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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-24
THE BEe1NN1NG OF THE END.

AA6 0COANN1Nu We 1hG 6NO
The Methodist, published at New York, in
its issue of Saturday April goth, makes the
following remarks, on the present condition
of our National affairs "Aganst reason, and
patriotism, and law, war is upon us. Against
law, for the constitution and its authority are
trampled in the dust by those who had sworn
to defend them. Against patriotism, for
those who have inaugurated the war, are our
brothers, shifting, in their blind fury, the fair
maternal breasts which have given suck alike
to perjured and to loyal children and against
reason, most of all, because the whole miser-
able rebellion, from its first guilty flush, to
the elimination of its shame in Charlie ston
harbor, has been wholly without cause and
without decent pretext. We speak in the in
terest of no political party. To what is the
present dreadful aspect of the country to be
traced What has happened? Has tyrant
snatched the reins of government by coup
d'etat and stirred the blood of our Southern
brethern to revolt, by some special burden
laid upon them Have the provisions of the
Constitution been violated, or even its most
exterior form treated with disrespect Has
and venerable instrument adopted by the
ave-holding fathers or has its ancient inter-
est been falsited by new Interpretation 1t
is not pretended that any of these things have
happened. That has occurred, which has ta-
ken place repeatedly before political parties
have been formed, have been actively and
holly arrayed against each other, and the
parties and the success of the other. This is
all. True, Slavery was in the contest, and
that embitters whatever it touches, but still
no right of State or individual had been touch
ed or even threatened. True again, the Pres
idential canvass was in some sense sectional,
but while sectional triumph may be offensive
to the defeated section, it does no violence to
the constitution. That instrument no more
divides the country by Mason and Dixon's
line than it does by the Alleghanies or the
Rocky Mountains. Such division in the
view of the Constitution is purely arbitrary,
and in no form affords an apology for revolu-
ton. The truth is that the rebellion began
without shadow of aggression upon the cot
ton States there a0as nothing, and is nothing
out Of which to construct the most worthless
apology for it. These States were reposing
in possession Of every right, a hair of their
heads had not been disturbed, they had in
their own political party majority in the SEN
ate, cutting off the possibility of legislation
unfriendly to their interests. But strictly
within the forms of the Constitution, Presi-
dent had been elected in violation not of their
rights but of their taste, yes taste; they dis
liked him, his principles and his party, and
| became wilful. Secession is an act of sinful
wilfulness; the Confederate States, SO called,
are mere willfulness organized, and armed, to
| strike down the boast of the new world and
the hope of the old, and both will rebuke it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-24
nN HIS OWN HooK.-JoHN GuELTCh

nN HIS OWN HOOK!-JOHN GUELICh
" CABINET MAKER.-The subscriber wishes
to inform his old friends and customers, that he
is now carrying on the Cabinet Making business
on "his own hook at his old shop Market
Street, nearly opposite the "od jew Store" where
he keeps on hand, and is prepared TO manufacture
to order, every description of Cabinet-War thai
may be wanted in this section of country; con
sisting of Sofas, Lounges, Mahogony and CommOr
Bureaus, Writing and Wash Stands; Centre Din
ing and Breakfast Tables: Mahogany and Com
mon Bedsteads; Sewing Stands, &c. &c. He val
also repair furniture and chairs in good style
cheap for cash. House Painting done on short ne
tice, and easy terms Now is the time to buy 8,
reasonable prices, as intend to sell every thing
in my line of business at the cheapest cash rates
Walk in and examine the articles on hand, ana
judge for yourselves. of the quality and finish.
Country produce received in payment.
April 13, 1859 JOHN GUELICH
Collins made to order short notice, aU
funerals attended with n neat hearse, and aPpro
pirate accompanyments when desired j. "
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-24

AN ACT TO PUNISH TREAsoN.-In another
column will be found the new law against trail
tors. By its provisions, it is made high
misdemeanor punishable with imprisonment
in the penitentiary for a term not exceeding
10 years and a fine not exceeding $4,000, for
any person residing in the State to assist our
enemies by taking commission under them,
or encouraging enlistments in their armies, or
by persuading persons from enlisting in the
them to abandon the service of the United
States, or by other ways therein specified to
oppose the government.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-24

