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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-02-05

AN ARKANSAS FATHERS ADVICE TO
Ills SoN.--Bob, you are about leay-
ing home for strange parts. You're
going to throw me out Of the game, and
60 it alone. The odds is agin YOU,
Bob, but remember always that indus
try and perseverance are the winning
cards they are the "bowers." Book
larnin' and all that sort of thing will
do to fill up with, like small trumps,
but you must have the bowers to back
EN-, else they amt worth shucks. If
luck runs agin you pretty strong, don t
cave in and look like sick chicken on
a rainy day, but hold your head up and
make believe you're flush of trumps
they won't play 80 hard agin you
I've lived and travelled around some,
Bob, and I've found out that as soon
as folks thought you held a weak hand,
they'd all buck agin you strong. So,
when you're sorter weak, keep on a
bold front, but play cautious; be sat.
istied with pint. Many's the hand
I've seen euchred cause they played
for too much. Keep your eyes well
skinned, Bob; don't let 'em mig" on
you; recollect the game lays as much
with the head as with the hands. Be
temperate never get drunk, for then
no matter how good your hand, you
wont know how to play it; both bow
crs and the ace won't save you, for
Shere's sartin to be "miss deal" or
something wrong. And another thing,
Bob, (this was spoken in low tone, J
don't risk too much on the women !;
queens is kinder poor cards; the more
you have Of 'em, the worse for you !;
you might have three and nary trump.
! don't say discard EN- all; if you get
hold OF one that's trump, it's all good
and there's sartin to be one out of four.
And above all, Bob, be honest; never
take a mans trick wot don't belong to
you, nor slip cards, nor mig for then
you can't look your man in tho face,
and when that's tho case there's no
fun in the game; it's reglar cut.throat.
50 now, Bob, farewell, remember wot
1 toll you, and you'll be sure to win,
and if you don't, saryes you right if
you get 'skunked,'
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-02-05
Hard Times Nearly Oysr.

We are glad to see evidence all
around us of returning confidence and
prosperity. Every one seems to be
encouraged by look forward with
high hopes. The New York Express
says that perhaps We have, under pres
sing circumstances, been disposed to ap.
prehend greater difficulties than were
really necessary. This very fact has
ITS effect in operating against trade.
Nothing serves so well to stimulate to
activity, energy, and enterprise, as the
inward conviction, that whatever nav
be determined upon can be accomplish
ed. To sit down and believe, with all
the world, insurmountable barriers are
ahead, enervatcs courage, paralizes
confidence, and leaves us in condition
ofinertness. There should be no such
word as fail. Let the dark side Of the
picture be no longer looked upon, but
turn to the bright, and determine hence
forth to view it in the most pleasant
aspect.
Every merchant, every business
man--ali who are engaged in industrial
pursuits should convince themselves
OF whst we think is now indicated as
true, that more cheerful prospects are
in the future. we may be now said
to have passed the Rubicon, and beliey-
ing so, let our march be onward, up
ward. Money is already somewhat
easier, exchanges are assuming more
equal standard, and, all things consid-
cred, there are aattcring reasons for
those in various pursuits Of life, to
nurture confidence, which, in itself is
one-half the battle. We shall hope
hcnceforward to hear of the complaints
of hard times having hushed, giving
place to accents more cheerful and en-
couraging.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-02-05

A STARVING WoMAN.--Tbe New
York Times saysa a lady passing down
broadway, near Fourteenth street, a
few days since, when opposite to a
butcher store, was startled by the cx-
cited appearance Of an Intelligent look
ing woman rushing toward her, with
elasped hands aod look of dispair. ex.
claiming ~ am hungry, am hungry !"
stepping inside the store the lady pro.
cured for her some potatoes ard d piece
OF meat The hungry woman quickly
gatherd the potatoes into her pocket.
then sclzipg the bloody meat, put it to
her lips and ate it to the bonol then
saying, ~ must take this to Eddie, -
rushed wildly from the store, leaving
the salesman and lady astoupded. In.
credible as this seems, we have every
reason TO believe it true.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-02-05
MGAD7OWN NONONGALIA Co, VA, FRIDAY FEBRUARY s 1863

