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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

A ILLUSTRATORS NOTICE.-Letters
N of Administration the Estate OF Samuel
Wttson. late of Bradford town'p, Clearfeld cOun-
ty Pa. deceased, having been granted to the un-
dersigned all persons indie ebted 20 said estate
hereby required to make imm ediatc payment and
those having claims against the same will pre-
sent them properly authenticated for settlement.
A. S. GOODRICH.
Aug. 2. 1865. Administrator.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

General n. p Banks has been admitted
to practice as lawyer in New Orleans.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

On Saturday, June 10th, Speaker Colfax
and his party had SNOWFALL match on the
plains.
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THO WITNESSES.-MR EDIToR; 1 am in
Il structed by the United States District Attor-
ney, to inform all persons summoned as witness
es, to appear at Pittsburg on the 9TH day of Au-
gust, 1865, who reside in Clear6eld and Cambria
counties. that their presence will not be Leeded
at that time. B. HARTSHORN
Curwensville. July 29 1865 Dep. Mar
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EXECUTORS NOTICE-Letters tesla.
Ia mentary the Estate of Samuel NJ. Smith,
late of Beccaria tp Clearfeld CO. Pa, deceased,
having been granted to the undersigned all per-
sons inde bted 10 said estate requested TO make
immediate payment, and those having claims /.
gainst the same will present them proper y an.
thenticated for settlement. j. NJ. SMITH,
J. II. HEGARTY.
Aug. 2. 1865-pd Executors
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16
WAR MEETING IN RICHMOND.

hIChhOND, FED. 9th, 1861
greet meeting was held ct the African Church to-
day. The building crowded hour before the time
fixed for the meeting and thousands to gain
adnittsnoe. The sssembage addressed In stirring
by Senator Hunter shery speaker ofhs House
of Delegates. Secretary Benjamin, and Gimes of North
Carolina, and then adjourned until seven O'clock.
An mprompter meeting was held at two O'Clock, in the
hall Of the House Of Delegates and 9 addressed by
Goode Funstern and Bald win of the Virginia delegation In
Congress The department of the people indicated their
full acceptance of the continuation of the forced upon
them by the refusal of Lincoln to negotiate for peace
The following resolutions submitted by Mr. Shelf
fey, and heartily applauded
Resoesd That events VIII ch have occurred during the
prog the have but confirmed original deter
mnaon strike for independence and that with the
blessing OF God will lay down our arms until 1t
shall have bson won.
RssoEred secondly, That as We believe our rsscuresa
suoisnt for the purpose, We GO not dsRbt bat that We
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16

NASSAU N1ws,-WRRCKs.-The Federal cruise
San Jacinto got ashore at No Name Cay Abaco, Oh
the night of the 3lst December and was totally wreck
safely landed at Green urtle Gay.
On the same night and at the place the brigan-
tine Princess Royal, from Bermuda, bound to this
port was also wrecked. The vessel is totally lost
Part of the cargo it is hoped, will be saved by the
wreckers.
NAvAL-H. N, 20 gsn screw corvette Wolverine,
captain Alg ernon r. 4. de Horseyl from HALIFAX
with special dispatches, arrived in port on the 3d
January She left the afternoon of the next day for
Vera Cruz.
ANOTHER. VIOLATION OF OUR NEUTRALITY LAWS
We are informed On unquestionable authority that
the steam ship Syren hss been chased into the BoobJ
Rocks by Fe deral gunbest. Why our commerce II
to be intercept cd by Federal cruisers being allowed te
lag at anchor at Gays is question that it is tint
were answersa by our Government.
Bahama Herald, <th January.
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16
CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.

RICHMOND, Feb. 9th, 1855.
The Senate adjourned to-day Immediately after Jour
nal was read
In the House the Senate bill authorizing the appoint
ment of Commissary General with the Of Brgsd
passed During the consideration of the bill
Mr. Baldwin remarked that chairman of the somnitte
recently Engaged 10 searching ons he and the
whole committee arrived the conclusion that the pre-.
Oommissary General had conducted business of
ece with degree Of system, energy and forecast
hibited by few officers Of the government.
Mr.. Niles said that if Mr.. Nerthrop could not command
suceesz which indispensable qua cation at this
time, he shoald give way to fortunate person.
The tax bill was further considered. Pending motion
strike hundred per cent additional to the pre-
sent tax, substitute Of per cent eectsd b,
ms ioritY.
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16
From the Mobile Register



