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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-19

WoMAN's MISSION II THE PRESENT WAR
Woman has no more appropriate sphere than
the side of the wounded, the sick, and the
dying. The experience of modern civilization
proves that even in the associations of the
camp, and amid the horrors of war, woman
may serve the cause of humanity with honor
to her sex. Florence Nightingale, the ssmin-
istering angelo of the hospitals OF Scutari, Is
a name which will be honored in all coming
time, as the bravest, gentlest, and most sell
denying OF brave, gentle, and seii-denying
wOmanhoOd. In no land was her example
more appreciated than in America, and now
when the desoation and gloom OF war Is upon
US, We see thousands of our sisters coming Tor
ward anxious TO emulate her noble example.
The Secretary of War, appreciating this fee
ling, and convinced CT the great propriety OF
his course, has made arrangements for consoli-
dating and rendering effective the services of
a corps of volunteer hospital nurses. Hither-
TO our Government has excluded woman from
our general hospitals, except in the most SUBJ
ordinate capacities, entrusting the sick soldiery
to the attention of males. The Secretary we'll
remarks 'sthat public sentiment and the hu-
manity of the agcn demand that woman be
cognized in her true position. He has appoin-
ted Miss Dix, lady eminent over the world
for her pure spri. of philanthropy and self-de-
yotion, and experienced in everything that
goes to fit woman for such position, superin-
tendent of women nurses, with the exclusive
authority to accept such as she may deem
properly fitted for the service. The nurses
will be paid by the Government. Volunteers
will be received who may be over thirty years
of age, and can present certificates of charac-
ter and capacity. Anything which tends to
humanize the barbarous practice of war, or to
alleviate the miseries of the brave men who
suffer for their country, will be gladly welcom-
ed as tribute to civilization and Christianity.
This, we believe, will be the effect OF the ac-
tion OF our General Government. We con-
gratuate the women of the Republic on the
opportunity which is afforded to them of shar
ing in the perils and glory of this just ard
necessary war.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-19
THE FoRrIrIoAr1oNs AT NEWPORT News

The FoRTIFICATIoNs AT NEWPORT News
Newport News, point that has been spoken
OF SO often lately in connection with our mill
tary movements in the South is situated about
eleven miles up the James river, on the north
ern side. On one side it will be seen that it is
protected by the river, and on the other by
circular breastwork, one end meeting the riv-
er, and the other being guarded by battery
of heavy guns; other batteries are erected in
side the breastwork, which completely COM
mands the river. and will effectually stop all
attempts at a landing, other than friendly,
from that quarter, or prevent rebel feet from
passing. The breastworks and trenches are
carefully and thoroughly constructed, and
when the entire notifications are completed
they will be enabled to defend the place a.
gainst an overwhelming force of secessionists.
The trench or ditch is seven feet in depth, and
the bottom is thickly studded with sharp
pointed spikes, fall on which would be equiva-
lent to death. and that in most horrible form.
The ground face of the breastwork is twelve
feet, the whole being composed of layers of
earth and logs of wood. The interior is faced
with pine logs, that were hewn for the purpose
in the neighboring woods. These are driven
in the form of rack before the earthworks,
and made formidable barrier.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-19

THE BLocKADE.-Our blockading squadron
is evidently doing business, and becoming 4
terror to the traitors. The New Orleans Gre
scent, of June 9TH, says: eve learn by tele-
graph from the BaliZe that the blockading
squadron captured on Saturday last the Amer
lean brig Hope, Capt. Simpson, from Ruatan
Island. bound to this port. She is owned in
this city by S. Plassure, and is fine new YES
sci, burthen of about three hundred tons. A
prize crew was placed on board. The British
brig Venus, also from Ruatan Island, was
boarded and taken possession of. The Ameri-
can schooner Union. Capt. Garretson, from
Tampic0 for this port, was boarded and taken,
and prize crew was put on board. The dcs-
tination of these vessels is unknown
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-19

