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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09
Tus RAFTsuAn's JougnAl.

A SAILING CARRIAGE FOR THE PLAINS
We were shown, says the St. Louis Demo
crot, model of sailing carriage, de-
signed for crossing the Plains to New Mex
leo. 1t has two upright jib sails, and sail
on each spoke of The two wheels on one side
of the wagon, with steering gear acting on
the forward wheels, and provision for trans
ferring the wheel sails to the opposite
wheels. The inventor is Charles p Maczo-
whisky, German, who has been sailor,
and has since spent several years in travers-
ing the plains The long and tedious voy-
ages Of the trains led him to think of and
perfect this continuance, which he seems
earnest ln thinking must succeed When
the model is placed upon plane and blown
upon it is moved readily by the wind. He
relies upon the ascertained constancy of the
prevalent winds on the great plains, over
the route named. A full sized sailing car
riage has just been finished for him, and is
to be exhibited at Fourth and Poplar streets.
The wheels are ten feet ! igh the wagon
body shaped like a, long boat and hung low,
and, with the iib sails, the whole concern
presents an odd ana formidable appearance.
The design is to take passengers and mail
matter. not freight and it is expected that
the carriage will suffice as boat in crossing
streams. The thing is decidedly curious
and interesting.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, in
connection with the Camden and Amboy
road, have completed thier new road around
the city of Philadelphia, commencing at the
present terminus of the Central road in
West Philadelphia. From to-day through
trains will run direct between Jersey City
and Pittsburg. making only a temporary
halt in West Philadelphia. There will be
no change of cars, and the same time will be
made as by the Allentown route. 4 silver
palace car will run over this route, direct
from New York to Cincinnati. In connec-
ton with this we may mention the fact that
Philadelphia city is now left out in the cold
as regards through passenger trains, either
from New York City to Pittsburgh, or be-
tween New York and Baltimore and the
South. None of the trains now touch at
Philadelphia, and some of the Baltimore
trains refuse to take passengers to the sta
ton opposite the city.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

A MYSTERIOUS CASE OF SHOOTING A
YOUNG LADY.-The Coxsackie Ne,cs gives
the particulars of another act in singular
drama that has for some time been in the
process of enactment at New Baltimore On
the 22d of June daughter of Philip Greene,
of that town, was shot and severely wounded
by an unknown person. On the Sth Of Au-
gust she was again fired at through a win
dow The third act now presents itself. On
Saturday last Miss Greene was again wound
ed by pistol shot The young girl, who
is feeble from the effects of the previous
wounds, was at noon time in the garden.
when man suddenly presented himself,
uttered threat with the emphasis of an
OATH fred, the ball entering her person. He
at once fed The wound, fortunately, is not
dangerous; The case is shrouded in mys-
terry. Some suppose that the man is known
to the GIRL but that for some of these strange
reasons that at times govern female conduct,
she will not divulge his names She, how
ever, has made an affidavit denying all
knowledge of the Inan.-Albany Journal,
September 24th
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

In Northern Ohio, according to the San
dusky Register, the effects Of the drought
are very serious. For nearly three months
hardly any thing to be called a shower has
fallen in this part of the Reserve. Every
thing in the way of foliage is parched, black
ened and covered with dust Cisterns long
since went dry. and now nine-tenths of the
wells are nearly exhausted. In some cases
cattle are driven six miles to water, and for
ten miles back from the shore people depend
upon the Lake for water. Last week water
was hauled from the Lake, at .Sandusky, to
Bellevue-twenty miles by railroad, inland
In some localities water hauled great dis
tance is sold by the pailful, for cooking and
Washing purposes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09
How TO PR Orr FIBEs-A Consul

