davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

THE BERDAN SHARPsHooTERs.-The Berdan
Sharpshooters gave highly satisfactory evil
dence of their skill, on Saturday afternoon,
at their encampment, having previously been
reviewed by the President. Among the many
spectators were Secretaries Seward, Cameron
and Smith, Assistant Secretary Scott, the
Prince de Joinville and his son and nephews,
Generals Mcdowell, Mansfield, and other mill
tary officers. Gen. Mcclellan and his staff
and body guard were also on the ground du-
ring the firing, which was at distance of 500
yards. Two hundred and sixty shots were
fired and the target was completely riddled.
The President tried his hand and made most
excellent shot.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

MYSTERIOUS DIsEAsE.-A mysterious dis
ease prevails among the 18th Indiana, which
has been encamped at Kalorama. Soon after
arrival, early in August, arsenic was found in
the spring from which they took water. But
only two drank before the poison was discover
ed. The spring was thoroughly cleansed.
Yet, since that time the regiment has suffered
most severely from sickness, and now three
hundred are on the sick list, and more are un-
WELL Twenty-six have died, but most of the
sick are likely to recover. The first symptom
is great nervousness, which is followed by a
low fever. The regiment. has been removed
across Chain Bridge, since which they are inn
proving.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

HAsrY NUPTIALs.-When the Fourth Con-
necticut Regiment left Hartford, after the
steamer had reached the Sound a woman was
found on board who insisted on going as q
nurse. She was admirably qualified, as far as
Miss Dix's regulations in regard to age and
homelipess went, but the Colonel decided that
she could go only on one condition-that she
I Imqpk Be married. Six of the soldiers stepped
forward, the nurse made her own selection,
Lies Col. White offciated as JUSTICE, and
% them, and the happy couple went on
thefS wedding tour to Hagerstown.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02
CLEARFIELD, 24th SEPT, 1861

CLEARFIELD, .24th SEPT, 1861.
GENTLEMEN Your letter requesting me to
be candidate for the office of District Attor
ney at the approaching election, is before me.
Although l have heretofore taken somewhat
active part in politics, | have never been a
candidate for office, and now, after l have in
great measure retired from the political arena,
it is with considerable reluctance l yield to
your request and the solicitation of friends, to
permit my name to be used as you desire. In
pecuniary point of view, the office wonld be
a disadvantage to me, for it must be evident,
that the defence of a comparatively few GRIM
inals would yield more than the entire revenue
from the fees fixed by law for the prosecution
of the whole and were there no other con-
sideraton l should unhesitatingly decline
your fattering request But, (without wishing
to detract from the gentlemen who have here
tofore held the office,) have not been blind
to the fact that reform is much needed in
the prosecution of crime in our county, and if
my fellow citizens think it in my power to
establish that reform, would be derelect in
duty, as an inhabitant of your county, did
refuse to manifest my willingness to make the
effort. If, therefore, the people see proper to
place me in that position, i. will be my duty,
as it shall be my pleasure. to serve them to
the best of my ability. and could l be able,
by Jealous and faithful discharge of the du-
ties of the office, to diminish the criminal
business with which the time of our court has
been almost exclusively occupied-reflecting
discredit upon our community and involving
our county in great expense-I would be
amply repaid for any time and labor it might
cost me. With my grateful thanks for this
manifestation of your esteem and confidence,
l remain Yours truly, Fl. B. SwooPE.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

AccIpENr.-On Tuesday evening the Oath
ult., MIR. Thomas Riley of Woodland, on his
way home from town was kicked in the face
by ono 9. the hGrses in the wagon in which he
was riding It seems he was STOPPING to bear
on the break, gong down the hill near Nc
Brides, whsh the horse Kicked him in the
face, and inflicted a wound several inches in
length, angling across the check.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

THAT TIMOTHY STALK.-Friend Scull of the
Somerset Herald, having had his brag timothy
stalk beat, desires to get out of the woods
by asking us the question, ssWasn's yours
spliced 20 No, thank you Ed; but the fact
of your asking the question looks rather sus-
picious in behalf of yours.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