smoke. and were dragged up arparep,,
" dead. With the greatest honor To
the troops, they obeyed the directions
OF their officers, with calmness and
energy which was almost astounding,
and but for which the ship must have
perlshed aud doubtless many of,he lives
on board with her, s'.' -''.
For hours did this state Of affairs oou.
'inus. Although the mon kept the Ere
at bay below. il gained the main ;g-
ging. Mr.. Wesh the chief officer with
several of the soldiers, at once went a.
loft with wet blankets, and after con.
siderable peril and risk, succeeded in
extinguishing the flames. AS il was,
however some of the yards were de-.
stroyed. Towards two o'clock the ful-
lowing morning the men had the aalis.
faction of seeing tho fire diminishing,
but 1t only had the effect of inducing
them to continue their exettions, with
If possible almost double energy. The
fiames we're gradually beaten back, and
by daylight was accomplished their en-
tire ahnihilation. 1t was not till then
that the fearful havoc made by the fire
waa clearly ascertained. The after
part OF the shi ip was burnt out mere ly
Its shell remaining and now another
fate threatened her. The gale still pre-.
vailed. and the ship was rolling and
pitching in heavy sea. constantly ship.
ping considerable water at the port
qnarter, which had been blown out by
the explosion. She had fifteen feet of
water in her hold aud active steps had
to be taken to prevent her laundering.
All the men were set to the pumps
and bailing water out of the hole, Cap.
tain Castle, fearing the stern would fall
ont, go, two hawsers under her bottom
and made them faut, the next difficulty
was to stop the water WHICH was pour~
ing l'tthrough the quarter Spare sails
and blankets were placed over the o,
pening, and The leak was partially
stopped. There was no abatement in
The gale during the morning, and in ev-
cry hoave of the ship the water tanks
III the hole, which had got loose, were
dashed from one side ln the other. The
state of the ship aud the confirmed SO
verify of the weather, rendered the CON
stant working of he pumps and the bail
ing imperative.
1t was not till two o'clock IN the ac
ternoon that The boat containing tho wo
men aud children could be got al ing
side. They were got on board. and the
other boats which had been ordered off
during the raging of the fire, returned
with exception Of The gig. which had
been swampeh during the night. The
officer III charge of her, however, Nj.
Wood, and the hands, were picked up
by another boat. During the remain
der "f The day, the following night, and
the succeeding day, the whole of the
hands end troops were engaged III work,
ing the pumps and clearing the ship of
the water. BY evening Of the l2lh the
crew succeeded in securing the stern
and getting storage way Oh the ship
She had been drlfted as far as lon IS
IL 5. Capi. Castle then set all sail aud
bore'uP in the hope Of making the Msu-
lrltius, and To the joy Of all on board
made that port in eight days, when her
arrival and marvellous escape, excited
considerable sensation.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-02-05
WHAT is LIFE.

What mighty procession has been
moving towards the grave during the
past year. At the usual estimate,
since the first of January, 1857, more
than thirty-one million fpe hundyea
thousand Of the worlds population
have gone down to the grave. Place
them in long array, and they will give
q moving column of more than thirteen
hundred to every mile of the circum-
ference of the globe. What spectacle
as they move on, tramp, tramp, tramp,
the "Doad March," giving its funeral
notes as they 60 to the silent shades.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-02-05

DANTE ORGANIzArIoN. In Cover.
nor Denver's message TO the Terrific.
rial Legislature Of Kaneas, he calls at.
tention to the existopee of a "Danite
Mormon organization in Kansas, whose
members are bound by the most solemn
oaths and obligations to resist the laws,
take the lives Of their fellow. citizens,
or commit any other act Of violence
that may be directed by their leaders
and to the existence Of this band he
attributes certain assassinatious that
have been recently perpetrated in the
Territory. The organization is prob.
ably an o6shoot of Brigham Young
" destroying angels" working mischief
in concert,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-02-05

