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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-01

CoISoIDENcEs.-In 1856, Rev. Elijah P
Lovejoy, OF Alton, Illinois, was brutally mru-
dered by ro-siavery mob for publishing a
paper, in free State, wherein he temperateIy
discussed the institution of slavery, occupy
ing substantially the ground covered by the
Chicago platform. His murder took place on
the lth of November, 1886. In November,
1860, we published communication from
gentleman of this city who was with Lovejoy
when he fell pierced by the bullets of the fu-
rious mob, and who received his last words.
In that letter he called attention to the cheer
ing coincidence, that on the twenty fourth an
University of the murder of Lovejoy, Nov. 7th,
1860, the nation rejoiced with cheers over the
election of President from the same State of
Illinois, chosen to carry ont the same views in
defense of which the martyr fell. The same
gentleman now reminds us that the anniver-
sary has been signally celebrated this year by
the glorious capture of the forts at Port Royal
and the planting of the Union power in the
heart of the stronghold OF treason. Thus do
events keep alive the memory of noble deeds,
and bring in the just revenges of history.-N.
Y. World.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-01

NEGRO IDEA OF CREArIoN.-At a recent ne.
gro camp-m eetiug, the preacher gave the fol-
lowing lucid exposition OF the CT cation Sis
ters and brothers, God made big ball of fire
and chucked it right waar it is and waar is
de white and brack man dat daar says it's not
rightl Ifa man had de placing of it, he would
have il too near, and de men, animals, and
rivers would all burn up before he could get
it higher den he wonld have it so high dat
de men. animals, and rivers would all freeze to
death before he could get it down. He then
went on to show that there do difference
between the white man and the negro. Oar
is no difference between the white man and
niger except in de color. God made them
SO to beautifv and varigate de world, de same
as he made white and black pigs Let de
white man die and also de niger, bury them
both, den after year dig up de white man
and then dig up yourselves, and den see if dar
is any difference.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-01

AGE OF MEATs.-We do not mean from the
birth, but from the butcher. The Engishman
would insist upon having his beef at least
week old, If the weather be not especially hot |;
his mutton not less than month old /; and other
meats of such age as he has found them most
savory to has taste. People of other nations
think that meats require time-some more
others less-to come into their best condition
for the table. In this country there is much
more dread of tainted than of tough meats
While stunning Scilla, we have approached
too near Chary bds. We often butcher in the
evening and devour in the morning; and
sometimes eat for breakfast that which was
Killed at sunrise. Except in case of necessity,
this is not wise. Meats DO not come into that
condition in which they most readily as
simulated, and most DOurishing, until some
time after slaughtering-longer in cold taan
in warm weather, and longer with some kinds
than with others, at the same season. Until
then, they are tough, and although .sthcre is
no diSputing of tastes;'' il must be admitted
that they are, to large majority of persons
who have fairly made the comparison, less
tasteful, if not absolutely unsavory.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-01
BY S. J. ROW.
DOING GOOD.

'Tis never too late to do good
We all have our time to improve
IT'S doing no more than we should,
Progressively onward to move.
'Tis folly to lornfully grieve;
Be hopeful and you will be wise,
The Iewer the station we leave,
The greater the merit to rise.
We all might be better-in fact,
More Ioving-more friendiy-more kind
With a little more feeling-more tact
To omanage the heart and the mind.
;Tis noble to earnestly strive
By labor or learning to rise;
The gem-seeker deeply must drive,
Or never look out for q prize
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-01