JACKSON SMOKED OUT.-Mr. G. Fox Jack
son, the eminently crafty and unscrupulous
confederate of jeff Davis, who rules Mis-
souri, as Governor, has been brought to his
bearings by the open, fearless policy of Gen.
Lyon and Frank Blair. He has been shown
that he can no longer do the work of traitor
while claiming the rights and immunites OF a
loyal citizen. Of course, he throws off the
mask, and. in Proclamation, calls on the
People of Missouri to stand by him in resist
ing the military despotism at Washington
tells them that they owe higher allegiance
TO the State (that is to him) than to the Fed
eral Government, and calls out Fifty Thou
sand Militia to expel the Unonists from the
State. In other words, Mr.. Claiborne F.
Jackson, backed by his brother Secessonists
in the State, declares war on the Union, and
will soon be in open as he now is in secret
league with JEFF. Davis & Co. Butthe Union
lists of Missouri are brave-they are armed
they have good neighbors in Illinois, in Iowa,
and Kansas, and Mr.. Fox Jackson will proba-
bly, be over the Arkansas border within ninety
days. He employs good many words to pal
late or befog his treason, but it is neverthe-
less transparent.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-19

THE SOUTHERN NAyY.-Mr. Russell, in his
letter to the London Times, from Savannah,
Ca, aluding TO the strange infatuation which
induced Com. Tatnall to abandon an honora-
BILE position in the United States navy, and to
associate himself with the Southern traitors,
says:
"He has no fortune whatever; his feet con-
sists OF two small river or coasting steamers,
without guns, and as he said, in talking over
the resources of the South, my bones will be
bleached many long year before the Confeder.
ate States can hope to have a navy I'''
We have here candid and perfectly truth
full confession of the weakness of the boastful
section which has been silly enough TO delude
itself with the belief that it was the wealthiest
and most powerful portion OF our country.
Almost destitute of mechanical skill, and pos
sessed of limited financial resources, its chief
dependence for supply of the materials of
war, by sea or land, is theft. SO long it can
steal vessels, guns, ammunition, provisions,
horses, wagons, forage, and other public and
private property, it is in its element. When
it is compelled to manufacture or to buy them,
its powers at once fail, and it dryels into hope
less imbeciity.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-19
The RAFTsMAN's JOURNAL

The SEcEssIoSISTs IN FAVOR OF A Mon
ARcHY-Wm. Howard Russell, the special
correspondent of The London Times, in writing
from Charleston, South Carolina, to the edi-
tors of that paper, on the subject of the rebel
lion in the United States, says:
Nothing / could say can be worth one fact
which has forced itself upon my mind in RET
erence to the sentiments which prevail among
the gentlemen of this State. l have been a.
mong them for several days. l have visited
their plantations, have conversed with them
freely and fully, and have enjoyed that frank
courteous, and graceful intercourse which
constitutes an ire esisiible charm of their soci-
ETY.. From all quarters have come to my
ears the echoes of the same voice; it may be
feigned, but there is no discord in the note
and it sounds in wonderful strength and mo-
notony all over the country. Shades of George
III, Of North, of Johnson, OF all who conten
ded against the great rebellion which tore
these colonies from England, can you hear
the chorus which rings through the State of
Marion, Sumter, and Pinckney, and not clap
your ghostly hands in triumph That voice
says, ssLf we could only get one Of The Royal
race Of England 10 rule orer US, ice should be
content" Let there be no misconcepton on
this point. That sentiment, varied in hun
dred ways, has been repeated to me over and
over again. There is a general admission
that the means to such an end are wanting,
ana t0dC the utSiTc CdUuOt Uc STdtIutu. buI
the admiration for monarchical institutions
the English model, for privileged classes,
and for landed aristocracy and gentry, is un-
disguised and apparently genuine. With the
pride OF having achieved their independence
is mingled i'll the South Carolinians' hearts a
strange regret at the result and consequences,
and many are they who sswould go back to-
morrow if we could" An intense affection
for the British connection, love of British
habits and customs, respect for British sem
timent, law, authority, order, civilization, and
literature, preeminently distinguish the inhab-
itants of this State, who, glorying in their
descent from ancient families on the three is
lands, whose fortunes they still follow, and
with whose members they maintain not unfre-
quently familiar relations, regard with an aver
sion of which it is impossible to give an idea
to one who has not seen its manifestations,
the people of New-Engand and the popula-
tions of the Northern States. whom they re-
gard as tainted beyond cure by the venom of
''Puritanism.'' Whatever may be the cause,
this is the fact and the effect. sTte State of
South Carolina was,' L am told, founded by
gentlemen"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-19

