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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-13
Retirement of Lieut.. Cen. Scott


We copy the amply sufficient reasons
for the long expected withdrawal of WIN
FIELD ScoTT from the post he has SO we'll
adorned, together with the testimonials
cf the President and of the Cabinet to
his exalted merits. His retirement is the
great event of the week.
Born in 1856, Gen. Scott entered the
army about 1908, so that he has been for
over half century in his countrys most
dangerous service His valor in tie War
of 1912, in the Black Hawk, Florida and
Mexican wars-his success as peace.
maker on the North Eastern frontier, and
with the exiled Cherokees-his aid in
checking Notification in 183l-and his
almost solitary faithfulress and forecast
(among our high Officials at Washington }
to and for the preservation of the Nation,
before the incoming of the present Ad-
ministration-are matters CT history.
One of the darkest pages in our annals,
is that which records the rejection and
humiliation of WINFIELD SCoTT, in 1852,
for, Franklin Pierce. The personal in
suits of Pierce's Secretary of War, Jet.
Davis, was the cause of Scott's removing
his Head Quarters for time to the city
of New York. With Fierce's aid CON-
menced that series of measures-the vio-
lation of the Missouri Compromise, Bor-
der Rufianism, Lecomptonism. Buchan-
anism, and Secessionism, Gall having one
Internal end in view, the extension of the
territory for human oppression under
which our land now bleeds at every pore
The Election of Gen Scott, for Presi.
deat, would, in all human probability,
have crushed in the bud those enormities
our calamities. And yet-faithful to
the last-the Old Hero Paci6cator has
(like Aristides the JusD never ceased to
watch over the nation with a maternal So
licitude. His presence and his name
were worth a thousand men in saving the
Capitol when 1t was really in the power
of the Traitors. Now, physically ex-
hausted, he leaves the people well aroused
to sense of the dangers which lie had
long foreseen but which he in vain urged
the late President to thwart in time. He
commits the Army to the charge of one
in his opinion capable of maintaining it's
interest His noble heart throbs with
patriotism to the last He leaves the
stage of action with military reputation
surpassed by no living man. His fame
is unsullied-his personal honor, uncloud-
ed. Worn out as he is, and suffering
from age and severe iuirmities, it is
doubtful whether our country can receive
from him more of substantial benefits.
But thank Heaven that he has lived. aud
been spared to US so long. May millions
of youth be inspired to initiate his fidelity
and mistaken zeal for the Right Leu
isburg Star & Chronicle.
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BY LAST NIGHTS MAIL.

FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. 10, 1851
The gunboat Albatross, from the blockade
on the North Carolina coast which arrived
last evening, reports that on "Wednesday,
the 9th, she sighted a wreck about eight
miles north of Bogue Inlet, N, c., but
the sea was SO high she could not make
her out, though flag of truce was hoist
ed on shore.
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EZRA STARKWEATHER.

BLACKSMITH, would inform his former Gus.
toners and the public generally that he has
reestablished shop in the buildipg FORM
erly occupied by Benz. Kennels in Gouderss
port, where be will be pleased 10 do ali
kinds of BlacKsmithing on the most reason
able terms Lumber, Shingles, and all
kinds of Produce taken in exchange for
work. 1924
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LUCIEN BIRD,

