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many spectators uncovering themselves.
when the flag was rolled up in a man of
war style, then adjusted, a signal fired,
and, amid the most excited enthusiasm,
the Pres dent elect Ioisted the national
ensign. A stiff breeze cangtit the folded
bunting and threw it out boldly to the
winds. Cheer followed cheer, until hoarse-
ness prevented a continuance.
The ceremony over, NJ, Lincoln re-
turned 10 the Continental Hotel, followed
by an excited crowd, brcakfasted soon
after, and departed for the Pennsylvania
Railroad depot.
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H- The President elect has arrived
safely at Washington, though to avoid a
plot to assassiuate him at Baltimore, he
was obliged to cut short the programme
Tor the last of his journey. We give the
particulars in another place. Mr.. Lin
coin is now doubtless vigorously arrang
ing his Cabinet, and putting the final
strokes upon his Inaugural Address.
The democrats hcreabout think it was
very cowardiy in "Old Abe" to dodge the
pistol shots of the Baltimoreans rather
than face tho music. But we persume
these brave men would not have stopped
To be invited to dodge, had they been in
bis place. Not they. They should re-
member that Mr.. Lincoln is national pro,
perty, and in charge of the National pc
lice j; who, if cognizant of any designs
upon rs life, are bound to avoid and de-
featthem. 1t is rot valorous. to be.rash even
in ordinary matters; it is infinitely less
so when the life of cur Chief Magistrate
and The honor and civilization of our na-
ton is involved. The assassination of
Mr.. Lincoln would have been a lasting
disgrace to us as a people, from which we
could never have recovered. The fact
that such a plot was made, though it fail,
ed of execution, should cause the cheeks
Of every freeman to burn with shame for
the degeneracy of our people and poll
ties, rather than be made the theme of
partisan bravado and splenetic bombast
at least on the part of men of ordinary
intelligence.
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COEDERSPORT. PA.
Itarstag NofqiNg, Eeb. Is, 1861.
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you who are indebted to US for the JOUR-
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rather pay two or three dollars in costs,
than to pay us the little sum of n or
two dollaas you owe US. We like to
please people, so look out for the Consta-
BILE. We are going to Start him out soon.
He will have two blanks for each of you ;
one will be our bill, Which he will have
authority to receipt the other a sum-
mons, which be will have authority to
serve. The latter will soon be followed
up with an execution. There is no stay
on our claims. We have lived on your
promises as long as we can, and we now
desire something more substantial Our
bills will be rendered Tor vi years sub
scription in all cases where the paper
has been sent over one month on the see
ond year. You can elect to pay for all
received and stop, or pay for the two
years and go ahead.
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NOTICE is hereby given that an adjourned.
~ Court will be held at Coudersport on the
I>t MONDAY IN APRIL at 2 o'clock P. NJ
The special object OF this session is to afford
to the different Township Officer aud School
Treasurers who by law are required to give,
bond with surety to be approved by the Court
before entering upon the discharge of the du-
ties of their respective Offices, a further OPP
portuuity of complying with such require
mentS.
In ease the officers or any of them refuse to
give bond as above stated, the citizens Of the
townships or School Districts where vacan-
cies thus occur, have an opportunity to pro-
cure the appointment of persons who Will
qualify themselves according to law.
BY order Of Court.
II 7 or NCTEn ,-ayL'.,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-28

THE GREAT FEMALE MEDICINE.-The
functional irregularities peculiar to the weak
err sex, are invariably corrected without pain
or Inconvenience by the use of Judson's Noun
tain Herb Pills. They are the safest and sur
est medicine for all the diseases incidental 10
females of all ages, and more esl ecially SO in
this climate.
Ladies who wish to enjoy health should al
ways have these Pills. No one who ever uses
them once will allow herself to be without
them. They remove all distractions, purify
the blood and give to the skin that beautiful,
clear and healthful look so greatly admired
in a beautiful and healthy woman AT certain
periods these Pills are an Indispensable COM
panion. From one to four should be taken
each day. until relief is obtained. \ few do
ses, occasionally, will keep the system so
healthy, and the blood SO pure, that diseases
cannot enter the body.
JudSon's Mountain Herb Pills are sold by
all medicine dealers.
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THE Montgomery Congress has con-
frned Tuombs as Secretary of State,
Memminger as Secretary of the Treasury
and l.. Pope Walker as Secretary of War.
Mr.. Yaucey declines to 60 into the Cab
met, preferring to take the mission to the
Cour. of St. james. Howell Cobb can
not refrain from Cabling in 6nance, and
has offered a resolution looking toward
the taxing of cotton exported to a foreign
country.-7ribuns.
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Special Dispatch TO the n. 7. Times.

