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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-12-07


And are just receiving the following goods :
A splendid assortment of Prints and De
and Bleached Muslins, very cheap. Flanels
| Linseys, Satinetts, Jeans, Tweeds, &c very
cheap. Balmoral Skirts, ladies and chill
dren s. The greatest variety of Yankee
Notions, ever opened in the County, and at
less prices.
Rio, Rye and Laguara Coffee, Sugars,
White Brown and elbow, dried Peas, Sweet
| Potatoes, Gran Berries. Butter, Eggs, Lard
Cheese, Hams Shoulders and Sides.
Ladies Coats and Circulars, Ladies Furs,
/ Mutfs, Capes and Victorias, Travelling
| Trunks and Carpet Bags, Wood and Willow
| Ware, Ladies Baskets.
\ large stock of Boots and Shoes, of all
kinds, Ladies Gent 5 and Children 5. J with
| Gums, Buff, over Shoes, &c, at auction
prices.
4 beautiful assortment of Hoods, Nubias.
Sontags, Comforts. Breakfast Capes, a great
variety Of Gloves &c
Grind Stones and Fixtures, one 2-Horse
Olean Wagon, Timber Sleds, Buggies,
Sleighs, Carriages, &c.
Saddles, Brides, Horse Collars, Trimmed
Horse Blankets, Robes, Sleigh Bells, Whips,
Harness and Hames.
Clothing of all kinds, for Men and Boys
Over-coats, Pants & Vests, cheaper than
the cheapest.
Hardware in endless variety-with Broad
Axes Double Bits, Rafting and Barking
Axes.
A general assortment of Drugs, Medi-
cines, Paints, Oils, Dye Stufs, &c,
Dried Beef, Cod Fish, Mackerel, Her
ring and Fresh Shad.
Cooking and Parlor Stoves, and Stove
Pipe.
Flour, Chop and Salt.
In fact nothing that man or beast con-
sumes, but what we keep or can get for our
customers.
And will sell little cheaper having ad-
vantaees that no others in our business
have.
Lumbermen supplied by the quantity
with Goods, Flour, Bacon, Chop or any
thing in our line at 10 per cent on cost.
We discount all bills over SO, ten per
cent. Our Clearfeld friends will please not
forget to call and see us when they come to
town, they will find us on the corner, for
merly occupied by John Runk, nearly oppo-
site the Conrad House, Main Street.
Philipsburg' November 9th, 1864
J. j. NORRIS. :: =: J. W. NORRIS. :: ~. z. WATSON
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ANOTHER OH COMPANY.-A company
has been organized to bore for oil at st. Ma
rvs Elk county. 4 well was bored there
800 feet, about three years ago, and then a
bandoned. The same company has re-or-
ganized, and is engaged in boring the same
well deeper.
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DIED.:

< In this Borough, on Nov 9th, Mrs.
ELIZABETH PORTER, in the 85th year Of
her age.
On November 9th. Mrs. SARAH Nor
GAN, wife of James II. Morgan of Guelich
township, aged fl years, months and /
days
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Over 25 Of each Of above, at proporuonate rates
The above rates were agreed upon, by the un-
ieasigned on the Sd day of December, 1854 and
will be strictly adhered to during the present
high prices of all kinds of printing materials.
D. W. MOORE,
Publisher of 'CIearfeld Republican"
:. J. ROW,
Publisher ef "Raftsman's journal" :
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The arrivals of the Immigrants at the
port of New York, from Europe, continue
large, now running up to l75, 900 since Jan
uary lst, against $4,000 in the same time
last year.
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a DMrNIsTRAToR's NoTICE.-Letters

q UMINISIKAIU NUIICE.-Letters
"a of Administration on the estate of John Ill.
Newpher, late of Penn township, Clearfeld coun-
ty dec d. having been granted to the undersigned.
all persons indebted to said estate requested
to make immediate payment. and those having
claims against the same will present them duly
authenticated for settlement.
JOHN RUSSEr L.
Oct % 1854 Administrator.
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r ANOTHER On PROJECT understand
that preparations are making to bore for oil
on the land of G.. D. GoOdfellow, Esq, a
bout two miles from this place
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-12-07

The value of taxable property in New Or
leans, according to the assessors statements
Just prepared, shows a total of increase of
all kinds of property, since 1863, of 81, $780,
01T
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SHoOTING.-Scarcely day goes by that
We DO not hear the firing OF guns or pistols
within the borough limits. This is all
wrong, caatrary to law, and annoying to
good citizens. Any one shooting within the
borough limits is liable to a heavy fine, and
It ought, in all cases, to be vigorously i'm
posed
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B $ q
BUY SEASONABLE GOODS
BOYNTON SHOWERS GRAHAM
That's The Place!
B0YNTON, SHOWERS AND GRAHAM.
CLEARFIELD, Pa,
Have received their first supply of Seasonable
Goods which they now offering for sale at the
LOWEST CASH PRICES.

