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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24
Rev. G.. lid. Bufffnsham Expell.
ed from the AeheSee
Conference.


Most readers of the JOURNAL have
doubtless heard of the extraordinary pro-
ceedings of the Genesee Conference Of
the M. e; Church. At its last and previ-
Gus sessions eight Of its best and most eff
6cient ministers have been expelled
among these eight, is the well known and
acceptable minister whose name heads
this article. 1,eg
The charge preferred against G. d.
Birmingham was not for immoral charac-
ter, intemperance in the use of tobacco,
or Indifference to the poor or oppressed
BINS he was charged with contumacy in
admitting B. T. Roberts. Expelled from
Conference the year before, for contuma-
cy, ne presune,) on trial without con-
fsssion, giving hin license to exhort, and
attending and assisting in General Quar-
terly Meeting, at the time of the regular
Quarterly Meeting. If the members of
the Conference expect to make any great
number of people believe that they have
given in their specifications the real rea.
son for e1pelllng Birmingham, Stiles and
their associates from the church, they vii
find themselves mistaken. The following
Resolution was unanimously adopted BY
the same men that expelled Birmingham /:
" Resolved, That we disapprove of any
member of this Conference acting as agent
for the Northern Independent or of writ
ing for Its columns, or in any way giving
it encouragement and support"
The adoption of that resolution, and
the refusal of the Conference to take any
action in favor of expelling shareholders
from the Church, points to the true rca-
son for the expulsion of Birmingham. He
was too anti-slayery he could Dot be 81.
fenced or answered, and so was expelled.
Shareholders, doughfaccs and do-noth-
'ags, may remain in and control the
Church. But contumacious men, those
who obtain subscribers for the Northern
Independent, ass to be expelled.
Perhaps the freemen of Western New
York and Northern Pennsylvania will
submit quietly to sseh conduct, and con-
tinue their support of CLarch that ex-
pelIs its best members; but we don't be-
liese il yet. Let us bccoke thoroughly
acquainted with all the facts in the case.
Let Us see if the General Confessnce to
assemble next May, will not correct these
high handed abuses of the Gencsec Con
fereTce. And then let us act as true
mon Who love the right. and intend fear
lessy to oppose the wrcnE. Meanwh,l,
let US remember gratefully all thc good
done for us and our country BY one OF
the victims Of the Genesee Conference
expressions. Us. NJ.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

GERRIT SMlTH.-ThiS distinguished
gentleman is now confined in the New
York State Luuatic Asylum, at Utica
His mind is Considerably disordered, bur
his condition is not so hopelessly bad as
has been represented, and his physician,
hope that the regimen and care to which
he is subjectcdt and the ebsence of ex-
citment, will effect radical cure. He
has been, ever si1ge the arrest of Brown
and his Harpst's Ferry followers greatly
exercised 10 view of his imagined responsi-
bility for the sad events which transpired
there. But although he sympathized
with, and sustained John Brown in Kan
sas, he is no way implicated in the recent
movements of that individual.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24


ray On the 22d Of. May, 1856, the
Hon. Charles Sumner, while engaged in
his seat after the adjournment Of the Sen
ate, was approached by Preston Brooks,
a sIave-holding member of Congress. Be-
fore Senator Sumner was aware of Brooks
n,urderous purpose, he received stun.
ming blow on the head from cane in the
hands of Brooks. Murderous blous were
given in rapid succession, until Senator
Sumner sank senseless on the floor Of the
Senate Chamber copered 1cith blood
Several so-called Democratic Senators
and members of Congress knew that the
attack was to be made, and few, Sena
tor Dong las for one, witnessed the COW.
ardly assault upon an unarnaed man, with.
out an effort to prevent the outrage. Nc
Marines were sent to arrest Preston
Brooks; no Governor proclaimed the ne.
ceSslty OF maintaining the law; no Grand
Juries found bills of indictment for trea.
son, or even for assault and battery. On
the contrary, Brooks was glorifed as a
hero by Southern shareholders and North.
ern doughfaces. The same men are now
frantic with rage because Old John
Brown and IA other dcmentsd whites,
undertook to free few slaves at Har.
per's Ferry. They think tho whole pow.
or Of the National Government should be
brought into requisitiou at once, to crush
Brown and all who have ever befriended
him for sny purpose.
If this winking at murder and all man
ner of violence when done for Slavery,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

