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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-30
THE RAFTsMAN's JOURNAL.

within week past, and now they are the
loudest In their laudations OF the Union. 1t is
next thing to impossible to find Secessonist
in this part of the county now; so can safe
ly say, that the heresy has been, TO all out
ward appearance, fully abandoned.
The roads through here, for the last two
months, have been completely lined with wag-
ons, cattle and horses, belonging to the emil
grants or refugees from Southern oppression.
1t is really a sorrowtul sight to see the poor,
distressed and sickly families passing along
seeking safe retreat from the barbarities
practiced upon them In Southern Missouri and
Arkansas. Most of them have lost every thing
they possessed. OF course they had to leave
their crops behind them, where they were not
deStroyed-so they are now houseless and
homeless wanderers, dependent on the uncer-
tain charities of strangers for their-winters
support. 1t is to be hoped that the liberali-
ties of the Northern people, always proverbial,
will relieve the wants and sufferings of these
poor and wretched people as they did in Kan
sas in 1860. Charity can now be practiced
without being abused. Now the recipients of
our favors will be real subjects of charity.
May their sufferings speedily cease, and their
wants soon be supplied.
Yours very respectfully, E. S. D.
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DiEp:

At his residence in Lawrence township, on
Friday the 25th instant, SAMUEL FULTON, aged
about 79 years. Mr.. Fulton was a native of
ireland, and came to this country in the year
1894, being II years of age. He came to this
county in 1902 with a surveying party. After
making number of surveys he returned to
his home near Alexandria in Huntingdon
county. In the four following years he head
ed surveying parties into this county. And in
1907 he moved into the county with his wife,
having been married in the beginning of the
year 1906. Mr.. Fulton was good neighbor,
sociable, and much respected as citizen. He
served in nanumber of important county offices,
and was esteemed for his many good qualities
by all who knew him. He leaves large cir
Gle of children ana grand children to mourn
his death. Peace to his remains
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PROCLAMATION.

Pennsylvania, ss: In the name and by the
authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylva-
MIA, Andrew G.. Curtin, Governor of said
Commonwealth.
Whereas, every good gift is from above,
and comes down to us from the Almighty, to
whom it is meet, right and the bounden duty
of every people to render thanks to His mer-
ces therefore | Andrew @. Curtin, Govern
of Pennsylvania, do recommend to the
people of this Commonwealth that they set "a
part, Thursday, 2SM Of Norember neat, as
day of solemn thanksgiving to God for having
prepared our and watered our burrows,
and blessed the labors of the husbandman,
and crowned the year with His goodness in
the increase OF the ground and the gathering
in of the fruits thereof, that our barns
filled with plenty and for having looked IA
vorably on this Com monwealth and strength
ened the bars of her gates and blessed the
children within her, and made men to be of
one mind, and preserved peace in her borders.
Beseeching Him, also, on behalf of these u
nited States, that beloved country may
have deliverance from these great and appa.
rent dangers wherewith she is compassed and
that he will mercifully still the outrage of
perverSe, violent, unruly and rebeflious peo-
pie, and make them clean hearts, and renew a
right spirit within them, and give them grace
that they may see the errol Of their ways, an
bring forth fruit meet for repentance; and
hereafter in all godlinesS and honesty, obedi
emily walk in His holy commandments, and in
submission TO the just and manifest authority
of the republic, so that we, leading quiet
and peaceable life, may continually offtr unto
Him our sacrifice OF praise and thanksgiving.
Given under my hand and the great
seal of the State, at Harrisburg, this six
teenth day of October. in the year Of our LORD
one thousand eight hundred and sixty one,
and of the Commonwealth the eighty sixth.
By the Governor, A. @. CURTIN.
ELISLIFER Secretary of the Commonwealth.
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IMPORTATION OF ARMs.-The United States
continue to import from England and the con-
tinent large quantities of arms and munitions
of war. During the months of September and
October, the receipts OF these articles have
measurably increased. The importation is
confined to guns, rifles, &C., but includes can
non, shells, shot, complexities and cartridges.
The Bremen, which arrived from Southamp-
ton at New York on the 18th of October,
brought one invoice of one hundred and forty
one cases of cannon, she'll aud shot, together
with the necessary fuses and friction tubes,
destined for General Fremont. These arti-
cles were Immediately forwarded to st. Louis.
The value of the invoice, exclusive of duty,
is about $40, 900. The duties amounting to
about S4, 200, are of course remitted, the
goods being for the use of the government.
The Bavaria which arrived Oct. 10th, brought
large invoice of guns. The invoice consist
ed of 269 cases, containing s 6,222 guns, vaued
at $50 900 or about so per gun. These
were sent to the arsenal at Bridesburg, Penn
sylvania, near Philadelphia. The same ves-
sci brought swords, rifles, &C., for Gen. Fre-
mont's army. In addition to these arms, a
large number of Enfield rifles have recently
arrived by the Edinburg, Kangaroo, and City
of New York.
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REMARKABLE Court MARTIAL.-The Fifth
ing guard duty in the city of Alexandria, and
officers and men seem to have been active in
promoting union sentiments with the fair sex.
The editor of the Trenton paper, writing from
there. says of the lieutenants had d beau-
tiful lady whom he introduced as his wife, and
no one suspicioned anything wrong. 1t appear
ed, however, that he had put her Oft from day
to day promise of marriage, and at last
becoming angry, he disavowed her altogether,
refusing even to give her funds to return to
her friends in the South. She appealed to the
court martial for redress, and, says the editor:
Alter listening to the evidence, the Judge
ment of the court was, that he should forth
with make the lady his lawful wife, and give
her an order on the Government Paymaster
for one half the amount due hm-beirg some
S160. He refused at first to abide by the
judgment of the court, when his sword was
promptly taken from him, and guard ordered
to take him in charge. This cooled him
down wonderfully, and after little further
reflection he decided to abide the decision.
A clergyman was sent for-the two were law
fully united in matrmony, in the presence of
some twenty witDeSseS-the husband gave the
order on the U. S. Paymaster for half his wa
ges-congratuations were exchanged among
all present in the court room, and all went
their way rejoicing, save the husband, who
went off a little netted, though ssSecond
sober thought will, we think, doubtless bring
him around all right. Some twenty other
cases were disposed of through the day in
like peremptory manner.
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CORRESPONDENCE OF THE "JoURNAL.o
C MARYLAND, Oct. I9, 1861.


