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fur Correspondence,
LETTER FROM NEW YORK.
Correspondnece of the Potter Journal.
New York, April Is, 1858.

NEW YORK, April l5, 1858.
1 ought not, perhaps for charity's sake,
to rend in twain tie veil of the Temple
of the Worlds Industry, whereat the
great Charity Ball was given last week.
That occasion was both a failure aud a
success. AS bali it was the greatest
since "the great globe itself was tossed
into space and went spinning in the plane
tary dance round the sun; but, unlike its
orbioular antetype, it did not whirl in the
giddy mazes of the dance with the har-
mony and regularity of planetary law, and
soon fell into chaos.
At midnight, the time when the great
est number was present and the best or
der prevailed, the scene was one of un-
equalled splendor More than $4,000
people must have been on the floor and
in the galleries at that hour In the cen
ire of the Palace ranged on circular
scafolding were the band and orchestra,
who alternated in discoursing the music
of the spheres. From the axis of this
rhythmic rotuI lity the ball departed from
she curvilinear and took on rectangular
form. Four double lines of dancers,
each line more than hundred feet long
and thousand feet strong, extended from
the orchestra as center to each point of
the compass, forming perfect cross, gilt
tering with the twinkle of fifteen or twen-
I'd thousand " light fantastic toes" The
other spaces of the floor were crowded
with promenades and lockers on. From
the front angle of one of the galleries,
nearly over the orchestra, obtained a
coup d RH of the whole massive, moving
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gelerteh 1netry,
TRIEITAS.

At morn prayed: " fain would see
How Three are One, and One is Three;
Read the dark riddle unto me-"
wandered forth; the sun and air
saw bestowed with equal Care
On good and evil, foul and fair.
No partial favor dropped the rain;
Alike the rigteous and profane
Rejoiced above their heading grain.
And my heart murmured as it meet
That plindfold Nature thus should treat
With equal hand the tares and WI eat?"
A presence melted through M mood,
A warmth, light, a sense OF good,
Like sunshine through winter wood.
saw that presence, mailed complete
In her white innocence, pause to greet
A fallen sister Of the street.
"Beware l said, +" IN this see
No gain to her, but loss to thee:
Who touches pitch, defled must be-"
l passed the haunts of shame and sin,
And voice whispered: Who therein
Shall these lost souls to Heavens peace win
/" Who there shall hope and strength dispense,
Whose rounds are prayers of penitence ?"
said /" Nc higher life they know;
These earth worms love to have it so.
Who stoops to raise them, sinks as low"
That night with painful care read
What Hippo'S saint and Calvin said
The living seeking to the dead!
In vain turned in weary quest
Old pages, where God give them restD
The poor creed-mongers dreamed and guessed.
And still PRAYED "Lord let me see
How Three are One. and One is Three;
Read the dark riddle unto me !"
Then something whispered: "Dost thou pray
For what thou hast? This very day,
The Holy Three have crossed thy way.
" Did not the gifts of sun and air
To good and Ill alike declare
The all-compassionate Fathers care?
y In the white soul that stopped to raise
The lost one from her evil ways,
Thou gaw'st the Christ, whom angels praise!
" A bodiless Divinity,
The STILL small Voice tnat spake to thee
Was the Holy Spirits mystery!
q Oh, blind OF sight, of faith how small
Father and Son and Holy Call
This day thou hast denied them all
- Revealed in love and sacrifice,
The HOliest passed before thine eyes,
One and the same. in threefold guise.
% The equal Father in rain and sun,
His Christ in the good to evil done,
His Voice in thy soul-and the Three are One !"
shut my grave Aquinas fast,
The mOnkish gloss of ages past,
The SchoolmanS creed aside | cast.
And my heart answered: lord | see
How Three are One, and One is Three;
Thy riddle hath been read to me l."
National Era J.G.w.
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WRATZ.

RgThe passions of mankind are part
ly protective, partly benefcent, like the
chaff and grain of the corn; but none
without their use; none without noble
ness when seen in the balanced unity
with the rest of the spirit which they are
charged to defend.-Rusktn.
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R9r A young man was lately arrested in
Pennsylvania for stealing a horse, and con-
fessed the crime, stating that he knew Of no
other way to get rid of a woman who was con-
stantly importuning him to marry her. Be
tween wife and a prison he chose, as he be-
lieved, the lesser Of two evils.
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L. 4. HARRINGTON.

