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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

tor the trial of patients who suffer from
copper on the brain. One of these
Monarchs. | understand, was the Graham
ton correspondent OF your contemporary,
over the nom-de-plume of Argus. If
remember. 1t IS horrible to see so MANY
old and respectable and intelligent citi-
zens, as have passed through this place
IN the last week Or two from your county.
suffering from that yenemous disease. Con
per on the brain and it seems no cure is
known, only that of Court Martial at Har-
rlsburg, and that often fails to establish a
radical cure, until the patient is relieved of
his greenbacks and confined in a military
fort u year or two.
Our citizens gave the soldiers an Gold
Years dinner on Saturday. The dinner
was one OF novel ..1,,odus 0DeraRdb kind.
and conducted as it was in a very social way.
Each family was to entertain as MANY sol
dlers as they felt able to provide for-the
soldiers TO go'to the residence of such family
as they would be directed, as invited guests.
Accordingly, committee was appointed to
ascertain how many soldiers, each family
could provide for, and send the number TO
each, on Saturday 3lst ult. for dinner. At
ter the committee had gone the rounds.
they reported places for some one hun
dred more than there were soldiers here TO
I'LL. But the families went to work, and
provided for the number they had agreed to
take, confident, Of course, that they would
certainly have them for dinner. Saturday
came. The hour for the festive meal at
hand. Fine fat turkeys, chickens, geese
and ducks, done to a turn, were placed on
the table, surrounded by all the sauces.
mashes, steEys and efceteras immaginable;
but IN some instances no guests were on
hand. The consequence was, that not more
than one, or perhaps two soldiers were at
places, whore they had provided for fifteen.
One lady informed me, she had gone to ex-
ira pains, to get good dinner for eight,
and she had none. She felt very much dis
appointed that some did not come Now,
witness the change that has taken place a.
mong our people, in their estimation of the
soldiers who came among them few weeks
since. They were then looked upon by ma
ny, who heartily provided dinner for them
now. as aset of thieves-not because they
believed it, but because they were told So
To-day they permit the same soldiers to set
down in a social and familiar style, and par
take of an Old Years dinner Such chang
eS are cOmmendable. LEROI
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04
Terrible Railroad Accident.

A most terrible accident occurred on the
Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad on Friday
December 23d, about twenty miles distant
from Cleveland. When the train was cross
ing the bridge near Hudson, after the en-
CINE and baggage car had passed over either
a wheel, axle, or rail broke, and the first pas
senger car pitched down into the stream, fol-
lowed by the two others, and all Of them pill
ed in the gorge, a mass of ruins--wherein the
killed and wounded and uniniured were
mingled-causing horrible scene Six
persons were killed outright, ten or twelve
seriously hurt, and about twenty slightly.
The injured were taken to Hudson, where
they were well cared for by the citizens.
After the wreck was cleared the cars took fire,
but no one was injured therefrom The
precise cause of the accident is unknown.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04
Interesting Case,

At the Chester county adjourned court in
December the case Of Richards applying for
an injunction to restrain the Phoenix Iron
Company, at PhenixviIle, from using btu
minous coal in their low chimneys, was'ar-
gued before Judge Butler The SCOT from
the chimneys injured the furniture and goods
in the dwelling and cotton factory of the
plaintiff. The defendants admitted the
damage, and agreed that they ought to pay
for 1t, as they were willing 10 do. Their
property cost them $500, 600, and they en-
plOy over one thousand persons at wages a.
mounting to more than SI63, 900 year.
They cannot make so good iron with anthra-
cite as with bitumiDous coal, and estimate
their loss, if they are prevented from using
the latter, at $40, 600 year. To erect high
er chimneys would require seventy stacks, at
a cost of $500, 1000 They are willing to pay
damages to the plaintiff, but argue that the
business and prosperity of such large manu-
featuring interests should not be broken in
upon, because of the discomfort or inconve-
nience Of one or two neighbors. The case
is held under advisement
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04
Death of Mr.. DAYTON.

