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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1858-06-12
CONSTABLE'S SALE

DY virtue of a writ of VendtiopiSA
ID issued by A. P. Barwick, one Of.
tees Of the Peace of the State Of
in and for Cecil county, to me
will expose to sale at Public Auea
Public House of John Biddle, on
Saturday, the 18th day Of June, nsi
between the hours Off and 8 o'clock
for Cash, all the right, title, claim, 4
and estate, at law and in equity, Of
Kirk in and to all that LOT OF GR
with the Frame Dwelling House Their
Charles street, Chesapeake Cftys
county, Nd; the lot is rs feet by 1G
more or less, late the property Of the
Marge Kirk, seized and taken in exec
at the suit ofD. F. Karsner Il Co.
L. SIM MONf
May %, l853--ts. Gonsts
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.JccEss. Every man must patiently abide
lime. He must wait. Not in listlcss
hess not in useless pastinc, not in qucr-
n DEDUCTION but in constant, steady,
&ful always willing, fulfilling and accom-
bug his task, that when the occasion
he may be equal to the occasion. The
of success is nothing more than doing
\ Ayou can do well, without thought of
If it comes at all, it will come be-
lit is deserved, not because it is sought
1t is a very indisereet and troublesome
ION which cares so much about fame ;
what the world says Ct us; to be
looking in the faces Of others for APP
/ to be always anxious about the effect
we do or say to be always shouting
6the echoes of our own voices.
Longfshow.
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Gboies i)oetrp.
14II'I

Like the falling of a star,
Dc as the fights Of eagles are;
Like the fresh Springs gaudy hue,
Or silver drops OF morning dew;
Like wind that chateS the food,
Or bubbles which on water stood
Fen such is man, whose borrowed light
Is straight called in, and paid at night.
The wind blows out, the bubble dies,
The Spring cntombed in Autumn lies;
The dew IS dried up, the star is shot,
The flight is past-and man forgot.
PHiNEAS FLETCHER. 1890.
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STILL LIVING. The first white man born
in Kentucky is still living, and is residing
in thai State. His name is Captain Enoch
Boone, a nephew of the great pioneer. Daniel
Boone. His farm Is on the Ohio river, above
the mouth OF Otter creek a few miles below
the mouth of Salt liver. lie was born short
" after Colonel BooEes second expedition to
kentucky, and is consequently greatly adj
yancrd in years, but is hale ard hearty and
very cheerful, and is fond of relating the
thrilling scenes which he witnessed during
the carly days of the dark and bloody
ground" He is said to BE, in stril-
.,s degree, his renowned uncle, both in form
and features
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SHERIFFS SALS19

DY virtue of u writ of VenditiF
ID and one writ of Fieri Facias
OF the Circuit Court for Geek
writ Of Yenditioni Exponas at
Truit Brothers X Co., and the
Facias at the suit of JosiairF
the goods and chattels, Hnd
flames Warbuton, ar 2
have seized and taken
right, title, claim, intere4
law and in equity, of they
ton in and to all that Trf
Of Land, belonging to tlis
button, situated and lyi
ton District, Cecil cou z
lands Of Wm. L. War
conta ming
80 Acres, Mo-
and l hereby give notice.
Tuesday, the 18th day4
at the Court House door. j.
offer Sale said property, Sc
in execution at Public Aud
WSale to commence az
BARCLAY
May %, 1S5S-ts.
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A SPEECH FROM BILLY BowLEGs. Bowlegs
has been making another speech at New Or.
leans. Here is the document -
II stand up here big chief, brave warrior
kill heap your people before, can do him
again easy; give Billy seven good men to
follow on the war track, and he lick all the
United States, scalp big father at Washing
ton Whoop!"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1858-06-12

THE CITY OF CANTON. According to a
correspondent Of The London Times, the whole
circuit of the walled city of Canton is just six
miles. The mass of the habitations are
about fifteen feet high, and contain three
rooms they have one entrance, closed by a
bamboo screen. Some Of the shops have
low upper story, and the house, and terrace ,
altogether may rise 25 feet from the street.
Better houses there are but they are not more
lofty. All of these eGiices are of the most
fragile description, built of soft brick, wood
or mud.
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PAVING BY SrEAM.--A steam paving
machine is in operation in New York, which,
armed with row Of fifty hammers. pounds
down the cobble stones as fast as could be
done by Fifty men.
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SPECIE IN BosroN BANKS. - The Boston
banks had in their vaults, on Saturday
morning, nine millions and half in specie.
which is OVER double the amount that they
possessed last fall.
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C0NSTaNRl