JEWELLER, Coudersport, Pa, having engag-
ed a window in Schoomaker Il Jackson's
iStsre viii carry on the Watch and Jewelry
,Busl4ess there. A fine assortment of Jew
.eiry constantly on hand. Watches and
.Je*e.ry carefully repaired, in the best style,
on the shortest notiee-au work warranted.
q.34
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HENRY ]. OLMSTED.

(sUcGEssoR TO JAMES W. sMITH,)
DEALER "a STOVES, TIN L SHEET IRON
WARE, Main ST., nearly opposite the Court
House, Couderspert, Pa. Tin and Sheet
Iron Ware made to order in good style. on
short notice. ln.1
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THE BELLIES EPITAPH.
A PARODY on LORD BRoUGHAM's.

PARODY on LORD BROUGHAM's.
From the Kansas CRUSADER of Freedom.7
Turn, Traveller, thy squirting eyes,
And view my sad post -mortem lot,
The hole in which my body lies
Would not contain one petticoat,
Which in my days of earthly pride,
Enveloped me mile each side,
Before grim Death at one fell swoop,
Moved down the expansive glories of the
world-concealing hoop.
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3usiness Gar1s.


JOHN S. MANN,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
Coudersport, Pa, will attend the several
Courts in Potter aad NJ Kean Counties. All
business entrusted in his care will receive
prompt attention. Office on Main ST., oppo-
site the Court House lG:l
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ALLEGANY HOUSE,

SAMUEL NJ. MILLS, Proprietor, Colesburg
Potter Co., Pa, seven miles north of Ceu-
cef1Port, oA tAe WellsviAe Road. 9:44
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COUDERSPORT HOTEL,

.. F.. GLASSMIRE, Proprietor, Corner of
Main and Second Streets, Coudersport, Pot
ter Co., Pa. g,44
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D. f. OLMSTED.

DEALER IN DRY GOODS, READY-MADE
Clothing, CrOckery, Groceries, &c, Main ST.,
Ceudersport, Pa. 1911
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w. K. KING,
O. T. ELLISON,

PHYSICIAN, Coudersport, Pa,
respectfully informs the citizens of the vii
lage and vicinity that he viii promptly re-
spond to all calls for professional services.
Office on Main St, in building formerly oc-
cupied by c. W. Ellis, Esq 9:22
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ISAAC BENSON.

ATTORNEY AT LAW, Coudersport Pa, will
attend to all business entrusted to him. with
care and promptness. 0fce corner of West
and Third SITS l0:I
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COLLINS SMITH.
E. A. jones.
SMITH & JONES.

J DEALERS IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS,
Oils, Fancy Articles, Stationery, Dry Goods,
GEsceries, Sc, Main ST., COudersport, Pa.
l0:l
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ARTHUR G. OLMSTED,

ATTORNEY & COgNSELLOR AT Law,
COudersPort Pa, will attend to all business
entrusted to his care, with promptnes and
fidelity. Office in Temperance Block, sec
ond floor, Main St. I0:I
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r. w. BENTON.

SUSvEYOR AND CONFEYANCER. Ray
Nond P. o., (AIlegany Tp.,) Potter Co, Pa,
will attend to all business in his line, with
care and dispatch. 9:33
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i. ?. MILLISTON.

ATTORNEY At LAW, Wellsborc', Tioga Co.,
Pa, viii attend the Courts in Potter and
Mkeaa Counties. 9:l3
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I. w. KNOX,

ATTORNEY A. LAW, Coudel port, Pa, will
regularly attend the Courts in Potter and
the adjoining Counties. lO:l
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NJ. w. MANN,

DEALER IN BOOKS & STATIONERY, NAG
@AzINES and Music, N. 81, corner of Main
aRd Third SITS, CsuderspsFt, Pa. lO:I
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THE POTTER JOURNAL,
d Every THURSDAY M0REIN
ThOS. s. Chase,

To whom all Letters and Communications
should be addressed, to secure attention.
TerrnS--EBVariab IN Advance {:
SI.25 per Annum.
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How Kansas Receives fFse News
Ofthe Defeat of fLeCoSMpfGn.

