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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

THE INCOME TAX.-If the Law providing
for tax on incomes did and the fact is very
plain that it did-expire with the year 1869,
it Is safe to say that Congress has no right
to pass such joint resolution as that which
recently went through the House, declaring
the act to have originally meant that it
should not expire at that time. The law
ended and ceased, utterly, by its own ex
press terms of limitation, and there is no
honest way to revive the income tax except
by the passage Of a new act, or what would
amount to the same thing, the rec enactment
of the old one. \ Aresolution declaring the
expired act still pending is as absurd
would be an act declaring dead man to be
still alive.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

Judgment has just been given in New
York against railroad in a case of interest
to all travellers on yearly tickets. \ travel
er purchased ticket that entitled him to n
hundred rides. He paid, therefore, for a
hundred rides; but when he had taken fifty
rides he lost his ticket, which was the only
evidence he had of having paid his money.
The railroad company tried to take advan-
tage Of his loss by compelling him to pay
again, and he sued for 50 much money as
would pay for the fifty rides yet due, and the
railroad company had to come down. Rail.
roads, therefore, have not got everything
their own
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

NoTEs OF FREE BANKs. The Auditor
General continues to administer upon the
scattered remnants of the old free-banking
system of the Commonwealth. His report
for 1869 is now public. 1t appears that the
entire amount of circulating notes issued
from his Department TO those institutions
was s3,2l9, Cos co. of which only $40 496
are now outstanding For this sum, twelve
OF the banks are responsible, aud have
each lodged the Deedful security for their
redemption with the Department 1t is
probable that nearly all the outstanding pa
per is in fact not in existence gone where
the woodbine twineth. -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

1t is estimated that it will require at least
forty thousand troops to carry on our pend
ing Indian war. The available force is a
bout seventeen thousand. The Mormons
are putting themselves upon war footing
to resist the enforcement of the laws against
polygamy. The question arises-wili it be
the best kind of policy, to say nothing of G.
economy, to add Mormon war to an Indian
war, and reinforce the redskins with the en-
tire strength of the more savage white fol
lowers of Brigham?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

COLONEL A. L. HoUGH denies in the
Sanfrancisco newspapers the charge of Fitz
hugh Lee that General Thomas offered his
service to the Southeren confederacy. He
says that General Thomas met that charge
directly before his death Colonel II ough,
who was for many years on the personal staff
of General Thomas, serving as aid at the
time of his DEATH, is Philadelphian by birth
and education, and wherever he is known
his word will far outweigh that of any man
who has made the charge.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

The same sad news is repeated from Mex
leo only in an aggravated form. Through
out the unhappy Republic affairs are ripen-
ing for universal anarchy, the progress of
which it is painful to contemplate, and the
results impossible to foresce. Highwaymen
abound, public officials are assassinated, and
most of the States, and even some of the
cities, are convulsed by local revolutions.
This is terrible state of affairs, but while
the Mexicans choose to govern themselves it
is no affair of ours, and we have no right TO
interfere. In due time we suppose Mexico
will become Amerieanized, and with the ir-
repressible but thrifty Anglo Saxons will
come peace, law and order.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

