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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-11-13
PROCLAMATION. =

By his E1ceAency HENRY T. CLARK, Governor
North Carolina
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09

, is the destruction of the booms at Williams
port and Lock Haven, and the escape OF logs
valued in the aggregate at about one million |"
dollars The floating logs reached Harrisburg
about IL O'Clock on Sunday, and for the nrst
two or three hours, so profuse was their num-
ber, that they appeared to cover almost the
entire surface of the water between the islands
and this shore. This effect was the same also
as far as the eye could penetrate up and down
the river-nothing but logs packed close to-
gether, as If they composed immense
moving raft. OF cours it is impossible for us
to estimate the nunlber of logs in this immense
flotilla we can only measure them by the mile.
and accordingly estimate, from the swiftness
of the current, say seven miles an hour, that
from the time they first appeared here up to
nine O'Clock on Sunday night, that the hotila
extended distance of fifty.si miles below
this city with an average breadth OF one hun
dred yards.
From the Pittsburg Gazette.
At Pittsburg, at about IL O'Clock on Saturday
night, when the rise ceased, the depth was
thirty feet nine and half inches. The water
was only nine inches below the memorable
inundation of 1862, and about three feet less
than the "great food of I832''-thc greatest
ever known 10 the white inhabitants.
The present food happened at an unusual
season of the year, and was not anticipated by
many-hence the destruction OF floating prop
erty was greater than it might otherwise have
been. Immense uantities of lumber, includ-
ing sawed timber, logs, shingles, etc., have
been swept from the Allegheny river and its
tributaries, most of which will be entirely lost
to the owners. Among the articles observed
hurrying down with the current, were barns,
sheds, out-houses, sections of bridges, broken
rafts, bundles of shingles, and pine logs innu
merable. All these loot up very heavy loss,
though it be divided among thousands of own
ers. Judging from the endless number of
pumpkins and squashes which foated gaiy
down this stream, our worthy farmers on the
river and creek bottoms will lack "soine pump
kns'' this winter.
The destruction along Clarion river was very
great. Nearly all the lumber on that stream
| was carried off, and numerous saw-mills were
swept away. Five saw-mils were counted
near the mouth of Clarion river, at one time,
and the lumber entered the Allegheny in q
| perfect gorge. Our informant states that he
saw at least 900, 900 feet OF lumber pass down
the stream in a short time-being principally
in broken sections Of RATS.
| On the KiskimInetas river the destruction
was also great: The bridge over this river at
Leechburg, Armstrong CO., was swept away,
and much other damage was done.
This was one of the most destructive floods
that has occurred for many years. 1t is almost
| impossible to give an estimate of the loss sus-
tanned; but we presume it will amount to
millions of dollars.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09

A YoUNG GIRL SHOT DEAD BY HER CoUs-
INA shocking affair, the thought of which
causes the blood to flow back upon the heart,
and seems too horrId to be real, occurred in
Bristol, r. l., on Thursday evening last, the
particulars of which are thus stated by the
Providence Post: s.Wm. James TlIey, a son
of Mr.. Benjamin Tilley, about 16 years of age,
was standing in the yard, with his fathers
gun in his hands, which he had taken up for
the purpose of swapping some caps. His
cousin, young and beautiful girl of Is,
daughter of Sylvanus Pease, Esq, of Edger-
town, Mass, who was on visit to Bristol and
passing the afternoon with Mr.. Tilley's fami-
ly, was standing in the house at a window,
within few feet of him. He raised the gun
and deliberately aimed it at her head, remark
ing playfully that he would shoot her. Aw-
ful to relate, the gun was loaded, and the
charge took effect near the temple, passing
through her head. She fell to the floor, and
breathed about three minutes only, showing
no other signs of life. 1t seems Mr.. Tilley
had loaded the gun with shot, few days be-
fore, for the purpose of shooting a neighbor's s
cat that annoyed him, and most unfortunately
left it loaded in his house. The boy knew
nothing of this, and supposed it empty, as he
had frequently played with it in similar
manner before. Mr.. Pease left Bristol only
the day before to return to his home in Ed
gartown. Who can imagine, or what pen can
describe the anguish this thoughtless act ha S
inflicted! When will people learn to be care
full in the use of firearms
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09
BY SAMUEL j. ROW &.
CLEARFIELD. PA, OCT. 9. 1861.
To THE PuBLIC.


