The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-13
N. W. McALARNEY, EDIroR.
CGudersport, Pa.

it is a custom, and indeed a necessity, fol the
new man to give his constituents some idea,
no matter how general, of the course he intends
10 pursue, so it is expected Of one who takes
upon himself the responsibility of conducting q
public journal-and both forthe same reason.
The influence of an Administration can change
the whole policy and feeling of a nation and,
knowing this, the people claim it as a right
that they should be appraised at its commence
ment of the course to be pursued, 10 order that
they may better understand the principles
upon which future acts will be based. This
is right. The journal, although OF less i'm
portance, has q great influence in the forming
of opinions, for it is upon intelligence received
through it that people base their opinions.
Feeling this to be the case, we have thought
it we'll to give a slight indication of the gen.
eral principles that shall control it, retaining
the right of expressing our approval or dis
approval of any act, measure or policy Of any
party, clique or club, and Of persons SO far as
their course affect the people.
As regards party, we are Republican-uu-
%pLbi "a OiAIcAHEA ~ t0LA1 W ~ iN%LC' hA-"S
Republicanism means need no further expose
of the principles to be supported bythe jour-
NAL. Although, at the present time, there is
not so much need for the drawing of dividing
lines, yet it is always policy never to forsake,
for a moment, adherence to principles which
we believe are founded upon truth and justice,
and to have no utilization with men or princi-
pies that are opposite-avoiding the doing OF
evil that good raay result.
Being a stranger in the place, We have no
personal or local prejudices, no cause FOR re-
venge upon any one, and shall not attempt to
influence the vote Of any man from personal
considerations, but shall always DO that which
will best serve TO advance the PRINCIPLES ofthe
Republican party.
Republicans of Potter, we desire your CO.
operation in the work & Of putting into the hands
Of every man in the county 4 copy Of the
Journal. "Little Potter came up molly to
yindicate her appreciation of Republican prin
ciplcs at the last election, and we desire to.
have it always thus. But, during the peculiar
excitements now raging, papers, who have
given to those affected by love for "Southern
rights all the aid and comfort possible, will
make use of the yilest means to embitter the
people against the ruling men and, as they
represent the principles of the " Free Union
Party" those principles will suffer # there is
not some counteracting influence, or some
channel open through which people may learn
the truth.
neutrality-suspicious., what viii You DO for
the cause? You claim to love the principles
Of your party, will you show that you are sin
ccre in your professions by promptly answer
ing with your own name and that of your
neighbors. We are unaequainted with the
people of the county and we look to you for
much, Try and see if you can not raise q
Club Of Ten or Twenty in your district, the
price is small, only One Dollar, there is. no
one so poor but that they can well afford to
take their county paper. Try it.
1t is a custom for Editors to premise much
Mt the beginning, we will be more moderate,
and perhaps, as you are generally disappoint-
ed one way or the other, we may be able to
disarpoint you in an agreeable manner. We
will endeayor to select good articles for every
department interesting TO our readers, give
them a synopsis of everything of.importance
or interest that may transpire, and in fnc
give all that can reasonably be expected Of s
country newspaper.
The credit system is carried to an alarm
ing extent in our country, and it has caused
some Other best men many hours ofanxious
study in attempting to devise a plan that should
do away with it. They have not succeeded,
and it is left for the individual to adopt his
own rule of safety. OF all classes who have
suffered most from it the printer is chief: for
the reason that his business relations are with
so many, for so small an amount comparative
", and with individuals as q general thing.
with whom he is unacquainted and never ex-
poets to see. The smallness of the amount
causes subscribers to think that it is not so
important that they be regular in their pay
nentS. This is a great mistake; the printers
income is, in a great measure derived from
these small amounts, and unless he receives
them he must cease to publish.
Believing the principle upon which this
systemi is based to be wrong we have conclud-
ed to adopt the ready-pay system to all those
out OF the village except some with whom we
have other business-and our village subscri-
bers we viii endcayor to see at an early date.
When we say ready-pay we Go not mean to
require Cash payment exclusively, but that
which serves as an equivalent. All kinds of
produce viii be taken, as their are MANY
things which we need that will require cash
TO purchase if we do receive them in trade.
- will send the paper until the first week in
July TO all Who are on the List wbSther thau