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CONSERVATISM.

The Hon. JOHN MINOR Boris, of Vir-
ginia, is, by no means, an ordinary man.
Surrounded by the rebellion, he has preser-
we'd his loyal convictions intact, and through
out all the vicissitudes of the war this brave
old gentleman has had steadfast, philo-
sophie, obstinate faith in the ultimate tri-
umph of the Union. He has borne his part
alone, and, an exile even among his own
countrymen, has had only his conscientious
selfapproval and self-reliance to comfort and
support him. This one man has alone con-
fronted the rebel Government, and not even
his enemies can impeach his sterling honor
and integrity. Lately he declined the Sena-
torship offered to him by the loyal people of
Virginia, preferring to bide that certain
time when he ''may be able to aid in healing
the animosities Of the two sections The
following is notable part of the summary
of his recent letter to the Hon. G. s. SMITH,
Treasurer of the Virginia State Govern
ment:
In conversation with Mr.. BoTTs, he sta
ted that never for a single instant during this
war, has he doubted the finalresult. Has 0pia-
ION of GEO. B. MCCLELLAN as not at all
complimentary to that gentlemen, aUhoni he
regards, If not positively disl0ynt at heart,
at least ta the light Of an ambitious dSpiraat
for nndeserred honOrs. lHr. Boris stated
that he bettced that the majority Of the Rebel
army regarded MCCLELLAN IS being as tru-
tyderOted to their interest as RoBET Il. LEE,
and that q man 7oh6 aoOWld not, aUhen has
name 1cos used IN connection aCHh DAVIS,
VALANDIGHAAI, WOOD and others Of the
same political cOm0teriOn, come Out boldly
and dtsctatn, the association, aCoS tOtdtY unfit
to be commander ofa Union army, Mr. Boris
says that of all the promises made to the
Southern people by the leaders of Secession,
only one may possibly be fulfilled The
promise referred to is the one of Mr..
TooMBs, of Georgia, who, it will be remem-
bercd, said he would yet call the roll of his
slaves at the foot of Bunker Hill Monument.
Mr.. Boris thinks that if President LIN
coin will collect the slaves of Mr.. ToOMBs,
and permit him to visit theNorth, the proph
ecy may be fulfilled.
We beg to compare this opinion of a
with the amusing, but extraordinary letter
of Gen. MCCLELLAN to the President, July
7th 1862:
Neither confscation of property political
executions Of prisoners, territorial organlza-
tions of States, or forcible abolition of slave
ry should be contemplated for moment.
\ Unless the principles governing che
future conduct of our struggle shall be made
known and appssXed, the effort to obtain
requisite forces wfYlsbe almost hopeless. A
declaration of radical views. especially upon
slavery, will rapidly disintegrate our present
armies
Unquestionably, there is great difference
between the conservatism which prefers ex-
lie in Virginia to that which is sent to
Trenton and Canada
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How to Treat Frozen Limbs.

The New York Evening Post, in an arti-
Gle on this subject, says that frozen limbs
should never be rubbed. The juices of the
feshy tissues, when frozen in their minute
sacs or cells, at once become in each of these
enclosures crystals, having large number of
angles and sharp points; and hence rubbing
the flesh causes them to cut or tear their
way through the tissues, so that when it is
thawed, the structure of the muscle is more
or less destroyed. The proper mode of
treatment is thus stated: When any part
of the body is frozen, it should be kept per
fectly quiet till it is thawed out, which
should be done as promptly as possible. As
freezing takes place from the surface inward
ly, so thawing should be in the reverse or
der, from the inside outwardly. The thaw-
ing out of portion of flesh, without at the
same time putting the blood from the heart
into circulation through it, produces NOR
tifcation; but by keeping the more external
parts con ngealed till the internal blood gradu-
ally softens the more interior parts, and pro-
duce circulation of the blood as fast as thaw-
ing takes place, most of these dangers are
obyiated
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Lady Clerks,

