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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

A House FoR THE GovERNeR.-The Harris
burg papers are urging upon the Legislature
the pYopriety OF purchasing a suitable lot and
erecting upon it a dwelling for the Governor,
which would be worthy OF the great State of
Pennsylvania. 1t must be admitted that our
State has not been so liberal in this respect as
some of her sisters have been, and that prop
er sense of our dignity should induce us to
make better provision for the accommodations
OF the Chief Magistrate OF SO populoas and
wealthy Commonwealth.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

A BANK SUED.FoR REFUSING TO REDEEM ITS
NoTEs.-We learn from the Pittsburg Chroni
Gle that Mr.. L,aufman, merchant of that city,
has instituted proceedings against the Alle-
gheDy Bank looking toa forfeiture of its char
ter, under the Banking Law of 1850. Mr..
Laufman, it appears, presented 500 in bills Of
the Bank for payment at its counter, and the
Bank refusing to cash them, petition was fled
in the District Court setting forth the facts,
whereupon the usual citation was ordered to
be issued. The Bank will have to make an
swer on Friday. and then if, after hearing the
entire facts Of the case, the Court is of opinion
that the respondents refused, as petitioner
states, to redeem their bills, the Bank will be
ordered into liquidation. We believe this is
the first case of the kind that has occurred
since the present suspension, and the issue, be
it what it pay, will be looked for with interest.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

WHAT IS THE MATTER IN THE SoUTH.-The
London Times, in very recent article states
the case in this way Perhaps much as any
thing, from the long license enjoyed by the
editors of the South of writing what they plea
sed in favor of slavery, with the absolute cer-
tainly that one would be found bold enough
to write anything on the other-side and thus
make himself mark tor popular vengeance,
the subject has come to be written on in tone
of ferocious cynical extravaganza which is to
an European eye absolutely appalling. The
South has become enamored of her shame.
Free labor is denounced as degrading, dis
graceful; the honest triumphs of the poor man
who works his way to independence are treat
ed with scorn and contempt. 1t is asserted
that what We are in the habit of regarding as
the honorable pursuits of industry incapaci-
tate nation for civilization and refinement,
and that no institutions can be really free an
democratic which do not rest, like those of
Athens and of Rome, on broad substratum of
slavery. So far from treating slavery as an
exceptional institution, it is regarded by these
democratic philosophers as the natural state
of great portion of the human race and so
far from admitting that America ought to
look forward to its extinction, it is contended
that the property in human creatures ought to
be as universal as the property in lands or in
tame animals. Nor have these specuations
been merely inert or speculative. For the
last ten or twelve, years slavery has altered
her tactics, and from defensive she has be-
come an aggressive power. Every compro-
mise which the moderation of former times
had erected to stem the course of this monster
evil has been swept away, and that not by the
encroacbment of the North but by the aggres-
siye ambition of the South.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10
e1O O0t,-8AYMoNp'S PAYENT SEW
D UlUlu ING- MACHINE FOR Ten Dol.

LARS, Will Fell, Gather or do any ind of famp
ly sewing-and so simple that any lady can learn
TO operate o2 it in half an hour It will make
one thousand stitches in minute, and for its sn
periority in every respect, it took the First Pre-
miup AZ the Maine State Fair over all other sew
ing Machines, A large number have been sole
and are now in use in this borough (Brookyillel
and vicinity. and are pronounced the simplest anf
best machine ever inventef-superior to most ct
the high priced sewing. machines
The undersigned having purchased the Right
from the Patentee. to sell these machines in the
counties of jefferson, Clearfeld. Elk, and Forest
are now ready to fill orders for the same IN tie
boye district. Orders for mach ines will be filled
in the order of their reception, Persons wishing
machines should send in their orders immediate
fy. as we have over 80 machines already ordered
in ed vance of supply. Township rights for sale
All applications for machines or township rights
by letter CT othe-wise, should be addressed to
a. b. MLAIN g. CO.,
Aug Is, 1S60-te Rrookyille, jefferson CO. Pa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

