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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

A Coon SIGN.-We see that the editors OF
the Clearfeid Republican are trying to give
tone and character to their paper by quoting
largely from some of our old numbers. We
regard this as good sign, and if they will
only continue to copy column or two every
week, their readers will doubtless be much
profted and the standing Of the Republican
much improved. If it accomplishes this, we
can afford to forgive its editors for attempting
to pervert the meaning of our articles, and
endeavoring to make our loyalty appear as
doubtful as their own.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

the Breckinridge party7 Nearly all of them
have repudiated the Constitution and the u
nion, and claim JEFF. Davis as their President.
And where are the States that cast their votes
for Lincoln All true TO the Union, the Con-
stitution and the Laws. If the preservation
of the Union depended on the Breckinridge
Democracy, it would be gone. If the Union
is saved, 1t must be by those who oppos-
ed Breckenridge and Lane and that band
of Southern traitors who have ever controlled
the Breckinridge party.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

an examination of my stock and prices 'IVn ~ oFs
intending to purchase, as am enaoieu ="
them very desirable inducements .b snd
All my Furs have been purchased tcr ca- aai
made by experienced and competent naHuI Z. ns,s:-
as the present monetary troubles renoer :, ys,y
sary that 1 should dispose fmy goouS .
small advance on cost .-,o-ssts Of
am satisfied that it will be to the inIeI csn
those who design purchasing, TO give me JOhn
T.RecolIect, the name, number and strgss psi,sds.
Fareira. New Fur Store us Arch Street nm
Sent IL, lS6l-5mo-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

MORE REPORTS FROM THE ENEMY.-A New
Yorker, deserting Lieutenant from the Reb-
ell army, escaped from Freestone Point, was
on the 9th taken to Washington. He says
the Rebels have 10000 men at Freestone
Point, 10000 between there and Manassas,
and large numbers along the river to Matthias,
and can entirely destroy navigation, while the
force on the Potomac is about lS0, 900, we'll
provided with cannon and plenty of food. He
further says, the Rebels intend to cross the
Potomac above and below Washington, and
simultaneously attack in front and rear.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

THE EXPEDITION TO CHARLEsroN.-Gen.
Sherman's expedition to the Southern Coast
will sail within three weeks at the furthest.
Fifteen or twenty regiments will have the
privilege of going to Charleston, as the prin-
cipal officers in command believe, or to Mo-
bile, or New-Orleans, as others conjecture.
Gen. Vicle's brigade-fve regiments, now in
camp here-will form part Of the force, and
will 60 to Fortress Monroe, to sail thence,
within a few days. Gen. Sherman will not
strike the only blow on the seaboard.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02
VOTE EARLY +.

Let every Union man see to it, that he is
early upon the ground, prepared to give day
to his country. By the votes of this election,
will be determined the great question OF
whether or not the people are in favor or op-
posed to the War for the Union. Are you
ready to answer?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

The ORDER TO DRAFT TRooPs IN IowA.-A
dispatch went from Secretary Cameron to the
Governor of Iowa, forbidding the drafting OF
troops, and expressing his unbounded conf
dence in the patriotism of the people, and in
timatng that the policy of the War Depart
ment would be to rely wholly on the popular
love of Freedom and the military attachment
to the Union. These Mr.. Cameron insists
will ever be sufficient to carry the Govern
ment through any contest with the Rebels.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

II UMBER.-Notice is hereby given to all in
IL terested that during the late freshet guam
tity of square timber. sparS, boards and shingles,
lodged on the pier of the Curwensvlle Bridge,
therefore all persons who may have lost timber
will come and remove it on or before the l4th of
October, 1861. as all that remains unclaimed and
not removed on that day will be sold to the highest
bidder. WIN IRWIN President
Oct. 2, 1861 Curwensville Bridge Co.
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A Soldiers Opinion Of the st. Marys Resolutions

The following letter from Lieut.. Col. Kane
to Col. A. |. Wilcox, shows in what light the
st. Mary's resolutions are regarded by those
in the army. Col Kane is Democrat and a
soldier, and not disposed to cast his vote so
as to encourage Secession.
X. R. R., BANKS DIv., IN CAMP NEAR
DARNsrowN, ND, SEPT. 10, 1861.
Col. A. 1. Wilcox, OF BEAR CREEK, Elk Co:
DEAR SIR You would like word for my
friends with reference to the approaching g.
lectons. l think all soldiers-volunteers as
well as others-should keep themselves out of
politics where they can; and l have had e.
nough to do minding my now business and
learning it thoroughly, without informing my
self of what was going on at home. But
was never non-committal in my life, and one
of the boys has handed me copy of the res
olutions of our Democratic Representative
Conference at ST. Mary's, thus compelling me
to notice them. They are very we'll written.
am confident not one of my friends who vo-
ted for them considered that they were Of a
character to giue aid and comfort TO the enemy.
But have been thrown too much among the
Secessionists of Western Virginia and Mary
land lately not to knop better and feel res
ponsible to my conscience accordingly. l
shall marie my disapproual of the Resolutions
by supporting you who snapped your fingers
at them. Respectfully yours,
THOMAS l.. KANE.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

