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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-08

Tho declaration against al compromises or
concessions 30 the slave power which under Mr..
Lincoln's signature heads cur columns aS motto
ior the times, Is pronounced forgery by certain
persons at Washington. The declaration, in the
exact words "a we have printed il, was recently
made By Mr. Lincoln 10 Dr. g. II. Roy Of The
Cksoaeo Tribune.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-08

One fact, il i, said. j. worth thousand 'Pec.
ulations. Here, then, is fact which we copy
from q South Carolina paper, The GrceHsiAs
Patriot which il mere significant than oil the
nonscpse 40 glibly uttered by the rebel slave
holders about the contentmcnt and loyalty Of the
nesrcesi
"Pse he slave o. Nr Frsnc,' ptvonp'H Was !af week
it'd oosvicted o. insuTecousy conduct srd IVES sen
1suosd 10 be hang on ths fysTth Eddy "a Febrsiy'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-08

A furious wind storm prevailed last evening
ever an extensive circuit OF countrys Our tele-
graphic dispatches, from Washington to Toronto,
mention n, and our citizens know with what
violence il blew 10 this vicinity.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-08

Union meetings are being held IN Tennessee
nd Missouri. They are largely attendeo' ahO
the most patriotic spirit pervades them
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-08

we continue 10 receive renewed accounts OF
great suffering and starvation in Kansas. They
are brief by telegraph, aud, though bad enough
must fsu far short Of the reality.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-08

The Common Council did heavy routine
business last evening. Ma. Brady wanted the
Corporation Counsel to inform him If the Central
Park Commission, under the railing Of the Court
Of Appeals in tie Metropolitan Police decision,
j. not Illegal aud unconstitutional. Of course
the Commissioners viii be careful not 70 "snub
The Alderman the neIt time he ashs for an zap.
'.pointmeut." The tax-levy was The special
order and although not half finished at the all
journment, nearly SsO,0o0 msre was added
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-08

Henry Winter Davis VI Maryland made ye..r.
day q powerful speech in the House Of Repre-.
ssntsti'e', In which he said that "the Consti.u.
too and laws Of the United States must be
" enforccd, and those who stand across tie path
~ iaat sRteEsenen: must either destroy The
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-08

We haze been informed thai the "eontingen.
" ches" referred 70 in our article upon "the
"earrisgo swinde," were not for carriages but
IN reality were for a set Il plated-were for an
Alderman, 10 be presented BY HE coDstitu-
"ents," stylish slOO writing-Gesk to another
Alderman, ditto desk, three or four times, TO
CoancHmen, trottingwsgon, epcra-glsnes, and
similar aids 10 civic legislation, double prices
being charged in each csse. We are really
curious 10 ascertain ii this statement IA true.
and would suggest TO Alderman Dayton or Ccup.
Gilman Fincknsy 10 overhaul the bills Of iten,s.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31
REPUBLICAN TOWNSHIP COMMITTEES.

The following Vigilance Committees have been
appointed by the county Executive Committee
Clearfeld Boro'-J. Shunkweiler, L. r. Mer-
Curwensvile Boro'--Jas. Brown, E. A. Nipple.
Thos. Flemming.
Pike ownshii.-wm. Caldwell Porter McClur
Benjamin Hartshorn.
Penn township-John Russell, Elisha Fsnton
Samuel Weidemire.
Bloom township-h G. Leech Charles Clesver,
A. Holden.
Brady township-A. Shea, William Reed, 10.
Bell townshp-John F. Lee, H. L. Henderson,
David Bell.
Burnside township-John Mahaffey, E. B. Nc
Master, Jackson Patchin
Chest township-Jonathan Westover Aaron
Pierce, l.. j. Hurd
Jordan township-John Swan, Thomas Strong,
Joseph McNiel
Knox township-John L. Rex, Abraham Walk
er, Thomas Mckee.
Ferguson township-samuel Richards, James
Glen, George Davis.
Beccaria township-James III. Green, LyoneI
Weld, Samuel Hegarty.
Guelich township-David High, George W. Nc
Gully, Jas. A Hegarty.
Woodward wnship-William B. Alexander,
Joseph Fiscus, Isaac Goss.
Decatur tOwnship-George w Cline Martin
hephart, Abraham Goss.
Boggs township-John Blair, david Adams Jr.,
Edward AIburt.
Bradford township-Joseph Winery, Alexander
AOicey, l. D SHlTcy
Covington township-John Reiter, Joab Rider,
John Hugueney
Girard township-Peter Lamm, Charles Mig
not, Amos Krise.
Goshen township-John Sankey, Jas E. Gra-
nam, Thomas IL. Spence
huston township-Josiah Washburn, Charles
hobecker Thomas Hewitt.
Lawrence wnship-Nathaniel Rishel, w. L..
Antes, James Irwin Sen.
,vi harthaus township-Edward McGarveY, VIM
"nite, James Virgins.
Lumber City Boro-John MeQuilkin, G. H.
hytle, John Ferguson.
Morris township-Thomas G.. Snyder, Benja
MN opaekman, Joseph Brenner.
n New Neutrality-suspicious. L. Cook, James NJ
Bum. L. C. Hamerly.
!, On,on township-Henry Bailey, Joseph Bruha-
hor Matthias Hollopeter.
John Mulkins
Graham township. P. Nelson, P. w. Wollis-
iegle John zimmerman.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

