Raftsman's imrnal
T SAMUEL J. BOW.
CLEARFIELD. FA.. OCT'R 1. 1863.
' : fxoflz's mnov state ticket.
fob auditob oehbbal
HON. THOMAS E.COCHRAN,
y Or TORK COUHTV,
FOB IUBVETOB 6EBEBAL.
HO If. WILLIAM H. ROSS.
Or LUSEBKB COUHTT.
FOB COSSBESS,
HON. OLENHI W. SCOFIELD,
Or W ABBES COTHTT. -
rOB 8TATB SEXATOB,
LOUIS W. H ALL,
Or BLAIB COUHTT.
HON.
TOR ASSEMBLY,
MARTIN S. SHANNON, of Jefferson Co.
. WARREN COWLES, of M'Kean Co.
01TB CANDIDATES.
Hon. Glenn! W. Scofleld or Warren, is tbe
nominee for Congress, In this district. No
better selection for a candidate could have
been made than tbat . of Judge Scofleld.
He is a man of middle age, of excellent abili
ties, of extensive experience In pnblic affairs,
and one whose patriotism may safely be de
pended npon. The Breckinridge organs seem
to hate him and try to say hard things abont
him, which is always a good sign in favor of a
candidate. But recently Mr. Scofleld was a
member of the State Senate, then, by ap
pointment of Got. Curtin, Judge of the Ju
dicial district which inclndes Jefferson and
Clarion connties. He has also filled other
pnblic stations, and has filled all of them with
ability. ,
We have already spoken of Mr. Hall, our
candidate for State Senate. He Is so well
nd personally known, that we need not speak
further of him now.
Our candidates for the Legislature are both
excellent men in every respect. Mr. Warren
Cowles of M'Kean county, is a lawyer by pro
fession, highly esteemed wherever be is known
as an upright and honest man. Mr. Shannon
is a man of middle age, residing in Jefferson
county. He was formerly Sheriff of that coun
ty, but is now engaged, as we understand, in
the lumbering business. He is represented as
a man of high character, good sense, and bu
siness capacity.
Our candidates, one and all.deaerve a hearty
support from the friends of the Union. Let
every voter in the county carefully consider
bis duty to himself, bis posterity, and to his
country. As freemen, it is your great priv
ilege to vote for the men of your choice ; but
as this is not the time for trifling, be sure
tbat you choose wisely. Vote for the men
who do not occupy an equivocal position.
Such men are presented to your consideration
above. Tbey are Scofield, Hall, Shanmon
and Cowles. True and loyal men, who will
stand by the Union in this hour of its greatest
trial. We need just such men to sustain the
Government in its efforts to put down this
rebellion. Then, we say to yon, loyal Demo
crats, as well as to our Republican frieuds,
work and vote for the men who heartily stand
by the country. We believe you prize the TJ
nion too highly to trust its management into
the hands of those who are continually harping
abont mismanagement and extravagance, and
who seem to find more fault with the Govern
ment than they do with the traitors. Do your
duty then, and the triumphant election of the
true friends of the country will follow.
W.A.WALLACE, ESQ.
Wo learn tbat the Breckinridge politicians
re making some effort to get Republican votes
for Mr. Wallace, the Democratic candidate, on
the plea tbat he Is a Clearfield county man.
But this effort will amount to nothing. Mr.
Wallace has a right to expect the support of
very Breeklnridge-Yallandigbam voter in the
connty, for he is just of their way of thinking
nd just as bitter a partisan as any of them
CM be. Tbey can depend on their candidate
sticking to their party, let the party go which
way it may. It was but last year that, in ad
dressing his fellow citizens, his malice was so
tirred up tbat he could not find words in the
vocabulary of tbe English language to express
bis contempt for certain persons of the op
posing party styled by him as "amtemplibU
wktlpt." . It was not very long , before that
that Judge Leonard, a man of his own party,
was an independent candidate for tbe Legisla
ture, and supported by a fair portion of tbe
Democratic party because the interests of
Clearfield connty at that time seemed to re
quire tbe election of a Clearfield man. . What
does Mr. Wallace do then f - Why he, with a
few others, comes out with an address to all
the faithful to stick to the ticket and vote a
gainst Leonard. 'Now, tor this "stick to the
ticket" man to ask anybody outside of tbe
Breckinridge Democracy to vote for bim, it
earns to us, would require some brass and
the Republicans who would yield to the im
pudent request must be easily persuaded.