Counterfeiters seem to be particularly busy
of late and withal rather successful. The
number of bank-note plates in use, with the
character OF which it is impossible for the
great mass Of the people to be acquainted,
furnishes great facilities for the success of
these frauds. q
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

MO. WAKE UP THE undersigned -,
Y respectfully inform the citizens Of Clea,s.i5.
and vicinity, that he continues to do all k;r5SHs
Blacksmithing short notice and in the ~. :.
best style, at the Old Shop alongside Of IA. ~!
Hall. Edge tools of all kinds made end d-
in the best manner, and warranted to. gre -
satisfaction The puolic will remember. D.,
am not in the habit of turning off jobs on e.,
of not being able to do them All I ask i -
and then the public may judge Of the work -
. themselves. Remember the s.0ld Shop'i AZ 4
Town Hail. JAMES HAFP
CIearfeld Pa , August H. 1851.
n. b. Any jobs that Mr.. Passmore eanDo, g.,
cute will be done on very short notice.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

PIXIES PEAK GoLD.-The Pixies Peak gold
coinage has made its appearance in Washing
ton, in $50 pieces, los, and 2as. The eagle
side is precisely like ours, and can scarcely
be distinguished from it. On the reverse is a
representation of Pixies Peak. The coinage
is excellent, and the metal has rich yellow
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02
SEE THAT THE VOTE Is OUT /.

Let every friend of his country be alive to
the Importance of the great question to be de-
cided on Tuesday, and be earnest and active
in getting out the vote of the friends of the
Union.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

1t is stated that over ten Thousand bales of
cotton are now lying at Apalachicolis E8orida.
On the 18th inst. there were ten thousi6d three
hundred and thirty bales in New Orleans, s,which
in the North would be worth 81 ,l30 900.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Adver,sements snLargetype, cuts, or ont usual
styteacH be charged double price for space occupied.
To insure attention, the CASH must accompa-
ny notices, as follows:-All Cautions with 81
Strays, 81; Auditors notices, 81 so; Admins
traitors and Executors notices, 81 so, each and
all other transient Notices at the same rates.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02
r ADIE,s ONE PRICE FANCY f''


REIRA, No. us Arch Sire,
between 7th 4 Sth Streets,
Philadelphia. (late of SIS
Market Street,) Importer,
Manufacturer of, and Deal
er in all kinds of FANCY
FURS, for Ladies' Kisses
and Chtlare78'S Wear.
Having now manufactur-
ed and in store my usual
large and beautiful assort-
ment of all the various
styles and qualitiesof Furs,
adapted to the coming Fall
and Winter Seasons. L
would respectfully invite
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02
II IST OFLETTERS rem

II IST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post
IL Office at Clearfeld on the 1st, of October IS6l.
Adams Geo. w. Henshey Samuel
Antes Matte Mrs johnson Thomas
Boyce Samuel kerwin John
Brenker F. w. Karthaus Jno. +.
Bliss A. Loomis o. S. g.
Cathcart Sarah r. Miss M'Ginty Robert
Elend Margaret Miss Moore Nathan
Ellinger Jane Miss g. Piles Samuel
Fleming r. L. Refer Daniel
Gates NJ s.. Robson John
Geasksart Enoch G.. Stambaugh Alex.
Graham H4nilton Smith Mary Ann Miss
GealGe0, NJ. Steiner Juender
Huver M. Smell Barbry Mrs.
Horn Eliza Mrs Speaddy VIM.
Sanner Thomas
Persons calling for letters in the above list will
please say they are advertised.
80 NJ. A FRANK, P. NJ.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02
EoR SALE RENT.