Justice and right, and to you the promise is t'
oe OF good cheer, for your foes have taken
the sword in defiance of all that man holds
dear and in blasphemy of God-they shall
perish by the sword.
And now brethren and soldiers, bid you all
farewell. LII any of us may fall in the fight OF
o-morrow-God rest the souls of the fallen
many OF US may live to tell the story of the
night tomorrow, and in the memory of all
VIII ever rest and lnger the quiet scene of
this autumnal night.
Twilight advances over the valley the
woods on the opposite nights fling their long
shadows ever the green of tie meadows-a-
round us are the tents OF the Continental host
the suppressed hustle of the camp, the buried
tramp Of the soldiers TO and fro among the
tents, the stiffness and silence that mark the
eve OF battle.
When we meet again, may the long shadows
OF twilight be flung over peaceful land.
God In heaven grant il.
Eet US pray.
Great Father, VIC bow before Thee We in
woke Thy blessing We deprecate Thy wrath !;
we return Thee thanks for the past we ask
my aid FOR the future. For we are in times
or trouble, oh Lord, and sore beset by foes,
merciiess and Implying; the sword CLEANS
over our land, and the dust of the soil is dam
pened with the blood of our neighbors and
friends.
Oh God Of mercy, We pray thy blessing on
the American arms. Make the man of our
hearts strong in thy wisdom bless,we beseech
thee, with renewed life and strength our hope,
and thy instrument, even George Washington
shower thy counsels on the Honorable the
continental Congress; visit the tents of our
host, comfort the soldier in his wounds and
alflictions, nerve him Tor the fight, prepare
him for the hour of death.
And in the hour of death, ,oh God of Hosts,
DO thou be our stay, and in the hour OF tri-
umph be our guide.
Teach us to be merciful. Though the
memory of CALLING wrongs be at our hearts,
knocking for admittance. and they may fill us
with desires Tor revenge, yet let us, oh Lord,
spare the vanquished though they never spared
us IN their hour of butchery and bloodshed
And in the hour of death do Thou guide us
into the abode prepared for t he blest so shall
we return thanks unto Thee, through Christ
our Redeemer-GoD PROSPER THE CAUSE
AMEN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-01

RETRIBUTIoN.-A letter from private in
the Seventy-ninth Hilanders, discloses an in
stance of just retrbution which fell on an
earnest traitor who should have been hung
months ago. 1t will be remembered that in
the early part of Summer a man employed in
the Washington navy yard was discovered FL.
ling shells with sand instead of with the prop
er material. This man had received medical
education. and on his escape within the rebel
lines resumed the practice of his profession.
When the Seventy ninth landed at Port Royal
the first sight that greeted them on entering
the hospital was this man seated at table,
with splendid case of surgical instruments
before him, his left arm laying naturally upon
the table and the position of his body indicat-
ing perfect ease hut upon closer examination
it was discovered that the entire upper portion
of his head had been cut away, from the crown
to the back of his neck, by cannon ball.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-01

The progress Of the second famine in Ire
l2nd-caused by the potatoe rot, short crops
of cerals and general want of employment
will be read with melancholy interst. In
the Provinces of Connaught, Munster and
Lienster the yield of potatoes will not come
up to half the usual supply and OF this very
large portion is unfit for human food. A man
has been already found starved to death in the
highway in Clare, the peasantry of Mayo,
Galway and Sligo suffered from want, both
OF food and fuel, while the greater bulk of the
weayers of Antrim are out of work.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-01

CAN IT BE f-The Pittsburg Dispatch says :
"A gentleman of our acquaintance asserts
that there are about five hundred knights of
the Golden Circle in this county. We are
10th to believe that such a number of men a.
bide, even in Western Pennsylvania, so base
as to have taken solemn oath to disrupt this
government. If there be any let them be ex-
posed, in order that they may be properly
dealt with.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-01

The WATCH OIL GENERAL WAsHINGroN.-We
were shown, says the Louisville Journal, a
gold watch of the olden time, which Is of great
value as memento of an important event in
American history. The watch was present
from Gen. Washington to Gen. Lafaye cite, and
bears the following inscription on the inner
case sc. Washington to Gilbert Mortiers
de Lafayette. Lord CORVALLIS capitulation,
Yorktown, December IL 17Sl." The watch
is of London manufacture, and was made in
1869. 1t is said that the watch was taken to
San Francisco by Frenchman, who became
embarrassed there and sold it to the present
owner for the sum of fifty dollars,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-01

