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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08
BY SAMUEL J. ROW
CLEARFIELD. PA. MAY 8. 1851.
WHAT WE MAY EXPECT.

Will we have much fighting? Or will eve-
ry thing be settled? And, if there is war Will
1T be long or short? These, and thousand
other questions. are asked on all sides. Men
NAV at once make up their minds on the SUBJ
ject. War is upon us, and will continue for
months, and perhaps for years. Battles will
be fought and blood will be shed. There is
no alternative. The issue is forced upon as
and must be met by armies and navies. 1t
cannot be met in any other way. An attempt
has been made by southern traitors to dissolve
the American Union, by force and violence.
The conspirators commenced their rebellion
By seizing, wherever they could, our public
property, arms, forts and vessels-by defying
the government-tearing down our flag, and
claiming to be out of the Union. In most of
sbe slave states rebellion is thus far trium
pbant and the loyal Union men are either
driven out or awed into silence. The Presi-
dent and his Cabinet have determined that
the Union shall be preserved. And how is it
to be done7 There is but one way; and that
is, to crush the rebellion by the strong arm OF
military power and hang the leading traitors.
1t is the most stupendous treason ever con-
trived, and the chief conspirators should meet
with the most prompt and exemplary punish
ment. Let the whole power of the govern
ment be brought to bear upon the rebels, till
they are utterly crushed, and let the fate of
the leaders in this treason, be made terrible
warning, to similar traitors, in all time to
come. It will then be shown that we have
government that is strong and fearless enough
to put down and punish rebellion, no matter
how extended and bold it may be. 1t will
then be decided that rebellion cannot succeed
that the Union must and shall be preserved.
We may then have a peace that is permanent,
and in no other way.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08

BALTIMoRE.-This city:is in terrible oon-
dition, the result of the crimes and excess or
her own citizens. 1t has been cut off from
communication with all sections, and its sup
ply of provisions almost entirely stopped.
Baltimore has been the SodOm of the country
for many a year. Its annals are full of blood,
and now almost on the brink of starvation, it
is realizing the effects of treason. The most
extensive corporations that have benefited
and beautified that city, are removing their
interests hence, while even the native capital
ist is gathering his resources preparatory to
investing them elsewhere. Bankruptcy, des-
olation, idleness and starvation What pun
ishment for treason. And yet who can say
that they are not deserved
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08
THE RIGHT WAY TO TALK.

The New York World gives utterance to the
sentiment of the people of the United States.
when it says that it is important that the peo-
pie of Baltimore should know that while the
N orth, Cor, to be more accurate, portion OF
the North) acquesces in the wisdom of the
Presidents decision not to order any more
troops through Baltimore, if they are permit
ted to march around it, their acquiescence
rests on reasons of military strategy. Inc
pressing need of more troops, in fresh hght-
ing condition, at Washington, made 1t good
strategy to avoid, if possible, the expenditure
of strength and possible loss OF numbers by
fighting their way through Baltimore. But
the very hour that Gen. Scott has force enough
at the capital to render it secure, the people
unanimously demand of the President that no
more troops shall be marched around rebel
lious city. The federal flag will be carried
through Baltimore, as soon as Washington is
out of immediate danger, and the rightful au-
thority OF the government asserted there,
though Baltimore be made shapeless heap of
ruins. That it expresses the unanimous pur-
pose of the aroused and incensed North, any
one may convince himself, if he will take the
trouble to read the brief sketch of Hon.
Daniel S. Dckinson's remarks at the Fifth
avenue hotel. Mr.. Dickinson has been for the
last twenty years the staunchest and most con-
sistent friend of the South in all the free
States. In the last Presidential campaign he
Breckinridge man north of Mason and Dixon's
line. He said that his hearers would bear
him witness that he had long endeavored to
stay the storm that has now arisen, and to
bring about some peaceful settlement of af-
fairs. But now the South, first by seeding,
and second by firing on the old flag. has clos
ed the door of reconciliation. He was meet
ing them on their own ground. He would
have no halfway measures, no compromises.
Let us settle this thing speedily and surely.
1t may ruin this generation, bnt We owe it TO
the next that they should have no such troub-
les as we have had. He would strike now, in
our might, and if necessary wipe the South
from the face of the earth. He knew they
would have civil war, and what was far worse,
serUiie war, and he would make the prophecy
that by the time this matter was settled the
peculiar institution of the South would be
swept away. Let US finish things while we
are about it, and leave nothing behind us.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08

