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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-04-05

A MAJORITY of the Judges Of the Su-
preme Court of the United States have
decided to allow the question of the con-
stitutionality of the Legal Tender act"
to be re-opened for discussion. Argu-
lnents will be heard early next month
This is, in fact, equivalent to reversal
of the late decision, as all in favor Of al
lowing this course, concur in the opinion
at that time delivered by the minority Of
the court, fully affirming its legality. AS
the act in question, in great measure
owed its original passage to the personal
influence Of the then Secretary Chase,
his recent decision against it always SEEM
ed to us like a man trying to prove the
illegitimacy Of his own offspring. Yet,
lor all this, as the decision had been rem
dered we dislike to see the question re-
opened, as this playing fast and loose"
with decision Of the Supreme Court has a
tendency to weaken the veneration which
should be attached to decisions Of the high
est tribunal in the land.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-04-05

DSg" The New York Sun in report of
a night alarm Of fire, tells the following
story, which is good, if not true The
staircase Was blocked up with boardcrs
endeavoring to get away their baggage
One young woman exhibited heroism
worthy Of record. She was petite, with
dark curly hair, and had just arrived on
the landing with her arms full Of knick-
knacks, when she suddenly dropped her
load, and putting her hand to her head
exclaimed in heartrending accents, ooh,
my blonde hair.' rushed frantically back
and disappeared in volume of smoke.
There was a minute Of awful suspense to
the by-standers but presently the coura-
geous girl appeared at the top Of the
stairs, carrying about ten pounds Of blonde
capillary ornamentation. One of the board
ders said that this hair was lately impor-
ted from Paris at Il cost of $l75."
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-04-05

The PRESIDENT has issued his procla-
nation, announcing the ratification Of
the fifteenth amendment and declaring
it part of the Constitution of the
United States He has also sent message
to Congress in which, in view of the fact
that so large a number have been enfran-
chised, that he urges them to take some
action to promote the education of this
class.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-04-05
DEg~ No HuMRuG.-Me do not wisI

B&y~ No HUMBUG.-We do not wish
to inform you reader, that DIR. Wonder
full or any other man. has discovered Il
remedy that cures all diseases of mind,
body or estate, and is designed to make
our sublunary sphere blissful paradise
to which heaven itself shall be but a
side show, but ace do irish tn mform you
that DR.. Sage's Cdtarrh Remcdy bass
cured thousands Of cases IF catarrA in its
aoorSt forms and stages, and the proprietor
will pay $500 for case of this loathsome
disease that he cannot cure. 1t may be
procured by mail for sixty cents, by ad-
dressing R. V, Pierce, NJ. d., Buffalo,
N, Y, For sale by most druggists every
where
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-04-05

peg An Eastern paper says, Mr.. w.
A. j. Seals, of Monroe, has shown us
two minnie balls which were picked up on
the field after the second conflict at Bull
Run. The balls met at right angles, and
the point Of one was buried half way in
the body Of the other The ball that was
struck is bent, and the striking bullet
is Aatteued, bat the plug end is plainly
marked.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-04-05
seg~ About the last thing to steal is

paE" About the last thing to steal is a
grave-stone, unless it be the grave itself
However, thief with Il peculiar bent of
mind appropriated head stone and foot
stone from the marble-yard of Mr.. Jacob
Kohler, in Philadelphia last week
Mounting them on wheclbarrow, he was
about trundling them away when police
man interiered with his illegitimate pro-
ceeding. After being safe in custody
he gave his name as Daniel Fassett, and
said he dwelt in Bainbridge street At
present he is residing in Moyamensing
Prison.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-04-05

The bill to pay the Border Counties
for damages done during the war has
been defeated in the House. This will
be gratifying news to residents in all
all counties, except those which were to
to be benefited by the bill.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-04-05

Four MEN KILLED,-A terrible ac-
cident occurred at the coal mines of
Richard Hecksher, situated few miles
from Shenandoah City, on the 29th ult.
1t appears that while four men were
descending the shaft to commence their
days work the rope broke, precipitating
them to the bottom, depth of over
60 feet. All were instantly killed
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-04-05

SENATOR AMEs Of Mississippi has
been admitted to his seat in the United
States Senate.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-04-05

HARRISBURG mourns the loss Of Mayor
HAYS. He died on Thursday last, after
Il severe illness.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-04-05

Ba- English sparrows have lately estab-
lished their residence in Lexington, KY,
greatly to the surprise Of the unfeathered
bipeds there residing
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-04-05
NEW BLOOMFIELD, PENN'A.
Tuesday, AprU 4, 1870.

