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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11

A FATHER MISTAKEN AS TO THE IDENTITY OF
HIS Sons REMAINs.-Some time since David
Yohe, of Pigeon Greek, Washington county
Penn, went to the battle field of Fort nonel-
son, and had disnterred, as he supposed, the
body of his son, who was reported to have re-
ccived a wound during the fight, of which he
afterwards died, and was buried. The body
was conveyed home and renterred in the
family burial ground, at Pigeon Greek, all the
family being satisfied of the identity of the
body, except sister of the deceased. Last
week, Mr.. Yohe was astonished at receiving a
letter from his son, whom he supposed dead
and buried, stating that after some weeks
treatment in the hospital, be had recovered so
far as to be able to rejoin his regiment, and
expected to take part in the next battle.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11

The Union party of the city of Baltimore
appear to have no tenderness on the subject
of emanc ipaton. The following most une-
quivocaI and cheering resolution on the sub
ject ir response to the Presidents Message
of March q, was adopted unanimously at the
late URion Convention in that city:
Resolued, That we approve the wise and con-
servative policy proposed by the President
in his message of the 9th March, 1862, and
sanctioned by Congress, rendering pecuniary
aid to such States may choose to adopt a
system of gradual emancipation and that it
is not only the duty of the loyal people of
Maryla to meet the Government in this en-
deavor to relieve them in the only practical
way, from the evils which armed insurrecton
has brought upon the land, thus sustaining the
Government well against the treason of Sc
cessiou, as against the radical and violent
projects of fanatical AbolitioniSts; but that it
Is likewise for the interest of all the people of
this State more especially OF the slaveowners,
promptly to accept the aid thus rendered, and
remove from our midst an institution which
has ceased to be profitable, and is now inJur-
Gus to our political and material interests, and
dangerous to our peace and safety, by inaug-
urating such plan of emancipation and col
onization as will be equitable to those inter-
nsted, and will tend to secure the industry of
the State TO the white labor of the State.
Another resolution denouncing the gross
inequality and injustice of the ratio of repre-.
sentation and taxation under the slaveho lding
domination in the State, was also adopted by
the Baltimore Unionists.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11

ssCoFFEE MILLs."-A correspondent OF the
Philadelphia Press with McClellan's advance,
says in one of the brigades of the Union army
they had six guns of new construction, and
terribly effective. The men designate them
"coffee mills" 1t is "a heavy rifle barrel,
mounted on wheels. AT the breech is a kind
of clock-work machinery, surrounded by a
hopper similar TO the hopper, of coffee mill !;
at the side is crank. One man turns the
crank, while another supplies the hopper with
cartridges, and third sights the gun. By
means of a lever he moves it laterally, or rails
es or depresses it at pleasure. Its effective
range is one and quarter miles. 1t throws
two hundred and forty balls per minute, of
the size of an ordinary mimic ball. When
operated with, the rebels were utterly amazed,
not knowing what to make of them. One of
these guns, properly worked and well supplied
with cartridges, is estimated TO be equal to a.
bout three hundred men.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11
BY SAMUEL j. ROW .
CLEARFIELD. PA. JUNE IL. 1862.
THE vALLANp1GHAM ADDRESS.

On our first page we print an article from
the Nashville, Tennessee, Union, reviewing
Mr.. ValIandIgham Co.'S address to the De-
mocracy of the United States. The writer OF
the article seems to think that ssunavoidable
absence on public business, prevented Cobb,
Davis, Wigfall," and others, s.from adding
their names to this newlyrisen galaxy of pa
triots'' who signed the address, and that 'sthe
Southern rebel leaders at the bottom of
it, and the real instigators OF ssthis damn
able attempt'' at deception whilst the nation
is struggling for existence-and strongly in
Inmates that Vallandigham and his associates
are looked upon by the rebels as sympaths-
ing with their cause, and that they are the CO.
workers of Breckinridge and Davis in trying
to de stroy the Government-and considers
the work of "killing'' Secession as paramount
to the sskillIng of Abolition This GER
tainly is severe rebuke to those who arc en-
deavoring to EN- mbarrass the Administration in
the vigorous prosecution of the war-a rebuke
to those who continually harping about
abolition, high taxes, and usurpations-a re-
buke to those who have not ,oord of Con-
demnation against the rebels, word of
out their life's blood a sswiling sacrifice up
on the alter of their country. Loyal men
everywhere should carefully read what this
Southern man says in reference to the subjects
discussed in the Address, for it is evident that
he regards Davis & Co. as the instIgators of
it, and Valandgham and his associates and
followers as the plant tools of treason, who
are endeasoring to deceive the people with
the idea that ssconcealed treason is the es-
sence OF Democracy" All who love their
country are appealed to to 'sunite together on
the bread platform of the Union, ''and to ''sus-
tain the country ''and the Administration, ,ssre-
gardless OF party politics, against all assail-
ants, at home or abroad that
the'only issue before the people of the couu-
tIy is, that every man must be for the United
States or against it. There can be ssonly pa
triots, or traitors" Choose between theml
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11

