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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-21

THE MEETING AT CURwENsvILLE.-In the
hurry and excitement Incident to an election,
We last week forgot to notice the large and
Saturday the 10th of October. The officers
who presided were,
WIN. IRWIN, Esq, President.
Vice Presidents-Geo. b. Dale, j ohm Welsh,
Alex. Murray. Elisha Fenton, Arthur Bell,
Capt. j. FL. Heasley, Titus H. Bailey, David
Dressler, Robert W. M'Naul, David Hoyt,
James Farewell, Geo. w. Garter, David
M'Cracken, David j Cathcart, Andrew Davis.
Secretaries-Ed. Goodwin, Lieut.. l.. Car
Isle, James Arthurs.
The President, Mr.. Irwin, upon taking the
chair made brief, but most excellent and tell
ing address.
The Hon. j. P Hoyt, an old Democrat, was
then called upon and defined his position up
on National affairs, and presented some strong
and pointed reasons for supporting the Nation
al and State Administrations.
H. B. Swoope, Esq, and Hon. j. Patton,
also made most excellent speeches.
A prominent feature of the occasion was
1hirtyfive young ladies, dressed in white and
black and Wearing red and blue scarfs and
white badges, representing the several States
OF the American Union. This was truly q
most interesting feature and will long be re-
membered by those who participated
In short. this was one of the largest. most
enthusiastic, most orderly and most interest
ing meetings ever held in Clearfield county
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THE WAR. NEWS.


The reported capture of Glasgow, KY, last
week. consisted of a sudden dash upon the
place by 40 Rebels under Capt. Hughes ,caus-
ing panic, in which they captured about 80
prisoners, arms and horses, with whom they
hastily left the place, simply because Major
Martin of the 37th Kentucky mou nted infant
ry, and Lieut.. Chenoworth opened fire from
Henry rifle, discharging about sixteen shots
at them. Major Martin placed himself at the
head of party, pursued the flying Rebels, and
recaptured the prisoners and horses. The Reb-
els left in such a hurry that they robbed none.
Gen. Burnside, advancing along the East
Tennessee and Virginia Railroad on Saturday,
| overlook the Rebel force under Mudwall Jack
son and Gen. W ;liams at Blue Springs. The
enemy were in a strong position, and a sharp
engagement ensued, when at sundown they
were driven from the field, but darkness rem
dered immediate pursuit impossible. The
next morning the Rebels continued their
treat on the Greenville Road with our force
in pursuit. Our loss was some 60 killed and
wounded.
Rebel inVasions do not appear to succeed
well. That just undertaken by Shelby in Mis-
souri, has terminated most disastrousIy to his
forces. Gen. Brown succeeded in getting at
them three times iii a running fight, and final
ly cOrnered them, when battle ensued which
! lasted FIVE hours. The Rebels were complete
! ly routed and scattered in all directions, with
the loss OF all their artillery, baggage, large
| number of small arms, and prisoners. Their
| loss in killed and wounded is also very large.
| Our forces were in pursuit Of the scattered
| Rebels at last accounts.
! Our latest Information from the Army of the
Cumberland states thatW heeIer, who attempted
| to destroy yRosecrans's s communication, has been
chased back again across the Tennessee, glad
| enough TO give up his enterprise and seek
safety within the Rebel lines. The report is
brought in by refugees that Bragg, owing to
| the exhaustion of the country in which he has
been living, is falling back. The report is not
fully credited, though there is some reason for
believing that the Rebels are changing their
position.
1t now appears that the Rebels have per-
| feet blockade in Charleston Harbor against
our iron-clads. They have reserved passage
for their own craft, after the manner of a ca
nal with safety lock against Union vessels.
In view of this fact, time Will be required for
the consummation of plans now being made
for overcoming these distractions and reach
ing the other Rebel defenses.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-21

IHE following is set down as the relative
heating alues of different kinds OF American
wood: Shellbark hickory being taken as the
highest standard, l00 pig nut hickory, 90;
white oak, rs; white hazel, ~; apple tree, 20;
red oak, SO; black walnut, 66; white beech, 65;
black birch, 60; yellow oak, so; hard maple,
so; white elm, SIS; red cedar, 30; Wild cherry.
90; yellow poplar, 52i butternut, 81; white
birch, 40; white pine, 42.
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SHERIFF'S SALES.---By =

