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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-01-14
CLEARFIELD. Pa WEDNESDAY. JANUARY H. 1863
CHICKORY-AND ITS USES.

Chickory has been considerably cultivated
the past season in some portions of the West
as substitute for coffee. 1t has been nsed,
severa, years by coffee grinders for the purpose
of adulterstion The root is the part used for
this purpose. The roots resemble the parsnip
in color and shape, but do not grow quite so
large. The roots are dug the first Autumn
after sowing, cleaned, and partially dried, or
cut up at once and kiln dried. depending up
on the character of the market and condition
in which they are best sold. The manufac-
turers cut up the roots in small pieces, roast
them, and grind to powder between futed
rollers. The tops are also acceptable food TO
COWS and sheep. 1t is said when cows are fed
upon it, the quality of the milk is improved.
1t may also be used as salad. Its leaves
blanched, are sold in the market of the Meth
erlands very early in the Spring as salad
long before lertuces are to be had. The roots
are taken up on the approach of Winter, and
packed in cellars in alternate layers of sand,
so as to form ridges with the crowns of the
plants on the surface of the ridge Here il
the frost be excluded, they send out
leaves in such abundance to afford supply
of salad during the Winter. If light be ex-
cluded the leaves perfectly blanched. and
in this state are known under the name of
Barbe de Copucin.
The plant is not without its faults. If all
the roots are not taken from the ground the
first season, it springs up and spreads the next
like Canada thistle. 1t is also very exhaust
tive of the soil.
The presence of chicory in coffee may be
detected in the following manner; If little
genuine ground coffee be thrown in a glass full
of water, it mostly floats, and slowly moistens,
communicating scarcely any color to the IL
quid. Powdered chickory tested in the same
way very speedily absorbs moisture, communi-
Gates deep reddish brown tint to the water,
and in few minutes falls to the bottom.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-01-14
THE BEGGARs OF MOSCOW

In Moscow exist about forty Thousand beg
gars by Professionalism strong proportion
in total Of three hundred and eighty thous-
and inhabitants-who chiefly ply their trade in
the shops and galleries of the Gostinnoc Dibor,
kind of Oriental bazaar. On every step you
will fall in with women carrying their children
with them, with persons dismissed from the
hospitals, with burnt. out people from the
neighborhood, and that particular species of
the Russia beggar who appeals to your gener-
osity on behalf of recruits and the starving
families they hav, left behind them. The
most impudent of all are discharged officials
and soldiers, who are generally drunkards,
covered with rags, and decorated with orders
and clasps. Then, again, you meet old wo-
men Carrying open collins with them, and beg
ging aims to defray the cost of burial. Other
women of the stamp, applying to you in the
name of bride who would like TO be married
but wants dowry. Peasants will stop you to
enable them to buy new horse the old one
having gone to the wall by some accident
or other; soldiers in full uniform who have
broken glass in the barracks, cIamor for a
trifle to replace the departed one. To the
secular members of the fraternity is admixed
a strong portion of monks and nuns, walking
in the sober garments of their order, and
asking mite for the erection of new church,
the restoration Of chapel, or such like pur-
poses. All point imperatively to the boxes,
plates, collins, prayer books, and altar covers
they present to you with an entreating gesture.
Pilgrims and pilgrimesses, too, who have
vowed TO go to Palestine, to the Solov izki
Monastery, or TO the grave of the sacred
Tychon will accost you, each enlarging with
great emphasis and considerable fuency upon
the holy object of their journey Letter from
81 Petersburg.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-01-14
.ELIEF NOTICE.-The Board of Relief

nELIEF NOTICE.--The Board of Relief
X for,the county of Clearfeld, will meet at the
Commissioners Office in Clearfeld on Wednesday
and Thursday, the 2Sth and 29th days of January
A D. 1863
of the soldier must appear before the board, and
produce her sworn statement, detailing name of
soldier. regiment and company, and when enlis-
ted the number of children with age and sex of
each the t,wnship in which they resided at the
time OF enlistment. and their present residence
and that she is without the means of support for
herself and children who are dependent upon her.
Two witnesses of credibiity from the township
in which she resides must also be produced. hose
certificate Sworn TO before the Board of Relief
must set forth that the applicant is the person she
represents herself to be- that the statement of the
number and age of her family is true, that she is
in destitute circumstances and her family in ac-
tual want and that all the facts set forth in her
application correct and true.
Forms containing these acquisitions can be OBJ
tanned at the Office of the Board of Relief, when
application is made and the witnesses appear.
\. B. Illness of the applicant, properly proven,
will excuse personal attendance
Jan !? 1853 WM BRADLEY. Clerk
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-01-14
CLEANSE THE BLOOD.-With corrupt