The Senators and Representatives of
Texas have been admitted to their seats
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-04-05

Ba" Prince Pierre Bonaparte has been
requested by Napoleon to leave France.
1t is said he purposes coming to this
country.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-20

ABOUT STAMPS We have been request
ed by Collector Rogers, of this Revenue dis
trict, to publish the following extract from
a recent circular from Commissioner Della
no. 1t is important to Banks, Bankers, and
others using large number of stamps:
Owing to the extensive frauds commit
ted upon the revenues by the washing, re-
storatlon, and reuse of such Internal Reve-
nue. adhesive stamps as have been used and
cancelled by the machine known as the RIB
bon stamp" it is hereby ordered and pre-
scribed, that on and after May |, 1870, all
adhesive stamp. used upon the instruments,
documents, writings, and papers, mention
ed and described in Schedule OBJ of the In
ternal Revenue Laws, shall be cancelled by
the person afixing the same, IN ink, the in
it;als of his name, and the date, tyear, month,
aud day, upon which the same is attached
or used, or by cutting and cancelling the
same with the machine called Wheeler S
Patent Cancellcr." or such other machine
or instrument as may hereafter be designa
ted and prescribed by said Commissioner
and that no other method of cancelling such
stamps, employed on or after that date, shall
be recognized as legal and sufficient, until
otherwise prescribed and ordered.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-20
PAY YOUR TAXESi

In accordance with act of the General AS
ssmbiy of this Commonwealth. approved the 22d
day of March, A D. 1870, relating to the collec-
tion Of taxes in the county of Clearfeld," Noties
is therefore hereby given to the taxpayers re
siding in the districts below nam ed that the ooun
ty Treasurer in accordance with the I'd section OF
said act will attend at the place of holding the
Borough and Township elections, on the follow
ing named days for the purpose Of receiving the
county bounty, State taxes and militia fines as
sessed for 1870.
For the Borough of Clear6eld and Lawrence
township. on Friday and Saturday, the 18th and
l4th days of May
For Pike township and the Borough of Curwens
vile, on Saturday and Monday, the 2ist and 23d
days of May.
For karthaus on Tuesday. May 18th.
For Covington, on Wednesday, May 18th.
For Girsrd, on Thursday May 18th.
For Goshen, on Friday, May 20th
For Graham on Tuesday My 24th
For Morris. on Wednesday, May ,5th.
For Decatur, on Thursday May 25th.
For Osceoia, on Friday, May 9th
For Boggs, on Saturday, May 18th.
Upon all taxes paid on the days designated
there will be reduction of Fius per Cent. The
balance OF the districts will bs announced in due
time. LEVER PLEGAL
April Ii, Tressurer
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-20

a NEGRO STEALER PARDoNED.-Go
ernor Stevenson, of Kentucky, has just par
doned Northern man from the Penitentiary
who had been sentenced to seventeen years
imprisonment for negro stealing. He was
convicted in 1868, and had, therefore, serv
ed about seven years of the term of sentence.
The Louisville Comier-Journdl in COM
mentiug upon this event, remarks that this
may be set down as the last of the immedi-
ate consequences of slavery in Kentucky "
Rather the first, we would suggest, of the
consequences of the ratification of the Fif.
teenth Amendment. 1t is no crime now to
steal niger in Kentucky.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-20

