Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-04-05
For the RAFTsuAS,s JOURNAL.
THE REASON FOR THE HIGH AS
SESSMENT.

DEAR EDITOR:
Some time ago my attention was called
To an article published by you.
In regard ts question, in which some stalled,
And wish TO know if it be true
The article referred to was in kind Of rhyme,
And the author appears was intent,
In enlightening the people at the present time,
About the CLERK and last assessment.
take this opportunity NJ neigh bors and friends
To say that I've pondered the subject,
And fear unless we make some amends
The party will accomplish his object;
This matter of throwing aside the return,
As made by the sworn assessor
By those whom "Aggrierei says "seidom ad-
journ,"
consider a new-fangled measure
And men you know, seldom make measures for
naught
But always have a purpose in view
4 nd feel pretty sure the urpose We caught,
And will simply tell it to you;
When have told you. it will all be plain,
You may tell whoever you please.
But tell it right out, so 1 need not ex plain,
As always abhor tease.
You all are aware that a Jail were building,
And small sum of money won't do.
You're also that the Commissioned. are
issurpg
Bonds; but no bends for you;
These bonds are for those who have plenty of
finds,
Laying away in their Golfers:
You're also aware that they'll make their de.
mands,
And We must out with orr copPsrs,
New. who is TO pay for this beautiful palace?
Why. you 1 viii answer at once.
Not those who hold, the bonds in the place.
Of the moneys that they advance.
You're aware that the interest, too must be paid
And ninety thousand dollars is not small
And this must lie done. my friends, by your aid
And that is the least, but not all
That ninety thousand will be raised by cours.
of taxation,
Of the lands that you and own,
nj the oneyou elect to fill the Treasurer s.tatio
Will reap what he has not sown
We all must agree that the notion advanced.
To raise the assessment so high.
Was done by some one who was not in a trance
But as wide awake as you or L
That one does expect the five ner cent paid
On all moneys that would pass thro' his hands
and the Commissioners you know, can give him
their aid
By collecting it all of our lands
Which he thinks would be done, by the enI of
his term,
And then he would have all the gain.
But if We do right he will fan on his stern,
And come far short of mis- aim
That one you will see, & candidate be-
And Will want as trea su-er to reign
For he's always busy as big humble bee,
But will not mention his name
He must certainly think. that he was born,
To be kept in office for life
AMI if we all act right he will be shorn,
Though, it may cause some little strife
You all recoIlect. but few years ago
When our country was in ,rogble and pain
Thatthe bounty tax too caused trouble you know
Bat not to those who got gain:
The cry il vas then our country il gone.
The tax will take all that we've GOT
That tax was imposed to benefit some,
But benefit US it did not.
Y1a all reeollect tn. ffty-fve mills.
That was laid upon young and on old;
Ha; it did not reach those, who'd their money
in tils
and who bought up the bonds that were sold,
Cur county funds too, were used to enrich,
The parties who were in the ring,
But let Us be careful that those who now reach,
Do not get hold Of the string.
"f the county purse, or perhaps twill be worse
Than itwas in dark days gone by;
J would warn you therefore, look we'll to your
eourz,.
And be mott too backward. or shy.
Stand mp like men. and defeat every plan,
That IS not FOR tie good Of the county,
And when like brave soldiers, you've done all
you can,
You will hare certainly earned your bounty.
Tis the wish Of your friend that All may unite
Together for mutual good
Give this matter some thought and all will be
right
And my subject will be understood.
Yours, "RELEvFp."