SECRETARY OF THE NAvY.--In the great
work of putting an end to the rebellion which
has SO convulsed the country, there are many
ever be known to the public, and whose SER
vices will only be seen aud felt as they dis
pense their benefits. Many of those who are
in position of become prom inent,
whether they are deserving or not-while
there are many more who often struggle in
position, accomplish immense good, and are
not known to the public as the agents who
thus labor for their benefit. Among those
who now occupy this relation to the public
are the Secretary of the Navy and those con-
nected with the operations OF that Department.
The struggle in which we are engaged does
not necessarily bring the Navy before the
public in any of those brilliant actions which
it is able to conduct, and yet, under the vigi-
liant and vigorous administration of Alfred
Welles, the Secretary of the Navy. the Depart
ment is doing the most extensive and etfec-
tive work to sustain the force of the govern
ment against the rebels. OF this work, the
blockade is the most important, and for its
promptness and extent, the country is mainly
indebted to the Secretary of the Navy. By
this blockade, the rebellion is daily diminish
ed and impoverished and forced to the starv-
ing point, without the loss of men or treasure
on the part of the government. Secretary
Welles is man of great energy of character,
thoroughly practical, and enthusiastically de-
voted to the policy of sustaining this govern
ment at all hazards. The country will not for
get his services in this crisis, after the battle
of government has been fought and won.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-19

FORMIDABLE GUNs.-The cast steel guns
lately made in France have been tried at Gavre,
near Lorient. They are said to carry about
$4,000 yards, and at 5000 the projectiles are
capable of piercing such plates as those with
which the Gloire is Overwhelmingly y cen
timetres, or rather more than 4 J inches Eng
lsh, in thickness. According to another ac-
count, the proiectiles thrown by these new
steel guns weigh about 95 lbs. English, and it
is calculated that, falling in the midst of a
compact mass of men, they would kill OF
wound hnndrcd.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-19

BRIGApIER GENERAL LYoN.-As Brigadier
General Lyon, now in command of the Militia
ry Department OF the West, is receiving large
share of the attention of the country, we give
the following authentic statement regarding
his nativity and promotions: Brigadier Cen
eral Nathaniel Lyon was born in Eastford,
Windham county, Connecticut, in 1920, enter
ed West Point Military Academy in 1888,
graduated thence in 1912, and served in Flori-
da in the last year of the Seminole war. He
was with Gen. Scott in Mexico, as First Lieu
tenant, and was promoted to the rank of cap
tain at the Battle of Contreras. May l7th,
1861, for signal service rendered to the coun-
try, in this city, by the capture of camp Jack
son, he was promoted to the rank Of Brigadier
General. Since May 29th he has held and
now holds the important command of the Mil
itary Department vi the West.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-19
CLEARFIELD, PA. JUNE 10. 1876
SHOWING THEIR cOLoRs.
BY SAMUEL J. ROW .

