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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-18

NollCE III UNITED STATES TAX
" PAYERS.-AI persons in Clearfield county,
who are liable 10 tax by assessment under the
"United States Internal Revenue or Excise
Law" approved July lst, 1862 are hereby mott
fed that such taxes duties have become due
and payable, and that will attend to receive the
same at the following times and places in said
county, to wit:
For all tax payers to whom it will be M ost con-
venient, in the town of Luthersburg at the II otei
of Wilson Moore on the 23d day of Feb'y 1853
For all tax payers to whom it will be most con-
venient, in the Borough of Curwensville at tn
Hotel OF Daniel Weaver, on the oath day of Feb
ruary, 1853.
For all tax payers to whom it will be most con-
venient, in the Borough of Clearfsld at the Ho-
tel of David Johnston, on the 25th and 26th days
of February, 1863.
And all persons who shall neglect to paw the du-
ties and taxes so as aforesaid assessed upon them
TO the collector, within the time specified shall
pe Haple TO pay ten per centWm additional upen
the amount thereof collections to be made by
distraint -
This notice applies to all persons liable to take
Excise Laws
All Distillers Coal Oil Distillers, Brewers and
manufacturers, are hereby required to make
their tri-monthly and monthly reports and paw
any tax that may be due thereon to me at the
foregoing times and places.
All Distiliers and Brewers at the time of re-
ceiving their Licenses, will be required to enter
into Bond in double the amount Of their proba-
Bile monthly tax, with two sufficient sureties con-
ditioned for faithful compliance with said Act
of Congress of July lst, 1862.
Corr OR NorEs
The undersigned trusts that punctual res,
ponse will be made to the above appointments
DAVID EASON,
Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue, 18th
District, Pa Brookyille, Feb'y l2. 1868.
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SUPPORT FOR THE TEXAS EXPEDITION
enthusiastic meeting was held in Philadelphia
on Monday evening, February 9th, to adopt
measures to give hearty support to the Tex
as expedition. Brig. Gen. ]. B. Herman was
present and made patriotic speech, which
was frequently applauded. The most unqual-
ified approval was given to the policy of the
present Administration. The resolutions re-
gard it OF the utmost Importance to occnpy
Texas-as this will be the means of cutting off
all supplies to the rebels through Mexico A
resolution was also adopted that France evin-
ces desire to interfere, and thus the war
will be transferred to the West, as we'll as the
South. A resolution was adopted to raise tw o
thousand men in one month. There are now
fifteen hundred men ready, and an appeal is
made to all patriotic citizens to insure the
success OF the expedition.
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NOBLE LETTER FROM GEN. RosEcRANs.

On Tuesday, Feb. 10th, in the Ohio Legisla
ture, a message was received from the Cover
nor, inclosing the following letter from Gen
eral Rosecrans
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTM'T OF THE CUNBER-
LANE, Murfreesboro, Tenn, Feb. 8, 1868.
othe Honorable the General assembly of
the STATE of Ohio The resolution of thanks
passed by your honorable body to the Army OF
the Cumberland, its Commanding General
and his staff, has been duly received, and pub
lished to the troops of his command. On be-
half of ALL return you heartfelt thanks.
This is, indeed, war for the maintenance
OF the Constitution and the laws-nay, for
national existence-against those who have
despised our honest friendship, deceived our
just hopes. and driven us to defend our coun-
try and our homes. By foul and willful SIAN
ders on our motives and intentions, persis-
tently repeated, they have arrayed against us
our own fellow citizens, bound to US by the
triple ties of consanguinity, geographical
position and commercial interest.
Let no man among us be base enough to
forget this, or fool enough to trust an oligar-
chy of traitors to their friends. 20 civil liberty
and human freedom. Voluntary exiles from
home and friends, for the defence and safety
OF all, we long tor the time when gentle peace
shall again spread her wings over our land /;
but we know no such blessing is possible
while the unjust and arbitrary power of the
rebel leaders confront and threatens US. Graf
ty as fox, cruel as the tiger, they crieds' no
coercion" while preparing to strike US. Bull
ly like, they proposed to fight us, because
they said they could whip five to one, and
now, when driven back, they whine ont ssno
invasion," and promise us of the West per-
mission to navigate the Mississippi, If we will
be s'good boys'' and do as they bid US.
Whenever they have the power. they drive
before them into their ranks the Southern
people, and they would also drive us. Trust
them not. Were they able they would invade
and destroy us without mercy. Absolutely
assured of these things, am amazed that any
one could think Of sspeace on any terms. %
He who entertains the sentiment is fit only to
be slave; he who utters IL at this time, is.
moreover, traitor TO his country, who de
serves the scorn and contempt of all honor,
able men. When the power of the nnscrupu-
lous rebel leaders is removed and the people
are tree to consider and act for their own in
this Government, there will be no great dit
hculty in fraterniZation. Between our tastes
and social life there are fewer differences than
between those of the people OF the Northern
and Southern provinces ofEngland or ireland.
Hoping the time may speedily come when.
the power of the perfdious and cruel tyrant
of this rebellion having been overthrown, a
peace may be laid on the broad foundation
| of national unity and equal justice to all, un-
der the Constitution and laws, 1 remain your
fellow citizen, w. S. RosECRANs,
Major General.
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DELIEF NOTICE.

