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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11
Raftsman's 9ournal,
CLEARFIELD, PA, MAY II, 1870.

The Democratic papers are greatly en-
ragged at the idea of electing negroes to offic.;
and yet, in many heavy Republican districts,
they are ready to vote for any colored man
who consents to run against his party
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PAY YOUR TAXESt

In accordance with act of the General =
sembly Of this Commonwealth approved ,bs 9Si
day of March, A. ID. 1870, relating to the ralI.
tion Of taxes in the county of Clearfeld., No,i.,
is therefore hereby given 10 the taxpayer. "a
siding in the districts below ed tn at the conn
ty Treasurer. in accordance with the ID s.c,ior -
said act, will attend at the place of holding tbs
Borough and Township elections on the foIIov-
ing named days for the purpose Of receiving Nh,
county bounty, State taxes and militia fu,s IS,
sessed for 1870:
For the Borough Of Clearfeld and Ls.rspes
township, on Friday and Saturday the 18th and
lith days of May.
For Pike township and the Borough OF Cur-.ns-
vile, on Saturday and Monday. the 2lst and a5d
days of May.
For karihaus. on Tuesday May l!th.
For Covington, on Wednesday, May 18th.
For Girard, on Thursday, May 18TH
For Go,hen, on Friday May 10Th
For Graham. on Tuesday Msy oath.
For Morris on Wednesday, May 9th.
For Decatur, on Thursday. May 9Th
For Osceola, on Friday, May 9th
For Boggs, on Saturday, Aay 2Sth.
For Huston, on Monday. May 30th
For Union, on Tuesday, May 5Ist
For Brady, on Wednesday, June lsi.
For Bloom, on Thursday June ID
For Penn. on Friday, June I'd
For Lumb City, on Saturday, June Alb
For bradford. on Saturday. June ilth
Upon all taxes paid on the dave de.i,nst-j
there will be a reduction Of FIps psy Csrs Ths
balance of the districts will be announced in sse
time. LEVER FLEGAL
April l3. Treasurer
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The Chicago Times, Democratic, cooly
claims that the fifteenth amendment has
added one million of votes to the Democratic
party. Perhaps the Times meant to say
that that amendment had obliterated that
many Democratic suffrages.
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Conflicting accounts continue to be re-
ceived from the Indian country. Strong
hopes are still entertained that general
war may be avoided. As yet no open out
break has occurred, and if prompt measures
are taken at once, it is believed at the In
dian Bureau, that there will be none.
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MAY IL. 1870.
DISTRICT COURT of the United States
~ for the Wesfern District of Penn'a

DISTRICT COURT of the United State
~ for the Western District of Penn'a.
Dale, Bankrupt " P''
Western District of Pennsylvania, SIS:
warraptip Bankruptcy has been issued by
said Court d ainst the estate of James II. Dale,
of the county of Clearfeld and State of Pcnnsyi-
vania, in said District, adJudged Bankrupt upon
petition of one Of his creditors and the payment
Of any debts and the delivery of any property
belonging to said bankrupt, to him or to his use,
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
more Assignees of his estate, will be held at
Court Of Bankruptcy to be holden at Clearfeld,
in said District on the 9Th day of June, A. D.
1870, at one o'clock, P. M. at the Office of Hon
H. Swops, before S. z. Woodruff, Esq, one Of
the Registers in Bankruptcy Of said District.
MURDOCH,
Nav u.-2t u g. Marshal as Messenger.
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Is THIS So ?-The " Washington correspon-
deDce of New York journal makes known
a very interesting fact ::The writer had
been permitted to examine a number of
private letters received by Senators from
eminent English statesmen, and all of which
evinced an earnest desire for an early and
satisfactory adjustment ofour Alabama claims
One letter, from Mr. Gladstone, said sub
stantially, this:
Canada was gravitating towards this coun.
try so fast that the mother country was fully
reconciled to the idea of cutting loose from
her. If Canada had mind to ask for indie
pendence through her Parliament, England
would yield ready assent. The English
government had been gradually cutting off
the supplies from Canada solely with the
view to her annexation to the United States,
and there was now powerful influence at
work in the Canadian Parliament to urge
on an appeal for self government, which,
although 1t meant annexation, the English
government was more than willing to grant.
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DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

dissolution OF PARTNERSHIP
- The copartnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned in the mercantile busi-
ness in Lumber City, dissolved by mutual
consent on May 9th, 1870 The books and ac
counts will be in the hands of D L. Ferguson for
collection. All persons knowing themselves in
J.B FRRG USON.
Nayn st D. l.. FERG USON.
N b The business will be continued at the old
stand by ID. l. Ferguson. share Of patronage
is SO Iicited
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NEW MARBLE WORKS.