How TO PUT Our FIRES. "A Consul
ting Chemist writes to scientific paper
that he happened to be present some time a
90 at a burning Of an oil distilery. The
place was, as usual, drowned with water.
which merely had the effect Of spreading the
flames and increasing their intensity, for the
oil burned until there appeared to be moth
ing left to support the flames. | noticed
the flaming oil floating on the surface of the
water on the floors. The water running
down the walls bore a flaming surface of oil
likewise This shows that the water had
little or no power over the burning oil.
There was lying near the building in
which the fire broke out large quantity of
sand Now, if half dozen men, provided
with spades, had dashed a lot of this sand
upon the flames soon after the fire was dis
covered, it would have been put out and but
little damage done.
Some time ago put out fire, which
might have destroyed an immense amount
of valuable property, by simply dashing fif-
ty or hundred shovelfuls of Stacked lime,
which happened to be near at hand, upon
the flames, which literally choked them out.
The fire IN this case was caused by cask of
oil being set on fire accidentally This is
only one OF the many fires which [ have
seen put out by adopting the same means.
[ consideF-it would be good plan if owners
Of such places as oil wo, ks, ETC., always had
al hand quantity of sand, dry old lime
waste, ETC., which could be used in the man
ner have stated.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09
The Presidents Line of Defense.

A New York letter to the Charleston
Courier, says: 1t is well-known among
certain class of men that MIR. johnson, du-
ring more than year past, has carefully
collected all the speeches. and even parts of
speeches, made by Republican and Demo
cratic Senators in reference to the impeach-
ment question. For that purpose, a corps
of the very best of our city stenographcrs
have been constantly on the wing, following
in the track of the itinerate Senators, and
making transcripts OF these speeches appa-
rently for publication in leading New ork
journal, but really to serve as powerful
weapon in the hands of the President when
ever the opportune moment shall have ar
rived 1t is, | understand, the intention OF
Mr.. johnson, in the event of articles of I'M
parchment being sent to the Senate, to bold
ly declare that he will not be tried by Sena-
tors who have declared themselves either IN
favor or against his impeachment. He
takes the ground that the meanest criminal
in the country, even when tried upon a
charge of petty larceny, has the right to
challenge his jurors. And he claims, with
good deal of sound reasoning, that in all i'm
portant matters like this, it is simply due to
Justice that his judges should not be men
who have prejudged his case. In fine, that
he will not be tried by judges who hold him
guilty even before the trial has commenced.
The moment matters are approaching this
crisis, the stenographers who, during the
past year, have been taking down the Sen
atorial Speeches. directly or indirectly allud
ing to impeachment, will be summoned to
Washington, and be called upon to swear to
the correctness Of their reports now in the
Presidents possession. Among the indges
against whom special exceptions will be ia
ken by Mr.. johnson are Senators Howard,
Thayer, Nye, Sumner, Wade and Chandler.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09
TERRIBLE AND FATAL ACCIDENT IN Cum

TERRIBLE AND FATAL ACCIDENT IN CUM
BERLAND CoUNTY-The Mechanicsburg
journal of Oct. 4, says: On Thursday last,
while Mr.. John Bentzel, residing on the
Lisburn road, near Lisburn, and about four
miles south of this place, was engaged, with
his hands, in threshing buck wheat on the
machine, most shocking accident occurred
to his son Lewis, lad of fourteen years of
age. While the machine was running at a
high rate of speed, the strap broke. Mr.
Bentzel, who was feeding the machine, ran
out to assist in stopping the horses. LII
the meantime Lewis, who had been engaged
in taking the straw away from before the
machine, stepped to the side of the machine
to ascertain what was the matter and while
standing near the pully Of the cylinder.
which was still revolving very rapidly, his
arm was caught in some way between the
pully and the stra p which still was suspen-
ded on it, and in twinkling bis arm was
wrapped around the pully, and the forearm
fractured in six places The upper part of
the arm was also fractured near the shout
der. His body was raised from the floor by
the revolving cylinder, and It's weight being
raised by so violent a jerk, was more than
the arm could bear, and it was almost torn
off, at the place where it was broken above
the elbow, remaining suspended but by a
small strip OF neSn, the muscles protfuuihS
six inches or more His body, it seems, al
SO made several revolutions around the pull
ley, and his head striking the floor or ma
chine, his skull was fractured and the jaw
bone broken. Becoming detached from the
cylinder, the momentum threw him about
ten feet, where he was found lying insensi-
ble He vas picked up and carried to the
house, and Drs. Long and Fulmer sent for,
who amputated his arm and dressed his
fractures but having sustained severe inter-
nal injuries he remained unconscious until
his death, which occurred on the day follow
ing, at five o clock in the evening. He was
bright, intelligent boy, and his tragic death
has filed the hearts OF his friends with pro-
found sorrow, and the neighborhood with
deep gloom. This is another terrible remin-
der that all who work about machinery of
any kind should use the utmost caution, il
they would escape injury.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