"THE BAssER CoUSrY.-The old guard
has again taken her position as the Banner
County Of the keystone State. Allegheny
Bradford, Berks and Philadelphia are far be-
bind her for a big majority. Hide your d.
uinished heads ard go to work now and see
what you can do towards beating IlG9 nOxt
year."-L9ncQste Erdm
Don't be so saucy. We will distance
you in the race next year. We could
have given 5000, this year, if it had been
necessary, but as it was not, we did not
exert ourselves. We intend to be the
banner county in 1860; but that needn't
hinder Lancaster from doing her best
Phtsburg Gazette.
All right gentlemen. We have nc
doubt the counties named above will give
noble majorities next year for freedom
aud justice, but if the Banner shall be
awarded to the county giving the largest
majority in proportion to her whole vote,
then you may make up your minds to in.
scribe on it I" Little Potter"
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

and then being 50 horri6ed at the saaght-
est violence doas agsinst il, does not
make the people Of She North loathe and
condemn still more, she hateful institu-
tion of Slavery, then we do not under
stand human nature.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

E9~ Considerable editorial and other
matter is crowded out of this weeks pa.
per by the Educational proceedings and
Legal notices.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

LIST OF CAUSES,
EOR TRIAL at Dec. Term. 1889, OF ~
H. Court Of Commcn Pleas Of Potter coui'
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24
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COUDERSPORT. Pa.

thursday Norping, Nob. ~. 1859.
is. CHASE. EDITOR AND PUBLISHER.
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-06-02
The Number Three.

There is strong prejudice in favor of
the figure seven. The ancients spoke of
it as the "sacred number" There were
seven plaques. The week is divided into
seven days. Our constitution is changed
every seven years. The poet has rendered
memorable that figure by production
never to be forgotten, namely: ave are
seven % That mathematical paradox,
nine, has also its votaries, most respecta-
bic computors. There were also nine
wonders Let me ask, however, what is
the number but the square Of three? As
for three, its history, its beginning dates
from the creation of the world. It is
found in every branch of science. and
adapted to all classes of society. Now,
only have patience, and | will state, ex-
plain, prove.
l commence with the Bible. When the
world was created, we find land, water
and sky; sun, moon and stars. Noah had
but three sons, Jonah was three days in
the whales belly, our Saviour passed three
days in the tomb. Peter denied his Saviour
thrice. There were three Patriarchs,
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Arabian
entertained three angels. Samuel was
called three times. "Simon, lowest thou
Me?" was repeated three times. Daniel
was thrown into den with three lions,
for praying three times day. Shadrach,
Meshech and Abednego were rescued
from the flames of the oven. The Ten
Commandments were delivered on the
third day. Job had three friends. ST.
Paul speaks of faith, hope and charity,
these three. Those famous dreams of the
baker and butler were to come to pass in
three DAYS; and Elijah Frustrated himself
three times on the dead body of the child
Samson deceived Dehlah three times be-
fore she discovered the source of his
strength. The sacred letters on the cross
are l. H. S.; so also the Roman motto was
composed of three words--''En Hoe Signo."
There are three conditions for mantle
earth, heaven and hell there is also the
Holy Trinity. In Mythology, there were
three graces; Cerberus, with his three
heads; Neptune, holding his three -toothed
staff; the Oracle of Delphi cherished with
veneration the tripod; and the nine Muses.
sprung from three. In nature, we have
male, female, and offspring morning,
noon and night. Trees group their leaves
in three; there is three leafed clover
Every ninth wave is a ground-swell. We
have fish, flesh and fowl. The majority
of mankind die at thirty. What could be
done in mathematics without the aid of
the triangle; witness the power of the
wedge; and in logic three premises are
indispensable. 1t is a common phrase,
that "there is lucky number"
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-06-02
Place.Hunters.