It is with regret that We announce the
death of Hon. Vim. l.. Dayton, our Minis
ter to France He died in Paris of apo
plexy, on the I'd of December Mr. Day
ton was man of ability and possessing a
fine moral character and amiable manners.
His remains reached Trenton, n. j. on Sat
urday, December 3iss, and were escorted to
the State House by the Governor and city
authorities, where the body was laid in state,
a detachment of National troops being
placed as a guard of honor. The funeral is
to take place on Thursday at II O'Clock
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

GOLD IN RICHMOND Gold in Richmond
is now at the premium of 1900 per cent,
or forty dollars for one, having advanced
since the defeat of the peace candidate at
the North for the Presidency from about . =
400 per cent, to it's present figure. The
same causes which produce depreciation in
the value of rebel currency operates to pro-
duce appreciation in the value Of our national
currency gold sold in New York, on De-
cember u, at 2lq
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

RE-ARREsTED.-We see it stated that
the Canadian authorities have re-arrested a
number of the St. Albans raiders discharged
by Judge Coursel, and that a proclamation
has been issued offering a reward for the ap-
prehension of others The Canadian au-
thorities have also called out the colonial
militia, and are taking measures to prevent
future raids being made into the United
States from Canada
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04
CLEARFIELD, PA, JAN. 4, 1865.
THE NEWS.

a lady arrived at Baltimore on Friday last
from Fortress Monroe She had heavy
trunk, which was taken TO the Northern
Central Railway station, when, suspicion be
ing aroused, the trunk was opened and found
to contain dead man. On being arrested
she acknowledged that he was deserter, and
that he had adopted this means to escape
and had died in the trunk.
1t is understood that the Brazilian Gov
ernment is perfectly satisfied with the deci-
sion of the Z. S. States Government in the
Florida case. The Consul is to be dismiss
ed, and the Captain of the Wachusetts sus-
pended.
That portion of the expeditionary feet
under the command of Gen. Butler which
made the attack on Wilmington, has reach
ed Fortress Monroe. At last advices Com.
Porter was still shelIing Fort Fisher
Hunter the notorious Missouri guerrilla
has been arrested at Salt Lake City, while
en- route for California with 100000 in
greenbacks, stolen from the bank of Bloom
ington a year ago.
The President has authorized Governor
Brough, of Ohio, to raise ten new regi-
ments for the term of one, two and three
years. as the recruit may elect.
1t is reported that Francis p. Blair, Sr.,
aiH Montgomery Blair, have gone to Rich
mond on a mission Of peace, in obedience to
request Of JEFF. Davis.
1t is reported that the rebels are remov-
ing the heavy machinery from the arsenals
in Richmond further South, preparatory to
evacuating the city.
Maj. J. L. Shirk, surgeon, and Capt. r.
W Membernick, of the 7th Pa. Cavalry,
were murdered by some guerrillas in Ken
lucky.
At latest advices Gen. Thomas headquar-
ters were at Pulaski. Gen. Steadmanis south
of the Tennessee, and hence in the rear Of
Hood.
-Four of the St. Adams raiders, it is said,
were captured at New Haven, Ct, last
week. They had enlisted in the Union
army.
The rebels have kept up al unusually
brisk fire on our lines in front of Richmond
for several days. The cause Is not known.
Vice Admiral Farragut, was presented
with $4,000, in New York on Saturday
last-a gift from the citizens of that city.
Gen. Lee talks of astonishing the world,
by rapid concentration Of all the rebel
troops and invading the Northern States.
Gold sold at 224 in New York on Satur-
day. An advance, owing to the news OF the
failure of the Wilmington expedition.
\ rebel deserter reports that Early di
vision is about to make another campaign,
probably into the Shenandoah valley.
\ rebel spy was captured near City Point,
a few days since, who had full drawings Of
all of Grant works upon his person.
The Pennsylvania Legislature met yester-
day. We viii print the Governors 5 message
next week
Most of Hoods forces are said to be still
North of the Tennessee river, and likely to
be taken.
Edward Everett is warmly recommended
by leading Bostonians as Minister to France.
Hon. George NJ. Dallas died at Philadel-
phia suddenly, on December 3lst
An expedition, under Gen. Granger, has
been fitted out against Mobile.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04
The Late Battle at Franklin.

