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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20
TERMS OF THE JOURNAL.

The RAFrssAs's JoURsAL Is published on ed
nesday at 81 80 per annum II adFanee; II II, bo'
naid At the beginning Of the year, $500 will be
charged.
ApygRTrsgxEyTs will be inserted at >io0 per
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every additional insertion . cents VIII De c1aIg
Cd A deduction will be made 70 yearly adver-
tiserE.
No subscription taken for shorter time than
Fix months and no paper will be dIseontlnued IN
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COUNTY DIRECTORY

pa.-, Iud,eucr Samuel Linn Bellefonte.
49, Tnde.s-Uon WIN. L. Moore. CIearfeld-
Hon Benz n. Bonsall Lutherz5erg
Sheriff. Fred K G. Miller, Clearheid
ProthonotaTy, John i. Cutie,
Reg Rec. James Wrigiey,
District Att'7 Robert J. Wallace,
Treasurer Geo B. Goodlander1
Co Surveyor II. B. Wright, Glen hope
Conmis.'n,rs William McCracken, Lumber City
YIN Nerreu Clearheid.
& c. Thompson, Morrlsdaie
Auditors Isaac W Graham,
J. y. Shaw, Clearheld-
B. c Bowman,
Coroner . George Richards, Clearheid.
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EEP UP THE ExCITEMENT.-Re

* EEP u The EACI IENENI Ike
IN moyals always cause excitement. and since
the great excitement about the removal of the
Court House mas subsided, the community gener-
ally have become somewhat excited upon hearing
that Charly Watson has determined TO pull up
stakes and remove 10 Virginia. But the latest
cause OF excitement is the fact that have IemoT-
ed my SaddIer Shop from my old stand opposite
the Court House TO my new shop on Market street,
nearly opposite the jail, where all who may favor
me with a call can be supplied with .SaaaLes SIN
gle Harness, Dou5ie Harness, Tug Harness, Bri-
lies, Collars. Bhips, Haftsrs. Housings, Breach
hands SHE Straps, and in fact every article in the
line Of Saddling and Harness making Thankful
for the very liberal patronage heretofore bestowed
solicit a continuance of the same and call from
as many new customers as can make n suit
Aug 90 '59. GEORGE W. RHEEM.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

A dog is counted mad when he won't .'teke
something to drink. and man insane "heh
he taxes TOO much.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20
ITO THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC-T
NEW STONE WARE MANUFACToRY

N IN CLEARFIELD, PA.
The undersigned takes this method of inform
ing the public that he has commenced the manu-
facture of Stone Ware in the Borough of Clear
field, and thst he is prepared to supply all
who may want them with Milk and Cream Crooks,
Jugs%Jars, dc, at lower prices, than they can be
bought elsewhere. He solicits share of patron
age. FREDERICK LEITZINGER-
CIearfeld. Pa. MRY .. IS59-lY.
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From tire fact that during the sack OF the
imperial palace at Pekin, the iaaies, shppeIs
found bv the soldiers were All OF fespectaVIe
size II is inferred that crippled feet have
zone ont Of fashion with the uppeE-ten Of China.
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NEW FIRM AND NEW GOODS!
PATTON, HIPPLE & co.

Staple and Fancy. The stock consists in part Of
Prints and Dress Goods Of the latest styles togeth
er with Hardware. QueeEsware, Groceries, Drugs,
Medicines, Fish, Tobacco, Segars, Hats and Caps,
Bonnets and Shawls, Boots and Shoes, and 2 large
variety Of useful Notions and such articles are
usually kept in country store. Ali goods will
be sold cheap for cash. Give call and see for
yourselves, before you buy elsewhere. All the a
bove viii be sold cheap for cash exchanged
for approved country produce and lumber.
Oct "a 1850. H. L. HENDERSON & co.
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A large lot Of School Books, embracing all
the standard works used in our public schools,
for sale at the corner store.' Directors and
Teachers will find both hooks and prices to
suit them. Call and examine them.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

