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CORRESPONDENCE OF TIE JOURNAL.

THiLIPSBURG, june lcUl-
Mr.. EDITOR Some twelve or fourteen
years since, company was formed for the
purpose OF boaring Salt well at the Forks Of
the Clearfed Creek and which, under skill
iul and energetic contractor, Mr.. S. G.. Wilson,
was carried to successful termination, by
finding Salt water at depth of five hundred
and forty eight feet-passing through a vein
of Kennel Coal of superior quality, at a depth
OF fifty three feet below the surface, and va
rIouS other 5trataS of valuable minerals. The
means of the company here became exhausted
and the work has been abandoned, till The
present time. AS the we'll was carefully
plugged up, it can easily be reopened; which
1t is proposed 10 do at an early day.
The same contractor, Mr.. S. G. Wilson, is
now actively engaged in sinking we'll at Phil
lps0urg, for company of the citizens of that
place, as there Very strong surface indi-
cations that oil may be found there; but, on
The failure OF which, it is proposed to sink the
well TO the Salt measure, which is believed to
DC at depth of six hundred feet below the
surface. The numerous natural salt licks
IN the neighborhood, renders it entirely GER
tain that salt water will be found, if the well
Is sunk to a sufficient depth.
Mr.. Wilson will keep an accurate table of
the different stratas passed through, which
may be of some interest to the readers of the
Journal. His operations thus far have been
through common earth for depth of ten feet,
"hel rock was struck similar in appearance
10 common griDdstone, through which the au
CUR is now passing at the rate OF ono or two
ieet each day. Beneath this, it is believed,
VEN OF slate will be struck, and then vein of
Coai, which will correspond with the forma-
IONS observed in sinking water wells in the
village. KERosIsE.
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THE DYING WORDS OF SENATOR DouGEAs.-
The Chicago Tribune says: For a long time
previous to his death, Senator Douglas had
been in semi conscious condition. During
the morning OF his death his mind and ener-
gies rallied somewhat. As his devoted and
loving wife sat at his bedside, soothing and
easing him with those tender words and ac-
tions which only woman can employ, she
asked the dying statesman if he had any mes
sages to send 10 his boys, Stephen and Robert.
He seemed at first not 10 hear tho question,
and she repeated it. Raliyng his strength,
his eyes kindled up, and his whole frame
seemed to- dilate, as he answered sYes !,
Tell them to obey fhe laws and support The Con-
stitution of The United iSdtes.'' A short time
after, he desired to be raised, and his wish was
complied with, SO that he might look out from
his window once more, upon that city which
bad loved and honored him long. One of
his friends expressed doubt as to the ease of
his position, when he simply replied, .she is
comfortable" In his dying moments he faint
ly articulated .'Death, death, death,'' and his
great soul bad passed away.
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DESPERATE KENTUCKY SCHEME.-T5e Lou
isville s'JOurna,'' of the 30th nit, Published
| two letters disclosing desperate scheme to
prcc pitate Kentucky into secession by the
aid Of Tennessee. 1t appears that cannon, ri
fieS, mu5hets. and Kentucky soldiers have
been sent to Union City from Paducah. u
nion City is in Tennessee, near the Kentucky y
border; and according to the plot as develop
ed in the 'sJournal,'; it seems that the Con-
vention of the First Congressional district. to
meet at Mayfeld, is to hurry through seces-
sion ordinance, when the disunionists of that
District, with strong military force at May
field backed by far stronger Tennessee mill
tary force at Union City, viii strike for dis
u9iOn. The "sJournal' says: "Here is case
that calls loudly for the immediate and vigor-
interposition of the authorities Of Ken
tuciy." That portion of the State bordering
on West Tennessee is the hot-bed of traitors
in Kentucky, and strong United States force
thrown into Paducah would prove the best
Union preservative, well the advance
guard of a much needed line of fixed bayo-
nets right straight down to rebellious Memphis.
