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The New York herald., 1862-01-26
REBEL BATTERIES AND GARRISONs- REBEL
EXPERIENCE-HINTS TO ARTILLERISTS

fFrom the Richmond Enquirer, Jan. %.
We fear that some OF officers entrusted with the
command Of batteries and water deences do
sufficient importance to several matters OF very great
IL has been demonstrated by experience that vessels
under . press Of steam may battery without any
great risk, IL the channel be unobstructed Especially
this she where the channel is wide that the
sci may bear awayfor firing at long range is at best
very uncertain. ship in motion is very bad target
for cannon: for II "the range should fortunately be
upon II holds for but the single shot, and the danger
such IL Is, Is soon passed 10 is, therefore, i'm
portsn TO be essential, that the channels commanded
by water deencss should be efficiently obsructed by
OF piles sunken vessels, or by the stretching
OF strong cables, to hold the enemys ships
under he long enough their destruction Being thus
essential, the commander who elects provide these
obstruct s grossly derect OF duty and should be
held to prompt and stern responsibility.
is equally proved by experience that actual practice
and arc necessary for the best Of art
lerymen TO lulre the correct Of given position
distance II the projected ball dew in stra ght line
the would be different but "pont blank range ex
TO but small distance comparatively the curv.
Of the fight and the corresponding elevation OF the
gun increase with every yard beyond.
practice be thus necessary for the most experienced
arteryman IL vastly more important, nay IL is
lutey indispensable, 70 HIM who Is fresh such duties
Evry man who has followed the sports Of the ned or
60 tell person how 10 load and how to take aim and
how 10 discharge his piece the theory is simple enough
but the unpractised viii seldom be troubled with pick
ing up his bird. He will hnd IL better 10 learn target
II he wishes not 70 throw away the chances Of bagging
game.
Imagine now, raw artileTymen 10 DC placed 10 wafer
battery They have been well pracised IL may be, in
the dumb show Of the service They have been told bow
load and how TO aim, aud what 70 do when they wish
10 ire but nothing hostile steamer essays Il
their battery They feel confidence themselves
they handle their guns awkwardly, they FIRE wildly in
short they have got learn enemy that within
hftoen minutes enters and passes their range Would II
be strange II the enemy escaped unharmedp
Baoys or o,her targets should be placed at various
points in the track by which the enemy must approach
extending from long to point blank. The garrison
ought TO be practsed at these and should be pracsd
until they shall have acquired the range learned
cessary elevation and charge Of powder and can strike
them AZ Will Ihcn etthe hostile ship approach, and II
wih o. slrH'k itom ne tne y comes in reach. We will
be rcapng The yalulae tfuIl5 90 HtayolE exnoriments
And. IN addition, II tl Ch na Ids uc listructot and
the enemy s held under ue, would H. uoJ be stsfs h
hs e3ca, el q. .sLrGctiUu!
The New York herald., 1862-01-26

10 sort or dreary despair The newspapers we're On.
deavoring animate confidence but the influence OF the
press in the North owing TO its long deception
in the war, had positively expired The utter prostra-
ton OF this OF popular influence mentioned
an important sign of the distust bankness OF the
public mind OF the North The triumph Of Northern
daily recorded in Northern papers
tuaily hooled and in the intercourse OF life
constantly SAID, ''No believes the newspapers"
The New York herald., 1862-01-26
WESTERN VIRGINIA

We learn that the following resolution has been adope
ed by the rebel Congress, and win Be communicated
the Governor Of virginia:- ~ sl.ss u.
Resolved That Congress hereby approves Of the reso
utons passed by the Legislature of Virginia. expressing
her determination TO vindcate the integrity OF her
cent boundary and pledges all tho resources OF the con
fsdsracy to uphold her determination. .r ,3 -efI~
The New York herald., 1862-01-26
THE FIGHT NEAR PREsToNBURG.

