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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-24

General Robert Sedcn Garnett, who was
killed at st. Georges, was native of Virgin
ia, and about forty-fve years of age. He en-
tered West Point in the month of September
IS4l, and subsequent to his cadetshIp was ar-
pointed brevet second lieutenant in the Fourth
Artillery, on the first of July 1S4l. From
July, 1843, until October 1874, he was assist
ant instructor of infantry tactics at the Mill
tary Academy, and from January to Soptem-
Der, l845, was aid-de-camp to Brigadier Gen
eral Wool. He was promoted to a first lieu
tenancy August, 1916 and served with much
distinction in the battles of Palo Alto and
Resaca de la Palma. From June, 1876, to
January, lS49, he was aid de-camp to Gener-
al Taylor and was breveted captain ssfor gall
liant and meritorious conduct in several con-
ficts at Monterey" Subsequently he was
breveted major 'sfor gallant and meritorious
conduct at the battle Of Buena Vista,' and in
August, lS4S. was transferred to the Seventh
Infantry, where, in March, 1851, he received
full captaincy. The last army register men,
tions him in the Ninth Infantry, where he
held the rank of full major, his commi on
dating March 81, 1855. The next account we
have of him is as Chief of the
rebel forces at Laurel Hill, at whose head he
fell on Sunday at the engagement of St.
George.
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UsURPArIos IN ARIsoNA.-A letter dated at
Mesilla, June %, represents the state of affairs
in Arizona and New Mexico as truly deplora-
bic. The American residents are fromlTexas
and the Southern States, and are ali Seces-
sionists. In Arizona they have banded them
selves together, and, though in the minority,
have obtained complete ascendency, and are
exercising their power with acts of the most
fragrant character and wanton cruelty. The
majority of the residents are Mexicans, and
are true to the Union and loyal to the Govern.
ment, but by threats are kept in silence and
inactivity. The Secessionists have held a
Convention, and have resolved upon the ex-
pulsion OF every Federal officer. Agent La
bodi was waited upon, and his immediate de-
parture demanded, with threat Of force,
with tar and feathers, if he did not comply.
Labodi replied that, as an officer of the Gov
ernment, he would not abandon his post, but
would, in accordance with instructions, pro-
ceed to Tuscon. Being Mexican, he was
saved by the interposition Of friends, though
others have been less fortunate. No attempt
short of force will reconcile these outlaws,
and II not Immediately put down, they will
Overrun New Mexico with an overwhelming
influence, and every Union man in Arizona
and New Mexico will be massacred The
writer states that Fort Bliss, now held by sew
enty Texas troops, can easily be retaken, and
with II Ia our control, the country can be re-.
deemed and saved.
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THE JAPANESE EMBASSY AND THE WAR.-It
appears that our antipodal friends, who were
lionizcd in all our great cities q few months
ago, are in great distress about the conse-
quence of their visit to our sphere. A gen.
tleman in Japan, writing to a friend in Wash
ingtOn, says: "News of anticipated section
al troubles in the United States has just reach
ed this little empire. This curious people,
unable to comprehend foreign politics, attrib-
ute the unfortunate state Of affairs to the visit
of their embassy, and entertain serious
thoughts of again closing their ports to all
foreigners. Through the medium of an inter-
prefer, have eonversed with the several dig
nitaries, and endeavored to explain the truth of
the troubles. While they sympathize with
President Buchanan, they lament that they
should have been the cause of go much dis
tress to him, after his ssmuch big reception
Of them. In support of their belief, they
quote parts of their own history, and call my
attention to the significant fact, that the diff
fcuities commenced almost Immediately af.
teg their visit. Their antipOdal position oer-
tainly induces this s.heels over head'' view
OF the approaching troubles in America.
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DEsPorIsa AT New OnLEANs.-Mr. William
III. Russell, the correspondent of the London
Times, cannot be accused of any undue preju-
dice against the South, or partiality towards
the North. His report, therefore, of things in
the rebel States, may be considered one to be
relied on. In late letter that has come back
to US from England, he makes some rather ug-
ly revelations concerning the state Of affairs
in New Orleans. First, be doubts the stories
about the number of armed men and the sup
ply of arms in the rebel States. Then he tells
the world that tho ssvolunteers" for the rebel
army have been obtained by violent measures
and Outrages, from which not even British sub
jects have been spared. That splendid army
of chivalrous gentlemen, of which the South
ern papers boast, has been recruited by seiz-
ing men at their work, knocking them down,
dragging them along like felons, and forcing
them by violence to serve in the ssvoiunteer"
ranks. This is the language used by Mr.. Rus
sell, in describing the treatment of British
subjects. OF course no milder course was
pursued towards other people in New Orleans.
The writer goes on to say that tthere is not
shadow of liberty Of opinion or real freedom
in New Orleans that the most cruel and afro
cious acts are perpetrated; that every stranger
is watched that mems heads are shaved and
the men packed in boxes for uttering "abeli-
tion sentiments" which phrase means senti-
ments in favor of the Union that ssthere is
terrible substratum of crime and vice, vio
leuce, misery, and murder, over which the
wheels of the Cotton Kings chariot rumble
gratingly, and on which rest in dangerous Sc
curity the feet of his throne;" that the negroes
are ready to rise against the whites, if ever an
occasion offers. This is the picture of New
Orleans drawn by a writer who has had the
most favorable features of Southern society
and politics presented to him. This is true
view of great city under the political estab-
lishment that the London Times would like to
have recognized as one of the nations of the
earth.
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AN IScInENT.-The Yerka (Csl.) Journal
relates the following: "One of our Express
men, few days since, while travelling through
the country stopped at the cabin OF an old
miner, who anxiously inquired as to the latest
news. "Rad enough" replied the vender Of
news, "the secessionists have taken Fort
Pickens and " Washington City, and hung Gen.
Scott.'' With look of unutterable horror,
the miner coolly stepped into his cabin, took
down his rifle, and exclaimed ssAnybody
can take my claim that wants it but-me if I
amt off to the wars, and I'll have Washington
City back or never return!" Our informant
assures us that he would have been as good as
his word, had he not learned, to his great graf
i6catiou, that he had been the victim of a
0sell."
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NOTICE TO School Director, and T,o,5,-. =,

