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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-09-07

TEACHER s INsTIrUTE.-The second an
nuaI session of the Teachers Institute Of
this county, was held here last week. 1t
continued for four days, and was most IN
tsresting meeting On the last evening, a
large audience a ssembled in the Court House.
TIE exercises were opened with prayer
bv the Rev. Mr. Ijams An essay was read
ly George w. Snider, subject Grammar,
which was listened to with marked attention
and satisfaction. VIM VI. Mccullough,
Esq. delivered highly interesting and in
-tructive lecture on the duties Of Directors,
Parents and Teachers. His remarks were
cminenty practical, and well calculated TO
direct the attention ef those present TO the
great cause Of popular education II. Is.
Swoope, Esq, being then introduced, deliv-
cred a very appropriate aud eloquent address
on the origin and history of Public Schools
-Showing their condition in Europe their
Introduction into this country, and the es-
tabIshment, progress, and practical work
in@of the Common School system Of our
own State This address elected universal
commeudation, and the Sincere thanks of
the Institute and citizens We're most cordial
ly rendered him The County Superintend-
ant delivered lecture on the 'QUalitica-
-.ons'of the Teacher During the excrci-
ses Of the Institute several delightful pieces
of music were sung by the choir accompa-
MED on the meodian by Miss f. Alexander
On motion the Institute adjourned to meet
at the call Of the executive committee.
c. Is. SANDFORD. Pres {.
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A uDITOR'S NOTICE.-The undersigne d
"A Auditor, appointed by the Orphans Court of
Clearfeld county, to distribute the money in the
hands of William l.. Shaw. Admir- OF John Sell
fridge, decd hereby gives notice that he will at
tend to the duties of his appointm ent, at his
office in Clearfeld on Monday September 18th.
1864. at 10 o'clock. a NJ when and where all par
ties interested may attend.
r. J. WALLACE
August q, 1S64-3t Auditor
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Their stock consists of general variety o.
GT0Gernes WaFdwars,
Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, and Clothing. DC.
For the Ladies.
They would call especial attention to the large
and good assortment of new styles and patterns of
LADIES DRESS GOODS
now opening. consisting of Plain and Fancy Silks,
Delaines, AIpacas. Ginghams Ducals, Prints, Me-
rinos, Cashmeres, Plaids, BrilIants. PopIins, Be
rege. Lawns Nankins Linen, Lace, Edgings Col
erettes, Braids, Belts Wells, Nets, Corsetts, Nu-
bias, Hoods. Coats. ManteIs. Balmoral skirts. Ho-
siery, Gloves Bonnets. Flowers, Plumes. Ribbons.
Hats Trimmings Buttons Combs. Shawls Braid,
MusIins, Irish Linens. Cambrics Victoria Lawns,
Swiss, Bobinets, Mulls, Linen Handkerchiefs etc.
Of Mems Wear
They have also received large and well select
ed Stock. consisting OF Cloths, Plain and Fancy
Cassimeres, Cashmerets, Tweeds, Jeans. Cordu-
roys Bever-Teen, Linens, Handkerchief. Neck
Ready-Made Clothing
In the latest styles and of the best material,
consisting of Goats, Pants, Vests, Shawls. Over
coats. Drawers, Cashmere and Linen Shirts, etc.
OF Boots and Shoes,
They have a large assortment for Ladies and Gen
CATERS, Balmora Boots, slippers, Monroes, etc
Groceries and Provisions
Such as Coffee Syrups, Sugar, Rice. Crackers
Vinegar Candles. Cheese, Flour. Meal, Bacon,
Fish, coarse and fine Salt, Teas, Mustard, etc
Coal Oil Lamps,
Coal OIL Lamp chimneys, Tinware great varie-
ty, Japanware, Egg beaters, Spice boxes, Wire
LadeIs, Sieves, busting pans, Lanterns etc. etc
Carpets, Oil-cloth,
Brooms. Brushes. Baskets, Wash boards Buckets
Tubs Churns Wallpaper. Candle wick, Cotton
yarn and Batting, Work baskets, Umbrellas, etc.
Rafting Ropes,
Augers, Axes Chiseis Saws, Files, Hammers,
Hatchets Ncils, Spikes. Gr d stones, Stoneware,
Trunks, Carpet bags, Powder, Shot, Lead, etc.
School Books.
Writing and Letter paper, Fancy note and com
mercial paper, pens, pencils and ink cory books,
states ink stands, fancy and common envelopes
Carriage Trimmings,
Shoe Findings, Glass and Putty. Flat irons and
Coffee mills Bed cords and Bed screws, Matches.
Stove blaeking, Washing soda and Soap. etc
Flavoring Extracts,
Patent Medicines. Perfumery of various kinds,
Fancy soaps Oils. Paints Varnishes and in fact
every thing usually kept in a first class Store.
They invite all persons TO call and examine their
stock, and hope to give entire satisfaction
BoYNTON. SHOWERS & GRAHAM
CIearfeld, Pa, July 10th, 1864.
SALT! SALT!! SALT !i.-A prime arti-
- Gle of ground alum salt. put up in patent
at So % per SACK at the cheap cash store OF
November q r. MoSsoP
SALT-a good article, and very cheap at ne
- store of WM F IRWIN, clearfeli.
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Richmond Taken.