THE FIGHT NEAR PRESTONBURG.
correspondent Of the Lynchburg Republican fur
nishes that paper with the following list Of killed and
wounded at the battle OF Middle creek
CAPTAIN BRYANTs COMPANY, TWENTY NINTH VIRGINIA
REGIMENT Oscar Pickett John Pickett,
Leftwich Patton, WIN. Bowers Wounded-Privatcs
Joshua g. Montgomery, seriously John Graham, through
both thighs; Ivy Milton, slightly.
CAPTAIN JEssER's Company.-Kiled-Privat Stanford
Jessee Wounded-George McRsynolds of Russell, leg
amputated; VIM B. Roberts, slightly in foot
both thighs.
CAPrAN HOMES CoxPANv.-Benj. Huddle, slightly in
hip.
Total, FIVE killed seven wounded.
Colonel Williams lost some killed and wounded have
not been able to get their names
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17
YER's sARsAP.Ru.I,aL1s :,

"A Ii n T.
IA eentrat.d extract of Pa-a SarsapariIla, so
combined with other substances of still greater
alternative power TO afford an effective aDsidote
Tor dis ases Sarsaparila is reputed to cure Such
remedy is surely wa tied by those who suffer
from Strumous complaints, and that one which
Will accomplish their cure must prove of immense
service TO this large class of our afflicted fellow
cn1ens Row completely this compound will do
1t has been proven by experiment on many of the
worst cases to be found in the following COM
plants
Serofula and Scrofuia com plants, Eruptions and
Eruptiye diseases, Ulcers, PimpIes Blotches Ta-
Inors, Salt Rheum. Scald Head, Syphilis aEs3 Sy-
philtc affections, MercuriaI diseases Dropsy
Neuralgia or lie Doloreux, Debility, Dyspepsia
and Indigestion, Eryspelas, Rose or St Anthony's
Fire. and indeed the whole class of com ulaints
arising from impurity of the blood.
This compound viii be founc great promoter
Of health, when taken in the spr-ng to expel the
foul humors which tester in the blood at that sea-
son of the year. BY the timely expulsion of them
many ranking disorders nipped in the bud
huitltudes can. by the aid of this remedy spare
themselves from the endurance of foul eruptions
ana uieerous sores, through which the system
VIII strive 10 rid itself of corruptions if not assist
ed 10 do this through the natural channels of the
oody by an alternative medicine. Cleanse out the
,iuated blood whenever you find Its impurities
'ursung through the skin l. pimples. eruptions
or sores cleanse it when you find it is obstr ucted
and sluggish in the veins clense it whenever ii
is foul, and your feelings will tell Won when
hSen where no particular disorder is felt. people
snloy better health and live longer for clernsing
sne blood Keep the blood healthy, and all is
vel but with the pubrlum of life disordered
mere can be no lasting health Sooner or Later
sonethlng must go wrong, and the great machin-
cry Of life is disordered or overthrown.
During late years, the public have been misled
o large bottles pretending to give a quart of
Extract Of Sarsaparilia for one dollar. Most of
.hese have been frauds upon the sick for they
net only contain little, if any sarsapariiia, but
painful disappointment has followed the use of
.ae various extracts of Sarsaparilla which food
tne market until the name itsefs Justly despised
ana has become synonomius with imposition and
eneat- Still We call this compound Sarsaparilia,
ana intend to supply such a remedy as shall res
sue the name from the load of obIiouv which
!s ba, upon it. And we think have ground for
Ssheving ii has virtues which are irresistible by
cure .s = = " - AA's'' M eu : y y -
=, Prepared by DR. j. G. AVER & CO.. Lowell.
age SIS. f o' : 's eos.'es li ~ o'ie pao A't =
m. =. U Watson, elearfeld. VIM Irwin. Curweas-
me r;m' 5 Arnold Lutkersburg Eliza Chase. Anson-
;n.ss .: Z. Benner, Morrsdals, C. r. Foster Phil
'fTsSasg: and Dealers everywhere
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17
A F T E R A L L

The apples are ripe in the orchard,
The work of the reaper is done,
And the golden woodlands redden,
IN the bloom of the dying sun.
At the cottage door the grandsire
Sits pale in his easy chair.
While the gentle wind of twilight
Plays with his silver hair.
woman is kneeling beside him.
a fair. young head is prest,
In the first Wild passion of sorrow,
Against his aged breast.
And far off over the distance
The faltering echoes come
OF the flying blast of trumpet,
Aud the rafting roll of drum
And the grandsire speaks in Whisper
The end no man can see;
But we give him to his country,
And we give our prayers to thee
The violets star the meadows,
The rose buds fringe the door.
And over the grassy orchard
The pink-white blossoms pour
But the grandsire' chair is empty,
The cottage is dark and still =
There's nameless grave in the battle field
And new one under the hill
And pallid fearless woman
By the cold hearth sits alone
And the old clock in the corner
Ticks on with Il steady drone.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17

