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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07
TRUsTRE's sALE.-By virtue of an orle

VNRUSTEE'S SALE.-By virtue of an order
IL of the Orphans Court of Clearfeld county.
the undersigned will expose to public sale At
New Washington. on Monday the Cd day of June.
next. at o'clock P. NJ, the following described
real estate late the property of Jonathan Pierce
deceased viz: a certain messuage or tract Of
land situate in Bell township Clearfeld county.
Pa. bounded as follows; on the south by land Of
William Coonsman. on the west by land of james
McManus, on the north by land of f. 6 Miller
and on theeast by land of George Snyder. Con
tanning one hundred acres and one hundred and
fifty perches with log house, log barn, two
orchards and about sixty Of cleared land
thereon. Terms of the sale. as follows one fifth
Of the purchase money thereof TO be paid cash
ono third at confirmation of sale, and the remain
ing balance in two equal annual payments with
interest. JOHN RORABAUGH Trustee
New Washington April 26th 1852
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

nR. A. NJ. HILLS, desires to inform his ~,
- uents, and those who may desire his prose.
sional services, that owing to the press OF br.
in his Office in CIearfeld, be viii be urabIe =
visit his usual places any more, but NAV alU,vs
be found at home in future. Aprii Is
\ B Badly fitting gold plates can be excbsDy-
ed for Vulcanite work
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

HARD RUN-the editors of the CleGrfeld Re
publican, when they are compelled to search
the war news published during the past month
to dnd pretext TO snarl at us. We rather
feel inclined to ask pardon of s'Major- General
PierreTouton Beauregard Commander-in-ehief
of the Confederate States Army for having
inadvertently caused our neighbors so much
uneasiness on his behalf.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

TOBACCO AND WHIsKY.-Theso two articles
can hardly be taxed too high. They are lux
uries which could easily be dispensed with
had better be dispensed with Let those who
will have them pay for the support Of the gov
ernment. Fifty cents pound might be lev
led on tobacco. We like the fragrant weed
but have no objection to have it taxed up to
that fig ure. A high tax on these articles wi
be sustained by the people.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07
SCHOOL TEACHERS OF CLEARFfELD

&CTiUUL TEACHERS OF CLEARFTFLn
~ COUNTY The uperintendentc Onterulates
opening an Institute for the improvement Of
teachers in the best methods of giving fnstruc-
tons IN the branches of learning taught in our
common sch oos. II thirty teachers signify by
letter or otherwise, on or before the 9th Of MAY
next their willingness to attend the said Institute
ther the same will be opened in Curwensvilie on
the ID of June following, and continue eight
weeks. To defray expenses, each teacher viii be
charged four dollars in advance
March % '6Z. JESSE BROOMALI.. Co. Sup't
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

AN 1ScIDENT.-The following incident OF
the battle of Pttsburg Landing is related by
an eye and ear witness: ssTwo Kentucky regi-
ments met face to face, and fought each other
with terrible resolution, and it happened that
one of the Federal soldiers wounded aud cap
tured his brother, and after handing him back
began firing at man near tree, when the
captured brother called to him and said, Don't
shoot there any more--that's father.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

DESERVE SYMpArHY-the junta of the Clear
field Republican, as they seem to be much de-
pressed in spirit because the United States
have now s:free Capital" They are really
TO be pitied, and we trust that fair share Of
comniseration will he extended to them.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07
THE PEOPLES STATE CONVENTION

The People of fPennsy lvania, who desire cor
daily TO unite in sustaining the National Ad
ministration in its patriotic efforts to suppress
a sectional and unholy rebellion against the
Unity of the Republic, and who desire TO sup
port, by every power of the Government, one
hundred thousand heroic brethern in arms,
braving disease and the perils of the field to
preserve the Union of our Fathers, are re-
Quested to select the nunibe of Delegates
equal to the Legislative Representation OF the
State, at such times and in such manner
will best respond TO the spirit of this call, TO
meet in State Conve ntion at Harrisburg, on
Thursday. the 18th day OF July next, at eleven
o'clock, on said day, to nominate Candidates
for the offices of Auditor General and Survey
or General, and to take such measures may
be deemed necessary to strengthen the Gov
ernment in this season of common peril to
common country. A. X MCCLURE,
Chairman Peoples State Committee.
GEO. W. HAMMERsLY, lSecret.ries .
JouN NJ. SULLIVAN, Soecre'aries'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