QUERY ?-Why did John G. Breckenridge,
'one of that sssmall patriot band," last week
leave Lexington, Kentucky, suddenly and in
a clandestine manner? Wonder.if a "recruit-
ing" sergeant looking for him because
she took ground against the Secession of
Kentucky 10 Pre-haps Mr.. Breckinridgc's
ovgan can answer?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

GA Bio 0NAME.-sU neon nditional Union Dem
Ocrats.' This sounds little like white Black :
bird. - Clearieid Republican, Sep. 25th.
What do such expectations as &c r Robespierre, -
ssJacobins,'' and ssHell-hounds'' sound like,
when applied TO tho President, his Counsel
lers, and our brave Soldiers 2 Pre-haps the
editors of the Republicans can tell
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

we are ready, and will come in about the time
the ball fairly opens.
The inhabitants here are about equally di-
vided between Union and Secession but cir
cumstances are such, that the latter seldom
publicly express their opinions. They call
themselves ssSouthern Rights" men, or the
peace pGrty-a party, that will find the peace
they inertia the point of the bayonet and the
cannon s mouth. Yours, H-n
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02
DIED:

On the 25th, Sep, Mrs. MARTHA MULLEN,
age 70 years months and y days. She was
for many years a member of the Presbyterian
Church, and manifested her Christaan pa
tienee during protracted and distressing ILL
ness, and died in hope of happy home in
heaven.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

NOTICE.-We have placed books in the
hands of William Feath, Esq, in the Borough
of New Washington for settlement where all
those having unsettled accounts are earnestly re-
qrested 10 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-
tion, of which those owing will also take notice
and attend to the same at
JOHN l.. ALLISON,
JOHN S SNYDER.
Burnside towrship. August 7th. 1861.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02
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, &C, &c,
specially adapted to the wants of the community
and will sell the same at the lowest cash prices.
Also, large assortment of Boots, Shoes Hats
and Caps of the latest styles and best quality ali
of which they intend to sell at reasonable rates.
Also, extensive stock of the IN ost fash hionable
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
at prices to suit the times. Now is the time TO
purchase. Call in ant examine our stock before
you purchase your goods and we feel confident
that we can supply you with all kinds of goods
at as low prices and on reasonable terms as you
procure them elsewhere. Give us a trial.
JOHN IRWIN.
May 80, 1860. JERRED E. IRWIN
n. b. Persons indebted to the old firm are re-
quested to call and settle. may 30
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

CLEARPIELD RIFLEs.-This company left our
town on last Thursday afternoon for Hunting
don, where they are now iu Camp Crossman.
from this county, and is under the immediate
command of Capt. Ogden; who, we have no
hesitcncy in saying, wi' do his whole duty
should opportunity present itself We wish
them success.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02
CLEARFIELD, PA, OCT 2, 1861.
wing TYRONE Station
DEATH TO TREASON.

Let every mans motto on next Tuesday be
oDown with treason and Rebellion, and re-
buke to every traitor that sympathses with IL
in the Nortb.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

EsvELorEs.-Mr. A. G. Fox, the Post Mas.
ter at Smiths Mills, has requested us to state,
that he is prepared to exchange new style
stamped envelopes for old ones; provided,
they are pesented within six days after the
publishing of this request. Persons interest
ed will please notice this fact, as after that
time the old ones will be worthless. Oct. 4.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

TAKE NorrcE.-Persons having OF the old
Postage stamps, are requested to call on the
Postmaster at Curwensville, and have them
exchanged-withn six days from the publish
ing of this notice-otherwise the holder will
lose them. SAMUEL WAY, P. M.-Oct 8.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

PReMorED.-We are pleased to learn 'na'
our friend Ross Hartshorn, Of the ssRaftsman's
Rangers" has been appointed as irS' A'eu-
tenant in the Signal Corps connected Win
Gen. Banks Division.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

