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Gospel preaching.

We hear much of late wears, about the
duty of ministers refraining from preach.
ing politics, and cun6ning their effortS t.
preaching the Gospel. Every old fogy
who has settled himself down into COM
Portable indifference to all the misery and
oppression that may exist, is very Jealous
in sustaining a minister who will preach
the Gospel and not disturb his selfish in-
difference to the ruin which run is en-
failing on those around him, or to the
kindred misery which slavery entails on
millions of his netyhborS. 1t is pretty
evident that the Gospel desired and ndi
Gated by pro slavery, wine bibbing, penu-
rious, i'll hearted men and women, has NJ
vitality in it, commands 10 respect, and is
not worth listening to.
We rejoice that large number of able
ministers have repudiated the trammels
attempted to be thrown around, and are
preaching true Gospel as they under
stand it, Que of this class, we gret to
say, has lately gone to his reward, but he
has left behind volume of sermons thai
will preach for many years TO come. We
alIude to Rev. q. w. Perkins, C, ngre,
gational miulst"r who died in Chicago.
The following extract from one of his ser
mons, is worthy the serious consideration
Of every minister who honestly desires to
preach to men living Gospel that will
command their respect and make them
better:
The preachers object is not to keep
people amused or asleep; but to lead sheiu
To act and to .tct rightly in the relations
and circumstances in which they are plac-
ed.
"When the progress of society has
brought men into new relations, aud the
public mind is interested in questions OF
doctrine aud duty thence arising, and men
are asking for light, then is the very tune
for the preacher to instruct When men
are doing wrong, very wong, wrong on
large scale, aud defend each other in it.
then is the time to enforce in1exIbly the
supremacy of Gods truth. The preacher
not doing so, is like the engineer who
should ascend the locomotive when the
fire was cut, the water frozen in the boil
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-04-07

public character, he Is not worthy TO De
the candidate of the Republican party.
There is but little more than year ;
time in which to discuss the Presidential
question, previous to the State AID Ma
tional Conventions of 1860, and it is then
that the people should be correctly inter
preted-else, what the Chronicle so much
fears VW take place-the people '0tH
'be led, blindfolded." We say, agitate,
and thus give the people something to
think about. Furthermore, the election
Of this iall is but part and parcel OF the
canvass of 1860, and the two should be
thought of together Agitate for the pur-
pose of more effectually organizing.
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Under Conviction.

There is hope of the Clinton Democrat
after all. 1t is futtering in every nun
Der, and the last one honestly concedes
that there Is something wrong in the par
ty, and innocently inquiries wnat it is
The editor says:
What else can it have been than a
too blind adherence to self constituted
party leaders-to careleSsness on the part
of the people in the selection of Delegates
to our Conventions, aud the consequent
selfish action of the latter instead o pro-
noting the success OF the principles of the
party they represented-and to .togyisna
of the fugglest character !"
That is a pretty fair commencement Oh
the light road. If the editor will substi-
tute t0adyiSm to the Stauc PoUer for that
last line, he will have touched bottom, and
stated the exact truth, in relation to what
is wrong in his party. j
The whig party died of devotion
to Slavery in 1852, and the mis-named
Democratic party is COW dying of the
same disease. Leeompton Constitutions,
Dred Scott decisions and Cuba stealing,
would kill any party that ever existed in
this country. 1t is nonsense to blame
GILMS and PLUMER - "supera.. uated.
selfish, factious, and full of old sores, Of
fee hunters by occupation, genuine, una
dulterated, unmitigated old togies, /"
though they are-for the disgust in which
your party is held. Your neighbor, AL
LIsoN WHITE, by his audacious disregard
of the will of his constituents while 10
Congress, did far more to "induce the
the ill-feeling and divisions now existing
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Next Governor, and next PreSi-
dent.

We observe several papers aud clique>
are trying to commit and manufacture
public sentiment in relation 10 the next
Governor of our State, and the next Pres
iGent Of our Nation As far as the Oppo-
sition in Penn'a is concerned. we think
the best thing they can do at present is to
talk onIy about Auditor General and Sur
veyor Goneral Those are first to be elec-
ted. Let tie Ieople think oUer the other
matters a few months LONGER. and they
will begin to speak for themselves. They
do not intend to be led. bIindtold.
In the mean time, in every State, Coun-
ty, Borough and Township, let the oppo-
nents of the Administration ORGANIZE TO
form "a combination which shall put down
anything with the label Democratic -
false label, which has about lost the con-
fdenca of all sensible and honest men
Lewisburg Chronicle.
We do not often have occasion to diff.
fer with the Chronicle, but We cannot let
the above go without our protest. We
object to the proposition that it is too ear
ly to discuss the Presidential and Gu
,ernatorlal question of 1860. We hold
that the way to make people think, is t.
keep them supplied with fresh questions
to solve. We think that a question
should be continually agtated- some new
theory in regard to it Constantly presented
to the minds of the masses--to induce
them to think with a view to tt e forma,
tion ofa opinion; and such minds nat.
urally require long time for reflection
before they dare to make final choice ;
therefore. (and in order that the Repub'
lican nominees may more nearly represent
the opinions of the people), we believe
that for one year hence the Presidential
question of 1860 cannot be too thoroughly
agitated, and with it, as belonging to it,
the gubernatorial.
For our part, we intend to present the
subject as ii realty Is, to the best of our
knowledge and ablity-discuss the prin-
ciples involved, and test the men by ap-
plying their precedenrs to the standard
thus obtained We do not expect to find
a man who will in all respects come up to
our standard for President-but we would
discuss the merits of all and get as near
our standard as we can. If man will
not bear the test of the Republican prin-
ciples through years discussion of bis
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Literary Notices.


