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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-09-07

MR BoswoRTH-I beg leave to make sug-
gestiou through your paper which may, and
| hope will be valuable to our soldiers. for
whose comfort, safety and health so much So
licitude is felt.
The suggestion is simply this: that the la
dies, the warm hearted friends of the soldiers
add to their other liberal and valuable con-
tributions, an ample supply of red pepper
II be used, not only a. pleasant condiment
to give relish to their food, but to be used
chiefly for medical purposes.
As medicine, it is peculiarly effcacous
in the diseases incident to camp life, and
In cases of measles and scarlet fever, when
used in tea, the pepper has the effect to throw
out the eruption and prevent the evil effects
caused by taking cold. For sore throat, and
even diptheria, it is an invaluable remedy; in
the latter, however it should be combined
with salt. 1t is also excellent in Pneumonia
and influenza. Indeed, in our opinion, in
nine cases out of ten, in the incipient stage
Of pneumonia the liberal use of Pepper tea,
with a good warming of the feet at a camp
fire, would effect a thorough cure. 1t is also
good for chills and fever; and as II is a dilfu-
siye stimulant, as well as a tonic, we should
think it valuable in typhoid fever-particu-
larly as preventive. 1t is a remedy which
may always be at hand that Is, if it be fur
nished); every soldier may keep on hand a
few pods slowed away in his knapsack, to be
used when needed; and though it is prefera-
BILE to the pepper tea hot, yet, when it is
difficult to procure hot water, the pepper cut
up in a cup of cold water will soon furnish a
first rate article of ''cold tea hot enough for
comfort.
was conversing with two volunteers, be-
longing to a New Orleans company, few
days since, when one of them remarked, - I
don't mind the fighting, but am afraid of the
sickness in camp" The other informed me
that kind lady had furnished him with some
red peppers, while on his way from the city;
these he seemed to set a high value on, and
was taking them along for time of need.
That there has been, still IS, and will be- a
good deal of sickness among our troops, is n
matter that none of US doubt; and we are
aware, also, that there is a great deal of
sickness at some points. 1t only yester-
day that l heard it stated, on reliable author
ity, that at Yorktown the troops were suffer
ing severely from sickness, without medicine,
and poorly furnished with medical aid.
In view of such facts, we have presumed to
offer the above suggestions, with the request
that the ladies will send their strings of pep
per without stint. Yours. &c,
TIE SOLDIERS FRIEND.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-09-07
BEN MCCULLOCH.
Brigadier General Cong
dent servan.

A PLAN PROPOSED FOR CEsTRorING
NoRFoLK.-The New York Herald. Of The
2lst ult., says:
1t is reported that council Of war was
recently held in Fortress MOaroe. At
which plan was proposed and adopted
to destroy the city Of Norfolk. Il was
shown that the place coull Be- fred a.
two hundred different points. which woslI
render the cOnfagration certain Gen
Butler. it is said. expressed himself il
favor Of the plan. and communicated the
decision of the council to the War De
partment at Washington.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-09-07

We are pleased TO learn that this company,
b. the active exertions of DR.. W. j. Lee Dr.
Kirkpatrick and others, has made rapid pro-
gress towards completion, within the last
week or two. Sufficient funds have already
been secured to purchase six pieces of ord
nance, and several horses hare been donated
TO the company.
The Governor of the State has pledged him
self to furnish every thing necessary for the
equipment of the company, as soon as it
shali have acquired a sufficient number of
men 10 enable it to muster into service
which number is sixty-four; and we learn
there are already forty five or fifty names en-
rolled. Fifteen or twenty more men are all
that are lacking to complete the company for
service, though it is desirable to have more
say ninety or one hundred men.
We have no hesitation in saying that the
ass companies now forming here-the Ar
sillery and the Thermopyle Guards are
eonfesed of as good and true men as any
company that has heretofore been raised in
this or any other county in the State. Those
who have any disposition to do their State
and country actnal and effective service,
should join one of these companies without
delay, and thus enable it TO go into camps
and commence the work of drilling, which is
so necessary to efficiency in the service
We hope by next week to be able to an
-neunce that one, at least. of these companies
is full. Nothing is wanting but a little more
patriotism on the part of the young men OF
Madison.
We will state that the Artillery company,
hike the 'sThermopylr Guards will elect its
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-09-07
YOR CONGREss-5rh District,
Hon. o. r. Singleton,