JOHN Brown, JR.-There is Startling Ru-
NOR going the rounds of the press, that John
Brown, jr., is encamped near Beaver creek,
about mid way between New Castle. Pa, and
the Ohio river, with four hundred negroes,
principally from Canada, whom he is practi-
cling in military drill. 1t is further stated
that the destination of these troops is Virgin
Ia, where they intend to operate for sven
geance, for the vindication of their race, and
the support of the Union.' The troops under
the command Of young Brown are described
as ''strong and stalwart," and fred with zeal,
for the cause of freedom. For some time past,
the journals of secession have been boasting of
the fact that entire companies of slaves are
being armed, and that the free negroes in the
south are joining the army of traitors in large
numbers. In view of this statement, some of
the papers urge the acceptance of companies
of colored men into the service of the United
States. But whether il would be policy for
the Government to do so at this time, is rath-
er doubtful. The Governor of Pennsylvania
has refused the services of several colored
companies; which We think, was right. We
have no occasion to resort to colored men for
troops. We have an abundance of white men
who are ready and willing to do battle for the
Union. Our Southern enemies may bring
their 'schattels' into the field if they see fit.
Their doing so, may, however, make it the
policy of the National Government in the fu-
ture, to accept such companies of colored men
as John Brown is drilling, in order to meet
the rebels with their own weapons. But, we
hope, this may never be the case.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08

To OUR READERs.-We take this opportu-
nifty to say to the readers of the Journal, that
nova days there are many rumors afoat
about men and national affairs, that we find it
utterly impossible to give full and accurate
account OF all that transpres. A great many
things are stated as facts one day, and con-
tradicted the next and we feel persuaded that
we frequently print items of news, that must
be received with caution, as we are rs liable
to be deceived as others. Our great aim is,
to give the latest and most reliable occurren-
ces of the day and, if we should publish any
thing that is incorrect, we will give the con-
tradiction at the earliest day possible. AS a
chronicler OF daily events, We will cndeayor
to discharge our duty fully towards our rea-
ders and if, in doing SO, we should tread on
others toes, it is their fault, not ours. Trai-
tors there are in our land, and whenever we
hear OF such, whether they are in the North
or in the South, we shall let our readers know
who they are ; and neither fear nor favor shall
deter US from discharging that duty to our
country.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08

A NOTEWORTHY FAcr.-One of the tributes
70 the people OF the North which the rebels of
the South are unconsciously paying them, is
in the fact that all the women and children
who can be removed from the rebel country
are sent to the North for protection; which
leads us to infer, that there is neither refuge
nor safety in the South for defeIceless women
and helpless children. In this tribute the
people of the South admit that the very ele-
ments and institutions they so much defend
are not able to stand alone. They are des-
tructabe in themselves, and unable to bear
the test either of revolution or rebellion.
What better evidence is needed Of the power
OF free institutions and the influence of the
free North Even in war, our enemies send
their most precious possession (their wives
and children) into our midst for protection.
The North accepts their flying wives and chill
dren, not as hostages, but as sisters, who suf-
fer by the perverseness of those who should
be more solicitous for their safety. The wives
and children Of our exasperated and insane
brethren of the South are welcome to the hos
pitality and safety of the free homes of the
North, until their husbands and fathers learn
to love them and their country more sincerely.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08

FIRoIsA.-The committee of yiroin;.
from Butler County, had long and satisf,c,au%s
Interviews with Messrs. Lincoln and c.!
on Thursday night. Their object Was ~ =.
duce the Administration to pledge jtseIr '.- !.
support them II, at the coming election "a
loyal citizens of that county showed need "s ~
protection. They are determined TO oS,a.i =.
tne rights oil citizenship, to resort to arms =
self-defence, If attacked, and then. L..ina
backed by Governmental force. tbev lug Jug
sure of success. No written pledges ~
given them, but such assurances as made ,bs,o
confident of ultimate triumph and entire i,n
punity-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08

BousrY LANDS FOR VoLUsrEERs.-Every
man who offers his services to his country in
the present crisis, and is mustered into the
addition to his regular pay. even if the war is
closed in thirty days. Privates will receive
100 acres each; officers larger tracts, in pro-
portion to the rank they hold. This is an in
ducement of no inconsiderablc importance to
every citizen who desires to become soldier.
We trust, however, that no such inducements
are needed to incite patriots to their duty.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08

AFFAIRS AT HARPsR's FERRY.-We are 3.
last in possession of official details conce,n;,"
the situation of affairs at Harper's Ferry sr,aes
the destruction of the armory by Lieut.. -
1t seems that the work was by no Means -
entire success. The fire did not toucb 20
large depot which contained 5000 stand .,
first class arms, and the entire machinery .,
the Armory is in as good order TO. day a, !,
ever was. The Department attach no hlan.
to Lieut. Jones, thinking that he did the be,.
he could under the circumstances
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08
LATE LAWS RESPECTING OFFICERS AND soLD

