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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15
TaE RAFTsMAn's JOURNAL.
Tax on Sales.

Mr. Morill's proposition for tax on
sales provides that after next April there
shall be levied on all sales of produce and
merchandise and other articles, including all
personal property (but not including bullion
or coin,- nor securities, evidences Of debt,
nor sales at auction, )one- half of one per cen
tum, where the amount of sales exceed ff-
ty dollars In any one month rhe amount of
sales to be returned by the vender month
", in the manner and at the time provided
by law for the returns OF manufacturers;
and all the provisions of the existing inter
nal revenue act relating to the assessment
and collection and enforcement of the law
pertaining to manufacturers shall be applied
to sales of produce and merchandise; this
amended section to remain in force for one
year, during which no person who shall be
required to pay the tax enforced by this sec
ton shall be required to pay an additional
licence, for tax or duty where the rate is
graduated under existing law by the amount
of sales or receipts.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15
Another Engagement.


The result of yesterday engagement was
more important than reported in my last
dispatch, the particulars Of which were not
known here at the time, when the 9TH Corps
fell back to the line Of works at Hatcher's
Run, on Monday night. The enemy did not
follow very vigorously, nor did they make
any attempt to storm the position. 1t was
believed however, they would do SO yester-
day, but up to noon no signs of an attack
appeared, nor did they seem to be in strong
force in the vicinity. 1t was therefore de-
termined to send a reconnaissance out over
the ground occupied by us the day previous,
and ascertain where the enemy were. and if
possible force them bacl-to their works at
Dabuey Mills. General Crawford division
of the Fifth Corps, having had the advance
the day before, and being best acquainted
with the nature of the country, was selected
for the duty, which they performed to the
entire satisfaction Of the commanding gen
eral The column moved about noon, tax
ing the Dabney's Mills road, and after ad-
vancing about half mile struck the rebel
pickets, who fell back as our men advanced.
A line of battle was then formed, the right
resting on Hatcher Run, and the left SUP
ported by part of Wheat0n's 5 command Cf
the 9th corps The entire line then advano-
ed cautiously through the thick woods, Oh
each side Of the road and before, going far
met the rebels in force, when a sharp en-,
gagement Immediately began The enem.,
were driven back until they took refuge be ,
hind their works at the mill, where theJ
made determined stand Fighting here
was kept up till dark, when our men
commenced throwing up stiff breastworks to
protect themselves The enemy did not
seem disposed to attack our forces again, as
they had done the day previous, and the OBJ
ject of the movement being accomplished by
the development of their position, the troops
were Withdrawn during the night to their
former ground on the Vaughn road in the
vicinity ofwhich strong works have been
erected. The losses in the move turn out
to be quite heavy, considering the small
force engaged. The Third division suffered
principally, the following being the figure:
Killed, officers, 3, men 66; wounded, Off
GERS, 4, men, $50; aggregate loss, l,lS0
officers and men, out of about 1000 who
went into action. No doubt large portion
of those put down as missing will appear in
few days, as is usually the case, the strag
glers always keeping out of the way as long
as possible. The heavy loss in the division
indicated the manner in which the men ac=
quilted themselves, apd they have been
highly complimented for their bravery by
their commanding officers. The loss in the
Sixth Corps is not reported, but is very light
they acting as supporting column rather
than an attacking force.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15

This company has 30 acres of land, in fee on
the Allegheny River, Immediately opposite Oil
City, and adjoining LaytOnia, with 10 rods trout
on the river, and 70 rods front on Lays Run.
Hon. c. P. RamsdeI editor of the OIL City Mon
itor, and agent for this land, assures the company
that it will sell in lots for 900 reserving the
oil right which is worth 100000 additional. IN
MEDIATE REVENUE WILL BE DERIVED FOR THE CON-
PANY FROM TUE SALE THESE LOTS: and the com
pany have two good engines with complete fix
lures to operate Immediately for oil. The terrific
ry in this immediate locality has never failed to
produce proftably.
Also, one hundred acres, in fee simple. in the
celebrated Cherry Run. District, Immediately ad-
joining the Cherry Run Petroleum company, whose
stock is worth over $50 per share. The com
parry now have offers which will be accepted, for
sinking wells lease, without any cost to the cor
poration and one-half the proceeds 10 go TO the
company. The Curtin and st. Nicholas compa
mes are in this immediate locality, and their
stock is commanding large premium. In
addition, the company has 40 acres, in fee simple
on Cherry Tree Run, which empties into OIL
creek, and in the best producing section OF the
Oil Territory, and 10 acres. in fee simple on
Walnut Bend, five miles above the mouth OF on
creek and not. over two miles from the eelebrat-
Reed well, now producing over 200 barrels per
day.
Also, the lease of three tracts of land, two on
Oil creek, each producing ten barrels per day.
and one on Allegheny river, producing ten bar
rels per day of heavy oil, worth S2l per barrel.
The company now receives three fourths OF the
proceeds of the last named well, and one-halt oil
the other two Each of these tracts viii be de-
veIoped by the company by sinking additional
wells, and the engines and fixtures are now on
hand to do it.
The officers of this company mean to prosecute
the develoPment of these lands most energeueaI'
ly, and they have entire confidence that they WIZ
yield very large dividends on the capital s'oeA-
By Subscriptions must be made promptly :"
m ore than one-half Of the stock Is already ensaS
ed Subscriptions will be received at the once
of the company. January 4 ioO'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15
Evnhanra of Prisoners.

