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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-11-06
The Democracy aud Peace.

The Chairman Of the great Democratic
gathering in the Cooper Institute, Hon.
GILBEEr DEAN. He said:
Let the Democracy OF New York say,
with one voice, that under no circum-
stances shall the war be ended by disso-
luton of the Union. lChee:s] And that
tor its prosecution all the powers of all the
people, and all the resources of this nation,
shall be applied; and l ask this great meet
ing, representing the Democracy of the city
of New York, if they agree to that senti-
ment. If they do, l ask them to say so.
lAye, aye-no, by two or three voices. I
hear occasionally man who cries peace.
Applause, few cries of peace, aud little
contusion.] Will you have peace by the
dissolution of the Union? (No.) Will
you have peace by having the great
courses of the Mississippi closed? (No.)
For my part l say, as far as am concern
ed, SO far as anything | have or hope to
have, it is all pledged to the safety of this
Union and its integrity in every inch of its
soil. (Applause) If this meeting does
not agree with me upon this subject, l
retire from the chair. (No, no remain;
you're right, Judge; stay there and go on
with your speech.) I know l am right,
and l am going on. Renewed applanse.)
Any man who will consent to the dissolu-
ton of the Union (cheers for the Union)
on the terms proposed, should 60 and join
the army of jeff Davis; and before he is
much older he will be hanged on a sour
apple tree"
This is the right way to meet this peace
matter. Boston Posi-.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-11-06
A Duel in Nevada.

They certainly have buslness-like
way Of settling their little disputes in the
silver-paved city of Virginia, in Nevada.
The Territorial Enterprise newspaper of
September 29th contains the following
among its news items:
A duel was fought yesterday morning, by
Thomas Fitch, editor Of the Virginia City Ua-
ion, and Jos. T. Goodman, of this paper The
parties met at 1ngrahams ranch, Stampede
valley, California where the preliminaries
were settled. Mr.. Fitch. being the challeng-
ed party, had the choice of grounda and
weapons. The weapons chosen were Colts
5-shOters, one chamber loaded; distance ff-
teen PAGES. The two parties went upon the
ground at half past five O'Clock. and the duel
look place at quarter to six o'clock. Major
Ferrend and Mr.. 81. F. Brown acted as seconds
to Mr.. Goodman; Mr.. Fitchs seconds were
Captains Rowe and Fleeson. DR.. Bryarly was
present in the capacity of surgeon to Mr.. Fitch
and DR.. C.. c. Green for Mr.. Goodman. Word
and choice of ground were won for Mr.. Fitch,
by Captain Rowe. and choice Of pistols was
won BY Major Ferrend for Mr.. Goodman. The
word was given as follows: Ready. fire-one
two three-stop!" the parties 10 fire be-
tween the words fire and stop.
The parties took their places, and the word
was given. rltcn utScnaIgcu HIS plSiOl III TIE
word - fire, and Goodman almost Immediately
afterwards. GOodman's shot took effect in Mr..
Fitch's right leg a little below the knee, pro-
ducing a bad but not dangerous wound. Mr..
Goodman was not struck. After Mr.. Fitch was
thus wounded, Major Ferrend, Mr.. Goodman's
second, advanced to the friends Of Mr.. Fitch
and asked permission to remove his principal
from the ground, which was very politely
granted.
After hovin,r ascertained from DIR Green that
the wound Mr.. Fitch had received was not of Il
dangerous character, Mr.. Goodman and friends
left the ground and returned to this city. Mr.
Fitch arrived here yesterday afternoon. His
surgeon thinks he will be able to get about in
the course ofa couple of weeks.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-11-06
NEW SERIES-NO. 5l8

Lieutenant in the navy, then on board man
of-war in the Mediterranean, telling me that he
had learnt that the Russian sailors in the Black
Sea were all supplied with reviewers which
would give them great advantage in boarding
should there be any naval conflicts in the war
then pending. This was in 1854. at once
sent this letter to the Times, asking if it was
fair to the British sailors that they should still
be limited to the old horse pistol and cutlass
The letter was published. Sir Thomas Hast
ings, the head of the Ordnance Board at once
sent for Colt, and an order for four thousand
pistols for the navy was given to him. This
gave an impetus to the pistol trade and Colt
fiourished. 1t is due to state that he treated
my little effort in his behalf with liberality
truly American.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-11-06
VOL. XV.-NO. 22.