The editors of the Ciearfeld Republican arc
experts at fault-fnding. They growl and
snsrl at verybody and everything that does
not come up to the standard OF their peculiar
notions. Whilst pretending to be peace-lov-
ing and patriotic to an unusual extent, they
are not only
aMore peevish, cross and splenetic,
Thar dog distract or monkey sick"
but are the most inordinate sticklers for the
e.right," of the traitors who are now trying to
overturn the best Government the world ever
knew, and the President, his Cabinet, officers
Of the Army, and others, are made By them the
objects of low inuendo or base vituperation.
In the last issue of the Republican, the i'm
maculate wiseacres who do up its editorials,
make an unwarrantabe onslaught upon Hon.
John Patton, Member OF Congress from this
District. They graveiy propose to ''sound'
him upon certain "momentous subjects" !"
which, like the ghost of the once "ubiquitous
SAM" seem to haunt their dreams-one Of
which "subjects'' is, "whether it would not
be better for the country for Congress to
conciiate the Southern States, euen if they
should hare TO grant them more than their just
s'rights?''
We are not aware what the views of Gen.
Patton are on this 'smomentous subject" nor
do we think it necessary at this time to in
quire. 1t will be time enough to find fault
with him when, in his official capacity, be
does something uroag. We presume, how
ever, that when he is called upon to act in the
premises, he will be ready to grant to the
Southern States their s.just rights" This ev-
cry loyal citizen should be willing to do; but
the man who goes beyond .his-who proposes
TO "conciliate" the Rebels who have trampled
on our flag, inaugurated civil war, and at
tempted to usurp the Federal power, by :sgrant-
ing them than their just rights" is to all
intents and purposes encouraging the most
fendish treason and the blackest traitors that
have ever assaulted any Government on the
face of the globe The 'just rights of
loyal citizens, and the assumed "rights' of
rebels in arms, are quite different things and
not to be named in the same breath and we
will venture the guess that if the editors of the
Republican will contend as warmly for the
arights" Of the Government as they battle for
the s'rights'' of the Rebel States, they will be
better thought of by every true man in the
land. In fact, there is no town in the North,
where the fo<bearance of the people has been
so much rrifed with as in ours-where such
language as has been used by that paper would
have been tolerated half the length Of time
it has been here.
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SHEKIFF'S SALES-By virtue Of suuir

SHERIFF'S SALES.-By virtue Of surdr
~ writs of Venditioni Ezpouas, issued OIL
the Court of Common Pleas of Clearheld eo-L
ty, and to me directed, there will be exposed I
public sale, at the Court House, in the Bog-sr
of Clearfield on MONDAY THE l7TH DAl
tate, to wit:
A certain tract of land situate in Beocaris STE
ship, Clearfield county Pennsylvania. bounGed
lands of Boynton and Nevling II. B. Wright -
others, containing sixty-eight acres more o. -.
with about forty acres cleared, and one ~
frame house, one sm all horse stable ana ol'
smith shop erected thereon. Seized, taken ~ ~, ~
ecution, and to be sold as the property o. W W"
ley Nevling. L G. MILLER, she''-
Sheriff Office Clearfield May p. 1851.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-19

NOTICE.-The stockholders in the Andersons
l creek Public road and navigation company
are hereby notified that Election for officers of
said company will be held at the Office cf the
Treasurer in the Borough of Curwensville on
Thursday the 4th day of July. full attend
ance is requested, as business of Importance will
be transacted. WM NJ BRIDE,
June, 19, 1851 St Secretary
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-19

THE STANDARDIZATION. Frank Blair, Jr.,
Representative elect to the thirty seventh Con-
gres. from Missouri, is highly spoken of by
the press of the northwest as Speaker of the
House of Representatives at the approaching
extra session Of Congress. He came from
the very best stock, being the third son of
Hon. Francis P. Blair. of Washington. Fran
els p. Jr., is just 40 years of age, having been
born in 1921. He graduated at Princeton
College in 1871, ard entered upon the prac-
tice of law, in ST. Louis. In l845 he made a
journey to the Rocky Mountains for his
health, and upon the opening of the Mexican
war, he joined the army as private and serv-
ed until l647, when he returned to ST. Louis.
In 1S48 he joined heartily in the free soil
movement and made strong speech against
the extension of slavery into territories. In
1852 he was elected to the Missouri Legisla-
ture rs tree soil candidate, and was re-elect-
ed in 1854. In 1856 he was elected to the U.
S. House Of Representatives,, where he has
distinguished himself by his bold, active la
bors. Mr.. Blair would make superior presid-
ing officer, and We have no doubt that his e.
lection would give great satisfaction to the
country at large.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-19