The subscriber offers for sale his house and lot,
situated in Lawrence twp't Clearfeld County.
two miles west of Clearf9ld Town, the pike
leading from CIearfeld TO CurwensviIIe. The
lot contains one acre and half with good frame
house and stable erected thereon The lot is I'M
der good fence. and an excellent well of water is
on the premises. Also tweBty-siX apple trees,
nine peach trees and one grapevine. all of choice
fruit For further information call on the sub
scriber on the premises
Sep 7th 1864. 3mO -pd. ISAAC SW ALES-
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Orr RA1LRoAD.-We are informed that
4be ow owners Of coallands in the vicinity of
0ceoIa ne oTh1ar are "a about to make railroad eight
',,;ias west from that place, which would
hr;no If within about twelve miles of our
town, Would not this bea betterroute than
by Philipsburg? The subject is worthy the
Immediate attention Of our citizens.
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HOME INSURANCE COMPANY,

OFFICE No. I35 BROADWAY, y Y.
CASH CAPITAL. 1000, 600 90
ASSETS fst July, 1864. ; 100000 90
LIABILITIES, 81 ,577 81
CHAS S MARTIN President
A. L. WTLLMARTH, Yice-President
JOHN MCGEE. Secretary
Policies of Insurance against Loss or Damage
by Fire.b by J. IL. FULFoRD Agent,
August II, 1S6f-6m. Clearfed Pa
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PUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE
BY ORDER OF COURT.
VALUABLE TIMBER LAND.

The undersigned committee, of GeorgeJ Ky
ler will SELL by virtue of order of the Court
of common pleas of Clearield county, Satur-
day, the 18th day of September. the premises
a valuable tract Of land containing 100 acres.
more or less, situated in Bradford township, in
CIearfed county, the Snow Shoe and Packers
willie Turnpike. and being part of a larger tract
of land owned by the said George j. Kyler
There are about thirty acres cleared. and the ba,
ance is in first rate timber, which can be easily
hauled to the river
TERMS :-one half the purchase money 10 be
paid confirmation of the sale. and the balance
in one year thereafter with int crest to be secur-
ed by bond and mortgage R0BT. MITCHELL.
Clearfeld August D. 1861 Committee
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BE WISE BY TIMES.-Do not triffe with YOUR
health. constitution and character. Tf you are
suffering with any disease for which Helmbold' $
Extract Buchu is recommended. Try il, try it
1t viii you, long suffering alisying
pain and inflammation. and will restore you to
health and purity, at little expense, and expo
sure. Cut out the advertisement in another col
umn, and call or send for it Beware of counter
feits ASK for Helmbglds Take no other.
Cures ruaraufaed
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1oinsure attention, the CASH must accompa-
ny notices, as follows All Cautions with 81 ,
strays, 81; Auditors notices, Sl.FO; Admins.
traitors aud Executors notices, 81, so, each and
all other transient Notices a. the Same ra'es.
9th er advertisement at 81 per square, for or less
insertions Twelve lines (or less count a square
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EXECUTORS SALE OF REAL Es-

IL TfTE.---The undersigned VIII expose to
public sale. on Thursday, October 9Th 1864, at
10 o'clock, M, the premises. the farm Of
Abram Reams, dec d.. situated in Lawrence tip,
Clearfed county. four miles from Glearfield. ol
the road leading from Clearfield to Shawsvile
Said farm contains eighty-four acres and some
perches. about 40 acres of which is cleared and
in good state of cultivation On the farm is
erected Il two story frame dwelling house and
out buildings. and new bank barn There is
good water the premises and also good bear
ing orchard
The terms of sale viii be reasonable and will
be made known on the day of sale.
JNn J. REAMS,
Aug. 81. 1861 GEO. W. RHEEM. Ex'rs.
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-TEACHERS WANTED-Tbe RI

HNEACHERS WANTED.-The Board Of
II School Directors of Union School District de
sire to employ two good teachers for the winter
session Of the public Schools in said district
The Board will be in session the Sth day of De-
tober, at | o'clock, p. NJ. at the store of D. f.
Brubaker. at which time it is expected that the
teachers will be in attendance. Good wages will
be given. By order of the Board
Aug "a 1864, ,-6t pd. NJ. H0LL0PETER, ,Sec'y.
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alew AtllertiG tiGC,llcnta.