HARRISBURG, Saturday, Feb. 24-S
Ia m-Abraham Lincoln. the President
elect of the United Starc>, is safe in the
capital of the nation BY the admirable
arrangement of Gen. Scott, the country
has been spared the lasting disgrace,
which would have been fastened imlclibly
upon it had Mr.. Lincoln been murdered
upon his journey thither. as he would
have been had he followed the programme
as announced in the papers. and gone BY
the Northern Central Railroad to Bal,
tilno. c.
GA Thursday night after he had rctir-
cd. Mr. LircuiU was aroused and Informed
that a stranger desired to see him on u
matter Of life Or death. lie declined to
admit him unless he gave lis name, which
lie at once did. Of such prestige did the
name carry that while Mr.. Lincoln was
yet disrt bed he granted an interview to
tie caller.
n prolonged conversation elected the
fact hat an Organized body of men had
determined that Mr. Lincoln should not
be iuaugu,ated. and that he should new
cr leave the City of Baltimore alive, if,
indeed. he ever entered 1t.
The list of the names of the conspira.
tors presented u most astonishing array
of persons HIGH in Southern confidence,
and some Whose fame is not to this coun-
try alone.
Statesmen laid the plan. bankers in
dorsed it, and adventures were to carry
it into effect As tkey understood, MIR
Lincoln was to leave Harrisburg at Q O.
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Piuho VI NC bS'biNS
Greatly to the annoyance Of the thou.
sands who desired to call on him last
night, he deciiaed giving a reception.
The final council was held at s o'clock.
Mr.. Lincoln did not want to geld, and
Coz. Sumner actually cried with indigna-
tion but Mrs. Lincoln, seconded by MIR.
Judd aud Mr.. Lincoln's original inform.
ant, insisted upon it, and ut 9 e'ctock
Mr.. Lincoln ic/t 0" Il pccim train. He
wore il Scotch plaid cap ard a very long
|mi.i;arv cloak, 81 that he was entirely IN
recognizable. Accompanied by SuI,erin-
tendenl Lewis aud one friend, he started,
while ali the town. with the exception of
Mr.. Lincoln, Col Sumner, Alr. Judd. and
Two Iepnrrers. who were sworn to secrecy.
supposed ham To be asleep.
] he telegraph wires were put beyond
reach Of any one who might desire TO use
them
ut | o'clock the fact Was whispered
from one to another, aud it soon became
tie theme of most excited conversation
Many thought il IA very injudicious move,
while others regarded 1t as Il stroke OF
-'eat merit
The special train leaves with the orig
inal party, including Tie mes CORES
pondent. at 8 o'clock, aud W. trust it will
reach Bal imofe in safety. HOWARD.
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n= Washiugton's birth day for

n~ Washiugton's birth day for 1861
was celebrated throughout the United
States with unusual demonstrations #
patriotism. The memory of him, who,
when living, was first in war, first in
peace, and first in the hearts ofhis coun-
trymen," has been the occasion of much
enthusiasm among those who really hon
or and love the country and rights which
his inspired geueralship won for them.
1t Is signifcan. of the contrast between
northern and southern society, to thus
behold the North, with one voice, paying
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-28

