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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

The Position OF JOHN BELL.-We learn that
Hon. John Bell complains that his recent
speech at Nashville, Tennessee, on which we
had occasion to comment as reasonable dec
laratioE of Secession, was incorrectly report
ed, and calculated to do him injustice. Mr..
Bell intends to prepare his remarks for publ
cation. but in the meantime, he desires his
Nashville speech to be considered as Union
effort, and wishes himself to be regarded as
sincerely loyal to the Union. The Louisville
Journal, which is our authority for this state
ment, thus comments upon it: ssCertainly in
all the course of national vicissitudes a'more
unfortunate choice of means was never made
by patriot and statesman. John Bell, be-
yond rational dispute, committed, in this in
explicable effort, blunder which must have
the public effect of a crime; but we are bound
to believe, and we do believe, that he commit
ted the blunder honestly. He is unqucstion-
ably guilty of a terrible mistakes but not, as
we were at first driven by sense of impera-
tive duty to say, of detection" Mr.. Bell is
welcome to whatever benefit this statement
may afford him. This is no time, however,
for ssinexplicable efforts,'' or ssterrible mis-
takes" 1t gave us pain to see him among
the traitors to our country; but, unless he is
for the Union without conditions, and for sus-
tanning the Government in the performance of
its duty, he is practically no better than a
traitor. This contest will not admit of doubt
ful positions, and no stateman will promul-
gate opinions capable of a double meaning.
The Shibboleth of Union is easily spoken. and
if Mr.. Bell hesitates or stammers he must not
complain at being considered one of the men
of Ephraim.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

NAVY YARD.-The New York Seventy-first
have relieved the Reading (Pa.) Ringgold
Light Artillery at the navy yard. The Read
ind Artillery won the favor of the commander
at the yard for their faithful attention TO duty,
and received from him letter of appreciation
on their return from the navy yard to the Cap
itol building, where they now quartered.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

CAMP CAMERoN.-The New York Seventh
did not go into camp in Georgetown, but Sc
iected an elevated position near Columba
College, in the northern suburbs. They have
heen out three nights, in one hundred and
fifty tents. Strict military discipline and
camp rule is enforced, and all orders are most
respectfully obeyed. The reports of their
disaffection and refusals to take the oath,
which you have probably observed in the Vir-
ginia and Southern papers, without the
slightest foundation in truth. They have all
taken the oath, and are ready for duty in any
place or capacity required of them.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

'sTHE STARS AND STRIPES. 1T is related
in Baltimore, that one of the wounded Massa-
chnsetts men-a mere youth-after the fight
with the mob, crept into Il shop and was kindly
sheltered by the owner, and on being question
ed why so young a m an as he came so far with
arms, he murmurcd family, but sswith simple
Affection, the account says, with dying breath,
ssThe Stars and the Stripes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

The Charleston Mercury makes this state
ment sMaior Robert Anderson has made it
point at every stopping place at the North to
complain of our sinhuman treatment in firing
on Sumter after the barracks enveloped
in flames. Did anybody prereHt him from pull
ling doDn has dirty Stripes.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

FLIGHT OF SEoEssIoNIsTs. the arrival of
the New York Zouaves in Washington, and
impressed probably by sense of safety from
the general gathering of forces here. the Sc
cession troops have suddenly evacuated the
city of Alexandria. That city has made large
Secession demonstrations during the three
weeks just closed. Prudence would dictate a
different policy for the future
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

How WEST POINT WAS SAvED.--A short time
before the expiration of the late Admnistra-
tion, Major Delafield resigned his post as COM
mandant at West Point, and through the in
fuence of Mr.. Slidell, Gen Bcauregard was
appointed in his stead. Fortunately, howev-
er, before the latter had assumed his position,
the Administration learned that there was
plot in existence the fnflment Of which would
have been to place West Point in the hands of
Secessionists, and at the same time, through
the completely OF traitors in New York, a
movement was to be made for separating the
city from the State. The confusion that would
follow, it was hoped, would prove highly ad-
vantagcous to the traitors. Major Delafed was
telegraphed Immediately not to resign; he
replied that he had sent his resignation just
three hours before. He was then directed to
resume his command, which he Immediately
did, thus thoroughly ''scotchiEg" the traitors.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