AduerttSe1netSs fzrgetype, cuts ont Us7hd
sfyleaoI be charged donbke price for gace"cc"p'e@
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CLEAaFIELD NURSERy-RNcoul

(sLEARFIELD NURSERY-ENCOUR
~ AGE HOME iNDUSTRY.-Th The Undersigned
having established a Nursery the Pike. about
half way between Curwensville and Clearfeld
Boroughs. is prepared to furnish all kinds of Fruit
trees STANDARD and dwaTf.l Evergreens. Shrub
berry Grape Vines, Gooseberry, Lawtcn Black
berry. Strawberry and Raspberry vines Also,
sibrian Crab trees, Ounce and early Scarlet Rheu-
barb &c. Orders promptly attended 70. Address
Aug 81 1854 J. d. WRIGHT Curwensville,
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TAUTION-All persons are hereby caution
Sjed against purchasing or in any way meddling
with two notes given by me, 10 Samuel East. one
calling for two hundred and fifty dollars and the
other calling for twenty five dollars. which have
not rec ceived value for. and have a bill against
Samuel East and will not pay the notes unless
compelled by due course of law.
Aug. 3ist. 1864 st. JOHN QUAKER. ST.
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SALE OF REAL ESTATE OF T.. B.
- SMEAL. decd.-Notice is hereby given,
that by virtue of order of the Orphans Court
of Clearfed county, Pa.,-granted at June term
A. d 1864. the undersigned will expose TO sale at
public vendue or outcry, the premises at Cur
wensville, Saturday, 9th day of August. A.
d. 1864, at o'clock p NJ the real estate of E.
B. Smea, decd, being lot of ground with a
house thereon situate in Curwensvile Borough
and bounded and described follows, viz ; north
by lot of Daniel Faust, the east by street run
ming by Methodist Church to Anderson Greek. on
the south by Edward Patton's lot, on the west by
alley. being the same lot purchased from osh-
ua + Baker. One other piece of ground situate
in same borough to wit on the north by Metho-
odist Church lot, the east by the above men
toned street on the south by alley. the
west by Methodist Church lot being about %
feet square more less, with shop thereon
TERMS one half cash, and the balance in six
months from confirmation of sale with interest
July q. 1864 u. McNAV ,r...,sUraIor.
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OF PARTNERSHIP

4 ht.sSVt10 T 10 - oI ~ ~ T. w n
~ The partnership heretofore existing between
Chas r. Rice of Lock Haven and ?. q. Blanch-
ard of Union tp. Clearieid county Pa, in the
Ium bering business, kn jwn the firm of Blanch-
ard Il Rice has been this day Aug. 9th. 1861
dissolved bysmutual consent. The books of the
firm have been left in the hands of q. Banch-
ard for settlement. 2. Il. BLANCH ARD.
Sept 7th 1851 CHARLES r.. RICE.
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The letter OF ''C.K, 84th Reg Will ap-
near next week.
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E,sTATE OF ID. $. GEARHART, lat

LHSTATE OF ID. =. GEARHART, late
RL of Decatur township. Clearield county. de-
ceased. All persons interested are hereby noti-
fed that Real Estate to the amount. in value, of
to the widow Ann Eliza Gearhart under the
law known as the S3aO law, which appraisement
was returned to the Orphans Court of CIearfeld
county. Pa. at June Term. A. D. 1864 aud will
be confirmed by said Court absolutely at Septem-
ber Term A. d. 1864. unless exceptions filed
and sufficient reasons shown against said confirm
alton. |. q. BARGER,
August 3lst, 1864. Clerk of o. C.
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ELEARFIELD ACADEMY W Nc
~ Curdy A, b. Principal-The next quarter
Will open on Monday the 9TH of September, 1854
TERMS OF TUITION FOLLOWS
Common English Comprising those branches not
higher than Reading, Writing, Arithmetic,
Geography, English Grammar and History. per
quarter 90
Higher English Branches, so
Languages. 10 90
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EAUTION.-Th public are hereby caution
Oed against purchasing or inter meddling with
a pair of Grey horses in the hands of Alex ander
Graham rs the same belong ~
Sept 7th 1864 ALLEN CUPLER
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VNEACHEBS WANTED The Board of Di-
4 rectors of Karthaus School District. Clear
field County. wish to employ three competent
teachers for the ensucing winter, to whom liberal
wages will be given
Sent 9Th. 1854. WILLIAM ELDER Sec Y.
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Tvron. and Clearfsld Railroad

