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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08
TAKE LEE LIKE MAN

Take il jast as though it was-as it is-an
earnest vital, essential affair. Take it Just as
though you PERSONAL. were born to the task
OF performing a merry part in it-as though
the world hsd waited for your coming. Take
il as though it was a grand opportunity to do
and 10 achieve, to carry forward great and
good schemes; TO help aud cheer a suffering.
wary, it may be a heart broken brother. The
fact IS, life is undervsiued By great msiorf-
" Of mankind. II is not made half so much
of as should be the case Where is the man
or woman who accomplishes one tiihe of what
might be done Who cannot look back upon
opportunities lost, plans unacbieyed, thoughts
crushed, aspirations unfulflled, and all caus-
ed from the lack Of the necessary and posi-
bie effort If we knew better how to take and
n axe the most of life, il would be far greater
than II is. Now ard then a man stands aside
from the crowd, labors earnestly, steadfast ~,
confidently, and straightway becomes famous
for wisdom, intellect, skill, greatness OF some
sort. The world wonders, admIres, realizes !;
and yet it only illustrates what each may do if
he takes hold of life with purpose. If a man
bnt says he viii, and follows it mp, there is
nothing in reason he may not expect TO ac-
complish. There is no magic, no miracle. no
secret to him who is brave in heart and deter
mined in spirit.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08
PARsok BgowsLow ONCE MORE.

a rebel prisoner at Johnson's Island. San
dHsky. Ohio. wrote letter TO Parson Brown
low few days ago, soliciting money on the
score OF old business relations. The Parson
replied, declining the aid and giving instead
some wholesome advice. In the course of his
letter the Parson takes occasion to say
All had accumulated in thirty years was
taken from me. because refused 10 turn trai-
tor, war upon my government, and act with q
band of the most infamous scoundreIs, South
that ever God permitted to breathe the vital
year. This is not all my wife and seven
Children were driven out of the country after
me.sud refused the privilege of bringing any
thing with them but their wearing apparel
Ny two sons are in the Federal sevice, fight
ing the corrupt government. and the still more
infamous authorities that forced them from
their native soil. Ny wife, and her helpless
gIri-chiidren, are boarding at private house
III Covington, opposite TO Cincinnati.
The Secretary OF the Treasury was kind and
considerate enough, without any sol icitation
on my part, to appoint me one of the special
agents of the Treasury Department, on the
18th OF December last, and my pay meets the
board OF myself and family, at Coyington, and
no more. This is my condition in life, ar the
age OF 81 | repeat, no Southern rebel, or
rebel sy sympsthizer has any claims upon me-
want no fellowship with such men. and / shall
be found opposing. them TO the end Of my ca
reer. When they loose their negroes. their
lands, hoHses and homes, and even their lives,
] can but thank God, and take courage
am tor the vigorous prosecution OF this waT
antii the old flag, the banner oi beauty aud
glory, shall wave il triumph over every foot
of soil between the cod fisheries Of Maine and
the Gulf Of Mexico. In other words, ] am for
using every means that God has placed in the
power OF the Federal government TO crush out
this rebellion, if. in doing so, every rebel IN
the Southern -Confederacy has to be extermi-
mated, and every Northern traitor hung Live
or die, sink or swim. survive or perish, am
for the Uniou--the Union one and isdivisible
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08
NEW PLAN OF RECRUITING.

A " Washington letter has the following i'm
portaHt information
1 understand that the Government has de-
termined TO adopt plan for recruiting the
army. which has been long under considera-
ton, and that measures viii be Immediately
taken TO carry it into effect. By this plan it
is hoped that very large proportion OF the
two-yesrs' and nine-months' men, just dis
charged, may be induced TO re-enIist for the
war. These veterans are 10 be offered, in ad-
dition to the SI00 bounty and pay which all
the national soldiers receive, a bounty Of
$500. and are TO form a special corps distin-
guished both from coascripts and from ether
ihree-years men The Government is to be
reImbursed, man for man, for this $500, from
the substitute fund to be raised under the
draft, aud which by the terms of the act must
be devoted to this purpose These advauta-
ges are 10 be forfeited in case the men to whom
they appeal do not avail themselves of them
within fixed time, which VIII probably be
sixty days. The large bounty Offered is 70 be
paid in :nstaiments, to suit the convenience of
the Government and the wishes Of the sol
der
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08
CABINET EMPORIUM
q 3. K. SHOPE.
m CABINET MAKER, SIR

y oa-d respectfully announce TO the public that
&c las nited mp ship on Cherry street. near the
"I'sc9Pai church. and near Kratzer's store where
le Intends = carry on the Cabinet-naking busi-
-ss7 II Is different branches. Having served
IssIiaT apprenticeship TO the business, and work
- 4s 'ourneyman over six years, besides carry
20 % shop FOR three years, he fatters himself
,--I Ae can render satisfaction 20 hose who may
.s.o[ - 2lz With their custom. Having located IN
.-e Sorough Of CIearheld, he solieits a share of
salen2ge- and II shall ever Be his object 10 make
= eteeE- neat and sutsiantial furniture-snch az
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08