Life is but span-of horses;
One is Age" the other Prime"
Up and down the hill our course is:
go in," ponies make your time
Boyhood plies the whip of pleasure;
Youthful boykood gives stroke;
Manhood goads them at his leisure,
''Let 'em rip, they're tough as oak"
"Hi va! there" the stakes we'll pocket,
To the winds let care be sent;
Time, 2.40-" whip in socket"
Give 'em string, and let 'em went"
On the sunny road to fifty,
"Prime is drowned in Lethe's stream:
"Age" is left, old, unthritty;
Life then proves "a one-horse team"
Age" grows quite unsteady.
Reels and slackens in his pace;
"Kicks the bucket" always ready,
"Gives it up"-Death wins the race.
-CdLfOrnia .Nercayy
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-11-06
How Colt got his Pistols Adopted by
the British Government.

\ gossippy reminiscent Of people and
things he has known and se;n abroad,
writes to the Boston Jomnm all interest
ing account Of the way the late Col Sam.
Colt got his pistols recognized and adopt
ed by the British government. The writer
says:
One evening, at place of public entertain
ment was introduced by brother member of
the press to Col. Sam. Colt. who had recently
established mandatory of arms on the banks
of the Thames. The revolver had received
much commentator from the small fry of the
press, the starving weeklies which would praise
anything for the sake of an advertisement, but
Colt was sagacious enough to know that one
line in the Times would do him more good than
a column in any other paper. But how to get
to the Times, excepting in the advertising
columns, was the difficulty. Colt was prepared
to pay any sum that might in reason be de-
manded for a paragraph, because he felt as
sured that, by such means. his firearms would
be brought under the notice Of the ordinance
authorities who could not fail to give his man.
ufactures trial. As happened to be well
acquainted with some of the Tines staff, and
also with two or three M. P.s who had the ear
of John Delane, the editor, I told Colt would
make an effort to get him fairly noticed, but.
that might conscieutiously recommend him,
l thought he should show me his new armory.
He objected at first, on the ground that, in or
der to prevent some two or three of his secrets
becoming known to other manufacturers, he
had systematically refused to admit any one
within his workshop. But as made this
sine qua non of my interference, he gave
way. was greatly pleased with the order,
system and completeness which charac-
md fho
ty of the proofs to which he subjected his
firearms, and was turning over In my mind the
best way of carrying out the Colonels views
when received letter from an old friend. a
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-04-01
UNION STATE CONVENTION.

The Loyal Citi-sns Of Pennsylvania. without
,;',ig,ion of party, who desire cordially to
IaIss in sustaining the National and State i'd
I-ri,frations. in their patriotic efforts to sup
.,sss A sectional and unholy rebe llion against
he Uaifv of the Republic, and who desire to
,npvort by every power of. the Government,
onr heroic brethren in arms, Drawing disease
and the periIs OF the field to preserve the u
MON Of our Fathers, are requested to select
. number of Delegates equal to their Legis-
Istfye representatives of the State. at such
Zines ard such manner as will best respond to
the spirit Of this call, to meet in State Conren-
fion, at Pih;burg, on Wednesday. the First Of
rtfy next, at eleven O'Clock, A. M, on said day
70 nom mate candidates for the offices of Cor
s,nor and Judge Of the Sapreme Court, and to
take such measures as may be deemed neces
.ary 10 strengthen the Government in this sea-
,gn Of common peril to a common country.
G. P. NJ iRKJE,
Chairman Of the Union State Central Com
ss9 S@. J " Has.sp. n:ssasnf' }ssers'aris'.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-04-01
The Raj FTsNlAN's JOURNAL.
From the Hollidaysburg Register of March 25th
MR WALLACE, OF CLEARFIELD