ST Row. ESQ DEAR SIR 81 had no
tboupbt when l left Clearfield, that by this
time would he away down here on the bor-
ders of aSecessia,' but so it is. One advant
age derive from my present position is, that
see the iniquity of Secession in u light
never could have seen it in, il had remained
in the interior OF Pennsy lvania, and, l also
underst and the hollow cry of 'sPeacc," as L
could not have done in any other position.
The truth is, and it cannot be denied,
the Peace Party is the Secession Party. 1t
originated in this State, and with the very
men who were formerly out and out Seces
sionists; but finding they could not get the
State out of the Union, they all at once be-
came as docile as lambs, and began to cry
Peace Peace Yes, the very men that head
ed the Baltimore riots of the 18th of April,
and caused the streets of that city to run with
the blood of loyal citizens of the United
States, are the men who are now heading this
ssPeace Party!i" and the cry is taken up by
some silly Doves in the Democratic party
North. Now, friend Row, you know am a
Democrat, but as such, prefer to follow the
lead of such men as Holt, johnson, Dix, Dick
inson, Butler, &C., to that of such ,ceah kneed
Democrats as those who are afraid to support
the Government in its struggle for existence,
lest they might be thought to support Repub-
lican Administration. Nonsense l am with
the administration in all its efforts to put down
this unholy and wicked Rebellion, heart and
soul-and for this may be called Republican,
Democrat, or whatever people see proper to
call me. | shall not quarrel about that. 1t
will be time enough to talk about party when
the war is over, and every traitor to his coun-
try has received his just doom. But, | do
think. that of all traitors, those in the North
who crippling the Government by the silly
cry of ssPeace, - at such time as this, are the
most mischievous. They ought to go South
at once and take up arms with their brethern.
ga secret enemy is worse than an open foe."
| remain yours truly under
the sStars and Strpes,'' L.
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THE PROPORTION OF THE REBELLIoN.-The
proportion of the rebellion can only be judged
by comparing the strength of the armies on
both sides with those engaged in other modern
wars. In the Crmean there were about
three hundred; thousand men on lboth sides,
and in the Italian war about four hundred
thousand, while we have about seven hundred
thousand Union and rebel troops in the field.
No wonder that q of such magnitude
shakes all Europe, and indeed the whole world.
And yet it is only just began. The engage
ments thus far have been mere skirmishes.
At present no one can fortell what the end of
all this chaos will be but we know that from
it will emerge our American republic-one
and indivisible. We must succeed. We can
not fail to succeed in this war, no matter if We
have to fight foreign foe as we'll as our own
rebels. The little old republic of France beat
back all, Europe and stifled its own traitors at
the same time. In every resource, material
and indispensable, of war. we excel the old
French republic. Shall such country as this
fall, when little France triumphed Never.
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examination of my stock and prices from those
intending to purchase, as | am enabled to offer
them very desirable inducements.
All my Furs have been purchased for cash, and
made by experienced and competent hands, and
as the present monetary troubles render it neces-
sary that [ should dispose of my goods at very
small advance cost
am satisfied that it will be to the interests of
those who design purchasing, to give me a call
% Recolect, the name, number and street: John
Farera, (New Fur Store,l 716 Arch Street, Phiad a.
Sept II. 1861 -5mo.
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DoGGs TIP. FARMS FOR sALE-on