CANADA TO BE TAKEN-We see by our
daily exchanges, that once again the tocsin
OF war is sounded along the Canadian from
tier-that the Fenians are again assembling
their invincible forces, in squads of from
twenty-five to ffty, and that superior Off
GERS are travelling with them iacognita-and
that they are to cross the lake and fall upop
the panic stricken Canadians as the eagle
swoops upon its prey. The Dominionist.,
however, are not to be taken off their guard.
Troops are being rapidly assembled to give
bloody repulse to the coming foe. Soon,
doubtless, long drawn accounts will be pub
iished Of ensanguined battles 10 he fought.
Would Ii not be well. seriously, instead of
the United States sending fifty soldiers to
disarm these Fenians. to let them, if they
will, attack the Canadians? The battle will
not amount to much, and there will be but
one. There will be no more Fenian inya-
sions after it. The whole thing is a Iniser
able farce. in which it is hard to tell which
is the greater fool, the Fenian or the Cana.
dian
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-20

KILLED BY INDIANS-We learn BY the
news from the far West, that Frank Irwin,
aged about is yesrs-a son son Of Dr. JAS
Irwin, who is known to many of our citizens
was killed by band Of, about % indians,
in the outskirts of Atlantic City, Wyoming
Territory, on Thursday morning, March 81
The attack was surprise, as IL was suppos
ed the Indians were peaceable, having been
sent to that vicinity by Gen. 4ugur. At
ter the attack party of citizens went in
pursuit of the murderers, but they returned
the following day without having overtaken
them. The bodies.of five other citizens were
found in different places horribly mutilated,
aud four others are still missing, who it is
feared were also murdered Several days
after the occurrences above related, volun-
teer party went in pursuit of the Indians,
whom they overlook in the Wind River Val
ley, and killed eleven of the band, including
Black Bear, chief of the Arrapahoes. Sew
eral companies of infantry and cavalry have
been sent thither to protect the citizens from
further outrages by the Indians.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-20

Spain has apologized for the murder of
Portolondo, and offers his family indemnity.
The apology is worth absolutely nothing =
the indemnity ought to be great For the
many assassinations of iGreigners committed
in Cuba we doubt if Spain has hitherto
offered to pay one cent-and she should be
made to pay roundly for her luxuries o.
massacre. Blood and money being the two
passions of the Spanish adventures in Cuba,
our Government can understand how one of
these passions can be chastised through b
the other
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-20

The Pittsburg Gazette says: We have a
fresh proclamation ofthe consistent devotion
of Chief Justice Chase to the cause ofequal
political rights jon all men. He presents
his own case with an earnestuess and point
which look more like anxiety for the future
than solicitude for just appreciation of
the past. But, query? since, as Chief
Justice, this citizen is quick to eat his own
words, and refute his own record as Secrc-
tary of the Treasury, what assurance have
We that as President Chase he would be
faithful to the record Of an Ohio politician,
a Senator, or even oRa Chief ustice? How
much might be yielded, then as now, o , his
recorded opinions, to political exigencies
and possibly Democratic temptations?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-20
Papal Infallibility.