" disordered or vitiated Blood, you must be
sick all over. 1t may burst out in Pimples. or
Sores. or in active disease, or it may merely
keep you listless. depressed and good for nothing
But you cannot have good health while your
blood is impure. Ayers Sarsaparilla purges out
these impurities and stimulates the organs of life
into vigorous action restoring the health and ex,
pelling disease. Hence it rapidly cures vare
ty of complaints which caused by impurity oi
the blood such Scrofula Kings Evil. Tu-
mors Ulcers Sores. Eruptions Pimpies Botches
Boils. St Anthony's Fire, Rose or Erysipelas,
letter or Salt Rheum, ScaId Head, Ringworm.
Cancer or Gancerous Tumors. Sore Eyes. Female
Diseases, such Retention, Irregularity Sup
preston Whites. Sterilty, Syphilis or Veneral
Diseases Liver Complaints and Heart Diseases
Try Ayers Sarsaparilla. and see for yourself the
surprising activity with which it cleanses the
blood anu cures the disorders.
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL is so universally
known to surpass every other remedy for the cure
of Coughs, Colds. Influenza, Hoarseness. Group.
Bronchitis, 1neipfent Consumption, and for the
relief Of Consumptive Patients in advanced stages
Of the disease, that il is useless here to recount
the evidence of its virtues. The world knows
them.
AYERS CATHARTIC PILLs-for CostiveneSs, Dys-
pepsis, Indigestion, Dysentery, Foul Stomach,
.Jaundice Headache Heartburn. Piles Rheuma-
tism, Dropsy. Worms and in short for all the
purposes of purgatiye medicine.
Prepared by Dr.J c. AVER Il Co Lowell, Mass
and sold by
c. D. Watson. Clearfeld. VIM. Irwin Curwens-
Vile, S. Arnold Luthersburg. Eliza Chase, Anson-
Vile, j. C. Benner, Morrisdae C. X. Foster, Phil
ipsburg, and Dealers everywhere.
MAY = 1862
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-01-14

When the celebrated Hayden was asked how
all his sacred music so cheerful, the great
composer replied ID cannot make it other
wise. write according to the thoughts 1 feel
when think upon God my heart so full of
JOY that the notes dance and leap ii were
from my pen; and since God has given me a
cheerful heart, it wllbe pardoned in me that
serve him with cheerful spirit.''.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-01-14

Let every man avoid all sort of gambling as
he would poison. a poor man or boy should
not allow himself even to toss mp half-penny,
for this is often the beginning of a habit Of
gambling. and this runous crime comes on
by slow degrees. Whilst a man minds his
work he is playing the best game, and he is
to win. A gambler never makes good
use of his money, even if he should win.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-01-14

In the second half of the 18th century, Rms
sia was but $4,000 square miles in extent.
Now il covers 392 900 square miles. In 1922
the population of the empire vas IA millions !;
now it is 65 millions.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-01-14

1t is vain thing for You to stick your fin :
ger in the water, and, pulling it out, look for
hole; it is equally vain to suppose that, how
ever large space you occupy, the world will
miss you when you die.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-01-14

The women must think that We men are
great robbers, We are all the the time gong
sbout rcbbng them of their very names
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-01-14

ilSHES AND PLATES Just received
~ ooe dozen of dishes and plates all of VIII ich
IN I'm oe sold at half price. Wholesale dealers are
'hsited to call at the cheap Cash store of
- ico- MoSSoP
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-07
FROM DETROIT.

DhtHOIIi lInrch D 10 P. y.
As a negro who had committed an ont
rage upon young girl, was being taken
from the Court Room to Jail, under mill
tary escort this afternoon, an attempt to
rescue him was made by gang of rowdies.
The crowd was fired upon, one man being
killed and several wounded. Being foiled
in the attempt to get possession Of the ne
gro, the mob perpetrated most horrible out
RACES upon colored persons residing in the
vicinity Of the Jail, houses gutted and
burned, inmates maltreated, and in many
instances killed. Ten or fifteen lives have
already been lost and as many houses
burned. All the available military here,
and regiment in the interior Of the State,
have been sent Tor A vigorous suempt
will now be made to quell the riot.
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cavalEy. - WoodgtoeE, Nhsrs ID aaa.