ANOTHER DEMOCRAT on THE WAR-Gen.
John A. McClernand had reception al Spring.
field, Illinois, on Saturday last. He was a.
waited a; the depot by the Governor, Mayor
Huntington, Auditor Dubois. Treasurer But
Ter, and other prominent gentleman, and con
Quoted to tie capitol building. The Hecker
regiment, under the command of the Lieuten-
ant Colonel, formed the escort. During the
progress of the procession through the streets
the General was saluted with cheers waving
of hats, handkerchiefs, &c. At the south
door OF the capitol Gov. Yates introduced the
General in a neat speech, in which he feeling
ly and forcbly alluded to the military SER
vices of the General. His remarks were high
ly app!auded- General McClernand rose and
was santed with hearty cheering. He made
avery able speech, strongly in favor of the
war and of using all available means to bring
1t to successful termination. He denounced
all who supported the government with an ssif''
or s'buts as hypocrtes, and no better than
the rebels. 1t was IN tine ar out and out war
speech, as strong as that OF Gov. Yates at
Chicago. At the part where tn, General said
that he was Tor using every means, negroes
included, for putting down the rebellion, the
applause was most marked.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17

No SACRIFICE is TOO GREAT TO SAVE THE
COUNTRY Mr.. Forney, in a letter to the
Press, dated September ID, uses the follow
ing emphatic language: esAs have said, our
policy hereafter must be policy of concen-
tration and power. 1t is not so much that we
occupy towns and strong -hoids-we must an
initiate the rebel army, and utterly destroy
every source of its strength and perpetuity
Richmond is nothing to US in comparison
Norfolk and Nashville are mere collections of
houses, which have no advantage beyond a
collection of houses in Massachusetts, and Mis-
souri,. In taking Richmond We must utterly
destroy the rebel force-and then Richmond
is taken. Let us adopt the Roman sentiment
-s'where there is solitude, there is peace''--
let us make our war war of destruction and
extermiuation. Placing the Republic above
all earthly considerations, let all earthly things
perish that it may be preserved. Let there
be fame and bIood-shed, and barren lands.
villages desolated, and every evidence of
prosperity destroyed; let every negro be
emancipated let the whole South be adesert,
but let the Republic be preserved. These
new disasters only intensity this fear ful PRAYER
In the heart of every loyal man. Let MS con-
Jess that This Uar is nothing less than a arar for
empire. This race must control the continent
OF America. There can be no rivaries in the
authority We may separate to-day, but our
children will curse us for it hereafter. Far
better To pass through the ordeal now and
come forth chastened and triumphant, than
by mistaken policy and false ideas of military
or political belief, to leave behind us coun-
try equalled only by Mexico in its weakness,
and Turkey in its degradation"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17

HERo.-One brigade of the enemy, led by
an officer in our uniform, came up quietly
and SO near our troops after nightfall they
could not be discovered as enemies or friecds
they stood few moments, when our Gene raj
cried, ''Are you enemies or friends ?-tel me.
or Il fire. No answer. A Colonel of one of
orr regiments then proposed to determine
who they We're, and went within a few feet of
them, when be said SIT you are friends, you
win answer me, and if you are my enemies,
yon Will not shoot me, bat take me prisoner -
At this moment he discovered that they were
brigade of rebels, and cried back, s.They are
enemies, General,' - and at the same instant
they poured deadly voley, which did fatal
execution to number of our brave soldiers.
Let the name of this Colonel be written in
our diaries, that the historian may report it to
the coming generation. IT is the name of
one of the unforgotten brave, and its very
sound will inspire kindred souS with like no.
bic selfdeyotion and sublime heroism.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17
,r,HE CLEAKFIELD ACADEMY will

Il opened for the reception of pupils lmale and
femaiel on Monday. Aug. Is, 1862. T0ms, per ses-
sion of eleven weeks:
orthosraphy, Reading. Writing, Primary Arith-
metic and Geography. $3.50
Higher Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geogra-
ply and History. $500
Algebra Geometry. Natural Philosophy, and
Book keeping. $500
Latin and Greek languages. $500
To students desirous of acquiring thorough
English Education, and who wish to qualify them
selves for teachers this institution offers desirable
advantages. No pupil received for less than half
q session and no deduction except for protracted
sickness Tuition TO be paid AT the close of the
term Imay3Ol c. B. SANDFORD, Principul.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17
or PARrNERsuIP.-

