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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20
Mr.. SHERMAN, Republican Member of Coz

Mr.. SHERMAN, Republican Member of Con-
gless from Ohio, offered the following resolu-
ton in the House on the 18th Feb;
Resotred, That neither Congress nor the peo-
pie or Governments of the -slaveholdug
States have constitutional right to legislate
upon or interfere with Slavery in any slave
holding State OF the Union.
The resolution was unanimously adopted
yeas l6i, nays none-and produced much i'm
preston upon conservative men of the South.
This declaration is distinctly made in the Chi
cago platform, and was reiterated by Mr.. Lin
coin at Cincinnati a few days since. This
have been bawling so Justify about the ultimate
object of the Republicans beirg the abolition
of slavery everywhere.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20

Nor so ANXIOUS FOR A FIGHT.-The Flord-
ians and Alabamians, it seems. are not so anx-
ious for a collision with the General Govern
ment as the South Carolinians appear to be.
A messenger arrived in Washington from PEN
sacola, who reports the arrival there of the
soop-of war Brooklyn. and states that as soon
as she made her appearance off the harbor the
secession troops made arrangements to with
draw from the neighborhood, and soon after
wards departed. The Brooklyn met no resist
ance in landing her suppsies at Fort Pickens,
and when the Government messenger left, the
steamer Wyandotte was taking in coal at the
Navy-yard.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20

The GREAT RoBBERY.-On our first page
will be found the most important parts of the
Report of Hon. /. n. Morris, chairman of the
committee to investigate the Bailey robbery
at Washin gton. II exposes the most stupep-
run out of funds to carry on the Government
We trust our Republican friends, after having
read the Report, will get their Democratic
neighbors to read II also, it is not often that
sheir organ gives them the opportunity of get
Eng sight Of such documents.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20

The QUEsTIoN.-The question above all
others now is whether the controlling power in
the Union is at Washington at Montgomery
City Whether Buchanan and his Constitu-
tionally selected advisers constitute the Gov
erRment, or Davis, Stephens & Co. consti tute
it? Whether the policy of the country and the
action of the Government, even to the enforce
ment or the non-enforcement of the laws, are
to be determined by rebels in open arms
against it, or by the loyal citizens Of the coun-
try Whether treason shall control or loyal
tyr Indeed, the prime question is, whether
rebellion shall be supreme or the Constitution
and the laws 2 Every man should decide in his
own mind whether he is for a Constitutional
Government or Government OF traitors and
rebels.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20

"THE WoLF's Cay In an article with thf,
vember, that the threats of ssdssolution," SO
freely used during the campaign by the Brcck-
inrdge politicians, were mere "stuff,'' and
would amount to very little in the end. This
article the editor of the Cisaried Republican
reproduces in his last issue, for the purpose OF
showing that we were guilty of misrepresen-
tation-indeed, he seems to exult over the
fact that the Disunionists have attempted to
overthrow the Government, and thus verified
the predictions made to that effect. We free
ly confess we did not believe at that time that
the leaders of the Breckenridge party in the
North had such perfect knowledge OF the
treason which has since broken out in several
operating with band OF traitors, who, if they
failed in eleeting their candidates, would at
tempt to break up the Union. A strict regard
TO truth compels US now, however, to say that
in this we were mistaken-that the Breckin-
ridge party in South Carolina and six other
States is in open rebellion against the Federal
Government-that it has seized forts, arsenals,
mints, and other public property-that some
of its leading men have embezzled enormous
sums from the National treasury and that all
this treason and villainy is countenanced and
encouraged by editors of the same stripe of
politics at the North. AS our uptown neigh
Dor seems anxious to have it understood that
he did know all about the Disunion scheme, he
is welcome to enjoy any supposed benefit that
he may reap from his s'toreknowedge' of it,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20

The PROPER COURSE TO PURsUE.-It is be-
coming quite apparent that neither of the
plans of adjustment thus far presented to Con-
gress will, if adopted, prove generally accep-
table, or permanently settle our present Ma
tional troubles. 1t is but one week from next
Monday until Mr.. Lincoln will be inaugura,ed.
Why not wait, then, until the new Administra-
tion goes into power, when, if the people are
dissatisfied with the Constitution in it's present
shape, and really wish to have it amended, a
National Convention can be called to amend it
in the manner provided by the instrument itself.
This would satisfy all reasonable men North
and South, would be fair and just to both sec
tions, would give time for the sssober second
| thought to resume its sway, and would take
the question out of the hands of the politicians.
If the matters at variance could not be adjust
ed in this way, and portion of the States
still insisted on separation, it would then be
soon enough to talk of s'peaceable secession
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20
ToHN oDEbL, UPHoLsTERER Avn