THE FEELING.-The attack and capture of
Fort Sumter has aroused and united the whole
people. Here in our own State there is, with
but few solitary exceptions, universal de-
termined purpose to sustain the government.
Every where companies are forming. Town
and country are full Of excitement and mill
tary preparation. Our citizens with patriotic
ardor, without distinction of party, rush to
sustain their eountry's flag. 1t is a time when
the petty strifes of party are forgotten, whilst
men unite in defence of their common country
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-24

TExAs.-On Sunday the I4th, the steamer
Star of the West was still of Indianola. The
Empire State and Mohaurk left on Friday even
ing with troops, their destination being un-
known. Six companies of the United States
troops under Majors Smith and Sibey are at
Green Lake, near Indianola, waiting the ar
rival of other companies from the upper from
tier. Major Rhett has resigned and offered his
services to the Confederate States.
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TMPoRTANTC CHANGEoFLoCATIo
GRAHAM, BoYNToN & CO.,

dRAdAm, bO1NIUN o. w.
Desire to inform the citizens OF Clearheld sna
vicinity that they have removed their store to h'
NEW BRICK BUILDING
recently erected .by James Graham, Esq. OF
Market street, Clearield whore they will be plea
ed to accomm odate all who may favor them WIZ
a call. Their stock consists of general assol,.
ment of the very best Foreign and Dome'"'
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES. HARD.wAREo;r
CUTLERY. QUEENS WARE, CEDAR WILL"
WARE. BOOTS, SHOES. HATS, GAPS AND
B0NNETS, DRUGS, PAINTS, DC, AO-
Their stock of Dry Goods consists in part Of suSs
Cloths. Cassfmves, Satlnets, Ts~csds, PesfHs'
Mustins, Tickimg Cheeks, CGiic0es. Ch'"f1e'
Gfnghanrs, Canton and Wool FlaHnsis' ~
LANES, CGshn,syes, SsikS. PieiSs Shaa'tS'
BriLfaants, Hosiery, Glores, etc. efe
Also, great variety of Ladies Boots snd jazz
Misses and Childrens Shoes Mems, Boys .s
Youths Boots Shoes Hats and Caps, with is
selection of useful notions, among whlen
Peyfna,ery, Cloth and Hair Brushes, rans
Soaps, Pens and Pen-holaerS. Co11Os' T., 81 If
together with many other useful notions, So 81
which will be sold low for Cash, or in excnahnt
for approved country produce As taelI u"n,.. $50
entirely new, and purchased ON the n ost a '~ ali
geous terms. they feel confident that they S.an h
goods to the advantage OF the buyer Lssias
and examine for yourselves, before Pu,eIs.s
elsewhere Remember the new store IS tne "a
Mar q, 1851. GRAHAM, BOfNION 80
A PRIME LOT Of fresh Drugs ,ust ,. is1s IsSe
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TURNED CONFERENCE.-The is ascertained
beyond doubt that tne secessonists are
turning the United States mint, at New Or
leans, to good account by manufacturing large
quantities of debased metal struck with the
stamp of the United States. The PhiIadel-
phia Bulletin says that quantities have been
rejected by the banks in that city. All per-
sons should DO on their guard against taking
the spurious coin, as it is likely soon to find its
way into all sections OF the country.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-24

The Ringgold Flying Artillery of Reading,
Captain James Mcknight, with I0S men and
four field pieces, having received requisition
from the Governor, Monday morning, the 10th,
set out the same evening at s O'Clock for Har-
risburg. They were the first Pennsy lvauians
in the field.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-24
A PAIR OF REAL NOVELTIES, AND

IA ONE WITHOUT A MATE.
lst.-The Paper NeckTie." Patent applied for9
Is made entirely of paper. in loo dffereE' styles
and in perfect imi tation of silk and other fabres
The price is so low that gentleman may wears
New Tie every day, and yet not be chargeabe
with extravaganza. or one Tie may be worn ) to
days if necessary to economize.
2d.-Tbe Relief Tic. Patented Jan %, ls6l.l
vented, and is just what the name implies, perfect
Relief from all further trouble in tying bows
3d.-The Lace Edge Tie. An exquistely beaa-
tiful article-it has only to be to be admired
SMITH Il BROUWER. Sole Manufactures,
No 36 Warren Street. n Y
n. B.-We sell to w Wholesale Jobbers only. COun-
try Merchants can order our goods of any Whole
sale house with whom they are dealing. Aprlt-Si
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-24