DEALER in
PROVISIONS,
GROCERIES,,
HARDWARE, DRY GOODS,
Also,
Has been so fortunate as to secure the servi-
ces of THOMAS j. BAKER, who is making
and mending Boots and Shoes in his
own unexceptionable style, with
GOOD STOCK,
ssA1l have concluded to sell only for
READY PAY,
from October l, 1861. -......
HsA4 Will buy Ashes, Hides, ,Pelts, and some
Grains.
in Brookland, formerly CushingviIIe)
Sept, 1861
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The AmetiEah people will hear with
sadness and deep emotion, that Gen. Scott
Eas withdrawn from the active control of
the Army, while the President and Cabi-
net express their own and the nation s
sympathy in his personal affliction, and
their profound sense of the important
public services rendered by him to his
country, during his long and brilliant
career, among which viii ever be CRATE.
fully distinguished his faithful devotion
to the Constitution, the Union and the
Flag, when assailed by parricidal re-
bellion. ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
GEN. SCOTS RESPONSE.
Gen. Scott arose and addressed the
President and Cabinet, who had also
risen, as follows:
PREsIDENT-This honor oyerwbelms
me. 1t overpays all services I have at
tempted to render to my country. If l
had any claims before, they are all oblit-
Grated by this expression of approval by
the President, with the unanimous sup
port of the Cabinet
know the President, and this Cabi-
net, well. | know that the country has
placed its interests, in this crisis, in safe
keeping. Their councils are wise their
labcrs are untlring, as they are loyal and
their course is the right Cne.
President, you must excuse me. lam
unable to stand longer to give utterance
to the feelings of gratitude which Cypress
me. In my retirement, shall offer up
my prayers to God, for this Admiris,ra-
tion. and for my country. I shall pray
for it, with confidence in its success over
its enemies, and that speedily.
SEC. CAMERoN's TESTIMONIAL
The following is the response of the
Secretary of War to the letter of Gen.
Scott
War Department, Washington, !
Nov. 1st, 1861
GENERAL: 1t was my duty to lay be-
fore the President your letter of yester-
day, asking to be relieved under the re-
WV NV VI OOu
In separating from you | cannot refrain
from expressing my deep regret that your
health, shattered by long service aud re
peated wounds. received in your country's
defence, should render it necessary for
you to retire from your high position at
this momentous period of our history
Although you are not to remain in
active service, | yet hope that while l
continue in charge of the Department
over which | pow preside, shall at all
times be permitted to avail myself of the
benefits of your counsels and sage expert
ence. it has been my good fortune to
enjoy personal acquaintance with you
for over thirty years. and the pleasant
relations of that long time have been
greatly strengthened by your cordial and
entire cooperation in all great questions
which have occupied the Department
and convulsed the country for the last six
months.
In parting from you, l cordially ox-
press the hope that merciful Providence
which has projected you amidst so many
trials, will improve your health and con-
tinue your life long after the people of
the country shall have been restored to
their former happiness and prosperity.
L am, General very sincerely your
friend and servant,
SIMON CAMERON, Sec'y of War.
10 Lieutenant General WINFIELD SCOTT.
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s9 The following Is The list Of names
of recruits for the End Company Rifle
men, Capt. q. Brown, in Col. J. Richter
Jones Regiment:
Jasper Nelson. Eulalia
John Abbot, /"
VIM. Thornton, ("
d. A. Cole. Stewardson
Samuel Scofeld, Hebron
Zalmon Buchanon, Oswayo
II. Hanson, Roulette
P. V. Green, +"
r. McCrakin, Eulalia
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Administrators A Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters of ad-
~ ministrat;on on the estate of BENZ. 7.
HOXIE late of Sweden township, Potter Co.,
decd, have been granted to the subscriber BY
the Register of Potter county, to whom all
debts due to said estate and claims against
the same, must be presented for settlements
payment. J. w. BIRD, Adnr.
Sweden, Sept 2, 1851. ct
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COURT PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS the Hon. Robert G. White
w President Judge, and the Hons. Joseph
Mann and G. G. Colvin, Associate Judges OF
the Courts of Oyer & Terminer and General
Jail Delivery, Quarter Sessions of the Peace
Orphans Court and Court of Common Pleas
for the County Of Potter, have issued their
p-eccpt, bearing date the seventh day Of
January, in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and sixty -one, and TO nse
directed fer holding Court of Oyer and Term
iner and General Jail Delivery, Quarter Ses-
sions of the Peace, Orphans Court, and Court
of Common Pleas, IN the Borough of Couder-
sport, on MONDAY, the 23rd day of Dec.
next, and to continue one week:
Notice is therefore hereby given to the Cor
oners, Justices Of the Peace and Constables
within the county, that they be then ard there
in their proper persons, at 10 O'Clock 4. VI. of
said day, With their rolls, records, inquisi-
tions, examinations, and other remembrances,
to do those things which to their Offices ap-
pertain to be done. And those who are bound
by their fecognizances to prosecute against
the prisoners that are or shall be in She Jail Of
said county of Potter, are to be then and there
to prosecute against them as will be just.
Dated at CoyDERsPoRT, Nov. IL, 1861, and
the S4th year fthe Indept ndence Of the United
States Of America
NM. F. BURT, Sheriff
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o. T. ELLISON,
D. +. OLMSTED.
NJ. w. MANN,

DEALER IN BOOKS & STATIONERY, MAG.
AZlNES and Music, n. w. corner of Main
and Third SITS, Coudersport Pa.
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ISAAC BENSON

ATTORNEY AT LAW, Coudersport, Pa, will
attend to all business entrusted to him w;th
care and promptness. Office on Second AZ !,
near the Allegheny Bridge.
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ssa Subscribe for the JOURNAL.
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T. W. KNOX,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, Coudersport Pa. will
regularly attend the Courts in Potter and
the adjoining Counties.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
John 8. MANN
ARTHUR G. OLMSTED,

