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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-02-26

ACCIDENT AT FORT DoNELsoN.-Cairo, Feb.
19.-The Iribune's correspondent, in giving a
description of the battle at Fort Donelson, say 8
that when Colonel Crafts brigade, which had
been ordered to reinforce General McClernand,
came up in the rear OF the Thrtieth and Thir-
ty-tirst Illinois and Twenty fifth Kentucky,
these regiments were lying down and firing
over the crest of hill. On the approach of
the reinforcements thcy rose, not knowing
whether the force in their rear was friend or
foe, and the Twenty fifth Kentucky, supposng
them to be rebels, poured in a raking velley
on them which did terrible execution, and
was sufficient to throw the entire brigade int o
disorder at once. Almost panic ensued,
many throwing down their guns and equip
ments and fleeing. The woods were filled with
stragglers, and some even fled to Fort Henry.
The enemy improved the opportunity, and ad-
vanced upon Schwartz's and Dressder'S bat
teries, capturing five guns and taking posses
sion of McClernand's headquarters, driving
our forces nearly mile and half. The reb-
els seemed resolved to follow up their advap-
tage. AT this juncture, General Wallace's
Division was thrown in front, and took po-
sition on ridge, with Taylor's Battery in the
centre of the road. The rebels form ed on the
ridge which General McClernand had occupied,
and, flushed with success, moved forward. As
soon as they came in range, Taylo Battery
opened on them with grape, canister and shell,
causing the rebels to quail and come to a halt,
and as our infantry advanced they began to
tall back, and we recovered the ground pre-
yiously lost.
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NEW DRUG STORE.

The subscriber has opened full and coz
plete assortment of u X u q S in the new oileA
building which he recently erected on ;he coIis. =
OF Locust and Cherry streets in the Borough .
Clearfeld, where he will at all times be hspp3 :.
hislipe The business will be confined strictly 10
DRUG AND PRESCRIPTION BUSlNESs,
and pains will be spared TO render sstsf
DIR. Woods, may always DC found and coHsu..
in the "Drug Store" when not absent on pr.
sional business. A separate room !or cor -
ton is attached to the Store where patients iH''
be examined privately
Every article usually found in such az es-.I
lishnent aili be kept on hand and so:d q s:e@.
reduced prices. Terms 6eing styietiy Ccsh WI e'
able them TO offer Inducements in the way Of prioes
Physicians will be supplied At sqsil per cea.
age over cost and carriage. Their orders are So,
ted. Every article sold will be pure ara 1S1s o.
clsarfsid, Pa. February l.. lssl.tf.
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PENNsYLVANIA ITEMS.
PREPARED FOR THE "RAFrsMAN's 10

PREPARED FOR THE "RAFrsMAN's JOURNAL"
CLINTON CoUSrY.-On Friday morning Feb
ruary l4th, at about l O'Clock, the usual que-
tude ct Lock Haven, was interrupted by the
| cry OF fire! 1t was soon found that the drug
store and dwelling house of Mr.. E. l.. Shnltz,
| on Water street, together with the barber shop
| occupied by Julius Lindig, were in flames.
| These buildings burned to the ground and it
was with great difficulty that the adjoining
| buildings were saved. 1t is not certainly
known how the fire originated. Mr.. Shultz's
| loss was near SIC, 900 of which $4,000 was
covered by insurance. Mr.. Lindig lost the
whole contents of his shop, including furni-
| turc, shaving utensils and perfumery to large
amount. =. On Friday the l4th, after the
disastrous fire which consumed the buildings
of Mr.. ShultS, and while number of young
boys we're seeking for nails and other little
| articles among the ruins, Albert Hunt, son of
DR.. Hunt, an old and highly respected citizen
OF Lock Haven, sudden fell into we'll which
had been under the building and was con-
cealed by the rubbish and the frebrands, hot
stones and Goals falling upon him burned him
SO severely that he died the next evening.
On Monday afternoon, the 18th, while a ped
dler was driving along below Dunnsburg, his
wagon slipped over the bank into the canal,
drawing the horses along, and throwing the
man upon the ground with such violence as
| to fracture his leg. DR.. Armstrong, who was
returning that way, from a visit into the coun-
try, took the man to Lock Haven and set his
leg, and he is now doing well could be
expected.