We see 1t stated, that upon the organization
OF new military company at Pittsburg. VIM.
Robson, Jr., presented each man with twenty
dollars. There were upwards of sixty men in
the company. They proceeded to Washing
ton Immediately.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-24

NEW STORE.-The subscriber has opened
l new store at WilliamSvile, Clearield COUNT
Pa, where he will keep constantly on hand a 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 a call
JAMES f. WATSON.
Williamsville April Sd, 1861 -3m
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TAUTION.-All persons hereby caution
" ed against purchasing or meddling with the
following property now in the hands of VIM. Jor-
dan of Lumber-city, to wit: One gray horse. Ou,
bay horse. One yearling heiffer, One 2-horse wag.
on, set harness, and variety of farming uea-
sils, the same belong TO me and are subject l.
my order, and have only been left with said Jor-
dan on loan. SAMUEL KIRK.
Lumber city. April 9. 1861 Zip.
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rAUTION.-The public hereby cautioned
" against purchasing or intermeddling with thu
following property in the possession of Luke Mill
ward in Guelch township. TO wit: Two cows and
calves, one hog, one cook stove two beds and bed
ding one bureau. one table. clock one cup
board, one stand. and chairs, as the same were
purchased by me at Constable S sale and are onlv
left with him on loan subject to my order
April 10, l-pd. VIM. A. NEYLING.
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SALE OF REAL ESTATE.-By virtue

SALE OF REAL ESTATE.-By virtue Of
- authority from the Orphans Court of Clearfeld
County, will expose te sale by public outcry up
on the premises of C. Stumstein dee d. in Brady
tp, Clearfeid Co, Pa on Friday the 3rd day Of
May A. d. 1861 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon the
following real estate being off the northwe cor
ner of the farm real Estate of Stumstein. late
of said tip, deceased. Beginning at the public
road leading from Troutvile to Arnold Rishels
Gristmill, thence along said road South 81 perch
es to post, thence by other land of Stumstem
Estate East 81 perches to post, thence north 81
perches to post. thence by land of Millers 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'x
April 10, lS6l-4tp. of c. Stumstein deed
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BANKING AND COLLECTION o. OFFICE
LEONARD, FINNEY & CO.,

CLEARFIELD, CLEARFIELD COUNTY, PA.
Bills of Exchange, Notes and Drafts Discounted
Deposits received. Collections made. and proceeds
promptly remitted Exchange on the Cities con-
stanty on hand. Office, on Second street, in the
roo 9 lately occupied by w. A. Wallace, Esd.
JAMES T. LEONARD. d. A fIssHY.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Adrerttsemeafs set IN large type, cuts, or ont g.
style tH be charged double price for space oc1 sl
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-24
STEAM ENGINE FOR SALE,

STEAM ENGINE FOR SALE.-Tbe n,
- dersigned- residing in Woodward township
has on hand a twenty-five horse power engine aIt5
boilers which he win dispose of. ANY person IL
want of an engine, would do we'll to examine M.
one before purchasing elsewhere. The price wig
be low and the terms easy. He has also on baB5
excellent Shingle machine which he viii eli
on easy terms. JOHN NJ CHASE
Woodward tp.. April II. IS6l2mp.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-24

a PRIME LOT of fresh Drugs Just rsSseli,,
n and opened at dAkIShi
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-24

Desire to inform the citizens OF Clearheld a1a
vicinity that they have removed their store to he
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-24

CAUTION.-The public are cautioned araiD..
~ harboring or trusting my James Benpe,
who has left me without any just cause, as | Nil,
pay no debts of his contracting unless cOmpenel
by law. And any person harboring him will y
held responsible for his wages or services
April 10, 1861 -pd- WM. BENNETT
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HUNDRED ACRES
Il OF LAND AT PRIVATE SALE-extenii.-''
to the mouth of the Moshannon. An eli,eIie
property; on reasonable terms. Inquire of
III. BUCHER SWOoPF
Decl9-tf. Attorney at Law Clearfed p.
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To insure attention, the CASH must accorn--
ny notices, as follows All Cautions " - "a
Strays, 81; Auditors notices, SI,5O; AdmiSS;t' -
traitors and Executors notices. 81 so. each aIS
all other transient Notices at the sam ,..a ana
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-24