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will commend itself to our intelligent
readers:
This is a work which We my safely
say will command universal attention, and
awaken everywhere deeper interest in
the physical improvementofth Of the race than
has yet been manifested; and it shows
how certain and easy this Improvement
may be made by the use Of the perfectly
legitimate means therein pointed out. Its
revelations Of the Laws of Human Con.
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portamt than they are novel and surpris-
ing showing, as they do, that the form
aud features Of even the mature man CT
woman (and much more those Of the child
may be modified at will, and to an almost
unlimited extent-that we have the pOV.
er to change, gradually but surely, the
shape and arrangement of bone, fibre, and \
fluid, thus growing, day by day, more
beautiful or n.ore ugly, according to the
direction given to the vital forces.
{" 1t shows how we NAV lmpart fresh
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Eay- Last Saturday was the birthday {

Ha- Last Saturday was the birthday of
The founder of the Republican party.
THOMAS JEFFERSON was born, in Alber-
marie county, Virginia, on the second day
of April, l743-ll6 years ago. The Re-
publican Association at Washington cele-
brated the anniversary last Saturday and
a Philadelphia correspondent of the ~
Y Fee. Post, very pertinently asks" Why
cannot the Republicans all over the coun-
try unite in commemorating the natal day
oftheir great examplar 2" We cordial
ly approve the suggestion, and hope ar
rangcments will be made to carry it out
in 1864 year, when it is hoped to place
representative of his principles in the
Executive Chair he once so honorably
filled.
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AN OLD CoIN.-We were shown the
other evening, BY Mr.. Foley, (our efficient
matchmaker and jeweler,) piece of sill
yer, about the size of FIVE cent piece,
bearing date of the year llO7-having
been coined just 752 years ago. Mr.. Fo-
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-04-07

SARzA.-We have long supposed this
celebrated drug, had come to be an ex-
ploded honbug, but we are assured BY
those skilled in TIE healing art, that not
the Sersaparilla itself is to be blamed for
>tslis conclusion, bat the miserable worth
less preparations of it, that have been
p4!lasd off upon the commnnity-prepar-
ntions which contain about as much ofits
virtues as they do Of gold dust. 1t is a
commercial fact that almost all Of the Sar-
saparilla gathered in the world, is con
sumcd in the old countries of Europe,
where the science Of medicine, has reach
ed its highest perfection, and where they
know the best what to employ TOR the
mastery of disease. Hcuce we are glad
70 find thai We are now to have a COM
round of this excel ent Alternative, which
can be relied on, and our community will
not need be assured, that anything DocT.
AVER makes, is worthy of their conf
dence. He has been for years engaged
in eliminating this remedy (see adv'g
cols) designing to make it his ''chcfT
ouUre" which should add the crowning
glory to his already enviable reputation
--An1eriicaR Celt, Nrc Trh.
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graphers can write at the rate of 25O
words per minute. There are but few
speakers who can speak over, 200 per
minute.
We readily see its usefulness. We are
not quite through with this subject.
Phone.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-04-07
Varieties OfKndian Corn.