TExAs.-The train of forty wagons convey
ing, with other goods, provisions and other
supplies through Western Texas for the u S.
military posts in Arizona, seized by the
Texan rebels at the Rio Hondo, and appropri-
ated-U. S. freight (250,000 pounds), private
freight 10000 pounds), wagons, animals and
all. The contractor tried to save the private
property, OF to obtain receipt for what was
taken, but could get no satisfaction. 1t is
probable that the troops stationed in Arizona
will suffer before relief can be sent them
food being desperately scarce in that parched,
sterile region.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-19

DEATH OF THE Hon. GEORGE NJ. KEIN-On
Monday evening the 10th, the Hon. George NJ.
Keim died at his residence, in Reading, after
a short but painful illness. On Wednesday
week, while attending to his duties as captain
of company of Home Guards. be was at
tackled with paralysis and although every en-.
deavor was made by skillful ply ysicians, it was
found impossible to resuscitate him. At an
early age, General Kline was elected member
of Congress from Berks county. In the year
164S he was appointed United States marshal
of the Eastern District OF Pennsylvania. At
the last election he was one of the Breckin-
ridge Electors, and labored zeaously for the
cause he espOused. His loss win be keenly
felt by large circle Of personal and political
friends. he leaves family-three sons and
three daughters.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-19

Ex-GovERNoR RrrNEk.-We noticed from
our sanctum, says the Harrisburg Telegraph,
the venerable Joseph Ritner, Ex-Governor of
Pennsylvania, slowly walking along the path
in the Capitol grounds, on his way apparently
TO the Departments. Ex-Governor Ritner
looks hale and hearty, though he is now be-
yond the advanced age of eighty years. Since
the commencement of hostlities by the rebels
on the federal government, and during the
organization of the Pennsylvania forces, we
learn that the Ex-Governor has devoted a con-
siderable time to visiting the encampments
near Cham bersburg, encouraging the soldiers
by his presence, as we'll as giving the officers
the benefit of his experience and counsel.
Ex-Gov. Ritner is very enthusiastic in his de-
votion to the cause of the Union. Nor will il
be less gratifying to the people of this State
to learn that the health of the Ex-Governor is
excellent, notwithstanding his extreme old
age, bidding fair to grant the sturdy old Penn
sylvanian many days of peace, comfort and
generous enjoyment.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-19

LARGE TURN Our OF CAvALRy.-Ail the or
ganized companies OF Cavalry of Fayette,
Washington, Westmorland and Greene coun-
ties. mustered on last Wednesday, on the farm
of Capt. Isaac Woodward, in Luzerne town
ship. half mile from Brownsville, under the
command of Maj. Gen. Harper, of Greene.
We understand the object of the muster was
to form Cavalry regiment for the present
war, whose services will be rendered to the
government.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-19

rAUTION.-All persons are hereby notified
~ not to meddle or interfere with the follow
ing described property, to wit: One Gray mare,
one gray horse two sorrell horses, one bay horse
one l-year old colt, two Wagons. one buggy, one
pair bob sieds, set Blacksmith tools, large
lot of logging tools grabs, chains, tongs &C. three
sets double harness, and one pair scales, left by
me in the possession of Fowler and Jones' being
the same property sold at Sheriff.s sale to E. C.
Cole, and purchased from him by me.
Morrisdale, June 10, l66l-3t, J. c. BRENNER.
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A DMINISTRATOR,s NOTICE.-Le

IA of Administration the estate of Mathew
Conrad late of Burnside township, Clearfeld
county, Pa, having been granted to the under
signed, all persons indebted to said estate re-
quested to make immediate payment, and those
having claims against the same will present them
duly authenticated for settlement
JOHN SUMMERVILLE,
juno 10, 1861 -6tp Administrator.