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arhe DUTY of gepuklicans.

aIR. EDIroR. dpty Of Republi-
cans is to seek the greatest coed of the
greatest number. 70 effect this object
each Republican should consider himself
q citizen of the world. All nations con
IS situte one great family Of which God, "a
Being impartial Ii his creation and gov
ernmepts is the Father who seeks their
good, 70 co6SeraAc with this Being in
his purpose to benefit all races of men, is
80 seek the greatest good of the greatest
number;.thi thea, should be the first duty
of the true Republican. No one is expect
cd 20 so cut Of his own sphere to effect
the aEsTe object his relations to his fel-
1ows--especially in this country-aro
suck that even in political matters he may
be constantly employed in furtheyiug the
schemes of the Supreme in ameliorating
the condition of man. This brings us to
the next duty of Republcans-duty to
their country which is to secure to each
individual of the Republic the 'inalicna-
BILE rights contemplated in the Consfitu-
tion--Life, Liberty and the pursuit Of
Happiness.
In this important work their influence
is direct, through the ballot-box. No
bribery should be used on any occasion;
for they should seek, not the temporary
but lasting good Of she country. No OF
fee seeker, as such, should be made a
candidate to administer the affairs of gov
ernment but men imbued with the spirit
of liberty and progress. The duty, of
Republicans in the locality where they
are called upon to act, is to guard against
corruption.
Men should be chosen to Fill Offices of
trust who look not at present profit; but
to the ultimate triumph of liberty not in
any particular place, but through the
whole country and world.
Republicans, if we mistake not, are
making more ado about some petty offices
than the case demands; and the worst
feature of the whole is, they do not seem
to understand that they are neutralizing,
If not entirely destroying, their own eff
cheney as united body formed to oppose
oppression and advance the best interests
of mankind. Every office which pays is
sought with the avidity manifested by the
ignorant and excited multitude who seek
for gold at Pixies Peak The shadows
are pursued while the substance is left by
the wayside. 1t is to be hoped that the
pilots in the storm will safely moor the
Republican bark in the layen of Liberty.
7. r. C.
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Wednesday to show US some articles which
he brought with him from that republic.
Mr.. .Kelig is native of Eastern Pennsyl-
vania. His father now resides and owns
property in Coultersyille, seven miles up
the Toughioghcny. The son brings tes-
timonials from Rev. Francis Barns, Bish-
ep of the Liberian NJ. Il. church, and is
also known to many persons here. He
appears to be an intelligent, worthy snd
truthful man. The articles shown us were
a hammock, new, neat and very strong,
made by the natives of Africa. out of their
bamboo bark satchel of the same ma
terial; robe worn by native (''Gola }
chief, made of the native African cotton
W wen and colored BY she natives; sa,a-
pie of Liberian iron ore, very pure, and
said by Mr.. K. to be very abundant not
far from the coast; samples of African
coffee aud chocolate. Mr. Kelly aRso has
some samples of rosewood, which he wish
-es to sell, aud would be glad to dispose
of his other euriosities, as he intends to
return to Liberia. lie is pleased with
that country, has passed through the
''acclimating fever" in safety, and intends
to make it his future home PiusbuJy,
Dispatch.
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New Publications.