Train leaves Tyrone Al SO a ~
Arrives at Philipsburg at = ~ m
Train leaves Phiiipshurg at 8 % y I,
Arrives at Tyrone at 90 p -
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"LERoI' viii appear next week
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EtAUTiON.-The public hereby canton
Sed against trusting my wife, Mary East, OF
children on my account. as I will pay debts
OF their contracting hereafter. Aug 18th, 1864.
Sept 7th, 1861. pd SAMUEL EAST.
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Their stock consists of general variety o
Dry-G oods, Groceries, Hardware, Queens-ware
Tin-ware Willow-ware, Wooden ware. Provisions
Hats, Caps, Boots Shoes, and Clothing. &c.
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1864 GRAND OPENING OF 1854
SPRING GOODS
w. &c II. w. SMITHS.

comprising general assortment of
Dry-Goods, Groceries, Queens-warc,
ooden-ware, Boots and Shoes,
Notions, &C., &c, &c.
Best quality of Prints Deaines Mozam biques,
Linen, poplins, Balzarines, Lavellas, Ginghams
check, drilling, ticking and sheeting, shawls,
plain silks, fowlard silks, cassameres cottonades,
jeans tweeds. satinetts, bleached muslns ;at less
than city wholesale prices brown muslins
HOSIERY Gloves, Ribbons Trimmings, But
tons lin great variety collars velvet ribbon wells
headnets, embroidery, braids, handkershiefs, la
dies elastic pages, whalebones bindings, chill
drens misses and ladies hoop skirts, Quaker
and Corset Skirts
NEW STYLE BALMORALS.
Sugar Tea. Coffee Molasses, Spices, &c Oranges
Split Peas Lemons, Full Tea Sets, Dishes com
mon and fine ware cups. .saucers preseryeJar dc.
TUBS, Brooms, Churns, Mops Buckets Meas
ures brushes, comb wicks. fancy baskets. bowls,
door-mats window blinds, cords, tasses, etc, etc.
Childrens, Misses and Ladies' morocco boots,
shoes, balmorals, and gators.
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New Tirnl--New Goods.
READ, READ, READm.!

B0YNToN, Showers AND GRAHAM
CLEARFIELD, PA,
Have received their first supply of Seasonabls
Goods, which they now offering for sale at the
LOWEST CASH PRICES.
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EIyOuR t4) good draught horses for sale by
Il Z a. IRWIN, Curwensyille.
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ON LOANS 900 90 dollars

w wanted for months or Que year. Good
interest paid. and first class security given. In
quire at this office.
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LADIES DRESS GOODS

They would call especial attention to the la
and good assortment of new styles and pattern
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-02-17

Nor UNLIKELY-We learned at Dodge
Vile a few days since, that it was the in
tention Of the copperhead portion of the
gentlemen Of the Bar in this district,
during the present term Of court, TO make
a call upon some Union lawyer to become
a candidate for Judge, in order to divide
the party if possible, and then bring out
one Of their own party-Moses ". Strong
has been thought of-and try to elect him
over two opposing candidates, We don't
believe their plan viii work The loyalty
of any man who would accept a call of the
kind might, with propricty, be questioned,
Had they sufficient strength in the dis
trict to elect their man, they would not
hesitate in the least about candidate,
but knowing their weakness they VIII
probably attempt 10 divide the Union men
in order to conquer them.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-02-17
"ind Satan Came ilSO."

The New York HsrdId, of Saturday,
has an editorial advocating the adoption
Of an amendment to the Constitution, abol-
ishing slavery thro out the United States.
1t SAYS: "1'he institution, so long as it
exists, can never hereafter be anything
except a source of mischief to ell con
cerned Its usefulness to the south is de-
stroved its evils as a fountain of bitter
waters is all that is left of il" All very
true, but ism it singular that even in these
eventfuI times the Herald should all at
once come ont in favor of universal free
dom. constitutional emancipation and
practical abolition? In closing this re
markable article the Herald winds up
with this vigorous paragraph
LET Congress- then, apply the remedy suggested,
land before the end f the year this vexng and per
pcxing question OF slavery may he settled constitu-
tionally decsively and forever And this is the only
vay to settle it Nor there be shadow Of doubt
that who puts ths ball in motion in Congress
ilI be the commanding spirit OF the Union restored
This is long stride In advance by our
Satanic cotemporary and is one more
Indication as To the direction in which the
wind is blowing The Herald always
follows wind and tide Chicago Journal
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-02-17

