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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30
CLEARFIELD, PA. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 80 1864
A Bold and suooessful Entarprise.

/ The Providence Journal publishes th,
| following account Of daring deed recentlJ
performed by Lieutenant Gushing, com
manding the gunboat Monticello, off VIII
mington. The account is given by an Off
Ger of the blockading fleet, and is corrobora
ted by the Southern papers. Lieutenant
Gushing has distinguished himself on seye-
raj occasions, and received the command OF
| the Monticello for his services on the Nan
semond River. The writer says:
He has just performed feat of daring
hardly equalled since the war began, and
very much resembling the Barton and Pres
colt affair in our bay. He pulled into the
river with two boats, passed Fort Caswel
and went up the river above Smlthvllle,
which town is some four miles above the
fort, He then turned round and came down
to the town from above, as if from VIII
mington. He passed within ten yards Of a
sentry on post on a wharf, but the soldier
was asleep or drowsy. He then effected q
landing near some salt works. Gushing
crept up on his hands and knees to the fire
and captured two darheys, who agreed to
act as guides. He then landed again at the
town, and with Il seaman, an officer, and his
guides, went directly to the General s house.
On the opposite side Of the street were bar
racks, containing a thousand men. He O.
peneu the door, paSScu Up STAIRS, ana IounQ
that the General was not at home. The of
fcer below then told him TO come down, as
Il row was going on. He hastened down
and found that an officer had left the house
III his shirt, and taken to the woods In the
rear of the town.
Another officer stood with chair in the
corner of the room. Cushing closed with
him, threw him down, and put a revolver
to his head. The fellow became tranquil
Gushing struck light and told the officer
to dress. He did SO, and they took him to
the boat and escaped clear. Now the point
where, to my mind, nerve of the tip-top-
most order was displayed, was in getting the
officer dressed and waiting for him 10 do so,
when they were perfectly aware that anoth-
er (the Adjutant General) had escaped, and
might at any moment bring an army about
their ears Luckily, he had fed to the
woods without speaking to a soul, thinking
that the Yankees were III possession. Fhe
General made it a habit to sleepin that house
every Monday night but this night was de-
tanned at Wilmington. We learned this
from the blockade-runner Mary Anna. The
people OF Wilmington are greatly ashamed
Of the occurrence, and Il repetition would be
dangerous. Gushing afterWard learned that
about the time the rebels got fairly on the
alert, and had telegraphed to the forts, he
was passing them in the darkness The Off
GER captured was Capt. Kelly, chief engineer
of the military works about Wilmington.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30
Spring Flowing.

/ The labors of seed time ALWAYS crowd the
farmer, so that the earlier the plow begins
Its work, the better. On soils of sandy
ana porous character, plowing may be best
done as soon as the frost Is out of the
ground, Where clay preponderates, or in
SOILS rich In humus, the action of the sun is
needed for several days 1t is very bad to
ploW clay ground too wet, and all that sur
lace and under drains can accomplish, will
not do away with the necessity of the driving
northwest winds and clear weather Cooked
Tor about these days. Thorough draining
often makes difference of weeks and even
months IN the time the land is fit for the
plow. In plowlng sward for spring grain,
turn it fiat and deep, so that the harrow or
seed drill will not disturb it. IF manure is
to be plowed under on an old piece of
ground, bury 1t with shallow furrow, Just
deep enough to keep the strawy portions
out OF the way. Very strawy manure on
land TO be sowed with wheat, oats or barley,
may well be spread in the furroWs behind
the ploW, Where very nice work is to be done
W hen the land needs liming-and before a
crop OF wheat,a dressing of lime is often of
great service sow the lime before blowing,
rather than to be subsequently narrowed in.
Though on ground rather cold and full of
vegetable mold it is well to plow under say
fifteen or twenty bushels of lime to the acre
and top dress with eight or ten bushels af-
terwards
Back furrowing is practiced by many good
farmers to prevent the accumulation of
mass of rich soil against the fences. This
is done by marking out the lands, of course
as large as possible, aud throwing couple
of light burrows together through the cen
tire, and then plowing right about, around
them. If the first turned furrows do not GO
to the end Of the field, at the proper time,
the plowman may begin to plow across the
culations are made, the field may be left
without dead burrows, except where it NAV
be necessary to have two or more lands in
the same field This, where the land ad-
mlts Hat culture, requires no dead burrows
or ridges.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30
Good Manners among Children.

