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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04
CORRESPONDENCE OF TIE "JouRNAL.n
SSbhhSk oVs OrNS % OS LIZ JoS AN n u.
HEADQUARTERS lsr RECT Mp CAVALRY,
CAMP uALL's FARM Va Jan 26

HEADoUARrERs lsrREG'r Mp. CAVALRY,
CAMP uALL's FARM, Va, Jan. %.
DEAR Row 1T is some time since have
written TO you, yet have been in regular
ceipt of my favorite visitant, the Journal !;
which has, by fearlessiy advocating principles
OF truth and devotIon to oar country's cause,
endeared ITSELF to very many of our reg iment,
irrespective of party prejudice, and its arrival
is looked for with no little anxiety by numer-
Gus friends.
The only reason for so long neglecting to
write is, that / had nothing of much interest
to communicate-nor am l altogether releas-
ed from the embarrassment now. But, L de-
sire to speak of trying shame, which is do
ing more to demoralize the army of the Po-
tomac, than what is termed Burnside's defeat
at Fredericksburg, or Pope's skedaddle. The
wrong of which | speak is the non pay ment OF
those brave men, who have fearlessly faced
the enemies of the Government-endured un-
complainingly the privations and fatigues of
forced marches and long campaigns, exposed
to the scorching rays of q southern sun and
the bleak winds and chilling and pelting storms
of gloomy winter days and nights-all this
have they endured for our country's sake
without a murmur. But, as month after
month rolls by and battle after battle is fought
by them bravely, and the paymaster does not
appear, their thoughts turn to the dear ones
at home who are dependent for their comforts
and lfe's sustenance on the little thirteen dol
lars per month due them from the Govern
ment, for their faithful service. Perhaps, as
he treads his lonely beat or pulls his slight
covering more closely around his shivering
| limbs, the dear idols suffering with hun
| ger, and he the husband and father powerless
to relieve their wants. What fathers heart
can bear such thoughts have seen recent
| ly, the brave man whom no danger can daunt,
| (my companion for year, and whom L never
| knew to falter and who possesses as true and
brave heart as ever beat,) on read ing let
ter from home shed tears and sob as though
his noble heart was breaking. What consola-
tion TO him if the Government has plenty of
money, and he not receive the patry sum due
him to relieve the wants of his famly2
know many who have not received dollar
since last July. / am not of those who
are always croaking about the wrong doings
of the Government and its officials but, while
We give our time, our comforts, and if needs
be our lives to our country, and ut the same
time know that our dear ones at home suf.
fcring is almost unbearabIe. The fault that
the soldier is not paid, is not directly with the
Treasury but with the officials, and a remedy
should be at once applied.
Orders heave reached US to be ready, and
We viii probably leave here within week
when hope TO furnish you a more interest
ing letter, and to announce the fact that the
Pay master was here aud we in possession of
our dimes Yours as ever, E. L.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04
For the 'Raftsman's Journal" Clearfeld.
LIGHT WANTED.

January 26th, 1863, Burnside tp.
Friend Row There are scattered broad
cast over Burnside township, petitions to the
Legislature, to aid designing persons of Clear
field 10 cheat some patriotic citizens, who it
seems lent their funds TO the county TO pay
poor volunteers to help the government TO
put down this wicked rebellion. Now, these
magnets or rulers of Clearficld took this mon
ey and raised volunteers, took all the credit
TO themselves aud threw nearly the whole of
the draft Burnside and Brady and now, to
cap the climax, they send up here buud les of
petitions to let them have chance to vote
whether they will pay their honest debts or.
Lot. They were not so keen to let our volun-
tecrs vote at the late election. We have
minority in Burnside who are more wicked
than the devil wants them to be. They swag-
ger and boast their wickedness, that they will
not suffer the Government to draft any more
men, nor will any OF them help the Govern
ment IN any way. They stone the preachers
and disturb our religious meetings, and threat
en- that they will make US tremble at our own
doors. Now, we protest against these petit
tOns and all other schemes to iDjure our gov
eTnment, or cheat our worthy citizens who
advanced their funds TO aid our volunteers.
burnside will not repudiAte her debts, nor hef
Obligations TO support this Administration in
men and moneys and if We have not enough
oiyoung men. We can get old men Of 20 years
Very willing TO take the efield-notwithstand
Ing the President had the boldncss to do what
Wss right, in his late proclamation. BURNSIDE.
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AccIpENr.-On Monday evening, February
I'd, John, son of Isaac Johnston of this place,
met with a rather serious accident, whilst he
and a number of other boys were engaged in
the sport of riding down hill on hand slrds.
In passing one another a board on one of the
seds struck John Cd the left leg, few inches
be sautious even when engaged in sports, lest
they be hurt.
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AssiEnees OF Z. It. j ]. Shock.
Bellefonte, January 81, 1853.
NOTICE OF PARTITITIoN OF MOSES

