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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

LIVELY PLAcE.-The Winstead, Conn.,,
HeraH says OF its village: Not house
building in Winstead, not new manufactur-
ing concern opening, not school existing
where boys or girls can pursue the advanced
studies, nota mothers son in college or hit
ting to go in, not a library existing, not even
a grave yard in which feasible lot can be
purchased. "
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

KILLED-two large black snakes near Ow-
ems grave yard, several days since. One
of the snakes measured feet I inches. and
the other feet + inches in length
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

Oats are selling in Albany at As cents,
price having fallen to that figure from 81 10,
at which they were few weeks since.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

SToLEN.-We are informed thatthe house
of Robert Stewart, of Girard township, was
entered on theright of Wednesday last, and
a lot Of ham stolen therefrom
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

A vacant lot in Beacon street, Boston,
was sold few days ago for Sc per quare
foot.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

RELIaIoUs.-Diyine services may be ex-
pected iii the Presbyterian church, in tlis
place, on next Sabbath, June 4th, and every
Sabbath thereafter.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

POCKET PICKET. We are informed that
Dir H. L. Henderson of Bell township, was
robbed of thirteen hundred dollars, between
Harrisburg and Tyrone, one day last week
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The next Pennsylvania State fair will be
held at Williamsport. The rich border
counties of our own State, and those of New
York, have all promised to do their best to
make this exhibition credit to the fertile re-
gions they so successfully cultivate.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

PREACHING.-B Divine permission, the
Rev. Monroe will preach in the NJ E. Church
IN this place, tomorrow (Thursday) at I0l
o'clock, A. M.-the day having been set a
part by the President as an occasion of hu-
initiation and nrayer.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

Late advices from Richmond announce
the arrest Of Lee.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

Doors TAKEN.-On Wednesday last, a
person whose name we did not learn, stole a
pair of boots out of Daniel Connolly shop
in.this place. The offender was arrested
and lodged in jail, but was aflerward released
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

PREsBYTERY.-A meeting of the Hunt
ipgdon Presbytery, will be heldin Clearfield,
on the Sd Tuesday of June, at clock, p. NJ.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

Col. Denny reports from Glasgow, Mo-,
under date of May Dist, that the rebels are
coming to that place, surrendering them
selves and giving up their arms and horses.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

RoEBED.-We learn that James Irwin,
Esq, of Lawrence township, last week, on
the cars between Harrisburg and Tyrone,
was relieved of his pocket book containing
about fourteen hundred dollars. In what
manner the pocket-book and money were
lost, Mr.. [. does not know.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

DEATH OF A SoLDIER.-Died at Cairo,
Illinois, on May 18th, 1865, SAMUEL CALD-
WELL, son of Alex Caldwell, Esq, Of this
county. The deceased left his native coun-
ty and friends in 1857, for the Western
country and settled in Scott county, Iowa.
Here he married in 1860, and enjoyed the
esteem and confidence Of all who knew him.
In the latter part of 1863, when the Govern
ment again called for men to aid in crushing
out the wicked rebellion and restoring our
beloved country to peace and prosperity
once more, he volunteered his services and
enlisted in the 10th Iowa Regiment; which
organization composed part of the Cult
squadron, and where his soldierly conduct
gained him the esteem and confidence OF
his superiors, and the good will of his fell
low soldiers. In February last, when his
regiment was being sent on transport from
Brownsville, Arkansas, to New Orleans, the
vessel was wrecked, and he sustained esuch
serious injuries as to ultimately cause his
death Although not killed in the front of
battle, yet he is but another victim of the
cruel uncalled for rebellion just brought to
close and, in his death, his country has
lost a fearless and gallant defender of her
free institutions, and his family kind and
beloved husband and father. And, while his
friends grieve for his loss, it is still conso-
lation for them to know that he was loyal to
the old flag, and died in defence of his
country. Peace to his ashes. AFRIEND.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31
TnE RAFTsMAN's JouRnAl,
DAY OF PRAYER IND HusiIIIATIoN.-

DAY OF PRAYER AND HUMILIATIoN.-
Tomorrow, Thursday, June lst, is the day
designated by the President of the United
States to be observed as day of National
humiliation aud prayer, on account of the
death of our much beloved Chief Magistrate
ABRAHAM LINCOLN. That the occasion
viii be observed throughout the United
States, by all Christian people, there is every
reason to believe. 1t is to be hoped, there
fore, that the citizens Of Clearfeld will
not neglect it-that they will close their
stores, Offices, shops, and other places of
business, and engage in the services of the
hour, in obedience to the proclamation of
President Johnston, in beftting manner,
and as becomes religious community.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

