Raftsman's flitritaL
8. B. BOW, EDITOR AN D PROPRIETOR.
CLEARFIELD, PA., APRIL 20, 1839.
Democratic State Cosvestiox. "We take
Bp considerable space in our paper tbts week
with the proceedings of the Anti-Lecompton
8Ute Convention,' held last week at Harris-
bars. ro told y persona who were pres
eat that the attendance was large and respecta
ble, and the proceedings were marked with
bannonv and enthusiasm. If half of what is
asserted by the members of the Convention,
and act forth in the resolutions, concerning the
Buchanan Administration, is true, it Is one of
the most corrupt and outrageous, that ever
bat been in power in tbe country, and must be
surrounded and controlled by a precious set
of political charlatans and scamps. Until re
cently, the men who composed this Conven
tlon were in full communion with the party,
snew all its dims and schemes, and some of
them were even the bosom companions of the
President himself and basked in the sunshine
of his favor. It is, therefore, but fair to pre
sume that they "know whereof they affirm ,
that their charges are true and correct.
Kaitsas axk the Gold Region. From Kan
sas we learn that the tide of emigration is al
ready setting strongly toward the gold region
Thus far most of the emigrants are poor, and
bave started with scarcely provisions enough
for their journey. For six weeks yet there
will not be grass enough to support heavily-
loaded teams, and of course no freight or
provision trains can reach Pike's Peak until
long after these emigrants are "there. The
news from tho mines this spring, is, so far,
meagre and conflicting. Some have return
ed and pronounced it a "humbug," and others
declare that gold can be dug, varying from
$3 to $20 per day. Nearly all who come back,
immediately go out again. Several families
of Cass county, Missouri, have been driven
out by a mob because they took free State
papers.
Thk C&ops. Reports of the wheat crop
continue favorable. There are some excep
tions, of course, but generally the prospects
are quite encouraging. The Illinois papers
gre that there is a probability of more than
a general average in that State. In Michigan
the prospects are equally favorable. These
remarks also apply to Ohio and Western New
York. From Texas the accounts are exceed
ingly flattering. Wheat is in fine condition.
Corn is looking well. It is five or six inches
high, and has received the first plowing. The
season in that State is three weeks earlier
than usual. The forests have assumed a green
hue, and the fruit trees are covered with young
fruit. In Louisiana wbeU is in good condi
tion and promises well.
From the Cincinnati Commercial we learn
that suffering along tho Mississippi in conse
quence of the high water, is very great. For
miles together, not a spot of dry land was vis
ible, and people were literally living in canoes
and skiffs. Large quantities of stock had
died, and were dying daily. Cattle and horses
- could be seen standing up to their bellies in
water, their only food b,eing tho leaves and
branches of the cottonwood, which their own
ers, from their canoes, would, chop down for
them to browse on. A greatjmany thousands
of acres would be utterly unfit for planting
this season.
Another shipment of plants from China has
just been made for the Patent Office, among
wblch are those of the tea shrub, camphor
tree, and of the yang-mea. A portion of tho
public grounds at Washington are set apart
for their germination.
The Republicans of Wheeling, Virginia,
bare addressed a memorial to the Republican
National Committee, urging the selection of
Wheeling as the place for holding the National
Convention that is to nominate a candidate
for the next Presidener.
J. D. B. Debow, William L. Yancey and
other disanionists, have called another South
ern Convention to meet in Vicksburg, on the
9th of May, 1859, to promote the disunion
schemes of the southern nulliners.
Oa the night of the 1st instant, the house
ol Henry Frick.at Quakertown, Bucks counly
was entered and robbed of a pocket book
containing $1,575 in notes, which had been
towed in a bed.
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Mr. Abrams, of Henrico, Virginia, has an
nounced hfmself as a candidate for Congress,
on the platform of Emancipation In Virginia.
The Administration papers propose to lynch
him.
The Sickles trial is still In progress at Wash
ington City, and there is no telling when it
will come to a close. The impression is that
Sickles will be acquitted.
Half a-tnillion of dollars are invested in the
had fisheries on the Potomac river. The
takings this season have been larger than for
two years preceding.
Jio man under ninety-five years of age bas
now a right to claim a pension for services in
the Revolution.
We direct special attention to the adver
tisement of "The State Journal."
LETTER FROM HARRISBURQ.
Special correspondence of tho Raftsman's Journal.
April 14, 1859.
S. B, Row, Esq. Dear Sir : As I predicted,
tho removal question did not assume anything
like an alarming shape in the Ilouse. Indeed,
I have reason to believe that the bill bad no
show at all, from the beginning, and that the
action upon it in the Ilouse, was a play upon
the incredulity of some folks, by others who
had probably, an object in view. The faint
"show" will no doubt nerve those who are in
favor of removal, to go into tho contest next
winter, with renewed vigor.
We have had no legislation worth; noticing
within a week past of a local nature, and very
little of general interest.
The act which contemplated giving Justices
of the Peace authority to try petty cases,
with a jury of five, died a natural death in the
Senate. The Committee reported it negative
ly at tho very heel of the hunt, so that no one
felt sufficient interest in it to try the feelings
of the Senate upon its merits. Pity for the
courts are too much burthened with petty liti
gation. The bank bills four in number, including
a supplement to turn a Saving's institution
into a bank of issue, went down in the Senate.