rs candidate for Congress in this district,
composed of the counties Of Alfalfa, Carroll,
Holmes, Leake, Madison, Suntiower and
r.xeo. Election, 9Th day of November.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-09-07

officers as soon a. the sixty-four members
are obtained. and no man lays claim to any
particular Office, but all are open to fair COM
netitiou among the members.
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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-09-07
1. MINIS. Asst Q. NJ. Gen'l.

The Louisville Courier, noticing the telc-
graphic announcement of the defeat of Gen
Tyler, in western Virginia says bis force, in
stead of being but 900 was 5000 lie was
beaten by Gen. Floyd The Federalists were
on their way to Gauley River, to form june
ton with Gen. Cox, who had assembled the
kanawha to point beyond Gauley Bridge,
when Floyd cut them off north of the river,
and near Summeryille- The Courier contains
no further particulars.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-09-07

COMPREHENSIVE THE SoUTH The New
York Express thinks that the battle
should serve as lesson TO the North, and
remarks:
For the first time since the creation and
success of the geographical party of the
north. we begin to hope for our unhappy
country. The Bull Run disaster has
check mated and silenced the madmen
of the north, and reason and sense will
now begin to have sway in the northern
mind. the South is being comprehend
ed, its force, its earnestness, its power,
fanaticism even, are understood. 1t is
not treason any longer, as it was in March
and April, to tell our people, the South
will fight, means 10 fight. can fight. 1t
is not treason TO say that this is terrible
war, and long war we are in, and that
to wage it successfully, all the men we
can muster are necessary, and all the
means we can raise not alone through i'm
ports, but by direct taxes! 1t is not trea-
son any longer TO doubt the inability OF
the administration, Of president or secre-
taries, or to discuss points and principles,
with the view Of demonstrating what is
best for the whole country. The question
of discussion now is one of policy. bur
policy often, as now, forbids discussion;
while charges of treason" but provoke
men to discuss. Events, alas. too fatal
ly but demonstrate the sagacity and fore
sight, and second sight, even, of the New
York Express for these ten years past;
and hence. as We record history now. we
have but to ask our readers to re-read
back files, for in them they have the ex-
listing history.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-09-07

@ Il is reported tha, Gen Scott
took the oath louder and out Of larger
glass than ever on receiving The news
from Missouri.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-09-07
Clothing and Supplies for the Soldiers.
QUARTERMAsTER's DEPARTMENT, !
ARMY OF MISSISSIPPI,
Jackson Aun 30 1851


Jackson. Aug. 80. 1861.
MR- EDITOR: Please give notice in your
paper that Capt. A. Mizell will leave here
on Monday. the 9th of September, fer
Richmond. in charge of such articles OF
clothing and hospital stores as may be
sent to this Department by that time, in
tended for our troops in Virginia All
articles of clothing must be plainly mark
ed in the name of the captain of the com
pany. number of the regiment, and for
whom they are intended. Hospital
stores must be likewise directed, and
marked Hospital Stores;" all to be con-
signed to the Quartermaster General at
this place. The greatest care will be ia
ken to see that all articles sent TO US are
promptly forwarded. Arrangements will
be made to send an agent on once every
two weeks. if the quantity sent forward is
sufficient to justify it.
L. MINIS. Asst O. NJ. Gen'l.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-09-07
are authOrIZtu TO hHHUuHVt
JOHN J. pETTUr,

" candidate for reelection to the Office Of
Governor Of Mississippi
Election, eth day Of October.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-09-07