A FLOOD IN THE WEST BRANCH-GREAT De-
srRUCTIoS OF fRoPERrY.-On last Thursday
night and Friday large quantities of rain fell
IN this section of country. On Friday even
ing the river commenced to rise very rapidly,
ana by Saturday morning it had swollen to an
unprecedented hight. The bottoms were O.
'efnoTed and fences swept away, and the
corn and other crops much damaged. The
ofldges across the small streams were all
noated off, SO that travel in great measure
was suspended in many directions. The de-
srnction of lumber was immense. Square
lumber, planks, boards. scantling. shingles,
e'c', literally covered the surface of the water
at times
ihe water was at least one foot higher at
LUIS point, than at the time OF the memorable
pumpkin food" of 1847, and undoubtedly
was the most destructive to property that has
s'er occurred since then. Our town was en-
,Heiy surrounded by water and many persons
Aaa 70 leave their houses. We have heard no
e''inase of the probable loss sustained, but;
'"' ameHnt must be immense. 8
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02
IMPORTANT coRREsPoNDENcE

II. b. SwooPE ESQ DEAR SIR Having
been long convinced of the necessity of
change in the custom of electing the youngest
member of the bar to the office of District At
torney, and believing that it ought to be in
the hands of an older and more experienced
lawyer, we request you, if it meets your ap-
probation. to allow yourselfto be voted for, at
the approaching election, as candidate for
that position. Without desiring to reflect up
on the manner in which the duties of the Of
flee have been discharged by those who have
is apparent to all, that to place it in the hands
of young and inexperienced men, is fraught
with unnecessary expense to the county, not
only from the necessity of employing assistant
counsel in every important case, but from the
constant increase of crime by reason of inef-
iciency in its prosecution. For these and
other reasons, without respect to party, we re-
quest you to be candidate, and pledge you
nI,r iaI and hearty
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT z.
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,
NEW AND WELL SELECTED STOCK OF
SEASONABLE GOODS,
consisting of Dry Goods, Hardware, Queensware
Groceries and all other articles usually kept in a
country store, which he will dispose of at as low
of 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 viii buy from him.
jyl1 MATTHEW FORCEE
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

TYRONE AxD CLRARFILD RAnRoAD.-This
road is progressing rapidly tswsrd, compile
tion as far as PhilipsbGrg. Tse rails have
been laid for a distance of seven miies. An
''iron horse is bu$ily engaged in hauling out
the rails, aud the men are at work putting
down the ties and rails as fasa as possible. 1t
is stated to US, that the road will be ready for
use, as far ss Philipsburg, sometime in No
vember or December. We hope this may be
the case, as il viii facilitate trade and travel
between this place and the east.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

SALT-a good article, and very cheap at the
- store Of WM F. IRWIN, CIearfeld
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

To THE PUBLIC.-We, the undersigned vol
untcers, enlisted in the service Of our coun-
try,-desire to show to the public the manner
in which we have been treated by one Col. A
Bishop Shaw, of ShawsviIe, in this county.
We happened to be indebted to him in small
amounts, for articles purchased out of his
store,-and having no work and being unable
20 get the money that was due us, we were OF
course, unable to pay him our Indebtedness
before leaving, but We had enlisted in the ser
vice of our country, and intended to pay all
our just debts as soon as we could command
the means. But without waiting to give US an
opportunity of arranging them, he meanly
sued us after had been sworn into the SER
vice, and We suppose if ho can get judgments
against us in our absence, he will be mean e.
nough to sell any little property we have left
behind. We commend him TO the attention
and kind regards of our fellow citizens.
Richard NJ. Shatfner, William A. Nelson,
Robert Graham, Solomon Cupler,
Signed, this the 26th Sept, 1861.
The Shasta courier., 1861-10-26

The following is the list of officers COM
manding the troops in Kentucky in support
of the Union. 1t will be seen therefrom what
manner of men they are in that quarter of the
country who are yet loyal. Your attention,
if you please, our as goes-Kentucky- -so-g go-I
friend:
Commander of the Department-Brig.
Gen. Robert Anderson
Brigadier Generals-W. I. Sherman (of
the army, Thomas L. Crittenden, William
n and W. z. Ward.
List Of Regiments Of Latant,y-1 Colonel
Lowell II. Rousseau lin service). 2. Colonel
John II. Ward. 8. Col Edward II. Hobson
f. Col. Wade Valegas. 5. Col. Thomas J.
Bramlette. 6. Col. Speed S. Fry. !. Col.
S. 7. Girard. s. Col. Curran Pope. 9. Col.
John NJ. Harlan. 10. Col. VIM. A. Hoskins
IL. Col. George w. Anderson. IL. Colonel
Jere. I. Boyle. Is. Col. Stephen Ormsby.
C1ral,y-1. Col. Frank Wexford. 3 Col.
James S. jackson. 8. Col. Bavless.
The Shasta courier., 1861-10-26