NEW MODE OF PARoLISG PRIsoS ERs--0n the
arrival of the rebels at Hagerstown, Lieut.
enant and five men, wearing the Federal uni
form, crept ont OF the house where they had
been hiding and gave themselves up to be pa
rolled. They told General jenkins that they
did not wish TO fight auy longer against their
Southern brethren The reply of the General
must have greatly astoBished the cowardly
traitors He Indignantly rejected their claim
OF brotherhood: told them that if he had
twenty fifth cousin as white -livered as they
were he would kill him and set him mp in his
barnysrd 10 make sheep own their lambs, aud
concluded by detailing SIX 'sgood lusty fel-
lows, with thick boots, to parole the rec
reant Federals by vigorously kicking them
ont the camp TO the west border OF the
town. 1t is said that the rebel soldiers we're
highly tickled with the scene, ana loudly ex-
pressed their approval of Jenkins mode of
paroling cowards." The six miserable pol
troons who were so energetically booted must
have felt very differently. What an encoura-
ging prospect for Federal deserters.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08
An IMPRESSIVE SCENE

Al the great Union meeting held iB Chicago
on Thursday eFeniDg, a most thrilling and i'm
pressive scene occurred. The Hon. Wm. Kel-
logg. OF Peoria.was addressing the vast crowd
with his accustomed elequence, in behalf of
supporting the Government and the laws.
Suddenly pausing. he exclaimed:
NWouid that / could iiff 10 Heaven the hand,
of these thousands which see before me .snd
have an oath registered there, that neuer sEv.
ER while rebel lives. or foot of ireasons-
BILE soil is to be found, shall this war 1ease
and that il shall be prosecu ted with all tn.
vigoE and with all the terrible means At op,
disposal. until the entire Union shall be re-
stored.''
Administer ii =" Administer IL .',-sbou,.
ed scores of voices s.Administer il -, swell
led upon the air,a thousands took up the CRY.
'sThen lift up your hands, said Judge Kel.
logg, and, bending down. be ran his eye over
the vast crowd. II can see no copperheads,
he shouted; 'sthese uplifted hands are those
of loyal freemen-patriots alL'' And amidst
the most impressive silenc, be administered
the oath, the substance of which is given above.
and thousands OF voices mingled in one nigh
ty response We suear IL 90
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08

TIE TINE TO FRET.-There were two gar
deners whose crops of peas had been killed by
the frost. One OF them frctted and grumbled,
and said nobody was so unfortunate as he WAS
in establishment, awhat are these A fine
crop of peas Where did they come from 7''
ssThess are what sowed while you were fret
ting said the neighbor. "Why, don't you
ever fret To eyes, but generally put It of
till have repaired the mischi ief."
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08
The Democratic Party Committed 20 Nullihca-
ton BY lis Leaders

In the course Of speech before jury in
Pottsville. last week. and while he was eugag-
ed in attempting TO prosecute certain U. S Of
dcers for enforcing the law, Frank Hughes
openly advocated the States right of nuIlif-
cation He contended that the President
could not authorize the Provost Marshal 10
make arbitrary arrests that the act of Con-
gress did not extend TO arrests made by the
Provost Marsbals and Deputy Provost Mars
shals, and that if the Provost Marshal or hi
deputies committed any offence against the
law OF Pennsy ylyania, Congress could not pass
any law that weuld exempt them from the iu-
risdiction fthe State tribunals; that all such
laws and attempts to put them in force, was
an Infringement on State rights. The whole
tenor OF the speech tissue of such kind
Of ultra wholesale assertions about State SOW
ereignty was made by JEFF Davis before he
left the Senate of the United States. He also
contended that the State tribunals were 70 de-
fine the jurisdiction Of the United States
Courts under the Constitution, and could null
lify any act of Congress which the judges of
the State court should think contrary TO it and
therefore, he called upon the court to refuse
the prayer of the petition.
The Democratic leaders are now fast pia-
cling that organization not only at the feet of
the conspirators, but they putting it in the
position of the apti- war party the peace party
the notification party. The monstrous doc
trine that Congress could not pass any law ex-
empting U. s. officers from prosecution in
State courts.is in keeping with the C lain that
State Legislatures have right to pass laws
nullifying the acts OF Congress. We give the
traitor Democratic leaders joE in their posi-
tiou thus defined by the tory Hughes.-Ttle- |
graph Jane 23d
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08