ID issued by A.p.B5AiG vi
tices OF the Peace Of Ito s \ nztif
in and for Cecil couWy o'siy
will expose to sale at Pt63 attte
Public House OIJohn IN o.
City, on est
Saturday, tk lah NJ
between the houn of2 ~ bir
for Cash, all the light n Of
and estate, at lsx and lin
Bristow in and toallthdl,
with the Frame DWELL
situate on George stiest
Cccl county, Md asaj -
Beginning at a pein dftj 81
from northwest d(Moi ~ n
streets, and runnit thencel M
direction at right ase withgstkN
street fifty five feet lErzsi.s-,s
to said George street to 10 ii
Back creek, thence along ioN W.
Back creek to the said Gee
thence along the west side 3
street TO the place of begii
property Of Ann Bristow, sell
in execution at the suit Of
u Co. l.. 81
May %, 185S-ts.
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LEGAL Po,NTs ON THE HIGHER LAVA
lawyer at Madison, Wis., objected to n
juryman because The Ijuryman declared .tba t
f the law Of the State was opposed to God S
law he should fes obliged to obey the latter.
But Judge Collins ovcrruled the objection, on
the ground that it was not to be presumed
that the laws of the State We're in conflict
with the law of God
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WHo WILL JOIN a-In Freeport, Illinois,
they have society called the &" Anti.poke.
your nose-jnto other. people s. business SocIe'
ty." That's good institution.
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About One
SHERlFF'Ss

DY virtue of a writ of v
ID issued out of the Gil.
county, and to me dire.
Public Sale, at the a.
Elkton, OH
Tuesday, the 18Th a.
all the right, title, claim
both at law and in equit
and to all that Tract, h 4
Land, situated in Sa
county, containing
80 Acres and = s.
more or less, taken in q
of Robert Lumsden, Aufn.
Lumsden, decd.
TERMS--C<
WSale to commence
BARCLAY
Nay %, 1S58-ts. y, =:
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1 late traveller, in speaking of Austria,
pt one half of the people are under
a eep the other half In Jail.
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SHERIFF'S !

DY virtue of a writ of Fies
ID out of the Circuit Court /
al the suit of Edward W. II
the goods and chattels, lar
of Abel Merritt. and to 4. :
seized and taken in
right, title, claim, interes
at law and in equity,
Merritt, in and to all that LG.,
containing !
About One q.
in the village of Warwic
Maryland, adjoining lands
and others. Said Lot y
House, not quite finisP
Bricks and Lumber on II :.
hereby give notice, thss
Thursday, the l7h@ II,
at the Hotel of Mr.. !
wick, ] will offer fok :.
so seized and takeE 2
Auction, to The !.igs
WSalc to commeis
BARCLAYS, Z
May %, lS5S--ts. ~
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24
I Wor1 for potter,
WHAT A STRANGER THINKS
OF OUR COUNTY.
From the Pottsgi5e Democratic Standard
A TRIP TO POTTER COUNTY