pELIEF NOTICE.-The Board of Relief
~ for the county of Ciearfeld, will meet at the
Commissioners Office in Clearield, on Thursday
and Friday, the 26th and 9th days of February,
A d. 1865.
The Board of Relief have directed tn the wife
OF the soldier must appear before the board, and
produce her sworn statement detailing name Of
soldier, regiment and company, and when enlis.
ted the number of children, with age and sex Of
each the t.wnship in which they resided at the
time OF enlistment, and their present residence
and that she is without the means of support for
herself and children who are dependent upon her,
Two witnesses of credibiIity from the township
In which she resides. must also be produce hose
certlhcate (sworn to before the Board of Relief
must set forth that the applicant the person she
represents herself to be, that the statement of the
numb n and age Of her family is true, that she Is
In destitute circumstances and her family in &C.
tual want, and that all the facts set forth in her
application are correct and true.
Forms containing these requisitions can be 90.
tained at the Office of the Board of Relief, when
application Is made and the witnesses appear
N B. Illness of the applicant, properly proven
VIII excuse personal attendance
Feb IL, 1858. wN. BRADLEY, Clerk
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The Copperheads of the Illinois Senate hav
ing passed resolution declaring the Legisla-
ture adjourned until June, in order to give
the projected Peace Convention at Louisville
time to take action in favor of an armistice,
and report to the Legislature the Republican
members agreed that there shou Id be no Leg
islation until the Copperheads withdrew the
above resolution, and pledged themselves not
again to present them. In consequence, the
Republican SENATOR'S left Springfield, and the
Legislature is virtually dissolved.
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The Washington Republican calls attention
to the passage in a letter of Mr.. Memminger.
comprised in the rebel diplomatic correspond
ence recently intercepted, which suggested
that he had two millions and halt of dollars
in gold coin, which night be sent to England
in British man. of War, if it first became the
property of British subjects. Not many days
ago it was stated that II. B. NJ. frigate vesu-
yius had arrived at Havana from Mobile, with
million and half of dollars in coin, and
the Republican hints that Mr.. Seward will
promptly demand explanations from Lord
Lyons.
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SHERIFF'S SALES.---By virtue of sundry
~ writs of Vendtttoni ErponGs, issued out of the
Court of Common Pleas of Clearfeld county. and
to me directed, there will be exposed to Pu bile
Sale, at the Court House. in the borough of Clear
field, on Monday the 10th day of March next
A. D. 1868, at l o'clock, P. M the following de-
scribed Real Estate viz:
All that certain tract of land in Union township,
Cearfeld county, bounded as follows: Beginning
at Sugar Maple, thence east 100 perches more
or less to post, therce south "a $40 perchei
more or less to Hemlock, thence west 100 perch
es more or less to Hemlock thence north S4 $40
perches more less to beginning, bounded by
lands of John Dubois, about 25 acres cleared with
log house and log barn thereon erected Seized.
taken in execution. and to be sold as the proper
ty of Jacob Gelnett.
EDWARD PERKS, Sheriff.
Sherif's Office February 49, 1862
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-18