..T Was. News. During the past week.we
have but little information from the Army of
the Potomac. We learn, however, tbat occa
sional reconQoIsaucea are made and that tbe
rebels still seam to be in force on tbe Virginia
side of the river, and that Gen- BfClellan is
perfecting hie arrangements for an Advance
movement. It is thought by son, tbst the
rebels are - falling back to Winchester, where
they would likely make a stand. Our troops
Art la bifh spirits sod anxious for an advance.
To C. E. L. Your letter did not reach as
at tbe proper time, having been delayed some
where. Tbe events described therein being
now very old, we omit its publication. Ton
will accept our thanks for your attention, and
for your flattering notice of , which we fully
appreciate. - We shall be glad to bear from
yon soon again. - Success to you. v ,
a Council. Tbe Governors of the loyal
States met in council at AHoona, last week,
nd issued en address in which tbey express
confidence in the President, and say they are
determined to sustain him in all bis efforts to
save the Republic thereby strengthening the
hands of the Executive in the noble purpose
in which he is engaged. A story was circula
ted that several ot the Governors attempted to
do injustice to Gen. M'Clellan, and even tried
to deprive bim of his command. Gov. Tod of
Ohio, and Gov. Pierpont of Virginia, howev
er, have directed its contradiction, and ssy
tbat tbe whole story is unfounded and untrue.
The President's Proclamation. On our
first page will be found tbe President's Eman
cipation Proclamation. It is an important
document, and is worth a careful perusal. It
as highly spoken of by tbe press, generally.
Tbe New York Herald and Philadelphia Press,
besides many other papers, have spoken of it
io commendation and praise.
We also learn by a private letter, that in the
East tbe Proclamations are received with great
favor by tbe people generally, who regard
them as a master stroke at tbe rebellion. Tbe
army especially, it is said, greets them with
unmistakable signs of approval. . When the
intelligence was announced in Franklin's Di
vision, the entire command received them
with "three cheers and a tiger." We suppose
this will give the anxious Breckioridgers in
this region, who were prophecying a revolt in
the army, "a pain under the apron." In fact,
some of them have shown unmistakable signs
of "distress ' for several days past, which is
only attributable to tbe favorable reception of
the President's proclamations by the people.
Alleged Hail Depredation.
We find tbe following in tbe Philadelphia
Ledger ot September 25th :
Hiram D. Van Vliet, of Monroe co, Pa, bad
a hearing yesterday before IT. S. Commission
er Heazlitt, In this city, on the charge of pro
curing by fraud valuable letters mailed at Eas
ton. The facts us developed by the testimony
collected by special Mail Agent Row, are as
follows : On the 11th of April last David Gum,
of Lower Mount Bethel township, Northamp
ton county, Pa, purchased at tbe Easton Bank
a draft payable to bis order at the Union Bank,
New York, for $121 76. Some hours after be
obtained the draft ho had it put in a letter ad
dressed to Amos Gum, Cooksville, Wisconsin,
and mailed at Easton. The remittance not
reaching Amos Gum, a correspondance took
place relative to tbe matter, between him and
his brother David, and an inquiry being made
at tbe bank, it was ascertained tbat the draft
had been paid in New York four days after its
date. As tbe draft coutd not possibly have
gone to) Wisconsin and back in tbat short time,
it was inferred that it had been purloined or
otherwise improperly procured.
Mr. S. B. Row, the special mail agent, being
made acquainted with these facts, at once set
to work to discover who the offender was.