DR.. CHAS. L. JACKSON Of Boston has
been employed by the Commissioner of
Patents at Washington, to analyze several
varieties of Tudan corn, with reference
to their profitable culture among the agri-
culturists of the country. Our farmer
readers will be interested in the results,
which we will briefly state. The varieties
analysed are the King Philip, Tuscarora,
Wyandott and White Gourd seed or Horse
tooth CUrns The tests were made upon
old corn as well as that of the new year
growth The mean OF several xpcri.neuts
is this
KING PHILIP CORN.
Water, II per cent, fat toll 81 gluten s dex-
trine &c-5, casene an album 2, starch 53
cell uloSe l5-total loo.
wYANDoTT CORN.
Water 1873 per cent. fat oil 81, gluten 42
ieXtrine + cIseine and albumen g. grape su-
gar t, starch ~. ceilalose and other matter 9 =
TUscARoRA CORN.
Water lOt, fat oil IS, gluten 5, dv1trine and
grr.e sugsl /, caseine u, starch 6J! other
matter 1871.
GoURD-sCED CORN.
Water IS, fat oil 3, gluten ,. dextrine and
grape sugar Z. 6, caSeine aud aibumen !, starch
j34, other IN .tter 1916.
The King Philip variety is a beauti-
,'ul yellow, long cared, the kernel hard
and tiinty; it is productive. 1t is not 50
well adapted to starch making, but retains
its qualities ii long time the meal is long
in cooking, but keeps well.
The Wyandutt Is milk white, the ker-
mel is soft aud full Of starch, for making
which it is much used at the South 1t
is easily cooked, excellent for food and
said to be invaluable for the stall aud
stable
The Tuscarora corn likes warm eli
mate. 1t is white and much used for
starch making 1t is late in our northern
seasons. 1t resembles the Wyandott in
most particulars.
The Gourd seed variety is southern
corn-a very productive kind, but not so
nutritious as the other varieties.
Practically, we know not which kind is
best adapted to the farms and climate of
this county. Our soil is l)omy, weladapt-
ed to growing corn, and yields plentifully.
Will some Of our farmers give US their
experience as to the best adapted corn for
this climate and soil 1t is well worth
our while to attempt the climatizing of a
choice varlety--thoug gh we do not believe
that the same variety will answer tor the
nurthern and southern portions of the
county. Some of our leading farmers in
each section of the county would further
the cause of Agriculture by experiment
ing with the different varieties within
their reach this season, and report the re-
suits at the annual county Fair in October.
BY the way, is it not time for the Board
of Managers to be getting their plans for
the season before the farmers of the coun-
ty?
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Miscellang,

"A PHENoMENoH.-One of those sim
gular circumstances, which seldom occur.
took cace at the farm of Hiram Zimmers,
In Coyington township, on the 2lst inst.
4 calf was born. having two heads, 7 lePs.
and two tails We understand that Mr..
z. has sk5aaed the calf for the purpose OF
pre serving it. Where is Barnum ? =
ReLtSbor0 Democrat
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THE Sickles trial commenced at Wash
ington on Monday. The prisoner was ar
raigned on the charge of numbering P.
Barton Key, but plead Not Guilty.
The trial will consume almost two weeks,
aud creates quite an excitement.
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THEY have commenced laving Rlils on the
Sunbnry Il Erie R. R., at Erie, and a work
shop is to be built immediately
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ley has, also, several other ANTIQUE nieo.,
Of coin, but of more recent date ,h."
this ooe.- WrllSG0r0 Democrat
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Bg~ The Legislature have fixed upon next
Thursday (l4th) as the day of final adjourn
ment.
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psA, The Connecticut State election came
off on Monday. We cannot wait for the re-
turns this week
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Gte 1lutter guurnat.
COUDERSPORT, PA,

thursday 1ofpiNg, april 7. 1859.
T. S. CHASE. EDITOR AND PUBLISHER.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-11-11
The Triumph in the state.

A few days since VIC briefly noticed
(says the Republican, the glorious tri-
umph of principle and patriotism over
the motley host Of Know-rothingism,
abolitionism, rufianism and corruption.
All these elements, backed by the gold
of those who were struggling to obtain
power for their own selfish aggrandize-
nent, have been overthrow, and the
State is redeemed from the loathesome
utilization with traitors and rufians. 1t
IS il truth a great victory. The State
was flooded with money by the agents of
certain parties well known here, and as
they had bought up the leaders and the
rufians of the Know-Nothing party in
this city, they had hoped by the same
means to succeed in the State In this
expectation (thanks to the honesty and
intelligence of the people, they have
signally failed. And if the parties from
this city have so little regard for their
own honor, and SO little respect for the
rights of their fellow citizens, as to pre-
sent themselves at Annapolis to claim
their seats as representatives Of this city,
we trust they will, one and all, be indig-
uantly spurned from the capitol, covered
as they are with the blood Of disfran-
cbised citizens, and the monstrous frauds
of the paid bullies who controlled the
Judges and stuffed the ballot boxes with
illegal votes.
The Legislature elect will have IN its
hands the power of reinstating the laws
and crushing out the fell spirit of ruff
fianism in this city, and it is duty no
less due to the respectable portion of our
community than it is to the State at large
The present Executive holds his place
by the frauds and outrages perpetrated
in this city, and unless measures are
taken to destroy the ruffian rule which
prevails here, the honest vote of the
State will be perpctually overrode by the
frauds of the ruffian bands which for
years past have trampled upon all laws,
human and divine. Justice to the State
at large demands that this reign of fraud
and violence shall be put down, and the
eyes Of all good citizens are turned to-
wards the Legislature in anticipation Of
their action. Let their prudent, but
firm and decided, action be taken in this
matter, and all good men everywhere
will honor the parties who shall bring
about this 50 much needed reform.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-11-11