How Col. SIEGEL's MEN FoUGHT.-A Seces-
sion letter, by one who says he eye
witness, after giving briet account of the
Carthage fight, and making out a Secession
victory, OF course, has this paragraph s'Af-
ter our boys had cut off the wing of the enemy
with their four cannon, the best they had
they were compelled to cut them down before
they would give up the guns. The cavalry,
in which our Johnston boys played conspic-
uous part, charged on them, and in many cases
they would not surrender until they were cut
down. The boys had to ride up and cut their
heads off. They got all their principal officers,
one of whom refused to surrender. shooting
two our men after being surrounded. They OF
course riddled him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

Patriotism OF THE SAILoRs.-Over fifteen
hundred United States sailors, stationed in our
men of war abroad, have sent to their flag
ships request to be drafted ssin some ships
serving against the rebels.' One corvette,
having only three hundred and thirty men all
told, records the names of three hundred and
ten who want to fight. A petition from one
vessels ends thus .sSurely among the
ten thousand blue jackets serving on the coast,
there must be few hundred that cannot burn
for the fray as we do" 1t is said that the cap
tain of this ship told his men that they were
ordered to the States, and would soon have
"hot work enough to do"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31
WEsrERSpoRT. Nd, July "a. 1861.


FRIEND Row I'll reached this place on the
evening of the 22d. At Hopewell L met Col.
McCamOt's 10th Regiment Pa. r. V. c.,
which was about to return to Hopewell. The
Colonefhad been ordered to Cum berland, but
had just received orders to return and pro-
ceed to Hagerstown. The people Of Cumber-
land were much disappointed when | told
them Of the return of the 10th, as they had
been anxiously waiting for it. At G.. L found
but one company of the 9th, the balance hav-
ing been ordered to New Creek, but on arri-
wing there | found that they had left just half
an hour previous for this place. kane's Ri
fie Regiment was at New Creek but did not
see Capt Irwin, as he and his company were
out on a scout. l however, saw III. ID. Patton,
r. F. Ward (now hospital steward), John w.
Haslett and several other persons from Clear
field. On arriving at this place, found some
changeS-Lieut. Larrmer is now Captain of
company E. (Centre Guards); Lieut. Bigler,
Quarter-master of the 9Th w. NJ. Bahan Asst
Quarter master; and David Belts, Clerk.
Capt. Lorraine had been left without an Of
ficer. Private A.. NJ. Smith, is now lst Lieu
tenant of the Cadets. Lieut.. Bigler still holds
his position in the company, as the other is
considered only special duty. Westernport
is in Maryland and Piedmont in Virginia.
The stream being very narrow here most per-
take the two towns for the same place.
They are situated in the mountains, and con-
tain but few good buildings. The troops
all quartered in houses. The Cadets occupy
Union Hall, brick building belonging to the
Masons and Odd Fellows. | write this letter
in the anti-room. The building is good We
sleep in the Hall. the furniture being careful
ly put away, and use the lower story to eat
in, &c. The rest of the 5th are quartered in
the machine shops, round houses, &C., of the
Railroad company. The rebels burnt a num-
Der of bridges near here, the bridge in this
place and some cars and locomotives. All
has been quiet here since nv arrival. On
Wednesday some OF Kane's scouts discovered
a rebel force of 700, but before reintorcements
could be got they had fed. When l can get
some ink will write again-a pencil not be-
ing quite the article for writing.
Yours firmly
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

