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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-30
IMPORTANT WAR NEWS.
Received by Tuesday Evenings Mail

Thirty rebel deserters came to our camp a
Pittsburg and begged to be enrolled among GU
troops. They corroborate the reported evacu
alton Of Corinth, by Beauregard who has beer
ont.fanked. ont. generated, and overwhelmed
All his strategy has been thrown away.
Late advces from Fortress Monroe state
that it was reported there from Yorktown that
fhe rebels appreciating the mastery strategic
movements OF Mcclellan, recently executed
by his Generals, have offered to capitulats I'M.
on certain conditions. This needs confrma.
tian; but il is generally believed at Fortress
Monroe that the fate of Yorktown is sealed
and that 1t will be ours in few days
On the afternoon Of the 26th, the pickets of
Col. Donnelly's brigade, miles out from Har
Tisonsviiie. on the Gordensville road. were
drove in by large body of Ashby's cavaIrv.
The reserve of the 10th Pennsylvania regi-
neht, and section of Hampton's battery then
advanced and repulsed the rebels-drivine
them into wood, where several of our shells
hurst in their midst. The rebels removed
Their dead IN wagon. Our loss was one kill
ed and three wounded. 1t is said that Jack
sons main force is encamped on the east bank
OF the Shannandoah, and that the bridge is
underaid with indamable matter ready to fire
on our approach.
New Orleans is taken by our troops, and the
news Of its fall causes sentiments of ioy every
where. 1t is probable that the main attack
was made by way of the Mssippi river. The
most formidable batteries encountered were
'hose OF Fort Jackson and Fort Philip, sit ua-
LED oposite each other, and commanding the
range oil the stream. These forts had an ar
msment OF one hundred and seventy guns
consisting chiefly OF 6S FOUNDER rfed cannon
Inc navigation of the river is stopped by |
'am, distan about quarter Of mile from
'he forts. From this point to New Orleans
''e banks of fhe river are lined with success
sion OF earthworks. The rebel land forces
we're under the command of Gen. Lowell and
'"e naval forces under the braggrat ifolIins.
me rebels are canvassing the probability of
% early peace between the sstwo great repub-
hcs. The traitors do not yet know the feel
ing OF the Northern people, and were led 10
o'heVe that we have been SO badly beaten of
"'e that we would gladly acknowledge the in.
4ependence of the South, and accept humil.
''''"g oHer OF peace from rebels in arms.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-30

AT HoxE.-.Doctor NJ Leod, arrived here on
Monday evening, having obtained permission
to visit his family and friends for brief pc.
Rod. Tho Doctor is hale and hearty, aud
seems to be none worse of having been in the
camps. Our good wishes attend him on his
return to the army. The s4'h, to which the
Doctor is attached, is now stationed at Win
chester, where they are likely to remain for
s0mo length Of time.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-30

ConnroTros.-Wo re-publish n marriage no.
tice this week, having inadvertently inserted
the name Of Rov. Gotwat instead Of Rcv. Run.
ysn. We dceined this correction due to Mr..
Runysn, lest our friend Gotwalt might claim
the feo also. II the honor OF "splicing" should
femain accredited TO him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-30

n. ."e Great Catholic Cathedral at Philadel.
IVA was opened tor religions services on
hni'.,t sunday last. The corner stone of the
.,,"'lg .,ing was laid in 1916. and the work Of con-
,,,ing 1t has been continued with but little
NJ. y 'ssion since that time. 1t will be com
q, next year. and will be the largest
!honsn edifce in the United States. Five
sj,ssaa persons were present on Sunday TO
s" The impressive ceremonies.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-30

IHECosrIsAsrAL MoSTHLY.-The May nun
Der OF this Magazine has been received, and
contains It's usual variety OF interesting srti.
cles portion of the pages OF the "Month-
y" are devoted TO the leading political topics
OF the day-giving articles that differ widely
from the views OF its editor. The Union OF
all the States,' indicates the politics Of the
Monthly Price, So a-ycar. Address, J. r.
Gilmore, ITO fremont Street, Boston.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-30