1t is graceful habit for children to say
to each other, viii you have the goodness?'
and 1 thank you We do not ike to see
prim, artificial children; there are few
things we dislike as much as "a miniature
beau or belle. But the habit of good man
hers by no means implies afectation or re-
straint. 1t is quite as easy to say, Please
give me piece Of pie, as to say Il want a
piece OF pie The idea that constant polite
hess would render social life stiff and res
trained, springs from false estimate of it.
True politeness is perfect ease and freedom
1t simply consists in treating others just as
you would Ike to be treated yourself A
person who acts from this principle will al
ways be said to have sweet, pretty ways
with her. 1t IS Of some consequence that
your daughter should know how to enter
and leave room gracefully; but it is Of
much more consequence that she should a.
void what IS offensive to others, and always
prefer their pleasure to her own.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30
a Scouts ExnlOit.

A letter from Port Hudson says: Zone
of our scouts, Philbrick, Of the Sd Massa-
| chusttes cavalry recently rode out alone
within the enemy's lines, and captured q
| rebel colonel, with the audacity that deserves
special notice. Colonel Bradford was visit
ing his afianced, at plantation house four
miles from jackson, where he supposed
himself entirely safe, for the rebel pickets
were within call. Philbrick, late at night,
stole into the negro quarters, and learned
from the slaves, who are always our friends,
all that he wished TO know Quietly fasten-
ing his horse, he crept to the front door,
burst it open, and pistol in hand, astonish-
ed the assembled party with the sight of
Union soldier on the rampage. The scout
thundered out his orders to an imaginary
company through the back window, kicked
over the whist table, smashing the goblets
and bottle of Widow Cliunot, that had
probably paid recent duty at Baton Rouge,
disarmed the colonel, and took both him and
his servant prisoners, mounted them on
their own horses, and brought them off a.
mid the tears and lamentations Of the affi-
anced and her friends. Through by-roads
the uniucky colonel was brought safely to
camp, and is now on his way to Virginia
with letter of introduction to Gen. Butler
The prisoner nearly ground up fine set of
natural teeth, when he learned that his cap
ture had been effected by single soldier
armed no better than himself -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

THE PRESIDENT has acknowledged char
acter for saying good words in good time.
and his recent tribute to the women of A
merica Is an instance of this. He spoke for
all the men Of America when he invoked
the blessing which concludes the following
manly and Characteristic speech:
L am not accustomed to the use of Ian
guage of eulogy; | have never studied the
art of paying compliments to women, but [
must say that if all that has been said by
orators and poets since the creation of the
world in praise of women were applied to
the women Of America, it would not do
them justice for their conduct during this
war. God bless the women of America ~
This is compliment, to besure; but every
word Of it Is true.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30
The Peach Blow Potatoes,

The Germantow Telegraph says: eve
have heretofore heard various opinions ut
tered in regard to the quality and value OF
this potato. These opinions were all more
or less favorab bic, but not of so decided a
character as to cause the variety to be cult
waited to the extent their solid merits wa :
ranted: Having laid i'll our winters stock OF
peach blows, for the first time, last autumn,
and having eaten of them daily since, we
feel as though we possessed some right to
give our opinion of it, in saying frankly that
we regard it as the best potato we now have
in this region We pronounce it to be quite
equal to the best Mercer, and in point of pro
ducing capacity far surprising it. We desire
no better article. The proportion of small
ones in the crop is very small, comparative-
~ They are all round and smooth, the eyes
being very shallow So far we have not
seen a single unsound tuber Theyroast and
boil white and mealy; and those who desire
to enjoy the flavor in protection, should eat
with butter and salt the hot skin of roast
ed one. We repeat that we desire no better
potato and we shall lay up no other for our
winter store SO long as it retains its present
character. Farmers should take the hint.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30
General Meade.

