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

How Buckner Lost a Million of Dollars.

At the beginning of our unhappy civil
war, the most prominent of the military
men of the West was Simon b. Buckner,
then Inspector General of the Kentucky
State troops A graduate of West Point,
serving with distinguished galantry in the
Mexican war, and possessed of very fine In
tellect, career of fame and glory was
predicted for him by his admirers and friends
1t is not our purpose, however to notice his
military career further than to remark, that
he surrendered the first and last armies in the
war, and each time he was the subordinate
of the command. The first time was to
General Grant, at Fort Donnelson, when
Gems John B. Floyd and Pillow, his supe-
riors in rank, declined on the plea that if
they were captured they would certainly be
hung and the last time was when he sur
rendered the army of Gen Kirby Smith to
General Candy. This was done In the alb
sence, and against the orders, Of Kirby
Smith.
But there is something more connected
with Buckner, which is not without interest,
and probably has no parallel in the war.
When he was a captain In the regular army
Buckner married Miss Kingsbury, an heir
ess, who owned an immence landed estate
in Chicago, valued at more than million of
dollars. 1t was unimproved, however, and
uiu IOU ylGlu
placed it under the supervision Of General
Burnside, who. with judicious management
soon caused it to pay handsomely. When
the war broke out, it was uncertain which
side Buckner would serve. He was offered
a high position by Mr. Lincoln, and also by
Jefferson Davis, and finally choose to cast
his fortune with the South. But before do
ing so, to preserve this great estate to his
wife and children, it was made over to the
brother of Mrs Buckner, in whom they had
full confidence.
A little later, and Kingsbury, the broth
er, entered the Federal army, and was
wounded in the battle of Fredericksburg.
While lying on the field he spoke of his
property, and his desire to arrange it so
that his sister would have no trouble about
it but delayed too long, and died without
making his wishes known He had been
but short time married, and some months
after his death his wife gave birth to child.
This child necessarily inherits that princely
estate, nor can Buckner or his wife receive
dollar of it excepting what the widow Of
Mr.. Kingsbury shall choose to give them.
1t is proper to say, to her honor, that she
has been most liberal in that respect. Buck
ner's property was long since confscated,
and thus the close of the war finds HIN, Ike
most of the Rebels, in beggared condition.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02
A Ganital Bath.

Anopen window with the direct rays of
the sun coming in, will be good for the little
one. On hot summer day, to lay it down
near the window, quite nude, and let 1t lie
for some minutes where the rays of the sun
may fall on its skin, will give it new life.
There is new vital relation between sunshine
and vigorous human being. Seclusion from
sunshine is one of the greatest misfortunes
of civilized life. The same cause which makes
potato vines white and sickly when grown
in dark cellars operates to produce the pale,
sickly girls that are reared In our parlors
Expose either to the direct rays of the sun,
and they begin to show color. health and
strength. When in London, some years'ago,
[ visited an establishments which had acquir-
ed wide reputation for the cure of those
diseases in which prostration and nervous
arrangement were prominent symptoms.
[ soon found the success in the use made
of sunshine The slate roof had been re-
moved and a glass one substituted The up
per story was divided into sixteen small
rooms, each provided with lounges, washing
apparatus, etc. The patient. on entering
each his little apartment, removed all his
clothing and exposed himself to the direct
rays of the sun. Lying on the lounge and
turning over from time to time, each and
every part of his body was thus exposed to
the life giving rays of the sun.
Several London physician eandidly con-
fessed to me that many cases which seemed
only for the shroud were galvanized into life
and health by this process.-Dr. Dio Letoes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

A Rebel war department. despatch lately
discovered in Richmond adds force to state
ments heretofore made to the effect that
Robert L. Lee, recently commander of the
Rebel Army of Northern Virginia, is the per-
son really responsible for the burning of cot
ton and tobacco in Richmond and setting
fire to that city at the time of the Rebel he
gira. 1t also shows that the evacuation was
contemplated at least six weeks before it
took place The despatch, which is dated
February %, is from General Breckenridge
then Rebel Secretary of War, to General
Ewell, and advises Ewell to see General
Zee 70 the purpose of receiving defnate in
structions regadiug the latter's order for the
burning of cotton, tobacco, &c.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

FASTEST GROWTH YEA native of
Down East, describing with characteris-
tic exaggeration, the remarkable properties
of guano, as a promoter of vegetation, said
that few hours after planting cucumber
seeds, the dirt began to fly and the vines
came up like streak and although he
started off at the top of his speed, the vines
overlook and covered him and on taking
out his knife to cut the 'darned things, he
found a large cucumber gone to seed IN has
pocket
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02
Troubles of the Newspaper Publisher.