Their stock consists of a general variety OF
Dry-Goo Groceries, Hardware, Queens ware,
Tin ware, Wilow-ware, Wooden-ware, Provisions,
Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, and Clothing, &c.
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~ ACE HOME INDUSTRY. undersigned
having established Nursery. on the Pike, about
half way between Curwensville and CIearfeld
Boroughs is prepared to furnish all kinds of Fruit
trees, STANDARD and dwarf,) 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 to. Address
Aug 81, 1864 J, b. WRIGHT, CurwensviIe,
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WINTER. Winter has commenced in
good earnest The weather is cold, the
snow is coming, and the lumbermen are
hard at work
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TERMS OF THE JOURNAL.

The RAFTsAAN's JOURNAL is ps klished on " ed
nesday at S2,00 per annum in advance. ApvER-
EASEMENTS inserted at 81 so per square, for three
or less insertions-Ten lines (or less counting
square For every additional insertion 80 cents
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TNFtNrICIDE,-It is said that a case Of
intanticide occurred in Woodward township
in this county on the 80 ult 1t is reported
that the child was buried alive G. W
Shoff, Esq. held an inquest on the body.
The mother was arrested bat owing to the
state of her health cannot be conveyed to
JAIL We withhold for the present, further
particulars, as the case will undergo legal
Investigation.
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MAR RIED :

NOn December 1st, by G. p. Bloom, ESD,
Mr.. DAVID ELLINGER to Miss SARAH Os-
BORN, both Of Brady township.
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IN " " g II W IOTE.--
Y The undersigned having located in the bor-
ough of CIearfeld (at the shop formerly occupied
by X Weeh rs a jewelry shop,j is prepared to
do work of ali kinds the most reasonable terms.
The cash will positively be expected when the
work is delivered. lie is confident that he can
not be exceled by any workmen in town county.
Come one! come all to tie Sign ofrthe Big Watch.
April 9, ,'62-ly-pd. 5. III. LAUCHLIN.
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FATAL Academia former citizen Of
Nlearield county, was so seriously injured
at Nilesburg Railroad crossing in Centre
county, ON Friday last, that he died We
have not received all the particulars, but
We learn that John Brumwell, form erly of
frenchyille, while crossing the Railroad
Track, near Milesburg, with two horse
wagon, was struck by the Locomotive, enc,
ol his horses killed, and himself mangled to
such degree that he died He leaves
allie and tamily.to mourn his loss.
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THE On FEVER on the brain is
getting to be a common complaint in this 10
cality. We meet with PEOPLE every day
who are fully persuaded that Gil viii be
found here in abundance. Large numbers
OF leases are being taken, and the land will
soon all be secured, by those who ''show
their faith by their works" We sincerely
hope their faith may soon be lost in sight or
70'e't and that the leases may all prove
profitable investments.
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EYRE & LANDELL.
FOURTH AND ARCH STREETS,
PHH ,PHIA

Cater for the best trade, and offer no bats or
deception to induce custom. but rely on fair deal
ing and g ood Goodsi
Best Merinoes, Fashionable Silks Nobility
Plaids, Pins Poplins, Dark Fi0urards. Figured
Merinoes, Plaid Shawls, Good Blar kets
P s. We follow Gold down as close as we fol-
low it up. Now is geod time for Merchauts and
Consumers te come in Oct ), I864-2in.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-12-07

CoURT-Our next Court will commence
on Monday the 9th of January 1865. There
is an unusually large number of causes put
down for trial 1t is the Court at which
Licences are granted, which must be adver-
tised next week. The Centre county Court
was held last week, The attendance was
small On next Monday, Judge Linn com
mences Court in Clinton county.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-12-07

EyOUK f4) good draught horses for sale by
II z A. IRWIN, CurwensxiIle.
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ED. A. IRWIN
MERCHANT AND DEALER IN LUMBER
CURWENS VILE, PA.
NEW GOODS

NEW GOODS
Of every description, just received at the "cer-
Store" and selling rs low for Cash and coun-
try produce can be bought elsewhere in the
county. The stock consists of Dry Goods, Gro
ceries, Hardware, Queensware, Glassware, Will
low-ware, Woodenware, Hats, Caps, Boots Shoes,
Ready-made clothing. Flour, Bacon, Molasses,
Syrups, Rice, Fruits, Candies Nuts, etc. Pur-
ehasers should the goods and post them
selves in prices. July 13, 1854,
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Business 1irettoru.

