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Raftslnan's 's Journsel.

Mr.. S. j. Row SIR: You will confer an
accompanying letter through your columns
DUTY.
1t may be said that another year has
been annexed to the vast Eternity of years
gone by, and with it many of our noblest and
best citizens some of whom have been bright
and shining lights in society, and dear to our
homes, and hearts, by all the ties that bind
our affections to those we hold most dear. Its
pages first, and last, are vailed in deepest
mourning, and chronicles a scene of blood
shed and devastation second to none upon rec
ord, none but omnipresence alone can fully
comprehend the nations calamity, or trace its
arrows to the thousand hearts they pierce
with wounds, that God, and Eternity alone
can heal. Whatever have been our obliga-
tions to God, our country, our neighbor, or
ourselves, its momentous records approve or
condemn our compliance, and will thus meet
US in the Judgment of the final day. A new
year takes its place. With it new obligations
devove upon us,-new acquaintance, and new
ties are formed. These also are but transient
and will leave US, or we must leave them
and be held accountable for the use we make
of them. Therefore, wherein we have failed
to meet the just demands of our obligations
in time past,-it behoves US, tor time to come,
to use the greater eXertion to secure the grace
and favor of Him, who ru eth in the affairs of
men-who buildeth up, and pulleth down
who giveth and taketh away, and to whom
we must give a strict account.
Taking the example of our Great Master,
who in the days OF his flesh, when he had off
cred up prayers and supplications, with strong
cries aud tears unto Him that was able to save
him from death, and was heard in that be fear
ed, tho he were son, yet learned he obedi-
ence by the things which he suffered and
being made perfect, he became the author of
Eternal salvation unto all them that obey
him. j. A. Visor.
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WAR UPON THE WORD LADY

The London Saturday RepieO thus exeget-
ically takes this word to pieces:
The silly euphemism of sslady'' for sswife''
has pretty nearly gone out of fashion. Prob
ably it first arose from such phrases as ssLord
A. B. and lady, much as one often speaks
of king and s'his queen" But sslady,"
''fomale," or ssyoung person. have pretty
nearly driven out the plain word sswoman,''
which, by the light of nature, We should have
thought needed euphemistic substitute very
much less than female.''
Perhaps The two very oldest euphemisms
which we have ever heard came in two SER
mons preached at the time of the Irish famine.
In one, preached in the university pulpit, the
divine talked about s.that esculent which has
recently failed" Now, if Moses and the
prophets could talk straight t-forwardly about
leeks and onions and cucumbers, why on earth
should not an English clergyman talk straight
forwardly about potatoes
The other instance was more eccentric STILL
The preacher told his flock that he had him.
self been in Ireland, and that the wretched-
ness of the people was so great that he had
with his own eyes seen woman yoked to
plow ssalong with an animal which decency
forbade him to MENTION" His hearers were
puzzled. What animal is there-especially
what animal at all fit for drawing a plow-
which decency forbids any one to mention
There is, indeed noisome insect which may
only be mentioned under the most general
terms There is also quadruped, whose fe-
male form requires the most delicate circum-
locutions, though the male is presentable by
name in the best society. But the poor wom-
an could hardly be yoked with sslady -dog;,'
though, had the sermon been preached in
America, it would have been quite possible to
imagine her yoked with sgentieman-cow.' |
Some ingenious persons suggested pig as an
unclean beast; yet the mention of a pig is |
not commonly looked upon as breach of de- /
cency. AT last the beast so delicately yelled /
turned out to be-a donkey! But why de- /
cency forbade the preacher to mention an an /
imal which certainly fills an honorable place
in both the Old and New Testaments, u.s.. like
DR.. Johnson's custom of collecting orangepeel,
one of those problems whose depth can never +
be pierced by anything short of the inquisi-
tiveness of Boswell.
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NOTICE,-A meeting of the stockholders of
" the Western Central Railroad Company viii
be held at the Office of the Secretary, in the Bor
ough of Clearfeld, Monday the 18th day of
January, A. d. lS63 between the hours of l and
O'Clock, p. NJ for the purpose of electing One
person to act as President, and Twelve persons to
act Directors of said company for the ensui g
year. GEORGE r BARRETT, Pres't.
l. j Grams, Sec. Dec "a 1862
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s:Biddy," said lady, ssI wish you would
step over and see how old Mrs. Jones is this
morning" In few minutes Biddy returned
with the information that Mrs. Jones was lust
seventy two years, seven months and two
days old ~f 4f 8
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Two deacons were once disputing about
the proposed site for new graveyard, when
the first remarked. "I'll never be buried in
that ground as long as 1 live.'' ssWhat an
obstinate man." said the second, ssif my lifo !,
is spared will.'' 80
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476,536 3,95O,53l
Total, 26.97a,s4a 4s7 $40 1858 ,7e,

twill be seen by the foregoing that there
are more free coloied persons in the Slave
States than in tho Free States.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-01-07