Upon ascertaining that tbe draft bad reached
New York in a letter addressed to Henry De
Hart & Co., be procured tbe letter, which was
dated at Analomink, Monroe county, Pa. Be
sides tbe endorsement of David Gum, 'the draft
bad the following on it; 'Pay to Wm. Herd or
order, Amos Gum." "Pay to Henry Da Hart
& Co., Wm. Herd." Also the endorsement of
De Hart & Co. Returning to Easton, tbe
Special Agent learned that, in his absence,
two letters had come to hand addressed to
David Gum purporting to have been written
by Amos Gum, and containing a request to
have $200 or at least $100 sent to bim at Mad
ison, with a caution net to direct any more
letters to Cooksville. These letters were in
tbe handwriting of the letter in which the
missing draft was sent to New York, and at
least two flatnesses, who had often seen tbe
defendant write, testified that, to tbe best
of their knowledge and belief, they bid been
written by Vanvliet. It was also testified to
that the writing did not bear any resemblance
to tbat of Amos Gum. With a view to detect
the forger and swindler, a decoy letter , was
prepared and forwarded to Madison, the Spe
cial Agent following it up closely. As was
anticipated, a letter reached the Post Master,
at Madison, the following morning, asking bim
tof rward any letters that might be in bis office
for A. Gum (whose name was signed to tbe let
ters) to John A. Morris, Stroudsburg, Mouroe
co., Pa. At that place an attempt was made to
get tbe letter, but it failed. It was then ordered
to Scranton, Pa, where it remained aboi .." fivo
days, when it was ordered to be seottoRusseli
ville P. O., Wyoming county, Pennsylvania.
There it remained undisturbed twelve days,
when a note was received signed John A.
Morris, asking the Postmaster to enclose in
new envelope any letters tbat might be there
for him to Henry Eyler, White Haven, Luzerne,
county. Three days after the letter was re
ceived at the latter office a letter reached tbe
Postmaster at White Haven signed Henry
Eyler, Wm. Douner and Hiram D. Van Vliet,
asking him to put in one envelope any letters
that might be in tbat office for. any of them,
and direct it, to Tbeodere L. Van Vliet,
Stroudsburg, Monroe county. The decoy let
ter was taken from tbe post-office by Theodora
L. Van Vliet, who is only fifteen or sixteen
years of age, brother of the defendant. HV
was taken into custody by tbe . Special Agent
but: was afterwards released. Hiram, . the
present defendant, was only arrested week
ago at Gouldsborougb, Luzerne county. It
was proven tbat Hiram was fn the hotel at
Easton when the letter was written and tl.e draft
enclosed ; also tbat all the letters referred to
above are in his bsnd writing, and that be bad
lilted letters addressed to John A- Morris. Ha
was committed to jail in default of $2,000 bail.
COKBSSFOVDXVCE 07 THE "JOTrKNAL."
Camf hear Shabfsbdbq, Md.,Sept.21,1862.
Dear Row ; As this is the only time I have
bad, tbat 1 could appropriate to letter writing,
since leaving Acquia Creek, I will now en
deavor to give you some account of the do
ings of tbe Reserves, in general, during the
time which has elapsed since the date of my
last letter to you, from the above named place.
I will more particularly, confine myself to the
events which hsve transpired during tbe past
week, and which, I venture to say, form the
all absorbing topic of conversation at this date
all over tbe loyal States of tbis Union.' '
After psrticipating in the scenes of Bull run
No. 2 which place we rescbed by marching
night and day we reached tbe entrenchments
in froatof . Washington, worn down with fa
tigue, and depressed in spirits. ; While cogi
tating upon the results of tbe retrograde move
ment of the past few days, and wondering
what effect it would have upon the progress of
tbis rebellion in tbe future,' the tocsin of war
was sounded in an unexpected quarter we
thought that the whole ot the rebel army was
about to be concentrated in front of our Na
tional Capitol, and the last great struggle was
not to be tried before tbe boasted capitol of
the Confederacy," but on the very ground
where the grand army of the Potomac was or
ganized and rendered efficient, by drill, and
sorties into tbe enemies lines, nine months
ago and more. But the rebel leaders, and
their dusky followers seemed to think other
wise. Inflated by the apparent results that
attended their arms, from the 25th of June to
the 2d of July, on tbe Peninsula, and tbe more
subsequent events (which looked favorable to
their cause) in driving us from tbe Valley of
the Rapidan, Bull Ron, and Fairfax J they
conceived the bold project of invading Mary
land, "My Maryland," and even pushing the
standard of victory far into, what they were
pleased to term Who enemy's country," where
they thought to revel in the luxuries, and fat
ness of the land thereof. But alas ! tor hu
man hopes, and human expectation. Their
most luxuriant hopes were doomed to be frus
trated and their expectations only a torment
ing dream.- They forgot tbat the loyal sons
of tbe loyal States could move with as much
dexterity as themselves. They forgot, tbat if
ever, at any time, Maryland bad manifested
symptoms of a rebellious spirit, she had du
ring the past year been in close contact with
those whose hearts and souls looked forward
only to the maintainance of the glorious old
Union of the past ; and, as a necessary conse
quence, had imbibed, to a great extent, the
spirit of loyalty and liberty which boomed
forth In thunder tones from tbe crest of every
mountain top, and coursed smoothly and swift
ly through the meandering vales. ' The les
sons ot tbe 19th of April, 15:61, have not been
lost to the cause in which we are now bearing
a part. No wonder then, that the doubly
dyed traitors found such a cool reception a
waiting them when they set their feet npon
the soil, which they had echoed in the 'spirit
of song, among their native hills, as their own.
