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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08
Gone.

Gone, gone said little urckin as he
stood on the bridge, beneath which rolled a
turbid stream, and saw the glittcrihg coin,
that had jrst dropped from his hand, strike
the dark waters below. sit was keepsake
grandfather gave it me, said the little
fellow in deep regret. Il loved him SO, and
now his little gift is gone-what shall L
dor'
Gone said blooming maiden as she
behed the form of friend fading in the
distance, ''and I, perhaps, shall see him no
more-driven away by my unkindness-
what shall do?'' And she saw him never
again. his hopes and aspirations were de-
stroyed by her unkindness, and he now
sleeps beneath the tall pines of the far off
Rocky Mountains having fallen by the hands
Of the red men OF the forest.
Gone, Gone,," in whispered accents fell
from the lips of the pale, care-worn, yet
loving and devoted mether, as she bent in
silence over the lovely form, from whence
had Just flown the angelic spirit of her dar-
ling boy All! It's true and his eyes Were
closed, never again to be opened till the
loud shriH voice of the Archangel's trump
shall rouse the sleeping nations Of the dead.
Solemn thought! Gone, gone forever from
the lights and shades, the Joys and sorrows,
the bliss and cares of earthly life.
But with a thousand field Of darkness and
gloom enveloping these solemn words, did
they fall on the ear, as they came IN all
their burning agony from the lips of the
grey haired and dying scorner at the mer-
cies of God ''Gone, Gone, GoNR," fell
from the parched lips of the cursor of God
and religion and all that was high, holy and
sublime Yes, gone, the golden opportuni-
ty to the scepter of the Prince OF peace and
washing the sin stained robes in the blood
of the lamb-gone, the last hope of bliss
and joy, of heaven and Immortality of
neace in the light of God forever. Yes,
gone, as the spirit took its fight down, down,
down, lower, lower, lower, and still lower,
till the dark, fiery, gloomy and suffering re-
gions of eternal despair threw wide open
her portals, and the lost spirit entered the
abvss of endless woe. Solemn thought
Gone forever. Gone spirit that might
have scared amidst the angelic hosts of
heaven, and added more joy and fustre in
the crown of rejoicing and the diadem of
spotless purity encircling the fair brow OF
worlds Redeemcr.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

SKIP IT.-In a certain school there were
two boys, whose names we will call James
O. and Bob H. James was very
good reader, but Bob was very poor read
er. The latter, however, managed to get
into the class of the former. by what means
| cannot say. 1t often happened that when
Bob came to a word which he could not pro-
nounce, he would nudge James, and in a
whisper (if the teacher wasn't looking, ask
what the word was. Once he came to
word that even James could not make out,
and the latter in a whisper, told him to skip
it. Not rightly understanding the advice,
he asked the second time, when James,
somewhat out of patience, answered, skip
it, gol darn ye, Bob" Thinking he under
stood Alright, Bob cried out, in his usually
loud, drawling tone, "Skipitgoldarnyebob." !"
The effect in the school may be imagined.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

A BEAUTIFUL THOUGHT Dickens wrote:
''rhere is nothing-no, nothing beautiful
and good, that dies and is forgotten. An
infant, prattling child, dying in its cradle
will live again in the better thoughts of
those who loved it, play its part though the
body be burned to ashes or drowned in the
deepest sea. There is not an angel added to
the hosts of heaven but does its blessed
work on earth in those that loved it here
Deeds oh, if the good deeds of human
creatures could be traced to their source
how beautiful would even death appear; for
how much charity, mercy, purified affection
would be seen to have their growth in dus-
XIV graves - .--.----.vsa~e
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08
A BOYS TRIAL.