JoHN MEDILL, one OF the Editors of
the Chicago Tribune, is now travelling
in Kansas, and sends home to his paper
the following graphic and stirring ac-
count of the reception in that State of the
tidings of the defeat of Lecompton in the
House:
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For the Standard.
MEssRs. EDlroRs There is sad arrangement in
the management of the mails, between this point
and Raleigh. With due care in the mailing Of the
papers. all the Raleigh papers may, and ought to be
received here (.rrenton} on Thursday night there
being mail direct from K,nston to this place, which
mail leaves Kinston Thursday afternoon. But in.
stead of the matter for this office Crenton) coming
by that route, it is sent round by the way Of New
bern, which delays it until Saturday afternoon, and
sometimes it is not sent at ALL if it is fails to reach
this office, as is the case to-day. believe all the
papers published in Raleigh taken at this place,
and the Register and Age are the only ones that
have been received, learn, at least, the Stan
dard, Aduocate and Giraffe have failed to reach US
this week.
hear blame attached to the Office at Kinston, but
to the truthulness Of the charge cannot pretend
to vouch l simply make the statement for the ben
eft Of those concerned. But it evidently appears
there is bad management somewhere perhaps it
is in starting As general thing your paper is more
regular than the others in coming.
Trenton, N. c., May 8, 1868.
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from the Wilmington journal.
COTTAGE HILL. Nav 9th. 1856,

s1o the Voters Of New Hanouer c. unity:
AS do not desire to be a candidate for re.elec.
ton your representative in the Senate in the next
Legislature of North Carolina, deem it proper,
without further delay, to give you this information
in order that you may have ample time to select q
suitable person to fill my place. In making this an
nouncement, permit me to return my grateful &C.
acknowledgements to the people the county, the av-
and confidence with which have been honored.
You have never refused me anything in the way of
public or political preferment which have asked at
your hands. For eight consecutive elections, you
elected me to the office of High Sheriff of your
county, mostly without opposition, and twice your
representative in the Senate in the Legislature. by
an almost unanimous vote. These evidences of the
esteem of my countrymen and neighbors, shall
always remember with deep sense Of gratitude
With great respect your fellow citizen,
OWEN FENNELL
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Raleigh, May 16, 1858.

TIME ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT OF
II LOUISBURG FEMALE COLLEGE will take place
on the first WEDNESDAY in June next.
The Rev. THOS Z. SKINNER, of Raleigh, will preach
the Valedctory Sermon and the Literary Address will be
delivered by EDWARD CONIGLAND, Esq, OF Halifax
night grand musical concert will be given by the
YOUNG LAUIES of the Institution.
The public solicited to attend.
May Is, 1858. 4O-to. :
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Johnston County Dem0csatiC Couventaon.
According to previous notice, the delegates from
the several districts in the County assembled atthe
Court House in Smithneld, on Saturday the 9Th Of
May. 1853.
Chair, and j. Il. Keneday requested to aot d SEQ.
rotary. -
The Chairman, upon taking his seat, explained
the object of the meeting In brief and eloquent
manner.
On motion Of J. W. B. Watson, Esq, it was Re.
soIred, That this Convention do proceed to pom
mate suitable candidates to represent this County 10
the next Legislature; and that the delegates from
each district cast the same number Of votes as was
given by their district for Go ernor at the election
held the first Thursday in August, 1885, and that
majority of the votes shall decide the nomination.
The names of B. H. Tomlinson and Asa Barnes,
Esqrs, were put in nomination for the Senate The
Convention proceeded to ballot, and Asa Barnes
having received the majority, was declared duly
nominated.
The Convention then proceed to ballot for candi.
dates for the House of Commons, when B. II. Tom
linson and SAM P. Horton, Esq'rs, receiving ma
Jority OF all the votes cast were declared the nomi.
nees for the Commons.
On motion of S. A. Smith, Esq, the nominations
were declared unanimous by reclamation.
On motion it was Resolued, That this Convention
recommend James A. Vinson, our present sheriff. as
q suitable candidate for reelection.
On motion, VIM. H. Tomlnson, A. G. Lee and
~ NJ VInson were appointed committee to inform
Messrs. Barnes, Tomhnson and Horton of their nom-
nations and request their acceptance of the same.
On motion, Resolued, That this Convention most
cordially approves of the platform adopted by the
Charlotte Convention, and that we will give to the
Hon. John W. Ellis, the Democratic candidate for
Governor, our hearty support
Messrs Barnes and Tomlinson appeared before
the Convention and accepted their nominations in an
appropriate manner.
Loud calls were then made for L. Eldridge, Esq.,
who came forward and addressed the meeting in an
eloquent and forcible manner approving Of the ad.
minisration of James Buchanan, and plcdging his
hearty cooperation hereafter with the Democratic
party.
On notion Ordered, That the proceedings of the
Convention be forwarded to the N. c. Standard Tor
publication.
The Convention then adjourned.
h. B. WATSON, Chm.
j. II. KENEDAY, Sec'y.
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Mar SANDY I,rvr1 Nav IL 1874

