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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25
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KISS ME. FATHER. ERE I DIE.

An INCIDENT OF THE PRESENT WAR-An onl
boy, whose mother had died in infancy, wa
brought home to his father house to die fron
.he effects of exposure IN camp. On his dealt
oed his constant petition was whenever his fathe
approached him, kiss me, father, ere die - an,
do"n to the very last momen mt he clung to this re
quest, and finally died in his faith RS arms, las
weary child going to sleep u
Dearest iather. SIN going
To a brighter, better cline,
Soon my eyes will close forever.
Shutting out the things of time
Raise my head upon nay pillow,
Let me feel that you are nigh
Press me to your aching bosom
Kiss me, father, ere die.
Father have done my duty
In the camp and mid the strife,
Soon Ill seal my deep devotion
To my country with my life;
But it soothes my dying moments
When know that you are by;
Put your loving arms about me-
Kiss me, tather, ere die
Kiss me, father, as you used TO
In my childhood's happy Gay,
hen | nestled in your bosom,
Ere your locks had turned to gray;
Cast loving glance upon me
As within your arms L lie;
| am going, God be with you
Kiss me, father, ere die.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25
Rank NOTICE.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Offcs of Com ptroIler of the Currency,
WAsRINGFoN MARCH 3, 1854.


Offcs of Comptroller of the Currency,
WAsRlSGTOS, MARCH 3, 1854.
WHEREAS. by satisfactory evidence presented
TO the undersigned, it has been made TO appear
that TIE f-st National Bnais Of C3r1oeasvIie, in
the county of Clearfeld, and State of Pennsylva-
MIA. has been duly organized under and accord
ing to the requirements of the acr of Congress
titled An act to provide national currency Sc
cured by pledge of United States stocks and to
provide for the circulation and redemption there
Of - approved February %, 1853 and has COM
piled with all the provisions of said act required
10 be complied with before commencing the bu-
siness of Banking.
Now THEREFoRE !, Hugh Mccullough, Comp
trolIer of the currency, do hereby certify that
THe FIRST National Bank Of CurIceHSUiLke, coun-
tv Of Clearfeid. and State of Pennsylvania, is au-
thorized to commence the business Of Banking
under the act aforesaid
Ia Testimony whereof witness my hand and
seal of Office this third day of March,
1854 HUGH McCULLOCH,
Comptroller of the currency
Curwensville, Pa, March 9, l86l-lot
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25
Aprii 20, 1864,

NOTICE.---Tn the Orphans Court Of Clear
" field county The undersigned. Auditor
appointed by the Court 10 ascertain the liens and
report distrs hution of moneys arising from the
sale Of the real estate Of John Young, deceased
now "A the hands of the Administrator, will at
teud 20 the duties of his appointmen on Friday
the Goth day Of May next. between the hours of
10. a NJ. and p II. at the office of II. .Swoope,
ESQ in the borough of Ciearfeld, when and
where all persons interested may attend and be
heard JAMES GALLOWAY
April 90 1864 Auditor.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25
CLEARFIELD, PA, WEDNESDAY,, NAY 25. 1864
&IOA REV ARD /!

PI or persons having feloniously broke in
to the house of the undersigned about the 25th of
muslin, several blankets, pillow table CLOTH
two coats, bonnet, lot of sugar, soap and
other articles the above reward will be paid for
the apprehension and conviction of the thief
thieves or for such informati that win lead to
their conviction. MARTIN 0. STIRK.
New MiIlport. MAY IL. 1864, I'm pd
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

Il is estimated that the wool clipping of
Michigan the present season will reach l2,-
900, 900 pounds-an excess over 1850 of a.
bout 10, 100000 pounds. There were then
eight States which produced larger guam
tity of wool, and ten which had larger num-
gest of any. Ift the increase of wool, Mich
igan must now have 4, 1880 sheep-an
excess of 535, ,6SI over what was possessed
by any State fourteen years since.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

The fruit prospect, with the exception of
peaches, and in some sections berries, ap-
pear to be very good in most pei tions of the
West. Apples promise to be good crop.
What is here affirmed of Ohio, may also be
said of Pennsylvania In the vicinity of
Springfield, Mass the peach trees are full
OF blossoms, and Other fruits never looked
heffer
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