To insure attention, the CASH must accompa
ny notices, as follows ALI Cautions with 81 !,
traitors and Executors notices 81 SO, each and
all other transient Notices at the same rates
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07
STRIKING TIMES IN UNION TOWN
~ IP.-TREMENDOUS EXCITEMENT on

ANDERS0N'S CREEK.-It seems to be the gen
eral opinion of the people Clearield county
that all the Wool ought to be carded in the
Wkttehead Factory, in Union to5cnshiD.
Wool carded at cents per pound when brought
to the mill and taken away. All Lincoln Doug
las Breckinridge and Bell men, should give the
subscriber call, as he is prepared TO do Pulling
and every description of Manufacturing on the
most reasonable terms, having served a regular
time to the business. Persons will 10 well by
holding to their wool. as intend to give them
call shortly tAp30I Law SYKES
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

NEW ORLEASs.-Commercia interests are
already inQuiring when the President intends
to declare the port Of N Orleans open to the
trade of the world. 1t is asserted that il can
not be opened until all other Southern ports
are opened, without breaking the blockade.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07
V,o COLLECTORS OF TAXEs.-sn

Il notice Is now given 10 all collectors Of Com.
y and State Taxes for 1861, and preuioas yeyy,
that executions will issue on the Second dsv ~
June. 1862, for all balances of C21lssty tz- tbs-
remaining unpaid upon their respective duri
cates The collectors foy 1862. win take uo;i,a
that this rule will be enforced in the fztpre -
they Will be imperatvely required 10 settle ~
their duplicates within the year By or5e- -
the Beard WM s. BRADLEY '
April l5 1867 Tia-t
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

ADULTERATED LIQUoRs.-The bill of Mr..
Pomeroy, Of Kansas, introduced in the Sen
ate to prevent the importation of adulterated
liquors, provides that all spurious and matt
liquors, wines, cordials, &c, shall be tested
by sworn examiners before they pass through
the custom house, and if found impure shall
be forfeited and destroyed. Every package
OF liquor shall bear plainly the name of the
manufacturer or be seized or forfeited. The
owner or consignee of any liquors Condemned
may cause at his own expense, an analysis to
be made by an analytic chemist, and if the
sworn report of such claimant shall not sus-
tain the examiners report, the liquors may
pass the custom house. If liquors are con-
demned the owner or assignee may re export
them within six months on executing a bond
that he will not sell them In the United
States.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

The Loss.-A Cincinnati paper gives the list
of the killed, wounded and missing of the Ma
tional army at Pittsburg Landing at 1886 kill
led, 1882 wounded, 1856 missing total loss.
1861. Beauregard reports his loss in killed,
wounded and missing at over % 900.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07
Fort Macon, N, C Taken.

On the Both, fire was opened from our bate.
ries at % a. m. The firing was kept up brisk
ly on both sides until in the afternoon, when
the garrison hoisted white flag. The firing
at once ceased and it was asceItained that the
garrison would capitulate. Terms were agre d
upon, and on the following day the garrison
left; on parole, the officers having retained
their side arms, and their private effects.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

ARIZONA TO DE FREE. E.-Congress will doubt
less pass the Arizona bill at the present ses-
sion. If ii does, slavery will be prohibited
forever in all the territories. The war will
have one good result if this prohibition is
made and enforced. Even if the slave state
representatives come back into Congress, and
slavery in the states is untouched the nation
will have gained freedom In the capital and alb
solnte slavery prohibition in all the territories.
1t is said to be the purpose OF the government,
ms soon as Congress passes the Arizona bill,
10 send ou: armed force into Arizona, and
protect the territorial officers. By that time
New Mexico will be in our possession, and the
rebels will have concluded that it is best to
lay down their arms. This is the opinion and
expec tation Of the government. MFR. Arnold s
bill ''to make freedom national, slavery sectio-
al" will ere long come up in the House. 1t
should become a law at once.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

The Chicago Tribune says "The volunteer
regiments of Illinois, embracing at first some
10000 names, have sustained loss of at least
10000 in killed or disabled since recruiting
was stopped
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07
Sprin 6 Opening 6 at
III. w. SMITH &c cos,
Of the latest and most fashionable
q Q Q d S.


