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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-11

hanging in a large pear tree about twenty
yards distant. He could see in it no likeness
10 anything earthyly, and he half fancied it
might be the comet, who, having put out
his light, had come down there to perch. In
his fright and perplexity, he did what every
wise man would do in like extremity he
called on his valiant wife. Reinforced by
her, he drew near the tree, cautiously recon
noltring. Surely never pear tree bore such
fruit. Suddenly there descendd from the
thing plaintiye, trembling little voice
PLEASE take Us down We are very cold. y
Then a second little voice:
And hungry, too. Please take us down -
''Why, who are you? And where are
you p
The first little voice said:
I'VE are Mr.. Harwood's little boy and
girl, and we are lost in balloon
The second little voice said
Its US, and We ruined away with bal
loon. Please take us down"
Dimly comprehending the situation, the
farmer getting hold ola dangling rope, sue
ceeded IN pulling down the balloon. lie
first lifted out little Johnnie, who ran rapid
ly a few yards toward the house then turn
ed round, and stood for few moments, Gu
riously surveying the balloon. The faithful
little sister was so chilled and exhausted that
she had TO be carried into the house where
trembling and sobbing, she told her wonder
ful story
Before sunrise mounted messenger was
dispatched to the Harwood home, with glad
tiding> of great jov. He reached it in the
afternoon, and few hours later the children
themselves arrived, in state, with banners
and music, and conveyed in covered hay
wagon and four.
joy bells were rung in the neighboring
town, and in the farmers brown house the
happiest family on the Continent thanked
God that night
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-11
Female Piety.

The gem of all others which encircles the
coronet of lady's character, is unaffected
piety. Nature may lavish much upon her
person-the enchantment of the countenance
the gracefulness of her mefn, or the strength
other intellect, yet her loveliness is uncrown
ed until piety throws around the whole the
sweetness and power of her charms--she
then becomes unearthly in her temper-un
earthly in her desires and associations. The
spell which bound her affections TO things
below is broken and she mounts on the si-
lent wings of her fancy and hope to the hab-
ita;iop Of God, where it will be her delight
to hold communion with the spirits that
have been ransorned from the thraldom of
earth, and wreathed with garland of glory
Her beauty may throw her magical
charm over many princes and conquerors
may bow with admiration at the shrine Of
her riches-the sons of science and poetry
may embHlm her memory in history and
song-yet piety must be her ornament-her
pearl. Her name must be written in the
book of hfe," that when mountains fade
away. and every memento OF earthly great
ness is lost in the general wreck of nature
it may remain and swell the list of that
mighty throng which have been clothed
with the mantle of righteousness, and their
voices attuned to the melody of Heaven.
With such treasure, every lofty sratifi
cation on earth may be purchased friend
ship will be doubly sweet and their char
acter will possess prize far ''above rubies !;
life will be but pleasant visit to earth, and
death the entrance upon joyful and per-
petual home. And when the notes of the
last trump shall be heard, and sleeping
millions awake to Judgment, its possessor
shall be presented fsultless before the
throne Of God with exceeding joy, and a
crown Of life shall wear away.
Such is piety. Like tender aower plan
ted in the fertile soil Of woman heart, it
grows, expanding its foliage and impsrting
its fragrance to all around, till transplanted
it is set 10 bloom in the paradise of God.
Follow the start will light you
through every labyrinth in the wilderness
of life, gid the gloom that viii gather
round you in the dying hour, and bring you
safely overthe tempestuous Jordan of death
into the promised and settled rest.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-11
but tell me why not.

The Mormons. it is stated, have issued a
large amount of paper currency, which circu-
lates very freely throughout Utah Territory
and appears to be popular with the inhabi-
tants. The notes are of various denomina-
tions, the larger from one dollar upward, re
semblinr the legal tender issues from the
United States Treasury. The small halt
dollar notes which have on the right hand
margin bee hive, and on the LETT female
figure read, the Treasurer Of the Great
Salt Lake City Corporation will pay to the
bearer fifty cents, payable in United States
currency, and are signed by Robert Camp
bell, Auditor Public Accounts.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-11