ITALY AND ROME LONDON, October 4,
Midnigh latest dispatches received
from Italy, though conflicting, are highly
important Amessage has just been receiv-
ed from Florence announcing the clash OF
arms. The insurgent troops, holding a
strong position near Bagnarea, in Viterbo,
were attacked by the Papal forces. A short,
sharp fight ensued, which resulted in the
defeat of the attacking party, who were
obliged hastily to withdraw The losses in
the engagement are not stated. The effect
of this victory is very inspiriting to the
Party of Action. A public meeting of the
friends of Garibaldi was held at Turin on
the Sd. Revolutionary speeches were made
by many distinguished persons Great
crowds of people were present and the en-
thusiasm was unbounded Meetings of a
like character are in contemplation in other
cities of Italy. Though prisoner at Cap
rera, Gen. Garibaldi has issued stirring
address to his followers, which is published
all over Europe. He recites at length the
grievances of Italy, and asks his country
men to repel them now. He appeals strong
ly to their patriotism, and urges all his
friends to march forthwith to Rome
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09
DR.. LIVINGSTONE The chances of DR.

Dr. LIvINGsToNE-Th The chances of Dr.
Livingstone safety are growing better. A
letter from missionary at Bombay, with a
reference to this matter, contains, after a
statement of disbelief in the reports of his
murder, the following; Not single one of
the eleven Christian Africans who accompa-
MED Livingstone from Bombay has returned
to US; and we conclude that he has most
likely gone with them into the unexplored
lake country. Two of them. who were edu-
Gated to certain extent in the Mission In
stltution under myself. were young Ajawas
whom he had brought to India, and they
were well acquainted with the language of
the country to which he was going. Had
their master fallen, as described Musa, both
they and their companions (who were all
from the Church Mission at Nasik) would
we are confident. have sought to return to
India, where they have mary warm friends
willing to assist them in a settlement in
Africa were it necessary"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

A young Scotchman named Hugh Craw-
fore Pollock, who arrived in New York about
two years since, end shortly afterwards en-
listed in the Fifth United States Cavalry as
private soldier, ,has, by the death of his
father in Scotland, fallen heir-to baronetcy
and FIVE thousand pounds year. Through
the intercession of the late Sir Fredrick
Bruce, General Grant has discharged Pol
lock from the service For some months
past the faithful baronet had been discharg-
ing the duties of farrier of his regiment.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

REPORT FROM TREASURER SPINNER
General Spinner, Treasurer of the United
States, in a report to the Secretary of the
Treasury to-day says: The stories which
have been so industriously circulated in re-
gard to the abstraction or over issue ofstocks,
notes, coupons and currency, or of any one
of them, or of any other obligations of the
government, are entirely without foundation
in truth or in fact
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

FoUR-The son of nobleman in Eng
land who studied divinity at Oxford, had a
yacht in which he spent most of his time
with some fellow students. Being but very
imperfectly prepared for examination, he
could hardly answer any question. when the
examiner, to facilitate him, asked Pray,
sir, how many persons in the Trinity p The
pupil thinking the professor alluded to his
boat, named after the college, answered ::
''Four, sir, beside the steersman.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

WOULDN'T STAY DEAD.-There is a GU
rious story in Houston, Texas, of an indig-
nant individual who kicked the cover of
the coffin the other day as they were on the
way to the dismal grave" 1t seems that
he was foolish enough to suppose he WASH
quite dead, and hence the catastrophe AT
ter some dispute with the pail bearer,
whether he was in his right sense and mind,
he was brought back and put to bed with 6
fair chance of recovery.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09
TEACHERS EXAMINATIoNs.-Ap

