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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-20
sEoRETARY's OFFICE

ULNVLLAND 2 FIIIs1CloH hllLlolD Co.
Cleveland, December !, 1863
'TtHE ANNUAL MEETING Of the Stockholders Of
this Company for the election Of Directors and
trAnaaction Of other busines, viii bshsld the once
etthe Company In Cleveland, on wednesday, the Ith
day Of JAuuaFy next, At 10 o'eicek A NJ
The Transfer Books will be closed on the S0th day
% December and open on the sth day OF January.
dee6-50d z. ROCKWELL, Secretary.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-20
THE FANILY GOLDEN 8 GIANT
No. 1 Carbon Oil.

I'VE are now refining, and have for salo, 4 superb.
w or article Of Carbon Oil, which We viii b
pleased 20 sell to customers 1t low market FateL-
OH delivered in the city free Of charge.
dse9-f WARREN 4 son, Market Alley
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
THE OLD MAN OF rHE SEA.

There are few persons that have not read in
their youthful days, that story Of absorbing
interest-Sinbad the Sailor. All will remem
Der his being cast away upon lonely isle of
the ocean, and his meeting, while wandering
| in search of food, with venerable looking,
little, old man, who led scarcely able to
walk without asss,ance,-who told him he
knew where there was some luscious fruit,
but was not able to guide him to the place un-
less he would carry him upon his back. Sim
bad at once hosted him upon his shoulders
but soon had occasion to repent his kindness ;
for when he desired to relieve himself of the
burden, he found it impossible to do so. Pray
ers, threats. and promises were alike unavaiI-
ing. At every effort, the old mans legs clasp
ed his neck the tighter,-and, by digging his
feet into his sides, forced him TO go wherever
he wished to be carried.
This story of our boyhood days is forcibly
recalled by the unpleasant position of the
eckinrdge candidate for Senator in this
District He has been fishing around for an
office for several years past. Bigler knows
in which direction the luscious fruit lies,-
having frequently tasted it,-and he proposes
to assist him in obtaining the desired object
but makes II a condition that he s.shall carry
him upon his shoulders''-or, in other words,
that when he gets to the Legislature he shall
vote for hm-Bigler-for the United States
Senate. Wallace agrees, to the proposition,
and starts upon the race, but like Sinbad in
the tale, he soon has cause to repent, and now
strives in vain t" get rid of his burden. When
in Cambria county recently, he was asked by
some of his party to give them the assurance
that in the event of his election he would not
vote for Bigler. He wriggled and screwed,
and twisted and turned ,--the legs all the
while getting tighter and tighter, around his
throat. He said he did'n know in what situ-
alton he might be plsced-who might be the
candidate-or under what circumstances the
election might be held In short, he declined
to face the music He left EbeDsburg chop
fallen and disheartened, feeling, doubtless,
that with Bigler on his back, ssJordan was a
hard road to travel.'' 7sIf F
Poor Wallace |! He never was intended to
carry such heavy loads. We fear he III find it
entirely too much for bis delicate constitu-
tion! The symptoms Of approaching death
from Bigler-asphyxia are already apparent,
and it is impossible he should survive the
coming Tuesday.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
A on Esr1os FOR BREcK1Na1DasRs

elf General Jackson. for the good of the
country and to save the city of Ne,c- Oriean,
suspended the writ OF habeas corpus for twen-
ty -four hours. and was justified by the nation
for so doing, how long should President Lin
coin be justified in suspending said writ to
save the nation 20
What say you Messrs. Wallace, Bigle. &
Coz You who are constantly harping about
the suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus
by President Lincoln,-what do you say to
General Jackson, who did it without author
ity of lawl The Constitution authorizes Pres
ident Lincoln, bnt nobody authorized General
Jackson. He did it because he thought it ne
cessary, and be did right. The Democratic
party of the country sustained him, but they
denounce Lincoln. Beautiful consistency?
"No rogue ever felt the haltar draw
With good opinion of the law"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD

great ado is being made by the Breckin-
huge Clique, about the influence of the Penn
H"ania Railroad on Mr.. Hall, &C., because
nc hsppened once to be their counsel Which
'Ou'a likely be more influenced by the Rail
''ao-Mr. Hall. who was at one time their
.'onsei, or W. A. allace, who has two bro
In their employ now-one Of them, at
,east' getting $1,000 a year7 Would that dis
'''eresfed gentleman be likely to do anything
.ea'nSa corporation that affords his two bro
-. ahve'ihpod, and has done it for years .
."e Eseckinridgers are welcome to all tho
s.p''.i they can maka ont Of this miserable
s'y Of "RsilroedP' Fl
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
Badly Frightened.