SCHUYLKILL CoUNTY.-On Monday morning,
February 10th, between ~ and l O'Clock.
frame one-and- -a-half story building, located
on the Coal Castle tract. near Heckschervilie,
and occupied as a dwelling by miner named
Thomas Connel, was destroyed by fire, and
himself, his wife, four of their children, a
male boarder and servant girl, eight persons,
peIished in the flames. The names of the
children are James, John, Dennis and George;
the name of the boarder, Michael Hollahan;
and the servants Bridget Condor. Not a
person who was in the house at the time es-
capped.
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To the Editor Of Tie New York Tribune

To the Editor of tie Nec York Tribune
SIR cannot suffer undue merit to be a.
scribed to my official action. The glory of
our recent victories belongs to the gallant Off
GERS and soldiers that fought the battles. No
share of il belongs to me. Much has been
said of military com binations and organizing
victory. | hear such phrases with apprehen
sion. They commmenced in infidel France
with the Italian campaign, and resulted in
Warterloo. Who can organize victory? Who
can combine the elements of success on the
battle field We owe our recent victories to
the Spirit OF the Lord, that moved our soldiers
to rush into battle, and filed the hearts of our
enemies with terror and dismay. The inspi-
ration that conquered in battle was in the
hearts of the soldiers and from on high; and
wherever there is the same Inspiration there
will be the same results. Patriotic spirit,
with resolute courage in officers and men, is a
military combination that never failed. We
may well rejoice at the recent victories, for
they teach us that battles are to be won now
and by us in the same and only manner that
they were ever won by any people, or in any
age, since the days of Joshua, by boldly pur-
suing and striking the foe. What, under the
blessings of Providence, / conceive to be the
true organization OF victory and military COM
bination to end this war, was declared in a few
words by Gen. Grants message to Gen. Buck
ner-'I propose TO more Immediately on yoar
uorks 20 Yours, truly, E. NJ. STANTON
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THE Notwithstanding the blockade
of the southern ports, an officer of our fleet
writes that only three steamers have got out
Of Charleston in ninety days, and only two out
of Savannah. In the rigid blockade of the
French ports by Great Britain, during the last
great European war, there was nothing that
was as complete and effective as is our pres
ent blockade. Our blockade against vessels
going in is equally effective, which is prove d
by the exorbitant prices for all foreign COM
modities throughout the southern States.
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THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRING.--General
Thomas has published his official report of the
battle of Mill Spring. 1t does not differ in
its details of the contest from the reports al
ready published. 1t appears from this that
our loss in the battle was thirty mine killed
and two hundred and eight wounded the reb-
el loss, one hundred and ninety two killed, and
one hundred and fifty seven prisoners, of whom
eighty six are wounded. In this account the
wounded carried off by the retreating rebels
are, OF course, not reckoned. Besides this,
our forces captured fourteen pieces of artillery
fifteen hundred horses and mules, the entire
camp equipage of Zollicotfer's army, and a
large quantity of stores. The public will be
pleased to know that the name of this famous
battle is at last settled; Gen. Thomas, in his
official report, calls it the battle of Mill Spring.
and by this name it will, therefore, be entered
in the log of history.
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From HAVANA, ETC.-The Mexicans insists
before they will enter into negotiations, but
consent that 200 allied troops shall attend the
negotiations at Orizaba. The allies state that
they shall advance during February to Oriza-
ba, and give battle at Cerro Gordo, if they are
opposed. The Mexican papers express the
greatest hatred for the Spaniards. Miramon
arrived at Havana and it was stated he would
sail on the 18th for Cadiz, but he will doubt
less make his way to Mexico. Vera Cruz
dates to the Sth state that no advance Of the
allied forces had yet been made. There were
over 900 sick soldiers at Vera Cruz, besides
hundreds that were at Zerefera. The yellow
and typhoid ievers had broken out among thom.