In one of our issues in May last, we intima-
ted that we would not reply to charges OF
sstreason'' or ssnaisprison of treason" which the
CiearfeId Republican might choose to make
against US, or to any such articles as mad Tor
some time previous appeared in the columns
of that paper, hoping thus to avoid all such
acrimonious controversies as subsequently
marked the political campaign which has just
closed. Persisting, however, in their unjust
attacks upon, and gross misrepresentation OF
the National Administration and its meas
ures, te such an extent that ''forbearance
ceased to be virtue" we felt ourselves COM
pelled, in self-defence, and as duty we owed
TO truth, to repel those attacks and make such
corrections as seemed necessary. This our
anaiable neighbors of the Republican, whenev-
er they found themselves placed in an unen-
vable position, referred to as an evidence
that We were guilty of falsehood, with view,
perhaps, of Withdrawing attention from their
own misstatements. Whatever advantage
they may have derived by such course, or
BY calling us q sscoundreI,' or asserting that
we sswould not stop at any act of villainy,'
they are welcome to enjoy. 1t is not for us to
say how their veracity, honor and honesty
will compare with ours. We leave the pub
lie to judge and determine for themselves.
Now, however, that the election is over, and
We cannot be accused of attempting to make
political capital in this way, we have deemed
it due to ourself to make the above explana-
ton, at the risk of having it pronounced un-
called for and unnecessary.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09

A REMARKABLE CoUPLE.-In the town of
Hillsdale, N. Y, reside Mr.. Conrad Decker
and wife-the former in his Tooth year, and
the latter in her Goth. They have been mar
ried II years, and are both in comparatively
good health. They keep house by themselves,
and have no neighbors within quarter Of a
mile. Mr.. Decker cultivates his own garden
and saws his own wood while Mrs. D. does
her own housework without thinking of shired
help" although she complains occasionally
that she s'can't go about the house as spry as
she used to-" We have read many accounts
of remarkable couples,' but this instance has
few parallels in the present age.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09

A DAUGHTER SHOT BY HER FATHER-The
Sunday night before last Mr.. Frederick Rese-
cher, who lives near Bethany, No., going to
his door saw what he supposed to be dog,
and taking his gun fired, and was Mortified to
find he had shot his own daughter, aged Is
years. Three buckshot entered her left arm,
and one her breast, penetrating her lungs.
Her recovery is very doubtful.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09

A toad was lately found in coal. pit, two
hundred yards deep, in one Of the English
collieries, embedded in a lump of coal. He
was alive, and breathed. He caused consid-
cradle speculation among the geologists.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09

NO.2, WAKE UP THE undersigned would
" respectfully inform the citizens of Clearhsil
and vicinity that he continues to do all kids Of
Blacksmithing on short notice and in the rery
best style, at the Old Shop alongside of the IOSR
Hall. Edge tools of all kinds made and dressed
in the best manner, and warranted to give entire
satisfaction. The puolic will remember, that |
am not in the habit of turning off jobs on account
of not being able to do them. All | ask is trial
and then the public may judge of the work io'
themselves. Remember the ''Old Shop" at the
Town Hall. JAMES HALF.
Clearfeld Pa August -, 1861.
N. b. Any jobs that Mr.. Passmore cannot exc
cute, will be done on very short notice.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09
A DEMONSTRATIONS NOTICE.,

A DMINISTRATORS NOTICE.-Letters
IA of Administration the estate of Aaron
Pierce, late of Chest township, Clearfeid county
Pa, dec d. having been granted to the undersign-
ed, all persons indebted to said estate request
ed to make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same, will present them prop
erly authenticated for settlement. WIN. FEATH
New Washington, Oct. 9. 1861 l-6tp. Admir-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09

Corn is selling at Chicago at twenty live
cents per bushel. The freight, insurance and
othsr charges to bring it to the East, advances
she price to about fifty cents.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09

dent that sucker magistrates have no respect
for foreign dignitaries, for it is recorded that
DIR. Russell, special correspondent of the Lon
don Times, has been arrested and fined-just
as any uagrum man would be-for cunning in
Wilmington, Illinois, contrary to the laws, on
Sunday the 29th September. Whether this
matter will be made a subject of diplomatic
correspondence between the representative of
Fl. B. Majesty and the authorities of the sucker
State, has not yet transpired; but it is to be
hoped that nothing more serious than dischar-
ges Of ink will result from it. The civilized
world will acknowledge tLat, if DR.. Russell
has no respect for the Sabbath, the magis-
trates of Illinois should have no regard for him
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09