SuERIFF'S SALE.---By virtue of n certain
- writ of Venottntoni EgpoRas, issued out of the
Court of Common Pleas of Clearfel d county, and
to me directed, there will be exposed TO public
sale, at kylertown, on the Sd day of May next, at
] o'clock p. NJ, the following described Real
Estate, viz:
A certain tract Of land situate in Morris tp,
Ciearfeld co, Pa, beginning atan old Spruce cor
ner of certain tract of land of Joseph Potter
thence. by land of Joseph Potter and James NJ
Leonard, north deg L. 228 perches to an old
spruce, thence by land of A. K Wright and X
Wrigley, aud of E. ID. Brisband, south 81, deg
east 326 per. to an old pine. thence S, deg w
22S perches to stones by "a pine, thence north So
west 32b perches to place of beginning and con-
tanning 43S acre and 30 per. and allowance be
the same less Seized taken in execution
and to be sold as the property of Thomas Wilson
EDWARD PERKS Sheriff.
Sherf's Office, April 9th, 1882
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-30

Among the letters found by our soldiers in
the rebel camp at Roanoke Island, was one
from young lady in the South to her lover
In the rebel army. in which she says: s.I hope
we shall meet each other again here; but il
we do not, hope we shall in heaven, ,cheye
there lDiH be no Yan6ees''
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DIED.:

On Sunday morning. the 9th of April, of
consumption, THOMAS WRIdLEY of this Bor-
ough, aged 30 years, months and 30 days.
On the 10Th inst, r. II KUNTzE, aged 75
years, long resident of Coyington township,
and native of the Dukedon of SchIeswip
Germany.
On the 28tb inst, son of John and Isabella
fothers, of Covlngton township, aged 13
months
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-30

Tur WEATHER has been quite pleasant for
.ome days. and vegetation is spripging forth
,,,,id,v. The meadows and grain fields look
green, and the prospects for good crop are
,aatering. The farmers are busy plowing, and
we bopo they may receive an abundant return
far their LabOr.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-30

LApfEs-H. W. Smith Go, are receiving
their Spring goods, and you arc respectfully
invited to call and ses their assortment.
Gentlemen, are also requested to call.
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M a r RIEO 4:

On the 18th inst, by Rev. Runyan, Mr.
SPENCER WHIPPLE, OF Cnrwensville TO Miss
MATILDA SPENCER, of Bridgeport, Clearield
county, Pa.
On April Sd, by Rev. L. Creighton, Mr.. ].
GEARHARr and Miss MARTHA RoTBRoCK, of
Bradford township, Clearteld co.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-30

HAUT1ON,---All persons are hereby caution
~ ed against purchasing meddIing with the
following property, viz one yoke of red or brin-
die oxen, now in possession of Joseph II McCol-
ley as the same belongs to me, and having only
been leased to him by me.
April O. '62-pd S. NJ DICKEBMAN
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1oco EYRE & LANDELL, 10

IOUE Fourth q Arch Streets, Phila- IOUE
delphia, Offering their usual assortmento of
Dry Goods, adapted to Spring Sales. Fashionable
Dress Silks, fashionable Spring Shawls. new as-
and Ginghams, Musins and Linens of G rst ia atty
Cloths, Cassmcres and Vestings, Table Linens,
Towlings and Napkins. n. B.-Black Silks, be-
low regular prices March ~ $50 3m
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-30

The Winchester Virginian puts forth mys-
terious boast that the Southern Confcdcracy
VIII "soon make grand haul.'' We guess
that 1t viii be hauling down her flag and haul
ing in her horns.
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The POLICY or THE ADMISIsrR ATiON.-Wt
perceive in some quarters a disposition to in
culcate the idea that emancipation is gradually "
| becoming the main issue, and that Il II the acts
of the party in power Indicate drifting in tha,
| direction. II is, of course, impossible to say
what may happen while great war lasts. but
| so far as his views now be discerned
| President Lincoln entertains no such designs
| nor are his constitutional advisers in apv way
! disposed to bury the march of time or antici.
| pate the future.
To set free four millions of slaves in a coun.
try where they are denied the recognition of
human beings. and have never known any
other state than that of degraded servitude.
leaving the ruined masters and the deserted
plantations to a fate as mournfuI as that of the
helpless contrabands recently congregated at
fort Royal, may suit the chimcrical notions
OF dreamers and enthusiasts, but we are quite
sure that it never entered into the sedate aud
philosophical minds OF statesmen like Mr.
Lincoln, and those who compose his Cabinet
Between that stoid conservatism which
knows no future but unending slavery and
southern troubles, and that wild fanatcsm
which is for inscrbing Immediate and uncon.
ditional emancipation upon our banners at all
hazards, there is happy medium. which the
wen meaning masses Of the people have
thought they saw to he tho governing policy
OF Mr.. Lincoln and his advisers--a sort of
practical liberalism which readily accepts
whatever Is safe and sure in the search for
true progress. u. s. Gazette
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-30