Y n
~ BGGGS ESTATE--To VIM. Boggs, Robert
Boggs, Margery, wife of A Baxter, formerly Mar
gerry Boggs; Elizabeth, wife of John M Conkey.
formerly elizabeth Boggs; Martha Jana, wife of
Henry l.. Hensley, formerly Martha Jane Boggs !;
WILDER f. Boggs Henry Boggs; Mary, wife of
Wm. Chandler formerly Mary Boggs and Roland
Boggs, heirs of Moses Boggs, late of the State of
Missouri and formerly of Clearfeld county, Pa.
and to all persons claiming the Real Estate in
Clearfed county afOr esai of the said Moses Boggs
either rs heirs under said heirs;
TAKE NOTICE, that writ Of partition has been
issued cut of the Orphans Court of Clearfeld
county aforesaid 10 directed, for the partition
among the afore said heirs of certain real estate in
said county, viz: One tract piece of timber
land situate in Bradford township in said county,
containing As acres 81 perches, more or less. An
other messuage or farm situate formerly in Brad
ford now Graham township, containing about 29
acres and 90 perchesE
In pursuance of which writ, onWednesday 1Ith
day of March, A. D. 1868, upon the premises a.
foresad, at and after o'clock A. N of said day,
will proceed to hold Inquest of Partition to
m axe partition, if the same can be made and in
quire and make report thereof according TO law
At which time and place AL persons interested
notified 10 attend and be present.
ED PERKS, Sheriff, &c.
Sherlf's Office January 28, 1S63-6t-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04

WuooPING-coUGH OR GROUP, however severe may
be alleviated and cured by the use of 1fufame
Zgloc Porter'S CUratiDs BGks41l. This invalua-
bic Medicine possesses the extraordinary power of
relieving Immediately WhoOpiug- oAgh, Hoarse-
ness, Difficulty Of Breq!hiNg, Ruskmess, and
Tickling in the Throat. 1t Ioosens the PhIegm,
and will be found very agreeable to the taste. 1t
is not violent remedy, but emollient-warining, g,
searching and effective. Can be taken by the
Oldest person or youngest child. For sale by all
Druggists. at l3 and 25 cents per bottle feb4
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04
Penn tp., January IA,
A SSIGNEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
~ LUMBER PROPERTY Tho subscri.

bers offer fer sale two contiguous tracts of well
timbcred land situate in Morris and Snowshce
tw'ps, counties of Clearfeld and Centre State of
Pennsylvania known as the Saw Mill and Lum Der
property of II. & J. Shock, containing in all
S67 acres and l46 perches One tract thereo boun-
ded by lands of Francis GGrney, and others, in the
warrantee name of John Nicholson, containing 433
acres and 53 perches. The other thereof situate
in the townships. CO mites, and State aforesaid,
bou nded by lands of Jonathan Nesbit, and others,
in the warrantee of Francis Gurney, con-
tanning 433 acres and 153 perches The buildings
are composed Of a steam mill capable of cut
ting two million feet of lumber year, a large
two-stoIy dwelling house, three more tenant
houses and large barn, &c From so to 100 a.
cres of said land are cleared and in good farm
ing condition Sale to take place at the Court
Hotse 10 BcLiefoHts, llt 'ctoet, DI, Satnr-
try, February IltA, 1868.
TERMS OF SALE--One half of the purch ase
money to be paid on the delivery of the deed, the
residue to be paid year thereafter, with inter-
est to be secured by bond and mortgage on the
premises B. L. HIESTAND and
JOHN KLINE
Assignees of 4. IL. & j. Shock.
Bellefonte January 81 1853.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04

uEs BANKS on THE DURATION OF THE
"AR.-Itis now almost two years since the
rebellion fred its first sh OF a, the national
u's. A gentleman says: 81 met General
Danks in New York city few days after the
surrender of Fort Sumter. He was expending
oil Ills funds In military books. Il am going
"'0 lhis war; he said. But do you think
asked 'that it will last long enough for you to
f' yourself in military matters p st will
-'' Three years. replied the General. He did
1'' say how much longer
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04