CHICKEN SALAD.-A friend who fried a
chicken salad with US the other day, asked a
minute description in the .4gricuLfurisi for
the benefit OF his better balf and others. The
recipe is common one. for ought we know
perhaps it was used with special skill in the
instance when our friend was so we'll pleased
Written minutely it reads thus Mnce finely
the white parts of one chicken previously well
boiled. Take blanched, crisp celery and chop
very fine. With l measure of the minced
chicken, mix measures of the chopped cell
cry. Boil hard one large or two small eggs,
roll the yoke fine, and mixing in teaspoouful
OF mustard, and nearly as much salt, with Z
teacupful of vinegar, pour this over the chick
en-. Cut the boiled whites of the eggs in
rings and lay on top, furnishing also with the
smaller leaves Of the celery. Usually the cell
cry is not chopped half fine enough.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-01

ROLLED UP BEEF.-Cut pieces Of beef, about
as broad as hand and sinch thick, pound
well, and add pepper and salt Cut slices of
bacon of the same size as the beef, roll the
slices together, and tie them with string.
Boil with water enough to cover the meat /;
keep in a pot well closed. When the beef is
tender. take it out, and also half the liquor !;
let the other half boil down, and then add the
first half to it. Season with onions and saltto
taste. Cut the strings off the beef and put on
the table with the gravy. If to be used on the
second day, boil it up again, cutting a
pickle in the sauce, and it will be just as good.
If to be kept for time, put it in dish and
cover with fat. 1t will keep good for several
weeks.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-01

How TO COOK EGGs IN THE SHELL.-A cor
respondent of the .4gricuiturisf writes: "One
way to cook eggs is to drop them into boiling
water, and let remain there three minutes
the water all the time boiling. This hardens
the white next the shell to almost leathery
teughness, while within it is still uncooked.
Another and preferable mode is, to pour boil
ing water upon the eggs; let them stand in
this minutes; pour off this and add more
boiling water and Immediately bring them to
the table in the pdfer. Those taken out at
once will be somewhat cooked through and
those left in five m nufes will be sshard boiled -
or nearly so, and thus the taste of every one
may DO suited and no toughncss Of the whites
be Observed"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-01

backwoods preacher in Mississippi, (provided
he hasn't Joined the Secesh. army, } and is not
OF very amiable temper. In the summer of
1861 he went to minister 10 the spiritual wants
of some "brcthring" at rough built meetil e
house known by the very classic name of
"Coon Tail" lnspirited by a crowded house,
Uncle Bob turned himself loose in the most
tragic style. He beat, stamped, and vocifera-
ted terribly. For sometime previous the rude
pulpit had been unoccupied. Invited by the
apparent security and quiet of the place, a
community OF mud waspS mad built a nest
underneath it. Uncle Bob's peculiar mode of
conducting the service had disturbed the in
sects; and just as he was executing one of
his most tremendous gestures an enraged wasp
met him halt way, and popped his sting into
the end of Uucle Bob's huge nose. He stop
ped short ,gave sundry vigorous but ineffec tuaI
slaps. when lie heard a half suppressed litter
from some merry youths in a far corner of the
house. Turning towards them with illcon-
cealed rage, he exclaimed, ssNo laughing in
the house of God allow no laughing in my
meetings. I'll lay ont the first man that
laughs as soon as service is over'' This
threat checked the incipent mcrrment. UDcle
boo regalned his composure, forgot the wasps,
and soon warmed up to a forty lick. But
again, in the midst of the most impassioned
gasficulatian, wasp struck him full in the
frantically, until roar of laughter rose from
the congregation. Uncle Bob looked at them
a moment with mingled feelings of rage and
disgust land then shouted, ssMeetin's dismissed,
20 home Just go home, every one of you
But as for me, taking off his coat, j don't
leave this shanty as long as there's wasp
around 20
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-01

The loss by the great fire at Charl eston is
estimated at ST 100000.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-01

Those who heed not Gods writ are often
compelled to heed the sherif's.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-01