THE FARMER AND GARDENER: Vol. L.
No. l. Sept, 1859 A. ". SpANGLER, Edi-
tor. Publication Office, 633 Market Street
Philadelphia. Monthyi 81 per annum.
We have received a specimen copy OF
the above named periodical, just started
in Philadelphia. 1t has Is large quarto
pages Of important agricultural, horticul-
tural, veterinary and gardening informa-
ton, distinctly arranged and printed in
the usually excellent style Of Typography
peculiar to Philadelphia literature. The
second number (October) will contain a
full report of the State Fair at Philadel-
phia. We heartily commend the work
to Farmers and Gardeners throughout
our country.
HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN, and THE FOR
TUNES OF NIGEL being Vols. IL Il q OF
the cheap Weekly Edition for the Million OF
the Wavcrly Novels Of Sir Walter Scott,
now in course of publication, at25 cents a
No., by T. B. Peterson & Brothers, 3O6
Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
We have received copies of the above
from the publishers. The world wide rep
utation Of the Waverley Novels will in
sure ready sale of this cheap edition, and
prove, we trust, remunerative to the en-
terprising publishers. 1t is commend
able to do anything that will even in a
small degree, stay the present raging ap-
petite for pernicious light reading. By
satisfying the cravings Of those who de-
sire fiction with some Of the healthiest of
its order, is preventing evil, and negative
ly, at least doing good, There are no
works of the Imagination which can SO
ehecually accomplish this as the novels
Of Sir Walter Scott. They, to say moth
ing more, are harmless. 1t is even aston
ishing that through so many volumes
there should so little that religion or NOR
atty would disapprove. For beauty of
style, copiousness Of expression, viyidness
of description, and interest Of subject,
Scott stands in the foremost rank. His
works will be read always with interest,
and not unfrequently with profit. One
volume is issued every Saturday, aud each
one is got up in neat style, all of the
same size, and are printed at the rate Of
"a cents a volume, or the whole twenty
six volumes for FIVE dollars, and sent free
of postage to all, on receipt of this sum.
This low price should place sett of them
within the reach Of everybody in the land.
AFRICAN CURIOsITGEs.-Mr Daniel Kel-
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The TiCket--Duty Of RepublI-
cans Towards it.-The
Prospects.

We stated last week, in noticing the
nominations of the Republican County
Convention, that we would have some
thing to say this week in regard to the
duty of Republicans with respect to NOM
inees. The crowded state of our columns
will not admit of our speaking as fully as
we could wish therefore we will confne
our remarks to the brief statement of a
few facts and reasons why Republicans
should stand by the ticket to man.
They are F
l. Because the convention which plac>
ed them in nomination was delegated by
you to select candidates from the numer-
Gus candidates before you for those Off
ces; therefore you are bound in honor to
sustain the action of the Convention, un-
less you know or fully believe that action
was corruptly brought about. Such a
charge has not been preferred against the
Convention of 1859-nor do we believe
it can be, Justly.
II. Personal and local prejudices
against candidates should not be allowed
TO control the party fidelity Of the voter
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B1~ We recently took OCCASION to cen
sure the senseless adulation which cer-
tain Republican presses in this State have
been bestowing upon Senator Cameron
in putting him forward as a candidate
for President in 1860. The Mex can
Citizen, last week, in a nominal attempt
to answer the charge, labors hard to ex-
cusc its completely and increases the bur.
den OF its sin. We have no personal ell
nifty to Gen. Cameron, and object to his
Presidential aspirations only on the
ground that we do not regard man whose
political reputation and craftsmanship is
only local aud Pennsylvania in its char
actcr, as an agailable person for the Re
publican nomination for President, when
such men as Seward, Chase, Fessenden,
Lincoln and Blair--men alike representa-
tive of national and party prnciples-are
put forward. The fact that Cameron
would certainly carry Pennsylvania, (not
taking into consideration the possibility
that he might lose all the rest is not a
sufficient reason with US for believing
that he is the proper person to be nom-
mated. We desire to see man nomina-
ted WHO has a large national reputation
for craftsmanship, and who is at the same
time . representative Republican-we
care not what State he halls from. Upon
these grounds we object to the claims of
Gen. Cameron; nevertheless if he shall
BY fair and consistent means be PLACED
in nomination by the National Congen-
ton, we assure the Citizen of our hearty
support of him.
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POLITICAL FEELING AT TIE WEST.
"A western correspondent of the New
York Eeeatng Post writes:
"The fact is, the people of the north
west have but one opinion as to the fu-
ture policy of the Republican party. II
mast do its opn acork. 1t must look
for success in the justice of its cause and
the strength of its own organization.
Those politicians who think that all is
fair i'll poiti ~ that any election is a
public gene where prizes are to be lost
or won by the contestants may perhaps
with propriey seek for alliances and
{ coalitions, with dead wings who never
cherished Republican principle, and
with Americans who have no sympathy
with true Americanism, but the people will
protest against it.
The Egening Post speaks the western
language. Republicans here understand
it and will vote accordingly. Give us a
good ticket ia 1860; say Seward and
Blair, or Chase and good man with
him, and we will do our whole duty.
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THE MIDDLE-AGED GENTLEMAN WHO
DoEsN'T SMo&E.-Every morning a mid
dle-aged gentleman walks down Broad
way, from Bieecker to Wall street, who
has trod daily the same route for twenty
five years. Twenty years ago, being con-
vinced OF the evil and extravaganza of
smoking, he resolved to lay aside the tri
fe spent in cigars, amounting to only two
or three daily. He has adhered to that
resolution ever since, and the sum of
those,ittle expenditures, weekly deposi-
ted in a savings bank, has reached, this
day, two thousand five hundred and nine
ty dollarS.-4nti- Navery Standard.
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rnp SIrrrrrr

