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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-06
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.
HARRIsBURG, Eel

HARRISBURG, FEB. 2S, 1861.
FRIEND Row The House OF Representa-
tives yesterday passed bill appropriating
$50 900 for the relief of the Kansas sufferers.
Mr.. Gordon, who is one of the most active and
influential members of the House, made
strong speech in defence of the BILL 1t will
pass the Senate also, without doubt.
The bill for the erection Of boom at Jer-
sey Shore is not receiving the attention 1t
should from Clearfeld. The members-lew
of whom know anything about the effect the
erection of booms has on the navigation-re-
gard the Jersey Shore boom question fight
between the capitalists of that place and those
OF Williamsport-a mere local fight-and as
the latter has been granted the privilege OF c.
recting booms it is thought but fair to place
Jersey Shore on an equal footing in this res
pect. They are not generally aware that there
are greater interests affected. Messrs. Hail.
Gordon and Lawrence will, however, do the
best they can to defeat it but they fear that,
unless our Cleartield friends take more inter-
est In the matter, their efforts will prove un-
availing.
MARCH 1.-The tonnage tax and the Sunbu-
ry & Erie Railroad Bills passed the Senate yes
terday, the former by vote of Is yeas to l5
nays, and the latter by % yeas to nays.
There is a general rejoicing by the friends of
these roads and of the branch roads that will be
benefited by the bills. They only require the
signature ofthe Governor to become laws.
Both Houses will adjourn tomorrow for II
days. There are great many important bills
to come up this session, which will probably
last till May. There was a bill offered in the
House few days since to apportion the State
into Congressional districts. 1t is thought
some of the members, who are looking ahead
to advancement, will try to have them made
to suit themselves. The number of private
bills waiting for chance to be brought up,
would almost encrcle the globe. Amongst
others: the Hon. j. L. Leonard has one grant
| ing power to erect toll bridge across Clear
| field Creek two miles east of your town. 1t is
to be disconnected with the turnpike, which,
| as everybody knows, is great part of the
year almost impossible The fact is the road
ought to be vacated, and the citizens build
the bridge, so that the people could have one
| free route out of town and to the Railroad to
Phllipsburg, to which place it will soon be
built. Yours, &c, OLDrowN.
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THE DEMOCRACY BACKING DOWN"

Within the space Of fortnight, the Demo
cratic politicians have exhibited unmistake-
able signs of "backing down" from the posi-
tion they assumed at the outstart Of the excite
meEt which has for nearly four months dis:
tracted our country. No matter what may
have been the primary cause of the trouble, it
became apparent at an early day that the lead
ers of that party were determined to make, if
possible, large stock of political capital out
Of it, by sscoercing" Congress, with threats of
Disunion and civil war, into some pet plan of
adjustment. AS the so-called sCrittenden A
mendment" embraced the territorial policy
set forth in the Breckinridge platform, they
Immediately advocated its adoption with an
ardor we'll calculated to create the impression
that love for the Union, instead of devotion TO
party, was the motive which impeled them to
espouse it SO heartily and so long as the
faintest hope was entertained Of carrying that
or similar plan, they adhered to it with re-
markabIe tenacity. at last, however, the con-
yiction that no such hazardous measure could
prevail seemed to force itself upon their minds,
and since then they have reccded step by step
in their unreasonable demands until they pro-
fess a friendship for the substitute CT Mr..
Franklin, adopted by the Peace Conference
before its adiournmeat-a proposition which,
six weeks ago, they would have treated with
disdain and contumely. Having thus complete
ly backed down, the Democratic politicians
are now engaged ia the somewhat difficult task
of making their followers believe that the new
President and his party are going over to their
views--an idea too absurd to require contra
diction. The truth is, they feel that Mr.. Lin
coin is proving himself what his supporters du-
ring the campaign contended he was-a con-
ssrvative, patriotic statesman-and that his
Administration is likely to be one of the most
popular since that of Washington. They are
shrewd enough to see. If anything like a fair
opportunity is afforded him, that he will SO
conduct affairs as to wipe out the foul SANDER
that the Republican party is sectional and
its object the ssaboltion of slavery every
where2-that he will convince the South as
well as the North that it is National organi-
zation, with no intention of Interfering with
slavery in the States, but merely seeking to
carry out the principles of the founders of the
Republic by lawful and constitutions means.
For our own part we always had and still have
the fullest confidence in Mr.. Lincoln in all re-
spects and it is gratifying to now hear the
Democratic leaders speaking in moderate, if
not actually in commendatory terms of him.
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a NARROW EscAPE.-The worthy Represen-
tative from Westmoreland, Hon. John Covode,
came very near losing his life on the 18th
Feb, through the accidental discharge of one
OF Sharp's rifles. Mr.. Covode has two large
rooms at the Avenue House, and large num-
ber of his personal friends were present there,
last evening, to congratulate him upon the sue
cess of the tariff bill, in the passage of which
he has borne so conspicuous part. One of
his friends, distinguished member of Con-
gress from Pennsylvania, happened, by acci-
dent, to examine beautiful weapon of war, of
Sharp's invention and, in making the expert
ment of trying the trigger, the rife went off,
and the ball pierced through the door Of one
room, passing into the adjoining apartment,
and cutting its way through the bedstead upon
which the honorable member was seated at the
moment. The bal. passed within about a
couple of inches of his person. A dozen per-
sons, at least, were in the same room, and by
the greatest good luck in the world, nobody
was hart.
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Clearfeld. Pa, February I3 1861