IMPORTANT To LAND OWNERS.
Commissioners Douglass, has written letter
to Joseph 7. Valentine, Assessor OF Inter
nal Revenue of the Sth District in this State,
in answer TO a number of persons who had
rented their farms for portion of the pro-
duct. and they ask the following question
.sare we as landowners required to return as
income agricultural products on hand and
unsold?" The Commissioner replies:
Land owners are to be considered for the
purpose OF income tax, solely as the persons
who, having property, have rented their
property for certain .yaluable consideration
or rent, which rent Is paid to them accord
log to agreement In certain products OF the
land Ii the rent had been made payable,
as is usual elsewhere, IN money-wouId
there be any doubt about returning the mo-
ney rs part or whole OF income, as the case
might be? And yet these land owners seem
to think themselves injured because they are
required by Jaw to return as income the mar
ket value OF the agricultural products re-
ceiyed as rent. II IS hoUerer required 6y
lar and cannot be GCOldcd.
These land owners labor under mis-
take that because they own the land they
must be regarded and recognized as farmers.
They speak of their stock on hand ana the
sale of previous crops, as if they had been
the producers of these crops Whereas the
law regards them only as propretors OF real
estate from which rents are derived, and
requires that income be returned year by
year a. it is received, for the purpose of tax
alton If such income has not been return
ed in previous years in the manner stated,
gross error, at least. has been committed.
''If the land owners chose to keep the
rent which they had received. whether the
said rent was in the nature of,prcduce or
aught else, until they could dispose of it ad-
vantageousy to themselves-they had "a per-
feet right to do so but when the said rent
has been so disposed, it becomes the duty
and the light of said land owners or proprl.
etors of real estate,-if the amount received
for it is in excess of its market value at the
time when it was returned as income, to re-
turn said excess as income for the year IN
which it is exchanged or sold-and on the
other hand if it be less, to deduct the loss
realized from income. In this light 1t Is re-
garded precisely as all other business trans
actions are regarded, as the source from
which ipcome Is produced and not as the
growth or production Of the estate, said es-
tate being for the time, for the considera-
ton of rent paid, in the possession OF others
the tenants. These tenants are the FAR
mers, or producers Of TIE crops.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

The Delaware White Mems Convention,
last week, was not very great success.
The up-country trains brought ten men.to
Dover the down-country trains fifteen more,
and these We're all that could be mustered in
the State. Even Salisbury was not in at
tendance. The fifteen, it is said, looked at
the ten, and the ten looked at the fifteen,
and then all looked at Sam Townsend. who
had projected the movement, until some
one said, LET us go home'' when the
white men dispersed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18
DISTRICT COURT of the United g,,..

Tor TIC " estern DISTRICT Of Icnn'a.
In the Matter Cf James Il.
Dale. Bankrupt IN bankruptcy.
Western District OF Pennsylvania S.:
warrant in Bankruptly has been Issued LIZ
said Court against the estate of James n D,l:
of the county Of CIearfed and State of Penusyi.
wanna, III said District adjudged Bankrupt upon
petition Of one Of his creditors and the paymept
of any debts and the delivery of any rrcpertv
belonging to said bankrupt, to him OF TO his us5
and the transfer Of any property BY him. are for.
hidden by law. meeting Of the creditors Of said
Bankrupt. TO prove their debts and choose one or
more As,gnees of his estate. will be held At A
Court OF Bankruptcy 10 be holden az CIearfsla
in said Districtson the sth day Of June. 4. b.
1870. at one o'clock p NJ. at the ofice Of Hon
IL. b Swope, before 5. z. Woodruff Esq. one Of
the Registers in Bankruptcy Of said District
A MURDOCH.
May II -2t u s Marshal as Messenzs-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

PROTECTION IS one ofthe ancient politi-
cal landmarks. Washington, as President.
met the first congress clad in suit of do
mestic cloth, and the second act passed by
that Congress had preamble as follows
Whereas it is necessary for.the support OF
Government, for the discharge of our debts,
and for the encouragement and protection
Of manufactures, that duties be laid on goods
imported, etc. When we make our fight
this fall in Pennsylvania on the Congression-
al delegation we are but forming again on
the old lines and under the old colors.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

General Sheridan's way of dealing with
the noble savage makes him lion among
the white folks" of Wyoming and Monta-
ma, who at the same time regard the gentle
Quaker Peace Commissioners as ''old gran
nies..' Sheridan deals with the noble red
man as he finds him, in his necklace of
scalps, most ignoble savage, while the hu-
manitarians who denounce Little Phil, !"
no doubt think that every Indian is sort
of Hiawatha spouting poetry. The simple
truth is, however, that these Western In
dians will have to be located to work or they
will be killed off
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

