thus
producing the gas and post in one.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

The average of bank exchange in New York,
says the World, of that city, have increased
over a million each day for the past three
weeks in consequence of the revival of trade.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

Inthis world of disguise, We sometimes walk
ameng angels, and know them not till some
chance word or sign throws open the whole
spiritual free masonry of our souls.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

TvOR SALE A good two-horse wagon with
II box, for sale very low. Apply to George w.
Rex, New Millport Clearfeld CO., Pa. Mar20-p.
NOTICE.-All persons having unsettled ac-
/ " counts on the books of the late firm of Patton
Nipple Co., will call and settle the same as it is
important that the books be closed with as little
DELAY as possible E. A. NIPPLE,
july g. 1861 DAN'L FAUST.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

Twelve staIwart Indian warriors, Of the Cat
arages tribe, entered Camp Curtin, at Harris
burg, and were mustered into the U. S. SER
vsce for the war.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

A Chicago paper gravely remarks that sthe
longer the present war lasts, the more public
opinion begins to settle down in the belief that
it will be short one." The editor is quite
firm in this belief.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

Ohio has twenty-three regiments in active
service in Western Virginia, sixteen in Ken
lucky, two in Missouri, and two on the Ohio
border. The State has also in service twelve
batteries OF six guns each.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

The Richmond Examiner confesses that
mono of the rebel coast works are fitted to re-
sist the heavy fire Of feet. 1t suggests the
construction Of Notifications covered with logs
buried under thick stratum OF earth.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

The War Department is now receiving mus
kets, rifles and equipments in abundance by
every steamer. The supply is fully equal to
the demand, and with those to arrive will be
sufficient to equip the entire army and have o
residue.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

g Present for Col. Baker magnificent horse,
valued at 5000, was to have been presented
to Col. Baker on the very day on which he
was killed. 1t has bsen sold to the Duke de
Chartres, who is on Gen. McClellan's staff.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

"Your men are inclined to be a little noisy" !"
observed gentleman to Colonel at one of
our camps. eyes," replied the Colonel, s'the
infantry tactics of their nurseries were very
bad. fear.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04
THE RAFTsulAN'S JQvRMAl.

nLASTERING.-The subscriber having 10
Gated himself in the Borough of Clearfeld,
would inform the publicthat he is prepared to do
work in the above line, from plain to ornamental
of any description in workmanlike style. Also
whitewashing and repairing done in q neat man
ner and on reasonable terms.
April 7. 1858. EDWIN COOPER.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

There Is farmer in Putnam county, N. Y,
who has mile of children. His name is Fur
long, and has eight boys and girls. "Eight
furlongs make a mile."
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

Ono of our exchanges reports that man
down in Maine thinks so much OF JEFF Davis
that he has uamed his dog in his honor. Hard
on the dog, that! s4s
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

II the "Confeds'' want to wake up SO, 600
live Irishmen in the North, every man of
whom will be hero worthy Of the gallant
69th, let them hang Col. Corcoran. 1t will be
the costliest hanging the scoundrels ever in
dulged in.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

Ifyou have great talents, industry will i'm
prove them /; if moderate abilities, industry
will supply their deficiencies. Nothing is
denied to we'll directed labor. Nothing is ev-
er to be attained without 1t.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

Gen. Stoneman, chief Of the cavalry force
of the United States, was married at Baltimore,
to Miss Mary Hardesty. The ceremony took
place In the presence of his staff.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

The Charleston Mercury howls beautifully
over tho invasion of South Carolina by Fed
eral forces. Its lamentations are as sweet
music to the ears of loyal men.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

The Shirleysburg Herald says that "the
ladies of little Fulton county have contributed
over 800 paics of woolen stockings for the
army.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

Good temper is like sunny day : it sheds
brightness over everything it is tho sweet
cper OF toll and the soother Of disquietude.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

The mind Of o man of genius is q focus
which concentrates in one burning beam the
languid light and fires of ten thousand sur
rounding minds.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