NEAR SANDY LEVEL, May IL, 1858.
GENTLEMEN: Your note of the 10th inst, was
ceved yesterday, informing me that was unanim-
ously nominated by the Democratic party, in the
Convention which assembled in Smithfield on the
9th inst, as one of the Democratic candidates for
seat in the House of Commons of the next Legisa-
ture Of North Carolina, and asking my acceptance
of the same.
Were I to look to my own interest and conven-
fence, should certainly decline the honor of the
nomination but. believing as do. that every indi
vidua should consider himself politically public
property subject to the calls of his country, friends
countrymen, accept the nomination, with the
promise providence permitting that nothing on my
part shall be wanting to carry the Democratic ban
ner triumphant through the approaching campaign
in Johnston county, to the best of my ability.
Permit me to return you my thanks, and through
you to the citizens Of Johnston county, for the honor
thus conferred; and although must feel my incom
potency for so important task, yet will spare no
pains to meet the expectations of the party:
l am, gentlemen,
Respectfully yours,
S. P. HORTON.
MEssRs W. H. ToML1NsoN, G. w. WATSON, N
VINsoN, Committee.
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.na HON. Asa Brcos.-We happy to chronicle the
Rips fppo'ntment, by the President, of the Hon. Asa
SOuf for North Carolina. Mr.. Bggs possesses quail
nsatons for the Office Of high order, and this ap.
RI'n!ment will soon give satisfaction to all parties
CTS. Is man Of indefatigable business habits, Of
I WIZ integrity, and pleasant gentleman withal--s
t"e congratulate him and the State his good for
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MARRIED..

On the 18th inst at the residence of COL Leland Martini
in Wilkes county by VIM Parks, Esq, Mr. A. h. Martin
to Miss s. Virginia Corpening
~ Register, Recorder, Asheville News and Spectator
please copy.
On the 10th inst, at the residence of Mr.. John Rose
mond in this county, by James Cook Esq Mr. Alexander
Peasants, of Hsborough to Miss Amelia A. Rosemond.
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Nixon House for Sale or Rent.

vUyHAT LARGE AND COMMODIOUS no.
TEI, BUILDING in the town Of Goldsboro', fav0raby
known as the NIXON HOUSE. is offered for SALE end pos
session given on the 18th day of November next If not
tenant for the ensuing year. For terms etc. apply to
WIN. K. LANE,
Golsboro', N. c.
May IA, 1855. 4o-et
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EIREE AND INDEPENDENT, UNSOLICIT.
II ed and unexpected TO all my frienda announce my
self candidate tor the Office of Sheriff opposed to
ali caucuses conventions and nominations for that Office
II elected shall be the Sheriff of the people and not
of party. = ,,,,,,,,,,,,
S May f. 1858. ss-h
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FO r. SALE .