THE ELECTORAL EoTE.-The official
count of the votes for President of the
United States, cast i'll November las. took
place at Washington on Wednesday 18th
inst, in the presence of the members OF
both Houses, and a large number of spec
tators, and was a very impressive affair,
attracting more than an ordinary crowd,
in view of the liine. After the reading
of the returns. the Vice Pres't reported
that Abram Lincoln, of Illinois, had $50
votes, John G. Breckenridge, of Kentucky
u; John Bell, of Tennessee, 80 and Ste
phen a. Douglas, of Illinois II votes. Ac-
cordingly Abraham Lincoln was declared
duly elected President of the United
States, for the ensuing -four years com-
mencing on the fourth of March next,
and Hannibal Hanlin, Vice President,
for the I'M period.
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AT Ttusvil!e 1--WE learn from the Ga
.etc), On the evening Of the l4th inst,
while a concert Was being held in Critteu-
den's Hall, Oh the second floor, it gave
way and some 300 pesrons were percipi
tatcd to the cellar, the first floor giving
way to the weight of the second. A
coal stove N fnIl blast rolled into a pile
of shavinas in a corner of The room and
set the building on fire. burning it mp.
No one was seriously injured, but all were
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ca The following extract from the
record Of Court proceedings in Crawford
County, last week, indicates, unmistaka-
bly,, Judge John,on's policy in regard TO
violations of the License Law-especial-
ly in cases involving the charge Of selling
liquor to incorporate persons =
Common wealth VS.. Levi Haffer and
Aaron Huber; indicted for selling Ii
quor 10 incorporate persons. Levi Half
fer plead guilty and was sentenced to pay
IA tne of SO to the Commonwealth, to be
Imprisoned in the County Jai! forty days.
to pay CeIestia Marshall, the prosecutrix
$50, and the costs of the suit.
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Uncle SteVa's Pills.

MEADE from Roots. Banks, and Plants
w Not recommended to cure everything,
but as the best and most RELIABLE FAMILY
rHYsIC known They leave the Stomach and
Bowels in a healthier and better condition
than any other physic. Try one box, and re-
turn if not satisfied.
Sold by c. S. & A. Jones, Agents, Couders-
mort 7iy.
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Afflicted /!

Try one box of IIyde's Celebrated Indian
Plasters. 1t rcmo:es Pain, Soreness, Lame
ness or Weakness, quicker and more certain
than any other known article. and is n specific
remedy for rheumatism. 1t is the cheapest
as we'll as best Plaster before the public
From 8 to II large Plasters for % cents. Cir
culars to be had gratis of Agents.
Sold by. G. S. Il E. A. Jones, Coudersport,
and by dealers generally. lily.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-28

THE amount of Oil received at this
place over the Sunbury and Erie Rail.
road during the month of January was
Ia, S21--upwards of 800 beyond the es:
innate given in the Report of the Board
of Managers of the Sudbury and Erie
Company Eric Gazehe.
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STARTS Choyc0qk -Tooth ScdD.

Will cleanse better and preserve the teeth
and Gums longer than any other known sub
stance. One box will last II months for only
Is cents. To be had Of c. S. i E. A. Jones,
Couderport.
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Special Notice.

ENEMALES SUFFERING from Scalding of
IL the Urine, Prolapsus, Lucorrhea, should
use DR.. Andrews Fever and Canker compound.
1t removes all Fevers, Irritation, Itching, and
leaves the parts in a healthy condition
Please consult Last Ray of Hope" to be he'd
of the Proprietor, Syracuse. N. y. Send
stamp to prepay postage, or it may be had
gratis of Agents. For sale by C. S. < E A.
Jones, Coudersport lily.
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w hiskers or a Mustache,

