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The Reward OF Courtesy.

4 few years since, on radiant spring
afternoon, two men, who from their con-
versation appeared to be foreigners, stop
ped before the gate of one of our large
workshops in Philadelphia, for the man
ufacture of locomotive engines. Enter
ing Il small Office, the elder of the two
men inquired of the superintendent i'll
attendance if he would permit them to
inspect the works.
you can pass IN and look about, if
you please" said the superintendent,
vexed apparently, at being interrupted in
the perusal Of his newspapers. He then
scanned the two strangers more closely
They were respectfully but plainly clad,
and evidently y made no pretension to Off
cial dignity of any kind.
"Is there any one who can show us
over the establishment and explain mat
ters to us" asked Mr.. Wolfe, the elder
of the strangers.
You must pick your own way, gentle
men, replied the superintendent "we are
all too busy to attend to every party that
comes along. III thank you not to in
terrupt the workmen by asking them
questions"
1t was not so much the matter as the
manner of his reply, that was offensive to
Mr.. Wolfe and bis companions. 1t was
spoken with certain official assumption
OF superiority, mingled with contempt for
the visitors, indicating a naughty and
selfish temper on the part of the speaker
II think we will not trouble you, " said
Mr.. Wolfe, bowling; and taking his COM
paniops arm, they passed out.
"If there is anything | dislike it is in
civility," said Mr.. Wolfe, when they were
in the street 81 do not blame the man
for not wishing to show us over his estsb-
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Gbuire Reabing,
ENJOYING OUR WORK.
From Harper's Magazine, OctoL

The most of people who live in Chris
tian community believe that work is di-
vine institution; but there are few who
have more than a general idea of what is
meant by work as divine law. As for
tracing the wisdom of God in 1t, they nev-
er think OF such thing. Content to
know that, somehow, it is connected with
the system Of Providence, and operates to
the moral advantage of society, they take
no pains to investigate its close relations
TO the character and future welfare of man.
Such persons can readily see how work
provides daily bread and clothing-how
it moves the whole machinery of business
how it creates a nations wealth, and
builds up the power of material civiliza-
ton. Beyond this their thoughts never
extend. Hence their opinions on this
subject are defective; and they never re-
alze half the good OF work, because ol
their imperfect conceptions OF its true val
ue.
Work is not a mere provision for ami
NAL wants Without doubt it was de-
signed 10 be the mems of our livelihood ;
but this is its lowest use. Work feeds
aud clothes US. 1t gives us homes, and
furnishes comforts and luxuries. All this
it does as Gods ordinance; but it does
much more. Work is great auxiliary
to the moral and spiritual interests of life
Not only does it tend to preserve us from
vice, but it promotes virtue, by occupying
our time, training our faculties, and dis
ciplining our nature to patient, preserving
efforts. Work may supply our bodily and
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CHILDREN.
NJ H. W. LoNGFELLow.

Come to me, 0 ye childrenl
For hear you at Your play.
And the questions that perpIexed me
Have vanished quite away.
II open the eastern windows.
That look toward the sun,
"here thoughts are singing swallows
ANA the brooks of morning run.
In your hearts are the birds and the sunshine
IN your thoughts the brooklet's flow,
out IN mine Is the wind of Autumn
And the first fall of the snow.
All :! what would the world be to us
II the children were no more2
We should dread the desert behind as
Worse than the dark before.
What the leaves are to the forest
With light and air for food.
Ere their sweet and tender Juices
have been hardened into wood
That to the world arc children;
Through them it feels the glow
VI brighter and SUMMER climate
Than reaches the trunks below.
Come to me, ye childrenl
And whisper in my ear
What the birds and the winds are singing
In your sunny atmosphere
For what are all our contrivings,
And the wisdom of our books,
When compared with your caresses,
And the gladness Of your looks?
fe are better than all the ballads
That ever were sung or said;
For ye are living poems,
And all the rest are dead
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THE NIGHT BEFORE TIE MOVING.

All shimmering in the morning shine,
And diamonded with dew,
And quivering with the scented wind
That thrills its green heart through
The little field the smiling field,
With all its flowers a-blowing,
How happy looks the glowing field
The night before the moving
And still meath the departing light,
Twilight-though void of stars,
Save where low, westering Venus sinks,
From the red eve of Mars;
How peaceful sleeps the shining field,
With all its beauties glowing,
Half stirring-like a child in Dreams
The night before the moving!
Sharp steel, inevitable hand,
Cut keeu--cut kind Our field
We know fun well must be laid low
Before its fragrant yield,
Plenty, and mrth, and honest gain
Its blameless death bestowing-
And yet we weep, and yet we weep,
The night before the moving!
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"BY-AND-B 1" BY. F."

