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

u. S. SENAToR.-On Tuesday, Jan. Sth, the
two Houses of the Pennsylvania Legislature
met in joint convention and, on first ballot, G.
lected EDGAR CowAN, Esq, as u. S. Senator,
for six years from the 4th of March next, in
place of Mr.. Bigler. The vote stood thus =
Edgar Cowan, Republican,, 9S
Henry d. Foster, Democrat, 35
Mr. Cowan is 4 native and resident of West
noreland county. His political antecedenis
are good, he having been an old line Wing
whilst that party was in existence, and since
its disruption has acted uniformly against the
mscalled Democracy. The Pittsburgh Ga
zetfe, in speaking of Mr.. Cowan, says he sis a
man of middle age, gigantic in stature and gi-
gantic in intellect; bold, eloquent, forcible
and logical as public speaker; untried in
public life, but possessing all the elements of
true statesman; of gentlemanly address and
popular manners; well rooted and grounded in
tho Republican faith, and with backbone g.
nough for dozen Senators. He will make
his mark in the Senate, and Pennsylvania will
have no reason to regret that she has conferred
SO great an honor upon him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-01-16

Mr.. Gordon, one of our members Of the Le-
gislature, on the 18th inst, offered the follow
ing resolution, which was adopted by vote
OF so yeas to 26 nays:
Resolped, That we affirm the doctrines of the
Chicago platform as expressing the sentiments
Of large majority of the people of Pennsyl-
vania, andthst we have no reason to ignore it.
We do not believe that anything in our politi-
cal condition demands concessions on our part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-20

MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN BALrINoRK-The
First MARYLAND Cavalry Regiment are about re-
ceiving large number Of horses from the horse
camp OF instructon,' at Perryville, Md, for the
use OF several companies Of the regiment, which
are as yet unsupplied.
The Black Horse Cavalry Of Vermont, Col
Platt, numbering over one thousand men and one
thousand horses, arrived over the Northern Cen.
trail failroad yesterday about noon and were drawn
along Howard street from the Bolton depot in a
train Of one hundred and sixteen burden cars
each car containing eight horses and eig ht men
The train reached from Franklin street to Camden
station, nearly mile. The regiment departed
for Warrington during the afternoon.
About so members Of the New York esth repi-
ment, and $50 regulars from Fort Walla WalIa,
California, also passed through during the day
The fourth and fifth regiments OF the Irish Bri.
gade OF New York passed through the city early
Yesterday morning. The fourth regiment, OF
Elghty-Sigth N. Y. g. v nrmbering 1, 900 men
the greater part Of whom were recruited in New
Jersey by Col. Baker, who was Colonel Of the
New Jersey second regiment Of three months vol.
unteeB. The fifth regiment is still incomplete
When tho organization is flashed II will be
known as the second battalion of N. w A
-Four batteries Of artillery also passed through
Bait SEE
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Attack Of a Rebel force on Colonel Gea.y's
amp at Point of ocks

PoINT OF Rocks, Dec. 10 AT 10 O'Clock this
morning rebel battery OF three guns, faIked
with about 200 infantry, suddenly commenced
shelling the encamPment of Col. Gearv's Penn
sylvania Regiment. About twenty shells, well
aimed. fell amidst the encampment-the first
within few feet OF Lieut.. Colonel De Korponay,
commanding. The six companies in camp were
well deploYed and entrenched, and the 2sth-regi.
ment battery Immediately opened with two guns
Their first shot disabled one Of the enemy's guns
and the second fell in their m'dt. Our battery
then advanced and poured a continuous ire into
them, silencing all their guns, and driving back
fourth one, which came to reinforce them. The
rebels were driven from their position, and were
soon In full retreat At least fourteen were killed
aud many wounded On our side We did not
lose man. The engagement lasted over half an
hour. After the rout Of the rebels we turned our
guns on some houses near the old furnace on the
Virginia shore, where about $50 rebels were sc.
creted, and drove them out killing and wounding
a number. Our guns were admirably served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-20

San FRANCISCO, Dec. 17.-Sacramento is now
mostly out Of water. Influential parties of thai
city have advocated that the money already ap-
propriated TO pay the interest the city debt be
used tor meeting the expense Of building an en-.
bankment to prevent another inundation. The
proposition was defeated through the action Of q
public meeting, when the leading citizens sub
scribed $4,000. The January interest on the
Sacramento bonds will be paid
The people Of San Francisco sent S5O,OOO to-
ward relieving the Sacramento sufferers.
The markets are excited on account Of possib
war with England. There have been large sales
Ofrice, candles, whisky and coffee to arrive
Butter is dull at 2Sa3O; drills have advanced.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. IS The overland mail
has made bad time latterly, and letters by the
steamers frcm New York get through from seven
to eight days earlier than those by the mails.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-20

