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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-27

TOWNSHIP AND LOCAL LAws.--A number OF
copies of this popular work have been receiV-
ed and are now for sale at DR.. HartsWick
Drug and Variety Store, Clearfield, Pa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-27

EXECUTORS NOTICE.-Letters Testa-
IL mentary on the Estate of John Dillon late
of Beccaria township, Cearfeld county, Penn'a,
deceased, having been granted to the undersign-
ed, all persons indebted to said estate are requir
ed to make immediate payment and those having
claims against the same will present them pro-
perly authenticated for settlement
JAMES IL. HEGARTY of Beccaria,
JAMES A EGARTY, of Guelich.
February &, 1S6I-6tp. Executors
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-27

WAsHINaroN's BIRTH DAY.-The ed was
celebrated in this place by the Washington
Cadets, who, preceded by their martial and
brass bands, paraded through the streets in
the afternoon, and in the evening had sup
per at the Clearfeld House. During the course
of the evening a number of fights took place,
which to saythe least of them, were disgrace
full, and those who were engaged in them
should have been put to Jail. We do not pre-
tend ia gay upon whoa the blame should be
placed, but we hope We may never hear of
recurrence Of such disreputable conduct
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-27

Rev. Mr.. RusYAN will preach in the Bap-
tiss church in Clear6eld Borough on Sunday,
the Sd of March, at l0A O'Clock in the fore
noon. All are invited to attend.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-27

FLOUR, BACON, LIouoRs, Tobacco, Segars,
&c. are offered to buyers at low rates for cash
by o. B. Merrel, on Second street, Ciearheid,
Pa, as will be seen by an advertisement in
another column Of this paper. 8E
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DIE

On Sunday morning the 18th instant, JoHS
PETER RIDER, of Karthaus township, aged "a
years, l month and % days.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-27

THE WEATHER has moderated much within
4 few days, and the snow has been rapidly dis
appearing. The water in the River has, how
ever, not been much affected, but if the at
mosphere becomes little warmer, we may
expecta rise in week or ten days.
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AND COLLECTION OFFICE

CLEARFIELD, CLEARFIELD COUNTY, PA.
Bills of Exchange Notes and Drafts Discounted
Deposits received. Collections IN ade and proceeds
promptly remitted Exchange on the Cities con-
stantly on hand Office, on Second street, in the
roo lately occupied by w. A. Wallace, Esd.
JAMES T. LEONARD. u A. FISSEY
wa A. WALLACE. T: A. c. FIxSEYs
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-27

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.-Letters
IA of Administration the Estate of John
Young, late of Burnside township, Clearield CO.,
Pa, deceased, having been granted to the under
signed, all persons indebted to said estate
quired to make immediate payment and those
having claims against the same will present them
duly authenticated for settlement.
SAMUEL SEBRIMG.
February 6. lS61-6tp. Administrator.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-27

Frank Blair says the Secessionists always at
tack empty forts and trii SUB treasures.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-27

A. NJ. HILLS desires to notify his friends and
patrons that he will be in his office in Clear
field, opposite the Clearfield House,) until
after the June Court, with the exception of
the second week in May. Persons desiring
his services viii, do well to call before that
time. February 9th, 186l-3t.
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A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-Letters
IA of Administration de boniS non on the Estate
of George Dillon, late of Beecaria tp Clearfeld
CO., Pa, deceased, having heen granted to the
dersigned all persons indebted to said estate arc
required to make immediate payment, and tho ose
having claims against the same will present them
properly authenticated for settlement.
THEODORE WELD.
February 6, 1S6I-2t Administrator.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-27

IN IN CLEARFIELD, 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. He solcitS a share of patron
age FREDERICK LEITZINGER.
Clearfeld Pa, Mry %, l859-ly
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THEESE "A large lot of superior Cheese,
~ for sale by VIM. f. IRWIN CIearfeld, Pa.
DUTTER-A large quantity, of Firkin and
II Roll, at the store of VIM F. IRWIN.
SALT-e good article, and ye.y cheap Ut u
- store CT WV. F. IRWIG, CIes.feld.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-27