letter has been shown us from gentleman holding
position in the Army of Tennessee which enas les hin
to "speak the card" which letter corroboraes, in ht
main points, the unVarying account OF the cause OF th
Tennessee disaster. We COPY such portions as relat
to this subject
to redeem that fairest portion of the Confedeacy
it was causelessIy and cowardly thrown away. The
enemy had retreated rapidly before US after We crossed
the river, until they reached Columbia, where they
seemed disposed to make stand on the north side
Duck river.
"Gen. Hood crossed about FIVE miles above Colum
ba with two corps leaving Lees in front OF the enemy
and had by rapid march, got almost in their rear, al
Spring Hill, before they discovered his movement
They then commenced precptate flight, and the head
OF their trains was passing when we came IN sight o
Spring Hill, about o'clock p. NJ. General Cheatham
III advance was ordered to attack Immediately was
Stewart when he came up. Both, however, from Varl
frivolous excuses failed to do 30, and lay within
half mile OF road and allowed Yankee army and
its train to pass unmolested all night
"Tbe next day was fought the bloody battle Of Frank
lin, where we tried to drive the ankees from posi-
tioueas strong the one they had at Gettysburg II
was terrible and senseess loss of life, for they would
have eYacuted the place anyhow. But the grand finale
was the scene before Nashville, and more disgraceu
one never hehed. We had very strong line, heavily
nrenched, and the perfectly secure behind thelr
beas works The enemy had made four or i've assaults
during the day and had been easily repulsed all along
the line, when at about half past L. M, they made
an attack upon left center, held by Bates divs-
ion. Without waiting for the assault and osring but
the slightest resistance this division, had already dig
graced itself few days before, at Murfreesboro was
seized with causeless panic, which soon communca
ted itself to the whole line, and in ten minutes the ar
my was one wild mass OF fugutlVes.
Gould the enemy but have known our condition anc
pursued vigorously not one of us wsnld Lave escaped
for there waa not even an organized regiment ioI
tWentyosr hours afterwards to offer resistance. 1 an
heartily sick and disgusted with this ar my not thai
the material is not good enough, but OF all nsera
ble inefficient, good.fornothng officers the word eys
saw, the mea nest are right here Ii there is not I
reorganization, from lieutenants up to corps comman
dcrs, nothing need be expected from it,
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16
FROM THE UNITED sTATES,-EORrHERS REpORTt
OF The PEACE COMMISSION.

RICHMOND, Feb. 9th, 1865.
New York papers of the 9Th cont ain youninous
kilograms from Washington relative to- the result of the
conference at Fortress Monroe.
special dispatch to the Times says that ola inform
cd the Commissioners Of every point that recognition was
utterly out of the q1eston aud that the United States
could stop the war only the sondon aud precedent
that the authority OF the national government shoud be
recognized and cbeyed the whole territory of the
United States This point conceded he assured them that
every other matter of difference tey would be treat
ed with the utmost liberaRy.
Another telegram that Mr. Stephens was the most
liberal OF the rebel depuaton His theory was that we
would but treat with them Independent nation that
such an agreement could be had as would practically
unite the North and Houth.
special dispatch to the Tribune that SepLeps
passed all his old exhibitions Of shrewdness force and
tact In putting the demands of the Conederacy. In the
midst OF hem ct the conclusion of of his points, Lin
coin swung forward and interrupted him. saying that
minds me of the story of in Illinois, The comm il
soners instantly Jumped i'll Of merrment1 After
the story was through Stephens resumed pursued to
the end bis statement of the on which he THONG bt
the rebels woulC be willing to stop the war; He proposed
and urged his crafty scheme o. temporary non but
recognition absolutely and temporarily the three com.
missioners stoC d like rocks.
The result Of the conference all parties in
vigorous prosecution of the Fernando Wood took
the war path Saturday, Mr. Cox other dc mocras
take 1t to, morrow.
Gold opened In New York Monday at 2l4.
Foster has been supercsdtd by Gilmore in tie command
OF the Department of the seuh.
The West Virginia Iegslau has parse bill abolish
Ing slavery.
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16
FROM PETERSBURG.