EIRST QUALITY OF PRINTS, Warranted good
~ cloth and fast colors, for sale at our former
priees-to wit ia cents per yard.
Alsc, large stock of Pamina's and Zygias, the
now raging meterials for travelling costumes
and promenade dresses;
With complete assortment of Ladies, Dress trim
mings, Buttons, Tassels. Cords, Skirt Braids Ber-
lin Zephyr Worsted, Shetland Wool, Embroi-
derry, Silks, etc. A choice lot of trimmings
for Zouave's, consisting of Gimp, Silk,
White Bugles, Steel Brgles, tilt Zou-
Rves, Blark Zouaves etc. etc, etc.
With Superior Stock of
Bareges, Cords, Alpacas,
Prints, Cottonades Brilliants
Cam brics Denms Lawn robes
Deiane Shawls Furn. Checks. Handkerchiefs
Stella Shawis Hickory stripe, Irish Linnen
Chambrays Tweeds, Gents superior
Gingh ans, Cord Driils, Neck ties,
Lawns Rep De LANES, Black Silk
Meillures Balzorines, Handkerchiefs,
Kent'y Jeans, Mozambiques, Hoop skirts
Fan, Cashmere, Lace Mitts, Doylies Chintz.
Don't lose the Opportunity to Economise!
Go to ii w s. & Co.'S, where you will receive a
superior article at a small advance on cost.
Men Awake!.
Don't throw awaXyour means when by going TO
II. W. s. & Co.'S, you can get real good
article of Kip Boot for 5000
Call and see also mans extra heavy
Plough Shoes
As Times are Easing sc ars our Prices.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Aavertsenents set o, large type, eats sal
stylea0sH Be charged double price oeonpiea
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

SELF -Ev1DENr-that the editors Of the Clear
field Republican wilfully misrepresent us,when
they insnuate that we made sea great ado a
bout the arrest" of the Hon. Simon Cameron.
We have "sary'' snervousness'' on that or
any other account. "Rome' may "howl,''
no reason to shield ourselves behind the Con-
stitution of Pennsylvania, by publishing ex-
tracts from that document.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07
ANOTHER GREAT vICTORY.-NEW OR
LEANS SURRENDERED.

On the 26th April, Flag Officer Farragut, af-
ter having bombarded the forts below New
Orleans, passed up to the city with the feet
and demanded its surrender The Mayor and
city councils acceded to the demand promptly
the city being without defeDce-the rebel mil
tary having left before the arrival of the feet.
One rebel gunboat was sunk by shot and the
ron-clad ram escaped. The rebels destroyed
their gunboats on Lake Ponchartran. Such
is the news of the capture of New Orleans, in
brief, according to the rebel reports. No Of
icicial account has been received
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

FuNNY--isn't it-that free capital "cannot
be the capitof' Of the southern Siavehold-
er's "country.'' Cause-they prefer the ge-
nial company of sSambo and Dnah' 10 that of
the Northern White man.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

CoTToN SEED.-The Secretary of the Interi-
or sent communication to the House of Rep
resentatives, on Wednesday last, in referer ce
for cotton seed. Waiter Collins of Virginia
has purchased fourteen hundred bushels for
S400, in Gen. Burnside's department, which
arrived on the 28th ult. d. G.. Donohue was
sent to Tennessee, with ST 900, and purchased
eight hundred bushels, which has been dis
tributed in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio through
the State Agricultural Societies. $500 more
have been forwarded to enable him to supply
Iowa and Kansas, which makes S 800 that
have been paid for seed, and the remainder is
needed for expenses of transportation, &c.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

REvIyIEG.-As an instance OF the revival of
the Northern commerce, il is stated that two
large vessels have cleared at Boston for New
Orleans with cargoes OF ice, now that the u
rion troops occupy that city.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07
The War in Alabama.