Gov. Sprague, of Rhode Island, who had
made arrangements for a temporary absence
from his forces, hearing that they would soon
move Southwark, at once gave up his contem-
plated trip, and has resumed command of his
regiment, holding himself ready to march at
a moments warning.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

A petition has been privately circulated in
Philadelphia, praying President Lincoln for
cessation of hostilties, with the intention of
negotiating peace with the rebel, murderer
and traitor, Davis. We rejoice to hear that
it obtains but little favor among the people,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

The Richmond Wing publishes this ominous
notice in large type under its editorial head
:sWe beg to suggest to all the Southern papers
the propriety of emitting all mention of the
movements of troops within our borders. a
word to the wise -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

The Nashville (Tenn.) papers contain a
speech made by John Bell, yesterday, advoca-
ting strong military league of all the South
ern States against common invading foe.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

AGREEABLE PRosPECrs FOR SECEssIoNIsTs.-
The Louisville Journal sums up in few words
the results already obtained and those which
will soon loom up in the prospective, as neces-
sary sequences. The contemplation to hu-
name mind is not very agreeable: sWe now
see the first results of ecession-bankruptcy !,
ruin, want, hunger. These are but the begin
ming. Next in order will come burning
houses, sacked cities, and fields and streets
wet and red with the blood Of human victims"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

Persons from Richmond states that Presi-
dent Davis bad notified the Governors of all
the Border Slave States who are acting with
the Confederate Government, to repair i'm
mediately to Montgomery, to consult upon
the momeptous issue before thoui.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

A negro panic has seized the people of New
Orleans. The negro churches have been clos
ed by order of the Mayor, and all assemblages
of negroes, slave or free, have been forbidden.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

The Manchester Print Works are now filling
an order for our national flag, for 1000 dozen,
of different sizes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

F0sIFIoNsoF VJRGINIA.-AS the Injunction
of secrecy has not been removed in relation
to the doings of the recent Virginia Conven-
tion, we at loss to understand the pre-
else attitude in which it has placed the State.
The Fhig sums up the result Of their deliber-
ations thns: ssThey have organized an army,
and placed at its head the ablest officers of the
late United States. They have taken the in
itiatory steps for the creation of navy, and
entrusted its infancy to the brightest name s
on the roll of the American navy. They have
established system of equal taxation, which
will remove every murmur of dissatisfaction
throughout the confines of the Commonwealth.
They have negotiated an alliance, offensive
and defensive, with our Southern sisters,
which makes us one people, and insures US
invncibilty and independence.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

ANDREW JOHNSON OF TENNEssEE.-The Lou
isville Journal has the following "It has been
stated that while the crowd at Lynchbnrg,
Va, was groaning at Andy Johnson, and Of
fering him various indignities, one man pull
led his nose. A Louisville gentleman, who
was there at the time, says that Andy's nose
was not pulled. A fellow attempted it, but
Andy drew pistol and would have shot him
on the instant if the men present had not in
terpoSed. Our informant was on the same
train with Andy for considerable distance.
this side of Lynchburg, and he says that the
sturdy old gentleman, although insulted by
the populace at every stopping point, showed
a nerve that Napoleon or Caesar might have
admired. All honor to the brave and the true"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

When you dispute with fool, he is very
certain TO be similarly employed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

There is no mind that cannot furnish some
scraps of intellectual enter tainment.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

The emotions (says Rarey) of fear and an
ger, true horseman should never feel.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

1t is supposed the fellow who left the house
was not able to take it with him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

Why is life the riddle of riddles Because
we mus. all give it up.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15

The cheapest of lawyers-keepiug ones
own counsel,
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-23

ADVERTISERS FOR THE PAN-rEC-YA- -rHEc-A
WANTED-AGREEABL SURPmsE AT THE The
ArER LAST EVENING Last evening. after the
exhibition of the Pant thec-a was over
the proprietor stepped upon the stage and
requested the audience to remain for a few
moments. lie then proceeded to bring out
numerous pieces Of elegant goods, remarking
that he wished to engage a number of adyer-
tisers to tell their friends ueighbors, etc, of the
exhibition. lie then proceeded to select about
fifty persons from the audience, who stepped
up to the stage and upon their promising to
tell from two TO ten persons Of his exhibition
he gave them all presents, varying in value
from 81 to $25. Among these presents wa.
one elegant gold clasp Family Bible, valued
at 500; large lot of elegant books, worth
from s to So each; various sets of icwery
and numerous other articles, the whole
amounting, as we judge to $50 in value
Tonight fifty more advertisers will be Sc
lected from the audience, to whom the same
list Of presents will be given as last evening.
with the addition of hunting case silver
lever watch valued at &35. We think there
will be rush at the theuter tonight to see
this splendid exhibition.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-23