LATE LAWS RESPECTING OFFICERS AND Sold
IERs.-The law to punish treason passed at
the late Session of the Legislature contains
sections 4, which we did no. publish with
the first woSections of the act. In Section
Sd, it is required that every commissioned
military officer shall, within so days after the
passage of that act be required to take the
oath of allegiance to this State and to the
United States. The 4th Section exempts all
persons mustered into the service of the u
nted States, from all lawsuits'or civil process
during the term of such service ard, for so
days after their discharge. The law reads as
follows =
SEC. 8. That every person holding COM
mission as an officer in the volunteer or mill
tia forces of this Commonwealth, shall, within
thirty days after the passage of this Act, be
required to take the oath of allegiance to this
State and to the L nited States, and if any
person holding such commission shall refuse
to take such oath, the Governor shall have the
authority to revoke and annul the commission
| OF such person, and supply his place by ap-
pointmeDt, until the vacancy thus created
shall be supplied as provided for vacancies in
other cases by existing laws of this Common
wealth the said oath of allegiance shall be
administered by the Adjutant General or any
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, and may
be transmitted to the several brigade inspec-
tors OF this Commonwealth, who shall in turn
| administer the same to the officers embraced
within the bounds of their respective brigade.
SEC. a. No civil process shall issue or be
enforced against any person mustered into
the service of this State or of the United
States, during the term for which he shall be
engaged in such service, nor until thirty days
after he shall be discharged therefrom. Pro
| uided, That the operations of all statutes OF
limitations shall be suspended upon all claims
against such person during such term.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08

Hon. G. NJ. CLAY.-After the arrival of the
Northern troops at Washington, Mr.. Clay's
battalion was relieved from further duty and
some of the most influential men of the battal-
ion, and others, recommend his appointment
as Major-General in the army. The Presi.
dent will make the appointment, if Gen. Scott
is favorably inclined to Mr.. Clay.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08

The PRESIDENTS FAMILY.-Mrs LincoTn g..
reported to be in remarkably good health -
are all her family. She has been esrns,,T,
importuned to leave Washington TOR the M
sent, but she says she considers it her du,y ..
stand by her husband, whether in veal or woe
and that no true woman will ever desert h.,
home when her presence can cheer, and her
hands aid those whose happiness and comfor,
are most precious in her sight.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08

LIEUT.. MAURY's TREAsoN.-An examination
of the records at the Observatory discloses
the fact that Lieut.. Maury has for several
months past impressed upon the minds OF sci
entific bodies abroad that this country was
destined to disruption, and that the Govern
n,ent would not last three weeks after the in
augnration Of Mr.. Lincoln.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08

The BLOCKADE OF SOUTHERN PoRTs.-Mo ost
active preparations are being made for the
further blockading of Southern ports. Ten
vessels of the feet will, within a week, be at
sea. The entire feet will consist ST at least
fifty war vessels of various descriptions, accom-
panied by sufficient steam transports for the
accommodation of land,force of at least 10000
strong. Thus it will prove sufficient to make
an efficient blockade of every inlet on the
Southern coast, into which any vessel drawing
six feet of water might otherwise enter, while
it will devove on the disunion authorities the
necessity OF keeping IN arms, feeding, ETC..
distinct armes,, sufficient to cope with the
lan6 forces accompanying il, in or near Nor
folk, Charleston, Savannah, Pensacola, Mobile,
and New Orleans, of at least an aggregate of
10000 troops stationed for the protection of
those important points alone. That not a bale
of cotton or cargo of other Southern produc-
tion can seek market through any Southern
port, is to become fixed fact within one
month from this day, and without the pro-
ceeds of sale of their crops the Dsunonists
will have no means whatever of procuring MIL
itary supplies of any description, for they do
not produce or manufacture them; and the
experience of Northern merchants would seem
to indicate that the available treasure of the
South is neither silver nor gold, and darkies
are not at present desirable mediums of ex-
change.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08

FORT MoNRoE.-An officer from Fort Mon
roe says that there are now 300 men in the
fort, that the guns are in good order, and
everything is as desirable as it should be in
order successfully to withstand six months
siege. The Navy Department has intelligence
that the. Secession authorities at Norfolk have
mounted several of the heavy guns dismount-
ed by the United States. When the Federal
forces we're about to leave, they spiked the
guns and endeavored to break of the trunions,
but could not succeed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08

New ORLEANs.-The leading Sec essioni.s
are in hourly expectation of news OF the cap
ture of Washington; and say that the North
shall here no more news until the Treasury al
Washington was in the hands of the Confeder-
ate troops, and President Lincoln and CaUi.
net prisoners. A-henli
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08

The NAvY.-Iti is evident from the, develop
ments of the past few weeks that the Naval
Department needs thorough overhauling,
reformation, and, indeed, a complete re-estab-
fishing. Great changes have been made, but
greater are yet to be effected, in the affairs
under the control Of the Navy Department.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08
THE RAFTsDlAN's JOURNAL,
A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT.