Cavalry, near Woodstock, where the enc
my Is located in large numbers.
The Brooklyn Eagle states that the ofi-
GERS Of the Goth New York Regiment
at Key West have rendered their res
ignation in consequence of their ina
bllity to censeientiously carry out an order
which virtually wages war against unoffen-
ding women and children and known
Union citizens Of this Key, initiating as it
does that kind of warfare that has cast on
our enemies the censure Of all civilized na-
tions.
A grand meeting Of loyal people Of this
city, irrespective Of party, was held to-
night at CoOpers Institute, attended bv
over 1000 people inside and the same num-
Der outside. The meeting was presided
over by Mayor Opdyke, General Scott
being too sick to be present. Speeches
were made by James T. Brady, John
Van Buren, D. N. Hitchcock, Judge DAILY,
D. D. Field, Hon Charles Gould and others.
Expressions of unswerving loyalty to
the Union were enunciated by the speak
ers and most vociferously endorsed BY the
multitude, and the enthusiasm for the old
dag was most marked and emphatic.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-07
SPECIAL DISPATCHES.
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Decline of Gold--The Cam
paign in New Hampshire
1870 Personal.
ITO the Chicago Tribune.J

WASHINGTON, March 5.
There is general rejoicing here over
the sudden tumble of gold in New York
though the explanation of its cause can.
not be made as satisfactory as would be
desirable. The bogus reports about the
capture of Vicksburg, Charleston and sa-
vannah gave an impetus to the downward
movement, but itbegan by Congressional
legislation, just before adjournment, tax
ing and curtailing gold speculation. Nev-
ertheless, nothing is apparent that can full
ly explain the fearful fall to-day, except
Increasing confidence in recent financial
measures, and in Mr.. Chase's financial
management.
Gold spectators and brokers here all
insist that gold must go up again, unless
we should have speedy victories. The
tenor of advices from best informed quar-
ters in New York, is TO the same effect.
The exodus of Congressman to New
Hampshire continues Messrs. Bingham
and Kelly, who went yesterday, are fol-
lowed by Senator Clark, on our side, and
Richardson, of Illinois, for the Tories, and
Washburne, of Illinois, goes for US to-
morrow.
The wife of John F. Potter is lying dan
gerOusly i'll here.
John P. Hale was in his seat in the
Senate, to-day, looking weak and thin
from illness.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-07

AID FOB soLDIERs' SUFFERING FAMnIEs.--
The West Side has furnished a noble quota
Of men for the army, and has contributed
generously toward their bOunties and toward
the support Of their families, as we'll as to-
ward sending to soldiers in the hospitals such
comforts and Injuries as the Government did
not furnish them. But more funds still are
wanted, and preliminary meetingis called
for this evening, at the West Side High
School Hall, Of eharitably disposed men and
women, to take steps toward an entertain
ment, the proceeds of which shall go to the
relief Of absent soldiers. The object is q
good one, and we trust the call will be gen
erously and heartily responded to.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-07
NEWS FROM NEW YoRk.

NEW YORK, March 6.
John Author, an emenent lawyer, died
to-day aged 70.
The Post has a story that the Northern
Light was chased Tuesday morning last of
the coast Of Florida, by propeller steam
er which when first seen fired signal Of
distress, but subsequently gaze chase to
the Northern Light continuing it till a
Federal war vessel hove in sight. Some of
the officers of the Northern Light decline
to admit it. II is possible the vessel was
apriyateer.
A Cairo letter Of the Sd mentions q ru-
MGR that the whole Of Porter's feet has run
by VicksbuTg. W
A Fort Monroe letter Of the 4th says
Col. Spear of the llth Pennsylvania Cav
airy, attacked the rebels at Franklin last
night, capturing number Of prisoners and
drove the rest across the BlsckWster.
A Winchester letter reports recon
uolssspes by detachment Of the 18th
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-07
FROM VlGKsBURe AND BELOW.
Especial to Chicago Trbune.I
The Loss of the Indianola--Va-
rious Rumors Regarding her
Capture--Rebel Dis
patches.
CAIRO, March 5.

