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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-12

CoNrRABAND NEGRoEs-Dr. Livingston
gives glowing description OF region which
he explored in the interior Of South Africa,
where cotton grows spontaneously and to great
perfection. The inhabitants are greatly su-
periCr to those near the coast, whence slaves
have been obtained for over two centuries.
In the interior region of which we are speak
ing slavery is unknown. What an impulse
would the introduction of some thousands of
American negroes, speaking the English lam
guage, and familiar with the cultivation of the
cotton plant, give TO such a country that,
under the lead OF intelligent white and color
ed menL 1t is the very country to suit them,
and they are the very men that that country
needs. colony of colored people from
America, with schools and churches. would
soon rise to be the centre of Christian civili-
cation in that quarter of tho globe, and in a
short time lead to important moral and COM
mercial results. None of the objections that
can be urged against Liberia apply to that re-
gion. 1t is healthy, saubrious, fertile, and
the natives are OF higher order by far than
those found contiguous to the Liberian colo
ny. Great Britain would unite heartily in the
enterprise of transporting .'cotton planters
from America to Southern Africa, and would
construct railroads from the coast to their
country. Here is one way of disposing of our
voluntary sscaptives taken in war;" the num-
Der of whom promises to be enormous, and
whose future prospects in this country are not
very encouraging. Here, by an inexorable
law of social life, they are an inferior caste.
though nominally free. There they would be
sort of aristocracy. The ability to speak
the English language, and still more to read
and write it, would give them position above
that of the natives; and were they TO go in
large numbers, that language would in time
supercede the native dialects, and bear into
that pagan population all the blessings of sci
ence, and, what is better still, of the Christian
religion.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-12
ITO JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, and

Two JUSTICES OF THE FEACE, and
Il persons bound for their appearance at June
Sessions a. d. 1861 Although an agreement has
been entered into by the members of the Bar for
the continuance of all eases criminal and civil for
June Term, thereby continuing the Court yet it
is the duty of Justices of the Peace to make tn cir
returns according to law to that term, and parties
bound for their appearance at that time must be
in attendance and renew their recognizances or
the same will be forfeited. r. ]. WALLACE,
June 5, lS6l-2t District Atty.
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The WEST AND THE WAR.-A great work
rests on the West and Northwest in this war,
and we are glad to find evidence that it is ap-
preciated. From the fertile praires of Illinois
and Iowa must come, for this year, goodly
portion of the food of the nation--corn, wheat
pork, beef, the staples we look to the farmers
and graziers of the West to furnish in greater
proportions than in former years. The cas-
tern states may supply their own home de-
mand But the rich West will feed the armies
of the Union. 1t can do so and far-sighted
people in those states already see that from
this new demand upon their energies they will
reap great and lasting benefits. They will see
new settlers focking into their limits to occu-
py and till their virgin soil. They will see
the erea of cultivated lands in several of those
states nearly doubled by this war. They will
see the tide of immigration, now temporarily
checked, again revived; and agriculturists
from the East and from Europe populating
what are now their waste lands. With our
war, and with probable wars in Europe, the
grain fields of the Northwest and the prarIes
of Illinois and Indiana have a bright prospect
before them. They will not only feed our
own Union armies-they will feed the armies
OF Europe; and with such prospects it is not
too much to expect that the next census will
place these states-not long ago an unknown
wilderness-in the front rank of the Union for
population, wealth and intelligence.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-12

REDUcTIoN.-The Railroad companies OF
Pennsylvania have determined to make an g.
batement of thirty per cent. on the transporta-
tion of munitions OF war. y was also arrang-
ed that the abatement should be made on all
the bills for transportation of troops and war
suppiies since the breaking out Of the war.
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NOTICE TO LUMBERMFY

y n VI N.HLN.-I an n,-
finishing new first class Saw Mill 70. % -. ~.
tint Der, at Duncannon one mile below g -cor .5''
on the Susquehanna; and desire to hava -G 1G
ner from Clcarfeld county, to stock the L. !, N,
with oak and pine for one, two or tbrao' r tya.
This mill will command two thirds Of ~. L:;sAH sAH
of Perry county. at fair remuneratire -
ANY person having lumber can have faSors5. fr.i,
terms of co-partnership, and good homa 80
this season, during the present depressed So
the tide water business. Write to or call oy
FRANCIS B. JONES
May 10, 1861 .-3t- DuncaunOn, Perry "a D.
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SHERIFF'S SALES.-Bv yir