The Duke of Somerset, surnamed the Proud
Duke, and of whom it is related that he rode
all through Europe, without ever leaning back
in his carriage. used to say, ssThat he pitied
Adam, because he had no ancestors
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-01-07

Artemus Ward says that aunless there's
different management of the war right of, the
American Eagle will have to disguise himself
as Shanghai Rooster, and make tracks for
Canada; while the Goddess of Liberty will
have to go out doin' gen'ral housework at two
dollars week."
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ssThe man who has not anything to boast of
but his illustrious ancestors, = says Sir Thom-
as Overbury, sis like potato-the only good
belonging to him is under ground.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-01-07

"Matchless misery" is defined as having a
cigar, and nothing to light it with.
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Second thoughts are best man was Gods
first thought /; woman his second.
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THAT THEY ARE PREPARING TO DO
From the Philadelphia Press.

nAsHINGToN, deer. 2o, lS62.-During the
contest for the Presidency in 1860 l predicted
that the Shareholders would destroy the rail-
road between Baltimore and w Washington in or
der to prevent the Inauguration of Republi-
can Chief Magistrate. Mr.. Lincoln was, how
ever, duly installed; but my prediction was
substantially fulfilled in the succeeding April.
remember well that this prophecy when MADE
was regarded as rash and unfounded. Some
of our good friends classed it among the i'm
possibilities Had the people believed such a
thing probable at the time, many of the evils
of Secession would have been anticipated and
crushed. now feel like rsking another pre-
diction, which will have the great advantage
of seeming to be reasonable in view of the ex-
traordinary events of the last year.. The Dem
ocratic leaders are preparing TO sanction The dis
solution Of the Union. Their whole policy
looks to this, aud 10 this alone. They conceal
it from their followers by cries against the Alb
olitionIsts and Black Republicans but they
cherish it in their hearts, and make it the real
Inspiration of all their actions. Take any of
these leaders in Pennsylvania. There is not
one of them that does not insist in private
nor ACT upon the iuea IN puOlic, utdt The Union
can nerer be restored; that the South can never
be sabjagated, and, therefore, that recognition
and peace should be acceded to at the earliest
moment. in order to prevent further expen-
diture of blood and treasure. l could name
fifty persons, now the accepted chiefs of the
Democracy in Pennsy lvania, who preach this
theory hourly in their households. Suppo-
sing that the Government was paralyzed in
the recent elections, they grow bolder with
every hour, and nothing but the fear that the
Democratic masses may be undeceived pre-
vents them from proc aming their real purpo-
ses. Ii they can still further weaken the Gov
eminent, they will throw off all disguise, and
insist that the only way to close the war is to
consent to a division of the Republic. To this
sequel every intrigue for power, every attack
upon the Administration, every effort to stir
up turbulence in the free States, every con-
spracy to spread discomfort in the army, ir-
resistibly leads. And although the majority
who second these movements do not think so,
the leaders do, and labor accordingly. At all
events, this is my honest judgment. Let
us see if time will prove me to be a false
prophet. OCCASIONAL.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-01-07

AYERS PILLS-Are you sick, feeble and
complaining Are you out OF order with your
system deranged and your feelings nncomfor-
table? These symptoms are often the prelude
10 serious Illness. Some fit of sickness is
creeping upon you, and should be averted by
timely use of the right remedy. Take
Ayers Pills, and cleanse cut the disordercd
humors-puriiy the blood and let the fluids
move unobstructed in heal lth again. They
stimulate the functions of the body into Wig
orous activity, purify the system from the
distractions which make disease. A cold set
Ties somewhere in the body, and obstructs its
natural functions. These if not relieved, reac.
upon themselves and the surrounding organs,
producing general aggravation, suffering and
disease. While in this condition, oppressed
by the arrangements, take Ayers Pills. and
see how directly they restore the natural action
of health again. What is true and apparent
in this trivial and common complaint, is also
in many OF tie deep seated and dangerous
distempers. The same purgatiye effect expels
them. Caused by similar distractions aud
arrangements of the natural functions of The
body, they rapidly and many of them
surely, cur'd by the same means. None who
know the virtues of these Pills will neglect to
employ them when suffering from the disorder
they cure, such as Headache, Foul Stomach
Dysentery, Bilious Complaints, Indigestion,
Derangement of the Liver, Costiveness or
Constipation. AS a Dinner Pill they are both
agreeable and etfcctual.
Prepared by Dr. J. C. Aver & Co., Lowell. Mass
Price % cents per box Five boxes for 81.
C. d. WATSON, Clearfeld, VIM Irwin Curwens-
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A RICH PLACER.-The value of the oil thus
far obtained from the Venango wells is estima-
ted on good authorithy at s4 100000, yet the
producing territory is but eight miles long,
with an average width OF less than forty rods.
The number of persons engaged in the oil
the United States, is estim ated at 800. The
amount of capital invested in the various
branches of the oil trade is estimated at about
100000 The present daily yield of the
Venango oil wells is abaut 4 900 barrels, and
the value of this, at present prices, is S25, 900.
This, of course, is exc lusive of the daily pro-
duct Of the Oil Creek reineres, some thirty
in number; of capacities ranging from fifteen
ty three hundred barrel, per day. 8s5as
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NOTICE,-Notice is hereb,