Those interested could not reasonably have
expected that they would meet any other fate.
A proposition to enlarge the premises of the
Governor, by the purchase of an adjoining lot,
was most fiercely debated in the Senate on the
last day, as were also several claim bills one
due to A. & J. Dull, and another to Geary &
Painter. Both wero referred to the Auditor
General, Surveyor General and State Treasu
rer for adjudication. All the claim bills pre
sented, however small the amount they called
for, have been most vigorously fought this
session.
We are to have a first class hotel in town, it
appears. The Cameron Hotel Company was
chartered a day or two ago, with a capital of
575,000.
The supplement to the license law or rath
er an act to place the proper construction on
the license law, was passed at the last moment.
By its provisions, which are at once plain and
comprehensible, courts can use their own plea
sure in licensing doggeries.
The DemocraticConvention which assembled
at this place yesterday, was very large, and
enthusiastic. Several most telling speeches
were delivered among the rest one by Hon.
JohnIIickman,wbich was a masterly effort. Al
though I had frequently heard him spoken of
as a finished speaker, I was not prepared to
hear such a speech as fell from his lips. He
hewed the National Administration as it were,
with a double-bitted axe, and every blow told
with stunning effect. The friends of Buchan
an stood aghast !
There was no nomination made for either of
the State offices; a resolution, however, was
passed placing the power in the hands of the
State Central Committee to call a State Con
vention for that purpose, if they shall deem it
necessary.
The Resolutions were decidedly strong, and
to the point. It is estimated that 500 persons
were present from all parts of the State, and
the utmost harmony and goodfeeliDg prevail
ed. Those who so ardently hoped that this
gathering would prove a "fizzle," have been
considerably disappointed.
To-day both nouses adjourned at 12 o'clock.
Col. Crcsswell resigned bis office as Speaker
of the Senate, and Jacob Turney democrat
of Westmoreland was elected to serve during
the recess. His opponent was Col. Gregg, of
Centre.
And this ends the session of 1809 peace to
its manes and the mission of Special.
DEMOCRATIC STATE C0XVENTI0JT.
According to previous notice, the Anti-Le
compton Democrats of Pennsylvania, met in
State Convention at Harrisburg on last Wed
nesday the loth April. The number in atten
dance was very large. Dr. Geo. M 'Cook, of
Allegheny county, was chosen temnorarv
chairman, when steps were taken to appoint a
committee to report permanent officers, and
a recess then taken.
During the absence of the committee to se
lect permanent officers, Hon. John Hickman
addressed the multitude. After he concluded.
the committee reported Alex. McKixxey. of
ii' -1 i a . . . .
i esiiuurciuuu us permanent l resiueut, iis
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ice x residents ana i secretaries.
The President, Mr. M 'Kinney, on assuming
the Chair, remarked that he was proud to be
called upon to act as Chairman of a Conven
tion composed of such rebels as they were,
dui mat ue woum assist in re-organizing the
Democratic party and erect some sncb plat
form as was erected at Cincinnati, and after its
erection Mr. Buchanan might, after due re
pentance, return and re-join the true Demo
cratic partv.
On motion, of Cel. Forney, a committee of
was appoiuieu 10 report resolutions expres
sive of the views and objects of the Conven
tion. The committee were ! Col. John W.
torney, Philadelphia; E. L. Willard. Lu
eerne ; Col. Samuel S. Young, Berks ; John
r V TJl'l-J l n.i i . .
j. iviivi, uuaueipuis ; i nos. tr. uampoeu,
Huntingdon ; J. W. G. Weinnan, Dauphin ;
S. C. Wingard, Allegheny; Samuel E. Keller.
Lancaster; John II. Negley, Butler; Geo. J.
Higgins, Schuylkill; A. C. Noyes, Clinton;
J. W. Douglas, Erie; J. D. Breitenbangh,
Montgomery ; D. Kistler, Jr., Westmoreland ;
R.J. Nicholson, Jefferson; W. W. Redick,
Fayette; S. Ringwalt, Chester; John W.
Brown, Dauphin; James Gilliland, Centre;
Bailey Thomas, Philadelphia ; John Flanni
gan, Cambria ; Dr. George Wisenberger, Phil
adelphia; William S.Hurlock.Berks; Charles
Barnet, Allegheny; L. S. Cantwell, Arm
strong. The following is the Report of the Commit
tee on Resolutions, which was adopted with a
single dissenting voice :
R'tolved, That regarding this Convention as
to all intents and purposes, a Convention rep
resenting the patriotic sentiment of the Dem
ocratic party, and avowing ourselves members
of that party, upon those well known princi
ples which have constituted its creed since
the beginning of the Government, we are here
to-day to resist every attempt to weaken or to
over-throw that creed, and to unite for the
purpose of restoring, in til their vigor and
purity, the great truths which have heretofore
made the Democracy a conquering organiza
tion, and contributed to the enduring welfare
of the States of the Union.
Resolved. That this Convention most solemn
ly declares its warm attachment to the Union
ci me states, to maintain which it pledges all
its powers, and that for this end it is our duty,
and the duty of the democratic party every
where, to watch over and oppose every infrac
tion of those principles which constitute the
only basis of that Union, because a faithful
observance of them can only secure its exis
tence and the public happiness.