The Sreckinridgers are all on the trot New
er saw them SO much excited. On Saturday
all lie wire puliers were busy. The most des-
perate efforts are being made to save their
icke.. Wallace returned from his trim oscar
i 20 de'ih," and immediately all the clique
-, on The qui rire. They swarmed round the
street bse oees. Messengers were sent in ev-
cry direction. The show started for Kyler-
Town. They will discover on Tuesday, their
scare was not without cause
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
. Os M z N Till I
Chairman of County Committee.

1t is said that General Banks has for years
been devoting himself to the study OF military
matters in anticipation of the present crisis.
He has paid special attention to the artillery
service, and understands it thoroughly. At
the last battle of Winchester as the enemy
was rapidly advancing in superior numbers,
he dismounted. on the field of battle, in face
of the CALLING fire, and personally assisted In
placing certain battery in position. In sew,
eral instances he sighted the guns himself,
handling the pieces like an old artilierist, to-
"make assurance donbiy sure.' lssI
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
McClellan's Order on Presidents Proclamation
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, I
Camp near Sharpsburg, Oct z, 1862.
GENERAL ORDER, NO. 1853.


The attention of the officers and soldiers of
the army OF the Potomac is called to General
Order No. 1872. War Department, Sept. "a,
1862, publishing to the army the President 8
proc arDation of Sept. 22d. A proclamation
OF such grave moment to the nation, officially
communicated to the army, affords to the gem
eral commanding an opportunity of defining
specifically TO The officers and soldiers under
his Command, the relation borne b. all persons
in the military service of the United States
towards the civil authorities of the Govern
ment.
The Constitution coDfides to the civil au.
thorities, legislative, judicial, and executive,
the power aud duty Of making, expounding,
and executing the Federal laws. Armed for
ces are raised aud supported simply to sustain
the civil authorities, and to be held in
strict subordinatiOn thereto in all respects.
This fundamental rule Of our political system
is essential to the security of our Republican
institutions, and should he thoroughly under
stood and observed by every soldier. The
principle upon which, and the objects for
which, armies shall be employed in suppress
slug rebellion, must be determined and de
clared by the civil authorities, aud the Chief
Executive, who is charged with the sdminis-
tration Of the National affairs, is the proper
and only source through which the views and
orders OF the Government can be made known
to the armies of the nation.
DISCUSSION by 0fnctrS ana soldiers concern
ing public measures determined upon aud de-
clared by the Government when carried out,
beyond the ordinary, temperate and respect
ful expression of opinion, tend crafty to impair
aud destroy the disIpline and efficiency OF the
troops, by substituting the spirit of political
faction tor tnat firm, steady and earnest sup
port of the Government, which is the highest
duty of the American soldier. The remedy
for political errors, if any are committed, is to
be found only in the action of the people at
the polls. st3s
In thus calling the attention of this army to
the true relation between the folders aud the
Government, the general commanding merely
adverts to an evil against which IL has been
thought advisable, during our whole history,
to guard the armies Of the Republic and in
SO doing, he will not DO considered, by any
righ,minded person, as casting any reflection
upon that loyalty and gOon conduct which has
been so fully illustrated upon so many battle
fields.
In carrying out all measures Of public pol
icy, this army will of course be guided by the
same rules of mercy and Christianity that
have ever controlled its conduct towards the
defenceess.
By command Of Major Gen. Mcclellan.
i JAMES A. HARDrE,
Lieut.. Colonel, Aid-de-camp, Acting Assis'
tant Adjutant General. esJ,8 7a8
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
AN ABOLITION LlEp'

The last number of the Scarenger contained
The charge that the report of Courtright' s
declinaiion was an Abolition lie - How is
Il row 2 Is i; lie still? Walker is not the
Candidate, is he' Courtrigh, did mt get scared
shI hsu' oh, did he The intelligence may
not have got here soon enough to change the
ticsets, but Courtright has refused TO run as
The Secesh Breckenridge Locofoco candidate,
nevertheless. What hunt they've had for
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
VOTE FOR LOYAL MEN ONLY.