The Brooklyn Charter election on the End
resulted in the success of Martin Kalbfeisch,
the Democratic candidate for Mayor, by ma
jority of 5.037, or 1902 less than the Demo-
cratic majority at the last Spring election.
The vote OF the city for President, last Fall,
was: Lincoln, l5,l37; Fusion, sos, giving
Fusion majority of 4,368. The Democracy
have an apparent gain in their majority upon
last Fall of 669; but comparing the falling off
in the vote of the respective parties, viz !:
Republican decrease 3,677, Democratic de-
crease 3,008; Excess of Republicans not vo-
ting $50. Itappears that the relative position
of parties has not been changed in Brooklyn
since the Presidential election. Considering
that the Democrats had healed up all their
differences. and swallowed the Bell-Everett
faction into the bargain, and that Brooklyn is
closely allied, in interest, with the commercial
politicians of New-York, we have done quite
as we'll, if not better, than could have been ex-
pected.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

NV. II. Ward, editor OF The Key of the
Gslf reached Montgomery on April lst from
Pensacola, and states that on the 25th March
the steamer Gen. Rusk arrived at Key West
with 200 troops for that place, and 100 for
Tortugas. These troops we're from Texas,
and it is said, the commissioners of that State
had stipulated that the troops on the Gen.
Rusk should be landed at New York. The
captain of the Gen. Rusk, is, however. not to
blame for the deception practiced, as the COM
manders Of three companies on board the Rusk
have signed document e4oneratipg Capt.
Smith from all blame.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

A colored man and his wife and two child
rem we're seized at Chicagoo the 3rd instant
ono slave holder from Missouri claimed the
man, and another to own his wife and children.
The arrest was made secretly, and the alleged
fugitives taken to Springfield for examina-
ton. After hearing they have been deliver
cred up to their pretended owners and taken
to ST. Louis
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

RTcH.-The Brussels correspondent of the u
Unirersai, in his notice of the death of the too
celebrated Lola Montez, has the following !:
ssThe celebrated pecheresse died, it is said, in
a most religious spirit, depforing the scandals
and extravagancies of her life. She was ta-
ken care of during the last days of her life
by Mrs. Buchanan, ,cife Of the President of the
United STATES, who had known her formerly,
and took pity on her abandoned condition.
This is news, at this side of the wat er at least
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10
AN HIS OWN HooKAJoHN GpELtoH

IN Ills wv N HOOh .-JOHN e. GELlOh
~ CABINET MAKER.-The Subscriber wishes
t. inform his cid friends and customers, that ha
is new carrying On the Cabinet Making basiness, ,
on ''his own hook at his old shop Msrket
Street, nearly opposite the 'old Jew Store, where
to order, every description of Cabinet Ware thai
may be wanted in this section Of country con
sfstfng of Sofas. Lounges, Mahogony and Common
Bureaus, Writing and Wash Stands; Centre pin
ing and Breakfast Tables: Mahogany and Oon,
mon Bedsteads; Sewing Stands &C., &c. lie W..
also repair furniture and chairs, in good s.yis
cheap for cash. House Painting done on shorln ~
tice. and easy terms Now is the time to ou!
reasonable prices, as intend to sell every thins
in my line of business at the cheapest cash ra'e,
Walk in and examine the articles on hand, a
Judge for yourselves of the quality and hnisn'
Country produce received in payment
April I3, 1859 JOHN GUbLi'N
NIB Collins made to order on short notice ~
funerals attended with Re9t besrse, and app'>
pirate accompanyments, when desired. ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

The Republicans have gained in Maine as
well as in Connecticut by the disunion course
Of the Democratic party. The city of Portland
has just elected w. w. Thomas Mayor by It's
majority over his Democratic competitor
81 majority. The City Council is largely Re-
publican.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

The election in Rhode Island, held On
Wednesday the Sd of April, resulted in the
so-called "Union'' candidate, is reelected
by handsome majority. Whether Rhode
Island will now join the Southern Confed era
cy, as was claimed by some of the Secession
lists in case Gov. Sprague would be reelected,
remains to be seen.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

the tariff of the Confederate States is already
found to be burdcnsome by the Southern
merchants, and that efforts will be made to re-
duoe it when their Congress re. assemblies.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

