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Assembly--Anfi-LecOmptOn.

To the Electors Of The RepreSentati0e District
composed Of the Counties Of Tsega and Potter II
am Candidate for the Office of Representa-
tive in the next General Assembly. Should |
be elected, nay constituents may rest assured
that, 10 the best Of my ability, they will be
represented upon the principles of the Decla-
ration Of independence and the Constitution
of the Union and especially that the People
of the Territories (including Kansas, have the
same right to resist the enforcement of Slavery
upon them against their will, that our Fathers
had TO resist the Stamp Act Of George H.,
and throw his Tea into Boston Harbor. If
this be Treason, make the most of it.
JNO. NJ. kILBOURNE.
Pike, Potter Co., Pa, June 80, 1858.
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BBIGGS-POTTER.-I this Borough, Ju-
y 3rd; Joseph Mann Esq, Associate Judge,
Mr.. A. H. BRIGGs, of Bingham, Potter County
Pa, to Miss SABAE Potter, of independence,
y. Y.
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Coudersport, June 10, 1888.

afay~ Hon. Robert 7. Conrad, and Hon. Job
r. Tyson, both prominent citizens of Phila-
delphia. and well known to the political world,
died on the 27th inst. at their country resi-
GeuceS near that city.
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Hs were in error last week in stating,
on the authority of another person, that
Miles White, Esq, was appointed a e. S.
Marshal. He went to Williamsport as a
|. 5. Juror-and not to get commission
ed as a "nigger-hunter." We take pleas
ure IN correcting the error, hoping we
have not injured his social character,
thereby and assure our readers that Miles
IL a clever fellow-altogether absorbed in
the art and science of farming-a busi-
ness far in advance of politics, in point
Of real worth.
Since the above was in type. we learn from
the Wel.b.ro' Uemocrat that Judge Grier did
tender Mr.. White the position Of [. S. Conn
missioner lin other words. uigger-catcher'
for the Administration, in this District; but,
We are much pleased to say, Mr. W. had sutfi-
c.eut sclt respect, rs wellas regard for the
feelings Of h.s neighbors. 10 decline IAN uu-
usal coarse among Demacr.ts) 90 doubtful an
hpuor-.- did, also, several other Democrats
in the W.tmyt District, to whom it was teu=
dered. We shall resume this subject in our
next, having no more room this week.
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Tie I'gTmT.-What sovereign is the in
re,igcut farmer. Within his own realms of
earth, he wield5 a scaptre to which all must
bend. The baIaute of the worlds life and
comforts he holds in his stalwart hand. Neith-
er courts, nor camps, nor armies nor fleet
can exist without his aid. He is the feeder
aye, and the garmentcr. virtually-ofth the race.
cities spring from the tratiicssin the products
Ot bis industry. Commerce IS born nj his he
hest. OF the State Le is the " first estate. -
Lord Of the land, no man has frmer hold of
The essential title Of nobility. And be need
he ne plCGdgr because he is a farmer. The
day is pas, when the soil tiller was confound-
ii with the clod turned by his rlow. The
soil Is his ,ervitor he smites it, and 10! the
harvest comes forth. The hoe and The sickle
MAKE him music braver than dulcimers. and
-oEnd the march Of triumph, grand as it is
peaceful and blessed.
But be is not forever in the furrow. For
him are hroadcst fields Of study-fai-est fields
II delight. For him are honors linked TO
beauties and wisdom periods of communion
aud rapture of which the birds, the lowercts.
foe streams. the stars and all wondeTous things
~ tho universe may bear witness. A brave
Mau ari thou, wieldcr OF the malet and the
plane; and thou skiIful worker of webs and
aeyiser Of al machines whereby the labor of
.aau's hand is Speeded or abridged But We
ere second % the farmer He is master ofthe
masf ncedful Of tolls, and the most scrviceable
products. He can live without YOU. but YOU
.aanOt exist for a dav without him. Honor
to the farmer, may his sphere widen and his
nature be exalted. And honor to all honest
GOT. Tor such are :he fruits that form the
tE9wuiug glories Of the world.
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Administrators Notice.
"THEREAS, Letters of administration to
w the Estate of ISAAC PHILLIPS, late of
Clara Township, Potter County, Pa, deceased,
have been granted to the undersigned, all per-
sons indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same, will present them
duly authenticated for settlement.
n. PHILLIPS, Admir-.
Clara, May %, lS5S.-lO:4S-6t.
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Poiiiiea! 1paoQDeeMsnjs.