From the Hoilidaysburg Register of March 25th
MR. WALLACE, OF CLEARFIELD
We lind in The Harrisburg Patriot" OF Sat
nrday last, a speech, purporting to have been
made ny the gentleman whose name heads this
article. against allowing Governor Johnston, i,
of Tennessee, aud Governor Wright of Indi-
ana, the use OF the Senate Chamber, in which
TO deliver Union addresses. more william
Gus production, it has never fallen to our lot
to peruse. He not only opposed the resolu-
ton, but in the most cowardly and false man
ner slandered the old statesman and patriot,
Johnston, Gold enough to be his father) who,
since tie breaking out of the rebellion, in
Tennessee, has been driven from his home,
separated from his family, and robbed of his
property, simply because he dared to main
tain that the Government should be sustained,
the Constitution upheld, and the rebe Ilion
crushed ont. And for this, Mr. w. A. Wal
lace, in his seat in the Senate, Whites and ira
duces him. stating that he will sin early fu
ture, be buried in dark Oblivion 30 and furth-
er, that he is opposed to allowing these brave
and good men, the liberty OF speech, at Har-
risburg. because he was '!unwiling to coun-
tenance any of those men, who have rendered
ala and com orr towards sustaining this Ad
minstraton."
And yet this is the same gent leman, who,
lass fail; when candidate for the Senate, and
he thought he was hard pressed, came post
haste to this town, here to have certificates of
men in his own county published, certifying
that he was loyal man, and had contributed
in every way in his power, ''aid and comfort
to sustain the very Government and adminis-
tration he now abuses and seeks to overthrow
deceive most worthy and loyal member OF
the Democratic party in Woodberry township,
by letter written in this town, shortly before
the election, wherein he promised to stand
by the constituted authorities in their patriot
ic endeavors to save our beloved Union. This
is his said and com fort.''
Andrew Johnston for years past has been
see, and but a short time before the breaking
out of the rebellion, was transferred by that
party, from the Governors chair to seat in
the United States Senate. Mr. Wallace de-
nies this man the use of the Senate Hall, in
which to tell the wrongs he and his friends
have sustained from the traitors of his State,
and of MS fidelity TO the Union and the laws.
Is it any wonder that the sons of s.Loyal Lit
tie Blair" repudiated this man by seventeen
hundred majority Were the election to
come off to day, he would not have a corpo-
rails guard TO sustain him in his infamy. He
should have told the Senate, when he was
boastng of himself, that he had the honor of
running farther behind the rest of his ticket
in his District than any man in the State
Possibly he will do that next time.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-04-01
THE RECORD.

The following is the resolution and amend
ment, and the vote, granting the use of the
Hall of the Penn'a State Senate to Gov. Andy
Johnson, Gov. Wright, Gen. NJ liam, and
other friends or the Union:
ResOired, That Gov. Andrew Johnson, of
Tennessee, and Ex-Gov. Joseph A. Wright of
Indiana, he and they are hereby rendered the
use of the hall Of the Senate this afternoon,
for the purpose of addressing their fellow cit
liens of Pennsylvania.
s.rhat when General George B. Mcclellan
or any other friend of the Union. desires the
use of this Hall for the purpose OF defending
the cause of the Union and deDOuncing the re-
bellion, it will be cheerfully tendered.''
YEAs-Messrs. Boughter, Bound, Connell,
Fuller, Hamilton, Hiestand, Johnson, Kinsey
Lowry. VI 'Candless, Nichols, Penney Ridg-
way, Robinson, Serrll, Stutzman, Turrell,
White, Wilson and Lawrence, Speaker-20.
NAYs-Messrs. Bucher, Clymer, Donovan,
Glatz, Lamberton, Mott, Smith, Stark, Stein
and Wallace-l0.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-04-01

THE NOBLE COUNTY AFFAIR-The traitor
Gus malcontcnts of Noble county, Ohio, have
rather ignobly showed the white feather, after
such promise as they made, few days ago, of
military prowess and feats of arms. The Gin
cinnati Gaeette sent correspondent TO the
scene of expected action, accompanying the
expedition sent by the military authorities to
suppress the threatened Insurrection. From
his report we learn that TWO hundred insur-
gents were armed and organized ,having elect
ed a deserter Captain of their band They
formed regular camp, kept their fires hurn-
ing, and their pickets out on Thursday night,
and We're very brave until the soldiers got
within nine miles of their headquarters. A
bout that time courage failed and they ske-
daddled. scattering through the woods. where
they remained during Friday night, getting
the full benefit of cold rain. a large mum
Der of arrests were made on Saturday morn
ing. The names of over one hundred of the
insurgents had been obtained and most if not
all OF these will be taken into custody Pitts
burg Caeene.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-04-01

Dr.. JONES ON DISEASES OF THE EYE AND EAR.
DR.. Jones of the City Of New York, the
great Oculist and Aurist, can be consulted
at the Aonongahels House, P ittsburg, for sew
eTsl weeks. His success in cur ing diseases OF
the Eye and Ear il without a parallel. He op-
crates for cataract straightens crooked Eyes,
Inserts sTtiticis! eyes TO move and appear nat
removes polypus from the ear and nose, cures
c2Uua, aud all manner of diseases OF the eye
and ear, and other difficult complaints.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-04-01