SUSPECTED SYMpATHrzERs WITH BRowN
Wesley G. Simmons, arrested at RicE-
mond, Va, charged with uttering sedi-
tious sentiments, is a native of Anne
Arundel county, Nd, but has lived ten
years in Belmont county, Ohio. If con-
victed he can be imprisoned one year,
and fined five hundred dollars.
1t is stated that Gov Wise has receiv-
ed dispatch from Wythevillo, Va, in
forming him that Coppie, a brother OF
the one now in Jail at Charlestown, had
been arrested and lodged in Jail at wy
tbeville. AS that is not the direction
which the Governor supposed the fugi-
tive would take, he doubts his being the
man.
Among old Browns papers was found
an abstract Of letter in Browns hand
writing, in which the name of Thomas
Henry, for many years colored clergy
man of Hagerstown, Nd, ard long sus-
pected of an improper intercourse and
intimacy with the aboliticnists of the
North, is Significantly mentioned. The
Hagerstown Herald states thai this Henry
has, within the last six months, sold of
his property and left the State. Browns
alusion to him shows pretty conclusively
that he has been one of his confidential
friends.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-11-11
n1y- Rrowosvillo (Tovo.l dato. h ,ho

ES- Brownsville (Tcxas) dates to the
ID instant, have been received at New
Orleans. Cortinas' band Of outlaws con
tinue their depredations, and threaten to
destroy the town by fire. On the Goth
ult,, thirty of his men entered the city
and fired one round They were dis
persed by the artillery and fed On the
18th, one hundred and twenty men, with
cannon howitzers, marched against Corti-
mas and drove the guard from his house,
They were, however, surprised by an
ambuscade, lost cannon howitzer, and
were finally defeated, with four wounded
and nine killed Cortinas losttw killed.
Cor tinas afterwards sent letter de-
handing of the citizens of Brownsville
the surrender of their sheriff and other
parties whom he wishes to punish, to
save the town from destruction. There
was general panic at Brownsville; the
city was barricaded, and trenches we're
dug, and an attack was hourly expected.
1t was reported that after taking Browns
vile, Cortinas intends to attack Brazos
The Mayor of Brownsville appeals to
New Orleans for hundred men, as tue
citizens are worn out, and the Rangers
have not arrived. Sixty felons, who had
been released from a prison in Northern
Mexico, had joined the guerrilla band
and were devastating the country
Washtnqtol, Star.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-11-11
Eg- In the last number Of our paper

Eg- In the last number of our paper
we refrained from saying anything to our
readers il regard to the glorious victory
that we have achieved in the late election,
and eontehted ourselves with giving you
the latest news we could get of the re-
suit. Now that the smoke of the battle
has cleared away, aaa We are able TO
count the killed and wounded, we con-
graduate you upon the happy result in
our county and State.
In our county, is well known, the
Opposition" concentrated their might
est efforts upon the best men they could
command, for the various Offices in the
gift of the people, and were unceasing
in their exertions to elect them but,
when the ballots came to be counted,
only ttco were left to tell the tale. This
shows conclusively that the people of old
Montgomery will! not support men for
office, however popular they may be,
who even affiliate with the remnants Of
the nothing party.
We are not disposed to shout over
fillen foe +; but say kindly to them, there
is no place now left for you but to join
our glorious standard and fight manfully
for the Constitution and the Union-or
90 over to the arch enemy of both
the Black Republican party.
The result in the State is indeed cheer
ing to every Democrat, and thousands,
with us, send up the glad shout that Ma
9yland is redeemed, and scorns to be
placed in the black category of States
which call upon all to unite against her
Southern sisters. The people have spo-
ken in thunder tones to those demagogues
in our State, who say, strike down the
dearest of your rights that we may de-
feat the Democratic party. The people
of Maryland have indicated themselves
from all suspicion of design to affiliate
with the Northern Opposition in the con-
test of 1860, and will stand foremost in
the ranks of the only party which is
fighting for the rights and privileges we
enjoy under the Constitution.
The clouds which have of late hung
over our gallant old party are rapidly
passing away, and already the bright
star Of hope is shining in the sky prom
ising a glorious victory. Every day we
have new assurances that we shall have
the united SUPPORT of all good and true
men in the country. The conservative
men Of the North and South now sec
exactly where they stand, and, with
shoulder to shoulder, they viii come up
to the work, and never cease their labors
until they place at the helm of State
some gallant patriot, and bury forever
the last remains of bigotry and fanati-
tism