SHERIFF'S SALES.-By virtue OF sr,a.-
~ writs Of VsnefftiOmi EzpoD1s. issued on, !,
the Court Of Common Pleas Of Clearfela con,
ty- and TO me directed, there will be eYposei =
public sale. at the Court House in the Boro1.I
of Clearfeld, on MONDAY THE nth DAY 5T
JUNE; 1861, the following described Res
tate, to wit:
a certain tract of land situate in Beeearia fax,
ship, Clearfeld county Pennsylvania, bounded +,
lands of Boynton and Nevling II B. Wright sri
others, containing sixty eight acres more or les
with about forty acres cleared, and one largo
frame house, one small horse stable and bl1,P
smith shop erected thereon. Seized taken in sn
eeution, and to be sold as the property OF We,.
ley Nevling. f q. MILLER. Sheriff
Sherfs Office. Clearfed, May - 1861
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-12

Toinsure attention, the CASH must accompa-
ny notices, as follows ALL Cautions with 81 (;
traitors and Executors notices, 81 So each and
all other transient Notices at the same rates
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-12
ESTATE oFHENRY BEAMS. DECD

LNSTATE OF HENRY BEAMS, DECD
IA All persons interested in the estate eff Henry
Beams late of Morris township deceased, are
hereby notified, that letters of Administration,
have been this day granted to the undersigned
Those having claims against the estate. will pre-
sent them for settlement, and those ndebted to 1t
will be required TO make payment Immediately.
JEREMIAH HOOVER,
June 5, 1S61-3tp. JACOB BEAMS, Ex'rs
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The National Inteiligenccr says that two
hundred sisters OF charity are ready to enlist in
the cause Of the sick and the wounded OF the
army, at any moment the government may
signify to them desire to avail themselves of
their services, to take charge ofhosptals, anu
balances for conveying the sick and wounded /,
or any post far or near, where the canse of
humanity can be served,
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TIMES IN PHILADrI

- PHtA = Tremendous E.rcfte54fAt q77opg d.
Masses !nt-EXCITING FOOT RACE Be,lcssq ~
philadelphia Police ant n notorious Forgsr 4al
cOdcaterfeiter. james Buchanan Cress M ca.
RecaptHyea !!!!t-It seems to be the general % ,.
ion in Clearfeld. that if Cross had worn pair q
Frank Shorts French-c calf Boots. that he wo.g
not be taken yet. However, Shorty Is not ngL
put out at missing his custom; hut woull a.
nounce to all ByeckinyEkSe, DongLxS LincYla -rl
BsH men, and women and children in Clearaed
and Sinnemahoning in particular that he il prs-
pared to furnish them with Boots Shoes and Gsj
ters OF any style pattern stitched, seged or ucr
ged. (and he is short fellow on shor; notice
All kinds Of country produce taken in exchange.
and cash not refused Repairing done in tie Il uesi-
est manner and charges moderate. at the Shelt
Shoe Shop Second Street, opposite Reed VISA,
yer Co 5 store. FRANK SHORT
n: b. Findings for sale. Au- 2g ls5v
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In A TI0Hr PLACE.-James T.. Harvey, the
new minister to Portugal, it is reported, has
became implicated By an examination of the
telegraph dispatch seizures, as an accessory
to the treason at the south. Ii this is correct
we may indeed doubt our truest friends, as
Mr. Harvey was admitted to the councils and
the confidence Of the most loyal men in the
country. 1t is rumored that he is immedi-
ately to be recalled-but where he will seek a
home, his conscience and his guilt must de-
eide. Mr.. Harvey was formerly the popular
Washington correspondent of the North .9nler-
team, writing over the signature, Independent.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-12

