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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-05
Professor Henry Coppce.
TO THE EDITOR or The HERALD.
I.s2e PIE srrsFr, PnnApsrrur.. May 3

l,eZo tIHE sThsfT, PHILADELPHIA, May 81 1862.
Knowing that you would NOT be desgnedIy unjust
call your attention 10 in tho statement u your
letter writer from the vicinity OF Yorktown Il is in
your paper Of Friday In giving sketch Of the life OF
my West Point casmlc, General Ttz John Por.
ter, he mentions several Of the class who now
occupy distinguished positions in our army and
thsn among those who are in the rebel ranks
he includes my name. desire you 10 favor me by "a.
nouncing that neither In thought word deod am
rebel but loyal citizen Of the best government the
world. was brought up under the stars and Stripes
and mean ~ adhere 10 them A. long live and in
eba TO reside " nothing unforeseen should occur where
have resided for years past In Pbiiade Ipha
where loyalty is the rule and rcbels not counte.
naneed will only add that your letter writer pro
baDy consulted register Of officers and graduates
and finding that was from Georgia, and had signed-
aoelt SO Tar BACK ~ ls65soek II for granted that
IN the ranks OF rebellion decided S2tiiur 10 one
case at least Your paper is widely circulated Those
Ia distant places who have sight OF me would b. ms
led by The statement referred TO- have, therefore,
respectfully 70 request that you will publish ris note
and oblige, yours, respectfully. HENRY COFFEE
Professor University u Pennsylvania Philadelphia.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-05
CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.

SATtFDAyl May Sd 7. N.
Asnks-The market was steady, and sales Of 80 bbls
pots were reported at % en- pearls nominal at
The samc figure.
BRrApsrrrTs.-Tbe market was less active and buoy.
ant while prices without change Of Importance,
except for common grades Of shipping goods which
somewhat easier at the close The sales bracsd about
5000 ibis, closing within the range Of The following
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-05

At this time last year war had actually begun,
and, no one knowing where it would end, importers
were countermanding all their orders. Hence we
were receiving but few goods from abroad, none
were coming on commission, and those
which had been sold were in many in
stances total loss to the seller. AT the same
time we were shipping food very freely, and the
Southern produce which still remained in Northern
ports was being sent to Europe. At the present
time we are sending quantity of food to Great
Britain and some miscellaneous goods to other
countries in Europe and ASIA But the aggregate
exports Of produce for the four months which
have elapsed Of the current calendar year fall
two millions short Of those of the corresponding
period OF 1861. II the reports which have been
received of the bad weather in Europe are con-
frmed, our shipments Of food will be largely in.
creased this summer. We continue to exrort
large amounts Of specie-more than we are receiv-
ing. At the present rate OF export, we shall send
abroad this year about s42,00OO 900 Of coin, which
is considerably more than we shall receive from
California. The following are the official tables of
the trade Of the port for the week and since Janu
arv l.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-05

IMPORTS
For the ,cset. 1850. 1861. 1892
Dry goods. ........... $685. ,1O1 4q5, 1873 oo3,soS
General mosChsndse 434 $50 Z,035776 1,3e3 i.2
Total for the week SO S69, 1877 2,53O al4 1857 coo
Previously reported 70 043 $40 IS $50 336 6s5
Since January $50 41a GOT 60 sl1 $50 81 1897 705
EXPORTS PRODUCE MERCHANDISE.
1850. 1851. 1862
For the week 81 $50 600 2136 .2S4 410 100
Previously reported 29 1877 40 ,319, 47 80 1893
Since January H. sc7 $50 e27 AZ, o31 40 eO3 $40
EXPORTS on SREtIE.
1890 1851 1862
For the week 81 ,174,767 500 1925
Previously reported 10 252Ic2 1887 252 10 $40 7e5
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-03
YER's ARsAPa,uLAIs a CON

