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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

q, SCIENTIFIC AID IN DEFENSE OF THE UNION
Inc Government has made an arrangement to
use =. The Calcium light at Fortress Monroe, and
we apparatus will be set up on the parapets
"a lev days. This famous light possesses
81 Extraordinary illuminating powers. One of
,he retectors, which was once placed on the
ta.ting Observatory, cast q distinct shadow
rarrytown, thirty miles distant. BY the
s r,a Oh this light the garrison at Fortress Mon
,.ewiii be able to detect any vessel that may
;S..empt to pass the fortress at night, and give
.s ns artillery distinct object on which to be
ieenve, DO matter bow great the surround
fn2 darkness.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

BosroN, May 19.-The steam gun boat Z en-
broke, brought Capt. Gale of the D. C. Pierce,
who says, the rebels at Norfolk, sunk his ves-
sel-losing the vessel, cargo and 5000 in
specie-in all valued at $4,000. Capt. Gale
was released on bail, but his daughter, aud
the crew, are still at Norfolk in destitute cir
cumStanceS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

RELrcrous.-By Divine permission, the Rev.
Runyan will preach in the Baptist Church in
this place, on Friday evening the Oath, at can
die lighting; and on Saturday and Sunday.
The latter appointments will be made known
on Friday evening.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

Will Capt. Lorraine of the Washington Ca
diets, and Capt Irwin Of the Raftsmen Rangers
furnish us list of names, of their respective
companies, for publicationi $780,.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22
TIE RAFTsNAN's JOURNAL.
WILL THEY FIaur.-General Scott has now

! WILL THEY FIGHT.-General Scott has now
4 powerful force at his command, and under
his plastic hand, it is no doubt well organized; /;
but whether he is still standing on the defen-
sive. or laying his plans to carry the war into
Africa, we have means OF ascertaining.
One thing we do khow-says the Pittsburgh
Gaaetfe-the country has entire confidence in
the wisdom and skill of that noble old veteran.
The Southern leaders still threaten to make a
decent upon Washington and as their follow
ers imagine they are the only men in the
world who know how TO fight, and as they have
been taught to believe that they can take that
city, the leaders must make the attempt or
suffer a defeat at home. To show the feeling
at the South it is only necessary to say, that
some young fellows of Alabama have tickets
out for ball at the White House, on the
Fourth of July. Nothing short of the posses
sion Of the National Capital will satisfy them
Leave them in possession of their plantations
and negroes; give them separate government
south of the Potomac and let them make the
best of all they own and all they have stolen,
and it would not satisfy them. Like Haman,
they would still cry, ssAll this availeth me
nothing SO long as | see Mordecai the Jew
(Lincon) sitting ut the Kings gate''-(the
White House.) They are, therefore to try it.
Very likely General Scott is quietly biding
his time, waiting until they run into great
trap he has set for them at or near W ashington.
They will propably attempt to take the city by
storm but they will fail, and that failure will
be fatal That army destroyed, they have not
the means to raise another.
a DAsTARDLY OUTRAGE UPON THE AMERICAN
FLAG.-The New York Times of Thursday
publishes, among other Information it receiv-
ed from passengers who recently arrived from
Savannah, Georgia, the following statepent
'sOn the occasion of the arrival and speech ofMr.
Stephens, a large procession was formed,
which marched through the city. They car
ried, painted on canvas, representation Of
the American flag, soiled and torn, suspended
by a broken flagstaff. Underneath was the
picture of a grave, with the words, s'Receive
me.'' This outrage upon the flag aroused
feelings of deep disgust and Indignation "a
mong the still loyal portion of the citizens.
and one gentleman, venerable pastor OF the
Seamen's Bethel openly denounced the pro-
ceedings declaring that Savannah had been the
first TO dishonor the glorious banner of the u
non. On being threatened with violence, he
told the mobocrats, that, though he was an
old man, he would defend himself il attacked,
and some of them would bite the dust if they
laid their bands on him. 1t is difficult to
conceive how men who have long enjoyed the
protection of our glorious standard could
have acted in this shameful manner; but even
this dastardly outrage is only in keeping with
the whole Rebel movement.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22
M A r RE :

