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Enoouraging prospeets.

The signs oF times grow more encouraging
than ever, says the Philadelphia BvHeli,,
in spite Of the rebel movements ia Northern
Virginia. The new loan Is received with
great favor By the people, the first days
sales in New York reaching the sum of g,
10000. The exports from New York last
week reached 81, 900, 900, Of which s., 900,
900, we're Of domestic produce and the rest
Of tobacco, sugar, tea and coffee re e-exp0rtcd
in consequence Of the market being over
stocked. II IL refreshing 10 notice 20 great
an increase in exports, and it makes one feel
that the balance Of trade with Europe viii
in future not be 70 heavily against this
country We observe also that the Increase
in the public debt for the past week was
only 90, $50, 1913. This will grieve the Cop
perhcads, who Ike to lament over suppo-
scd expenditure eP from three 10 five mil
lions Of dollars per day for this cruel war -
The total national debt Is now 81 ,s02, ,523,
5G4, and a. Secretary Fcgsendcn is receiving
nearly million per day, and will soon re
cievc the full amount Of that sum, in the
shape Of internal revenue, it Is reasonable to
suppose that the financial tide will soon turn
in favor Of the government. From Europe
there arc also encouraging indications. In
tervention is growing unpopular, particular
ly since the fight Of the Kearsarge with the
Alabama, and the demand for our 5. 20 bonds
IL 50 largely on the increase on the continent
as 10 annoy the London Times dreadfully
Shrewd statesmen like Lord Palmerston per
sistently refused 10 be entraped into promi-
ses Of aid, comfort or recognition ofthe rebels,
and soft words are all that arc vouchsafed to
people like Hon J. Mason and Mr..
Lindsay, W. T., even when the motion for
recognition 20 long persisted in by Mr. H.
and his abcttofs ig withdrawn 70 give full
effect to these encouraging signs our people
should be more active ia raising the 500,
900 troops called for by the President, so as
avoid draft, and so as to show the rebels
and all foreigners that the spirit ofloyal men
is as determined as ever, and that the hour
OF final triumph Of freedom and the Union
is near at hand.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03

On July 28th the rebels were observed to
move large force to the right of Grant line
at Bermuda Hundred The ID corps was de-
tached and thrown across the river, on to its
north bank, when the rebels opened fire, and
brisk engagement took place. Our men
promptly formed into line of battle, and af-
ter some skirmishing made charge and
drove the rebels back, and captured several
hundred prisoners, four cannons, and some
small arms, and occupied the rebels works
On the Goth July, the long expected ex-
plosion of mine under one of the rebel
forts came off, in front of the 9th corps.
An immence volume of dirt was thrown up,
rising some 800 feet into the air. The fort
was utterly demolished, and most of the
rebels in 1t at the time perished. Some of
those who escaped say that in too days more
they would have blownup our Notifications.
Immediately afterthe blowing up of the fort
l52 guns were opened upon the rebels, and
the 9th corps charged their works, and after
a severe contest carried the whole Of the
outer rebel lines. Our loss was pretty heavy
on account Of having to charge across an
open space under q cross fire Of the enemy.
But so far the movement is a grand success.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03
What has Become of the Greenbaoks ?

What has Become Of the Greenbacks
The recent discovery that the banks in
the eastern cities hold but small amount
Of Qreenbaclss, says the Ittsba,r0 CONNER
ciai, has put afloat the question, What has
become of them2 As an explanation, in
part, it has been remarked that every man
who has money 70 spend is obliged to take
for bis daily use twice or three times as
much as formerly, TO effect the same result.
All travellers must more than double their
nominal resources before they leave home :;
and everywhere the movement dependent
upon the actual delivery of money, requires
"A much larger volume This of itself would
absorb over two hundred million dollars of
tho paper money There would still remain
however, over five hundred millions to be
accounted for "a available for the purposes
Of trade What has become of it2
The conclusion is inevitable that the peo-
pie are boarding Greenbacks, the same as
they formerly boarded gold and silver, only
10 n greater extent Yes the worthless
groenback money, the paper trash which,
If we believe the very hard cash. thco-
rists, is worth only about fifty cents on the
dollar, is being 'salted down" in secret tills
and old stockings, by the people all over the
country. The fact is significant and speaks
well for the Intelligence and patriotism of
the masses 1t evinces their faith in the
Government and proclaims their determine
tion to sustain it against the rebellion, for
if the Government does not succeed, green
backs will bo worthless.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03
Mr.. Fessenden,s Appeal to the Country.