The n Y. Times has a special from
Franklin, Tennessee, dated the 22d Decem-
Der, which says that the rebel retreat from
Franklin to Duck river beggars all descrip-
ton. Hood told his corps commanders to
get off the best way they could with their
commands The rebel loss during the cam
paign, is 1900 men, 81 cannon, and Is
General officers The number killed at
Franklin is 400; wounded $500, and :
900 prisoners. Before Nashville, and in
his retreat to Columbia, 5000 were killed
and wounded, and 5000 taken prisoners.
The Union loss at Franklin was 5000, and
before Nashville less than 1000. The total
Union loss will not exceed 1000, with two
Generals slightly wounded
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04
THE WAR NEWS
The Attack on Wilmington

The great Naval and land expedition
which left Fortress Monroe some time since,
made an attack on the defenees at the
mouth Of Cape Fear river, about twenty
miles below Wilmington, n c., on the Dist.
The attack was commenced on Fort Fisher
at about one o'clock, by the feet, and brisk
firing was kept up until night, when it
ceased. The firing was resumed on the
morning of the 22d, and kept up during the
day Fort Fisher Is said to be much dam
aged. All the barracks and storehouses be-
longing to the works were burned by the ex-
plosion of our shells, and the garrison of
the fortifcation was driven to their bomb
proofs-the guns of the enemy scarcely ven
turing a reply to the well directed shot
from our war vessels. Under cover of the
fire of the feet, Gen. Butler landed about
5000 colored troops near Fort Fisher.
They took up a strong position and held it
against a vigorous attack from the rebels.
They then attacked and carried, at the
point of the bayonet, strong earthwork in
front of the Fort, but the rebels being rein
forced returned and retook the position.
driving out our black troops with considera-
bic loss, In fact, our troops pushed up to
Fort Fisher, and actually entered the work
A rebel bearer of dispatches was killed as
he was about to enter the fort, and Lieut..
Waller, of the l42d n. Y, captured flag
from the outer bastion of the fort Our
men also captured whole rebel battalion
outside of the works, but were withdrawn
from the shore after their failing to storm
Fort Fisher, and fire was resumed by our
men-of-war. On Saturday, the sailors
from the Santiago de Cuba captured the
Pond Hill Battery of 65 men, on shore,
and brought The whole party off to the
ships. The weather which has been of the
most violent ever known on that part of the
coast, has much retarded the operations of
the expedition.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04
A ADMINISTRATIONS NoTICE.-Letter.

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE-LetteT;
IN of Administration on the Estate Of aaI1I
Morgan late of iuelch township. ClearheiG eouH'
ty Pa, deceased, having been granted to the un,
dersignesi all persons indebted 70 sdid 60 60
hereby required to make immediate pay eli
and those having claims against the same We.
present them properly authenticated iGF S''-'
ment. JAMES III AOhHA-,
Dec 7 tse4-6tn Administrator.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04
nEMPERANCE HoUsE.-Tho subscri

TEMPERANCE HOUSE.-The subscflOSiS ~
Il would respectfully inf orm the citiESns t,-ir.,,
CIearfieId county. that he has rented the "lIP'on
Hotel " and will use every endeavor to acconIU
date those who may favor him with their cus'1D ~,
He will try to furnish the table with the pes d N
country can afford. and will keep hay ana Ie 80,
accommodate teamsters. Gentlemen don don,1Tu I'll
the .'Tipton Hotel" SAMUEL ohI
Tipton. Pa May 25, 1864.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04


The military authority of rebeldom has
pronounced in favor of arming the slaves,
Gen. Lee declares that he is not only favor
able to their use as servants, but as soldiers,
and AYERS that the South can AXE them
more available than Lincoln He is for
promising them freedom and a home Gen.
Cooper would not await the slow action of
the Legislature, but would employ them as
soldiers as well as teamsters. The masters
in the cotton States have not advanced thus
rapidly in opinion. They are not friendly
to this summary dispensing with the cor
ner-stOne" OF the new Government. The
rebellion was inaugurated in the interest of
slavery, and they are not for so utter an a.
bandOnment of the great cause Of this insur-
rection against authority. The Confcderacy
to them is of little worth if it leads to the
sacrifice of the peculiar institution Nat
urally enough they fancy they might as well
be under the dominion of the Yankees,
without further bloodshed if slavery is to
be annihilated, as to the support the jeff
Davis despotism that is to create paradise
for free negroes
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