L plicants for Schools, in Clearfield counl!,
will meet at the following named places az 81
clock, A. NJ: Covington and Karthaus ocl0oe
at the Union school house in Covington;
and Goshen, the 5th, at Shawsyille' -
renee, the 7th at the school house near Jaag'
Foley,s mile south of Clssrfeld re-.
Lumber City. and Ferguson, the sth, at Lum'
City, Bell. the 9th at No l shool house nen e.h !,
F. Lees, N. Washington and Chest the i.ln, A.o.
Newburg; Jordan and Knox the 1lth, st An;cs I,;.s
Vile; Beccaria, the 18th. at Glen Hope; ausO :,
the 14th, at GAINESVILLE; Woodward. the io'T Is,s
Thos. Henderson Decatur and 0sceola, me ls
at the Centre school house; Graham and hStd hSta,d
the 18th, at Kylertown; Bradford and bfS1tVb oh,
Qnd), the 18th at Williams Grove; Boggs, the
at StoneviIle Huston and Fox, the 3 st. 81 "a
field Union. the Esd, at sRockton; BRAD!
Bloom, the Gath, at Luthersburg. c.,
Sept 25-3t Nv SNYDER, Co oSf'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

Speaking of home runs-that was an ear
nest prayer offered by young deacon who,
fresh from a game of base ball. stepped in
to weekly prayer meeting. He was called
upon to pray, and in winding up his invoca-
ton, said 80, Lord, as we start for home
run to glory, don't let us by the devil be
caught out on the fly
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

Dr. Stone, the eminent New Orleans ply
sician and who had larger practice in fe-
vers than perhaps any other physician, de-
clared that plenty of peach orchards are
worth thousand quarantines for the public
health. No more scurvy," said the Doc
tor, ''eat stewed peaches, if you would keep
off indigestion. -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

The Johnstewn correspondent of the Eb-
ensburg Freeman states that the iron ore in
the hills around Johnstown is about ''played
out From fifty to one hundred men have
been searching all the mountains in the
neighborhood during the past three years,
yet no trace of ore can be found. When
the mines now being worked are exhausted,
the occupation of some five hundred men,
in that place, will be gone
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

A large amount of wheat is being ship
ped from Lake Michigan ports for MontrA-
al and other Canadian ports, whence they
90 by the St Lawrence from Montreal to Eu-
rope. Eight cargoes were shipped for
Montreal last week from the single port of
Milwaukee. One fourth of the Eastward
movement of wheat for the week is destined
for Canadian ports for export.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

Near Memphis the negroes on a planta-
ton took sick of cholera Although under
regular medical treatment they were doing
well, an inspired darkey directed them
to throw away the doctor stuff and eat a
handful of salt and bunch of figs. The
result was they all died
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

The Chief ustice could not escape a cor
dial reception lately by his fellow citizens of
Ohio. His speech was brief and modest,
but reassserted his faith in equal rights and
the inviolability of the public credit.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

Counterfeit $50 notes on the Fourth Ma
tional Bank of Philadelphia, ard the First
National Bank of Indianapolis, Ind, are in
circulation, and counterfeit sl0's on the
Third National Bank of Philadelphia are
caid to be numerous Look out for them.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

Recent experiments prove, SO Havana
paper says, that the leaf of the potato is a
perfect substitute for tobacco. Then we
shall soon have Mercer filler and Pink
eve wrapper.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

The evidences of fmismanagement or fraud
in the application of the Antietam Gene
terry fund are so glaring that the Governors
of New York and Pennsylvania are with
holding the appropriations until further in
vestigations can be made.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

The above districts show gain for Shars-
wood of Sc votes, on the majority for Gov
ernor last year.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

A Bremen journal contains the following
advertisement: Ayoung gentleman on the
point of getting married is desirous of meet
ing man of experience who will dissuade
him from the step"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

The evenings are getting decidedly cool.
and the bleak winds of Fall are coming on
apace. A few months longer and stern old
winter will reign supreme. Moral: Prepare
for winter S coming. Save up. waste moth
ipo
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

An old lady announced in court at Allan
ia that she ''had no COUNSEL, !" that 'Eod
was her lawyer. my dear madam re-
piled the judge, ''he does not practice in
this court
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

A two headed snake was captured near
Bethlehem, KY, few days ago. It was
about ten inches in length.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

