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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27
CLEARFIELD. PA. AUGUST s7. 1862.
ARE THEY IN EARNEsTl
BY SAMUEL J. ROW

Some of the editors of the Breckenridge
Vallandigham stripe of papers, seem to be
much exercised on account of Gen. Jim Lanes
proposition to enlist sscolored" soldiers; but
are silent on tile order of Gov. Sprague of
Rhode Island.
Gov. Sprague appeals to sour colored fell
low citizens to ssrespond with zeal and spir-
it'' to his call, and Gen. Lane says he will re-
ceive "persons of African descent if they de-
sire to enter the service.'' The former is pas
sed by in silence, whilst the latter is denourc-
ed without stint. Why this difference? Is
It because Gov. Sprague is ssDemocrat" and
Jim Lane not7 No other cause can reasona-
bly, be assigned, and shows the shallowness OF
the professions of this class of individuals
shows that they pursue this course to discour
age enlistments into the army.
However, be this as it may, the result will
finally be the same. Those who sympathise
with the rebels may continue their denuncia-
tions OF the Administration-may prate about
extravagance and sshoddy' patriots--may de-
nounce our Generals for proposing to enlist
colored men, and may misrepresent the OBJ
jects of the war, but all this will avail moth
ing. The intelligent and thinking people in
the loyal States understand to objects and de-
signs of these semi-secessionsts, and will not
be deceived by their denuEciations. The pa
frfotic masses have decided that the Union
shall be retained unbroken, despite the efforts
of rebels and their northern sympathisers /;
and they are now marching forth in their
strength, like mighty avalanche, to hurl
themselves upon the traitors, and will soon
bring them into submission to the Constitu-
tiOp and the laws.
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THE "DEMocRArIc" ADDRESS.

In another column of TO days Journal will
be found an article from the Philadelphia In
quirer, reviewing the Address of the ''Demo-
cratic State Central Committee of Pennsyl-
vania. All the sympathies of the hqu rer
have heretofore been with the so-called Dem
ocratic party, and therefore, its remarks may
by regarded as fair calculation of the OBJ
jccts of that party, as set forth in the Address
referred TO.
The Inquirer plainly tells these s'gentlemen
" of the State Central Committee that their
t" feasible measure of extrication' will not do
that ssiustead of bringing relief to the
country, they are aiding the rebels by ssadding
I" to the embarrassment of the war''-and that
by misleading the people they sswould still
ss have US divided, until, like every house di-
vided against itself, the house of the u
I" nion shall fall.''
This is certainly plain talk for a paper of
"Democratic'' proclivities, and goes far to
show that the sssecond sober thought'' is re-
turning to the honest disposed portion of the
Democracy in the loyal States. Men may, for
mere political and mercenary objects, bluster
and blow and villify and misrepresent, yet the
loyal people who sshave thrown their hearts,
their souls, and their bodies into the war.
cannot be led estray by them-neither will
they be deceived by the sophystry of Sc
cretly sympathsing friends of the rebellion.
But, read the article.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

NORTH CAROLINA ELEcrIoN.-The Newbern
IN. C) Progress, 10 speaking of the election
which was held in that State on the 7th, says ::
"The final result of the election has been re-
ceiyed, indicating the defeat OF Johnson. the
secession candidate for Governor, by an un-
paralleled majority of forty thousand. The
glad tidings came to hand just as We go to
press, of the complete overthrow of secession
in every department of this State. The Un-
ion Opposition party have elected nearly ev-
cry member Of both branches of the Legisla-
ture by still greater majorities. Every can
didate who advocated continuation of the
war and separation from the Union, has been
defeated in every instance. 1t has been a
fair and square issue, strictly of political
nature, with no side or local issue of any kind.
Governor Stanley regards this vote en-
phatic decision in favor of the Union.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

POSTAGE STAMPs.-The first payments of
postage stamp currency were made to the
Treasury Department in Washington, August
2lst. 1t is delivered in sheets, which are per-
forated like those OF the postage stamps.
They are printed on the best OF bank note pa
per and are more difficult of separation. The
public must be cautious when separating this
currency, and not mutilate the notes, as their
receipt and redemption by the Treasury are
subject to the same regulations now in force
for United States notes, namely if any part
OF the note is missing, proportionate amount
is deducted from the nominal value.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