The HEGeHT OF FoLLY,--The Ken.
lucky Legislature is debating bill to
prevent runaway matches. Labor in
vaine Men and women have been
running away" With each other ever
since the world was created, --and we
dare say they will keep on "running, !"
in spite Of the Kentacky Solons, till
the end of time. It's very rcprehen.
siblo practice, how is it to be helped?
Perhaps the better way to reach the
evil would be to drive out Of the state
oil the handsome women, and invite
as many ugly ones in. Where is John
Dean, the soechnpn.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-02-05

s KILLING THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. -
President Pierce, says the ST. Louis
News. undertook the JOB Of breaking
up the Democratic party in the North
ern States, and got along so finely rs
to break its domination in every Free
State but New 5ersey, Pennsylvania,
Indiana, Illinois and California. Mr..
buchanan has taken up the work
where Mr.. Pierce left of, and, if he is
rs successful during the next three
mouths as he has been in the past three
weeks, he will finish it so completely as
not to leave shred of the party north
OF Mason & Dixon's line. 1t would
not be surprising if he were to crowd
1t out of Missouri, kentucky and Ten
nesseo also, reducing the once powerful
national Democracy to pitiful nest of
bilious fire. eaters in the Gulf States.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-02-05
BANKS AND BANKING,

a feigned opposition to the banking
system, as it exists amongst us, has
been the great war club Of the locofoco
party, from the beginning of its histo.
ry. They have welded it on all occa-
slons however small the issue; going
INTO every contest with the brawling
cry ci Down with the banks" and an
awful clamor for specie currency.
Base hypocrisy notwithstanding, has
dogged their tracks, and the thought.
less masses who aided in their elevation
to power, have time after time, discov-
cred that they were badly sold by rely
ing upon a watchword so foolish and
unreasonable, or hoping for measure
so palpably impracticable. trH.
That banks are necessity no man
OF any business talent whatever will de.
ny. The mercantile and commercial
transactions of the country would not
only be sadly hampered without the IL
aid, but most large enterprises would
have to "go to the wall" We say
this not so much from the limited sup
ply of gold anil silver in the land as the
lack of capital which, in the absence of
these institutions, could never be COM
manden by thrifty individuals bent on
extraordinary successes. The accom-.
modation thus afforded them has been
the sole basis of many a fortune, and
so, contributed largely to our mutual
prosperity as a people. .as as,
We cannot .dismiss this subject, how
ever, without showing up, by demon
stratiye proof, the braggadocia career
of the present administration at Wash
ington, relative to this matter, Fur
Their comment would be superfuous:
Bs1Er LOOK ON THIs THEN ON THIS.
PICTURE. Washington, Jan.
Thanks to the The Governm'
independent Trea. has been obliged to
sury, tho goyernm'tlpostpone the pay
has not suspended ment of drafts here,
payment, as it was in consequence of a
compelled to do byIwant of funds. For
the failures Of the the same reason the
banks in 1887. Itllaborers employed
will continue to dis at the navy yard
charge ats liabilities have not been paid
to the people IN gold They have received
ana ssIser. Its dis no pay since the
oursements in coin 9th of December
will pass into circu. and there is much
lation and material distress now amono
" assist IN restor. hem.--PuJlic Dis
ing sound curren. patch from Wash
cy' = ret. IRON tngton city Of ADORE
Jas Buchanan'S date. ."
Message, Dec. 8.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-02-05

The Hide and Lcathy BUaxess.
There is said to be invested in tho hide
and leather business 10 PhiladeIpbia q
capital Of not less than two millions of
dollars, ond jo the manufacture Of mo,
rocco aud sheep skins at least five hun.
'dted thousand do!lsrs.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-02-05

The steamer Fashion hos arrived n,
New Orleans from Havana, aud has
bcop siezed by the United States suthor.
ities, in consequence Of her recent use
In the Wake, expedition.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-02-05

q The steamer Africo sailed from New
foik at noon yesterday, with $780,.
900 in specie.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-02-05

The Richmond South says that DIR.
Douglas has shown the cloven foot
We think that every Buchanan Sena.
tor, that has stood within tho sweep
OF the Little Giants broad.sword, has
shown a cloven head.---pyeatice.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-02-05