7 ICENSE N0TICE.-The following named
IL persons havofiled in the office of the Clerk Of
the Court of Quarter Sessions OF CIearfeld county
their Petitions for License at the March Sc ssion
1851. agreeably to Act of Assembly of March 2s
1856. entitled "An Act to regulate the sale of In
toxicating Liquors, &c.
Henry Goodlander, Tavern, Brady township
X. w. Moore, Tavern Brady township
Henry Waple. Tavern, Boggs township.
Edward Albert, Tavern. Boggs township
George D. Lanich, Tavern, Clearfield borough
David Johnston, Taver IN, Clearfeld borough
Daniel NJ. Weaver, Tavern. CurHensyille boro'
benjamin Bloom, Tavern, Curwensville boro'
VIM. a Mason, Tavern. Curwensville borough.
Isalc Bloom, Tavern Curwensville borough
John Jordan. Tavern, Guelich township.
David Smith, Tavern, Knox township
w. ". Anderson. Tavern. Penn township.
John Sheeser, Tavern, Union township
Lawrence Flood, Tavern, Covington township
Benjamin Snyder, Tavern, Covington town'p
WmsW Worrell. Tavern, Chest township.
John Sufridge, Tavern Goshen township.
W. Wood ward Tavern, Huston township
j. Haines, Tavern, Beccaria township
Eli Fly, Tavern, Brady township.
Valentine Hoffman, Tav ern, Coyington town p
Jacob Mock. Tavern, Morris township.
VIM. NJ Merrell Tavern, Morris township.
William Reed, Tavern. Brady township.
George Albert, Tavern, Bradford township
Leopold Bronocl, Tavern, Covington township.
Richard Mossop, Mercantile. Clearheld boro'
Nicholas Verbeck. Tavern, Coyington town'p.
JOHN L. CUTTLE,
February q, 1861 Clerk. Or. Ses
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STATEMENT of the Clearfeld County Rat
- for the month ending February 18th, isSI
JAMES B. GRAHAM, Casbisy
Clearfeld. Pa, February 6. 1851
DEGIsTER,s NoTICE-Notic, :

DEGISTER'S NOTICE.-Notice /, her.
IL by given, that the following accounts hav,
been examined and passed by me- and remain klei
of recor I'd in this Office for the inspection of heir,
legatees, creditors, and all others in any other vay
interested, and will be presented 10 the next Or
phans' Court of Clearfed county, to be held al
the Court House, in the Borough of Clear6eId
commencing on the Third Monday of March, IssT
for confirmation and allowance
The Administration account of John Beers Ad
ministrator, of all and singular the goods ana
chattles rights and credits which were Of Georgs
Souder, late of the township of Boggs, in the
county of Clearfeld deceased
The account of John L. Rex. Administrator o.
all and singular the goods and chattels. &c Of
John Anderson, late of the township of Pike. in
the county Clearfeld, deceased
The final account of Miles S. Spencer Admins
traitor, of all and singular the goods and chatte,
rights and credits which were of Hannah Spen-
Ger (or WalD late of Penn township, CIearheJ
county. deceased.
The final account of Miles 3. Spencer Admins
TRAITOR of all and singular the goods and chattel,
rights and credits which were of Nancy Spencer
late of Penn tp., Clearield CO.. decd
JAMES WRIGLEY, Register
Clearield. Pa, February I3 1861
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-06