There is something wicked, and almost
| reasonable, in the efforts now making in
certain quarters to destroy the confidence of
the people and the army in Maior-General
Meade. The trumping up, at this late day.
of charges relating to the battle of Gettys-
burg, which occurred eight months ago,
should be sufficient to satisfy the country
that the charges are groundless But even
if they were we'll they should not be
published while General Meade is in COM
mand. The success of his army depends,
In great measure, on his retaining the con-
tidence of his troops and this cannot be if
such publications are made The Commit
tee on the Conduct of the War isnot fit for
the trust conided to it if it cannot keep
such charges secret until they are either
proved or refuted. 1t is plain that the
President, the Secretary of War and the
Commanding General do not believe the
charges made against General Meade, or
they would not retain him at the head of
our most important army The best gen.
erals, who served under him at Gettysburg,
deny them emphatically. We are quite
sure that General Meade will be amply vim
dicated but, in the meantime, the efficien-
cyof his army may be greatly damaged
by the mere circulation of the malicious re-
ports started by his enemies. .-Bullettn.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30
VIM. Cornell Jewett Visits Ex-Presideut
Ruchanan

The lrrepressible Jewett is again in print.
The Philadelphia Press publishes long
document from him, which is thus summed
up in its editarial columns
Yesterday Mr.. Jewett set forth on nil
grImage TO Nheatland, expressly to obtain
from the oracle there IN temporary retire
ment, Such revelation as might serve to
guide the nation out of its difficulties. The
chief facts established are that Mr.. Jewett
saw MIR. buchanan, that Mr., Buchanan told
Mr. Jewett be Mr.. Buchanan would be
vIndIcated in after ages, and that Mr.. jew
EFT believed him. Mr. Jewett has had an
parently found a match in Mr.. Buchanan.
Though he wrote the ex-President quite
long letter, he failed to obtain from him a
single written line, and was obliged 10 be
satisfied with an extract from the Lancas
ter E.c0atner of 1861.
From his report of the conversation. how
ever, we gather that the oracle believed that
the loyal people of America could never mt
down the rebellion, and that peace must
HoW, from other means, which he could not
see because OF cloud that he admired
Mr.. Greeley for his conversation. and
thought Mr.. Bennett was right that the
rebels were acting In conservation and
unconstitutional manner, and that the action
OF the government was also constitutional
ana unconstitutional that the war is use
less, and should be sustained that he was
very sorry for the war, and had nothing to
regret In regard TO his national career; and,
IN conclusion, that he wanted to see the u
MON restored upon the principles of James.
Buchanan's Administration, and that, al
though he insisted ON American indepen-
dence, he desired speedy peace, which could
only be by European intervention. All of
which is in the usual manner. of oracles, and
very consoling to the country.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

FACTS FOR FARMERS. you invest
money in tools and then leave them exposed
to the weather, it is the same as loaning
money to aspendthrift without security
a dead loss in both cases.
Hyou invest money in fine stock, and do
not feed and protect them, and properly
asre for them, it is the same as dressing
Your wife in silk to do kitchen work.
and do not cultivate it well, it is the same as
marrying good wife, and so enslaving her
as to crush her energies and break her heart
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30
TRAITORS. Wright, who was one

Traitors. Wright, who was one
of the best and purest Democrats of his
time, once said IF among us there be
any who are prepared, for any earthly OBJ
ject, to dismember our Confederacy, and
destroy that Constitution which binds us
together, let the fate Of an A,mold be theirs
and let the detestation and curses Of every
American be constant companions, until,
like him, they shallabandon country whose
rich blessings they are no longer worthy to
enjoy If Silas Wright was living to-day,
nounce him as an abolishionist and ia
matte
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30
Float on. Ny Bark /!

Float on float on, my bonny bark,
Upon lifes silvery stream
Nor heed the clouds thar upwards rise
Nor the lightning's ftful CLEAN.
Float on float on we soon shall gain
a heaYen of safety and rest
Where flowers spring, and bright birds sing
BY zephyrs softly pressed
Float on float on, we'll leave behind
The world and its scofing crowd,
Where hearts arei bought with tinsel,
And heads to Mammon bowed.
Float on float on, OUR home shall be
realm of fairy beauty
Our shrine shall be a loving cart,
That owns no faith but duty.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