BoRoUGH ELECTIoy.-At the New Washing
ton borough election on the 18th February
the following persons were elected: Constable,
Geo. Horton; Judge, Il usseli NJ Murray; In
spectors, Sam'l Sebring, Henry Nef, Sr. As
SCISSOR, Reuben Nieman Asst Assessors, ia
cob Nef. Joseph M'Murray School Directors,
Philip B. Nef, S. Sebring, Henry NefF; Poor
Overseers, Jacob Nef, Samuel M'Cune. Bur-
CESS, Jos. H. Breth; Council, Jacob A. Breth,
Henry d. Rose, Henry Nef, J. NJ. Cummings,
John z. Junod Auditor, James N. Rose.
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nENTAL CARD-A. VI. SMITH, offers his pro-
II fessional services to the Ladies and Gentlemen
of Clearfeld and vicinity Alloperations upon the
teeth executed with neatness and despatch. Being
familiar with all the late Improvements he is pre-
pared TO make artificial teeth in the best manner
Office in Shaws New Row Clearfeld. Sep Is
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-27

CtARPETs. Drugget. Carpet chain, Bags and Bag
" ging, curled Hair, &C., at the store of
septic REED, WEAVER 4 Co.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-27

CoScERT.-The Washington Cadets Sake
Horn Band, under the direction of J. Z. Row
botham of Philadelphia, will give concert at
Clearfeld, on Monday evening next, March i,
at the Odd Fellows new Hall in Graham's row,
commencing at Z o'clock, P. NJ. Tickets Of
admission will be 25 cts Family tickets 81.
On Tuesday evening the 9th, concert will
be given at Luthersburg.
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A LARGE stock of Queensware, Earthen and
IA Stone Ware Of all kinds Also, Cedar and
Willow Ware at REED, WeAyER 4 Co.'S.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-27

NEARLY A WHOLE FAMILY CARRIED OFF BY
DiprHERIA.-Eiisha Covert, a resident of Gil
rard township, has lost within 4 month no less
than sir children by Dipthera. He was liv-
ing in a very small house, in Strengthened cir
.cumstances, and when his family took sick the
neighbors were afraid to stay there on account
4Sf the virulence of the disease. Destitution
and lack of attention no doubt had much to do
with the frightful mortality that ensued.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-27

A LARGE and spleldid stock Of Dress Trim
n m; nge, Bel;, Eeaa dyssrs. Netss, F.Gmes, &c
at the store cs FsED WrAyER Co.
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PROFESSIONAL g BUSINESS CARDS

II b. WOODS, Attorney at Law. Indiana Pa
IL. Professional business promptly attended to
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nR. b. F. AKELY, Grahamton, Clearheld OCT a.
~ ty, Penn'a. April |.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-29
Important from Mexico.

Advices from Colima, Mexico, fully con-
firm the reported capture of the capital by
the Liberal forces. A letter dated January
Sd says:
An express has just arrived from the city
of Mexico stating, that on the 22d ult., Mi
ramon and Marquee met the liberal army
in battle near the village of Arroyo Zarco,
(about sixty miles from the captal) The
two Generals had from 1000 to 5000 troops,
aud 80 guns. The Liberals under Ortcg0
and Zaragoza, had about 5000 men. AT
ter very bloody fight, the conservatives
were thoroughly routed. Generals Mira
mon and Marquee did not venture to retura
to Mexico. but fed to Llascala, and two
days after the victors made their trium.
Ihant entry in the city, thus finishing the
revolution without any compromise. TIE
clergy, having thus lost their last strong
hold. were made to bleed to heavier tune
than their late defeat. The Constitutional
Government is now fairly established all
over the country, and the first DEGREES is
sued In Mexico. were for the suppression of
all the converts aud seizure OF all the
church property, valued at 5000 100000.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-29