EGISTER'S NOTICE,-Notice is hereby
IL gwen that the following accounts have been
examined and passed by me- and remain filed OF
record in this office for the inspection of heirs,
Iegatees creditors, and all others in any other
way interested and will be presented to the next
ORPHANS court of Clearfeld county, to be held at
the Court House. in the Borough of Clearfeld
commencing the Second Monday of January,
1863, for confirmation and allowance
The account of Huburt Leigey Ad ministrator of
all and singular the goods and chattles rights
and credits which were of Francis Leigey, late
of the township of Covington, Clearfeld county,
deceased.
The final account of George Knarr. jr Admin
isrator of all and singular the goods and chattels
rights and credits, which were of George Weaver,
late of Brady township, Clearfeld county, decd.
The final account of George Knarr, jr., Admin
istrator of all and singular the goods and chattes
rights and credits. which were of Charlotte Wea-
Ter late of Brady township, Clearfeld county
Pennsylvania, deceased.
The Partial account of James A. Bloom, and
John Bloom Executors Of the last will and tesla
ment of Isaac Bloom, Sr., of the township of Pike
ClearleId county Pennsylvania, deceased.
The account of E. B SmeaI and NJ L. c. Evans
Executors of the last Will and Testament of Geo
Smeal late of Pike tp, CIearfeld CO., Pa, decd.
The Final account of A. c. Tate, Administrator
Of all and singular the goods and chattels rights
and credits, which were of Z. u. King, late of
Lawrence township, Clearfield county, deed
The Final account of Neal Mckay, AdmiIistra
tor of all and singular the goods and chattels,
rights and credits. which were of Alexander Nc
Kay. late of Burnside township, Clearfed coun-
ty. Pennsylvania, deceased.
Dec. 10. 1862. ISAIAH q. BARGER, Register
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rnITOK,s NOTICE-Notice is hereby

UDITOKS NOTICE.-Notice is hereby
A given that the undersigned Auditor appoint
a nv the Orphans Court of Clearfeld county to
rSnnyt distribution of the moneys in the hands of
n i Cathcart, Administrator of Jane Wilson,
deceased will attend to his duties as Auditor and
hear all persons interested in said estate. at the
Office of J.-B, McEnaliy, ON Saturday, the Sd day
of January A. D. 1868. at 2 o'clock p. m. .
Dec 10 1862 ]. III. FULFORD, Auditor.
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Sherifrs Office, December 10, 1862 s.
II b. WOODS, Attorney at Law, Indiana, Pa
II. Professional business promptly attended to
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-02-23