IRWIN BROTHERS, Dealers in Square & Sawed
l. Lumber, Dry Goods, Groceries, Flour, Grain,
&c &c, Burnside Pa Sept. o. 1863
EREDERICK LEITZINGER, Manufacturer of
IL ii kinds of Stone-ware Clearfeld. Pa Or
derS Ssolicited-whoesae or retail Jan l. 1863
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DENTISTRY DENTISTRY !!

~ NJ. MKiernan having located at Smiths
Mills, Janesvlle) Clearfield Co. Pa, informs the
citizens of that place and vicinity. that he will
favor him with their patronage. Professional
calls to any part OF the country promptly attend
ed to- Work done on YuleaDite. Terms moderate.
Nav |. IS64.-3m. DIR. i. VI. McklEkNAN.
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OFFICIAL VOTE OF CLEARFIELD County.
Below is the official Presidential vote of
Clearfeld county:
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They would call especial attention TO the large
and good assortment of new styles and patterns of
WOOLEN GOODS,
Such as Scarfs Hoods, Nubas, Sontags, Sacques,
MantIes Shaws, and Hats. Also the latest
sty&t of Bonnets, and an assortment of
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-08-10

L. The following has been issued by the De-
partment in relation to organizations under the
last call:
ss-. WASHINGTON, July 90, 1864.
The term of service of new regiments of
Volunteer Iafantry under the call of the 18th
inst, for 500,0 900 men, will be for either one,
two, or three years, as recruits may elect The
said regiments must be mustered in before Sep
TENDER 5th 1864, in order that they may be
credited on the quota of the state under the
aforesaid call. Incomplete regiments and
companies which fail to organize within reas.
enable time, will he consolidated, SO as to form
and be mustered in with complete regimental
organizations before that date.
The recruitment, organization and musters
into service will be in conformity with the re-
quirements of the existing regulations of the
War Department. IBounties will be. paid in
accordance with the provisions of current Sc
ries from this office ..... "Ea,.
.l.. 5.......3 .4'aE JAMES B. Fry.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-08-10

The excellent preparations Of DIR. Chaplin,
by the use of which he gained SC. great a popu'
larity in the treatment and cure Of Dyspepsia,
Liver Complaint, Constipation and Palpitation
of the Heart, and all diseases arising from in
digestion and torpid liver, was none other than
what is now put up under the name of Red
Jacket Stomach Bitters--the propretors hav.
ing the original formula in their possession
Persons suffering with Dyspepsia and all dis
eases arising from disordered state of the
stomach, should at once obtain bottle Of the
celebrated Red Jacket Stomach Bitters. No
family should be without them. Sold in quart
bottles by all druggists throughout the country.
One dollar per bottle.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-08-10

It is stated that Gen. Banks has written his
friends in Massachusetts, and at Washington
that It is folly to attempt to put down the PEG
pie OF the South by arms-that other means
than force should be used to re establish the
Union and that the armies should be contin-
ued in the field only to facilitate and ensure
negotiations for an amicable settlement of Our
difficulties Banks has been taking Il course
ri lessons in the "school of experience" evil
IDENTIFY not without profit to himself The re-
hecting portion of his party paitake largely of
the same opinion Dubuque Herald -
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Straycd or stolen
FOR SALE!

FINE LOT (the old stand of llammerslough
N Bros..) between Jack Lemons and IIaight's
store, at reasonable terms for CASH. Enc ure at
Hammerslough Bros. They have determined to
wind up business in McGregor and are selling off
their stock at reduced rates. 4o2
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-08-10