ENOR SALE OR RENT.-A small farm,
tanning 40 acres of land. IL of which i ri.Sa ~,
andunder good fence and having thereon = ~ see
house, stable, and other out buildings -, .,hk
young orchard and good spring of water ,b...
This property is situated in uelich TOWNSHIP t
two miles from Janesviie and within hale St @soSt
of steam saw-mill, where timber can be sa- --lis
Guelch township, Sept. 4, 1861 -stp. 0i4
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02
REPUBLICAN, UNION CO. TICKET

REPUBLICAN, UNION CO. TICKET.
FOR SHERIFF,
DANIEL LIVINGSTON, of Curwensville.
FOR ASSOCIATE JUDGES,
SAMUEL SEBRING, of New Washington.
DAVID ADAMS, Sr., of Boggs.
FOR TREASURER,
&. HUDSON LYTLE, Of Lumber City.
FOR COMMISSIONER,
JOHN SPACKMAN, of Girard.
FOR AUDITOR,
JACOB MOCK, of Kylertown.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

4 pM1NIsTRAToR,s MOTTO,

Brown, late of Huston township. CIcars'1, "a austin
"a, having been granted To the un6ers;e~oSSn
persons indebted to said estate are reo1nsi. az
make mediate payne mt and hose hav3n,,o.ii. %
against the same will present them dulv a.. -. a.
lcated for settlement JOHN VI. MACINsssg y l.
August Z, 1861 ct. Adm;n;-.1l,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02
~ SAMUEL j. ROW.
UNION LEGISLATIVE TICKET.

FOR ASSEMBLY,
JOSEPH B. M'ENALLY, of Clearfeld county
AIONZO 1. WILCOX of Elk county.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

good article for sale at Ins ,ssia
II UapI6l WM- F. IRWIN Ois'>
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-02

)rS on any terms.
an M'Naul, Thomas Bloom.
P. Thompson, X. w. NJ Maui,
nry Hile, James Hile,
IS Bloom, jacob konle,
n. S. Horn, John w. Hays,
vid Horn, John Brige,
N. Dale, John W. Cleaver,
nry Kerns, Daniel Faust,
T. Mason, r. j. Johnson,
mes II. Fleming, Jacob Hoover,
IN III. Hoover, George B. Dale,
,ob Bilger, VIM. X. Harriger,
IN G. Shubert, John Ellinger,
G.. Taylor, John Smith,
n. Henry, Jackson Bousall,
uben B. Bonsall,
W. Horn, ]. A. Murphy,
IN w. Derrick, Jacob S. Cole,
vi Spiece, VIM. A. Dale,
n. P Beck, Samuel Way,
N. NJ. Hoover, James l.. Hoover,
raham Gates, A. Irwin Thompson,
ristian Smith, David W. Chilson,
muel Arnold, George Wilson,
vi Draucker, John j. Beams,
Iner S. Bloom, George A. Bloom,
muel Irwin, Samuel George,
wis NJ. Laporte, Adam Musser,
Ill Uuiiiu, Eu. OOOuWlu,
lomon j. Gates, B. F. Sterling,
o. Kittlebarger, VIM. j. Hemphill,
IN III. Larimer, Thomas Liddell,
gh W. Mullen, Daniel Sloppy,
N. NJ. Henry, Jeremiah Kline,
N. G. Johnson, VIM. Wright,
seph A. Sencer, Jesse Goss,
ward NJ. Peters, John Kline,
IN Livingston, BENZ. Bloom,
seph r. Miller, James Arthurs,
ram Passmore, John j. Miller,
'ses r. Denning, o. 2. Wilder,
mes F. Shoop, George III. Hall,
remiah Smcal, James Richards,
B. Mcpherson, Frederick Haney,
hn Huff, w. w. Kelly,
seph A. Passmore, Joseph Dale,
ID. Denning, James Thompson,
seph Potter, Andrew Baughman,
m. B. Peters, A. j. Mcclellan,
seph II. Dearing, ]. B. Caldwell, Sr.,
ephen Graf, Thomas A. Hoover,
and others
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THE RAFTsepAN's JOURNAL.
TO THE DEMOCRATS OF CLEARFIELD
NnnNTX

We, the undersigned Democrats, believing
that the only way to gain an honorable peace,
and to preserve the Union, is to utterly crush
this wicked rebellion by the military and NOR
al powers of the gOvernment-that 1t is the
duty of all good citizens, without respect to
party, in this hour of peril, to rally to the sup
port of the government against the assaults OF
traitors, whether armed, or in our midst giving
aid and comfort, and that any halfway policy
or pretended scheme of compromise with the
rebels at this time is only calculated to en-
courage rebellion, divide the Union, and dis
grace US as a nation And believing further,
that the patriotic course of such Democrats as
Hon. Joseph Holt of Kentucky, Hon. Andrew
Johnson of Tennessee, Gen. Butler of Massa-
chusetts, Gen. Dix and Daniel S. Dickinson
of New York, and the late Stephen A. Douglas
of Illinois, in giving their powerful aid to the
present Administration in snppressing treason
and rebellion, merits the approval and imita-
ton OF all true Democrats. We, therefore,
utterly repudiate and spit upon great portion
of the platform laid down by the late Represen-
tative Convention held in the Borough of ST.
Mary's, Elk county, by a few acouid be leaders
of our party-who in their zeal to destroy the
Republican party would risk the destruction
of this glorious government, and call upon the
Democrats of Clearfield county who would not
have fastened upon them and their party the
odum of disioyalty and treason, and who
agree in sentiment with US, TO unite i'll taking
measures to have persons to represent us in
our Legislative assemblies who are in favor of
maintaining their government AID the u Mon
ono matter what party or person for the time
being administers that governmen) at all
hazards and at every sacrifice, and who are
opposed to treating with armed rebels and
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-24

