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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22
AGRICULTURAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Clearfield County
Agricultural Society was held in the court
house on Tuesday evening, Jan. 18th.
The meeting came to order by the President,
f Ills Irwin, Esq, taking the chair, and an
nouncing the first business in order to be the
election of officers for the ensuing year. Mr.
Bigler suggested that the present President be
re elected, when Mr.. Irwin rose and remarked d
that he had already served nearly three years,
and thanking the Society for their undertaking
support and hearty co operation, respectfully
declined to serve at this time. Whereupon
on motion. Josiah R. Read, ESD, was unani-
mousy elected President.
On motion, the following named gentlemen
were reelected Vice Pres idents Clearfeld
borough, james Z. Leonard; Cur wensville,
VIM. Irwin; Lumber city, Samuel Kirk New
Washington, John NJ Cummings; Lawrence
township, j ohm J. Read Pike, James II. Flem
ming Penn, Elisha Fenton Brady, Samuel
Arnold Union, David Dressler; Bell, Jacob
W. Campbell; Burnside, james McMurray /;
Chest, Aaron FL. Pierce Ferguson, VIM.
McCracken Jordan, Jno. Thompson Bee
caria, Henry b. Wright; Woodward, j. M.
Chase; Gulich, George w. McCully Bloom.
James Bloom Boggs, George Turner; Deca-
tur, John Shaw Bradford, Daniel Stewart +;
Huston, David Tyler.
On motion, the following officers were cleo
ted ID. f. Etzweier, Recording Secretary,
Benz. Spackman, Corresponding Secretary,
James Wrigley, Treasurer, John F. Weaver,
Librarian.
On motion committee of five, as follows ::
David Tyler, A. G. Tate, Elisha Fenton, Rich
ard Humphrey, and d. w. Moore, were ap-
pointed a committee TO select five persons to
serve as the Executive Committee, who re-
ported as follows John McGaughey, Law
renee; John D. Thompson, Curwensville !;
Richard Shaw. jr., Lawrence Joseph A. Cald-
we'll, Pike and VIM. Tate, Lawrence, who
were, on motion, elected.
On motion, the present Board of Managers,
were reelected, as follows: Clearfeld, G. l..
Reed; Lawrence, Jos. Irwin Pike, Peter
Hoover Brady, Martin II. Luther; Morris.
Edward Perks Penn, Elisha Fenton; Law
renee, Aaron C. Tate Ferguson, j. P. Hoyt;
Bell, William T. Gilbert Goshen, j. A. l..
illegal; Jordan, Samuel j. Miles, Huston,
j. B. Hewitt; Bell, Thos. A. McGhee; Knox,
Conrad Baker; Boggs, David Adams, sen.
On motion, Ex-Governor Bigler was called
upon to address the Society, TO which he re-
spondcd in few briefand appropriate remarks.
After few we Il chosen and pleasant valadic-
tory remarks from the retiring President, and
Introducing the President elect, the Society
adjourned d. T. ETzwEILER, Sec'y.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

WESTERN CENTRAL RAILRoAD..-At a meet
ing of the stockholders OF said company, held
Monday the 18th day of January, 1861, the
following officers were elected-there being
two hundred and ninety votes polled-to wit
President, G.. r. Barrett; Vice President, J.
Patton Directors, j. T. Leonard, j. B. Ora
ham, j. Patton, w. M'Bride, l.. J. Grams, S.
b. Row, X. Mossop, G. l.. Lamberton. 1. G..
Gordon, J. Black, K. l.. Blood, A. X. Wright.
After which the board organized and appoint
ed Hon. J. T. Leonard, Treasurer, and l.. j
Grams, Esq, Secretary.
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DIED.-Wc learn that Isaiah Dale of this
county, belonging to Company A, 4ath Regi-
nent Penn'a volunteers, died in the hospital
near Washington last week. His body was
sent home, and was inferred IN the Methodist
grave yard near Morrisdale. on Sunday last.
His disease was typhoid fever. He was well
cared for by his comrades during his illness.
He is spoken of as having been fine young
man and brave soldier, and ready at all times
TO perform the duties assigned him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

EAUTION-All persons are hereby cautioned
~ against purchasing or meddling with the fol-
lowing property now in the hands Of Luther Bar
rett of Ferguson township, TO wit, / bay horse
sorrei horse, l wagon, 1 yoke S-year old steers,
yoke 2-year old steers, l 2-year old steer, cows,
2S sheep, the above property belongs 20 and
subject TO our order ,-..-.. &
Nov. Is, 1861. PATTON, NIPPLE d co.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

The WEATHER, ETo.-Since our iast issue'
we have had rain, sleet and snow. On Sunday
night large quantities of rain fell, which, with
the melting snow and ice, caused the streams
IN r;se TO a very high stage-in many places
'overfowing the banks. Some timber was car
rried of, it not having been properly secured
for and such an unexpected rise in the streams.
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Time Of Cars leaving Tyrone Station.