- containing IA acres-S5 cleared and under
good fence. log house % by 26, plank house l6
by Is log barn. smithy and all necessary out-buil-
dings thereon. Large springand spring house
venient to house. The land is well watered and
has sufficient wood and fencing timber. There is
an orchard of large grated trees. and young or
chard on place, all ehoic fruit. II is convenient
for pasturing droves. ALSO, one containing 80 a
cres-l0 cleared and under fence-balance well
timbered. This land has log house and stable
thereon. For terms apply to
October I3 j. j GRAMS ClearfeId.
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CLEARFIELD MUSIC sCHooL-For in

tH'11EtiNI II-IIO HIioIO SOIfOUII--FOr m
~ struction upon the Piano, Melodeon and Gui-
tar: and in Harmony and Singing.
Ternas-For pupils under six years old, $500,
for seventy two lessons of one half hour each
for all pupils six years old $1,000, for seven
ty-two lessons of one hour each upon Piano, Me
lodeon. Guitar or in Harmony.
Payable, cne-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 Twins
Oct. L. 1860. T. A. P. RYNDER, Teacher
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EARM FOR sALE.-The following described

EARM FOR SALE--The following described
H. farm, situated in Decatur township, ,Clearfed
Co.. Pa. two miles and half west of Philipsburg
on the Glen Hope road, containing one hmndrsd
and ttcenty-ome acres and allowance. There are
about eighty-fve acres cleared and under good
state of cultivation with large, well finished,
frame bank barn, comfortable hewed log house,
and we'll finished frame dwelling house and
other out buildings erected thereon never failing
springs of water at the buildings, and large and
well selected assortment of bearing fruit trees
The wood land being well timbered and under
laid with four and half foot vein of stone coal.
The above farm affords rare inducements to pur-
chasers. For further information enquire of
r. D. SHOWALTER, Philipsburg
Oct %, 1S61.-6n. Centre, Co. Pa.
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NEW FIRM AND NEW GOODS!
JOHN & JERRED F. IRWIN.

The undersigned give notice that on the 18th A
pril they enterod into partnership in the mercan-
tile business in Curwensville and that hereafter
the business will be conducted by them jointly un
der the name and firm of John & j f. Irwin.
They inform their customers and the public in
general that they have received from the East and
opened at the old stand large and varied stock of
SPRING AND SUMNER
DRY-GOODS, GROCERIES,, QUEENS
WARE, HARDWARE, SC, &C,
specially adapted to the wants of the community,
and will sell the same at the lowest cash prices.
Also, n large assortment of Boots Shoes Hats
and Caps, of the latest styles and best quality, all
of which they intend to sell at reasonable rates.
Also extensive stock of the most fashionable
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
at prices to suit the times. Now is the time to
purchase. Call in anS examine our stock before
you purchase your goods, and we feel confident
that we supply you with all kinds of goods,
at as low prices and on reasonable terms as you
can procure them elsewhere. Give us trial
JOHN IRWIN.
May 30, 1860. JERRED f IRWIN.
n n. Persons indebted TO the old firm are re-
qucsted to call and settle may 30
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ADMlNIsTRAToRs NorICE-Le