10 The Electors Of Potter County:
Fellow -citizens-Having long been resi-
dent of your county, being among the frst),
offer myself as an independent candidate
for the office of Sherjf, 1T the ensuing election.
1 do not offer myself through the solicitation
of any person, but because desire the office.
have not the means nor the disposition to
to hire any one to canvass the county for me,
or to do so for myself desiring rather to rest
my claim with the unbiased feelings of the
people. MN, CROSBY.
Homer. June %, lS59-#
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iinaenuch astl1erc ave very few eandfdates

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finasmuch as there are very few candidates
presented by any party who are not open
to very serious local or personal objections
in some portions of the county. HENCE,
unless those prejudices are to a great de-
gree conserved, almost any candidate mag
be defeated through that influence if the
opposing party avail themselves of it.
Personal aad focal prejudices we may just
Ily describe, as a great breach in the walls
of political organization, which is dis
covered by the sappers and miners of the
opposing f'rce, and who stand guard over
it until the main army comes up,
marches through the breach and captures
the fort at once, and so disconcerts the
garrison that future fresh assault easily
ioyercomes them.
III. Independent candidates, hailing
from the Republican ranks have not the
good of the party or the people at large
in view, in Offering their names they
simply desire 20 accomplish some person
| al aim, or are put forward by the secret
conniyance of the bunker leaders to ac-
complish the disruption of the Rcpubli
can party. Therefore, personal friend
ship or revenge are the only reasons which
a Republican can offer for voting for an
independent candidate; and either of
them could be as justly urged as reason
for supporting a regular bunker candi-
date-and indeed we are not certain that
the latter would not be the most honora-
bic ard manly course for Republican
who has in any way had to do with the
Republican party convention.
The Duty of Republicans, therefore, is
TO give taeir entire energy and wishes to
the harmt nizing of party differences, To-
cal and personal prcjudices and all other
disafecting causes which come under their
notice or influence. In this connection
we desire to call attention to the commu-
nication of ''T R. G." in another part of
onr paper. Though not particularly per-
tincnt to the present contest, it is full of
good logical reasoning, truthful, and wor-
thy of the attention Of voters generally.
AS to the prospects of large majority
for our county ticket, the presage was new
er better. We have talked with many
persons from the different sections of the
county, and we are led to believe that in
stead of 800, the majority of Mr.. Jones,
for Sheriff will exceed 5Q0-cqual, per-
haps, to that given H. j. Olmstcd for
Prothonotary in 1857. Leading Repub-
licans throughout the county are working
faithfully to maintain the majorities of
1856, and exceed them if they can. They
are giving that Importance to the election
this fall with which the impending crisis
of 1860 endows it; and which every Re-
publican should bear in mind. Let a
large vote be rolled up this fall for the
County and State ticket, and it will en-
courage our friends to warmly engage in
the good fight Of Freedom next year
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RE- The Republican State Convention
Of New York nominated the following
ticket: Secretary of State, f. w. Leaven-
worth of Onondaga; Controller, Robert
Denniston of Orange, Attorney General,
Charles G.. Myres of St, Lawrence; State
Engineer, Orvi!le W. Story of Allegany ;
Treasurer, Phillip Dorsheimer of Erie /;
Canal Commissioner, Ogden A. Chapin
Of Albany Judge of Court of Appeals
Henry i. Davis of New York; State Pris-
on Inspector, David r. Forrest of Sohen-
ectady
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BG~The Postmaster at Washington
City few days since peremptorily re-
fused to send documents put in that Of
fee for distribution by the Secretary of
the National Republican Association, and
frankcd by Rep.men. bers ofCopgress. The
reason given was that the franking priv
ilege could not be delegated; but the real
reason was that Sibley, of Minnesota, did
not wish to have documents circulated
among the people of that state which
would be likely to expose the frauds and
corruptions through which he procured
his election as Governer. It is no lJnger
IA Black Republican lie" that the pres
ent Administration will lend itself to any
fraudulent scheme which its party de-
mands Of it-itis national truth, incon>
trovertible by argument or apology.
The agent of the Republican Associa-
tion has published statement Of the facts
relating to the matter, which we will pub
lish as soon as our columns are less crowd
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RS Thc Harrisburg Telegraph. de-
scrredly compliments our Legislative
candidates as follows:S