THE FLORIDA CAsE-Alluding to the
Florida disaster the London Times SAYS: As
suming to have been by design, we are not
disposed to waste much indignation on the
subject, as the method of procuring the
Florada was such a violation Of neutrality
as to deprive the sufferers of sympathy To
Brazil, the outraged party, The Times pre-
diets, Mr SEWARD viii have to make am
pie apology.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

Sherman whole loss since leaving Allan
ia is less than 1000 men,, About 400 were
lost in the investment of Savannah, and 500
by struggling on the march KILPATRIcK
at one time chased WHEELER forty miles
without bringing him 20 fight.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

Some of the elite of New York are max
ing an effortto reform the custom oflate hours
at evening parties, which they consider inju-
rious to health and beauty \ new mode Of
invitation has been devised, to convey a deli
cate hint of the new system: ''Mrs. SMITH
will be glad.to receive her friends between
the hours Of eight and eleven
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

U,REES! TREES 1.-THE subscriber having
a been appointed agent of the ''MarleiI"
Nursery in Lancaster county, would respecuuI
y inform the citizens of CIearfeld county ths'
he is prepared at all times fill orders for every
kind of Fruit Trees ana Shrubbery at proTIie'
tors prices NORMAN l. ROBINS, Agent
Clearfeld, Pa. Dec l. ls643In.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

An Irish hackman, who carried General
Grant to his hotel in New York, spread
himself as follows: Here's to meself, Den
mis- Connolly, the biggest man in Ameriky
bat one. I've driven the Lieutenant Gen
eral Of the United States, and Its more than
Bobby Lee ever did. "
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

A UDITOR'S NOTICE.-The undeIs,sIiib. 5:Isrib.
n Auditor. appointed in open Court 70 tJmin.
ute monies in TIE hands of n Hegar'y y,asassd
istrator of the Estate of Lyman Miles deeedssr ssr
gives notice the time of said audit having o.ss
Continued by the court that he will atfenG 81 - the
duties of said appointment at has oncI ice dsr Of
Borough of Clearfeld, Saturday the .'n "a o.
January. A. D. 1868. between the hours u
clock A. NJ and 3 O'Clock. = M;,orrcH N;
December Il, 1854.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

Adam was fond of his jokes and when
he saw his sons and his daughters marrying
one another, he dryly remarked to Eve that
if there had been no apple there would
have been no D0igip0.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

oil millionaires ''Petrolians" Why not call
them Gent-iles.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

EAUTION.-AH persons are hereby canton
~ ed against purchasing or in any way eddling
with a certain Brown Mare, now in possession oil
Levi Derrick, of Lawrence township, as the same
belongs TO me and has only been left on loan with
said Derrick, and is subject to my order.
Dee 7 1884, a c. FINNEl.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04
Oouneels Obedience to Gen. Sherman.

Oouneels Obedience TO Gen. Sherman.
The ) avannah RepuJiicaa Of the DIST
says; BY the fortunes Of war, we to-day
pass under the authority of the Federal mil
itary forces. The evacuation has left the
city gates open, and Sherman, with his army,
will no doubt to-day take possession We
desire to counsel obedience and all proper
respect on the part of our citizens, and to
express the belief that their property and
persons will be respected by the military ru-
lers. The fear that General Sherman will
repeat the Atlanta expulsion order, we
think is Of doubtful foundation. Then, he
could not supply food for the citizens and
army. In our case food can abundantly be
supplied for the army and citizens 1t be-
hooves all to keep within their houses until
Gen, Sherman can organize the Provost
Marshal system. Let our conduct be such
as to win the admiration of magnanimous
foe, and give no ground for complaint or
harsh treatment on the part of him who
may, for an indefinite period, hold posses
sion of our city "
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04
4lew Advertisements,

AfpeTttsemeRtss set RI EargetgPs, cztts fsuai
style aoiH be charged dou6ispriee spaeeoecpied
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