Scarcely had they made tbe attempt to cross
tbe Potomac when the news fled ' towards
Washington with lightning speed, and in an
incredible short space of time tbe veteran ar
my which was now massed there received a
new impulse ; and before one half . knew of
what was going on, the other half was on tbe
march up the Maryland side of tbe river. 1
About seven o'clock on tbe evening or the
6th, we received orders to move, and by four
tbe next morning we found ourselves three
miles from Washington on the 7th street road
having marched during tbe night some ten
miles. The evening of the 13th found us by
easy marches on tbe west bank of the Mono
cacy, along the National road, at Frederick.
Our march was slow, in order tbat other bod
ies ot troops that started after us might reach
the same point about tbe same time. When
we arrived at tbis poiut, Burnside had just
finished shelling the rebels from tbe west bank
of tbe river, where they had been two days be
fore in considerable force, and bad even been
out as far as New market, in force. They bad
committed many depredations npon tbe far
mers and mill owners, who were now right
glad that tbey bad been relieved of such re
pulsive company. Early Suuday morning the
14tb, we were again on tbe march towards
Frederick, and without stopping to rest, or
anything else, pushed rapidly forward towards
the hills to the west of the city , from whence the
rebels bad just been driven by tbe masterly
movement of Burnside. - We passed on over
this range of mountains, which is about half
way between Frederick and Middletown, and
arrived at tbe latter place about ten o'clock.
We could see from here, a brisk cannonading
going on along tbe road on tbe side of the
south mountain. '' Pushing forward we reach
ed a small stream flowing through the valley,'
over which was a bridge, which tbe rebels bad
burned to impede our progress. We bad to
make s detour to the left to effect a crossing,
which done, we regained the main road and
then halted to rest. We remained here abont
an hour and a halt, when at about one o'clock,
we resumed our march reaching the base of
the mountains in about 2 miles from this
point, at about three o'clock. We now turn
ed short to tbe right and proceeded along tbe
base of tbe ' mountain for a mile, when tbe or
der to halt was given. Skirmishers were Im
mediately thrown out, ' and . preparations at
once made to move up the . mountains. Bat
tery B was moved up the side of the mountain,
supported by tbe 1st Brigade, to get a posi
tion and open fire for the purpose of ascer
taining tbe true position of the enemy. This
being done, our skirmishers were advanced to
tbe road ; and after remaining in the woods s
abort time fell baek, indicating that their ob
ject thus far bad been accomplished. The 1st
Brigade was now formed io line of battle on
the hill and commenced to advance.. The
second Brigade .was also formed, and moved
forward to tbe support of tbe first. And last
ly, the third was formed, and in its torn sup-.
porting the right, or those in advance. After
reaching the woods from which tbe skirmish
ers fell back, tbe whole Division was formed
in line and after moving forward a short dis
tance further, tbe left commenced filing across
a ravine to tbe i left, while, at the same time,
tbe right of the line wheeled round to tbe left
and commenced advancing diagonally up ihe
side of tbe mountain. In this ravine the first
line of tbe rebels met them, and sharp firing
commenced; but the rebels soon fell back on
their second line which, after short but de
termined resistance, also gave way and then
commenced an indiscriminate scrambling fight
np tbe rugged, rocky-sides of the mountain.
While tbis was going on tbe - 1st Brigade, of
Ricketts division filed in column up the ra
vine, to the rear of the Reserves, and succeed
ed in reaching the top of the mountain with
out aoy resistance, and flanked tbe enemy on
his left. About the tamo time the second
Brigade of. the same Division passed up to the
left of the Reserves and to the right of Kings
Division, which bad advanced up the side of
the mountains from the Junction of tbe main
with the other road. Thus, the Reserves and
King's Division were now completely connect
ed and thus formed, they poured into the reb
els, as tbey fell back -. over rocks and fallen
trees, a most galling fire. They were driven,
step by step, till about 8 o'clock, when our
forces were masters of the field. - By tbe
flank move of Ricketts first Brigade, many
prisoners were taken, and bad tbey bad two
hours more of daylight tbe greater part of the
rebels must have been captured. The rebels
lost heavy in the fight on the right of tbe road,
while cur loss is also heavy. .They also suf
fered terribly on tbe left of tbe road, where
they were most beautifully whipped by Gen.