lHe w dr III AlaDHmH.
Brigadier General Mitchell, sends a dis.
patch TO Secretary Staunton in which he says :
On yesterday, April 30th, the enemy having
cut our wires, and attacked during the night,
one of our brigades, l deemed it my duty to
head in person the expedition against Bridge
port. 1 started by train of cars in the morn
ing, followed by two additional regiments of
infantry and two companies of cavalry. |
found that our pickets had engaged the enc
my's pickets tour miles from Bridgeport and, /,
after short engagement, in which we lost
one man killed, drove them across stream.
whose railway bridge | had burned. With
four regiments OF infantry, two pieces of artil-
lery dragged by hand, and two companies of
cavalry, at O'Clock p. M, we advanced to
the burnt bridge and opened our fire upon the
enemy's spickets on the other side, thus produc-
ing the impression that our advance would be
by railway. This accomplished the entire
force was thrown across the country about q
mile, and put on the road leading from Steven
son TO Bridgeport. The whole column now
advanced at a very rapid rate. Our cavalry
scouts attacked those of the enemy, and fore
ed them from the Bridgeport road. We thus
succeeded in making complete surprise, and
deliberately forming our line of battle on the
crest of wooded hill, within five hundred
yards of the works constructed to defend the
bridge At our first fire, the guards broke and
ran. They attempted to blow up the main
bridge, but failed. They then attempted to
fire the extremity OF it, but the volunteers, at
my call, rushed forward in the face of their
fire and saved the bridge from the island to
the main shore. 1T is, however of small mo-
ment, being only about $50 feet long. The
prisoners taken report that five regiments of
infantry and l,SOO cavalry were stationed at
the bridge. This campaign Is ended, and l
now occupy Huntsville in perfect security
while over all of Alabama, north of the Ten
nessee river, floats no flag but that of the Union.
From the Mountain Department
A Wheeling letter says: The latest ac-
counts from Gen. Milroy's division are that
his advance forces had driven, on the 2ist
inst, the rebels through Buffalo Gap, within
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

PEA RIpGE.-The total Union loss at the
battle OF Pea Ridge, Arkansas, is officially sta
ted at 49,, out of little more than 10000 ac-
tualy engaged. This is a heavy proportion for
the yictors in field fight
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

SIGNIFIcANT-thef fact, that the Breckinridge
editors in the North, and the rebels in the
South, both apply the epithet "Hessan' TO
fhe Union men Of the North.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

ACTIVITY IN CoTroN.-The Nashville Union,
says "Thcre is briskness IN the cotton mark
ct at present at this point. Loads are con-
s.antly passing through the city on their way
to the river. One boat left with some two
hundred bales. Buyers are securing the
ountry in all directions as far as the protec-
tion Of the Federal lines extend, and some
times even further. The planters are acting
like men of practical sense, and are quick to
trade. Good middling readily brings l6 and
IL cents in specie, or U. S. Treasury notes,
and % and 20 in current Tennessee paper.
There is no holding back on the part Of the
planters. They all fully appreciate the inn
mense benefits which rcvving trade will scat
ter over an almost bankrupt country
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

THE RIGHTS OF HIGHwAYs.-In a case of as
sault and battery involving the rights Of pub
lie highways, tried in the Philadelphia courts
recently, Judge Thompson made the follow
ing clear and sensible statement upon the sub
ject: s'The man who owns or occupies house
has right to the use of half tn street in front
thereof, subject, however, to the restrictions
of the right of way. The owner has every
right to occupy and the street that does
not interfere with the right of way. But in
this right it cannot Der said that a carriage or
cart shall not stop on the street, or in front
of his property; yet no one has legal right
to stop in front OF any mans property to
interfere with the business or pleasure of the
occupant"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