POLICE TrEMs.-Recorder Fowler yesterday
fined John Moore s. for being drunk and
dsorderly.
Augustus Rowe, for the same offense, got
$40, or FIVE days in Jail.
Fernando, (Mexican) for a similar weak
ness, was adjudged worthy of fine of $l5,
or eight days imprisonment in the county
Jail.
The D street sewer having beon completed,
and Company l, Chaingangers, Capt Van
Dyke, having served ont their term of en-
listment and been discharged, it is understood
that new recruits by the police will, for the
present be mustered into service at the camp
near the Court House, now in charge of
Capt Frank Cock, Deputy sheriff.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-23

COMMISSIONS IssUED.-Goyernor Downey
has commissioned Lewis Starko Notary Pub
lie for Plumas county; Joseph NJ. Levy, Nota-
ry Public for Nevada county j. g. Burch,
Notary Public for Trinity county Thomas
B. Ludlum, Captain; S. Baker, First Lieu
tenant; R. W Thompson, Second Lieutenant;
Abraham Mogec, Second Brevet Lieutenant,
officers Sumner Home Guards Company T,
First Regiment California Volunteers, Sec
ond Brigade, Second Division; and J W Rob.
ertson, Notary Public for Mcrced county,
Commissions have also been issued to the
aeveral County Clelks
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-23

The GREAT PAN-TEo -NA-rnLo-A At THE
THEArER last EVENING This great exhibi-
ton which opened at the theater last even
ing, is the finest thing in the panoramic line
we have ever seen. TO view the first sec
ton which shows the city of Washington
with the Cahitol and all the public buildings
is alone worth the price of admission. The
view Of Niagara Falls, the scenery of the
White Mountains of New HAMPSHIRE and
the splendid scenery of the Mammoth Cave,
Kentucky, surpasses all we ever imagined
could be placed upon canvass. The repre-
sentation Of voyage across the Atlantic from
New York to Liverpool is the most imposing
affair we have witnessed; while the scenery
of the river .Rhine-the ruins of cities in
Italy, and the eruption of Mount Vesuvias,
beggar description. We would say TO our
citizens. go and see this exhibition by all
means-it will repay you doubly and trebly
for your time and money.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-23

CAIIFoRNfA MUSICIANS IN New fcRK.-lhe
following, from an Eastern letter, Will inter-
est many theater-goers. Lothian formerly
led the orchestra in the first theater built in
this city. Geo. Chapman was manager at
the time Cara Rivers now Mrs. Lothian,
was in the company and the courtshlp was
then in progress Koppitz has assisted at
concerts in this place
Mrs Wood, at the commencement OF her
season at the Winter Garden, backed 10y j,
Lewis Baker and " ife insisted upon affecting
a revolution in the orchestra of the theafer,
which is owned 10y several p'rties, who take
"dip" now aud then in the management
Mollenhaur, a ,iolinist of note, who came
over with Julien the Great, had been musical
director but "off went his head, and little
Koppitz was installed with Nape Lothian as
his second. A musical row ensued, orchestra
rebelled but the two Caifornians soon had
the whip-hand, and at latest date koppltzs
piccalo and Lothian's Aagioettein the cuckoo
and nightingale polkas were creating great
sensation there as they did here. BY the
way, Mrs. Lothian, formerly orr Clara Rivers,
is one of Mrs Woods theatrical force.
! SHOCKING DEPRAvIrY. The Goldsboro On.
C) Tribune, gives the following account of
the actions of wreched man who, although
a minister of the gospel, utterly refuses to
become a traitor to the u. 5 Government:
Rev. Mr.. Van Antwerp, Episcopal minis
ter at Beaufort we are reliably informed,
treated the Fast day, recommended by Presi-
dent Davis on the 18th OF last June, with
contempt, by not opening his church on that
occasion. Alike insulting to the State aud
Confederate authorities and to the general
Southern sentiment, was the conduct of this
preacher, in reference to Thanksgiving day,
on the Sunday after the Manassas battle and
victory. He did not say anything about it,
or make any alusion to it in any part of the
services of his church on that day. We are
gratifed in being able to state that some of
his church members good and patriotic citi-
zens, have ceased to attend his preaching.
His street talk indicates that he is Lincon-
ite in heart and feeling; and this manifest
traitor is a preacher and a school teacher in
Beaufort, on the sea coast of North Carolina.
''Whither are we drhting?'
FoR Fort CHUECHILL.-Company a, Cap
tain Rowe and Company II, Captain Mclean,
of the Second Regiment of Cavalry, left their
camping ground near Sacramento, Monday
morning, and started on their trip across the
mountains for Fort Churchill.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-23