In regard to the employment by Secreta-
ry Chase of ladies as clerks in the Treasury
Department, a correspondent of the Wash
ington Republican says: While half-crazed
enthusiasts are talking about woman s
rights Gov. Chase has shown his desire to
introduce'the gentler sex into new spheres of
usefulness, by appointing ladies as clerks in
his department. Excellent clerks they make,
too, actually talking less and writing more
than some of their gentlemen associates.
Some forty years ago, $50 the old clerks tell
me- when VIM. Fl. Crawford was Secreta-
ry of the Treasury, and a candidate for the
Presidential chair, his amanuensis and con-
fidential clerk was his daughter Caroline,
afterward Mrs. Dudley. She not only wrote
his private letters, but, during year that
he was in bad health, signed his name to
the many papers requiring his signature.
There is said to have been striking resem-
blance between Miss Crawford's handwriting
and that of her father, and the clerks in the
department could not detect the difference
in the signatures Gov. Chase may not be
equally fortunate in having n private secre-
tary, but he deserves high honor for giving
employment to capable and deserving young
ladies at this time, when able-bodied men
are needed in the field. Let the Heads of
other Departments follow his example.
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LIBBY PRISON,
RICHMOND, Va, Nov.-1S63.
j p. PENNEY, Speokcer of the ,Senate

RICHMOND, Va, Nov.-1S63.
Hon. j. 2. PENNEY, Speaker Of the Senate
of Pennsylvania.
My DEAR SIR Considerations | shall
briefly state, make it prudent and proper for
me to tender my resignation as a member OF
the Senate of Pennsylvania. After the ad-
journment of our Legislature last spring, L
rejoined my regiment and resumed my mill
tary duties in the field Upon the advance
of General Lee S army in June last into the
Shenandoah valley, on his Pennsylvania
campaign, the forces with which L was con-
nected were ordered to Winchester, and In
the battle at that place | fell into the hands
of the enemy as prisoner OF war, with oth-
er Federal officers. | was Immediately sent
to Richmond and since the twenty-thlrd OF
June, have remained as a prisoner in the
Libby" No general exchange of prison
ers has taken place in the meantime, nor
does any appear to me in early prospect. Shut
off for long months from friends and the
outer world, / have yet not been entirely ig-
norant of passing events. The recent elec-
ton in our State has, / learn, altered some
what from the last session the political COM
plexion of our Senate. My absence, it
seems, gives to each party represented there
equal numerical strength. This will, in all
probability, embarrass organization and
fay necessary legislation. L regret this stu
alton. and am unwilling my present polltl-
cal misfortune should in any way affect pub
lie interests, or interrupt, for a moment,
that cordial cooperation between our State
and National Government, so necessary IN
this crisis. 1t is true some time must yet
elapse before my presence In Harrisburg IS
actually required, yet, as [ have no hope OF
release by general exchange, the Richmond
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.WHATwE HAVE Won BAoK.-The three

'WHAT WE HAVE WON BACK.-Ihe three
States, louisiana, Arkansas and Tennessee,
the people of which are now preparing to re-
establish civil government as free States and
within the Union, have an area of 1884,
square miles-a territory a third greater in
extent than the island of Great Britain, and
only a third less than france All this re-
gion is, by the voluntary action of the loyal
people-who have been taught wisdom by
suffering-devoted to liberty and it will
quickly be sought out by freemen from Eu-
rope, who will make homes and indepen-
dence in this pleasant and fertile country for
themselves and their families.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

A Hartford paper tells good story of a
ten-cent currency note-one of the new is
sue-which was shown to clergyman, a
day or two ago, as curiosity. Is that a
counterfeit" he inquired. "No; that s
one of the new ten-cent bills " ''Well,
said the clergyman, with a comical look, as
if he smelt the joke in the distance, there
was contribution at my church last Sun
day, and we found one of those bills in the
box. The deacon and | both thought it
counterfeit. and tore it UP. ~
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MILLINERY & FANCY STORE.
MRS. II. D. WELSH.

