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ster's head upon the door; second thump
and down it went, admitting him to the hail.
The door of the parlor stood open, and
upon the wall opposite was large mirror,
the pride of the deacon's wife and daugh-
ter, and the choice piece of their household
goods. The bull did not waste time but
seeing his image in the glass, made one rush
scattering the glass in minute particles, and
shaking the house with the crash.
By this time the deacon began TO recover
his wind and his presence of mind and think
OF loaded gun hanging over the mantle
piece In the kitchen. Rendered desperate
he clutched the weapon and rushed 10 the
door of the parlor The bull spied him in
stantly and made rush--his last-for al
most running the muzzle of the gun into his
head, the deacon fired, and dead bull block
ed up the hall, deluging the floor with blood
just as the family presented themselves at
the door on their return from church.
The CONSERVATION of all may be imagined,
and the deacon had nothing for it but to
make clean breast and confess his Sabbath
breaking, pay the stranger for his bull,
hand over the hundred dollars, and make
good resolutions about bull fighting for the
future
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The Capture of JEFF. Davis.--Correst 40
nount

= count.
Col. tnow Gen Pritchard, of the 4th
Michigan cavalry, who captured JET. DAVIS
and party, is now in Philadelphla. de
gives correct account of the circumstances
attending the capture, which We sutjoln;
1t appears that Ger. Prltchard (theh
Lieutenant ColoneD with his detachment OF
the 4th Michigan cavalry, fell in with q de-
tachment of the lst Wisconsin cavalry whose
officer Informed him he was on Davis trail
Magnsni,nously allowing them to pursue It.
General Pritchard moved his party to the
left and making q long detour, by RAPID
march, reached about htiall wood where
he learned that party was ehcampea wIon
he suspeced of being those of whom he Was
in search. Posting guards all around the
wood, he gave orders that at daylight the
main column should advance upon it. Bat
about or in the morning he heard firing
to his left and then occurred the untortun-
ate collision between his men and the lss
Michigan. Hurrying to the scene. the mis-
take was discovered and he returned to his
command.
The advance on the woods was made and
was complete. surprise TO the camp, for
there was no resistancc. Pritchar9 was re-
quested not to desturb couple of tents, a.
the occupants were ladies, who were drcs-
sing. He complied with the request. by and
by couple of ladies, one of whom wore
white night gown aad shawl and who
proved to be Mrs Davis, appeared and ask
ed that an old lady with them might be al
lowed to go to spring to get some water.
The ''old lady wore lady's waterproof
cloak fastened about the waist and reaching
to the heels; large shawl with black
ground and colored border, covered the head
and the upper part of the person, and tho
wearer carried tin bucket. The request
was granted and couple of soldiers were
sent with the lady to the spring.
On the way one of the soldiers detected
the boots of man beneath the femanine
skirts, and at once suspected that they had
Davis He was taken back to Col. Pritch
ard and soon confessed that he was Jefferson
Davis. Preparations were at once made
for removing him and the whole party, and
they were safely conveyed TO the sea coast
1t will be observed that the main facts of
tie capture are almost precisely as they were
at first reported.
The accounts of Mrs Davis conduct are
not as correct She did not make the re-
ported remark about ''the President" or
complain of any thing, except on one occa-
sion. That was when she requested that
the guards should not carry their guns cock
ed Col. Pritchard had to exr lain that they
were only half-cocked that they were the
Spencer carbine, which, when charge is in
the chamber, has to be kept at halfcock.
and that there was no danger. After this
explanation there was no more complaint.
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Praying with their Friends.