sssg" We ariN announce Candidates for Office a
the rate Of 81 each, IN ADVANCE, far all Occupying
10 lines or teSS-each ddIitionQL line 10 cents.
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Nem a1bertisements.
G. A u Il I O n

G A u I / O N;
WHEREAS my Wife, SARAH ANN has
w left my bed and board without just
cause or provocation, | hereby warn eli per-
sons not to trust her on my account, as will
pay no debts of her contracting.
RUSSELL B. BAKER.
Homer, June %, lS5S.-5O-3t
LIST OF LETTERS.
I'D EMAINING in the Post Office at CoUDERs-
Ia PORT, for the Quarter ending July /,
1858;
Bliss, ). Mckinney, P.
Fay, ,. Preshau, l.,
Gibson, VIM. R. Rockwell D.
Howe, Lucy Sherwood. D.
Johnson, Miss }. NJ. TillSon, Aaron
hllborn, j. NJ. Thomas, Helen,
killgrove, c. Turner, Miss A.
Lesper, 7. Teed, Jesse,
May, L. Z, Wildmar, Roswell
grPersons calling for any of the above
Letters will please say they are advertised.
j. NJ. JUDD, P. NJ.
Coudersport, July l, 1858.
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Guun ann Guuptg.


The County COMMISSIONERS will
meet at Coudersport, on the 2IST DAY OF
JULY, for the transaction of business. am
requested to notify all persons indebted to the
County, that unless a settlement is made on
or before that day. the claims will be put in
the hands Of the Sheriff for collection.
JOHN S. MANN,
attorney far tie ComRaissioaes.
Coudersport, June l9 1853.
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PR 0 S P Z C I L S.
Emerson's Magazine
Putnam'S Monthly.
VOLUME VII.
COMMENCING WITH THE JULY NUMBER, 1858


YNHIS Popular Magazine has now attained a
H. circulation une9ualled by few of its CO.
temporsries. 1t is the only ORIGINAL American
Illustrated Periodical. strictly speaking, now
published in this country. 1t ranks among its
contributors some Of the finest minds on this
continent its wood engravings are acknowl-
edged to be superior to any other; and its in
ducements to subscribers are unequalled.
Since it has passed into the hands of its
present proprietors, all sectional and party
features have been removed. and it may now
deservedly be ciassed as the highest exponent
of American literature-neutral in Politics,
and wholly National and impersonal in its
general character.
The publishers have determined to continue
their offer of Q magnificent
FIVE DOLLAR PREMIUM ENGRAVING!
to every Three Dollar subscriber commencing
with or at any time since January, 1858.
The Engraving selected for the present year,
and which will be presented TO every Three
Dollar subscriber is
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l. O S T !