Reno., - . . , ,.,..5
,., Tbe Reserves laid on the field on Sunday
night, and Monday by 10 o'clock they were
ordeted forward in the direction of Boonsboro.
Tbe artillery was not in the engagement, ow
ing to the nature of tbo ground and the diffi
culty of finding such a position as would be of
damage to the enemy. Capt. Brady of the
11th waa killed while bravely leading bis com
pany up the bill. Col. Ga llagher of tbe same
Regiment, acting Brigadier General of the 2d
Brigade, was seriously wounded in tbe arm ;
and Capt. Irwin of the Bucktails was badly
wounded in tbe back of the head, as I am in
formed, while in advance of his men waiving
his sword, and encouraging his men to the
charge. This company suffered somewhat se
verely, but the names of the unfortunate 1
cannot now recollect. We reached Boonsboro
about three o'clock and found many of the
houses and barns filled with tbe rebel wound
ed left to their fate many of them suffering
terribly from their wounds, which had not yet
been dressed. At Boonsboro we turned to the
left and took tbe road leading from there to
Sbepherdstown via Sharpsburg. Three miles
brought us to tbe little village of Keedysville,
or ss it is now called, Centreville. There we
again turned to the right from the main toad",
and crossing the Antietam creek, proceeding
half a mile down tbe west side of tbat stream,
encamped for the night. The next morning,
the 16th, a report came, that our forces under
Burnside and Porter had moved down on tbe
east side of the creek and had offered the en
emy battle, but be was disposed to fall back
towards Williamsport. Accordingly we form
ed in line on the hills and remained there till
two p. m. anticipating- an attack. But as
the enemy did not move as was expected, we
commenced to advance. We bore off to the
right on the Williamsport road for about 1 J
miles when we turned to the left, through the
fields, and proceeded milo, in nearly the di
rection of tbe road. One section of Battery
A was ordered to move forward and shell the
road in the direction of Williamsport. Some
dozen shells were thrown in that direction,
but getting no response, it was conclusive that
the rebels had not yet moved into that quar:
ter.' While we were shelling tbe woods, tbe
infantry was already moving to the east,; to
wards the creek. The Artillery now moved
iu that direction. Battery C (Regular) and A
1st Penn'a on the right of tbe infantry, while
Battery B took the left. We proceeded about
a mile, when our skirmishers suddenly came
up with those of the enemy, and immediately
opened upon them the Bucktails, as they
ever are, in tbe lead. It was but a few min
utes till we came up to the main body ot the
rebels, and Battery B immediately opened up
on them, and in a short lime Battery C went
to its support, while A was held in reserve.
While in this position we were subjected to a
cross fire from the enemy's Batteries, which
had now opened briskly upon us. We observ
ed the location of one of them, and immedi
ately took a position on an eminence a few
rods to tbe rear, where we had a fine view ot
it; as we could determine by the fire, as it was
now quite dark. The enemy thought it pru
dent to retire a short distance, but tbis fact
was not known to us till we had already open
ed upon them. While leading bis Regiment
forward, Col McNiel of the Bucktails wss
killed. He was a brave and gallant officer
and bis place will be difficult to fill. Our Bat
tery lost 2 horses by a shell from the enemy,
and by the.r fall tbe driver was acme what
bruised. In this situation of affairs we pre
pared to pass tbe night, each man of tbe Bat
tery laying at his post, and infantry sleeping
on their arms, ready for any emergency. By
9 o'clock King'a and Ricketts Divisions bad
come up, tbe former on the right, and tbe lat
ter on the left. We suffered no molestation
during the rest of the night, save the occasion
al random flreing of the rebels at our advance
pickets." " - -
Wednesday morning, tbe 17th, at break of
day tbe rattle of musketry broke upon tbe ear,
and in 15 minutes afterwards tbe whole line
was pealing forth tbe thunders of artillery.'
