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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1860-03-22
MisrA(aHg.
A Disconsolate Widow.

Aftrr nine mile. IF the most lonesome.
drcary and hiIIv road that ever mortal man
.r,yeIod n IiycbfalJ 20 Conn came
IN sirht of chat sunnose1 to beI,he wild
NV Lorsn i was a low cabin AZ ,b,
foot If = hin with 4 tremendous cak in
front Of il SAW some one s,ttino un-
der The tree. and. as | apprcached nearer,
discovered it was a woman. with her
face buried in her hands, and weeping
violently. As soon as | reached the SPOT,
I addressed her somewhat in tho follow
in,, wor.ls.
a. do not wish 10 be impertinent. mad
am. but | feel some concern to know what
is the matter with YOU ?"
40! boo boo-ee ouh oh. Inc Hoo
oohoo hoo
- Nv dear madam. what is the natter?'
demanded. becoming really concerned
lat the manner in which she was acting.
She kent IN her agony Of distress, while
A group of SIX or seven children began to
come from the Deighboring bushes and
gather close about her.
mNadam =, cried 7. g." Ia the name of
all that's good, tell me what ails you"'
90. stranger p she exclaimed, raising
her eyes. blood dshot with weeping, "my-
boo hoo bus-boo-band is-boo hoo
dead !" and once more she relapsed into
her Git Of weepinr. | was truly affected
by the poor woman's distress, and though
a poor sinner myself,' | coald not refrain
from offerjno her some consolation.
"My dear madam, don't give up to dis
trcss. Heaven has promised to be a hus-
hand tn tie widow. and a father to the
fathcrless Cheer un nv good woman !;
the cloud NAV be dark but the sun will
eventually Obstinate it. You NAV have
to labor hard fnr vonr children, bat Heay.
on will aid vonr p
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HUMAN NATuRE-Ap Eastern pa
per tells good anccdote of an opulent
widow lady, vino once afforded queer
Illustration of that cold compound of in
compatibles called "humau nature" 1t
was a Christmas eve of one of those old
fashioned winters which were SO cold
The old lady put on an extra shawl, aud
as she hugged her shivering frame, she
said to her faithful negro servant "It's
terrible cold night, Scip / am afraid
my poor ueighbor, widow Green, must
be suffering, Take the wheeIbarrow, fll
it full of wood pile on a good load, and
tell the poor woman to keep herself COM
Portable. But before you go, Scip, put
up some more wood on the fire, aud make
me niee4muq of flip These last or
ders were duly nbeyed, and the old lady
was thoroughly. Warmed, both inside and
out And now the trusty Scip was about
to depart on bis errand of mercy, wher
his cousiderals saiatrcsa interpo. .ed again ;
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O. T. ELLISON.

sACTICING PHYSICIAN, Coudersport, Pa,
informs the citizens OF the vii
lagc and vicinity that be viii promptly re-
spond to ali calls for professional services.
oEce on Main St. in building formerly oc-
cuped by c. ", Ellis, Esq. e:22
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Ihinr, ma'am ?#a1f ahet was. anGom.Eonly
likely, there arc plenty of handsome, lncn
left in the World. Ii he was an eSEaor
dipary strong nlap, know of some giants
in strength Was lie good, Kind and gen
tile, there are such still left on earth 4
Was hc.a man of4extraordinary intelieet.f
wisdom or genius, depend upon it there
are others equal to bin. on earth. De-
pend upon it, that no matter what extra
gift he may have possessed with patience
and diligence yoa may 7Rad another t's
smooth the rough way of life for you, and
fiji that vacaucywhich now distresses you
So
40. stranger y returned the woman,
Il know its youf t1n1htafte,irSss whar
makes You speak so, but faint wortlss
Jon wasn't nothin extraordinary in neae
O them things as you speak of. But
still never, no never. | know | meyer
kin find the likes Of John again on eafth {!
O, Johnl poor John poor John boo
hoo-eew c
Well. madam, I have guessed til I'm
tired. What WAS there about john SO
remarkable p
&" Markobull!' she exclaimed : . why
stranger, john vas the best fiddler on
yearth How hid lay back behind his
/ fiddle and roll his beautiful red head about
/ from side to side, as lie played; Sugar
t in de Gourd,' Pig in de Tatar Patch,
! Ole dan Tucker, an all them tunes !
just to think 1t ha'nt been a month
since he sit rite here under this tree and
mayed for ne while I got up and danced
just this way to that good Old tune.
! Oh. she wouldn't au' she couldn't, an she
wouldn't come at all
! TIE um tum diddle dunn doodle addy day y
And here the woman jumped up and
cut tive or three very dllficult Steps-haIf
way between the pigeon wing and old
Virginia back step-while shet sang the
above tune then falling, she scteamed in
| all the agony of distress ST.
"And now he's gone dead !O,A ,Ame :"
| gazed at the woman for one moment,
and then told her | knew some very god
fddlera. She Immediately became calm,
and looking up into my face with an IN
quiring glance she said .s.i
"Stranger maybe you Is a Good fiddler /;
! III 90 an git Johns fiddle ~ ..
And off she started for the house. AS
socn as She was out Of sight, | struck
spurs to my horse.
Few can understand the depth Of such
feeling as that.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1860-03-22