Mr.. EDIroR.-I have just returned
from an interesting visit to Potter County
in this State, and as my attention was
there directed to some subjects of interest
to many of the people of this county, l
have concluded to address you letter for
publication. The great want of Potter
County is laborers, to clear off and culti-
vate her wonderfully rich productive soil
| was informed that io6orers who could
work in the woods-or could ditch, make
fence, plough and do other farm work,
could make from 50 cents to 81 so per
day, beside their board. There is plenty
of demand there for several hundred Ia
borers, who could find ready employment
and cash payment The reason for the
scarcity Of labor is this-that those who
60 there able and willing to work are lm-
mediately tempted by the very low price
of uncle red land, to buy fifty or hun
dred acres, and go to work to clearing aud
cultivating for themselves and thus in a
short time becoming independent land
holders and farmers. | was informed by
G. B, Overton, Esq, the very gentleman
ly agent Of the Bingham estate, that at
present, very considerable settlement is
going on in the county, and that this
seems to be increasing in compound ra-
ito. Uncleared lands of rich deep soil
and every foot of which can be titled, can
be purchased at from $3.50 to $3.50 pei
acre. These lands are remarkably vel
watered, and are covered with pine, hem
lock, beech, maple, cherry, walnut
oak, and chestnut timber. The bottom
lands along the larger streams, whe1
cleared, are generally regarded as the rich
est and deepest soils, but are in their nat
ural state covered with pine and hemlocl
timber which is much more difficult t,
clear off than the hard woods, which per
tain to the table lands, back from the larg
er streams. Beside the bottom soil i
colder, subject to earlier frosts than tn
table lands and in my Judgment, not S
inviting to settlers, who purpose to clea
aud farm. There are in Potter County
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prlglnal Qpetry.
Written for the Potter Journal
THE RILLS OF LIFE.

stood beside rushing stream,
And listened to its ceaseless song,
As, smiling in the sunlight's CLEAN,
Fearless and free it sped along.
l asked: Why pause not, sparkling tide,
Nor in thy haste one thought bestow
On those, who, standing by thy side,
Would fain divine thy constant tiow7
Dost thou on Mercys errand haste;
And must thou to thy work away,
Nor cen one precious moment waste,
Amid these hills, in sportiYe piayR
Do thoughtlesT hundreds daily share,
From factories and mills the spoil
For which thou art not wont 10 spare
Thy generous, unremitting toll?
Though small, yet a resistless power
Is pent within thy foaming breast;
For cen the forest oak must cover,
Cleft by the saw at thy behest.
Thou dost not check thy onward course
To question what the world will say
OF thee, thy power, or lack of force
The goal S beyond, thou mayst not stay
LIFE has its nilsson to fulfill,
However humble it may be;
And every tiny mountain rlll
May help to swell the mighty sea.
May |, like thee, amid Earth's strife
Ny way with even tenor hold
Serene in all the storms of Life,
Till Death his pail shall round me fold.
GLEN WOOD, May, 1858. WEB.
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be enabled to deduce his own practical
rules for the management of his scholars
aud the regulation of his own mental hab-
it's To enable him to weigh we'll the
evidence on which he founds opinions,
and to support those opinions with argu-
ments worthy an intelligent, reasonable
man, are some of the objects to be at
tanned by this pursuit. We shall find
constant opportunity to pursue the study
and practice its teachings in intercourse
with our scholars, and watching the work
ings of our own minds.
| have reserved to mention last of all,
what must, however, come first, without
which these requirements will never be
made, or being made will be of small use,
namely, habit of mental activity, which
will make the most of every opportunity
that comes in its way. All teachers
probably have noticed the difference in
children in this respect,-that some are
ever wanting to know more, enquiring
deeper into the reason Of things in their
studies, and into the causes Of phenome-
ma they see around them. They are
pleased with the bright, intelligent child
who asks a reason and understands it
when given, but there are many who do
not think of the importance of this habit
in their own minds. There are some,
who for the sake of seeming wise, learn
a mass of facts without connection or re-
lation, and which they know not how to
use when acquired. And there are very
many, who with good opportunities for
improvement, live as if ia a dream, bus
led with their own ideal world; building
bright, airy castles of the knowledge they
will obtain, the good they will do, and
the distinction they will win at some flu
ture time, but, meanwhile, the golden
time for improvement is passing away,
and habits are forming which will more
etfectually preclude advancement than
any lack Of opportunity could possibly do,
Others, in seeking only y present gratifca-
tion and pleasure, seem almost to forget
that there is anything nobler to SEEK
But one who has chosen the noble voca-
ton of lnstructing others, to accomplish
the task wortaily, must be something DIFF
ferent from all these. The teacher must
possess an observing mind that will know
what is passing around him, that will
gather facts from observation, conversa-
ton or reading; rejecting mind that
will associate one fact with another with
which it has some connection, and refer
them all to some general principle to
which they belong, The mind that ha-
bitually does this has already made more
advancement than many college gradu-
ate, diploma in hand. And for such a
mind, the requirements we have marked
out as desirable for the district school
teacher in Potter county, will not seem
unattainable.
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For the Potter Journal.
PROGRESS OF THE AGE.