Till 10 o'clock our brave boys poured into
their ranks tbe leaden bail, without intermis
sion, when tbe rebels, apparently being rein
forced, drove our men back npon the second
line; but with tbe bravery and intrepidity,
worthy the description of a far abler pjn tban
mice, Ibey rallied to tbe charge ami at tbe
point of the bayonet drove their astailants
back almost covering tbe whole contested
ground with the rebel dead and dyin The
artillery continued to deal death; and destruc
tion among the foe, and their batteries, from
the immense pressure, were forced to dry up.
In tbe meantime, Sumner with his veteran
tioops had come up to the relief of Hooker,
and tbe rebels were now driven back along the
whole line. Again and again did tbey at
tempt to make a aland under the cover of fen
ces, stonewalls and recks, but only to leave
their bodies thereto mark the spot they chose
for their strong holds. From 12 till 8 o'clock
there was a cessation of the fire of musketry,
but there was continual firing of cannons to
annoy the en-my and prevent bim from chang
ing the position of bis batteries, which he was
evidently doing. We received no reply till
after 3 o'clock, when tbey suddenly opened
upon us with a vigour worthy a bettor cause,
but only as if to expose their weskLess and
sacrifice human life, for during the lull our
Generals were by no means idle. They seem
ed to anticipate every movement of the reb
els, and at once ordered up a number of ad
ditional batteries, so tbat, in one short space
of less than a quarter of a mile on the right,
we bad no less tban thirty two pieces, and a
corresponding number along the whole line.
You can perhaps form some idea of Ihe reply
that was given to the rebels, when they open
ed upon us, when I tell you tbat i i about half
an hour, about 20 rounds wore sent from each
piece. The noise was like the sharp cracking
of bolls of thunder, and shook the ground
whereon we stood. "The cannonading contin
ued till 5 o'clock, but as the rebels bad now
failed to reply, it ceased, and with it the fight
for tbe day. ' During the night we lay at our
posts, expecting tbat the enemy would en
deavor to shell us out. In tbe late action
General Hooker was wounded in tbe foot and
was taken frm the field. Lieutenant Welsh
of the Bucktails, I am infoimed, was severely
wounded ; and many other officers of the Re
serves were killed or wounded, whose names
I do not recollect. Company C of the 5th es
caped almost miraculously. There were only
two, I believe, slightly wounded. Private
Green was struck on the belt plate, which bent
it nearly double, and knocked bim 'senseless
for sometime but for this fortunate occur
rence, he would have been immediately kill
ed. George Young was slightly bruised on
ttfelcg by a piece of shell, but it did not in
capacitate him for duty. Our battery had one
man killed and four slightly wounded. Also,
one horse killed.
' Thursday morning we expected another en
gagement to come off, but were agreeably dis
appointed. It soon became rumored that
"Mac" had granted an Armistice of six hours,
to allow the enemy to gather up tbe bodiea of
their officers, and tury their dead in general.
Wo could then breathe freer and nil lelt as
sured that the fight would not be renewed on
tbe same ground, as the enemy hud already
been driven for half a mile and the field was
in our possession. It i& reported that Long
street was wounded, and Hill was killed. We
held our position on Thursday and Friday till
noon, when wo were ordered to advance. Wc
passed ovei the right of the field, and in some
places the rebels were literally piled in heaps,
and some hanging on tbo fence shot while
in the act of crossing. I also noticed many of
our men, sleeping the sleep that' knows no
waking. It was a ghastly sight, and one that
no one r.eed be anxious to loos: upon. Men
bad been detailed to bury the bodies; but up
to tbis time the work was not completed, and
was only finished to day.
To day all is quiet, but we expect to move
every moment. It Is to be hoped that, as Har
per's Ferry bridge has been in our possession
since Thursday, tbat a sufficient force will be
sent across to intercept tbe retreat of ibe reb
els between the Blue Ridge and the river
thus keeping them from regaining their his
ding places.
We begin to take courage again, and hope
ere long that the end will begin to appear.
The men are all in fine spirits. Tbe patriot
ism of tbe Penn'a malitia is now the subject
ot universal praise, for the prompt manner in
which they have rushed to the defence of the
border; and, it is said, tbat they volunteered
to advance to the Potomac, and are even now
encamped near Williamsport, ready in their
own way for any emergency. '
' There are many incidents connected with
tbis rebel raid into Maryland which are wor
thy of mention, but I have already trespassed
too long upon your time and pttience. If
acceptable, I will try .to send you some further
news at another time. Your truly, w. r. b.