THENEw YoRk MURpER-Louisa Briedsbracb
and George Weller were arrested Tuesday night
by Capt Dowli"g Of the sixth precinct From
the evidence Of David Levy, given upon the In
under arrest may have had some connection with
the death Of Bernard Levy, the Canal street bro.
ker. IL 10 stated now that subseq uent inquiry has
proved that the premises we-e robbed Of money
and papers TO a very considerable amount The
slight examination Of the books shows that there
were In the Office at the time Of the death Of Lew
current and uncurrent bills to the mount Of s327;
two checks, one for $3.50 and the other for Sls5,
and between $500 and Si00 in foreign silver OF
various denominations, all Of which have disa D.
peared.
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DRoPosALs FOR FRESH BEEF.
WIaHINaror ARaRnA,

wassMsTos, = Aks:rsAL, 3. s.d 10th Pc 1851
for Fresh Beef" will be received st this Arsenal
until 10 no. Of the 10Th instant, for the supply OF
is62 Hf- p ~, 90 -
The Beef 20 be Of good and vholesome suality,
(nscks and shanks excluded In such suanf ties as
may be from time % time required, not exceeding
Eve times in each week, on such dsys as shall be
Of Subsistence; tho Beef 20 be delivered ct The
The contract win - awarded 70 the lowest re
che usual bonds vithir tlree edsys~r..o,, dsys
da 70 tGs 1t Ord A. A. q. q
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Affairs in Arkansas-Ben Mccullough Court
MaFtialed.

ROLLA, Mo, Dec 1S "A Union refugee, who
has arrived here from Arkansas, says Governor
Rector Of that State, has issued proclamation
requiring all persons between the ages Of 16 and
As to Join the rebel army.
Ben Mccullough had been summoned to Rich
mond to answer the charges which have been
preferred against him, OF needlessly burning tht
property OF Southern men, and OF refusing to re
infOrce Gen Price when the latter was pursued
by the Federal troops. McCullough's forces were
In winter quarters in Benton county, Ark. 81,
regiments OF Indians were In his camp.
All the Union men from Rolla are being ar
rested on their arrival at Springfield, at the In
stance Of Col. John II. Price, who was lately re-
leased from arrest at St Louis
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AMERICAN WATCHES
For Americana.

THE AMERICAN WATCH CO. beg to call
the attention of the citizens Of Washington and
vicinity to the superiority of their Watches over ell
imported, whether Swiss or English.
The Company Enthusiastically guarantee their
Watches to be unsurpassed BY those OF any coun-
try for durability and fine s-keepinr qualities.
CAUTION.
The Company would caution buyers to beware Of
the cheap English and Swiss Watches now being
sent among soldiers in and around Washington.
These watches are of the poorest description Of
foreign manufacture, and utterly worthless a.
time keepers, as the makers well knew when they
sent them to this country.
LADIES' WATCHES.
The Company would invite especnl attention to
their latest style of Watch for Ladies. Every one
will have the same guarantee that accompanies the
most costly Chronometer Of their manufacture.
The styles of Cases are varied and suit different
tastes, and the INTRODUCED IN Of wstch for ladies,
that will go and keep time, has met with universal
avor.
ESPECIAL ATTENTION
is invited by the Company to the fact that every
wstoh, of whatever price, manufactured at their
wor,s at wsltham, Mass, is accompanied BY q
certificate not only to warrant it, but 10 prevent
imposition from cheap and worthless Imitation
that ia palmed of upon buyers as the genuine srtl
ole. AL our Watches have upon the plate the trsds
mark s'waltham, Msss.," and without that mark
no Watch is genuine.
Messrs. Nj. w. GAIT q BROTHER have the
Watches of our manufacture for sale at Wash
ingtou, and buyers can depend upon finding the
right styles and qualities at their establishment,
No. 354 Pelnsylvsnis avenue.
ROBBINS APPLETON,
General Agents, No. 1s2 Broadway,
no @-Im New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-20