There's little misunderstanding
Elfn, who is ever nigh,
Thwarting every undertaking,
And his name is By-and-6y.
What we ought to do this minute,
"Will be better DONE" he'll cry,
"If Tomorrow we begin it:
Put it Off" says By-and-5y.
We shall reach what we endeavor,
If on Noc we more rely;
But unto the realms of Neuer
Leads the pilot By-aad-Gy,
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3oft's Gorner.

Eels~ The following-which we doubt not
VIII IND an echo not only in all parents but
"a "a az rea! christian hearts-is now published
tne hrst time in new volume of the authors
poems Even our bachelor heart in a gem
ero1s t.r, measure approves its glowing aud beau
tiful thoughts:
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HENRY j. OLMSTED,

d, ,,0cLssoR TO JAMES W. SMITH,
rr,'5A l ,5a n STOVES, TIN Il SHEET IRON
~ ,'N'' Nam ST., nearly opposite the Court
!, y. Coudersport, Pa. Tin and Sheet
a., ware var, made to order, in good style, on
A'Iice. l0:I
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o. T. ELLISON,

4.IlCIEG PHYSICIAN, Coudersport, Pa,
'ss.ullly informs The citizens of the viii
- and vicinity that he will promptly re-
.-- 10 all calls for professional services.
ne On Main St, in building formerly oc-
-.'. by c. ". Ellis, Esq. 9:22
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W. Il. KING.

VEY0R, CRAFTSMAN AND CONVEY
A'lLN, smclhpogt, MKean Co., Pa, will
'sll 10 business for nonresident land
-'.l--', upon reasonable terms. Referen-
gwen II required. P Snaps of any
q. Of the County made to order. 9:I3
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D. I. OLMSTED.

'--lh l Il DRY GOODS, READY-MADE
ing CFoekery, Groceries, &c, Main St,
'-.e'spor,, Pa. lO:l
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"And vet thy heart

The loWlest duties on herself did lay
The great poet, gifted with that insight
which reads the heart in its relations to
outward objects, knew how "lo,gliea du.
ties" are the frmest stepping-stones in all
advancement. For the same reason the
I" lowliest" work may bring us nearer to
God, and develop a capacity for what lies
beyond itself. A man never knows the
future purposes of Providence toward
himself. But this is always to be bcliev-
ed and felt viz, if man will faithfully
do the wo'k assigned him, living up to
the measure Of his lot and perfecting him-
self according 20 the opportunity granted
him, the good Providence that rules the
world viii not deny him the means Of pro-
gress. One should work evermorc in this
hopeful, trusting spirit, for the temper of
mind in which he tolls is more important
than any outward result Business may
yield profit, sagacity may find short roads
towealth, hard work may bring~ouses and
lands, but it is all sad failure if man
grows not thereby into larger manliness
Of soul. For the material can never COM
penSate for the loss of the spiritual, and a
defrauded heart is infinitely worse than a
bankrupt purse.
Probably no truth in human history
is more frequently aud strikingly illus
trated than the one now under considera-
ton. Men are not suddenly and amply
endowed for great positions, nor is it usu-
al for them, by one quick and mighty
bound, to spring into the leadership Of
society. Not only is time demanded, but
toll and service are sternly required Of
him who is destined to achieve something
for his race. How forcIbly David's life
exempliied this fact No one, perhaps,
could have seen any connection between
the sheepfold and the kingdom OF Israel
Wise men would have been puzzled to
trace the relation that a boy careless ex-
istence, lying on the hill-sides Of Judea
and watching the grazing focks, bore to
destiny OF incom parable grandeur W hat
occasion was there here for the exercise
of those virtues thatswere, in after years,
to make David's reign memorable era in
the career of Israel? And yet we know
that this mode of life, its peculiar circum-
stances, its secluded thoughtfulness, its
silent mcditativeness, It's mute companion
ship with nature, all went far, under di-
vine influence, to mould him for future
distinction. The encounter with "a lion
and bear" was more than a victory of
physical force; for it was a moral lesson,
never forgotten, Of where his strength lay,
and what unseen hands helped him. Then,
too, how much he owed to his daily task
how his watchful offices over the sheep
lifted his heart to the great Shepherd
how the vast heavens above him prompt
ed the inquiry, "What is man, that Thou
art mindful of him 2" Had he not been
shepherd boy. dwelling away from tae
haunts of men, enjoying the open free
dom Of nature, and living in the fellow
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MARK GILLON.

