Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-10

IHE JUURNAL.
CLEARFIELD, Pa, JULY 10, 1861.
INJUREp.-We have been informed, that Mr..
Henry Hegarty of Guelich township, was
thrown from his horse, some ten days since,
and very seriously injured. He is slowly re-
covering.
FOURTH OF July PRocEEpINGs.-The pro-
ceeding of the Centre and Pleasant Grove Sun
day School celebration, have been crowded
out this week. for want of room. We will puo-
Iish them next week.
We call attention TO the card oil the biair
Co. Normal School, printed in anothef icoi-
umu. Teachers and others wishing 10 attend
q good school, will do well to send for cir
cuIar before going elsewhere.
Tur Corpr House. TowER.-We observe,
that Mr.. Thorn, the contractor for building
the Court House, has commenced tearing down
the tower the foundation having given some
under the heavy weight, SO as to seriously
damage that structure.
BIBLE MEETING.-The regular Monthly Con-
in the Lutheran Church on Sunday evening,
July 14th at o'clock. The usual collection
will be taken. By order of the President.
Geo. W. Rheem Secretary.
A. NJ. SNITH.-Mr Smiths many friends
will, no doubt, be glad to learn, that he is in
Ciearfeld on visit. The object of Mr.. SIS Wis.,
it will be apparent, when reference is made'to
Order No. 6, in our advertising columns. We
hope that our Clearfield county friends will
respond to Alfs request at once.
u. S. CAVALRY RECRUITS WANTED.-By ref
erence to our advertising columns, it will be
seen that Lieut.. Dodge. of the Sd Reg. U. S.
Cavalry, is at the Mansion House in Clearfeld,
where he will receive recruits for his regi-
ment. Persons desrous of enlisting in this
popular arm of our national defense, will call
on Lieutenant Dodge without delay.
To CoRREsPoNDENTs.-We would inform
esprit of '6l,'' that it is impossible for us to
insert his communication this week,
count of the Presidents Message and crowd
OF other matter.
GA lover of Truth''-we will publish yours
in our next weeks issue.
"Unionist"-we thank you for your sug
gestions, and will endeavor to answer your
questions when in possession of full statistics.
AccIDENT.-We incidentally learn that
little son of Mr.. Geo. Kylcr, on the 'scroSs
cut'' met with very serious accident one day
last week. 1t appears that three of Mr.. X s
children, were taking ride in dearburn
wagon, and whilst going down hill, the hold
ing back strap broke, and the horse ran away
with the wagon throwing the children out,
and in tho fall breaking and cutting the Oldest
boys leg just above the ankle joint, in most
horrible manner-the bone protruding from
the wound several inches. 1t was supposed
that amputation would become necessary.
One of the other children was slightly hurt.
CELEBRATION AT PENNvILLE.-Pursuant to
previous arrangements, large concourse of
people assembled at Pennville, on July 4th,
to celebrate our National anniversary.
The meeting was organized by appointing
DR.. ]. P. Hoyt, President; John Ferguson,
Samuel Widemire, Joseph Hoover, and E.
Fenton, Vice Presidents and DR.. J. NJ. Ross,
r. Wall, Geo. Dale, and John Russell, Secre-
tarieS.
The following military companies were
present Pennvile Union Guards and Lumber
city Sus4uehanna Rangers.
The exercises were opened with prayer by
Rev. Armor. The Declaration of lndepen-
dence was then read by John Russell after
which the audience was addressed by l.. j.
Grams. I'VE will publish the address next
week.
Col. John McQuilkin, being called on, en-
tertained the audience for short time in an
able and patriotic manner.
vote of thanks was rendered to the Speak
ers, and requested that Mr.. Grams furnish
copy of his address for publication after
which the meeting adjourned.
BIRDS OF A FEATHER, &C.
1t is said that sbirds of a feather flock to-
gether.' We were reminded of this fact by |
the great parade made in the last Cleorfeld |
Republican, about something said or done by a
member of Congress from Ohio, by the name |