The Ticket nominated by the Union party
and presented to the People of Clear6eld coun-
ty is composed of good and true Union men,
Of capacity and integrity, and deserves the
most cordial support of every loyal citizen.
1t is duty that true patriots owe to their
country to vote only for men whose loyalty is
above suspicion, and who are known neither
as the apologists or sympathizers of traitors.
II men who love their country are true to
themselves the whole Union ticket will be
elected by an overwhelming majority.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
Beware of Fraud

!" nave tie best reason for cautioning our
friends to be on their guard on Tuesday. We
nave correct information that that the uuscru-
pnious leaders of the Breckinridge clique,
'"ey have ever attempted in this county.
LOOK AT EVERY TICKET. See that you
nave ths name OF each Union candidate, and
''al Is correctly spelled. Beware of s'last
ea'as and rumors of the withdrawal of our
candidates! Loyal men cannot be too vigilant!
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
TnE EVASION OF rHr DRArr.-Persons who

TIE EVASION OF TIE DRArr.-Persons who
cut off their fore fingers or pull out their front
teeth to avoid the draft, will find that they
are not exempt though they may have unfitted
themselves for the infantry, they will do very
well for the artillery. and will be assigned to
that arm of the service. For particularly
timid man the prospect of this change is not
an agreeable one. Persons who misrepresent
their residences or places of business will be
subject to compulsory draft and sent to the
army, if they do not hasten to make the nec-
essary correction at the enrolment Office.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15

The SHow.-The peripatetic s.Monkey Show, -
exhibited at New Washington on Wednesday,
with change of programme and performers.
We believe the usual supply of ssgrease'' and
sswbiskey'' was not on hands.
On the evening of the same day ssthe shows
got befogged-and gave an exhibition In Iu-
diana county! Senator Wallace ertinguished
himself at the Cherry Tree. He was almost
ready to faint at the idea that the people of
that locality might elect the Pennsylvania
Railroad to the Senate, from this District!
Wonderful man, that Wallace.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15

UNION MEN APPEARING IN GEoR 3IA.-A
letter was taken from the person of dead
Georgian soldier after the battle of South
Mountain, which contained the following pas
sage. 1t was dated Thomas County, Ga,
August l6, 1862, and signed g Pheasant Hutch
inson
sWe hare tuff times here at this time. We
are hard run to get enuf to eat. Beet is high;
a common steer, three years old sells for
twenty. five dollars and no salt to salt it with.
Mean hogs will sell for ten or twelve dollars
per head this fall, and no hopes OF sault at all
James, / tell you the people are Citing tyrsd
OF this war hear. union men are coming out
every day. heps to God that psss will be
msde suns, sou,ehaw or othsrs"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
Let THE PEOPLE REMEMBER.

That the success of The Breckinridgc ticket
would be- loudly crowed over as a rebuke to
the war measures of the present admnistra-
,ior, and that traitors everywhere would be-
come oolder and more arrogant, bidding de-
f.nce to the Federal government.
Es7snber Buchanan - Remember Flo d -
hy!-One more rebuke-such as lS6O-wiil
send them bowling to their densi
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
WHO ARE YOU FoRi

Who are you for--Courtright, Wallace 4
Co /! Or, Scofield, Hall, and the other Uhion
candidates. Who are you for-the Govern.
men,, or the Rebels 2 This is the true question.
The hrst named party represent the latter
the other the former. As you answer this
question, vote. II you are for the Gov
ernmeni, Vote for Scofield and Hall. II you fa-
w. the rebels vote for Courtright and Wallace.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
Nlsw ADvERr1sEMRHrs.