SHERIFF'S SALES.---By virtue of a ,rri.
- of LeUayI E1ciaS issued out of the Cosr,
of Common Pleas of Clearfeld county. and Ia ne
directed, there viii be exposed 10 Public Sal.
at the Court House, in the borough Of CIearfeII
On Wednesday the Ilth day of November A n
1853 at l o'clock p NJ, the following deseribei
Real Estate viz
All those certain two tracts or pieces of land
situate in Clearfeld county One of :hem suryqr.
ell in pursuance of a wa rrant granted to John
Boyer dated the sixteenth day of May A D IIs3
beginning al post, thence by Nicholsons survey
south thirty nine degrees west two hundred and
sixty perches to post.thence by lands of Nathan
iel Donald south forty degrees east two hundred
and eighty perches to n post, thence by vacant
land north thirty nine degrees east two hundred
and sixty perches TO post and thence by Chris
tain lettings land north forty degrees west two
hundred and eighty perches to the place of be-
ginning. containing Four Hundred and Thirty
Nine acres and eleven perches and allowance be
the same more or less.
And the other, surveyed on a warrant granted
TO Nathaniel Donald. dated the sixteenth day OF
May A. D. 1893, beginning at a post. thence by
Nlcholsons survey south 80 deg west 260 perches
TO "A post thence by lands of John BTinghurst
south 40 deg east $50 perches to post til ence by
vacant land north 30 deg east 200 perches 10 4
post, and thence by lands of John Beyers north
40 degrees west 80 perches TO the place of begin
ming. containing 459 acres and /! perches and al
lOwanccs be the same more or less. Seized It,
ken in execution, and to be sold as the propertv
of Lewis Jamson and Loren A. Ellsworth
EDWARD PERKS. Sheriff.
Sheriff Office. Clearfield, Pa Oct q 1863
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THAT "wHoPPEN BIG BAR =,

Our distinguished Senator thought, in his
Curwensville speech on the evening before the
election, that Betsy couldn't kill ssthat WHOM
pen big bar'' on Tuesday. But the ssbarss''
dead. The Copperbeads could'n save it, and
the gallant Senator's record on giving John
ston and Wright the use of the Hall, is con-
demned and repudiated by Twenty Thousand
majority. Alas poor Billy, he's gone sucker.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-21
THREE CHEERS FOR GULICH!
THE BANNER TOWNSHIP
ALBRIGHT SPOT IN CLEARFIELD,

a DlIFIII otUI IN tIEA ELD,
The Union men Of Gulich township deserve
a flag, and suggest to our friends that
they be presented with a splendid National
banner. There is no township in the State
deserves more credit than Gulich. She has
sent siXty-five men TO the army-has five in
the Regular Army-had sixteen men drafted,
only one of whom paid the commutation mon
ey,-and she has given los votes for Curtin to
for Woodward One of the men-a keeper
of lager-beer saloon has left since the cleo
ton, in disgust. We have no doubt the re-
naming eight will either come over to the
side OF the Union, or follow his example.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-21

Hor SHAyEp--M. W. NJ, M,Connen. At m.
tinne resident of Meadville, graduate -,
Allegheny College, was captured with NJ.
gan's band, and is now in the Ohio pon..
tiary with his head shaved. At the breakh,.
out of the rebellion, he deserted his conr,,,.
and as northern born rebels generally A,
made one OF the worst of traitors He no,.
bids fair to get his just desert
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-21

A correspondent of the St. Louis Democrat
writes from Little Rock that two regiments of
loyal citizens have been raised in Arkansas
for the federal army land the third is now being
organized. Many recruits have also been OBJ
tanned for regiments from other States. The
citizens, many of whom have been hid in the
woods and mountains year and a half, throng
the streets daily by hundreds. They are well
coined to the protection of the old flag
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-21

1t is officially announced for the informa-
tion of the public that letters to any public
officer excepting 10 members of the United
the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the
House of Representative, must be prepaid.
Letters must be prepaid which are directed to
the President of the United States, his Cabi-
net officers and all others in PUBLIC stations.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-21

II is estimated that the wheat crop in the
South, this year, will amount to nearly &C, 900,
900 bushels. In 1860 over 81 ,O0O, 900 bushels
counted for by the fact that unusual attention
has been paid since the beginning of the war,
to the cultivation of the cereals. Cotton and
tobacco have been planted only to a limited
extent.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-21