Fred Douglass, the negro orator, Ia
publishing statements as to alleged oc.
currences in the South. Frcd's state.
'nents, like himself, are highly colored.
~~~Prtatice.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-02-05

A Democratic lady, who has just
written to us from distance, profess.
,es to have too much delicacy to read
our paper. We suppose it is because
Sshe sees q naked truth in evory par.
,agraph. Prentice.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-02-05

h in the private letter from Mr.. Bu-
chanan to Gov. Walker while he was
eneapped With the u. S, Dragons
before Lawrence, approving his entire
course as Governor of Kansas, the fol-
lowing sentence is said to occur. let
Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi
howl | and my administration. will
sustain you, and We will stand or fall
together on it,
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No subscription received for u shorter ocriod
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Printing 0fllco on Fion, street, corner ol
Court Alloy.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-02-05

u twelve dozen makes one gross,
how many will make one grocer !
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-20
gelfrteh Misrellany.


While reading recently an account OF
the frightful massacre of several white
families by the Black foot Indians, We
were reminded of a thrilling event which
occurred in the Wild West" a short
time subsequent to the Revolution, in
which highly accomplished young lady,
the daughter of distinguished officer of
the American Army, played an important
part. The story being of most thrilling
nature, and exhibiting in striking man
ner the " Perils of the Border" we have
concluded to give an extract from it, as
originally published, as follows:
The angle on the right bank of the
Great Kanawha, formed by its junction
with the Ohio, is called Point Pleasant
and is place of historical note. Here,
on the 10th of October, IVA, during what
is known as Lord Dunmore's War, was
fought one of the fercest and most des,
perate battles that ever took place be,
LHecH tue IL iSIuIdLS duO lHCll IclCct AOCS'
After the battle in question, in which
the Indians were defeated with great loss
fort was here erected by the victors
which became post of great Importance
throughout the sanguinary scenes OF strife
which almost Immediately followed, anC
which in this section of the country were
continued for many years after that es
tabiishment Of peace which acknowledged
the United Colonies of America free auC
independent nation.
At the landing of the fort, on the da.
our story opens, was fastened hat-boa
of the kind used by the early navigator
of the Western rivers.
Upon the deck of this boat, at the mo
ment we present the scene to the reader
stood FIVE individuals, alike engaged il
watching group of persons, mostly fe
males, who were slowly approaching tn
landing. Of these FIVE, one was stout
sleek negro, in partial livery, and evident
ly house or body servant; three ver
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gelerten pastry.
WHEN l SAW SWEET NELLY HOME.

In the sky the bright stars glittered,
On the grass the moonlight fell
Hushed the sound of daylight's hustle.
Closed the pink-eyed pimpernell,
AS a-down the moSs-grown wood-path-
Where the cattle love to roam
From Aunt Patty's quilting party,
was seeing Nelly home.
Jetty ringlets softly futtered
O'er brow as white as snow;
And her cheek-the crimson sunset
Scarcely had warmer glow;
Mid her parted lips vermillion,
White teeth flashed like oceen's foam
All ! marked with pulses throbbing,
As saw sweet Nelly home.
When the Autumn tinged the greenwood
Turning all the leaves to gold,
In the lawn by alders shaded,
my love to Nelly told.
As we stood together gazing
On the r-bespangled dome,
How blessed the August evening,
When | saw sweet Nelly home
White hairs mingle with my tresses,
Burrows stand upon my brow,
But love-smile cheers and blesses
Life's declining moments now;
Matron in the snowy kerchief,
Closer to nv bosom come
Tell me, dost thou still remember
When saw sweet Nelly homer
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From the Home Journal.
song OF THE SEWING MACHINE.
BT GEORGE p. MORRIS

I'm the Iron Needle-Womanl
Wrought of Sterner stuff than clay
And, unlike the dradges human,
Never weary night or day;
Never shedding tears Of sorrow,
Never mourning friends untrue,
Never caring for the morrow,
Never begging work to do.
Poverty brings no disaster!