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-SILLs-When tho Senator of South
Carolina. striving to degrade the laborer OF
of the North to the level Of the slave of the
South, called him mud sill of society, he
did not consider that within forty-eight hours
more than million of those against whom
the degrading epithet was launched. many of
them better educated and more intelligent
than himself, would be reading and digesting
the insu 1t. 1t has produced its fruit. 81 am
a mud-sill'' is now common expression of
the soldiers who fight for Liberty. ''Mud-sills''
rankle In their bosoms, and in the hour of
battle will strengthen their hearts and nerve
their arms. The epithet was we'll chosen by
Senator Hammond to express the contempt
OF the negro aristocracy for the laborers of the
North. s.Mud- -sills'' well indicates the degra-
ding position, socially and politically, in
which they will be placed if Southern ideas
are to govern this country-if the Rebel States
are to prevail in this contest. This the far
mer and the sailor, the blacksmith and the
lumbermau, the shoemaker, the halter and
the weaver, know full we'll. 1t is these con-
victons and the insults which the aristocrats
have heaped upon them, which have mads
this contest almost personal with them.
s:Mud- sills !" The insoleBt taunt is worth
ten thousand frhtinr men.
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DEGIsTER's NoIICE.-Notice is her

He EGISTER'S NOI1CE.-Notice is here
Ee by given, that the following accounts have
been examined and passed by me, and remain filed
of record in this Office for the inspection of heirs
egatees creditors and all others in any other way
interested, and will be presented to the next Or
phans' Court of Clearfeld county, to be held at
the Court House, in the Borough of Clearield,
commencing on the Third Monday of June, 1861,
for confirmation and allowance
Tee account of Jesse Hutton and Mary L. Kelly,
Administrators of all and singular the goods and
chettels rights and credits, which of James
NJ Kelly, late of Glen Hope, Clearfeld county Pa.
The Testamentary account of ADges NJ. Gill,
Executor of the last will and Testament of George
Gill, late of the Township of Bradford, in the
county of CIearfed, deceased.
The final account of Joseph Lines, Adminstra
tor of all and singular the goods and chattels,
rights and credits, which were of William NJ
Brisben, late of the Township of Brady in the
county of Ciearfeld, deceased
The account of William Feath, Administrator
of the Estate of Simon Stewart, late of Linn coun-
ty Iowa. deceased.
Final account of Joseph Patterson and John
Patterson, Administrators of all and singular the
goods and chatteIs rights and credits which were
of Abraham High, late of Lawrence township,
C1earheld county, deceased.
JAMES WRIGLEY, Register.
Clearfeld. Pa May Is, 1851.
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HARTSWICKS
DRU G & VAR IET Y
S 7 Q r l.
MARKET STREET, NEARLY OPPOSITE JAIL.

The undersigned will have'constantiy on hard
a well selected stock Of Drugs. Chemicals, Dye
Stuffs Oils, Paints, Varnishes, Tobacco end Segars
Stationary Perfumery Brushes, and Fancy arti-
cles, which be will 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.G. HARTSWICk.
Clear6oId Pa. December II, 1860.
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DISTRICT JUDGEs.-The United States Dis
trict Judges are not all sound true men,
and the story is current in Washington city,
that few of them are even tainted with treas
on. One or two have refused to administer
the new oath of allegiance as imposed by Con-
gress, while others in administering the oath,
leave out the words, to ssbear true allegiance to
the United States" the same traitors alleging
that there are no United States in existence,
and therefore such an oath would be false and
illegal. This extra official declaration should
be tested, and the result reported to the Pres
ident for his immediate action. Traitors in
the army-traitors in the navy aud traitors on
the benches. When are they to be banished 2
When are they to be punished? /?
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- BOARDS RUN OFF.-We have been informed
that on the night of the 9th and 9th of June,
some unknown person or persons, foated off
between 5000 and 1000 feet of pine boards be-
longing to John B. Hugueny of Covington town
ship, which were lying at Deer Greek landing
On making search the boards were found in
charge of James Curey at Karthans landing,
who was arrested and held to bail for his ap-
pearance at the next term of the Quarter Ses-
sion OF Clearlield county.
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Dr.. BoRT.-This celebrated Physician, has
arrived and will remain for few days only.
See appointments. We cannot speak in too
great praise in reference TO the skill of DR..
b., as hundreds of the most prominent persons
have becn relieved, that have been abandoned
by others. Give him call, and you will be
pleased with his manner of dealing. HIS
1ooms are at the Mansion House.