CTRAY CALF.-Came tresPasspg on the
- premises of the subscriber III Lawrence town
ship about the middle of July last black year
ling calf, with white stripe along its back, and
white face. The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property. pay charges aud take II a
way or it will be sold as the law directs.
Jan. 81, IS63-p. ID. NJ. NELCH.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04

The WEATHER.-During the past week the
weather has been somewhat winterish. A
number of inches of snow fell, but not sufh-
cient TO make good hauling, as the roads were
very muddy at the time it commenced snow
ing. For the last three or four days, however,
il has been cold and freezing and u few inches
Of snow would make hauling excellent.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04

CASpLEMAs DAY.-On Monday was Candle
mas, or s.Ground Hog Day; and, if we ale
TO believe the weather prophets We shall
have six weeks OF winter yet-as his "hog-
ship had fair opportunity of seeing his
shadow in this region during the whole day.
Well, be it so. Our lumberman are much in
want of shedding to enable them to get their
timber to the streams.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04

Our MISSING BoYs.-We have been informed
that R. G. Larrimer, VIM. c. McGonigal and
Daniel Curley, OF Company c. 5th Penn'a Re-
serves, reported s'mlss:ng" in the battle at
Fredericks sburg, were taken prisoners and are
now at Annapolis in '.Camp Parole,'' unhurt
VIM. L. McGaughey has not been heard from
,ipce the battle Thomas l.. Potter was killed.
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VARIABLE PROPERTY AT PRIvATE

VALUABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE
SALE.-The undersigned is desirous of sell
ling his farm situate in Penn township, Cloarfelc
county. Pa, mile from Pennville. the road
leading to Punxsutawney, containing one hun
dred acres and allowance. Sixty of said
land are cleared and in high state of cultivation
of which % acres are in neadow There is erect
ed the premises comfortable | } story dwell
ling house, good barn and other necessary out
buildings There is also quantity of most ex
cellent Pine and other tim Der on the land. A
clear and indisputable title viii be given Terms
ono fouIth in hand, and the balance in three
equal annual payments secured by mortgage or
judgment bends. For further information apply
to the subscriber residing the premises.
THOMAS NJ. MARTIN.
Penn tp.. January Il. lS63-3t.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04

D,,RRHEA AND DYsEsrERY will decimate the
Volunteers far more than the bullets of the
anemv. therefore let every man see to it that
he carries with him fu supply of Holloway's
pills, Their use in India and the Crimea saved
thousands OF British Soldiers. Only 20 cts.
Der Box. <io
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Furs /! Furs I! Furs |!

All kinds of Furs wanted by the subscriber, such as
Mink, Coon. Red Fox, Grey Fox.
Cross Fox, Muskrat, Black Bear. Otter.
Also, Deer Skins Hides and Pelts For which the
highest price viii be paid. either in trade or eass
at the cheap cash store of Z. MOSSOP,
December 8 1862 Clearheld.
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CABINET EMPORIUM
a B. K. SHOPE, -
m CABINET MAKER, zah-,

Would respectfully announce to the public that
he intends to carry the Cabinet-making bust
ness in its different branches Having served q
regular apprenticeship to the business, and work
ing on shop for three years, he datters himself
that he can render satisfaction to those who may
favor him with their custom. Having located in
the Borough of Clearfield, be solicits a share of
patronage, and it shall be his object to make
to order neat and substantial furniture-such as
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04

CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
- the office of the Clearfeld Creek Bridge Com
pany, until the Goth day of February next, for
the erec ion of a Toll House at the East end Of
the bridge. Said building to be and half
stories high and sixteen by Is feet in dimen-
sions-to be completed by the First day of July
next. The plan and specifications can be exam
ined 1T the office Of j. B. Graham. Proposals
must be addressed to j. Z. Graham, President of
Clearfeld Creek Bridge Company
Jan. 81 1863 w. W. BELTS, Sec'y
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04

c,v,Ry1ELD AeADEMY.-The next session
.h;. institution will open on Monday the 9Th
.o- of February.
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HAUTION.-AH persons hereby notified
" not to purchase or IN any way meddle with
the following property, now in the possession OF
William Dunlap, viz: one yoke of oxen,
white. with small black spots, as the same belongs
to and is left with said w A. Dunlap on loan,
subject to our disposal at any time
THOMPSON & PATTERSON.
Curwensyille January 2Sth 1868.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04

