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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08
How they Hate the Yankees.

A detailed account of the captHe of Will
mington contains the following: But few
citizens left the city except such as the enc
my forced to enter the ranks and follow. All
able-bodied men hid themselves, and
thronged the streets as soon as our forces en-
tered. The ladies were also out in force, and
the negroes crowded all the avenues: Not
a symptom Of animosity was displayed by
man, woman or child throughout the day. -
The proclamation of Governor VANCE does
not seem to have inspired the people OF
North Carolina with that undying hatred to
the Yankees, which was to give said Yankees
all manner of botheration, and finally smoth-
er them in the Serbonian bog familiarly
known as the last ditch. There are sew
eral modes of manifesting hatred The
South Carolina mode, which may be regarded
as the mode par ercelleace is to make tracks
from the abominable Yankees, as from a
stalking plague, leaving houses, chattels and
effects behind. The North Carolina mode
seems to be, to stay at home to receive visit
ors, in fact, to exhibit no little satisfaction
at their arrival Between the two sorts of
hatred to the Yankees, the rebellion will de-
rive precious little aid and comfort, and may
be expected to wither from the fugitive zeal
shown by some of its adherents, AID the
very passive and undemonstrative affection
shown By others
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08
Young men, nav Attention,

Dom be a loaiar, don teal yourself loafer
don't keep loater's company, don't hang
about loafing places. Better work hard for
nothing and board yourself, than to sit "a
round day after day, or stand around the
corners with your hands in your pockets,
better for your own mind, better for your
own respect. Bustle about, if you mean to
poor physician has obtained real patient
by riding hard to attend to an imaginary
one. A quire Of paper tied with red tape,
carried under lawyers arm, may procure
him his first case and make his fortune
Such is the world: to him that hath shall be
given. Quit droning and complaining; keep
busy and mind your chance.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08
The Rebels Desponding,

The HeralFs army Of the Potomac cor
respondent,of the 22d, says: Hoke division,
of Longstreet's corps, is the only large body
of troops which have been sent South, from
Lees army They estimate the strength Of
the rebel army around Petersburg at thirty
thousand men The news of General Sher-
mans success in South Carolina became
generally known throughout the rebel camp
to-day, and caused "a feeling Of universal
make no secret of their intention to desert,
and Gen. Lee has placed heavy guard in
the rear to prevent them Rebel officers
express their opinion that nothing can stop
Sherman advance thence, and hence pfi-
Yates desert by lots
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08
Resneet the AGED.

Many an old person has the pain-not
bodily, but sharper still-of feeling himself
in the way. Some one wants his place.
His chair in the chimney corner is grudged
him. He is burden to- son or daughter.
The very arm that props him is taken away
from some productive labor. As he sits al
the table, his own guests are too idle or toe
unkind to make him a sharer in their mirth.
Tney grulge. the trouble of that raised
voice which alone could make him one Of
them and when he speaks, it is only to be
put aside as ignorant or dcspised, as old
fashioned and absolute. Oh, little do Younger
persons know their power Of giving pain or
pleasure 1t is a pain for any man, still In
the world, TO be made to feel that he is no
longer Of it, to be driven in npon his own
little world of conscious isolation and buried
enjoyment But this is his condition; and
If any fretfulness or querulousness of tenn
per has aggravated it-if others love him
not because he is amiable-shall we pity
that condition the less-shall we upbraid it
with that fault which is itself the worst part
of it?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08
Bill to Prevent Military Interference in
Elections Approved.

The President has signed and approved
the act to prevent officers of the army and
navy anl other persons engaged In the mil
itary and naval service of the United States,
from interfering in elections in the States
No troops or armed men are TO be brought
to the polls. unless it shall be necessary to
repel armed enemies, or keep the peace, nor
shah il be lawful for any offic to prescribe or
fix by proclamation, order. or otherwise the
qualifications Of voters, or III any other man
ner interfere with a free right of suffrage
Officers so offending are liable TO Indictment
for misdemeauor, aud, on conviction, to be
fined not exceeding $4,000 and suffer i'm
prisonment in a penitentiary for term no
less than three months nor more than five
years, and any person convicted shall more
over, be disqualified from holding any Office
of honor, profit, or trust under the Govern
ment of the United States.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