SHERlf r - SALES--By virtue OF sundry
- writs of Fenaftiomi Erponas, issued out OF
the Court of Common Pleas of Clearfed coun-
ty, and to me directed, there will be exposed TO
public sale, at the Court House, in the Borough
of CIearfed. on MONDAY THE 18TH DAY OF
MARCH. 1861, the following described Real
Estate to wit
A certain tract of land situate in Bradford town
ship, Clearfeld county, Pa, bounded the east
by lands of Kitchen, the west by lands of Ii.
Bumgardner the south by lands of Nepp and
Maines. and on the north by lands of VIM Walk
er, containing one hundred acres and allowance,
more or less, and about thirty-ive acres cleared,
with hewed log house and double log barn erect
ed thereon. Seized. taken in execution, and to rs
sold as the property of John Shmmel
ALso-a certain tract of land situate in Graham
township, Clearield county, Pa, bounded on the
east by John Holt, on the north by John Holt, on
the west by Pownall. and the south by the
turnpike containing acres, with small log cab
in house and round log stable erected thereon
Seized. taken in execution, and to be sold as the
property of David Turner
ALso-By virtue of writ of 1Illas T.euart Fa-
cIGs the following described Real Estate, viz
A certain tract of land situate in Boggs town
ship, Clearfeld county, Pa, beginning at post,
thence by Walter Stewards survey east one hun
dred and sixty perches to post, thence south by
residue of the tract one hundred perches thence
west one hundred and sixty perces thence by John
Taylor survey north one hundred perches con-
tanning one hundred acres. being the north west
corner of the John Montgomery survey. Seized.
taken in execution, and to-be sold as the proper
ty of Jonas H. Peters.
F. e. MILLER, Sheriff
Sherif7s Office. Clearfeld, Feb q. 1861.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-06

The spring fashions for pantaloons are al
ready out in Philadelphia, and of course will
soon be introduced here by the sston." The
favorite style is a narrow plaid, in enormous
squares. Our reportoral contemporary of the
North American saw sample last week,
which he thus describes ssOne bar rests
upon the boot. the next at the knee, and the
third at the hip, the fourth forming the waist
band. The legs of the gentleman sporting
these trowsers reminded us of the long loop
hole windows in the front of the Eastern PEN
itentiary. The color is lively brickdust,
barred with orange There's fashion as is
4 fashion,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-06

THE TARIFF I'm the tariff bill, as passed,
there was most important provision for the
benefit of our Pennsylvania interests. The
bill, as originally reported, imposed an impost
of fifty cents per ton upon all imported coal.
By the shrewd sagacity of Mr.. Covode, change
was made, so that the duty upon bitumnous
worth to Western Pennsylvania a hundred
thousand dollars year, at the very least.
Pennsylvania has very few Representatives
who are so careful of her interests as 'shonest
John Covode.N of Westmoreland. Cor. Press.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-06

THE PLoT TO AssAssINATE Mr.. LINcoLN.-It
is reported that Detectives DeVoe and Samp.
son of the Metropol Titan Police force were full
ly initiated in the secret organization which
was effected in Baltimore for the assassination
of President Lincoln, and that they were sent
on there for the purpose of investigating the
matter. The officers remained in Baltimore
until the whole plot was contaminated, when
they left and divulged the whole matter, thus
saving the life of Mr.. Lincoln.-N. Y. Trib.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-06

In reply to a resolution of the House, Mr..
Buchanan stated, on the I'd inst, that the en-
tire military force concentrated at Washing
ton City embraced 653 men, and were ordered
there as posse comitatus, in strict subordina-
tion to the civil authority, to preserve the
peace, if necessary. This force was magnified
BY the junta of the Cicnrfeid Republican into
1000 men, which they, probably, thought was
coming quite near the truth. uE
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-06

GEN. TwIGG s TREASON A correspondence
between Gov. Houston and Gen. Twiggs,
which is on the files of the War Department,
proves conclusively that the former was great
ly instrumental in bringing about the action
of the latter, in the transfer of the Govern
ment property to the State of Texas. While
protesting to play the part of patriot before
the public, he was secretly conniving at this
infamous treachery.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-06

DISGRACE OF GEN. TwIGGs.-No event con-
nected with the Secession movement has ex-
cited more surprise and Indignation than the
surrender of Major Gen. David E. Twiggs, in
Texas. At the time he did so, the secession
of Texas was not fully copsummated. The
Secretary of War has ordered him to be dis
charged as coward and traitor. 'o' 7
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-06

Most of the democratic papers are publish
ing Jefferson Davis's Inauguration speech as
President of the Southern Buccaneers and
Tories with hardly word OF comment. When
perjured traitors and usurpers are thus placed
on the same footing with constitutionaIly g.
lected President, good citizens may well de-
spar Of their country.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-06

Union pole, with flag, has been raised on
Round Top mountain, a spur of the Blue
Ridge, in Washington county, Nd, which is
one thousand feet high, and overooks seven
counties of Virginia, and looks into three
States, namely, Maryland, Virginia. and Penn
sylvania.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-06

Elisha Griffith, rich old rascal residing at
Minneapolis, Minn., offered married woman
of that place $500 in gold to elope with him.
The woman consented, and informed her hus-
band, who approved of the plan. Very soon
after starting she got possession of the money
and with it returned home, leaving the old
man diseonsolate enough. He arrested her
for stealing, but she was acquitted, and allow
ed to retain the money.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-06

The following is in the Raleigh IN. Co. Reg
lister: 'sMarried, at the residence of the
BRIDES father, on the 18th of December, by
the Rev. d. A. Melican, Rev. Mark Smith
and Miss Santha Ann Murathe, daughter of
Gov. Cook. aged u years months and l3
dayS-all of Chatham county,
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CLEARFIELD. PA. MARCH 6, 1861.