Artemus Ward notifies the gentleman who
left phosphorus in his bed at the st. Nicho-
las Hotel, that. if he will leave his name with
General DIX, he Will hear Of something to
his adyantace.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

The ladies of Paris. not content with dye
ing their hair red, now dye their lap-dogs
to match the color of their dresses. Green
dogs, yellow dogs ahd sky-blue pups, are
all the rage
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

Western Virginia's oil wells are worth
twenty millions of dollars
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

A FORTUNE FOR ALL.-To any one de-
n sirous OF making heir fortune, l viii, re-
ceiving two dollars impart TO them a secret by
which they may make themselves Independently
rich Address, Dr. G. BARNUM,
Dec 7-3tp. Philadelphia p. g. Penn a
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

General Thomas has been making quite
a livelihood Lively HooD) in Tennessee.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

A blue and pink mare, and colt of the
same color, are the attractions of circus in
England
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

We hear of a young lady in town, who is
so large hearted that it has made her round
shouldered
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-04

When men take brandy to set them up,
it often brings them down.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-04-07
Montana.
Montana. .~
Its Agricultural and Mineral wealth

Its Agricultural and Mineral wealth.
A gentleman just returned from Mon
tana furnishes the following interesting
particulars of the mineral and agricul-
tural wealth of that Territory
The principal town in Montana is
Virginia City, 260 miles from Fort Ben
ton. With the surrounding 'guiches, it
contains n population of about 10000,
mostly young men engaged In mining
at the different placers in the vicinity.
There are, however, n number OF fami-
lies settled there. and a Large emigra-
ton is expected during the coming sea-
son. ~
Bannock CitA, the capital, 40 miles
distant, is a sniaa3sf2inp, and is the cen-
ter of rich gold mining district. The
miners averageT Trom SO to $l5 per day,
by washing, tHSte being as yet only two
quartz mills, ,%ulthough the quartz is
very. rich, and adtiitionalmachinery for
crushing 1t will be taken out In short
time. E
AS n farming country the valleys of
the Bitter Root and the Hell Gate are
unsurpassed. They lie about 275 miles
west of Fort Benton. The Bitter Root
valley Is about thirty miles long and
from three to ten miles wide. The soil
| Is exceedingly fertile, producing wheat,
barley, rye, oats, ETC., of superior Quali-
] ty, and vegetables of all kinds. Pota-
| toes grow remarkably well, the yield
being an average of 400 bushels to the
acre. Corn is not much raised. Grain
crops require very little attention, but
potatoes and vegetables arc raised In
ground that has to be irrigated. The
wheat crop averages thirty-five bushels
to the acre. So .ssf ,Ft.sa gts.
The papulation of these two valleys
I Is about 600 one-third being families
Last fall The emigration to this district
was quite large, and, still larger access
sions are expected this fall. Two or
three hundred farms have already been
/ staked OF, but many fine locations are
still awaiting the pioneer settler. Far
lners there find that, Notwithstanding
the liberal yield of the mines, il Is even
4 more profitable to raise produce, and il
not half as laborious.
Cattle and sheep thrive well in the
valleys, where they live through the
winter on the rioh and nutritious bufia.
10 grass, and arc Always fat. Game il
abundant, the Rocky Mountain sheer
beingplentifuland esteemed next to buf.
talo. Deer, antelope, elk, &C., abound
In all the streams are found the most
delicious of fresh water fish. The noun.
tain trout and the salmon trout being
easily taken at all seasons; in the win
ter, when the streams are covered with
ice, hole is cut, and the specklcd prey
is drawn out witlfhook and line. :
i The whole Of Montana is rich.in goh1
the color being found in every part
OF the Territory. The mines are all
paying fair wMses, and some fortunes
have been made. 5, 8 II, sb
Provisions are obtained from Salt Lake
City, a distance of 400 miles from Vir-
giniG. Wheat was selling for $500 per
bushel; oats 9 to Scents per pound; bar
ley, 10 cents per pound potatoes, $500
per bushel ,snr 5 cents per pound--gold
being the standard Cattle sell at $1j
to 500 per yoke; sheep $40 per head. =
Flour S25 per hundred for Salt Lake,
and SIS for States.