EAUTION.-All persons are cautioned against
~ purchasing or meddling with the following
property now in the possession of John Dressler
of Union township, to wit: One yoke of oxen I
years old. one yoke years old, and one bay mare
as the same belong TO me- and have only been
left with said DressIer on loan.
June -, lS6l-3tp. PETER ARNOLD.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Advertisements farge type cuts fnsna
style avtH be charged double price forSpaceoccpied
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TINS and gone to early graves.
THINGS no BE RENEN'


Remember that DR. Bort wants no patients sl'
those fully capable of appreeiating and distih
gushing the services of regular thorough bred
physician, from paltry, unlearned and tfialas
quack-
Remember, DR.. Bort's remedies and treatment
are entirely unknown to all others in this c2aS'
try; prepared from a life spent in the grest hoi'
pitals of Europe and the first in the country
Remember that DIR. Bort has a more exientsS
practice than any other physician in NosIsn
Pennsylvania.
Remember, that citizens of education and Gu,
popular men are all we'll acquainted with, All
take great pleasure in recommending Dr. Boz! L
the afflicted
Remember, that DR.. Bort makes no false repre-
sentatons to gull the unfortunate, but all As is'
will be faithfully carried out
Remember, that DIR. Bort paws every 2itenusI
TO diseases of chronic nature
Certificates of Cures may be seen a. his Tei?''
tive rooms.
Dr. b. isfurnished with over six Thousand ls'
ters of recommendations from some Of the r'.
distinguished men living. Also has awsrdea
him diplomas from some Of the most celeoFS'e'
Hospitals and Infrmaties in Europe, for he =.
paralleled observations in Diagnosis, and oOs'.s
vations in discovering remedies for the cur. -
diseases that ave heretofore befallen the sA'i'N -
many of the medical profession. .as
An early call from those wishing to consui' s1
Doctor, is earnestly requested, to rece'g ~ ir
benefit of treatment, and thus do justice u -
self. Time limited. or,
Please bear in mind when DR.. 3 VIII be I'D IN
place. Persons desirous OF consulting hlm II
confer great favor by calling on the nrsl g} !,
his arrival, as his Rooms are so often oro"u a.
is utterly impossible to attend 10 the anxious ~
licitations of all. DR. Bort will arrive at eaca - =
the above places on the first train or stage "
Please extend the invitation to all inTaiio
quaintances, and oblige yours, &c.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-12

Gov. ANDREW TO GEN. WALRIDGE.-Gov.
Andrew has the faculty of saying what he
would say not only well, but seasonably-
which always makes the best thing in the
world still better. The following is extract
of a letter which he has written to Gen. Wal.
ridge pressing that gentleman 10 urge the Gen
eral Government to a vigorous prosecution
of the war, by calling ont additional forces
ssTbere is perfect unanmity of sentiment in
Massachusetts,. Party names and party creeds
are utterly ignored and forgotten. The pres
ervation of the Union, the support of the Gov
ernment and the emphatic punishment and
solemn extinction of traitors, are the Catholic
religion of us ALA religion of mercy. We
have always been impressed with the wisdom
of WASHINGTON, who, when advised that FIVE
thousand men would suffice to quel Shay IS
Rebellion, replied "1hen / will send tftee n
thousand men. There can be no mi staks l.
bout that
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-12

NOTICE.-Dr. r. T. Hubbs, of Frenehville
~ having relinquished the practice of Medi-
cine. would hereby respectfully request all per-
sons indebted TO him, to come forward and settle
without delay, as his accounts viii have to be
closed French vile. June 12 1861
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-12

YIRGrNIA.-Most of the inhabitants are get
ting away from the vicinity Of Norfolk and
from Hampton as fast as it is practicable. The
value OF negroes there is now rendered but
nominal, and Cuffee is moving off also with an
alacrity which is surpassed only by the loco
motion of Massa, though in different direc-
ton. Fugitives still fee to the fort. Gen.
Butler has now about Us negroes, not $50 as
reported, employed in and about the fortress.
Many families have departed in the direction
of York. One man, Mr.. Jones, had twenty
slaves, all but one of whom left him, and
sought refuge in the fort, This last chattel
was devoted affectionately to old massa, and
declared he loved him. s.I'll nebber leab yer,
massa-ncbber i'' swore this chattel, very
promising sable, ''I'll stick to my old massa
as long as lib ~ and master and man left to-
gether for the interior. Next morning, when
.iassa rose TO proceed on his journey his de-
voted property had decamped for the North,
taking with him massa's horse, and neither
Cuffee nor horse have since been heard from.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-12