4 little Stone cottage stands close down
to the road, with two or three melancholy
sgeam0re trees strewing yellow leaves upon
is root, aud a cluster of gaunt lilac bushes
i, the south eud-eFen the golden crucible
Of the early December sunshine could not
transmute it into aught but desolate and
.oTlorn looking spot.
Mother, said little Harry Morton as he
sttdownthe pail Of water he had just brought
W from the brimming spring in the woods,
don tyou wish We lived in big red house
ike Mr.. Ox.ey' s.with white stone steps, and
ever 50 many acres Of land?"
And a wagon and horses" added Char
ley, stout urchin Of seven.
Mr.. Morton sighed softly she too had
been wishing" but her aspirations had
ussa different shape from that Of her two
Httle bcys.
Harry.
~ little, my SON."
Is that pile Of coats most done?"
stall finish them by dark, | hope"
"l'.y stood silently watching his moth
'' lying needle for moment or two.
17ihsr, | wish could sew"
1o1 are helpful enough, Harry; I could
%.' e, along witLost your assistance around
D+' wash could earn u=oney to help
you, mother Tom Murphy has .hlning a
week Tor helping Deacon Smith. / was
-S.'e anl asked him if couldn't get some
N'.'s to DO, but he said was too little. -
Mrs, Morton smiled. IAN in good time,
.-y son. shall be very glad when you are
-''' '' earn something, but until then we
nus, Wait patiently"
, Ana eat potatoes and bread for dinner,
H.. ''ra dead sticks in the stove, said
n :, . with little grimace. There comes
on., .'-J = big wagon-Ill run out and
'ts sate for him
Is ise %ig wagon, filed with rosv red
,,.o ''C ',Teaked apples, rumbled through,
tt-;,L.. FP0N NIA Whlp. Harry ran
..'H 1t up, and something in the old mar, :
,I -'' nunoTed face, as he said, '.bank YOU
10y encouraged him to ask, in . trem.
hi; L you please, sir, do you know of al.,.
'a,as could do?"
,,,,t ~ echoed the farmer. "What on
''.sI tn does the boy mean ?''
B,- - earn little money. sir" explained
HON 'l'e' OHley hesitated. Not half an
prono.s5 81 when his buxom helpmate had
n,iS ~ 'spding basket of 'gillifowers'
,Bs a people at the gate, he had negatived
"a, saying he did not believe there
v'1 any good in the lot-gipsey ne'er-do-
@' aud nothing better" But now Har-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

Sass UNDER THE ROD.u

-ornr bride. in her beauty anu phae'
p.I.,ted in her snowy array Ia
Beis.Hsd hrirb, II aush of joy mantled high q her
en'sA, a, lacked blOon,ng and gasa
And the tO'O's D,, Va lion, she laid her ind
.hr,1e Of idolatrOus love
On,Sn.s.sebotedhor On ~ her hopes to this peFish'nS eah
ana 'n1 ". ,sain which her tenderness WoSe,
by she vben those heaTt-strings were bleeding
,.,.-.L,;n had been severed in two;
- .b,,ysd her white robe for the sables ~
- bIoom for the paIeness of woe
Pr, the healer was there, pouring balm on ne'
,-fu;Eg Ie.'i the tears from her eyes;
.-I h. strengthened the chain he had broken ii
twain,
A., fastened it firm IL the skies
Tb.rs b.d whispered avsice, rtwas voice OF her
Cod
Il love thee. I love thee, pass under the rod -
I.sw "a young mother with tenderness bend
Ger The couch Of her slumbering boy;
And .bs kissed the soft lips as they murmure.
her name,
While the dreamer lay smiling in JOY.
oh sweet as the rosebud eneircled with dew
When it's fragrance IS flung on the air,
:, fresh and so fair to the mother he seemed,
81. - innocence there
FBt { .as when she gazed on the same lovely
form,
Pale az marble and silent and cold,
But psIer and colder her beautiful boy,
And the tale Of her sorrow was told
But the healer was there, who had smitten he
heart,
And taken her treasure away
To allur, her to heaven, he has placed it on high
And the mourner viii sweetIy obey
There had whispered 4 voice, Ctwas avoice 0
herGod)
y love thee I love thee, pass under the rod"
saw when father and mother had leaned,
On the arms Of a dear, cherished son,
And the star IL the future grew bright in thei
gaze,
A they saw the proud place he had won;
And the fast coming evening of life promised faii
And it, pathway grew smooth to their feet;
and the starlight Of love glimmered bright
iheeRd,
Aai the whispers of fancy were sweet
In, I saE Fhen they stood bending low Ger III
grave,
Where their hearts deare ST hopes had been laiC
And the star had gene down in the darkness {
night,
Aui joy from their bosoms had fed.
But the healer was there and his arms were around
and he led them with tenderest care.
Aat be showed them i star in that bright uppe
world
Twas their starr shining brilliantly there
hey had each heard q voice, Ctwas the voice {
their God)
! love thee, love thee pass under the rod
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08
Anecdote Of General Grant.

