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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07
WHO SUPPORTS coppERHEAps.

''An Ohio journal mentions as among the
prominent supporters of Vallandighan for
Governor. the London Times, Governor Sey-
monr. jefferson Davis, w ashIDgtOn Hunt Gen
eraI Bragg. the Boston Courier, the Richmond
Enquirer, Fernando Wood. aud the Charles
ton Nerc~ry. W may add that all these ia.
vor the present Democratic ticket in this State
also With such list OF supporters this tick
et onghi to secure the vote uf every Copper
head and every enemy of the Union in this
State. No doubt it aill.'
Most OF these journals and men support JUS
tice Woodward. The Richmond Enquirer
certainly is earnest IN advocating his election,
and advised an invasion of Pennsylvania for
the purpose Of strengthening the Democra-
cy." Mr.. Justice " Woodward is also honored
with the AID of Mr.. William B. Reed, pam
phleteer to the slaveholding interests, Mr..
Charles Ingersoll, MIR. Francis W. Hughes,
and all the opponents OF the war. We think
Mr.. W oodward will have all the disloyal votes,
and desire that he should have none other.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07
COMFORT FOR PEACE MEN

The rebel General obert c. Hill publishes
a card in the Richmond Sentinel, in which he
says:
II am opposed TO peace on any terms short
OF submission OF the FederalS 40 such terms
We may dictate which, in my opinion.
should be Masons and Dxon's line as bound
ary. the exclusive navigation of the MissIs-
sippi below Cairo, full decentralization for all
the negroes stolen and property destroyed the
restoration of Fortress Monroe. Jefferson Key
West, and ali other strongholds which may
have fallen into their possession during the
war. If they re unwilling 10 accede to these
terms. propose an indefinite continuance of
The war until the now existing fragments of
the old Union break TO pieces from mere rotten
and tcdnf of cohesion, aohea ws wiI STEP IN
as The only .iirst class Potoer on the Westerwhem-
isphere, and take possession cf he pieces as sab
jugated and conquered p' oDtnces."
To which we reply that ssit is poor argu-
ment which will not apply both ways" For
tunately for the South, however, there is too
much magnanimity, too much true chivalry,
to treat the Rebel States with the vndictve
harshness they would show TO loyal States.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07
cuRTIN AND FREEDOM.

Arr-" Bzttls Cry If Frseaonr.
Yes. wen rally round the Polls boys, rally once
Shouting for Curtin and for Freedom
We'll rally from the work shops and waving
fields of grain
Shouting for Curtin and for Freedom.
CHORUS:
The Union forever hurrah boys hurrah
Down with all Traitors and up with the stars
While we rally rounl the Polls boys, rally once
again
Shouting for Curtin and for Freedom
We are springins to the call as we did in days
before,
Shouting. for Curtin and for Freedom
heI we'Il add to vote full I'll ty thousand
more,
shouting for Curtin and for Freedom.
The Union forever, tic.
We will welcome TO our numbers the loyal brave
aud true,
Shouting for Curtin and for Freedom
sad well drive TO their dens the foul Copper
headed crew,
Shouting lor Curtin and for Freedom
The Union forever, &c.
SO we're rallying to tho Polls from the East and
from the West
Shouting for Curtin and for Freedom
love best,
Shouting for Curtin and for Freedom
The Union forever, &c.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07
THE SOLDIERS FOR CURTIN.

We could from this time until the day of
the election, says the PiHsburg Commercial,
publish extracts from letters from our brave
soldiers in the field, relative to their feeling
ia the matter OF the suppression OF the rebel
lion, by the elect ion of Union men TO office,
but we have not the space to do so. The fol-
lowing is an extract from letter received
lately from young officer, formerly resi-
dent of this city
81 have met with but one copperhead in
this army, and he, true to his traitorous in
slincts is a shirking coward. Our soldiers are
universal in their dennnciation OF Judge
Woodward, whilst they applaud our Govern
or, and love to call him sthe soldiers friend -
1t is unmistakab bie-we love him for his afiec-
tionate, sympathiziDg disposition and stern,
unflinchng loyalty. Let Judge Woodward
reverse his decision and he will soon discover
the extent OF his popu arity in these camps. -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07
Is TEIs TRuT Z