Opposite the Jail,
CLEARFIELD, PENSA.
Monuments, Grecian Tombs, French Couchss,
Msntles Table Tops. Washing Ranges, Garden
Statuary, Terra Gotta Ware, of every description,
Head and Foot Stones, of New and beautiful de-
sign. all of which we offer at city prices, or IS
per &C mt less than any other establishment in this
county. Having a large experience in the bust
ness, guarantee satisfaction In all cases Or
d,rs thankfully received and promptly filed in
the best Workmanlike manner.
S. A. GIBSON.
MaylI 1870 TT JAXEs WATSON, Agent.
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SELECT SCHOOL.

The susquehanna Select School at present 10.
Gated at Burnside, Pa, will open for session Of
sixteen weeks, on Monday, May 30th, with va
cation of two weeks in mid summer. The prices
of tuition varies according to the age and ad-
vancement Of pupil. Boarding can be had in
town on reasonable terms. For further Partieu-
lars address }. Sylv. Smith, Curwensville, or
JAMES DOWLEK, sec'y.
May 11.-3t. Burnside, Pa,
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NOTICE.-Having purchased the interes-
~ of j. A. Blattenbeyer, Esq, in the but
siness here ofore carried on under the firm name
of J. A. Blattenbeyer f Co., the same will be con-
Quoted hereafter under the name ct Moshannon
Land and Lumber Co., (Store).
II. Ii SHILLINGFORD, JOHN LAWSHE,
President. Sup't.
Nav IL. '7o.-f
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UDITOR'S NOTICE.
May IL, 10. .-3t
UDITOR'S NOTICE.

A UDITOR'S NOTICE.
James VI. s0rrs" v.u. EH. No. IS March I. 1879.
Jacob Haney.
The undersigned, auditor having been appoin-
ted to make distribution of the money arising
from the sale of Real Estate on the above Writ
gives notice that he will attend to the dutio. OF
his appointment at his Office in Clearheld on Sat
urday. May the 2Sth at o'clock, F. M, when
and where all parties interested may attend.
A. W. WALTERS,
MayII 70 -3t Auditor.
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THE "E AGILE Ell

Main ST.. Curwensville, Pa.
Having leased for a term Of years the above
well krown and popular Hotel formerly kept by
Mr. Mason, and lately by Mr.. Fouts), and having
newly reitted and refurnished it, the present
proprietor feels assured that he render entire
satisfaction to guests sojourning with him. A fine
large stable and yard is attached for the care and
protection of horses, carriages and wagons.
share of patronage is solicited
Nav 4 s7O-ly1 A DRAUCKER. Prop'r.
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OBRIEN's MENAaERIE is composed of
the richest collection of the most singular
and picturesque marvels in the animal king
dom ever combined in one exhibition. By
reference to the advertisement, it will be
seen that MIR. O'Brien's exhibition is exclu-
sively Menagerie-that no circus show is
identified with it-and as such is unobjec-
tionable, and will afford all classes of per
sons an opportunity to witness this vast col
lection OF the wonderful works of nature.
Witl exhibit in Clearfeld, on Thursday,
May 18th, and at Luthersburg. on Friday,
Nay 10th, For full particulars, see large
posters and descriptive bills,
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Ae,r Aarertiseineilts.