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Nor TAKEN, AFTER ALL.-After all the
JodStlng Of the rebels, their ssConfederate
,-oah" has aot been taken. Witness the fol-
owing Wg notice from the Jackson Mississippian
y are authorized by the Treasurer of the
confederate States to reopen the books for
subscription to the Confederate Loan. The
a"cai commissioners in the different counties
are are requested TO solicit additional subscrip-
uons' We appeal to patriotic citizens to
Some forward and invest in this most desirable
Slock S.ock Come one. come ah'' James d.
stewart, NJ. =. Haynes, f. L. Burt, Central
commissioner Those books will probably
oe"re-opened" oe frequently.
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1t Is understood that General Scott disap-
lives fr,oves OF sending a force to land at Acquia
80 not deeming il point of sufficient i'm
fo.'ance to risk any number of men.
er ne government has sent quantity of tel
ispn Wire across the river. The intention
~ Keep up communication with the War
'pAftment az the troops advance.
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The following is sample of the numerous let.
ters constantly receiving tor Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters: CANANDAGUA, July l3, 1859.
MeSsrs Hostetter y Smith Pittsburg Pa -
Gents AS VIC arc strangers. | herewith enclose
you twenty eight dollars for four dozen Hostetter 5
Stomach Bitters which please forward via Michi-
gan Southern Railroad Toledo Ohio. and Clay
ton Station. I have purchased several dozen bot
ties at Toledo this Summer but the sale is on the
increase so much that wish to open direct trade Q
with you. | was induced to try your Bitters by
my physician for the Liver Complaint, and re-
ceived such material aid that have recommend
ed it to others and have sold about two dozen per
week for some time. I have all kinds of medi-
cine in my store, but there is none that l can so
cheerfully and truthfully recommend as your Bit
ters, for know they have helped me beyond m y
expectation Yours re spectfully, PHILo WILSON
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AN HIS OWN HOOK JOHN GDELICH
" CABINET MAKER. The subscriber wishes
to inform his old friends and customers, that he
is now carrying on the Cabinet Making business,
on "his own hook at his old shop on Market
Street. nearly opposite the old jew Store whore
ne keeps on hand, and is sprepared to manufacture
to order, every description of Cabinet-Ware that
may be wanted in this section of country con-
sisting of Sofas, Lounges Mahogony and Common
bureaus, Writing and Wash Stands; Centre, Din
ing and Breakfast Tables: Mahogany and Com
mon Bedsteads; Sewing Stands, &c, &c. He vii
also repair furniture and chairs, in good style
cheap for cash. House Painting lone on hort no
tce, 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 in and examine the articles on hand, ant
judge for yourselves, of the quality and finish.
Country produce received in payment.
April b. 1859 JOHN GUELICH.
n Cofins made to order on short notice, ans
funerals attended with neat hearse, and appro
pirate aceompanyments when desired. j. q.
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urAp AL sInrs

Below we publish the views OF the German
tour. Teiegraph. neutral and strictly inde
pendent Journal, on the subject OF the alleged
/ frauds committed in the State military dc
partment:
SsEAKISI TREasoS.-Certa;n newspapers in
| this State, whose sympathies are all with the
insurgents now striving to break mp the u
MON, having been obliged by stern public SEN
timent to modify their hitherto rabid course,
now resort to the pitifnl business OF attempt
ing to weaken the government and array OPP
position to it, by hunting up and printing
every little occurrence which might seem to
exhibit negligence or inattention to the COM
fort OF the troops. These are magnified and
commented on sayagely, as showing cruelty
toward the troops, of whose interests they as
sumo to take exclusive possession They will
not consider how impossible it is that, say in
Pennsylvania, where this most unnatural war
was suddenly forced upon us while in whol-
ly unprepared state, that we should, in the
space of three or four weeks, accomplish mir
acles. No doubt some of the rations of the
troops have not been as full and as good as
they should have been and they are entitled
to and we are willing even to admit there
may have been few wretched creatures who
have speculated aaa pecuiated upon the wants
and comforts of the brave men nevertheless
we venture TO say that in nearly every in
stance of complaint on this head. their Of
fceys were the bameworthy party. Many of
| the quarter masters of regiments and sergeants
of companies have had no military experience,
and some OF them, in other respect incOmpe
! tent for the posts they fill, have not devoted
themselves to the important duty of feeding
! their men in the manner and to the extent de-
manded by the reguationsr. As to the uni
forms, only comparatively small number of
the aggregate body of troops supplied, have
just cause to complain. Some of them, we
know, were not only badly made, but of very
unsuitable material. But there is even some
excuse for this, in the hurry they had to be
got up. There was not at all times sufficient
material of the right quality and color attaina-
bic at the start, and upon some lots very young
girls were set 70 making up, who knew very
little about sewing. 1t seems that the Fourth
and Fifth Pennsylvania Regiments were thus
supplied as has been reported by agent
sent by the Governor of the State 10 examine
into the matter. But If Col. Hartranit and
Col. Mcdowell, who command these regiments,
had refused this clothing, and not have march
ed until other of good quality had been provi-
ded, this complaint would have had no founda-
ton. We have no doubt, however, that there
will soon be an end put to this kind of wretch
ed iobbery AS to rations, we shall always
hear complaints, Tor which there will OCCASION
ally be grounds, as there are plenty of Shy
locks, who. like the thieves of the south
larger scale, will not hesitate to plumber
wherever they can lay their hands.