We can congratulate the country that, at
last, full exchange of prisoners has been a
greed upon. We shallnow get back fromthe
horrid prison pens of the South, thousands of
our brave men, who will return with shat
tered constitutions, and for whom we cannot
well do too much in token of their services
and sufferings. Since considerations of
public policy have constrained our Govern
ment, to leave these men so long exposed to
the fendish tortures of an implicable enemy,
the very least that the people can do, is to
make some atonement, by Showering upon
them offices of kindness and tender solici-
tude. They are to be exchanged at the rate
of three thousand per month, and we shall
soon see them within our midst, pallid spec
trees of the gallant men who went forth to
battle for the honor of the flag and the unity
of the nation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15
THE NEWS.

The rumor that Branchyille is in posses
sion of Sherman, is credited in Official clr-
cles. 1t is also reported that Charleston IS
being evacu ated, and that Richmond and
Wilmington will be shortly abandoned, with
the view of making concentrated effort to
crush Sherman while he is in the interior.
According to the investigations of the
committee on the conduct of the war, the
responsibility of the failure Of the assault on
the rebel works at Petersburg, on the explo-
sion of Burnside's great mine under the reb-
el fort, is attributed to interference and dis
arrangement of plans by Gen. Meade.
Deserters from the amy, who came into
our lines on Friday last, stated that the reb-
el artillery on the north side Of the James,
in front of the Union lines, was being re-
moved, and that the indications were that
Richmond would shortly be evacuted. Lee 5
army is on half rations.
1t is said that the Brazilian authorities
have issued a decree excluding the pirate
Shenandoah from the ports Of that Empire.
The receipts from internal revenue, during
the first eleven days of February, amount
to over ten and half millions.
Henry s. Foote, of the rebel Congress,
having made his way within the Union lines
has sailed for Europe.
Reports Of the evacuation of Mobile have
been current, but these need confirmation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15
TIE WAR NEWS.
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
A SEVERE BATTLE FOUGHT.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoTOAIAC, February
9, Z. M.-The Fight near HaJcher's Run
yesterday was one of the most severe that
has taken place In this army for some time,
and taken into consideration the unfavora-
bic character of the country through which
the troops had to move and the large force
opposing their advance, 1t is not strange the
enemy should gain a temporary advantage.
The country, from the crossing of the run TO
Dabney S mills, Is very woody, with swamps
and rayines running through 1T In all dl-
rections, and the only read Is a narrow by
road, not wide enough to allow two wagons,
and In many places In very bad condition.
Along this road the third division OF the
Fifth corps advanced, supported by the
First and Second and also by a brigade of
the Sixth. The enemy were driven to and
beyond the mill on this road, about two
miles from the crossing line Of breastworks.
There were no less than four divisions of
the enemy opposing them, viz: Malone s,
Heath 5, Pegraln $ and Gordon's old diyi-
sion, the latter three opposing the 9TH, while
Malone s, acting independently on the
Vaughn road for some time, when Gregg and
his cavalry dismounted and held his oppo
nent back well, inflicting some loss. Ma
hone, finding no chance to accomplish any
thing in this position, wheeled and, march
ing on a by-road running northwestWardly,
struck the left flank of the Fifth Corps,
doubling it up and causing 1t to fall back on
the center The woods here being SO thick
as to render the formation Of a continuous
line impossible, the command became some
what confused The heavy fire which was
poured in by Mahone's men made things
still worse, and in moment the entire line
left their position, falling back rapidly to-
wards the point whence they had started.
The fear Of being cut eff from the crossing
at the Vaughn road no doubt increased the
confusion, and for a short time it seemed as
though a regular panic had seized upon the
men. But ON reaching the open country,
near the Vaughn road, and finding no enc
my there and the bridges all safe in posses
sion ofour own troops, they became reassur-
ed. and In short time the greater part Of
the corps were in line ready to meet the en-
emy as soon as he should appear. a few
hours after when they did show themselves
at the edge of the woods, they were met BY
such storm Of bullets as to send them
back into the woods very quickly Our loss
during the day amounts TO abont SIX hun
dred and on Sunday two hundred, making
DIAL for two days of about eight hundred
killed, and wounded and missing. The loss
of the enemy is not known. but it is believ-
ed to be fully as large as.our own. We took
altogether one hundred and eighty priso-
ners,, including number OF officers.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15
Maxamilian in Hot Water.