DRAFT DECIsIoNs.-it has been decided by
the Provost Marshal General that drafted men
who have paid $500 without being examined,
and are subsequently examined and found en-
titled to exemption, can have the commuta-
tion money refunded. Those having substi-
tutes in the service on March 5, 1868, and be
ing drafted, have paid Communication, are enti-
tied to have it reimbursed And those who
under these circumstances, have furnish ed
substitutes, are entitled to have the amount
actually paid for such substitutes refunded on
making claim and producing the proof of
payment
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THE OLD KEYSTONE STATE o. X.
Woodward to Remain "Speechless.
THE UNION SUSTAINED.
The National Administration Endorsed

Above we give the approximate result of
the elections held IN the several States nam
ed. The official returns have not yet reached
us, and we postpone giving the details until
we can do corectly-the figures now pub
lished by the city dailies being meagre and
confused that they afford satisfaction to
the reader.
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NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

~ persons interested are hereby notified tbo,
Petition was presented to the Court of Commor
Pleas of Ciearfield county, at September Tern
lS63.praying the incorporation of the .NeTg WeL
ington Methodist Episcopal Church." and th,t ir
no sufficient reason be shown to the contrary ,ba
prayer of the said petition will be granted ~
the ensuing January Term of said Court in %
cordanee with the provisions of the Act Of A.
sembly in such case made and provided
By order of the Court, d. f. ETZWETLER
October 81, 1868 st Prothonotr'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-21

CHAPLAINs RELEAsED.-The following chap
iains of Pennsylvania regiments have been re-
leased from Libby Prison, Richmond, and are
now in this State George Ii. Hammer. 18th
Cavalry D. G. Eberhart, S7th Regiment E.
o. Amber, 9th Regiment. These men all
that there are at Belle Island over ten thous-
and U. S. prisoners, the great majority of
whom are in very destitute condition. A
large number of them in their shirt sleeves,
and without hats and caps, and they are COM
PEELED to lie in the open air. Many Of them
have, the chills, and if not speedily released
scores of deaths must enSue.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-21

EDITOR RoBBED.-W. L. Davis, ed itor of the
Easton Daily Express, had box containing
$500 and number of valuable papers, stolen
from table in his office, few days ago. A
boy employed in the Office was arrested, and
confessed the crime, and implicated another
youth named Fray, as bis partner.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-21

The strain of Cars" that was serunnirg
round loose" over CIearfielG county before the
election, was suddenly thrown off the track on
Tuesday last, and resulted in a general ..smash
up''-the Senatorial conductor being SO seri-
ously injured that be has heen suffering from
an affection OF the head ever since The pas
sengers look s.blue,'' and we fear it will be a
long time before they recover from the effects
of Curtin's triumphant reelection.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-21
E,XECUTOR's SALE OF REAL II

IL oh - SALE OE Is
IA TATE The undersigned Executors of the
last will and testament of JONES Thompson.dec' d
VIII expose 10 public Sale. Wednesday the 4th
day of November, \. ID. 1863. mt the house of J..
;. Plotner in the Borough of New Washington,
the following described real estate tlate the prop
erty OF the said deceaSed) to wit:
Two adjoining tracts of land. situate in Chest
township, Clearfield county. bounded by lands oi
Jonathan " Westoycr. other lands of James ThomI-
son dec d, lands of George Christ, and lands ot
the heirs of John Irwin decd, having frame
dwelling house and log barn greeted thereon the
other containing l % acres and 10 perches Three
tracts will be sold together or separately to suit
purchasers
A!so-one other tract situate in Chest township
Clearfield county. penna, beginning at Il post
thence north - deg west ,05 perchcS to a white
oak. thence south - deg west 30 perches to
cherry tree, thence north II deg west Is porcheS
to post, thence west 95 perches TO maple thenc.
by lands of David Rowland north 81 deg wssr
S5 perches to a white oak, thence north Al de-
east II perches to a hickory. thence north u deg
east 80 peTches to a post by a white oak. thence
south 81. deg east 30 perches 10 post bank Of
Chest creek thence south 54k deg east so perchcs
to a dog wood. thence south IL deg east perchcs
to a maple, thence north 73t deg east IS perches
TO maple thence east 90 perches to a small
hemlock, containing 220 acres and Sc perches;
having erected thereon p dwelling house. barn,
sawinilf, tenant house and two frrme stables
IERMs-l-third cash in hand-balance in two
exual annual payments with interest secured by
Judgment Bonds and personal security
WILLIAM FEATH. ! r.
Oct. u, 1868. JAMES II EVEN IA =
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Ieinsure attention, the CASH must aceomno
ny notices, as follows:-Ali Cautions with Si
Strays, 81; Auditors notices, SI,50; Admin;s'
tTators and Executors notices, 81 so, each and
all other transient Notices at the sama ra.o, zoe
Other advertisements at 81 per square for Scr lee,
insertions. Twelve lines (or less count a sopars
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THE RAFTgMAnsg 1ounMAl,