RoADs.-In many things it is very mani
fest the world has made no progress, as the
excavations of Egypt and Pompeii attest.
There are no roads in the world now that will
at all compare with those of ancient Rome
Even our best street pavements hold no COM
pheI with d them sn6 dne bARpanc
ran from Rome to Capua, about I40 miles,
and part of it was through the Pontine
Marshes. Nine hundred years after its con-
struction it was described by Procopius as
showing no appearance Of waste or ruin.
It's described as composed of large square
blocks of freestone, so well fitted as to show
no joint, the whole looking like one
stone. The bed underneath was broken
stone, grouted with cement. Parts of this
road are still sound, aud bid fair SO to re-
main. The Flaminian Way made 90 years
before Christ, was one of this kind, and it
was $50 miles long
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08
VOL. 11.---NO. 81.
A SPARTAN MARRIAGE.

Many of the laws of Lycurgus, IN CON
nection with this subject would undoubtedly
meet with the appreciation of the fair sex of
modern times. The time for marriage was
fixed by statute, that of the man at about
50 or 35 years, that Of the lady at about 20
or a little younger All men who continued
unmarried after the appointed time We're
liable to prosecution, and all old bachelors
were prohibited from being present at the
public exercises of the Spartan maidens.
and were denied the usual respect and hon
ors paid to the aged. why should give
you place, cried the young man 20 the old
unmarried gentleman, when you have no
child to give place to me when / am old d?'
No marriage portions were given to. any Of
the maidens, so that neither poverty should
prevent a gallant nor riches tempt him to
marry contrary to his inclinations The
parents of three children enjoyed consider
able immunities, and those with four chill
dren paid no taxes whatever-a regulation
which all married men with large families
viii readily admit to be not wise and equit-
able. Every marriage was preceded by a
betrothal, as in other Greek cities, but the
marriage itself was performed by the young
Spartan carrying off his bride by pretended
abduction, and for some time afterward the
wife continued to reside with her own family,
and only met the husband on stated occasions.
This extraordinary way of spending the
honeymoon was first introduced by IycurguS
to prevent the husband from wasting too
much of his time in his wife society during
the first years of their marriage, and in or
der to economize the bride charms, it was
customary for her bridesmaid to cut off all
her hair on the wedding day, SO that for
some time, at least, her personal attractions
should increase with her years-a very good
and commendable plan, which we here re-
commend to the wives of the present day.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

THE following odd illustration is from q
late serman of Rev Phillips Brooks, of Trim
ity Church, Philadelphia: There was. an A
rab once who had the devil for his servant.
When his term of service expired, the dew
il begged as his reward to kiss the shoulder
of his master The request was granted,
but out of the spots where the devils lips
had touched sprang serpents, which ever
darted their tangs in the breast of the un-
happy man. He stroye to tear them away
but could not for the agony The devil of
slavery had kissed the strong shoulders of the
Republic. and the serpents which sprung
from herdefling lips are!preyingupon'her life
to letthem remain. Despite our anguish, we
have taken courage to rid us of the abomi-
nation -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

A BUCKEYE SToRY.-The Columbus
(Ohiol Journal tells queer story about a
married couple in that place. TIE husband
Is a tyrant One evening during a recent
severe storm, his wife was visiting neigh
Dor: and when she applied for admission
on her return. her husband pretended not to
know her. She threatened to jump into the
well if he did not open the door Having
no idea she would do so, he obstinatey re
fused to recognize her: so she took log
and plunged it into the well, and simnlta-
neously with the splash it made, she placed
herself By the side of the door; and as soon
as her husband darted out in his night
clothes, she darted in, locked the door, and
declared that she did not know him She
froze him till he was renitent, and then let
him In.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08
BANK NOTICE.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT


vFFICE OF The C0aPrR OLLER OF rae CURRE&cf, 7
WAsuISGroS. january S1th. 1919.
SSTHEREAS, BY SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE
w presented to the undersigned, it has been
made TO appear that THE FIRST NATIONAL
BANh OF CLEARFIEED, " in the Eorougn OF
Clarified, in the county of CIearfeId, and State
OF Pennsylvania has b en- duly organized under
ana a according TO the requirements OF the Act OF
congress, entitled An Act to provide National
currency, secured by a pledge of United states
g'nds and to provide for the circula lation and re-
LsAption thereof" approved June Sd, 1861; anu
Aas complied with all the provisions OF said Act
.eqGlred to be complied with before commencing
'-s business Of Banking under said Act
New, therefore, L, Hugh MeCuloeh- Comptrol-
f St OF the Currency, do hereby certify that
iIkST NATIONAL BANK OF CLEABFIBLD,'
~ "a 'he Borough of Ciearfed, in the county of
GIearneld. aad State of Pennsylvania, is author
t teu 10 commence the business OF Banking under
Tue act aforesaid
~ In testimony whereof, witness my
SEAL hand and seal of Office, this Seth day of
\SCN)January, A. ID. 1865.
HUGH McCULL0CH,
-teo. s. 1865. Comptroller of the Currency.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08
Seleet goetrg.
THE 10 YAL NORTH.

oh say not the Union is broken.
That the flag of the free is disgra ced;
Through the world 'tis of freedom the token,
An if lost it can never be replaced.
That old flag has made nation;
What proud memories throng on the brain
When the hope of our countrg 5 salvation,
Through our tears, bursts brightly again.
Oh say not that liberty falters,
That base despots shall look DER the sea
And proclaim that our nations proud affairs
Are no longer hope or the free.
Though traitors may lurk in our bosom,
They are lost mid the hosts of the brave,
Who start from the hi ii and the valley
The flag of our Union to save.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08
NEW WATCH aJEwELRY STORE

~ IL " "A Il III q - Il w Elm - OANi i@.-
l The undersigned having located in the bOr-
ough of Clearfeld. (at the shop formerly occupied
by Welch a jewelry shop,) is prepared to
do work of all 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
COBle oUs! rome all to tie Sign ofrthe Big Watch
April 9, '62-ly-pd. 5. ii. LAUCHLIN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08
The gnrnrise of sheridan's Cavalry.

According to the Herald correspondent.
the surprise of detachment of Sheridan S
cavalry bv party of Moshy's guerrillas in
Ashby's GAP, on Sunday last. proves not to
have been so disastrous to the form er as was
at first supposed. Forty Of the ninety men.
at the time reported captured, having elu-
ded the rebels and have succeeded in effect
ing their return to their regiments.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

a gentleman in the West Indies, who
had frequently promised his friends to leave
drinking, without their discovering any i'm
provement, was one morning called on early
by an intimate friend, whomet his negro boy
at the door. Well, Sambo, said he,
sare, was the reply. And has he left off
drinking yet ?" rejoined the first. s'Oh yes,
sure, said Sambo, ''massa leave off drink
ing-he leave off two tree time dis morning. >"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

FENO WOOL GROWERS.-Noticei is hereby
4 given to those persons who have been trading
wool TO John H. Newpher. dec d, for goods, that
said Newpher doing business for the under
signed. and that all contracts made by him swill
be Functuslly filed Such persons as have re
eeiyed goods and were TO pay for the same IN
500 h,Nt spring are notified that the wool Will
be taken per contract-aDd those who are
about to leave the county are requested to come
and settle their accounts without further delay
Either myself another agent viii be around
IN toe spring, to secure payment on former con-
tracts, and make new ones. NJ. o. SIlhh.
Aew MiIinnrt Ian IL. 1885 pd
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

AN OLD SToRY-A clergyman called on
poor parishoner, whom he found bitter
ly lamenting the loss of an only son, boy
about four or FIVE years old In the hope Of
consoling the afflicted woman he remarked
TO her, that one so young could not have
committed any grievous sin;. and that no
doubt the child was gone to heaven. 'Ah
Sir" said the simple hearted creature,
but, Tommy was so shy, and they are all
strangers there
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

WM~T. PREBLE, private in the Third
Maine Regimea5 asfr0zen to death, recent
ly, within few rods Of his father house.
Ia Winslow he was ona visit TO his home,
on furlough, aud become bewildered and
diedalmos within sreaking distance of home
and friends. His are WAS 33.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

A UCTI0NEER.-The undersigned having
N been Licensed an Auctioneer, would inform
the citizens of Clearfeld county that he will at
tend to calling sales, in any part of the county
whenever called upon. Charges moderate
Address, JOHN MQUILkIN,
May Is Bower Po- CIearfieid CO., Pa.
Y. B. Persons calling sales without proper IL
cense are subject TO penalty of $50, which pro-
vision will be enforced against those who may vi
Olate the same.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08
TEMPERANCE HOUSE.