ARPHAles COURT SALE. AByr. syiftue of
" an order issued out Of the Orphan s Court Of
Clear6eld county. there will beiexposed TO pub2a
lie sale at the public House ofD s. flotAsr,
Borough Of New Washington,o on Friday the 18th
day Of November next, at 2 O'Clock ps m.a Acsr.i
tain tract Of land in Burnside towpshipn late tha
100 aefss mtfe OF 1ess, bounded BY lands of lola
Patehen -Ja'Sob Fopng. George b. Ns6, and Kobe
ert Owens. Tefms one thifd caSh aa6 e. M
o. -, Hasa ,aze s sWMg FBAff1, fruseSs.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
A HUGHES WHERE HE BELONGS.

John Hughes, a nephew of Francis W..
Hughes, the chairman OF the Breckinrfdge
State Committee, was the Breckintidge csn-
didate for Congress in the Schuylkill district
in 1860. This same John Hughes commanded
battery in the rebel army ~ the battle Of
Autietam- He IL in his proper position, and
just. where his Uncle Frank ought to be.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
CHEERS ron JEF. DAYIs.l

The Pittsburg Gazette says that s'Demo-
cratic meeting" was held in TempersncevilIe,
which was addressed by G.. p. Hamilton, ESQ. !,
the. ssdem mocratic'' c&ndsdate' for Congress-
ing was somewhat eniivened By cheers for
JET. Davis, which wefs bexrtiiy given, . We
sfe tnforsded. We kre sa informed fhas the
trsitorous cheers were In any Wis, reDuked.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
An Unmitigated Falsehood

Some of the Rreckinridgers are busy circu-
lating the story that the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company is using money in this county
to secure Mr.. Halls election. This is a bald
falsehood, and the men who circulate it know
it to be SO. 1t has not shadow OF foundation.
1t is paltry and rascally attempt to make
capital for Wallace. -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
Scof1eld and the Union.

The most important officer TO he voted for
at this election is the Congressman. Let it
not be forgotten that the object of the traitor
Hughes, is to get a majority OF Breckenridge
Congressman elected from this State. Let the
CRY he Scofeld and the Onion
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
wouLD,Nr sERvE.

Geo. R. White, Esq. prominent demo-
cratic merchant of Pittsburg, recently de-
clineduto serve as Vice President of mass
meeting Of the party in that city. plainly tel
ling them that his notions Of loyalty and pro-
priety would not permit him to participate in
the proceedings of sn ssssmblage Of such,
charscter. = ssas sla3
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
A PATRIOTIC LETTER.

Democrat Repudiating Secession Democracy.
Capt. Ridgeway recently raised volunteer
! company in Venango county and has left for
the seat of war. Heretofore he has acted with
the '.Dem ocracy," and the last sDemocratic'
convention placed him on their county COM
mittee. But he declines the. position in
card which reflects honor upon his head and
heart; and his example is worthy of imitation
by all loyal Dem ocrats. Read his letter
FRANKLIN, Sept. "a, 1862.
Mr.. A. P. WHITAKER SIR: Having been
appointed by the Democratic county Conven-
tion, which met in this place some weeks
since, IS one of the members of the County
Committee for Venango county, and the press
of business connected with the getting up and
organizing military company preventing my
notice Of the matter, now ask the privilege
of declining the position through your col
Imns, not only on account of my leaving the
county to serve in the camp. but because
cannot countenancc and support the actions
and teachings of those who control the party
at the present time. / have always acted with
that party heretofore, but when was making
up my company, must say, the only opposi-
etou mCe was iIOm HcTSOuS COuDeCteQ Wild
that party. My design now is to give my Ia
Dor, my influence, and, if necessary, my lite,
to the cause of my country, and wish to
stand in no way connected with men or polit-
ical parties that labor to discourage enlist
ments and destroy confidence in the existing
government; and who spend more time in
slandering and abusing loyal men of the north
than they do in condemning traitors in the
SOUTH care not for politics in these peri
lous times. but my sympathies shall always
be with those who give the most unwavering
support to the Government in the present
struggle, and advocate the most earnest and
effectnal means for the certain and speedy
overthrow Of the rebellion. Respectfully,
GEORGE E. RIDGEwAY.
BREcKINRIDG ERS AND FREE SPEECH
Nearly ever since the War began the Locofo- |
cos have been loud in their denunciatiou of the |
acts of the Government in suppressiug papers |
that discouraged enlistments and encouraged |
them as encroachments |
onsfree speech and 'sthe liberty of the press"
The ScaUenger and its clique have been espe-
cially jealous of ssfree speech"
On Thursday evening last, the Rev. Mr.. |
Carothers, Presiding Elder of the Erie Dis
trict in the Methodist E. Church. delivered a |
Lecture on the War, at Mill Run School
House, in Huston township, in this county.
He was accompanied by the Rev. Mr.. King,
formerly on karthaus circuit. A band of I
way laid them on the road, af-
ter leaving the house at the close of the lec-
'ure. and stoned them, injuring both gentle
nen-one of them very seriously.
This high handed outrage is attributable
% the teachings of the Scaremger, {and Breck-
nridge papers generality in their war upon
he Union men Of the North instead of the |
febels. What may we expect next !! Let US
lear no more bowling from this source about
'free speech"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15