PETERSBURG, VA, Feb. 9Th, 1868.
no Fighting occurred 10 day, and quiet reign.
ed. The sremy still maintains his position at Hatcher 9
Run and his res have thereby extended but not
vanoed.
Gen solrel was wounded in the Iungs, but is not
sdersd mortal. Col HCu-ton, of Virginia, killed In
the fight on Monday.
Our loss will not reach Ave hundred. The enemys oss
is estimated at treble that number The dead all
buried and the wounded brougA from the field.
The enemy are erecting observatories on cur right.
The heavy eapouading yesterday afternoon
by artillery shellng the enenys lines Both sides
eng aged to day in Strengthening their lines
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16
LATE RORTHEEz IYEmS,
From late files of Northern papers we take tn


From late files of Northern papers we take the to-
lowing extracts:
GEN. WHITING AMONG TIE YAEEEBs.
A Yankee correspondent writing from Fort Fish
or, has the following
General Whiting and Col Lamb, the officers in com
mand of Fisher evidently selected for their tenac
ty and courage. They are both wounded the General
only seriously wounded and Lamb also severely in hip
with paralysis OF the lower eXtCemties He is repre-
sented by Ills something OF a lion. During the
preparatory cauuonadng, his say that he mounted
one Of the trayerss and waved hs sword in defiance at
our men OF war. At the same instant O Blell struck
the other officer and took Of his head Lamb stopped
and taking of the fallen officers sword and waving
both high the air. cried out "Come on, you Yankee
sons of b-sp This exhibition OF adoescent rage is
told to show the courage OF the colonel.
In conversation With one Of the medical officers,
General Whiting remarked that II he had had the
troll we should not been permitted to throw up In
trenchments across the peninsula. When be saw we
were allowed ntrenCh he regarded the capture othe
fort only question Of time. don't see what they
were about" he said, referring 10 the eEps oil Con
Bragg. Had my guns not been dsmounted, you would
not have taken the works. But came here TO take
it," said the doctor, " and should have done so any
way sooner or later In seven hours had line OF
ntrenchments across which would have enabled "a to
defy the whole of Gen. Lees army"
Gen. Whiting, it is said, mounted the works hcn
he so the first flag unured on the second traverse OF
the fort, and ralying his men, attempted to snatch
away the guidOn from the hand OF the Union sodler-
At that instant he received bis wound which disabled
him for the remainder OF the fsht'
The prisoners we'll are about 900 sick and dead,
25O making about 2,2Oo all told.
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16

AID AND CoMFoRT.-Ihe mere love Of pickering
which has caused s0me papers to drift into regular
channel of abuse OF Confederate auhoritcg Ia now
bringing forth its legitimate fruit in the shape Of com
fort to the snemy How could they but be grafed at
the record some journals pleased to make Of aalr5
as they exist here in the Contederacy If papers per
sst In their abuse Of President Davis Administration
and sontnue assert that the country Is gliding along
the sloping descent to perdtion, sHTe may expect
nothing more than to growth OF confidence in the
North, and rapid revival of the war spirit.
These vapory illusions OF scribbers
being hailed at the North as evidences Of disruption
among us, and already they believing that our
cause is weakening, and that little increase of energy
on their part will throw the scale inevitably in their
favor-Augustd Register.
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16
PORTER's REPORT OF THE EVACUATION OIL
CAswELL AND oTHEk WORKS NEAR Will
MINGTON