The war in Venzuela continues. The gov
ernment had notified the editors of the Jour
nails of that country that &hey must affix their
names to the articles they may publish here
after, as they would be held personally respon-
sibie for the sentiments they expressed. Sew
eral prominent persons had been arrested.
A frightful revolution ragged in Honduras
President Guardiola had been assassinated at
his door. The troops had Joined the insur-
gents and the grea test excuses were being
committed in TruXillo.
Dates from ST. Thomas, West Indies, to
the second says that British commander at
tempted to take seaman from an American
vessel by force but the United States gunboat
protected the man. The governor of ST.
Thomas notified the British officer that the
guns of the fort would aid the Iroquois in
this resistance. The British admiral, who ar
rived subsequently,, reprimanded the comman-
der, and duly apolOgized to the American
consul for the indignity.
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A NOBLE MovE.-There has been meet
ing Of Philadelphia merchants, for the pur-
pose OF raising funds for most laudable OBJ.
Ject. Several gentlemen have subscribed
one thousand dollars each. The intention is
to raise two hundred thousand dollars for the
maintenance and education Of the children of
Philadelphia soldiers, who fall in battle, de-
tending the Union. All honor to the noble
men who have projected so excellent an enter
prise. Such men are really patriots, and en-
titled to the warmest gratitude of all Union
lovers.
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BRIEF REPLY.-Burnside is one of the
Generals ''that do not issue proclamations. -
He is man of action-not of words. This
was shown by his ssspeech'' on the reception
OF flag presented to him at Washington, at
an early period of the war. After the spokes-
speech and had presented the flag, Burnside
received 1t with an expression of satisfaction
on his countenance, made a courteous bow and
said: "Very much obliged to you very much
obliged to You More on, men 20 That is it.
No words to spare. s'MOve on men,
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The DIsLoYAL STArEs.-Several bills for the
government OF the disloyal States are now be-
fore the committees of both houses of Con-
gress. Mr.. Hutcbins' bill, finds favor, as it is
understood. In reference to the question OF
slavery in the District of Columbia, Mr.. Hutch
ins takes the position that slavery has no legal
existence in the District, for the reason, first,
that Congress has no constitutional power to
adopt or enact law establishing slavery sec
ond, that the laws OF Maryla land in force on the
18th of February, 1901, which Congress on
on that day adopted for the District, did not
provide for perpetual slavery but confined il to
the natural lives of the children tLen born, OF
thereafter to be born of slaves then imported
or thereafter to be imported. This law point
was made in the Senate some weeks since by
Senator POmeroy of Kansas. These measures
touching the institution of slavery in the dis
loyal States, as well as in the District OF Co.
lumbia, will receive careful consideration
in Congress after the financial bills shall have
been disposed Of
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FROM Fort MISUNDERSTANDING to last
advices the gunbOat St. Louis had gone up the
river to Gainesville and found the enemy a
bandoning the place. 1t was subsequently oc-
cupied by our troops. Two large fat-boats
laden with munitions of war were captured
just below Clarksviile. The actual number of
prisoners taken at Fort Donelson was l3 300,
among them Gen. West not before mentioned
Two rebel regiments have since come in and
delivered themselves up and one other regi-
ment, which had come to reinforce the rebels
was captured, not having heard of the surren-
der Of the fort.
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STRANGE PUsIsHMEST.-A singular punish
ment of public degradation was inflicted few
weeks ago at st. Petersburg, on Michael Mix
hailof, guilty of propagating seditious wrI-
tings. A sword was formally broken over his
back. and he was sent for six years to work in
the Siberian mines. A subscription has been
made amongst literary people of ST. Peters
burg on behalf of the condemned, and the sum
Of four thousand eight hundred crowns has
been raised TO enable him to ride the journey
to Siberia.
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IL KoLLOCK'sDANDELloN COFFEE.