Resolttd, That holding the General Admin
istration responsible for certain grave depar
tures from public duty and Democratic princi
ples, we are bonnd to regard the Administra
tion as having forfeited the confidence of the
people, and to denounce it as unworthy of the
support of the Democratic party.
Resolved, That when the Democratic party
in 1850 was solemnly committed in National,
State, and County Conventions to the funda
mental principle that the people of the Ter
ritories, like those of the States, were to be
left perfectly free to decide for themselves
whether slavery should or should not exist
within their limits, subjected only to the Con
stitution ot the United States, we entered into
a solemn covenant, which, notwithstanding
the conduct of faithless public servants, we
bold ourselves bound to maintain at all haz
ards, and to carry out in letter and spirit.
St Resolved, That the attempt of the General
Administration to disregard this covenant,
and in its stead to erect a despotic test to com
pel obedience to doctrines subversive of Re
publican liberty, was not the work of the rep
resentatives of the Democratic party, bnt of
men who had resolved upon the destruction of
that organization for their own ambitious pur
poses ; and that this repudiation of right and
endorsement of wrong was fitly followed by a
remorseless war of Federal power upon State
sovereignty, and by an arrogant proscription
of all Democratic organizations and Demo
cratic champions who would not follow the
shameless example.
Resolced, That we deliberately and heartily
re-assert and re-endorse the great principle of
popular sovereignty and non-intervention ; as
well in the Territories as in the Stales, non
intervention by Congress with slavery in the
Territories, and non-intervention by the Fed
eral Executive with the franchise of the peo
ple of the Stutes, and that every effort to force
the Democratic party of this country upon any
other platform should bo rebuked as a prepa
ration for lasting disgrace in the first place,
and for lasting and deserving defeat in the
second.
Resolved, That this principle of popular sov
ereignty and non-intervention, lying, as it
does, at the basis of all our free institutions,
enunciated aud accepted, North and South, by
Legislatures and courts, by Congressmen and
candidates, substituted, in 1850 for an obsolete
Congressional rule, and re-tsserted in 1854,
alter the repeal of the Missouri Compromise,
is the only principle that will forever remove
the question of slavery from the halls of the
National Legislature, and prevent the triumph
of the enemies of tho American Union.
Resolved, That we regard with undissembled
indignation and alarm tho attempt of the Fed
eral Administration, backed by its dependents
in the North, and the disunionists of the
South, to committhe Democratic organization
to the scandalous doctrine that, in defiance of
the pledges of the Democratic party in 1850,
and in disregard of the legislation of 1850
and 1854, the people of the Territories shall
have no control over the question of slavery,
but that slavery must be protected againt the
popular will, not merely by the courts, but by
Congress, and, per consequence, by the army
and the navy ; and that, regarding the resolu
tions of the Convention which assembled at
Harrisburg, cn the 16th of March, as having
accepted this monstrous heresy, we hereby re
pudiate the platform and candidates of'that
Convention.
Resolced, That long and constantly as we
have advocated the rights of the South in the
North, and solicitous as we are to preserve
amicable relations with the people of that
portion of the Union, candor compels us to
say that we can never co-operate upon the
declaration of a purpose to ignore and insult
the popular voice iu Territories alter all the
obligations of the past ; and that wo appeal
to our fellow-countrymen, iu that quarter oi
the Union, not to lend their countenance to a
policy, the effect of which is to consolidate
fanaticism here, and to place them inextrica
bly in the wrong.
Resolced, That we are irreconcilably oppos
ed to any and every attempt to disturb that
adjnstuient, or to re-open the slave agitation
either by re-opening the African slave trade,
or by the adoption of a slave code for the
Territories by the action of Congress, when
the people fail to do it for themselves, or in
any other form whatsoever.
Resolved, That the welfare of the country
imperatively demands a jealous resistance by
the people of the corrupting influences of
t ederai power, whenever they are unwarranta
bly exercised ; that we are keenly alive to the
existence of the dangers which all great states
men oi tne uemocratic party have predicted
from the prostitution of the vast patronage of
the General Government to the accomplish
ment of partisan purposes; that under the pres
ent National Administration, the worst fears
of tho patriot statesmen of the earliest davs
of the Republic, on this subject, have been
realized ; and that the events of the last two
years have sadly illustrated the truth of the
remark of James Buchanan in 1827, in his
speech against the prostitution of Federal
patronage to political ends by the Adminis
tration of John Q. Adams, that "the nature
of man is the same under republics and under
monarchies, lhe history of the human race
proves that liberty can never long be preserv
ed without popular jealousy. It is the con
dition of its enjoyment. Our rulers must be
varrowlu watched.
Resolved, That we are alike opposed to
Northern and Southern disunionists, regard
ing them as natural allies, one to the other
each appealing to the passions and prejudices
of its own section against the peace and har
money of the Union, and demanding Con
gressional intervention for its own section
alone, contrary to the right of the people of
me i em tones to govern themselves
Resolved, In the language of Stenhen A.
Douglas, "It matters not what way the Su
preme Oourt may hereafter decide as to the
abstract question whether slavery may or may
not go in to a Territory under the Constitu
tion ; the people have the lawful means to in
troduce it or exclude it, as they please, for the
reason that slavery cannot exist a day or an
hour anywhere, unless it is supported by local
police regulations. Those police regulations
can only be established by local legislation ;
and if the people are opposed to slavery, thev
will elect representatives to that body who
will, by unfriendly legislation, effectually pre
vent the introduction of it into their midst.