One night In July we landed on the shore
of a northern ford in latitude 60 degrees
north. We ascenGed cliff which rose one
thousand feet above the level of the sea. Ii
was late, bur still sunlight. The arctic oc-
can stretched away in silent vastness at cur
feet. The sound of It's waves scarcely reached
our airy lookout Away in the north, the
huge old sun swung around along the horl-
zon like the slow, measured beat of the pen
dulum in the tall clock in our grandfather $
parlor corner. When both hands CT me to-
gether at H. midnight, the full round orb
hung triunphantly above the wave-a bridge
Of gold, running due north, spanned the wa
ters between us aud him. There he shone
in silent majesty, which knew no setting.
We involuhtarily took OFF our hats no word
was said. Combine if you can, the most
brilliant sunrise and sunset you ever saw,
and it's beauties viii pale before the most
gorgeous coloring which now lit up the oc-
can. heaven and mountain. In half an
hour the sun had swung perceptlbly on its
beat, the colors changed to those OF the
morning, fresh breeze rippled over the n
ord, one sougster after another pipej up Ill
the grove behind us-we had slid into an
other day-Letter from Norway.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-11
Selset Paetrg.
FALLING LEAVES.

They are falling, slowly falling,
Thick upon the forest side,
Severed from the noble branches
Where they waved in tesutsous pride.
They are falling in the valleys,
Where the early violets spring,
And the birds in sunny spring time
First their duleet music sing.
They are falling, sadly falling,
Close beside our cottage door;
Pale and faded, like the loved ones,
They have gone forever more
They are falling, and the sunbeams
shine in beauty soft around;
Yet the faded leaves are falling,
Falling on the mossy ground
They are falling on the streamlet,
Where the silvery waters fow,
And upon the placid bosom
Onward with the waters go.
They are falling in the churcbysrd,
Where our kindred sweetIy sleep,
Where the idle winds Of summer
Softly o'sr the loved ones sweep
They are falling, ever falling,
When the autumn breezes sigh,
When the stars in beauty glisten
Bright upon the midnigh, sky
They are falling when the tempest
Means like oceans hollow roar,
When the tuneless winds and billOws
Sadly sigh forever more
They are falling, they are falling,
While our saddened thoughts still go
To the sunny days of childhood,
In the dreamy long ago.
And their faded hues remind US
OF the blasted hopes and dreams,
Fading like the falling leaflets
Cast upon the icy stream.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-11

PRETTY COCOA few afternoons since,
two young men were noticed on board the
A niboy steamboat, apparently criticising
the elaborate dresses, &c, of some ladies'
sitting near them One was heard to say to
his compan on, Charley. some one-l TOR
cot his name-said, many years ago, that
the true study of mankind was mon.
"Oh, yes. his friend replied, you mean
Pope. But what of it, Tom p Why,
answered Tom, Il rather think if old Mr..
Pope was living aoto, he would change his
tune. He arould say, the true study OF man
Kind fs 3ronlnn )"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-11

An exchange in speaking OF absent MIND
edness, tells remarkable tough story OF a
bachelor fiiend it says: He Is IN the
habit when he comes TO his tea OF putting
tbekettle on the store, and taking a snooze
until the kettle begins to sing, when he
would get up and make his tea. The
other evening being a little prostrated, on
old Simkiu's daughter cutting him on
the street, he put the kettle on the lounge
and got upon the stove himself, and never
discovered bis mistake until he began to
sine -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-11
Willis'S Home,

We have rarely seen simple child story
that more touched us than the following
from exchange:
E''This is my home!' cried the little one,
a treasured boy of four summers, as fresh
and rosy he came from school at the close
of winter afternoon.
Indeed, little Willie" said his father,
''how is it? Suppose you go out on the side
walk, and try at the next door; suppose
you step into the entry, throw off your lit
tie sack as you have here, and go to The par
ior, wouldt that be your home %
IN indeed said Willie, 1t would not
be"
But tell me why not. "
He had never thought of this. He paus-
ed moment, then directing his eyes to
where his mother quietly sat sewing, he re-
Piled with an earnest gesture, "She lives
here
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-11

Josh Billings says it is his honest cpin-
ion that whiskey is second only tew original
sin: it is a millstun hung upon the neck ov
poor. degraded humin nature, and if the dey-
il was allowed leave Nv absence for six months
tew visit this eyrth, the first thing he would
do would be to lobby our legislatures for a
repeal ov the excise laws, and then invest
his pile in gin mills
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-11

The other evening Leavenworth Kan
fellow was praising the hair of lady, when
a precious Miss observed, Il guess my hair
would look as well if l took as much care OF
it. Mamma never sleeps in her hair
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-11

The English papers contain accounts OF
storms, which though unusual, are not with
out precedent. At Milbury Heath, near
Thornbury, the turnpike road for distance
of one hundred and fifty yards, was covered
with small shelled snails, Ike sea snails. a
similar storm occurred at Tockington, few
miles distant, some forty years ago. An
other strange occurrence was remarked
near Thornburry recently. The earth for
several miles along the Severn was thickly
covered with insects, commonly known as
lady cows" These greatly ineonvenienced
pedestrians.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-11
WEAK AND DELICATE CHILD
TESTLNONLALS