GEN. FREMoST's CYpHER.-When Gen Fre-
mont was at the West, his most secret dis
patches to the President were sent in Magyar
which was as good as cypher, since no traitor
knows the tongue. What compliment to the
native tongue of Kossuth-ss No traitor knows
the tongue!" 1t is said that there is NO rec
ord of any Hungarian being in the rebel SER
vice, though there are many In our army,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11

The Key West correspondent of the New
York Herald says the steamer Swan, captui ed
by the United States brig Bainbridge is the
best prize taken in the Gulf since the COM
mencemeat of the war, as she must, vessel
and cargo bring the sum of S2OO,OOo Her
case will be adjucated in Key West, but the
cotton will be shipped to,New, York, as the
vessel is not capable OF making the voyage.
Her capture is most fortunate one; few
hours m ore would have taken her into Havana.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11

New ORLEANS AND SEcEssIoN.-The be-
reavements of the war--so far as the single
city of New Orleans is concerned--have a
dreadful exemplifcation in the appalling fact,
admitted by the Delta that there are now no
fewer than two thousand four hundred orphan
children In the several ylums of that city.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11
4 DMINIsTRAToR'S NOTICE.

a DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-Letter,
N of Adm Illustration the estate of Thomas
Cleaver, late of Bloom township. Clearfeld coun-
ty, Pa, deceased. having been granted to the IN
dersigned all persons indebted TO said estate are
requested to make immediate payment and per
sons having claims against the same will present
them properly authenticated for settlement
ELIZA CLEANER
4 3. DAVIS
May IS. Is62-6t-p. Administrators
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11

SEcEssroNIsrs sARREsrED.--Judge Bureh,who
has been stumping the State as candidate
for Governor, was arrested at Rolla. Mo-. on
Friday, by order of Col. Boyd. commanding
at this point, for uttering dIsloyal sentiments
while making speech, which was evidently
designed TO procure secession votes. quite
number of noisy secessionists in ST. Louis
have been arrested within few days, and 1t
seems to be the determination of the Provost
Marshal General TO promptly suppress disloy-
atty.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11

The Chickahominy is the stream which Cap
tain John Smith was exploring when he was
captured by the warriors of Powhattan. 1t is
believed he was captured somewhere near the
scene of the late battle. 1t will be remember-
ed that its banks were in the days of John
Smith, as now, noted for marshes. Smith was
mred in swamp when the savagcs pounced
upon him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11

Cor KENLY.-The gallant Col. Kenly reach
ed Baltimore on Thursday the 5th. Though
still suffering from bis wound, "a saber cut on
the head } he is anxious to be exchanged and
resnme his place in the army.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11
PROPOSALS. FOR IRON FENCE A
ii ROUND COURT HOITSE --SenleH =

posals will be received by the Commissioner ~
Clearieid county. until the Goth day of June nert
for furnishing and erecting an Iron Fence win
stone foundation and cut stone base around three
sides of the court house lot. Price per foot uu,,
be stated in proposals. Plans and speeifca to-
can be seen at any time after the 9Th day Of June
By order of the Board, W. S BRADLEY.
June 1. 1867. Clerk
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11
EXECUrORS NOTICE-Ietl

ENXECUTORS NOTICE.-Letters T-st,-
EL mentary on the estate of Elias Hurd late Of
Chest township, deceased, having been granted 10
the undersigned, all persons indebted to the said
estate, are requested to make immediate paymep,
and persons having clrms against the same will
present them properly authenticated for sottls
ment. L. j. HURD. -.
June 4, 1862 pd. H HH.HURD EXECUTORS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

AacerttseetS set large type, ets, or ont fUSua
stytesciH be changed double price
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11

"ANTED.-A little girl about 10 years old
w to raise, by family who have no children
OF their own. An orphan preferred. For further
information inquire at the Journal Office.
May a. 1852
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11
From Pensacola.