NhSPECTFULLY ANNOUNCES TO THE LA
n, DIES of Clearfeld and vicinity that she
a has opened a Millinery, Notion and Trim
u ming store, on Second Street, next door TO
l. Mrs Lanich's Hotel, where she will be
n1appy to receive orders for either work or goods
~ 2onnets made over into the latest New York
Aha Philadelphia styles, on short notice By pur-
SSaaSing often she will always have on hand the
LGly latest styles of Dress Trimmings, Hats, Nu-
las @ Hoods, Collars, Sleeves, &c, which she will
q AZ the smallest possible profit for cash
Neaifsld, Pa. Nov ls 1853
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Seleet 2oetru.
ONE sWEETLY SOLEMN THOUGHT.

One sweetly solemn thought,
Comes to me DER and o'er;
I'm nearer my home to-day
Than l ever was before.
Nearer my Fathers house,
Where the many mansions be /;
Nearer the great white throne,
Nearer the crystal sea
Nearer the bound of life,
Where We lay our burdens down;
Nearer leaving the cross,
Nearer wearing the crown.
But lying darkly between,
Winding down through the night,
Is the dark and shadowy stream
That bursts at last into light
Father, perfect my love;
Strengthen the might of my faith;
Let me feel as would when l stand
On the rock of the shore of death
Feel as I would when my feet
Are slipping over the brink;
For it may be that m nearer home,
Nearer now than l think
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

AT GETTYSBURG $4,000 muskets were
taken OF these, "a, 900 were found to be
loaded, $4,000 containing two loads, and g.,
600 from three to ten loads In many in
stances, half dozen balls were driven in on
a single charge of powder. In some cases
the former possessor had reversed the usual
order, placing the ball at the bottom OF the
barrel and the powder on top.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10
Observation-Disclosures DRIED
IL BY SIIpER LIE ATEl STEAM .Tha under

signed respectfully informs the people of Clear
heid 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 lum-
Ger dried by this process is stronger, finishes bet
yer Is easier TOOLS and requires less time In
inch lumber perfectly in SO hours better than
many months under the old system using the
same amount of fuel per day that common kiln
consumes. The certificate of a number OF fesl-
uent mechanics we'll known in this community is
amply sufficient to convince the most sceptical OF
- ~ @qulity. Persons desirous of purchasing rights
viii address JOHN L. CUTTLE,
June "a, 1863 Csarfeld. Penn'a.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

Iceland has population of seventy thou
sand, four printing presses, and four news
papers. So much attention is devoted to
educating the young, that it Is almost i'm
possible to find a child of eight years of age
who does not read or write.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

In the Ohio Legislature ten ''conscrva-
tives' have been ousted from their seats,
and four others are to be similar disposed of,
having got in by the refusal of election clerks
to count soldiers votes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

The new official map of France is now fin
ished. The immense work, executed by the
general staff of the army, has occupied near
ly sixty years.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

lJTM. ALBERT & BROS, Dealers in Dry Goods,
w Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, Flour,
Bacon ETC.. Woodland, Clearfeld county, Penn'a.
Also. extensive dealers in all kinds of sawed lum-
ber, shingles, and square tim ber. Orders solici
ted. Woodland Aug. 10th, 1868.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

A DEs MONIES, Iowa, dispatch says the
Republican State Convention, to be held on
the 23d of February, will be unanimous for
the re e-nomination of President Lincoln.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

In Nevada, artesian wells are bored hori-
zontally into mountain sides, instead of per-
pendicularly into the ground. Several valu-
Die ''veins" have been struck
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

The Michigan legislature propose to ap.
So, 800 towards laying out and
beautifying that part Of the Gettysburg
Cemetery allotted to that State.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

Rev. James Paley, son of the celebrated
Arch Deacon Paley, died lately in England
at the age of so.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

The Indiana soldiers in the Department of
the Gulf have been supplied with sanitary
stores by Governor Morton.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

SINCE July last between one hundred and
thirty and one hundred and forty heavy guns
have been landed on Morris Island, Charles
ton harbor. One of the guns weighed ~
555 pounds,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