Hon. Grorge ". Woodpayd, Chief Justice Of
Me Supreme Court of Pes,na 4,rr,es:
Philadelphia March Is, 1857.
''T find .Hoofand's = German Bittefs' is q
good tonic, useful in "a diseases Of the diges-
tive organs, and of great benefit in cases of de-
biIity. and want of nervous seton in the system.
Yours truly, GEO. WOODWARD" :"
Hon James Thompson, .Jndge Of The Snprsnrs
Court of Pennsylvania:
Phisdelphis, April 25. 1865.
II consider Hoofand German Bitters aSafx
able rrefcsne in cf attacks of indigestion or
Dyspepsia. l can certify this from my expert
ence of it Yours, with respect.
From, Rrv Joseph H. Remnard d. D. Pasto,
Of THE fenth Baptist Church. Philadelphia.
DR.. Jack,on-Dear Sir: I have been frequest-
ly requested to connect my name vith recon men
dations of different kinds Of medicines, bat re-
gardng the practice as cut Of ny spprspriaee
with clear proof in IN va.iose irsssnsss and
particularly in my OWL family. Of the asefsiasss
of DR.. Hollands German Bitters. depart for
once from my usual course, 70 express ny Pull
conviction that general d<bil'ty Of sAt sSsfes
ami especially for L,pe- Ce~aFl0iGf, 6 ss . safe
atd pafnabls prepar3h9n In some ssses II may
fail but usually bt not. it will be very BEN
ehcial to those who suffer from the above sAnses.
Yours, very respectfully,
F,ou Rev E. d. FsuaaH, As~se.s Educ,
Christian Chronicle, Phiiadsi,aAsa.
have derived decided benefit frs. ne ase q
HooHsnds German Bitters, and feel it my pTivn-
ege to recommen nd the = q nnst valuable tsaD,
to all who suffering from general dssihH 81
from diseases arising from deraneeaeat of tbs
liver Yours truly, ED. KENDALL
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-11
PERSONS ADVANCED IN LIFE.

And feeling the hand of time Weighing heavily
upon them with all its attend ant ills.wil' find in
the use Of this BITTERS, or the TONIC. an elixer
that will instil new life into their veins, restore
in a measure the energy and srdor of more youth
fal days. build up their shrunke n forms, and give
h, aIth and happiness to their remaining years.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-11
DEBILITY.

Resulting from any cause whatever; prostration
of the system induced by severe labor,
hardships, exposure. feyers, etc.
There is no medicine extant equal to these rem
edes in such cases. A tone and yigor is i'm parted
to the WI ole system. the appetite is strengthed,
food is ENJOY ed the stomach digests promptly the
blood is purified, the complexion becomes sound
and healthy the yellow tinge is eradicated from
the eyes. bloom is given to the cheeks, and the
weak and nervous invalid becomes strong and
healthy being.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-11
NDTTCE

7; is well established fact th at fully one-half
of the fem ale portion of population are sel-
dom in the enjoyment of good health; or 70
use their own expires Il sion, never feel we'll %
They are languid, devoid of all energy, extreme
Iy nervous, and have appetite. To this class
of persons the BITrERS, or the TONIC, is esps
cially recomm ended
WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN
Are made strong By the Of either of these
remedies. They will cure every case Of AARAS-
MUS, without fail.
Thousands of certificates have accumulated in
the hands of the proprietor. but space will allow
of the publication of but few. Those, it will be
observed, are men of note ard of such standing
that they must believed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-11
CAUTION.

Hoofand's Germ IN Remedies sSeSeanterfsiseA-
See that the signsturs Of c. II JACKSON Is -
the wrspPer Of e.eh eo:,l: Al 'ss.'s a..sts:. s
tory at the German Medicine stsre ,Es- eSi AKCH
Street, Philsdelphia- Pa
CHARLES NJ EVANS, Proprietor
formerly C. n JACKSON Co.
Hooa and's fern sn Bitters -sf bottle, - 90
Hooaand's G ern an BitteFs, half dosso, 90
Hooaapd's German Tonic pat sp IN qssst bottles
81 so per bottle, or half dozen for 81 50.
F Do not forget to examine we'll the artici
you buy, in order TO get the genuine
For sale by A. I. SHAW Agent Clearhsld Pa.
April %, 1S68-ly
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-11
HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS,
AND
HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC.
THE GRsAr REsEprEs
For all diseases of the Liver, Stomach, or diges
tive organs.
Hoofiand's German Bitters