Their stock consists of general variety %
Dry-Goods Groceries, Hard Queens ware,
Tim Willow-ware, Wooden-ware, Provisions,
Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, and Clothing. &c.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

A UCTIONEER.-The undersigned having
"A been Licenced an Auctioneer. would inform
the citizens of Cearfeld county that he will at
tend to calling sales, in any part of the county
whenever called upon. Charges moderate
Address. JAMES III. TURNER.
April 10, 1865. Woodland Pa
N b. Persons calling sales without a proper Ii
cence are subject to penalty of $50, which pro-
vision will be enforced again.t those who may vi
olate the same
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

not neglect it-that they will close their
stores, Offices, shops, and other places of
business. and engage in the services of the
hour, in obedience to the proclamation of
President Johnston, in beftting manner,
and as becomes religious community.
DEATH OF AN OLD CTTIZEN.-Died, at
his residence in Ferguson township, on
Wednesday the 10th Of May, DAVID FER
GUsoN, aged 10 years and 9 months. The
deceased was resident of this county for
many years, and was acquainted with most
of the early settlers. Mr. f., some years
since, was twice elected to the Pennsylvania
Legislature, which position he filed with
ability, and with credit to himself and con-
stituents. He also was county surveyor for
some years, and in that capacity he is well
and favorabiy known to many of our citizens
of the present day. He was Industrious and
frugal, and kind and considerate neighbor
His death will be deeply mourned by his
many relatives and friends Let him rest
in peace.
ANOTHER ROBBERY learn that
some unknown person, on the night of
May "A h, feloniously entered the house of
John s. Radebach, in Decatur township,
and stole therefrom rife gun, and some
other articles. The gun was afterwards
found some distance from the house, lying
alongside of the road The post Office, in
the same building, was also entered by the
same scoundrels, and all the letters purloin-
ed, number os which contained money and
checks What amount of money was OBJ
tanned by the thieves is not as yet ascertain
ed, but it is said to be over two hundred
dollars. Cur county, at present seems to
be alive with thieves Efforts should be
made to have them arrested and punished
US they deserve.
UsyIILE-A Clearfeld correspondent,
now in Titusvile, Yenango county, writes
US bricf sketch of his observations in the
oil region He says: Titusville is located
on Oil Creek, midway between Cory and
OIL City, and is rising up with almost mag
ic rapidity-that it is quite fourishing
town, well located, with railroad running
through it-and that there are at present
about three hundred buildings in the course
Of construction and contracted for Work
for all kinds of mechanics and laborers is
plenty, and wages range from three to four
dollars per day. Boarding seven and eight
dollars per week. Lumber from thirty-fve
to sixty dollars Per thousand feet. Dry
goods and groceries are little higher than
in Clearield The oil business is in rather
a fourishing condition, and an enormous
number Of wells are being sunk, in addition
to those already yielding the greasy fluid. .
Several days since | visited Watson Flats,
few miles below this place, and on my re-
turn [ counted upwards of four hundred
dcrricks, of which number about one hun
dred cover yielding wells, the rest being in
all states of progress. Prominent among
the wells that yield is the "Coqucttc Well"
which is said to fow four hundred and tiir-
ty barrels per day; but many of the wells
yield only about twenty barrels day.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31
HIPPLE & FAUST.
DEALERS IN
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY-GOODS, &C.
MAIN STREET, CURwENsvILLE, PA.

FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY-GOODS &C.
MAIN STREET, CURwENsvILLE, PA.
TN1IE UNDERSIGNED having taken the stock
Il of merchandise Of the late firm of Patton
Nipple Co., have just added fresh supply Of
SEASONABLE GOODS,
comprising Groceries, Drugs, Queensware,
Boots and Shoes Clothing, Muslins, De Laines
Prints, Sattinets, Flannels, ETC.: which
they offer at low prices
FOR CASH OR READY PAY.
Grain, PORK, Shingles and Boards, taken in ex-
change for goods. We respectfully ask a share
of patronage. Call and examine our stock.
Curwensville Dec. IL. NIPPLE q FAUST
b. The accounts of Patton Nipple Co. are
in our hands, and we hereby notify persons hav-
ing unsettled accounts to call and settle the same
desire TO have the books closed
December IL, 1861. NIPPLE FAUST
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31
8aftsnsal.'s 5o,lrlla.
CLEARFIELD, PA, MAY 81, 1865.