A VOICE FROM BosToN.-A Boston
correspondent writes to the Baltimore
Exchange:
Battles have been fought and lost
Change has followed change. All these
have had their influence here among the
Yankees. and no doubt with you. Here
one can talk more freely, and the public
will hear more willingly. Many who
were honestly acting heart and hand with
this administration are now stopping to
discuss the whereabouts of the Ccn.titu-
ton and constitutional guarantees under
Honest Abe" In fine, intelligent men
with US are opening their eyes, and
good many roundly swear they hope
Jefferson Davis will take Washington.
drive out The Abolitionists and reconstruct
the Government Depend upon it, mat
ters can't go on till Jan LIST as they have
gone with Us since May LIST, without an
outbreak. Il may be | am u istaken, but
L don't believe | am. Business dull.
We are all ruined and sinking deeper
and deeper every day.
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ToBAcco.-The demand at present for
all kinds of tobacco of established grades
is nearly if not quite as good as it was
this time last year. The price is also
well maintained. -Richmond Dispatch.
The reason of this is very obvions Tobacco is
king-a very tyrant. Notwithstanding the hard
times, every body must have his :" quidr while our
soldiers in the army. being deprived in great meas
ure of their whisky, chaw and spit a double quar-
tity. 1t is disgusting. dirty habit in which we are
orry to say, the Americans can beat creation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

The TRAGEDY IN ST. LOUISA citizen OF
st Louis writing to friend in Pbiladel phla a.
bout the firing of the troops upon the mob on
Friday of last week, of which he was eye wit
ness, says: ssAfter the surrender the loyal
soldiers were drawn up in a line outside of
but completely surrounding the enclosure of
the camp. A portion of the soldiers who had
just surrendered, composed of drunken levee
rats, with some citizens, were inside. and
such outrageous abuse never heard, ending
in the stoning of the soldiers, so that there
was no alternative for the soldiers but to fire
on the crowd or run with their arms in their
hands. No one regrets more than myself the
necessity of firing on the crowd. but if it had
not been done the scene of Baltimore would
have been re-enacted in st. Louis.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

The female organization is often as frail as that
of a tender flower. Many of the sex enter into
the Iabors and trials of maternity. In this coun-
try thousand of young and beautiful women are
sacrificed every year from this cause alone. Hos
letters Celebrated Stomach Bitters will save a
ny of this class from untmely grave. This
medicine has been used with great benefit by i'm
mense numbers of people throughout the repub-
lie. and the proprietors have received grateful
concentrations from all sections of the country.
The Bitters will be found to be very pleasant to
the taste, even beverage and prompt and
powerful in its effect a medicine. 1t infuses
new vitality into the frame, and strengthens the
whole system, SO that women who use it are ena-
bled to go through with labors which would,
without it, be certain TO PROSTATE them. Sold by
all druggists
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

BorH SIDES SoLD.-Certain leading Union
men in Kentucky appear to have fallen into a
trap in cOnSentiug 10 recommend The armih g
of the State, while under its present authori-
ties. 1t is easy to see that all the benefit of
this bargaia will insure to the dsunonists. by
virtue Of the certain law of revolution which
always gives the advantage to the extreme
party. With the State in the hands of Mil
itary Commission, presided over by Governor
MagOffin, there can be but little doubt that the
Unionsts of Kentucky will have been guilty
of taxing themselves to put arms in the hands
of their enemies. That the secession of Ken
lucky will involve the immediate destruction
of slavery in that State even the disunionists
themselves freely admit. This result, with
keen foresight, is now clearly announced By
the anti-secession newspapers in that State.
The Louisville ssJournal,'' in recent edi-
torial on the subject, says; stThe passage by
the Legislature of a law of unconditional e.
Emancipation, within three months, OF all such
slaves as should accept the boon of freedom,
would not eXtirpate slavery from our soil eth
er more utterly or more speedily than the GO
ing of Kentucky into the Southern Confeder-
acy would produce that result. Many even of
our secessionists feel this truth in spite of
themselves. We know of scores, we have
heard of hundI eds, of ardent secessionists in
Kentucky, who, in expectation of her seces-
sion, have sent off or making arrangm ents to
send or take off their slaves into the Cotton
States as the only hope of not losing them"
Thus, in Kentucky, in disrupted Virginia,
slavery is wounded in the house of it's friends,
and receives its death blow from the hands of
men who would murder Liberty in its defense.
OF all the marvels of history, there is none
that equals this, and no more signal vindica-
tioH OF the ways of God in man.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22
NEW FIRM AND NEW GOOD
JOHN JERRED F. IRWIN.