RELrorous-By Divine permission, the Rev.
Mr.. Runyan will preach in the Baptist chnrch
on next Sabbath morning at IL O'Clock. Ihe
public are invited to attend.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

FREsHETs IN OREGoN.-The autumnal fresh
cts in Oregon are said TO have swept away
nearly all the mills il the State with great
quantities Of grain. Many OF the framed
warehouses at Oregon city were washed away,
and the city was flooded four feet deep. But
two houses were left standing at Lima City,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

Carl Schurz, minister to Spain, has asked
and obtained leave of absence to return to this
country. 1t is rumored that he intends to 60
into the military service.
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DIED:

On January Sd, SAMUEL G. BAILEY, son of
Henry B. and Catharine Bailey, aged years,
months and days.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

Some of our soldiers in South Carolina and
at Hatteras, have opened schools to teach the
young and adult negroes to read. They are
sa ID to make apt scholars; are anxious to learn,
and are Industrious.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

THAsKs.-Hon. John Patton of Congress-
L. W. Hall, Esq, Speaker of the state oe.ia'e'
and DR.. c. R. Early of the House, VIII p'ease
accent our thanks for several public favors.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

VNTANTED.---AlI&in binds Of grain will be ta%en
w in payment of debts due me- for which the
h ighest market prices will be given. -
Dee II. 1861. JAMES 3. GRAH AN.
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Seth T. Hurd, of the Brownsville Clipper,
says "no two names will occupy a brighter
page in the history of this war for the restor-
alton of the Union, than those of Simon Cam
eron and Andrew q. Curtin.
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SAME CASE FOUR DAYS LATER I,

MAY %, 1861 viii now exhibit to you the pa
tient for whom preshribed Propylamine, and
who was then laboring under attack of acute
rheumatism. She has steadily taken it in doses
of three grains, every two hours, (intermittng il
at night. The day after You saw her, found her
much more comfortable, better than she expected
to be for week or more, Judging from her other
attack. (The patient now walked into the room.l
The improvement has steadily progressed, and
you cannot fail TO notice marked change in the
appearance of her joints which now nearly of
their natural size. Thus far our experiment would
have seemed very successful but gentlemen we
must wait little while before give de-
cided opinion to what is to be the result.
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r IsT OF LETTERS remaining in the Post

r IST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post
IL Office at Clearfed, on the first day of Janu-
ary, 1852.
Adams. Thomas Mathews, Lewis
Barrett Tharzah A. Miss Merrill, A. j.
Crailey, John Orr. Emmely Miss
Donley, Charles ss Purviance, NJ. J. Mrs.
Filbs, Daniel Reed. Jacob ESQ.
Freeman, Sarah Mrs Records, B. w. Esq.
Fremder, Heinrich Swan, j. L.
Geal, Geo. w. Schmidt. Ann Miss
Gooderham. Thomcs Stillings, Edwrrd
Hess, Martha j. Sterett, James Esq.
Kinds, P. c.. Thomas, George
Hess, Abraham Visor, Angeline Hiss
Henderson, John
Persons calling for letters in the above list will
please say they are advertised.
Jan, !, 1862 NJ. A. FBANK. P. NJ.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

NNTANTED.---Good eighteen inch Shingles
Wv in exchange for an excellent Rifle, and a
splendid new Side-saddle Enquire of
Jan. 8, 1S62.-3t. A. NJ. HILLS.
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PenusYlyania HoapitaI.