= ID and TAILOR, late from the City Of
foC!, England. SHOP opposite Court
Ioldersport, Potter Co Pa.
mn, ,"'--Particular attention paid to CUT
lU:35-ly.
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NJ. ". MANN,

'1-sh I1c.- N BOOKS & STATIONERY, MAG
J. ,-.eLS --S and Music, n. ". corner OF Main
= 'Aifu sts., Coudersport, Pa. lO:l
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SMITH
L. A. JONES.
SMITH & JONES,

.--LRS IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS,
IL. ''aaay Articles, Stationery, Dry Goods,
'-''.es, &c, Main ST., Coudcrsport, Pa.
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AEGANY HOUSE,

-. -. MILLS, Proprietor, Colesburg
-Ner Co, seven miles north of Cou-
Rsrl On tFellSVills Road. ga
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coUDERsPoRT POTTER COUNTY

ture IS full of private help. IntellectuaI
friends are never wanting. 4 mind open
to instruction, anxious to learn. burning
with eagerness to know, is sure Of aid and
counsel. Hugh Miller found the science
Of Geology in his business as stone-ma-
son, and Pallissy, the potter, had an am
Iple field unfolded to his genius while he
worked in ores and earths How much
/ OF poetry Burns saw and felt as he follow
/ ed the plow What visions of beauty
and glory rose upon the mind of the Et-
trick Shepherd as he watched his focks
on the hill-sides of Scotland If our
work is in itself not directly intellectual.
let us remember what Bloomfield the poet
and farm-laborer, Drew the metaphvsician,
Runyan the Bedford tinker, accomplished.
These men worked and thought. They
had minds not to be satisfied with the oc
cupations Of their hands. Carey belonged
to this class of men. They do not reach
distinction by the avenues that others
tread in their heralded march to the sum-
mits of greatness, but through hidden
paths, aloof from the crowd, away from OBJ
servation, their instincts guide them up
the steep of fame.
In this view work is discipline. Day
by day it gives one greater command
over his faculties, over himself; teaching
ing him patient submission to wise laws.
exercising him i'll the knowledge acquired
by effort and experience, and withal fit
ting his mind for other and higher tasks
Any work, if well done, makes man
more man. However humble that work
may be, its faithful performance employs
something more than skill Of hand and in
genuity Of brain. The moral nature of
the soul enters into the thing done, and
It IS a stronger nature for every effort put
forth to express itself. No law oflife is |
more beautiful than that which provides
the conditions Of progress in whatever is
honestly and honorabiy executed Give
a man the homeliest employment, and if
it occupy him Alright it will tend to quail
ity him for something better. True work |
never enslayes and degrades the mind. |
Instead of this, it continually calls out the |
qualities of our being, and trains
them for vigor and scope in other depart
ments of life. In his sonnet to Milton,
" Woodsworth says:
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L. w. KNOX,

lIORNEY AT LAW, Coudersport, Pa, will
rsu.arly attend the Courts in Potter and
he adjoining Counties. IO:I
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ISAAC BENSON.

.IJRSEI AT LAW. Coudersport. Pa, will
a.zi 70 all business entrusted 20 him, with
.'1ani promptncss. Office corner OF Wesl
M. Third sts. 1921
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ARTHUR G. OLMSTED,

-0BSEY Il COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
y'l-,rspOrt, Pa, will attend to all business
Tra,ted to his care, with promptnes and
1eity. Office in Temperance Block, sec
co. floor, Main st. lO:l
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Z. ". BENTON.

5'EY0R AND CONVEYANCER, Ray
''-d ?. o., (AIlegany Tp.,) Potter Co, Pa,
'- attend to all business IN his line, with
.-'' and dispatch. 9:33
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Business .Gar0s.
JOHN s. MANN.

JOHN ;. MANN,
!TT1lSET AND COUNSELLOR ATLAW
toldenFort, Pa, viii attend the several
l3ar' in Potter and M'kean Counties. All
t-suy,, entrusted in his care viii receive
prompt attention. Office on Main St. oppo-
We the Court House. I0:I
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THE Rev. EIeazer Williams, who has
lately claimed to be "The Dauphin," died
at Hogansburg, Franklin Co., N. T., on
the 18th ult.
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l.. p. WILLISTON,

FIJRNEY At LAW, Wellsboro', Tioga Co.
a. will attend the Courts in Potter and
EAean Counties. 9:l3
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poUDERSPORT HOTEL,
o-A,SSNIRE, Proprietor, Corner Of
:, quo second Streets, Coudersport, Pot
ia. 9:44
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THE POTTER JOURNAL,
,rglIsHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING. RY
ThOS. 80 Chase.