The undersigned give notice that on the 18th A
pril they enterod into partnership in the mercan-
tile business in Curwensville and that hereafter
the business will be conducted by them jointly un-
der the name and firm of John +. 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 am. examine stock before
you purchase your goods, and we feel confident
that we supply you with all kinds of goods.
at as low prices and on reasonable terms you
can procure them elsewhere. Give trial.
JOHN IRWIN.
May 80, 1860. JERRED Z. IRWIN
n. b. Persons indebted to the old firm are re-
quested to call and settle. may 80
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

WEST BRANCH GREYs.-This is new COM
pany just started in our town; and was organ.
lied by Maj. S. G. Patchen on Monday last
The following named officers were elected
u. G. Mccullough, Captain; L. r. Merrell, lst
Lieut.; r. A. Mitchell, I'd Lieut.. The West
Branch GreyS are composed of some of the
best men Of our county, and will make fine
appearance when once fully uniformed, armed
and equipped. The SERVICES of this company
has been offered to the Governor and accepted,
and are ready to march on short notice. We
wish them success.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

THE MADNESS OF THE REBELs.-Sceues ara
constantly transpiring in the rebellious States
which would disgrace any country and age,
and which Indicate not only the lack of patriot
ism which is too plainly evident, but reck
less shamelessnesS, degree of abandoned and
yillianous dishonesty, cruelty, and absolute
barbarism, for which the modern history of
civilized nations furnishes no parallel. The
nf1amed and excited mobs which, in many
places. assume complete control, act more
like demons than civilized beings. and the
most merciless savages who have assailed the
unprotected settlements of our frontiers would
prove tG them useful instructors in precepts
of humanity, of which they evidently either
regardless or ignorant. 1t cannot be possible
that such depraved wretches will long be ena-
bled to set at defence the authority of a ma
ton which, when aroused, is as powerful to re-
strain and punish as it is mild and forbearing
in its disposition.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

THE BALTIMORE CLIPPER does not place
much reliance on the subdoed state of public
feeling in that city, and warns the people Of the
north how they trust the loyalty and repen-
tance Of Maryland. This is the manner in
which it discourses ssIt is useless in the face
of notorious facts for gentlemen to deny that
there has been in this State, and in this city,
determined purpose of immediate and I'M
conditional secession. In the flood tide OF
its popular manifestation il was openly avow-
ed. That purpose is not in any degree aban-
doned; it may be hidden, it may be absolute
ly denied, but it exists the cherished
thought and hope of many who are accustom-
ed to sway public opinion it lies close to the
hearts of some who conduct public journals
in our midst. The subdued tone OF present
expression must not be mistaken for a change
of real opinion and purpose, for yielding OF
anything more than a stragetic points,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

A CARD To THE SUFFERING.-The Rev. william,
Cosgrovc, while iaooring miss 'onary in Japan,
was cured of Consumption when all other means
had failed, by recipe obtained from learned
physician residing in the great city of Jeddo.
This recipe has cured great mum bers who were suf
ering from Consumption, Bronchitis Sors Throat,
Coughs and Colds, and the debility and nervous
depression caused by these disorders DESTROYS
of beneftting others, will send this recipe, which
L have brought home with me, to all who need it,
free of charge. Address REV. WM. CosGRovE.
Feb. q -3m 439 FultonAvenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