Kentucky and Delaware, the two reliable
Democratic States, cling with death clutch
to the last relic of barbarism-the whipping
post. In the latter State the spring sea
SON. has fairly set in, and the good people
are enjoying a refreshing excitement. Now
that the negroes have been enfranchised. 1t
is expected that more enlightened views will
prevail and the whipping post will soon be
numbered with other brutal Democratic ar
guments of the past.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18
r EGISTER'S NOTICE. Notice is here

r EG1STER'S s NOTICE. Notice is here
by given that the following accounts
have been examined and passed by m e nd remain
MED OF record in this Office for the inspection of
heirslesatees creditors and all others in ANYWAY
interested and will be presented to the next Or
phans' Court of UearfeId county. 10 he held at
the Court House, in the Borough of Clearf ED
com meneIng on the Sd Monday of June, 1870
fartlal account of Samuel Hegarty, Executor
ship, decd.
flnal account OF Henry and Jacob Mehrwine
Executor of Conrad Mehrwine, late of Brady
Township, decd
Final accout of Ere } erek Arnold Administra-
tor OF Peter Arnold late of Brady township, decd.
A W LEE,
May III, 1870 Register.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

A NEW PAPER.-We have received two
numbers of a new weekly paper entitled
Pittsburgh RerieU and Price Current,
published at Pittsbnrg by MacConnell & Co.
subscription price So 90 year in advance.
1t is devoted to the manufacturing aud
mercantile interests Of Pittsburgh and Wes-
tern Pennsylvania, and is in all respects
an able and well conducted paper-one that
should be literally patrouized by those to
whose interests it is pledged.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

a Western paper states that Senators
Dick Yates and Zach Chandler are both anx-
ious to command the Big Horn expedition
"a northwestern land speculating crusade
and maliciously asserts that ''the expedition
itself they care nothing about, but they
must have the horn" This trifing. with
Senatorial dignitaries is very unseemly, and
should not be tolerated by the respectable
press In the instance referred to it will
probably appear that neither of the gentle
men named ever finds himself in dilemma
about taking any sort of horn.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

The Pittsburg GGzette, the oldest daily
in Pittsburg, comes to our table clad in
beautiful new spring dress. Although the
Gazette is more than eighty years old, it is
as vigorous as any of its more youthful Co
temporaries, and the new suit which it has
donned is gratifying evidence that the peo-
pie of Pittsbnrg appreciate its enterprise
and sDiTit
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

The latest clerical scandal comes to Us
from Cincinnati A priest of Roman
Catholic Church in the outskirts of that
city has been quietly dismissed for discov-
cred sinful communion with a female mem
Der. Since his departure it has been ascer-
tained that FIVE or six young girls of the
congregation have been ruined by him, and
although the circum stances were known in
their respective families, the persons failed
to make complaint. owing to a cultivated
fear of divine wrath
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

The St Louis Tribune gives list of
Jorty-nine Missouri journals (seven of them
issued daily which are outspoken for Pro-
lection, and says this list is incomplete
These, with the Governor of the State and
the president of the St Louis Board of trade
afford pretty fair indication of the drift of
public sentiment.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18
Nav IL St
A UDIT0R'S NOTICE,

James Forrest
", Ven Er No 81, March ,ls7o
james NJ Shaw
The undersigned Auditor having been appoin-
ted to make distribution of the money arising
from the sale of Real Estate the above writ,
gives notice that he will attend to the duties of
his appointment at his office in Clea rield, Sat
urday. May the 25th O'Clock P. NJ, when and
where all parties interested may attend
A. W. WALTERS,
May II, Test Auditor.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18
SELECT' SGU00T,.

The Susquehanna Select School at present To-
Gated n Burnside. Pa, will open 20. session Of
cation of two weeks in mid simmer. The prices
of tRition varies according to the a ge and ad-
vancement of pupil. Boarding can DC had in
town reasonable terms Por further par;icu-
lars address } Wv. Smith. CurwensviIle. or
JAMES DOWLE Sec'y.
May il.-3t burnside. Pa,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18
WE. the undersigned, Black smiths of .L

w Borough of Clearfeld. hereby ,3a-. ~.
the following rates for work ami rules ,itE ~ ~
gard to securing pay for our labor: and We s.,.E
pledge our honor as men and mechanics 10 sdb.-,
to aud enforce the same, from and after N,rf..
1870. -1' '''r
when the work is done. at the following rate.
SETTING NEW SHOE. I:
RE-SETTING SHOE, 1: "a,
No crediditto be given for a longer period tba,
three months
Ed. p. PASSMORE, AMOS KENNAPD
j SHG NkNElLER, CORNELIUS OWENS.
THOMAS REILLY. q. l. LANICH,
Apr 20, 7C-3m g c. PASSNoRP
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

4 PUZZLE clerks in the various
committee rooms at Washington, observes
a cotemp0rary, are puzzling their brains
over copies of the Bible, which some consider
ate colporteur left with them the other day.
1t is Pub. Doc. with which they are not
acquainted, and they are trying to make out
what to do with it. IL is understood to con
tain damaging charges against most of the
officials at the Capital City and committee
of inyestigatinn Is tnlked Of
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18
May IL. '70..st.
A UDIToR'S NOTICE.