in from three to six weeks. This article is
the only one Of the kind used by the French,
and in London and Paris it is in universal use.
1t is a beautiful, economical, soothing, yet
stimulating compound. acting as if by magic
upon the roots, causing a beautiful growth of
luXuriant hair. If applied to the scalp, it will
cure BADNESS. and canSe to spring up in place
OF the bald spots a fine growth of new hair.
Applied according to directions, it will turn
RED or towy hair DARK, and restore gray hair
to its original color, leaving it soft, smooth
and flexible. The "ONGUENTf is an indiS-
pensadle article in every genlleman's toilet,
and after one weeks use they would not for
any consideration be without it.
The subscribers are the only Agents for the
article in the United States, to whom all or
derS must be addressed.
Price One Dollar a box-for sale by all
Druggists and Dealers or a box of the SON
guent" warranted to have the desired efcct)
will be sent to any who desire it. by mail (di-
rect), securely packed on receipt of price and
postage, Sl.l8. Apply to or address
HORACE J.. HEGEMAN 4 CO.,
DRUGGISTS, &C..
"a William Street. New York.
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D~ We received IA letter for publica-
ton, from the Hon. Jas. Il. Hale, too late
for this number. 1t will appear in cur
next paper.
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The Inauguration ceremonies next
Monday will be impressive. The COM
mittee of arrangements have published
their programme, which is very well
projected.
The new goyernmet loan of Sl0,000,-
900, has all been taken. there being bids
to the amoun of ii millions. The gov
eminent credit is improving wonderfully
since Mr.. Lincoln started on his tour.
PHILADELPHIA, Friday, Feb. % 1861.
The Demucra'ic State Convention at
Harrisburg unanimously adopted a series
of resolution. offered Nv the Hon. Ellis
Lewis, declaring for State sovereignty
and the Urion, the rights of the South in
the Territories. &c. a Committee was
appointed to convey the resolutions ",
the President.
Warning has no effect on the Democ
racy--hey still lick spiltle for Slavery.
The only benefit the country will derive
from that convention is the fact tibet the
delegates had an opportunity Of seeing
Old Abe" the Jackson of to .dly. who
they find tc be a smart man and better
looking than his pictures-at least so say
the delegates from this section. They
will 90 home, some of them at least,
thinking better of him and may think
less of their blood hound masters. The
rights of the South 10 the Territories
have probably got their last boost IN Penn
sylvania-yea, even from Pennsylvania
democracy. Judge Lewis can now lay
down his pen and pay his respects to tie
bar-no difference what kind of bar,
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sJ- The majority against calling a con
"vention in Tennessee Is 1918.
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TIE STIMULATING ON GUENT

j. prepared by Dr.. c. p. BELLINGHAM, an en-
ineut physician of London. and is WARRANTED
to bring out Il thick set of
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-28

Of his country who
while in the South,
armies are arraved
and the cause for
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lid his respects to
nd his Cabinet last
| was returned on
Peace Conference
elect, in a body,
were introduced
.h parties seemed
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badly scared. 1t could not have been a
very secure building-probably a balloon
frame.
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0NGUENT
For the WhiSkers and Hair.

The subscribers take plea-u re in announce
ing to the Citizens of the United States, that
they have obtained the Agency for, and are
now enabled to offer to the American public,
the above justly celebrated and world-re-
nnMncd article.
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ASNH
the idea was. if pU1
from the road at 81
would rush down y
and destroy at a mo:l
on board In case Of
project, their plan "
carriage on the way [
in Baltimore, aud a,
dagger or pistol shot.
ST. authentic was tn
the information was
Lincoln, after counsel
was compelled TO
which would enable
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COURT.

HRUIIIsTS, NC.
"a William Street. New York.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14
THE Lincoln CABINET AND TIE WAR.

ATTORNEY GENERAL BATES ON TIE WAR.
In the United States Supreme Court, on Tuesday,
Attorney General Bates preficed tribute to the mem-
ory of Judge Mclean with the Glowing remarks the
war:
"I look abroad over the country aud behold ghastly
spectacea great nation lately united, prosperous and
happy and buoyant with hopes OF future glory torn into
fragments, aud a land once beautiful and rich in the
flowers and fruits OF peScefu culture, stained with
blood and backened with fire. In all that wide space
from the Potomac to the Rio G'ande, and from the
Atlantic the Missouri the still small voice OF legal
Justice is drowned by the incesslut roll OF the drum
and the deaenng thunder of artillery To that extent
your Just ard Law ful power is practically annued and
the laws are silent amidst But lei US oce in the
hope that these caames only for seasor that the
same Almighty hand which sustained our fathers in
their aduous Struggle to estabs1 the Curious COnsitu-
ton which this has long and so wisely admins
tered will not oe Withdrawn from their children in
struggle no less arduous, to maintain IT, Now, indeed,
we are oyershadowed with dark cloud, broad and
gloomy as a nations pail bat thanks be TO God, the
eye Of faith and patriotism discern the bow OF pro-
mise set in that cloud spanning the gloom with its bright
arch to foreshow the coming Of day OF sunshine and
calm and to justify hope of speedy restoration OF
peace and order and law
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14