Hoofland's German Bitters
Is Iscompo.cd of the pure juice. Tor. a, they are
trated, and entirely free from sIecheio eGn's sd
mixture of any Kind.
HOOFLAND's GERMAN TONIC,
Is combination of all to ingredient, of the Rift
ters. with the purest quality of Santa C,u. Ruu
Orange &c making one of the most pleasant and
agreeable remedies ever offered to the public.
Those preferrins Medicine free from Alcohol.
ic admixture, will use
HOOFLdND's GERMAN BITTERs.
Those who have no objection to the cen binatiop
of the Bitters, As stated, will ass
HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC.
They are both equally good. sad contain the
same medicinal virtues, the choice between the
two being rlere matter of taste, the Tonic being
the most palat.be.
The stomach, from a variety of causes such as
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Nervous Debility, ETC.. is
very apt to have its functions dersnged The
Liver sympaihizing ~ as closely as itdoes with
the Stomach, then bs - comes affected the result
of which is that the patient suffers from several
or more Of the following diseases: i..-
Constipation, Flatulence, Inward Piles, Fuiness
of Blood 10 the Head. Aeidity Of the Stomach,
Nausea, Heartburn, Disgust for Food, Fulness
or Weight in the Stomach Sour Eructations,
Sinking or Fluttering at the Pit of the Stomach,
Swimming of the Head, Hurried or Difficult
Breathing. Futtering at the Heart. Choking or
SunocHtins Sensations when In q Lying Posture
Dinness of Vision Dots or We ebs before the Sight
Dull Pain in the Head Deficiency of Perspira-
ton Yeliowness of the Skin and Eyes. Pain in
the Side, Back Chest, Limbs, etc. Sudden flush
of Heat, Burning in the Fiesh Constant i'm
aginingso of Evil, and great depression of Spirits.
The sufferer from these diseases should exercise
the greatest caution in the selection Of a remedy
for his case, purchasing only that hich he is
sured from bis inves - LEGATIONS and Inquiries
possesses true merit, - is shilfulIy compound
ed, is free from injurious Ingredients, and has
established for itself reputation FOR the cure Of
these diseases. In this connection would
submit those welI-known remedies-
Hoofand's German Bitters, aud Hoofand's
German Tome, prepared by DR.. G. M
Jacksou, Phika6stphta, Pa
Twenty two years since they were first intro
duced into this country from Germany, during
which time they have undoubtedly performed
more cures, and benefited suffering humanity to
greater extent, than any other remedies known
to the public.
These remedies viii eFectuaily cure Liver Com
Plaint, Jaundice, Dys ~ pepsis Chronic or Ner-
vous Debility, Clron K ic DisrrhGa, Disease of
the Kidneys. and all Diseases arising from dis
ordered Liver, Ston sch, or Intestines.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-11

Is scompo.cd of the pure juices Tor, as they are
incidentally termed ertrGcfs) Off cots Her rbs. and
trated, and entirely II free from slcoholic sd.
mixture of any kind
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-11

How to get at the real complexion OF some
ladies-take little soap and water.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-06-12
DEMAND ONTHE CHIEF OF POLICE.
The once Double Guarded.
MAJOR WILLIAMSON STILL TRIUMPHANT,