An exchange gives as reason why MI. Du-
cbsn.n should never get married, that be
vonld be an: to shirk the responsibilities
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FoHN oDELL, UPHoLsTERER AND

y CARRIAGE TRIMMER. Located at H. H
ShGtr'S bids. mile East of Cisqrfsif Boro'
Respectfully informs the citizens of Clearfeld and
adjoining counties, that pc Is at all times prepar
ed to manufacture. at the shortest notice, Hair
Husk, and Straw Mattresses OF all kinds and sizes
one Of which is a Folding Mattress, suitable for
Cabins on Rats, which be folded in small
compass, and emptied and reilled at pleasure ;
and very cheap He also trims Carriages, makes
repairs 10 all kinds of carriage trimming and Up
holstery and makes cords or Masons tracing lines,
Of any thickness or length Country produce,
corn husks or cash taken in exchange for work.
Orders left with any of the merchants of Clear
field Boro'. will be promptly attended %. Iang-6I
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GLEARFIELD MUSIC SCHOoL-Fo!

~ struction upon the Piano, Melodcon and Gui
tar, and in Harmony and Singing
Terms-For pupils under six years old, $500
for sew enty two lessons of one half hour each
for all pupils six years old $1,000 for
ty-two lessons of one hour each; upon Piano, Me-
lodeon. Guitar in Harmony.
Payable. one-fourth at the beginning and the
balance at the end Of the quarter
Vocal music free to all instrumental pupils
Studied alone $500 per term
Rooms at Mr. Alexander Irwin's.
Oct 1860. L. A. p RYNDER. Teacher
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IN hand large stock of Mems and Boys
Clothing, of all descriptions. Seal-skin, Bea-
yer and Cass overcoats. Gents Shawls. Fine
Pants, and Vests; over shirts, over-alls, un-
der clothing, &C., &C., complete stock.
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DoGGs TIP. FARMS FOR sALE.-o

DOGGS TP. FARMS FOR SALE.-One
ID containing 124 acres-S5 cleared and und er
good fence. a log house % by 26, plank house l6
by Is. log barn, smithy and all necessary out-buiI
dings thereon. Large spring and spring house con-
has sufficient wood and fencing timber. There is
an orchard of large grated trees. and young
chard place all choice fruit 1t is convenient
for pasturing droves. ALSO, one containing 80 a.
cres-I0 cleared and under fence-balance well
timbered. This land has log house and stable
thereon For terms apply to
October Is. L. J. GRAMS, Clearfeld.
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The RAFTsmAN's JOURNAL.
NEW BREwERY-MoRE LAGER.

N The subscribers would respectfully inform
the Tavern keepers and others that they have re-
Gently started a new Brewery in the Borough Of
Clearfeld. and that they are now prepared to far
nizh Beer on the most accommodating terms They
have employed an experienced Brewer, from the
east and they feel confident that they can supply
superior article Of beer. Give them trial and
judge FOR yourselves.
June 20, 90 CHARLES HAUT CO.
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DRokE oUTINANEw PLACE.IM-

DIBLES.-The Bible Society of Clearield CO.
I'D hereby gives notice that their books name
II, Bibles and Testaments. deposited In the Of
fee Of James Wrigley, Register and Recorder at
CIearfeld- The books are OF various sizes and a
dapted 10 supply either private individuals Sun
day Schools at very cheap rates Very substan-
tial bibles can be had as low as p cents apiece,
and testaments as low as 81 cents apiece.
The people Of the county generally are also in
yited TO leave with Mr. Wrigley any donation they
may be pleased 10 make in aid Of the funds of the
Society Signed by order Of the Executive Com
nnittee ALEX Mcleod. President
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DEAN AND DRIED APPLES.
quantity at the Corner Store.