During the Petersburg campaign of 1864
several privates were engaged in unloading
barrels of salt horse" from a transport at
City Point, and were in charge of Lieu
tenant of New York Regiment, who took
every occasion to show his authority. 70
one of his abusive remarks one of the pri-
Yates made reply, whercupon the Leuten-
ant administered several kicks to the often
der, who offered no resistance, but contin-
ued on with his work. A short, thick-set
man, wearing a slouched hat, and rather
seedy officers cloak, who had been standing
by for some time, hereupon threw off his
cloak and coat and proceed to help unload
the transport. After the task was compile
ted the officer donned his coat and cloak and
asked the Lieutenant, in very civil terms,
his name and regiment.
lieutenant -, of the - New York
Volunteers Bywhat authority do you dare
ask such question 2''
Report yourself Immediately to your
Colonel, under arrest. by order of General
Grant, for cruelty to your men, and remem-
Der that abuse of privates by officers is not
tolerated by the present commander of the
army replied the ''thick set" officer, as
he lighted cigar and walked slowly away.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

very talkative little girl used often to
annoy her mother by making remarks about
visitors that cane to the house. On one
occasion a gentleman was expected whose
nose had been accidently fattened nearly to
Ills face The mother cautioned the child
to say nothing about this feature. Imagine
her CONSERVATION when the little one sud-
denly exclaimed: "Ma, you told me to say
nothing about Mr.. Smiths nose. Why, he
hasn't got any,"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08
God has written on the flowers that sweet

God has written On the flowers that sweet
en- the air-on the breeze that rocks the
flower upon the stem-upon the raindrop
that refreshes the spring, or moss. that lifts
its head in the desert-upon every penciied
shell that sleeps in the cavern of the deep,
no less than upon the mighty sun that
warns and cheers millions of creatures who
live in its light-upon all His works He
has written, ''None liveth for himself -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

We distinguish four seasons in love. First
comes love before betrothal, orspring then
comes the summer, more ardent and fierce,
which lasts from our betrothal TO the altar ;
the third, the richly laden, soft, dreamy au-
tunln, the honeymoon and after it, the
winter, when you take shelter by your fire
side from the cold world without, and find
every comfort and every pleasure there.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

During recent performance of 'sRomeo
and Juliet, at Marblehead, Mass, the fair
Juliet's question in the soliloquy, before
taking the sleeping draught, ''What if this
mixture does not work at allP'' was answer
ed by an urchin in the pit, who said; ''Then
take dose of pills. The effect was elec-
tric.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

LUDIcRous MIsTAKE.-A clergyman, at
tending funeral, had gone ON with the ser
vice until he came to that part which says:
"Our deceased brother, OF sister," without
knowing whether the deceased was male or
female. He turned to one of the mourpers
and asked if it was brother or sister? The
man very innocently replied: "Eo relation
at all, sir; only an acquaintance.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

A man in Name was recently asked TO
subscribe for chandelier for the church.
Now, said he, what the use ofa chan
delier? After you get it you can't get any
one to play on il
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

STAGE MANAGER-"John, go and see if
the ballet are dressed, for it is time to ring
up the curtain.
Boyrcturns- About ready, sir got most
of their clothes off, "
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

An Irishman says that ''the best remedy
for badness is to rub whiskey on your head
until the hairs grow out, and then take it
inwardly to clinch the roots
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

my DEAR" said gentleman to young
lady whom he hoped to marry, ''do you in
tend to make fool of me'' NO." re-
Piled the lady, 'tNature has saved me the
trouble I"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