The Austrians have an odd way of increas
ing the circulation of newspapers. The police
recently closed twenty seven coffee houses in
Venice because they refused TO take the We
roma Gazette.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-30
NEW STONE WARE MANuFACroRY
n, -, :. y =. N ~ 2 Il zAO Z
IN CLEARFIELD PA

~, In CLEAhfIELD, PA.
ae undersigned takes this method of inform
ing the public that he has commenced the manu-
faeture sure of Stone Ware in the Borough of Clear
neiu, u, and thst he is now prepared to supply all
VINO may want them with Milk and Cream Crooks 9.
Iugs; Jars, &c, at lower prices, than they can be
age. FREDERICK IEGTz YNf,Ep
Clearfeld, Pa, May 25. 1S5e-Iy
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THE CLEARFIELD ACADEM Y viii b,

u opened for the reception of pupils male and
Iemaie) on Monday. September 81. Terms, per ses,
sion of eleven weeks:
photography, Reading, Writing, Primary Ariih-
metic and Geography, $3.50
Higher Arithmetic, English Grammar; Geoyrat
ply aud History. S9o0
;, Algebra, Geometry, Natural Philosophy. aud.
BOOK Keeping, 500
Latin ana Gfeek languages $6,Q9
To students desirous of acauirin- q tbo-orzs
English Education, and who wish to ou alifv thef,
selves for teachers, this Institution osrs de..rsbI
advantages No pupil received for less thar hart
session ana ne deduction except tor protrscsed
sickness. Tuition to be paid at the close OF ths,
term. Tmay3ol c. 3. sANDPoRD, priac,nst-
rsLcUR-A sood a-t:o,. sor s.Is az - ,,o,.,,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-30

RELIGIOUS BY Divine permission, the Rev.
DR.. M'Leod will preach In st. Andrews Epis-
copal Church In this Borough. at Ii O'Clock,
on next Sabbath morning. general atten-
dance is requested.
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NEW FIRM AND NEW GOODS!
JOHN & JERRED F. IRWIN


The undersigned give notice that on the 18th A.
pril they enterod into partnership in tho mercan-
tile business in Curwensvile and that hereafter
the business will be conducted by them Jointly un-
der the name and firm of John L j F. Irwin
They inform their customers and the public in
general that they have received from the East and
opened at the old stand, large and varied stock of
SPRING AND SUMNER
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, QUEENS
WARE, HARDWARE, &c, &c,
specially adapted to the wants of the community
and will sell the same at the lowest cash prices
Also, large assortment of Boots Shoes Hats
and Caps of the latest styles and best quality all
OF which they intend to sell ut reasonable rates
Also, an extensive stock of the most fas ionable
READY-M MADE CLOTHING.
at prices TO suit the times. Now is the time to
purchase. Call in and examine our stock before
you purchase your goods, and we feel confident
that we can supply you with all kinds of goods
at az low prices and on as reasonable terms asyou
can procure them elsewhere Give us II trial
JOHN IRWIN
May 30, 1860. JERRED II IRWIN.
N. Il. Persons indebted to the old firm are re-
quested to call aRd settle NAV 30
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New BREwERY.-MoRE LAGER.

