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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-09-18

ALL UP WITH THE REBELS IN MIssoUnI.-It
is pretty well ascertained, says the st. Louis
republican Of Monday, that a large portion OF
the troops lately concentrated at New Madrid,
from Tennessee and other quarters, have been
withdrawn. Some of them were removed to
Hickman, Kentucky, and others to Tennessee.
The only force of any strength in the South
cas-. is under the comthsnd of JEFF. Thompson,
and he can very soon be disposed of by the
army which may move in the same direction.
The truth is, many men who have engaged in
this enterprise are getting heartily sick of the
business. We hear of some gentlemen who
have recently returned from Prices army
who are disgusted with the aspect of things
there, and who will be content to remain faith
full to the Union, If they viii not be molested
for past offences. They are more than ever
disgusted with Jackson's conduct. No one
seems to know anything of his whereabouts,
but it is quite certain he is not in the State,
while he is requiring his followers to risk
their lives and property in his cause.
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NOTICE.-We have placed our books in the
l hands of William Feath, Esq, in the Borough
of New Washington, for settlement, where all
those having unsettled accounts earnestly re-
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-
tion, of which those owing will also take notice
and attend to the same at once
JOHN L. ALLISON,
JOHN S SNYDEK.
Burnside township, August 7th, 1861
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-09-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Advertisements set large type, rats, or usua
styiesciH be charged double price for space orrpied
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-09-18

Reinforcements have been sent to Fort Hat
teras. An expedition is fitting ont for the
Southern coast.
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NEW ARRIVAL AT
H. w. SMITH Sc cos
ONE PRICE CASH STORE, SMITHS CORNER,
BELOW JUDGE LE0NARD'S.

The largest stock Of Boots and Shoes in the coun-
ty selling low.
Mems Calf Monroes, Mems Kip Boots,
Boys Calf Monroes, Youths Calf Monroes.
Child's goat Pumps and Boots, child's goat Welt
boots, child's goat Button boots, child's French
no heel boots, Women's morocco jefferson
heels, Women's goat Jefferson heels
Womens Kid Slippers
ALSO,
Hoop Shirts, 40 hoops, very cheap, only 81 80
Hoop Shirts, 0hoops, very cheap, only 81 so
and as low as 80 cent of the latest style and
importation. And umbrellas, just in
season, of commodious size, from 30 to Is cents
September 1S, lS6I.-iuly1O.
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CLEARFIELD. PA. SEPT. IS. 1861.
UNION LEGISLATIVE TICKET.

FOR ASSEMBLY,
JOSEPH B. M'ENALLY, of Clearfeld county
ALONZO l. WILCOX of Elk coun ty.
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REPUBLIcAN, UNION co. TICKET.

FOR SHERIFF,
DANIEL LIVINGSTON, of Curweneyille
FOR ASSOCIATE JUDGBs,
SAMUEL SEBRING, of New Washington.
David ADAMS, Sr., of Boggs.
FOR TREASURER,
G. HUDSON LYTLE, of Lumber-Ci,E.
FOR COMMISSIONER,
JOHN SPACKMAN, of Girard.
FOR AUDITOR.
JACOB MOCK, of Kylertown.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-09-18

ssTHE SMALL PATRIOT BAsD.''-We see by
some Of the Western papers, that John G.
Breckenridge, one Of s'the small patriot band,'
has been making speech in Kentucky. The
Louisville Courier says, that in the course of
his remarks, "he took open ground against
the government and recommended his hear
ers to resist it by force - and ''insisted that
Kentucky ought not to pay any portion of the
direct tax, because it was levied to pay the
interest on debt nconstitutioaally created"
Mr.. Burnett has also made speech in which
he took the very strongest position in favor Of
the Southern Confederacy and against the
National Government.
Such is the loyalty of that "small patriot
band" whom clique in this county endors-
ed. Now, that the traitors have lost all hope
Of precipi.ating Kentucky into the gulf of Se-
cession, they are showing their true colors
READ! REAp!!-Ws find the following par
sgraph in the Czeayfeid Republicon of Septem.
Der 11th, 1861:
KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEOPLE, that Daniel Liv-
ingstou, the present candidate of the Repub-
licans Tor Sheriff of Clearfield county, was the
AnOW N NOtnlDS C1uotudto ioE Auuisoi III AOof'
KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEOPLE, ALSO, that
James Bloom, one OF the present Democratic
candidates for Associate Judge, was the Pres
ident Of the meeting that nominated Mr.. Liv-
Jngston for Auditor in 1854.
KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEOPLE, FURTHER, that
Or. C. R. Early, ono of the present Demo-
cratic candidates for the Legislature, was one
Of the most prominent and active Know Moth
ings in Elk county in 1854 ; and subject to or
'ders Of the oGrsnd Instructor" Of ClearGed CO.
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DEGISTER's NOTICE.-NOtice is /