Tyrone and Clsarfeld Railroad
Train leaves Tyrqpphe; ph;i;psbnrg a. at o0 Ioo a.
Iaaves PhiIipsburg at 3. so p.
ArAi" Arrives at Tyrone at 5.55 p. m.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

BOUNTY LoANs.-The question of the
legally Of the loans made by counties, cities,
5oroughs, and township, to pay bounties to
fill quotas, was before the Supreme Court in
Harrisburg, ON Tuesday Of last week 1t
was argued at length The decision of the
Court has not yet been made
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

STRAYED.-Strayed from the premises of the
~ subscriber. in Lawrence township. on the 25th
of April small red COW. with white spot in face,
some white on rump, end of tail white. and the
point of left horn broke off and is Fl years old
this spring, Any information respecting her
whereabouts will be thankfully received, or lib
eral reward paid for her return
May II, 1865. NATHANIEL RISHEL.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

HOUSE, RoBBED.-On Wednesday night,
May oath, the house Of Milton NJ Bride, of
Lawrence township, was entered by some
unknown thieves, and watch, some money,
an album, a suit of clothes, three ladies cloaks,
and large amount of other clothing was
carried of. The articles taken are worth
several hundred dollars. So far, no discov-
cries have been made as to who the thieves
were.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

AELLIANoUs ASSAULT. Wednesday
night, May oath, at about 10 o'clock, sever
ai unknown men stopped at the house OF
Barthol Stumph in this borough, and called
him out of bed. As he opened the door to
ascertain their will, one of the Williams struck
him heavy blow on the right check, cut
ting severe cash, and telling him to the floor
sonseless. 1t is supposed that steel knuc-
kles were used in the assault 1t is a great
pity that the scoundrels can not be identified,
arrested and punished for this murderous
assault upon an unofending citizen.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31

An IMPRovEMENT-We are glad to OBJ
serve that some effort is being made to bet
ter the condition of the streets and alleys IN
our borough. In the alley, on the north
side of Market street, and alongside OF the
Republican" office, the mud and filth was
shOveled up during the past week, while on
the south side of Market street, in the same
alley, Mr.. Mossop is having stone broken,
which is quite an improvement to that thor
0ughfare We hope that others will follow
the example set them, in the improvement
referred to while the borough fathers at
tend to the principal streets.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-10-13
THE AMERICAN WOMAN.

The June number of the Ho,srS Mt Horae
has an article on stIIow to treat our wives ;,
which those who think that love Is not
an essential element Of true marriage will
do we'll to read. -rbe article is too lono
for Insertion ID our paper. The following
are the closing paraorapbs. '.ii Q
The American woman i wxbattbe Amer
lean man reouires her to be and WI Of
American institutions and influences ena-
Bile her to be. There i i cons constant and
fruitful effort on the mart Of men Il se5nr
for their daughters and for general female
society the best ADVANTAGES f for education
and culture, and these : Same men 40 this
with wives IN their homes who are treated
little better than bonsekeeneTs 5ITbaT } ssre
not regarded as partners fbev are not
treafa1 q ;ntin atd anJ cont6;donsai car0
15an;6ns RnTaI;tv of ,,aass;t;on iljant;ts of
interest," comm,I,nn;fv Io ,;,,ns 4St;l az
and consilerat1 tendornoss 5nd ros,,aStf,'I
ness of idanssnor tbro,,Gb syr,T1S9thg5 yt' tbat
shows ;tself;n aii nr;;y. ate sn6 fab;ly ;;ntar '
contse certa;nlv III not ~. -, Ja;;; 6etwgoon
Amer;can bus6sDds anil x;;vIss ybGon, 70
G}arded in tba agg,eoate SOM vii ha
5;SnoSad 10 denv ffb;s Who onlv ~ Efo
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-10-13
aPROCRED WITH thy ELFPH1Nry