News and Items. r.u
The first printing ever done by steam
power was on the London Times, the 18th
Of November, 1914.
The number of National Banks now in
existence are four hundred and eighty six.
Saws the Louisville Journal: The rebels
have IN the course Of one year about five
days of Humiliation and prayer" and
three hundred and sixty of humiliation and
curses. IS LII + ?
Those liable to draft may employ as their
substitutes any alien, any person who has
served two years, any person over eighteen
and under twenty with or without, the par.
ents consent, or one between the age Of
sixteen and eighteen with their parents
consent in writing. The, principal, if the
substitute be either Of the first two, is free
for the term of the draft, but if a minor,
only until the substitute himself is drafted
after he arrives at the required age, f,that
occurs before the term expires.
An exchange says: "We saw This fore
noon darby in this city offer white man
Ave hundred dollars to 60 as a substitute
for him if he was drafted" The negro mil
lenium is now upon us.
&, Capt. Powers, Of Chickasaw county,
formerly of the 9th Iowa Infantry, succeeds
Col. Henderson to the office of Drafting
Commissioner for the Sd Congressional
District. From our acquaintance with the
Captain We believe this to be good APP
po;ntment.
The Winona Republican says the tables
Of that city have, through a committee ap.
pointed, raised $1,000, and thinks the sum
will be increased to 100000, for the pur
pose Of buying substitutes to ill the quota
required under the last call. .h..>s .+.
A correspondent of the Des Moines Re
Qister says that at place west of that city
several miles, at the crossing Of Coon River,
men and women are seen bathing together
!. pronscously every day. How does the
Z correspondent know, is question. People
lin the west are not commonly pantalooned
q crinolined when they are "a swiming'-.
We supposed not. s.....
The papers In the central and southern
partof the State are filled with accounts Of
robberies which seem to be almost of daily
occurrence. The readers should remember
the man who locked his barn after his
horses were stolen, and not go and do like
wise. G 90 80 -. vT~-ss
=. The Burlington Argus wants rain and
asks Lincoln to issue an other proclamation
calling for the desired amount, and if that
don't succeed then let draft be made for
the proper number of showers; in reference
to which the Conservative, Independence,
says: 1--WE suppose he would not favor
drafting less than 500, 900 showers hence
it looks to US Objectionable. We don't
want to get drowned just yet.
Gen. Stoneman recently made raid up
on the Macon Railroad, with Gen. Ed. Nc
Cooks division of cavalry, and tore up Is
miles of track. Upon returning, he was
met near Newman by the rebel Gen. Rains,
and fight ensued, in which the Federals
were completely routed-the main body,
numbering 5000, being compelled to sur
render, about 1900 Of whom have since
returned into our lines. ... .-.t
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-08-10

Mother, Spare that Child Remember
that Parry's Compound Syrup of Black
berry Root and Cranesbill which contains
no Opiates or other delteerious drugs, will
cure every case Of Summer Complaint in
Children. Give it one trial and you will
never be without.it! Price 80 cents per
bottle L.. !.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-08-10

6ll:|Z:!kl
DEALER IN
IRON, STEEL, NAILS,
HEAVY { SHELF HARDWARE,
NC Grcgor, Yo,ca.
A FULL stock Of goods now on hand, to ich
n daily arrivals constantly received.
Round Iron, from 3-16
Inches, Square Iron from
IA to 2 1-2 inches,
Flat Bar, Stake, Scroll, Band,
s. Half Round, Half Oval,
Oval and Swedes,
Stub am Twist III. >. Iron,
U. B. Norway Nailrods,
MHwaukee Horse Nails,
Chicago Horse Nails,
HEAVY THIMBLE sKElNs,
ANvILS, VICES
DRILLS, SMITHS BELLOWS,
CARRIAGE TIRE AND skElN BOLTS,
.zcletrees, Springs,
T., .l.s Oak Hubs,
WAGON SPOKES.
SAWED AND BENT FELLoEs,
JV:1GO.v GE.4RZVGS.
POLES, 7,HLLLS, NECKYOKES
WHLPPLE TREES, &C., dc.
HARD PLOw STEEL,
Which is equal to Cast, Pillow Steel.
Spring Steel Toe Cork Steel, Cast Steel,
German Steel, Blister Steel.
HOUSE TRIMMINGS
in great variety.
full stock always on hand OF the celebra ted
JANUS RAcR IOeES
which STOUT, DURABLE AND CHEAP.
CARPENTER TOOLS,
FLOODS AXES.
MANNS AXES
lPPINCoTTs sHovELs AND SPADES,
BEST CAST STEEL HAY FORKS.
BEST CAST STEEL SCYTHES,
BEST CAST STEEL HOES,
scytho Snathes.
SCYTHE STONES.
And other light Farming Tools.
SHELF HARDWARE,
In great variety.
EXCLUSIVE AGENT FOR
Till
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Lost (!

IN Monday morning, July 18th, between the resi-
~ dence of q. l.. Scott and North McGregor Sta
ton. one GOLD PEN, ofLeRoy W. Fairchild's make,
No. 9. The Under by returning said pen to G. L.
Scott's office, will be suitably rewarded.
' 4oI g q. NJ. RICH.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-08-10

"BY their fruits We shall know them"-The
almost innumerable Testimonials received BY
DR.. d. II. Seelye, from parties who have in a
short time and at trifing expense, been com
pietely cured of Catarrh by the use of his Liz.
uid Catarrh Remedy are unanswerable argu.
ments. See advertisement.
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Wan tcd-.A SituatiOn!

"OULD prefer place Clerk or Salesman in
w some mercantile establishment. Steady en-
pioyment, and an opport unity to gain THOROUGH
knowledge OF business, mere OF an object than the
amount OF salary. References to character. etc.
given if required. Address, 81. A. c." TINES
office, McGrcgor Iowa. 4O6f
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U:.4N'TED!

A substitute to serve ONE OR THREE
YEARS in the Army Or Navy of the Uni
ted States, for which a liberal price will be
paid in cash. No one liable to draft need
apply Enquire at this office.