UNHOMAS J. MCCULLOUGH Attorney at Law,
i Clearfeld Pa Office, cast of the .Clearfeld
CO. Bank. Deeds and other legal instrumantsp pre-
pared with promptness and accuracy. July s.
BUSH M'CULLOUGHS
COLLECTION eFFICE. CLEARFIELD, PENN'A.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

u.o R.rrsnAs's JOURNAL is published on Wed
,.sJav nj 81 90 per annum in advance. ADyER-
Trsrxssns inserted at 81 90 per square, for three
or less in.ertions-Twelve lines (or less counting
square. For every additional insertion 70 cents
A deduction will be made to yearly advertisers
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a,usiness 1irettarg.

IRWIN BROTHERS. Dealers in Square Sawed
| Lumber, Dry Goods, Groceries, Flour, Grain,
20 &c, Burnside Pa, Sept. %, 1853.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

DR. VIM. CAMPBELL, offers his professional
| J services to the citizens of Moshannon and vi
cinity He can be consulted at his residence at
all times unless absent on professional business
Mohsannon Centre CO., Pa, May b. 1863.
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r MENALLY, Attorneyat Law. Clearfeld,
d Pa Practices in Clearfeld and adjoining
counties Office in new brick building of Boyn-
ton. I'd street one door south of Lanich's Hotel.
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THOMPsoN, & WATSON, Dealers in Timber
i Saw Logs, Boards and Shingles, Marysville,
Cearfeld county, Penn'a August IL, 1868.
g. W THOMPSON JAS. E. WATSON.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

+ ARRIMER & TEST, Attorneys at Law, Clear
i field. Pa. VIII attend promptly to all legal
and other business entrusted to their care in Clear
field and adjoining counties. August 8, 1886.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

IIT W. SHAW. M. D., has resumed the prac-
w tice of Medicine and Surgery in Shawsville,
Penna where he still respectfully solieits con-
tinuance Of public patronage. May ~, leo3.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

DICHARD MOSS0P, Dealer in Foreign and Do
IL mestic Dry Goods, Groceries, Flour, Bacon,
Liquors &c. Room, on Market street, few doors
vest of Journal O flee, Clearfeld. Pa. Apr27.
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RESIGNATION OF SENATOR WHITE.

The flag of truce boat having arrived on
Saturday evening, January 30th, with the
information that the rebels refused to eX
change Maj. White on the very terms they
had previously proposed, his father, Judge
White, transmitted the resignation, which
we publish below, at once to Speaker Pen
ney through Senator Lowry. The docu-
ment is closely written on both sides OF a
half sheet of small commercial note paper,
says the Harrisburg Telegraph, and the folds
bear evidence that it has been carefully con-
cealed in small compass. 1t was brought
from Richmond by an exchanged captain,
who had it carefully concealed in his shoul-
der strap, and the rebels were thus ingenl-
ously thwarted in their base attempt to pre-
vent the resignation from being sent. The
entire letter is written by Harry White,
whose hand writing is well known. The
letter of Judge White, (the father of Major
Harry White, which precedes the resigna-
ton of the Senator from Indiana district,
will be found highly interesting, as explana-
tory of the delay attending the publicity of
that document; and with this comment we
submit the whole correspondence to the
public:
HARRISBURG, Feb. /, 1864.
Hon JOHN 7. PENNEY, Speaker Of the
Senate Of Pennsylvania.
SIR In rendering you the resignation of
Major Harry White, of his seat as mem
Der of the Senate of Pennsylvania, a few
words in explanation Of the delay may not
be improper
Although dated on the 10th November
last, it did not reach me for more than
month after that period, and being then en-
gagged in endeavoring, through private
channel, to effect his release, with every
prospect of success, the delivery of the res
ignation was postponed. That effort,
through an unfortunate event, failed. But
at that time an effort was being made by
the General Government, which |, in COM
mon with others to whom it was known, had
every reason to believe and to hope would
be successful, and trouble and expense would
be thus saved to the Commonwealth, and
the Senate would be in position to do busi-
ness sooner than by any other course.
The result is known, and therefore [ hand
you the resignation of Major Harry White,
which has,never been out of my possession
for a single moment since | received 1t.
Throughout the whole transaction | have
acted In good faith, from the purest motives
and without any view Of self-interest. The
document was sent TO me to be used at such
time and in such manner as in my discretion
[ should think proper
He is a son for whom | feel the the most
tender affection. He has family whose
feelings have been most painfully exercised
during his prolonged captivity, and | had
every reason to believe as well as to hope
that public interest would not suffer by with
holding this resignation for a short time.
Very respectfully, Your obedient servant,
THOMAS WHITE
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The sleep of the morning, the wine of
noon, and the company Of the evil destroy
mankind
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