Gen. Mcclellan says the meanest of the reg
iments in the army Of the Potomac is superb
or to any in the volunteer regiments in the
Mexican war.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04
HOUSE, CLEARFIEL

TLEARF1ELD HOUSE, CLEAKFIELD,
~ PA.-The subscriber having purchased the
furniture and interest from H. FL. Morrow, in said
House, is now prepared for the reception OF tran
sient and permanent boarders. Every depart
ment connected with his establishment will be
conducted second to none in the county. He res
pectfally solicits share of public patronage
July IL, 1860.-y. GEO. N. COLBURN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

The Louisville Democrat says that Ken
lucky has now $4,000 men in the Federal
army.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

The Knights Of the "Wbite Flag" since
they are so fond Of patching up the Union vii
greatly oblige us by putting their Piece in thu
Seat of War.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

The best expounders Of peace doctrines for
South Carolina, are Sherman's Founders.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

Spurgeon is called the Barnum Of the Cos
pei by the London Spectator.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

California is the only State that cast heav-
Ter vote t1is year than last.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

Uncle Sans military tailoring Regular
Sam Patch work.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04
EANS AND DRIED APPLES.
quantity at the Corner Store

] aides will find at the Corner Store q
descriptions, such Tartan Plaids, various
styles; Persian Twills, Printed Cashmeres,
All Wool and Printed Delaines (in variety,O
Plain Gall woody Delaines and Merinos, all col
ors, Debege, Coburgs, &C., in variety.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

Experience of the past is the profit of the
future.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

E0 YOUNG LADIES WANTED, to ex-
~ anime and reduce the large stock Of Dress
Goods, just received At M0SSSP'S.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04
HOUSE, RIDGwAY, PENN'A

S.J. OSGOOD. PROPRIETOR.
This Hotel is new, and furnished in modern style,
has ample accommodations, and is in all respects
a first class house. February 6. 1861
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04
COUNTY DIRECTORY

TIME OF HOLDING COURT.
ID Monday in January, Sd Monday in June,
Sd in March, 4th % in Sept'm'r,
Of each year. and continue two weeks if necessary.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

EyLOUK-A good article for sale at the store Of
IL {jan1e] WM. T. IRWIN. Clearfeld.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

Plain Gall woody Delaines and Merinos, all COL
ors, Debege, Coburgs, &c., in variety.
IN hand large stock of Mems and Boys
Clothing, of all descriptions. Scal.skin. Bes-
yer and Cass overcoats. Gents Shawls. Fine
Dress cloth and Cashmere business Goats
Pants, and Vests; oter- shirts, over-alls, un-
der clothing, &C., &C., a complete stock.
Groceries, large stock on hand, (selling
low,) by the quantity or retail, call and see
them, and satisfy yourselves.
II ents' dress Hats, and staple Hats and Caps
OF all kinds. Boots and Shoes of all descrip-
tiops selling now lower than ever.
Ronnets Of all descriptions and the
newest styles, at Irvin's Corner Store.
adies' Gloves, Gauntlets, Nubias, and
new style Wool Hoods, in great variety.
filoths, Doeskin Cassmerss, Fancy Cassi-
meres and Vestings, in great variety.
buffalo Robes of all sizes and prices, and
Sleigh-bells, Whips, &c, at the corner.
DOUBLE AND SINGLE HARNESS, Sad
dlery, Sole and Upper Leather, at the corner
NEW WORLD and Noble Cook. Stoves, and
Nine plate Stoves for sale, very cheap.
GRINDSTONES of the best quality, and fix
tuIes, for sale at the acorner store.''
TIGHT-DAY and 24.hour Clocks, of all 81.
xcs, styles, and prices. at the corner store.
GUN COATS Pants and Boots a large as
sortment, for sale at Twins corner store.
MAILS, Glass, Paints, Oils, &c, &c, for sale
very low by the quantity or at retail.
| CUSTOMERS are invited to call and exam
"
inc our goods, as VIC are satisfied that an ex-
| animation of goods and prices will induce
persons to buy. E.A. IRWIN.
Curwensvile, Pa, October II, 1860.
NEW DRUG STORE.
The subscribers have opened full and COM
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04

SALT--a good article, and very cheap at the
~ stere Of VIM r. IRWIN, Clearheld
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04
cLEARFfEnD, DEC. 4, 1881.