Mr.. LINCoLN's INAUGURAL ADDR Ess is a pa
triotic, conciiatory, ,statesman-lil1e document.
1t is mild, yet firm, decided and explicit, and
will commend itself to all impartial men. 1t
will be found on the next page of this paper.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-06

We have been shown document signed by
the Mayors in office of the cities of the United
States and Canada, certifying to the superior
excellence of DR.. Ayers Compound Extract
of Sarsaparilla and TO the value of all his
remedies as articles OF great public utility.
Such evidence from such high sources bears
us out triumphantly in the position we have
long maintained with regard TO Doct. Ayers
preparations, or more particularly our adver
tisementS Of them. No publishers need be
more opposed than we are to the PRONUNCIATION
of quackery in any shape, but we knew when
began, that his remedies were above any
suspicion of deception-that they were about
the best it is possible to produce for the cnre
of disease, and that they have the confidence
of all communities where they are known.
Not alone because the Mayors of the whole
country believe them useful to their people,
but because we know from experience that
they are SO to ours, do we believe we are rem
derIng a substantial service TO readers in
making their virtues known to them.-lCour-
ier, Princeton. KY.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-06

Hon. JOHN NJ. READ, OF PENNSYLVANIA, is
freely spoken of in connection with the vacan-
cy on the Supreme Bench, for which Mr.. Bu-
chanan nominated Jeremiah s. Black, who has
failed to be confirmed. ~ s45ea
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Executors, and ali other transient Noticss LOTS,
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-06

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speech of Mr.. Lincoln at Washington,

WAsHINGToN March 1.-Mr. Lincoln was SER
enaded last night. He said :-s'My friends,
suppose | may take this a compliment paid
me, and as such please accept my thanks for it.
have reach ed this city, Washington, un-
der circumstances considerably differing from
those under which any other man has ever
reached it. | have reached it for the purpose
of taking an official position amongst the peo-
pie, almost all of whom were opposed to me-
and are yet opposed to me, as suppose. JSev-
eral voices, No, MOL l propose no lengthy
address to you now; only propose to say as
l did on yesterday, when your worthy Mayor
and Board of Aldermen called upon me, that
thought much of the i'll feelings that have exis-
ted between you and the people of your sur
roundings, and that people from amongst whom
l come has depended and now depend upon a
misunderstanding. (Severa voices that's so,
and applanse.) l hope that If all things shall
go along as prosperously as believe we all
desire they may, may have it in my power
to remove something of this misunderstanding !;
CCries OF Good Good and loud applause, I
that | may be enabled to convince you and the
people of your section of the country that we
regard you as in all things being our equals !;
in all things entitled to the same respect, and
to the same treatment that we claim for our
selves; ICries of Good and applause. that
we are in no sense disposed, if it were in our
power, to oppress you or,deprive you of any of
your rights, under the Constitution of the Uni
ted States, or even narrowly to split hairs with
you in regard to these rights. loud and pro-
longed eheering.) Bnt we are determined to
give you, SO far as lies in our hands, all your
rights under the Constitution not grudgingly
but fully and fairly. cloud cries of good, and
applause.) / hope that .by thus dealing with
you we will become better acquainted and
better friends. (Cries of good, and applause.) }
And now, my friends, with these very few re-
marks | again return my thanks for this CON-
pliment, and expressing my desire for little
more of your good music, bid yon good night.
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THE BODUGGER.

THIS wonderful article. just patented. is so...
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the heart and arm TO heroic deeds of
prompt and decisive action, when the
rights of the people were jeopardized or
assailed. Upon the evidence of an out
rage upon its range or limit of authority,
no matter by whom {" the ofense may
come" as one man that party will rally
to seal the doom of the transgressor
Let us watch with argus eyes the acts
of those yho are soon to be assembled in
Washington to provide for the present
exigency, lest the indications now fore
Swallowed of despotic assumption of au-
thority be made TO assume the shape of
congressional enactment. Let no man be
inundated by the cry o. pampered min
ions, whose animus of invective is the
fruit of government patronage. They
are paid for their curses and threats, and
we will not be duped into tacit submis-
sion to despots, nor sell our birthright for
mess of pottage.