Luxury is defined as mistress in whose
lap one forgets the lapse of time, and the
slaps of conscience. sr
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

Josh Billings says: 'eThare IL no such
thing az inheriting virtue; money and titlez
and fever sorz kan be inherited.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

1t is not until the flower has fallen of
that the fruit begins to ripen. So In life, it
is when the romance is past that the practi
cal usefulness begins
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

''f wish," said son Of Erin, II could
find the place where men don't die, that
NAV 90 and end my days there"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

Keep up the habit of being respected, and
do not attempt to be more amusing and
agreeable than is consistent with the pres
ervation of respect.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

came to be an old man, and his once smooth
face was wrinkled, and his steps were slow
and feeble, and his back was bent. And one
night as he lay on his bed, his children stand
ing round, he cried, as long ago, Il see the
star"
And they whispered to one another, ''He
is dying"
And he said, II am. My age is falling
from NE like garment, and | move to-
wards the star as child. And, 0, my faith
er, now thank thee that it has so often
opened to receive those dear ones who are
waiting for me -
And the star was shining it shines
upon his grave.
A SERMON Cur SHORT Many years ago,
there lived in Virginia a Baptist preacher
named B. Though uneducated he was
sound thinker and an eloquent speaker, and
no minister had a more devoted flock. 1t
was the custom, during the inclement sea-
members, and once or twice during the win
ter, at the house of the preacher. For
many years it was observed that b = neither
preached or conducted the meetings, when
held at his house. but secured the services
of some neighboring minister. He was of
ten pressed for an explanation but without
success; until finally, in response to the i'm
portunities Of some Of lis flock, he gave
the following: When / was much younger
than now-in fact, not long after the conf
mencement of my ministrations-l held a
meeting at my own house. 1t being custom
airy for many of the congregation to
remain for dinner, Mrs. b sent our ne
gro boy, Tim, to neighbor Paufs for some
butter. Tim returned and located himself,
standing on one foot at a time, on the out
skirts of the congregation. Being well
warmed up in my sermon, thinking neither
of Tim nor his errand, but only of the most
successful mode of pressing upon my hear
ers one of my strongest arguments, de-
manded, with all the energy in my power,
And what did Paul say? Tim, at the top
of his little squeaking voice, exclaimed, as
Tim only could have done, He thed you
| couldn't git any more butter till you paid
for what you got 7 This brought down the
house, and cut short one of the finest efforts
of my early ministry. Since then | have
KEEP. my preaching disconnected from do
mestic affairs.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

A drunken man leaning against church
in country town, was asked if he belonged
to that church. ''No, but l lean that way"
said he.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

If topper and gallon of whiskey were
left together, which would be drunk first?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

An Irishman aid, 'No printer should
publish death u,less Informed Of the fact
by the party dece aed."
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

An advertisement ys-Wanted-A fe-
male who has knowledge of fitting boots
of good moral ;haracter
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

A vein of copper ore, yielding so to the
ton has been discovered in Pennington, Me.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

The Democratic party kicked the bucket
On the Fourth. Funeral in November.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

The young lady whose feelings were all
worked up" has ordered fresh supply.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

WHY are the arrows of cupid like man
in an ague fit? Because they are all in a
culver
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

Every genuine principle of mortality or
religion is followed by sweet and holy
pleasure.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

Hot haste is defined as prairie fire trav-
cling at the rate of about thirty miles an
hour
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

Reverdy johnson will have the pleasure of
Mrs. Lincoln's company 10 England.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

IF tree were to break window what
would the window say? Tree-mend-us.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

Brazil supplies almost half of the coffee
consumed In the world.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-08

Questionable people-School tearhers and
those who get up catechisms.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-07-08
The Paraguayan kmazons.