How often we omit prayer because Of
some fact which is the very reason for offer
ing it One of the most common excuses
for not praying is that we are with others.
A pastor, speaking of devout young chris
tian, says:
''Tn the course of our conversation she
referred to young lady, dear friend Of
hers, who some time before had gone to be
with God. Their friendship was of the
most sacred character, so pure and perfect
that they seemed almost one. They were
friends of Jesus and friends in Jesus They
were often, very often together, and, in
speaking of the blessedness of their inter
views, she remarked: Whatever part Of
the house we were in, however limited our
time, or whatever the circumstances sur
rounding us, we never parted without
PRAYER.
Never parted without prayerl Then
they never parted without blessing. Low
ing each other, they loved God more for the
congenial natures he had given them, while
God, pouring in through these channels of
holy communion the elements of his own
bliss, made their hearts swell with perpetu-
al tides of love.
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would have to descend if she went with me,
| abhorred myself She vowed to go every
where [ went, and do everything l did.
Could | see her do that? Her loveliness
stained-her character ruined-she pure as
an angel? No sirs! If it kill me will
leave off, and never touch, taste or handle
from this night henceforward and forever.
And now gentleman, help me to be a man a.
gain
The building vibrated with the cheering.
stamping and clapping, and gush of song
rose from those manly hearts which might
have been heard for miles. Oh, there is
JOY in heaven over one sinner that repent
eth, and why should there not be on
earth?
We hope no other daughter will have to
resort to sopainful remedy to save father.
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Advice to Housekeepers,

If you are subject to unlimited company,
and your means do not al, ,ow you to set be-
fore your guests as good table as they keep
at home do not distress yourself or them
with apologies If they are real friends,
they will cheerfully sit down with you to
such a table as is appropriate to your cir
cumstances, and would be made uncomtort-
able by any effort In your power to provide
a better one than you can afford. LII your
resources are ample, live in such way that
an unexpected visitor shall occasion no dit
ference The less alterations made In fami-
iy arrangements on account OF visitors, the
happier for them as well as you.
Never treat the subject of having compa-
ny as if it were a great affair. Your doing
this will excite your domestics, and lead
them to imagine the addition to their usual
work much greater than it is; your own
cares too will be q eatly magDihed. a calm
and quiet way Of meeting all sorts OF do
mestic vicissitudes, and of doing the work
Of each day, be it more or less equalize the
pressure Of care, and prevent it becoming
oppressive.
Be composed when accidents happend TO
your furniture. The most careful hand Is
sometimes unsteady. Angry words will not
mend broken glass or china but they will
teach your domestics to conceal such occur
rences from you, and the only explanation
ever given you will be, that they came a.
part. Encourage every one whom you en-
poy to come Immediately and tell you, when
they have been so unfortunate as to break
or injure anything belonging to you. The
cases are very rare, in which it is better to
deduct the value from their wages.
In the best regulated families there will
be some laborious, perplexing days. Ad.
verse and inconvenient circumstances will
cluster together. At those times guard "a
gainst two gs-discouragement and IT,
ritabillity. If others look on the dark side,
find something cheering to say if they fret
sympathize in their share of the trial, while
you set them the example of bearing your
part in it well.
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Woolen GlothinC.

1t is not generally understood how cloth
ing keeps the body GOBLIN hot weather, and
warm in cold weather. Clothes are gener-
ally composed of some light substances,
which do not conduct heat; but woolen sub
stances are worse conductors than those
made of cotton or linen. Thus farnel
shirt more effectually intercepts or keeps
out heat than linen or cotton one; and
whether in warm or cold climates, attains
the end Of clothing more effectually. The
exchange of woolen for cotton undershirts,
in hot weather, is therefore, an error.
This is further proved by ice being pre-
served from melting when it is wrapped in
blankets which retard, for a long time, the
approach of heat to it. These considera-
tions show the error of supposing there is a
positive warmth in the materials of clothing.
THE thick cloak which guards Spansard
against the cold winter is also, in summer,
used by him as a protection against the di-
rect rays of the sun and white flannel is
our warmest article Of dress, yet we cannot
more effectually preserve ice, than by wrap
ping the vessel containing IT in many folds
of the softest flannel. Black clothes are
known to be very warm ia the sum- but they
are far from being so in the shade, especially
in cold weather, when the temperature of
the air is below that of the surface of the
skin. We may thus gather the importance
of attention to children S clothing. 1t is an
absurd idea that. to render young limbs
hearty, the body must be exposed to the un-
due influences OF our capricious climate.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