1t appears to have become settled mat
ter, in the estimation Of the public, that it
is the duty of those who make and conduct
newspapers. to be always cheerful and hap
py under all the variety Cf circumstances
that compose their surroundings. 1t is their
duty always to wear a smile, though occa-
SIOnally 1t may be suggestive OF rather slim
pleasantly. The newspaper which is the
work Of their creation and c0mpllatlon-fOr
the editor dosen't make all that appears III
his columns, by long shot-must always
wear the spirit and air of cheerfulness 1t
is a matter of duty-so readers think-that
a newspaper should never be dull. 1t must
have news, whether there is any afoat or
not upon the sea of life. IF there are no
accidents, they must be manufactured. Ii
nobody gets drowned, it's the duty of the
editors Of the country to go around pushing
people into deep water, that Coroner in
quests may be held and paragraphs may be
furnished to provide for public expectation.
If a train dOsea t run off the track and kill
somebOdy-we are expected to place obstruc
tions upon the track and cause catastrophies,
though Prisons may yawn before us if we
do. The people must have smash ups-in-
deed they will have smashes, or denounce
newspapers as stupid, worthless affairs un-
worthy Of public patronage and support
1t is set down as part of our duty to fish "a
round in the departments of life for-sui-
de-murders-dr Notwithstanding affairs
assaults and ies-fres-casualties
dire-incidents SAD and incidents humor-
ous--for deaths by flood and fire-for mar
riages-for robberies, seductions, and all the
naughty acts that the wickedness of the hu-
man heart may prompt and perpetrate-
and, if the people are careful and don't die
untimely deaths-or if there are no murders
or other atrocious events transpiring-if the
heart is less nefarious than the popular
taste expects of it-all this remissness falls
upon TIE head of the man who makes up
newspaper, and he is at once set down as
wanting largely in enterprise and vigilence
in providing for his readers
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02
HAUPT s CO., at Milesburg, Pa, continue

HAUPT & CO., at Miiesburg, Pa, continue
Il To furnish castings of every description at
short notice. They have the best assortment of
patterns in the country for steam and water mills
of every description. All kinds of machine and
plow castings furnished. NewWorld and Hatha-
way cook-stoves always on hand They make A.
horse sweep and 2-hOrse tread-power threshing
!nachines-price at shop, Sl50-with shaker and
90 feet of strap. Warranted to give satisfaction
In threshing, and kept good to thresh one crop,
Tree of charge. June 2S. lS65-y.
ISAAC HAuPr, at Bellefonte, continues to take
risks for insurance in any good stock company in
the State Also in New York: the Royal and Et-
ma at Hartford and the Liverpool and London,
capital S6 900, ,OOO
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02
The Chattanooga Gazette says the "poo

The Chattanooga Gazette says the ''poor
old man, John Bel, has passed through
that place en r,uoe for Nashville The
Louisville Journal says We suppose that
Mr.. Bell will return to Nashville, for he
can probably live in less discomfort there
than elsewhere. OF course the authorities
will not think of molesting him. He will
not be sent to any prison, but the whole
world will seem to him one vast Fort War
rem or Lafayette, from which there can be
no escape except through the gate of death.
"Poor old Belisarius p
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

Europe has two pestilences to balance our
civil war. The Russian plague, which is de-.
clining and the cholera, which is making sad
havoc in Turkey and Arabia. No less than
forty eight thousand of Pilgrims at Mecca
have been swept off, and the streets are fill
ed with corpses. Egypt has been reached
by it, and sanitary regulations bave been a.
dopted in both France and England to pre-
vent infection The French harbors are
shut against vessels arriving from Alexan-
dria
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