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ttyUwill be charged double price for space occupied.
- - - f mull MfbUJUUft.
ny notices, as follows: All Cautions with 1,
jt "i, auiuwn nuiices, ei,aij , Adminis
trators' and Executors' notices, $1,50, each ; and
all other transient Notices at the same rates
Other aivertisemenis at SI Mrinn,r tnrftrr
insertions. Twelve lines (or less) co ant square.
WANTED 100 Bushels Flax Seed in ex
change for goods, at the Cl eap Store of
Oct. 1, 18d2. J. D. THOM PSON. Curwensville, Pa.
LIST OF LETTERS remainicg in the Post
Office at Clearfield, on October 1st 1862
, Deidrichs. Lewis, 2 ; Hill, Mug Mary A. 2
England Jas. B. Esq., Shockey. Filena
Ore, George Sanderson, James
Hill, Miss Ada.
Persons calling for anw nf atuwa lattAr. will m
they are advertised. M A FRANK, P. M.
TISSOLVED. The partnership heretofore
Co.. in the Mercantile bosinesi at Osceola, Clear
field county Ps-. is tbis day diasolvod by mutual
consent. Persons knowing themselves Indebted
to as, will please eall and settle their aeooant and
save trouble. LIPPENCOTT, LONQ A Co.
Osceola, September 1, 1862. S 10, ..
Th .Wa kmirM will K ...t..J V v -
undersigned at the old stand, at Osceola Hills,
Cleirfield oounty P. Thankful foir former pat
ronage, an solicit a continuance of the same by
old customers. - A. B. LOIfG A SONS.
B W ADVERTISEMENTS.
"". 30.71 8
Arch Street, below Eighth
south side Philadelphia. '
Importer and Manufaeto.
; rer of, and Dealer in all
kinds of Fancy Furs,
for Ladies' and Chil-
tfirnB war -
I desire to say to my friends
of Clearfield and the sur
round in c Connriaa that 1
have now in store, one of
toe largest and most beaa-
tiiui assortments of all I
kinds and qualities of fan
cy furs, for Ladies', and
Children' Wear, that will -
be Worn dnrinir thia V.U ..J tr:... w..
w a uu Yvauiivr c-Nwa.
- My Furs were purchased in Europe, previous
to the nee m Sterling Exchange, and the New
Duty Imposed on all Furs, Imported since the
first of August.
I would also state, that as long as my stoec
lasts, I will . offer it at prices proportionate to
what the goodscost me; but.it will be impossible
for me to Import and Manufacture any more Furs,
and sell them at the same prices, owing to tbe un
settled state of the affairs of the Country
Cr Remember the name, number and street '
JOHN FAREIRA, 718 Arch Street,.
October 1, 1862-5mo. Philadelphia.
FAIR POSTPONED.-At a meeting of tbe
Executive Committee of tbe Clearfield coun
ty Agricultural Society, held on the 13th instant,
it was unanimously resolved, tbat in view of the
present unsettled state of the country, it was in
expedient to bold the regular annual exhibition
this fall. - ' D F. ETZWEILER,
Clearfield. Sept. i7-3t. Secretary.
1862
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1862.
DEALERS I! . . V
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DBY-GOODS AND GROCEMES,
Clearfield County,'
LUMBER, ac.
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NOTICE. Notice is hereby given to all per
sons knowing themselves indebted in any
way to Isabella Cross, late of the Borough of New
Washington deceased, to make immediate pay
ment, and those having claims against the sama
will present them duly authenticated for settle
ment. DAVID S. PLOTNER. Actuary.
New Washington, September 1. 1862. S 10.
ADMINISTRATOR'S NO'. ICE Letters
of administration having been granted Io the
undersigned, on the estate of Adam Emerick,
late of Brady township, deceased. All persons
indebted to the said estate are herby notified to
make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same will present them duly
authenticated for settlement.
Sept. 10. 1862 ANDREW PENTZ. Adm'r.
PRIVATE SALE. Tbe subscriber residing
in Covington township is desirous of selling
bis real and personal property at private sale.
The tract of land contains 175 acres, and is cover
ed with tbe best of timber, and has a saw mill
and dwelling house erected thereon. The saw
mill is situated on Sandy creek, and is capable of
sawing 6,000 feet of boards in 12 hours. This is
a very desirable location for lumbering, and per
sons desirous of engaging in the business would
do well to examine the place. Terms moderate.'