MY NEW BUILDING CONTAINING EIGHT
lvz 1871 feet each large closets, and alto
gelher arranged for economy servants labor and
fori, upon moderate terms
Raleigh, May 16, 1858. 4O-8t.
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The Creoasse at Neu Orleans
c;t NEW ORLEAEs, May 1.-THE creyasse above the
tS NY has been abandoned. The damage done By The
'u'ee creVasses is counted BY millions S
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81 y. HOrtOn, ESq - 4 80 - s.
SIR: We, the undersigned, having been appointed
by the Chairman of our County Convention, held on
the 9Th inst for the purpose Of nominating suitable
persons to represent us in the next Legislature
committee to inform you that you were unanimous
ly chosen by the Convention, of the standard.
bearers Of Democracy to represent US in the House
of Commons of the next Legislature, and to urge
upon you the acceptance of the nomination.
Wishing, Sir, that you may comply with the wish
es of the people of Johnston,
We are your humble servants,
NEEDHAM VINSON,)
GEORGE WATSON, ; Com.
w. H. TOMLINSON, }
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CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, May 14.-The Star says the evil
dence on which Doorkeeper Hackney's recommended
expulsion is based, is &c parte.-As the investiga
ting commte is appointed, it is out just that judg
ment be suspended till they report. Hence, the re.
commentator OF the committee on accounts will
not be acted on until the House is placed in posses
sion of the facts.
The Senate received communication from the
War Department, requesting authority to publish
the reports Of Mordecai and De Laied, of the Cri.
mean war, and another from the Navy Department,
recommel Ling the establishment of Naval Depot
in Georgia.
Mr. B,gler introduced a resolution requesting the
President to communicate information concerning
the search and seizure of American vessels by for.
egn cruisers in the Gulf of Mexico, and what meas
ures have heen taken in relation thereto.
Senators Rice and Shields drew lots for the long
and short te' m. Rice drew the long term.
The House took up Territorial bills, and passed
one for the completion of the military road from
ASTHMA to Salem, Oregon
Rejected one emgrant wagon-road to New Mex
ico and also for completion of military roads in
the territory of Washington. ~
Several unimportant reports of private charac-
ter, were made from Standing Committees
The weekly statement Of the Treasury shows the
amount subject to draft to be So, 422, 600.
The President this morning transmitted com.
munication in reference to outragA upon American
citizens, during the recent commotion in Mexico j;
also important dispatches from Forsyth and Chase.
Mr. Forsyth states that since he took charge of the
Legation, Garcia has seized ard injured American
property in the vicinity of Tampico, TO the amount
of 100000. ~
> Il appears from communication Transmitted by
the President to the Senate, that Garcia had prom
Used to respect American interests for the fnture in
Tampico and that the Mexican Minister assures the
United States that his government is indignant at
Garcia's outrsges and promises when the Govern
u,ent captures Tampco it viii punish his sets. Nj.
Forsyth says it Is 80 long since m American shipef
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The Committee on the Ohio contested case repor-
ted and the opinion is entertained that Vallandig-
ham will be awarded the seat. l hope so, for it is
ungenerous to require Lew. Campbell to make SO
many sacrifices for his country he should be al
lowed to give some attention to his private interests
For some time back there have been rumors adoat
respecting the corrupt manner IN which the present
Doorkeeper Of the House (R B. Hackney admins.
ters the affairs of his office. committee Of In
vestgaticn appointed inquire into the matter,
and they are still engaged taking testimony. In
the meantime. however, the Committee on Accounts
looked into the NATTER and the result OF their labOrs
is report in which they declare that he is unworthy
of the trust reposed in him, entirely incompetent,
and exhibits wiilful purpose to pervert and abuse
the power with which he is invested. They conclude
by reporting resolution for Mr. Hackney's immedi-
ate dismissal from Office. The report was made the
special order for Monday next
Mr.. Branch of n o. has been placed upon the
Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mr.. Charles Lauman of this city is engaged in
preparing work for publication to be entitled A
Biographical Dictionary of the American Congress
from the formation of the Government" The lead.
ing feature of this book is to give the name OF eve
~ person who has ever been member Of Congress,
the character Of their education, their profession
and the prominent incidents in their lives. This
work will doubtless prove intensely interesting TO
the public but will net possibly be particularly re
ished BY some Of the /" black sheep in the Con.
gressional fold. What nice subject the author
. will have in the person Of the immAculafe Des
Moines Spectator, Erasmus Bensjoh Matteson-
What wide eld will be opened g him u s4s case
of the bigger stealing paTson brothet tnas
I Rsss tss ssis i sss;';h n''r er
and how be win cbuckle with delight when takes
in hand the god-fearing, truth telling J0sh11 who
Neeps over the bondage Of thes eb0 liees
innst inveterabiy about the Southern slafe eetess
and j. The next moment 18th soutspfead aende