New ORLEANS A dispatch to the .. y.
Herald, from st. Louis, published in another
column, is con6rmatory Of the report that
New Orleans bad been attackedby the Fed
eral troops, and the belief in St. Louis was
that the city had been taken. The news
agent at st. Louis was evidently OF the
opinion that the Federals were in possession
os New Orleans, but in consequence, prob
ably, of the great expense in telegraphing,
be does not relate the "circumstantial evil
dence" which "seems to substaDtiate the
report" The intelligence was doubtless re-
ceived indirectly from The Confederate
troops occupying Columbus, Kentucky,
some of whom, according to another dis
patch, bad been sent down the river to as
sist in defending New Orleans. With New
Orleans in possession of Federal troops, and
the harbors of Charleston and Savannah
effeetually closed by sunkcn vessels, for
eign governments will hardly consider it
worth while to attempt to break the block
ade.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-24
TUESDAY EVENING, DEC. "a, 1861.

The RIVER CHAENELs-We give on our
first page an article from Stockton paper
on the effects of mining in filling up the
channels of the rivers. It is a subject which
has excited more or less attention for some
years, and if the washing down Of vast
quantities of earth has the effect which the
writer supposes, there is no remedy for the
evil. Our own impression has been that
the force of the currents in high water will
clear the channels Of the debris that settles
in the river beds during the seasons of low
water. That the most Of II is carried out
into the ocean is evident; for enough tall
ings 60 down Deer creek every year to Gil
the channel of the Sacramento even with
its banks, to say nothing Of the immense
quantities that are annually sent down the
main branches Of the Yuba and Feather
rivers. Some years ago we suggested that
the Bay would eventually be filed up by
the washing down of the mountains, bat
that idea was secuted by San Francisco
papers.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-24

TIMBER ON PUBLIC LANDs.-The Surveyor
General of Nevada Territory has published
a notice warning people against cutting
timber on the public lands, and tells them
that all timber cut will be seized and sold
for The benefit of the Government. 1t APP
pears from the Surveyors notice that the
Act of Congress passed in 1881, which for
bids cutting timber on public lands is still
in force-on paper. Ii the U. S. officers in
Nevada Territory are able to enforce that
law they will do what never has been done.
The Government officers tried to enforce it
many years ago in the Western States, but
had to give up the job, and the law has been
a dead letter ever since its passage. 1t
would have been repealed twenty years ago
but for the prejudices of eastern Congress
men against the Western settlers. The set
tiers in new countries regard the timber on
public lands as public property, and they
will cut and use it in spite Of Federal OFF,
Gers.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-24

EASTERN ITEMS The following items,
received by telegraph, aud dated at ST.
Louis Dec. 18th, were published 10 the S. T.
Herald and Mirror, Of Friday last:
Commercial letters from England by the last
European steamers express the opinion that the
English Government will probably ask an apol-
ogy for the recent act Of Commodore Wilkes IN
arresting Mason and Slidell.
The Federal troops are moving in immense
force towards the Tennessee river from Ken
lucky.
AS regards the battle of New Orleans, before
reported, circumstantial evidence received here
seems to substantiate the report that New Or
leans has been captured by the Federal troops.
We have not full particulars, or facts fully con-
frmatory, but the belief here is that New Or
leans is in the hands of the Federals.
A battle is pending at any moment in Mis-
souri, between the Federal troops andrebel for
ces. The Confederate horde, under Price, is
certainly caught in trap.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-24