X KRATZER & SON. Merchants, and dealers
y. in Boards and Shingles, Grain and Produce
Front st. above the Academy, Clearfeld. Pa. Gjl2
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XATOOLt WOOL! THE subscriber oud
w take this method of informing the citizens
of Clearfeld county that he is employed by Le-
van Co.. of Lancaster county TO trade wool for
ton, and warrant the goods of the best quality.
Examine the goods before trading with others, is
al he asks. JOHN L. REX
New Millport May %, 1861 Emp.
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lIIed d1stlnguished physlclans.
APPoINT ENT s.:
LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF TRUTH i,
REASON AND PROFIT By IT

The time has come that all who will ear e5oa;s
the iron grasp of Mercury, by calling without De.
lay, to see the well known and justly eelebrsisi
Eclectic European Physician, DIR. BORT vhs
will administer those only true and safe nsa!.
zines. extracted from the most choice Roots ant
Herbs, which are prepared under his own super
vision, and therefore avoiding the use of all MS-
ERAL PoISoSs, which were never designed for iaa
system, to take which many thousand have iails2
victims and gnne To carly rrauns
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NAUTION-All persons are hereby cautioned
" against purchasing or meddling with the fol-
lowing property, in the hands of Thomas
White, to wit: l Black Stallion, I sorre Mare,
white spotted cows yoke of steers. harrow.
plow, cook stove, / tim Der sled, as the same
belongs to me and has only been left with the
said White on loan. JAMES WHITE, Jr.
Salt Lick NAV 22 1861 3tp
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TAUTION.-Allp persons are cautioned against
Obuying or in any way interfering with the fol-
Carr of Chest tip. Two Grey horses two bay hor-
ses. two Rats in Chest Creek, one Raft in woods
as the said property belongs to me and is in his
care only. WILLIAM IRWIN
June II. lS6I-3t
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wEmsE e.fson. Nc NoTICE.arhe following n,,.,
the Court of Quarter Sessions of CJoarsH, Neik Y
their Petitions for License at the I'M sou1tf
1861, agreeably to Act OF Assembly OF woess'9r
1856. entitled ''An Act to regulate The ii4'ea
toxicating Liquors. &c 7'e Q! Il.
I. F. Boalicb, Osceola. T.
May % 1851 CIsrt nE LIE
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T. e r O = T. 4 \
EYE, EAR and LUNG
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
DOCTOR. BORT

Formerly Physician and Surgeon TO the Gr.EF-
ton Lung Hospital of London, England Aga u
PITTSBu RG, Pa, begs to announce to al iusA
lids that owing to the many solicitations Of hii
friends. lie has concluded to pay professional 7
its to the following named places and 0y
wing at the day set forth. can be consulted ~ lie
afflicted, both Male and Female On Disessss u
the Heart, Liver and Lungs; Cancer, Fits. Serc!
ula. and all Diseases of the Blood Also al D
eases appertaining to the EYE and EAR PAR,
TIAL DEAFNESS, Ringing Noises in the Heal
and Discharges from the Ear, can be speedily
cured by DR.. B0RT'S Scientific Treatment; sBi
many other diseases that have ba.ae4 the skHlo;
the so-called distinguished physicians.
APPOIN MENTS:
Clarion, at Clark,s Hotel, from the 18th Of AaJ
to the lst of June.
Corsica, at Whitmore's s Hotel, jane Isl Agall
Sept. lst and 2nd.
Brookyille, at the American House, from The g
to 9Th of June. Again, Sept Sd, 4th and 9TH
Luthersburg, Reeds Hotel. June 10th aEd llti
Again, Sept 10th and Ilth
Clearfeld, Johnson's Hotel from June l2th to
10th. Again.
Bellefonte, Morrisons Hotel, from June 18th "a
18th Again, Sept 18th and 18th.
Tyrone City. at Mrs. Thomas Hotel, from JuE'
2lst to 22d. Again, Sept l4th and 18th.
a I his Infrmary. from June 22d to July III
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Mu uIIoN.-Al persons are herebv a..
ca against harboring or trustigt ,aI'l9t.
Amelia E. on my account. as She bos iFss. y rls
ont Just cause, and shall pay no ne VIZ
tracing. g q NJ Vt:r5ine % ner co.
Burnsiae tp., May %, IS8l-3tp. 'i'@L-
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EXECuToRs, NoTICr =