CAIRO, March 5.
The latest Young's Point reports eircu-
lated are that the Indianola had been dis
tinctly seen by means of field glass, ly-
ing along side the Queen of the West, un-
der the guns at Trenton. Others believe
the reports Of the man who escaped when
she was captured true: that the Indianola
sunk; but the majority seem to think st
General Grant headquarters that the gun
boat was not materially injured.
The Bulletin has advices from Vickg-
burg up to Saturday morning, Feb. 28th.
Some Inaccuracies appeared in the first
statement of the capture of the Indianola.
1t appeared the Indianola was placed in
bad position and badly managed by the
pilot. The Queen of the West, Webb and
Music butted against her. The Webb had
heavy guns and used them with effect
Still the Indianola sustained but little
damage from this cause. The rams butted
against her but she was not hurt by them.
When the boats came alongside with the
COnfederates, instead of giving them
shower Ofhot water, the crew and officers
ran aboard the Confederate rams. It was
then our Informant made his escape. His
impression was that when he Iefc the In
dianola she was not disabled. The story
about it is yet to be cleared up.
The Wyoming, one of the boats forming
the expedition to the Yazoo Pass, has re-
turned to Helena with dispatches. The ex-
peditiOn was going along satisfactorily,
except the Emma, which being of heavy
draft, grounded in the Pass.
The river is reported rapidly falling be-
low, from breaking levees, and the coun-
try is much overAowed.
twas rumOred at YOung's Point that a
son of old John Brown was arrested at
Vicksburg last week, and hung.
WAsHxGToy, March5 8.
Richmond papers of the 9th ult., con-
tain a dispatch from Lieut. Gen. Pember-
ton, announcing the capture of the India
nOla, which says she is sunk on the Mis-
sissippi side of the river Her boats and
upper works are out of the water near joe
Davis plantation. The following is the
rebel official dispatch announcing her cap
ture.
VIcKsBURG, Feb. 25.-I have the honor
to report, after a serious and hot engage
ment, the capture of lhe Federal iron-clad
steamer Indianola, Lieutenant Command
ing Brown, US. N, together with all the
officers and crew, by the Confederate
steamers Queen of the West and Webb.
forming the expedition that was sent out
by me for that purpose, under Major ].
Brent. The prize is good deal damaged.
[Signedl R. G. TAYLOR,
Major General Commanding.
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FRnlI YAsHINGTnN-

WAsHINGTON March 8.
The President sent q large number of
nominations to the Senate to-day, prinei-
pally Major and Brigadier Generals
Among the civilians are Hon. Joseph Lew
is Of Pennsylvania, to be Commissioner
of Revenue. and Hon. John F. Potter, ex-
member of Congress Of Wisconsin, to be
Governor Of Dakotoh. Owing to the large
number Of nominations rendered neeessa-
ry by the recent laws, and the privately
purpose Of Senators to closely
the qualifications and loyalty Of
the candidates, the probability is, tha. the
session will be extended to the close Of
next week.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-07
FURTHER BY THE ARABIA.

NEW YORK, March 8.
The captain of an English steamer
which arrived st Gibralter writes as fol-
lows:
On the 8th Of February passed the
290 or Alabama, or at any rate suspi-
cious vessel very much like her. She was
steering south. On the 10th I heard re-
ports and saw the flashes Of guns l also
saw the bursting Of shells. was distant
about five miles; it was evidently con-
test between two ships. first saw the
flashes of the guns at 8 p. NJ, and from 10
to ll:30P. N. The fighting was very heavy
and the exchange Of shots rapid As /
could not see the vessels I cannot give any
further information.
There was ar imposing demonstration at
the Ampitheater, Liverpool, on the 18th
ult, in support of the Emancipation Proc
lamstion OF President Lincoln.
The Liverpool Post says that a n, scre
unanimous meetiBg was never witnessed
on any question on which public opinion
has been at all divided Resolutions an
plauding the course of President Lincoln
on the slavery question, and the address.
which was presented through Minister
Adams, were adopted. The address ten
ders respectful sympathy in regard to
those measures Of Mr.. Lincoln'n Govern
ment which have denationalized slavery,
and are intended to destroy it.
The London Times gives the particulars
Of the Confederate loan. The loan ia for
three millions sterling, exchangeable for
cotton, any time within six months after
the declaration Of peace. The cotton is to
be delivered during the war, in the inte-
rior, and after peace has been proclaimed,
at any port. Bonds Of the Confederate
States, which are not converted into cot
ton, are redeemable at par, during twenty
years, by half yearly drawings.
The London Morning Herald says that
the above reports are premature.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-07
B. F. PE1xorTO, Secretary.