Advices from Mexico.show that the En-
peror Maxamilian is finding his crown pret-
ty heavy. State after State has revolted.
Guerrillas swarm over the whole country.
several towns have been abandoned by the
Imperial troops, and indeed the greatest
part of Mexico will have to be re-eonquered.
Maxamilian will have leisure now, to read
profitably the old Spanish story of the bed
of roses" upon which Guatomozin slept,
and apply to it his own condition. It is re-
ported that Secretary Seward, has protested
against the passage of French troops across
the Isthmus of Panama, and we will not
have a very long while to wait, before there
viii be other protests that will render the
Austrian adventurer's position even more
uncomfortable than he now finds it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15

REBEL GUERRILLA GILMORE CAPTURED.
"A dispatch dated West Virginia, FEBRUARY
9th, and signed by B. f. KELLEY, Bigadier
General, says: Governor FOREMAN receiv-
ed the following telegram dated Cumberland
FEBRUARY 9th: A cavalry scout of General
SHERIDAN encountered the force of Major
HARRY GILMORE, yesterday near Moore
field, whipped it handsomly, capturing up
wards of twenty officers and men. Among
the officers captured was the noted guerrilla
chief and robber, HARRY GILMORE himself
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15
FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA A.-FIFTEEN PER-

FIRE IN PHILADELPHLA.-FIFT PER-
SONS BURNT TO DEATH A fire broke out
on the morning of the Sth instant, in Phila-
delphia, among some petroleum stored on a
lot at Ninth and Federal streets. The fire
commenced at about 3 clock, and spread
so rapidly that number of persons were
unable to make their escape from the de-
vouring element. Fifteen persons are known
to have been burned. and at least fifty fam
lies are left houseless. This horrid catas-
trophe is another warning against storing
coal oil in large quantities, in ponllous dis
tricts The Penn'a Legislature acted
promptly in the matter, and passed law at
once against storing quantities of oil in
Philadelphia.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15
Jefferson Davis MESSAGE,

The telegraph informs us, says the Pitts
burgh Chronicle, that the man who styles
himself President of a Southern Con-
federacy, has sent in message to body of
traitors convened as Congress at Rich
mond, in which he informs said traitors that
the only terms Mr. LINCOLN would grant
them, was liberal and merciful exercise of
the pardoning power. 1t would be difficult
to imagine what claims these arrogant con-
spirators have upon the national clemency,
and it is yet more difficult to conceive the
stupendous assurance with which these dOu-
bic damned traitors, whose garments are
soaking wet with the blood of thousands of
our noblest citizens, assume to grow indig-
nant over the offer Of mercy which has been
rendered them. President LINCOLN has
strengthened himself in the affections Of his
countrymen by the frmness Of his course
towards these guilty. wretches, and our sol
diers viii see to it, that JEFFERSON DAVIS
bitterly regrets the day he spurned the op-
portunity offered him of making atonement
for his crimes, and received u1deseryed
charity at the hands of the people he had
involved in so much slaughter and distress
The day Of retribution is not distant
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15
The Hatcher Run Battles.