ID BY SUPERHEATED STEAM.-The under
agned respectfully informs the people of Clear
4eid and adjoining counties that he has the agen-
ey Of the above patent-and will sell individual,
county or township rights for its use. The luin-
ger dried by this process is stronger finishes oet-
yer is easier on tools, and requires less time IN
afying than any other process known, drying
'heh lumber perfectly in SO hours better than
many months under the old system using the
'sne amount of fuel per day that a common kiln
Sohsumes. The certificate Of number of resi-
ueht mechanics we'll known in this community is
amply sufficient to convince the most sceptical of
.e utility. Persons desirous of purchasing rights
"ll address JOHN L. CUTTLE,
jane -, 1868. Cearfeld Pe-in'a.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

The magnificent charge of Hancock, by
which he captured whole division of Lees
army, and that the Stonewalr division,
was made with the bayonet alone. Our
troops advanced through the woods in 81
lence not gun was fired and when at
last they rushed to the attack, they did not
stop TO fire, but charged at once with the
havnnet
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

Gen Forres.' 5 official account of the cap
tured of Fort Pillow states that five hundred
out of seven hundred men composing the
garrison were killed. All the officers " ere
killed Gen. Forests loss, was tw enty
killed and twenty wounded.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

IT is encouraging in these days of Five
Twenties" and Ten Forties'' to be remin-
ded that debt of SIT ,000, 900 owed by
our population of only eight millions and a
halt in 1916, was totally extinguised in
eighteen wears.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

MOTTO E.---!n the Orphans Court Of Clear
! Z field county. The undersigned. an Auditor
appointed by the Court to make distribution OF
the moneys In HE hands Of the Administration
arising from the sale of the real estate of L, X.
Carter deceased. will attend to the duties Of his
appointment on Saturday. the 2lsJ day of May,
1864, between the hours of 10 \. NJ, and i P, NJ,
ut the Office oC H. Swoope, Esq in the bor-
ough of CIPaTfelA. when ami where all persons
interest may attend and be heard.
JAMES GALLOWAY
Aprii 90 1864, Auditor.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

The settlement of the site of Salina, op-
posite Saginaw City, Michigan, was com
menced less than two years ago, and it has
now population of l Jos, and l20 build
ings are in process of construction.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25
Pittsburg Saw W orks.
uURR.RDS AND LONG.

Manufacturers of Patent Ground Circulars
warranted cast steel saws of every description
A-lI, Ausy. Cross-cut, tang and all other varie-
lies. All kinds of knives and springs made from
sheet cast steel. Extra refined Reaper and NOW
!ng knives, &c Particular attention pau 10 re-
tCOthng. cumming and Strengthening circular
saws; together with repairing of all kinds ware
house and Works, corner of Water and snort
streets, Pittsburg, Pa. April IL, loofI Up.
L v. HCEBARD =: IS d. HUBBARD =: F.: s. A LONG.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

TEcUMsEH, Michigan, is, or should be a
happy town, for there is not single place
within its limits where intoxicating liquors.
are publicly sold
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

GAUTION.-All persons are hereby caution
u ed against purchasing or meddlins with the
following named property in possession Of
Thomas Kyler, to wit one black horse, and one
snrrei horse and timber sled, as the same be-
long 10 me and have only been left with said KY
Ter loan and subject to nay order at any time
Nav lLh 1851 JACOB MUCK.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

A letter from Covington, Kentuckv, says !;
The proudest and happiest maninths uni
verse Is the father of Gen Grant, rho re-
sides in our city tim ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

a UCTION.-The undersigned having beenIi-
N censed an auctiOuecr would inform the citi-
zens of Clearield County. that he will attend 10
calling sales in any part of the County whenever
called upon. Charges Moderate.
Address J NJ. SMITH.
Hegartys Roads, Clear6eld Co. Pa
February 81 1864
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

ELEVEN hundred and ninety emigrants,
for America, left the port of Sligo, ireland
in the two weeks ending the Goth of April.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE CoMMoSwEALTH
HARRisBURG APRIL 25 1854
Pennsylvania, [ do hereby certify that the
foregoing is fuI true and correct copy
SEAL. OF the original Joint Resolution of the
\lCNI General Assembly, entitled "A Joint
Resolution proposing certain amendments to the
Constitution" as the same remains on file in this
office.
Ia testimony whereof have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of The Secretary's office
to be affixed, the day and year above written.
ELI SLIEER.
Secrct9rg Of the Commonwealth.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

