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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13
an HIS OWN HooKLJoHy GUELICu

A IN HIS OWN HOOkL-JOHN GUELICH
" CABINET MAKER.-The subscriber wishes
to inform his old friends and customers, that h e
is now carrying on the Cabinet Making business,
on Ibis own hook" at his old shop Market
Street, nearly opposite the ''od jew Store, where
he keeps on hand, and is prepared to manufacture
to order, every description Of Cabinet-Ware, that
may bo wanted in this section of country con
sisting of Sofas, Lounges Mahogony and Common
Bureaus, Writing and Wash Stands; Centre, Din
mon Bedsteads; Sewing Stands, &c, &c. He viii
also repair furniture and chairs in good style
cheap for cash. House Painting lone on short no
tice, and easy terms Now is the time to buy al
reasonable prices, as intend to sell every thing
in my line of business at the cheapest cash rates
Walk III and examine the articles on hand, ant
judge for yourselves. of the quality and finish.
Country produce received in payment
April 10, 1859 JOHN GUELICH
n 3 Collins made to order on short notice ans
funerals attended with a neat hearse and appro
pirate accompanyments, when desired. j. t.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13

AfESr LAWS. BY the amendment to the
ffa.e.' faS laws adopted by the Congress which
aU,. 5us' expired, it is provided that ssAll pat
~ 'o hereafter granted shall remain in force for
o. ears from the date of issue, and all exten-
Tb;s o' sach patents is hereby prohibited. -
lnbh. 'ct@M put stop to great amount of
'Oooy corruptioa at Washington.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13
FALL THE FIRST ARRIVAL WINTER
1860. 1860.
Fall and W interGoods,
AT,fHE OLD STAND OF
REED, WEAVER & CO.,

Market ST, 2 doors North Of tie Court House.
NTHERE they are just opening an unusually
w large and well selected stock of goods suit
ed 10 the wants of the community for the Fall and
Winter Trade which they offer in large or sm all
quantities ON the most reasonable terms Call and
examine for yourselves. Their assortment of
DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS
is very large and cainplete, embracing almost ev-
cry article het4 of fashion and service. Especial
attention sas been paid to the selection of La
DIES DRESS GOODS, which are of every variety
and the very latest styles Silks, Delaines Plaids,
surgs Merinos, .Poplins, Alpacas, CaShmeres,
5lch, Scotch and Domestic Ginghams, Prints
Swisses, Cambrics, Briliants, Figured and Plain
Bobbinetts, Veil Baize, Irish Linen and Cloths,
Black and Fancy Cassmeres, Sattinets, Tweeds.
Corduroys, Hickory Stripe Ticking. Crash Dia-
per, Bleached and Unbleached Musins and Drills,
Red, Grey, White and Canton Flannel, Linseys,
&c. Also, large stock of Ladies' and Gentle
mems Shawls, Double and Single Stellas and Che
miles, Black and Drab Cloth, Capss of the very
latest fashion. septic
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13
STIRRING TIMES IN PHILADEL-

Masses !H-EXCITING FOOT RACE Beturee, The
PhHg7elp4iG P0tlcc and c llOtGTtOUS FOrger and
coUUtert6 t6jter, James Buchanan Cross ~ Cross
Rscnptnred unit seems to be the general opin-
ion in Uearfeld that If Cross had worn pair of
Frank Shorts French-calf Boots, that he would
not be taken yet However, Shorty is not much
put out at missing his CUSTOM but would an
nounce to all Brec&in9fdge, Douglas Lincoln and
and Sinnemahoning in particular, that he is pre-
pared to furnish them with Doots. Shoes and Gal
ters of any style pattern. stitched, sewed peg
ged (and as he is short fellow on suort notice
and cash not refused Repairing done in the neat
est manner and charges moderate, at the Short
Shoe Shop on Second Street, opposite Reed, Wea-
yer : Co.'S store. FRANK SHORT.
\. b. Findings for sale Aug. 20. 1860.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13

AN. HILLS desires to notify his friends and
patrons that he will be in his office in Clear
field. (opposite the Clearfield House,) until
after the June Court, with the exception OF
the second week in May. Persons desiring
his services viii do we'll to call before that
slime. February 9th, 186l-6t.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13
A BOOK THAT EVERY FARMER, ME-
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JtSt rt5iisAed, the 1ouusJlip and Loczt Lars Of
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bkyby tViHiam z. Hai1es, Esq, end pu5lishea by
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This work contains over 400 pages of closely
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1t teaches the duties Of Justices of the Peace
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1t teaches the duties of COnsables with all the
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Itcontains the Common School Law, with expla
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to whom liberal compensation will be given.
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13
HARTSWICK,S
DRU G s. VAR ETY.
S L Q r T..
MARKET STREET, NEARLY OPPOSITE JAIL.

