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

Charles McQuarrie, of Bath, Me-, acci-
dentaIly shot and killed himself few days
ago. In one day two brothers Of the de-
ceased died, another died after but few
days illness, and a sister, losing her way in a
violent snow storm, perished within few
stems OF her fathers door
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

The members of the O. A. K, in st.
Louis, are fleeing the wrath to come. 1t is
reported that Charles L. Hunt the head of
the order in the State, has confessed every
thing charged against the order since the In
dianapolis conspirators were sentenced to
death.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

A good story is told of Ben. Wood He
commenced a suit against creditor IN CAN,
fornia. The defendants counsel moved
that before the court proceeded further;
Wood, under the laws OF the State, shouid
be required to take the oath OF allegiance
The notice was sent to him, but he indig-
nantly refused to take the oath, and the
suit was thrown out of court.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

A Missouri postmaster thus expresses his
opinion that his official returns are correct
'f [ hereby certify that the four goin A
Counte is as near Rite as Inow how to make
it if there is any mistake it is not Dun
nurners -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

A querulous wife, who was desirous of
visiting Greenwood Cemetery, said to her
husband, 'You have never taken me to the
Cemetery" ''No DEAR" said he, ''that is
pleasure I have yet had only in anticipa-
ton. -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

A AUCTIONEER.-The undersigned having
n been Licensed an Auctioneer, would inform
the citizens of CIearield county that he will at
tend to calling sales, in any part of the county,
whenever called upon. Charges moderate
Address, JOHN MQUlLhIN,
May 13 Bower Po., Clearheld CO., "a.
n B. Persons calling sales without proper IL
eense are subject to penalty of $50, which pro-
visiou will be enforced against those who may vi
olste the same.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

TEMPERANCE HOUSE.-The subscriber
i would respectfully inf orm the citizens OF
Clearfeld county, that he has rented the "Ilpton
Hotel /" and will use every endeavor to accommo-
date those who NAV favor him with their custom.
He will try to furnish the table with the best the
country can afford. and will keep hay and feed TO
accommodate teamsters. Gentlemen don I to-get
the "Tipton Hotel" SAMUEL oMlIh.
linton Pa Nav Is, 1854.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

vyTM. ALBERT BROS Dealers in Dry Goods
w Groceries Hardware, Queensware, Flour
R,ron etc WOODLAND Clear field county, Penn a.
Also, extensive dealers in all kinds of sawed lum
ber shingles and square timber. Orders solici
ted Woodland, Aug 18th, 1853.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

The Kentucky Legislature is chartering
enough petroleum companies to bore good
portion of the State. Kentucky evidently
has been visited by the oil fever.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

MALT! SALTM SALT IA prime arti-
~. Se Of ground alum salt, put up in paten t
rs at 3.25 per sack, at the cheap cash store Of
>Novenber II r. N0SS0P.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08
rppus OF THE JOURNAL.

rp.v-sy.,,s Journal is published on We'd
,..5sv Al $500 per annum in advance. ADyER-
.,arsHsrs inserted at 81 so per square for three
~ less insertions-Ten lines (or less counting
For every additional aarT
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

DICHARD MOsSOP, Dealer in Foreign and Do
Is, nestic Dry Goods, Groceries, Flour, Bacon,
LIQUORS, dc. Room, on Market street, few doors
vss; of Journa! Office, Clearheld, Pa, Aprzi-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

r ARRIMER L TEST, Attorneys at Law, Clear
| 4 field. Pa. Will attend promptly to all legal
and other business entrusted to ther care IN Clear
field and adjoining counties. August b, 1890.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

Thirty-nine degrees below zero Is the
pleasant temperature Woodstock, Vt, peo-
pie have been enjoying '-.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

A Berlin editor has been sentenced to three
days Imprisonment for reminding the King
of Prussia of q hotel bill.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

TB M'ENALLY, Attorneyat Law, Clearheld
u Pa. Practices in Clear6eld and ADJOINING
.ountie. Office in new brick building OF ) Boyn
ton. ID street. one door south of Lanlch hotei-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

E"DDER RCUTTERS-of superior make
~ 10. 1Sr sale at reasonable prfses, q AEkRELL
%VrsIDRS, CieapASi, Pa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

-yOVN GUEIICH Manufacturer of all kinds OF
,j Cabinet-ware Market street. Clearheid' "a;
He also makes to order Coins, on short notce: anu
att.nd0 fnneraIs with a hearse Aprl0,'59
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08
a,usiness 1iredarg.