~ DHIN RIA 1UKS No
IN of Administration of the estate of Jacob Rob-
ins deceased, late of Beccaria township, Clearfeld
county Pa. having been granted to the undersign-
ed, all persons indebted to said estate reques-
ted to lake imm ediate payment, and those hav-
ing claims against the same will present them du-
ly authenticated for settlement to my Attorney
l.. J. Grams Esq, Clearfield, or ANDREW SHOFF
Beccara tp., Oct 10, 1861 Admir-
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Nor,cE.-Persons having stamps or stamped
envelopes of the old styie' arc 'eque''0' ~
call on the Post Master at Williams 1foVe'ano
exchange them for new ones within six days
from the publishing of this notice-otherwise
che holder will lose them.
Oct. 81, 1861. JAMES E. WATSON, P. M.
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Burnside township. August 7th, 1861.

MO. 9, WAKE UP The undersigned would
l Y respectfully inform the citizens of Clearfeld
and vicinity, that he continues to do all kinds of
Blacksmithing short notice and in the very
best style, at the Old Shop alongside of the Town
Hall Edge tools of all kinds made and dressed
in the best manner, and warranted to give entire
satisfaction. The puoic will remember, that 1
am not in the habit of turning off jobs on account
of not being able to do them. All ask is trial,
themselves. Remember the 'OId Shop" at the
Town Hall. JAMES HAFF.
Clearfeld Pa August 13, 1861.
N. b. Any jobs that Mr.. Passmore cannot exc
cute, will be done very short notice.
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RANKING AND COLLECTION OFFICE
LEONARD. FINNEY & CO

CLEARFIELD, CLEARFIELD COUNTY, PA
Bills of Exchange, Notes and Drafts Discounted.
Deposits received. Collections m ade and proceeds
promptly remitted. Exchange the Cities con-
stantly on hand. Office, on Second street. in the
room lately occupied by W. A. Wallace Esd.
WM A WALLACE. A.. c.. FISNEY.
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PRoTRACTED MEETING.-A protracted meet
ing will be held at Paradise School-house, a.
bout one mile from this place, commencing on
Friday evening the 9Th of November, Dy Ell
ders Lanning and Ellwell of the Au'en'
Church. The public are invited to attend.
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sIssOLUTIoN OF PARTNERSHIP


III D1NUF ISIUN ANIJ NICUIEKf UItE.
IL The undersigned keeps constant on hand
at his store room in Philipsburys CentreycOunty a
full stock of Flour Hams. Shoulders Sides Cof-
fec, Tea, Sugar, Rice, Mola sses &c Also, Lii
quors of all kinds Tobacco, Segars Snuff, &c; all
of which he offers to purchasers the most ad-
vantageous terms. Give him call and try his
articles. Imar21 ROBERT LLOYD
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THE JOURNAL.
CLEARFIELD, Pa, OCT 80, 1861.

Nor AsLEEP-the Wide-Awakes. See vote
of Capt. Twins company.] Pre-haps the edi-
tors of the Breekinridge organ have sssmelt
mice'' there instead of ga lamp" this fall
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sBut why did Captains M'Kiernan and Og
den escape this ssinfluence of political advi-
yers ?''-Ciearfeld Republican.
Did Captain Ogden escape it Was he not
prevailed upon to start for Camp on Monday
morning previous to the election? And why !?
Was it not because sshis company was largely
Democraticn and ssthey could not hold an G.
lection in his absence %
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MPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ! /.
A Fact w Orth knowing! /!

The undersigned informs his old friends and the
public generally that he has just received and O.
pened at his old stand in Bradford township, a
NEW AND WE'LL SELECTED STOCK OF
SEASONABLE GOODS.
consisting of Dry Goods, Hardware, Queensware
Groceries, and all other articles usually kept in
country store, which he will dispose of at as low
rates they be purchased in the county, and
of as good quality, if not better He respectfully
solicits all to give him call and examine his
stock before purchasing elsewhere, and he feels
certain that they will buy from him,
jy1I MATTHEW FORCEE.
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PROFESSIONAL 6 BUSINESS CARDS.