A GooD SPECULArIoS.-The British iron
steamer karnak was sunk some months ago
on C ral reef near the Bahamas and became
total loss. Some time after she sunk, two
young men from Bath, Maine, Messrs. Kim
ball & Arnold, bought the wreck for $500,
thinking they might get enough old iron from
her to make the speculation pay. After in
specting her with submarine armor they
plugged up her holes, pumped out the water,
raised her to the surface, and carried her to
Nassau, New Providence, where they rugged
her with sails. as bark, at an expense of S4,-
600 more, and soon will be in New York,
when, after putting in new boiler, the rest
OF her machinery being good, she will be
worth SIS, 600 to SlOO, 900 at least.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

day or two ago man passed building in
which was quartered one of Col Peabody IS
companies. Observing volunteer busily en-
gagged in agitating the subsoil of his cranium
with fine tooth comb, and minutely inspec-
ting the aforesaid instrument for results of his
capillary explorations, he hallooed to the SOL
dier :sWhat do you do with them when YOU
catch them "a ssSwear them in and let 'em
go,' was the the reply.
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MASSACRE BY THE ISDrAss.-St Paul, Mimi,

MASSACRE BY THE INDIANs.-St. Paul Mimi,
August 20.-The Indians of Weeker county,
exasperated at the non-reception OF money
from the government, attacked the whites in
the town of Acton, killing several men and
women. 1t is also reported that several have
been massacred at the Lower Agency. The
settlers are alarmed and are coming down the
Minnesota river. Four companies, under COM
mand of ex-Gov. Sibey, was ordered to the
scene of disturbance.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

The Washington Nationcl Inteiligeacer, of Sat
nrday. says that officia, letters have been re-
ceived by the departments, by the latest arri-
walls from Europe, that England, France, and
all other European powers, continue to ex
press their former friendly neutrality towards
our government, giving no information whatev-
er of their disposition to interfere between the
North and South
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

Two little boys sat listening eagerly while
their grandmother was telling them the Bible
story of Elijah going to heaven in whirlwind
with Il chariot of fire, when little Willie in
terrupted her with-'.O, Sammy, wouldn't you
have been afraid pa Sammy hesitated mo-
ment and then replied: ssNo. not i'll had the
Lord to drive.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

a SURE SIGN.-Parson Brownlow says when
ever you hear man eternally mouthing the
words ''abolition" and .sabotition war you
can safely set him down as a rebel sympath-
ger. This sign, he says, has never been known
to fail. 1t is their favorite lingo from JEFF.
of the North
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CoULDNT T SUPPORT IT:-A chap in Virginia
was taken prisoner by the rebels, who deman-
ded that he should take the oath to support
the Confederate government. The fellow said
he had taken great many big oaths in his
day, but he could not even support his family,
and to sweaTtto support theConfederate govern
ment was 4 little taller swearing than he dare
In
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THEN AND Now.-The drafted men of 1914
received no bounty, but on tie contrary, had
to furnish their own equipments, including,
gun, knapsack, canteen, cartridge box, and
twenty-four rounds of ammunition. Their
pay from Government was S8 per month. Of
few were accepted.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

Who ARE ABoLIrIoSIsTs }-Thc provisions
States aad the Fugitive slave law were the on
ly securities and safeguards for the perpetuity
of African slavery in the South The scceded
States having repndiated the Constitution and
the government Of the United States have
virtually by their own act abolished African
slavery
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

AcounterteIt ten dollar note on the Bank of
Montgomery County, Pa, is now being crcu-
lated, viz: Vignette, Goddess of Liberty re-
clinDg portrait on each side of yignette, on
right end male and female, 10 above, on left
end, canal boat, 10 above.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

Toinsure attention, the CASH must accompa-
ny notices, as follows All Cautions nth 81 !,
Strays, 81; Auditors notices, 81, so: Admins
traitors and Executors notices, 81 so, each and
all other transient Notices at the sama ra,es
Other advertisements at 81 per square for or less
InseT tions. Twelve lines (or less count square
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