IRWIN BROTHERS, Dealers in Square Sawed
. Lumber, Dry Goods, Groceries, flonr' tran tram
4. 4 &c Burnside Pa, Sept. %, 1868.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

TAR III. WOODS, PRAoTICING PHYSICIAN, and
Examining Surgeon for Pensions,
st-set CIsar6eId Pa January 2l, 1868.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

FAIR. JoB.-A young motherup town, on
the important occasion of making her little
boy his first pair of colored trowsers, con-
ceived the idea that it would be more eco
nomical to make them of the same dimen-
sions behind and before, so that they could
be changed about and wear evenly y-and so
she fashioned them. Their effect, when
donned by the little victim, was ludicrous IN
the extreme Papa, at first sight Of the
baqqv garments, SO ''fearfuly and wonder
fniIy made" burst into roar of laughter,
and exclaimed, "Oh! my dear, how could
Won have the heart to do it Why, the
moor little fellow won't know whether he s
going to school or coming home.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

U,HOMAS ]. MCCULLOUGH, Attorney at Law;
Clearfeld, Pa Office, east of the "Clearheld
60. Bank Deeds and other legal instruments pre-
pared with promptness and accuracy. july d.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

General Brag. of the rebel army, in the
18th ult., addressed General Terry, under
flag of truce asking permission to send to
General Whiting and other rebel prisoners
in General Terry hands, some money and
articles of clothing. The request being a
reasonable one, General Terry granted the
permission, and some $50 in gold and bills
of exchange for General Whiting, together
with several satchels and bundels of blankets
for the same and other officers, and pack
age of unsealed letters addressed to officers
and soldiers were received. Capt. Graves
also took out large mail from the prisoners
in our hands. Nine out of evrey ten ofthese
brief epistles which the prisoners were al
lowed to send, spoke in the highest terms OF
the kindness with which they were treated.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

"TIJJAMF IRWIN Marketstreet, Clearfeld
Nv Pa, Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Mer,
sSandise. Hardware, Queensware, Groceries, ana
family articles generally. NOV III.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

r P. KRATZER, dealer in Dry Goods, Cloth
u ing. Hardware, Queensware, Groceries, Pro-
visions &c Front Street, above the Academy
rIaorseId Pa. April 27.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

FREDERICK LEITzINGEF Man1faG5nrer sn1f pa OF o.
\ all kinds of Stone-ware, Clearheld, "a io Oi3
Ja-s Observation-Disclosures or retail. Jan. l, 1893
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08

CtRANs & BARRETT, Attorneys at Law, Clear
{ Gold pa May l3, 1853.
GRAMS. :: WALTER BARRETT
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08
The Rebel Press On Peace.