20 BRoKEs.-Charles Haut of this place,
:. Monday January Goth, broke his leg just
..ove the ank lie joint. He was driving wag
=, and in going down the hill to Clearfeld
Crack Bridge be jumped of, slipped and fe II
.5 iniuried himself as above stated.
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DOGGS TP. FARMs FOR sALE.Lo

ROGGS TP. FARMS FOX SALE.-0ne
ED containing 124 acres-S5 cleared and under
good fence. A log house % by 26, plank house Is
by lS log barn, slnithy and all necessary out-bui
dings thereon Large springand spring house con,
venient to house The land is well watered and
has sufficient wood and fencing timber. There is
an orchard of large grated trees and q young or
chard on place, all choice fruit 1t is convenient
for pasturing droves. ALSO, one containing 80 a.
eres-l0 cleared and under fence-balance we'll
timbered. This land has log house and stable
thereon. For terms apply to
October 13 L. j. GRAMS. Clearfield.
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,o,ous.-By Divine permission, the Rev.
Rpnyan will preach in the Baptist
:, IN Sabbath afternoon at 81 O'Clock.
.rb,,c are respectfully invited to attend.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04
NEW GOODS.

Eust received at the Corner Store,'' Curwens-
~ vile, new and seasonable stock of goods,
which will be sold upon reasonable terms.
WM. IRWIN.
Clover and timothy seed of good quality, for
sale low, by VIM. IRWIN.
Grain of all kinds, bacon and lard, for sale at
the corner store by VIM IRWIN.
One two-horse wagon for sale, inquire at
Curwensvile of VIM. IRWIN.
One pair of good heavy oxen for sale by
March 2 so, VIM IRWIN
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04

Gen. Hooker has appointed his staff. E light
inches of snow covers the ground, and the
ro ads are said TO be in very bad condition.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04
cIE.RFIELD, PA, FEB'Y 4, 1868.

Nrw Posr MASTER VIM. ). Wight, has
,rnoiuted Post Master at Glen Hope.
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M q 2 RIE

MARRIED:
On the 29th, January, by Rev. T. D: Got
walt, Mr.. JOHN STAR to NJ iss MARY J. NORRIS,
both OF Pike township.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04

ENLOFR-Ag good article Tor sale at tho store of
II Jau1el WN Z IRWIN CIoarfeid
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04
French Bedsteads

French Bedsteads He will always be
and common and French prepared to furnishto or
posts-Cottage, Jenny der Rocking chairs of
Lind, and all other different kinds. and
kinds OF Bedsteads, common and other
with 7 c kn RS Patent chairs He will also fur
fastenings-a Gard nish to order Hair ,Husk,
ners Patent spring Bed and hair a2d cotton top
steads. Bureaus of diff Mattresses. The above
ferent kinds Side boards, named and many other
Wardrobes, Book cases, articles viii be made to
Parior and centretabes, order for customers,
Breakfast and dining ta- short notice cheap for
bles-and the latest i'm CASH or exchanged for
proved Extensontabes. approved country pro-
Work stands Hat racks duce. Don't forget the
Toilet and Wash stands, place. as am prepared
and every other kind of to furnish all articles at
furniture in his branch the most reasonable rates
Maple. Cherry, Poplar, Pine, Linwood, and ev-
cry other suitable lumber. will be taken in
change for furniture. Cash will also be paid for
good Lumber. 3. Z. SHOPE
n B-Coffns of the latest style made to order
on short notice Funerals attended whenever
desirable. CteGr6eid. Pa, Jan. 81 1882
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CLEARFIELD MUSIC sCHooL-For in

TLEARFIELD MUSIC SCHOOL-For in
~ struction upon the Piano, Melodeon and Gui-
tar. and in Harmony and Singing
Terms-For pupils under six years old, $500,
for seventy two lessons of one half hour each ;
for all pupils over six years old $1,000, for seven
ty-two lessons of one hour each; upon Piano Me-
lodeon Guitar or in Harmony.
Payable, one-fourth at the beginning and the
balance at the end of the quarter.
Vocal music free to ali Instrumental pupils.
Studied alone. $500 per term.
Oct. /, 1860. L. A. P RYNDER, Teacher
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TIE RAF AFTsmhues JOURNAL.