IN This preparation, made tIom th o best Java
Coffee, is recommended by physicians as a supe-
rior nutritious beverage for General Debility,
Dyspepsia and all bilious disorders Thousands
who have been compelled to abandon the use Of
coffee will this without injurious effects. One
can contains the strength of two pounds of ordin-
ary coffee. Price 25 cents.
koLLocK's LEvAIs.--The purest and best baking
powder known for making light. sweet and np-
tritious Bread and cakes Price 5 cents
Manufactured by NJ. III. KOLL0CK, Chemist,
corner of Broad and Chestnut Streets Philadel-
phia. and sold by all Druggists and Grocers
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DIED.-The Presidents son, William, ten
years of age, was relieved of his painful illness
after delirium OF 80 hours, by death, at 5
O'Clock on Friday afternoon, the 2lst inst. 1t
is said that Mr.. Lincoln feels his loss very
deeply and the grief of the family Is in.
creased by the fact that other of its young
members are lying dangerously i'll.
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AssIoNED TO SroHE's Division Brig. Gen.
Sedgwick, Of Gen. Heintxelman's Division,
has been assigned to the command of Gen.
Stones Division, and will enter upon his du-
ties Immediately. Gen. Sedgwick's position
in the regular army was that of Major of the
Fourth United States Csvairy.
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AN ADxIssIoS.-A late able military review
er at Richmond writes: s'McClellan holds our
great army at Manassas in vice." Thus by
the eusmy Is admission our Potomac army has
not been useless. 1t has paralyzed the largest,
bravest and the most able-commsnded army
that the Confederate States ever gathered.
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ROANOKE IsLAsD.-The official report of the
battle of Roanoke Island has been published
from which we learn that our loss in killed is
o0, and wounded 222. The number of rebel
prisoners taken, 1851, and $500 arms. A.
bout 10 tons OF ammunition was also taken at
the different fortifcations. The rebel loss in
killed was i3 snd SO wounded, so far as could
be agcertained,
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kal!L VF NI4AL rs A I. UF N-fl.'--I'
- POTfER.-Notice is hereby given, that y
virtue of an order of the Orphans Court II Clear
field county, Pa granted at January Term, i. J
lie vendue or outcry. at Grahamton in Bradford
township, couaty aforesaid, on Saturday, the Isl
day of March, a. 1862, at . clock. p. Nj. the
Real Estate of Caesar Potter late of Bradford
township. deceased, being the same premises
where said Potter was living al the time Of as
death containing about sixty acres more OF less
bounded by lands of Harner on the North 0E
lands of James Graham on the West, and by lanf
of John Porter the East and South. IeTLas,
one third down in cash at the time Of sale, ala
balance in two equal annual payments with u
terest from the time of sale TO be secured by oona4
and mortgage upon the promises
WILLIAM HOOVER, Adm Z
February 5th, 1862
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FAcr.-The happiest demonstration of
patriotism during the war, was the prompt
shipme ment of relief for the wounded at Fort
Donelson. No sooner were the fact known
than immense medical supplies, and sick room
comforts, accompanied by volunteer surgeons
and nurses, were started from Cincinnati, Chi
cago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Harrisburg, and
other points.
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ICENSE NOTICE.-The following named
IL persons have filed in the office of the Clerk of
the Court of Quarter Sessions of Clsarfeld county
their Petitions for License at the March Session
next, agreeahly to the act of Assembly of March
28th, 1855, entitled 'An Act to regulate the ssle
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| L. W. HALL, Eso.-A special correspondent
of the Philadelphia Evening Journal, is letter
dated Harrisburg, February 18th, 1862, makes
the following allusion to L. W. Hall, Esq,
the Senator from this district; which shows
the high estimation in which he is regarded
by men in other sections of the State
This is private calendar day, and although
might find material for letter among such a
mass Of rubbage, yet prefer to be engaged
In other business. | went over to the Senate,
and the doorkeeper, with an alacrity truly as
tonishlng, opened the door, and IN the bland
est manner possible invited me to come IN.
The manner in which the invitation was given
preciuded me from refusing. 1t is astonish-
ing how polite men become when they become
| the attaches of such quiet body as the Sen
ate. went in, and the first person my eye lit
upon was Hon. Lewis W. Hall, the Speaker.
lie was standing erect, and with that gravity
| tor which Senators are peculiar, he seemed to
be scanning with all imaginable scrutiny the
thoughts and opinions OF his peers. The si-
lence which prevailed was minous, so death
like, that imagined they were engaged in
setting some grave question of constitutional
law, by which the "life, liberty and pursuit OF
happiness OF some poor fe low IA ortal was to
be sacrificed.