"Ofice" is the Circean cup which trans
forms energetic and capable men into lazy
and inanimate drones. 1t has been the
curse of many a undetermined man we
could name. To be an ofice-holder in
California is 10 be ga hale fellow well
met" with all sorisof people, the high and
low; and, nine times in ten, the end is
the drunkard's grave or the depths Of
social depravity. Look about Gs and we
may see hundreds of individuals who have
held high offices in California, men who
but few years since were quoted as para
gons of integrity and honesty. but now
there are ''none so poor to do them rever-
ence." Go to Sacramento and there you
will find scores lying around, Lazarus-hke.
waiting for the crumbs that fall from
the public table. Men with strong arms
and brilliant intellects give over honorable
pursuits to stand the hazard Of the g6liti.
cal die. What a difference there Is be-
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-06-02

between the wages of honest labor and
the emoluments Of political service /! In
the one case the laborer is paid a fixed
sum for a certain amount Of services
rendered. while the politician invests his
time and talents in a species Of lottery,
the prizes of which are "fat" offices, and
the blanks misery, despair, "free-lunChes"
and seddiness! Who then will deny that
ofice-holding is not poison I'd energy,
manlineSs and independence Office
seeking brings out the lowest traits in a
mans character, and the arts of the un-
scrupulous politician, his craft and trick
cry, have brought reproach and suspicion
upon all who follow the trade. The honest.
and capable no longer had living show,
but are sacrificed to the claims of the pro-
fessional wire-puller. It is rare now-a-
days that really deserving man is eleva!-
ed TO an Office. To be ignorant of the
triekeries of elections, and too conscien-
tious to practice them, is to fail in passing
the flaming ordeal of King Caucus. and
be doomed to back seat in the political
synagogue. At the opening of the Leg
islature, the other day, we are informed
that Sacramento swarmed with Office
seekers. For about twenty small places
in the gift of the powers that be, some
three or four hundred hungry applicants
were in attendance, begging, with all the
persuasive eloquence of a legless street
mendicans, for the bestowal of political
aims. OF course nine-tenths of them were
disappointed. and will have to wait a little
longer for the realization of their hopes.
As"hope deferred maketh the heart SICK"
so Office deferred maketh the aspirant a
free-luncher California Paper.
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-06-02

During the late war, a mess Of officers
on the frontier had an honest Irishman
for a servant. AS they were taking tea
one evening in iheis barracks, the FIRE fell
down and lit on the boards near j, which
very soon began TO blaze.
"BIess your soul, Dennis, why don't
you put out that FIRE 2" said Captain X.
Indeed, / was just going to get some
thing to do it with, your honor" said
Dennis, Fastening 70 dispose Of the tea
kettle which he had in bis hand.
"Pour the water on it 20 reared ths im-
patient captain.
"Sir," said Dennis, ''this is hot WaieF!"
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-06-02
Alphabet Of Proverbs.

A grain Of prudence is worth pound
Of craft.
Boasters are cousins to liars.
Confession Of fault makes half amends
Denying a fault doubles it.
Envy shooteth at others and wounds
herself.
Foolish fear doubles anger.
God reaches US good things BY our
hands.
He has hard work who has nothing to
do. M
It costs more to revenge wrongs than to
bear them.
Knavery is the worst trade.
Learning makes man fit company for
himself
Modesty IS a guard to virtue.
Not to hear conscience is The way TO
silence it. baH s,gi
Il
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-06-02

"And your father" said boarding
school lad to his companion. "has only
sent you two dollars he must be a mighty
mean man."
"WelI, don't know two dollars is con-
siderable" replied the other
Whenever my father sends, he never
thinks of Offering me less than ten"
"How often dves he send 2"
GNever.o -
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-06-02

The Louisville Courier says tie follogs
ing was related to the editor BY an eys-
witness, and may be relied on as strictly
true:
"a gentleman Of Henry County, fond Of
the chase, hsd couple Of red foxes which
he had been keeping 10 anlicipslian Of
good old-fashioned Kentucky foE chase.
Accordingly, week OF two ago he invited
a few choice spirits 70 meet athis plants.
tion to participate in thar sport. FOR The
sake Of which any true Kenluckian would
break his neck with eompos1re. Our
friend took his fox TO the woods and turned
him loose. After giving him sufficient
time for fair start, favorite hound was
let loose and started on the track. After
awhile the whole pack of hounds were Lee
loose, and the dogs and mounted men CON.
menced the exciting chase, guided by The
deep-mouthed yslps Of old spot" Just as
the chase had become exciting the 5onErs
Of spot" became silent. Great was the
wonder lherea,, and has owner was con-
iecturing thousand excuses for b:IEa, when
in turning a short corner the company met
old "Spol" and Reynard jogging quietly
and costly toward home. The fox had
been raised with the dogs. and probably
was up to snuff. When be found be wss
pursued he stopped and waited quisiiyf-r
the arrival Of old "Spot," and By some
BOGUS pocus succeeded ia bamboozIing
that quadruped into friendship, and ia-
duceing him to return TO the house Of the
hunter. The company missed their long.
anticipated fox-chase, but .hey managed
to have heap Of fun Ont Of the owners
Of the sagacious fox and amiable old hound
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-06-02