niSHES AND PLATES Just received
~ 500 dozen of dishes and plates all of which
viii be sold at half price. Wholesale dealers
invited to call at the cheap Cash Store of
Oct. %. 1882. r M0SSOP.
DLASTERING.-The subscriber having lo-
Gated himself in the Borough of ClearieId,
would inform the publicthat he is prepared to do
work in the above line, from plain to ornamental
of any description, in workmanlike style. Also
whitewashng and repairing done in a neat man
ner, and on reasonable terms.
April T. 1858. EDWIN COOPER
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j. 2. X r A T Z E r,

DEALER IN
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY-GooDS, ETC,
Front Street ADORE tie Acaaemy
Has just received general assortment of
WINTER GOODS.
Merinos, Ginghams, Cloths,
Delaines, Prints Cassimeres
Alpacas Silks, Sstinetts
Reps, Cashmere Tweeds,
Cobergs Mohair, Jeans,
Lanellas, Muslins, Flannels.
Fers, Bos7ets Ckoaks, Ribbons F21,r7ssLs
Balmoral Shirts hoop skirts shawls, dress trim
ming, head nets, caps nubes, hoods, sontags, cor
sets, gloves. collars .scarfs, comforts, grenadine
wells, table covers.
CLOTHING,
Goats pants vests over coats, gents shawls Shirts
hats, caps, under shirts and drawers boots shoes,
gum shoes buffalow shoes, crevats, collars gloves,
hardware, queensware, notions, musical goods.
GRO C RES,
Tea, coffee, molasses. sugar, salt, candles, rice
rants, spices, crackers. wines, brandics vinegr
oils varnish, alcohol tin ware, glass ware, wood
ware stationary.
HOU HOLD GOODS,
Carpet, oilcioth drugget, looking glasees cioaks
churns, wash boards, tubs buckets, fat irons pans
window blinds, wall paper, coal-oil lamps UNI
brellas bed cords, knives and forks spoons crooks
stove blacking All of which will be sold on th e
price paid for grain, wool, shipping furs, and all
kinds of country produce. j. P. KRATZER
Clear6eld, November 10, 1862.
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NOTICE.-AIl persons are hereby notified
7 not to meddle with the following named prop
erty, now in the possession of William Luther OF
Woodward township, viz:-one cooking stove and
utensils three bedsteads and bedding, one set of
chairs, and household furnitu re, said property
belongs to me and he only has it on loan
ROBERT ALEXANDER.
Woodward township January 18th 1862.
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nR. LITCH'S MEDICINES.-Afre fresh sup
II ply of these invaluable Family Medicines
are for sale by NJ. A. Frank, Clearfeld, consisting
of P9iN Carer RestOrGtive a great cure for colds
and cough and Ahti-BGLtoUs Phgstc. They have
been thoroughly tested in this community, and
are highly approved Try THEM
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04
PROFESSIONAL 6 BUSINESS CARDS.

1 j. GRAMS, Attorney at Law and Real Estate
II. agent, Ciearfeld, Pa. Office adjoining his
residence, on Second street. May le
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-05-01

oil the Republican lawyers in it, should
be defending, justitying, such base sys-
tenn of disguise and espionage as is cer-
tain to destroy the whole spirit Of re-
publican liberty. and to crush out every
yestige of freedom Indeed, their de.
fense can only be accounted for, upon
the principle that they believe the exist
ing form of government to be failure,
and that they prefer the monarchial and
despotic system of European govern
ments to this, our American system.
As for "the abduction of Abraham
Lincoln" man must indeed be fool,
who, in the existing crisis, would disturb
him. His incompetency, Inability, i'm
becility, are the only hope for the resto-
ration of the Republic and for republi-
can liberty. He is the very best Presi-
dent we can have-with such acts of
Congress as we have; and we have only
reasons to bless God that we have no
other President now. If General Ben
Butler were our President, or any such
man, he would hold on and perpetuate
his power as long asehe lived. Under
such acts of Congress as we.are now un.
der here, nothing could disturb him. A
moral earthquake even could not shake
him ont of place The Praise God Bare
bones Parliament gave Cromwell no such
powers as Mr.. Lincoln has, nor even the
French Senates, with their Consulta, to
Napoleon. We bless God, we thank
God, then, reverently, that Abraham
Lincoln is our President, and he must
be fool, more than traitor, who even
dreams of "abductiug" him.