SOLDIER GovERNoRs.-Major General
Cox without much doubt, will be the Union
candidate for Governor of Ohio. 1t was in
view of the strong current il his favor that
Governor Brough got out of the way by re-
tiring gracefully from the field. The turn of
politics in Ohio is not peculiar. 1t will be
the same in other States, not alone for Gov
ernor, but for other offices of honor and en-
olument. In the progress of the principle
no doubt good many noses will be put out
of joint but it will prove to be necessary
result of the war, rather the ending of it. 1t
was the remark of one soldier to another:
"Bill, when this war Is over, We who do the
fighting and live TO get home, will own a
philosophy of the remark is worthy of con
sideratinn
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

The following incident took place in the
court of b ,ounty, Ohio, Judge NJ F.
presiding. A new Sheriff had just been e.
lected, and the Judge wishing to have eve
rythfng done in order, called the newly e.
lected official into his room to instruct him
in his duties, and finding the said official de-
cidedly verdant as to the proper manner OF
opening court, wrote out the entire procla-
nation and gave him all necessary instruc-
tions in relation thereto. Now it so hap
pened that F. Of p county, a fun-loving
attorney, was sitting by at the time, and
seeing a chance for fun ahead, prepared an
other proclamation, and by a little slegerde-
main succeeded in substituting it in the
sheriff hat for the one given him by the
Judge Eleven clock came and so did the
order from Judge NJ F: fSheriif, open
court" Drawing his instructions deliber-
ately from his hat he commenced, in stem
torian voice: Hear ye! hear ye! The
Honorable District Court of the county OF
b is wound up and all ready 70 grind All
having grists may pitch in, and tier grists
shall be ground !" The laugh that came in
can only be appreciated by Western men.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

THE MUTINY AMONG TUE COLoRED
Troops AT FORTRESS MoNRoE.-The state
ments first given in regard to the mutiny of
the colored troops at Fortress Monroe have
greatly exaggerated its nature and extent.
An authentic account is now given, from
which we learn, that the mutiny was caused
by some rebels putting it il the heads Of the
soldiers of the I'd colored cavalry, that they
were to be sent to Texas as servants for the
white troops, and they would be kept there
for five years. Believing these stories,
they determined not to go. They were soon
undeceived. being informed that they were
to go as soldiers, obedience was required of
them. The troops on this quietly went on
board the vessel bound for Texas. Thus
ended the last attempt to bring the negro In
to disgrace.
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SOMETHING FOR TAE OLD PUB. FUSc.

SOMETHING FOR TAE OLD PUB. FUNc.-A
Yankee soldier lately picked up letter writ
ten by Howell Cobb, to Democratic editor
in Atlanta, dated August Is, 1857, which
concludes as follows: Il repeat to you that
the Administration of Mr.. Buchanan is
the most thoroughly Unidentified with our
principles and our rights of any that hasev
erpreceded it, and am willing to stand or fall
by the same" In Mr. Buchanan forth
coming work, it is presumed this letter will
be conspiciously inserted
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

The following is the verdict Of negro
iurv We, de undersigned, bein koroner' S
Jury to sit on de body OBJ de niger Salnbo,
now dead and gone afore us, hab been sitten
on de said niger aforesaid, did on de night
oh he fusteenth OBJ November, come to def
by falling from de bridge ober de riber in de
said riber. whar we find he was subsequent
ly drown, and afterwards washed on de riber
side. whar we 'spose he was froze to def
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

In one of his terrible menaces, jeff Da-
Wis declared that when all the men ofths
South were put to death in battle, the wo-
men would seize their weapons and beat
back the Northern yandals. When cap
tured. the President evidently thought
that the time had come when the women
must maintain Southern chivalry He
would himself lead them in petticoats
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28
BANK NOTICE.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OP THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY,
In, 3nfh 1871.