TEE IRIsH PREss ON TEE TRENT affair -
The mails Of the Anglo-saxon reached this city
from Portland yesterday morning. We have
Dublin papers, forwarded 70 Londonderry, Of the
2osh uh-one day later than than those received
BY Tie Hansa.
The journals show the feeling then prevailing
In some Of the provinces Of Ireland on the ques-
ton Of an English war with the United states,
a well a. the traits 70 which Great Britain IL
likely 10 be brought by the cotton famine at
home, and the food and fuel famine In Ireland
the Last named visitation rendering her more and
more dependent ou our breadstufs supply for
food There seems 70 be but one iment pre-
vading the newspaper press Of this country In re-
gard 20 the foreshadowed demands Of England
sRd that 10 h recommendation OF nssnnsss on
The part Of our government, backed b. a seth
COaVtctiOn that the traitor Comm sIioners- N ss0n
and slidell-should not be surrendered upon any
cSasiderstion.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Ffon Missouri,

SUCCESSFUL MOVEMENT OF GEN. POPE.
ST. Louis, Dec. 19.-Dispatches receive al
headquarters, from Gen Pope, state that afr a
forced march Yesterday he got between then.
emy, encamped some six miles from Chilhoee,
Johnson county, 2 200 strong, and those In Clson
and Henry counties, but as soon as they hear OF
bis approach they beat rapid retreat towds
Rose Hill, In johnson county leaving all ieir
baggage, arms, munitions, papers, etc, in,ur
possession. Gen. Pope then threw forward en-
companies OF cavalry and a section of artilleriu
pursuit, following with the main body offs
army.
AT Johnson, in Bates county, the rebels bes
so closely pursued scattered in all directions, III
most Of them going towards the south. Genel
Pope then forced strong cavalry reconnaissance
to within fifteen fiiles Of Usceoia, and intercet-
ed and captured $50 fugitive rebels, with all ttl
baggage, horses, &c. Other squads Of from IN
to fifteen were also taken, making the aggregtt
number of prisoners about 301
No fighting is reported to have occurred. he
report says the whole country between Rose FL
on the west and Grand river on the south, is r'v
clear Of rebel troops
Gen. Price has only g GOO troops at Osceola.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-20

GUN SLEIoHs IN CANADA 1t 10 stated that the
Canadian troops have had q new addition TO their
armament, OF curious character. Fearful that an
attack might be made upon them during winter
at which time the snow lies deeply on the ground
for many weeks, and that thereby their movable
artillery might be rendered comparatively use.
lesa-contracts have been made for building gun.
sleighs One Of these contracts have recently
been awarded to a carriage-bullding firm In
Montreal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-20
Meeting of Secr,tary Chase with the Bank
Offtcers-DecI sive Results of the Federal
Arms Speedily Anticipated.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 AT the bank meeting to-
day all the pending questions of accounts with
the Treasury Department were hafmOniously ad
Justed. s. CretarY Chase stated that the present
BALANCES with the associate I'd banks would be suf.
hcieA9or the wants Of the government till about
the middle Of January, before which time he had
conndent exPt citations that our military and navs
operations will give brilliant and decsi We results
and he did not doubt that the questions of the
government with Great Britain would have a pa
cltc solution. He made no proposition for fur.
ther financial arrangements at this time.
Exchange on London was firm to-day at 1lOXs
IN ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-20

III Peschel gives 345 miles as the greatest
known distance TO which sound has been carried
In the air. This was when the awful explosion
OF volcano at Vincent's was heard at Demarara.
The cannonading Of the battle Of Jena was heard
In the open fields near Dresden, distance Of %
miles, and In the casemstes Of the fortress II was
very distinct. The bombafdment Of Antwerp In
1892 10 said to have been heard In the mines Of
SaxonV, $40 miles distant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-20

HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU
FoT Weaknesses
Arising from Excesses, Habits Of Dissipstlon.
Early ludiscrenon OF Abuse,
ATTENDED softh tkG FoiiotciAg Stniptons.
indlsposltion TO Exertion, Loss Of Power,
Loss Of Memory, Difficulty Of Breathing.
Weak Nerves, TremblIna
Horror of Disease, wafefulness
Dlmness OF Vislon, Paln in the Baof,
Unlvertal Lassitude of the Muscular system,
Hot Hands, Flushing OF the Body,
Dryness OF the Skin, Bruptions on the FSes,
- PAILID couNTENANcR.
These symptoms, IL q owed 20 20 on. which this
medicine lnvarably removes. eooffoilovs
IMPOTENCY, FATUITY, EPILEPTIC FITS,
Lsoas Of tohieh ths Pdtissf may Eepirs.
Who can Say tlss they are 10: frequently fol-
lowed by those "DIRRFUL DISEASES"
INSANITY AND CONSUMPTION"
Many are aware Of the cause Of their SUFFERING,
BUT MONK WILL cONTEss.
THE RECORDS OF TIE INSANE AsYLUMs
And ths MslanekolV Deaths bv Consspsyfion,
BEAR AMPLE WITNESS TO THE TRUTH OF TIE
ASSERTION.
THE CONSTITUTION ONCE AFFECTED
WITH ORGANIC WEAKNESS,
Requires the aid Of medicine TO strengthen spd
Invlgorste the System
which HELMBoLD's EXTRACT BUCHU
tsvarial ~ does
TRIAL WILL CONVINCE THE MOST skxPTIcAL-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-20

q BRIDAL GIFTS.
SILVER SERVICES,
SILVER URNS, ~
SILVER TUREENS
SILVER BOWLS.
SILVER DISHES,
SILVER SPOONS snd FORKS,
SILVER PITCHERS, WATERS,
SALT CELLARS,
Wth a great cole tioH Of small arftesS. Sz ia
be for Bridal GtfES
Hese goods are all Of our own manufacture, OF
themost elegant WORT kmanship ana hnlsh, and ve
do ot believe, for variety and quantity, are sur
passed by anv other collection in the country.
EFRGNES DIAMOND JEWELRY, FINE
WATCHES. fc., dr.
FIR sale by S4M'E KIRK & SONS,
172 Baltimore ST., Baltimore, Mo.
Established 1917. de A-i2tH
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SOP ELEVENTa STREET SO:
F.. FISHER & BROTHERS,,
ERENcU STEAM SCOURERS

FRENCH STEAM SCOgRERS.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Tb only place this side of New York, where
you san get a silk Dress cleaned restoring the
lustp eQuOl TO new. MOrInOes, Delalnes. AMI all
Kind Of Ladies Dresses cleaned without taken
apar. -,
Genteman's Clothing, cleaned in the best manner.
Lea1ng no substance IN the cloth TO ipJure II or
max, it more EASILY to soil.
NIB Goods will bs scnt 70 Baltimore twice
weeI, and return with like promptness.
de 2w VIM. p. SHEDD, Agent.
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CARRIAGES.

T CARRIAGES.
i lie Subscriber having inside additions 20 his
factory, making il now one Of the largest E&R,
in the District, where his lecilIties
for manufacturing CARRIAGES apdNS|
LIGHT WAGONS of al kinds cannot be sur
passed, and from his long exPeIienee n the busl-
ness, he hopes 20 give general SUBTRACTION.
All kinds Of Carriages and Light Wagons kept
on hand.
All REPAIRs neatly done, ana al orders
promptly attended TO.
second hand Carriages taken in eIohSnEe for
now ones, ANDREW J. JOYCE,
d1a If cornsr of Fourtseuth and sts.
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Later.


THB TRENT AFFAIR TO BIZ AMlcABLY SETTLED
NEW YORK, Dec. 10 "A rumor prevails that
Secretary Chase has received dispatch from
Washington that justies the belief that the Trent
affair will be amicably arranged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-20

L ENRICH. ,t THE the corner Of Penn. AAA
avenue and Eleventh street., has been HS2Y
greatly improved recently and now offers
and strangers than any other public house In the
CITY his prices being less than those OF any otneI
for permanent er transient boarders uneIceS Son-
able. The bar and restSufe9t Arrangements OF ths
EuroPean Hotel have already become very POPE
lar. being al that can be desired BY the most fss
ndious, The proprietor pledges unremitted atten-
non and continued liberal penditures 70 give sat
isfaotion TO al, and thus renevs his invitation -
ell to give the EuroBaAn Hotel q okil. dst-n
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Specie for Europe

New YORK, Dec 19-The Evening Post say
that about $500 oO0 will 80 forward by the steamer
Africa TO- morrow.
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at our 'proverbially low prices. marked in plain
figures.
One price only.
An inspection of stock implies no Obligation to
purchase. PERRf RkO.,
de IA 2Ot "Perry Building"
SOMETHING NEw-SUPFRIOR HULLED
- CORN-The subscriber, ha ang got the agency
TO slppIy Washington and GeorE etowu with tins
delicate preparation Of Corn. would respectfully
ask of his friends. and the public at large, 10 give
II trial. Also, Popped Corn, plain and eugared.
WIN. BHADLY, Agent.
Pa avenue, between 18th and 18th SITS.
NJ B.-Manufaoturer of Marble NJ antics, Monu-
ments, Table Tops, &C. A large assortment . Ways
on hand. Oo " -Snl
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Oysters--Oysters.