Below we publish extracts from the sew
eral Richmond papers, of January 30th,
which viii serve to give our readers some
idea of how the rebel leaders feel upon the
subject of peace negotiations:
The Sentinel says: Let US keep clearly
in view our independence, to maintain
which we drew the sword, and listen to no
suggestion for its compromise as the price
Of peace. Such a peace would indeed be
but hollow truce and an uneasy armistice.
There can be no permanent peace where
honor is compromised, or where vital and
important interests are placed IN peril. 1t
would be madness. 1t would be an unnat-
ural cruelty after having fought this battle
nearly through to adjourn it over for our
children to begin anew. In the tide of hu-
man events this terrible struggle has fallen
to our let. Thus far we have met itas men !;
thus far we need not fear the verdict of his
tory ana the judgment of the world The
past at least is secure. Shall we sacrifice all
our honors, through sudden weakness now
Shall we sell the measure Of our great fame
for any ease which may be obtained short of
a fnll success Shall we by any uDmanly
shrinking from dangers, which we have
braved for four years, leave heritage of
blood for our children, for which they shall
CuISS Jul uiCHIpilcc Leu us Sldiitl nILlil
to our responsibilities. The article closes
with this explanation We have extended
these remarks to their present length lest
the missions between this capital and Wash
ington should enfeeblc us with injurious ex-
pectations.
The Ecanli.ter says: ''It is not so much
to conclude peace that they send Commits
sioners and open their sham negotiations, as
to deceive and distract Us from the meas
ures needful for our defense, while they
move forward toward the final Investment
Of Richmond. They prefer to enter the
city rs c0nquerers rather than to obtain
peace by a treaty between Richmond and
Washington. 1t was wrong beyond meas
ure to permit this journeying to and fro Of
secret messengers without cresentials, at
the imminent risk Of undermining the mill
tary spirit Of the country by turning men 5
thoughts TO dreams and visions Of peace, at
the very moment when their energy ought
to be strung and braced for war
The Wing says: 1T is Of vital impor-
tance we should just now remember that we
are dealing with an exceedingly artful and
thoroughly .unscrup ulous foe 1t is not inn
possible that this is an honest and sincere
endeayor to terminate the war, and that
such may be the result, but it Is not safe for
us to think so. We confess with regret that
we have but little evidence, and indulge but
the faintest hope that the enemy arc prepa-
red to accord US such terms as we could
think Of accepting. The visit of our Com
missioners may be permitted only for the
purpose of satisfying all parties that no
peace can be made with Us, except on the
basis Of separation.
The Dispatch. has an article showing that
''the independence of the Confederacy is ne
cessary for the prosperity and happiness Of
the middle and lower classes" 1t declares
that if slavery is removed the poor whites
are ruined
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08
CLEARFIELD, PA, FEB. s, 1868.
Ratification Of the Amendment.

Ratification of the Amendment.
Already number Of State Legislatures
have concurred in the amendment to the
Constitution of the United States, passed by
Congress, abolishing slavery in our national
domain. Maryland was the first State to
concur in the amendment. Illinois, second !;
then followed Rhode Island, Michigan, West
Virginia, New-Yo ork, Pennsylvania, Maine,
and Massachusetts,, etc.
Including the seeded States, the assent
of twenty-seyen States is required to ingraft
the Emancipation provision into the Con
stitution. Twenty-Five, counting Arkansas,
Tennessee, Louisiana and West Virginia,
are certain to ratify the action OF Congress,
as their Legislatures are at present consti-
tuted. The three Democratic States ofDel-
aware, New Jersey and Kentucky are un-
certain, but it is thought they viii not with
hold their assent. Twenty-Five State legis-
laturcs are now in session. The Tennessee
legislature meets in April next, Connecticut
in May, Hew-Hampshire in June, Oregon
in September, Vermont in October, and 10
wa in January 1866 Of the SO States now
composing the Union, twenty-eight, includ-
ing Louisiana, Arkansas, and West Virginia
voted at the late election. IF the latter
three States are included, then the consti-
tutional majority for the amendment may
be obtained at an early day, but should they
be excluded some delay viii ensue.
Although the amendment could not have
passed the House but for the votes Of some
half dozen Democratic members, it does
not follow that the party has abandoned It's
pro-slavery position On the contrary
these few votes are but exceptions, while
the party adheres to its former friendship
for slavery. The leaders would have de-
feated the amendment in Congress could
they have controlled those few independent
men Of their party But the battle is not
yet ended. The enemy has not grounded
its arms-it is still potent and determined,
and viii fight to the end. Having failed in
Congress, the leaders viii do their utmost to
prevent the ratification Of the amendment
by the State Legislatures However, the
friends Of the measure do not despair of ul-
innate success The Constitution of the
United Safes does not provide for any par
ticular date when the ratification shall take
place, and hence, it ispresumable that soon
er or later the requisite three -fourths will
be obtained
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08
Rebel Generals Penitent.