Paraguay, the iuvincible litrle South Anne.
ncan R public presents the sublime yet ter
riole spectacle Of an army composed entirely
of. and commanded by. women. Our read
pr- are all no doubt aware that hoStilities
b we long been waged between Paraguay
and the Argentine allies. Well Paraguay is
r>duced; r. her gallant sons have leen over
horne by numbers, and the beautiful maids
and matronS of that proud commonwealth
have marshaled themselves into an army
of defence, and now, says the Buenos Ayres
Standard under the leadership OF Lieutenant
Colonel Margaret Ferreira, Is in command at
the pass of the River Tebicuari, where the
Allies will attempt to cross; while Brigadier
General Eliza Lynch, with the main body of
,he female army, is encamped midway be-
tween the pass of the river and small in
land town. On the road to Villa Rica the
right wing Of her army, under the command
OF the mother Of Captain Herrero, has de-
ployed so as to hang on the invaders should
they effect crossing and cut up Mrs. Col.
Ferrera and her heroic girls. The Standard
further says in substance that these devoted
women have suffered every privation. been
stripped of their jewels. made the crops and
sustained the soidierv during three years of
ferocious war, and now they are forced to
fght II the allies have the heart to fight
the girls, the honor of Christendom is at
stake in at once stopping this horrible
war
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-07-08
Sixteen Candidates.

And all "Richmond>," mentioned for
Convention favor. Grant has bigger
fight on hahd now than any uhich be en-
countered during the heroic struggle.
The odds are against him. The New
York Herald, says:
Chief Justice Chase, Judges Field,
DAVIS and Nelson Mr.. Pendle,on, MIR.
Hendricks. Governor Seymour, Andy
johnson; Governor English, OF Conuect-
cut, and Gov. Joel Parker. of New Jersey:
Generals Hancock, Mcclellan, F. p. Blair
aud franklin Pierce; Charles Francis
Adams and keverdy johnson are spoken
of by the admirers Of the different gentle
men. Here is plenty Of timber and some
af it go"d hu, readers must not under
Staud that the extent of this list indicates
the comparative embarrassment The Con.
vention will have in choosing The
choice is between three, PEI haps, bn,
the rest are named in the exuberant spii
OF compliment in which some coterie re.
CARDS each man; or, mare practically,
these names are put forth that t:ey may
score so msny votes and have the honor
of withdraNlng those votes in favor OF
the right man-an honor and service
of which they will remiud the right man
when he is once in office and has good
fat. places to give away.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-07-08
The Amnesty Proclamation.

President Johnsan has, right worthily,
and in keeping With his desire for resto-
ration and peace. and also in accord with
a great public wish, sent forth his amncs-
ty proclamation. Believing that the war
has long since ceased, and the acknowl'
edge,ncnt given By all the States Of the
supremacy Of the Federal government,
and that amnesty and pardon will tend
10 secure complete and universal eStab'
li>hment and prevalence Of municipal
law and order, he prcclaips by virtue of
the Constitution, and in the name of the
people Of the United States, and declares
urconditionally and without reservation,
to all and every person who directly or
indirectly participated in the late inSur-
rection or rebellion, excepting such per-
sons as may be under pre>entment or in-
4ictment in any Court of the United
States having competent jurisdiction.
upon charge of treason or other felony,
a full pardon and amnesty for the offence
of treason against the United States Or
of adhering to their enemies during the
late civil war, with restoration of all
rights of property, except as to slaves,
aud except also as to any property legal
ly diyesled under the laws of the United
States.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-07-08
The Asheville Female College.

Ye notice the catalogue of the Ho(stor
Conference Female College, at A>heville,
n. C., received this week. This Col'
lese is situated in the French Broad Val
Icy. one of the loveliest and most ro.
uahtic locations in the old North State,
asdsis easily accessible from this State by
way Of Greenville. S. t.. by good coaches.
The health OF the place is proverbial,
sing to fresh moantain air. pure water.
and salubrious climate. Total expenses
for the year (exclusive of ornamentsl>)
including everything, will average about
$500. Fall term begins about July 3Oth.
and ends 17th Dec. Rev. Jas. s. Ken.
nedy, a. H., President