The Huntingdon Gicbe, q reliable Democrat
ic journal, too loyal to support Woodward for
Governor, and sufficiently independent 10 cast
its influence for Curtin, makes the following
statement
s.Judge Woodward has had loyal son in the
army. When this sou was brought home, to
his fathers house in Philadelphia, badly
wounded in one leg, and while he was receiy
ing the kind attention OF members of the fam
lily and neig bOrs, the Judge made his ap
pearauce at the bed room door OF the sufferer.
and raising his hands, he sauted his son
with the following language: ssH is a pity
u0u ,uere not shot la both nrnss and The other leg,
for fghting ia fhis anh9ly tcar." This father
traitor is now asking Union men TO vote for
him tor Governor. The soidier or soldier 8
friend who can vote for him should be kicked
out of all loyal society.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07
BEAR IT IN MIND

Ira Brough will oe elected over VallanC-
gham in Ohio, by 100, 900 majority. Think,
that if Curtin should be elected in Pennsylya-
MIA by overwhelming ma jority, the rebels
will BE- completely disheartened aud speedily
throw down their arms. The result will be
the more Certain all chance of foreign in
ieryentIOn in behalf OF the rebels has passed
away. England WON'T meddle, aud France
is afraid. Now, if The friends OF The drafted
men want them TO return home in few
months, let them vote the Union ticket. Tie
election OF Curtin ,oiLt shorten the par, showing
as it will that the people OF the North are u
nited and resolved. This is fact that is un-
doubted. So vote then, in Oct9heE, as to Sc
cure speedy peace, and return TO the
homes OF your friends.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07
THE CONFLICT IN PENNSYLVANIA.

Speaking of the pending political campaign
IN this State, one of the editors of the New
York Ereaiag Post, who recently made Jour
ney through the central counties, writes:
''in that region the copperhead speakers
are unmeasured in their denunciatlons and
charges against the adm uistration and with
the result that all men who really wish we'll
to our flag and TO the Union have united on
the common ground of supporting the gov
ernment. On this platform the canvass is
ried on; we must stand by the government
is the cry everywhere and old political tends
and prejudices are buried or laid aside old
political opponents are to-day work ing hand :
IN hand for this cause, doubiy impelled to it
by the vrulence and the nnpatriotic course OF
the copperheads.
What our soldiers are doing In the field.
that we must do at home,' say these Pennsy l.
vanians: III brothers and our sons sup
port the government with the masket. shall
We no; support it with our votes p Nv son
is in the army fighting for the government ;
said a gray haired farmer how would il look
II were 10 go and vote against II +! Ii one
man pulls one way, and another another, they
don't accomplish much. II is Ike hitching a
team to each end OF wagon, and attempting
to drive both ways at once. You would be
sure to pull the wagon TO pieces; aud that's
all you'd do But the men of PenasyIvania
do not mean to pull the Union wagon TO pie
ces. nor will they let the copperhe aus do that
either
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Letter from Rappahannock, Va.

YAK SHADE CHURCH. Va. Sept. y. 1865
DEAR SISTER -. You cannot con-
ceive how destitute the people of this country
are. Some OF them offer the despised Yankee
soldiers 5 DO for pound of salt pork, willis
for coffee and sugar they wou Id almost ba rter
their existence. One old man told me he had
paid S25 for the las, barrel of corn meal l. and
God only knew where the next one was to
come from. They viii give SO greeuback
for pair of government boots. II you 20 10
their houses and wish to buy butter or m Ela
they tell you they have none to sell for money
at any price, bat viii trade some for sugar and
coffee. Aud these people are not of the poor
class either, [for al! are reduced to level
by the JEFF Davis despotism,) but those who
once possessed all the Injuries of life, and
niggers, good farms, and fine houses. Nov,
their uiggers have run away, fences are burn.
ed up, crops destroyed, aud in their destitu-
tiou they must mourn their folly for lending
their iutiuence TO destroy their good Govern
ment. II has been bitter lesson to them and
we may TEST assured, that when the Union 4.
once more restored, (as il will be as sure as
there is just God ,)they viii Ue the last uen
on the face OF the earth to try to tear it asun
der again. Much as they hare the. ankees''
they wish them success, tor in their success
do they only see the way 10 q lasting peace
and future happiness.
The c6pperheads had better with hold their
sympathy and comfort, for know the masses
OF The people Of the South. outside of their
army, would rather see their pseudo Confed-
crate Government overthrown than to see it
stand. Even their soldiers, on the opposite
side of the river, with whom cur boys have
talked, acknowledge that they are sick OF
fighting, and would be willing to see the war
stopped on any terms. Your brother, VIC.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07