James Forrest J
Jacob Haney "''' i''O
The undersigned, auditor having been appoin-
ted to make distribution of the money arising
from the sale of Real Estate the above Writ
gives notice that he will attend TO the duties of
his appointment at his Office in Ciearfeld on sat
urday. May the 26th at o'clock, p NJ, when
and where all parties interested may attend
A. W. WALTERS,
May III, 1881. Auditor.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

General I.ongstreet was Marshal Of the
Day for the Fifteenth Amendment celebra-
tion in New Orleans. Longstreet, whose
courage and galantry on the field cannot be
gainsayed even by the rear guard and stay
at-home Democracy, was never brayer than
when, on the 30th of April last. he met the
allied forces of Southern prejudice and pas
sion. His last charge is his best.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

Even those of US who see no necessity for
our Government taking any active part in
behalf of the Cubans, cannot read without
disgust the details of the scandalous haste
with which General Goicouria was gaTOted.
It was done to forestall any appeals to save
his life. Those Spaniards are brutal wretch
es at hest
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18
House and Lot For Sale.

The undersigned viii sell, at private sale, Lot
No. 81 in the Borough of C!earield, situate
South 4th street, upon which i. erected large
two-story plank dwelling house, p by 40 feet.
This house is new, and has a spring of good
ter in the cs liar. For further information apply
TO WALLACE & WALTERS.
ap 27-4tl Real Est Agt's, CiearfeIi. IA
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

THE BEE.-Such is the title of new af-
ternoon penny paper just started in Phila-
delphia, by Messrs. McClintock & Co 1t
is very busy little Bee, very tidy in APP
pearance, and promises to Improve each
shining hour" for the advancement of the
interests of Philadelphia. Success to it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18
THE AGILE HOTr1

', "a aih Ct-- tuTNensNllle. Pa
having leased Tor a term Of years the al
mei, grown and popular Hotel (formerly 80
!hr. Mason, and lately by Mr. Foutsl. and \ r-.y
pronIiste Tented and rsfarnished it, the Fre.eB,
satisfaction to guests sojourning with him .'e s-
large stable and yard is attached for tn, cs,..
protection OF horses. carriages and wagnr. Aaa
share OF patronage is solicited
May a IO-ly ]. DRAT,kER D..
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18
IT H f rs AW HOUSE,
MARKET ST, CLEARFIELD, Pa
GEORGE N. CoLBURN, :::::; pr,pp,,--.

This house was lately completed and ius, o-,,
ed 10 tho puhiic-is newly furnished. and p-o,tI,
with al the modern improvements of H., .T'.
hotel 1t Is pleasantly located in the Lns;-] S]ss
part Of the town. and near to the public bp;'S
ings- A share Of patronage is respec,faIIv -
tied Charges moderate. The best Of L,iora-, y
the bar. March 30 go
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

Riers organ, the Nc,o Nation, declares
that Col Rankin was expelled from the Red
river territory because he talked Irish and
offered the aid of auxiliaries from the Uni
ted States It would appear from this that
the Fenian movement has not the sympathy
of the Red river rebels, or as a contcmpora,
ry expresses it, that Riel, though bold
man in certain way, is resolved not to run
the risk of being too bold Manitoba
being thus tabooed to Fenian incursions,
they will have to look in another direction
for point OF attack on the New Dominion.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

Andrew Gregg, use
Ven. EE. No. l2i Mar t 20
Henry Groe
The undersigned, Auditor appointed to -ake
distribution of the money arising from the sale
OF Real Estate on the above Writ, gives notice
that he will attend to the duties of his appoint
ment at his Office in Clearfeld Saturday, MAY
the 2Sth al clock, P. M when and where ail
parties interested may attend.
A. w. WALTERS.
may H. i0--5t- Auditor
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18
Raftsman's 5ournal.
CLEARFIELD, PA. Nay IS. 1870.