"A fERS ARSAPAtILLAls con-
IA centrated ixtract Of Pa.a s,sapariiia, so
combined with fher subsance. estIli greater
alternative poSr as to afod an eetive antidote
for dis ases Sarparilla is eputed, cure. Such
a remedy is suily wa .,ec by tie who snffer
from Strumouspm plants and tit one which
will accomplish their cure must Pre- of immense
service to this trge class If our 1icted fellow
citizens. Howpmpletely this coSound will do
1t has been prom by experiment many OF the
worst cases tobe founi in the blowing COM
plants g
Scrofuia anderofulat tom nj nIaintEruptions and
Eruptive dise5s, Ulces Pimpld<Blotche es. Iu-
mors- Salt Rhdn Seal, Head, Slhilis, and sy-
phiiitic afectlls, Mecurial d nses. Dropsy,
Neuralgia or c Doloeux. Deafty, Dyspepsia
and Indigestid Erysiplas. Rose fSt. Anthony s
Fire. and ind4i the rhoie cla$bf complaints
arising from 4arity the elook
This eompoJf will b touic great promoter
of health, Wild taken n the or z, to expel the
foul hunors Iiih fesnr in tie Hbod at that sea
son OF the yeah BY the timet expulsion OF them
many ranklinA disorders arebiubed in the bud
Multitudee ca theaid of his remedy spare
themselves fro4te eniuraucsof foul eruptions
and ulcerous Arf, though fhich the system
will strive to n 9self corrutons if not assist
ed to do this foagh tie natulT channels of the
body by an al 4nitive ledieint Cleanse out the
vitiated blooof@tenes;r you fd Its impurities
bursting throt the sin l. irhpies. eruptions.
or sores, clealk whsp you I'd 1t is obstructed
and sluggish j tie vens cl Ise it whenever it
is foul, and iuj feelings tell you when.
Even where n fticuar disyier is felt. people
enjoy better 4 Id ,ant live 4ger for clernsing
the blood. Iap the blood Bealthy. and all is
well; bat W.T. tie ptbulunyf life disordered,
there can be dlatiDa beaA Sooner or later
som ething ms 1gosTrolg, adthe great machin-
cry eflife is eret or otfthrown
During lateyat the puHf have been misled
by large bottA 1etendint 70 give q quart OF
Extract of S;4p8lli for bhe dollar Most OF
these have b4 fluids upn the sick, for they
net only CONF lkL, if h1y sarsaparilla, but
painful disapanttelt h4 followed the use of
the various Sfacto Safaparlla which food
the 10 arket, u pun Itselfis justly despised
and has becoi4ytHomif p with imposition and
cheat Still NAN lis eSmpound Sarsaparilla,
and intend tofPpi{ uch remedy as shall res
cue the name Fem g Lad of obliquy which
rests npon IT. fid thiak We have ground for
believing 1T al 'iri4 waich are irresistible by
the ardinary II ri r dseases it is intended to
cure Iii( "a iE
Mass: Price \ spl Att, . bottles in one pack
g. D. wata ,Sesrek. Wm. Irwin, curwens-
Vile, S. Arnol ltlelbufg Eliza Chase, Anson.
vile, J. c. Ba11 Adtisdale, c. r. Foster, Phil.
ipseurg. and p 9erywhere. "a
May =, 1907 lsI It5aa4 o
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-03
VOL. 9.---NO. I.
AUSTRALIAN SUPERSTITION.