THE SoUTH CAROLINA CONVENTIONAL
Columbia, S. c., correspondent thus de-
scribes the appearance of the South Caroli-
ma Legislature:
The members sit with their hats on. The
clerk, clothed like an Episcopal clergyman,
calls the roll. The messenger in front Of the
Speakers room, strikes his staff on the floor,
crying out, "Make way for the Speaker" the
door-keeper repeats it loudly with three heavy
rapss of his staff; and then the Speaker himself
clothed in a rich blue nazarine robe. marches
up the aisle to his seat. The building In which
the body meets is very old and inconvenient.
The seats are old and bestrewed with papers.
The members are noisy and talkative, and, with
their hats on, look more like political gather
ing than any thing else.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-29
9erada 9rmutrat.
LOCAL MATTERS.

The GRASS VALLEY FIRE.-The losses by
the late fire at Grass Valley are not near so
great as stated in our Saturdays issue. The
National estimates the damage to the building
at 81 900, and the loss of Johnson & Co. and
Z. Mclaughlin at $1,000 each. We learn,
however, that Mr.. McLaughlin's loss was only
$3.50 which amount was paid him yesterday
by the agent of the insurance company. The
loss of Johnson & Co. had not been adjusted
yesterday evening, but we presume will be sat
isfactorily settled to-day. The rooms on the
second floor were occupied by lawyers and 9TH
ers, but their losses were small.
DANCE House Row.-A difficulty occurred
in dance house, at Chips Flat about ten
days ago, between man named Tim Kennedy
and another called "Toddy." The difficulty
originated about Spanish woman, and result
ed in Kennedy drawing pistol and shooting
the other-the ball taking effect in his leg,
above the knee, severing an artery, from the
effects Of which he died in about week. The
Spanish woman, about whom the row Original
ted, was also wounded in the leg by the same
ball, but not dangerously. a
NEVADA POsToFFICE.-We learn that Mr..
II. w. KnowIton is an applicant for the ap-
pointment to the office of Postmaster for Neva-
da, petition for that purpose having been cir
culated in town and obtained numerous sigma
lures. Mr.. Knowlton is eminently qualified
for the place, and his appointment would be
satisfactory to the citizens generally.
MORE THIEvING.-The meat market of
Charley Grove, on Broad street, was broken
open again, last Saturday night, and several
pieces of meat carried off. The thieves entered
by the back door, having first unlockedthe gate
with false key.
EASTERN PAPERs.-We are indebted to @.
w. Welch, of the Pioneer Book Store, for the
New Y York Times and Boston Journal, received
by the Sonora; also, to H. II. Wickes & Co.,
of Broad street Book Store, for the New York
Herald and Tribune.
FAvoRs.-To VIM. Stone, the newspaper
agent of Nevada, we are indebted for copies of
the Marysville Appeal, regularly furnished. Mr..
Pattison, of the Pioneer Express, has our
thanks for the Downievile papers of Saturday.
PERsoNAL.-Mr. E. F. Spence, Assembly
man from this county, arrived in town Satur-
day evening, by the Sacramento stage, and re-
mained here on Sunday and Monday.
LECrURE.-Calvin B. Mcdonald delivered
his lecture on "Richlieu," at North San
Juan, last Saturday evening.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-29

terprisc Of the 10Th inst, gives an account Of
what it considered one of the finest optical illu-
sions ever witnessed in Utah. For several
mornings during the past week, the entire range
Of mountains east Of the Sink of the Humboldt,
which on ordinary occasions present an appear
ance differing but slightly from that presented
by the mountains surrounding Virginia City,
assumed the appearance at times Of the bluff
banks of a rock-bound sea-coast, again they
changed, to the form Of cities, castles, towers
and battlements. The valleys intervening were
covered with a mist resembling the surface Of a
large body of water, which assisted the illu-
sion. The scene, for two hours; kept continu-
ally changing and forming a most superb pam
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-29
Special Notices.