Gen. Sam Houston still claims to be the Gov
ernor of the state of Texas, and, 1t is said, has
sent Message to tho Legislature asserting
his authority
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

AT the Municipal election in Richmond,
Va, the Secession candidate was elected
Mayor by about 900 majority.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

Capt. Bergman, commander of the q. S.
sloop Wyandotte, died at Pensacola on the
End of April, of brain fever,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

There is one thing a drunken man can't do
drive sulky without getting his legs mix
ed up in the wheels.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

The Hon. Judge Mclean, Of the o. S. gu
preme Court, died at Cincinnati last week.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10
RANkING AND COLLECTION @, OFFICE
LEONARD FINNEY a. CO.

CLEARFIELD, CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa
Bills of Exchange, Notes and Drafts Discounted.
Deposits received. Collections made, and proceeds
promptly remitted. Exchange on the Cities
stantly on hand. Office, on Second street, in the
roo lately occupied by W. A. Wallace, Esd.
JAMES T. LEONARD. D. A FfssEr,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

The South Carolina Convention, on Wednes,
day tho srd April, ratified che Constitution Of
the Confederate states, by vote Of l4s to %.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10
4 PAIR OF REAL NOVELTIES. AsD

IA ONE WITHOUT MATE.
lst.-The Paper NeckTie" Patent applied for)
Is made entirely of paper, in 100 different styles,
and in perfect imi tation of silk and other fabrics.
The price is so low that a gentleman may wsar
New Tie every day, and yet not be chargeable
with extravaganza, or one Tie may be worn 70
days if necessary to economiZe
2d-The Relief Tie. (Patented Jan 90 1861
This is doubtless the most perfect silk Tie in
vented, and is just what the implies, perfect
Relief from all further trouble in tying bows.
3d.-The Lace Edge Tie. An exquistely beau
tifu article-it has only to be to be admired.
SMITH & BR0UWER. Sole Manufacturers.
No. 50 Warren Street. \. Y.
\. .B.-We sell TO Wholesale Jobbers only. Coun-
try Merchants order goods Of any Whole
sale house with whom they are dealing. AprIo-3t
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

The POSITION OF TExAs.-The State of Tex
as has been but few months in an attitude of
antagonism to the American Union, and al
ready she has her borders invaded by the most
ferocious tribes of savages on this continent,
and is in daily fear of an invasion of her terri
tory by well organized bands of Mexican out
laws. She has driven away the troops of the
National Government, placed on her frontier
for her protection, and supported there at
great expense to the Union, but cons iderably
to. the benefit of her citizens, who were well
paid for the supplies furnished to them. The
frontiers Of that State are so extensive that to
protect the sparse population from hostile in
cursions, will impose burthen of taxation
upon the Cotton Confederacy which, to say
the very least of it, will be exceedingly incon-
venient. 1t is already abundantly manifest
that in an economic point of view, secession
has not proved advantageous to Texas. 1t
would have been wise for her people to have
listened to the counsels of the old Hero of
San Jacinto. No Government can be so per-
| feet that under all circumstances twill please
every body, and when men become restive and
angry, under the fear of prospective injuries
| or expressions, it would be better to pause and
cody consider whether in erdeavorIng to re-
that they know not Of" There are thousand
evils in disunion which experience will prove,
| If the destructive course be persevered in.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Adreyftseuets large type cats or oHf fu,,,l
style H Be charged dsu6ls prize for space oce.pl.S
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10
SALE OFREAL ESTATE.-By ,irtu.