T aides will find at the Corner Store a
complete assortment of Dress Goods of all
descriptions, such as Tartan Plaids, various
styles; Persian TwilIs, Printed Cashmeres,
All Wool and Printed Delaines Gin variety.)
Plain (all wooD Delaines and Merinos, all col
ors, Debege, Coburgs, &C.. in variety.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

Groceries, large stock on hand, (selling
lowO by the quantity or retail, call and see
them, and satisfy yourselves.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

II OoKING- GLASS PLATES, an assortment, for
i saleat (Decl2l HARTSWICK'S.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

WINTER CLOTHING,
Selling low at ..Irvin's Corner Store
A NEW LOT OF GOOD
BUFFALO ROBES,
For sale VERY Low, at Twins Corner Store
REANs AND DRIED APPLES,
Aquantity at the Corner Store.
T aides will find at the Corner Store
complete assortment of Dress Goods of all
descriptions, such as Tartan Plaids, various
styles; Persian TwilIs, Printed Cashmeres,
All Wool and Printed Delaines (in variety,)
Plain (all wool) Delaines and Merinos all col
ors, Debege, Coburgs, &C.. in variety.
On hand large stock of Mems and Boys
Clothing, of all descriptions. Sealskin, Bea-
yer and Cass oyercoats. Gents Shawls. Fine
Dress cloth and Cashmere business Coats,
Pants, and Vests; over shirts, over-alIs, un-
der clothing, &C., &C., complete stock.
A large lot Of School Books, embracing all
the standard works used in our public schools,
for sale at the corner store.' Directors and
Teachers will find both hooks and prices to
suit them. Call and examine them.
Groceries, large stock on hand, (selling
low,) by the quantity or retail, call and see
them, and satisfy yourselves.
Gents dress Hats, and staple Hats and Caps
OF all kinds. Boots and Shoes Of all descrip-
tions selling now lower than ever.
Uonnets Of all descriptions and the
newest styles, at Twins Corner Store.
D eversible, Waterloo, Broche, Plaid, and
other ShawIs, complete assortment.
T adies' Gloves, Gauntlets, Nubias, and
new style Wool Hoods, in great variety.
(1eths, Doeskin Cassimeres, Fancy Cassi-
meres and Vestings, in great variety
buffalo Robes of all sizes and prices, and
Sleigh-bells, Whips, &C., at the corner.
DOUBLE AND SINGLE HARNESS, Sad
dlery, Sole and Upper Leather, at the corner.
NEW WORLD and Noble Cook Stoves, and
Nine plate Stoves for sale, very cheap.
GRINDsToNEs'Of the best quality and fix
tures, for sale at the sscorner store.'
TIGHT-DAY and "a hour Clocks, of all ST.
zes, styles, and prices. at the corner store.
MANILA ROPES of all sizes' Single and
Double Pulley blocks, for sale at the corner.
GUM COATS, Pants and Boots, large as
sortment, for sale at Twins corner store.
DROAD AXES, a variety, Mann's and Love-
lands chopping and rafting axes. at the corner
MAILS, Glass, Paints, Oils, &c, &c, for sale
very low by the quantity or at retail.
CUSTOMERS are invited to call and exam
inc our goods, as we are satisfied that an ex-
animation of goods and prices will induce
persons to buy. E. A. IRWIN.
Curweusville, Pa, October II, 1860.
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Ronnets Of all descriptions and the
newest styles, at Twins Corner Store.
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6 This Post Office will do for Chest township.
Will answer for Ferguson township.
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Hents' dress Hats, and staple Hats and Caps
U
OF all kinds. Boots and Shoes Of all descrip-
tions selling now lower than ever
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

CHEESE "A large lot of superior Cheese,
" for sale By wy = IRWIN clearhsld, Pa.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

buffalo Robes of all sizes and prices, and
Sleigh-bells, Whips, &C., at the corner.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