SHERI FF SALE.-Ay virtue of a writ of Test
- FL Fa., issued ont of the Court of Common
on the 18th day of pril next, d. 1868, the fol-
lowing described Real Estate, to wit:
All the right. title and interest of j. j. Lingle
in the town of Osceola situated in Decatur town
ship, Clearfeld county, being the one undivided
three-sixteenth, bounded and described fol-
lows Bounded on the South by the Big Moshan-
non creek, and on the East, North and West. by
lands of Andrew q. Curtin, Daniel Stone, John
NJ. Hale and David Pruner. Containing about
Eighty acres. Seized. taken in execution, and TO
be sold as the property of j. Lingle.
EDWARD PERKS, Sheriff.
Sherif-s Office, March is. 1863
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-04-01
4 YER's CoMpOUNDEXTRACT sAR-

IN SAPARILLA No one remedy is more need
ed In this country than reliable Alter atiYe but
the sick have been so outrageously cheated by the
worthless Preparations of Sarsaparilla abroad
that they are disguised even with the name. Yet
the drug cannot be blamed for the impositions
from which they have suffered Most of the So
called Sarsaparillas in the market contain little
OF the virtues of Sarsaparilla or anything else
They are mere slops-inert and worth less while
concentrated extract of the active variety of
Sarsaparilla compounded with Dock. StiIlingia,
Iodine, etc. is, ii ever will be. powerful al
terative and an effectual remedy. Such is Ayers
Extract of Sarsaparilla, as its truly wonderful
cures OF the great variety of complaints which
quire an Alternative medicine have abundantly
shown Do not. therefore. discard this invalua-
Die medicine. because you have been imposed up
on 1y something pretending to be Sarsaparila
while il was not. When YOU have used AYERS
then, and not till then, will you know the virtues
OF Sarsaparilla. For minute particulars of the
diseases it cures we refer you to Ayers American
Almanac, which the agent below named will fur
nish gratis to all who call for it.
AVER S CATHARTIc PILLS, for the use Costiveness
Jaundice. Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Dysentery Foul
Stomach. Headache, Piles, Rheumatism. Heart
burn arising from Disordered Stomach. Pain or
Morbid lnaction of the Bowels. Fatulency. Loss
of Appetite, Liver Complaint Dropsy, Worms
Gout, Neuralgia and for Dinner Pill
they are sugar-coated, so that the most sensi-
tive can take them pleasantly and they are the
best Aperient in the world for all the purposes of
a family physic- PRICE % cents per Box; Five
Boxes for 81 90
Do not be put Off by unprincipled dealers with
other preparations which they make more profit
on: Demand AYERS and take no others The
sick want the best aid there is for them and they
should have it,
Prepared by DR.. ] c. AVER Is Co.. Lowell, Mass
and sold by
c. ID. Watson. Clearfeld VIM. Irwin, Curwens-
vile, J. c. Benner, Morrisdale. G. R. Foster. Phil
ipsburg, and Dealers everywhere March g. 1863
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-04-01

BIZ WARNED IN TIAE.-It is but too plainly
manifest that the Copperhesd leaders are try
ing TO induce unsuspicious persons to resist
the conscription Act. We hope none will
follow their bad advice, for sooner or later
they will find that they have committed an er-
Tor which will bring upon them everlasting
shame and disgrace-that designing partisans
have used them as tools to damage the Gov
eminent snd to aid the Rebellion.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-04-01
CABINET EMPORIUM!
a b. K. SHOPE, -
m CABINET MAKER. -anz

Would respectfully announce to the public that
he has fitted up shop on Cherry street, near the
Episcopal church and near kratzer's store, where
he intends to carry the Cabinet-making bust
ness in its different branches. Having served a
regular apprenticeship to the business. and work.
ed Journeyman over six years, besides carry
ing on a shop for three years, he fatters himself
that he can render satisfaction to hose who may
favor him with their custom. Having located in
the Borough of Clearfeld, he solicits share of
patronage and it shall ever be his object to make
to order, neat and substantial furniture-such as
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-04-01
E,IFTY DOLLARS REwARD.-was sto-