Afpeytss>ments set 1p ,nfaree type ont 81 pam
styie ,ciH Be charged double snai rates No ents.
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RAILROADS LIABLE To STATE TAX
TIoN.-In the case of JOHN EDGAR THoM-
SON VS.. the Union Pacific Railroad, which
came before the United States Supreme
Court, on the refusal of the Company to pay
certain taxesassessed by the State of Kansas,
Chief Justice CHASE decided that if the
principle of exemption. sought to be estab-
llshed, were recognized, it would remove
from the reach of State taxation all the pro-
perty OF every agent of the Government.
Every corporation engaged in the trans
portation of the mails, or Government prom
erty of any description, by land or water,
or in supplying materials for the use of the
Government, or in performing any service,
of whatever kind, might claim the exemp-
ton. He decided against the company.
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T ,IST OF RETAILERS, of Foreign and
~ Domestic Merchandise, in the County Of
Clesrheld, subject to the payment Of license for
IN
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TO RAFTSMENr

Good landing at the Mouth of the S;r,.-.
ING Iood posts for snubbing and good f..a
the Hotel. i W Nspp ISre Al
3-30-'70-2mo p,
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House and Lot For Sale.

The undersigned will sell at private sale, Lot
No. 81 in the Borough of clearheId, situate on
South 4th street, upon which is erected a large
two-story plank dwelling house. "a by 40 feet.
This house is new, and has a spring of good
ter in the liar. For further information apply
to WALLACE & WALTERS.
ap 27-4tl Real Est. Agt's. Clearfeld, Pa.
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Chesapeake & Ohio R. K. Co.
The advantages and attraction of this Loan for
investment purposes, are many and important:
I. 1t is based upon one of the Great. Through
Lines between tho seaboard and the " est.
2. The security IS aiyrady ereatsd. the greater
part of the line being in successful running oper.
alton.
3. The Local Traffic. from the unrivalled Agri-
cultural regions and Iron and Coal deposits ad-
jaeent must be large and profitable.
4. The enterprise receives important cohces-
sions and privileges from the States of Virginia
and West Virginia
S. 1t is under the management of efficient and
tees for its early completion and successful opsr.
alton.
8. The Bonds can be ad either in
COUPON OR REGISTERED
form; they have thirty years to run. both princi-
pal and interest being payable in gold
7. They are Of denominations Of
$1,000, $500 AND 500,
be airing interest at the rate of six per cent in
coin, payable May Ist and November 1st.
From our intimate acquaintance with the affairs
and condition of the Company, we know these se-
curities to be peculiarly desirable, and suitable
for safe employment of surplus capital. and fund
ing of Government Bonds, by Investors. Trustees
of Estates, and others who prefer absolute secu-
rity with reasonable income.
ablsd to procure these Bonds, bearing tho same
of interest and having longer period to run
and to realize a large increase of capital in ad.
diton.
Bonds and Stocks dealt in at the Stock Ex-
change, received in exchange for this Loan. at
the full market value. and the bonds returned
free of express charges
Price 80 and accrued Interest in Car-
rency.
Pamphlets. Maps and full information furnish
cd on application.
FISK & HATCH,
May 4-l0w NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.
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]. L. Shaw y Co., Woodward town'P,
An appeal will be held at the commissiEou'o E.r #
Office, in Ciearfeld, on Monday, the sd Gay
NAV, A. d. 1870. when and where all parties iesl
ing aggrieved will please attend according
J.B SHAW,
Apr. 27-4t. Mercantile ApPrA'
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-03

SUSPENsION'oF THE NORTHERN TRANSPORT
ALTON CoMPANY.-The Northern Company
has been one of the largest transportation
companies navigating our inland waters. The
line has run propellers between Ogdensburg
Toledo and Chicago, touching at Oswego
Milwaukee and other intermediate points. We
believe the Company has also run connect
ing line of canal boats between Oswego and
New York. kThe principal terminus, how.
ever, was at Ogdensburg, where the propellers
connected with the railways out of that CITY,
The competitor between the Northern Trans
partatiopICompany and theIcOmpanies running
to this city has been very severe. At times il
has been matter of wonder how the Northern
Transportation Company could do business
successfully at the ruinous rates at which it
carried freights. No doubts, however, were
entertained of its soundness, and the present
announcement of its suspension has created nc
little surprise in this city.
1t is at times impossible to estimate correct
ly the value of the assets of the company. The
selling of large amount of property such as
that held by transportation company is al
ways attended with great loss. 1t will be re-
membered, when the American Transporta-
ton Company of this city closed up its affairs,
that the propellers and canal boats of tina line
were sold at extremely low prices. When the
vessels of the Northern Transportation COM
pany are disposed of, the proceeds will proba-
bly, be quite as insufficient and Unsatisfactory
Buffalo Com. AdU.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-03