Ctloths, Doeskin Cassimeres, Fancy CASH
meres and Vestings, in great variety
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M.HILLs. pENTIsT.-PrOper attention to

notice 10 the Contrary appears N the papers Ail
operations in the line of his profession performed
in the latest and most approved styles, and guar
anteed for one year against all natural failures.
-Ciearfeld. Pa. October 10th. 1850
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D eversible, Waterloo, Broche, Plaid, and
other Shawls, complete assortment.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

T adies' Gloves, Gauntlets, Nubias, and
new style Wool Hoods, in great variety.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20

DOUBLE AND SINGLE HARNESS, Sad
dlery, Sole and Upper Leather, at the corner
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st. Anthony's Fire. Rose Or ErysipeIas
letter and Salt Ithe eunI, Scald Head
ring worm, Sore Eyes, Dropsy.

Ring gworn, Sore Eyes, Dropsy.
Dr. Robert NJ. Preble writes from SalHn. " Z I1;h
Sept, 1859, that he has cured inveterats Of
Dropsy which threatened terminate fatally by the
perseverng Of Sarsssriils- and Aii dangerous
Malignant E1ysiosIas by large doses Of the says
he cures the common ET7lptioHs by il constantly.
Bronchoce1e, Goitre SvvelIed Meek
Zebulon Soan Of Prospect, Texas. writes Three u
ties Of your Sar<ayara cured from Gi.re-a hid
swelling the neck, whicii had suffered sOlH
over two years."
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-14

several Inconsistent with what was left of the
bill, or with one another. Thus confusion was
created, and the act as passed rendered far less
perfect than the bill when it came from the
House. But the House had now no choice but
TO accept the Scnate's amendments, or let the
bill be lost so they did the best thing possible
by swallowing all the Senotes amendments in
lump, that which taxes tea and coffee alone
excepted. Hence the discrr pancies in the act as
passed, which were intended to be cured by the
supplementary rcsoye-it seems unsuccess-
fully.
The act doubtless has faults; but they do not
affect its leading features, nOr prevent its being
the most benefcont measure which Congress has
cnnctcd for the last fifteen years. Our Home
Product of Iron, Steel, Hardware and most
Textile Fabrics, is certain 10 be speedily and sig
naIy enlarged and stimulated by this act. We
shall cease to run in debt t. Europe for metals,
wares. and fabrics which thousands OF INV i[Dgly
Idle American artisans and laborers would gladly
produce. 1t is a most wise and benefccnt meas
me. whereof the benefits are already beginning
TO be fot, aud which Will add largely to the
aggregate OF American Pic"ucuVh c'cn III 'S'S
year Of distraction, ard very much more so soon
as our country shall once more settle down in
the ways Of peaceful and plOdding industry.
Tie Post said much harder thugs Of the Tariff
Of 40; but the People did not see that act
through its spectacles, aud had TO lie swinded
out of that measure through the befoeging Of
Pennsylvania as to the relative positions respect.
ing it Of Mcssrs. Clay and Polk. But Pennsyl-
wanna will not thus be juggled again, aud this
Tariff is bound to stand.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-14

A BRoOELIs E-t.sCarE-Makcuzio'ep patent fire
escape very simple irangsmen, for saving }6c was
tested g evening in front Of tie Globe Hotel Fulton
street, BrooElyu uad, the auspices Of the Brooklyn
Common Co1nci who, some tire since, appropriated
liberal for the purpose. Tc only Characteristic
q tie apparatus worth mentioning 10 its extreme sim
pc;ty. II consists Of sbeetron box, ofthe shape Of
a clpmsker basket, which il olev5ted and dropped
from below by iaeans Of double wire.rope. Every
lousc, it N proposed, If tie idea he carried into
eject, shall have an iron tube attached TO lie corce
running the whole length Of tie caves, and inside Of
which edes ball, with hooh and pnly TO it, hang
iug out through sit below TIE 0bect being 10 bring
tle IQpe before any window desirable. 1dis rope is
always 10 remain hanging ont and the box is 20 be
looked for in the way or beneath Ito steps, o. in
che kitchen. Nothing il easier tran to pull up, or to
let il down again and, barring the inevitable desuc'
ton Of many window glasses, and IN unpleaslnt
amount Of Piody twiriDg for TIE women and children
supposed to occupy it ia descending 10 terra firIna, The
toniIiysnce operates yery well. About thousand
spectators gathered lac, evening, 10 bee the
pertinent tried b. the light Of scme tar barrels, which
wore Get burning across tho street.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-14