(FRoM OFFICIAL HOSPITAL IMPORTS
MAY 10, 1S60.-Ellen s.. act 2S, single never
was very strong. Two years ago she had an at
tack of acute rheum atism from which she
fined TO her bed for two weeks. and subsequently
from relapse for four more. She has been we'll
since then till last Saturday; while engaged in
house cleaning, she took cold had pain in her back
felt cold, but had decided chill. Two days
later her ankles began to swell which was follow
ed by swelling of the knee joints and of the hands
She has dull pain in her shoulders and her knuck-
les are very tender, red and painful both hands
affected, but the right is the most This,
then is a of acute rheumatism. or, ii is now
fashionably called, rheumatic fever. Ii is well
marked typical case. We will carefully watch the
case and from time to time call your attention to
the various symptoms which present themselves.
My chief object in bringing her before you now is
to call your attention to a remedy which has re-
Gently been recommended in the treatment of rheu-
matism. l mean pTopykgaiNe. DIR. Awenarius of
ST. Petersburg, recommends il in the hig hest te
having derived great benefit from its use in $50
cases which came under his care. Various com
mandatory testimonials respecting it have appear
ed in our Journals and propose giving it another
trial / must confess L am always incredulous as
TO the worth of new remedies, which are vaunted
specifics but this comes to us recommended 80
highly, that we are bound to give it a trial.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

A j. PATTERSON, Attorney at Law, Cnrwens-
IA vile, Pa, will attend to all business
trusted to his care. Office opposite the New
Methodist Church. Jan. l5, 1862.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

EvLOUR.-Aiot lot of good aourson hand and fos
II sale at MERRELL 4 BIGLER'S.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

TVLAChSlHI II W AN I ED NJ UbAHAM-
ID TON.-One who can come well recommended
for industry and sobriety None other need ap
ply. A good shop with three fires and three set
of smiths tools df desired). and house, garden
and stable will all be leased for one year from
the 1st of April next, and for longer time if sat
isfaction is rendered to customers and to myself
Address JAS. B. GRAHAM,
January l, 1852. Cearfield Pa.
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ASSETS OF SOCIETY.
To balance in Treasurer hands
Sd January. 1862 ~ 36
There is also due from the County 10000
LR. Carter $500
Total S207 36
We do hereby certify that the above statement
and settlement of the accounts of James WrigIey,
Esq, is correct ELLIS IRWIN, President.
d. F. ETZWEILER, Sect'y. [Jan. 8, 1861.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22
THREE DAYS LATER

MAY 26, 1S60-This is the of acute rhenma-
tism treated with propylamine the first of those to
which called your attention at our last clinic.
She is still very comfortable, and is taking
three grains thrice daily.
In this case it has seemed TO be followed by very
satisfactory results. TIE second case to which
your attention was called at our last lecture, has
also continued to do we'll. L will now bring be-
fore you a very characteristic of acute rheu-
matism, and if the result b satisfactory, think
as good jHryDie arc siat justly render verdict
tm favo' Of prOpyiamf'e.
He is a seaman, act. 26. who was admitted few
days ago. Has had occasional rheumatic pains
but not so to keep his bed, until eight days ago.
The pains began in his right knee, subsequently,
affected the left knee, and later the joints of the
upper extremities. These joints all swollen,
tense and tender. His tongue is furred; his SIX in
lug. His pulse is full and strong, and about 90.
He has now used propy lamine tweuty-fo hours
This gentlemen is what may be called a strictly
typical of acute rheumatism. There was ex-
posure to cold and wet and this exposure is fol-
lowed by feeling of coldness severe articular
pain beginning, as it usually does, in the lower
joints There is fever and the profuse sweating,
ogenerallyattendant on acute rheum atism.
did not bring this patient before you with tho
intention OF giving you lecture on all the points
connected with rheumatism, but to again give
trial to the new remedy we are testing, and TO ex-
hibit to you this typical case, have called it,
than which there could not be fairer opportunity
for testing the medicine in question. We are,
therefore, avoiding the use of all other medicines,
even anodynes- that there may be no misgivings
as to which was the efficient remedy. You shall
see the case in a future clinic.
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THE RESULT.-A FAVoRA