THE ANNUAL EsTIMATEs.-The estimates
OF the War department as made up at the diff
ferent bureaus amounted to $37,775, 435 r.
Secretary Belknap reduced the bureau esti-
mates to $20,393,99s. The appropriations for
the current year were $29, 321 ,367, 22O. The
reduction made by the Secretary is principal
ly owing to his estimating for average resi-
ments and not for full regiments. The esti-
mates to meet the special sets of Congress,
such as that providing fdr reports upon
weather, the observations and storm signals
that for the support of the bureau of freedmen
and refugees and refunding to the State the
expenses incurred in raising volunteers,
amounting to $7,542,951. The War depart
works of military defence, geographical sur
veys, &C., $3.50 200; for rivers and harbors,
1882, 450; public buildings and grounds in
the District of Columbia, $61S, 1856.
The Navy department estimates, after re-
vision by Secretary Robson, amount TO 500
6S3347,7L The amount appropriated for the
navy for the current year was $19.250, POO 20,
which amount was exclusive of the sum for
navy yards, OF $564,O00. The Navy depart
ment also asks an appropriation of 81 ,344 ,494
to meet a deficiency for the current year,
mostly in the bureau of provisions and cloth
ing. The pension office asks $20,000,000, if
the unexpended balances, which ale peculiar
here, can be used; otherwise it will require
$30,O00,000, the same amount appropriated for
the current year.
The amount asked for the legislative, ex-
ecutive and judiciary departments, as revised
at the Treasury department, is $22, S4S,951 81.
The amount appropriated for the current
year was 1922, 439, 326,37, OF which the estimate
frrf n no -
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-03

The v ar between the Erie and Morris and
Essex railroad has broken cut afresh. The di-
rectors of the latter company ordered their men
on Friday to commence the laying of broad
guage track at Bergen Tunnel, but met with
resistance at the hands of the Erie party, who
assumed warlike attitude and peremptorily
forbid the work.
President Grant has signed the pardon Of
Thomas c. Callcott, sentenced to two years
imprisonment and fined $4,000 for defrauding
the revenue. His pardon was secured by
prominent Republicans and Democrats in New
York and Brooklyn. The fiue is RENTED.
There was lively discussion at the meeting
of the Bible Society Thursday on the will case
of Dea. Washburne of Worcester, Mass. II
resulted in the adoption of motion that q
court of arbitration be chosen.
Edward Daniels of Boston has accepted the
challenge of Cyrille Dion, and names the three
ball game, three hundred points up, to be
played in Boston ON any Wednesday after
January LIST.
A Tartar instruction has occurred in Mon.
golia. Twenty thousand insurgents are threat.
ening the town of>Cosa, the capital of the
province A force armed with Russian rifles
have gone to oppose their movements.
The census returns of the manufacturing in
terests in st. Louis show the capital invested
to be $41 ,761 ,6SS; the number of persons en-
ployed 1851; wages paid during the year $15,-
906,931; value of material used $50, al ,012
value of productions $105,912, 16O.
The Internal Revenue Department decides
against Brigham Young's appeal from the as.
sessment on the income tax on the trust fund
of the Mormon Church which he holds, reject.
ing his plea that the income Is not raxap1e De-
cause the funds are voluntary contributions as
punishment of communication, ETC., in
ficted on those who do not pay. Young also
claims that if the fund is taxable he is relieved
by the act of July IA, 1870, giving exemption
to every five persons living in religious COM
munities holding property in common. The
tax assessed in December, 1869, is $39559, with
$19,779 added as penalty.
Archbishop McClosky of New York assisted
by Charles O'Conor as legal counsel, has
drawn up strong protest against the occupa-
ton of Rome by the King of Italy which will
be submitted to the churches on Sunday for
discussion.
Secretary Robson on Thursday visited the
Pneumatic Tunnel under Broadway and in
spected the Pneumatic Tunnel dispatch trans
uniting letters and papers through the tubes
at the velocity of 80 miles per hour by atmos-
pheric pressure. .G
Jem Mace and Joe Coburn have made an
agreement to fight on April second. Both
parties place $500 forfeit with Frank Queen.
Reverdy johnson, in long letter to the
President of the Great Western Insurance
Company, on the Alabama claims, advises the
underwriters to withdraw their claims from
the State department and seek satisfaction of
Great Britain.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-03