The Paducah correspondent ofthe Demo-
crat says the rebel General Chalmers, in a
speech at Corinth, in the early part of Jan
uary, accused Hood of selling them out, and
expressed the opinion that the Confederacy
had gone under, and told his men they could
do as they pleased, he should have nothing
more to do with them, but should quit and
try to save the remainder of hi? property.
1t is also stated that therebel General Nor
row sent message to personal friend in
the Union army, stating that he had lost all
faith in the rebel leaders, and wished tosur-
render himself to the Federal commander,
and is now waiting near Corinth to ascertain
what terms viii be granted ap officer of his
rank voluntarily returning to his allegiance.
The noted Gegeral R6ddy is also said to have
applied for pardon.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08
Lake Michigan Ship Canal.

The bin for a ship canal from Lake Michi-
gan to the Mississippi, after protracted
struggle, lasting. nearly all day of I'd instant,
was finally pressed to vote, and passed by
ten of majority. This project was first
brought before Congress four years ago
by Mr. Arnold, but has always, before,
been unsuccessful. We are glad to hear of
the passage of the bill as a ship canal, u
hitting the Mississippi with the Lake, will
be of immense value TO the government in
Gulf to the Lakes in the event of war
with England
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08
& Thrilling Scene,

Upon the passage Of the Constitutional
Amendment the following animated and
thrilling scene ensued: There was momen-
tary lull, when, as by an electric shock, the
exultant shouts Of the friends of freedom
rung through the Hail. 1t was the subli-
NEST outbreak of popular enthusiasm ev-
er witnessed. Men sprung to their feet,
throwing up their arms exultantly, and cry
ng out at the toptof their voices. Fair wo-
imam waved their hankerchiefs and joined in
the loud huzzas The floor of the House
resounded with the clapping of hands, the
stamping of feet, and the incessant shouting
of voices. The galleries echoed back with
tenfeld enthusiasm the overwhelming dem
onstrations on the floor of the House. Men
hugged one another in an extacy Of delight
They grappled hands and shouted over this
triumph of freedom. Many bright eye
glistened, and many heart was too full for
utterance, over this memorable hour Of our
national regeneration. When this tempest of
excitement, which lasted for several min
utes, and seemed to find no adequate outlet,
had partially subsided motion was made
to adjourn, and theopposition insisted on the
ayes and noes. The mechanical roll-call
acted as brake, and slowly toned the
House down to something of its ordinary
decorum while the assembled crowd surged
out in the midst of a patriotic enthusiasm
that will never be forgotten
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08
Fire in Savannah

The steamer Sucoo NADIA, from Savannah
and Hilton Head on the 29th, arrived at
New York. On the evening Of the 9th, a
disastrous confagration occurred at Savan-
nah, destroying considerable property, but
without any loss of life On the morning
Of the 2Sth, another fire broke out, destroy
ing two sQnares in the third district Build
ings were torn down to prevent the spread
Of the flames, as the wind was blowing strong
from the east. Some fend had placed a
keg of powder at the side of the arsenal
corner of York and Walker streets, undoubt-
edly to blow up the city, as the arsenal CON
tanned some thirty tons. of powder The
keg was placed in the shadow of a tree to
avoid discovery, with the top taken off,
This hellish designs all attributed to rebels,
who are in anything but an amiable mood,
in view of their present condition.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08
The Constitutional Amendment.

There was great rejoicing in Washington
on the evening of January 3lst., among the
loyal Missourians over the adoption Of the
Constitutional amendment Senator Hen
derson, the father of the measure, Repre-
sentative Blair, and other Union Congress
men from Missouri were serenaded, and ac-
knowledged the compliment in very eloquent
speeches. The President vas also serena
ded, and is reported as having said that he
supposed the passage, by Congress, of the
constitutional amendment abolishing slavery
was the occasion Of this compliment. He
thought that the occasion was one that
should inspire great gratitude by all through
out the whole country, and whole world, &c.
The task was still before them to go forward
and consummatc, by the action of the States,
that which Congress commenced yesterday
He would inform them that Illinois had done
her part to-day, and that Maryland was
about half through. He, however, felt
proud that Illinois was a little ahead
He certainly thought the measure a very
fitting, if not an indispensable, adjunct to
the winding up of this great difficulty. He
wished the reunion of all the States, but if
that rennion was permanently effected it
was necessary that the original disturbing
cause should be removed All would ac-
knowledge that he had never shrunk from
doing what he could to eradicate slavery in
the way of emancipation proclamations, but
these fall short of what the constitutional
amendment viii do when finally comsumma-
ted 1t might be said that the proclama-
ton of emancipation was notin operation ex-
cept upon certain class, and it might be
attempted to prove it unconstitutional, but
this amendment IS the 'King's cure for all
evils, He sincerely congratulated those
present, himself, the country, and the whole
world upon the passage of the amendment.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08
Peace Rumors and Movements.