Gen. Arnold and his troops still occupy
Pensacola, and a quantity o! stores, &C., have
been removed from Fort Pickens to that place.
Rebel deserteIs are constantly coming in.
Wilson's Zouaves are throwing up fortifica-
tons commanding all the land approaches.
The Vincennes lays off the city. Gen. Ar
mold is feeding the poor who very desti-
tute About 800 rebel cavalry in the
neighborhood, our pickets capturing some
frequently. The Navy Yard is completely de-
stroyed, and some 5000 tons OF coal fired by
the rebels, is still burning.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11

Toinsure attention, the CASH must aecompa-
ny notices, as follows All Cautions with 81 ,
Strays, 81; Auditors notices, S1,50; Admins
9th advertisements at 81 per square for or less
lnser tions. Twelve lines (or less count square
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11
Surrender OF Memphis.

received from commander Davis, at Memphis,
announcing battle between his fleet, aided
by Gel. El.ett's ram fotlla, and the rebel
feet of eight gunboats and rams. The en-
gagement commenced at $50 on the morning
of the 9th inst, and ended at seven in the
morning. The light resulted in the capture or
sinking of seven of the rebel fleet. One
escaped by superior speed. Col. Elicit, who
is seriously but not dangerously wounded, is
highly complmented for gallantry and skill
Memphis surrendered Immediately after the
engagement, and was placed under military
authority.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11

TAUTION.-Al persons are hereby caution
~ ed against purchasing or meddling with the
following property. now in possession of Freder-
and colts one 1-year old bay colt, and one buggy.
as the same have only been left with the said
Frederick Hollopeter loan, and subject to the
order of the undersigned.
J. W. H0LLOP ETER,
June H. 1862. s. s HOLLOPETER.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11

i OST.-A brindle COW, with white "a.
kZ She has been gone about ten days l;bere5
reward will be paid for her return. or for anv ir
formation concerning her -'
May 81, '62-pd. GR BARRETT
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11
Important From Texas.

A dispatch received says: ssThe report we
learn through a private channel in which we
confide that the unionists of Texas will soon
be heard from. We under stand that their ar
rangements for restoring their State to the
Union have been quietly matured, and that
they have ere this thrown the old flag to the
breeze under the lead of Gen. Sam Houston
Though we wish the Kansas expedition south
ward planned and organized last winter, had
been prosecuted, we cherish strong hopes that
the rebels of Texas will soon turn up missing,
and that Old Sam and Uncle Sam will have
possession of the State. We await tidings
with lively interest"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11
From Gen. Halleok's Department.

General Pope, with forty thousand men, is
thirty miles south of Corinth. pushing the
enemy hard He already reports ten thou
sand prisoners and deserters from the enemy i,
and fifteen thousand stand of arms captured.
Thousands of the enemy throwing away
their arms. farmer says that when Beau
reguard learned that Colonel Elliott had cut
the railroad on his line of retreat, he became
frantic, and told has men TO themselves the
best they could. We have captured nine loco
motives, and a number of cars. One is al
ready repaired and is running to-day. Sever
al more will be in running order in two or three
days.
Dispatches have been received at the War
Department from Gen. Mitchell. dated at
Huntsville, Alabama, June 9th, stating that an
expedition from his army, under command of
Gen. Nagley, had driven the enemy, COM
manded by Gen. Adams from Winchester,
through Jasper back to Chattanooga, and ut
terly defeated and routed them at that point.
Baggage, wagons, ammunitions and supplies
have fallen into our hands.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-06-11
THE RAFTsMAN's JOURNAL,
From Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, JUNE 4.-The train from Colum-
bia brought here, this evening, 800 U. S.
prisoners of Gen Prentss' division, who were
taken at Pittsburg Landing. They came
from the region of Tuscaloosa and Montgom
cry, and were paroed in consequence OF the
rebels being unable to feed them. They e.
port that the spirit of discomfort is universal
among the rebel soldiers, who anxious to
go home, the privates cknolwledging that
they g whipped out.'' Four hundred
more paroled prisoners will arrive here to-
morrow.
The LONDON Times takes the following SEN
sible and significant view of the aspect of af
fairs since the fall of New Orleans
ss The capture Of New Orleans makes that
easy which before would have hardly been
possible. 1t would have been but a mockery
to ask Lancashire to send ships to Beaufort tor
cotton but now that the great emporium of
the Mississippi and the access to millions of
acres of cotton growing land which are now
in the power of the Federals, it is their obvi-
policy declare the trade with New Or
leans open, and to let the refusal to supply cot
ton for the wants of Europe lie on the planters
who still assert their allegiance TO the South
ern Republic,'
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-10
THE F1FTY-F1RsT REe1MENr.-Letters have