INSTRUCTIONS TO MCCLELLAN RESPECTING FUGITIVE SLAVES
The following has jus. been made public:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, Dec. 4, 1861.
To MOI. Gen. George B. Mcclellan, Washington City
GENIRAL IL am directed by the President to call
your attention to the following subject:
Persons clniug to be held to service or labor under
the laws Of the State OF Virginia and actually employed
in hostile service against the Government of the United
States frequently escape from the lines o. the enemys
forces and are received wiz the lines Of the army OF
the Potomac This Department understands that such
persons afterwards coming into the city of Washington
are liable to be arrested by the city police upon the
SUMPTION arising from color, thai they fGgves from
service or labor By the fourth section Of the ac OF
Congress approved August g. 1861, entitled act to
couscate property used for usurrectouary purposes
such hostile employ ment is made full aud sufficient
answer TO any further claim to service labor Persons
thus employed aud ipug, received into the mil
tary protection Of the United States and their arrest
fugyes from labor service should be Immediately fol-
lowed by the military ares. OF the parties making the
seiz ire.
Copies Of this communication will be sent to the iyor
Of the city OF Washington and to the Marshal OF the
District OF Columbia tia any collision between the mill
tary aud civil authorities may be avoided.
lam, General,
Your obedent servant
WV. Il. SEWARD.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14
circular VI

November 81, 1861.
["CrRcuLAR"l
With view of preserving to our cause the invaluable
services OF those soldiers he has Sd org commands
with pride the General is desrous OF reorganZlng bs
old regiments "or the war; The advantages to be OBJ
tsired by the officers and men themselves are go appa
rent TO give the strongest hope OF large success
But few Of u.s. any, can contemplate retiring from tte
field TO the ngorous occupation OF idly witnessing the
abors Of mothes wives and daughters nobly work
ing for tteir defenders iD the field.
To receive discharge and 60 home temporarily with
the view Of again enlisting in some other command, will
subject the soldier to annoyances nc has not con-
emplated. He will ain be well satisfied mix
cd up he will be, with strangers and men, where
he wi have 90 through all the 6rudgey Of elementary
instruction, essential to them, but irksome 10 him.
All his former aoquantauces and esprit d corps will be
lost, ard he will be looked a recruit, instead
OF veteran Of one campaign. Above all, he will lose
his for the army il full of eager to see him de-
part that they may secure his gun with which TO win
name To return with old shotgun, or, perhaps,
with gun at all and await chance opportunity to Sc
what has been thrown will be the fate OF those
who thus depart.
Those who remain may confidently rely soon being
employed actively, IL not here at some other point 10
which they be sent their places being supplied
with troops. Ard far as he do so, consist
emily with his Of duty the General will allow those
who re enlist and require it opportunity to visit home
and arrange their business affairs This indulge will
l. Companies of not less than si1tyfour prvstes "a
larger number would be preerred with their proper Of
fcer will be received and mustered for the war; retain
ing their present arms and equipments, when they will
be discharged from their old engagements, and paid of
to that date.
Such companies will be attached to their old regi.
ments until sufficient number is obtained TO constitute
new rcement when they will be aggregated and field
officers will be appointed by the President
ln making the appointments, he WILL doubt, be in
-.
iment ascertained through proper military channel.
But elections will be held and eeconeering will
be tolerated. Merit, not popularity, will control the
elections
Such Of his veterans willing to join "for the
War" the General will be proud TO receive evincinR
confidence he has labored deserve. 1t may not be
his good fortune to lead them against the enemy but
any field and against any fee he will answer for
their conduct and predict for them victory go
Iious death.
By command Of Major General Bragg
GEORGE o. GARNER,
Assistant Adjut General
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14

LOUISIANA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION.
The tolowing are the members Of Congress elected in
Louisiana:
First Dis,rict-Oharles j. Pillere.
Second D.strct-Charlas n. Conrad.
Third DsLrict-D. =. ksnner.
Fourth Dstrict-Lucien ]. Dupre
Fifth Dstrict-John L Lewis
Sixth District-John Perkins, Jr
hessrs Conrad snner, and Psskins are members Of
b, present Provisional Congress.