- CARRIAGE TRIMMER. Located at 4 y
Shalo's HEtkis, mile East Of ClearEel4 r.
Respectfully informs the citizens of Clearfeld All
adjoining counties, that he is at all times prens,
ed to manufacture, at the shortest notice Uai
Husk and Straw Mattresses of all kinds and si7,.
one of which is a Folding Mattress, suitable -
Cabins on Rats, which can be folded in sp,sn
compass, and emptied and reflled at pleasnrs
and very cheap. He also trims Carriages mai,
repairs to all kinds OF carriage trimming and Uz.
holstery, and makes cords or Masons tracing Iirs,
of any thickness or length. = Country produss
corn husks, or cash taken in exchange for work
Orders left with any of the merchants Of Clear
field Boro will be promptly attended 70. iarq.fL
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20

Mr.. FLoYD's ACCEPTANCEs.-No acceptan-
ces were ever issued by the War Department
until Mr.. Floyd introduced that fraudulent sy
tenn. Most OF those out were discounted for
nearly the full SUM borne on the face of the
drafts. Most of the banks of New-England
and the interior were victimZed to greater or
less extent, and many Savings Institutions
have suffered largely. In many cases Mr..
Floyd personally assured the parties they would
be paid at maturity, and that he nev2 accept
ed for one half the service actually rendered
by the contractors. The President is greatly
censuIed for emitting to investigate this auda-
cious system ot.punder, after'being informed
by Mr.. Benjamin of its general character, and
having known Mr.. Floyd's previous repute. A
serious question may arise TO the response
bility of the Government for these acceptan-
ces in the hauds of innocent holders. They;are
all officially issued, and to make deception
more successful, numbers were omitted from
the drafts they increased in magnitude and
quantity, that they might be mistaken for
original and single transactions. II is stated
that Mr.. Floyd sent, two occasions. by
Adams's Express TO New York sums of $780,
900 and $40, 900 on his individual account.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20
NEW DRUG STORE

The subscribers have opened full and com
plete assortment of ID X L q S in the new bricl
building of Dr. Woods, on :he corner OF Locus,
and Cherry streets, in the Borough of ClearfeId
where they will at all times be happy to accom-
modate any person who may desire articles in their
line. The business will be confined strictly to
DRUG AND PRESCRIPTION BUSINESS.
and no pains will be spared to render satisfaction
Dr. NJ. Woods, the junior partner, may aIway. be-
found and consulted in tho Drug Store" when
not absent on professional business separate
room for consultation is attached TO the Store
where patients may be examined privately
Every article usually found in such an estab
lishment will be kept on hand, and sold at greatly
reduced prices Terms 5e5Ug strictly Cash will en-
able them offer inducem in the way of prices
Physicians will be supplied at small per cent
age overcost and carriage. Their orders are solicit
ted. Every article sold will be pure and Of tho
best quality. WOODS BARRETT.
Clearfefd Pa. February l3 lS6l-tf
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20

"OUTsIDKRs."- Our amiable neighbor of the
Republican has an idea, that, like himself, We
have junta of ssoutsiders" to write our edi-
tOrials. We thought it was we'll known that
we did our own writing, as we'll az thinking !;
but, as this seems to be doubted, and an appa-
rent anxiety is manifested to know the author
ship of some of our articles, if it will in the
least crafty our uptown contemporary, We
have no hesitation about informing him that
we had no assistance whatever in preparing
tho one which appears to give his principal
ooutside" editor SO much trouble.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20
DEGIsTER'S NOTICE.-Notice

DEGISTER'S NOTICE.-Notice is here
HI by given, that the following accounts have
been examined and passed by me, and remain fled
of record in this Office for the inspection OF heir
legatees creditors and all others in any other way
interested, and will be presented to the next Or
phans Court Of Clearfeld county, to be held at
the Court House, in the Borough of Clearheld
commencing on the Third Monday OF March, 1851
for confirmation and allowance:
The Administration account of John Beers. I'D
ministrator, of all and singular the goods and
chattIes, rights and credits which were of George
Souder, late of the township of Boggs, in the
county of Clearheld. deceased
The account of John l.. Rex Administrator. Of
all and singular the goods and chattels &c. Of
John Anderson, late of the township Of Pike il
the county Clearfeld deceased.
The final account of Miles S. Spencer, Admins.
traitor. of all and singular the goods and cha;;eL
rights and credits which were of Hannah spen-
Ger Tor WalD late of Penn township, Clearfeld
county. deceased.
The final account of Miles s. Spencer. Admins.
traitor, of all and singular the goods and chattels
rights and credits which of Nancy Spencer,
late of Penn tp., Clearfeld CO.. decd
JAMES WRIGLEY, Register.
Clearfed. Pa, February l3 1861.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20