SIaNIrIcAKr.-The Grenada appeal contains
. long editorial, in which it says: ssThe soon
er we cease to look for foreign or European
Intervention, the better for all concerned" :"
The writer also designates Vallandigham,
Wood, Pierce, and Seymour, of Connecticut,
with some half dozen other prominent men.
as the only true friends the South can count
upon in the North.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

The Property Commission in Memphis I'M
der the confiscation act is getting along swim
mingly. Already three hundred and seventy
five houses have been taken possession Of un-
der the recent order, and over seventy five of
the same have been rented out to good ten
ants at fair prices for the times. All rents
are payable one month in advance.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

Gray hair -dye-not that designed to con-
ceal the color, but that warranted to produce
it--has suddenly become very popular among
the rebel sympathisers in Baltimore, who are
afraid to ssstand in the draft" and barber
Hho sells IL is said to be making money rapidly.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

GEN. NJ CALL, since his return from Rich
mond. declares ernphatically that our motto
should be ''instant submiss ion on the part of
the rebels, or their determination"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

The only crowd printer can endure with
anything like patience is crowd of adver-
tsements, or crowd of delinquents, calling
to foot their old bills.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

Commlttee-The Rebellion to be Crushei by
Campaign Againss the Abolitionists-
The Government of the United States is
now struggling with Rebellion-a Rebel
lion more formidable than any in the history
of the world a Rebellion which threatens the
very life of the Republic, and which has
two hundred and fifty thousand men in arms
within short march of the National Capitol;
a Rebellion that in all its alleged political
pretexts, is causeless and monstrous Re-
bellion that has installed an usurping Gov
ernment over large portion of the national
territory a Rebellion that declares. through
its Government, through its Congress, through
its Legislature, through its Generals, through
every usual mode OF expressing official and
popular determination, its unalterabe pur-
pose to fight until its object of destroying the
American Union is accomplished. These be-
ing the existing and momentous exigencies
of the country in this month of August, 1862,
the s'Address'' of the Democratic State Cen
trail Committee, which proposes to defeat such
Rebellion by an electioneering campaign
against the Northern Abolitionists, is most
idle and inopportune.
Such is the scope and spirit of the paper
issnad on tho ootb n1t;r,,o nv Fn.,.o,s "
HrcHrs Fen Cba;r,ra, y, tho Do,ooora+;,
Committee OF Pennsylvania.
But how many Democratic hearts will sink
with disappointment and humiliation when
their search for ':relief'' and "extrication"
discovors - ,b.ir +. .to.o... ..1.,,o
and impotent conclusions -
..we beIiavo ,ha+ No., .t,o su,,..,,1..,,
tinction of Abolitionism. the Union certainly
can be restored, but that without such extinc-
lion IL never can BE- II IS, therefore quite as
',u' 4"e e1s gees lHe t0yGt me" oi ne
the Union MS fffy o@7j,et $3.50, faas .,
Of cor-sa to;1 .uo
that +bo roo,.r, =u,.o,o5
cassior ism ;, &C s.,hoIitio,fs,, ;, .,a
that ,n.tb. o,,;nfor - H. Co,,n,;.t., = :.
..orito 90 os.a,,.i,,,, s,,,,.,.-, -, ,o.,o,,
tba 1.t,or p,t
the fact ,bot noel. ,,,.,,:
devoted to condomnatio, of Aho,i,;o,;.,, o-,d
very little to censnr. Of Socossi,,isp, ~.
tb, ronn,itt.a .ra of o,,i,;on tho. 60
movaI ~ Ab,lf,iorfsn,,, : tbo At nd
in,nort,n+ asa,,.,.,,.,a-.,,r.. -
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''ie' "iieH INC ieeoeiiioH o'oN0 OUT
S'e''i VI 'iie 'oou'n occupied po
e''"'e' 81 "a ''i'i ever oeiofe N
's'" oA''""e" iioi' '''e
o0' '""' eA'iuSioh was removed oy tue Ne
"-,- 'ne tioLidi's OF
''u "een Juu'ciaiiy aillfnneo py
: ''A' III 'i.e ialiu. ne sen
.s,s :" PoS1t''O" VI 'ne oouth anu us
49, -, t.
:, 10 bor5s 80 .,;,;,
-, -, ;r
than wos No o,,,so Co.. -.
.bis foror,A1o
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| beort was frod rd ~
| nreciritotod .orooI,,io,,
! Not nnon anr axistirr vro,, h,t n a.
.sannrebansion,, that +somatbjrIr ,,;,6t ~. ao,a
! in the future.
No. gentlemen of tho STATE rertrol ro,n
mittac vour .staasibla maaopro ot oxtriooti,.,,
will NOT do your tbeor5a, will no+ or,ro
away the distractions in the James Riyer
| You cannot batter down the defences of Rich
mond with addresses. Davis and his half mil
| lion Rebel soldiers will not stack their arms
oon,ins f,n o,aa,;aa. - 'e,el.s.s - 'l'
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4 DMINIsTRAToR,s NoTICE-Lette