The Boston Post says the prohibitory Ii
auor law never has and never can be exeeu-
ted in Boston The record of crime of that
city, for the month of April, tells a poor sto-
ry for the law OF 997 commitments to the
Tombs, 667, or thirds, were for drunk
enness, 25S being women.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

The Forest Republican came to us last
week, in much enlarged form, and i'm
proved in appearance. The paper is wor-
thy the encouragement and support of the
citizens of that county, irrespective of party.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18
MILLINER AND DREssMAKER.

MRS. JONES, desires to inform thu public that
she has opened Millinery and Dress-making
tablishment. on Market St, Clcarfield, Pa near
the residence of Mrs d. Watson. A share of
public patronage is solicited. One goad Dress
maker wanted. May. IS, 3t.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

GIVE THE DEVIL HIS DUE 1t is
stated that Roman Bishop, in the course
OF sermon preached by him at yelletri
Italy, a few days since, declared that
railroads, telegraphs. and the printing press
we're the Inventions of the devil. Ii this
be true the devil has been cheated out Of
the credit due to- him as genious OF the
first class and benefactor of the human
race. That priest, who viii doubtless vote
the Pope infallible, has 'unintentionally
raised the devil higher than he ever was
before. -HdrrisJarg Telegraph.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18
NEW MARBLE WORKS.
Opposite the Jail,

CLEARFTELD, PENN'A
Monuments, Grecian Tombs,, French Couches
Manties. Table Tops Washing Ranges, Garden
Statuary. Terra Gotta Ware, of fevery description
Head and Foot Stones of New and beautiful de-
signs nll.of which offer at city prices, or 25
per cent less than any other establishment in this
county Having large experience in the busi-
ness, we guarantee satisfaction in all cases Or
ders thankfully received and promptly filed in
the best workmanlike manner
S. A, GIBSON.
May H. 1870 If. JAMES WArsoS Agent
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Y E N D q E

The undersi gned Auctioneer, will offer at pub
lie ss lie at the Cross Roads of mile Southwest
of Bloomington, CT garfield county Pa, on
SATURDAY, MAY 2Sth, 1870.
commencing at o'clock, P. NJ, the following
real estate and personal properly, to wit: Six
acres of land, with plank s;orehouse, a bank
frame barn 80 feet square. erected thereon; a
spring house and water at the door. This is the
best location in the county for store. tavern or
mechanic, being at the junction of Glen Hope
and New Washington Roads. One horse. one
COW. one hog, two bedf and bedding, cook and
room stove. cupboard, clock. mirrors. one set caro
seat chairs. cane scat rocking chair, carpet,
and other household fu rniture. ALso-one thin
bic spindle one-hOrse wagon sleigh, two rakes,
grindstone. cutting box. axes, hoes &c &c. Also,
a lot of carpenter tools. WIN. NJ. BLOOM,
May IS. Auctioneer.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18
Cop artnership in Store.

c. A. Rorobaugh having associated with him
in the Mercantile business in Louisville, Clear
field county, Mr.. C. r McCraeken, solicits con
tinuance of the patronage so generously extended
heretofore
Having just returned from the eastern cities
their stock EN- races large and varied assort-
mont of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware. Queens
ware, and in fact nearly everything usu-
ally kept in country store, which they will sell
at prices to suit the times.
Country produce taken in exchange for good ).
C. A. R0ROBAUGH,
May is, '7o.-tf. r. McCRACKEN
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2lew Atlregtis

AkyrTtEseHisutS W rH,harPe tggs, onf ef pam
style 'giH be charged doutls usual rafes. No eWts.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

j. L. Shaw d Co., Woodward tswnp,
An appeal will be held at the Commissiou..
office, in CIearfeld, on Monday, the $50 os5 n
May, A. d. 1870, when and where all parties ie. @
J. b. SHAW,
Apr. 27-4t Mercantile Appraiser
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-18

I iST OF RETAILERS, Of Foreign and
- Domestic Merchandise, in the County #
Clealield, subject to the payment Of license i0r
fhn year IS-n