OH the great Millennium, will be here sure
as fate,
And for that 'good time coming" We'll open
wide the gate.
No longer need we tremble when We hear of
Old King Death,
Who used to shut peppers and make US
stop our breath;
For with our panaceas, our syrups, and our
pills,
That cure for sure and certain our life'g un-
numbered ills,
We've but to take dose ofthlS, a little draught
of that,
Apply little plaster somewhere beneath the
hat;
Or. with some subtle unguent, within the way
appointed,
1t takes but precious little to be the great an
nointeG
And if our love proves fractious, her spirits
sure to soothe,
(For 10 is it not written: Loves course
ne'er did run smoothly
We've but to wear about US some patent love-
elixir,
It makes one so attractive, you see like shot
twill fix her.
The love is quite devoted, as lasting as the
We need no longer whine, nor try how silly
We can be.
If some ambitious females, (the kind we need
not name,)
Dare prate of rights of women, and, speaking
of the same,
Should tell us of a nation deriving its just
power
From consent of those it governs, we'll rise up
in that hour,
And prove to the rebellious, thus lost to proper
shame,
We know their rights and ours, and knowing,
dare maintain
But We'll f1atter them at parties, and surfeit
them with praise,
Give up our seats at concerts, and "tote" them
to the plays;
Wen choke them with tobacco, if they at
tempt to walk
Our breaths may smell of brandy-but then,
how fine we talk
And in the the public papers, You see, to keep
all right,
We publish fve-mile sermons, replete with
proverbs trite,
And sayings of old bachelors, from Paul, the
Down to our doughty President, the rarest of
And with our splendid rhetoric, we can so
mystify,
That not the smartest of them all can find one
reason rhy.
And that reminds me forcbly of story long
ago,
How an humble artizan, a man Of grief and
woe,
Came up into city. and healed the sick and
blind
Until the poor all loved Him, the generous and
How he spake the words of Truth, and taught
them of Love
So great, SO true, and infinite, all death it
would remove;
He told them to repent and live, the Jews,
who had stood by him,
We're all SO shocked and Mortified they cried
out "crucify him!"
So, ever since, through time and change, the
path of all Reform
Has wound among the toughest ways, beset
by many thorn
And Jews, as in those olden times, will curse
the hardy few
Who strive to teach the people, and spurn the
good they do.
Now, in pursuit of fame-a name-Tve often
heard it said,
The "chase is long and difficult" the arrows
badly sped,-
With due respect and Difference to worthy seer
and sage,
I'll say goodbye, and leave with you, The
Progress of the Age.
PENN YAM, April 9, SO. T. J. L. FORGE.
->>--~>
ReF~ An old lady, reading an account of a
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EeF- An old lady, reading an account of
distinguished old lawyer who was said to be
the father of the New York bar, exclaimed
"Poor man he had dreadful set of chill
dren"
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HENRY ]. OLMSTED,

(sUCcEssoR TO JAMES W. sMITH,)
DEALER IN STOVES, TIN L SHEET IRON
WARE, Main St, nearly opposite the Court
House, Coudersport, Pa. Tin and Sheet
Iron Ware made to order, in good style, on
short notice. 1911
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educational.
AN ESSAY.

Read before the Potter County Teachers
Association, at Os@oyo Village, on
Friday, Nay 2Sh, 1858,
BY MISS F.. CoRDELIA HYDoRN.
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z. r. HARRINGTON,

JEWELLER, Coudersport Pa. having engag-
ed window in Schoomaker l. Jackson 5
Store will carry on the Watch and Jcwelry
business there. A fine assortment of Jew
elry constantly on hand. Watches and
Jewelry carefully repaired, in the best style,
on the shortest notice-all work warranted.
9:34
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COUDERSPORT HOTEL,

D. F. GLASSMIRE, Proprietor, Corner Of
Main and Second Streets, Coudersport Pot
ter Co., Pa. 9:44
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Business Gar0s.
JOHN S. MANN,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
Coudersport, Pa, will attend the several
Courts in Potter and Wkean Counties. All
business entrusted in his care will receive
prompt attention. Office on Main ST. oppo-
site the Court House. lO:I
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ALLEGANY HOUSE.