Ii b. WOODS, Attorney at Law, Indians, Pa.
Il. Professional business promptly attended to
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NOTICE.-We have placed our books in the
hands of William Feath, Esq, in the Borough
of New Washington, for settlement, where all
those having unsettled accounts are earnestly
quested to call and settle before the 10th day of
September next otherwise cost will be added.
Our notes in the hands of the same for collec-
ton. of which those owing will also take notice
and attend TO the same at once
JOHN l.. ALLISON,
JOHN s SNYDER.
IL -,b
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POSTAGE STAMPs.-M. A. Frank, the Post
master at Clearfield, is prepared to exchange
new postage stamps for old ones.
II. W. Spencer, the Postmaster at Lumber
city will also exchange new stamps for old ones.
Charles Sloppy, the Postmaster at Troutville
will also exchange new stamps for old ones.
Persons having old style stamps are request
ed to make the exchange within six days from
this date-otherwise they will lose them.
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n AIDES ONE PRICE FANCY FUR

- - JltIL WIN =
REIRA, No. us Arch Stree
between 7th & 0th Streets,
Philadelphia: Qate of SIS
Market street) Importer,
Manufacturer Of, and Deal
er in all kinds of FANCY
FURS, for Ladies Misses
and Chtidren's Wear.
Having now manufactur-
ed and in store my usual
large and beautiful assort-
ment of all the various
styles and qualities OF Furs,
adapted to the coming Fall
and Winter Seasons. |
would respectfullv invite
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II o. CROUCH, PHYSICIAN, Curwensville. Clear
IL. field county, Penn'a. May II.
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OTssOLUTIoN OF PARTNERsHIP.


ENXECUT0RS' NOTICE.-Letters Testa-
II mentary the Estate of Samuel Moore
deceased, late of Penn township, Clearfeld coun-
ty Pa. having been granted to the undersigned
all persons indebted to said estate required
to make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same viii present them duly
authenticated for settlement to my Attorney, a.
j. Grams, Esq, Clearfeld or ANDREW S. MOORE.
Penn township. Oct. Is, 1861. EXT.
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THAIRS :! CHAIRS -! CHAIRS ,!!i
~ NOW rs THE TIME TO BUYMm
The undersigned has on hand, at his Furn-
ture Rooms Market St., Clearfeld Pa, a short
distance west of Litzs foundry, a large stock of
CHAIRS OF ALL KINDS,
manufactured out of the best materials, finish ed
in a very superior manner, and which he will sell
LOW FOR CASH, His long experience in the bu-
siness makes him feel confident that his chairs
made in a substantial and workmanlike manner
and will stand the test of trial Persons wishing
to purchase chairs should call at once and get
them while they can be had as the lowest rates
Feb 81, 1861 JOHN TR0UTMAN.
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~ kRATZER d son, Merchants and dealers
~. in Boards and Shingles, Grain and Produces
Front ST. above the Academy Clearfeld, Pa LIE
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/ j GRAMS Attorney at Law and Real Estate
L Il. Agent efearfeld Pa, Office adjoining his
residences, on Second street. May l6.
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w NJ. MCCULLOUGH. Attorney at Law, Clear
w field, Pa. Office in Graham's new brick
building Second floor. July 3, 1861.
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NTILLIAM A. WALLACE, Attorney at Law,
w Clearfeld, Pa, Office, one door north of the
Post Office, on Second street Sept l.
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- oBERT j. WALLACE, Attorney at Law, (and
LII District Attorney Clearfeld, Pa Office in
Shaw's new row. Market street Nav IS
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T0HN Russell & CO. Tanners and Curriers',
- Pennville Clearfeld Co Pa. Keep constantly
on hand an excellent assortment of leather, which
they offer for sale at the lowest cash prices Hides
of all kinds taken in exchange Julyl5-54
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AN EFrEoruAL CURE FOR THE EAR ACHE

AN EFPECTUAL CURE FOR THE EAR ACHE
Take small piece of cotton batting, or cotton
wool, make a depression in the center with the
end of the finger, and fill it with as much
ground pepper as will rest on five cent piece,
gather it into a ball and tie it up, dip the ball
into sweet oil and insert it in the ear, covering
the latter with cotton wool, and use bandage
or cap to retain it in its place. Almost instant
relief will be experienced, and the applica-
tion is so gentle that an infant will not be in
jured by it, but experience relief well as
adults.
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| ARRIMER TEST, Attorneys at Law, Clear
IL field. Pa. viii attend promptly to all legal
and other business entrusted to their in Clear
field and adjoining counties. August 6, 1885,
JAS. H. LARRIMER. ISRAEL TEST