ALLEGANY HOUSE;
4aNEL ~ n. MILLS, Proprietor, Colesburg
ss.'er Co, Pa, seven miles north of Cou-
'ersDorf oTtke W4lIsville Road. S:+4
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stop. Sep. You need not 90 now. The
ucufhcr has moderated" -
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c. L. HOYT,


eBlNHT MAKER, having erected a wand
|eJlrenlent ShoR, on the Southeast corner
|Ut Third and West streets. will be happy 20
gsceiye and fill all orders IN his calling.
|R.P1iring and te-flting carefully anu neatly
Done on short notice.
fiderSport, Nov. {, 859.-ll-ly
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d. i. ~ Al. Il. UANIELS,

b. l., q NJ, H. D4NIELS,
..GaALERs IN. DRY GOODS, GROCERIES
~ nesdy Made Clothing, CfockeFy, Hardware,
books. Stationery, hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes,
\ Ina4i1is, Oils, &c.ysSc.l, U4ytses, Potter Co,
IA. = Gsz}~ Cash paid for. Fnrs, Hides and
Us All Kinds Of Gain ttazeniil exehaa &c
'" Usde-Al 20. - a. ~
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CLUDERSPORT HOTEL,
!, :. 1LASSMIRE, Proprietor, Corner OF
y, ae'a aud Second Streets, Coudersport, Pot
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business GdrOs.
,,nrnr;s,ir rIsi'IsrIIIISII
JOHN s. MANN,

AT0RyEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Eopdersport, Pa, will attend the several
k,aurts in Potter and M'Kean Counties. All
Business entrusted in his care will receive
'prompt attention Office on Main St, oppo-
si.s the Court House. l0:l
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4. W. kNON,
ISAAC BENSON.

rT0REEY AT LAW, Coudsrsport, Pa, will
aucnd to all business entrusted to him, With
care and promptness. Of6ce cornerof West
b. Third SITS. l0:l
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1860-03-22

DALERS N DRUGS, MEDICINES. PAINTS,
Oils, Fancy Articles, Stationery, Dry Goods,
Groceries. j;e. Main ST., Coudcrsport, Pa.
l0:I
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MARK GILLON,

tAoER and TAILOR, late from the City Of
liverpool, England Shop opposite Court
House, CorderSport, Potter Co. Pa.
~ B. Particular attention paid TO CUT
ING. I035-ly.
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LYMAN HOUSE,

IL MAN: sl1AtDpE,
! y, LYMAN Proprietor, Ulysses, Potter Co..
rs This House is situated on the East
corner oo Of Main street, opposite A. Corey 4
eoa's store and is well adapted.to meet the
wants OF patrons and friends.- l2:i-ly.
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Natural EEisfory--Tne Flirt.

This brilliant insect Of the butterfly
species is common 10 all ATTITUDES, bur
fiourishcs best in warm climate. Itrev.
els in the atmosphere of the bail room
the matinee, the artistic reunion; and
while it loves publicity, it is not 10th tc
lurk in shaded alcoycs or to nestle among
cushions in quiet cUrners.
The plumaoe Of the female Flirt is very
dazzIing, Il is clad in the most radiant
smiles, and compliments Of the soltczt
and most deicae shades, while its eyes
have strange. deep aad penetrating lus-
tire.
1t difuses faint yet thrilling perfume
caught from crushed flowers, scent- bags.
b'lietdoux. Its music is low, persua-
sive hum. 1t can be true to 10 tune,
but sings snatohes. and at the piano runs
over the keys with light and tremuious
touch
The volatility of this insect has long
perp!exed naturahsts, 1t battles pursuit
Strange to say, it dissolycs to the touch,
and when caught is a handful Of ashes,
cold and coloIlcss
The sting of the Firt is very severe
Some say it is poisonous. Instances have
been known where it has proved fatal to
happiness and hope. It is inflicted with
perfect impariiality, but seems to strike
deepest into fresh and honest hearts.
The FIirt languishes at the first chill
breath of SORROW. When storm is in the
air it is pltiful to see it seeking shelter,
its gay piun,age so beaten and soiled, and
the color and the perfume gone, and the
low inviting music changed to a despair
ing plant
The fame that it hutters around gen
orally burns it at last, as is the case with
many poor moth Vanity FGr
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D. E. OLMSTED,