About 81 O'Clock on Monday night, Feb. 9,
ten miles south of ftheHighiands, the steam ship
North Star came in collision with the steam
ship lila Marley, hence for Havana, striking
her at midships. and sinking her in twenty
minutes. The passengers were all saved, but
six OF the crew are missing. A number of
the ladies were saved in their night-dresses,
and are now in destitute cond ition in New
York city. Some of the children were taken
in charge by Col. Turnbull, formerly of the
police, how of the metropolitan Brigade.
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The REvENUE BILL was passed By Congress
on Friday the 18th, by vote of 80 to 4--the
nays being Senators Carlile, Powell, Richard
son and Wall. The bill provides for the issue
of one hundred and fifty millions of currency
that bank holding so per cent OF its capi-
tai stock in United States bonds, may receive
80 per cent in U. S. notes, on such bonds as
may be deposited with the U. S. Treasurer
and taxes banks one-half of one per cent
semi-snnualy on their circulation up to April
1, 1865. and one per cent semi there
after.
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ORPHANS COURT sALE.-By virtue of

ORPHANS COURT SALE.-By virtue of
~ AN order of the Orphans Court of CIearfeld
county, the undersigned. Executors of VIM smith
deceased, will expose to public sale at the Court
ii ouse. in Clearfeld. on Saturday the 7th day of
March. the following real estate of the said de-
ceased situate in Coyinston township, Clearfeld
county. Pa, bounded and described as follows to
wit: beginning ut a stone on the Smethport turn
pike. thence west loo perches to a small white
oak, thence south 1863 6.l0 perches to stones
thence east 100 perches to a white pine, thence
north l69 6.l0 perches to beginning. containing
100 acres and allowance Being the Central
Point Hotel property, having thereon a good two
story frame tavern house. and good frame barn.
with large farm cleared.
TERas-0ne half cash at confirmation of the
sale and the balance in two equal annual pay
ments with interest to be secured by bond aud
mortgage. MARY SMITH,
Feb. 4, 1898 JNo. G0RMONT, ( Ex'rs.
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A GRICRLTuRAL NETTING

A GRICRLTURAL MEETING.-A meet
IA ing of the Clearfeld county Agricultural So
ciety will be held on Monday evening of March
Court, in the Court House at Clearfeld Hon. g.
r. Barrett, and Ex. Gov Bigler, are expected to
address the meeting. it is hoped that there will
be general attendance by the members, as bu-
siness of Importance will be transacted.
The Ladies are especially invited to attend as
well as those who are favorably disposed to pro-
mote the interests of Agriculture and Horticulture
1t is also expected that there will be reports made
upon the above sciences. By the Pres't,
ID. f ETZWEILER Sect'y
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Rumor has ii that both Gen. Fremont and
Gen. Burnside have requested the President
to place them at once in active service Al.
though they do not say so, it may be inferred
that il their requests are not granted they will
resign and return tn private life.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-18

Secretary Seward, in answer to the call for
information about NJ. Mercier's visit to Rich
mond, says, that "Since March 4. 1861, no
communication, direct or indirect, formal or
informal, save in relation to prisoners of war,
has been held by this Government, or by the
Secretary of State, with the insurgents, their
sidefs or abettors; no passport has been gran
ted to any foreign Minister to pass the militia
~ lines. except by the Presidents direction %
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-18