A ~ ~ ~
On the road between 5. nj. Mills
tavern and Ulysses, a CALF-sKIN
STRAPPED WALLET, containing
Slxtern Dollars in bank notes
one $40 note on the Bank of
Mlddletown, Pa one S5 note and
81 note, the Bank not recolIec-
ted; also, a small bit of paper
written on with red-chalk pen
Gil. Whoever will return said
Wallet and its contents, or give
information to the subscriber at
Wellsville, shall be literally re-
warded. A. P. PURDY.
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AICORDEONS,
VI0LINS,
and Musical instruments of all kinds, at lower
prices than ever before offered to the public.
y large discount to Teachers and Schools
The trade supplied on the most liberal terms
SECONDHAND PIANOS, at great bar
gains, constantly in store,-price from $50 to
Sl40
MUSTG.--One of the largest and best se-
lected catalogues of Music now published,
comprising many of the choice and most pop
ular airs Of the day, and will be sold at one
third off from the regular prices.
Music sent by mail to all parts of the coun-
try postpaid. Particular and personal atten-
ton paid 10 all orders received BY mail. Sal
istaction guaranteed in every instance Pianos
and Melodeons for rent and rent allowed on
puachase. Pianos and Nelodeons for sale on
menthly payments. Secondhand Pianos Ia
ken in exchange for new. General and select
Catalogues and Schedule of prices forwarded
10 all parts of the country by mail
EGr Great inducements offered to AGENTS
in all parts of the country, to sell the Horace
Waters Pianos, Melodeons, and Catalogue of
MUSIC. SAC
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more economical than wells, and avoiding the
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Formerly made by j. E. Cheney & Co; made
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Tie County Agricultural Society held q
meeting on Tuesday evening Of Court week,
and was briefly and pertinently addressed br
Judge G4lbuitL, Messrs. John S Mann. J. NJ.
Hamilton, Dr.. +. Jorg, Capt. 4. J. Mills and
Isaac p. Howe Esq Of Bingham. Many
things were said by all Of these gentlemen,
which we would have been glad to hare not
"a down for the benefit of those farmers not
ia town, rs well as those who were in town,
bat failed for some cause or other, TO show
their faces at the meeting. We think that
had they been present, as they should have
been. tlcy would hereafter have taken more
interest in the all-.mPortaat subject there
discussed. There is bat one more regular
m e-lng Of the Society previ0as to the Fair,
TUESDAY evening Of September Court week. ,
when we hope to see every member Of the
Society, as wei as every farmer in the county.
who can possibly make il convenient. pres
ont Notwithstanding ar apparent lack OF in.
tsrest on the part of our farmers, the Society
is ts, increasing in members and strength.
ami We feel confident that it will embrace
Thousand active members before its second
ANIMAL Fair takes place next year.
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Administrators Notice.
Il ETTERS Of administration on the Estate
~ of GABRIEL BARNES, late of Sharon Town
ship, Potter County, Pa, deceased, having
been granted to the undersigned, all those in
debted to he said estate will make immediate
and those having claims against the
same, will present them duly authenticated for
settlement. A. J. BARNES. Admir-.
SELENA j. BARNES, Adm'x.
Millport, June II, l85S.-l0:48-6t.
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THE PATRIOTS TEMPERANCE SONG
July 4fh, 1855.

AIR" Star Spangled Banner"
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-04-22
Horrible Adventure.

| Atths period when Murst was about L
invade Sioilyy the Chesalier Il, pay.
mastef-seneral Of the Neapolitan forces, was
travelling through, Calabria for the purpose
of joining the army, having been to Naples
to make arrangements for the transmission
ofsPecie. He had sent his servant on be
fore him, to prepare Ms, 4 larters at the towr
of -, expecting to arrive there himsel
at nightfnll; but the day being very sultry
he had loitered Oh the road, and at nine
o'clock in, the evening found he was still q
considerable distance from the proposed enc
Of his journey. He, was SO much harasset
and fatigued that he determined to put up fol
the night at the first convenient house. He
at length entered an did romantic building
on the roadside, Inhabited BY man and his
wife, the former a stout, muscular figure
with swattby conntenance almost wholly
Shrouded in mask of bushy whiskers and
moustuche. Tie traveller was received with
eiViliiyp and, after partaking of hearty sup
per, was conducted up an old crazy staircase
to his apartment for the night. Not much
fancying the appearance of the place, and
finding no lock on the door, he fixed chair
against it; and priming his pistols, put them
carefully under his pillow. He had not been
long in bed when he heard noise below,
as Of persons entering the house, and some
time afterward was alarmed by the sound OF
mans footsteP on the staircase. He then
perceived light under the crevice of the
door' against which the host gently preSsed
for admittunce, but finding some resistance,
he thrust it open sufficiently to adttii! his
hand; with extreme caution he removed the
chair and entered. WitE g lamp IN one one,
hand and huge knife in the other, he ap-
preached the bed on tiptoe. The chevalier
cooked his pistols beneath tie bed clothes,
that the noise Of the spring might hot be
heard.
When the man reached the side of the bed,
he held the light to the ctevalier's face, who
pretenued 70 De IN profound sleep, but, CON-
trived nevertheless to steal an occasional
glance at his fearful host. The man soon
turned froh him, and after hanging the lamp
on the 6ed.post, went to the other end of
the room and brought to the bedside a chair,
on which he imihediately mounted, with the
trethehdh6hs Knife still in his hand. A, the
very moment that the chevaiier was to start
up from the BED and shoot him, the man in
hurried manner cut several enorltious sill
ces froth piece Of butoH that was hanging
over his bedsteat. though it had been wholly
unnot;ced before by the agitttea ttafelsr.--
Tie host then passed the light Before his
eyes again, and left the room id the same
cautious way in which he had entered it,
and unconscious Of the danger he had escap.
ed, returned to crowd of new and hungry
guests below stairs, who were, of course,
not very sorry 10 perceive that lie had saved
his bacon!-M Metropolitan.
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HOnOfabIe COnditi0liSa