SENATOR HALE, OF New Hamshre, made a
sharp turn on Senator Clngman, of North
Carolina, in tho debate in the Senate on the
4th. Clingman had. instituted comparison
between the going out of the Seeding States
and the exodus of the s'Ten Tribes of Israel.
Hale,. in reply, said ''The honorable Sena-
tor referred to the going out of the ten tribes.
SO they did go out but they left the ark of
the covenant of the living God with the tribe
of Judah. The tribes did go out, and God
only knows where they have goue. He hoped
such would not be the fate of the tribes now
endeavoring to go OUT"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20

SEIZURE or ARMs.--rhe police of New York
city, on the 18th inst, seized three boxes
from carman who was about to PLACE them
on board the Savannah steamer Huntsville, at
Pier No. II North River. On examination
they were found to contain 5000 Mimic rife
cartridges and 1000 boxes of Sharp's rifles
caps. The boxes were conveyed to the Ar
senal in Thirty-fifth street. Mr.. Kenney,
Superintendent of Police, is very properly
determined to put stop to this reasonable
business of supplying the rebels with muni-
tions of war.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20

TEXAS has burst the bonds of the sstyrannical
Union' into which she was received with such
democratic huZzas only sixteen years ago.
She has enjoyed democratic rule, under Pres
idents of her own choosing, three fourths OF
the time, and uninterruptedly for the last half.
What has she to complain of Will she pay
back any of the ten millions our Union gave
her tor territory she never owned, or of the
heavy debts we assumed in her behalf, or of the
hundred millions which that dsgraceiul Mexi-
can war, prosecuted solely for the advantage of
Texas, cost the loyal States? Will she reim-
burse our mail expenses over her vast, thinly
settled territory, our military expense in keep
ing out the Indians and keeping in the negroes,
or will she assume single dollar of the Fed
eral debt The old reputation OF Texas as a
refuge for rascals does not hold out a very en-
couraging prospect.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20

A PLAIN, hard fsted old man called upon
Gov. Curtin, of Pennsylvania, the other day
The Governor, supposiug, of course, that the
man wanted place somewhere, expressed his
appreciation of his past services, and said he
vas sorry he could not reward him with an
office. "But | don't want an office, said the
old man, 81 merely called to see if you didn't
want to huy geedsdog -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20
SHORTER CATEcHIsM-LEssoN II:

For the Editor Of the "Republican" to answer.
Question L. Is slavery Divine institution
2. Can You define: ga Divine Institution 70
q. Can you define "slavery 70
4. In what does it differ from the Divine in
stitutions of Matrimony, Church Baptism,
Lords Supper, &c.
8. Could not, with equal propriety, polyga-
my be called a Divine institution, and thereby
prove that Mormonism is right, and the laws
of the United States wrong
6. Was Hebrew slavery the same as heather
slavery
Z. How did the Hebrews obtain their slaves !?
BY stealing them
9. Were the Hebrew slaves all blacks, or
negroes
9. Was Joseph, when sold by his brethren,
a negro7
10. Why did not the Lord create slaves in
Eden, to dress the garden, instead of COM
manding Adam to do it himself2
IL. May not then the editor of the Clear-feld
Republican, under this Divine institution OF
his, be sold into perpetual slavery, as well as
his connu5al partner and children?
II. If slavery is of 'sDivine origin" are not
all Governments which denouncc it, or neglect
to institute it, in rebellion against God and
his laws?
AS soon as the above questions are answered,
if not sooner, Lesson Third will be proposed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20

THE FEELING IN MIssoURI.-The st. Louis
Euening Neps learns by private letters, that the
stars and stripes are flying above nearly every
country store and hotel in the interior OF that
State, thus indicating the devotion of the Mis-
sourians to their country's glorious banner.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20

Fort SUMTER.-Plans have been organized
at Washington City to e-enforce Fort Sumter
whenever it may be deemed necessary, but, un-
der the present phase of Southern affairs, this
conting ency will probably not arise soon. 1t
is known positively that Jefferson Davis has re-
Gently stated that Forts Pickens and Sumter
were not worth the loss OF life that must be
incurred under the most favorable circumstan-
ces, even if tie attacks succeed. Now that
South Carolina has her point of honor relieved
by the action of the Montgomery Convention,
no demonstration is expected, and Major An
derson feels no apprehension whatever. He is
fully prepared, and is now abundantly supplied
with provisions.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20

SoUNp ADvIcE.-Trust no man in this crisis,
says the Raleigh IN. c. Standard who says
'sthere is no hope for the Union" He who
does not hope for the Union, will not work to
preserve it,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

AgveTfiSensents set IN large type cuts, or outo -
style '''tI be charged double price for sp4cs 'a
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20