A Finnish woman expressed the greatest
astonishment and horror at hearing from
Mr.. Wolley, that it was a common thing in
England for husband and wife to kiss each
other. IF my husband were to attempt
such thing, said she, II would box him
about the ears until he would feel it for a
week - B1Ynyd TdyIor.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

The Reading Journal says During the
heavy thunder storm ON Wednesday eve
ming, July 18th, two of our most estimable
citizens, Mr.. John Harbster, and Mr.. Lu-
cius Hatch, were struck by lightning and
instantly killed. Mr.. William Harbster,
brother of John, was also struck by the
same bolt. and though badly burned and cut
and unconcious for some time, he is now in
fair way of recovery
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02
II EYsToSE MARBLE WORKS,

N Woodland. Clearfeld county. Pa
J BINN DEHAAS, respectfully informs the cit
izens of Clearfeld and adjoining counties that
he has Just received fine stock of foreign and
domestic marble. which he will work into Monu-
ments Tombs, Head and Foot stones, Door steps.
Window siIls and Lintels, Table, Stand and Bu-
Teau tops DC &C.. reasonable terms and short
notice All persons in want of anything in his
line will please call address him by letter. at
Woodland, Clcarield county, Pa. Orders by mail
will receive prompt attention. July26. Soy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

LICENSED AUCTIONEER.-W
I'm BLOOM, of Pike township. desires to in
form his friends and the public generally that he
has taken out a License AUCTIONEER and
will attend to the crying of sales in any part OF
the county at the shortest notice. and mt the most
reasonable charges. Address, either personally
or by letter, either at Curwensvilie or Bloom
ingville May |, 1865. If.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

$50 Tom, the old liar, Dick Fibbins is
dead" Yes his yarns are wound up he'll
lie no more-the old rascal Indeed its
my opinion, Tom, that he ii lie still,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

A UCTIONEER.-The undersigned having
"a been Licensed Auctioneer, would inform
the citizens of CIearfeld county that he will at
tend to calling sales, in any part of the county
whenever called upon. Charges moderate
Address JOHN MQUILkIN,
May II Bower Po., Clearheld CO., Pa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02
ERS7
MUTUAL. FIRE INSURANCE COMPA-
NY OF YORK, PA.

Insures against loss damage by fire. 1t is the
safest company in the State, and has made no as
sessments since its establishment and hence 1t is
the most economical S. J. ROW, Agent.
June 81 1860 Clearfeld, Pa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

Two centuries ago, says an exchange, net
one in hundred wore stockings. Fifty
years ago not one boy in thousandwa al
lowed to run at large at night. Fifty years
ago not one girl in a thousand made wait
movements In this wonderful age
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

A lady Z, speaking of the gathering of
lawyers to dedicate new court house. said
she supposed they had gone to view the
ground where they must shortly he. .
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

a UCTIOSEER.-The undersigned having
N been Licenced 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 NATHANIEL RISHEL,
Feb D. 1865 Clearfeld, Pa.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

A French chemist asserts that if tea be
ground like coffee. and hot water is put on
it. it will yield double the amount of exhiI-
arating qualities. Another writer says IF
a piece of lump sugar the size of a walnut
is put into the teapot. you will make the
tea infuse In one-half the time.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

A Minister, travelling through the West
some years ago, asked an old lady on whom
he called, whatshe thought of the doctrine of
total depravity o, she replied, think it is
a right good doctrine if the people would on
ly live up to it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

An instance of filial affection among the
Putty Indians we find in Navada paper
Two young braves" under the assurance
of being hanged, propose to give five
ponies to the authorities if they would allow
their aged fathers to be hung in their place.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

What is the difference between town and
its people? 1t is laid out at the beginning OF
its existence, and they at the end Of theirs.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

O'Larey, gazing with astonishment at an
elephant in menagerie, asked the keeper,
''What kind of baste is that eating hay
with his tail ?"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