WHILE Union soldier was bathing in Elk
river, five of Bragg's soldiers came to the
bank and took aim at him, one Of them
shouting, Come here, you old Yank ,out of
the wet, The poor fellow thought he was
done for, but obeyed the order ''You sur
render as prisoner, do you?" Yes, of
course | do. That's kind. Now we
surrender to you'll And the five stacked
arms before him, their spokesman adding
we are done with EN-, and have bid Old
Bragg good bye. Secesh is play'd out.
Now you surround us and take US into
camp
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

ARTEMUs WARD ON ENLIsTMENTs.- Young
men, enlist rite off! Are ye afeerd it will
spile yure bewty? Let me tell you that the
prettiest gals in the country air hereafter a
goin' to be korted by fellers on krutches,
who hev dun CRATE things in battel, an yew
chapeys that staid home in yure country S
darkest ours, woan' stand no more chance
ov gittin' l of EN- than j. Davis ov goin'
to heaven in balunel Enlist !-enlist!-
lnthe name ov Hammlit' daddy, list, oh,
list
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

PoULTRY YARD.-Eggs intended for
Matching chickens should never be chilled.
Put them In a cool, dry cellar or room,
where they will not be too warm or too cold,
as soon as laid e
Ducks should have tubs of water supplied,
where ponds or streams are not accessible
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

At hotel in New York, the other day,
an old gentleman came down stairs and in
quired of the clerk whether he had any tallow
candles. Being informed that he could be
supplied with tallow dips, the gentleman
said, 'Then | wish you to give me some :
| want something that l can blow out for /
have been blasting away at that pesky jigger
in my room till [ have no wind left, -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

1t is said that the King of the Belgians
has strangely advised the Princess Charlotte
not to accompany her husband, the Arch
duke Maximillian, TO Mexico, but to follow
him when he has smoothed down the diff
eulties attendant on his taking possession of
his empire.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30
millinery & FANCY STORE
MRS. II. D. WELSH

NESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCES TO THE LA
sSsu DIES of Clearfeld and vicinity that she
EM has opened Millinery, Notion and Trim
VI ming store, on Second Street, next door to
Ars. Lsnich's Hotel, where she will be-
019ppy to receive orders for either work or goods
- 2onnets made over into the latest New York
gu rhliadelphia styles on short notice. By pur-
sSna9lns often she will always have on hand the
h;y Iaeest styles of Dress Trimmings Hats, Nu-
IA, va. Hoods Collars, Sleeves &c which she win
c,S a' me mafest possible profit for cash
04sarhsld, Pa Nov Is. 1858
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

COOP FARMER. 'Sambo, is your master
a good farmer ?''
''sOh, yes, massa, fuss rate farmer he
makes two crops in one years -
How is that, sambo p
why, he sell his hay in de fall and make
money once denim de Spring hesell de hides
OBJ de cattle what dies for de want OBJ de hay,
and dat makes money twice p
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

The President has received dispatch
from Arkansas announcing that over twelve
thousand of the inhabitants have taken the
oath prescribed in his amnesty proclamation,
preparatory to the reconstruction of the state
government on the one tenth principle.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

LONG EARs.-In report of the proceed
ings of the Agricultural meeting at Spring
field we find this astonishing statement: {:
A man who grew one hundred and thirteen
bushels of Dutton corn per acre, had ears
from twelve to fifteen inches in length
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30
Observation-Disclosures

tLhLEf - SPATENI'--LtlM MBER DkJ ED
- BY SUPERHEATED STEAM.-The under
rgned respectfully informs the people of Clear
held 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 lunl-
ner dried by this process is stronger, finishes bet
Ter Is easier tools, and requires less time in
9rying than any other process known, drying |
inch lumber perfectly in 50 hours better than
many months under the old system using the
same amount of fuel per day that common kiln
consumes The certificate Of number OF resi-
uent mechanics well known in this community is
amply sufficient to convince the most sceptical of
IS unity Persons desirous of purchasing rights
will address JOHN a. CUTTLE,
June "A, 1853 Cearfeld. Penn'a
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