NOTICE TO School Director, ami Teacb,,, -.
~ Cteafeld eonnty.-Pubhc examination os
Teachers will be held this year as follows
Bloom, Ferguson Lumber City and Penn INV,
ship; September 4th and 5th. at Lumber Citv
Curwensville, Knox and Pike; September 9th
and 7th. at Curwensville.
Clearfeld, and Lawrence; September 9th and
10th. at Clearfeld.
Girard, and Goshen; September llth and I,tb
at Goshen School House.
Covingtor, and Karthaus; September 18th and
14th, near John Riders.
Bradford, Graham, and Morris; September ls,b.
and 18th, at Grahamton.
Boggs, Decatur, and Woodward; September
18th and 18th, at Centre in Decatur
Bell, burnside, Chest, and New Washington
September 23d and Path, at New Washington.
Beccaria. Guelich. and Jordan Septemb,,
26th and 27th, at cross roads in Beccaria
Huston, and Fox October lst, at no | House in
Huston.
Brady, and Union October 3d,and 4th. srLu.
thersburg. Ats o'clock A. NJ.
JESSE BRooHALL, Co Supt
Curwensville, 7th mo. 24th, l-pd
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of the Eighteenth District,( Venango, Clarion.
Jefferson, Mercer and Forest counties,) has
resigned his office, and is now Colonel of one
OF the Reserve Regiments OF this State. He
was educated at West Point, and is therefore,
well qualified for military duty. Gov. Curtin
has appoined Glenni W. Scofield, ESQ.,, of
Warren county, President Judge of the Dis.
trict, TO fill the vacancy.
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MR EYERErr,s oRATroN.