AUCTIONEER.---The undersigned having
n obtained liseence as auctioneer, would IN
form the citizens of Clearfeld county tnat he
rill attend TO the calling of sales. IN any part OF
ol the county. whenever called upoa. Charges
moderate Post Office add ress Cush Clearhetd
county. Pa. JOHN i. LEE
Ayril 20. iS64-3mp.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

The above Resolution having been agreed TO by
a majority of the mem bers of each House. at two
successive sessions of the General Assembly Of
this Commonwealth. the proposed amendments
will be submitted TO the people for heir adop-
tion rejection the fr1 Iwesday Of
AHFust, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and sixty-four, in accordance with
the provisions of the tenth article of tbs Consti-
tuition. and the act, entitled AN Act prescribing
the time and manner of submitting to the people
for their approval and ratification rejection
the proposed amendments TO the Constitution. :"
approved the twenty y-thui day of April, one
thousand eight hundred and sixty four.
ELI SLtFER.
May +, 1854. Sec , of Commonwealth
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25
SusouEHANNA HOUSE, CURwENs-

- ~ z EIE-i-N-N3 4 IiUJSE. % II " T1ISS-
- VliIE-NEW LANDLORD.-Th under
sigaed having leased this large and commodious
house. is prepared to entertain the travelling
public lie hopes by careful attention 70 busi-
ness. and by providing the best the country will
customers OF Inc house and to such other persons
is may sniourl with him W. W WORRELL.
tuT@cItsyiij.. Mar %. IS64.-3t p1
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

ETXECUToRS NOTICE.-Letters Testa-
4 4 ,nentary on the Estate OF Jeremiah Smeal
late Of Boggs Ip.. deceased having been, granted
TO the undersigned all persons indebted TO said
estate are requested to make imIue late payment
and those having claims against the same Will
present them duly authenticated for settlement.
NANCY SMEAL Exrx.
April 27 1854 GIDEON SMEAL, EXT.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

lUCTiOSEER.-Th undersigned having
: i been Licensed an Auctioneer would inform
'e citizens of CIearfieli county that he will at
irLi 10 calling sales in any part OF the county
whenever called upon Charges moderate
Address. JOHN MQUILkIN.
MaYls Bower po Clearfeld CO., Pa.
y q Persons calling sales without proper IL
esuse are subject to a penalty of 5tO which pro
,soa sil be enforced against those who may VI
-sie the same
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25
LARGE STOOK OF GLASS, paints, oils
~ white lead ETC. ut E. A. IRFIN'S

A UCTIONEER.-Th undersigned having
~ been licensed Auctioneer, desires TO in
form the citizens of Ciearield county that he will
attend 10 the calling of sales throughout the coun
ty upon short notice. Post-offce address, either
BloomingviIle OK Curwensviile. WIN. NJ BLOOM.
Rloomingville April 6, 1854
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

TAUTION.. .--AH persons are hereby caution
- ed against purchasing meddling with the
following property now in the hands of Daniel
Little of Morris township, 10 wit: One gray
horse. one bay mare, one sett two-horse harness
and one two horse wagon as the same belong to
me and have only been left loan with said Lit
tie and are subject to my order,
April 20 1884. NM. CAMPBELL.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25
Business 1ireetoya.

IRWIN BROTHERS, Dealers in Square Sawed
Lumber Dry Goods, Groceries. Flour. draln'
10 &c. Burnside Pa, Sept. 23r 1868.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25
REV wATCHaIEwELRY STORE,

q EW " 4 OH g r. W TI1N1 -
v The undersigned having located in the hor-
vagh Of ClearfeId tat the shop formerly occupied
By n Welch as jewelry shop) is prepared to
do work Of all kinds the most reasonable terms.
The cash will positively be exPested when the
work Is delivered. lie is confident that he can
not De exeell,si by any eorkmen in town county.
C,us our, eou.s ali 10 the Sign Of tie Big Watch
!rriIo ,61lv.pd s. H LAUCHLIN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

nR LITCH'S SMEDICINES.-Afre fresh sup
~ ply Of these invaluable Family Medicines
are for sale by N. A Frank Clearfeld, consisting
Of Pain C1trer: Rest0ratiUe, greatcure for colds
and cough; and dati- Biirouy Phgac. They have
been thoroughly tested in this community, and
are highly approved Try THEM
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25
BY S. J. ROW.
Treus OF THE JOURNAL.