TIE Ohio Register nomInates Geo. b. Nc
CleIian as the candidate Of the Peace Dem oc-
racv for next President, with c. L. Vallandig-
ham for Vice. We consider ithat it aud
proper ticket for the party And since it was
argued in 1850 that ii was unconstitutional in
in the Republicans to take both their caDdi-
dates from the Free States, Val. kas probably
taken up his residence in Dixie TO remove this
objectioD.-T'riba
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08
STATE STATES DIRECTORY

OFFICERS OF PENNSYLVANIA
Governor, =. u. Curtin Centre county
- Y Of Com Iii olIfer- Union county
Dep Secretary. :. B. Thomas
auditor zen Isaac Slsuker. Union county
surveyor Gen Jas P Barr. Pittsburg
Attorney Gen " N Meredith Philadeiphia
AdlUtauJ Gen A L. Russell.
state Treasurer " B M'tirath
,Ip Com Nsh T II Burrows Lancaster co.
A+pUty sup I : P Bates Crawford co
STATE Librarian. Rev. u. Dewitt, Harrisburg
>rFEENE CoTET-Cbief Justice W H. Lowrie.
5ssrelaies, Geo VI. y ood ward, Jas Thompson.
y n Strong J. u. Reed Sessions PhiIadeiphia
81 Monday Of January. Harrisburg 4th Monday
Q. April >uubury lst Monday Of October and in
fil1sbIrg on the ID Monday of October.
OFFICERS OF THE UNITED STATES
LiLssiaelt, Abraham Lincoln, OF Illinois
ice President Hannibal Hamlin. OF Maine,
80 q STATE Wm II Seward New York
S1- OF Treas ; ; p. Chase, Ohio
S=e O. Var. E. VI Stanton. Pennsy vania
Sc OF Navy Gideon Welies Connecticut
Sst Of Interior Isaac P. Usher Indiana
u sen. MonJg. Blair, Maryland
AitaTLey ten Edward Bates Missouri.
>IfEEEE CtUET Chief Justice Roger 3 Ia
-! o. Maryland Associate Justices-SaInuel
'tisoI o. New York, Robert C Grier Of Pennsyl-
Ts1'a- John NJ Wayne Of Georgia. John Catron Of
iellessee. Nathan Clifford Of Maine Caleb B.
MN q Indiana Meets in Washington city on
.ay st Monday af l,ecem ber
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08
WHAT THESY

After the joys Of earth.
After its songs and mirth,
After its hours of sight.
After its dreams so bright
What then
Only an empty name,
Only a weary frame.
Only q conscious smart.
Only an aching heart
After this empty name.
After this weary frame.
After this conscious smart.
After this aching heart
What them
Only a sad farewell
Only a world We loved too we'll:
Only a silent bed
With the forgotten dead.
After this sad farewell
To world we loved too we'll:
After this silent bed
With the forgotten dead
What them
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08

MAJOR McCooK, the venerable sire OF fhe
six lighting brothers McCook, was a remarga-
bic feature of the Union Convention of Ohio,
on the 18th. He is the father OF Brigadier
General Robt. McCook, murdered by the reb-
els. and Major General Alex. NJ. McCook,
commanding under Rosecrans. The Majcr
and his sons have been ultra Democrats, two
or three of whom have fell in defence of
the country. In view OF these facts, the ap-
peal of this brave old patriarch before the
Convention, in behalf of the soldiers in the
field, and in denunciation of Vallandigha N
and disloyalty, was impressiyeiy eloquent.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08
TERMS OF THEJouRSAI.