MAINE AND MINNEsoTA-The Future
Connections betaceen Them.-Among the
railroad lines to the West there is one which
is now receiving good deal of attention in
Canada and the Northwest, in which we
think Portland is particularly interested. 1t
Is line extending from Montreal via Ottawa
to the Sault St. Mary, and is to be there
connected by bridge across the straits with
line extending to Marquette, st. Paul and
Minneapolis. From our Montreal exchanges
we infer that there is no doubt that that city
will give corporation aid in sufficient sum
TO secure the building of the Canadian part of
this great line; while United States land
grant (already made) will enable the Ameri-
can curpvrativ.s vs',..ts~t~ r--L:~-~c. Il.
Using the Ogdensburg road 10 Montreal, or the
Grand Trunk when they shall have made
their cutoff from Island Pond by which their
line between Portland and Montreal will be
shortened fifty miles or Whereabouts, and you
have the shortest and cheapest line that can
be made between the northerly part of Michi-
gan, Wisconsin, all Minnesota and the whole
vast region traversed by the Northern Pacific
Railroad, and the seaboard.
We rejoice to learn that the Grand Trunk
Railway Co. contemplate putting line of
propellers on the route between Sarnia and
Duluth next summer. This will make a
close connection between Portland and Min
neapolis and st. Paul, between which very
large traffic should grow up. Minneapolis
has the largest Touring mill in the world, be-
sides several smaller ones. The flour and
wheat at that point waiting transportation to
the Eastern States and to Europe is in amount
to be almost incalculable. The direct, natu-
raj and cheap outlet for these articles and
other products, is by the way of Portland, or
Montreal and Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-03

The RAILRoAD.-Our railroad affairs re-
main without material change from last week.
award of the Commissioners and the demnnd
of the Belfast company that its road shall be
run. The matter will have to be fought out
before the courts, probably. The Central di-
rectors have intimated that they will be willing
to narrow the gauge of our road, and run their
trains over it, at fair compensation, until the
disputed points can be settled by the courts,
agreeing that such action shall not prejudice
the claims upon one side or the other. They
are willing, they say, to meet our directors and
make fair arrangements for public accommo-
dation and developing the business of the road.
A committee, consisting of Messrs. Dickerson,
Mlliken, Simpson and Burrill, of the Belfast
directors, have been chosen to confer with
them. 1t is more than probable, we think, that
the cars will be running regularly in fort
nlght.-Be9fdst Journal
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-03

MERCHANDISE IN BONDED WAREHOUSE
The Secretary of the Treasury has decided
that the new tariff act which is to go into eff
feet January LIST, 1871, does not repeal OF
modify the act of March 18th, 1866, which
imposes ten per cent. additional duties on all
merchandise withdrawn from warehouse for
consumption after having remained in ware
house for more than one year. The ten per
cent. additional duty however, is to be esti-
mated on the rates provided for by the said
farm, which is to take effect January 1st,
1871
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-03

I. o. G. T.-Cumberland County Lodge of
Good Templars held its annual session with
Triumph Lodge, No. 80, Pownal, on Tuesday
OF last week. Considering that the weather
was unfavorable the attendance was large and
the discussions lively and interesting. The
cohdition OF the Order in the county was re-
ported to be encouraging, with twenty one sub
ordinate Lodges and membership of about
eighteen hundred. In the evening public
temperance meeting was held in the Congre-
gationai Church, addressed by Rev. Mr. Mich
OILS of Powna,, Rev. Geo. Crawford of Bruns-
wick, Rev. L. T. Mckinney and J. T. Jerner
of Bridgton, and others.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-03

JOHN X. PAINE, the organist, proposes to
oeiiver IN Boston course of eighteen lectures
Oh Ihe history OF music. The whole history of
music VIII be treated of, beginning with the
music OF the ancient nations, with that of the
early centuries OF the Christian era, and with
Ambroslan ana Gregorlan song; thence, after
of the Troubadours and Minnesingers Of the
early Flemish and italian composers and of the
Roman masters-Feste, Palestrna and Orlan-
do Lasso-Mr Paine will follow down through
the whole list of musical authors, assigning
each to his proper place, and considering in
ton and composition, the growth and develop
ment of the oratoriO and the opera, and the
peculiar character of each of the nutional
schools of music.