On the 10th inst, by the Rev. j. VI. Gallo
way, at the residence of Mr.. John McMurry,
Mr.. CoRrUs Bell to Miss MATILDA HAGERTY.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

BALTIMORE, May 19-The Secessionists at
IIarpers Ferry have erected two batteries out
of railroad iron at the Point of Rocks. They
Carolina.
A gentleman just from Richmond says. he
passed $4,000 troops on the railroad in Ten
nessee. last week, who were on their way to
Virginia all we'll armed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-The long bridge
connecting Washington with the Virginia
shore was not merely guarded, but was occu-
pied last night by larger number of effective
troops than heretofore, and an armed vessel
was in the vicinity. These measures were
precautionary in view of reports of designed
injury to the bridge by the secessionists.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

HOME GuaRp.-A Home Guard, was formed
in this place on last Monday. The officers
are-T. j. Mccullough, Captain; Chas. Larri-
mer, 1st Lieut.; Jacob Shunkwciler, I'd Lieut..
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22
DIED.

On Wednesday 18th inst, of apoplexy, MA
RY, wife of George Shultz, of Decatur town
ship, in the 46th year OF her age.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22
FALL, THE FIRST ARRIVAL { WINTER
1860. OF 1860.
Fall and Winter Goods.
AT THE OLD STAND OF
REED. WEAVER & CO.

REED, WEAVER & CO.,
Market St, doors NORTH ofthe Court House,
"HERE they just opening an unusually
w large and well selected stock of goods suit
ed to the wants of the community for the Fall and
Winter Trade, which they offer in large or small
quantities on the most reasonable terms. Call and
examine for yourselves. Their assortment of
DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS
is very large and complete, embracing aim ost ev-
cry article betA of fashion and service. Especial
attention HAS been paid TO the selection of LA
DIES DRESS GOODS, which are of every variety
and the very latest styles Silks, Delaines Plads,
C-burgs, Merinos, Poplins, Alpacas, Cashmeres,
bach, Scotch and Domestic Ginghams, Prints.
Swisses, Cambrics, Brilliants, Figured and Plain
Bobbinetts, Veil Baize, Irish Linen and Cloths,
Black and Fancy Cassimeres, Sattinets, Tweeds,
Corduroys, Hickory Stripe, Ticking. Crash, Dia-
per, Bleached and Unbleached Muslins 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, Capes of the very
latest fashion. septic
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

Look OUr.-Most of our subscribers prompt
paving ones; but we have few who are tardy
or Indifferent in this respect. "After rafting the
names of good subscribers only win be retained
on our list, and orders for subscriptions will
have to be accompanied by the Cash.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

, WASHINGTON, May 19.-The announcement
of the formation of a new Military Depart
ment, including Virginia, North Carolina, and
Tennessee, has added intensity to the war ex-
citement, and a further announcement that
the command was assigned to Major Gen. But
ler, in no way diminished the feeling.
Last night, three Zouaves strayed out from
camp. They were arraigned before Col. Els
worth this morning, when one of them un-
wound from his body secession flag, II feet
long, which they had hauled down from pole
at Alexandria. The Colonel excused them,
and much excitement was caused by the ex-
hibition of the flag.
Gen. Butler will take command of Fort
Monroe, in few days, at which point some
$1,000 troops are to concentrate within
few days.
It IS reported, that Gov. Letcher appears
much frightened and hopes there would be no
fighting.
Nearly all the Massachusetts troops will be
sent to Fort NJ onroe.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22
CHAIRS y CHAIRS y! CHAIRS III.
THE CLARIFIED ACADEMY will be

HNHE CLEARFIELD ACADEMY will be
IL opened for the reception of pupils male and
femaie) ON Monday. August 10th. Terms, per ses-
sion of eleven weeks
Orthography, Reading, Writing, Primary Arith-
metic and Geography, $3.50
ply and History. $500
Algebra. Geometry Natural Philosophy, snd
Book Keeping, $500
Latin and Greek Languages, 5000
To students desirous of acquiring n thorough
English Education, and who wish to qualify them,
selves for teachers this institution offers desirable
advantages. No pupil received for less than halt
session and no deduction except for protracted
sickness. Tuition to be paid at the close Of rho
term maySol C B. sANDFoRp. Principal
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