Several days ago the cable announced
the adoption, by an almost unanimous VOTE
of the dogma of the Papal Infallibility, by
the Catholic prelates assembled in Council at
Rome The -Pittsburg Gazette, in referring
to this subject, says:
''This result was anticipated by the Amer
can branch of the church, but it was hard
ly thought probable that the new doctrine
would receive such unanimous support. In,
asmuch as all faithful Catholics are bound
to believe In the infallibility OF the Generai
Council they will be compelled to accept the
new article of faith and bend their necks to
what their church teaches Is the work OF
God performed by his agents, the Bishops,
who are believed to be, while In assembly,
instructed, guided, and inspired by the Ho-
" Ghost At the inception of this dogma
there was marked dissension in the ranks OF
Catholics, and some of the ablest theologlans
OF the faith combatted it with force, strength
and independence but the opposition had
no weight in the Council, the Pope triumph, :.
ed, and under the admirable discipline OF
the church. there will probably be no diff.
Guilty In enforcing the newly promulgated
article, and it will be as firmly believed as
that OF the Immaculate Conception, which
dates back its confirmation but few years.
The infallibility of the Pope is an article
of faith which seems enveloped in mystery,
for by few inside or outside the pale OF the
Catholic church is it fully understood or
comprehsnded. As we take 1t, and we con
fess we have obtained but little information
on the subject either through our Catholic
or Protestant exchanges all dealing with the
subject in vague and general terms, the new
dogma does not hold that Plus lAth Is a.
bove the weakness of the human flesh, or
incapable of committing sin and blunders,
but that, in the absence of sitting Council
of the church. when his word is uttered IN
volving any point of faith, or promulgating
any new Interpretation of doctrine already
laid down, or his acts in any exigency arising
wherein the faith is endangered from per
sons or movements, inside or outside the
community, he is infallible, inspired by the
/ Holy Ghost, and strengthened by Heavenly
power so much so that he cannot err. This
Interpretation Of the doctrine in a measure
wears away the rough edges of infallibltity,
a doctrine which is now embodied in the ar
ticles of the Catholic faith, and which IS
widely at varience with the ideas OF all who
do not believe with that religious denomina,
ton There are many dogmas in the creed
of that Church, the Immaculate Conception,
the Real Presence, the Confessional, ETC..
which find no more favor in the eyes of the
outsider than that of the Papal lntallibiEty,
and if the great portion of the human fam
| ily believing in those tencts are satisfied to
bend their heads and judgments to the new
doctrine, all else should be satisfied, and the
| world may move on as orderly as when the
Pope was not clothed with such high pre-
negatives"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-20

We are glad to hear the World announce
that ''the Democrats in Delaware have
resolved to haye nothing to do with the
negro vote, but to appeal exclusively to the
white vote of the State for support think
ing that they can in this way gain over
more white Republicans from the working
men than are necessary to counterbalance
the negre vote" We suggest the same
policy in regard to the ten thousand colored
voters Of Pennsylvania. Let them fight it
out on this line if it takes all summer.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-20

COULDN'T STAND IT.-The Cleveland
Herald, of Monday a-week, is responsible
for the following, which is rather discourag
ing to that portion of the Democracy who
are striving to accept the situation, and Sc
cure the friendship and favor OF the colored
voters. The Herald says:
"a Democratic nomination sometimes has
most remarkable effect. The other day
the Democrats of Grafton nominated a col
ored man for justice-to wit: Titus Gunn.
1t would appear that Gum immediately lost
all confidence, even in himself, and actually
became convinced that his election would
not be proper, and therefore voted for his
Republican competitor. who was elected by
Gums vote. That Gum was two good
metal for Democratic uses, and SO 1t kicked
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-20
4 Wall of Genuine Agony.

The Lexington MO- Caucasian, heo-
ell Democratic organ, gives vent to Its pent
up wrath over the passage OF the fhIeenth
amendment. as follows:
Down! Down Down During the
whole nine years of Radical rule The proud
est freest. most enlightened, prosperous,
and happy nation on the globe, 10 1860.
The lowest, basest, poorest, II ost utterly
brutalized and enslayed III $50 Cotton
field niggers iegislating for the descendants
OF the Washingtons, Randolphs, Hamptons
and Lees \ Pennsylvania Niger befoulIng
the seat of Plckens and Pinckney, of the
Supreme Bench of South Carolina A nlg-
ger barber Scrawling his boerish y mark to
the legislative enactments of Louisiana, as
Lieutenant Governor, and President of the
State Senate A niger cabin boy signing
the commissions of congressman, Sherltts,
and Circuit j judges, as Secretary OF State OF
Mississippi. Aud thieying nigger preach
er grinning and combing his lousy wool, ID
the place once filed by the hero, statesman,
and patriot, Jefferson Davis, in the United
States Senate, so called. Whilst leprous,
ulcer eaten Senator and Ex- Governor con-
graduates his associate blackguards and the
COZ n ry on the change
"God of the ruined and desolate Vas
ever people so failen before Wen vi tue
North Men of the South Americans !!
Countrymen Fellow slaves Awake Arise!
Shake of your lethargy, and face the Truth !!
Give the hellions who We wrought the hor.
rid change little longer lease of power, and
no Gabriel in all the wide universe, though
he should split his mighty tooter, can ever
sound blast powerful enough to resurrect
US from the tenfold political death and dam
nation to which We re doomed Cease your
dastardly trucking and yielding to the
death deserving conspirators who have usur-
ped the Cover nment! Cease your infamous
temporizing, your cringing and your tawn.
ing Set your face like stubborn steel, a
gainst them and all their accursed schemes
Remember that they were your enemies
the enemies of the Republic-enemies of
Constitution-sworn foes OF Liberty-foes of
God, and of common humanity Encourag
ing them, 'conciliating' them, is tampering
with your own destruction They must be
overthrown, annihilated, or you, We, and
our country are eternally undone !"
That chap ought to be put into straight
jacket and confined in Lunatic Asylum,
lest he does himself some bodily harm.
Poor fellow, We really pity him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-20