:
- authority from the Orphans Court Of Clearheld
County, will expose te sale by public outcry up
the premises of c. Stumstein deed in Brady
tp, Clearfeld Co, Pa on Friday the 3rd day Of
May A. d. 1861 at o'clock in the afternoon the
following real estate being of the north st cor
ner of the farm real Estate of C Sumstein, late
of said tip, deceased. Beginning ut the public
road leading from Troutville to Arnold RisheTs
Grst-mill, thence along said road South 81 perch
es to post, thence by other land Of StumsteIn
Estate East 81 perches to post, thence north 81
perches to post. thence by land of Millcrs heirs
West 81 perches to post the place of beginning,
containing 20 acres, more or less. Terms made
known at time of sale.
ELIZABETH STUMSTEIN, Adm'K
April TO- lS6I4tp. of c. Stumstein deed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10
TIE Coxrso EUROPEAN rrrIrs.-whatever

TIE CoArso EuRopEAs FLEETs.-Whateve
large fleets into American waters just at this
juncture, 1t is a we'll settled fact that the
movement was not anticipated by anybody
here, I'm diplomatic circles or elsewhere, and
that its purpose is a matter only OF coDJec-
ture. The prevailing opinion is that the COM
ing fleets are merely what a correspondent
said they were-squadrons of observation
designed to watch the turn of affairs, and to be
ready to take hand in whatever may trans
pire affecting British interests. Lord Palmer
ston, it is well known, does not entertain any
cordial good will for the United States nev-
ertheess there are abundant evidences that
be desires to see prevail here the peace which
is essential to British interests, and that the
great peril of civil war which has threatened
US, has awakened in his bosom the liveliest
concern. Lord Palmerston, too, is keeping
bis eye upon Mexico, and the threatened re-
opening of the African slave trade by the
Southern Confederacy. Opposition TO that
inhuman traffic is with him tradition, and
has become almost a passion. It is thought
very probable that one purpose of the expect
ed fleets is to crush the first attempt 10 reopen
the infam Gus trade. Another supposed pur-
pose is that of preventing Southern llibuster-
ism from seizing and appropriating Mexican
territory. No sensible man entertains the
opinion that England and France design an
Intervention against any policy which the gov
ernment of Washington may decide upon with
reference to the seeding States.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

TAUTION.-Ail persons are hereby caution
~ ed against purchasing meddling with the
following property now in the hands of Wm- Jor-
dan of Lumber-eity, to wit One gray horse. One
bay horse. One yearlng heiffer, One 2-horse uag-
on, set harness and variety of farming uteEr
sils, as the same belong to me and subject to
my order. and have only been lsft with said Jor-
dan on loan. SAMUEL KIRK.
Lumber city. April 8 1861 -3tp
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

NEW STORE.-The subsc riber has opened .
l Y new store at Williamsyille, Clearfeld county
Pa, where he Will keep constantly on hand gen
eral assortment of DRY-GOODS, GROCE-
RIES, PROVISIONS, &c. which he will sell
for cash. exchange for Timber. Boards, Shin
giles. Grain. Country Produce. &c. lie will be
pleased to have all who wish TO purchase any OF
the above articles to give him call
JAMES f. WATSON
William April 3D. 1861 -3r
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

SAMUEL III. PLEASANTS. BARBER AND
- HAIR-DRESSER. has opened shop in the
basement of the Clearfeld House, and solicits
share of public patronage Dec. i2. 1869
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

Heispoor whose expenses exceed his income
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-10

To insure attention, the CASH must accomp,-
ny notices, as follows All Cautions with 81
Strays.sS1: Auditors notices, S1,50; Admin.
traitors and Executors notices, 81, So each ana
all other transient Notices at the same ratss
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-09-24
Saving for Old Age.

No one denies that ii is wise to make pro
visions for old age, but we are not all
agreed as to the kind of provision it is best
to lay in. Certainly we shall want little
money, for destitute old man is q very
sorry sight, and suggests to every one tina;
his life has been foolishly if not wickedly
spent Yes, save money, by all MEANS
but an old man needs just that particular
kind of strength which young men are most
apt to waste. Many foolish young fellow
will throw away on a holiday a certain a.
mount Of nervous energy, which be never
feels the need of till he is seventy; and then
how he will need it'll
1t is curious, but true, that bottle of
champagne at twenty may intensity the
rheumatism at three score. 1t is q fact
that everlasting the eye at fourteen may
necessitate the aid of spectaces at forty
instead of eighty. We advise our Young
readers TO be saving of health for old age,
for the maxim holds good with regard to
health as to money-waste not, want not.
1t is the greatest mistake to suppose that
cape lite penalty.
Nature fOrgives no sin, no error. She
lets off the offender Cor fifty years, some
times but she catches him at last, and in
tiicts the penalty just when, just where,
just how she feels it most
Save up for old age. but save more than
money save health, save honor, save the
recollection of good deeds and innocent
pleasures, save pure thoughts, save friends,
save love. Save rick stores Of that kind of
wealth which time cannot diminish, nor
death take away.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-09-24