or her testimony, whatever they might be. But
we do not SEQ that any clergyman Of any denom-
ipation is called upon TO speak TO those who will
not hear, and to WOO and win the crown of
marty rdom n South Caroline. However, this is
a matter of private Judgment; and if we shall
henr that reading bis TaIGUNE, any re'olute,
high. minded preacher 10, determined to go there
to run all riskr, and to preach the Gospel at oil
hazards, We shall feel that this Unitarian con-
gregation owes US a trhe for the insertion as
above of their Advertisement; and shall look for
a speedy remittance through the hands Of our
Charleston correspondent.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-14

such document would be an act of folly second
only to writing it. We gave yesterday the prop
ositions preliminary, which are followed By the
resolutions explanatory and conclusive, which is
certainly as much as could be expected of us.
The result contemplated by their distinguished
mex the United States to the County Of Accomac,
so that they gay share the privileges Of that
favored region, where the mschieyous innovation
Of schools and newspapers is yet unknown.
Who can predict the possibilities of That expan-
sion Of u civilization which, when confined to
the narrow limits Of single county, has pro-
duced Use
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-14

The Albany Esening Journal says Mr.. George
z. Baker, late of Albany, whom Gov. Seward
has appointed a Disbursibg Clerk in his Depart
ment, is no! attached to that paper as one cf
our telegraphc reports made him. We regret
it, for The Journals sabe. Mr.. Baker is most
estimable gentleman. who will fill tie post as
signed him with ability, industry, and the STERN
est integrity. There will be few better appoint
ments, and we hope The Journal is correct IN
saying that bis salary is 1900 Instead Of $500.
as it is put down in the Blue-Book.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-14

Mr. Jacob Emmons, a farmer four years resi-
dent near st. Georges Potawatamie County, Kan
sas, writes us that Committee recently visited
every family in that settlement--one of tho
densest in Southern Kansas-and fund but eighs
families not in need of present Assistauce, ana
some of these eight have but part Of the food re-
quired to last them till more can be grown. He
adds that the Land Sales last Autumn drained
that region Of money while tbs drouth cat or the
crops, 40 that the de.tution is all but universal
He is one of the few who has enough; but the
urgent wants Of furnishing neighbors may soon
leave him as destitute as they are. Such ia an
average picture of interior Kansas
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-14
THE TARgPE OF 1861.


Taa la 9Th sqFe..d n De oii law No, only the
bi us.y p, 100, b.. tAe explanatory resolution without
I w: s lI ' B a% e 20 H. "aS we Si
csuse hs' been sill TensiG. inL oyea IN Iagch
ion which hss ghoo chrscieIzed th etgu,s. II 1 the
ebo one d revenue nor ole protection la Il IL cscu
lated bear very njuhouy the commerce. Of the county
Vu1 obfirrct oil tbs Of manufactures IowsTd
en.srt nert e!theiF opsrs'ions'
The cayis Of The Post arc aimed, no. at tie
bill Of Mr. Morrill--the basis of the act jnst
passed--but ut tho amendments engIaited thereon,
Insinly q. tho suggestion Of Tie Posts importing
friends. Mr.. Morrilrs bill IS now rome two
years old, and would have made an excellent
law. But The Posts Free. Trade friends con-
troled the Senate down 70 a very late period,
and would not allow the bill to DO even cOnsid-
cred in that body Dir. Hunter Of Virginia led
the Senate, and was continually contriviDg pre-.
ter ia tor STAYING Of action on the Tar.f bill.
Weeks were devoted to the discussion Of the
SenatC's Democratic Platform concerning the
rights Of Slavery in the Territories which ought
to have beer given to confederation VI tie de-
tails Of this bill.
at length, through the secession Of the Cotton
States, the friends Of moderate and careful die.
crhipstion in favor Of Home Industry obtained
The ascendGncy in the Senate, and now the bill
was taken up; but st the bel Of short session,
when the country was on the brink Of civil
Wal, and oil things in wild confusion. 1t vas in
ills c1sis that tie impor,sSs Cane into the field,
and, enlisting the old Of Gov. Seward, began to
cut and carve The wel.eSnsdersd bill Of the
Housc. Not less than one hrdnd and SIXTY
amendments were made mainly OF their inssisa.
ts9ac-fsEe of them t9!srpb!si some very bsdi
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-14
The ETprtss's Washington correspondent thus

