Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-04-05

PLEASANT weather for several days
past, and hence, farmers are preparing to
put in their spring crops.
REMOVAL i .ost Office in this place
has been removed TO Shaw Row, opposite
Naugie' Jewelry Store. 1t is being conve-
n;ently fitted up, both for the Post Master
aud the people.
RAFT!NG.-Fo some days past the river
las been in good rafting order, and quite
number of RATS have left for points below.
We hope that all mas safely reach their
destination, and that the owners Of the tim
bcr may realize good prices.
GGING DowN-The oil well here, is
down 40 feet 1t is proceeding rapidly,
with fair prospects for striking lie Ar
rangemcnts are being made to bore large
number Of wells, in different parts OF the
county, during the coming summer.
New CHrRCH.-We understand that an
effort is about to be made to build a new
Methodist EpiscoI al Church, on the lots
purchased for that urpose in 1860. We
lave 10 doubt the enterprise can now be
accomplished |. will an ornament and an
lonor to our town.
OtL-New discoveries Of surface indica-
tionS, have been made within few weeks
in different pats Of the county, that settle
the question of oil in Clearfeld beyond all
doubt We expect, in short time, to be
able to present cur readers with full ac
count Of the various oil springs.
WOUNDED. 1t is with regret we announce
that Edwin c. Baird, young man who
went to the army from the Journal Office
last fall, was wounded in the recent attack
on Fort Steadman. His wound, however,
i, not considered mortal, and hopes are en-
tertained of his speedy recovery.
REPoRTING--We learn that a number of
de>erters from this county, who left for parts
unknown, are availing themselves of the
Presidents Proclamation, and are now re-
porting. Every man who has hitherto failed
tn report, OF who has deserted from the ar
my, should avail himself at once of the
President clemency, as the time for doing
50 viii soon expire.
Tue DRAFT We understand that the
drafted men are promptly responding to the
call of their country Many substitutes are
being put in, and large numbers of those
drafted are preparing to go into the service.
tbT- H.. a,I that fba r,aa4,la
will see the propriety. not only of obeying
tie law, but of aiding and assisting their
nelghbOrs to do so likewise.
\ SURFEIT OF BANKs.-Money ought to
be plenty in Clearfeld. The organization
Of the County National Bank, gives US
jo'1- banking institution 5. in active op-
Grafton. in a town of less than one thou
sand inhabitants. What other town in the
State of the size of Clearfeld, can beat
that? Within six miles, too, of the Ma
uonal Bank of Curwensville.
INCREASE OF CAPTTAL-We learn that
the capital of the First National Bank of
turWensville has been increased to 900
It's former capital being found insufficient
70 accommodate the wants of the communi-
y. This speaks well for the prosperity and
popularity of the Bank 1t is one of the !
best institutions in the county and is mana
ged by accommodating and efficient officers.
DEATH OF A SoLDIER.-We learn that |
1eo D. Welch, of company E l4Sth p v, |
aied at Salisbury, s. c., on February 9th,
-so5-a victim Of rebel cruelty ahd starva-
Ton Mr.. W. was a resident of Pike town
'1,p, and son of VIM c. Welch, deceas-
FL Hs was brave and gallant soldier,
-aa his death is deeply regretted by his
'nrades-in-arms, and many friends in this /
'onmunity.