A DROWNED MAN FoUND.-The body of a
river about the 10th o! April, and buried at the
upper end Of the narrows, below Satsman's.
lie was stranger to persons in that section /;
but, from the description given of the papers
found in a black wallet which, he had in his
pocket, there is no doubt but that it is the
body of Jackson Young, of Indiana county.
We have been informed that Mr.. Young was
going down the river on raft belonging to a
Mr. Smith, from the upper end of this county.
and that he was accidently drowned. We did
not, however, ascertain how the accident
occurred. The following list of articles, found
on the body, we copy from the Lock Haven
Democrat: A due bill for five dollars, paya-
ble to James German, dated Nov. 18th, 1860,
and signed by James 7. Jamison. Also a
note for ten dollars dated July 9th, 1860, pay
able to James 7. Jamison, signed by James
Gornon. Also note for nine dollars and
si1ty-four cents to James German, and signed
by Simon J. Hess, dated July 23d, 1860
Also note for one hundred and twenty dol
lars dated Pine Street, July 9th, 1860, payable
four months after date, and signed by James
German, and on the back is receipted seventy
five dollars, dated Sept. 9Th, and signed by
Sas I. Jamison. Also a receipt dated Aug
0St llth, 1859, of two dollars and ninety cents,
state aud County tax, signature doubtful, but
believed to be VIM. W. Aldreck. Also, a
receipt dated Sept. Ist, 1860, for note of
James German, for seventy five dollars, and
sisned N. C. Getty. Also, one dollar in
change in the pocket. together with knife
and 12 inch rule.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

ANNAPOLIS, May 1.-THE propeller VIM.
Woodward has arrived, having in tow the
South Point Light Ship. They were fired in
to at Millcreek, and some fifty mnsket shots
were exchanged. 1t is thought that some of
the rebels were killed as their fire soon ceased
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

SEcEssroy.-Every American citizen should
be familiar with the following words of Rhet,
of South Carolina "The secession of South
Carolina is not an event of day. 1t is moth
ing produced by Mr.. Lincoln's election, CT by
the non-execution of the fugitive slave law.
II has been a matter which has been gathering
head for thirty years."
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

WHAT ARMS THEY HAvE.-The Richmond
Examiner publishes, on what it calls official
and ndisputibe evidence, that Floyd transfer
red, in one order, from Northern armories to
Southern States, during his term of rascality,
ia. .86e improved arms. Since then l42 900
have been stolen from the public arsenals,
making nearly SOC, 900 of the best arms in the
hands Of the rebels.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

AcCIpENr.-On Tuesday forenoon small
boy Of NJ. S. Ogden, residing at the South end
of our borough, whilst running fell, and in
the fall disocated his arm at the elbow Joint
The dislocation was reduced Immediately and
the boy is dong we'll.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

How THEY ARE ABOLIsHNG SLAyERY.-The
Richmond ssEramimer" says that Richmond
contains, at this moment, not less than five
thousand unemployed negroes. The tobacco
factories closed, or working short force,
All the usual occupations of manual labor are
at a stand still. Slaves walk the streets, whose
masters can find work neither for hire nor for
nothing. 1t would be blessing to the whole
idle and non -combatant population TO give it
employment on the fortifications of Richmond.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

A REouEsr.-We take this method of very
politely requesting the person or persons who
have Tor some days past been carrying off our
daily papers without our permission, not to do
so in future: as We take those papers especially
for our own benefit. We have no objection to
their reading them in the Office, but we do
protest against taking them away.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22

WHEELING, May 16.-The Committee on
State and Federal Relations made report in
favor OF calling general Convention on the
1lth of June, and appointing Central Com
mittee of nine to be empowered to order the
re-assembling of this Convention before the
meeting of the general Convention, if neces-
sary.
The report was adopted, and the Conven-
ton adjourned sine die.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-22
HARTSWICKS
DRUG & VAR Ell Y
g II q r T
MARKET STREET, NEARLY OPPOSITE JAIL
S T O r E

The undersigned win have constantly on hard
a we'll selected stock of Drugs. Chemicals, Dye
Stuffs, Oils Paints Varnishes, Tobacco and Segars
Stationary. Perfumery, Brushes, and Fancy arti-
cles, which he 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
sonable rates J. G. HARTSWICK
Ciearfeld, Pa. December II, 1860.