ENLISTMENT OF SLAVES IN MARYLaSD.--A re-
cent Washington letter says: The slavehold-
ers OF Maryland discover that there is an I'M
pleasant proviso in Mr.. Lincoln's decision re-
specting the enlistment of slaves in that State.
He assents TO their demand and no more slaves
are to be enlisted in Mary land without tn econ
sent of their masters: But-and here's the
rub-but, if the white shareholders of Mary
land will not permit their slaves to enlist, they
must enlist themselves, or be drafted. Sol
diers, the government is determined TO have,
from slave states as we'll a free, and il the
white people of Maryland prefer to fight rath-
er than permit their slaves to do it for them,
the President will not object.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-21

SECOND ST. PATRICK is we'll known
that Governor Curtin is of Irish descent He
must be lineally descended from st. Patrick,
Judging from the 'sscatterment'' he has made
among the sssarpients.'' He is death on Cop
Derheads.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Adgsr Sene73tS set tn large fyPe ef,tS, oroHt ofs
style lclH be charged donble price for space oce,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-21

Chickamauga, as it has generally been pro-
nounced since the river became historically
famous, is harsh and uncouth. Some writer's
give il softer intonation, and call it Chick
a-may-u ga.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-21

Gen. JOHN G. BREcKNRIDGE;s division is
reported in the rebel papers to have lost, in
the late battles in Georgia, 300 ont of 800
men
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-21

THE NATIONAL DEBT.-A Washington dispatch
of Tuesday says: The National debt is far less
in amount than the enemies of the Govern
ment hoped it would be on the Ist OF October.
They had prophesed that We would owe three
thousand millions of dollars before the end of
the second year of the war, Government en-
ters upon the third year of the war. with debt
of only twelve hundred and twenty two mil
lions seven hundred aud fifty thousand dollars.
The increase of this debt, hereafter, will he
moderate, the Government being abundantly
supplied with muskets, cannon and clothing.
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A TREMENDOUS COLLISION
THE CARS OFF THE TRACK!
a GENERAL SMASH Up

The Conductor Seriously Injured
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Induoement to sutlers.

We beg leave to cah the attention of
Suffers and Dealers generally, to tho
fresh supplies we are receiving daily,
consisting of all brands of chewing and
smoking tobacco, large assortment Of
pipes, canned fruits, sardines, oysters,
dates, figs, nuts, raisins, pickles, sausage,
candies, etc. Also, large variety Of
commercial note, and letter paper, en-
velopes, pencils, gold and steel pens, port
folios, pocket account books, ink, black
ing, etc. Silk ard cotton handkerchiefs,
suspenders neck ties, combs, hair, tooth
and backing brushes, pocket books and
wallets, umbrellas, gum overcoats, blank
cts, haversacks, valises, pocket knives,
shirts of all descriptions, hats, shoes,
boots, toweIing, domestics, calicoes,
jeans, kerseys, osnaburgs, and full
stock of notions. Also, groceries Snd all
kinds of wines and bitters, which we
offer for sale - the lowest market rates, al
wholesale. A. g. M. LAEDsBERa & 90,
Corner of Market st., and Public Square
march Sly
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&g Telegraph.
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
Hooker ReorOssei the Rapp annock.
Fredericksburg Again in Onr Pos
session.
The Enomy Falling Back on Cor
louisville and Richmond.
brilliant Raid by Cen, Buford.
cold 4s s.4.