OPENING THE SACRAMENTO. : From inqui-
ries instituted during the past week, we are
informed that the company engaged in re-
moving distractions to the navigation of the
Sacramento river are progressing satisfacto
rily. The blasting is easy, and the obstnac-
tions not numerous. 1t is thought that the
attempt will be a success. We further learn
that the projectors Of this enterprise are
abundantly supplied with capital, and are
determined to put it through if practicable.
We are likewise informed that they have two
boats and barge well advanced towards
completion, which they intend to run on the
upper Sacramento. 1t is surmised that the
California Steam Navigation Company are
interested in the movement. Maj. Reading
is very likely interested in it, as he has i'm
mense landed interests on the river, to be
largely increased in value should the attempt
be successful.
The Shasta courier., 1861-10-26

RECEIVED AT LAST Capt I. D. Johns,
says the Beacon, of San Francisco, gradu-
ate of West Point, and probably the best
drilled officer ever in California, outside of
the regular army has received his appoint
ment as Brigadier General, from President
Lincoln. This is merited compliment to a
deserving and Efficient officer. We hope to
see him enter at once into active service,
knowing full well that he is competent to
discharge the duties of the Office the Presi
dent has honored him with. Gen. Johns is
a brother of the Sheriff of this county.
The Shasta courier., 1861-10-26
Railroad Matters in Shasta,

We hear considerable talk at this time in
regard to railway communication between
this place and Oroville, and connecting thence
with all the important places in the State, by
roads more or less advanced at this time. to
wards completion. We are aware that there
are always ten railroads completed on paper, !,
to where one is finished in fact, but from all
the light before us at this time. we conclude
that the project of connecting the town of
Shasta with the more important commercial
s .fcs q the the State, is moro feasible than
such things usually are. The advantages to
the people of the northern part of the State
from such road, are patent, but the ever
recurring American questions comes up of,
- how is it to be built? ?' and twill it pay?"
The distance from this place to Red Ruff by
rail would be-we will say-forty miles, and
from thence to Oroyille, sixty-two miles,
making one hundred and two miles in all, to
be spanned by the road. From information
in our possession, which we deem perfectly
reliable, we assume that the construction of
pletion, will soon be commenced from Oro-
vile to Red Bluff, leaving us to, consider
alone the subject of communication between
the last named point and this town. Refer
ring to the cost of similar works elsewhere,
as we'll as the information above alluded 70,
we could assume that a road from here t
Red Bluff could be built with everything,
complete, and in good running order, for
eight hundred thousand dollars, or tw snty
thousand dollars per miie. Could that
amount of money be raised? If half of it
could be procured, after a company had been
incorporated to cary. on the work, and the
road half completed, it would not be at all
difficult to borrow the balance at small
rate of interest. Somewhat in this connec-
tion the suggestion comes up, that it would
be to the interest of the citizens of Red Bluff
to construct the. road from that town to Shas
to instead of to Orovlle, for by doing so,
they could hold and largely increase the bus
mess at present done in that fourishing
town, as they have unquestionable water
communication with San Frandisco the year
round However, if the road should be built
twill certainly be of the very greatest utili-
ty to the citizens of this portion of the State,
sor by it we would be placed in easy commu-
nication, by rail, with Red Bluff, Oroville,
Lincoln, Nevada, Auburn, Placerville, Fol-
-4SaoramsntS, Marysville and Vallejo,
tacress the bay from San Francisco.) We
learn that the initiative steps towards the
consumation of this grand enterprize will
soon be taken by men competent to deal with
the task, in every way. We shall recur to
this subject again.
The Shasta courier., 1861-10-26