The time that tries mems soul.-winter.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-01

peace dweils. Margaret will not be idle and
dependent. 1t is not the wish of her excel
lent brother-in- law that she should teach :;
but duty has led her into the right way, and
she is cheerful and happy.''
"N OF In the external things of this life, ;"
SAID L, as she paused. scan the heart find
rest.'
''Nor without them," she replied. ave
must make them the ministers of useful SER
vice; must dwell in them, as life dweIls in
true forms, directing and controlling them for
those good uses they were intended to serve"
.'Ihen," said |, 'thsy will be as Aaron's
rod In the hand-a staff for support and not
As Aaron's rod on the ground-a singing SER
pent.''
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-12-08
LAST NIGHTS REPORT.
TERRIBLE STORM At ASPINWALL.
The U. s. Brig cambridge Lost.
FAIL DAD UBMER GED.
STATE RIGHTS RAMPANT IN
NEW JERSEY. -
Tremendous Gale at AspinwalI.

tremendous Gale at AspfnWaIIs
New YORK, Dec. 6.-The steamer
Ocean Queen from Aspinwall, 25th arri-
we'd
There had been tremendous gale
at Aspinwall, lasting three days, during
which the British Brig, Boliver and
steamer Avon, were wrecked. No lives
lost
The steamer Ocean Queen lost her
paddle-box, but succeeded in getting to
sea.
The U. S. Brig cambridge was aban-
doned by her officers and crew after
throwing overheard her guns and stores.
All communication between Panama
and Aspinwall was suspended.
The wires broke down and the railroad
was under water. 1t was expected to be
in running order by the Goth, as the wa
ter was subsiding.
Nothing new from Central America
The ship George Washington was
overqauled to-day while attempting to 90
to sea, by the United States Marshal 1t
is alleged that she has contraband goods
aboard
1t is rumored that several French YES
sells have been seized by the Govern
ment, but is untrue.
The Custom House was given up to-
day and all mercantile business will now
be transacted in the old exchange build
ing
At a meeting of the Corn Exchange
to-day there were subscribed over 1900
and 1900 bushels of corn for suffering
English operatives.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-12-08
From Cairo.

CAIRO, Dec. 4.-The steamer Gen. An
derson came in this evening, bringing
Memphis papers of the lst and End. |
copy the following summary of their
news:
1t was known at Helena on Saturday
that Gen. Holmes had crossed from Ar
kansas to Vicksburg With 10000 men. 1t
was understood that he was to make his
way to Abbeville as soon as possible to
take part in the fight to be made against
Gen. Grant
A man and skiff had been captured at
Hopefeld, Arkansas. The man was car
ried to Little Rock.
There are said to be 10000 rebels at
Arkansas Post, on the Arkansas river,
strongly fortified
No rise reported in the Arkansas river
Gen. Hovey's force, which landed at
Friar's Point last Thursday, was much
larger than previously suspected. While
upon the march across the country, Gen.
Hovey came upon a Confederate force
having battery The rebels run, and
their battery was captured.
This noon there came about dozen
pbTSOilS, SOut anu CulfuE6H TcIO-
gees from Arkansas Four men came
from Jackson county, expressly to en-
deavor to get permits to take down salt
enough for their families, and few
shoes. They could not reach Memphis
for fear of guerrillas They represent
the Confederates under Holmes as in al
most perishing condition for want of
clothing and shoes.
Seven hundred men from Abodar
county had recently seeded from the ar
my in body, declaring they would fight
no more, they had been so bacly treated.
During the snow of the 9th of October,
one of them tracked a body of rebel
troops by the bloody footprints of those
having no shoes.
Ihave nothing late from Gen. Grants
armV
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-12-08
Cincinnati Market.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 6.

OlAClNNAIl, Zee. U.
FLOUR very dull; super 5 1904 Is;
extra 30@5 80.
WHEAT firm at 03@l II for red and
white.
Corn 45c
OATss in active demand at Coo in
sacks Sales of l 500 bags at this rate,
WHISKY 35c.-
Hoes in good demand at 1904 60
for those averaging $50 pounds. Re
ceipts 1000 head
Mess Pork unchanged and held at
81. No sales.
LARD less firm; sales of 300 lierces at
SIC.
GREEN Meats firm at Sc for shoulders,
sos! for sides 54@54 for hams.
GROCERIES unchanged and dull.
GOLD l2S@l30 irregular. Demand
Notes and Silver l25. Exchange par.
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trouble brewing i'm New Jersey.