WAsHISGroS, january 3Oth. 1862 J
VA HEREAS, BY SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE
w presented to the undersigned, it has been
ma e to appear that THE FIRST NATION AL
BA M OF CLEARFIELD,' in the Borough OF
Clearfeld, in the county of Clearfeld, and state
Of Pennsylvania, has bcen duly organized under
and according to the requirements of the Act OF
Congress, entitled IAN Act to provide Natlonai
Currency, secured by pledge of United states
bonds and to provide for the circulation and re-
demption ther eof," approved June Sd, 1864, ana
has complied with all the provisions OF said ACT
required to be complied with before commencing g
the business of Banking under said Act
Now, therefore, I, Hugh McCulloeh, Comptr2i !,
Ter Of the Currency, do hereby certify that n
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CLEARtlELD,
an the Borough of Clearfeld, in the county OF
Clearfed and State of Pennsylvania Is author
ICED to commence the business OK Banking uhder
the Act aforesaid
~ In testimony whereof, witness my
SEAL. hand and seal of office, this 5oth day oil
NSD january, A. d. 1855.
HUGH McCULL0CH,
Feb 8, 1865 Comptroller of the Currency
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

An employee in the Surgeon General of
fee at Washington has discovered new
use for petroleum. His invention consist of
a simple process of adhering the debris of
dust focal mines ofyards with petroleum and
in humps or BACKED masses, which ignite
readily without use of soft Goals or kindlings,
lasts longer, and gives out more intense
heat than ordinary anthracites, and costs
bout half as much.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

The citizens of Clay county, Illinois, have
made formal complaint to the Governor of
the fact that that country is overrun with
rebel soldiers and disloyal citizens, who in
suit and even assault the Union people !;
wear butternut uniforms. and display fiaunt-
ing rebel badges. The Governor has assur-
ed them that the laws shall be enforced, and
that any person making himself in any way
liable will be punished to the letter.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

The Emperor of the French is having con-
structed at Toulon, ram, pure and simple,
which is to carry no guns at all, but butts
It's way through all obstacles, and attacks
fleets as sword-fsh attacks whales. By
dispensing with guns and putting the whole
weight into armor and engines, the Emper-
or hopes to have vessel that will send eve
rything else to the bottom tout de sat.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

OHIo.-The withdrawal of Brough, has
reduced the contest for Governor, in the en-
suing State Convention, to Gen. Cox and
Hon. Samuel Galloway. II is represented
the former has the chances. The army del
egates are said to be almost unanimous for
him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

RELICS OF THE PAST. Some classes OF
persons will become obselute by the purify
ing process of war The negro drivers occu-
patton is gone the poor white trash of the
South will be renovated and be turned to
some good account; the doughfaces of the
North will become an extinct race. The
auction block, the slave whip, the enegro pen
will disappear, or be kept in museums, as
curiosities of an ancient barbarism.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

WOULD THEY ?-The Springfield Repub-
Rcan says that if ''the Southern negroes had
the suffrage tomorrow, they would be much
more likely to follow the lead of the white
men around them, than that of politicians
in Massachusetts, of whom or their. ideas
not one in hundred know anything. !"
take-but il It the right one2
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

A son of DIR. Breckenridge having return
ed from the rebel army, the old man asked
him in isquint way, My son, have you found
out what you've been lighting lor?" Yes,
father" the returned prodigal replied,
We've been trying to get the Niger into
Kansas" Can the history Of the war,
from Southern stand dpoint be given in
fewer words
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

It has heen decided by the Masonic au-
thorities that the division of Virginia iscon-
stitutional, and that the Lodges 10 West
Virginia are absolved from the Jurisdiction
Of tie Grand Lodge Of Old Virginia.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

&PECIAL NOTICE.-All persons knowing
~ themselves indebted to the subscriber, either
D note ar book account are requested to pay up
immediately as further indulgence cannot be
given fNavg7-p1 g. ii. HALL.
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''AIy sister in Charleston writes me, said
a lady the other day, that we (secesh) have
no country What do you say to that
Only this, replied the gentleman address
sed, THAT, if they have no country, hope
they won't insist on ruling ours.
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TERMS OF THE JOURNAL.