New STARs.-Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dillon
commenced an engagement at the Metropoli-
tan Theatre in San Francisco on Monday
evening, The papers of that city quote very
fattering notices Of Mr.. Dillon's powers. from
Eastern papers. The Call says that at re-
hearsal, on Saturday, in the character of
"Belphagor," he drew tears from the eyes of
all present, including the professional people
on the stage. The New York Times, speak
ing Of lis performance of the character says ;
"Mr. Dillon is an artist of no common or
der. lie possesses two of the chief attributes
OF a successful actor-naturalness and versa
tility. The latter is eXemplifed in him to an
eminent degree, lie sometimes approaches
grandeur in his deliueations, and will doubt
less prove valuable acquisition to the Amer
lean stage.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-23

CHOOSE YE WHOM YE WILL SERVE Let
every one decide what position he will take:
1t Is free country; range yourself where
you will; 20 either upon the side of your
country and of her institutions, under this
glorious Union, or take your position with a
dagger in one hand and torch in the other
and crusade against the greatest and best
Gosernment that ever existed on earth -
LAppouse 1t cannot be cloaked under any
false name; it cannot be disguised under any
pretenses; the public demand is for him who
is upon the Lords side to range himself there;
and he who means TO take part with the
most Infamous and hellish rebellion that ever
disgraced heaven or earth, or perdition. must
take his position there Applause Let
monarchy, ike Millions devil grin "A horli-
Bile and CHASTITY smile let narrow politicians
who are bounded 10y ideas as narrow, as miss
cradle and as selfish as their own conceits,
attempt to restrain this matter: it is passed
clear away from their control They cannot
bind it with garands They may as well at
tempt to draw out the leviathan with a hook
and bore bis jaw through with thorn. as to
control this great and mighty question:
DaHia s. Dickinson.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-23
DISTRICT COURT.
October Term p Second Day.
Hon. S. NJ. Bliss Presiding.

A. Wcderschine VS.. J. Wiederschine; cause
placed upon calendar and referred to Wallace
Rowe, Esq, to take and report testimony.
Aaron Parsons VS.. Jonathan Fairbanks ct al
set for trial Friday, November s
Geo. jenkins vs.. s. 6 Williams; same order.
VIM. Foster vs. his creditors; tried and sub
mitcd.
Lorain Robertson vs. his creditors; tried and
submitted.
Eliza j. Carnse vs.. John d. Carnse; tried and
submitted.
VIM. Burroughs VS.. Cyrus W. Coughev; de-
murrer overruled, notice to strike ont withdrawn,
demurrer to answer confessed, five days time
given to answer, and five days thereafter to file
replication,
l.. w. Ransom VS.. his creditors; placed upon
calendar, set for trial October %.
Mary Ann Oldfed VS.. John P. Sutton ct al );
dismissed without cost to either party.
Freeborn 4 Cassell VS. Tennent & Covncton ;
default taken and Judgment by default for Sl405
and costs
J. W. Talbot VS.. John c. Fall ct al set for
| trial Tuesday, October %.
McAlhs 4 Gordon VS.. J. NJ. Allcnwood ct al
! set for trial same day.
Court adjourned to Wednesday, October 23, at
| 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-23

TIE editor Of the Grass Valley National
las seen letter just received by J. J. Collins
Of Grass Valley, from his daughter in Indian.
ia, informing him that the Seeessionists in
Texas had added another atrocious deed to
the Llack catalogue already recorded onst
them, by hanging, near bis residence, in Titus
county, Texas, his brother, Commodore Col
lins-merely for making the remark that lis
spapathies 0ere IN fapor Of the Uaioni The
letter was written on the Goth Of September,
and the information was conveyed to his
friends in Indiana ly man who had sue
ceeded in working his way thither from
Texas.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-23
A Great Day for California.