During the last week or two many rumors
have been current in regard to speedy dec
laration of peace. The origin of these an
ticipatioBs may be attributed to the fact,
that it was asserted that JEFF. Davis, and
some others of the rebel leaders, had eX-
pressed desire to return to the Union on
terms that would be entirely satisfactory to
the President and Congress of the Urited
States. On the strength of these declara-
tions, Mr.. Blair was permitted TO visit Rich
mond to ascertain the true State of feeling.
That he received some encouragement look
ing towards peace isevidenced by the fact,
that In a day or two after his return to
Washington he started for the rebel capital
a second time What transpired between
Mr.. Blair and the rebel chieftains, has not
been made public-but this much is known,
that several days after Mr.. Blair's second
visit to Richmond, Messrs. Stephens, Hun
ter and Campbell approached and were ad-
mitted within our lines, ostensibly on peace
mission. They were then sent to Fortress
Monroe on vessel, where they were met by
IfeSIuSnt Liucolh anu Decsetdiy De"did,
and conference ensued between the parties
No details are given of the conversations
had then and there but the public are as
sured that the only basis upon which these
Southerners proposedto establish peace was
"indepeadeacaandrocog5jtii and hence,
tn conference has resulted in no change of
the hostile attitude heretofore existing be-
tween our government and the rebels. This
being the case-the rebel leaders being un-
willing to return to the Union-our govern
ment has but one remedy: to prosecute the
war with the utmost vigor, until the rebel
armies are completely defeated and scatter
ed J.; then may we look for harbingers of
peace, and not until then.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-08
The End at Hand--An English View.

The Ind at Hand--An English View.
The London Daily NelCS of the Sd, says !:
But the facts we have been reviewing not
only show US. the end of the war, but they
open to US happier prospect of what will be
after the war. The theory advanced by some
or our contemporaries that the North could
never hold the South, even after the South
eTn arinIes are beaten from the field, is
plainly untenable. The fiery spirits will be
gone, and those who were too Indifferent tn
night VIII certainty not have energy to resist
when the night Is over. 1t Is to be kent in
view that.there is, after all, no difference of
race, or speech, orlaw, to maintain feeling of
hostility. There nothing to prevent North
ern settlers from amalgamating with South
ern residents. The negro question being
settled, there Will be nothing 10 maintain a
distinction between the two sections. En-
gagged IN the same pursuits, resorting to the
same courts electIng members to the same
legislature, there viii be nothing in this case
resembling those in which a nation is over
run and deprived Of its rights by an alien
power. Southerners wIllrecover their rights
by submission, they will stand on footing
OF perfect equality with the victors We
all know how rapidly, when the Highlanders
OF Scotland had been disarmed, they became
among the most loyalof their fellow subjects.
fundamental distinctions between them and
their suhiugators not to be found between
tederals and Cont6derates No doubt there
viii be an intervening period in which mill
tary law must prevail till perfect order is
restored. Those who make the prctense OF
acting as gaerrillas after the regular war
IS over an excuse for numbering and plum
dering, must be repressed by the firm rules
which in every country, and under every
system Of law, punish individual crime.
This will be an inevitable concomitant ofthe
period, of transition from war to legality
But when the foul dream of building up a
slave empire is over there will be nothing
left totight about: and people who have
nothing to maintain dissensiou about. .and
who are in the enjoymentof common rights,
common liberties, common privileges. will
speedily unite to put down those whose dis
orders will be only a common bane.