FKED1k G, MILLER, SheTli
Sherif-s Office, Clearfield, Aug. Is, 1851.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-30
express or other chartered compan-

express or other chartered compan
les unless the same shall be prepaid
by being enclosed in stamped en-.
'elop OF this Confedcracy; and any
company violating the provision of
this act shall forfeit and pay the sum
OF 5000 for each oti;cnsc to be recov-
cred ny action of debt in any court of
TINS Confrderacy having cosnizance
'nefeof, III the name and for til. u.s.,
ofthis Confederacy.
Sec. s BE 1t further cuactea, That
the Postmaster General Of the Con-
trderate States be and is hereby au-
thoriZed to make all necessary mr.
r;t1Gclncnts tor the transportation Of
mall> between the territories of th;.
nnd other Governments, subject to
the approval Of the President until
postal treaties can be ctfcctcd.'
''P;lssed Feb. p, 1851"
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-30
Shreveport Hide H1nri,r.s
C0rr,rtsd Dauy bg v. e.. TrHoa
Ne tFSP-iPER LlJIr.

Subscribers who donot piveexpre-S
notice to the contrary, are considered;
as wishing to continue the subsclip-
ton.
Ii subcribers order the discon.in-
nance OF their papers. the publishers
may continue to send them till all that
: dne be paid.
= subscribers remove to other PLACES
without informing the publisher, AND
the nper Is sent 10 the former d;rrc-
ton, they are held responsible.
The courts have decided that re.us-
ING to taxi paper or periodical from
the office. IS r2r-sma fttcte evidence o&
fraud
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-30
BARGAINS FOR PRINTERS! !!
= Low state of Red River no drawback
Attention Publishers,

EHyylH Publishers of Newspaper:
1sHsKl@ssIin North Louisiana. anc
Texas, who NAV wish tr
dispose of their establishments i,
whole or part, by sending me par,ic-
uiars, and locality, will fiud it to thei,
advantage to address me as below.
Persons dcSirous of establishing,
Newspaper or Job establishments in
the interior, will be furnished with
Estimates FREE Wrhorsc, by address
ing me. And if they order Printing
Material or paper, cards and card
boards, through me, willsbe furnished
for cash only or its equivalent
the best bargains, at Foundry prices.
l offer the following establishments
tor cash, or good negroes with uncn-
numbered titles.
An old established Book and job
irintig Office. in !. large city. Price
$1,000.
The material of a job office, in 4
city. Price $4,000.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-30
The Cheapest
Printing Materials and
PRINTING OFFICES
Il YER OFFERED.

IL , II ~ /i T. IL II II II.
\ Newspaper establishment an,
job Office connected. Price S23OO
\ Newspaper establishment anC
good Job Office connected. i.rlc,
SlS0n.
\ newspaper and Job Printing es.
tahIishm,.nt. pric, $4,000.
An Adams Book Power Press,
second hand, i'll good order, mcdi,ur
| size. Price $1,000.
\ Eu-@lcS Card and R:ll Head
press, viii print any ordinary size lob
at the rate Of 1900 70 2OUO impress
Si"ns per hour. (Ncw.) Fric, S225.
y huyG}cs Card and Bill Head
press, old size, second hand Price
$50.
Fine Printers blank cards. China.
Satin Er;snrIlcd. aud India, from 81
t" - per thousand. Funeral, Note.
and Other paper.
80 None but cash orders viii re-
COVE any attention. i@per 24x36
to arrive.
/ have also for sale, the following
second hand materials:
\ font of 800 lbs BREWER,
- - 2G0 -
:. 100
" " 80 " Long Primer,
G fonts = line BREWER.
t Long Primer Condensed.
l"g",irr with thr column. head, ad-
"ertiSin@ and DASH rules. Lads, &c.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-30
ltE! ICEl ICE!

"A CARGO Of Rockland Lake.
crystal ICE, just received and for
sale by A. ENGLE & co.
Shreveport, April 25-nlI-tf
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-30
4 HEADQUARTERS, BAT
n TALON LIGHT INFANTRY

Lieut.. Col. Edmonston, who SER
vod i'll the Mexican War, is now til-
ING up his Battalion to its full com
p!ement, for the &. :. service.
Companies attaching may report
to the Adjutant, No. 36 Natchez
STREET.
, 1861-12-20
Walla Walla as a Farming and Stock.
growing Country.
WALLA WALLA, Dec. II, 1861.