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MA RRIED

MNRkTEO:
On May 3Oth, by VIM. Porter, Esq, Mr. c..
r. MAcuMBER of Lawrence tp, to Miss CARRIE
Ross of Clearfeld Borough.
At Rnral Cabin, June 9th, by Rev. H.
Moore, Mr.. DANIEL S. KEPHART, to Miss Lu-
CINDA PARSONS, both of Decatur tp.
June the Sth, by VIM. Mckee, Mr.. GEORGE
SPANGLER, to Miss NANCY BLOOM, both of
Woodward tp.
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cI 000 REWARD :! TViH be paid for any
SI ,UUU Medicine that agtH Excci
COLBERT'S BALM IN GTIEAD

-SVLpEhI = DALM IN U1LEAU -.
For the Quick cure of Headache, Toothaehe,
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Pain in the side Back
or stomach Painters Choic, or Cramp Frosted
Feet or Ears, Burns. Fresh Cuts, sprains. Bruises
Diarrhoea and Sore Throat, and all similar com
plants.
Toothache cured in ten minutes. Earache cur
ed in five minutes. Headache cured in ten min
utes. Burns cured from Smarting in two minutes
Neuralgia pains cured in five minutes. Cholic
cured in ten minutes. Sprains relieved in ten
minutes. Sore throat relieved in five minutes
100 Cases have been cured by one Agent, in a
single day, EVERY BOTTLE WARRANTED.
Try it! Try it'll Try it'll! Try it!iti Price
% and so cts per Bottle.
A liberal discount made TO Agents, and one
wanted in every town. also few good travelling A
gents All orders and communications should
he addressed c. S. COLBERT & Co,
123 S. 4th St, Philadelphia.
Health and happiness to the sons and daugh-
ters of affiiction These things prove on the
spot and before your eyes only bring your cases
Philadelphia, May /, 1861 .-6m.
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x ANOTHER CoMpAsY.-A company called the
.sPennyile Union Guards was organized by
Maj. S. c. Patchin, on the 9th instant, in Fem
township, Clearfed county. The following
are the officers elected John ii. Rowls, Cap
tain d. S. Moore, LIST Lieut.; James Clark.
2d Lieutenant.
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ApPoINTED.-James E. Watson, has been
appointed Postmaster at Williams Grove, IN
place of E. Williams, resigned.
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- CHANGED.-The Post Office in this county,
heretofore known as ssWoodland," is now
called .Williams' Grove.'' Correspondents
and others, will please make note Oh 'lis
change, as it may save them and their frienoS
some annoyance, on account OF delays IN cor
responding.
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AQUEsrIoN FOR THE BRITISH CABISET.-Sup-
pose the four millions of blacks in the South
ern states take advantage Of the present crisis
and general rising against their masters.
stealing their property, their funds, their pub
lie buildings, &c, after the manner Of the Sc
cessionists; proclaimiDg the right of revolu-
ton, and their intention of founding S black
republic-will the British government treat
them s'bellgerents"? We pause for a re-
ply, and expect to wait for it a long time.