An Ajax in the army Of blcOd-and-
thunder story-writers tells bis followers
how to do the thing. Whenever you
wish to get.up story in the sensation
style, do it in this wise IF ycu have
occasion 10 remark that your hero drank
a jug Of beer, say: lie reveled in the
foam-coyered liquid-he swallowed Il
wildly, furiously-paused for breath
again sank his nose, mouth and chin into
the gigantic tankard. and with an appal-
ling oath, that shook the rafters of-ihe
crazy barn, shouted-'Tis done ha, ha
I've swigged it all --all--every drop! ha.
ha y You see at once the pieturesqaeness
of the latter mode OF description and
yet you will observe, after al, that il e1-
presses the same event as the miserable
sentence, namely-the fact of bis drink
ing some beer"
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-06-02

"Why, Jenny, how awkwardly you
are eating! Do take your hand our Of
your pocket" 4eT
"It's my left hand, mother" /"
.'Well, what Inference does thaimakel''
"Why, have been reading the Biblel''
"Are you crazy3 What has reading
the Bible to do with keeping your hand
in your pocket7"
"Mustn't we 40 IS the Bible tells us,
mother 2"
"Certalnly, my child" aas
swell, mother, it says. Let nOt ihy
left hand know what thy right hand dOeth;'
and don't you suppose il 'ud know I was
eatin' bread and 'lasses with the right, if
! didn't hide il awayz"
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-06-02
One hour l0-d7y is worth Two to-uer,

One hour lO-day is worth two to-uer,
row.
Proud looks make foul work fOr ssif
faces.
Quiet conscience gises quiet sleep. Z q
Rich is be that wants least.
Small faults INDUCED are little theses
that let in greater.
The boughs that bear most hang Lowest.
Upright walking is sure walking.
Virtue and happiness are moiher and
daughter.
Wise men make more opportunities
than they find.
You never lose By doing a good ttirn.
Zeal without knowledge IS Gre without
light Young PeocIs's Pockst Bosk ~
1853.
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-06-02

A counsellor sometimes fell asleep upon
the bench. One day, the president,
gathering the votes of the court, and,
coming to ask his, he answered, starting
out of his sleep, and not being quite awake,
that his opinion was the man should be be-
headed. "But the business is about a
meadow, said the president. "Let il
be moved lhen," replied the counsellor.
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-06-02

Men do not libel women half so much
as women do. Here is proof Of it:
Bosom friend. Do you mean to tell
me that she never tainted
Intimate .acquaintanee. No-never tried
even! and there never was so good an
opportunity
Bosom friend (triumP6antls.) Then
she's reserving herself. Youmay be sure
she has some other faint in view.-Pslnch.
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Brewer, Of Wayne
county, Kentucky, have twenty-five chill
dren. Theirs is perhaps the most ezten-
siye brewery in the west. e..s
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-06-02

A dandy lately appeared IN Iowa With
legs so attenuaied that the auihsriiies had
hiIn arrested because be had no visible
means Of support.
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-06-02

Woman's constant torment. .-Dast.
Mans greatest Piagss.--A woman con
tinually brushing The same.
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-06-02

An editor down south reports himself
son struck, and says he IS recovering.
though the blow was a heavy bne.-an
eleven pounder. at' sh7
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-06-02

Why was ST.. Paul like horse Be-
cause he loved Timothy.
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-06-02
TERMS

..,..rif paid IN advance, $500
orone! ID :. e atthe end Of months, ESQ
.,u q q J" " "I2 500
more will be furnished at 81 so per
labs o. = the cash accompanies the order,
otherwise.
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-06-02
aouertiser
PUBLISHED bvERY THUAsDAf Bt
2 w. FU r N A s.,

md Story Hoadley s. Muir's Building,
Corner Of Main and First streets.)
pROWNVILLE, N. T.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-09-28
LORETTO FOUNDRY.