LIST OF OFFICERS, on board the United
States Steam Frigate Minnesota-Flag Ship
of the Blockading Squadron.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

"Raftsman's Journal Office" on Sec
ond Floor of Graham's New Brick
Building, on Market Street.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

LIST OF OFFICERS, on board the United
States Steam Frigate Minnesota-Flag Ship
Of the Blockading Squadron.
FLAG OFFICERS.
Silas II. Stringham, Flag Officer and Com
mander-in- chief. A. Ludlow Case, Commad-
and Flag Captain. Edward G. Grafton,
Flag Lieutenant. George Halstead, Flag Or
ficer's Secretary. Elias W. Hale, Jr., Flag
Officers Clerk.
OFFICERS OF THE SHIP.
j. G.. Van Brnnt, Capt; Reed Werder 1st
Lieut.. and Executive Officer; John N. Vain
wright, I'd Lieut.; Oscar e. Badger, Sd Lieut. :;
John Waters, 4th Lieut.; James P. Foster,
9th Lieut.; John G. Mitchell, 9th Lieut.; Rob-
ert Pettcl, Paymaster; Edward Gilchrist,
Fleet Surgeons Samuel j. Jones, Assistant
Surgeon; Charles ii. Loring, Chief Engineer ;
George w. Collier. I'd Lieut.. of Marines; G..
L. Franklin, Sailing Master; C. NJ. Schoon-
maker, Midshipman Roderck S. McCook,
Midshpman; George w. City, 1st Assistant
Engineer; William W. DUNCAN, lst Assistant
Engineer; Charles IL. Levy, I'd Asst Engin-
Ger; George S. Bright, Cd Asst Enginee, !;
+. j. Whitaker, Sd Asst Engineer; William
,Ausgrave, Sd Asst Engineer George Senser,
al Asst Engineer; X. s. Talbot, Sd ASST
Engineer; w. B. Gushing. Masters Mate /;
Geo. W. Graves. Masters Mate; Charles A.
Blanchard, Masters Mate; Charles +. Loring,
Masters Mate; Thomas. G.. Bell, Boatswain !;
Charles Homer, Gunner; Henry G. Thomas,
Carpenter A. A. Warren, Sailmaker; John
+. Ferguson; Paymaster's Clerk II. G.. B.
Fisher, Captains Clerk N. C. Bryant, Lieut..
(Passenger;) j VIM. Jones, Pilot.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

MENTAL CARD.-A NJ SMITH, offers his pro-
IL fessional services to the Ladies and Gentlemen
of Clearfeld and vicinity. All operations uponthe
teeth executed with neatness and despatch. Being
familiar with all the late improvements he is pre-
pared to make artificial teeth in the best manner
Office in Shaw's New Row. Clearfeld. Sep l5
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22
The Latest News.
Received by Tuesday Evenings Mail

WASHINGTON, May 2O-The Day of Jubilee
has come, and the 10000 troops remaining in
and about this city are rejoicing that they are
so soon to show of what mettle they are made
That Richmond is the point of early attack is
no longer a matter of doubt, but by which
route the force will go is undeveloped.
AT Culpepper Court House, Brigadier Cen
eral Cooke has 5000 we'll armed troops, who
are in expectancy of an early assault. Scat
tered at convenient points between Alexan-
dria. and in it are nearly 5000 troops. who are
not expected to make stand or show fight
until they have retreated to the main body at
Cupepper. Government has definite informa-
ton on these points. 1t is thought that the
first fight would take place at Culpepper Court
House.
1t has been discovered, within a few days,
that the secessionists have planted battery
on the Virginia side of the Potomac, at Mat
tieas Point, not quite half way from Washing
ton to Fortress Monroe. The battery is on
very high land, too high to be successfully at
tackled from ship of war in the river with
much effect but the rebels there will soon be
dispersed from another direction.
The rebel forces in Virginia have taken
an oath within few days to resist the au-
thorty of the United States by force of arms.
Some few in Warrentown and other places,
however, refused to take it.
The $4,000 troops at Washington had none
of their usual parades, drills, etc., yesterday,
owing to the fact that they have been ordered
to be ready at moments notice for action.
1t is understood that all the forces now en-
rolled and offered in the various States, that
will serve for three years, will be accepted.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