Theseyere character of these engagements
may be imagined from the losses, which, on
both sides. probably reached fully fifteen
hundred men killed, wounded and missing.
Our troops at one time were thrown into
disorder, and panic seemed inevitable, but
they rapidly recovered, and in the midst of
a driving rain storm, drove the enemy from
pretty strong works which he had extern
porized. The country in which our troops
operated was made up of woods, swamps
and rayines, but, in spite of these natural
obstacles, our brave boys wrested from the
enemy at least four miles of territory, and
made their lines stronger than they had
previously been. We are warranted there
fore in pronouneing these engagements a
substinantial success to our arms.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15


Real tie foNo,otmg list Of goods amt profit btereby.
C,4te4P FOR THE LADIES. G0ods
o. 4 lways on hand large stock of La C,L
TyLeat,i dies goods-such Coburg Cloth iC,oy
Chc Alpacas De LANES, Giughams, E.J
frLsaF,l Prints, Uhintz, kerchiefs, Nu- G,o.Is
CbcaPI bes. Bonnets, Gloves, etc Googs
Chem FOR GENTLEMEN Goods
CheQp Always on hand Black, Blue. Brown G0ohs
CAeapI and Grey Cloths, Fancy and Black Giooas
Cheapi Casimeres, Sattinets, Cassinets, Goods
Cheayt Tweeds, Plain and EancyNest- Go3as
Cheag, ings. Sbirting, etc. etc. etc. G0oRs
CheapI- READY-MADE, Goods
Cheap Such as Goats Pants, Vests, Under GOodS
Che9pI shirts and other Flannel shirts Goods
Cheap Boots, Shoes Hats, Caps. Neck GT0oLs
CHe1pI ties Gum Boots and Shoes,aud GO0aS
Cheapi variety of other articles. Goods
C%eaPi HOUSEHOLD GOODS, lTo0aS
C11e1Pl Such as Unbleached and BIeached tro0%S
Cte"P MusIns. Coored Muslins Linen CL0oftS
SIHte"P and cotton table cloths Oil cloth, I'o"S
GGJl GJs1Jl Linen and hemp fowls car GI GoCts
CJ.sseL GIsL pets, curtains, fringe, etc GJ GooJ.
CIeappt HARDWARE. sc. Goodr
CheGp. Ii you want Nails or spikes, Manure GO0aS
rLg1nI or other forks, Saw-fnill or other GooJS
Ckear saws Smoothing irons Locks, Goodr
(,Leo1f Hinges, etc, 90 to MOssops G0ogS
Cbean where you buy cheap Goods
Chem IF YOU WANT G0ods
Cheap Knives and forks. Butcher Knives. Goods
Cheapi Shoe and Stove black ing Manila Gooks
Cheap and hemp ropes. Ink, Paper or Gods
Cheapi Pens, Powder Shot or Lead, Goods
CheapI etc, buy them at Mossops GOOdS
Cheap IF YOU WANT Goods
Cheap Shoe Last or Pegs, Palm or Fancy G0ods
cheap Soap, Starch, Wall Paper or Win Goods
Cheap. dow Shades, Lamps Lamp tubes Goods
Cheap or Wicks. coal oil, etc go to Geoas
C@sGpl Mossop's cheap cash stores Jooas
CC4eaPt IF YOU WANT I, SIoogs
S1IP ood extra family Flour White or C,t,
GIt brown sugar, hams shoulders or C,y
Gheaf sides, coffee; Imperial, Young G;oods
SrIoapt HysOn or black tea, buy them Co.,
C5eap at Mossop's cheap for cash. Goods
Ckeap IF YOU WANT Goods
Chem Tallow candles, fine salt, Goods
CueapI Syrup or molasses, cheese, dried Goods
Cheapl apples or peaches, water Goods
Cke1pI do crackers, call at Mossop's Goods
Cheapl where you buy cheap. Goods
Cheap IF YOU WANT Goods
Cheap Port wine for Medical or Sacrament Goods
Cheap tai uses Sweet wine, old Monon- Goods
Cheap eahela or rye whisky Cherry Good,
Cheap and Cognac brandy, buy at Goods
Cheap Mossop's cheap cash store. Goods
Cbeap IF YOU WANT goods
C5teoP Raisens, Figs, Prunes dried Cur GoodS ,
S1xP rants; flberts, cream. pecan 9J
CHe"P! ground nuts, candies, Liquorice 10o0S
CHHeuP or Liquorice root buy them Go0os I,t
GHe@p S1Ep at Mossop's cheap and good. GJs -o0gs
SGeap CJseap IF YOU WANT Goals
Cheap 10 buy any otner article cheap be Goods
ohm, sure to go to Mossop, for he sells Goods
ohm cheaper for cash than any other Good,
S,5sapr person in Clearfeld county. Goods
Cheapl November zi' Iool aPZI 9s Goods
Approped e7a,etry produce Of every KIND taken at
tie usual market prices IN sEchange for goods.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15