DECLINES 1t viii be seen by the card
we publish today from II. :. NaEoon
Esq, that be declines becoming candi-
date for the Office Of Judge Of this district
We arc glad that Mr. Magoon has seen
proper 10 thus withdraw his name from
the list of candidates to he presented TO
the convention: not because Of any dis
trust of his ability or fitness for the bench,
for there Is no man in the district who
we could more chee~fuliy support for the
oficc-but because it Is generally conce-
ded thar Grant County Is entitled to the
iud-eship n this time, and having several
names to present to the convention FOR the
nomination. we desire to see some one Of
them The hr~t man oC cour~e-brouGht
oat and elected Nc have few better law
yers in tie vest than Henry : Ma-oon,
and whether Mt tbe lar or on the bench,
we believe he would DO honor to the po-
sition
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-02-17

Bgly~ The Boscobcl Broad Are insists
upon it that the Central Committee, ap-
pointed at the last Congressional Conven-
ton in this district were not authorized to
make a call for Judicial Convention
Now. we admit that the only authority
the committee had, was the instructions
Of the delegates from this judicial district
to that congressional convention, which we
supposed sufficient, a there was no rcGu-
lar judicial central committee. BE this
as it may, however, we would ike to have
our friend Of the Broad-4re inform us
where the members of the legislature OBJ
tanned authority for calling conventions
or if it is a part Of their legitimate duties +?
We supposed they were elected for other
purposes, ard we know that much mis-
chief to the party has heretofore ensued
from legislative interference in such mat
ters.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-02-17

BErIsH NEUTRALirY.-lt now appears
that the war steamers, (six in number)
built in England, ostcnsioIy for the Chi
nese government, have all been transferred
to the Southern Coniederacy, and that
there is a strong probability of their ma
king an attack upon San Francisco, at no
distant day They are al ofHcered and
manned by British subjects, who are rep
resented 10 have sworn allegiance to JEFF,
Davis government, in order to enable the
British government still to claim neutral
ity, while she is furnishing men and
means to a.d the rebels
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-02-17

Bg~ The Territory of Idaho is 10 be
found only on the maps issued within the
last year. More people have heard the
name Git certainly is very beautiful one }
than have any very definite idea as to
where it is located 1t embraces both
sides of the Rocky Mountains, lying be
tween Washington and Oregon on the
west, and Nebraska and Dacotah on the
east, Utah and Colorado on the south, and
the British Provinces on the north The
Yellowstone and the Missouri flow from
the Rocky Mountains eastward, and the
rivers that form the Columbia from the
west side of the mountains. 1t contains
$4,000 square miles, and is seven times
larger than the state of New York. 1t is
the greatest gold region yet discovered
Niiruukee SeRtiReI
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-02-17

TIE ADMINISTRATIONS VIEW OF THE WAR
The Washington Republican, in lead
er headed suggestions concerning the
further prosecution of the war, reviews
the results of previous campaigns, and ad-
vocates vigorous effort to overthrow the
rebel army in Virginia as of prime inpor-
tance, ard advocates a campaign up the
James River, believing that the occupation
ot the south bank of the James River wo'd
place at our m rev the Petersburg Rail
road. and even the railroad from Rich
m0ud to Danville, and would cause the
evacuation Of Richmond
The article closes as follows:
The spring campaign should be com
menceI early. and it should he prosecuted
with the purpose and in the expectation
oG overthrOwing the rebellion be,Ore mid
summer This Is the reasonable demand
of the country. and without exaggeration
we NAV say that it is the necessity of the
country There can he no doubt that the
rebellion is in its final struggle Its friends
10 not expect it to survive the froSts of
the next autumn. II viii die with the an
nua, death Of is long afored, greatly mag
niGcd, hut now powerless, King Cotton
This viii happen.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-02-17

FoRrRESs MONROE, February 9,-The
RichmonI Sentinel of the 9th says "Our
army has fallen back sixteen miles from
Ncwbern, finding the fortfcations so
strong that it could not be taken without
too great a loss.
The negro soldier who shot Colonel
Shaw, was captured and shot
John Wilcox member of Congress from
Texas, died yesterday at Richmond,
NEw YORK, February I0.-A Herald
correspondent, captured by rebels in Lou
isiana, and recently exchanged, writes
that the entire rebel force west Of the
Mississippi on January lst was $4,000