,, whom all Letters and COMMUNICATIONS
,boali be addressed, to secure attention.
The daily Butte record., 1858-05-21
[CoMMUNIcATED.

MA. EDlToR When miners can find dirt
paying two cents to the pan in our streets.
why will they go to Iuskip and Humbug ;
Let we'll enough alone. If any one doubts
the truth of this, there is dirt dug up in the
rear Of Tom Bissctrs storc--let them take a
pan and prospec. for themselves Oroville
has been rightly named Let the diggings
here be thoroughly prospected, and hard as
the work will b., a living will be the result /;
and if not wealth, competency. An Inskip
Frazer River &c may allure, but stern
reality will tell for itself. Oroville is Oro-
Vile, and when all humbugs are at an end,
will be 0rovile still.
The daily Butte record., 1858-05-21
Later From, China.

We find the following late China news in
the Union Of yesterday
The Emperor has degraded Yeh and two
commissioners. for the surrender Of Canton,
and appointed others to their places.
The British Flag still floats over the ram
parts in Canton. Most Of the war steamers
have been withdrawn.
Many Of the Chinese merchants have Pc
titioned the government to make peace.
A body Of 1000 men, accompanied by some
friendly Chinamen, has been despatched to
White Cloud Mountains. to make war on the
native nYarauders Of that section.
The various consuls have taken up their
residence near Whampoa /; among others is
the American Consul, Mr.. Perry.
There had been some troubles; BY latest
accounts, at whampoa; in the arrangements
regarding the site fixed upon for the British
Consulate. IL would appear that negotia-
tons had been carried or with, and the
money paid to. the wrong parties. The rig
gng Of the flagstaff had been carried away
and an angry demand was made upon the
native authorities for ''satisfaetion'' for the
insult.
The daily Butte record., 1858-05-21
DEmocRArrC STATE CONVENTION

Al meeting of the Democratic state Central
Cemnittse. held In sacramento, on the l0sh day OF
Nay 1850 the following resolutions were adopted
KssoLvED' That the hest Democratic State Con-
vsntion be held In the Cfty Of Sacramento, on Wed
nesfay the 4th day Of August next, and that the
basis Of representation be a. fAiows viz: One dele
rate at large from each county and delegate feI
svsry two hundred Democratic votes cast at the las,
general election for any Democratic candidate on
the state ticket nominated by tho Democratic party
sxcusiveiy, and one delegate for every fraction OF
one hundred or votes cast for such Democratic
candidate.
RESOLVED. ny the Central Committee, that IL u
recommended that the Democracy In the different
counties meet the both aay Of July, for the pur
pose Of eecting delegates 10 the Stats Convention
The Democracy Of the State OF California are here
by notified. that State Convention will be held In
the City Of Sacramento, on Wednesday the 9Th day
Of August, 1885, and that the appcrtionnent Of rep
rcsentation therein, as settled upon by the State
Central COMMITTEES, Is as follows;
The daily Butte record., 1858-05-21

ANOTHER DEAD BoDr FoUND We learn
from Mr.. NJ + Gaar. that the body of n
man was found. on the l4th inst, about two
miles above Yuba City on Feather river.
An inquest was held, and the verdict Of the
jury was that deceased came to his death
from causes unknown. He appeared to be
about 35 years of age, Of quite small stature,
and was dressed in blue and white domestic
pantaloons, red under-shirt, blue pea jack.
ct, and pair of boots but little worn. He
had on also pair of suspenders. No money
was found on him except two ten cent pieces
The body was far advanced in decomposition
t-Erpress.
The daily Butte record., 1858-05-21
SuERYrr'S SALE.

UIY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION
- issued out of the District Court If The fifteenth
judicial District IN aud tor the County of Butte and
state OF California, commanding tne Ia make the sum
ut Two hundred and thirty aud seventy four one
hundredlhs dollars, 80 7l) with interest thereon
AZ the rate OF ten per cent. per frum the 18Th
day Of April A. u. 155S until paid iog ther with the
further OF hy eight and ninety oi s.hunti edhs
do ars, costs M suit, and n nccrung costs by said
writ, wherein ). n. GAME, 2. =. GAME, ana J.
BOCKiUS are palntitfs, aud J. ID. CUSHE0N,J J. u.
UoLAiiAN, JAMES MUkPHY atd - AN
TONIC are defendants, have levied and seized upon
and shall expose at public SALE To ,ne highest idder
Tor cash. AT the Court House door, in the Town of
orovle County of Butte. state aforesaid, Thurs
day the 10th day OF June A. d 1858, Mt two
O'Clock, p. NJ. OF sad day, ali o the right, title aud
interest of the above named defendants, IN and 20 The
following described property, 10 wit. Certain
uuartz Ledge. situated near the head OF Poweii's
Creek, Ia Oro Township, In Butte County, California,
known as the Murp1y Co.'S Ledge, together with
all and singular tho dips, spurs, anu angles, the ten
ements, machinery, and fixtures thereunto belonging
M In ANY wise appertaining
NJ ID PLUM, Sheriff Butie County.
Dated oroviIc May l9lh, 1851.
The daily Butte record., 1858-05-21