During his residence among the black fel-
lows. Davies had travelled as far, he thought, as
500 miles to the northward of Morton Bay
being passed from tribe to tribe, like a blind
man soliciting charity, from one farm house
to another. in Scotland. By every tribe, how
ever, which he visited in his Journey, he was
uniformly takea,for deceased native returned
to life again; and his arrival among any
tribe that had never seen white man, before
was generally an event OF intense interest to
the natives. They would gather around him
in crowd and gaze at i'm for a time appa-
rently in silent awe and veneration-endeav-
orng to discover any likeness between him
and any deceased native whom they supposed
he resembled, asking him whether he was not
that native come to lite again. And when any
such resemblance was recognized, the re lative $
OF the deceased, if not at hand were apprised,
OF the fact, and scene OF mingled lamentaion
and rejoicing, such as one might anticipate IN
such circumstances, immediately succeeded
the relations of the deceased native cutting
themselves with shells or sharp edged weapons
till the blood would stream down. and the sun
posed dead man come to life again being hence
forth treated With the very best the tribe could
furnish. 125l gsf ~
On some occasions. .however,the black natives
could not discover any resemblance between
the white stranger and any of their deceased
friends. and in these cases the onus probaradi,
in regard 70 the identity of his person, was
thrown upon himself, as in such cases, he was
asked who he had been, or what had been his
name when he was black fellow, and before
he died. This was rather difficult question
for Davies to answer, without getting himself
into scrapes either by betraying his ignorance
OF the nomenclature of the tribe, or BY ex-
hibiting no blance to the individual
whom he might otherwise have pretended to
personate. could not help admring, there
fore. the ingenuity with which he extricated
himself out OF this dilemma-for, being natu-
rally rem arkably shrewd and intelligent, his
uniform answer in such cases was, that il Wa
so long since he died that he had Quite for.
gotten what name he had when he was black
man; and with this answer the simple natives
were always satisfied.
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IMPORTANT coRREspoNpENcE

ihe ioio"ihg important correspondence be-
tween FRANCIS W. HUGHEs, Esq, Chairman of
TIE Democratic State Central Committee, and
Secretary SEWARD, will be read with interest
by the citizens of Pennsylvania
Letter Of Mr. Hughes,
HEADQUARTERS OF THE DEMocRATIc STATE
CENTRAL COMMITTEE, OF PENN'A.. H
PHILADELPHIA, August IL. 1862.
Hon. WILLIAM II. SEWARD, Secretary of
State: Dear Sir With some hesitation, I
take the liberty of enclosing to you three doc
uments, viz The address of the Democratic
State Central Committee, of this State an
Address this day issued by myself. as Chair
man, and the form of a call for great Mass
Meeting about to be held in this city. ge3
Allow me to say that the address Of the
committee has been much assaied by leading
and influential journals. conducted by those
who claim to be your political friends. The
denunciaton has been so decided as to pro-
na""-~ s' >---~-~---ri-5 w h.ther or not it is
tfeasonaoie, you can best determine if YOU
read It, 1t is lengthy and may take up too
much OF your time, but the address issued bv
myself, this day, is comparatively short. and
t"S'''otiS 10 uetern1ne
the character of the former, it will relieve you
OF labor # vOu read the latter
As the address of the Committee as well as
that by myself, as Chairman. are both from
my own pen, should bear the greater part OF
whatever reproacb should attach TO heir pub
lIcation. Still, allow me to assure YOU that
they contain the sentiments of not less than
three hundred thousand of the men of Penn
sylvania, and | believ. of over one million of
men in the central States of New JERSEY.
Pennsylvania. New York, Ohio, Indiana and
Illinois. will add, too. that believe there
Is no other million ofmen in the whole coun-
try of more devoted patriotism and loyalty.
Will add, too, that believe this million of
men will, amid political changes, remain pa
trlotlc aDd loyal If you will read one or
both OF the enclosed addresses, and if. in con
nection with the facts have stated in regard
TO their supporters, it will stimulate you or
serve You in any degree to promote policy
on the part of the Administration of Presiden,
LINCOLN to put down the demon OF Abolition
Ism, my sole object in addressing YOU this |
(perhaps presnmptuous) note, shall be more
than abundantly obtained. At all events.
rest assured that address you with the pro-
found respect due your high personal and Of |
1ciai Character. F. W. HUGHES
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MAKE HASTE TO LIVE.
Make haste. o man! to live,
For thou so soon must die:

Make haste. man to live,
= For thou so soon must die;
Time hurries past thee like the breeze
How swift its moments fiy
Make haste, Oman, to live
To breathe, and wake, and sleep,
To smile. to sigh. to grieve;
To move in idlenesS through earth
This. this is not to live.
Make haste, o man to live.
Make haste, man to do,
Whatever must be done;
Thou hast no time to lose in sloth,
Thy day will soon be gone
Make haste, o man to live.
Up. then, with speed, and work
Fling ease and self away:
This is no time for thee to sleep.
Up. watch, and work, and pray
Make haste, 0 man. to live.
The useful. not the great;
The thing that never dies;
The silent toll, that is not lost
Set these before thine eyes
Make haste, o man, TO live.
The seed whose leaf and flower,
Though poor in human sight.
Bring forth at last the eternal fruit,
Sow thou by day and night
Make haste, . man, to live.
Make haste, 0 man, to live;
Thy time is almost o 'er.
Oh, sleep not, dream not but arise;
The Judge is at the door
Make haste. 0 man, to live
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Response of Secretary Seward.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE. WAsHIYGToy. 4,
AuuuSt 10Th IQ6O {

DEPARTMENT OF STATE. WASHINGTON J
August 18th. 1862. {
| 10 r w. HUGHEs. Esq, Head quarters O
the Democratic State Central COMMITTEES q
Pennsy ylvania, Philadelphia--Dea Sir =
have had the honor of receiving your letter O
the l4th instant, together with the three pa
pers to which 1t refers, two OF them being an
peals written by yourself, and addressed b,
the Democratic State Central Committee s.te
! the Democrats and all other friends of tbs
Constitution in Pennsy lvania, - and the othe,
being call for a mass meeting of the citizens
OF Philadelphia, the objects of which meeting
VIII be s'to express firm purpose to stand by
the maintenance of the National Constitution
with devotion to the American Union,'' and
further, ''to declare hostility to the policy
and measures of all who seek to prostitute the
country to the purposes Of Abolitionism, and
formally to express tho intention of the DEM
ocratic party TO do as it has always hitherto
done, namely, to support the Federal Gov
ernment in the exercise of its Constitutional
power. and to defend ii, at whatever peril.
against the insidlous and reasonable teachings
of Abolitionists.''
You tell me that some influential journals.
conducted by political friends of mine. cen.
sure one OF these papers as treasonabIe. and
that the others are conceived in the same spir
it with the one which is SO harshy Judged.
I ou desire me to read them and weigh them
for myself You further intimate a hope hat
the perusal of the papers will have the effect of
producing exertions on my part to induce the
PRESIDENT to favor a policy to put down the
demon OF Abolitionism.
have read the documents thus submitted
to me. with high respect for the authorH1
by which they were issued, and within To ,
confidence in the sincerity of the DION have
to the Union which, as their aps s ,
avowed. ...
You will allow me political canvass be.
now engaged. aaffties about questions of civ
l~een oppo.ssiioon, but in civil war, carried
: au lePosing armies ON an issue of national
- unSSr death. iG tlsl ~ 0
If the revolution prevail there will be no
nestions of administration left to settle. If
fail there will be time enough to settle all
Ich questions. M 7a
am not to dictate course for others to
lrsue in this crisis. But must say for my
If, that neither as public officer, nor as
tizen, can know with favor or disfavor, +
lrties among the supporters Of the United
ates, any more than can make distino-
on between factions which unite In aiding
Ie Rebellion. II
A nation, like an individual, can do ouly :
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-03