a "SKRIMMIsH.' We learn that small
f'skrmmish' came off on Chestnut Hill, one
day last week, between female and male BIZ
ped. The first we shall name Union and the
other Secesh. Seccsh entered the culinary
department of Union, and made use of some
language that was not palatable to the latter.
Words passed, Union seized a stick of stove
wood and hit Sccesh on the top-knot. Sc
cesh springs to the door, but before he could
make his exit, 1.-The stove wood s.hit again.
Out he goes, down the yard. into the road, on
the way singing '.hurrah for Union!'' Once
on the road, Secesh thought he was safe, but
Union was not satisfied and let the stove
wood fly, which struck Secesh OIL the neck
and cut him. Secesh now retreated in the
best order possible and no doubt concluding
that the s.Union was still safe.n So ended
the seskrimmish" OF Chestnut Hill.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

THE RESULT OF THE BATTLE AT MANASSAS
The result of the battle of Sunday, by clearly
| revealing the strength of the Rebels forces
concentrated at Manassas and the nature of
their Notifications, has at least served to show
how inadequate were the numbers sent to dis
lodge them. Armed with cannon of small
calibre, and weakly supported by cavalry, the
national troops were ill-prepared to cope with
superior numbers entrenched behind heavy
field pieces, stationed in masked batteries,
constructed with the best engineering skill,
in region which, by its typographical fea-
lures, singulaIly lends itself to purposes of
military defense. A system of Notifications
constructed and arranged as those at and near
the Manassas junction are now disclosed to be,
could not be expected to fall except before the
cautious approaches of an army appointed
with siege trains necessary for such heavy
work. Batteries which are evidently the re-
suit of patient labor, extending through many
weeks, are not to be reduced in a day by the
dash of light flying artillery, however eff
ciently served, to be taken by storm, how
ever impetuous and yet cool may be the valor
of the national troops.
And under this latter head the events Of
Sunday speak none the less eloquenty be-
cause success failed in the end to crown the
efforts of the few regiments which heroically
essayed an unequal task. The desperation of
their courage is sufficiently shown by the very
of such odds, as we'll as by the losses which
they are known to have suffered in making
the attempt to carry works formidable.
Succeeding for time in the object proposed
to themselves, ard Gas all unite in testifying)
every where driving the secession forces back
to their entrenchments when they appeared
in the open field, these brave volunteers were
called offby their commander only when fur
ther effort was seen to be futile. Veterans
could not have shown more determined spir-'
it of hardy daring. If in effecting their re-
treat portion of the national troops were
thrown into disarray, by panic which took
its origin among the non-combatants accom-
panying the expedition, it is now proven that
the withdrawal failed to assume to proper
tions of rout, except for an inconsiderable
part of Gen. McDowell's army, as that officer
continued to hold undisturbed possession of
his camp at Centreville, the most advanced
position yet held by the national forces in
their late forward movement.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

UNCLE SAM PAYING HIS WAY.-This army is
paying damages for the land it occupies as it
passes along. An assessment of damages in
the neighboGhood of Alexandria, was made by
the Board of Examiners, and the amounts as
sessed were paid. One man, whose house was
occupied as the headquarters of the comman-
der of one of the divisions which was bivou-
acked upon his land, received three hundred
and fifteen dollars. A neighbor, whose wheat
field and house was similarly occupied, receiv-
ed one hundred, and another one hundred and
fifty dollars, all in gold. One of them was
heard to say he had not for long time seen
SO much real money, and that he would willing
ly give all he had received to be allowed to go
back of Manassas and tell his friends how much
they were deceived about the Union army, and
that it was not coming among them to ravish
their women, and destroy their property, and
carry off their negroes, but to protect the peo-
pie and pay their way in gold. His only fear
was that II he went back to Manassas he would
be impressed into the service of the rebel ar
my, and either hung for having received ted
eral gold, prevented from returning to his
family.-.drmy Letter. -.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

AS an evidence Of the desperate fighting al
Bulls Run, {. masked battery was taken and
lost seven times by the federal fcrces. On
the eighth assault, the battery was carried and
destroyed, with immense loss to the rebels.
Mr.. Russell, oil the London Times, who was
with the army of Gen. Mcdowell, declared
that the assault of our troops exceeded those
of any he had ever witnessed by the best train
ed soldiers of Europe. There was GOODNESS and
precision in all their actions, and as long as
they were left alone to deal with the enemy,
they fought like heroes. The trouble came,
however, when they were confused by the
pane Of those who we're only idle witnesses
of the fight.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31
The Latest News.
Received by Tuesday Evenings Mail.