A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-Letters
IN Of Administration the estate of Austin
Brown, late of Huston township. Cearfeld coury,
Pa, having been granted to the undersigned, al
persons indebted TO said estate requested to
make imme ediate payne Mt. and those having cisins
against the same will present them duly authe-'
ticated for settlement. JOHN NJ, MACUMBER,
August Z 1861 st. Administrsi0F
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09
NEW ARRIVAL Al
HI. w. SMITH &c cos

ONE PRICE CASH STORE, SMITHS CokShN'
BELOW JUDGE LE0NARD'S.
The largest stock of Boots and Shoes in the 9'-
ty selling low.
Mems Calf Monroes, Mems Kip Booe
Boys Calf Monroes, Youths Calf Monroewv w.rt
Child's goat Pumps and Boots, child goa
boots, child's goat Button boots, child lI
no heel boots women's morocco jefferson
heels, Women goat Jefferson heels
Womens Kid Slippers
ae ALSO, .,u
Hoop Shirts, 10 hoops, very cheap, only s.
Hoop Shirts, 40hoops, very ohesp, ohi'
and as low as 80 cents of the latest style az
importation. And umbrellas, just N
season, of commodious size, from % 10 - W.
septssnbss ls, ssl.-juiyle
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09

NOR SALE OR RENT.-A small farm, con
II tanning As acres of land. 2 of which sclesrrd
and under good fence and having thereon psLE
house, stable, and other out buildings. With
young orchard and good spring of water thereon.
This property is situated in Guelich p.ste-;
two miles from Janesville. and within half milo
of a steam saw-mil, where timber ca be sawed
on the shares. For terms apply to David SCOTT
Guelich township Sent & 1861 -3tp
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09
OF PARTNERSHIP.

II The partnership heretofore existing between
Sykes Henry in the Woolen Manufacturing bu-
siness, at Union Factory, dissolved the
30th day of September, 1861, by the withdrawal of
William Henry. WIN HENRY
Oct L, lS6l-Oct 9-3tp. LAW SYKES
N. B. The above named business will be con-
tinued by LAW SYKES
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09
ANOTHER LETTER FROM COL. KANE.

We regret that the following letter did not
reach us in time for our last issue. We, how
ever, give it place in our columns to-day, as
it sets forth the sentiments of those in the ar
my in reference to the war, and the opinions
they entertain of those who sympatbise with,
and advocate peace with armed rebels.
KANE RIFLE REG, CAMP TENALLY. I
TENALLY, SEPT. so, 1861.
Cor. A. I. WILCOX, OF BEAR CREEK Elk Co:
DEAR SIR Il have yours of the oath. l
wrote you on the 10Th. l hope none of my
friends will be kept in ignorance of my senti-
ments. They are shared by my entire Regi-
ment. l will have no political fellowship
with those who are shortsighted enough to
believe or pretend to believe that there is an
other road to Peace than the vigorous prose-
cution of the present war. We cannot ex-
pect peace while we allow the nations of Eu-
rope to dispise us; we cannot hope for peace,
real or durable, before teaching the South,
sincerely to respect US and this, with Gods
blessing, is what we are nDw endeavoring to
do. The men who seek meanwhile to tie our
hands who toll us there is no patriotism in
the sacrifices we have made, and that We shall
60 down to our graves the champions of an
unholy cause-these we may Pity, but we shall
not vote for them!
Respectfully Yours, THOMAS L. KANE.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09

Broadway in New York is said to be as gay
- ever in spite of the many dry goods and
jeweiry stores turned into gun shops-verita-
BE arsenals. Curious sights truly-cannon
for sale where hooped peticoats used to be |!
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09

tion of any Power on earth will be entertain
ed by the South which looks to a reconstruc-
tion Of the Government as It existed on the
4th day of last N ovember," and no scheme of
any party or faction in the North scan ever
again bring together the broken fragments of
the once powerful United States"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09

THE Sun GOING OUr.-It is said that there
are now more spots on the sun than have been
seen for many years; some of these are visi-
BILE through smoked glass to the naked eye.
Several stars-some of them of great brillian.
cy, which from their ascertained distance
must have been as our sun-have totally dis
appeared from the sky; and the question has
been raised by astronomers and scientific men
generally, whether the light and heat of the
sun are gradually fading away. AS this would
be accompanied by the destruction OF all the
plants and animals on earth, it is rather an in
teresting question. The SUMS light and heat
are diminished by the dark spots at the pres
eut time above one per cent.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENT

CAUTION.-To all whom it NAV
~ Covington and karthaus tips Cles ssoiIsefa IL
ty Some wicked and malicious nersor ecun-
sons having fabricated and circulated :, ps'
on the uhaersigned, that he said ali the D.S.
if found out will have to render satisfact;op soas
undersigned or be dealt with according = = he
Oct. 9, 1851. JOHN A X1I-SSLas y Las
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09

How LOUISVILLE EsCAPED.-It is stated as a
fact, by the Cincinnati Commercial, that Gen.
Buckner, with 5000 men, was proceeding to
Louisville, by railroad while the people OF that
city were unconscious of their peril. At
Green river, young man became aware of
Buckner's purpose, and ran forward to switch
a short distance beyond Green river, pried it
open and so allowed the train to plough its
way into the earth. This detained the rebels
twenty four hours, and meanwhile the people
of Louisville became aware of their danger
and prepared for it-Buckner remaining at
Green river instead of going forward to the city.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs.

Aaverttseents set q. large type cuts, usual
be charged double price for space occupied.
To insure attention, the CASH must accompa-
ny notices, as follows ALL Cautions with 81
Strays, 81; Auditors notices, $3.50; Admins
traitors and Executors notices, 81 so, each and
all other transient Notices at the same rates.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09

TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED ACRES
Il OF LAND AT PRIVATE SALE.-extenling
to the mouth of the Moshannon An eligabls
property on reasonable terms. Inquire Of
III. BUCHRR SWoOPE
Decl9tf. Attorney at Law Clearfeld Pa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09
AGRICULTURAL soc1y7,

COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMEETs
A. c. FIxSEY, CHAIRMAN.
The Van Buren press., 1861-04-03
welcomed Home.

We noticed, in our last issue, the return
of the Hon. JESSE TuRxER from Little
Rock, and the demonstrations of regard and
approval made by our citizens. Wednes-
day last, our other delegate returned from
the convention, and, on the evening of that
day, large number of ladies and gentle
men called at his residence to welcome him
home, and to express their satisfaction at
his course in the convention, and the result
of the deliberations of that body. Later
in the evening, and before the visitors had
left, the volunteer company of Frontier
Guards, and the Brass Band marched up to
pay their respects, and to offer their con-
gratulations. They were accompanied by
Col. j. B. OGDEN, who, at their request, in
very neat. short and appropriate speech.
rendered the thanks of the Company and
Band for the very satisfactory manner in
which our delegats had performed the trust
confded to them. Gen. Thomson respon-
ded in his usual forcible manner. After
which the Hon. JESSE TURNER was called
out and made short but impressive speech.
Both speakers were loudly applauded. The
Band played several of our national airs.
the Guards discharged several volleys. and
the whole demonstration was one of char
acter the most flattering to the gentleman
who SO worthily represented US in the late
Convention.
The Van Buren press., 1861-04-03
From Honest Conviction,

and for many reasons. some of which we
shall from time to time give to our readers.
we are opposed to the Secession Of Arkan-
sas. and are fully satisfied that her true in
terests arc with the Border Slave States, in
such measures as they may decide to ADOPT
in conference soon to be held in Frank.
fort KY, or elsewhere
We have taken our stand in favor of Co.
operation. and we intend to support it, as
we'll as our humble efforts will enable US to
do. In doing this, we shall attach ourselves
to NO Farty. and to no clique-print what
We believe to be right-and shall endeavor
to avoid attacks on private character, and
also to avoid the too common injustice of
attIibuting to whole class, the sins of
some of its individuals. To learn the truth
and to embrace it. is the duty of all men
to disseminate it, is especially the duty of
an Editor-we shall try to do our duty as
a man, and as an Editor.
The Van Buren press., 1861-04-03
To Clubs.

We have determined to issue to clubs
our paper for four months, commencing
with on. next issue. for the low price of
fifty cents per subscriber. Orders from
clubs of any size. accompanied by the cash
or with responsible reference in our town
will be carefully attended to-. 1t is our in
tention to make our paper valuable to the
reader, Independent of present political is
sues, and we trust that our efforts may
render it necessity to every family into
which it may enter, SO that subscriptions
begun for short campaign may be contin-
ued for life. We came to Arkansas to live
and expecting to die here. Her interests
are our interests, and we are one of her
people.
The Van Buren press., 1861-04-03
Col 8. L. Griffith.