"a REPUBLIcAN SpEEcH,"-ls IT? -
The Shasta Republican, (Am.) in comment
ing upon Senator Broderick's speech the 22d
March says 1T is u strong Republican
speech :" while in the quotation il make
from the speech occurs this paragraph:
'Eutertaining these views, would not op-
pose the admission of a Stato with n clause
in its constitution tolerat,ng slavery, it l
were satisfied that il was the expressed
wish Of a majority of the people"
If that be Republicanism, then is the fa-
nous Nebraska bill; aud the Cincinnati
Platform; then were all the standard bear
ers OF the Democratic party Republican in
1856 - Sierra Democrat
The daily Butte record., 1858-05-21

> The SAoER FAMILY The theatre was
crowded last night to witness tho second
performance Of the sager Troupe The
graceful dancing Of tho twin sisters; the
charming singing Of In Petite Adella; the
Incompatible and unapproachable Mike
Mitchell. in his "Essence Of Old Virginia"
and his rare Jig dancing; Mr.. Drahmcr in
his banjo solos, oil mbned to make a most
entertaining performance. They perform
again Tonight
The daily Butte record., 1858-05-21

CHEAp ADvERTIsINo. The Sheriff.
printing in San Francisco, has been accord.
ed to the Daily Times, that establishment
being the lowest bidder. The bids were for
bid first insertion, 3 cents, each three sub.
sequent insertions cents, 10 cents for each
800 ems solid Of notice OF postponement.-
Times, Call. Herald aud Globe, only filed
bids --.Netcs.
That is the most contemplate piece oi
rafting We ever heard of; both on the part
of the Times and Of the Sheriff who asks
such an Unreasonable bargain. Both de.
serve the execration Of all honorable print.
ers.
The daily Butte record., 1858-05-21

BaEwKRy yoa SALE.--0n Wednesday
ths I'd Of June, prox.. Sheriff PLUM, % ap.
pears BY an advertisement which appears
elsewhere, will sell 1t apctisn. the property
- ths head Of Myers street. known as the
City Brewery, together with the lot upon
which IL stands and all the fixtures connect.
ID herewith. 1t 10 very desirable piece
of property, and will doubtless bc sold at q
bargAs I, Brewers and others win do well
70 pAy attention 70 this sale.
The daily Butte record., 1858-05-21
NEW ADVERTISEM ENTS.
Mrs. Wyer's Select Seminary

Cor Bird street and ID Avenue, oroviile.
Having made ARRANGEMENTS for the accommoda-
,ioa of few BOARDING SCHOLARS, Mrs wyer
wishes to inform parents and gqaFdians that chill.
drcn rIaced under her care, win haye many of the
advantages of home, combined with n strict scholas.
tic disci"line. Their moral. training and physical
comforts will also be carefully attended to.
TxRss PEI quarter. $40 0a. or s,5 90 per month,
paid In advance. For further particulars enquire at
the Seminary, or By letter, care OF the Hon. Chas.
p Lott oreY'lle. All communications promptly
attended -.
Mosi respectable references given. my2l
The daily Butte record., 1858-05-21

FENcrsG THE PLAzA.--Mr. Garriott, with
much commendable public spirit, has COM
menced the erection Of neat wooden fence
around the public square. This fence. neat
~ painted. will add greatly to the appear
ancs Of tho Plaza, and Is the certain fore
runner Of an iron one. Tho water pipes
being laid down around the square. grass
and shrubbery can easily bo cultured. and
the grounds made very beautiful. We un-
ierstand that Mr. Garriott is building this
5snce entirely at his own expense. aud hav.
ing no othsr motiye in view than the adorn.
msns of long Neglected public ground. save
perhaps the very proper and commendahle
one, the save Of what water will be required
n keeping the Plaza irrigated.
The daily Butte record., 1858-05-21

THEArRIcAL.- The Wallacks arc playing
in Marysville. They are supported by an
excellent company. We trust they may
come up this way after their engagement in
Marysville is ended. All 0roville is on the
qui vive 10 see them.