The Democrats say there are no negroes
in heaven We don't believe any member
of that party will ever find out about it,
for sure
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.-Let:

A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-Let,,
"A tiers of Administration on the estate ~
James Morrison, late of Jordan tip, Ciearns -.
county, Pa. decd, having been granted 10 ,a,s @
undersigned all persons indebted to SAID e'.a' "a
are requested to make immediate payment ~
those having claims against the same will Pie''''
them, properly authenticated, for settlement
JOHN L. MCULLf,
Sert IS. 1S87-6tp. Adm I.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

ENoA SAILS second hand. Spears Anti a.
L Sook STOVE. suitable for coal or wood y
soou order. Apply 10 H.W. SMITu II
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

The late Mississippi flood left sixty acres
of new land opposite ST Louis.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

1t has been demonstrated in Chicago that
comfortable heuse can be built for $3.50
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

Three inches of snow fell at Nelson, N.
H.. Oh Sunday, Sept. %
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09
CI.EARFIELD, PA, OCT. 9. 1867.

ClearGeld County Election.
Below we publish the vote for Supreme
Judge, in this county, as far rs received up
10 the hour of going to press:
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

One Of the new members of the Vermont
Legislature weighs 800 pounds,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

TL0THING-cassimere suits, coats, pants and
" vests to match-fne black dress coats-oes.
yer over-coats- boys clOthing--just received @ ct
Oct 2 j. P KRATZER's.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09
QUARTERLY REPORT of the County
" National Bank of Clearfeld, ,on Monday,

morning, october 7th, 1857.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts, sls65S %
over drafts, :: 2b9b W
Furniture. and Fixtures +: SSl 10
Current Expenses and taxes $40 "a
Cash I.ems including Rev. Stamps oa "
Due from National Banks A?20 -
Due from Banks and Bankers {: l5lSG
u Bonds deposited with Treas'r TO
secure circulating notes, +: 75eeo
=. D Securities on hand Zoo eV
Notes on hand of other Natl B'ks : 500 w
State Bank Notes, : 4: 30
Specie and Fractional currency, /: SIG 70
Legal Tender notes : I59oe w
Compound Interest notes 5olV W
Total s2SO.65l u
LTAMLITIEs
Capital stock paid in :: -: : /: 100000 ~
surplus fund, ZoUV "
notes In circulation : -: 69.iss W
IndVldual Deposits 34sns o1 o1
Due to National Banks ZOE w
exchange and Interest, -: : 4,3fs W W
frohtand Loss, va ;,
Total Liabilities 4: :: s2SO,oSi "
1 hereby certify that the above statement iss
true copy from the report made to the Compton
ier OF the Currency, October 7th 1861
D. W. MOORE. Cash
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

SnA"L Ls-a large stock of wooden shasIs ,.r
~ .Hs oH at cost at j. +. kRATZER'S
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

A GEN.
| sot me down in thought profound,
This maxim wise | drew:
1t is easier for to love gal,
Than to make gal love you.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

A Aho-Man's and Loveland double b;,,
IA superior broad axes, ut J. P. KRATZFpaSSS aSe'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

nISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
- Notice is hereby given. that the n,,,
nership heretofore existing between f h. A,poa
and j. A. Terpe was dissolved, Sept Both ISs-
All debts due to the said partnership are n l..
paid, and those due from the same dischsrped Ss
the said J. A. Terpe at New Salem, wher. ~.
business will be continued by J. A Terpe.
FIX. ARNOLD
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

QUARTERLY REPORT of the cond.
~ tion of the First National Bank of Clea,.
field, on the morning of the first Monday Of o.
tOber. 1867
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

pLhNkEFs-hne white blankets, coyerli,. .
ID my blankets, horse blankets, at Af
j. P ERATZFpiS
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

Oct THE IRONSIDES-the largest ov.,,
" stove in the market, has all the sdv.a,NOOf var
that can be put on stove-for wood or coal-.rsts'
rsnted in its operation-tor sale by 'H'
J. p. KRATZER A.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-10-09

L hereby Certify that the above Statement ia
true abstract from the Quarterly Report made 10
the Comptroller of the Currency.
SAM'L ARNOLD, Cash