Many years ago. in what ID now -four.
ishlng city in this State, lived d stalwart
blacksmith, fond Of his pipe and Of his
joke. He was alsB fond Of Ills Blooming
daughter. whose many gtdces and chdrtns
had ensiared the affections Of susceptible
young printer. The couple, after season
Of mutual billing and cooling, "engageI'
themselves. and nothing but the consent Of
the lady's "parent" prevented their union.--
To obtain this, an. interview was arranged,
and Typo prepared little speech to aston.
ISL and convince the old gentleman, who
sat enjoying his favorite pipe, in perfect
content. Typo dilated. upon the fact Of
their lOig friendship; their mutual attach.
ment, their Hopes for the future, and like
topics. and taking the daughter by the hand,
said, III now, sir; ask yonr pettfissioh to
transplant this lovely flower from its parent
bed"-but his "pheelinks" 6vercaftie him,
he forgot the remainder Of bis rhetorical
ffotirish, blushed, stammered, and finally
wound up with--"from its parent bed into
ma Own." The father keenly relished the
discontinue Of the suitot, and after reffiov
ing his Pipe, and blowing cloud, replied
swell, young man, don't know, as I've
any objections, prOuided you tOM marry The
qal st."--Granite State Register.
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WHOLE NUMBER 577
A Curious Document.


Washington, as everybody knows, was
very methodicaI; and he was pariicuIar to
have matters about which dispute might
raise, "Put into writing" The article be-
low is copied from one Of his "pspers," and
is both Characteristic and amusing. It isan
agreement with his gardner, who, 1t appears
was in the habit Of getting "tight."
"Articles Of agreement made this twelfth
day of April, Ammo Domini, one thousand
seven hundred and eighty.seyen, BY and be-
tween George Washington, ESQ, Of Truro,
in the county of Fairfax, State Of Virginis,
on one part, and Philip Batter, Gardener, on
the other. Witness, that the said Philip
Batter, for and in consideration of the cove.
nants hereinafter mentioned, doth promise
and agree to serve the said George Wash.
lngfon for the. term of one year, as
Gardener, and that he will during the
said times conduct himself soberly, diligent.
ly, and honestly-that he will faithfully and
industriously perform all and every part of
his duty as Gardener, to the best of his
knowledge and abilities, and that he will
not at any time suffer himself to be disguis-
ed With liquor, except on times hereafter
mentioned. 4...
'tlh consideration Of these things being
we'll and truly performed on the part of said
Philip Batter, the said George Washington
doth agree to allow him (the said Philip
the. same Bind and quality of provisions as
he has heretofore haa, and likewise, an.
nualy, q decent suit of clothes, BETTING a
man. In Ris. station; to consist of coat, vest
and breeches-a working jacket and breech.
es Of homespEn, besides; two white shirts;
three check do;--two linen pocket hand.
kerkerchiefs, two pair of linen overhalls;
as many pair of shoes ao are necessary for
himi four dollars at Christmas, with which
he may be drunk four days and four nights,
two dollars at Easter to effect the same
purpose; Two dollars at Whitsuntide, to be-
drunk two days; dram in the morning and
drink of grog at dinner at noon.
"For the true and faithful performance
Of all and each part Of these things the par
ties have hereunto set their hands this TWEEN.
ty'th!rd day of April, Ammo Domini, 1887.
PHILIP Batter. his x mark.
GEORGE WAsRINeToN.
Witness;
GEoReE A. WASHINGTON,
Tobias LEAR. -aa
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qf(isfdlalrcous.
Foolish Methods Of Education.