SAMUEL III. .PLEASANTS, BARRIER .xr,
- HAIR-DRESSER. has removed his sbor -. I'D
building adjoining Graham, Boynon & Cos sto.l le
where he has fitted up very neat room us
customers and the public are requested 10 ,;rs
him call. April, is6l-deel2'sG
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-03-28
The New York World says:

ST.. CLAIR MoRGAN.--A Warrington CORES
pendent of the Mobile AdUertiser, writing IN
der date of the 2lst inst, says
''The young gentleman who was wounded
in the rencountre on Tuesday morning, Is
doing well at the Naval Hospital. and hopes
are entertained of his recovery
The Adratiser, in its editorial column, gives
the following version of the duel
We have received what we believe TO be a
correct version of the late difficulty and duel
st Fort McCree, Florida, between st. Clair
Morgan, the young South CarOlinian, and Mr..
Storrs, the young Albanian, late midship-
man. U. S. n. 1t seems that on the night of
the duel the young men with a number of
comrades were off in boat on reconnoiter-
ing party near Fort Pickens. Morgan, full
of reckless daring. proposed that they should
land Just under the walls of Pickens to make
what discoveries they could; but Storrs OBJ
jected, saying that it would expose them to
almost certain capture, and the majority of
the party sided with him. But Morgan, hot
tempered and impatient, reproached Storrs
with timidiIy. A few words passed between
them and the boat put back to the maitland.
When they had disembarked StOrrs said to
Morgan that he had intimated doubt of his
courage, and as they had rifles, and the moon
was shining brightly. he could prove it.
Morgan responded to this proposition With
alacrity. Twenty steps were paced off, and
at the first fire Morgan fell dangerously
wounded, the heavy ball of the Sharpe's RI
1e having entered his right groin and ranged
through and out of the back part of the
thigh. An unfortunate affair, indeed, be
tween two brave young men.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-03-28


SOUTH CAROLINA AND TIE SOUTH CARO-
IINAss.-However much any one may differ
with South Carolina as to the political
crochets she has nursed for so many years
and there are not many in which ace do not
differ with her-one thing must have become
apparent to every one since the beginning
of these unhappy national dissentions She
possesses infexible integrity to open, frank
candor, and a loyalty to all the bekests of
high honor that lifts her above the duplicity
OF the demagogue. She will neither be IN
truthful, nor play the trickster. What she is
with all her virtues, and all her foibles-
she is, alike when dealing with the Federal
Government under Buchanan, and when
dealing with the Federal Government under
Lincoln. She is open and truthful in the ex-
preston OF her peculiar views, whether they
may relate to her connection with the COM
mon Union she has been FESTIVE under tor
the last twenty or thirty years. or whether
they may relate to the new confederation of
Gulf States that she has led cut upon the I'M
certain path OF separate independence.
There are, within her borders, engaged in poll
tics, fewer demagogues and a larger numter
of persons intrinsically deserving the name
of -.gezfi1a1a,n than among the politicians OF
all the seeding States. Her press is a model
of manly dignity and chivairic courtesy.
Would 70 heaven, she were little lees
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-03-28
For the Patriot.


MEssRs EDIToRs-Having lately seen the
names of several very clever and talented
gentlemen suggested as suitable candidates
for the office of Governor at the coming cleo
ton, any one of whom would doubtless fill
the place WE'LL yet without any disparage-
ment to the claims of any of these gentle
men, We would suggest that the nomination
of the Hon. JACKSON B. WHITE as a cand-
date for the office, would not only be more
acceptable to Us, but we believe to MAORI
ty OF the voters in the State, than that of any
other gentleman whose name has been sug-
gested in connection with that position.
Mr.. WHITE made US an able and efficient
Representative in the last Legislature, and
without being politician, he is thoroughly
posted in the politics of the day. Being i'm
bued with no bitter party feeling, he would
be disposed to do justice to all parties; and
being an honest man he would not use the
place TO promote his own selfish purposes,
but would ever have an eye to the interests
of the people; man whose integrity and
honesty of purpose, even in times like these,
the people 1rould not he afraid to truS:.
His high moral character and genial so
cial qualities never fail to command the re-
spect and esteem of those who know him;
and we consider him in every way eminent
ly qualified to fill the Office in a manner that
would prove highly satisfactory to the citi-
zens of the whole State, aud the nomination
of no one for that Office would give us more
pleasure than that of JACKSON b. WHITE.
MANY VOTECS.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-03-28
Letter from the Hon. Horace Nay
nard.