"The Republicans of Tioga and Potter
5ouHties have re-nominated L. P. Will
listoa and Lewis Mann, for Assembly.
They are excellent men and will Of course
5c elected by overwhelming majorities.
Mr.. Wiiliston of Tioga has represented
the people of that county for the last
three years, and his denomination fer
the fourth term shows that his constitu-
ents know how to appreciate real worth.
He is not only st2uneh Republican,
but .'the noblest work Of God, an honest
man" who can neither be driven nor
eJaxed into measures whiG be eonsid,r r,
detrimental to the interests of his con-
stitucntS and the State. lie was one OF
the most attentive and industrious mem
bers of the last Assembly, and we are
glad that he will soiprn With US another
winter Mr.. Mann, tie other nominee,
was also one of the members of the last
House and done his duty ably and faith
fully. With the experience of one ses-
sion, he will be able to make himself
mIch more useful the coming winter"
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MICHLET's new work Love" has
been ruled ont Of the purchase list of
the New York Mercantile Library, as an
obscene book. This is a magnificent ad,
vertisemcnt, and the sale of the book here
after will no doubt prove enormous.
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NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors Of
" +. c. JENNINGS, of Ulysses Township,
that he has applies TO the Court OF Common
Pleas of Potter county for the benefit Of the
Insolvent Laws of this Commonwealth, and
that said Court has appointed the 9th day of
September next, (being the first day of the
Term at CouGcrsport, at ? o'clock ?. ~, for
the hearing Of the case, at which time his
creditors can attend if they think proper.
Aug. 8, l859.-+t BY order of Court.
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garWe have received from Hon. Da

p2rWe have received from Hon. Da-
vid Taggart, President of the State Ag-
,icultural Society. complimentary Tick
8. of admission to the Fair to be held at
Powelton, Philadelphia, on the 27, %, 20
& 80 inst. The officers Of the Society are
making great efforts to rendeF this the
most attractiveexhibitlon ofthe kind eyer
held in the State, and bid fair to be en-
inently successful, We regret our ina
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E0nlnlunirati0ns-
i9oT tie Potter Journal.

7
Mg. EDIToR-I cannot doubt the NeT
+rsiai origin Of your correspondent
nB.," because Of the gallant epithet he is
ilea~e4 to apply to me in bis Scripture
4 si,,otaticn for it savors stroagly Of the
lnauper in which the old-time New Eng
lard men we're wont to npt their wives to
SILENCE Whenever they would 1eotare to
Express an opinion without hrst "asklDg
Term ssiuif Of their husbands at home" !"
But | am inforn,ed that in these latttr
days, tisey conslaerit much easier to call
aa'woman "a lFs1otg than to pr0ae her to
lie enc. : -e LEoNoRA EaIHyELIs.
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WM 4 NICHOLS of Mexican County,
and Isac g. Gorden, of Jefferson County,
are the Republican candidates for Assem-
bly, in the district composed of Mexican,
Clearfeld, Jefferson and Elk Counties
The district is strongly Democratic.
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Special Lotic,s.
INFLAMMATION OF THE EYES