EALBR IN DRY GOODS, READY-MADE
Clothing, Crockery, Groceries, &c, Main St,
hoatersport, Pa. l0l
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o-4sTED. : -: :: s. D, KELLY.
0LMSTED & KELLY,

n NFI4-'ir3 I'd . n l1IL
cALER IN STOVES, TIN & SHEET IRON
ARE, Main ST., nearly opposite the Court
91ase, Ccuaoespart, Pa, Tin and Sheet
E'a Ware made TO order in good style, on
short notice. l0:l
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u0litlGai
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TIE ADHESION or KANSAS.
The Labor States vs. the Capi-
tai States. f3
sPEECH oFr llEs. SEWARD,
POSITION or TaE REPUBLICAN, PARTY. =

Doiioerst} IN the Z. s Senate, Febraary
29H, 1860.
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Y. A. JONES.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-09
LAND SALE.

will, on Saturday. the 18th of November next
offer at public sale on the premises, about 255
Acres of Land, lying three miles Mouth Of Trenton,
KY, being part of the farm of the late Dabney
Smith, decd.
There is on tho land toerable good Dwelling,
with all necessary out-houses To those unacquain-
ted with the land win say II lies Immediately Ia
the rich tobacco growing district of Todd and pos
sesses rare inducements to any one wishing to pur-
chase good Tobacco Farm.
The land will be sold in body, or divided 10 snt
purchasers. For further particulars apply to W.
d. Smith, on the premres who will show the land,
or the undersigned at Clarksvllle, Tenn.
TERMs.-One-third on lst Of January, 1861, ball
ance in l and years with interest from Jan lst
1861. Notes with approved security and lien on
the property will be required of the purchaser.
T. n. SMITH, Agent
Nov 2, '6o-sw
ReA- A small farm Of about 1870 acres lying one
and half miles from the above, will be offered for
sale on the same day.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-09
Arrival of the Adriatic.

NEW York, Nov. 5.-The steamer Adratic has
arrived at Sandy Hook with Liverpool dates of
the Goth. The steamers North America and Araro
had arrived out
Cotton sales of four days 81 900 bales of which
spectators aud exporters took 5000 bales, closing
quiet but steady. Breadstufrs firm. Corn--all
qualities advanced l02s; provisions dull; Consuls
93@94s beef dull; pork dull; bacon steady
lard steady-S3s; sugar steady; coffee quiet
Advices from Warsaw state that the principle for
European Congress has been adopted. Napoleon
favors the plan Of consolidating Italy by act of
European Congress, provided the revolution is sue
cessfnl. The Neapolitans have evacuated Caazzio
and vicinity, aud abandoned the line of Volturno
The immediate evacuation of Capua is expected.
Victor Emmanuel has arrived at Deni6a, la Ma
pies.
Garibaldi entered Capua.
The Emperor of Austria has introduced the new
charter, making immense concession to Hungary.
The Constitutional says an organized and power
full Italy is henceforth for the interest of Europe
The part of France is noninte veatrim.
The Sandman Ambassador has been ordered to
leave ST. Petersburg.
The Car wrote to Napoleon that nothing hostile
to France should be entertained at Warsaw.
The ship Red Jacket from Melbourne, has arrv-
ed with fl5,ooO worth of gold.
In the New Market races, Tenbroecks Umpire
beat Tom Bowlin, match for a thousand Sover-
eigns.
The new Russia census shows population Of Sc
venty-nine million.
Gen. Lamoricier returns to France
The Papal army enlistments have ceased
IL is reported that the Prussian Spanish and Por-
tugese Ambassadors are preparing to leave Turin
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-09
LEAvrrnnRrn Nav 2