A fight took place at Lanes Prairie, Mis-
souri,. the 25th between Is Home Guards from
Rofla and 65 rebels. The Guards, were sur
rounded, but few volleys dispersedl The Heb-
els. killing l Lieut.. and wounding 8 privates.
Our loss 8. wounded.
Late advices from Fortress Monroe state
that Hampton has been evacuated by our
| troops, and that a number of houses were
burned in that place, and portion of the
bridge destroyed to prevent communication.
1T is said that Gen. Banks has, evacuated
HarpeF's Ferry, and now occupies the Mary
land Nights. 1t is also said that his force
DOW numbers from $4,000 to 40 900 men.
Gems. Mcclellan and Cadwallades. haze had
an interview with Gen. Scott. Nothing is
known of their decisions, except a determine.
tion to prosecute the war vigorously.
On Saturday detachment OF Federal troops
dispersed $50 rebels at Forsythe, Missouri,
killing three, and took lot of blankets, pro-
visions, lead, etc., valued at S20, 900.
1t is stated that rebels intend planting bat
teries on the Potomac, for the purpose OF cut
ting off our communication with Fortress Mon
roe.
A flag of truce came to Newport News on
the 2Sth, with proposition giving our troops
"A hours to leave or be drove out.
The rebels at Bulls Run have refused to
bury the dead Fire Zouaves, and those of
the 14th New York regiment.
At Hickory Hill, Missouri, % rebels, 40
horses and two teams were taken by the Fed
eral troops.
One hundred and twenty five new regiments
have already been excepted by the Govern
ment.
Gov. Morgan of New York, has called out
% 00C additional troops.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

The attack on Bulls Run is said to have
been premature, and contrary to the program
me laid down by General Scott. 1t was not
intended that any engagement should take
place until General Patterson had come up
with his forces. but it was no doubt supposed
by General Mcdowell that Patterson would
make his junction at the time expected, and
he having failed to do so, the plans of Gener-
al Scott and General Mcdowell were thus frus-
trated, and the column of General Mcdowell
being unsupported by body of men which
he had right to expect would have been pres
ent to sustain it was outnumbered by an over
whelming force.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

Every Summer the demand for Hostetter's Cele-
brated Stomach Bitters increases 1t is found TO
be the only certain preservation of bodily streng tn
during period when the atmosphere is calcula-
ted to induce feeling of 1assitude and indiges-
ton The worst cases of Diarrhea, and DYsentery
give way to its potent influence. Inpumerabie
persons, who now alive and we'll, must thank
the discoverer of this preparation that they have
not been sw ept away in the harvest of death. The
Bitters is recommended by the best physicians in
the land. This is the hest evidence of its real
value, because, as general thing, they will not
speak word in favor of advertised preparations.
They have been compelled to acknowledge the
claims of the Bitters upon the community. Sold
by all druggists.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

Prize VEssELs.-A telegram from Washing
ton on Saturday says: The propeller Reliance
arrived at the Navy Yard to-day, having in
tow couple of prize schooners, the Brunette
and the Ringdove, captured short time since
near City Point, by the steamer Yankee.
Their cargoes consisted or pig-iron, nails and
vitriol, and were valuable. The Brunette was
loaded a Philadelphia, the Ringdove at Balti-
more. The cargo of the former consigned to
Richmond, that of the latter to Norfolk and
Petersburg.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

WATER FOR HoRsEs.-French horse doctors
have discovered that horse can live longer
without solid food than without water. He
can live twenty five days without the former,
and but i've without the latter, though eating
solid food. A horse which had been deprived
of water for three days drank eleven gallons
in the space of three minutes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