LOCAL MARINE IrRxs.-The pleasant wealth
er yesterday gave fresh impulse to the work
of preparing tho boats for the opening of
navigation.
The propeller owegO, of the Erie Railway
Line, VIII probably be the first boat of that
line to sail from this port. She has had new
bulWarks and new rails put on, and has been
painted. She will fit cut Immediately, and if
ready, will probably sail next week.
The Propellers Portsmouth, WenOna, Ever
green City, Passaic and Tioga, are in the old
river bed being painted and reftted.
The propeller Akron, of the Northern
transportation COmpsny's Line, is on Ste
vens and Presley's Railway being caulked.
The schooner Herald has had a new
spar put in, and received some slight repairs
at Barron's.
The new propeller City of Boston, for the
Northern Transportation Company, will be
launched next week Saturday at Stevens &
Presley yard, and be completed by April lst.
Her burthen is 400 tons. She is IA feet long,
26 feet wide, and II feet hold.
Stevens & Presley have been rebuilding
the propeller Genessee Chief, for Curtis,
Thomas & Co., of Toledo. The following
are her dimensions: Length I55 feet, width
26 feet, depth of hold II 4 feet. She is Of
about 400 tons burthen. She will be com
plsted the first of April, and placed on the
Toledo q Saginaw route. Captain E. NJ.
Hewitt will command her. He sailed the old
Chief last season.
The bark that Quayle & Martin are build
ing for Captain Frank Perew, is going ahead
rapidly. She will not be launched until she
is fully rugged and completed. Her sails
and rigging will come from Buffalo. Captain
PsIew has named her the I'D. P. Dobbins,'
in honor of a prominent marine insurance
man of Buffalo.
Quayle & Martin are building stout tug of
125 tons for Captain Robert Anderson, de-
signed as heavy weather tug for Buffalo
harbOr. She viii be completed May 1st.
The bark for Marther & Barclay of Chi
cagO, 800 tons burthen, will be launched in
about three weeks. She will be about the
largest vessel on the lakes.
The propeller Wabash, for the Erie Rail-
way line, is nearly completed.
Peck & Masters yard exhibits great aotiv-
ity, several vessels being on the stocks. We
made recent mention Of their work, also that
Of Mr.. Lafrimer
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-07

@sEARPLET's MIEsTRELs. = The Academy
vas crowded last evening, it being the open
ing night Of Sam sharpley's Minstrels. We
never before saw 50 large an audience as
semblsd at a minstrel performance in Cleve-
land; and well did the company deserve
such an audience, for all the performers are
Of the frst-class order. They introduced
many novelties in melody and fun, which
drew immense applause. sharpley is a man
Of genuine humor. His witticisms possess
the merit Of being fresh, a peeuliarity sadly
waiting emOng many of his tribe. His hits
upon var and politics brought r5srs of laugh
ter. There is full orchestra Of excellent
performers with the troupe The ballads of
Blackmer, Sullivan, snd Little Archie, the
comic songs of sharpIey, Cool Burgess, and
Taylor, and the dancing Of Taylor and
Thomas, sdded to the burlesque perfOrmsnoes,
comprise such an entertainment as our citi-
zuHs uEs rarely treated to.
Tonight they give their second perform
anOs, with change Of programmes.
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NEW YORK lIARKET.-1Tnreh 6,
lay TFLHaRAPHI


FlOuI-Market dull, irregular and unsettled and
lower, win no disposition eynced to buy or sell to
any extent until more settled feeling prevails in the
god market, closing dull and unsettled Sales 10
sl5J extra state S7,j77U extra round hooped Ohio
S7,Sld9,0 90 trade brands
Hheat-market dull, unsettled and lower and
buyers and sellers Opposed TO hold on until more
settied Ieelng IN gold The following quotations are
entirely nominal Chicago spring 81 3sl5I so; Mil
his. Ni'''SS
BarIey-Market firm Sales at SIS for eastern:
81 IS for Canada and western '--'
COrn-Lower but the market is still very irregu-
ar and unsettled. Sales at e3d95c for sound s4g5c
for unsOund. ' S'SS'S~
Oats-Are in moderate demand at sIas4e for CON-
mon TO prime -
SuEnrs-Rather more doing and 5f38ic lower.
IOHee-Market dull and nominally UNCHANGED
ROrk-Market dull and lower Sales al sII75
Ter Old mess Sl7,00 for dog SI75al362 for oid
Reef-Dul.
Prime lIess Beef-Market dull and unehang-
Bee Beef IHamsooMaTket oJTk quiet and nominal.
foI Dressed reese, HOGs-Market steady. Sales at 6H@7c
Bacon sides-Market dun and nominally un-
I.ard-Alarket dull and a shade easier sails NJ
VSall5fe Including lot OF choice kettle rendered