The RAFTsaAS's JOURNAL is published We'd
.1ssday at g, 90 per annum in advance ApyER-
TssE4ESTs inserted at 5 so per square, for three
a. less insertions-Ten lines (or less counting a
square. For every additional insertion 90 cents.
4 deduction viii be made to yearly advertisers
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

Large numbers of refugees, both Write
and black. are in Washington, en- route Tor
the South. There are also large NUMBER
who are determined to hencetorth Settle I'D
the North.
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Bllsilaeas directory.

IRWIN BROTHERS. Dealers in Square Sawed
Lumber Dry Goods, Groceries, Flour, Grain,
&o &c, Burnside Pa, Sept. 23, 1868.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

FREDERICK LEITZINGER, Manufacturer of
E IL kinds of Stone ware CleaTield, Pa. Or
Gers Observation-Disclosures retail. Jan. l, 1863
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

THOMAS W. MOORE. Land Surveyor or Con
! veyancer. Office ut his residence. mile east
Of PennvilIs Postofice address, Grampian hills
Deeds and other instruments of writing neatly
executed June Eth, lS65-ly
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

4 ARRIMER i TEST, Attorneys at Law, Clear
l 4 field Pa. Will attend promptly to all legal
and other business entrusted to ther care in Clear
6sld and adjoining counties. August O. 1890.
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JITM. ALBERT & BRO S Dealers in Dry Goods,
w roceries Hardware, QueenswaEe, Flour
Bacon, etc. Woodland. Clearfeld county, Penn a.
Also extensive dealers in all kinds of sawed lum-
Der, shingles, and square timber. orders sotlci
ted Woodland Aug, 10Th, 1858.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

I P. KRATZER, dealer in Dry Goods, Cloth
d ing. Hardware. Queensware, Groceries FRO
visi, rs &c Front Street, above tho Academy,
CteatfeId Pa April 27.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-06-28

|tRANS BARRETT, Attorneys at Law, Clear
I field Pa May l3. 1863.
I GRAMS : WALTER BARRETT.
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MENALT.Y. Attorneyat Law, Clearfeld,
d Pa Prsctices in Clearfeld and adjoining
eourties Office IN brick building Of }. Boyn-
r. % strest ono door south of Lanichs Hotel
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II DOBERT WALLACE, Attorney at Law. Clear
Fj field, Pa Office in Shaw's new row, Market
street, opposite NaugIes Jewelry store May 20
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yXTlLLIAM IRWIN, MarF,etstreet, Clearfe'd
w Pa, Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Mer-
ehan,sise Hardware, Queenswarer Groceries, ana
family articles generally NOV. ~
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yIF. NAUGLE Watch and Clock Maker and
dealer in Watches, Jewelry. &c. Room in
Graham's row, Market street. Nov 10.
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II BUCHER SW00PF. Attorney at Law. Clear
field Pa Of;ce in Graham's Row, four doc E
west of Graham & Boynton's store. Nov 10
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a uCTIONEER.-The undersigned having
n been lice nsed Auctioneer. would respect
fully inform the citizens of Clearfed county that
he will attend to the calling Of sales in any part
er the county. when desired. Terms moderate.
address z. c MCCULLOUGH.
juno Il, 1865 Clearheld. Pa.
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a UCTEGNGER.-T undersigned having
"a been licenses au Auctioneer, would inform
ths ILens OF Ciearield county that he will at
Thsnever called upon. Charges moderate
Address, JOHN MQUlLklN,
Nav I3 Bower Po., ClearfieId CO., Pa.
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& kUCTi0SEER.-The undersigned having
"A been Licenced AuctiOneer, would inform
the citizens of Cearfed county that he will at
tend 10 calling sales in any part of the county,
whenever called upon Charges moderate
Address NATHANIEL RISHEL,
Feb %. 1859 Clearfeld, Pa.
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u licensed AUCTIoNEER.- WILL

ICENSED AUCTION 0NEER.-WlLLlAM
EI NJ BLOOM, Of Pike township desires to in
foru. Lis friends aud the public generally that he,
has taken out License as an ACCIlONEEh. and
will attend TO the crying of sales in any part of
the county at the shortest notice apd at the most
reasonable charges. Address, either personally
or by letter either ut Curwensviile or Bloom
ipgville May l, 1865. If.