Mr. teSSenQen' appeal TO the Country,
The new Secretary OF the Treasury ap-
peals to the people in behalf of the Two
Hundred Million Loan which he has placed
in the market. In doing so he has evinced
bis confidence in their ability to supply the
wants Of the Treasury, recognized the uni
vcrsal confidence in the National credit, and
taken a step eminently calculated to give it
strength abroad. The best way to make our
credit strong abroad, is to manifest our CON
fdence at home. Our opinion is, the Sc
cretary has acted wisely in choosing the peo-
pie for his Bankers. There is something
grand and strong in going right to them for
money. The government which Is in a
struggle for existence is their Government.
The debt Of the nation is their debt. The
credit Of the nation is their credit. 1t isail-
mall with them. Besides, it is in behalf of
the great patriotic cause, in the success
failure Of which all that the people have or
or hope to have will be lost or gained. The
entire business is theirs. Mr.. Fessenden is
their Secretary, the Secretary not of the
monied institutions or Of per centage men.
We feel confident that the people will re-
spond by furnishing the money wanted, and
placing the obligations Of the Government
in their pockets, and thereby show their un-
wavering faith in the National credit and
the success of the cause, to prosecute which
the loan IS needed
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03
Speech of Hon. John Cessna.

In another column we publish an extract
from the annual address, delivered by Hon.
John Cessna, Of Bedford, Pa, before the
Alumni Association Of Franklin and Mar
shall College, at Lancaster, Pa. Mr.. Cess
ma is well-known as lifelong Democrat,
and it is a matter of rejoicing and gratifca-
ton to be able TO contrast his noble senti-
ments with those of some of the wouId-be
leaders of his party. Mr. G. clearly defines,
in the extract given, the position occupied
by the Copperhead leaders, and distinctly
shows that their course has 'already pro
duced bJoody riots, and mag cuLmiaate a,
fierce netghbOrhood and .freiside Wdr'-
and that the continual fault-fnding of these
men "dpe the u,mtstdhdbLe edr-marks of
the traitors As these are the words of a
prominent Pennsylvania Democrat, we re-
commend them to the careful perusal of ey
cry loyal man in the country and especial
ly to those who have heretofore acted with
the Democratic party, and who, we presume,
have been mis-led, on the subject of the
war, by those whom they have always con-
sidered as leaders.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03
Three Farms For Sale
SITUATE IN PIKE TOWNSHIP.

The subscriber will sell his three farms situate
in Pike township, Clearield county. Pa ~ lTi-
vate sale. Also, one tract of unimproyel land
numbered and described as follows to wit.
No. l. Is an improved tract on which he re-
sides. aud contains about $50 acres-2DO acres Of
which is cleared. % acres being in meadow. and
the whole in high state of cultivation and M
der good fences. The improvements are good
frame house, frame barn, (75 by 80 feet wagon
shed, grain house, smoke house. wood house. and
other eutbuildings. There is tim her sufficient on
the land for ell farm uses, and an excellent coal
bank. Also good water and fine orchard oi
choice fruit growing thereon.
No. .. Is improved tract and contains To-
acres-of which so acres are cleared. 10 acres De-
ing in meadow, and the whole in a good state OK
cultivation and under good fences. with eEce
lent water on the farm. The buildings are log
house and an excel tent frame barn and some oth-
er outbuildings There is on this tract sutAcient
good tim her for or RATS. and excellent eosI
bank together with an orchard of choice tTult
trees.
No. 2. Is improved tract, containing seont
loo acres, 30 acres cleared. (new,) with oiA-'.
plank house and harm thereon erected The IaEl
is under good fences, with excellent water ou i.
About RATS of good timber also standing iEoT IL
No. /. Is an unimproyed tract OF 400 acres WIN ~
some good pine timber growing on 1t, ana WIZ
make an excellent farm when cleared
The above tracts will be sold in body or sep
erateIy, to suit purchasers-preferring however
to sell them in a body. Tho terms will be reason
able. The tracts can be seen at any time by cal,
ing on the subscriber, or inquiries by letter VIII
be answered if addressed to Curwensvile "a
August 3 1854 DANIEL BAILEY.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03
GHAMBERsBURG BURXT.
GIN. GRANTS M0yEMESTs, ETC.