Like AL other inflammation, is caused by
impurity of the blood. which causes all erup-
tive diseases as Salt Rheum, Scuryy, Boils,
Sores, Ulcers, &c. The blood being unhealthy
and of an impure nature, also occasions Drop
sizes. The blood becoming obstructed in the
veins, the watery part Of the blood in conse-
qucnce is thrown out from their eXtFcmties,
and dropsy is the result. Many times it is
occasioned by improper Treatment of some
former disease, and the vessels being filled
by serous humorS instead of blood. Free eyac-
uations by these pills, open the passage into
the bladder and carry off the corrupted hu-
mors, and renew them with pure and healthy
blood, which win drive out of the body all
Inflammation, together with erpptions of the
skin, and all dropsical complaints, They will
be SHIELD to every form of disease to guard
and keep you from the cold grasping hand of
DEATH and cause life and strength to remain,
and the countenance to brighten with the
bloom of beauty apd health.
DR., Morse's Indian Root Pills are sold
by all dealers in Medicines.
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Having some years experience in the bust
ness, feel confident in giving the public GEN
ERAL SATISFACTION. The patronage OF
the public is solicited. Please give me call.
All work warranted or no pay.
\ general assortment OF Watches, Clocks
and Jcwelry on hand anl for sale
Coudersport, June 80, 1859 IS
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lbility to avail ourselves Of the kiindncss
of President Taggart. Some of our citi-
zens, however, intend to be on hand, We
learn.
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THE FALL TERM
ULYSSES ACADEMY
q ILL commence on W edneSday
Y the DIST Gay of SeDtenaber,

w the 2ISt day of september,
inst, to continue ten weeks.
The Trustees would announce that they
have secured the services of JOSEPH a.
COOPER, a b., of Long Island, (Late of Yale
College. as Principal of the Institution
Competent Assistant Teachers have also been
secured a every departnent
Tuit n from three to- six dollars.
Eztg :, at the usual rates of other InStitu-
tions.
Board in good families can be obtained at
81 80 per week, and rooms can lie secured at
reasonable rates for those who wish to board
themselves,
All Bills must be prepaid or satisfactorily
arranged in advance. Students entering be-
fore the middle of the term, will pay for the
full term and in the last half of the term. for
half term. All necessary Books and school
requisites can he had in Lewisvile.
The regulations of the Academy are such
as are deemed necessary to secure the pros
perity of the Institution, and the correct de-
pertinent of the students, and all are expected
cheerfully to unite in their support.
. a. LEWIS
President Of the Board Of Trustees.
II.
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NeM A0dertis
D. H. PALMT;R g. co.

Murhet Street ITharT Phaada.,
DEALERS IN FISH, CHEESE AND PROVISIONS:
Have constantly on hand an assortment of
DRIED ND PICkLRD FISH, ac.Y viz; Mack
erel, Shad, Salmon, Blue Fish, Herrings, Cod
fish, Beef, Pork, Lard, Shoulders, Hams, Sides,
Cheese, Beans, Rice, &c, [4u6.]
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Auditors Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Aadl'o'
~ appointed by the Court to make dlsul,
button of the sale of real estate, in the case o.
Evans & Quincy against H. F. Maynard y
June Term, 1853, No. 90, will attend to ln'
duties of his appointment, at tie Office OF INC
Prothonotary, on Friday, the 10th day OF otP,
tember next, at one O'clock, P. NJ Those lH'
terested are requested to be present.
II. j. OLMSTED, auditor
Coudersport, Aug. Is, 1889. st
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n Office is hereby given to the creditors oil
~ JOHN LANNEN, of Hector Township
that he has applied to the Court of Common
Pleas Of Potter county for the benefit OF ins
Iusolvent Laws Of this Commonwealth, Sna
that said Court has appointed the 18th d4! 0,
September next. tbeing the first day ol tIs N
Term, at Coudersport, at o'clock r ~
for the hearing of the case, at which time d."
creditors may attend if they think proper
Aug. 8, l859.-4t Bv Order of Court
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NEW JEWELRY STORE.

ID II. BUTTERWORTH having located
Ia himself in this Borough, in the building
recently occupied by DR.. Ellison, on Main St
opposite the court house has opened Il JEW
ELRT ESTABLISHMENT, for the purpose of
REPAIRING
WATCHES,
CLOCKS, and
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PRICE CURRENT

Corrected every Wednesday, by P. A. STEB
BINS, wholesale ana retail Dealer in Gro
ceries and Provisions. Main Street,
COTDERSPORT PA