Merrlly | glide along,
For no thankless, sordid master,
Ever seeks to do me wrong:
No extortioners Cypress me,
No insulting words dread
I've no children to distress me
With unceasing cries for bread.
I'm Of hardy form and feature,
For endurance framed Alright;
I'm not pale miSfortune'S creature,
Doom'd LIES battle here to fight:
Mines song of cheerful measure,
And no under-currents flow
To destroy the throb of pleasure
Which the poor so seldom know.
In the hall | hold my station,
With the wealthy ones of earth,
Who commend me to the nation
For economy and worth,
While unpaid the female labor,
In the attic-chamber lone,
Where the smile of friend or neighbor
Never for a moment shone.
Ny creation is a blessing
To the INDECENT secured,
Banishing the cares distressing
Which so many have endured;
Mine are sinews superhuman,
Ribs Of oak and nerves of steel
FR the iron Needle W oman
Born 70 toll and not to feel.
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u. L. HARRINGTON.

sEEELLER, CeudersPert, Pa, having engag-
ed window in Schoomaker l. Jackson's
Store viii carry on the Watch and Jewelry
business there. A fns assortment of Jew
eiry constantly an hand, Watches and
Jewelry carefully repaired, in the best style
Oh the shortest notice-all work warranted
9:34
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HENRY j. OLMSTED,

(sUocEssoR TO JAMES W. sAITH,)
DEALER IN STOVES, TIN 4 SHEET IRON
WARE, Main ST., nearly opposite the Court
House, Coudersport, Pa. Tin and Sheet
,ren Ware made 10 order, in good style, on
short notice l0;l
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d. L. OLMSTED,

DEALER IN DRY GOODS, READY-MADE
Clothing, Crockery, Groceries, &c, Main St,
CSudcrsport, Pa. lO:l
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COUDERSPORT HOTEL,

ID. r. GLASSMIRE, Proprietor, Corner OF
Main and Second Streets, Coudersport, Pot
ter Co, Pa. 9:44
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NJ. VI. MANN.

DEALER IL BOOKS & STATIONERY, MAG
AZINES and Music, n. ". corner of Main
and Third sts, Couderspert, Pa. l0:l
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COLLINS SIXTH.
:. Il. JONES'.
SMITH K JONES,

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

SAMUEL n. MILLS, Proprietor, Colesburg
Potter Co., Pa, seven miles north of Cou-
arfspost, OIL the Wellsrlls Road. 0:4G
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W. *. KING,

SURVEYOR. DRAFTSMAE AND CONVEY
ANGER, Smcthport, N Kean Co, Pa, will
attend to business for nonresident land
holders upon reasonable terms. ReteIen-
ccs given II required. P. Snaps of any
part Of thc County made to order. 9:l3
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ISAAC BENSON.

ATTORNEY At LAW. Coudersport, Pa, will
attend 10 ali business entrusted 10 him, with
care and promptness. Office corner of West
and Third stS. lO:i
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l.. L. WILLISTON,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, Wellsboro, Tioga Co.,
Pa, viii attend the Courts in Potter and
y kcan Counties. 9:l3
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O. L. ELLISON,

PRACTICING PHYSICIAN, Coudersport, Pa,
respectfully informs the citizens of the VIII
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. 9:22
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Y. ". BENTON.

sUsyEYoR AND CONvEYANCER, Ray
Moud P. o, l..lleganY Tp.,j Potter Co, Pa,
vii. attcad TO all business III his line, with
care and dispatch. S:@5
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Business Carns.
s,I..,I.sI,s.nIrIus..,s..,.,..u...,.,.s.uunnu

JOHN S. MANN,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
COuderSport, Pa, will attend the several
Courts in Potter and NJ Nkeaa 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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THE POTTER JOURNAL,
PUBLIsEEp EyERT THURSDAY MORNING, BIZ
ThoS. 8. Chase,

To when all Letters and Communications
should be addressed, to secure attention.
Terns--10Fariab In Advance /:
Sg 25 nap Anpun1
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+. W. KNOX,

ATTORNEY At LAW, Coudersport, Pa, will
regularly attend the Courts in Potter and
the adjoining Counties. lO:l
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G. OLMSTED,

ATTORNEY { COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
Coudersport, Pa, will attend to al! business
entrusted to his care, with promptnes and
fidelity. Office in Temperance Block, sec
ond AoOr, Main ST. lO:l