SorsaporilIa-hasl long been endorsed by the
medical faculty as mild safe and effective aperient
and Alternative To extend its usefulness, all the
scientific appliances of modern chemistry have been
put IN requision by Messrs. SANDS, to obtain pure
extract of its medicinal properties. Combining there
with vegetable products they are enabled with con-
fdence to offer to the public sure and certain rem
ey for all diseases arising from impurty of the blood
or arrangement of the hillary functions. jan24
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-18
Tndanendent Guerrillas.

All persons that feel inclined to go into guerrilla or independent service, will ren- dezvous at Little Rock, on the 9th day ol August, and report themselves to the un- dersigned, who has 80 men already enlisted Every man to become 8 member ot thlS company, will be required to have good horse, good double-barrel shot gnn' and as well supplied with small arms as pos sible.
 Each squad of 25 men will be entitled to one cantain. first and second lieutenants' and the battalion will be governed by the same rules and regulations as govern bat 4a,l;ons in the confederate army. Camp Ashley is suggested as being the point Tor our headq quarters at Little Rock. All per sons from Camden, Ouachita county, and adjoining counties will leave Camden on the first day of August.
 It is expected that every one that wants to go into such service, get ready at once and come along, as it is too late now to ask questions. Arrangements will be made for suJsiAance Jor WUot moy come-even from this date-this is no hoof we are a going. $. Q. HATlOA.
 LiAe Rock. July, r, 1861. 3t. State naDcrs nleaSe cOnv.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-18
From the Van Buren Press

Rx~ We are indebted to Mir. John c. Wheeler for the official account of Adj't Gen. Mcintosh of the capture of Neosho. He passed through yesterday, on his re- turn to camp as bearer of ofdispatches:
 HEADQUARTERS, McCULLocH's BRIGADE.
 Camp at Borln's Mills, July 5, ls6l)
 Genero2-I have the honor to inform you, that in obedience with your or order, | started at 1 o'clock, A. M.. to day, with 4 compares ofCol. Churchill's regiment of Arkansas Mounted Rifemen, and Capt. CarroIs company of Arkansas State troops to make an attack on some federal troops, at Neosho, Mo-, in conjunction with Col. Churchill, commanding 6 com panies of his regiment. We started on different roads, which entered the town, one from the west, the other from the south, with the arrangement to make the march of 16 miles, in 4 hours, and upon entering the twon to make simultaneous attack. 1 found that the distance was not so much as stated. It would therefore be necessary for me to have waited near the town an hour; and fearing that information would be carried into town to the enemy, dis. mounted the four companies of Churchill's S regiment, about quarter of a mile of the town, and marched them by platoons at double quick time, within two hundred yards of the court house, where we found company of 80 strong. sent Capt. Carroll with his company to make adetour, to take them in the rear After Aalting my command, l sent Dr. Armstrong1 vol unteer aid-de-camp to demand surrender of the forces, allowing them ten minutes to decide; at the end of the time, the cap tain in command made an unconditional surrender of the company, laying down their guns and side arms. We took 100 rifles, with sabre bayonets, quantity of ammunition, and train of seven wag gons loaded with provisions. /
 Col. Churchill came up in good time with his command and made -<an inn posing sight with his mounted rihemen.- The officers and men did every thing in their power to make the movements prumpt as possible, and they marched up to with in short distance of force whose numbers were unknown, with step as regular and front as unbroken as body of veterans. have the honor to be, general,
 Your ob't sevant,
 JAMES MCINTOSH,
 Capt. 0. s. A. and Ad't Genl. Brig. Gen. BEN. McCULLocH,
 Commanding Brigade,
 Camp on Ruffaln Crack. Mo.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-18
Gallant Feat of North CaroIiniaug.
A gentleman who had just arrived from -t traat Ratha1 communicated to the Rich