AN IMPORTANT BILL PAssED.-The bill, COM
muting the Tonnage Duties on the Pennsylva-
mia Railroad, passed final reading in the House
of Representatives at Harrsburgh on last Fri
day, 10th inst, and is now before the Senate,
where it will no doubt be properly examined
at an early day and finally disposed of. The
vote on final passage stood as follows:
YEAs-Messrs Abbott. Acker, Aschom, Aus
tin, Ball, Bartholomew, Blair, Bressler, Brews-
ter, Burns, Butler, (Carbon) Butler, (Craw-
ford,) Byrne. Caldwell, Cowan, Craig, Doug
lass, Duffield, Duncan, Dunlap, Eienberger,
Gaskill, Gibboney, Goehring, Graham, Har-
vey, Hilman, Hofius, HUM, Koch, Lawrence,
Leisenring, Lowther, M'Donough, M'Gonigal,
Marshall, Moore, Morrison, Mullin, Ober, Os-
terhout, Peirce, Preston, Pughe, Randall,
Reilly, Ridgeway, Robson, Roller, Seltzer,
Shafer, Sheppard, Smith, (Philadelphia,) Tay-
lor, Teller, Thomas, Walker, White, Wildey
and Davis, Speaker-60.
NAYs-Messrs. Alexander, Anderson, Arm
strong, BarnSley, Bisel, Bixler, Blanchard,
Bliss, Boyer. Brodhead, Clark, Collins, Cope,
Dismant, Donley, Elliott, Frazier, Happier,
Hays, Heck, Hill, Hood, Irwin, Kline, Lich-
enwallner, Manifold, Myers, Patterson, Reif,
Rhoads, Schrock, Smith, (Berks,) Stehman,
Stoneback, Strang, Tracy, Williams and Will
son-SS.
1t will be observed that party considerations
had nothing to do with the passage of this
bill, Republicans and Democrats both voting
for it. We earnestly hope, if the bill passes
the Senate and becomes law, that it will ac-
complish the good its friends claim for it. If it
does, Ciearfield county will be largely benefit
ted, not only in the way of reduced freights, but
in the completion of the Tyrone & Clearfeld,
and the Philipsburg and Waterford Railroads.
In this view of the case, the bill will prove
highly satisfactory 20 the people of this county.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20
4 DEMONSTRATORS, NOTICE =

IA of Administration on the Estate of L. eri
walladeI, late of Bradford township. a. Saa'
ing been granted to the undersigned ali ns,.s a-v-
indebted to said estate are required 10 m a.
mediate payment, and those having claims IN,
the will present them duly a1thenticatsad'
settlement. j. NJ. ADAMS '0f
Clearfeld, Feb. 20, 1S6l-6t. Administr..
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A UDITOR,S NOTICE.-Ths nna.r..--

A UDITOR'S NOTICE.-The undersi,,..
IA having been appointed, by the OrpIasL
court of Clearfeld county, to settle and adius, -
account of josiah Evans, Administrator Of IT, me
tate of Asher Cochran, late of Penn towpshin .t15
county, decd will attend to the duties Of sa;5
pointment at his Office in CIearfsld on SAM a.
the 23d day of March, 1861 at o'clock P N y
said day, when and where all persons interee.sS
may attend if they see proper.
THOS. j. MCCULLOUGH
February 18th, 1861. Audito-
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-07
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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-07
THE WAR lN MISSOURI

Latr Accoants from Lertagtoa,
Js6sson Civ, Sept. 2J.-Thero j. more.
liable news from Bonneville, Geogge,ovl,
Glasgow, RolIa, or any other promineu.
points.
tapt Walter, of Colonel Marshofs Veg
imeut. who was al LeXinton, arrived uii5
morning. lie left there on Thursday q.
noon. lie saw no rebel troops bew
Lexington and Sebalia, and says thar ll
main body Of Ger Prices forces were
there when he departed and he believes
that they intend to make a stand api
meet our troops there. as the vicinity -
well calculated, from its streams lndaoep
and mny banks, without bridges, %
trouble an advancing army. ua
All the Federal forces have been releas>
ed on parole, except Col Mulligan, who
refused to give his for private reasons.
Price has probably thrty-fye thousand
men, and the rebels on Thursday cond
dently expected that Hardee, with eigh.
or nine thousand; and Mccullough witt
ten thousand more, were within two or
three days march of Lexington They
have no faith in Mccullough as a general
but think he is very eitectiycwiih small
body of men. g... ...... .... ......-
/ A body OF 10000 rebels were sent across
the Missnurifrom Lexington on Thursday,
with the ayowed intention Of attacking
Lane, who is reported on this side of the
river. Our troops bad no cartridges, no
grape or othcr shot left at The time Of The
surrender, but lost from 300 to 800 kegs
of powder. The rebels are casting all
kinds Of balls at the Lexington foundry,
which is at work day and night. The reb-
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-07
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