The undersigned win n ave constantly on hard
well selected stoak Of Drugs, Chemicals, Dye
Stuffs Oils Paints, Varnishes Tobacco and Segars,
Stationary Perfumery, Brushes and Fancy arti-
cles, which he viii dispose of cheap for cash.
He invites the public to call and examine his
stock of goods before purchasing elsewhere.
Country Physicians furnished with Drugs, Med
icines, and Surgical Instruments, at the most rea
sonable rates J. q. HARTSWICk.
Clearfed Pa. December u, 1850.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13

bic e D. o' the tunnels on the Baltimore and O.
and 1iALoad 1i4H.ad IS lined throughout with cast iron
@'u hghted with gas.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13

ororris pleasant thing to see roses and Iilles
iiv",ns siSn upon young isdy's cheek, but bad
~ see mans face break out in blossoms
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13
DIED:

On Wednesday, the 9th, OF consumption
SARAH ELIZABETH, daughter of James Fulton,
Of Lawrence tp., aged, about 90 years.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13

INJURED-We have been informed that
Foster Davis, of Ferguson township, had his
leg mashed, one day week before last, oy
timber stick falling on it, in consequence OF
the chain breaking.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13

BARN BURNr.-On the afternoon of the 9th
inst, the barn of Mr.. Thomas Dougherty, iii
Penn township, was destroyed by fire. Mr.. d.
had taken his horses out to do some hauling
TO the River, and cannot conjecture how the
fire originated. y quantity of grain was
burned with the building. The loss will not
exceed $500 or SS00,as the barn was a rather
poor one. '---
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13

MAS KILLED.-On last Friday, the 9th inst,
Mr. Gould Wilson, of Huston township, was
instantly killed whilst putting logs into Sin
nemahoning creek, near his home. 1t seems
the logs were piled up, and as he was in the
act of walking by three of them rolled off the
nile, and passing over him, caused his death.
lie was about 80 years of age, and leaves a
wife and several children to mourn his prerna-
tnre end.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13
LATEST FROM WASHINGTON.
! Evacuation of Sumter
EFFECT OF DELAYING REINFoRCEMENTs
CONSEQUENCES OF PRESIDENT BU-
CHANAN'S POLICY
WAsa1xGroN, March 1lrH, 1861.

MAJOR ANDERSoN-THE CABIN NET-FoRT SUMTER.
An official letter from Major Anderson, re-
ceived on Saturday, SAYS he had only fifteen
days subsistence and wood on hand. The
question has therefore arisen with the Adj
miniStEation whether reinforcemeuts shall be
attempted, or the fort abandoned. The latter
course, it is thought, will be adopted, from
inevitable necessity, by the advice OF Lieut..
General Scott.
MEETING OF THE CABINET.
The Administration has not yet determined
Its policy concerning Fort Sumter, although
It was discussed in Cabinet on Saturday night
and yesterday, Sunday. Major Anderson
must either be reinforced or withdrawn the
first proposition involves war. Mr.. Bu-
chanan left this complication purposely in its
present position.
Z REPoRrED EVACUATIoN'oF FoRTsUMTER.
The latest advices are that Fort Sumter will
be evacuated by the nited States forces.
The question is wholly military one, and
must be decided on military ground.
We are not enabled to Judge, at this time,
Of the truth Of the report, and therefore feel
disposed to await further advices. There is
one thing certain, if Mr.. Lincoln withdraws
Major Anderson from his present position, it
will be for the most weighty reasons. AS Mr..
uOlG duHlilS, Iue responsibility LOT SuCb Il
course would rest on the previous administra-
tion rather than on the present. Buchanan
permitted the South Carolinans to go on in
building fortifcations around the harbor, with
out molestatIon, for more than five months.
If he had exercised his authority at the prop
er time, Fort Sumter would now be prepared
to withstand protracted siege, while to rein
force it at the present will certainly Involve a
great amount Of bloodshed. The question of
reinforcement, therefore, is much graver
one than it was several months ago, when
it could have been accomplished without Sc
rous opposition. 1t appears that Gen. Scott
now opposes the movement as earnestly as he
advocated it last winter, and if Mr.. Lincoln
has resolved on the course suggested by the
Washington adviccs, we presume it is through
the persuasion ct that eminent and patriotic
military cheftain. .-...-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13
PROFESSIONAL 6 BUSINESS CARDS.