nar0s
KNOXVILLE. March IS, 1861.
To The Editors of the Apnlayache:
GENTLEMEN: Ny attention has just been
called to an editorial in the Avalanche, of the
18th instant. The political opinions of pub
lie men are subject to legitimate comment:
their private, personal history. going back,
in some instances. quite to their student life
and even to their birth, has not always been
exempt from the criticism of the press. To
your structures. therefore. say nothing.
They are based upon what purports to be
an extract from speech made by me last
winter. in Washington, to a committee sent
there by fifty thousand working men of Phila-
delphiia, to petition Congress for the adoption
OF the celebrated Crittenden measures of con-
Citation. The speech was addressed to the
members of the Committee. at their hotel
head quarters, and was, both in form and in
fact, extemporaneOus, and wholly unpremedi-
tated. The only report of it that have seen,
appeared in a Philadelphia paper, from
correspondent, in connection with the pro-
ceedings OF the committee while in the CAPT.
tai. This report L never saw until after it
was published, and of course your supposi-
ton that it was revised and corrected by me.
is incorrect. OF its general character, be-
yond the single extract, it is unnecessary to
speak. In this case, while the language is
very similar to mine. the turn of thought is
quite at variance with my real meaning.
In allusion to the horrors Of the anarchy
and insurrectionary violence likely to attend
a disruption Of the national Union, ex
pressed myself substantially as follows:
.'Gentlemen: God grant | may never live
to see the day when l shall be compelled to
say that am wanderer on the earth, with
out home or a country that L eau call my
own. God grant | may never see the day
when my country shall lose her power and
her place, and her name among the nations
of the earth. There is no benefit | should
not I, rget, no evil L should rot undergo. 1t
would be to have my wife dishonored before
my eyes. to see my little childred torn and
mangled limb by limb, and then 20 have my
own worthless life ANONYMOUSLY taken, aud
my poor name blotted forever from the
memory of men, if not from the book of
Heavens eternal remembrance" L might
have added combination of the horrors of
St. Domingo, and the impiors atrocities of
the French Revolution.
| make the correction in justice to myself,
and not to deprecate your Censure, for pre-
sumo the sentiment will be more distasteful
tie yol than in the form you gave it. Posi-
bly, it is my misfortune that we differ widely
in our political opinions. My devotion to
the American Union of States, has been de-
caIed to the people of Tennessee, from your
own city to the line of North Carolina, too
often to require reservation; and the small
experiment We have had of disunion and the
evils already attendant upon it. have not in
the slightest degree shaken it, but confirmed
it rather.
| am, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
HORACE MAYNARD.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-03-28

DAVIS PAIN KILLER.-Thls article needs no com
ment from US, but the real worth so valuable
compound, compels us to give publicity to it, in our
Transcript Mr.. Perry Davis, the manufacturer and
inventor, is gentleman for whom we entertain the
highest respect and any article he should offer TO the
public we should have the highest confidence in. The
Pain Killer we keep constantly at hand, and have
done SO for number of years, and have administered
it for as of all descriptions both external and inter-
mai and found IT To be the best remedy
tsnt We well recoect its rst introduction for pub
lie patronage it then sold in few shops in this
city, look at it now the world are its patrons few
days since We Published certificate from Burnah,
and we have often seen them from the most remote
habitahle regions Of the globe.
Reader if you have not supply on hand, FIVE trust
you have as il is almost Indispensable proeare it At
once and never be without it asant wiz save many
. physicians bilI.-Fyorideacs Daily Transcript
Sold by Druggists everywhere. nara-lm