The RAFrsaAS's JOURNAL is published on We'd
uesday at $500 per annum in advance ADvER
EASEMENTS inserted at 3 80 per square for three
or less insertions-Ten lines (or less counting
square For every additional insertion so cents.
A deduction win be made TO yearly advertisers.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

A Marriage is thus noticed by one of our
cotemporaries:-''M Married, last week, John
Cobb to Miss Kate Webb. Look out for the
little spiders.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

WIN. ALBERT & BRO ), Dealers in Dry Goods
w [ roceries, Hardware. Queensware, Flour,
Bacon. etc Woodland, Clearfeld county. Penn a.
Also extensive dealers in all kinds of sawed lum-
ber shingles and square timber Orders soiici
ted Woodland, Aug. 18th. 1883.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

DROVISIONS.-Flour, bacon, lard, cheese,
4 dried beef dried fruit, received regularly. at
Ne store Of Mar 22,l ]. P. KRATZER.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

uTHoMAS VI. MOORE Land Surveyor and Con
veyancer Office at his residence, mile east
of Pennvilie Postoffice address. Grampian Hills
Deeds and other instruments of writing neatly
executed June 9Th, IS65-ly
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

The politicians In Louisiana are talking Of
Atchafalsya for its eastern boundary
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

''John what is the past of see ?' ".Seea,
sir mo, it is saU-recollect that, y Yes
sir Then if sea fish swims by me, it be-
comes saw fish when it is past, and can t
be SEEN" 'sYou may go home, John"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02
a,asi'sess 5Igeetoru.

IRWIN BROTHERS, Dealers in Square Sawed
| Lumbes, Dry Goods, Groceries, Flour, Grain,
&c &C. Burnside Pa Sept. %, 1858.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

When Simpkins' wife kicked him out of
bed. says he, ssSee here, now, you d better
not do that again ifyou do, it will cause .
coolness."
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

DICBARD M0SSOP, Dealer in Foreign and Do
=, nestle Dry Goods, Groceries, Flour Bacon,
Liquors &c Room, on Market street, few doors
west OIL Jonrnal q flee. Clearfeld, Pa. APr21
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

LETTZINGER. Manufacturer of
Il II kinds of Stone-ware, CIearfeld. Pa. Or
ders Observation-Disclosures or retail Jan. L. 1863
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

Z ARRIMER & TEST, Attorneys at Law, Clear
I 4 field Pa Will attend promptiyto all legal
and other business entrusted to their care in Clear
field aad adjoining counties. August o. 1890.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02
I1ruISKE EKS, WHISK KERS!-Doyo you wa

NNTUISk EKS! WifISk ENS.-Uoy you want
w Whiskers or MOustachesi Our Grecian
Compound will forca them to grow on the sm"th-
est face or chin, or hair bald heads, in Six
Weeks Price, 81 90 Sent by mail anywhere,
closely sealed. on receipt of price. Address,
WARNER & CO. Box 13S. Brooklin, N York.
March 2gth 1865
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

A letter from Newbern, North Carolina,
says that a considerable number of young
men whose regiments are about being mus
tered out-such as the 47th and 4Sth New
York and 9th Pennsylvania Zouaves-have
made up their minds to stay in the country
There are too many eligible openings to be
resisted They are fast marrying the dis
consulate young ladies and widows, and set
Ting down for life upon the vacant farms
which on every hand invite their labor and
enterprise
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

n DOBERT J. WALLACE, Attorney at Law Clear
n field Pa Office in Shaw's new row. Market
street opposite Naugles s Jewelry store May 70
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

Why is oak the worst wood to make .
wooden leg? Because it produces corn.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

ygIILLIAM IRWIN. Marketstreet, Clearfeld,
w Pa, Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Mer,
chandise. Hardware, Queensware, Groceries and
family articles generally NOV ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

DR NJ WOODS. PRACTICING PHYsICIAS, and
u Examining Surgeon for Pensions
Office, Southwest corner of Second ard MERRY
Street CIearfeId Pa January 81, 1858.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