FATAL SHOOTING AFFAIR.-On Saturday
evening, the l4th instant, difficulty occurred
at Gibsonville, Sierra county, between Perry
Davis and Hodges Fisher, which resulted in
the death of the latter. The particulars are
thus related by the Marysville Express "There
had been difficulty Of long standing between
them, of the nature Of which we are not advised;
On several occasions Fisher had threatened
Davis life On the day previous to the unfor-
tunate difficulty he had repeated the threat.
Meeting Davis on the street in Gibsonville on
Saturday evening, he commenced pursuing him,
Davis retreating until he came to ditch, where
he halted, and presented his pistol and fired
four shots at his pursuer. Fisher was in the
act of drawing his weapon when DAVIS nred'
The first shot took effect in his chin and glanc-
ed around his jaw; the second penetrated one
shoulder; the third struck his heart and the
fourth was fired as he was in the act OF falling.
Davis had an examination before magistrate
and was discharged, the evidence showing that
the shooting was justifable."
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-24

Mr.. FREEMAN's LossEs.-We are pleased
to learn from Mr.. Thomas Freeman, that his
losses by the late food are far below what had
been estimated by some of his friends. They
will not, he informs us, exceed, in the aggre-
gate, six hundred dollars. At the site of his
new bridge, in process of construction, he lost
about 500 worth of hewed timbers. The bridge
at his present crossing, was Of little value be-
yond the iron it contained and it was his inten-
ton to tear it down as soon as the me- one
was completed. So of the Emery bridge. The
iron on both, was valued at about $500. His
entire losses, then, may be set down thus: De-
struction Of Oregon Creek bridge, $500; of the
old Emery and Freeman bridges, $500; of the
hewed timbers, 500; total, $6OO.-[San Juan
Press.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-24

The Stone FLEET.-On the first page Of
this paper will be found lengthy account
of the "great stone feet" or vessels laden
with stone, which recently sailed for the
Southern coast. Possibly these vessels may
he intended to stop some Of the numerous
shallow entrances, in order TO render the
blockade more effective; but II seems to be
the prevailing impression at the East that
they are intended to be sunk at the princi-
pal entrances to the harbors of Charleston
and Savannah. II would require years Of
labor, and an immense expenditure, to re-
move the distractions, andiin the meantime
commerce would seek other channels and
the traitorous ciIies would go to decay. The
punishment would be severe, but just The
expedition was fitted out with such secrecy
that no mention was made of II in the pa.
Pcrs until after the vessels sailed.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-24

ANOTHER OVERFLOW ANTTCnATED.-Th
ia some reason to fear that the storm of
Sunday and Monday will cause another
overflow Of the valleys The storm was not
as severe as that Of the 7th, 9Th, aud 9th
irst., only about half Of the quantity Of
water having fallen, but the ground being
thoroughly saturated, and the Sacramento
being still very high, the fears of another
overflow are not by any means groundless.
At Sacramento, on Friday evening, the
river was within about two feet of high
wster mark, and falling very slowly. This
morning, as we learn by telegraph, the
river at Marysville was within two and q
half feet Of the hight attained two weeks
ago, and rising rapidly. When the rise of
the Ynba aud Feather rivers reaches the
Sacramento, it must cause another rise in
the still swollen current of the latter
stream, and perhaps carry the water over
its banks.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-24
AMERICAN FLOUR IN FRANcE.-The follow

AMERICAN FLOUR IN FRANcE.-The follow
ing is from late French paper:
Our attention was last week called TO a
fact which appeared to call for inquiry,
aud which we unfortunately find to be too
true we alude to prohibition Issued to
bakers BY the municipal administration OF
Mayenne, against making bread Win Hour
imported from America, by the flour dealers
of that town. The Mayor had the Hour an
alyzed by an apothecary of Laval; ana the
trade. on their side, bad it analyzed by
chemist of the town, and also at Paris, Dy
NJ. Chevallier, member of the Council OF Sa'
lubrity and Professor of Chemistry at the
Imperial School of Pharmacy, who declared
the flour to be purely wheaton aud rlcn ID
gluten. The Mayor nevertheless maintain
ed the prohibition. Great mischief may
arise from fact of this nature, as it is cal
cnlated TO prevent the introduction OF the
American -four, and thus paraiyze the efforts
of importers. 1t is highly desirable that The
Minister of Agriculture and Commerce
should address remonslrances on this SUD-
ject to the Mayor of Laval.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-24

TRooPs FOR CANLDA.-A late eastern dis
patch stated that the British Government
had given orders for sending some 10000
troops to Canada. in view of an anticipated
collision with the United States. The an
nouncement, doubtless, was made to create
a sensation. The order, if made at all,
must have been given about the 9th or 9Th
of December, at time when the navigation
Of the st. Lawrence is closed by ice, and
when It would scarcely be possible for
troops or supplies to reach Quebec and
Montreal. Troops could be sent from En-
land to Halifax now, but as it would be
impossible to carry on military operations
on the northern frontier during the winter,
there could be no object in sending large
body Of troops to Halifax to remain inac-
tive for four or FIVE months.