4 LARGE ASSORTMENT T of colored paints
IA dry and ground in oil, in ! pound cans, just
received and for sale at HARTSWICK'S.
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CoLBERT's BALM IN GILEADm.

A LARGE stock of Mems and Boys clothing,
"A just received by REED, WEAVER & Co.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

LNLORENCE White and Florence Liquid, just
l. received and for sale at HARTSWfCK'S
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periled alI-All- You cannot realize what
1t Is TO separate from frienls, from kindred,
from section, and from All early and dear
AsSoeiations. But tlhs psfh Of dsIy3Was on
The one hsnd and feeling on the pther, ,And
do tbesitate 10 take my stand, And 10
gentlemen from the Notwithstanding States
WOhid but talk tO their Constituents who
haVe-l use Il limo offensive ssnse-erazy
notions on this Question, aud II they would
risk but one tithe As much as the loyal citi-
gems ID the slaveh6Idihg States have done-
to correct public opini6h, We wSuid have
an era of good feeling that would bring
peace to every part Of tn distrdrted
cUaurry. Mr. GariIls closed by asking
what could be done with tue four million
slaves eonteuding that it would be beF-
barnus to sendlhem out fine country, and
claiming that Senators ought mot 70 throw
Obstacles in the EAyot ths loyal men Of
the South. ~
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The Nevada journal., 1861-09-06

THE TABLE,-Three Pre- ;incts, Lake City,
S)uth Fork and Mohawk Flat, arc anting
to make the above table complete. Lake
City gives Stanford 81, Conness 4, and Nc
Connell g. The tickets were voted nelrly
straight there for all the officers. Souh
Fork gives Stanford 26, Conuess 20 and Nc
Connell l6. The tickets were not voted
straight there. Blu; little advantage can C
claimed for either party at South Fork
Mohawk Flat is not heard from, The vote
last year was only Al, of which Lincoln re
ceived IL.
AT the earliest possible moment we shall
issue an Extra with the vote of the County
complete, according to official returns
Meanwhile. with the directions here given,
the vote of each candidate can be very
nearly determined by the curious reader.
The Nevada journal., 1861-09-06

SHAMEFUL SURRENDER THE Bulletin, of
the I'd instant contains telegraphic dis
patch from Los Angeles, giving news by
way of the Southern Overland Mail Coach
from Mesilla Valley, to July 9th. The
Times newspaper, published at Meslla, gives
an account of fight between one Lieut..
Col. Baylor, in command of 800 Texas troops
and Ma jor Linde, commanding at Fort Fill
more n body Of 400 Foder; troops. After,
some skirmshing, and n retreat on the part
of the Federals, who were in possession of
two howitzers, Major Lynde, on the morn
ing of the 9th, evacuated the Fort and re-
treated in the direction of Fort Stanton,
after destroying all the I. S. property at
Fillmore. He was pursued by Baylor's
force. oyertaken near San Augustine Spring,
with 400 men, who formed for battle when
as this account runs, the Confederates
formed to charge them, and Major Lynde
sent flag of truce requesting to know the
terms upon which he might surrender
Being told that the surrender mast be un-
conditional, ho after little hesitation, laid
down his arms. We are at loss how to
credit this story, and we do no. credit it.
| That 400 .. s regulars. we'll armed, we'll
officered, and confronted by rabble of 800
Texans, under Il mustang commander,
should lay down their arms after losing but
4 killed and 4 wounded. without killing any
Of the enemy, is incredible upon any other
| hypothesis than that of treason on the parr
Of the Federal officers, or the NEST infamous
cowardice on the part of the soldiers
Perhaps when the whole truth reaches us
it will appear that Baylor had force O.
from 1900 to 2 900 men, and tha. resistance
Tcvld have been madness.
The Nevada journal., 1861-09-06