/ GIN. GRANTS MOVEMENTS, ETC.
/ The country was much startled On Satur-
/ day and Sunday last, By the announcement
I that the rebel force, which has been lettering
in the Shenandoah valley, had suddenly
crossed the Potomac at WiIIiamsport, Mary
land, and was advancing upon Chambers
burg.
1t appears that this rebel force. under
command Of Bradley 7. johnson and Mai.
Gen. McCausland, about !. 500 strone-tTro
other divisions having crossed atother points
crossed in the neighborhood Of Williams
I port on Friday, and advanced On Chambers
burg, passing through Nercersburg. By nd
/ ing all night some three hundred and fifty
succeeded in reaching Chambersburg about
clock on Saturday morning. On nearing
the town, the rebels threw few shells over
IL to ascertain if it vas defended, but not be-
ing replied to they at once advanced and en-
tered the place. AIcCausland, the senior
rebel commander at once demanded the sum
Of $I00,0G5 in gold, and $500, 600 in green
backs. The citizens frankly and promptly
informed HIM that they could not, and would
not pay that amount, as it was not TO be
had. The order was given to fire the town.
and the rebel soldiers commenced their hell
ish work Of destruction. by breaking in the
doors and widows aud citing fire 10 the
houses-at the same time telling the people
to get out If they could. The screams Of the
women and children were heart-rending but
had no effect upon the infuriated rebel
tiends. The Court House and other public
buildings where set on fire first, and then
the private residence Two hundred and
si2ty-fye houses, so far as ascertained. were
burnt. y later account says the whole
town was destroyed, and that fully four
thousand people are homeless-and many Of
them pennyless. The rebels used turpen-
tine balls in firing the houses thus showing
that they came prepared to destroy the town,
rather than to levy contribution upon the
inhabitants.
Shortly after the rebels had set the town on
fire Gen Averil, with his cavalry, arrived,
but finding that they could do nothing TO
stay the deyouring element, he dashed On
after the now retreating rebels-having
left nearly as suddenly as they appeared
on the road towards McConnensburg.
Averlil pursued the flying rebels so close
that they had not time to stop in McCon-
nellsburg, but dashed on through Just as
our men entered the town 1t is said that
Averill succeeded in severely furnishing the
raiders, and that in all probability they
made their way out OF the State at once.
This wanton and unprecedented destruc-
ton of a whole town, has no parallel in this
war, and should receive the unqualified and
hearty condemnation Of all loyal men in
Pennsylvania, and OF. the whole country.
Gen. Couch, is ceusured for not having
made an effort to defend Chambersburg In
fact, it is said, that but for his Incapacity,
or carelessness the town would not have
been burned, as he had sufficient force
under his command to repel the invaders.
Upon information being sent to Washing
tom. he was promptly removed and Gen
Cadwallader appointed in his place.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03

RATHER DoUBTFUL-whether Abraham
Lincoln will comply with the suggestions
about to be presented to him by the Dem
ocratic Castle" Better turn your attention
to suppressing the Rebellion. Then. vour
descendants viii have less cause to blush,
than for your perfdious diversion in favor
of the rebels
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03

Ioinsurs attention, the CASH must accomps-
ny notices, as follows:-AlI Cautions with 81 ,
strays, 81; Auditors notices, $3.50; Admins
traitors and Executors notices, 81 so, each and
all other transient Notices at the same rates
Other advertisements st 81 per square, for 2or as'
lnsertlOns. Twelve lines lor less count G Elua-e.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03
The Efaots Of Dissolution.

The New York Erendag Post thus forcibly
states one of the consequences of dissolution :
Has it occurred to any of our readers, in
the midst of these discussions Of rebel terms
Of peace, to consider what would be the re-
suit Of our acknowledging the Southern
Contederacy? ? Should we disband our forces
and reduce our great military establishment,
with foreign nation across the Ohio and on
the other side Of the Pat0mac? Not 1T all,
but we should be forced for our own securi-
ty to maintain not for one or for three years,
but for all time, a standing army, to oppose
the warlike South. We should have TO
maintain permanently the vast military es-
tablishment which now burdens us so heav-
lily. We should have to become military
people, and our best blood and energies would
be wasted, if not in war; yet in those prepa-
rations for war, those immense levies of
troops those costly armaments, under which
we hear the poor 0yer-ridden people of
Europe groan. Is any American anxious to
see such a state of things obtain here? Then
let him oppose the draft, discourage enlist
ments, and vote for Vallandicham and the
recognition Of the Confederacy. SO far from
procuring peace, such a consummation would
only be the commencement of interminable.
never ceasing hostilities 1T Is the cheap
est and best for US, then, to make an end of
the war at once and to do this the people
must n3t rely upon the Government, but
upon themselves. If they wait for a draft
they waste strength, and, perhaps, lose op-
portunieies not to be recovered: if they take
into their own hands the filling up of the ar
mics, they can do it in half the time, and
twice as effectuallv as the Government -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03