WHEREAS, the existing exigencies demand
immediate and adequate measures tor the pro-
lection of the National Constitution: and the
preservation of the National Union. by the
suppression of the insurrectionary combina-
tions now existing in several States for oppos-
ing the laws of the Union and obstructing the
execution thereof, to which end military
force, in addition to that called forth by my
proclamation of the 18th day OF April in the
present year, appears to be indispensably nec-
essary.
Nop therefore, l., Abraham Lincoln, Presi-
dent of the United States, and commander-in-
chief of the army and navy thereof, and of the
militia of the several States when called into
actual service, do hereby call into the service
of the United States forty-two thousand and
thirty -four volunteers, to serve for the period
of three years, unless sooner discharged, and
to be mustered into service as infantry and
cavalry. The proportions of each arm, and
the details of enrolment and organization,
will be made known through the Department
of War.
And | also direct that the regular army of
the United States be Increased by the addition
OF eight regiments of infantry, one regiment
of cavalry, ard one regiment OF artillery, ma
king altogether maximum aggregate increase
of twenty-five thousand seven hundred and
fourteen officers and enlisted men; the details
of which increase will also be made known
through the Department of War.
And | further direct the enlistment, for not
less than one or more than three Years, of
eighteen thousand seamen, in addition to the
present force. for the naval service of the u
nited States. The details of the enlistments
and organization will be made known through
the Department of the Navy.
The call for volunteers hereby made, and
the direction for the increase of the regular
army and for the enlistment of seamen hereby
given, with the plan of organization adopted
for the volunteer and for the regular forces
hereby authorized, will be submitted TO Con-
gress as soon as that body assemblies.
In the meantime, earnestly invoke the CO.
operation of all good citizens in the measures
hereby adopted fer the effectual suppression
Of unlawful violence, for the impartial enforce
ment of constitutional laws, and for the speed
lest possible restoration of peace and order,
and with these, of happiness and prosperity
throughout our country.
In witness whereof, | have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of the United States
to be affixed. Done at the City Of Washing
ton, this Sd day of-May, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty
one, and of the Independence of the United
States the eighty fifth. ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08

In Boston, on receipt of the news Of The ~.
tack on the Massachusetts troops peace,bIv
passing through Baltimore, the populace b..
came almost frantic. The workmen left tb.i
shops and factories in their shirt sleeves and
congregated in crowds resolving to avenge the
wrong ut all cost. Bodies of men from all
ranks were rapidly organizing, and preparing
to leave at the earliest moment, determined
to redress the outrage with their lives
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08

AFLoAr.-Three privateers, ready equipped
were at Savannah Ca, on the 23d ult. They
had filed their bonds, and were only awaiting
orders which should send them forth TO prev
upon our Northern commerce. We NAV soon
expect to hear of robbery and murder by H.
cense from jeff. Davis.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08

The WEST ARoUsED.-The popuous and
warlike West is flaming with patriotic ardor,
and is adding its thousands of troops daily to
the defence of the Government. They are
the right sort OF meu to fight too-the mod
ern Knights errant-each man of whom can
whip his weight of wild cats, and thrice his
weight Of traitors and secessionists.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08

The question is often ask ed what is a ssstand
OF arms !'' Properly speaking, il is COM
plete set of arms for one soldier, which would
inciude the bayonet, musket, and its appur-
tenances.
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N. P. BAsKs.-This gentleman's IS friends are
urging his appointment as a Major General in
the Army. With such men as N. p. Banks
and Cassius N. Clay, at the head of the army,
our country has nothing TO fear. They are live
men, of great practical knowledge Of men and
things, and are popular with the people.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-08

EXCELLENT FooLING.-Some of the Journals
are reiteratng the assertion that the Govern
ment is about to act vigorously against The
traitors, but @iH not fnvade the Seeding States
Is it not time to have done with this delnsive
nonsense There is no foot of ground within
the boundaries of the United States which the
Government has not perfect right to occupy
when such occupation shal be essential to the
vindication of its constitutional authority
and of the necessity it is its own Judge. Fed
eral forces are always marched into and
through the States when the Government sees
fit, wit hout asking leave of the State authori
ties. And if the Government should see fit
to send an army of One Hundred Thousand
men to the relief of Fort Pickens, that army
might march through Virginia, North and
South Carolina. Georgia. Alabama, and Flori-
da, without invading one of them, even
though it should be obliged to crush out half
dozen separate nests OF rebellion and treason
on the way. Let us have end forever of
all talk about the Federal Government inrading
any of the United States. 1t might invade
Cuba, Mexico or Canada, but these States new
er. And let there be no more definitions and
limitations of the arena whereon il is to grap-
pie with armed treason. "Wherever you see
head, hit it, was the Irshmans injunction
to his son bound for Donuy ybrook, and the
spirit OF that injunction should govern the Gov
ernment's dealings with treason.
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A decisive military movement may be look
I'd for on the Mississippi below Cairo.
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