How to serve old fogies in the navy-Ship
jar
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-04
Dys.nt.ry, DI.rrho., Relax, wor
WxnsH. Wyos

WARs,v, Wyoming Co, n. r., Oct z IsSs
DKtR SIR: am using your Cihartie pills la EJ psf
tice and End them excellent pureative 20 ssa' W.
system and purify Gs Jotsstains sf hs t!od.
JOHN a. NElOHAM, u. d.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-16

DIsooURAGING CHILDRRN.-The truthfulness
of the subjoined suggestions will be endorsed by
the experience of quite too many, we fear. They
contain much food for thought, and may be
read with profit by every parent:
1t is somewhere related that poor soldier,
having bad his. skull fractured, was told by
the doctor that Lis brains were visible. "Do
write and tell father about it, for he always said
bad no brains," he replied. How many faith
ers and mothers tell their children this, and how
often does such remark contribute not little
to prevent any development of the brain9 A
grown up person tells a child he is brsinless
foolish, or blockhead, or that he is deficient in
some mental or moral faculty, and in nine cases
out of ten, the statement is believed the thought
it may be partially so, acts like an incubus to re-
press the confidence and energies of the child
Let any person look back to childhood's days.
and he can doubtless recall many words and ex-
pressions which exerted such discouraging or
encouraging influence upon him, as to tell upon
his whole future course of life.
We knew an ambitious boy, who at the aOe
of ten years, had become SO depressed with
fault-hnding and reproof not only mingled with
encouraging words, that an early age he longed
for death to take him out of the world. in which
he conceived he had no ability to rise. But
while all thus appeared so dark around him. and
he had been 50 often told of his faults and de-
1ciencies, that he seemed to himself the dullest
and worst OF boys, and while none of his good
qualities or capabilities had been mentioned, and
he believed he had none, single word of praise
and appreciation, carelessly dropped in his hear
ing, changed his whole course of thought We
have often heard him say, "that word saved
him." The moment he thought he could do
we'll he resolved that he woodland he hss
done well. Parents, these are important con-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-16

Az Englishman met his death about the first
of the present month, at Bsrne in dreadful
manner. After supping with some friends, he
took walk through the city, in company with
threSother EngIishmen. As the bear-p lay in
their way, the party went for pastime to look at
the bears. This pit was separated into two
compartments, in one of which was the he bear
and in the other the female and several cubs.-
While bending over the railinga, watching the
animals he overbalanced himself, ard fell over
into that part of the pit In which the old bear
was confined, breaking his arm in the fall. One
hour ELAPSED before any assistance could be OBJ
tanned and brought to the spot. Efforts were
then made to extricate the unfortunate man
from his periloas position by means OF hoisting
him up with ropes. 1t is remarkable that up to
this time the old bear, although the most savage
of the family, and therefore placed in separate
compartment, had not attempted to iDjure the
voung man. At the moment, however, when
he was being hoisted out of the pit, and had
reached half way up, the bear became savage,
and tore him down into the pit again. A horri-
ble struggle then ensued, which, after nearly
half an hours duration, resulted in the unfortu-
nate man being killed by the ferocious BEAST
One Of the party of Englishmen would have
jumped into the pit to his friends's aid had he
not been forcibly restrained by the bystanders.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-16
I've. been Thinking.