- All persons hereby notified that the part
rership heretofore existing between j Boynton
and VIM A, Nevling has been dissolved by mutual
consent. The books will he left for two months
from this time in the hands of said Nevling, at
Smith Mills, where all persons having unsettled
accounts requested to call within that time and
settle. JON A BO1NTON,
July so, 1862. st. WM A. NEELING.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17

/ SOUTHERN SocIETY.-The rebels have two
extremes of Southern society. The wealthy
slave owner, and the vicious and debauched
men, reckless of everything honest or honor
able, as desperate as pirates, and about as con
scientious. The Union men are different
class, and may be called the respectable, we'll
to-do people, who have everything to gain by
peace aud quiet and everything To lose by vi
olence. They are not, therefore, a demon
strative class. and have, hence, been over
powered in all of the Southern States. by the
reckless violence of the classes before named.
They were originally the majority, but have
been subdned and have quietly submitted TO
circumstances. not caring to jeopardize their
personal security and ease in the cause of the
Government.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17
FOR THE GALLANT s4TH

w 500 able bodied, moral young to join
the army of the Union for the crushing out of the
wicked rebellion that is now distracting our be-
loved country. Come and help the pres
snt and best Government God ever gave to man ,
Men will be enlisted for any Pennsylvania regi
ment in the field Twenty-Five dollars bounty
and one months pay in advance. Clothing, food
and medical attendance gratis.
Recruiting office in Graham's S Row, ,Clearield. Pa.
MATTHEW OGDEN, Capt. s4th Reg P.V.
July so, 1852. Recruiting officer.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17

II The undersigned Keeps constanu on hand
his store room in Philipsburg, Centreycounty a
full stock of Flour. Hams, Shoulders, Sides, Cof-
fee, Tea, Sugar, Rice, Mola sses, &c. Also, Lii
quors of all kinds Tobacco Segars, Snuff, &c; all
'vantageous terms Give him call and try his
articles (mar2Il ROBERT LLOYD.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17
VALUABLE TIMBER LANDS FOR

SALE.-The attention Of persons desirous
af purch asing valuable Timber Lands is invited
70 the following tracts of land situate in Heating
sownehip. Clinton county. Pa. known as the Lo-
rsne lands. viz A certain tract being No. 3iG9
warranted in the name of Thomas Willing con-
tanning about 100 acres. situate on Birch Island
Run. at the distance of 81 miles from the river,
being well timbered with Pine and Oak. Also.
another aller tract of land situate at the mouth
Of Birch Island Run. on the west side of the river
containing 73 acres and allowance and having
good rafting beach thereon. For terms apply to
G. L. REED.
July 30, 1862 JB GRAHAM Executors.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17

A Coon JoKE.-Referring to typographical
error in an announcement of a recent meeting
in which Judge Russell of Boston was to parti-
cipate, he said on rising to make his speech,
that she had read in the papers that Mrs.
Judge Russell was to preside at the meeting.
Bu: he had left her at home in charge of a
small body of infantry. and, unable to come
herself, she had sent feeble detachment from
the main body as
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17

An apothecary's boy was lately sent to leave
at one housea box of pills. and at another six
live fowls. Confused on the way, he left the
pills where the fowls should have gone, and
the fowls at the pill place. The folks who re-
ceived the fowls were astonished at reading
the accompanying direction ssSwallow one
every two hours.''s
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17

In Morayia there is a man liyingssapea
who is one hundred and forty -seyeu years elds
and still hale and hearty He ves formerly
soldier, and re-married At the age OIL "ness-
| He lives on milk and posatoes.s zse. ass sss
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17

A Western paper, in noticing the presenta'
ton OF silver. cup to contemporary, says
ale needs no cup. He can drink rom sns
vessel that contains sliquor-whetner sne necN
of bottle, the mouth OF adem1onn, tne sP''e
of keg or the bunghole of baFFel"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17