For every dollar the rebels spend they go
in debt sixte. n, and as their expenses are very
heavy, the immeusity of their debt may oe
suppo ,edi yet the Copperheads are endeavor
ing to patch up disgracetul peace by offering
to assume their debt. Peace 10 an excellent
thing, and much to be desired. but there is
such thing as paying too much for the best
of whistles.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07
LET LEE drive MEADE into Washington. and

LET LEE drive MEADE into Washington, and
he will again raise the spirits of the Democ-
rats, confirm their timid, and give cofdence
to their wavering.'' This is what rebel
writer says. Friends of the Union. do not
forget that the spoliation OF your homes
aud the murder of your brethern are here
recorded as the most gratifying advantages
that could befal the Democratic party. Who
pathies are constantly With the enemies OF our
country e
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07

1.-The recognition of the South is, We must
admit, the logical consequences OF our Mexi-
can enterprise This is what writer in
French journal says. Let him ask himseh
what will be the logical consequence OF TIE
recognition of the South.
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Letter from Alexandria, Va.


DEAR FRIEND. :. we are defeat
ed, it won't be by the rebels of the South,
but by the ambitious political scoundrels Of
the North. 1t would crafty soldiers
much 10 See some more OF them sent after
their brother Vallandighan. We are better
without such men. In the language of Gen.
Rosecrans We cay, '-ff you wish TO opposs
this Governrnent,go South and join the army"
We will give them tree Transportation across
the lines. Let them put on the gray uniform
of the organized rebel army for we assure you
they can't do us any more harm there than ttey
do BY acting the Copperhead at home. By
their actions they seem 10 say that the Gov
eTnmeut soldiers are fighting Tor oppression.
II they think so, and want 10 maintain Justice
let them go South and join their friends and
fight tor them. We don't want them. II
they don't do SOL wonid say they were black
hearted towards and ought 10 s.dry MP
..Every dog has his day. and this matter will
all come right. Let all those who are oppos-
ed to the Union go South, for the soldiers
would just soon meet oue traitor on the bat
lief I'D another, even should he be an old
neighbor. Reader, probably you think l talk
plain. II 50, will say. / am sympathizer
with traitors or opposers Of our country. I
a man Tor the Union without conditions.
| have written the truth, and if / have step
pea Oh any body's corns, let them stand from
under" as talk Just as feel. have seen
some bard service, and was twice pelted with
southern or traitor lead, and I do moi feel like
giving up yet, although we have lost many
valuable men. | want to soc this war prose-
cuted as long as there is armed traitor in
America, even if it takes every dollar of mon
ey aud every man. Let US show the world
that we are men, not towards. We mast sus-
tain ourselves, or our liberty is gone. III the
language of Patrick Henry,s Give ms liberty.
or give me death -
But, will change my subject, as promis-
ed 10 give on, in the commencement of my
letter the opinions of the soldiers in regard to
Governor Curtin. This noble statesman watch.
over the soldiers,as good father does over
bis children. If the hnnb!est soldier asks
him for favor. it is granted at the earliest
opportunity. And if We had the privilege Of
voting at the coming election, say il with.
out hesitation, l honestly believe we would
give him almost the unanimous vote of the ar
my. But are denied that privilege. II
our brothers and fathers at home wish TO as-
sist us. and encourage us, let them cast their
ballots for Andrew e. Curtin, for he Is our
best friend. If you want to blast our hopes
and hurt our feelings vote for Woodward.
Yet, We hope you will not do the latter, but
that you viii stand by the man who stood by
our Government In it's greatest need, aud you
will I'LL the hearts of your brave SONS and
brothers, who are In the army, with joy
.-5ifaer= DAsnL. GRAHAh,
Corporal, Co. &, s4sh Pa. Vol.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07
coppERHEAD RALLY1NG CRIES

s-Give us compromise and peace, because
you eau never whip the rebels il
1868.
s'Gise US compromise and peace, because
we are whipping the rebels glOriously.
ILLUSTRATION.
I'm take the turkey, and you may have
the owl or else you may take the owl, and
I'll have the turkey"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07