II b WOODS, Attorney at Law Indiana Pa
Il. Professional business promptly attended to.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13

ACCIDEST.-We learn that on last Thursday,
the eth inst, Mr.. Thomas Ii. Foreey, of Gra-
iiamtOn, this county, whilst attempting to
s.snub'' raft at Moore's landing, was in some
manner caught by the rope and thrown with
such violence as to render him senseless for a
considerable length of time, and severely in
iured his legs. He was taken to Moore's
house and restoratives and remedies applied,
which had the effect of restoring conscious
ness and alleviating his injuries.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13

TIE LUMBER TRADE.-The Lock Haven
Fatchman, of March 7th, says
"SOme few rats have arrived at this place
on their way to market, but we have learned
of no sales being made, consequently we can
not give the price OF lumber. Holders are
asking from to 10 cents per cubic foot for
good white pine. From below we learn that
The mills have commenced running on full
fime. and that the lumber business opens
bFiskly."
The above indicates a good price bnt,
we presume, that prices will depend great
deal on the amount of timber that Will reach
its destination, and the state of the money
market at that time.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13

II R. II. e. BRYANT. Luth efsburg. Pa tenders
IL his professional services TO the public in gcn-
eral LHtheFsburg, October Is 1859
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13

n o. CROUCH, PHYsrcIAx, Cbrwensyille, Clear
II. field county, Pennia May IL
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Look OUT-Most of subscribers are prompt
paving ones; but we have a few who are tardy
or Indifferent in this respect "After rafting the
names of good subscribers only will be retained
on our list. and orders for new subscriptions VIII
have to be accompanied by the Cash ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13

THE WEATHER, ETC.-Thc air has become
quite mild again, and, from present indica-
tions will have some rain in n few days. The
river is low and will require agood deal of
rain to make a rafting stage. Some little
work is going on, on the river banks, in the
way of loading shingles and sawed lumber
but, persons generally, feel somewhat tardy
about running timber at this time, on account
Of the tightness of money matters. All be-
leve, however, that, by the time there is water
enough to run, money will become more pien-
ty, and that timber will command remunera-
ling prices, in the markets below.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13

LSL0UR-A good article tor sale at the store Of
1'ssSIjae16] WM Z. IRWIN Ciearaeld
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THE JOURNAL.

REMovAL-on the 1st of April the Craftsman 8
Journal'' Office will be removed to the second sto-
~ of Graham's new brick build ing: on Market
.trcet. nearly opposite the Mansion House
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-16

A few days ago, in the United States Sen.
ate, Mr.. Sumner presented petition from a
gentleman in Boston, praying that the Con-
sitution might be amended so as to acknowl-
edge the existence and authority Of Divine
Being. Acting, we presume, On the hint
therein contained. the Allegheny Synod OF
the Presbyterian Church, at one of its recent
meetings, adopted a memorial to Congress,
praying that provision be made in the Consti-
tuition, in acknowledgment OF the authority
of God; Secondly, an acknowledgment of the
authority of God and Christ; Thirdly, a re-
eoop;; ton of firm obligation to Gods laws;
L,aurthly. that the principles be clearly ad-
vorse to slavery. This was duly forwarded
70 Wasbin gton, and yesterday, as the tele-
granb inf61rms US, it was presented in the
Senate by Mr.. su,uner. The paper was re-
terred to the Judiciary Committee In con-
nection with this matter. The following anec-
dote may not be ont of place: When Alex
Hamilton returned from Philadelphia, after
the formation Of the Federal Constitution, ne
was met in the street by the Rev. DR.. Rod
gers, who said to him. "Col. Hamilton, we
are greatly grieved that the Constitution
makes no mention of the Supreme Being .
" [ declare said Hamilton, "we forgot IT.
Perhaps the whole Convention were equally
forgetful, and the omission stands a mourn
ful evidence of the neglect of great people
to acknowledge the Lord in laying the foun-
dation Of their government. - FfttsbuTgh
ChroRiele
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-16
! a Touellnr IncIdent I'd Fort snmter.


The Baltimore American has the following
story: One Of the Baltimoreans who recently
returned from Fort Sumter, details an i'm
pressive incident that took place there on
Major Anderson's taking possession. II is
known that the American flag brought away
from Fort Moultrie was raised at Sumter pre-
cisely at noon on the 2sth ultimo, but the
incidents OF that "fag raising have not
been related. Itwas q scene that viii be
memorable reminiscence in the lives of all
those who witnessed it. A short time before
noon on that day, Major Anderson assembled
the whole of his little force, with the work
men employed on the fort around the foot Of
the flagstaff The national ensign was at
tached to the cord, and Major Anderson, hold
lng the end Of the lines in his hands, knelt
reyerently down, The officers, soldiers and
men clustered around, many Of them on their
knees all deeply impressed with the solem-
nifty of the scene, The chaplain made an
earnest prayer-such an appeal for support
encouragement and mercy as one would make
who felt that Mans extremity is God s op-
por'unity.' As the earnest solemn words Of
the speaker ceased, and the men responded
Amen, with fervency that perhaps, they
had never before experienced, Major Ander-
son drew the Star Spangled Banner up to
the top Of the staff, the band broke out with
the national air of " Hail Columbia and
loud and exultant cheers, repeated again and
again, were given by the officers, soldiers and
workmen. If, said the narrator, South
Carolina had at that moment attacked the
fort, there would have been no hesitation
upon the part Of any man within it about de-
Tending that flag"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-16