Mink skins, which few years ago sold
for quarter, now bring from four to seven
dollars.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

Some pathologists claim that diptheria has
been occasioned by the introduction.and use
of kerosene oil
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

DR. NJ WOODS, PRAcTICISG PHYSICIAN, and
Examining Surgeon for Pensions,
Office, Southwest corner of Second and Cherry
street Clearfeld, Pa. January 81, 1868.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

0tRANS & BARRETT, Attorneys at Law Clear
I } field Pa May Is. 1868.
= rsass WALTER BARRETT.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

VIvILLIAM z. IRWIN, Marketstreet, Clearfield,
w Pa. Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Mer-
chandise, Hardware, Queensware, Groceries, and
family articles generally. Nov l0.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

INA FLEMING, Curwensville Pa, Nursery
II man and Dealer in all kinds of Fruit and
Ornamental Trees, Plants and Shrubbery. All sr-
sders by mail promptly attended to. May Is.
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JOHN GUELICH, Manufacturer of all kinds of
.) Cabinet-ware, Market street, Clearfeld Pa
He also makes to order Collins, on short notice, and
attends funerals with q hearse. Aprl0,' SO.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

FREDERICK LEITZINGER, Manufacturer Of
\ Ill kinds of Stone-ware, Clearfeld, Pa. Or
1ers ssoIicited-wholesale or retail. Jan. l, 1868
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DOBERT j. WALLACE, Attorney at Law Clear
*, field Pa Office in Shaw's new row. Market
street. opposite Naugle's Jewelry store May 70
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

II P KRATZER Merchant, and dealer In
81. Boards and Shingles, Grain and Produce
Front st, above the Academy, Clearfeld, Pa Ijl2
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TT BUCHER SWOOPE. Attorney at Law. Clear
III. field, Pa. Office in Graham's how, Iour 200 D
west of Graham Boyntons store NOV lo.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

NTALLACE & HALL, Attorneys at Law, Clear
w field, Pa. Decem Der II, 1852.
WILLIAM A WALLACE. JOHN G.. HALL
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TF NAUGLE, Watch and Clock Maker and
dealer in Watches, Jewelry, &c Room IN
Graham's row, Market street. Nov. 10.
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nR.LITCH'S SMEDICINES.-Afres fresh sup
~ ply of these invaluable Family Medicines
for sale by NJ. A. Frank, Clearfeld, consisting
of Pam Carer; Restorative, a greatcure for colds
and cough and A1,tt- Bilious Physic. They have
been thoroughly tested in this community, and
are highly approved. Try THEM.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-02-10

NEW WATCH & JEW ELRH STORE.--
" The undersigned having located in the Dor.
ough Of Clearfeld. (at the shop formerly occupied
BY r Welch as jewelry shop,) is prepared to
do work of ali kinds on 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 the Sign ofthe Big Watch.
April '69-Iv-nd s II IAUCHLIN
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A UCTIONEER.-Theu undersigned having
n been Licensed an Auctioneer, would inform
the citizens of Clearfeld county that he will at
Iehd to calling sales, in any part of the county,
Whenever called upon Charges moderate
Address, JOHN MQUfLk1N,
May 13 Bower Po Clearfeld CO., Pa.
n. b. Persons calling sales without proper IL
eense are subject to a penalty of $50, which pro-
vision will be enforced against those who may vi
olate the same