"A of administration having been granted to
the undersigned. on the estate of William Smith
sons indebted to the said estate are hereby mott
fed to make payment, and those having claims
against the same will present them duly authe n
ticated for settlement. j NJ SMITH
Aug 81 1922. Adm'r
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The Confederate governmet follows Cap
tain Cuttle's advice, and whenever they find
piece Of paper: ssthey make a note of it.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

In Richmond q. States notes are at vast
premium SIS and even $40 of Confederate
paper are greedily offered for SO of our paper
money, if any one can be found green enough
to barter it away for Confederate trash.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

els that lightning bug in the street 'askcd
very short-sighted old lady. 'sNo, NAM
ma" said a pert little miss, sits big bug
with cigar.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

Wise men instructed by reason men OF
less understanding by experience the most
ignorant by necessity; and the beast by nature
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A gentleman lately heard laborer inform
two comrades that seventy-four FOUNDER is
cannon that sends a pound ball exactly sew
enty-four miles.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

Ifa man shows that he cannot be bound by
an oath, let him be bound with chains and fet-
tcrs.
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a SPEAKER at one of the anniversary meet
ings in Boston, in referring to his Satanic Maj
esty, styled him ''the iginal jeff Davis. -
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They who get drunk treason may be ex-
pected to vomit crime.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

AdUerttsesntsSs set kargetypc euts, ront ttsHat
style ciH be charged aoutie price forSpace oceHpea
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

HEAVEN sends Us ten thousands truths, but
because our doors and windows are shut to
them, they sit and sing awhile upon the roof,
and then fly away.
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M a n RIE0-

On the 18th August, by Rev. J. NJ. Gallo
way, Mr.. MERRITT SAUsTER to Miss EMILY
FORREST, both of CIearfieid county.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

In Alabama the rebel cause is sas good as
wheat" but the wheat is awfully smutty.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

SCALDED.-On last Thursday a week, Mrs
Charles Gompers, of Indiana borough, was Sc
verely scalded by the explosion of can of
whortle5erries that she was engaged in put
ting up. She placed the lid the can con-
tanning the heated fruit and carried it from
the stove to a table into the kitchen, and was
in the act depressing the lid down firmly for
cementing, when il was forced of the can, and
large portion of the heated contents thrown
into her face scalding her severely. The ex-
plosion was with such force as to throw large
part of the fruit against the ceiling. Mrs
G.'s face is much swollen and il is feared her
eyes sustained serious injury. Persons put.
ting up fruit should be careful about closing
cans when the fruit is so hot as to generate
steam enough TO explode them.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-27

Col. Cluseret, Of the army ofthe Shenandoah
has sent to Paris long letter, which appears
in the steele. and eulogizes the American sold
iers IN the highest terms. He says that they
possess every quality of the French soldiers and
two other qualities besides-a patience and a
resignation beyond all belief. He speaks OF
their long marches without food and almost
bare foot, as something unparalleled in military
iistory
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GENERAL BANKs-General Banks is gradu-
any recovering from the injuries he received
on the battle field and it is hoped he will soon
be able TO take the field. If any one doubted
General Banks military ability they are forev er
siienced. No man could hav. managed troops
better or behaved braver than Major General
Banks and the compliment paid to him by
General Pope is'duly appreciated. no less by
his men than himself. No man has had more
bitter enemies than Generl Banks yet he has
witbstood nobly the storm that continually
gathered around him, and he has now, by his
brilliant achievement, stamped himself as one
of the most accomplished military leaders in
the Union army. No matter in what position
he has been placed, he has conducted himself
like a true gentleman and brave soldier.
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zMP"LUCY CARSON" Lebanon. Ky