Before the sun Of to- day sets, it is believed
that California will be in direct telegr'phic
communication with the Eastern States. The
Overland Telegraph was completed from the
East to Salt Lake City on the 9th instant
The following dispatch from that point ar
rived at Ruby Valley 10y overland stage on
Monday, and was transmitted from the latter
point to the Union:
GREAT SALT LAKE Cry, oct 49,
o'clock, p NJ.
The eastern line is open to-day, with COM
munication since morning with Omaha, Kan
sas Everybody is sending congratulatory
messages to distant friends. The first com-
muncaton was from Ex-Governor Brigham
Young to President Wade. After congratu-
latious on the completion of the line he eX
presses the wish that the use of the tele-
graph may ever tend to promote the true in
terests Of the dweers upon both the Attain
tic aud Pacific slopes OF our continent Utah
has not seeded, but is firm for the Constitu-
tion and laws of our once happy country, and
is warmly interested in such useful enter
prises as the one SO far completed
Acting Governor Fnller sent congratula-
tions to President Lincoln, and says "Utah's
citizens strenuously resist all imputations of
disloyally."
The Union, Of yesterday, says
At late hour last evening we learned
that the telegraph from this city to Salt Lake
will be finished by to-day noon, and dis
patches will be forwarded over the line4
from the East to morrow morning. There
now remains only gap of twenty three
miles this side of Salt Lake, to be closed
. Mere words can convey no idea Of the i'm
portance of the great event, which is SO near
at hand In few hours from now, the slow
Pony, and the slower Stage Coach will be
superseded, as carriers of the news, and
words can be made to traEel 10y lightning
without interruption, from California to No
va Scotia The opening of teegraphic COM
munication between the two sides Of the con-
tineut, should, and probably will be celebra-
ted in public manner throughout the State
DEPARTURE OF GEN. SUMNER--As the Ori-
zaba left the wharf at san Francisco, on
Monday, for Panama, a detachment of the
California Guard fired a salute in honor of
General sumner, and on passing vallejo street
wharf the Saranac fired a second one. The
French corvette Galatee, also fred a salute;
another was fired from Alcatraz Island, and
stilanother from the English steamer IIecate.
The lIecatc's band played g Yankee Doodle
and the "Star-SPangled Banner" while the
Orizaba's band struck up "God Save the
Queen An immense crowd assembled to
see the steamer and her passengers of
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-23

They (the people, witness with compla-
cency the oyerturning of the constitution
and the invasion of individual rights, but
those who are not the immediate sufferers do
not seem to realize that they are also jeop-
ardized. -Eypress
Wrong again The people are by no means
complacent, while efforts are being made by
rebel miscreants to overturn the constitu-
ton and invade their rights So thoroughly
aroused are they, that in many localities tory
newspapers which recommended the com
plocence of which you speak, were forced to
suspend publication. The people are all
right, and cannot be sung to sleep by cries
Of "peace,' when assassins are seeking the
life Of their country.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-23

TERRIBLE AccIDENU-On Monday evening
Brigadier General 7. d. Johns and an officer
belonging to Fort Alcotraz were riding in a
carriage on Powell street, San Francisco
when they were run over by dirt car from
Chestnut street The carriage was thrown
over an embankment twenty-five feet high.
General Johns escaped with slight bruises,
but his companion sustained fatal injuries
One of the horses was killed.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-23

TIE Firth REGIMENT or VOLUNTEERS On
DEeEp EAsr.-The following important in
telligence is from the Union of yesterday:
We are informed by officers connected with
the Fifth Regiment California Infantry-Col
Kellogg g's-that orders have positively been
received for the regiment to 60 East as soon
as full. This will give an opportunity to
those who wish to 60 into active service to
do SO.