TEMPERANCE HOUSE.-The subscriber
IL would respectfully int orm the citizens OF
Clearfeld county, that he has rented the "Tipton
HOTEL and will use every endeavor to aecommo-
date those who may favor him with .heir custom
He win try to furnish the table with the best the
country afford. and will keep hay and feed to
accommodate teamsters. Gentlemen don to-get
the ''TiptOn Hotel" SAMUEL SMITH.
Upton. Pa Nav %. 1854.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

ITHAs been decided that the lst Maine
Cavalry is entitled to bear the honors of
thirty actions on its regimental standard,
which is eight more than can be claimed by
any other cavalry regiment in the Army of
+he potamac
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

WYNN ALBERT Il BROS, Dealers in Dry Goods
w Groceries Hardware, Queensware, Flour,
Bacon etc. WOODLAND Clear field county, Penn a.
Also, extensive dealers in all kinds of sawed lum-
Der, shingles, and square timber. Orders solici
ted. Woodland, Aug. 10Th 1863
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08
TERMS OF THE JOURNAL.

The RAFrsMAa's JOURNAL is published on We'd
rasday at 8, 90 per annum in advance. ADvER-
-rSryfyrs inserted at 81 so per square, for three
.r less insertions-Ten lines (or Tess counting
,ouare For every additional insertion 30 cents.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

A friend tells us a story of country fel-
low, who, having been invited TO witness
the performance at a fashionable church. re-
marked on coming out, that he thought there
,cere too many Monkeys for one Organ.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

4 MILD REQUEsT.-A lady recently wrote
from England to the War Department,
Washington, requesting them to send her
all the names of the men who had been
killed in this war, so that she could see if.
her son, John Smith, was among them.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08
a.u5iness 1ireetoru.

JRyIN BROTHERS, Dealers in Square Sawed
| Lumber, Dry Goods, Groceries, Flour, Grain
- &C., Burnside Pa, Sept. %, 1863.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

I ARRIMER TEST, Attorneys Law, Clear
{ 4 field. Pa. Win attend promptly TO all legal
and other business entrusted to their care in Clear
field and adjoining counties. August g. 1885,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

MALT! SALTM SALT M!-A prime arti-
- Gle of ground alum salt, put up in patent
t' at So 25 per sscK, at the cheap cash store Of
hsvephsr y M0Ss0P.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

Oil has been discovered In Bureau coun-,
ty, Illinois, and the indications are thae
there will be any number of dsatoers j"
Bureau within month, ena'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

ID ICHARD MOSSOP, Dealer in Foreign and Do
H. mestc Dry Goods, Groceries, Flour. Bacon,
Liquors. &c. Room, on Market street, a few doors
west Of JOHrnqt o flee, Clearfeld. Pa AprI.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

rTyHOAlAS J. MCCULLOUGH, Attorney at Law,
Clearfeld Pa. Office, east of the 'Clearfeld
CO. Bank. Deeds and other legal instruments pre-
pared with promptness and accuracy. July j.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

TAR NJ WOODS PRACTIcING PHYSICIAN and
ID Examining Surgeon for Pensions,
Office. Southwest corner of Second and Cherry
street. CIearfeld Pa January 81 1863
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

T M'ENALLY, Attorneyat Law, CIearfeld
81 Pa Prsctices in Clearfeld 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, 1865-03-08

T,RFDERICK LEITZINGER, Manufacturer of
i II kinds of Stonc-ware. Clearfeld, Pa. OF,
ders ssolicited-wholesale or retail. Jan. l, 1858
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

TOHN GUEIICH Manufacturer of all kinds of
,D Cabnet-ware Market street. Clearheld, Pa
He also makes order Collins. on sh ort notice and
attends funerals with a hearse. Aprl0, SO.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

GRAMS BARRETT, Attorneys at Law, Clear
: field Pa May I3. 1863.
JCRASs :: WALTER JARRETT.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

yyvIILIAM f IRWIN Marketstreet, Clearfeld,
w Pa. Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Aer-
chandise Hardware, Queensware, Groceries, and
family articles generally. Nov 10.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