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WRITE TO THE SoJDIERs.-The following
item on the subject of writing letters to those
the Harrisburg Telegraph, and worthy of con-
-sideration: We would urge the wives, moth
crs, fathers, brothers, sisters, and even the
sweethearts of the soldiers, to lcrie 10 The boys.
We know from experience how sweet and pre-
.cious is good loving letter from home, breath
ing affection and telling the family and neigh
.bothood news. We, one of US, no matter who,
have served our country in war, and we know
that there is nothing soldier prizes so highly
as letter from home. 1t isa little thing to
write letter, and yet nothing gives more hap
piness to the absent loved one.
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{ MILITARY PAnADE.-In pursuance of notice
given, the several companies of this county
,,net at Clearfield Borough on Monday the 10th
day OF June, for inspection and drill. The
following named companies present !;
Susquehanna Rangers, Capt j. M'QuIlkin /;
Penn Guards, Capt. J. II. Rowls Washington
Guards, Capt. J. Rose; Ccarfield Rifles, Capt.
VI. Ogden; Centre Hill Guards, Capt. j.
Shopc; Rollin Infantry, Capt. TT M'Cul
lOugh. In the afternoon an election for Brigade
officers was held which resulted follows :
Brigadier General, NJ. Ogden; Colonel, j.
McQuilkin Lieut.. Colonel, l.. j. Grams Maj
j. W. Wallace. The following appointments
were also made: Adjutout, G. ii. Lytic +;
Surgeon, DR.. FetZcr Ast. Surgeon, DR.. Pot
ter; QuarterMastcr, D. T. Sharp. The parade
passed off in good style, and all seemed well
pleased. Vire la MilHaire.
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DIED:

At Black Earth, Dane CO. Wisconsin, on The
30th day of May last, MARY, wife of Georg,
Baty, formerly of this CO.
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VNTILLIAM f. IRWIN, Market street, CIeaTfield
w Pa, Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Mer-
ehandse Hardware, Queensware: Groceries, and
family articles generally. Nov 10.
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NEW FIRM AND NEW GOODS
JOHN & JERRED F. IRWIN.

JOHN JERRED F. IRWIN.
The undersigned give notice that the 18th A
pri they enterod into partnership in the mercan-
tile business in Curwensville. and that hereafter
the business viii be conducted by them jointly
der the name and firm of John T. 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, all
of which they intend to sell at reasonable rates.
Also, an extensive stock of the most fashionable
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
at prices to suit the times. Now is the time to
purchase. Call in examine stock before
you purchase your goods and We feel confident
that we supply you with all kinds of goods.
at low prices and on reasonable terms as you
can procure them elsewhere. live us trial
JOHN IRWIN,
May 80, 1860 JERRED T. IRWIN.
n. 3. Persons indebted to the old firm are re-
quested to call and settle. may 30
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OOK OUT!,-A lot of State arms still be-
IL ing in the hands of different persons in this
county, hereby, request that the same be imme-
diately delivered up suits will be brought for
their recovery. They can be left with Captain
j. Bowler, at New Washington Captain T. j.
Mccullough in Clearfeld Borough
S. C. PATCHEN,
May %, 1861. Brigade Inspector.
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ssRaftsman's Journal Office" on Sec
ond Floor Of Graham's New Brick
Building, on Market Street.
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ToHN GUELICH, Manufacturer of all kinds o:
- Cabinet-ware, Market street CleRrfeld, Pa.
He also makes to order Collins. short notice and
attends funerals with hearse. AprlO %.
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,63I 81 500 .657 81
The above statement is correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief. j. B. GRAHAM Cashier.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 18th May
1861. JOHN l.. CUTTLE, Proth v
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M A. FRANK, Justice of the Peace Market St
M. Clearfeld, Pa. Business entrusted to his
viii receive prompt attention Collections
made and money remitted Apr27 SO.
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EvOR SALE.-A good two-horse wagon with
Il box, for sale very low. Apply to George w.
Rex, New Millport, Clearfeld CO.. Pa. Mar2O-p p. 7
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So far as the Government is concerned, the
plaus of the campaign are properly concealed.
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DRANK SHORT. Boot and Shoemaker shop
Weavers Store,) Clearheld, Pa May !, 1853.