ORR CREDIT ABROAD D-The credit of the
United States in Europe is daily becoming
better Mr. boutwell's confidence that it
will be easy to fund the debt at reduced
rate OF interest, is shared by such eminent
foreign hnaneiers as Bowles, Brothers & Co.,
OF faris. The following is from, one OF
their circulars:
A!eaay tae most ssgaeioas and richest
beginning to loan or accent ou the faderaj
bonds. Their example is certain r. he ran
idly followed, and the public will soon learn
to appreciate at their just value the secnr;-
ties of State which, while Offering ,.yarv
advantage to capitalists now offered by
France, England, o. Russia, is removed by
its geographical position beyond the sphere
at European commissions.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-20

1t apears that there is some difference be-
tween Chief Justice Chase and Judge Davis
about reopening the legal tender decision,
and the story is that Judge Davis is con-
vert to the opposition to Chase. If this be
correct, there will be decided majority in
favor of the constitutionality of the legal
tender .cf
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-20

Already the rebel organs of the South
are proclaiming Judge Chase as nominee
for the next Presidency. Gratitude for re-
cent decisions and the Cincinnati letter in
spire the ''unrepentant' all over the South.
OF such advocates and supporters no great
man need be very proud.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-20

One of the banners borne by the colored
men at their celebration in Louisville read:
1--WE will live on hash before We will vote
the Democratic ticket The Louisville ne
groes seem to have very poor opinion of
their Democratic fellow citizens.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-20

Senator salisbury having been interviewed
by some of his constituents, in reference to
securing part of the negro vote in Della
were for the Democrats ticket is reported
as having said
We can't get the nigger vote. I he time
be tween this and the election is too short tn
pull the wool over their eyes. They have
got just IS much sense about voting as Won
add have, and IT'S no use talking. fye
lived among them all my Gfe-was raised
with them-and used to own 'em, and I tell
you they have got too much sense to vote
with US next fall. They won't do it. IN
tell you what to do-go home and holler
White Mans Party" That's our holt.
Theirs enough d-d thick headed ignorant
white men who vote the Republican .tieke ct
that we can get to vote ours. and we eau beat
EN- yet; Go home, boys. and set up howl
w hsae Mans Party ''-"Wbits Mans
Party White Mans Party" Then in
Two years, when we have another election.
we Will have plenty of time to cultivate the
hieger vote, and get as much Of it as We
may want.
The expression of id thick. headed ig-
norant white mea," shows plainly the est.
nation in which the white voters are held
by the leaders of the Democratic party. and
5 worthy OF remembrance in the future.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-20

Rich and extensive coal mines having
been discovered near indianapolis, Indiana,
it is prophesied that it will not be many
years before Indiana takes back every free
trade resolution she ever passed. Iron is
also believed to be beneath Indiana soil.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-20
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-20

- Golladay's crime was the selling OF cadet
ships for few dollars. His to- be successor
was an officer in the rebel army, and fought
to subvert the country and for his greater
sin he finds favor in Democratic eyes. But
like fancies like.