Ihe rebels boast that they will have FIVE
'''n ciads afoat by the first of October, to
'''" our ships, destroy our commerce threat
y" "uF seaboard cities and drive the carrying
''l" "i the world into foreign bottoms. Two
- 'uen, II is said, are named s,The Copper
'- ana The pallaHdiyhQm. II is to be hop
'''a' the rebsl authorities, out OF compli
~ 10 their friends in New York and Penn
'o"@i VII see the appropriateness of nam
me other three after the champions If
r., cause in the States above mentioned,
Voaaard, Lorrie, and McCunn.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07

SrILLTHEY CoME.-Mr. Mcdowell, recently
one of the publishers of the Harrisburg Patri-
OF and Union, and Francis J. Grund, formerly
associated with the Philadelphia .fge, hereto
lore prominent Democratic politicians, bave
now deserted the sinking ship of the modern
bogus democracy, and are advocating the g.
lection of Curtin and Agnew
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07

Five millions and half dollars have already
been received ss commutation. under the En-
roIment Act. This sum, and all MONEYS here-
after TO be realized from this source, are 70 be
expended in bounties for enlistsmsnts
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07
Raftsman's guarnal.
ARMY CORRESPONDENTS

Below We give extracts from severa. letters
by soldiers now in the army of the Potom1o,
which worthy of perusal.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07
THE VICTORIES OF '63.

Since the beginning OF the present year,
elections have been held in the States of New
Hampshire, Connecticut, Kentucky, Cslifor-
MIA and Maine, and in all OF them the Union
ticket was victorious. The popular majority
in each Is aq follows
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07

"e recruiting officers in New Jersey now
:, photograph of each man as he is enlis-
ihe plan brings horrible contortions
7' 'as ooua;sssucss Of bounty jumpers.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07

These results cannot be very encouraging to
the leaders ofthe sEpeace" party-to the men
who go for the war, and yet curse every mea-
sure adopted TO bring il to and end.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07

The Richmond Wing says that Gilmore Is
building covered way from Fort Wagner to
Battery Gregg.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07

Vote tor Curtin and Agns~.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-12-02
The New BattIe-CalI.

Under our flag beat the long roll once more!
Call up the Nor;h as you called her before.
Up from the workshop, the Office, the
plow-
She res ponded before, she will answer you
now
In freedoms warfare what freeman can lag!
Beat the old battle call under the flag
Call the young men, in the prime .of their
lie,
Call them from mother, from sister, from
wife
Blessed if they live, and revered ifthey fall !,
They who respond TO Liberiy's call
Where the air thickens wi Ia the Paltroon's g
brag,
Beat the old battle call under the flag
Hoist up the flag to its stout staff again,
Swearing that treason shall leave there no
stain
Some loyal hand with vigorous grasp
Bear up lis folds with unwavering clasp:
Where our tried soldiers their weary feet
drag,
Beat the old battle -call-best for the flag !
On to the fields where our brothers have
gone
Side by side, under the flag we'll press on,
Charging the foe in the place OF the slain,
Fight I'LL old glory shall triumph again
Our country calls US, what freeman can lag,
While the old batile-call beats Tor the flag
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-12-02
What is the Peoples Remedy.