TARpY AcKSowLEDGMENT.-T Union, at
ter doing all it could to influence the public
mind with the belief that Stanford was far
behind Conness in the race, and after pro-
posing to toss copper to determine which
should withdraw did actually come out a
day or two before the election and half way
acknowledged Stanford might have the in
side track. The vote of the State shows
the last hour convictions of the Union were
tolerably well founded. The patriotic peo-
pie of the mountains are much obliged to
the Union for its direction, TO be sure.
The Nevada journal., 1861-09-06
NEW TODAY.
WHITE LEAD, BOILED OIL AND
wv Turpentine. For sale by f, F. SPENCE.
To INvALIDS.--Bcnic nicia--Locn In

TO INyALIDS.--iscnic Located in n
climate that Is the medium between the heat of
the interfoY and the cold of the seacoas, is paricu-
larly adapted the treatment CT the sick, and es
pecially to the proStrating endemic fcvers of the
interior.
The subscriber has been practitioner in Bcni
cia for years, having founa by experience thepe
culiar hcalthfnlness of the climate. to which he
partially attributes the success which his attend
ed his treatment of many dangerous cases, has
determined to open hospital Tor the sick.
The Hospital viii be fitted up for the accommo-
dation of both sexes, and will be made in every
respect as comfortable rs home; Re particular
treatment will be adopted, as good common sense
will teach that every system wants a peculiar
treatment. The undersigned will he prepared to
have Accommodate ms for baths, etc.
Excellent rings are in the neighborhood, and
nothing will be spared to assure quick and per
manent cure in the most chronic diseases.
N. Consultations in all the Modern Ian
guages. Privacy strictly attended TO.
sept6, 6,3mis. A. FERHAYE, NJ. d,
Benica.
The Nevada journal., 1861-09-06
Summons.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Ne
VADA. Township of Eureka, SIS Before j. VI.
Gray. 5. T.. People of the State of California to
A. A. FyRGAsoN, Greeting:
You are hereby summoned to APPEAR before me,
at my Office, in the Township of Eureka, County
of Nevada, ON the l4th day Of September, 4. n.
1861, at O'Clock M, to answer unit the COM
plant of Daniel Hines, who demands of you the
sum of two hundred dollars, alledgcd to be due on
book account, for money paid for provisions. as
per account on file in my office; when Judgment
will be taken against yon for the said amount, TO-
gether with costs and damages, If you fail to ap
pear and answer. Given under my hand this 9Th
day of September s. H. 1861.
j. N. GRAY, j. p. of f. T.
The Nevada journal., 1861-09-06

FEDERAL TAxEs.-The portion of the
twenty millions direct tax upon real prop
erty, to be contributed by this State, is
S254,53S. From the last annual message
of Gov Downey, it appears that the asses
sed value Of real and personal pr ,perty at
that time was boutSl48, 900, 900 Upon this
basis, assuming that the proportion between
real and personal property Is the same here
as elsewhere, the amount of the former will
be little over SE00, 900, and the rate
of taxation not to exceed one-fourth Of one
per cent. But the tax is to be computed
upon the assessed cash valuation, on the
lst of April next and should that valua-
tion be found greater, the percentage will
be diminished, and SO vice versa. 1t can
hardly be found burdensome to any. The
income tax is three per cent. upon any ex-
cess above $500 the object being to exempt
persons in moderate circumstances, or to
allow q sufficiency tor-the necessary expen-
ses of such person, and tax the surplus
only IS. T. Mercantile Gazette.
The Nevada journal., 1861-09-06

The HowLING PARTY.-Our friend Chris.
Flowers, Acknowledges himself the victim
of misplaced confidence. From the noise
his party made he thought it mighty num-
erous. but he says ''the secession Democ-
racy is like prairie wolves; you hear devil
of a bowling and suppose there must be at
least thousand wolves in the neighbor-
hood, but on taking your gun and going to
the spot you find only one little scraway
orn0ry wolf has made all the noise"