I've been thinking, I've been thinking.
What glorions world were this,
Did folks mind their own business more,
And mind their neighbors' less.
For instance you and my friend,
Are sadly prone to talk
OF matters that concern US not,
And others foll1es mock.
I've been thinking now if we'd begin
To mind our own affairs,
That possibly our neighbors might
Contrive to manage theirs.
We've faults enough at home to mend
1t may be true OF others,
1t would be strange II it were not,
Since all mankind are brothers.
/ would that we had charity
For every man and woman
Forgiveness is the mark of those
Who know "to err is human"
Then let us Danish jealousy
Let's lift our fallen brother,
And as we journey down ife's road,
Do good to one another.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-16

A SHAVING INsT1TUTIoN.-A few days since q
traveller stepped into bank, and Immediately
pulled off his hat, coat and cravat. This done
he cast look at the cashier, vino was seated in
a corner, "calm as May morning." and with a
commanding shake of the head, said
'Hadn't you better be getting that hot wa
ter2"
The teller informed him that he was in the
wrong shop
you are in bank, sir, and not in barber
shop"
"Bank! whew!" CALCULATED the astonished
stranger. "Blame it, they told me it was place
where they shaued people,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-16

EMpLoYMRNr.-A jourreyman mechanic in
Connecticut, being out of work, and having a
family to support, called upon gentleman of the
village to see if he could not give him something
to do. The gentleman asked what kind of work
he could do, besides following at his trade.
'Oh, most anything" said be.
"You're Wide Awake, Ibelieve2'
Eyes, SIR"
"Have you got your cape and hat yet?"
''Yes, sir."s
swell, if you will put them both on, and walk
the streets, with a label attached to the cape
The Last of the Wide Awakes,'-J'n give you q
dollar and half per day for the service"
81 will" said the man.
And at last accounts he had been working al
his new trade several days.
We cannot vouch for the truth of the story
but tell it as it was told us."-.]ourmal Of Com
naerce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-16
as.sm PERRY DAVIS
g AYA VEGETABLE
We aslc the attention Of the public
long tested and lG7arIvaIled
-Fane1Zy Ned5c17ae.

we GSE the 0Cte71tJC7l QJ Ifte pldOttc 70 LfIlS
long tested and u7srlvolled
Fano1ly 7Ned1c77ae.
L has been .taOorably Auaolr7a for more
than tlUeraty years, during 1uaich time 1ue
haze received thousands Of testimonials,
shouting this Medicine to be an almost
ver.friIaag remedy for diseases caused BY
or attendant upon
Sudden Colds, Coughs, Fever and .74gue,
Side, Back, and Loias, as 1ueU as in the
Joints and Limbs; .Nseux1LQic and
Rae11,7zatic ZYdi,zA IN any part Of
the systene, Ioot7sache and Pains in the
Heed and Face.
ifs 8Lnnd yyitiffs.et and INo,zic
for the 94onzdcJz, it seldom fails to cure
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Liver Complaint,
field Stomach, Heartburn, Kidney Com
p1austs, Sfgck r5Yeadaciie, piles, Jqsth-
ma or P}etalsic, E7uag1vornss, BoiJs, FeIoos,
Wh5t-Iolus, Old Sores, Sluezled Joints, and
8enesaL WeLaLi4 Of the StAsten.
It Is also pronept and sure Remedy for
cronep and Pain IN the Stomach, Paxsters'
colic, -9Diate/loea, Qyserstery, gfll9z-
oaet leo,,1fnLai,at, Cholera J1orbus, choI-
era IrJa7et1gr,e, Scalds, Burns, Sp7auas,
Bruises, Frost Bites, cFailblajras, as lveH
os the Stings Of Insects, Scorpions, Gen.
ttpedes, and the Bites Of Poisoraol4s Insects
and Veroo11oLs Reptiles.
See Directions accompanying each bottle.
It has been tested IN evs7y Dariety Of
climate, and by almost elek4 santiotz
heszoEtts1 to 14'naerica7os. 1t Is the almost
constant companion and naestinoable friend
Of the missionary and the ttaueLLek,
- on sea and lo7ac3, and no one should
traueL on our lakes or rivers 1UitholEt 1t.
Prices, 12a etss S ctsy 50 cts, and $100 per Bottle
PERRY DAVIS & SON,
MANUFACTURERS AND PROPRIET0H&
PROVIDENCE B. I.
Sold by dealers every whsra
Sept. 4, 1896
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-16
POETRY Y.