The ETprsss Washington correspondent thus
specuates concerning the existing and expected
vacancies in the U. S. Supreme Court:
III. .arro,sd that the JuJiesp vii be con.
feurd Henry Winter Davis OF Maryland. II ho~w 10
hali BIZ Courts In Mississippi and Arkansas which comprises
thu district u the lstc JnSsico Daniel liDispIi cot se ho
Union and ArsAnsas 1. trembling In the b6lsnce.
M Ju,dss Campbell win probably resign next well uls
dsb! prizes the State, O. Louisiana, Alabama, and hen
tuesy two Of which have ,e:sded from he Union. Suppose
MI Lincoln should sppoiI Kentucky Republican to tho
vacancy, III be AVlt ks Iesula. .ess 10 Alabama and
LolhisnA"
We'll: Suppose that, instead of Mr.. Winter
Davis and Kentucky Republican, the President
thOuld appoint Messrs. John j. CritleDden and
George l.. Badger or William l.. Sharkcy, how
then' WIN they 10 permitted to 81 hold their
regular terms in the States which claim TO
have seeded Ii il won't DO for Republican
President to appoint Repr blicans TO vacant
Judgeships, let Us understand what wi9 DO, aud
uhy.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-14

The Pony Express, with California dates Of
Feb. q, passed Fort Kearey yesterday morn
ing. The Legislature, which adjourned over
from the Dist to the 2Gth, had reassembled, but
had transacted no important business. The re-
constructed Democratic party caucus Lad been
able to collect only "a members, which was re-
garded as quite rniaVorable to the prospects Of
Efforts We're being made TO secure compromise
candidate acceptable TO the Republicans and
Douglas Democrats.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-14

The Senate has confirmed John z. Goodrich
as Collector Of Boston; George W. Mcclellan Of
Massachusetts as Second Assistant Postmaster.
General salary $1,000; d. ". c.. Little
john of New-Yorb, Consul at Liverpool;
VIM. II. Nesey Consul at Aix.h-Chapclle;
Lucius g. Forbes, Postmaster at Beoit
Wis; John +. Speed, Postmaster Louis
vile, Ky, and J. p. Baker Of Nebraska,
Indian Agent. Col. Sumner, L. g. A., has been
promoted to the rank Of Brigadicr-General, in
place of Gen. Twiggs and Lieut.. Talbot to the
rank of Assistant Adiuiaht. General.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-14

Marks II. Cobb Of Pennsylvania has been ap-
pointed DisbuTsing Clerk in the War Depart
ment, with salary Of $1,000, in place Of John
Potts. who has been promoted TO he Chief Clerk,
Nth q solarr &C - onn. J.-rnos H. Ei"urGs Of
Michigan has been appoiGted Commissioner Of
the Land Office, in place Of Joseph Wilson,
salary $1,000. H. Berrian of Ne~-York, u clerk
in tue Office Of the Fourth Auditor, has been ap-
pointed Chief Clerk in the Navy Department
salary $4,000.