The Speakers eye rested upon me as en-
tered. For moment, his sterness relapsed
into mat CompoSnre and graceful characte-lS-
tic which talent and poIteness ever foresha-
dow, and really thought he was going to in
vite me to take a seat along side of him.
have no doubt the promptings of his heart
were in this direction, but the solemn dignity,
the great responsibility which the position de-
| mands at his hands, prevented him. was
content, but number OF Senators, who, OBJ
| serving something peculiar in the Speaker,
looked about for the cause, and when they saw
the great "Unknown,'' they Immediately left
their seats, and Wed with each other in their
expressions of profound regard for my talent
and ability. The Speaker seemed satisfied
with this manifestation, and proceeded to the
discharge Of his duties.
Mr.. Hall is a most excellent presiding officer
and as | observed him carefully, l can say that
he IS not only correct in his decisions, kind
and affable in his intercourse with Senators,
but impartial, prompt and determined. He
has good voice, and can be heard in every
part of the chamber. His words are uttered
with distinctness, which relieves listener
from that fretfuness arising from desire to
understand, without the possibility of doing
so. He is yet young man, but he has thus
far given unmstakeablo evidence of talent
and ability.
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rAUTION.-AIl persons are hereby cautioned
" against purchasing meddling with the f0.-
lowing property,now in the hands Of Luther Bar
rett of Ferguson township, to wit. l bay horse.
sorrel horse wagon, l yoke 3-yeGr old steers.
yoke 2-year old steers, 2-year old steer , cows.
% sheep. as the above property belongs to and
has only been left with said Luther Barrett loan
su bect to our order.
Nov. Is, 1861. PATTON, NIPPLE { co.
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By WHOM AUrHoRIzED.-We see il stated
that Gen. Hallack suggested the plan of the
operations, in Kentucky and Tennessee, which
were crowned with such signal victory
"Formed in the West, and on the ground, the
plan was submitted by Gen. Hallack to the
President, and was approved and authorized
by the President To Mr.. Lincoln who took
the responsibility of ordering the movements
which crushed rebellion in the West, (and to
Secretary Stanton), the honor and credit
beloug,'
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Our STATE QUorA.-The act providing for
the assumption of that portion of the direct
tax which has been apportioned to the State
of Pennsy lvana, passed both branches of the
Legislature and has been signed by the Gov
ernor. Official notice of the fact has been
communicated to the Secretary of the Treas
ury, and there only remains the passage of the
receipt for the full amount of the tax, between
the Treasurer OF the United States and the
Governor, to show that the States indebted
ness has been fully liquidated. Thus the
people of the Commonwealth are relieved
from taxation on this account for the ensuing
year, condition which the people of no other
State can boast Of Pennsylvania has not only
furnished the largest number of men for the
war, but she is the first by her example to re-
lieve the necessary burdens pressing upon the
National treasury.
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BY SAMUEL j. ROW


TELEGRAPH AROUND THE GLoBE.-Senator
Lanes proposition to the Senate is one to
make man take his breath and stare. 1t has
the sanction of the Military Committee, and
is nothing less than telegraph from Paris to
San Francisco, passing through st. Petersburg
and Moscow, across the European boundary
into the cold countries of Siberia, running in
TO Tartarv, and passing the northern boundary
of the great Chinese empire, joins the Amoor
river, and keeps along the shores OF the Ok
hotsk sea, and through the wild province of
Tckutch, until it passes from Asia into the
narrow waters of Behring's Strait, embraces
the Western Continent, on the bleak shores of
Northern Russian America, crosses, the PENN
sular territory above Prince William IS Sound,
pauses in Sitka, the capital of the Russian
province, runs along the coast to Vancouver's
Islard, from thence to Oregon, and over the
golden shores of our Pacific States until it
rests at San Francisco, and uniting with our
great Pacific line, brings London within day
of New York. 1t cannot but startle the pro-
gressive people of this ambitious and daring
age. Success to the enterprise.