We ask all Democrats to consider well
the alarming nature of the privilege OF con-
troll over the ballot-bDx now openly claimed
BY the black Republican party. The or.
gans of The Administration no longer seek
10 disguise the intention TO disffanchise a
portion Of the citizens of the Republic -
The Tribune assumes the responsibility of
judging what manner of men shall exercise
the elective franchise, and directly asks
whether such or suoh citizens sought 10 vote
in Border State in a crisis like the pres
ent" Abiding TO the refusal of the De-
mocracy of Delaware 20 vote under con-
straint, it mockingly asserts that 'the coon
comes down." thus sisnifyirg that the Ad-
minisiIaiion had gained it's end, aud had
contemplated such an exercise of arbitrary
power as would render futile the efforts of
the Opposition.
If this system OF military interference
with elections is 70 be confirmed and ap-
piled TO the next Presidential election, the
coon has no alternative but to come down
or be brought down by the aim of tyranny,
unless indeed he show bis teeth. We ac-
knowledge the significance OF the Tribune's
taunt. 1t is true that a power is aimed
against the people with which it is in vain
TO cope unless with equal weapons. Il is
true that there is no escape from injustice,
insolence and outrage, except in the mag
nanmiiy, forbesrance and virtue Of those
who hold the absolute scep,er, and we have
already been rudely taught that those altri-
butes exist not in our rulers. Moral resist
ance is of no avail against those who are
ruled by fsnaticism and who rule with
sword and bayonet. The coon was al the
mercy OF Captain Scott, and they are at the
mercy of the Administration. So far the
simiIilude is striking, and We congratulate
our contemporary upon its aptness in paral-
leiug.
But may the trapper not err as 10 the ma
ture of the game he tracks May he not
have lion in the tolls, with strength 10
rend the meshes and courage to stand at
bay II is fearful hunt when ambition
ventures into the domain of Liberty and
strikes at such noble quarry as the most sa-
cred rights of freemen. Ii would be more
generous and more prudent for the Radical
press 10 abstain while from leviiy and sar-
casm upon so grave theme as the des>
,ruction of the elective franchise. The De-
mocracy have "come down." but not in the
spirit OF humility and fear They trusted
to the Legitimate weapons of political war
fare. They were tenacious of their faith IN
the influence OF long tiled principle to re-
deem The land from error. They were 10th
to believe that 1t was possible for All en-.
lishteued and free borne people to pass in
three years from Republicanism to bond
age. They hesitaled to accept the now
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-12-02

Clasped handsin friendship, warm with love
Hours winged with holy peace and light,
WIh blessings fraught. on pinions white,
Proclaim the olive-bearing dove
Again the bliss of rural scenes
The melody OF home wax ed hours
Tell that the sword no more devours
The land-that cheerful toll serenes.
The town, an aspect new assumes
Brisk times glad thrift. and vigorous trade;
With fruits and harvests, lawn and shade,
The country, heaven delighted, blooms,
The herds-the fiocks, with snowy fleece
The neat and cultivated farms
And villages, em powered charms,
Tell OF the Olive Branch of Peace
The trance of gardens and the wealth
OF landscape, summit, vale, and field,
Orchard aud mead, enchantment yield,
10 manhood's noble strength and health.
Mind, lalent, genius, science, art,
Worth, industry, improvement now
Adorn he nations peaceful brow,
And store with springs It's powerful heart !
Ocean and shore alike rejoice
Again o'erspread with commerce bright !;
The Mississippi rolls in might
And is heard OF Niagara's voice
Again among our hills and rocks,
The explorer scientific bends
No battle cry the welkin rends--
No sound of war the distance shocks
Wise, conscientious, just, humane
Truth, freedom, love, philanthropy,
God and redeemed humanity
Are all the the mes that men retain.
From ships and cities, new and old,
The Stars and Stripes peac-esmiliEg wayei
Yet battle field and palrIo,-grave-
Let not the patriots love grow cold
Yet, like old Bunker Hill, apart,
Adorned with monumental crest,
F:om Gettysburg, Antielam's breast,
Come lhrillin9s OF Columbia's heart
The valiant freemen's memory
The brave who died their land 10 save,
Live in the heaFlthrobs of the brave
The glad hosannas OF the free
The loved young volunteer, who Ief.
Home children, vile, weighed not the cost,
His limbs or life for co0ntry lost,
Is cherished, with his ones berefl !
Peace-sacrsd name for happiness
Peace, with her olive bearing dove
Lose-brotherly, benigning love.
The poets page sublime and bless
The angel OF gratitude
Hymns peace-right principles expand
Ours is cutsPresd, goodIy land,
With sons OF liberty endued
Hail, Olive Branch such is thy need
Soon may oar glorious country be
United and forever free
For this onr patient soldiers bleed.
Sod bless our arms from sea to sea,
Our land again IN peace excel
OF human hopes the citadel
The home and shrine of Libenyi