The following is postscript to an Irish
letter: Dear Mike-If you don't get this let
ler at all, write and let us no it, and viii
raise the devil with the postmaster
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17

Beautiful coquettes, who set hearts on fire
generally kindle the flames, not only WITH,
match, but without the least dream of
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17

GEN. CARR SoHURz.--A staff officer of Gen.
Siegel's says that the loss of Gen. Schurz in
the late battle will amount to nearly one-half
of his command. In the battle on Friday. in
which the corps of Gen. Siegel fought from
the commencement to the close, Gen. Schurz
had the most difficult tasks assigned to him.
He charged npon masked batteries. supported
by infantry, three times without suffering the
least panic in his division. 1t was not until
Gen. Siegel discovered that be was not being
reinforced, that he ordered Gen. Schurz to
fall back. Gen. Schurz is said to have led
his men admirably, and to have displayed SOL
dierly qualities of the highest order.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17

VNO THE PUBLIC.---The undersigned hav-
Il ing purchased the entire stock of the late firm
of Moore & Etzweiier, and having made large ad-
ditions thereto. is now prepared to wait upon
toners. Thankful for the very liberal patronage
heretofore extended to the firm. he hopes by
strict personal attention to business TO merit a
continuance of the same.
March 26, '62 If. ID. F. ETZWETLER.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17

TRUE EDUCATION Educate your children
to activity, to enterprise, to fearlessness in
what is right, and to cowardice in what is
wrong. Educate them to mark for themselves
the noblest purposes of life, aud then to fol-
low them out. Educate them to despise suf-
fering that stands in the way of the accom-
plishment of many aims, and count it as lit
tie thing. Make them free by lifting them up
into the storms of life, and not by covering
them with soft and downy plush.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17

TRUTH.-Every word OF it. eve should
make it principle to extend the hand OF fell
lowship to every man who discharges faith
who m anfests deep interest in the welfare
of general society-whose department is up
right, and whose mind is NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
stopping to ascertain whether he swings a
hammer or draws thread. There is nothing
SO distant from alf natural claims as the re-
luctant, the backward sympathy, the forced
smile, the checkered conversation, the hesta-
ting compliance. the well off are apt to mani
fest to those little lower down, with whom
in comparison of intellect and principles of
virtue, they frequently sink into insigniticance.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17
.KLlTCH'S MEDICINES


LITCH'S MEDICINES.-Afre fresh sup
~ ply of these invaluable Family Medicines
sre for sale by NJ A. Frank Clearfeld, consisting
Of Pam CHTer; Restoratire, greatcure for colds
and cough; and Amtt- Bilious Physic. They have
been thoroughly tested in this community, and
are highly approved. Try THEM.
'NTORRISDALE HOUSE.---The undersign-
lyl ed having taken the Morrisdale House Sit
uate in the town of Morrisdale, Clearfield county
respectfully solicits share of the public patron
age No pains or expense will be spared to rem
der guests comfortable. Charges moderate
April 2, '62. GEORGE RICHARDS.
"ANTED.-A blacksmith, who can carry
w on shop. single man. who come
we'll recommended for sobriety and Industry,
will be employed by the month, or the shop and
tools rented to him. The stand is one of the best
in Clearfeld county Apply address
WM. c. IRWIN,
July 2, '62. Burnside P. o., Clehrfeld co,Pa.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17

GEN. BANKS CoRPs.--The following is
diary of Gen. Banks march, derived from
conversation with him and his staff The corp
under Gen. Banks left the Rappahanro ocl
west of Warrenton on Tuesday night; passed
to Brentsvile, and thence north of Manassl
Junction, crossing the southern extrenIot
the old bat le-feld, and Bull Run, AND thev
ellis Ford, Joining the Union forssinst the
Bull Run on Sunday night. Op,,ssr.in in any
were engaged in holding a,sssnsd IN Tnes- /
enemy. No portion of his shee she'''A' hei''u -
engagement excepting teh. a
day. near the Rappa,s~-.------
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-17

der county, Pennsy
Al tAnandalxnitants have gone to the war,
all the maIeoffice Department is informed
SO the Bst office can.only be kept IN opera .
and tk the appointment of lady. mrs
tios, BLACK has accordingly been ap-
pointed. sss IS - .------t
When the Devil rebelled, God oion7 s"e-'
him nd ask him to give BONDS.