In Columbia county resides an old fel-
low renowned for his belligerant DISPOSE
ton, who is generally known as Friend
Shayey, Born and bred Quaker, be was
long since read out of meeting on account
Of his quarrelsome propensities, but be
still pertinaciously clings to the plain
clothes and plain. language of his early
days, possibly as protection against the
wrath which he is continually provoking
by bis overbearing and irritating demeanor.
He has always the crossest dog in the
neighborhood, the most, troublesome,
breeehy steers, DC, and is continually in
hot water with some of his neighbors in
consequence of the depredations commit
ted by his unruly live stock. A few weeks
since Van Amburgh's Menagerie, travel
ing through Columbia, was obliged to pass
his residence. A little, before daylight,
Mas, the keeper of Tippo Saib, as. he was
passing over the road with his elephant,
discovered this pseudo Quaker seated mp
on fence upon the roadside, watching a
bull which he had turned rOut upon the
road, and which was paving, believing
and throwing up a tremendous dust gen
orally. In fact, from the fury of the ami
mails demonstrations, one would have read
lily have taken him for one Of the identical
breed that butted the locomotive of a
bridge. a ua.a sgusbqsd r,
'Take that bull away" shouted Nash,
as he approached.
proceed with thy elephant" was the
reply. sif '.fa siaea r. R'fz
sIFIf you don't take that bull away he
will get hurt, = continued Nash, approach
ing while the bull was redOubling his bel-
ligerant demonstrations
"Don't trouble thysef about the bull,
but proceed with thy elephant, ,Tretorted
friend Shavey,. rubbing hishands with de-
light at the prospect of an approaching
scrimmage, the old fellow bad great CON
fidence in the invincibility Of his bull,
which was really the terror Of the whole
country around d.i1ciFf sdi 7sb ~ is.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-10-13
AN AUTHENrIC ANECDOTE.

Talleyrand was once in the company of
Madame de Stael and an other eminent
French lady whose name we do not re-
member. ,"You say charming things of
us both, said Madame de Stael to him,
which of us do you ike best ? The willy
statesman ,artfully replied that he was, de
lighted with both. ''tAh, but you prefer
one of U.S. continued Madame de Stael !;
supposing we were both drowning. in the
Seine tonight, which of us would you
help frstP 1would give my right hand to
Madame de Stael, and my left hand to
madame yonder' Yes but if you could
save but one of us which would you at
temdt to rescu' Talleyrands diplomacy
was pushed to itsseverest test, but not one
whit discomposed, he turned to Madam de
Stael, and replied Madam, you who know
so many things, doubtless know how to
swim,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-10-13
. ,. .aI1sERIEs On RteH ntAn.

/ The New York correspondent of the
Rochester Democrat is responsible for the
following:
Alexander T. Stewart clears one thous-
and dollars per day, Sabbaths excepted,
all the year round. Cornelius Vanderbilt
pleads guilty to double that sum, while
William B. Astor rates his income at four
thousand three hundred and thirty dollars
per diem Sleeping or walking the latter
gentleman finds three dollar bill drop
ping into his hat every minute of the "a
hours. He cannot sit down to talk with
his physician without having little more
wealth, if not health; he cannot unburden
his mind ten minutes without feeling the
burden increasing in his pocket; and he
cannot walk Broadway, however the
weather may be, without meeting show
er of money! AT every turn cash stares
him in the face in the most insolent man
7ner. Banks fling their dividends at his
head !; ruthless fnanciers beat him with
coupons; unpitying and soulIess corpora
tons dump their filthy lucre at ,his.door
step, and contemptuous bill stickers plas-
ter his house with greenbacks, One
might inquire what the fellow has done
to merit this treatment, and the only
charge that can be brought IS that he
was a rich 1nams's son, and therefore must
suffer.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-10-13
THE BEAUTY OF THE SKY.


1t is strange thing how little, in gene
raj, people know about the sky. 1t is the
part of creation in which nature has done
more for the sake of pleasing man, more
for the sole and evident purpose of talking
to him and teaching, than in any of her
works; and it is just the part we least at
tend to her. There are not many of her
works in. which some more material or
essential purpose than the mere pleasing
of man is not answered in every part of her
organization, but every essential purpose
of the sky might, as far as we know, be an
swered, ii once in three days, or there
abouts, great black, ugly rain-cloud were
broken up over the blue, and everything
well watered and all left blue again until
the next time, with perhaps a film of NOR
ming and evening dew. But instead of
this there is not moment in any day of
our lives when nature is not producing
scene after scene, picture after picture
glory after glory, and working still upon
snch exquisite and constant principles of
the most perfect beauty, that it is quite
certain it is all done for us, intended for
our perpetual pleasure, by the Great Being
who made all worlds.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-10-13
A VALUABLE SECRET.

The Scientific Ansericqn says: ''The un-
pleasant oder produced by perspiration
is frequently the source ofvexation to per-
SONS who are subject to II. Nothing is
simpler than to remove this oder much
more efectually than by the application of
such onguents and prefumes as are in use.
1t is only necessary to procure some ofthe
compound spirits of ammonia, and place
about two tablespoonsfuls in basin of wa
ter. Washing the face, hands and arms
with this, leaves the skin as clean, sweet
and fresh as one could wish The wash is
perfectly harmless and very cheap. 1t is
commended on the authority of an expe-t
rienced physician" '3s 's>