Missouri ADMITTED INTO THE CoNFEpr-
RAcY.--A bill admitting Missouri into the
Southern Confederacy on certain conditions.
was passed by the Confederate Congress on
Monday, Aug. 18th. The conditions are
that Missouri shall duly ratify the Consti-
tuition Of the Southern Coufederacy,
through her legally constituted authority,
which authority is declared to be the gov
eminent Of Gov. jackson, who was lately
deposed. President Davis is also author
lied to muster into the Confederate service,
in Missouri, such troops as may volunteer
to serve in the Southern army The bill
likewise empowers the President of the
Confederate States, at his discretion, at
any time prior to the admission of said
State as q member of the Confederscy, to
perfect and proclaim an alliance, offensive
and defensive, with the said Government,
limited to the period Of the existing war
between this CUnfederscy and the United
States the said treaty or alliance to be in
force from the date thereof, and until the
same shall be disafhrmed or rejected by this
Congress.-National Intelligencer.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-09-24
Peace VS.. War.

The New York Observer speaks as fol.
lows:
I'VE are among the most earnest friends
of peace. We would suffer wrong for the
sake OF geace. But We see no possible 500
luton OF the present complication of our
national difficulties, except in the re adjust.
ment OF the Union on the basis of the Con.
stitntion. We deprecate the war spirit and
desire to cultivate that feeling which will
the most easily restore friendly relations
with those who have cast of the bonds of
allegiance to their lawful government
But we cannot forget that the men who sre
now IN arms against the Government initi-
ated causeless, njustlfable and awful
war thar the guilt Of the war is chiefly on
their heads, and that we are solely seeking
TO uphold the Union which our fathers
formed, and on which the future prosperitv
Of che country depends As religious men.
the duty Of allegiance 90 lawful govern.
mepts and to suppress rebellion Is as clear
60 us as the duty Of obedience to the Laws
OF God. All We ask, as the condition Of
that allegiance, is the fidelity of our rulers
to the laws that they are bound to obey as
well as we. When they disregard law the
people may justly call them to account
And if We 90 through the war without
counter revolutions, and cur country comes
out Of this life and death struggle re estab-
lished and Immortal, we must stand firmly
and united by the Constitution as it is, IN.
al it can be constitutiona1ly modified. Our
liberties are all gone when this instruments
is trLmpled upon be rulers aud people.
I'VE want peace. We pray for peace
But We must have order, law, government
first. There is no peace to the wicked. To
agree Tor moment to any terms that shall
recognize the right Of any part of the com.
try to retire at will from the burdens and
obligations that devolve on all, is to con-
sent TO Suicide, TO Ell the future of our his
tory with war, and tO leave to our children
legacy oil confusion, anarchy aud shame"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-09-24
The True DOCTRINE.

The following resolution passed by ths
Democratic Convention of Hamilton coun-
ty. Ohio. explains, in q few words, the 20.
sTtion of the Democratic party. We CON-
mend its sentiments to those Of our party
nearer home who seek to destroy its organ /.
ization by amalgsmatibg with the Repub-
licans 10 the coming election:
Resolred, That the Democracy stand
where they have stood, the defenders and
supporters Of the laws and Constitution Of
this Republic, which they trust will be
ever perpetuated, and that, to sustain the
Government against rebellion, they do mos
find y necessary to abandon their organis
zation or repudiate their principles. While
others favor union Of parties for the sake
OF the Government, against fanatics and
traitors, wherever found.