NIFTY DOLLARS SREWARD.-Was sto-
II len from the stable of the subscriber in Burn
side township, Clearfeld county, on the night of
the 18th inst, sorrel-roan horse years old in
May next about 10 or l6 hands high with one
hind foot white and star in his face-had a
nearly new halter. riding Bride with hitch strap.
The thief is supposed to be John Williams. who
is about 20 or 81 years of age. about feet or 10
inches high, has small or squint eye and crook
ed mouth-when last seen wore low black hat,
blue knit wamus, and grey pants. and usually
wears comfort about his neck-is very conceited.
The above reward will be given for the delivery
of the horse and thief, or $50 for either
JOHN MYERS.
p. o. Address. Newman's Mills
March is, lS63-3p. Indiana county Pa.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-04-01

RETURNING DEsERTERs.-The total number
OF deserters from the army is stated at l25, 900
to 10000 Perhaps Indiana has full pro-
portion of these, owing to the influence of
copperheadism in that State. But the recent
order seems to be working well in Indiana,
for dispatches from indianapolis state that de-
seventy five daily, and reporting themsel yes
for duty. as provided by the Presidents proc
lamation. promising exemption from punish
mept for all who take this course previous to
April /. If deserters are as prompt In return
ing in other parts of the country. the ranks of
the army will be we'll filled.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-04-01

SAD FArALIrY.-We learn from the Wing
that the family of Daniel Ritts, residing In
Hoiiidaysburg has been visited by disease
known as whooping cough, which has proved
very fatal On Tuesday week, one of the
children, aged two years. died on last Mon
day another, aged four years, died and while
the parents aud friends were absent from home
at the funeral, the third child, aged eight years
died. We are sorry to state that the remain
ing three children are very sick with the same
disease, and it is the opinion of the physic ian
that at least one more will die.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-04-01

RATHER VERpANT-the man who wanted to
pay his license "undsr protest'-having re-
qussted the collector TO make such endorse
mrnt on the hack of the paper, which wasn't
done. Didn't like to encourage the govern
ueut to the extent of "green back" eh7
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MEDICINES THAT CURE.-One of the special
peculiarties of DR.. Ayers preparations is,
that they accomplish what is prom ised for
them. Who, in this community does not know
that of all the cough remedies the Cherry Pee
toral is by far the besti Who that ever uses
pills hut will tell you AYERS PILLS at once
the mildest and most searching, most effect
nal of all Did anybody ever hear of his AGUE
CURE failing in single case Not an instance
has been found where Feuer and .4gue has re-
sisted the faithful trial of it. This may seem
a bold assertion, but We are assured it is true.
And still! more important are the effects of his
aieratiue called EXTRACT OF SARsaPARILLA.
One after another, patients come forth from
their ieprocy, cleaned and purified into health
by this witchery of medco chemical SIX ill.,
Saturated wit h the accumulated rottenness of
years, and poisoned by the corruption OF
their own blood, they could only live to suf-
fer. This master com bination, purging out
the foul impurities, has instilled the vigor OF
health, and restored them to the enjoyment of
life again. Ifthese are truths, and they are
should not our readers know il ? What facts
can we publish of more vital importance to
them ?-Courier, Princeton, Ky.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-04-01

SCHOOL EXHIBITION. p inc Grove school
Of Burnside township, gave public exhibit
lion on the evening of March llth, which was
Ing great praise for their performances-and
Miss Forsythe, the highest honor, for the able
manner in which she discharged her duty, rem
hrFDg entiEe satisfaction. The exercises
we're opened with prayer by Rev. Kennedy
and closed by Rev. Weller. The Cherry Tree
band also was present, and enliyened the ex-
eielses with their sweet music.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-04-01

EnaoR.-Lsst week, in referring to the ac
,i0n OF he Penn'a Senate on granting the use
Of that Hall to Gov. johnson and other G nion
men, we Inadvertently stated, in part of our
issue, that "Mr. Laurence then offered to a
mend" the resoiution-it should read, s'Mr.
Laul5srfo. then offered to amend, - etc.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-04-01

Rebel Gov. Brown of Georgia don't seem
to have made much by Secession. if we may
credit the following growl from his late Mes
sage: ssThe Abolition Government at Wash
ington-from which we seeded on account
of tsdisregard for the violation Of State ri ghts
has shown itself more attached TO the rights
of the states, and more careful not to violate
them, than our own Government, which bad
its very origin ia this great doctrine"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-04-01

A Coon OsE.-A friend says, that few
scraps of the copperhead organ in this place,
scatt- red into granery will cause all rats and
mice TO sskedaddle' on double quick He
prorounces 1t an infallible remedy, and much
superior so Costar's exterminator. Wonder
II that remedy is Constitutional