Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-02
Raftsman's 9ouraal.

Raftsman's 9ournal.
CLEARFIELD, PA, MAR. ., 1864.
FARM FOR SALE-By reference to the
new advertisements, the reader will find that
Jacob Anspach offers for sale his farm and
other effects, on March 18th.
WANTED-a boy to learn the printing bu-
siness One of good and industrious ildolts,
and about ID TO II years OF age, ca, oJ'~i" az
a situation by applying at the 'o' 'i'''-Ai' oi
flee soon.
The "Lady's Friend for March is on %, our
table. and EQUALS the former numbers Inc
ongravings and fashions are good, and the
etnr;es Interesting Price, 81. Address,
deacon and Peterson, Phlfa.
UNION YOURS came to hand; but as it
is not accompanied BY your prOpe" name.we
omit its publication. We require the name
of the writer with all communications, not
for the purpose of publication, but as
guarantee against being imposed upon. Cor
respondents should remember this.
MoRE GOODS A fresh supply Of goods,
suitable To the rafting season and spring
trade l. announced II KIRK Il SPENCER $
cheap store in Lunber-city. Call and cx
anime their stock Of Fish. Bacon aud Raft
ing utensils. 4 general assortment Of goods
always on hand. March 2-2t
SNow-Some snow fell yesterday. Whe
ther it will be Of much advantage to timber
haulers remains to be seen. What amount
Of timber is making we are not fully advis-
.d of, but. unless we have sufficient fall Of
Snow to make good hauling. we anticipate
that even a good part of that which is made
will remain in the forests. IF 50, We may
hook fog bat 4 limited supply to reach the
love. markets IN the spring.
CAPT. II. D. PArroN.-W'e had the plea
sure ~ once more taking this gallant officer
- the hand. ON Tuesday last He i home,
on Il short leave Of absence. visiting. ms FAM
IL :lul friends He enjoys good hea!th
and has the appearance Of u Fagtay. soldier.
:a. VIC doubt nor. viii 10 his whole lufy
Whenever ;ru,t y i,.rly,sr he uullGrtunifv is
..yrdcL W. wish Fia,1y success in ifis
present p"~iti"'r. with the hope tha- greater
I,uU0Ts await h'm.
-ly HoNm. We Observe that Z number
ot lh~ "bJ2s Of tha gallant S4tI are huluc.
They haze rceuIIsted. and are COW enjoying
their thirty days turiough with their friends.
Among them we notice Charlie; Snyder,
,.cnard Shaii'ner and Ferdinand Jordan.
The al lo0k hale and hearty. May they
ever prove true to thelr country amt flag,
..4A may hey live IL, >e, the rebellion cru,li-
Il ont. peace restored. ald return home 10
enjoy the blessings OF Il grateful peciio.
The FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF Cur
WENSVIILE. This institution opened for
the transaction OF business on Tuesday,
Na.ch Ist. and the officers are prepared to
receive deposits, sell exchange, etc. and do
q general banking business hencetogth. The
bank was organized upon a capital al $50
uro. with the privilege OF increasing 1t TO
$IGU.uJJ This institution will, no doubt,
hr great convenience to the people o. Cur
wensyille and vicinity. Hon. John Patton
j. President, and S;unUal Arnold Cashier,
oL the Bank.
HoUsE BURNT-We learn that the new
dwelling house of John Welsh. Of Pike tp..
WAS destroyed by FIRE on Friday morning.
February 10Th. The file was accidental
;.ui spread 50 rapidly that very few, If any,
u; The household articles were saved Mr.
Welsh was badly burnt In attempting to yet
uut a desk containing It Sunday School Ii
!ary and $50 in money, but failed 10 ac-
conpiish his object Tie loss by this fire
J, about 81 $40, ai.i viii be very seriously |
let by Mr.. Welsh especially a. h. had
iou-e and ail his graiu and pork and beef |
destroyed by fire iaSy fell.
iHE LABEDiER MONUMENT By the pro !
c.ndng> ot the meeting held on the evening
ui the I'd Of February in the Court house. |
winch We published in full last week. it viii |
'c seen thar i was resolved to erect a suita- /
lie monument to the memory Of Major !
'ianes II. Larrimer, and the following com
rn.tee was appointed to take the necessary
steps for that purpose, to wit: Col L. \. !
llgin Of Curwensvile; III. b. SwoOpe and |
". \. Wallace, Esq :, and Hon Geo r. |
Jarrett, Of Clearfeld; VIM. l.. Gilbert Of |
6el, Stacy W Thompson of Boggs David |
Tyler of Huston, Dr. J. ". Potter Of Gov
mgton, +. X. Arnold Of Brady, and Thom- |
as II. Forcey Of Graham The committee |
3, now ready to receive subscriptions. 1t Is |
':es.rct and understood that, for the present, |
ih. subscriptions should be : each, To be /
laId at the time, so as to enable all our citi-
Z'n'- and all the friends Of Major Larrimer |
'nrGtc in the testimonial to his memory.
,;t,ny persons desiring to subscribe, who may
iNG at distance. can forward the amount
'F letter 10 any member of the committee.