FUNNY-aint 1.-THE idea of few back
woods politicians getting up petitions, for
the purpose of advising President Lincoln to
accept certain visionary propositions Of a few
selfeoustituted, or pretended Rebel Com
,,isNonera
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03

,X.N-We do not believe there will be
draft in this State ON the 9Th of Septem-
Der if the people show signs of resistance
which they certainly will "-BelIetonte
Hatchmaa, July 29h
No doubt the editor of the Watehman is
well posted on the subject of resisting the
draft, or he would not speak so positively.
And it now behooves the National authori-
ties, to make the preparation necessary to
meet the emergency. To be forewarned is
to be forearmed
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03

We learn from the Pittsburg Gazette that
the recent rains extended throughout the
country, and that there will be an average
crop or potatoes, corn, oats and buckwheat.
The Thsst and rye is also an average Yield
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03

STRAY 0XEN.-Came trespsssing on tne
- premises of the subscriber. residing in PIKE
township, the 9TH day of July, 1864, yo4e :.
oxen one dark brindle with some white ScfoS S
the shoulders and on the hips; the other Ie'
with some white spots and wide-spreadIns DyIg' M
and both supposed to be about six years old tIo
owner is requested to come forward, p:ove prop
erty. pay charges and take them away OF INV
will be disposed of as the law directs
July IL 1851 DANIEL BAILEY.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03

ENEACHER'S INSTITUTE.-Tbo no1;an
e nHal meeting of the Clearfield county Teach
ers Institute will be held in the borough OF Clear
field commencing on Tuesday, August 23d 1884
at 0 o'clock, A. NJ. and continuing in session
four days. full attendance of teachers, and
friends of education is earnestly desired
Aug. 3D. 1864. c B. SANFORD, Co Supt
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Acu' lreuisfilift,ts.

daUsTtfseDlets set 7fargs tvpe ctS or Outo fsHa!
styLe NIL be charged a2Nbls pres torspgcsarcup5.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03

Would rather vote for jeff Davis than
Abraham Lincoln-a certain county official.
SO would all members of the :. Democratic
Castle and knights Of the Golden Cir;
Gle.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03

ORPHANS COURT sALE.-By virtue of
" an order of the Orphans Court of CIearfeld
county, the undersigned viii expose public sale.
at Morris Mill, in burnside township, on Wednes-
day the Sd day of August 1864 all the undivided
one-baf part of all that certain track of land sit
uate in Bell and Burnside township, containing
$50 acres, more or less bounded on the east by
the river the south by John Sunderlin on the
west by Benjamin Baird and on the north by J T.
Lee-late the estate of Jacob L. Smith, decd.
TERHs-Cash az confirmation Of the sale.
PETER " SMITH
July s. is6. Sdninisrator
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03
From Sherman's Army.

Gen. Sherman progresses steadily. The
rebels have made several assaults upon his
lines since Fridays fight, which were requlsed
with ease, but with heavy loss to the rebels.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03

EEPREsEsTATTFE ELEcTOHs
/ Robert King, - EIias y Hall
z Geo HorrisonCDats= I Il Charles u Shriner
Henry BBnn, = John Wister,
4 William II. Kern, - David M'Conauzhy 2
s Bartia II. Jsuks i David ". Wo0ds.
. Charlie u. RGHk. = lsaae Benson
7 Robert Parke. - John Patton,
Aaron HuIl, = Samuel Z Dick,
2 John A Hiestand, q Egerard Biercr,
10 Richard II. C9ryeil. y John p. Penney.
il Edward Holiday. - Ebsnezer " Junkin
II Charles Z. Reed Is John y Blanchard
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03
THE WAR NEWS.
GREAT EXCITEMENT.

ANOTHER REBEL INVASION.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03
OLEARFIBLD. Pa, AUGUST 3, 1884.