The Fort Scott Democrat Of October arr con
AIMS the rp0rs Of the burning Of seventy four
dwellings Of the Cherokee neufa lands by order Of
the Indian Agent Ccwan. Much Indignation was
felt IN S5uthefn Kantas At The severity OF a.lc ms,
euFes taken BY the authorities
We clip the above item Of news a. another evil
dsDce Of tho inconsistency Of the present Demo-
cratic Administration. The repnlson Of the tres
passers upon the neutral lands OF the Cherokees Is
righteous act and we have no sympathy with those
thus elected fran them; but every honest man
must feel indignant that the mcrited punishment
inflicted upon them is not also visited upon other
reckless violators Of the law Time and again Off
GERS Of the United Statesh been -mobbcd for an
attempt to restore fugitive slaves to their masters
and not a hand has been raised, nor word spoken
by the Democratic President for the punishment or
condemnation Of the outrage upon law and justice.
And what is more, and worse, not Southern Dem
ocrat has raised his voice against this disregard of
Southern rights-this trampling upon that equality
in the Union which has been, in this canvass, the
burden of the disunion song. But when a western
pioneer builds his hut upon forbidden ground, the
sword and the torch are both welded by the Exec
utive hand to expel and burn him out Why this
distinction between the two classes Of offenders p
Southern Democrats tamely submit to violations Of
the laws for the protection OF Southern rights
dare not complain lest they damage some prominent
partzan guilty of criminal dereIicton of duty but
the sturdy hunter and pioneer is rigidly punished
for trespass upon Indian lands and not South
ern Democrat murmurs attheobvious and invidious
distinction against the South. And yet the Demo-
crat who dare not complain of the neglect to enforce
the Fugitive Slave law, because Breckenridge is a
member Of the guilty Administration, does not
scruple to plead for disunon upon the ground that
Southern rights are violated by the North Such
shameless corruption is foul stain upon American
character-a reproaeh TO free government.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-09
Arrival of the Prince Albert.

NEW YoRK, Nov. 4.-The steamer Prince Albert
has arrived at st. Johns, with Liverpool dates Of
the 23d
Cotton sales Monday-l0,000 bales, closing firm
The market had not opened Tuesday when the
steamer sailed. Flour active--advanced six pence
Wheat active at full prices. Corn active-adyauc-
ed 6(9l2 pence. Consuls e22G93.
The Neapotans voted almost unanimously for
annexation. The Sardinians were beaten by Ne
apolitan corps and 500 prisoners TAKEN The Royal
meeting is progressing at Warsaw
New York, Nov. 5.--The Duke of Richmond is
dead.
The Lyons Gazette has been suppressed on account
of agitative appeals
It is reported that Garibaldi after the annexation
of Naples will be constituted Prince and General
1t is reported that Garbaldis ships captured Span.
ish and Austrian ship. Austria says the sword will
not be drawn unless Rome is attacked.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-09
THANKSGIVING DAY.
PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR

In pursuance of atime-honored custom as well as
the performance of duty devolving upon all
Christian people to give thanks to the Supreme Ru-
Ter of all Nations for the innumerable blessings be-
slowed upon them,
i, lsHAM G. HARRIS, Governor of the State of
Tennessee, do hereby designate and appoint Thurs
day, the 10th day of November, MS day of thanks
giving and prayer to Almighty God and respectful
ly recommend that the people of the State observe
il rs such.
- In testimony whereof ! have hereunto
! Y, / set my hand and caused the great seal of
| the State to be affixed at the Department
49, in Nashville, on this, the 3lst day of Oc-
tober, 1860 ISHAM G. HARRIS.
By the Governor:
J. L. R. RAY, Secretary of State.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-09
Chancery Sale of Land.

Benz R. Bridges ct ais, vs dartha R. Bridges ct ais
In pursuance Of an order made in this cause, at
the October term, $50; Of the Chancery court at
GAINESVILLE, will SELL 70 the highest bidder at the
court house in GAINESVILLE on Saturday December
8, 500, the tract Of land mentioned ia the plead
ings. The tract contains about 925 acres 100
acres Of which is open land and under fence, and
balance well timbered. There is also good I'M
provements on Il. The land adoins the lands Of
Guilford Tuley; decd, Jackson, MeKernon A CO.,
aud Themes Martin. The tract will be divided in
to two or more lots. Biddings to be opened at IS
per acre Plats viii be eahited on day Of sale.
TERNs-Cash enough TO pay expenses balance
on credit Of 6, IL, Is. "a and 80 months with in
terest from date; notes with good security required
and a lien retained for the purchase money.
W. T. sHACKELFoRD, @. An.
Nov Q, 'so-sv-pR fee - go
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-09