Cutting and caustic were tie words OF
Spuzheim, the Phrenologist, in relation to
the eGuc: tiona Imprisonment Of Children
They ure not less applicable to those Of q
lhfgef grbWth.
You have little boy--he may be four
tenrs old--you think. there is no time to be
lost, ard you send him to schoo. There he
Is tbnEucd fol- hohrs; and compelled TO sit
up n tenth, aud look upon bUok. He
heirs the votes dt children playing without
he half ris,s to look from the winduw--a
rap upon the teachers desk recalls him to his
seat upol the bench--a s'ahGe shows him
the kite sailing IN the air, to the delight, no
doubt, of its happy little proprhtor--lhe poor
child is almost involuntariiy again upJh HE
feet unotI.er rap, and he again drops Into
his seat, upon the bench. Day after day,
week after week, month after month, the
little fellow returns to his prison, and sits
upon the bench. At length he becomes
pale and Ianguid, loses his appetite, grows
restless at night, has cough, and loses his
n sh and spirits. Ought he not to be taken
from the bench The consequences OF
this would be terrible--he would lose his
funk in that school! So he continues to
cit upon the bench. After. few weeks
more, he is brought hohe. He tainted, as
he sat upon the behch Matters begin to
wear serious aspect. The doctor is call
ed--pronountes him very i'll. A great pity
be had been compelled to sit so long upon
the bench. 1t is all over with the poor
child. Ere long he dies. A sad calamity I!
But, honk God, there is one precious consoid.
on-Jsore he died, he had learned his
ABsC" a...a. .t. .a.
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Doetfal.
spring rs Coming.


Spring is coming-spriDg is coming
Don't you hear her in the rills,
Tripping gaily Ger the valley,
Flying o'er the sunny hills!
Nature leaps to meet her coming,
withher toeming babling throng;
(" Gladsome spring, with joywe greet tree,
With a cheerful voice OF song.
Spring is eomingl Spring is comingi
She IS in the southern breeze;
MCFrily the birds are singing
Mathis In the forest trees; .-
Modest violets are sphpging
From the gladsome earth the while,
And the butter cups and daisies
Greet hor with q loving smile.
Spring is coming! Spring is coming!
Tinny leaflets venture out;
Torrents that for months have slumbered,
Hasten seaward with shout;
Wanton breezes kiss the flowers;
Butterflies are on the wing:
Birds have set the day TO marry,
And invited guests to sing.
Spring is coming! Spring is. .comingI
Joyous boats tho pulse of life;
Weary ones, almost desponding,
Start anew to meet the strife. --
Natures bosom throbs with pleasure;
Spring has set the captive free;
Earth with all her teeming millions,
Chants the song of JubileeI
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WittiCiSMlS,
GEORGE A. WASHINGTON,
TOBIAS LEAR.

Colotiel Jones is gentleman and wit
The other day he was showing the town to
some ladies from the steeple Of the court
house. One Of them asking him why the
lghtning-rod, where it was attached to the
building for support, was incased in piece
of horn, the Colcne! replied that "horn was
q non conductor"
"Oh, ihdeed!' said the lady; ~ never
knew that BEFORE" .a...
"To be sure," says the Colonel, "Have
you never observed that when the boys have
had horn or two the can't conduct them.
selves properly!"
The great height from the ground pre-.
vented the lady from fainting.
On another occasion, the Colonel was
asked by some ladies', if it was not worse
for the gentlemen to drink than for the la-
dies to use snuff! The Colonel replied
that both were very bad; and that il HE
wife should ever take snuff, he'd ticker, Ger.
tain. ----------.-
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Long faces.

What a sad mistake it is to suppose that
a man should bU gloomy because he Is de.
v0ut; os If misery were acceptable to God,
on its own nccotnt, and happiness an Of
fence against his dignity. A modern writer,
Of much wisdom and pith of writing, says:
"There is a secret belief amongst some men
that God is displeased with mems happiness.
ahd so they slink about creation, ashamed
and afraid to.enjoy anything!" These are
The people Of whom Hood says a--
-sa "They think they're pious q a.. .ss 3
ea When they're only bhlious.', ..,-
A good man is almost always cheerful
one. IT is fit that bad men should scrowl,
and look blue and melancholy; he but who has
Gods smile OF appreciation dpon him, should
show It's radiance in his coGntenance. DR..
johnson said he "never knew william in
his life that was not on the whole, an un-
happy dog" And well he may be. But an
honest man--the man with good con-
science-let him enjoy his sleep, and his
dinner, and the love Of his wife, and the
prattle of his children, and show beamhe
face to his neighbor. Surely, there is nc
worse theology than that which teaches thai
he who has given such fuilhess Of joy 4
beasts and birds delights in the misery O.
men; Or, that having filled our hearts with
gladnsss. we ought to eiyo ths lie to ihil
goodness BY wearing our iacea 6seloudet
with pretended woe. andfufrOwsd with pre-
tended dunhappiness. ses s.ilea4e N, h'i' h'i,'
rS y 4sfS6xe9fa ass All w4ff.gv9 as e8S4]sstl