The RAFTsHAS's JOURNAL Is published on We'd
-ssiay al 3 % Per annum IN advance ADvER-
7sExENTS inserted at 81 90 per square, for three
a- less insertioEs-TveIYe lines Tor less counting
sauare- For every additional insertion 25 cents
deduction wiz be made 10 yearly advertisers.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08

I; is said that the first copperhead ever
known on earth was found coiied about a fruit
tree in the Garden of Eden, telling lies and
preaching rebellion.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08

Breathe pure cir. exercise much in it, watch
for sunshine instead of shadows, and You will
never have the dyspepsia
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08
COUNTY DIRECTORY

TIME OF HOLDING COURT.
u Monday in January, Sd Monday in June
Il in March, 4th in Sept'u1'r
n each year and continue two weeks if necessary
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08

A Western editor has married girl named
Chureah-snd be says he has felt happier since
ne joined the Church than he ever did bsfore.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08

ANY labor yell done is many times more
honorable than genteel idleness.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08

A dentist in Maine has inserted an artificial
tooth in the mouth of fine horse TO supply
the place of broken oDe-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08

Lawyers mouths are like turnpike ssies7
never opened except for pay.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08

"Dswkter,' said an exquisite the other day.
Il want you to tell me what can put into nv
head TO make II right" at wants nothins
but brains," said the physician.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08

French Bedsteads
ana Common and French
Fos-Cottage. Jenny
Ead and ali other
ki1dsof Bedsteads.
wa ! &c kn ers Patent
s4insS-aniG i Gard
~ : Patent spring Bed
-sas Bureaus Of diff
IIS.isItkiads (. Sidebcards.
AfaFoses, Book cases.
y ~ and eentretabIes-
5s,Ie@kfast and dining ta-
Ss-z3d the latest i'm
;SIoved E1tensiontables
: org stands. Ha; racks.
-s; and Wash stands
- sFsry ether kind Of
--i-ure II his branch
maple. Cherry. Poplar
e oiaer suitable luml
: -9se for furniture c
s'$'a Lambsr
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08

The nsn who win quarrel With his wife, 10
well qualified for the psnitentis-y.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08

Tne man who attempts to measure every body
else by himself, had better trim the pattern
very carefully.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-08
He VIII always be

He VIII always be
prepared to fnrnishto or
der Rocking chairs Of
different kinds. and
common and other
chairs. He will also fur
nish 70 order II air ,Husk.
and hair sad cotton top
Mattresses. The above
named and many other
articles will be made Il
order for customers, o,
short notice, cheap 70.
CASH OF exchanged for
approved country pro-
duee. Don't forget the
place as I am prepared
10 furnish all articles at
the most reasonable rates
Pine, LinEood- and ey-
er, win be taken IN ex-
,sh viii also be paid for
3 K SHoPE
test sty le made to order
rails attended whenever
I'd. Pa. Jan. u. lSSe
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-24
The ''Feace" DemOcracy---What it is
Composed of.

A correspondent of the Canton Fulton
Coz Register gives the Peoria Trans
crypt the following account Of "Peace"
meeting recently held in Woodland town
ship, Illinois, concerning which we have
already alluded. The writer is a citizen
of Woodland:
Cheers for jeff Davis could be heard
in all directions as they were coming in
Their expected speaker, from Lewistown,
did not arrive till two clock. The time
from II to two was spent in some very
poor speeches in the house, and cheers
for Jef. Davis outside Every fresh
arrival was greeted with a cheer for
jeff
About two o'clock Mr. X. from Lewis
town arrived, and was greeted with u
cheer for jeff Davis A set of resolu-
tons was read and passed, when Mr. X.
took the stand and delivered long,
windy, reasonable speech He com
menced by telling the audience that he
had always opposed the war; and that
he had never encouraged volunteering,
and so help him God he never would
(cheers); that we were on the eve of an
other revolution and must soon fight our
battles over again here, to regain our
lost liberty; that the Republicans were
waging this war for revenge and party
supremacy; that Abe Lincoln was a
more dangerous man and a greater
traitor than jeff Davis. Cheers
He said the Republicans were organ
lied and armed in every town through
out the State; and that the unterrihed
must bestir themselves or their liberties
would be wrested from them forever. A
remark was made by some one, but was
not understood. Mr.. X replied, 1--WE
can take care OF the Republicans in Full
ton; but the hordes Of the North, those
VandalS and Goths may overrun us. If
Abe Lincoln had read history under
standingly, he ought to know that he is
in more danger than Charles II, and that
he will lose his head in less than two
years if he does not change his course.
(Cheers)
He was in favor of the whole Union;
but if a dissolution must come (and he
believed ii musD he was in favor of a
Union with the South; leaving New Eng
land out (Cheers) Mr.. X. informed
US that he had never given FIVE cents in
support of the war, and never would.
When the unterrited adjourned many
cheered for JEFF. as they were going home,
some shouting "Down with Abe Lincoln,
and up with Jeff. Davis"
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-24
GREAT FIGHT COMMENCED.
The Mortar Boats Hard at Work.
BRISK FIRING ON BOTH SIDES.
The Grand Attack Expected Soon to
be Commenced.
AFFAIRS AT MEMPHIS.
MEMPHIS. February 90