Admiral Porter, in his usual stye-not very dig
nifed one-sends the w ashington Naval Departmen,
account of the evacuation Of the forts on Cape Fea
River after the fall of Fort Fisher: There were, ac-
cordng to his account eghtythree guns found 10 them
lp his report he says
We have found here, in each fort an Armstrong gun
With the "broad arrow it, and the maine "Sir Viii
liam Armstrong" marked in full on the trunions As
the British Government claims the exclusive right tc
use these guns it wodld be interesting to know how
they into forts held by the Southern rebels fine
that immense quantities of provisions stores and cloth
ing have come through this port into rebeldom l an
almost afraid to mention the amount, bat it is enough
to supply sixty thousand men. It is all English
and they have received the last cargo no more vii
ever come this way.
subordnaes here, saying that if Forts Fisher and Gas
well were not held he would have to evacuate Rich
mond. He says most truly, and should not be at oil
surprised if be left it at any moment.
We have plenty of force to hold this place against
the whole Southern Confederacy. have two hundred
and fifty guns bearing on the narrow strip of land
where troops are heavily intreRched. There are
vessels in the river and outside and only hope they
will attempt to retake it.
Ten thousand men in Fort Fisher, with the guns OF
the squadron, would hold this place long time.
We find this better place to catch blockade run
than outside. had the blockade runners light
out last night and obgng enough to answerth
signals, whether right or wrong we do not know. Two
ed With arms blankets Shoes etc. came in and quiet
ly anchored near the Malvern, and were taken pos
session Of
The Stagg was commanded by Rich'd II. Gayle, a
Lieutenant in the rebel navy and belonging to the
bel Government. A number more expected, and
we wil l hope, catch portion of them. entrusted
this duty to Lieutenant Gushing, who performed it
with his usual good luck and Intelligence. These two
very fast vessels and valuable prizes They threw
portion of their papers overheard Immediately on
finding they were trapped.
l enclose list Of guns captured by the navy srce
the surrender Of Fort Fisher and the of the diff
ferent works. This number, added to those taken
around Fisher, makes one hundred and sixty eight
guns in all, most of them heavy ones, that have been
taken.
enclose few papers that may be interesting. The
Charlotte brings Eve English passengers OF them
English army officer. They all came over, as they
pressed it, 'ou lark" and were making themselves
quite jolly in the cabin, their champagne, fe
citating themselves on their arrival. The Stag re-
ceved three shots in her as she by bockading
squadron.
Very respectfully
Your obedent servant,
tSgned) DAVID D. PORTER,
Rear Admiral
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16

WE do not think that even the fact that Sherman
or Of his forces bas reached the South Carolina
Railroad necessarily implies stoppage OF communca
ton between the Oarolnas and the South West is
true there will be short gap, but not long most
people imagine, and the new route will be an interior
and much safer route ha the present. not dependent
even upon the possession by Us of the city Of Augusta
although of course at would be important from other
considerations.
We need not indicate this route, although indeed We
cannot suppose that by doing so We would be giving
any information to the enemy. An inspection of the
railroad map will show two points in upper Geor-
gia and upper South Carolina where branches
one from the Georgia Road and the other from the
South Carolina Railroad approach each other much
more nearly than the Railroad systems OF the two
States approach each other at Columbia and Augusa.
The distance from Columbia to Augusta is probably
about ssventy-fve miles. The distance between the
points referred to would not probably be much more
han half that length. OF course, with movable
columns and enterprising and powerful enemy like
Sherman line is necessarily safe because of its loea-
tice but the line of which have been speaking is
about as sale as any line can be- and capable of de-
fence. With an efficient wagon train the transporta-
ton on the short gap could be maintained quite ef
ectually as it is the unfortunate Piedmont Road
in this State.
But without sufficient force OF determined men, il
s next to useless to talk about holding any line any
point II this force be mustered and rallied to the
repaIse of Sherman and the checking of his career II
will do very much towards encouraging the people
srywbere throughout the Ooniederacy-nor will III
effect be lees marked less valuable at the North
1t will dspsl the vain decisions of conquest and sub
jugation, under which the people there 50 general,
labor.
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16

kSUroN the whee must think it better that the qnes
ton of peace negotiations disposed of SO promptly
BETTER that there should be delay doubt about il
than that MeesrS. Stephens, Huntsr and Campbell
should have been carried to Washington and amused
there while the people were kept in suspense and their
attention distracted from the inevitable necessity OF the
hour. 1t appears to us that Seward was unusually
aRk unusually incsuious in putting 80 speedy an
end to the faree as well in bis admission of the nrob
ability of foreign complications likely to arise after the
rebellion is crushed out" There is either great
deal Of confidence or great deal Of bravado in the
whole affair, and which it is are unable TO say
Seward is asute but not always as diplomatic or al
cautious as he might he
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16
CCNFEnEaATE CONGRESS:

RICHMOND, Feb. 9Th, 1866.
In the Horse the Senate resolution of thanks to Captain
Senmes was unanimously eoncurred in The bill for the
employment Of free and slaves referred to
coaBittee OF conference. The tax bi with the spbsti
tute thereto heretofore considered session.
further committee whole the hour
of adjournment.
Nothing important done in the Senate.
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16
TIE YANKEE MOVE ON BRANCHvIIiE