liberties established by our ancestors, and
guaranteed In our fundamental law, have
hitherto been maintained by peaceful and
Judicial means. But If such means are now
TO be found unavailing, others must be tried
Our people are moderate, conservative and
long-suIeFingi they hare made and are max
ing great sacrifices for the sake OF peace; but
il all peaceful and constitutional remedies
shall be exhausted--if our persons aud our
property, as well as our opinions, are here
aler to be held at the mercy ofa mob Of seces-
sionists, then the time for action is upon US.
The government Of each State must indis-
pensably protect its citizens wherever they
goi and If our Federal Government is to be
proved imbeeile in this crisis, let il at least be
seen that the loyal and the law-abiding peo-
pie of the Union States, are not interior in the
attributes Of courage and determination to the
traitors and disunionists OF the seeding
States In any event. all citizens who have
a spark Of manliness in their composition,
will denounce the method Of meeting the
crisis recommended by such journals as the
Enquirer, as in the highest degree pusillani-
nous and contemplate
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-16

GLORIOUS EPITAPH.-On grave stone in
New London, CT, appears the following in
scription. The records of ancient Greece or
Rome do not exhibit nobler instance of pa
tTiotic heroism: "On the goth of October,
1881, 1000 Englishmen fell on the town with
fire and sword. A line of powder was then
laid from the magazine of the fort to the sea,
there to be lighted-thus to blow the fort into
the air. VIM. Holman, who lay not far dis
tant, wounded by three strokes of the bayo-
net in his body, beheld it and said to one of
his wounded friends, who was still alive
we will endeavor to crawl to this line. We
will completely wet the powder with our
blood. Thus win we, with the little lie that
remains to us, save the tort and magazin :,
and perhaps a few of our comrades who are
| only wounded He alone bad strength to
accomplish this noble design. In his THRIFT
eth year he died on the powder he had over
! flowed with his blood His friends, and sew
en- Of his wounded companions, by that
means had their lives preserved. ;. After this
simple narrative, are the following words, in
| large characters:
"HERE RESTS WILLIAM HOFFMAN"
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wAsHrEaroS ABRAMS.
WAsHIverov. b. C.. Jan. N

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. IL, 1861.
Ed. LEADRR The telegraph, south, being
underthe control Of fseceisionsts, tells all Sorts
and even contradictory tales about the eStar
Of the West &c, as you have seen; there
fore believe it not. The FIRST cannon fred
viii be the first knell of secession. The ras-
Gals may harYass the Free States, or some of
them, into a compromise; they never can
JSght them into it. The majority of the Re-
publican delegations here stand firm and un-
WayeEing. They fairly astonish the buster
ing Southeraers by their cool and resolute
adherence to their principles and their rights
Nevertheless, I am sorry to say there are
several sbaky ones, some Of whom knov
misrspresent the great body Of their constJ-
uents, though they dare not do it openly
Among the number are Moorhead & Nc
Knight, Of the Pittsburgh District.
They do it in this way. They move, or
pots for suspsnaing the rules Of he House, so
as to allow obnoxious compromise resolutions
to be introduced out of their regular order,
but then to save their bacon with their con-
stituents, they viii vote against the resolu-
tions after they are introduced. The mis-
chief they do, consists in suspsHdiRg the rules,
for which two-thirds ofa quorum is required,
but after the rules are suspended and the OBJ
noxious bills is once introduced, then bare
majority Of the House may pass it imme-
diately under the previous question" rule,
Their constituents should notify them to
behave better or leave.
Mr.. Seward also seems to think it incum-
bent on him to show that be is not an ex-
tremist by compromising some portion OF
the Chicago Platform. Probably the action
Of the Chicago Convention has determined
his friends to cut under even the conserva-
/ tive Middle States that rejected him. II
such q course is continued, Republican par
ty will arise that will demand the entire
/ platform Mr. Hunter, a secessionist of Yir-
ginia, speaks. to-day and the Senate cham
Der will be crowded. Mr.. Seward viii fol
/ low him soon. K.
?, 5. open this to say that Senator
Too,4bg gave the lie to General Scott at Cor
coran's tast night The oh hero couldn'
stand that an sprang at the villain, but wa
prevented from administering merited pun
ishment by interference Of the bystanders.
K.