RAISING oUNKENV V EssELs.-The Boston Jour
nal understands that Mr.. Dana c. Agncw O,
Boston, has concluded arrangements with Mr..
+. +. Wells. who has been chosen by the Gov
ernment to raise the sunken vessels in Hamp.
ton Roads, numbering fifteen, to take an ac.
tive part in the diving department of the work.
This submarine contract will be the most Nv
tenslve ever taken by North American com
pany. Among the vessels to be raised are
the Congress, Cumberland, Rarftan and Mer.
rimac. Several of the most experienced di-
Vers IN the United States will be employed on
thls expedition. There will be survey of
the vessels held Immediately. TO ascert.i in
their condition, etc.. preparatory to commen-l
clng the work of raising them l
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-03
CLEARFIELD PA, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 1862

one thing ef1ectualiy at one time It cannot
wisely turn aside from the chase Of the fear
fu! demon OF Disunion, to pursue any inferior
demon. whether imaginary or real
7 think that the wrangles which occurred
among the Crusaders about their respective
creeds, when they sat down to the siege OF
Jerusalem, were just as rational and inst as
wise as disputes about Abolition would now
be in the Army of the Potomac in front of
Richmond. What is ubwise in the camp at
such moment cannot be wise in the Cabinet
or in the assemblies OF tie people.
am occupied here either in mcdiating be-
tween differing parties and jealous sects, or
else in watching and corn:eracting the in
trigues of traitors in Europe. But some
times think that if, instead of being charged
with these duties, were at liberty, as you
seem to be, to serve the country IN nv own
way, could make an appeal to Democrats
and Republicans, Abolitionists and Shvehol
ders in behalf of our distracted country that
would bring the whole people at once under
arms, and send treason reeling back into the
den OF darkness from whence it sprung. | do
nor know how this would be, but | do know
'hat II were in your place, 1 should try.
am, very respectfully, your obd't servant.
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-03

| "A HAPPY MAN.-Tbe Cleveland n n be-
We heard man congratulate grounds that
ing exempt the other day-fe highest degree
We should not conside appeared to be quite
exhilirating, aithoeemplating them. 81 am
transported lie draft" said he, rubbing his
exempt tfee. his face expressive of violent
handsHow so {? we asked. 81 amt only got
,1e lung !" he yelled "ha ha! ha |! pulmo-
nary consumption has got the other-ha! ha I
md hain't got cniy one lung ha ha ! ha !!
IA and he laughed until he was seized with
coughing fitIwhch threatened to relieve pull
monary consumption of the task of using up
g tother lung.'' So
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NHE CLEARFIED AADExY will b

Il opened for the recstion pup imale and
femaIej on Monday, Auels, I2. "a rs, per ses-
sion of eleven weels
orthography, Rs,dins sWritg, PInary Arith-
metic and Geography. $3.50
Higher Arithmsic, H,glislirauf lar, Geogra-
ply and History. S3,00
Algebra, Geonetry. hatun Phtsophy, and
Book Keeping, S4,O0
Latin and Gress languages $500
To students 1sirous tf asuiri4 a thorough
huSiish Edueat5l, and who Ssh I'd aaIify them
selves for teach3s. this institcfon &rs desirable
advantages. NtpupiI r.reiud forks than half
a session and nd deduetian aceptk protracted
sickness Tuitih to be aid at III close of the
term fmay30l c. B, E!NDF0R, Principal.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-03
TI6ER Axts FOR

' SALE.-The AT Eton o.oryBss d firous
of purch asing valuabls 4 IN Der nd lis hvited
to the following tractss land aats IN Kfating
township, Clinton coun. Pa. own ~ tie Lo-
raine lands. viz A ceain trabe9gT Nb. 1859
warranted in the naIpof Th,as Riilijg con-
tanning about 100 acrt situasn ldchiIsiand
Run. at the distance d3t mI fri tie river,
being well tim mhcred VI Pinend ak Also.
another smaller tract ok Ind sirte tile mouth
Of Birch Island Run ohe wesitld II tle river
containing 73 acres AMI tllowee ID having a
good rafting beach the bn b t4msapply to
July 80, 1862. J.B. kAHI. 4nutors.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-03