1t is with pleasure that We give place to
the following lettsr Of some Of our mos,
prominent citizens. testifying to the high
esteem entertained by them for the gentle
man whose name heads this article More
particularly must it be gratifying to Col
GRIFFITH. coming as it does. from some at
least, who entertain opposite views in re-
gard to the best manner of settlement oi
our present difficulties. from what he does
showing that they can rise above the bit
ter political feeling now SO prevalent, to
speak word of commentator of an hon
est man:
VAN BuRES, ARK, March 80, 1861.
SAM'L l.. GRIFFITH, Esq,
Fort Smith, Arkansas,
DEAR SIR -
We have been panied at reading
an Editorial in the "Fort Smith Times
and Herald.'' of the 25th inst. insinu-
ating that your course in the Convention,
lately held at Little Rock, was influenced
by an expectancy Of. or desire to obtain,
an Office under Mr.. Lincoln.
The undersigned-some of us differing
from you. in regard to the best means OF
settling our present National difficulties
all of whom have known you long and in
timately, and who feel proud to be number
ed among your friends. take this occasion
to express our great regret that an insinua-
ton SO degrading and unfounded, should
have been made against a man whose puri-
ty of character has always been above re-
rroach.
1t is our hope. that hereafter. during
canvass which we feel will be exciting, the
courtesies and amenities of life will be re.
spected, SO that. ssAatever may be the final
result, the sacred bonds of friendship will
at the end, be found unbroken.
The Van Buren press., 1861-04-03
TO MAJ. ELIAS RECTOR, ,SUPERINTEN.
DENT OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.

We are credibly informed that there
are now in the Indian country, two Com
missioners or Agents from Texas bearing
certain propositions from the State of Tex
as or from the Southern Confederacy, invi-
ting the Indians of our frontier to with
draw from the United States, and transfer
their relations to the Southern Confederacy.
We are also informed that a council of the
seven tribes on this border. is announced to
convene at North Fork, Canadian, on
Monday. sth inst, to discuss the question
Of seceeding from the Union. We give
below the 9th, 18th and Nth sections of
the &C. of Congress, approved June 30th,
1881" Intercourse law -
SEC. 6. And be Il furfhe. enacted, That If q for
eigner shall go into the Indian country without
Passport from the war department. the superintsn-
dent, agent, or subagent Of Indian affair." OF from
the officer Of the United States commanding the
nearest military post the frontiers, q shall re-
main Intentionally therein after the expiration Of
such passport, he shall forfeit and pay the sum of
one Thousand dollars and such passport shall ex-
Iress the Object Of such person. the time he is al
lowed To remain, and the route he is to travel
SIC l3. And be It further esaesed, That Il any
citizen other person residing within the United
States the territory thereof shall send any talk
sIeeeb. message. or letter. to any Indian nation,
tribe, chief, individual, with m intent to pro-
duee contrayention o. iafraction Of any tsaty or
other law Of the United States Or to disturb ta,s
Ieaee and tranquility Of the United States he shall
forfeit and pay the sum Of two thousand dollars
SsC. L. Asd be i further e.sescd, That If spv
citizen or other person. shau carry deliver any
such talk, message, speech letter. to from any
1Ddian nation, tribe, chief individual from Y
to any perso. persons Whatsoever, residing with
in the United States. Om-or to any s.hee. eiti.
zen, or any agent Of any foreign power or stste,
kuoRnS-the contents thereof, he shall farfsit and
Iay the sum Of one Thousand dollars.
We would respectfully inquire why The
laws of the United States have not been en-
forced. and these commissioners arrested
and brought to punishment
The Van Buren press., 1861-04-03

NATIONAL REaIsTER.-We have received
the first and second numbers Of the Natoa'
al Register, we'll gotten up newspape',
published at Doggy Depot. Choctaw N''
ton. by j. Mort Smith. Esq. editor, and
publisher. The Register is well filled With
interesting matter, acceptable to oH the In
dian tribes IS we'll rs the Choctaws and
Chickasaws. whose organ it claims more
especially to be. We hope the Register
may receive the patronage it SO richly meI
its and deserves.