NATIONAL UsIOS EoAEATIOss.
FGz FREsIDEsTs
ABRAHAM LINCOLN, Of Illinois.
ToE VICE PEEsGDEsT.
ANDREW JOHNSON, Of Tennessee.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03

PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS. fof 'ai' =
4 Mntviok Huston. nHerheid Ps
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UyioN ELECTORAL TICKET.

sgV4TCpIEL ELECTDss-
n0RTOS M'HICHAEL, u PhiIadelphfa.
THOMAS CUSSISGHAH Of Beaver.
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Now, in view of the facts above presen-
ted, can any rational, thinking and loyal
man longer doubt, that the Northern Con
perheads and Southern traitors have the
same object in view-the dissolution of the
Union. >. The Inquirer contends for ''re
cognition Of the independence of the South
ern States '-.JeG' Davt;s says they are fight
ing for independence Harris is for the
recognition of the South for the Southern
Coniederacy and the editor of the True
Democrat says he is for an immediate ces-
sation of hostilities" and for honorable
separation. " Loyal men-friends of the
Union-you who have been faithful to your
Government-who have stood by your flag,
ponder and reflect upon this subject, ere it
be too late--ere the enemies of the country
have you in their power, and have consum-
mated their nefarious and diabolical schemes
for final and irretrievable dissolution of
the Union-the North to yield all; the
South nothing. The only honorable peace
now remaining is to establish the authority
of the Government over the States in reb l.
lion hy vigorous prosecution of the war.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-04-19

These boys are as thick in and around Wall
street, now, as mosquitoes are in Communi-
paw Bay, and great deal bolder. Many
ancient gentlemen are also among them, spec
tacled and gray haired. What the end of
this fortune hunting, we will not now stop TO
discuss. One thing, however, is plain; "cra-
zy people" and fanatics" are found in other
places beside pulpits and praying circles
The widest excitements ever witnessed by
Whitfield, Nettleton, or Finney were dead
calm compared with the daily bran-snapping
lung-splitting, soul-absorbing zeal of Wall
street. One visit to the Stock Exchange will
satisfy anybody, divested of grave-clothes,
that the deyotees of Mammon or Shylock are
more crazy and fanatical than any other two
legged animals in the universe. Now is the
time to contract for lunatic-asylums, homes
for inebriates, hospitals and poor-houses.-
Send in your plans and specifications. "Of-
flce hours from 10 to 3."-N. Y. Independent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-04-19

STOCK OPERATIoNs.-Wall street, at pres
ent, continues TO be the only center of excite
ment and attraction in New York. The great
menagerie of bulls and bears is the daily ga
zing stock Of Capitalists" All other busi-
ness is now tame compared with foriune-hun-
ting in fancy stocks The crowd of"dabblers,n
old and young, is immense. Brokers who do
not make thousand dollars per day, in com
missions, are classed as old fogies. Specnla-
tors who do not secure snug little fortune in
month are ranked as "feeble." Money is
easy, now, with banks, bankers, brokers, mer-
chants-everybody. Spectators are there
fore multiplying rapidly. To be an Operator
now Is only to be ''in the fashion" Why not,
grandfather, says the young fop with his cane
and cigar, makes "bold operation $50 in
deep" aud secure a fortune in year. rather
than be whole age aboutit as you have been?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-04-19
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HAVE now been before the public for nearly
IL year. They are universally pronounced the
neaiest and best htiing collars extant.
The upper edge presents aperfect curve, free from
the angles noticed in all other collars.
The cravat causes Fuckers the inside Of the
turn-down collar,-they are AS SMOOTH INSIDE
AS OUTSlDE.--and therefore perfectly free and
easy TO the neck.
The Garotte Collar has a smooth and evenly fin.
ished edge on BOTH sIDBs.
These Collars are not simply fiat pieces of paper
cut in the form of q collar, but are NODDED AND
SHAPED TO PIT THE NECK.
They are made in Novelty Tor turn down tyle)in
every halfsize from IL to IL inches, and In Enresa
Tor Garoite, from l3 to IL inches; and packed in
solid size" in neat blue cartons, containing 100
each also In smaller ones Of 10 each, the latter
very handy package for Travellers, Army and Navy
Officers.
az EVERY COLLAR is stamped "GRAy's
PATENT NODDED COLLAR"
Sold by all dealers in Meme Furnishing Goods.
The Trade supplied by HATCH. JOHNSON q co.
Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Mems Furnish
ing Goods and Umbrellas 81 DEyossBIRE ST.. Bos-
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