We publish half sheet this week, two days
In advanr, of our regular time.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15

ROR SURVEYOR GENERAL.
RON WILL AM ). ROSS,
OF LUzERSE COUNTY.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-15
BY SAMUEL J. ROW.
cLEARFIELD. Pa. oCT'R IS. 1862.
PEOPLES UNION STATE TICKET.

FOR AUDITOR GENERAL
II O. n. T MAS E. coo III X A n
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-09-02

gisteu give them, them while they cam en-
JOY it, Che satisfaction 10 know chat ticir efforts
nave an object Already yon hcar the tramp OF
eager thousands hastcnlng to the prepared hate
Your fancy in the restless night brings you
buck the voices Of their farewell, Except in
dreams Of the night how many Of youwill ever
hear them again. those household voices
Remembering tleoe--remcmhering the hoard
ed treasures you haze thrown into this gulf for
your country goodwill you hesitate? Peo-
pie Of Massachusetts, will you hesitate to strike
with vital force the unnatural enemy who has
compelled these terrible sacrifices (Crics of
No! NoD Shall this blood be shed in vain
(No No) Baptiscd in such blood will you not
name FREE that soil where it was shed (Yes
IesD Shall ploughsharc guided by the hand
Of slave throw up to whiten in the sun, the
bones Of patriots who fell in this struggle for
their country? (Crics Of No No y
Crowd your patriot soldiers to the field, hap
py in their privilege to be there make every
fight be victory, but let the men who fall on
those red fields die in the assured belief that
their blood was not merely spilled upon the
ground-that it went To cement the corner
stones in this great temple Of universal liberty,
(grcat chccring,) and when the roar Of the bat
tie with all other mortal sounds is fading in their
carr, let them feel that their souls too, are
marching on to join that noble army (chcers) Of
martyrs which every good cause demands JUS
tiiy their sacrifices, and ut once, BY great act
place yourselves on one Of the grand pinnacIesof
history. And if on that summit the halo which
surrounds you is tingcd with Redeemed light
reflected from many bloody field, il viii not
come from your setting sun, but will be the hight
Of now and glorious morning which will ilIu-
inmate the world. tremendous applause which
wos kept up for several minutes)
The boqucts that were thrown upon the
platform were passed to Mrs Fremont in the
balcony at the conclusion Of the Geueral's re-
marks. Three cheers were given for Mrs Ere
mont, then three more, and finally six rousng
cheers for " Our Jessie were given with
stunning effect
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-09-02
Gen. Fremont. Reception IN Boston.

The reception gwen Maj Gen. JonS Q. FRE-
MONT in Boston, Thursday night, was one Of
which any one might we'll he proud. Tremon:
Temple was crowded, and thousands went away
from the thfonged house unable to get even a
sight of the Pathfinder The enthusiasm was
unboundcd, showing that Fremont, as the rep
resentatiyc of the idea that the rebellion can be
soonest suppr, sscd by killing slavery, has yet a
large place in the popular heart Gen. Ere
monts speech, which we print elsewhere, is a
clear, lorc!oe, ana eloquent exposition OF the
necessity and policy Of striking slavery down at
blow, and is one OF the hes and ablest speeches
which this subject has called out from either
SIDE