THE OVERLAND OYSTER EXPRESS
COMPANY
Ia now prepSred 70 furnish Restaurants, Hotels,
suffers, and Private FeHIies vith~ n
FREsh OYSTERS, By ths SALON 0r&NkH
The Oysters arrive tatly fresh from w
the waters of the ChesaDeske Bay, and
are Of the best quality. =,
The company invites the patronage of the deal
ers and the public In general, and guarantees
prompt attention TO oil orders.
Ofce-4S Market Space, (Avenue House, be-
tween 7th and 9th sts.
no SO-lm IRepubicsn.1
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every BODY GOES TO SMITHS, No 4eo
T. 7Ih street., 70 get their Clothing, Furnishing
Goods, Hats and Caps, fRspJ Do u-lm
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Beloto Pa, dresEs, oPpo. East end CeHtre MdTkefD
WASHINGTON, d. G.
Ny stock embraces many artIo les for Army pur-
poses among which are the following:
Canal Bsrrovs, Rope,
Wheel BarrOwsx Axes,
Trucks-heevy and light, Picks,
Grindstones, Hatchets,
Grlndstone Fixtures, saws,
Anv.ls, pIck Handles,
Blacksmith Tools, AK. Handles,
Portable FORCES, Rattan or stable brooms,
Camp Stoves, FORKS
Letter Presses, Shovels,
Powder and Burglar Spades,
Proof Wrought iron Log Chains.
Boxes, Halter Chains,
Fire and Burglar Proofl5th Chains,
. Sefes, Trace Chains,
H0rse Powers, swing letrees,
Portable Ovens, Hames,
Horse Buckets, Curry Combs,
Water Buckets, Cards.
Measures Hand Carts,
Stable Lanterns, f6lrbanks' Scales-b6y,
Cut Mails, Pla form, and Counter,
Wrought Mails, Butchers Scales,
Horseshoe Nails, Butcher Knives,
Wrenches, Hoop Iroon.
Wagon Jacks, STRAP Iron, &c, &C.,
Ok YOkes, Portible Mills for Grind
Large Flows, DO &c., ing Horse Feed.
Hay and Staw CUlteIs, Machinery Of a. kinds.
Corn Shelters, de Is cow
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DIANOS! PIANOsN PIANOSM!
L number Of nev Oct. PIANOS Md
received yesterday from the celebrated wv Nv
factory of VIM. Knabe & CO., among them q very
handsome carved pisno, which obtained the high
est premium from the late Baltimore Exhibition,
and which offer for sale las q fne New Years
presently on accommodating teI fns, and at prices
to suit the times.
no RENT will have, several Pisnos always
on hand. though was unable last week TO serve
examihei +. c, ,REICHENBACH,
nOvN Inn No 4o8 llth street.
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Arrival Of Prize Ship-The British Gun
boat Racer

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 The British prize ship
Cheshire, captured of the mouth Of the Savannah
river, has arrived here. She has a cargo Of
coffee, salt and army blankets.
The British gunboat Racer has arrived
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l. p. BARTHOLOw,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
Hardware 4 Agricultural Implements

553 SEVENTH STREKT,
Belotc Pa. drsaEs, (oppo. East end Ceatrs Market,
WASHINGTON, d. 9.
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lust RECEIVED ANDF FOR SALE Low
tVentr five bbls. VIII cE ONIONS and Eve
bbls. HAVANA ORANGES, BY
BROWNING Il HEATING,
de t-5taWtf $50 Pa, avenue, nesr 6th at,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18
Glorious News.

The Governors ofKentucky and Virginia have refused to furnish Lincoln with troops. The people of Tennessee are petitioning the Governor to call the Legislature to- gether. The State of Virginia will with draw from the Union in two days, and, in less than ten days, President Davis, as commanderin n-chief of the army, with Gen. Beauregard as second in command, intends 10 make Richmond, Virginia, his head quarters.
 President Davis will assume command of the army, and he will give Lincoln his hands full. Old Jeremiah Blacks predic- tion that Jeff Davis and lady will dispense the Inequalities of the White House in less than ninety days may yet be verified. But forty days have elapsed since the pre- diction.