A gentleman who had just arrived from Great Bethel, communicated to the Rich- mond Whig the following particulars:
 On Saturday evening last Captain Me Dowoll's company of Ashville, \. O., (of Col. Hills regiment) started from Bethel Church, on a reconnolterng eXpe- dition. The company numbered about one hundred men; but Lieut.. Gregory, with ten men, marched about eighty paoes in advance of the main body. When within two miles of Hampton, the advance guard unexpectedly encountered about two hun dred of the enemy, and both sides came to halt The fcderalists were thrown of their guard by the boldness of the North Carolinians, in advancing so near the en- emy's camp, and evidently supposed them to Dc a part of their own force. Acting upon this supposition, their leader adyanc- ed and exclaimed, "We are friends-we belong to the New York 2d Regiment, '' whereupon Lieut.. Gregory presented his revolver and threatened to blow out his brains if he did not instantly drop his mus ket and surrender. The demand was in- stantly compiled with, and the main body of the North Carolinians, having now ad- vanced. fired about thirty-fye shots at the foe, who returned the tire and fed toward their camp, carrying with them ten or fifteen killed and wounded.
 On our side, "nobody was hurt" the balls passing over the heads of the North Carolinians, who being in close proximity to the enemy's camp, deemed it inexpedi- ent to pursue the fugitives and returned to Bethel Church.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-18
Senators.

Tine Confederate Congress meets in Feb ruary next. According to the constitution, Senators must be elected by the legislatures of their respective States at regular ses- sion. In this case the Governor cannot appoint, for it is not 8 vacancy. The of flee was never filled, or occupied, or vaca- ted by death, resignation or otherwise.- Arkansas will be without Senators in the next Congress unless, if the convention should be called, the regular session of the General Assembly should be made to com mence next November and be held every two years thereafter. If the convention is called, we apprehend this will be one of the reasons for its being done.
 There are several reasons why the legis' lature should hold its regular sessions com mencing in the odd-numbered years. II would then be held prior to what is called the long term of the session of Congress It would be in harmony with the opera tions of the Confederacy.
 Should the convention meet and so order the matter, an election for rcpresentives could be held in October next, at the time fixed for holding the Congressional and Presidential election. It can be done by 6 simple change in next to the last clause in the present State constitution, of the year 1862'' to the year " 1861"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-18

 MILITARY AFFAIRS IN ARKANsAs.-Gen- eral Hardee, of the Confederate service, ar rived in our city on Sunday. It was un
 derstood that the Military Board would, at once, turn over the men and resources of the State to him. It is not yet known exactly what they have done. We are in formed that the Board has issued orders to turn over their men and munitions to the Confederate service.
 How far the transfer affects the ten regi- ments called into service by order of the Board is not yet made public. Any at tempt to keep up separate State army would be "wasteful and ridiculous excess. 7" There is no need of these major generals, adjutant generals, paymaster generals, inspector generals, brigadier generals and the Lord only knows how many other gen. l erals, besides the aid camps, and a host of other officers, all in plumes and lace who are simply ridiculous. Besides the expense of maintaining these Dowbs, they are un- manageable, and put themselves beyond control. Conflicts have arisen between them and other officers. Generals McCul- loch and Pearce have misunderstanding and our troops are at Camp Walker, Ill a state of betweenity. In the northeast, It is impossible to tell who has the command. Each officer seems to do as he pleases. We need a common head, and the Con- federate States have sent us an able officer to take command. Let it be given up to him, and the military officers of the State placed under his control. We can then have unity of action, and if it shall be found necessary to carry the war into Ms souri and drive the Hessians thence, our troops can be carried there.
 An attempt to keep separate State army with all the "Dowbs" in full feather, will involve useless expense and produce conflicts without number. Our men need active service and thorough drills. If kept in camp, they grow restless.