KEEPING HoRsEs' FEET AND LEGS IN ORDER-IfI
were asked to account for my horses legs and feet
being ia better order than those of my neighbor
should attribute il to the four following circum-
stances; First they are all shod with few nails, so
placed IN the shoes as TO permit the foot TO expand
every time they moves second, that they all live in
boxes Instead Of stalls and move whenever they
please third, that they have two hours daily walk
ing exercise when they are not at work. and fourth,
that have not head-stall or track-chAin in my
stall These four circumstances comprehend the
whole mystery Of keeping horses legs fine, and
their fest IN sound working condition Up 70 good
old sge.---Mles
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-09
FARMERS ( HORTICULTURALlSTsl
READ, READ.
The Illustrated Annual Register
of Rural Affairs, for 1860;
40 Engravings
Price rs cts.

The c6mprehensips Farm Record, GrrSrgsd 6ev %
years, By FRAgcIs u. lloUGn
A well printed aud ruled blank volume Of $50 pa
ges, with explanatory Introduction aud a series
Of carefully prepared headings arranged for entor-
ing every date and event useful for reference upon
the farm, the result OF each particular CROP Of each
field aud every item useful for record and reference
concerning Domestic Animals. This book Is ruled
and arranged for entering the results Of 20 years,
from 1860 10 1884, and viii supply every want a.
to the means Of arriving at direct and intelligent
understanding Of the profits and loss Of tho various
departments Of outstanding.
A Work If Great Value to the Farmer n
The above, together with a compete assortment
Of Farm and Fruit Books, Horse Farriery, Sc, &C,
for sale At low prices By
s. H. LA NIB,
BoOkssii41 sad siaaea~,
Corner FrsItIln and issss, olArksriiIA Ttan
Oct 81 ieso-N
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-09

hsS~ The Nashville Patriot says ave have
received a special message delivered by the Gov
ernor OF South Carolina to the legislature of that
STATE recommending the calling of convention
OF the people, and immediate secession To-day
the Legislature is probably engaged in discussing
the next best step We have very little doubt
as to what win be the result 1t sounds upon our
car as the tocsin of war. We shall hear from 9TH
or states in the cotton region ina day or two"
We would copy the message from the Patriot
but space forbids.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-09

PHILADELPHIA Nov. 5.--Petersons Detector eau
tons the public to refuse five dollar bills on the
Western Bank Of Philadelphia. Over $4,000 in
spurious bills have been received The notes are
well engraved aud are good limitations Of the gen
uine.
COLUMBUS, o. Nov. 7, A.M.--Last evening about
o'clock the Neal House was discovered 10 be on
fire in the upper story. The flames spread rpidly
owing to the difficulty in getting so high. The
house is now in ruins and the flames are spreading
to the adjoining building.
New YoRK, Nov 6.-The Worlds Washington
correspondent says that General Harvey has left to
assume the command of the department in conse-
quence of anonymous letters threatening insurrec-
ton in Virginia. Gov. Letcher has ordered troops
to be ready to move at a moments notice
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-09

MONTGOMERY, Nov, 3,--A Douglas demonstration
was made at the wharf last night, Mr.. Douglas
IaS'ng iorcl6lo speech to a large crowd FROM the
deck OF the steamer Virginia While mo was snost
ing the deck gave way, aud the distinguished Sena-
tor with the crowd gathered around. were precini
aIed bs!ow. Fortunately nobody was injured.
Mrs Douglas who was also on the vessel held
% the railing, and escaped without injury Both the
. uor and his lady Immediately returned to their
ao'el ana their departure viii be delayed few days
by the accident.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-09

boy The Postmaster-General has ordered the
mails to be transferred to the GAINESVILLE Branch
Railroad. This enables our friends at GAINESVILLE
and the intermediate postoices to obtain their let
tiers in one day from this place and subscribers to
papers their papers the same day they are pub
lished-L0a. Jour.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-09

nea- The original banjoist, "OId Joe Sweeney"
died at the late residence of his father in Appomat
tox county Va, on the 9th ult, at about the age
Of forty-6ve years. He had travelled extensively
in Europe and almost entirely over the United States
and enjoyed probnblya greater reputation than any
other man as baniois having been the first White
man to introduce the banjo to the public.