The RArTsAAs s JoUESAL IS Pu6lished on =" ca
: - ., 81 40 per annun in advance hDyER-
lrsrNpsTs inserted at 81 90 per square, for three
Or less Insertions lines Cor less counting
souare For every additional insertion 70 cents
A deduction will be made TO yearly advertisers
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

GtARPETIN GS.-Now in store,a large stock of
" Velvet. Brussels. Three-Ply & Ingram Car
petings. OIL cloths, Window Shades. etc., etc, all
of ;he latest patterns and best fabrics which viii
be sold al the lowest prices for cash.
n 3. Some patterns of my old stock still on
hand will be sold at a bargain.
J. r. DELACR0IX
No 81 South Second Street, above Chestnut
March g. 1864 Philadelphia
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25
CLCARrIELD ACADEMY.-D. W.

CLCARFIELD ACADEMY.-D. W. Nc
CCurdyA. PriucipaI.-The next quarter will
open on Monday the 4th of April. 1864.
TERMS TUITION AS FOLLOWS
Common Eng lisEi, Comprising those branches not
higher than. Reading, Writing Arithmetic,
Geography, English Grammar and History. per
ouaTteT 4 3 90
Higher English Branches, so
Languages. 10 W
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-25

Und he sees 10 me ., tlndef
Ven, dats his opinions Maybe he shall
know Something's too. He's putty shmart
since he goes for sojer He shwares ike
man six foots high, und call mudeer 'olt
woman" he calls me cap, und he kisses
de gals, und he calls Jacob dam fool. :"
dinks he gets some high offs before de war
is gone GoTLIEB KLoBBERYoss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-04-23
TFron1 the N. Y. Journal Of Commerce.
THE TAXING Of FORT PILLOW.

letter FROM a gentleman 10 Cincinnati TO 8
friend in this city Il gi7 es rational and pro-
badly very correcc account q th2 affair
CINCINNATI. April IS, 1864.-l oonyafSed
viii, as Intelligent Irish1naa who cane NJ Oh
,:le steaIner hat I,rs,aght many OF our wonnd-
ed nlcp 10 CAIRO Iie cells :na tf1a5 orr officers
placed their negro Soldiers III trout q 2t'f
whites. They Immediately yan AWAY. ana the
whites surrendered IS soon az lha rebels entered
the ort calling OF she negroes 10 10 che same,
E,uf they not understanding matters, and beng
afraid 81 falling INFO the hands o. the Ge1eiS,
ran away witt their arms aod occasionally Iir9>:
on the puJsuArs BuG al, w1o 21Iranfi7T$::I,
whether white Or 1!ack, were protected IS o,on
a. the n.elee Of the assaults, Was over. 4 lew
negro women and children were Killed III the
fort. and some Of Th. negroes we're puFs'2,:
down 10 she edge Of The rlvog aElo were s<'ii2o:
before che Rebel Officers could control taeiy:
men The deEnor}izatIon Of the whites ano
the terror Of the black soldiers Was excessive
Tne negroes Sid not know enough 70 gtYe up,
and kheir officers lost iii control oyer the'n -~
The passions and rage Ct the kebe!s. were ':'
coyegnahie, at meeting the negroes II arms
Af/er he surrender, he rebel officers, wish
, few exceptions, did what they could TO cor
tempt, defence with negro troops, o''iess
f}>are was a certainty d success. They cou!d
expect nothing # the defiance t=Ejec, from me
Rebels VINO. entering the Tort svo1E5 II hana,
Woul probably refuse quarter, winch am n
formed The laws Of war permit IL cases where
place is taken by assault.
Tie Richmond Enquirer ot April says
owe are gratifed in being able 20 make the
l,appy announcement that 2 regular systen
for general exchange Of prisoners Is agreed
upon and will be Immediately in0uguratcd. -
Commissioner Oula returned % Saturday from
Fortress Monroe, at which noin5 be has heen,
under fag Of truce, two or three days past,
on business connected with his department.,
the result Of which. he informs as is 5ha re-
SUMPTION of the cartel, with the prospect un~
der its proyi:ions Of I'D Immediate exchange 81
AL prisoners Of Har on both sides.
4 dispatch from Washington 10 he \. 7.
Times states that information has been rece1y-
Cd Of q wide spread and dangerous conspiracy
II t!.e Northwest, having for It's object 5he
forcing Of the North into 8 compromise |lta
5hc South by an armed and organized resist
ance TO fbe Federal government. Crawford
county, Ohio, the headquarters Of the con
spracy, has been placed under martial laf, and
other counties IN the saua State are to be SIM
ilarly dealt With The story needs cohiGma-
ton.
i correspondent Of The Chicago journal:
writing from Chattanooga, states that four
hundred men from the Nvrtil employed as
=. 5, Government laborers Do fhe railroads III
that department, have been paid Of and dis
CHARGED for turbulent conduct, and are TO be
consigned, under a guard, to the regions be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-04-23
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s}av on = passenger train. The }e.,cy,.,,;y. So.
I'll he track about ave ioi}eS ;,3:oa IiyarI,
S1aIioy,, 5isr 40 dan1age vas do1a aoy d u.
Cars.
itapor13 10 the effect that She uouf2Gc>alvs
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from the NHy0r. that al! p9r5!h5 violating !'it
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-04-23