+ ARRIMER & TEST, Attorneys at Law Clear
4 i field, Pa. VIII attend promptly to all legal
and other business entrusted to their care in Clear
field and adjoining counties August g. 1855.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

nR. WIN. CAMPBELL, offers his professional
- services to the citizens of Moshannon and vi
oiuity. He can be consulted at his residence at
all times, unless absent on professional business.
Mohsannon, Centre CO., Pa, May I3, 1853.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

4 UCTIONEER.-The undersigned having
"a been Licensed Auctioneer, would inform
the citizens of Clearheld county that he will at
tend to calling sales in any part of the county,
whenever called upon. Charges moderate
Address, JOHN M'QUILkIN,
May IS Bower Po., Clearfied Co, Pa.
n. B. Persons calling sales without proper Ii
eense are subject to penalty of 500, which pro-
vision will be enforced against those who may vi
olste the same
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

r 3 M'ENALLY, Attorneyat Law ClearfeId,
q. Pa. Practices in Clcarfeld and adjoining
counties. Office IN new brick building of j. Boyn
ton, ID street, one door south of Lanich's Hotel.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

nR. LITCH,S MEDICINES.-Afre fresh sup
~ ply of these invaluable Family Medicines
are for sale by NJ. A. Frank, Clearfeld, consisting
and cough and anti Bilious Physie. They have
been thoroughly tested in this community, and
are highly approved. TRY THEM
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

TNHOMPsoN, & WATSON Dealers in Timber
/ Saw Logs, Boards and Shingles, Marysville,
Ciearfeld county, Penna August II, 1863
=. ". THOMPSON :: JAS. E. WATSON.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

NTN ALBERT & BROS, Dealers in Dry Goods,
w Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, Flour,
Bacon, etc, WOODLAND Clearfield county, Penn a.
Also. extensive dealers in all kinds of sawed lum
bsr shingles, and square timber. Orders solei
ted W oodl and, Aug. 10Th. 1858.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

nR NJ. WOODS, PRAcrIcISG PHYsicIAx. and
- Examining Surgeon for Pensions,
Office, South Invest corner OF Second and Cherry
Street. Clearted, Pa. January Il, 1868.
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ID ICHARD MoSSOP, Dealer in Foreign and Do
NJ mestc Dry Goods, Groceries Flour. Bacon,
Liquors BE Room, on Market street = few doors
west of Journal OGce, Clearfield, Pa. Apr27.
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TERMS OF THE JOURNAL.

The RAFTsAAN's JOURNAL is Published on We'd
pe~day at 81 90 per annum in advance ADVEE-
TIsBMEsTs inserted at 81 90 per square, for three
or less sinsertions-TweIVe lines (orl less counting
square. For every additional insertion % cents,
A deduction will be made to yearly advertisers.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

UNHoMAS j. MCCULLOUGH, Attorney at Law
1 Clearfeld, Pa. Office, east of the ''Clearfield
co. Bank. Deeds and other legal instruments pre-:
pared with promptness and accuracy. July 3.
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yyTILLIAM T. IRWIN. Market street Clearfeld,
w Pa, Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Mer-
ohandse Hardware, Queensware, Groceries, and
family articles generally. Nov. TO-
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TOHN GUELICH. Manufacturer of all kinds of
- Cabinet-Ware, Market street Clear6eld, Pa.
He also makes order Collins. short notice, and
attends funerals with a hearse Aprl0,'59
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Business 1iseetovtl,

IRWIN BROTHERS Dealers in Square Sawed
/ Lumber, Dry Goods, Groceries, Flour, Grain,
&c &c., Burnside Pa, Sept. %, 1853.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

A UCTI0N.-The undersi gned having bcenLi-
IAcensed auetioneer would inform the citi-
gems of Clsarfeld County, that he will attend to
calling sales in any part of the County whenever
called upon Charges Moderate.
Address j NJ. SMITH.
Hegartys y Roads, Clearfeld Co., Pa
Eahrnarv 1851
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-03-30

NEW "AI CH JEW Elk sIufE E--
ough of CIearfeId: (at the shop formerly occupied
by Welch as jewelry shop,) is prepared to
do work of all kinds the most reasonable terms.
The cash will positively be expected when the
work is delivered. He is confident that he can
not be excelled by any workmen in town or county
Come one, come all to tie Sign oftbe Big Watch.
April 9, ,'621y pd. s. II. LAUCHLIN.