MEMPHIS, February 20.
Advices from the feet off Vicksburg
to the evening of the 18th, furnish the
agreeable information that the initial
step, inaugurating active hostilities, COM
menced that day 1t is presumed that
the grand attack will soon be made.
Our mOrtarboats were towed down to a
position above the city, and opened the
ball by firing briskly, but with what effect
upon the enemy is not known. Three
rounds were delivered by the mortar
boats, which were briskly responded to
by three batteries of the Confederates,
which were in range. Our positions was
soon found too much exposed for effect
i've operation upon the rebel force, audit
was finally changed, when the lombard
ment was again renewed on both sides.
1t is thought the next advices from
that quarter must prove of absorbing
interest Events cannot now be long in
eliminating in something important
All the transports are to be retained
below until danger from overflow and
crevasses shall have passed
Since the burning Of the town of Hope
field, matters in Memphis are rather
quiet. A strict watch is kept over the
guerrillas Movements of parties in the
edge of the woods opposite, on the Ar
kansas shore, are occasionally the signal
for throwing few shells in that drec-
ton, by the gunboats, but thus far no
considerable force has been discovered
there
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-24
News from Cairo and Below.
[srec!nl to Cincinnati Gazette.l


CAIRO Feb 2l.-The City of Memphis
brings Memphis dates to the 18th. At
three o'clock on Tuesday afternoon the
people were startled by the firing of can
non and whizzing of shell through the
air. Upon rushing to the spot it was
found that burning steamer was float
ing down the opposite side Of the river,
the flames raging violently The steamer
was stopped just above the village of
Hopefeld, directly across from Memphis.
1t would appear that on that day some
men from the store-boat Sovereign and
gunboat Cricket had gone on an expedi-
ton on the shore. Along with them was
L. H Gullick, of the Sovereign. The
weather was very foggy. A tug was
sent out, which, on nearing the opposite
shore, was hailed by man on the bank,
who said the boats had been lately fred
above by guerrillas. The tug landed at
the point indicated, near the Little Rock
Railroad landing, and saw the boat in
flames; she had seven barges Of coal in
tow. The line was cut, the coal saved,
and the steamer came down guarded as
described. Previous to this the gunboat
Mary Miller came up and threw she'll
into the woods. On landing, the dead
body Of man was found, the corpse
pierced by two shots; two muskets lay at
his side Traces of struggling were seen
around, and on the trees marks of bull
lets which must have been fired FROM the
boats. A trail leading back from the
shore showed that twenty five or thirty
horsemen had gone from the place The
dress of the man found indicated that he
had been fireman The remainder of
the officers and crew of the burnt boat
were undoubtedly led away prisoners.
The steamer was the towboat Her
cules, loaded with Pittsburg coal This
is the third boat destroyed by the guer-
rillas in the immediate vicinity of Mem
phis, the Hercules, Grampus No. 2, and
Musselman The citizens were Mortified,
fearing the deed wonld bring the Fed
eral gunboats' vengeance on them. All
hung out white flags.
The machinery of the Hercules can
probably be saved.
A dash on the Charleston road is an
ticipated The Federal force is supposed
strong enough to keep them at bay The
last arrived news from Vicksburg is an
ticipated There are no further par
ticulars of the running the blockade by
the Indianola.
The steamer John Warren, Captain
Rowe, was fired into on her way up to
Memphis, at Cypress Bend, twelve miles
above Bolivar Landing, on Sunday. A
party OF rebels had battery of several
guns. They are, perhaps, the same who
fired into the Walsh and Empress.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-24

% The New York World in a long
article, charges its contemporary, the
Tribune, with attempting to drive tho
West out Of the Union" Long as was
the allegation we read it through, for we
were anxious to learn what new mischief
the veteran Horace was up to. The
World seems to have demonstrated
tnat the Tribune had grossly insulted
the dignity and selfloye of Kentucky,
which holds in its right hand the keys
of the Ohio, and in its left the keys of
the Mississippi" and then grayely cen,
cludes that the Tribune is trying to
drive the West out Of the Union. When
did Kentucky become the West? The
World must be added. Its sudden
transformation from paper conducted
on religious principles to a paper con
Quoted on principles purely devilish
has been too much for it. Its mental
constitution broke down under the rapid
transition