THE RESULT.-A FAVORABLE VERDICT.
JUNE 9, 1S60.-The next of our canvalescents is
the ofaeute rheumatism before you elm
ic of May Both, which then called a typical case
and which it was remarked fair opportunity
for testing the worth of our new remedy. 1twas
therefore steadily given in three grain doses every
two hours for four days The patient has got along
very nicely, and is able to walk about you
see do 1OtAesttats to say that hare zseUer seen
seUere a caself acste ntcuN3tisnLso restor-
ed to health this has been, and s0Ith0nt be-
t7tg prepared to dectke posttIccky to the DGlueof
tire ren1edY 1ce kaUeased feel 6onsId to state that
tM tie 1chich hare tried tie chiorids of
PropytaNiRe. the patients hare gained ttesr health
much earlier than 11ster GtS treatment ordinarily
pursued. L wish. gentlemen, you would your
selves try it, and report the results.
For full report of which the above is cen
densed extract, the Philadelphia Medtcaia,s6
SmrgtcaL Reporter. 1t is report after fair trial
by the best edica authority in this country, and
makes it unnecessary toigfye numerous certificates
from astonished doctors and rejoicing patients.
SPEEDY CuRE. An EFFEerUAL CuRE, The
SANE RESULT IL EVERY CASE, WHESEYER TRIED,
WHEREVER TRIED. WHAT 1T HAS DONE,
IT WILL DO AGAIN.
Bullock &c Crenshaw n firm well Known TO ulost
medical men. by whom the Elixir Propylamine
has been introduced have sold to us the exclusive
right to manufacture it according to the original
recipe, aud we have made arrangements of such
magnitude as to enable us to scatter II broadcast
amongst suffering humanity.
WORD TO DOCTORS.
IF you prefer to use tho same remedy in another
form, we invite your attention to the PURE CRYs-
rALIzED PRoPYLANINE, PURE PRoPYLANISE LIQUID,
PURE PRoPYLAMINE CONCENTRATED, Pure 1oBIDE
PRoPYLAMINE, of which are the sole manufae-
turers
s1Y@We claim no other virtue for the Elixir
PTopy lamine than is contained in Pure Crystal
lied Chloride of Propylamine-
THE ELIXIR Is MORE CONVENIENT, AND ALWAYS
READY FOR IMMEDIATE USE, AND MAY BE TAKES
Y.
EVERY ONE. WHO RHEUMATISM OF ANY KIND.
SOLD AT as CTS A BOTTLE
Orders may be addressed to q Propyiamine Man
ufactnying Co, Office, Room No. H. s. w Corner
Fourth and Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia.
Or toeither of the following Wholesale Agents
Bullock Crenshaw /; French Richards Co.,
John NJ. Mars & Co., go. d. Wetherell Co.,
Peter T. Wright & Co., Zeigler 4 Smith. I Nor
ris Perot & Co., Philadelphia Doc 4, 1S61.-Iy.
oIIR &c aour.xz, han and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-05-30