Sept. 17, 1862. . J. B. UVii UKN Y. '
BREWERS AMD DISTILLERS The
undeasigned has received fordistribution th
forms according to which the Books of all Brew
ers and Distillers must be kept, under the Act of
Congress to provide Internal Revenue. All per
sons owning or operating Breweries or Dis'iller
ies, in the counties of Erie, Warren, JefTersou,
McKean. Cameron. Elk, . Forrest and Clearfield,
by applying at tbe Office of tbe Collector, in tbis
City, or by letter addressed to him. may obtain a
Form. J. W. DOUGLASS,
Collector of Tn. Rev., 19th Dist. of Penn'a.
Erie. Sept. 18, 1862-sept. 24.
NOTICE. All persons are hereby notified
not to purchase or in any way meddle with
the following property now in possession of Dan
iel Crowell, vis: One Tb reaching Machine, one
bay horse, one mare and colt, one two horse wag
on, one wind mill, one cultivator two plows, one
harrow, six hog4. four ton of hay in the barn and
all grain in the ground of which Daniel Crowell
had an interest in, as tbe said property has all
been purchased by me, and is left with Daniel
Crowell on loan, subject to my disposal t any
time. SAMUEL HEOARTY.
Beccaria township. September 20th, 18A2 -pd.
Draft! Draft! Draft!
nOW TO AVOID THE DRAFT !
Volunteer and buy your goods at the cheap
Cash Store of J. D. Thompson, who baa just re
ceived a complete stock of goods, where you can
get good Muslin at 121 cents. ,
" Calico . ' 14
Sugar Hi "
" Syrop 7a . , "
Salt per sack $3,00 . "
Shop made boots at $3,50 and all other articles
at the lowest war prieos. -
Curwensville, September 10, 1762.
Fall and Winter Goods.
REIZEX8TE1N BROTHERS A CO.
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In the '-Mansion House" (Mr. Shaw's old Stand)
Clearfield, Pa., have just received a large Stock of
FALL ASD WINTER CLOTHING.
Boots, Hats, Traveling Bags, Valises and a larga
and well selected stock of Gents Furnishing goods.
YOU
Can buy your Clothing, lor yourselves and your
Boys in every variety and at low cash prices
by calling at the cheap Clothing Store of
Keizenstein Bro's t Co. opposite the
Cleiirfield Co. Bank, where yon
WILL
Save at least from 20 to 25 percent. All kinds of
Clothing and Furnishing goods, are to be
bad at this Store at the lowest Cash pri- '
ees and receive well made goods.
Would it not be much better to
" ': SAVE
Much valuable time by calling at onoe. and lay
ing in your Stock of Clothing for tbe Winter
at this Establishment, where you will cer
tainly get the full valae for your -
MONEY.
Remember the place. In the "Mansion House,'
opposite Clearfield Co. Bank. ,
REIZENSTErX BRO'S A CO.
tyGrain and Furs taken in exchange at the
highest market rates.
E STRAY. Came trespassing on the premises
of tbe subscriber in residing Bloom township,
about tbe 11th August last, a red and white steer
the head and shoulders being red and the hind
part nearly white and three years old ; the own.
er is requested to come forward, prove property,
pay charges, and take htm away or he will be dis
posed of as the law directs
Sept 3,1862. TITUS H.BAILEY.
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Letters
of administration having been granted to
the undersigned, on the estate of William Smith,
late of Beeoaria township, deceased. All per.
sons indebted to the said estate are hereby noti
fied to make payment, and those having claims
against the same will present them duly authen
ticated for settlement J. M. SMITH.
Aug. 27. 1862-p. - Adm'r.
RANKING AND COLLECTION OFFICE
USORABD, TJmSTEY & CO.,
CLEARFIELD, CLEARFIELD COUNTY, PA.
Bills of Exehanr-a Nntaa and Ttrafta Tianonwl
in I
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Deposits reoeivedv Collections made, and proceeds
promptly remitted. Exchange an the Cities con
stantly on hand. Office, on Seaend street, in the
room lately occupied by W. A. Wallace, Esd.
j&mes t. leobabd. : r : : j : ; ; i . a. fimbbv.
w a. Wallace. a. c-. yimzx.