VoTE ON THE tCoNsrIrUTIoN" IN GEORGIA.
The Macon (Ga.,) Telegraph, of the 18th,
learns from a correspondent at Milledgevile,
that about one hundred counties have been
heard from, and little over Is 900 votes have
been poled in them. Qualification is about
400 votes ahead. The result is considered
doubtful, though probably the Constitution
has been ratified by very small vote.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Republican County Committee hereby
calls County Convention, to meet in the
Borough of Clearfeld on Friday the 10th day
of August, 1861, for the purpose Of nominating
candidates and transacting other business.
All persons in favor of sustainingthe Natiouai
Administration in its efforts to put down the
present rebellion, and to preserve the union,
who will pledge themselves to support the
nominees of the Convention, are invited to
attend. A. G. FISNEY,
Chairman of County Committee.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

a DEMONSTRATORS SNOTICE.-Letters
IN of Administration on the estate of Mathew
Conrad late of Burnside township, Clearfeld
county, Pa, having been granted to the under
signed all persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment, and those
having claims against the same will present them
duly authenticated for settlement.
JOHN SUMMERYILLE,
June 10, lS6l-6tp. Administrator.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

BAD PROSPECTS FOR BoRRowISG.-A late
letter from London states that there is no at
tention now paid to the rebel Commissioners
in England, and that the people at large dread
the idea of with the United States. He
asserts that Mr.. Yancey has as much chance
of negotiating the rebel loan in that country
as he would have of selling mortgage on ssan
uncaught whale in the Arctic Ocean,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

PERsoNAL.-We hereby tender OUR thanks
to several gentlemen at a neighboring Post
office, for their unceasing efforts TO get non
paying subscribers to return the Jaurnal. If
shcre are 'smore of the same sort left'' in the
neighborhood, we ask you gentlemen, to con-
tinue your efforts in our behalf. as we save
money by having all such subscriptions stop
button hole.)-Wouldn't they, however, be
acting like honest men il they would pay the
amount they owe us2
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

THE WEArHER.-During the past month the
weather has been exceedingly dry. In fact,
the grass was drying on the stalk, and the
corn and buckwhcat were suffering much. On
Sunday last, however, we had q fine rain,
which has revived all the growing crops and
agood yield.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

How GEN. Scorr RECEIVED THE News
, This is no defeat-no defeat. The odd s
are against us, temporarily, through inaccura-
cy OF details; but Manassas, and Virginia,
ana the Union are ours.'' Such is said to be
'Ae language of the veteran soldier, after gath
eflng all particulars. Such, too, is the Ian
saage of every officer, soldier and citizen in
ae capital.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31
DoGGs TP. FAKMS FoR SALE-n

POGGS TP. FARMS FOR SALE.-One
1t containing | "a acres-S5 cleared and under
good fence. log house D by %. plank house 10
by is, log barn. smithy and all necessary out bull
dlngs thereon. Large spring and spring house con-
venient to house The land is well watered and
has sufficient wood and fencing timber There Is
an orchard OF large grated trees and young
chard on place. all ca oice fruit II is convenient
Tor pasturlng droves. ALSO, enc contaeoing 30 n
cres-lO cleared and under fence-balancc wei Z
timbered This land has log house and stable
thereon. For terms apply to
October Is. i. J. GRAMS, Clearfeld.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31
NEW STONE WARE MANUFACToRY

IN ULEARFiELD. PA
The undersigned takes this method of inform
ing the public that he has commenced the manu-
facture of Stone Ware in the Borough of Clear
field, and thst he is now prepared to supply all
who may want them with Milk and Cream Crooks
Jugs Jars, &c, at lower prices than they can be
bought elsewhere II sofrcits a share Of patron
age. FREDERICK hEfTZINGER
Clearfeld, Pa. Mgy % IS54Iy
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

A soldier has just arrived from the battle
field who had very narrow escape from death.
He was struck in the back OF the neck by a
bullet which came out at his mouth, breaking
out three front teeth.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

Variability men to enlist i'm the West
Branch Greys, to rendezvous at Clearfield on
short notice. This company has been accept
ed by the Governor under requisition from
the President for ten additional regiments.
Now is the time. Be quick. The country
calls to arms. All desirous of enlsting will
please report themselves Immediately at Clear
field, to 4. c. Mccullough, Capt,
or l.. r. Merrefl. Est I.feEt.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

TALL TrMorHY.-Mr. Jacob Hoover of Law
renee township, left ut our office severa day g
since, one of the talest stalks of timothy we
have seen this season. 1t measures 6 feet
inches and, we presume, will be bard to beat.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-31

SNAKE BITTEN.-We have been informed
that on Sunday last, little boy Or years
old, son of George Weiser of Boggs township,
was bitten by copper-head snake on the an
kle. Remedies were Immediately applied and
the boy is doing we'll.