0HE UNDERSIGNED having dissolved part
Il nership with j. M. Snowden, (lately the
firm of Snowden s. Blake,) begs leave to inform
his friends and the public that the FOUNDRY
will hereafter be carried by him, and all kinds
of Machinery manufactured to order He will
manufacture and keep constantly for sale
THRASHING MACHINES,
which will be acknowledged by all who use them
to be the best now before the public. They are
a decided improvement en- the Machines now
generally in use, being constructed with an en-
tire tumblng shaft, or if desired. can be run
with strap. He will also manufacture snd sell
cheap PLOWS and PLOW CASTINGS of all
descriptions. Saw Mill and Grist Mill Castings
made :, order, and fitted up if desired. He will
manufacture and sell CIDER MILL which will
surpass anything of the kind ever offered for sale
in this country. Also. Corn Stalk Cutter and
Crusher, an important Machine, which no Far
mer should be without after he has tested it.
All kinds of country produce will be received
by him in payment for articles purchased Hor-
ses will be received in payment for Thrashing
Machines. WILLIAM B. BLAKE.
Loretto. April %. 1s5s-em
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-09-28
LOGAN HOUSE.

CORPORAL JOHN kIEFFER, PRopR1EToR
"OULD respectfully inform his old friends
w and the travelling public that he has leas
ed the Logan House, Hollidaysburg, and is pre-
pared to entertain all who may favor him with
their patronage in unobjectonable style.
The HOUSE has been newly furnished tho
out in style not surpassed by any establishment
in the interior of the State. His TABLE will
always be supplied with all the substantials aud
delicacies of the season, and attended by atten-
tive servants. In word, no pains will be spared
to make the Logan first class house, and moth
ing will be left undone to render its guests com
Portable and happy.
The STABLES which are extensive, will be
attended by honest and faithful hostlers
RESTAURANT.-The basement is occupied
as restaurant, where meals will be served up
at all hours of the day. together with oysters
wild game, fish and ali the delecacies and refresh
ments of the season. JOUN KIEFFER
June q, 1S56.-32tf
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-09-28

bEuueHt 0Hb TptocHttC IT'S
eases.
THE HOWARD ASSOCIATION, in view of the
awful destruction Of human life caused by sexual
Diseases several years ago directed their Consult
ing Surgeon, to open Dispensary for the treat
ment of this class of diseases, in all their FORMS
and to give MEDICAL ADVICE GRATIS to all
who apply by letter, with description of their
condition, Gage, occupation, habits of life, &c..(
and in case Of extreme poverty, to FURNISH
MEDACINES FREE OF CHARGE.
The directors of the Association. in their Annu-
al Report express the highest satisfaction with
the success which has attended the iabors of their
Surgeons in the cure of Spermatorroea, Seminal
Weakness, Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Syphilis, the vice
of Onansm or Self-Abuse, Diseases of the Kid
neys and Bladder. &C., and order continuance
of the same plan for the ensuing year.
An admirable Report on Spermatorrloea, or
Seminal weakness, the vice of Onanism. Mastur
baton. or Self-Abuse, and other diseases of the
Sexual organs, by the Consulting Surgeon. will
be sent by mail Gin a sealed envelope.l FREE
OF CHARGE, on receipt of TWO STAMFS for
postage.
Address, for Report or treatment, pr. j. Skill
LIN HOUGHTON, Acting Surgeon, Howard
Association, No. 2 South Ninth Street, Philadel-
dHa, Pa.
Jan. 26. 1S59.-1y.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-09-28

n NHE undersigned, begs leave to announce,
II that he has opened a Saddery and Harness
Mandatory, at Chest Springs Borough, Cam
bria County, and that he will Manufacture and
keep constantly on hand every article in his line
of business, such as SADDLES BRIDES
WHIPS SC. Articles manufactured cheap to
order. He invites the public to call and exam
inc articles of his manufacture, confident they
will command the appreciation of Competent
Judges. By manufacturing none but the best
of articles, and selling cheap, he hopes to merit
and receive liberal share Of public patronage.
Terms Cash or approved country produce
N. B. All kinds of HIDES taken in exchange
for work.
JOHN f. CONNELL.
Chest Springs, May 25, 1859. If.