CHARLESTON, Feb. Sth, 1855.
A Dispatch from Gen. Wheeler, dated Holmes Bridge,
Feb Tth $40, Ny piekes Bsckve this morn
ing charged by three brgades of cavalry which
drove them beyond the village. Dbbrels Tennessee
brigade being In that vicinity and charged the enemy
driving them back into the village.
dispatch from BEanohylle this morning says the
enemy have made their appearance hong the South
lima Railroad beyond the Edisto. They burned nou.e
within mile and half cf the railroad bridge abb at
seveh clock yesterday evening Our troops were with
burned.
Gen Windsr died suddenly Monday Lvanipg of apo.
MIA
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16

sha conduct the war successfully and that issue and
we hereby invoke the people, she the hoiest
OF oil csuses to spare neither beod in its
maintainance and support.
hssosed, thirdly. That tender thanks our SOL
diers in the hsd for their noble efforts in behalf the
Country, its rights and its liberties and take this occasion
to assure them that shall be spared to
sist them In maintaining the great which here
by devote ourselves and { Cur Ill
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16

RICHMOND, Feb. 9Th, 1855.
An ohsis dispatch from Gen. Lee rays that the enemy
mads advance from their position Hatchers Run yes
terdsy; his skrmishers, however, pushed forward
Cainst some points Of our lines but made no attack
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16

JoHNsoNa CoxgoN SoHooL ARITHMETIC. Raleigh
n. O., BRAHsox P. FAHRAR. 1864.
This book ia designed for beginners, embracing the
ars principles of the science 1t has 154 small octave
pages, fairly got up and firmly bound, and sold at
81 So 1t seems 10 we'll calculated to answer the
purpcs se for which it is designed.
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16

GEN. BEAUREaARps OPINION.-General Beaurer
gard, in private conversation says one Of the main
causes OF the defeat OF our army at Nashville was the
want of bayonets The hayonet is something On which
soldier oan rely with confidence, and which in turn
infuses confidence in the soldier.
The General also stated (says the " Constitutional
st " that it was mpossibe to have efficient army
one with which anything could be dono-unless the
troops are we'll clothed well shod and vel led."
AaEy years Of service-brilliant and fraught with
honors-have taught this distinguished officer what are
the causes which give morale TO an army.
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16
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Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16

IT seems to that the weather last night quite
cold. Don't know when we felt it colder. Fire die
not seem to have any power to heat room.
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16

NEITHER Lincoln nor Seward would consent to nego
tiae, but feel pretty certain that they offered t.
treat, for both of them like O little Old rye.
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16
Hersrts Of the Press Asssesa

according to the of the gear
}. 3. THRAsaRR in e-Cicks Office Oft he Disrfct
Of Georgia.
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16
SECRETARY sEDpos's DESIGNATION.

NIUHAoFD, Feb stn, 1850
The correspopdsRos' between the President and Mr.
Seldom published In the Sentinel this morning. showing
thst the latter resigned hs position Secretary of War
10 consequence of resolution adopted by the Virginia
delegation In Congress advising legislation in the Cabinet
by relieving all the present heads. Mr. seddon says that
after such expreson Of opinion he could no longer Gil
tie ostiQn with full usefulness to the Prssi
dent or the Confederaoy.
The President, In reply, expressed his personal
regard and Off a confidence 10 Mr. Seddon and disc
at length the relations between the executive
and Legislative departments of the government He
rssents the proposition Of the rights and privileges
of the Confederate Congress- ia With the British
Parliam snt.
Mr. seddon, In reply expresses his concurrence In the
views presented by the President but adheres his
purpose to resign
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16
FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.

CHARLEsTON, Feb. 9th, 1865.
dispatch from Orangeburg TO- day. says that the
are in front of the Edsto ns New Bridge to
Bridge. The main force ia said be near tie rarosd
skmshing is gcing to-day at Bsnnakers bridge Our
troops are guarding the railroad bridge.
The enemy show no disposition to force o crossing.
dispatch from General Wheeler dated, sP. M the
9Th 1nst says that large column Of the enemys infantry
struck the railroad at Graham that another column
was moviogto strike between Grahams and Blsckylle
Fitzpatrick is at Biaekville with three brigades.
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16

d" What you going to give me for Christmas pre-
sent asked gay damse of her lover. shave nothing
TO give my humble self tss reply. The small
favors graefay received, the merry response
Of the lady.
Wilmington journal., 1865-02-16
Foreign Recognition

Ths Richmond Enquirer Of Monday, the 9th inst
has tie following item