If, on the contrary, they are for it. their le
gislation will favor its extension. Hence, no
matter what the decision of the Sunreme
Court may be on that abstract question, still
the right of the people to make a slave Ter
ritory or a free Territory is perfect and com
plete under the Nebraska bill."
Resolved, That representing, as we hnlirA-
a large majority of the Democratic, nartv of
this State, do hereby most solemnly protest;
against the betrayal, abridgment or mutilation
of this great principle of the "majoritv rul
ling," applicable alike "to the territories the
same as to the States:" and we thpr.fnr r.
ject, as an innovation and unsound, the reso-
At ' i ....
iuiiou vi wo late convention that abridges
and limits the right of the people of a Ter
ritory to act iq reference to the institution pf
slavery to the one particular time when they
come to organize their State governments ;"
that we continue to hold to the fullest appli
cation ot the principle to the Territories, and
cannot but express our alarm and astonishment
at its threatened entire destruction, as disclos
ed by leading Southern Senators in the recent
debate in the Senate of the United States.
Resolved, That we are utterly opposed to
the acquisition of Cuba, unless it can be ob
tained by such fair and honorable means as
will be consistent with the dignity and fame
of the Republic.
Resolved, That adhering to the theory of a
frugal and economical administration of the
General Government as taught by the fathers
of the Democratic party, yet, the necessary
expenditures of that Government imperative
ly demand a revision of the present revenue
laws ; and that in such revision we are in fa
vor of such a distinct recognition of our man
ufacturing agricultural and mechanical inter
ests as will rescue the Government from a
resort to direct taxation and permanently
protect the labor and industry of the country.
Resolved, That tbe administration of Wm.
F. Packer, Governor of Pennsylvania, meets
with our entire and cordial approval, charac
terized, as it has been, by an honest and care
ful guardianship of the interests of tbe people
of our Commonwealth ; and that we commend,
him, not only for bis opposition to corrupt
legislation, but, also, because he was amongst
the first to endorse the great principle of pop
ular sovereignty, which lies at the very heart
of our free institutions, and because he has
been most tearless in maintaining it; and
that the attempt. of the Federal administration
to defame the private and public character of
Governor Packer meets with our most un
qualified andjndignant condemnation.
Resolved, That this Convention entertain
the highest admiration for the Hon. Stephen
A. Douglas, the heroic statesman and Senator
of Illinois; that his great ability, his bold,
manly and decided character, his steadfast
adherence to tbe principles and pledges of the
party, particularly in reference to the govern
incut of the Territories ; all demand for him
the thanks and continued confidence of the
whole Democracy and of all true men.
Resolved, That we earnestly invoke the co
operation of Democrats of all the States ot
the Union in the great organized movement
inaugurated at the State capitol of Pennsyl
vania this day.
Resolved, That we recommend the appoint
ment by the President of this Convention of
a Democratic State Committee, to consist of
50 members; and that the question of uomi
Dating a Democratic State ticket, aud the call
of another Democratic State Convention at
the earliest possible day, be referred to that
Committee ; and that-a meeting of said Cen
tral Committee may be called by the chairman
or any live members thereof.
PENNSYLVANIA ITEMS.
PRKPARED FOR TUE "K AFTSM AX 'S JOURNAL. ':
Wasuingtox Cocxtt. On the 4th of April,
an infant child of John II. Reese, of West
Bt'thleham township, was so badly scalded,
by its mother accidentally knocking the boil
ing contents of a tea-kettle over it, that it
died in a few hours On the 5th, the
body of a man named Abe Ryal was found
near an old and unfrequented road leading to
the Baptist church in Scotts Vallev. He was
lying beside a log, considerably decayed,
with his face and legs very much eaten by wild
beasts. He was intoxicated on the night he
was missed. This tells tbe wlfole story. . . .
The residence of Mr. James Ayles,neur Green
field, was destroyed by fire about two weeks
ago. The family had barely time to escape.
It was doubtless the work of an incendiary.
A short time previous Mr. Ayle bad several
hundred dollars stolen from his mill. It is
supposed one individual is guilty of the both
crimes On the 8th, James Mountz and
Herman Levi, imprisoned for Larceny, made
an attempt to break out of the jail at Wash
ington, but were detected just iu time to pre
vent it.
Indiana Cocxty. A couple weeks since,
a difficulty occurred in Georgcville, between
a man named Cumiskey and another named
Riddle. Archibald Pounds interfered to paci
fy them, when Cumiskey cut him severelv
with a knife. Cumiskey fled and was still at
large at the latest accounts. . . . Michael Wal
ters, charged with larceny, was released on
the Cth, having given security for his appear
ance at court. . . . The house of Samuel Kals
ton, in Cherryhill township, caught fire on the
'Jlli, but was fortunately saved by the exertions
ol several persous present. ... On tbe 11th.
a horse belonging to Mr. James Repine, near
Indiana Borough, disappeared somewhat mys
teriously, and it is thought he was stolen, the
next day he was found straying about 5 miles
distant from home. ... On tho 10th, Henry
Spense was lodged in the Indiana jail. Hen
ry, it seems, had hired a horse at a livery
stable in Saltsburg, and forgetting that it was
not his own, traded the horse oil", and then
offered the other for sale.