Lin2er not long Home is not home without thee,
The desrest tokens only make me mourn;
Oh, let its memory like chain about thee,
Gently compel and hasten thy return:
Linger not long.
Linger not long, Though crowds should woo thy
staying;
Bethink thee, the mirth of friends though DEAR
Compensate for the grief thy long delaying
Costs the fond heart that sighs to have thee here?
Linger not long.
Linger not long How shall watch thy coming?
As evening shadows stretched DER moor and dell,
When the wild bee hath ceased her busy humming,
And silence hangs on all things like spell
Linger not long.
How shall watch for thee when fears grow stronger
As night grows dark and darker on the hills
How shall weep when can watch no longer:
Oh, art thou absent art thou absent still!
Linger not long
Yet should grieve not though the eye that seeti
me,
Gazetn through tears that make its splendor dull
But oh, sometimes fear, when thou art with me,
Ny cup of happiness is all too full!
Linger not long
Haste, haste thee home into my mountain dwelling:
Haste as bird into its peaceful nest;
Haste as skiff when tempests wild are swelling,
Flies to it's haven of securest rest.
Llnger not long.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-16

ssMy notto,' says John Jacob Astor, ssal
through life has been, work and advertise. In
business, advertising is the true philosopher
stone that turns whatever it touches into gold.-
have advertised much, and for every one hun
dred dollars invested in this way have realized
thousands"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-16

| Western editor speaking of large and fat
contemporary, remarked that if all flesh was grass
| he must be q load of hay.
suspect am, said the fat man, from the way
the asses are nibbling at me.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-16
From the Little Rock Gazette.
There's Nothing Like the Union.
TuNr-"I soish I scas in Dirie. >

Mr.. EDITOR II heard the folio wing song sun
last night, by young school miss, and it struc
me as peculiarly appropriate in the present cri
sis. It is the production, understand, Of an q
miable and patriotic lady of this city, who,
hope, will not take it's publication amiss; an
hope You may deem it worthy of place in you
paper. W.
Away down here in this Southern nation,
People have got up great sensation,
Look way-away-away-away.
They want to break this great communion,
With dissention and disunion,
Away, away, away, away.
CHoRus-But there's no word like UNION,
Hurra hurra!
With colors true, red, schits and 6zsse,
Oh boys don't ask for something new,
Hurra, hurra, hurra boys for the Union I!
Hurra, hurra, hurra boys for the Union
What do you think that brave old band,
Who fought and bled for this great land,
Would do, would do, would do, would Dc
Gould they look down from their high station,
And see you dissolve this great Natione
Away, away, away, away.
CHoRUs-But there is no word like Union. etc.
Though South Carolina wink her eye,
And call on you to bleed and die,
Don't go, don't go, don't go, don't go.
For she's not doing what she ought to,
She's disobedient daughter,
Away, away, away. away.
CHoRus-There's nothing like the Union, etc.
You boys who're here, that are in the right,
Must work in the cause with main and might
Hurra, hurra, hurra, hurra.
And if any here on the fence are astride,
We'sl help them down. girls, on the right side,
Hurra, hurra, hurrs, hurra.
CHoRUs-But there is no word like Union, etc.
But the boys who live on blood and thunder,
Eating fire and burning for plunder,
Get away, away, away, away.
Let's make vow that no such band
Shall ever share oar heart and hand,
Hurra, hurra, hurra hurra,
Whoo ray, whooray whoo-rsy, whoo ray
CHoRUs-There's nothing like the Union, etc.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-16

The Milwaukee News says the best protection
from mosquitoes will be obtained by marrying a
pretty woman. These pests never bite man
wnen they can find something better and sweet-
er.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-16

The man who follows the sea thinks he shall
get up with it one of these days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-16

1t requires great virtue to support bad fortune
greater to support good.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-16

A man who lives for himself alone lives fora
mean fellow. =, - :