One of the first subjects thought of and
sought after yesterday morning was concern
ing the Office of Chief OF Police. Major
Williamson was at his desk eheerfully die.
patching routine business, great and trivial,
nor was he disturbed until between ten and
eleven o'clock, when an o. B. envelope from
the Mayors Office was handed to him by
sprightly messenger, Of which this is copy
MA7oRArrY OF NEW oR1EAxs
Oity Han. June II, 1855.
J. j. Williamson, Chief Of Police
SrE-I have appointed Robert E. Diamond
chief of police in and for the city of New
Orleans, as your immediate successor. You
will turn over to him all public property,
books, papers, keys, ETC., pertaining to the
office you now hold.
Respectfully, etc,
JOHN r. CONWAY, Mayor.
The major did not wilt nor did he grow
angry, but made 3 sly remark sotto voce,
which was not caught BY ears polite. After
a reporter had copied it for an evening
paper the chief indorsed on the back of the
missive the following words. which are not
without meaning:
CHIEFS OEFLoE, June IL, 1868.
Respectfully returned to his honor the
Mayor, with the remark that do not oou-
slider the authority of the Mayor sufficient
to remove me. Having been appointed to
Office by the power rom which your au-
thOrity is derived, l therefore respectfully
decline TO turn over ny Office t. Mr. Dia.
mond or any other person until I shall be
relieved thereof by some competent au-
thority.
J. J. WILLIAMSON, Chief of Police.
By this time q large number of inQuisitive
male bodies had oongregsted in the neigh,
borhood, peering into the windows of the
City Hall, statiouhouse, and chiefs Office,
asking odd questions sud acting without
purpose generally. Lieutenant Schreiber
was instructed to station officers at the doors
and allow no one to enter unless on Iegiti.
mate business. This excellent movemen :
only served to increase tie throlg of idlers,
and policemen were kept busy IN resisting
the crowd.
Still there came no developments, no
bayonets, but Mr. Diamond modestly
stepped into the Chiefs Office, saluting the
incumbent, made formal demand for the
position, keys, and papers, and still J. j.
W. was ia 10 mood to be turned out Of office
without due course cf proceedings, or BY
competent authority. NJ. Diamond retired,
and up to a cool hour last night Lad not
been aeeu near Lafayette square
Chief Williamson IS still il command,
and expects to SO remain for some time to
come
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-06-12
Aettt 0rleats 3epahiieatt.
THE TEST OATH,

L. e. Lemarie, who lie announced in the
order of General Buchanan as elected to the
office of State tax collector Of the second
district, correspondent Informs us, left
New Orleans in the Confederate service in
the month of June, 1861, as fret lieutenant
in the New Orleans artillery, which battal.
ion was afterward consolidated with other
companies under the name of the twenty
second Louisiana regiment heavy artillery,
in which he became first lieutenant of com.
pany D. He returned to this oitYafter Lees
surrender, May Is, 1865. Mr.. Lemarie was
one of the clerks of the Louisiana secea asioI4
convention.
E. L. Jewell, one of the Senators elect for
the second district, parish Of Orleans, was
not, as we are informed, in the Confederate
civil or military service, aud never held
Office except that of director Of the public
schools of this city in ls6S-6G, Immediately
before the Monroe administration was in
aueurated. His election will be contested
on the ground of fraudulent votes and
refusal by election commissioners to
allow Republicans to vote. There are
IntinatiOns that some inquiries will be
made as to whether he wrote or published
newspaper articles faEoring the rebellion,
as the new constitution prohibits such per
sons from voting or holding any Office.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-06-12
.srArE OF JOHN w. coucH.

OFFICE OF UNITED STATES MARSHAL,
District OF Louisiana, :
hOnTog La, May 2, l56s.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT ON THE
L seventh day of May, A. ID. 1865, a WARRANT
IN BA n kRUPTCA was issued against the estate
OF JOHN W. COUOH, in the parish OF Frank.
lin aud State Of Louisiana. who has been Adjudged
q bankrupt on his own petition; that the payment of
any debts and delivery Of any property belonging to
such bankrupt 10 him or for hislse and the transfer
of any property by him, forbidden by law that
meeting OF tire creditors OF the said bankrupt, to
prove their debts and to choose or more assign
ees OF his estR 9, Will be held at Court OF Ba k
ruptcy, to be holden at the office of d. O. Baker,
in the town of Monroe, parish Of Ouaohta before W..
j. O. Baker, Register, on the first day Of July,
A. ID. 1865, at 10 O'Clock A. M,
f. J. HEBRON, u. S. Marshal.
Per NJ NJ GRADY. Deputy, as Messenger
No TNl-uly Is isl
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-06-12
ESTATE OF CHARLES GARDNER.

UNITED STATES MARsHALs OEFIcz, J
District Of Louisiana,
New Orleans, June 10, 1858.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT ON THE
i tenth day of June, A. ID. 1863 a WARRANT
IN BANKRUPTCY was issued against the
estate Of CHARLES GARDNER, of New Orleans,
in the parish of Orleans and State of Louisiana,
who was adjudged bankrupt his own petition
that tue payment of any debts and delivery Of any
property belonging to such bankrupt, to him or for
his use and the transfer of any property by him
forbidden BY law; that meeting Of the creditors of
the said bankrupt to prove their debts and to choose
Court of Bankrupt 3, to be boden at the Custom.
house building in the city of New Orleans, Lousi-
ana, before John Il. Deane, Register on the eighth
day ofJuy, A d. 1863 at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
+. j. HERRON U. S. Marshal
No. eTT-jel1 iysA District Of Louisiana.