NAV % 1851
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-04-24
BALTIMORE.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL "a, 1861.

It is very desirable that large vote should be
polled to-day, and that our citizens should thus
rive palpable and indisputable evidence of their
thorough determination to resist the progress
of Northern troops through this State for the pur-
pose of oyerawing and coercing the South. But
while we hope for general attendance of the
people at their several voting places we cannot
say that we expect it, for the insignificant opposi
ton to the States Rights ticket, which has been
thus far manifested, has failed to give the election
the character of contest, and vast numbers of
those who would otherwise participate in it will
probably neglect to cast their votes. That the
gentlemen whose names we published yesterday
will be elected is Of course foregone conclusion,
and it is no slight compliment to their in
tegrity and good sense that the citizens of Bal
timore should be willing to entrust so much
power to their hands without asking from
them any pledges any declaration of their lndi-
yidual views in regard to the momentous issues
before us. They are known to be ardent support
ers of the Just rights of the South, and jealous
champions of the integrity honor aud interests of
this State, but they will also go to Annapolis I'M
committed TO any specific measures and unembar-
TdSSGu ~ ''AS PiCu5Co Iuat SOulu PlSCiuue lHeLl
from shaping their action to the exigencies of the
hour.
Of the short notice which has been given of the
holding of this election, we think no one can fairly
complain. The people of this city have long
asked for an opportunity to be heard upon the
questions which involved their future prosperity,
happiness and liberties, but the Governor of the
State has refused to afford them the slightest
chance of giving expression to their sentiments
through the forms and channels provided by the
laws and the Constitution. And now they are
about being oyerrun by Northern troops; they are
about to be subjugaed, ifpossible by people whose
sympathies and Institutions are different from
their own; and their State is about to be an
nexed to the Northern Confederacy, even if it is
to be thereby ruined Under such circumstances
the people have insisted on being heard. If they
have been forced in preferring this demand to dis
regard the technical requirements of the law, the
responsibility rests upon those who sought to Jug
gle them out of their rights. They are therefore
justified in taking any steps, revolutionary or
otherwise, in order to prevent themselves from
being disposed of without their consent.
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ryland blood was shed in our streets. Men whose
love for the institutions and memories OF the
past still held them to the Government though
it had ceased to be any thing more than an
nsolent imposture, flung the delusion away from
them on the instant that they felt the Northern
troops among US to be really invaders of our soil.
Others, who were hesitating from timidty or lack
of judgment, had their fears dissipated and their
minds enlightened on the instant, by the presence
of an armed force, deadly and death-dealing, in
our midst. And so the feeling has spread over
the whole State. From divided and almost g
hopeless'y divided people, we have become uni
in resolute resistance. Of the result to which
this unanimity is rapidly leading US, it is almos
Impossible to have a rational doubt for a rooted
and justified conviction of the bad faith and hos
tility of the North is the first and irrevocabl
step towards that union with the South which
is demanded by our interests, our duty and Gu
sympathies. 1t is not only the first STEP but i
traverses almost the whole distance instan tame
ously, which lies between Maryland and III
Southern Confederacy. Nothing can prevent
from carrying us that distance altogether and tri
umphantly, but the precipitation of those who's
ardor is unwilling to await the inevitable progres
of events. Let those who have the good of tn
cause at heart beware how they endeavor
hasten progress which is rapid enough, becaus
in the end it is absolutely sure