EDS. STATESMAN This country is vast field
for the agriculturist and stock-grower; and with
the right kind of tillage, great portion of it can
be made to yield almost fabulous crops-and
what land is not tilabe is one of the best of pas
lures and will support immense herds of stock.
The winters being mild and dry, stock can be
" wintered out" In fact, nature seems to have
provided for this T; for the summer being dry and
the waterng-places not very plenty, the cattle
cannot run all over the hills for want of water
but when the rains set in, in the fall, they can
range back on the pasture that has not been
touched during the summer This is a great
cattle and sheep-growing country, but it is not
adapted to woOl-growing. The wool cannot be
worked up into cloth, being brittle, so to speak,
from the effects of the alkali, which exists in
more or less quantities from the Dalles to Snake
river. But for mutton, this country cannot be
excelled
All kinds of grain grow finely here and the
gardens, by proper cultivation, do well. The
smut affects the wheat, as it did in Oregon few
years since but the farmers must vitriol their
seed wheat, and thus remedy this evil.
Many have resorted to the system of irrigating
their gardens, which / think does more iujury
than good. The land here needs warming in
stead Of cooling, which is done by turning on so
much cold water. Again, the water only damp
ems the earth few inches from the ditch for if a
hole be sunk in these highly irrigated gardens dry
dirt will be found within a foot of the top of the
ground after having as much rain as we have had
this fall. If the farmers and gardeners would
underdrain and plow their land deep they would
get better crops.
In my opinion, the farmers are pursuing a
wrong course in regard to their wheat crops, by
holding it at so high price that by the time the
millers -four it up it costs so much that flour can
be shipped from middle Oregon and more than
compete with the -four merchant of this valley
The farmers in this valley are holding their
wheat back this winter, waiting for large price,
while the Oregonians are drawing theirs through
the mud to market, and when the spring trade
opens, Oregon -four will be shipped here by tons,
and the farmers here will find their market
blocked. They have got the -four in Oregon,
and they will find market for it somewhere.
But if the farmers here would put their wheat
down to a reasonable price, so that Oregon -four
could not be shipped here, they would have the
thing in their own hands. ANXIOUS.
, 1861-12-20
Growing Old.

Did you ever consult the mirror to ascertain
could, PAIR of feet and crows at that, at the
corners of your eyes-to see if that gray hair
somebody charged you with having yesterday,
nothing but the peculiar reflection ofthe light
and not much winter than the ace of spades after
all? But the mirror is nothing to go to for infor
nation; it reflects to very little purpose If you
would know what age is doing for you, look upon
the face of friend you have not seen in ten years
and the story is as plain as apike-stafl There is
something or other about him you cannot quite
understand his features are little sharper, the
expression of his eyes little colder, of his brow
little harder, of his mouth a little frmer To
be sure his laugh hasn't gone but then tooth or
two has. He is the same, yet not the same, but
somewhat harder and rougher, and not so much
of him as of old.
But the strangest of all is his hand. That has
grown old faster than his face. How soft and
smooth it used to be, you remember, and plump
upon the back of it, and you and he used to read
each others fortunes, and lifejourneys, in the
meandering currants that flowed on so quietly
Just under the surface. But it is more like claw
now, as if he used it in digging; then it is brown
as October the full rounded muscle has shrunk
away from the veins, and they stand out like
ridges in falow. Veins indeed they look
like handful of whipcord There is knotty
look and knotty feel about the joints, as if you
were grasping handful of walnuts. Then,
again, his hair has grown wiry or bristly, or gray
or thn or something that it was not for the truth
is, it is growing upon an old head You think as
you look at him, SIS it possible! and he keeps
you company with his wonder "How it can be,
and in that look, you have seen yoursef-as he
sees you-as they all see you-as you are.-B.
Taylor.
, 1861-12-20