York County. During the last week, quite
a number of gypsies passed through Wrights
ville. ... On the 7th inst.,Mr. Isaac Pearson,
a resident of Lower Chanceford township, in
trying to prevent a canal boat from running
against tho bank, slipped, and his head was
caught between the boat cabin and one of the
braces of the towing-path bridge, completely
severing the top of his head from just above
his eyes, scattering the brain about, and caus
ing death in a few moments. ... A fine grey
mareol Mr. Geo. Gohn,t esiding near Wrights
ville, died in that place on the night of the
12th. . . . The walls of the out let lock at
Lockport, on the Susquehanna canal, gave
way on the 12th, causing an obstruction which
will require a Week to remove. ... On tho
farm of Mr. Henry N. Flora, about 1 miles
from Wrightsvillc, is a wild grape vine which
measures thirty-seven inches in circumference.
Clarion County. On Sunday, the 10th
April, Mr. John Mechlins:, a tinner by trade,
of the borough of New Bcthleham, took his
son, a boy or three summers, to take a walk,
and in crossing the mouth of "Leisure Run,"
on a plank, it is presumed ho and son both
fell off and were drowned. Their bodies were
found some two hours after the sad occurrence
by some little boys passing, who were attract
ed by their caps floating. He was about forty
three years of age, and leaves a second wife
and two children.
Westmoreland County. A sister-in-law of
Mr. Samuel Ilaraen of Rostraver township,
was burned to death a few days since. She
bad been afflicted with paralysis for some time
past, and was unable to help herself. It is
supposed a spark of fire flew from the grate
and ignited her clothes. She expired iu a
short time.
Delaware County. On the 11th April, a
little son of J. A. Thompson, of Media, was
so badly scalded by the upsetting of a kettle
of boiling water that he died the same evening.
. . . , The farmers are busy sow inn- thmr nata
and getting ready to plant corn.
Butler County. On the 4th Anril. th.
house of Alex. P. Bryson, in Connoquenes
sing township, was totally destroyed by fire,
with a considerable quantity of grain, pota
toes and most of the furniture.
Warren County. The Ledger
of Charles Williams tbe escaped jai'l bird, who
was supposed to have fallen out of a skiff be
low Hickory, bad been found on an Tcianrf it
bag been fullj identified,
NE"W ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW GOODS. Just rccetved. a general as
sortment of new Fpring Goods, including
Plain and Figured Delaines. Cballics, Lawns, and
One hundred (100) pieces of Calico, latest styles,
all of which will be sold cheap at the corner store.
CnrwensviUe. jAprlS'5l WM. IK VIS.
TVTIJW AXD BEAUTIFUL A S-
ll SORTMENT OF SritlSU GOODS.
S I U Iv s ,
BLACK AND COLORED. SHAWLS ASD MAN
TILLAS, BAREGE AND BAREGE ROBES,
SILK POPLISS, DUCALS, VALEXC1AS, FOULARD SILKS,
cbalies, delaines, prints, A every dascription of
DRESS OOODS,
mfcPLASSEM..6niRXTXGSis!iiEETiso
and every kind of DOMESTIC GOODS.
A compi.etb assortment op Ladies', Gentle
ness', Misses, Boys' and Childress' Boots, Shoes
and Gaiters. ALSO, Hats, Caps and
CL0TI1IXG, CARPETS AND OIL CLOTH,
ALL OP WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT
EXTREMELY LOW PRICES.
April 20, 1859. C. KRATZER 4 SONS.
P. S. Groceries, Paints, Sails. Glass. Ac, by tho
quantity, will be sold at a email advance on cost
and carriage. C. Kratzkr A Sons.
SHERIFF'S SALES. By virtue of sundry
writs of Venditioni Krpoutt issued out of tbe
Court of Common Plcasnf Clenrfield CO., and to uie
directed, will be exposed to public sale, at the Court
House in the borough of Clearfield, on MONDAY
THE 1C.TU DAY OF MAY. IsMt, the fol
lowing described real estate, to wit:
A certain tract of land, situate in Decatur and
Rush townships, in Clearfield and Centra coun
ties: Beginning at a pojjt near the Moshannon
creek, thence south 51 deg. west 23 perches to hem
lock, thenco south 63 deg. w. 68 perches to pine,
thence n. 15 deg. west 27 per. to white oak, theuce
u. 21 deg. w. 44 per. to hemlock, thence n. 8 deg
east 66 per. to post, thenee north 0 east 12 per. to
pine stump, thenre north 35 deg. west 50 per to
hemlock, thence n. 2j deg. w. 56 per to hemlock,
thence n. 6tj deg. w. 152 per. to post by hemlock,
thence north 07 deg. w. 47 per. to post by hem
lock, thence 8. 46 d. w.01 per. to hemlock &tump.
theDcc . 52 deg. cast 14 per. to post, thence s. 6'J
deg. o. 30 per. to port, thence s. CO deg. w. 22 per.