COMFORTABLE letter to the Cincinnati
ComnerctoI, says GEORGE b. MCCLEL-
Ian, wife, child and nurse, sailed last We'd
nesday, in the China, for Europe. \ goodly
number of his friends attended them to the
steamer, where many Fluctuations were pre-
sented, not the least of which was TO Mrs.
MCCLELLAN, the nice, conf rtable little
purse of thirty thousand dollars in gold
they will proceed to Italy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15

A DEsERTER from the army named Frank
Bivins, shot his father, mother and wife at
Woodstock, Mich. last week He is under
arrest. The motive that led to this terrible
crime, as stated by the murderer was this:
He had BECOME enamored Of lady at Gref-
ton, Mich, and conceived the idea that the
most certain way to possess her would be to
murder his parents and his wife in the man
ner described, and thus fall heir to his faith
er's property, and obtain the object of his
love
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15
DEGISTER's NoTICE-Notic

IL given, that the following accounts have been
examined and passed by me, and remain filed of
record in this office for the inspection of heirs
legatees ,creditOrsand all others in any other way
interested, and will be presented to the next Or
phans' Court of Clearfed county, to be held at
the Cohsrt House, in the Borough of Clearfield,
commencing on the Sd Monday of March, 1865.
The partial account of James McSIurray and
II. ID. Rose. Executors of the last viii and tesla
ment of Joseph McMurray late of the borough of
New Washington. Clearfed county, deceased
The final account of Julius A. Terpe, Executor
of Thomas Carson, of Brady township, deceased.
The partial account of Mary Spencer, Admins
tratrix of james Spencer, deceased.
l. G. BARGER
Registers Office, Feb 10, 65 Regs ter.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15
A Little Sirn.

The Washington Chronicle in its late edi-
torials, hardly ever loses occasion to pay its
respects to tie 'Thimble Rigging game
which Macmillan, Duke Gwin and other
adventures are carrying on in Mexico 1t
gives us much pleasure to notice this fact,
for the intimate relations which Mr. Forney
holds with our government, and his known
caution in regard to canvassing publicaffairs,
favor the belief that he speaks by the card,
and that what he now guardedly says, will,
in due time, be more strongly avowed and
enforced. The people of this country bide
their time with becoming prudence and pa
tience, but they have an infexible resolution
upon one subject, which bodies no good to
the titled knaves who are preying like a set
of vultures upon unhappy Mexico.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15
One Evidence of Exhaustion.

The order issued by Gen. Lee, callingupon
his rebel friends to rake and scrape together
from every quarter harquebusses, carbines
fintlocks, and blunderbusses, slowed away
since the days of the Revolution; rapiers,
claymores, stilettos, and halberds, which the
chivalry have used in days of yore for cutting
and slashing one another, pixies, bayonets,
muskets, shot guns, squirrel rifles-in short,
everything which can be classed under the
general head of shooting irons,' gathered
from the various battle-felds and treasured
up as relics, to be surrendered to the Ord
nance Bureau, is evidence that the rebels
are running short of arms. Now that Fort
Fisher has fallen, they cannot get them from
England Theirsole dependence, therefore, is
on what they have on hand; and every bat
tie they fight must diminish the number
1t is plain that, shut out from any further
foreign supply they must soon exhaust all
the fighting weapons they have.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15

A BAKER in Memphis recently got per-
mission to pass through the Union lines a
barrel of flour for the use of his family in Sc
cessia. Some inquisitiye detective found
out that the barrel cantained quinine in
stead of -four, and hence baker done very
brown and correspondinglY crusty.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15

OUR REsoURCEs-The L. States own
upwards of 900, 900, 600 acres of public land
susceptible of cultivation They own at least
1900, 900 acres of gold and silver bearing
lands. The arabic lands are worth at least
81 200, 600, 600; the mineral lands, $500, 600,
900: aggregate S2,000,000, 600. These are
national assets, from which the expenses of
the existing war may be ultimately reimbur-
sed, if Congress shall apply them to that
object
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-15

On the 18th, the vote for President was
counted in presence of the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States,
whereupon Abraham Lincoln was declared
duly elected President and Andrew johnson
Vice President, for four years from the 4th
of March, 1865.