%-hA IL y StNSOS. Lebanon Ny
SAugust 18th. 1862
ate Robert Thompson, of company NJ. 9th
70 valry, aged p years, feet II inches high,
d nomplexion. grey eyes, light hair born in
Sister county, Pa. by occupation, when enlist
e armer. and a resident of Clearfeld county.
Paaving deserted sometime during the month
BE- 1852, and gone to his home A liberal
rfsi VIII be paid for his apprehension and re-
tJirD his company.
a private Frank NJ Nanscoyoc. of same com
p afaged 50 years, feet II inches high, dark
c ns sxion, hazel eyes, dark hair, born in Blair
cju Pa /, by occupation, when enlisted. far
nieiavIug deserted January 2S. 1852. and gone
tdshlome in Snyder township, Blair county Pa.
A Bal reward viii he paid for his apprehension
a aaturn to his company
By order, JAS BELL. Capt Co. M.
Anl3. 1862 9Th Pa. Cavalry.
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SATE oF PENNSYIyAxIA nLu.p

y - oF PENNS1 1LfANIA. CLEAR
- lEi-D COUNTY, SS.-In the mstter of the
~ appraisement of the estate of John
IL fonng late of Burnside township. Clear
70 - field county. deceased /, James Wrig-
eierk of the orphan court of the said county
otearfeld do hereby certify that at an orphans
et held at Clear6eld. the 18th day of June A.
ik62, before the Honorable the Judges OF the
sS;ourt, on motion the appraisement was ap-
rf,d ~ 81. and notice to all persons in interest
fne into court on the first day of next term,
anhew eouse why the said appraisment shall
nee approved absolutely. to be given by publ
cEl IN one newspaper published in Clearfeld
ceys for three successive weeks
Testimony whereof. have hereunto set nv
haand affixed the seal of said court at Clear
ne the 9Th day of July, A D. 1852
~ 80, 1852 JAMES WRIGLEY. Clerk
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WHOM TO WRITE TO AT WAsHISGToN-IM-
PoRTANT TO BUSINESS MEN.-As there are ma
ny persons who wish TO communicate with the
different bureaus of the War Department., a
memorandum of the proper persons to ad
dress, may be useful to our readers:
All letters relating to pay of soldiers on
furlough, or in the hospitals. should be ad- :
dressed to General B. F. Larned, Paymaster
General.
Applications for back pay and the 500
bounty OF the deceased soldiers, should be ad-
dressed to the Hon. f. B. French, Second
Auditor.
Applications for pay of teamsters, employ
ees of Quartermasters Department, or for hor-
SEES killed in service, should be addressed to
Hon. r. ]. Atkinson, Third Auditor.
Applications relating to pay and bounty in
the Marine or Naval service, should be ad-
dressed to Hon. Horace Berrian, Fourth Au-
ditor.
Letters concerning soldiers in the army,
should be addressed to Adjutant General Lo-
ROMEO Thomas.
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RECUTORS' NOTICE--Notice is here
given that Letters Testamentary have
b b4nanted to the undersigned on the estate Q
j amThampson, late of Chest township dec d:
AH Sons indebted to said estate are requested
to na, payment without delay, and those hav-
id inns against the same will present them
d authenticated for settlement TO
VIM FEATH.
Bnide township. JAMES MeEWEN,
A1r 1880 Executors
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ANuNIsTRAToRs' NoTICE.-Notic

AMINISTRATORS' NOTICE.-Notice
I p hereby given that Letters of Administra-
ienaNe been granted to the undersigned, on
lie ate of Benjamin Yingling, Esq, late of
3 urde township, deed. All persons indebted
ldss estate requested to make payment
witt delay, and those having claims against
tfe ne will present them duly authenticated
q uxelement to WM FEATH,
Bside township, JOHN YINGLING,
Ang 1862 Administrators
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tresspassirg on the premad
al of the subscriber residing in Wood%a, re
Min ON the 2Sth day of June last, a baySn
|itlark name and tail, and about niny inyrssard,
d. he owner is requested to comehoway away
% n pay charges and tas< hei away
t6will be sold as the law dlreetSSf u 10Y.
- g. '52 pd.