Gov. PIERPoIsT, of Virginia, has issued an
order directing complete enrolment of all
the able bodied citizens of Norfolk county
between the ages of eighteen and forty five.
Any refusal to answer questions or nsubordi.
nate conduct on the part of the citizens will be
reported TO the nearest military commander
of the United States forces. 1t is probable
that the militia of such of the other counties
of the State as are loyal to the Union, or are
occupied by our troops. will also DO enrolled.
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FOR E. GAINTs4Td

the army of the UnionE the cr,ig OF Of die
wicked rebellion thatiaow dis ting our be-
loved country. ComFai help uve he rres-
ent and best Governne god eveav6'fo man !,
Men will be enlistedforany PeyIvsna 'egi-
ment in the field fTrnty fve,H4fs bunty
and one months PAT in ndvancel llething, food
and medical attenfnf-atis.
Recruiting office h Gh ham re lrfeii Pa.
MATTiIEW0GIE, Captth1eg PV.
July 81. 1872 Rufffko Officer
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AND ROCE STOR Z:

Il The Undersigned lsbs cont 1A hand
at his store room in iliburg, Ceyeonnty. n
fall stock of Flour. Han ShouldSides, Cof-
fee, Tea, Sugar, Rice, ola sses Also, Lii
qners of all kinds, Tobab. SegarSaf &c; all
of which he offers to pub asers oe mbst ad
vantageOus terms Giy i'm a ehnd Try his
articles Imar2il l R0BfLL0YD.
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JPARTRSHIP.

H All persons are hefy notift ftat the part
nership heretofore existg betwtJ BoyntOu
and VIM. A, Nevling had cen dissit by mutual
consent The books vi be left two months
from this time in the bids of 3Neyling. az
Smith Mills. where a persons bag unsettled
accounts are requested tail witt nat time AMI
settle. JoNhYNT0N,
July 80, 1862 st. WM.AEyEING.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-03

In the British House of Lords, Lord Shaftes-
bury has expressed his belief that sstbere ia
more cotton lying Idle in India than would
Keep going all the mills in Lancashire He
added that, according to his information, the
quantity of this precious article read ysfor mar
ket is about six million bales, ff.n9z z5l..s
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-03

SOLDIERS BURIED IN THE WnDs.-Speaking
| of the s.sacred soil'' of Virginia. during opr
Journey from Warrenton; l had an opportn-
n'ty of witnessing scene that truly entities
Virginia soil to the expressive appellation of
s'sacred.' A little while before we came to
the Rapidan river, in the depths of the woods.
oat little distance from the roadside, upon a
little knoll, saw gathered together small
body Of soldiers, with arms reversed. sur.
rounding an open grave. 1t was a soldiers
funeral. There in the midst of those ssprim
old woods, where the foot of man hath ser
dom or never trod, afar from babitation of
any kind, few brave men had assembled to
pay the last tribute of respect to a brother
soldier and patriot. The sun was inst enter
ing his wigwam in the western waters, leaving
behind him footsteps glowing with gold and
purple; beautiful rainbow had thrown its
many hued girdle across the eastern skv. and
from the leafy branches the wooded ais,es a
million voices were chaunting forth an even
Ing hymn of thanksgiving al d praise, which,
in the notes OF the little songsters nearest
little band gathered around that op~ par
- e''S'' iNto
ted brave 1t was an hour: over
be forgotten. The fuas.aia IA, hlm n.. down.
'.SIo WY and sad,rtoi MS glory
Fresh from ..zetry, silent tear, a last,
A volleysss look where the hero they
long, .'d another patriot was added to the
bp-Tthe honored dead, by whom, 1 could
It but think. was the soil of Virginia indead
adc sssacred." No sculptured monument
ay mark his resting place his name and
'ars may never be spelt by the unIettered
use; no Kind and loving hands may deck
I'd cherish affections flowers o'er his lowly
NIB; the bugIe call shall never awaken him
glory again, but there he sleeps his last
sep. but his memory shall be ever green, and
$ name be added to the list OF the honored
mes that shall be inscribed upon the imper-
liable monument erected to the memory of
e fallen brave, in the hearts Of grateful
ople. Reqaiescat in pace. ssiaalla8