READ Iuls.-we published not long ago a
statement, copied from the Raleigh IN. 'C.)
Standard, that when the news was recey ed
in the Legislature of that State that the Fed
eral forces had captured Forts Hatteras and
Crook, that "a scene was enacted discredit-
able to the Statc.n The New York Times,
from reliable authority tells us what the
81 scene" was :.
These gentlemen coE6rm the report alrea-
dy published concerning the effect of the re-
ceipt at Raleigh. of the news of the taking of
Hatteras by Union troops. Before they left
home letters had been received from Raleigh
stating that the Legislature was in session
when the capture was announced, and that
the Union men rose in their places, and
cheered and swung their hats, and were SO
noisy in their rejoicings that all business was
for the time suspended. The same feeling,
to considerable extent, pcrvaded the people
of that city.
The Shasta courier., 1861-10-26

FALL FIcHrs.-The season opens auspi-
ciously. A man named Kelly on last Tues
day very severely wounded man named
Drake, near Buckeye, in this county, by cut
ting him with knife in several different pla-
ces-cause, dispute about claim.
At Whiskytown, on Sunday last, Samuel
Griffith took shot at Mr.. Killingsworth,
at the distance of few feet. Missed. Cause,
topics of the day.
On Saturday night person took several
shots at an individual engaged in e-loping
down the street. The shooter was a bad shot
and the shootee, a good traveller. Cause, a
little % draft"
The Shasta courier., 1861-10-26
Summons.

STATE Vs County 1ag'ssasaas Of Shasta, ss-
In Justices Court, Snaets Township, County and
State aforesaid
The People of the State of California send
greeting to Mitchell Goldstone
V0U are hereby summoned to appear before me,
at my Office in the township of Shasta on the
23d day of October a. d. 1861, at clock, P NJ,
to answer unto the complaint of the People of the
State of California, by A. Skilman. Tax Collector
of said county, whe. sues to the of One
Hundred and Thirty Dollars. alleged to be due and
owing from you for State and County taxes for tho
fiscal year 1861, which complaint Is on file in
my Office, when judgment viii be taken against yea
for the said amount, together with costs and dam
ages. if You fail to appear and answer.
To the Sheriff any Constable of said county,
greeting
Make legal service and due return hereof.
Given under my hand this 2lst day of October, A.
D. 1861.
JAMES KEEN.
Justice of the Peace Of said Township.
On reading and filing the affidavit of A. Skllmap,
it is ordered that service of the above summons be
made by publication in the Shasta CorRIER news
paper for two weeks, and that the time for
ing to said summons be extended to the 9th day Of
November, A. d. 1861, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
JAMES KEEN, j. p.
Oct. %, 1861. o26:A
The Shasta courier., 1861-10-26

A SAILORS EPITAPH.-At the funeral oi
Capt Staples, which occurred at Portland,
Oregon, last week, T. H. Pearne delivered an
address, and the following lines for an cpl
taph were read:
Here lies poor Staples by fatal blow,
Deprived of life and sent to shades below,
He was seaman and bold one too,
And oft, Columbia, he has fought for you;
Rut nox, alas! his fighting is all DER,
And be is steering for that distant shore
The wind is fair, he Il start not tack nor sheet,
Until he joins that great celestial feet
That lies at anchor in that glorious bay,
Waiting the coming of the eventful day,
When the High Admiral of the world shall call
All hands on deck--thc good, the bad, the all,
In the great Log Book, may it then appear,
That this brave sailor kept his reck ming clear
The Shasta courier., 1861-10-26

WILLIAM NJ. GwIN.-This person has left,
let us hope forever, the shores of California.
He skulked out of the harbor of San Francis
co on the last steamer secreted snugly from
view. His name does not appear in the list
of departures. Polluted and degraded as he
is, it is something to know that he did not
wish to leave amid the jeers of the people OF
the State he has done so much to degrade in
the estimation of people abroad. Truly we
have cause to be thankful. But for the ma
chinations of this hoary headed corruptionist,
the Pacific Rail Road would long ago have
been built