The oration of Mr.. Evertt at the Academy
of Music on the Fourth Of July was masterly
one +; perhaps the highest effort OF his life. 1t
occupied over two hoars in its delivery, and
was heard with profound attention and at times
with rapturouS applause. Mr.. f. answered
most triumphantly the various reasons which
have been assigned by Southern statesmen for
secession, namely, the statutes obstructing
the fugitive slave law the bounties to the cod
fisheries; the acts securing the coastwise trade
to American shipping; the tariff; and opposi-
tion to slayery-showing that South Carolina
had lost no slave by the obstructive acts CON-
planned of; that the tchole Sonth had not lost a
dozen by them that the bounties to Northern
fisheries were trifes compared with the mil
lions spent to get the Indians out OF Georgia,
and the greater sums necessary to remove them
from Florida that it is by encouraging North
ern shipping that we build up navy to pro-
tect the Southern well as Northern coast !
that the tariff was originally Southern
measure, the first petitions for it coming from
Southern cities, the first bill for it framed and
advocated by Southern statesman, and the
chief thing protected at first was Southern cof-
ton, which in its infancy grew up under the
protective system, and finally derived its mag
nitude and importance from Northern inven-
tion; and that the opposition to slavery was
taught us by the South, who drafted the Decla-
ration of Independence, condemned the slave
trade, and passed the ordinance of '87. If
any one has changed on the question Of sla-
very it is the South.
Mr.. E. also enumerated the concessions we
have made to the South. Every President
except the last was either Southern Presi-
dent or one who enjoyed the confidence of the
South; every issue between the sections,
whether legislative or judicial, had been deci-
ded in their favor, one thing only excepted
we elected President last fall without the
aid of Southern votes.
The orator concluded by showing the ne
cessity of prosecuting the war until the re-.
bellion is snbdued. Had we division it would
be but hollow truce to be followed by fiercer
war-the stampede of the slaves and the snug
Cling which would be prompted by unequal
tariffs would bring war. But division OF
the country is not to be thought Off it were
allowed the states of the South might return
to their original allegiance, and a foreign BAN
ner be planted on the Potomac. We cannot
suffer the Gulf-our Mediterranean Sea-to
pass into the hands of foreign power, nor can
we allow another nation to open and shut the
gates of the ssFather of Waters until the AL
leghauy Mountains sink below the level of the
sea, and the Mississippi and Missouri roll back
ward in their channels.
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PARsoN BKowxLow on THE aCoNrEpERAcY.'

PARsON BRowSLOw ON THE "COSPEDERACY."
The Knoxville 6. Whig'' of recent date con-
tains the following The thinking people of
the South are seriously pondering over the sad
condition of the country. The question is,
what is to become of the country? A militia
~ spirit has been aroused, and, unless it is
speedily quelled, it will fasten despotism up
on the uecks of the people. This is the case
in Tennessee. Before those Secession leaders
are aware OF it, the people will have discover
ed the chains forged for them, and they will
sweep their corrupt leaders away by storm
which they have raised. Already, no less
than half dozen leaders are intriguing for
the prospective Dictatorship of the Southern
Confederacy. These are Yancy Wise, Toombs,
Rhett, Davis, Gov. Brown, of Georgia, and
Gov. Harris, of Tennessee. Personal rivalry
among these men may prevent either of these
from grasping the coveted prize. But some
other ambitious man will try to seize the reins
of power and assume the kingly control of the
Southern States. Some of these Southern as
pirants are reported to have said, time and
again, that republican form of government is
at an end, that there Is too much freedom in
the country, and that the people pass upon
too many elections, and that new form of
government will have to be established. This
is unfortunately too true, so far as the South
is concerned. Popular government in the
South has degenerated into most detestable
form of anarchy. The population has become
duped and excited; the political leaders have
become selfish and corrupt. A total break
down, therefore, of this new Confederate form
Of government is inevitable. A military des-
potism, supported by an immense standing ar
my, now looms up before the anxious gaze of
the spectators, tyrants, capitalists, and bad
men of the South.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-24