LoursvIL LIE, May 1.-THE New York
special says Dix's corps with hea w
column under Naglee from North Caro-
lima will soon be threatening the enemys
lines Of communication south OF
Richmond.
NHw YORK, May 11.--Gold 4s2z.-
Cotton 63c.
Gen. Hooker has recrossed the Kappa
hammock and our army is advancing,
The enemy is supposed to be moving
in two columns toward Richmond and
GOrdonsville, hoping to concentrate with
Gen. Longstreefs forces in front of Rich
mond.
II is reported that Fredericksburg and
heights were occupied by the FedOrals
to-day.
Gen. Buford is said to have destroyed
the Richmond and Tennessee Railroad
in several places near Allegheny Ridge,
in Western Virginia, burning large stores
intended for rebel armies in the South
west.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-05-12

RECORDER SHANE's CoURT.--Monday
Nay, Ilh, 1863. Julia Casey, disorder
ly; fined SO aud costs.
10 Farrell, drunk and disorderly; So
and costs.o
Mr.. Hart, drunk and disorderly; So
and costs.
Wm Kelly, drunk and disorderly; SO
and costs.
Mary Bonner, keeping baudy-house
discharged. ~ IA
Elizabeth Thompson, keeping baudy-
house; $40 and costs.
Louisa Charles, disorderly; So and
costs.
Jane slinkard, disorderly; costs.
Jacob Hoffman, keeping house open on
Sunday; 81 and costs.
Nathan Ensly, disorderly; 81 and
costs.
Mary Bonner, disorderly; So and costs
Elizabeth Thompson disorderly; s.
and costs.
Mr. Pease, disssderly; dismissed.
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Sundays Dispatch.

PHILADELPHIA, May 0.-The Bulletin
Of this city publishes the following high
ly important intelligence this evening:
We learn from the Editors Of the
Philadelphia Inquirer that one of their
Correspondents has just returned from
Washington, informing them that Gen.
Hooker recrossed the Rappahannock in
force yesterday, the men carrying eight
days rations with them. They also
learn from another source that is
vouched for as as reliable, that Gem
ersl Keys has taken possession Of
Richmond, having advanced upon IL
by way of Yorktown, and that the Fed
eral flag floats over the rebel capital.
If this intelligence Is true, Hooker's
falling back was an excuse, and the
real advance upon Richmond, was TO be
made while Lees army was on the Rap
pahannOck.
If Gen. Stoneman has cut off the com.
munication of Gen. Lee, as reported, it
will be a work Of time for Lee to reach
the rebel capital. In the meantime Gen.
Hooker is on his heels
LATER.
We have confirmation from a perfect
ly reliable source that Gen. Hooker had
recrossed the Rappahannock. Gold has
been falling rapidly to-day, and this fact
has probably resulted from the impor-
tant movements reported. We have no
quotations Of the precious metal since the
reception of this important news.
The telegraph is silent concerning the
startling intelligence which has already
astounded Third and Chestnut streets,
exciting the utmost enthusiasm.
There is no doubt that Gen. Hooker
has recrossed the Rappahannook. II is
also stated that Gen. Stoneman was ly-
ing at the White House on the 9th inst,
receiving reinforcements on transports,
via the York river, with which he in,
tends to move forward to Richmond.
The people in this city are in the high
est state of excitement over this glorious
news.
LATEST.
PHILADELPHIA, May Sit is reported
that private advices have been received in
this city from Fortress Monroe, stating
that 10000 Federal troops had arrived
there on the 3rd inst, as achievements,
and immediately moved forward for an
attack on Richmond.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-05-12

THEATRE.--Mr. Manager DuFFIELD re-
produces tonight the comedy Of Mar
ried Life" in which are represented five
couples, illustrative of connubiallty in
various phases. After the comedy Mr.
FULLER repeats his famous Skating
Scene, which ELECTED so much applause
last night. The performances close with
the amusing farce of the "Stage Struck
Barber;" in which Mr.. Jordan plays
Jeremiah Clip; Mr.. Everett, Byron Ire
maine Pelham Podge; Mrs. Bernard, Jane
Chatterly and Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Rat
tleton. The bill is an attractive one.
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There was a large attendance a. the
new theatre last night. The perform
anco went off in the handsomest manner.
Miss MITCHELL is a charming actress,
and Mr.. LEFFINawELL very superior
actor, The company, as a whole, is ex-
cellent.
Tonight the celebrated play of Sea
mile " will be produced, Miss MITCHELL
appearing as Camille, and Mr.. LETTING
WELL as Armand. The great length Of
1he play forbids any attempt TO get VI
an afterpieco,
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-05-12

MILITARY ExEoUToN.--Private JULIUS
MELIRA, 10th Michigan Volunteers, hav-
ing been tried before General Court
Martial, for deserlion, and sentenced 70
be shot, will be executed in this city on
Friday next, the 10Th met This viii
be the first instance Of the inliction OF
capital punishment upon a soldier here
since the occupation OfNashville by the
Federal army. q