SATURDAY EVENING APRIL 2,
TIE MARKET, this morning, was ooy 5o'ef
ahv sopnIied. The best pieces Of o47t we're
e.ll;ru 81 q cts. y,ar ID. Yea! 1920 CTS.
va.a+al1<,s arc scarce aod high Butter sod
E;vgs. at rates last quoted IG may be added
! are that the price Of butter IL Me Nor ben
markets j. decJiio;,eg sfad we're offered ut
fcotn 50 10 Is cts. per palr, according 60 s'ze
}erriuzs 20 cts = r dozen. Several large ar
rivals Of behring's from Blii 5 Ferry yester-
dav. The principal run Of s11ad and herring
has uot vet reached beyond Chapman lana,
inc but We ao:.y reasonably lock for good
catch. above that point, in 3 few days
The Washington Star states that three
brothers, named John ". Hudgins, Churchill
Hudgins. and George Y. Hudglns deserter5
from the Confederate army, came to that city,
and after taking the oath OF allegiance, We're
furnished wish employment at the Govern
alens repair shops, cerner1o Of I'D ana u streets
Since then they have repeatedly expressed
disIoyal sentiments and Ga she day OF the
receipt OK the news Of Tie massacre At Fort
Pillow they justified the barbaiity Of the rebels
lv renlarl<ing that 1.-The United States GOV
ernne1t had no right 70 arm negroes, ana 1nac
they woald like TO have been there to TO take
hand in Is. When reminded BY fellow
workman that tIey had taken the oath OF al
]egancef one of them replied that he did net
consider the oath Of any consequence as It had
onIv been read 80 him. The facts OF the case
coming to the knowledge of Co. lngraham
be Yesterday ordered their arrest and con1miJ-
ted them to the Old Capitol. :
There are reports current IL Washington
that movement OF the opposing forces Or the
Rap;dan has already taken place, aad that
both armies are f1lauoe1yglng tor the advantage
preliminary 30 d general battle. There IS also
a report that part Of General Lees array is
about 10 march down the 5henanloah Valley,
in the expectation Of compelling Grant 20
weaken his main body by sending al adequate
force IN that direction.
(4eneraI McyIaan row leads 5eneTal ;frant
385 votes in the Sword contest III the New
York Fair. The highest number OF votes cast
bv one person was by Mrs. james Gordon
Rennetv, wbo gave three hundred Tor deneraE
Mcclellan.
Tt is now thousht ehat at the Baltimore
Convention FOX nominating a Republican can
didata for President Of tie y. 5, there will
hardly be any opposition 30 Mr. Lincoln.
It is thought tha5 every day now may bring
news Of important military movements Oh the
Raui;lan The weather IS fine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-04-23

The i. 5. Senate, in Executive session yes
terlav, confirmed the nomination Of Brigadier
General Joseph 6, Totton, Chief Engineer Of
the United States army TO be Major General
by brevet from April q, 1864 He has been
sick for some time past, and the nomination
was intended as com plinent 10 bis service
Of nearly sixty two years
The business part Of the town Of PIattsburg,
Mo, was destroyed by IRE OH Saturday night
last. Loss 5I00, 600