TRENTON, N. j., Dec 6.-The arrests
of Kigler & Wright of Hunterdon coun-
ty, n j., made some time ago, on charge
Of interfering with enlistments, have
been made tue subject Of inquiry by the
Grand Jury of Hunterdon county, which
body have Just adjourned. Several bills
Of Indictment were presented against
parties concerned in the arrests. Among
the number is one against Abraham Il.
Harris of this city, deputy United States
Marshal
Marshal Harris was arrested and ia
ken to Pennington to-day.
1t is said the authority for the arrest
of Kigler Il Wright came from the dis
trict attorney.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-12-08
OUR NOON DISPATCHES
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM
MISSISSIPPI.
GENERAL HOEEY OCCUPIES
TIT GRENADA MEMPHIS APPEAL
SKEDADDLES TO GEORGIA.
False Reports of the Pirate Alabama.
Gen. Hovey In Grenada, Miss.

CAIRO, Dec. 6.-Flom the Memphis
papers we learn that Gen. Hovey's ex-
petition, 81 900 strong, which left Helena
some days since, landed at Friar's Point,
fifteen to twenty miles below, and march
ed to Grenada, and took possession of
that place last Monday. A number of
the citizens fed The proprietor of the
Appeal removed his establishment to-
Marietta, Ca, before the federal occupa
ton. The rebels burned between fifteen
and twenty locomotives and one hundred
cars r.3 s..
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-12-08
A SwindIing Ronrhack.

BosroN, Dec 6.-The bark Harriet
Spaulding, Capt. Peabody, from New
York to Havre was captured and burnt,
Nov. 10Th by the Alabama. The crew
were kept in irons several days and fl
nally transferred to the brig Hiram from
Picton, and landed at Fall River. Three
other crews were aboard the Alabama
LATER.-Tbe above statement is prob
ably hoax. Nobrig named Hiram has
arrived at Fall River The Capt. of the
Spaulding is named Wallace, not Pea
body.
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LADIES FURS.

Having bought our fine
FL rs before the unprece-
denied advance on this arti-
Gle, we are prepared to fur
nish our Lady customers with
as fine sets as ever seen any,
where and for a good deal
less money. TO satisfy your
selves on the point, call at
VAUTIER & MARC0NNIER,
SO Main Street
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-12-08
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.
Exchange dull and nominal at AS.
American gold irregular vnd unsettled,
opening st 204 and closing firm at 302@
3l5. Government Stocks scarcely SO
firm. I $40 Treasury notes l034@ 1888.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-12-08
The Cnnnrd ErnInded

BosToN, Dec, 6.-The owner of the
Spaulding says Peabody is a swindler,
and there is no truth in his story.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-12-08
MILITARY
let INDIANA CAVALRY.

A FEW MORE ABLE BODIED MEN ARE
II wanted to fill up this splendid Regiment 10
Its fuhl compliment 100 men TO Company.
Lieut.. Talbot is now in city and is authorized
to receive recruits either with or without horses.
sergt. Leroy Broadwell is with the Lieutenant,
both OF whom may be found at the Washington
House. In addition to those officers the following
members of the LIST Cavalry authorised to re-
ceive recruits at the places named:
Lieut.. Cary, Mt. Vernon, Ind
A. w Steele, Forsythe.
Stephen Mold, Fort Branch, Gibson Co. r.f.
Volunteers will find the LIST Indiana Cavalry one
OF the best ofceB"d and pleasant regiments IN the
service. novi3
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Ice in the WeIIan Canal.

ST. CATHAgINEs, Dec 6-There is a
good deal of ice in the Wellan Canal,
probably enough to close navigation by
tomorrow.