NV BREW WERE.-MORE LAGER
L Y The subscribers would r.spectfulIv inform
the iaveri ke' pers ID others that they have re.
Gently started a new Brewery in the Borough of
oiearfeid, and that they are now prepared to fur
h. hlsn Deer on tn most accommodating terms They
have employed experienced Brewer from the
east, ana they feel confident that they ca supply
superior article of beer. Give them trial and
judge for yourselves
June 20, 80 CHARLES HAUT & CO
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"ANTED.---Alk Kinds of grain will be take n
w in payment of debts due me- for which the
highest N arket prices will be given.
Dec II, 1861. JAMES GRAHAM.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
A Fact w orth Knowingl

The undersigned informs his old friends and the
public generally that he has just received rnd o
pened, at his old stand in Bradford township. n
NEW AND WELL SELECTED sTocKoF
SEASON GOODS.
consisting of Dry Goods, Hardware, Queensware
Groceries and al other articles usually kept in
country store, which he viii dispose of at as low
rates as they can be purchased in the county, and
OF as good quality, if not better. He respectfully
solicits all to give him call and examine h.
stock before purchasing elsewhere, and he feels
certain that they will buy from him
Jyll MATTHEW FORcEE
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Lamps! Lamps!! !TGhEAFEE TGAE EVER

The undersigned have Just received from the east
an extensive and varied assortment of the best
COAL OIL LAMPS,
ever brought into the county, which they offer at
prices cheaper than the cheapest. One adyant-
age in buying from us is, if the burners become
loose we fasten them without charge Now is the
lme to buy. We also repair lamps and put new
burners when desired
Jan. l5 1851. MERRELL 4 BIGLER
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EsLcCH-A COED a-Gc,s scr sale at the stoyeos
Janiel WM 2. YRTTE clearfeia.
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THE RAFTsNeAN's J0pRNlAl,

TNO THE EPUBLIC.---The undersiunsa bav.
4 ing purchased the entire stock of the late firm
OF Moore Etzweiler, and having m ade large adj
ditions thereto is now prepared to wait upon Gus.
TONER'S thankful for the very liberal patronage
heretofore extended to the firm, he homes by
strict personal attention to business to merit a
continuance of the same
March 26, '62 If D.F. ETZWETLER
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Time Of Cars leaving Tyrone Station.
GOING EAST.
Fast Line o17 r. NJ. Mail Train, IL l.55 A. M
GOING WEST.
.Bxprees $40 A. M. Mail train, $40 p M
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| ,iOIIOrc "A lot of choice Liquors, such
A1IN uOID! as Brandies of various kinds
Whiskey, Gin. etc, just received and for sale by
Jan. 10, 1862 MERRELL d BIGLER
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-25
lls0sur ded Runners.

We have often sndeavored 10 put the pubic
upon their guard against unfounded rumora
We believe that some Of the myriads Of i'm
probable fc,;ons which are every day %,
sao Il mus, be delbevate'y invented either by
domestic enemies Of tho South, for the sake
Of iniuring our cause, or by mischievous
wags, TO impose on tho public credulity. In
the niJs. Of such serious events as the pre-,
sent. We know not which class of these roman.
cers is most to be reprehended The frst are
knaves aud the lsst idiots To circulate false.
hoods in such times as these for the sake Of a
Joke, exhibits a levity which is almost AZ
shocking as deliberate treason II the fiction
set shoat be an invention or exsggsration OF
disaster, 1t depresses the public mind at time
when it needs the support of patriotism, for
ttude. and hope; if the story be Of good
news, it eleva.es it only to sink 1t 10 q still
deeper depression. The old punishment for
gossirping might be revived again with ad
vantage to the public welfare, and ducking
pond be the reward of every one who will
fully deceivea the community
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-25
Til. Leases cu B,sh Sides.

While the enemy has taken more prisoners
than we have, we are certain that, estimating
the" entire losses in killed, wounded, and pri
scners on both sides, the enemy's Losses will
exceed onr's by considerable amount. II lie
impossible TO make out an entirely accurate
statement, for the losses Of the enemy in
none of the battles have been ascertainsd.-
Several engagements have never received any
notice al the hands Of the Northern Govern
ment or press, it being their policy to conceal
as much as possible, their disasters and to
magpify'their victories.
From the / est data at our command, we have
summed up the aggregates of killed, wounded,
and prisoners on both sides, and they stand
thus: Confederate loss, 1851 Federal loss,
% 200; snd in this estimate, we include on
our eide, the 500 men taken by Lyon at St
Louis. They were State troops, and were in
The .uburbs of the city undergoing military
instruction. They had not assn nod position
of hostility to Lincoln, nor had they been
rendered to the Southern Confed eraey to aid
It's cause.
This estimate, though 1t may not be accu-
rae, we have not a doubt, shows the truth,
viz: tina. the enemy hae lost more men in the
battles of the present war than we have.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-25