Mr.. EpIroR The friends of The national
State administrations present the name a D.
Z. DALE of Pike township. as a person sell anil
fed to represent our District in the next L.s;,ln
ture. Mr.. Dale. as a private in the Curveps,;iI.
company, and fighting the Rebels will be .nnna.
ted for said Office by his friends in the couptr
MANY FRIEsps
of the National and State Administratinn.
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KING CoTroN UNGIRT.-A letter from Louis
vile says King Cotton is likely to stand out
naked in the cold this winter. The truth is.
the Dragging rascal never has produced his
own clothing, and now he can't buy it. Two
or three car loads of bagging and rope have
been detained at the Louisville Il Nashville
depot, which holders expected to ship over
the road. They had it drayed out from this
city about the time the bully Nashville direc-
tors had the road declared open, in defiance of
Uncle Sam but they did not feel brave e.
nough to ship it, when the Surveyor informed
them of the consequences. Since that time,
some have tried to send lots through in wag-
ons. Several have been caught at it, and
turned back. These may find out what con-
dscation means. As high freight as $3.50 per
wagon load has been given. So you may
know bagging and rope begin to command
high prices.
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BLOODY FIGHT BETWEEN Sioux AND CHIPPEWA
1sDIASs.-The st. Paul (Minnesota) "Pio-
neer" states that sanguinary battle occurred
between the Sioux and Chippewa tribes of In
dians at st. Joseph, Minnesota, on the 10th
of June. A large party of Chippewas fred on
the Sioux while they were in the act of enter
ing Governor Wilkes house. The Sioux took
possession of the house, and removing the
'schinking" from between the logs, returned
the fire with effect. From this time until
midnight constant firing was kept up be-
tween the Indians. Six Chippewas, three
Sioux and two Assiniboines were killed dur
ing the struggle. Governor Wilkes daugb-
ter in passing within range of the comb batants,
was severely wounded in the thigh by an ar
row. Mr.. McFetridge describes the scene as
terribly exciting. and relates instances of
great individual bravery. Mr.. McFetridge
states that the residence OF Governor Wilkie
resembled slaughter house on the morning
after the conflict. Five Chippewas and two
Sioux were lying dead on on the floor, (which
was covered with blood. Sioux did not scalp
the dead Chippewas in the house, nor mutt
late their bodies. The Chppewas were more
brutal-they cut up the bodies OF their foes
and burned them.
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Mr.. s. j. Row II beg leave to present th.,,
of THEoPHILAs q. Morn Of Woodward ;owp.b;r -
the people Of this county for the office of Sb.,;s
subject to the Republican nominating conr.n,;an
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Nh. Row Please announce the name n
IEL AYERS of Decatur township, as a suitab. n.'
son to represent this county in the Leg,l,,r..II r.I
yention n0n-
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Mr.. EDITOR ALLOW me to present the n.
koBERr GRAHAM of Guelich township. fo, Se sh'
OF Clearfed county, subject to the deci ,ion
county convention ., The
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EDITOR JOURNAL Please Announce ,h.
Hon JAMES FERGUSON Of Ferguson town,b;n ~
the office of Associate Judge subject to the pon G'
mating convention. ponl'
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THE CLEARFIELD ACADEMY will b,

Il opened for the reception of pupils (nale and
female) on Monday, August 20th- Terms, per ss'
sion of eleven weeks:
orthography, Reading Writing, Primary Arith
metic and Geography, $3.50
Higher Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geogrs
ply and History. $500
Algebra, Geometry, Natural Philosophy. snd
Book Keeping, S4o0
Latin and 3raek lanruooes 5000
To students desirous Of acquiring thorougn
English Education, and tho wish TO quality them
selves for teachers, this institution offers desraDs
advantages. No pupil received for less than hAi,
session and no deduction except for pro'rac.se. s
sickness Tuition to be paid at the close oi 'n0
term Imay30l C. b. SANDFORD, Princlpsl.
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A GRICULTURAI. FAIR.-The "Cle.t
IA field county Agricultural Society" will hold
its Second annual Fair. npon the Fair ground
near the Borough of Clearfeld, on the 18th, lotn,
18th and 18th days of October next The grounds
are now being put in good order, and the accom-
M modations enlarged for the convenience Of exhio
itors and visitors. premiu list will shortly
be published. RICHARD SHAW,
G. X. BARRETT, JOSIAH r. REED,
JOHN MGAUGHEY. VIM M'BRIDE,
Clear6eld. June %. 1861. Ex. COMMITTEES.
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NEW ADvRarrsEmsSrs

Aarerf.ssmentsset tn large type, cut, or on,
sfyfe'ciH be charged double priee for s'as
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"Tacticp Hardee took command of the rcb-
oil forces at Memphis on the 24th uit.
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To insure attention, the CASH mus, s.,,
ny no."es, ss foiiow::-All Cautions win E.
trators and Executors notices, 81 so eaeh mini.
all other transient Notices a, the sam. ,,,s. ,sd
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IN HIS OWN HooK.-JoHN GUELIGa I!sa,