1fA-,44&A54 &A54144A9NsS-AA- " ne II
tobjectors? And vet Congress had the
right and power to do so. But Congress
| tII DID not!eXerciseits power so arbitrarily.
lhey 41I7I DID not object our suit altogether,
1 6at submitted proposition to u.s.. They
old not assume to thrust this proposition
on us nOLenS ooLens, but referred It to on1
tree consent whether we would accent OF
reject it. They sent their proposition back
to the Convention which ordained the Con-
stltutlon, and if it should be acceptabIe
to the Convention, then it was to be sent
onto the people themselves for ratification
or refusal. Why, sir, what kind of tdic-
tation" is, this? 1T issa- very harmless
dlctahon" which leaves us perfectly free
to obey itsoEdisre regard it ,tas, It may please
us: There is nothing mandatory or com
pulsory in the case. We have no power
to compel Congtess;t TO admit E6s;ahd Con.
gress has. no power to compel us to come
INTO the Union contrary to our own free
VIII, nor have they assumed to exercise
any such power. And yet there are those
who are constantly infiamine the public
mind with the indefinite cry Of "Congres-
sional dictation.'' f7f Stlgtfss g.zes. :.
But, Mr.. President, I must be allowed
nection with nm ,dm;ss;oT oe -. c ca.
into the Uniong n fIl;Sl Ire sb1Ii Ssses tIes
the precedents are neither fa fsa51o
in which Congress has afixeJ -5G5 d;tioes,
totheir admission. Indeed we, shall find
notable instance prior to the adoption of
the Constitution of the United States. In
the 9th Article of the celebrated Ordinance
of 1877 for the government of the Terri
tory OF the United States northwest of the
two ssvi. se
slavery. nor ;,,vo1rtaI, 9nt ~ ieiV.el tI
sS;A torr;for,, ), .lss.s ~ Gne
,9;ftaJ a. nu Mngtl ti 9hl9 = was was au =
tI,; 80 0ntol' Ine EfsG porn OF
ed cd a,, se acC OF ADMISSION
an % Pitss ti PEoElsl9n N etfect
tile .2t4te SlAoulu never
tIoro;,, y oF Involuntary serVltuoe
TSo ~ ac ,I:...
.,ata VI 1IlssouIi occupies
be ~ sne 4I,o ot ene na!lon;
The El'lv otttNe
oLd al, oInS tr!' R.osiSfou' ofC' o. zotn sec.
q T. LII S."Is pc nc tilS ~. 9ot
o't'si' De 1iie U4sy VI tlle
NAV ba J' - ~ 1,raeS+ pass 1Sc s ia@s as
q " PteNellV lree negroes
:.nu i.tl9Stoes e rom coming 10 ana setting
~. - .i;iS !, ota'e' unuef any PreteNt whatso-
You Will perceive that this clause is MI
most identical with the clause in orr Con
stitution, which it is proposed in the act of
admission shall be modified. and If was
this clause in the Constitution of Missouri;
which excited the memorable contest in
Congress, resulting IN the admission If
that State by the adoptionoft the 5foIIow;ng
ts 'I3dooie,1::., aasiu! ..,..
IIa Stste ~! tne atthttSS!on
on a certain conT7if;om,'; '''V '''e 01'sO"
g RcsoIped Jv the Senate souGl, Houee of
Representatives. Of the' United Sizes tt Of
Ame,Ico IN CONGRESS assembled, That
Missouri is hereby admitted into the the.
Union on an equal footing with the origin
al States in all respects whatever. anon
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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-14
Death Of Stonewall Jackson.

sThos. J. Jackson DIETER known by the n,.s-
OF Stonewall was native Of Virginia. and
graduated at West Point in the class of 1sas
He was in the Mexican war, was attached to M.
gruder's battery, and was brevetted Captain n,
gallant conduct at Contrerss and Cherubsco. md
Major for like conduct at the stormipg Of Chapul.
tepsc. lie retired from the army in 1862, and
became connected with Virginia military ins,i,u.
ton.
At the outbreak Of the rebellion be was YER,
low down in the list of those who were expected
to be Of value to the South But he sosn display.
ed an originality and vigor that left him 10 com.
petitors in his particular line OF service He VA.
in every important battle in Virginia from Bull
Run to Chancellorvlle /; but his remarkable ou.l.
tiles were first displayed in the famous raid IN
Shenandoah valley last summer, and afterwsrd IN
the attack on our right wing at Mechanicsyl.
Both in his raids and in his charges, be moved
with the utmost celebrity, while in the latter be 90
massed and kept his forces in hand, that bis onset
was tremendous. In fact hs has caused the In.
ion army more trouble than any other rebel off.
Ger. He probably had not the capacity OF Lee 70,
enlarged operations, but as = dashing and ,.
fectye corps commander, his place cannot be SUD.
piled in the rebel army. 0s....
We willingly do this justice to his memory, be-
cause in his private life, and in the sincerity and
depth OF bis convictions, however mistaken, he
was an example worthy Of the attention Of too
many officers in our own ranks. He demons,ra-
ted the value of being in earnest, and in this re-
spect a. in many others, it 10, according to the old
maxim, &" right to learn from the enemy."-Bo,-
ton Journal.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-14

instantly except few that couldn't scatter with
out help. ~. &tsN
But here comes Major Tyler, aud l know by
his looks that he is going to order us to fall in.
The pickets on the other side are firing at each
other with considerable spirit, and l shoa ldn't
wonder if we were to 90 over there and have
chance at the enemy ourselves. So l will close
this rambling letter, hoping the next time write
l shall be in less ola hurry, and have something
mere important to tell. ANTI REBEL.