-RECOGNITIoN--REBELs SNUBBED.-
Fortress Monroe correspondent writes: Sever
al officers of the Merrmac, among whom was
Capt. Tatnall, late of the U. S. Navy, visited
the English gunboat Rinaldo, but were not al
lowed to board her, Captain Marston plainly
stating that he sswas not willing to allow any
id rebels to come on Her Majesty's vessels
that he was in command Of, or wallson their
decks; that they fought under flag not recog-
nized by any government; and that he could
not recognize or receive them in any form. %
One thing is certain, that neither the English
nor French are willing to recognizes the south
ern rebellion.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, SS.-NorIcE =
~ Estate of Jeremiah Flynn. deceased In the
Orphans court of Clearheld county q
SEAL lMarch term, a D. 1852, respecting tns
NJ 07N/appraisenent of 100000 for the WIDOW
viz personal property to the amount OF e2O- 40.
real estate containing about 46 acres appralSeo q
$3.50, the court made the following order
March II, 1862 approved 1tt 81 as 10 portion OF
estate set apart for the widow under the S5oo isN,
and publication is ordered to be made IN on.
newspaper published in Clearheid county, iol
tes interested 10 come into court on or before tne
fret day of next term and show cause why u. SP
praisement should not BE approved aeso,1'e"
By the Court, JAMES hhtGLrS
April Q, 90 b!e3K
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

NOTICE. meeting of the comuissinDs-, =,
l the MADEIRA and New Washington Turnr:l-
and Plank Road Company, will be held a, sH
sonyille. on Saturday, May oath. at o'clook =
scriptions to the capital stock of said cor1Ss-s
All persons interested in the carly conpletioD q
this work invited to attend u
Russell McMURBAY, CHA'S YORRrT
JS0. II. CUMMINGS, RoBT. JnBNSOS
WM. B. ALEXANDER, SAINT, SHOFF
SAMUEL HEGARIY HENRY SWAN
ROBERT WITHEROW, CHA's ! pTsFy-
May Z, lS6e-pd
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

As IT SHOULD BE.-It is proposed that all
nominations for places in the army henceforth
be strictly confined to officers fighting for the
country, and that the nomination be given as
a reward for brave conduct. For instance, in
stead of making any more brigadiers out of
civilians, let them be made out of the gallant
colonels and captains in the field. This cer-
tainy is good idea. The country needs no
more civ iian brigadiers but 1t asks for the re-
cognition Of the gallant services of the Off
GERS now in the field who, by their gallantry
are winning high distinction.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07
Skirmish at Neosho, Mo,

Gen. Halleck telegraphs that reliable infor-
nation has been received that Mai. Hubbard
OF the 1st Missouri volunteers, on the Goth
with l46 men, defeated Col Coffee and Stearn-
wright and 600 Indians at Neosho, Mo-, kill
ing and woundihg 80, and capturing 81 pris-
oners and 76 horses and large quantity OF
arms,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07
From tho Mountain Department

A Wheeling letter says: The latest ae-
counts from Gen. Milroy's division are that
his advance forces had driven, on the 2ist
inst, the rebels through Buffalo Gap, within
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07
Purdy, Tennessee, taken.

A reconnaissance in force was made on the
30th of April. from the right wing, four IN lies
this side of Purdy, on the Mobile and Ohio
railroad. They met a force of cavalry, who
fed in great haste, and could not be rallied.
They were pursued to Purdy. Our forces, on
taking possession of the town, burnt two
bridges and locomotive into the river.
Three prisoners were taken. Oui forces then
retired, having cut off all railroad communica.
tion with the country north OF Corinth, which,
has been a great source of rebel supplies
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

The CASE OF GEN. SroSE.-The President
sent q message to the Senate, on Tuesday the
29th of April, in answer to resolution of in
'suiry as to who authorized the arrest OF Gen.
Charles z. Stone, the ground upon which he
was arrested, and the reasons why he has not
been tried by Court-martial. The President
says the arrest was made by his order, upon
good and suffic lent evidence, as he then and
now believes, and that the only reason why he
has not had trial ere this is because the pub
lie interests would not permit it. The officers
required to hold the Court, and who would be
called as witnesses, perhaps on both sides, are
of high rank, and are in the field, ia the midst
of active operations. The President states,
in conclusion, that it is his purpose to give
the General fair trial as soon as il can be
,aeRe In justice TO the service.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07
NEW ADvERTIsEMEMTs

k0 00l LBS. OF WOOL wANTrn
OO,UUU for which the highest ciry ~,
will be paid by KRATzrp