to post, thence south 121 deg e. 2'J per. to a post,
thence s. 811 deg. w. 2:1 per. to port, thence n. 87i
w. 58 per. to post, thence n. 12 deg. w. 9 per to
post, thence south 46 deg. w. 724 perches to post
by white oak, thence s 68 deg. eart 272 per. to a
beech stump, tbence north 60 dog. cart 358 per. to
stones, thence 3Si cart 214 perches to post, tbence
north 52 deg. south 19i per. to a laurel on left or
western bank of Trout Run, thence down said
stream to its junction with Moshannon creek and
down east or right back of same by the course
and distances thereof to southern line of John
Harrison tract opposite the town of Oceola, thence
60 deg. east along said line to place of begin
ning, containing seventeen hundred and five acres
and allowance. Also tbe defendants interest, it
being or.o undivided fourth part of tbe town of
Oceola. on Tyrone and Clearfield Railroad, includ
ing within town plot eighty acres and allowance.
Seized, taken in execution, and to be sold as tbe
property of J. J. Lingle.
Afc-io a certain tiact of land, situate in Pike
township. Clearfield county, containing seveny ft
crcs; bounded by lands of Samuel Long, Benjamin
Johnston and others; about 30 acres cleared. Al
so, a piece of land adjoining the abovo ; bounded
by lands of Curry's heirs, Samuel Bloom and oth
ers, containing 75 acres, about 40 acres cleared ;
small frame house and barn thercou. iSeixed, ta
kon in execution, aud to bo sold as the property
of John S. Curry.
Also a certain tract of laud, situate in Becca
ria township, containing 150 acres ; bounded soutb
by Clearfield creek, west by Whiteside, north by
Miles west by Joseph Sterit, with 50 acres
cleared, 2 dwelling houses and log barn thereon
Seized, taken in execution, and to be sold as the
property of Georgo M'Crackcn and Robert M'
Craukcu. Also a certain tract of land, situate in Jordan
township, Clearfield county, containing 63 acres ;
(levied on defendasts interest in said tract.) boun
ded by lands of John Curry, John lc Anson Swan
and others, having a log house and barn and 4ft a
crcs cleared thereon. Seized, taken in execution,
and to be sold as the property of James L Curry.
Also defendants interest in a certain tract of
land, situate in Covington township, coutaining
100 acres, adjoining lauds of M. B. ConawaV: Ia
vid Atkey, Benjamin Snider and others, with a
one story log bouse, log stable, and about 2H acres
cleared thereon. Seized, taken in execution, and
to be sold as the property of Israel Conaway.
Also a certain tract of land, situate in Burn
side township, containing one hundred acrcs.with
log house and barn thereon erected ; a thriving
young orchard of about 60 trees, with about 30 a
crcs cleared ; bounded west by lauds of Beaty and
east by Mahlor. Seized, taken in execution, and
to be sold as tho property of Jacob Yingling.'
Also a certain tract of land, situate in Glen
Hope, being a lot in said ptace.wilh a frame house
thereon, known as the Ilea tavern. Also, a lot
bounded by Jjavid Hensal. Also, 15 acres, more
or less, purchased of Joshua Comstock, with 5 a
cres cleared. Seized, taken in execution, aud to
sold as the property of S. C. l'atcbin.
Also a cartain tract of land, situate in Fergu
son township, Clearfield county, Pa.. containing a
bout 100 acres, bounded by lanJs of Win. 'f burs
tin. Straw and others; bouse and barn tbereon e
rected, and about 74 acres cleared. Seized, taken
in execution, aud to bo sold as the property of
Cyrus Thurstin.
Also a certain tract of land, situate inJPiko
township, Clearfield county, containing about 100
acres, more or less, bounded by lands of Wru. Dun
lap, John Dunlap and others, with an orchard, a
log house and barn tbereon. Seized, taken in ex
ecution, and to be sold as the property of David
T. Dunlap.
Also a certain tract of land, situate in Brad
ford township, Clearfield county, Pa , containing
one hundred and twelve acres ; 50 acres cleared.
3 dwelling houses, 1 blacksmith shop, 1 wagon
shop, and an orchard thereon. Seized, taken in
execution, and to be sold as the property of James
Dickson.
Also a certain tract of land, situate in Cov
ington township, containing 50 acres, adjoining
lands of Lauira, Plecbcll, Hugnot and others. with
plank bouse and log barn, and about 20 acres clear
ed thereon. Seized, taken in execution, and to be
sold as tbe property of Anthony Gettu and John
Hugnot.
Also a certain tract of land. J of an aers. in
Clearfield county, Pa., bounded by lands of Isaac
Rickets. John Dillon, fronting on tho Mount Pleas
ant road, with a plank house and stable thereon.
Seized, taken in execution, and to be sold as the
property of John Rickets.
Also a certain house and lot, situate iu New
burg. Chest township, bounded on Main street 60
fcot. 200 feet back to alley, with tavern house and
stable erected tbereon. Seized, taken in execu
tion, and to be sold as the propetry of Ezra Root.
Also a certain tract of land, situate in Chest
township, containing two acres with log house and
blacksmith shop thereon; adjoining lands of Si
mon Korabaugh. Seised, taken in execution, and
to be sold as the property of Jonas Markle.