THE F1FTY-FIRsT REGIMENT.-Letters have
come from the fifty-first regiment. 1t appears
that the steamers Merrimac and Mississippi went
directly on the voyage, Tuesday night after the
regiments we're taken on board They arrived
off Morehead city, near Beaufort on Saturday;
and on Sunday landed the men, who went to
Newbern, IS or 40 miles distant by railroad.
At NevbeIn, the 5lst was received and enter
tanned by the 45th Massachusetts, Col. Goldman,
with great cordially and hospitality The 45th
and 5lst are brigaded together The latest letter
from the 5lst was written on the afternoon of
Dec. l. The regiment was then encamped in
barracks, on the river Trent, south of Newbern.
This letter states that there was an alarm on the
previous night little after - o'clock, and that
the "long roll" was beat, in consequence of re-
port that the rebels had appeared and were fir
ing across the river; but the reported rebels
could not be found. The men were all well and
in good spirits. Some of them, however, were
not greatly in love with sea voyages
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-10

This court assembled in this city, yes erday
for the trial of the two capital cases. chief justice
Bigelow and justices Dewey, Hoar, and Chap
man on the bench. The first case called was
that of jeremiah Doyle, for the murder of Hem
ny Watson of Paxton, in May last, with a club,
while in a fit of intoxication. The prisoner
retracted his former plea, and pleaded guilty of
manslaughter, and the attorney general accepted
his plea.
The case Of Peter Hammel, charged with the
killing of Thomas Holiday of Auburn, on the
22d day of December last, was then called The
following persons were empanneled for the jury
to try this case, the prisoner challenging eleven
others:
Leander Fales of Shrewsbury, foreman; Frank
lin ID Bartlett Northboro'; Sanford T.. Bowditch,
UXbndge; Nathan Bryant, Winchendon; Charles
h. Cady, Southbridge; Jason Chaplin, Worcester;
void, Sturbridge Isaac HallOck, Hubbardston
Loammi harrington, Worcester; Anderson Hunt
Douglass Caleb Jaquith, FitchbuIg
District attorney Aldrich opened the case for
the government with clear and succint account
of the offence alleged to have been committed.
The witnesses for the government were then call
ed. Their testimony was substantially the same
as that given before the coroner'S jury, which we
published at the time. The testimony for the
defence will be commenced this morning.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-10

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAC,
Dec. The weather is mlder and the snow
has melted considerably. An officer who came
through from Alexandria by land, with a strong
escort, was told at DumfricS that sixteen suffers
with their wagons were captured by Whites
rebel cavalry, last week, and the owners made to
drive their own teams to some rebel station in
the interior. White was represented as having a
large regiment of cavalry 1t has for several
days been considered unsafe to pass Dumtries
without Il strong escort.
special court martial met to-day to try John
W. Irvine on the charge of being a spy, he hav-
ing been cap ured within our lines. The accused
was private in the ySth Virginia cavalry He
was captured near his fathers house, in the vi
cnty of HARDWOOD Court House 1t is reported
that the court have agreed upon IL finding, the
result of which is not known.
The following general order has just been is
sued: No person will be allowed to cross the
lines in the direction of the enemy without
pass from these headquarters.
he apparent fact OF the continued presence of
great body of the rebel army iii front of the
right grand division can be but gratifying to
Gen. Burnside for reasons that will be developed
in a few days.
All the reports that some of our forces have
crossed the river are premature. We have not
thrown man across the Rappahannock or at
tempted il. Maj Gen. Lew Wallace will proba-
bly, he ordered TO duty with this army.
1t is regarded as certain at the ordnance de-
partment, that an advance train from 100 to 40
horse wagon, thence for the ippahannock, have
fallen into the hands of the rebels
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-10
favor of placing prince Alfred of England upon
the throne Of Greece continues.
THIRTX-sEvENTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.
SENATE.
The chair laid before the senate communica-
ton from the secretary of war; in answer to
resolution calling for information relative to the
sale OF coored free men captured by the rebels,
&c, and that no information on the subject was
in the possession of the department
Blr. SUMNER, from the committee on foreign
relations reported bill for the relief of the own
ers OF the French vessel Jules ct Marie
Mr.. ANTHONY reported bill to increase the
bonds of the superintendent of printing.
MIR. HALE introduced bill to abolish the
grade of medical officers in the service of the
United States. Referred
Mr.. Saulsbury's resolution relative to the ar
rest of citizens of Delaware, was taken up MIR.
HALE opposed it, Mr.. HALE moved to table the
resolution After debate the motion was disa-
greed 10; yeas 3 nays 40 After further debate,
pending the question, the senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
The house considered the senate bill for the
admission of the state of Western Virginia De-
oated Without action, Il special order came up,
being bill authorizing collectors and assistant
collectors and assessors and assistant assessors
under the tax law, 10 administer oaths This
bill passed, and the consideration of the bill for
the admission of Western Virginia was resumed.
After long debate, and without action the
house adjourned