7 P KRATZER, dealer in Dry Goods Cloth
y ing Hardware. Queensware, Groceries; Pro-
visi, us &c. Front Street, above the Academy
CIea, field pa April u.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

Z M'ENALLY. Attorneyat Law, Clearfeld,
u Pa Practices in Ciearfeld and adjoining
counties Ofice in new brick building of } Goyn-
I H. I'd street, one door south of Lanich S Hotel.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

0RANS & BARRETT, Attorneys at Law, Clear
I field. Pa May I3. 1863.
= GRAMS 9: WALTER BARRETT.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

TF NAUGLE, Watch and Clock Maker, and
dealer in Watches. Jewelry &c. Room III
Graham s row, Market street. NOV io-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

fg,HOMAs J. MCCULLOUGH, Attorney at Law;
Clearfeld. Pa. Office, east of the ''Clearheld
CO Bank Deeds and other legal instruments pre-
pared with promptness and accuracy July 8.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

vy RUCHER SWOOPE. Attorney at Law Clear
-. field, Pa. OfEce in Graham ROW. lour 400
west of Graham Boynton's store NOV ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-08-02

TOHN GUELICH, Manufacturer of all kinds OF
- Cabinet-ware Market street. Ciearheld, Pa
He also makes to order Collins on short notice anu
attends funerals with hearse Aprl0, SO.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-24
FHE CLEVELAND, FORT WAYNE AND
CHICAGQ RA1LR0Al.

The Tiffin Advcrtissr says: We are glad TO
learn that our prominent business nen and
capitalists, in connection with parties from
Chicago aud New York of large means and we'll
known financial experience. are now taking ac-
tive and determined measures to revive the
work upon our old, and long cherished line of
road, between the cities Of Cleveland and Ohi-
cago. And we believe that the time has how
come. when the great tide of trade and travel
between these two important railroad centers,
not only demonstrates clearly that this new line
will prove financial success beyond all ques-
ton, but demsnds that it be speedily built, in
order to meet the present, as well as the future
necessity, for this kind Of transit.
Il is determined, we understand to first CON-
plete that part Of the line betwsen thig city and
the city of Fort Wayne, distance one hundred
snd two miles, and known ~ the Middle Divis-
ion, passing through the counties of Seneca,
Hancock, Putnam aud Paulding, in this State,
and Allen, in the State of Indiana, by which a
connection with Chicago and Cleveland will be
at once secured, with large and profitable local
traffic in timber, lumber and agricultural pro-
ducts from the rich fields and forests pierced by
this line.
Upon This division the grading has been
done, aud entirely paid foF, as veil as the right
OF wayi ami If only remains for our people to
extend liberal hand towards the parties who
are now moving In this work, 10 SECURE the
completion of this division of the road in twelve
mouths.
A large meeting was held by our citizens, Oh
Tuesday evening of last week. to take steps to-
wards raising subscriptions 10 the First Mort.
gage Bonds of the Company, and which sub,
scriptiQns are to Re paid when the iron is laid
down, and the work secured to the subscribers
We are informed that one hundred Thousand
! dollars aud upwards have been already sub.
scribed 70 this object il our city, with promise
Of large increase in the country.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-24


BonnrN, routed ap, wbo instantly hastened 20
his office. and there, with several others Ie-
n,aiued until daylight. Sentinels were placed
at the railroad station on the arrival Of the
morning Iraiu from Toledo but nothing toward
the discovery Of the burglars was elected.
The outer door of the safe Was blown open
and they had already commenced operating on
the inner door, 4 punch was yet sticking in
the kew hole, and above this they bad COM
menced drilling for the purpose of inserting
powder, when their further operations were
suddenly brought to an end. The conclusion
prodoced BY blowing open the outer door of the
safe, shattered the entire window, scattering the
glass over the floor. The wall IL also much
blackened. The thieves made their entrance by
forcing open the door of the room, and in doing
so, one IT them must have skinned his knuck-
les badly, for blotch of blood marks the side
of the door.
In their flight these midnight gentry left all
the implements of their trade behind. They
were well equipped, and possessed all the neces-
sary tools for their bold purpose, showing that
they were adopts in their profession.