The Starksville (Mississippi) Banner, OF
January IL, says it has just learned from a re-
liable and authentic source, and accords full
credence to the report, that Senator Bright's
wife, of Indiana, crossed General Braggs'
lines In possession of sealed dispatches for
President Davis; the contents of which, as
announced, solicits the Confederate Govern.
ment to receive into its Confederation the
States of Illinois and Indiana, and in fact all
the st ates west of the Mississippi.
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'sNo party has ever yet maintained power IN
this country that allowed itself TO be commit
ted against just war. The people are patri-
oiic. The Democratic masses are loyal"
So says one of the oldest and shrewdest
leaders OF the Democratic party, and one who
has stood nobly by the Government ever since
treason raised its blood stained hand against it,
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NOTICE.-The undersigned. appointed Aua-
IN tor by the Orphans court of Clear field coun-
ty to make distribution of the money in the hands
of VIM Hoover. Administrator of Caesar Potter
deed. will attend to that duty. at the Hotel Of
Geo. n Colburn in Clearfeld, on Tuesday, Feb
ruary 24th, and all persons interested will attend
on that day and present their claims. be forey-
er debarred. ALFRED j. PATTERSON
February 4. 1888 Auditor
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Currency bill was taken up and passed by 70
yeas to 81 nays. The bill to aid Missouri in
the abolition of slavery was passed, % to IS.
The bin to prevent and punish frauds on the
revenue was passed. Bills were introduced
and referred to admit Nevada, Nebraska, and
Colorado as States. IS THE House, the bill
establishing temporary Government for the
Territory of Montana waa passed.
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SEALED PROPOSALS will be received a,
~ the office of the Clearield Creek Bridge Com
pany, until the Goth day of February next for
the cree ion of Toll House at the East end OF
the Bridge. Said building 10 be and a half
stories high. and sixteen by % feet in dimen-
sions-to be completed by the First day of July
next The plan and specifications can be exam
ined at the Office of J. b. Graham. Proposals
must be addressed to j. B. Graham President Of
Clearfeld Creek Bridge Company.
Jan 81, 1858. w W DETTS Sec'y
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A UDIToR's NoTICE.-The

A UDITOR'S NOTICE.-The undersigned
IA Auditor appointed by the Orphans Court of
Clearfeld county to distribute the balance in the
hands of the Administrator of Richard Curry
deceased. will attend to the duties of his appoint
ment and hear all parties interested at his office
in Clearfeld Borough, on Thursday, the 18th day
of March, A. d, 1868, at o'clock P. NJ
Dec. 10, 1862. J. B. M'ENALLY Auditor
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The marriage of Mr.. Charles S,ratton of
Bridgeport (Gen. Tom Thumb) to Miss Lavi-
MIA Warren was solemnized in Grace Church,
New York city, on Tuesday, February 10.
There has been no such excitement since the
advent of the Prince OF Wales.-Tribune.
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Venezuela, continues in very disturbed
state. The forces OF the Government under
Gen. Ruben are said to have been defeated
near Corona. and it was feared that this Gen
eral might be captured, and the var end dis
sstronsly for the Government.
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EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.

ENXECUTOR'S NOTICE.-Letters tes.a-
~ mentary having been granted to the under.
signed upon the estate of K. b. Hegarty, late OF
Guelich township, dece ased All persons indebt-
ed to the said estate requested to make pay
ment. and all persons having claims against the
same are requested to make them known without
delay. JAMES HEGARTY. Beccaria tip.
R0B'T n. EGARTY, Guelich tp
February T. 1863 Executors
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To insure attention, the CASH must accompa-
ny notices, as follows All Cautions with 81 =.
Strays, 81; Auditors notices, $1,50; Admins
traitors and Executors notices, 81 so, each aud
all other transient Notices at the same rates.
Other advertisements at 81 per square, for or
lnse tions. Twelve lines Tor less count square
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DIssOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP

II SSoLt loiN oT L An N EnSh1f.
II The copartnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned in the Watch making and
Jewelry business has been this day dissolved by
mutual consent. S. H. LAUCHLIN.
CHARLES HOLES.
n. BIS. III. Lauchlin will still continue the
same business at the old stand and attend to col
lecting the outstanding debts of the firm.
Clearfeld. Feb l4th 1S63-pd
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-DHILIPSBURG AND SUSQUEHANNA
Il TURNPIKE R0AD.-Notice is hereby given
that the President and Managers of the Philips
burg and Susquehanna Turnpike road company
have declared dividend of three dollars per
share of stock. payable to the Stockholders on or
after the 10th day of March next. By order of
the Board L. 4. LLOYD, Treasurer.
Philpsburg Feb. IIth IS63-pd
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VALUABLE PROPERTY at PRIVATE
SALE.-The undersigned is desirous of sell
ling his farm situate in PEN township. Clsarfelc
county. Pa one mile from Pennville, ON the road
leading to Punxsutawney, containing hun
dred acres and allowance Sixty :res OF said
land cleared and in high state of cult y alton
of which % acres are in IN eadow There is erect
ed on the premises comfortable l. story dwell
ling house. good barn and other necessary out
buildings There is also quantity of most rx
cellent Pine and other timber on the land A
clear and indisputable tide will be given TERxs
one fouIth in hand and the balance in three
equal annual payments secured by mortgage or
Judgment bonds For further inform alton appiy
to the subscriber residing on the promises
THOMAS VI. MARTIN
Penn tn January IA IS63-3t
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EsTATE OF THOMAS C. SNYDER