SAMUEL N. MILLS, Proprietor, Colesburg
Potter CO., Pa, seven miles north of Cou-
aerSpert on the Wel!syilie Road. o:i4
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o. T. ELLISON,

PRACTICING PHYSICIAN, Coudersport, Pa,
respectfully informs the citizens of the vii
lage and vicinity that he will promptly re-
spond to all calls for professional services.
Office on Main ST. in building formerly oc-
cupied by c. w. Ellis, Esq. 1922
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ID, +. OLMSTED,

DEALER IN DRY GOODS, READY-MADE
Clothing, Crockery, Groceries, &c, Main St,
Csudersport, Pa. lo:l
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COLLINS SMITH.
:. A. JONES.
SMITH. \. A.
SMITH & JONES,

DEALERS IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS,
Oils, Fancy Articles, Stationery, Dry Goods,
Groceries, &c, Main ST., Coudersport, Pa.
l0:l
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ISAAC BENSON.

ATTORNEY AT LAW, Coudersport, Pa, will
attend to all business entrusted to him, with
care and promptness. Office corner of West
and Third sts lO:l
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l.. =. WILLISTON,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, Wellsboro', Tioga Co,
Pa. will attend the Courts in Potter and
Nkcan Counties. 9:l3
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L. w. KNOX,
ARTHUR G. OLMSTED,

ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Coudersport, Pa, will attend to all business
entrusted to his care, with promptnes and
fidelity. Office in Temperance Block, sec
ond Goor Main st. lO:l
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Il. w. BENTON,
w. X. KING,

SURVEYOR, CRAFTSMAN AND CONVEY
ANGER, Smethport, Mkean Co., Pa, will
attend to business for nonresident land
holders, upon reasonable terms. Referen-
ces given if required. p. Snaps of any
part of the County made to order. 9:I3
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NJ. w. MANN,

DEALER IN BOOKS 4 STATIONERY, MAG
AZINES and Music n. W. corner of Main
AAd Third sts., Coudersport, Pa. l0:l
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To whom all Letters and Communications
should be addressed to secure attention.
TerMs--InVariabIy I'm Advance {:
$l,2j per Annum.
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THE POTTER JOURNAL,

PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING, sY
ThoS. 3. Chase.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-09-09

Business calls Us to the Capital before
the issuing Of another paper. and as the
time for the converting Of the next LeCis-
laty-e Is 50 near at hand, We shall not re-
turn again until the close Of the session.
During our absence we leave our busi-
ness in the care Of Messrs. LYAYyA and
FIsEER; gentlemen who have been en-
gagged in our employ for a considerable
length Of time. Those having business
with the "Adyertiser'' Office will fni
them gentlemanly, courteous and atten;-
i've. Either Of them is authorized to
transact any business connected with the
newspaper establishment. They will at
tend TO local matters, and we Will furnish
letters weekly from the Capital.
Mr.. LYASNA will attend to our Fruit
Tree affairs. Any orders left with him
will be Punctually looked after.
We trust our constituents will advise
with US frequently and freely upon all
matters in which, either the District or
Territory are interested. We desired
more Of m interchange Of opinion with
our constituents between the election and
converting Of the Legislature, than we
have enjoyed, butmany uncomfortable cir
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-09-09
New GOYeFnOr-Judge Black.

In another column will be found the pro
ceedinCs Of a meeting held in this city on
Saturday last, at which Delegates were
appointed to actin conjunction with others
that have, or may be appointed from other
counties, to meet at Omaha on the 18th
and select some resident of the Territory
as a suitable person, to ask the President
to confer the appointment of Governor
upon. We don't know that these meet
ings or a convention will amount to much,
if anything. Mr.. Buchanan will IN
doub,edly appoint some one who he thinks
IS most suitable for the position. As we
have before said, however, we think a
resident Of the Territory ought to be ap-
pointed, and hope viii be. Among those
spoken of in connection with that office
we are free to express o~urself, as in favor
of JUDcE BLACK; and in expressing this
preference, we speak the sentiment of
nearly all Of those with whom we have
oonyerSed.