Nor Too Much FAMILIARITY are hu,
man beings whom, if you are wise you would not
wish to know too well. We mean the human be-
ing Gf such there should be) who thinks very high
ly ofyou; who imagnes you very clever and ami
able. Keep out of the way of SUCH Let them
see as little of you as possible. For when they
come to know you well, they are quite sure to be
disenchanted. The enthusiastic ideal which young
people form of any one they admire is smashed
by the rude presence of facts. We have got
somewhat beyond the stage of feeling enthusiastic
admiration, yet there are two or three living men
whom we should be sorry to see, We know we
should never admire them so much any more.
We never saw Mr.. Dickens we don't want to see
him. Let us leave Yarrow unvsited our sweet
ideal is fairer than the farest fact No hero is a
hero to his valet and it may be questioned wheth-
er any clergyman is a saint to his beadle. Yet the
hero may be true hero, and the clergyman a
very excellent man but no human being can bear
too close inspection. We remember hearing a
clever and enthusiastic young lady complain Of
what she suffered on meeting a certain great
Bishop at dinner. No doubt he was dgnfed,
pleasant, clever but the mysterious halo was no
longer round his head. He is a sad circumstance
in the lot of a very great man; we mean such a
man as Mr.. Tennyson or professor Longfellow.
AS an elephant walks through field crushing
the crop at every step, so do these Ten advance
through life, smashing every time they dine out,
the enthusiastic fancies ofseveral romantic young
neonle
, 1861-12-20

A FROZEN SIHP.-A whaling vessel which sail
ed from London in 1S4O found on the Polar Sea,
a ship EMBEDDED in the ice, with sails furled and
no signs of life on board. The Captain and some
of the crew decended into the cabin and found
coied upon the floor Newfoundland dog, appar-
emily asleep but when they touched it, they found
the animal was dead and frozen as hard as a
stone. In the cabin was young lady seated at
table, her eyes open as if gazing at the ntruders
in that desolate place. She was a corpse and
had been frozen in an apparently resigned and
religious attitude. Beside her was young man,
who, it appeared was commander of the brig, and
brother to the lady He was sitting at the table,
dead, and before him was a sheet of paper on
which was written; "Our cook has endeavored
since yesterday morning to strike light, but in
vain-all is now over" In another part of the
cabin stood the cook with the flint and tinder in
hand, frozen, in the vain endeavor to strike the
fire that could alone save them. The terrors of
the seamen led the Captain from the spot, who
took with him the log-book, as the solemn me-
mento of the ill-fated ship. 1t appears that she
also was from London, and had been in this place
over fourteen years.
, 1861-12-20
Why Not Speak Plain English ?


A person having upon one occasion got Sir
Philip Francis into a corner, and innocently mis-
taking his agitations and gestures for the extreme
interest in the narrative which he was administer
ing to his patient, was somewhat confounded
when the latter, seizing him by the collar ex-
claimed, with an oatn, that "'numan nature could
endure no more" In all this, there was a conss-
tency and uniformity that was extremely racy and
amusing He is not now present to cry out =
." What does that mean, sir /? What would you
be at? No gibberish !" and therefore it may be
observed that there was something exceedingly
piquant in his character. Sir Philip was wont to
say that he had nearly survived the good, manly
words of assent and denial, the yes and no of our
ancestors, and could now hear nothing but un-
questionably,' or 4" by no means,' and 81 rather
think not, forms of speech to which he gave the
most odious and contemptuous names, as effemin-
ate and emasculated, and would turn into ridicule
by caricaturing he pronunciation of the words.
Thus he would drawl out " unquestionably," in a
faint, childish tone, and then say" Gracious
God does he mean yes? Then why not say so
at once, like a man? ?" As for the slip-slop Of
some fluent takers, in society, who exclaim that
they are so delighted" or Z" so shocked" and
speak of things being pleasing and hateful to a
degree" he would bear down upon them without
mercy and roar out: " To what degree Your
words mean anything, and everything, and moth
ing"
, 1861-12-20
Grandmother's Grave.

We laid her meath the churchyard sod,
In the widest of the winter weather,
We laid her meath the crusted snow,
Her and the snow together.
And the white, bleak hills that stood afar,
How sad they looked that day;
And the very sun seemed 10th TO shine;
Seemed 10th to send one ray.
Oh ye hills that stand afar,
bid ye guard that mound,
And keep your crests forever turned
Toward the churchyard ground.
And thou, oh leafess branch above,
Stretch DER thy slender arm,
And warn the stranger coming near
To do the grave no harm.
, 1861-12-20
L. C. KINNEY, M. d.,
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.