.r. v,rtue ot sundry writs of Fieri Facias,
tho following real estate, to wit :
A certain tract of land in name of Hugh Dobbs
containing 400 acres, more or less, adjoining lands
of Joel "dburry and others, with a Grist Mill,
one Saw Mill, one Stone house, 3 dwelling houses
and a blacksmith shop and other outbuildines
thereon erected. Also, a tract of land surveyed in
name of Baniamin Jordan o,i;..,: r-i.-l-c i
creek and lands of Robert Elder, containing 130 a
cres. Also, one tract of land containing about 4
acres, and being the same piece obtained from Joel
Si. pu7,: m VS dcscribi being known as
tbe Clearfield Bridirn nmno-t.. a .
fltua'e.In P- containing 200 acres,
more or less, being the south end of tract surveyed
in name of Wm. Yard and P. iw i 5lj
by land, of David AdarnVwi ,1.
ers. beized. taken .J.i il 17 , , "
the property of Thomas Ralston."
RKDERICK G. MILLER, Sheriff.
'"'" Clearfield, April 20. 1859.
T?YE- CORN A BUCKWHEAT, will be taken
vlearfield, Dec 8. WM. F. IRWIN.
KEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
BI
ACKEREL aud Herring for sale at the old
stand at the corner in Curwensville. by
April 18, 1858. WM. 1RVIS.
S
ORGIIL'M or Chinese Sugar Cane Seed, for sal
at the corner store, Curwecsvuie, by
April 13, 1859. WM. 1RVIS.
BIT y THE WA .11 Sl'T T A PRIN TS They
are the Best Calicoes yet offered to th Pub
lie for tbe monev. Wholesale Agents,
DEFOREST, ARMSTROSG k CO..
April 20, 1859-6m. New York.
TVTOTICE. Sotice is hereby giTen to all del'in
ll queut subscribers to the Baptist Church in the
Borough of Clearfield, that the sarde most be paid
on or before the May Conrt next, (and save coats.)
as tho workman must be paid. M. A. Frank,
Esq., Clearfield, is authorized to receive subscrip
tions. By order of tbe Building Committee.
THOMAS ROBIN'S.
AT SCHKYVER,
CIcarfield: April 20. M. NICHOLS. JR.
Q '"inn KEWARO. to any Wool Dealer that
?JvivJ will excel the subscribers goods !! !
Jt?EPn GWINNER has made his appearance
in Clearfield county with a heavy stock of Domes-"
.tie Dry Goods, consisting of Pattinets, Cassimeres,'
Plain and Barred Flannel. Blankets. Coverlets,.
Stocking Y'arn, Ac, Ac, which be will exchange
for Wool at prices to- suit the times. All who'
want good bargains should be on tbe lookout for
him. April 20, 1359.
TVTEW Dltl'tJ, STATIONARY, AXD VA
11 RIETY" STOR K. Tbe undersigned would
inform tbd citizens of Clearfield andvicinity, that
he has opened a new Store, in the room formerly
occupied by Drs. Lorain A llartswick, nearly op-,
posite the j.il. where be intends keeping st fall
assortment of Drugs, Stationary, Perfumery, Oils,
Paints. Tob.ierc, Scars, and Fancy Goods of every
description, which he will sell very low for cash.
Call and try the new store of
April 20, 1859. GEO. W. RHKEM.
riUIE STATE JOURNAL will be the Orean
A of the Ameriean-Repuhfican, or, Proplr'
Party, in Pennsylvania. A large size, double
sheet, Family Newspaper, Published every Satur
day All interested arc requested to Subscribe.
JVtot 2 a year, or Four copies, 57 ; and Tec
copies for ?I5. Address.
It TEEN G. ORWia. Publirber.
X. E. corner Fifth and Chestnut Street, PbiFa.
An Agent wanted in every county. Apr20.
ICENSE NOTICE. Tbe following named
persons bave filed in tbe Office of the Clerk of
the Court of Quarter Sessions of Clearfield County,
their Petitions for License at tho MAY Session
next, agreeably to Act of Assembly of March 28,
186, entitled "An Act to regulate the Sale of
Intoxicating Liquors,5' Ac.
A. Lanson Root. Beccaria township. Tavera.
Edward Albert, Bojrgs township. Tavern.
Howard MerrclJ. Bradford township. Tavern.
George 1. Lanich. Clearfield borough. Ta vera.
John M'Manigil, Clearfield borough. Tavern.
Benjamin Snider. Covington township. Tavern.
Lawrence Flood, Covington township. Tavern.
Valentine Hoffman. Covington township, Tavern.
Nicholas Yerbock, Covington township. Tavern.
Isaac Bloom, Curweusville borougb. Tavern.
David Smith, CurwensviiJe borough. Tavern.
Lewis W. Ten Eyck. Lumber City, Tavern.
Joseph 11. Jones. Morris township, Tavern.
P. A. Gaulin. Covin irton tp.. Liquor with Merch
JAMES T. LEONARD. Prot'y.
Profy's Office,Clcar5cld, April 20, 1S59.
CO TUT P It OCL A M ATI O.V . WH EREAi,
the Honorable JAMES BL'UXSIDE, Esquire.