The allies have given grietnr forever to
the Monroe doctrine. The invasion Of Mexico
andthe march upon it's capital have laid out that
memorable dogma as cold as a wedgs. If the
bouth had not been driven from the Union, the
Monroe doctrine, in spite of all the periodical
remonstrances of Europe, would have re-
manned intact till the end Of time But YES
tsrday 1t might "have stood against the
world now lies 1t there, and none 90 poor "a
do itrsverence.' We confess that we fee, no.
the slightest emotion Of sadness owe, Tia
Americans were more humane, generous. civ.
inssd. AZ vel! as purer, than otLsr men; bu,
ali snch narrow and bigoted conceits have been
driven out Of us by this war. =.
Ihsre was a tiras when We thought tina,
she Interests OF American civilization woula
te sndang red by oon'ac, v ,,b ,be .tfs,s svs.
'ws o' Iaf' W. now think there is no
s"'n 'hioR ~ american civilization. There
WIS 'ne. ia extreme youth, when Wa I'm,
posed the people OF The I uited a,at.s ..n..,,.
If self government, but the de!u,io,, ,snt.t.a
win the larse Of years. and the ,lee,,,,, q,
Lincoln gave II 10 quie,ns. We are. ,h.,o.
fore, ia 40 way gricved 20 bvhold The cl,iv.,.
nc ensign u France, the war.worn banner
vi Dobie spain, and tho H:steor tag OF Eng.
land. tersidiGx the march @: monarchy Ia
ksx!so. Rspat'issGisa ia that country tsu,
sIsswhsssl bas sisss aks - sxasl.,iya Of the
A'Shs, and Il dissppsasiug nts sos before tie
~. 4enseshy b white with the frost Of sgss,
essss Vigorous now - In IT, athletic youth.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-25
PROCLAMATION
By" HE PRES MT.

To The People oFthe Confederate Stctes,
The termination OF the Provisional Gov
ernment offers = fitting occasion again to or O.
sent ourselves in humiliation, prayer, and
Thanksgiving before that God who has safely
conduc ted US through our first year of Ma
tional existence. We have been ena bied 70
lay anew the foundations OF Free Govern
nent, and TO repel the sfforts Of our enemies
70 destroy ~. Law has everywha reigued
supreme, and throughout our vide spread
limits person al liberty and pr Nv ate right have
been daily honoTed. A tore Of earnest piety
has pe:vaGed our people, and The victories
which we have OF tanned over our enemies
have been Justly ascribed to Him who ruls.h
the Universe
We had hoped that the year would have
closed upon Il scene Of continued prosperity.
bat IL has pleased the Supreme DispOser OF
events to order it otherwise. We are not per-
mittad TO turuisa ar exception to the rule OF
Divine GavornIneut; which has prescrtb I'D
affection AZ the discipline OF natioIB as we'll
as 0: inc,v.du tis. Oar faith and perscver-
ance mast be rested. and the chasteniD &
which so-nAsth grievOus will, II riRI. tly re-.
ce!vec, bring for b its appropriate fruit.
IL Is Meet and right, therefore, that we
shonld |air TO the only Oliver OF all vic
Tory, abe: humhiing ourselves before Him,
sboali pray that He may streD r hen our con.
ndeDee IN HIS mighty power aud RICH teous
judgment. 1Eeu may we surely trast In Him
that lie Will perform Ills promise and encou-
pass us rs with shield
In tus ,rus:. and 10 tais end /, JEyPERsox
DAVIS, President OF the Confederate Sratas
do hereby set apart Friday, the 2sth unr
OF February instant, as d day of fasu M
HumiiiatioB, and Pray CT and i do herehv
III VII. tie Reverend Clergy and Do ,p.e OF the
Confederate States 10 repair To their respeo
tive places OF public worssip TO humble
themseic % lore Almighty Goa and pray
for His prots ton and favor 10 our beloved
country, aEa that We may be saved from our
easniis-, ana from the aaud % AZ that hRta
~.
Given aads. ny hand and the seal
A,s isi as Csa ssaarsss 5tztss, a. Riehs
'~ Rona. tais ss;A Day OF February, L.
by the President:
WILLIAM Il. Hnevpn.
70 R-ty9 Defntnfv NJ nNasa "a ~