P KRATZER, dealer in Dry Goods, Cloth
j ing. Hardware. Queensware, Groceries Pro
visions &c. Front Street, above the Academy,
Clearfeld. Pa April q.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

JJARTSwICK & HUSTON, Dealers in Drugs
Medicines. Paints, Oils. Stationary, Perfume
ry, Fancy 6 oods, Notions etc, etc Market street.
Clearfeld, Pa June, ~, 1851
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

II OBERTJ. WALLACE, Attorney at Law Clear
H. field Pa Office in Shaws new row, Market
street. opposite Naugle's Jewelry store May 70
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

II F. NAUGLE, Watch and Clock Maker and
dealer in Watches, Jewelry, &c. Room IN
Graham row, Market street. Nov lo.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-08

" BUCHER SWOOPE, Attorney at Law, Clear
ii field. Pa Off:ce in Graham's Row, four doc S
ives. of Graham Boynton's store. Nov. 10.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-18
new York Markets.


. .-s. NEW YoRK. August H.
coTToN-Mors active and fully Io better IS
6144s cor Middi ng 80
FLoUR-a sore sctivs Apd 2O925, better g rs
as IS for extra sia e; 90GS7 20 for choice do 7;
so for sup rnns western; s59T 60 for en-.
mon to medium exta Westerns 3o@s so for
goof supp ng extra rou d hoop Ohio, spd 60
sellers at fnsfds pr ces.
WHI>KY-Firmeri 1894 ~ for Western.
WHEAT-l@ tetter on Water an3 294c on
eprir / s5yd2 90 for Winter Red ss.er1 2 Cs
foe Amb Michigan, aad 2 eS@2 IL for new
WHIT r a
RYe-Q7iet.
E BARLEY AND MALT--EomInai. 2
CORN Active ami 20 better; sS49Oe for un-
sou1di9 g9le for sou ID mixed Western, and 81
lap2c for prime m xed.
{ 0ATs-Du,l and lower csc for Western.
RIOE-DuiL
COFFEE-Dun.
1sO0AR-Stesdy. Fl
a gWO0b-Dull. rs1
PETRO EU1-s21Ss for Crude.
PORK-0p ned hrner but closed heavy and
droopigV; 90 00932 80 fJr new Mess, closing 81
- O0a32 81 essh. s fH.t
RAcOS-DulI.
L2kD--fasher Hrmer ne 1oJ<a23e<e
BUTTER-in demand 2 asZss for ohio.
OHEEsE-steaiy ~ 955 a16.
MoRET--Market stea "a II 5r cent. for call
loans. toi4M at.
STERLING ExcHAsGE-oa'st at lOo9iOs1<
AMERIeAS eoLD-A ssade Rrmer, epening
at IA q; .dran ing 70 1925 and clio ing a. 1421<
GuYERhME4T sTOCAs-Bstisr AM more
s sTsCKs-Lo-er; U. =. sa ofa'sI eoupors,
1o65< g. 20s, coupons log; 1910, aga T-3Os tlst
ssriss) ss5s yrar esrtia ats toew issne) s7%
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-18

HEARr's CosTExr, Aug Is, via AsPEY
Bay, l7th.-Ths British war steamer
Terrible and GAIoda, from Hearts Con
tent, arrived at ST. Johns ct 9 o'clock
this day, evening, 18th. The steam ship
Great Eastern returned from Sheerness
on the llth inst Captain Napier re-
ports as follows: The cable parted on
Wednesday, I'd inst, at noon, in i, $50
falhoms Of water. Il was then Crap
pied for three different times and raised
/ 200. 1000 aud so fathons respective
ly. The graphing broke, bat the cable
remained unbroken. The Great East
ern returned to England for greater
and stronger graphing gear.
Mr. Marty, one of the electricians,
writes most encoursgingly regarding
the cable. he says: I'VE found no
difficulty in graphing the cable, even in
the greatest depths of water. AS soon
as proper tackle is prepared, we viii
probably commence graphing for the
cable again 100 miles east of the break
where the water is only 9,000. fathoms
deep. The buoy rides gales well, being
fastened by pieces of condemned cable.
Mr.. Field 10 in good health and spirits.