LNSTATE OF THOMAS G. SNYDER,
~ DECEASED. Notice is hereby given. to all
persons interested. that Letters of Administration
have been granted the Estate of Thomas Il
Snyder, late of Clearfed county. deceased All
persons having claims against said estate will pre-
sent them duly authenticated for settlement and
hose persons indebted to the same will make i'm
mediate payment to MARTHA K. SNYDER.
Feb 4, 1868. Administrative. KyIertown Pa
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

advertisements set large type, cuts ynyal
sye aciH be charged double price for space occupied
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The Missouri Legislature has given up all
hope of electing United States Senators at
present, and the joint Convention has adjourn
ed until next November.
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rAUTION.-AI persons are hereby notified
~ not to purchase or in any way medde with
the following property, now in the possession of
William Dunlap viz one yoke of oxen,
white. with small black spots, as the same belongs
TO US and is left with said W. A. Dunlap on loan,
subject to our disposal at any time
THOMPSON PATTERSON
Curwensville January 23th 1883
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1Sr OF LETTERS remaining in the Post
IL Office at Clearfeld, ON February 18th. 1863.
Box, Christian Meek. Frank A.
Cetrez, Bessy McAleer. c. III
Conner, Mahala Nichols, Edward
Crabtree. George Robson, Miss Lydia
Cree. Miss Sarah Smith, John
Dakiear Miss Lear Shaw, Mrs. Susanna
Dotter, Reuben Smith, Miss Mary A.
Graham, Miss Hanna E. Smith. John
Harman, Edward Shaw. Thomas
Hess, Miss Sarah J. Shutz Christian
Harman, Eli Veach, Mrs. Jesse
Hughes, Mrs. Nancy Wright, John ID.
Haycock, John
One cent due on each letter advertised Per-
calling for any of above letters. will say they
are advertised. NJ. A. FRANK, p. NJ.
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u ICENSE NOTICE.-The following named
IL persons have filed in the Office of the clerk of
the court of Quarter Sessions of Clearfeld county
their Petitions for License at the March Session
A. d. 1868, agreeably to the Act of Assembly of
March 28th. 1856. entitled "An Act to regulate
4 tLnr aI- &C Tntnx L..
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NAUTfON.-All persons are hereby caution.
- ed against purch asing meddIing with the
following property, in the possession of CYRUS
ihurstln and David Thurstin, to wit: | gray
horse, four years Old as the same belongs to me
and has been left with C. g. D. Thurstips on
loan-subject to my order
january 2s, 1863 SIMON RORARAuGH
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STRAY CALF.-Came tre.passipg on the
~ premises of the subscriber in Lawrence town
ship, about the middle of July last. black year
ling calf with white stripe along its back, and
white face. The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property. pay charges aud take it a
way, or it will be sold as the law directs
Jan 81, 1852. d. NJ. WHICH
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NOTICE TO UNITED STATES TAX

EDW ARD PERKS, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office February 18, 1862
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pHILlPSBUKG AND SUSQUEHANN.
Il TURNPIKE ROAD CoMPASY.-Notice is hereLv
given to the stockholders in this road that an q
lection will be held at the house of VIM Myers in
Philipsburg, on the First Monday of March NEXT
between the hours of and o'clock, p NJ to e.
iect managers for the ensuing year.
Feb 4, 1868. E Z LLOYD Sec,v
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tAuTION.-Allp persons are hereby cautioned
- against purchasing or meddling with the fol.
living property. now in possession of John Fan,
yer IN Bradford township to wit One bay mar.
one bay horse, and two set of harness as the sam
belong to US and have only been left with saiS
Fauver on loan, and are subject to our order
VIM. ALBERT.
Feb. IL, IS53-p. DAVID ASKEY