President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of
the twenty-fifth Judicial District, composed of the
counties of Clearfield. Centre and Clinton and the
Honorable Williatn L. Moore and Benjamin Bon
sal I, Associate Judges of Clearfield county, hare
issued their precept, to uie directed, for the hold
ing of a Court of Common Pleas. Orphan's Court,
Court of Quarter Sessions. Court of Oyer A Tennl
ner. and Court of General Jail Deliverr. at Clear
field, in and for Clearfield Co.. on tbe third Mon
day, the 17th day of MAY next.
NOTICE IS, therefore, hereby given, to the Cor
oner, Justices of the Peace, and Constables, in and
for said county of Clearfield, to appear in their own
proper persons with their Rolls. Records, Inquisi
tions, Examinations, and other Remembrances, to
do those things which to their offices, and in their
behalf, pertain to be done, and Jurors and Witnrs
scs are requested to be then and there attending,
and not to depart without leave, at their peril.
GIVEN under my baud at Clearfield, this 20th dar
of April, in tho year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and fifty-nine, and the eighty
second year of American Independence.
FREDERICK G. 3IILLER, Sheriff.
TAKE NOTICE. Jurors who have been
summoned, are notified that they need not attend
the coming May Court, as no Juries will be called
at that time. F. G. MILLER. Sheriff.
J ?T 0,000 REWARD '-The above sum was ae
J?tJ tnally given to my Patrons in theyearlS5S!
NOTICE. Dittine Rulison. Proprietor of the
Great Gift Book House, No. 33 South Third Street.
Philadelphia, continues the sale of Rooks as usu
al. A Gift worth from 2r cents te S100 sent with
every book. SvSOO WORTH OF GIFTS ! consisting
of Gold and Silver Watches, Fine Jewelry, Ac,
will be Distributed with every 1000 Books!
The attention of the public ts respectfully soli
cited to tho extensive assortment of valuable
Standard and Miscellaneous Books, which are of
fered for sale at tho lowest prices.
GIFTS! GIFTS! GIFTS! GIFTS !! For every
Book purchased at One Dollar or more, tbe Par
chaser will be entitled to receive one of the follow
ing articles: GoldaudSilverWatches.Gold Lock
ets, Ladies' and Gents' Gold Guard Chains, Gold
oa
ns.
i ivimiluic ukuicb rjorenune i ids.
Ladies' Cameo Ear Drops. Ladies' Gold Breast
Pins !.,!.! Ilw., ,. 1 ,
- - , " - - - . vi... . . v. v. .j. itujca nuu uems ' f Oj n
Sleeve Buttons, Gold Commercial Pens in Silver
cases. Ladies' Gold Pens with Holders, Extra Gold
Pens with Cases aDd Hollers, Gents' Cluster Bo
som Pins. Gold Tooth Picks. Ladies' and Genu'
Gold Pencils. Ladies' Gold Ear Drops. Eiht-Day
Parlor Time Pieces. Pocket Knives, Sewing Ma
chines, and Silver Ware, includiug Spoons Butter
Knives. Forks, Cake Baskets. Ao. Also. Miscella
neous Gifts of Gold Jwelrv, Gift Books, Ac Ao
worth from 35 cents to 25. '
Our new Catalogue for 1S59 is sent free to bII
upon application. Tho inducements offered Agents
arc more liberal than those of anv other bouse in
the business. Having been in the" Publishing and
Book Selling business for tbe last eight rears my
experience enables me to conduct tbe Gift Enter
prize with satisfaction to a'l. Agents are wanted
,n.,e,ver3' town and county, to whom commissions
will be given in Books, or a per centage in money
iora Club of 10 Books, 1 extra Book and a Gift
given ; on larger orders, commissions are more lib
eral. For full particulars address
DUANE RULISON, Quaker Citv Pub
lishing House, 33 South 3d Street. Phil'a P
. "iVst issucd "The Life. Speeches, and Me
morials of Daniel Webster," by Samuel W. Smack
er, A. M.. a splendidly Illustrated volume of 550
pagesTrice S2. Agents wanted. Apr2J.
REGISTER'S NOTICKXotice is here
by given, that the following acoooats have
been examined and passed by me, and remain Bled
of rocord in this office for the inspection of heirt.
legatees, creditors, and all others in any other way
interested, and will be presented to tbe next Or
phans' Court of Clearfield County, to be held at
the Court House, in the Borough of Clearfield
commencing on the third Monday of MAY', 1859
for confirmation and allowance: '
The Administration account of John Wilson, Ad
ministrator of the Estate of Jane Kline, late of
Bradford township, Clearfield county, dee'd.
The account of It. M. Smiley, Administrator of
tho Estate of Ralph E. Smiley, late of Brady
township, Clearfield count3, deceased
The account of Jacob Flegal. Administrator of
the Estate of Joseph Leonard, late of Becoaxia
township, Clearfield eouaty, deceased
The Partial aooount of Win. Rex and Joh3.
Pi"7; f? imtn 8tate of Richard Curry,
la of riko. township, Clearfield co., deo'd
The Administration account of John A. L. Fle
gal, Ad m r of the Estate of James L. Flezal late
of Goshen township, Clearfield co., dee'd S '
n,-n r. . .. JAMES W RIG LEY.
Clearfield. Pa.. April 13. 1859. Register.
SALT'T,arvS,e5Bcntity of SALT just receiv
cash, by the sack; at WM. F. IRWLK S
vawcu uia uraceieis wiin cameo a
Florentine settings, l.adies Cameo Breast Pi