IN HIS OWN OOKIJOHS GUELiIn
" CABINET MAKER.-The subscriber HisIs'
to inform his old friends and customers tha' =
is now carving on the Cabinet Making busnsA.
on "his own hook" at his old shop on ha.t.'
Street, nearly opposite the "old Jew Store nv
he keeps hand, and Is prepared TO manniae.sst
to order every description of Cabinet are oa'
may be wanted in this section of country aa e
sisting of Sofas, Lounges, Mahogony and CompU- M
Bureaus, Writing and Wash Stands; Centre c- D
ing and breakfast Tables: Mahogany snd .YET,
mon Bedstesds; Sewing Stands, &c, &c ne ,sis s
also repair furniture and chairs, in gooa ~
cheap for cash. House Painting done opshSl.si
tice. and easy terms. Now is the time TO 0Jy .tyns
reasonable prices, rs intend to sell every H.s
in my line Of business at the cheapest casa sDf
Walk in and examine the articles on bsne'
judge fer yourselves. of the quality and hnn+'
Country produce received in payment, ,cu
April Is, 1859 JOHN dob .pc
n. B Cofins made to order ON short nOu. .npro
funerals attended with a neat hearse, anu rfk
pirate accompanyments. when desired -
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SUNLIGHT IN HoUsEs.-The following fact
has been established by careful observation.
That vhsre sunlight penetrates all the rooms
Of dwelling, the inmates are less liable to
sickpsss than in 3 house where the apartments
lose its health -invigosatiug influences. Base
mspt rooms are the nurseries of indisposit;on.
It 10 great mistake to compel human beings
to reside partially under ground. There is .
defective condition of the air in such rooms,
sing paint on the walls, and the escape OF nox-
ious gases from pipes and drains. All school
rooms especially should be open to the sun
light, yet, as generalthing, they are darkened
like parlor.
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Considerable grain was cut in this county
during tho past week.
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A LARGE STOCK of varnishes-COpal Coach.
n White Damar, White Spirit Flowing. Japan
Dryer. and Black Varnish for Leather &c. for
sale at lDec12J HARTSwICK'S
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a LARGE GEASSORTMENT T of colored Pa;"rt ".t
IA dry and ground in OIL in l pound ca|s,
received and for sale at HARIohINH--
nEST Philadelphia sugar-Cured Hams r. -
II new .tore OF GRAHAM, BoYsros "
HyOR SALE new one-ko wagon eG
TO Rgsp, WEAVER & Co, CieaIp'
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A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.-Lstiers
IA of Administration on the estate of Mathew
Conrad late of Burnside township, Clearheld
county, Pa, having been granted to the under
signed, all persons indebted to said estate sre re-
quested to make immediate payment, and those
having claims against the same will present then
duly authenticated for settlement.
JOHN SUMMERYILLE,
juno 1e. lS6l-6tp. Administrator
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rAUTlON.-The public are hereby cautioned
~ against purchasing or intermedling with
yoke red oxen in the possession of Matthew and
Levi l.. Tate of Lawrence township, rs the same
are left to them on loan and subject to nv order
only. WILLIAM TATE
Lawrence Township. July II. ls6l.3t
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hyde HOUSE. RIDGwAY, PESs'A.

5. j. USGUOD. PROPRIETOR.
This Hotel is new, and furnished in modern style.
has ample Accommodations. and is in all respects
first class house. February 6. 1861.
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NOTICE.-Dr r. 7. Hubbs. of Frenchyiue
IN having relinquished the practice Of Nedi-
cine. would hereby respectfully request all per-
sons indebted to him, to come forward and settle
without delay, as his accounts will have 10 be
closed Frenchville. June Il. 1851.
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NOTlCE.-All persons having unsettled
i v counts on the books Of the late firm of Patton
Hipple& 4 Co, will call and settle the same as it is
important that the books be closed with as little
delay as possible. F.. A HIPPLE,
= July 3, 1861. DAS'L FAUST