been questioned, is now said to be genuine
document, issued by General Butler;
Gen. Viele, the military governor Of Nor
folk, has issued a proclamation contemplating
a more rigid enforcement Of the blockade
Much suffering is said to exist in the city
among the poorer classes because. Of the scarci-
ty Of provisions.
An arrival from General Burnside expedi-
ton brings no news Of interest, but contradicts
the report of the occupation of Raleigh by the
Federal troops.
Quite disturbance took place in Norfolk on
the night of the 9th, said to have been occa-
stoned by negro shooting a corporal named
John Burke, company c, Goth New York
The disturbance became general and a greater
part Of the company were engaged in the out
break. Three negroes we're killed and two Or
three wounded Six Of the ringlealiers were
arrested and sent to the Rip Raps. Many 9TH
ers were arrested. but subsequently released
All is quiet now
Rev Dr. R. L. Stanton has been elected by
the PRESBYTERIAN General Assembly, 70. S. a
professor for the vacant professorshlp IN the
Danville Theological Seminary
The Washington correspondent Of the Balti-
more Sun says:-''It is thought that next
Wednesday the vote of the House rejecting the
emancipation bill will be reconsidercd, and that
the bill Will be passed. The Union men Of the
border States express regret at this prospect:
knowing, as they say, that it will tend to re-
press any Union feeling in the South that might
otherwise arise.
The New York Journal of Commerce, Of
yesterday, says Of financial matters in that city
on Wednesday: The market is more excited:
and there is better tone without any more
settled business. The stock market opened
with better tone for Governments, bat the
tendency in the main was still downward.
Mr.. GeorgeP Stevens. clerk in the House
of REPRESENTATIVES postofiice, had a diamond
brcastpin, worth 1926, taken from his person;
while riding on the steps Of an omnibus, On
(which two other persons were standlng and
who left the position before he himself did.
Jacob Barker, we'll known citizen OF ne"
Orleans, has published protest against the
destruction Of cotton. General Butler has
prohibited the circulation Of Confederate notes
and bills after the 9th inst. declaring void at
ter that day all sales and transfers OF property
in consideration Of such notes or bills, and or
daring the coniscation Of the property 50 d1spo-
sod Of. ona-fourth Of it being awarded to the IN
former.
VIM. Stollard, acting as superintendent o.
FORAGE in the T. s. quartelmaster $ department:
N this place has been appointed Assistant
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folk with applications tor property, which they
say, belongs to them in and about Fortress
Monroe and Hampton, they having left it and
removed to Norfolk, preferring. to join the re-
bells rather than to remain under the protec-
ton of the United States Such persons have
no claim upon the United States for any prop
cry thus abandoned. By joining the rebels
they have fortified all claims they might other
wise have hal upon the United States. Passes
to such persons ought not to be given to visit
these headquarters. .
The U. S. steamer R. S. Spaulding arrived
at New York, on the 2Sth with about three
hundred and thirty sick and wounded soldiers
from the Army Of the Potomec She left
White River Point, Pamunkey river, on Mon,
day last and experienced rather heavy weather,
which was the cause of considerable sea sick
ness among the patients. When the Spauld-
ing left there we're about one thousand pa
tients in the general hospital on White River
Point.
In the e. S. Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Wiley
called up the memorial Of the Legislature OF
Virginia at Wheeling, with reference to the
proposed division of the State, &C., and ad-
dressed the Senate at length in explanation of
the circumstances attending the secession OF
| Virginia.
Dr. Frederick W Morris, resident physician
Of the Halifax Visiting Dispensary, n. S., has
written q letter to the American Medical Times,
in which he states that the ':Sarracenia Pur-
purea, = or Indian cup, native plant OF Nova
Scotia, is the remedy for small pox in all its
forms in twelve hours after the patient has ia
ken the medicine.
One thousand barrels Of oil and six schoon-
ers, were destroyed by fire at Williamsburg, n.
Y, on the 29th At Rochester, \. T., same
DAY. Whitncy:s elevator with 5000 bushels CT
wheat and 7 1000 bushels Of corn, was burned
The T. S. steamer Minnesota; at last dates,
was aground below Norfolk: but; it was expect
ed would be relieved.
The Charleston papers state that four tede-
raj vessels shelled Coles, Goat and Kiawah Is
lands on the 2Oth The Confederates retired
after burning their quarters, etc Coles Island
is y or Is miles from Charleston.
The release Of Col Corcoran has not yet been
effected COL Hanson who was to have been
exchanged for him, blames Gen. Huger for not
settling the matter.
4 joint resolution has been introduced IN the
E. s House Of Representatives, fixing the
compensation and mileage Of unsuccessful
claimants for contested seats IN either Senate o.
House at sum not exceeding one thousand dol
lars
The last statement IS that Col. honly IS Eo0
dead but is prisoner. So says the Bait.
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EDGAR SNOW DEN. JR.
nxz~ OFFICE-No 1O4 King street, over
Stones. formerly French's) Book Store.


taken by General W 0o TO bIlng back the C0n-
4aderate authorities Of Norfolk to their allie
giance are not, it seems to us, the best calcu-
lated to effect that object. It is not by render
inc the condition Of the people Of that city as
l,al or worse than it was under the Confederate
,r7s0oe that they will be taught to appreciate
the advantages Of their being restored to the
Union.
The fire in Atlanta, Georgia. which occurred
On Sunday, the llth inst, destroyed two large
store houses. three grocery stores one boarding
house, and brick warehouse, with stores be-
longing to the Confederate government.-
Among other articles consumed were 1895
bales Of cotton, 100000 pounds Of bacon and
POO cazlss Of rice Loss about $150;0O0
An important case, for the condemnation of
$4,000 OF Southern bonds and gold, is now
pending before Judge Smalley III the {. S.
District Court in New York.
Great improvements are going on IN Hava-
na. The streets are being enlarged in some
places, and trade is gradually increasing
Commerce with New Orleans was being slowly
developol Gen. Prim. recently commander Of
the Snanish forces in Mexico. was to leave Ha-
vana for New York on the 25th inst. Several
Confederate vessels had arrived at Havana
There was some sickness prevalent, but no yel-
low fever.
4 c,rno of co++on from No5;1e containing
one hundred and one bales: was sold at public
..,,o+;o, - Ra1;1o and bronrht twenty cents a
nonn1 r,bo aohoo,or bav;n9 i on hoard ran
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81. g3.-Sh made nlt Sdufsr oarauf duf'
merriam, pa6 i1 quite gBaars nit unsemsn tIst.
nem Nrcfit rfrtauie, uuO am tsilrn fam mon IiA
papcn dbcrJunH, peun man all rnIaisosnsn
plGtrn tic Sdhrn beTstt urb bort fault, wc man
bic EiuiDRsn grdiG fir Olsiae g9aarsn fnet.
& 81 mpIer.