IHENDERS his professional services to the citizens
1 of Walla Walla and vicinity. Office and resi-
dence, one mile south of the city where he can al
ways be found when not professionally engaged.
Having had more than twenty years practice in
his profession, and having served as a Surgeon in
the United States Army in the Mexican War, and
having had an extensive Hospital practice, would
say least that he ought to be qualified to practice
his profession and would refer by permissionto the
following named gentlemen:
Gen. Wm 0. Butler, Col John S. Williams, Col.
VIM. P. Preston, Col. Geo. n. Hughes, Kentucky.
Col. Emery, and Maj. Henley, Maryland.
Charles G. Phythan, M. D., E. Watson NJ. D.,
Joseph Roberts, NJ. D., Benz, Hensley, Jr., M. D.,
Frankfort, Ky.
E. D. Weatherford, M. D., H. Nj. Weatherford,
NJ. D.. DR.. Purtle. DR.. Flint, Louisville, Ky.
DR.. Tazo, Vancouver's Island.
DR.. j. G. Hawthorne, Portland, Oregon.
DR.. II. G. Hill, Corvallis, Oregon. 1u
, 1861-12-20

Nor BAD IDEA.-A boy in sunday school
was once asked by his teacher what economy
meant. He promptly answered, q" Pairing pota-
toes thin" The answer was received with a smile
but the definition was right, as far as it went.
The lad had got just idea of the matter, his rule
only wanted carrying out, and applying to things
generally, to be perfect.
, 1861-12-20

NEAyUFA c7URER and Wholesale and Retail
lNR Dealer Tents, Awnings Wagon Covers,
Ceilings and .css Portland, Oregon.
Tents, AEnlngs, a2d Wagon covers mace 10
FIos, and Grain Sacks constantly on hand and
made TO order.
Orders from distance promptly attended to-
All or ers made returnable by the first conveyance
, 1861-12-20
I. VILOTT.

nEALER IN GROCERIES, Provisions, Wines,
~ Liquors. etc.-Dalles, Oregon.
Goods received on storage, and a general Com
mission Business transacted.
Orders filed at short notice, and full assort-
ment of goods constantly on hand. 1y
, 1861-12-20
EIFEIT BROS.

MEAIN STREET, DALLEs, OREGON-Dealers
vi in Eancv and Staple Dry Goods, Clothing,
Roots. Shoes. Hats. Caps, Gents Furnishing goods,
and Cu0cc~ics.
Every steamer supplies us with the best OF the
above description Of goods.
All orders, large or small, will be attended to
with prOmrt less and care. ly
, 1861-12-20
CHARLES BARRETT.

BOOKSELLER, Stationer, and dealer in Blank
ID Books, School Books Newspapers, and all
kinds of Cheap Publications. Fishing Tackle, Fruit,
Fruit Trees Flowers, etc.-Opposite the Pioneer
Hotel Portland, Oregon.
Agent for the San Francisco Bulletin, Herald,
Mirror Alta and Sacramento Union.
All orders promptly attended to. 1y
, 1861-12-20
p q STEWART.

WTATCHMAKER, Front Street. at VIM. Birn-
w baum's Old Stand has constantly on hand
variety of CLOCKS and WATCHES, which are
warranted good time-keepers.
A good assortment of Spectacles, Bayley's Gold
Pens, &C., &c.
Clocks and Watches carefully repaired and war
ranted Give me a call.
Portland, Nov. 20, 1861. ly
, 1861-12-20
CrnADON n STUDERUS.

vxrAGON, CARRIAGE AND BUGGY MANU-
w facturers-Front street, Portland, at North
end Of the Bridge, nearly opposite Besser's Saw
mill. (ShOp formerly occupied by Hay GradOn)
Wagons Of every description made to order
Orders from the country promptly attended to.
1v
, 1861-12-20

Henry Ward Beecher, for a clergyman, uses
some beautiful language. He recently said :
Slavery will go to hell where it came from. We
shall conquer the rebels, not in our own strength,
but the Almighty Lord will lay them over our
knees and we will spank them in the natural order
of Providence"
, 1861-12-20
FARMERS HOUSE.
GRANVILLE B. GILMAN,

(Successor to Trevitt 4 Coz
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
w Wines and Liquors-Three doors below the
Express Office Main street, Dalles, Oregon.
Would respectfully call the attention Of the trade
of Walla Walla and the mining region, to bis
choice and well selected stock of Wines, Liquors,
&c. ly
, 1861-12-20
BUTLER & BRO,

NEER HATTERS, Portland, OregOn-Manu
4 facture to order, and have on hand every des-
eriutiOn of Hat TO be toudd in san Francisco.
Give us a call, or send your measure, and you
-boIl 10 20 irlu s-sk nth lV
, 1861-12-20
7 R. CARDWELL.

DENTIST win Sit Walla Walla on profession
~ al business within a few weeks Definite no.
7fice of the time will be given. ly