& COUNSELLOR AT LAW
Coudersport, Pa, will attend to alt buusin.,,
entrusted to his care, with promptnes and
fd. 'ity. Office on Southwest corner of Main
and Fourth streets.
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WM. r. BURT, Sheriff.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-06

4 HEAVY NEWSPAPER ACCouNT.-Among
the recent decisions of the Supreme Court at
Albany y. u, was one in favor of Mr. j.
Seabury against Bradford o. Wait, for seven
years subscription to the Catskill Recorder
AID democrat. The decision was in favor of
the publisher, and the judgment and costs,
it is stated, amounted to between two and
three hundred dollars. The New York o.
serrer, one Of the Oldest religious newspapers
in the country, says of this decision
at is surprising that SO few subscribers
fully understand their responsibilities to pub
fishers of newspapers. The law which gov
erned in this decision is law of Congress,
and therefore applicable in every State of
the Union. Many subscrib ,rs seem to re-
gard the bill for newspaper the last to be
settled, especially the last which the law will
enforce. Responsible men. even, under tri-
fling whims, refuse to take their papers from
the Offices, regardless of the payment in the
arrears. and when halt a dozen more years
have been added to the arrears at the time
of stopping, think it hard to pay the in
creased bill with interest and cost of collec-
ton.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-06
Gen Butler and a SecessiOnist.

AS the sleeping car on the Shore line was
leaving New York last Sunday evening,
bearing numerous passengers, including Gen
Butler and his aid, young gentleman who
had evidently been taking little too much
wine, forced his society upon the general,
not knowing with whom he was conversing.
The generals aid was for expelling the saucy
individual, but Gen Butler decided to let
him have his talk. In the course of the
conversation, Gen Buffers political course
was discussed, and the individual vowed
that "as for Butler, he had been a little of
ererything;" :" that at the Charleston conven-
ton she voted for Douglas" and he couldn't
understand show it was he was run as a
Breckenridge candidate for governor in Mas
sachusetts." The general replied that, ac-
cording to his memory, Butler voted fifty
seven times for Jeff Davis at the Charleston
convention, and had never bp--. a Douglas
man. The individual proceeded further to
remark that he thought Butler was mi ghty
smart lawyer, and had heard him often in
Boston and Lowell, but that he never knew
he was any thing of a military man until the
rebellion broke out. The general replied
that the statement was all true, and asked
the stranger what he thought of this outrage
Gus war, and whether Virginia had acted
wisely in having made herself the tail to
South Carolina's kite. The individual re-
piled that, consulting her individual interests,
Virginia had acted rashly, but upon general
principles she had done right, and that the
South had done right, ending by avowing
genuine secesh sentiments. Gen Butler re-
peated his question, and received the same
reply, then drawing himself back, informed
the impertinent individual, in a very calm
manner, that his name was Butler, General
b. +. Butler, and as the head of the depart
ment of New England he arrested him as
traitor and .ecessonist, and that he should
be sent to Fort Warren in the morning.
The surprise and fright Of the half-boozy in
dividual can very we'll be imagined, and it
was some moments before he could realize
his situation. The general continued very
sternly, that as United States officer. he
should not allow any one to talk reasonable
sentiments in his presence, but that as he
saw he was under the influence of wine, he
would order him to his berth. and If in the
morning he did not beg his pardon and
avow Union sentiments, he should proceed
to Fort Warrcn.' The astounded indi, dual
crawled up into his bInk but before morn
ing dawned the fear OF again meet
ing the general, and the idea OF putting up
at Fort Warren Instead III ihr Revere HOUSE,
was SO terrifying that he skulked away, and
probably got off the train at New London
BoStou Transcript.
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4 Good Days Work.

I've done good days work. if never do
another said Mr. Barlow, rubbing his hands
together briskly, and with the air of a man
who felt very much pleased with himself.
And so have L. Mrs Barlow's voice was
in lower tone, and less exu!tant, yet indca-
tive of spirit at peace with itself
Let us compare notes. said Mr. Barlow, in
the confident manner of one who knows that
triumph will be on his side, and see which
has done the best days work
You, of COURSE returned the gentle heart
ed WIFE
We shall see. Let the history of Your
days doings precelle nine
No. said Mrs Barlow, 'you shall give TIE
first experience
Very WELL And, full of his subject, Mr.
Barlow began:
You remember the debt of Warfeld, about
which spoke few days ago9'
Yes
i considered it desperate-woulI have
sold out my interest at thirty cents on the
dollar when | left home this morning. Now
the whole claim is secure. had to scheme
little. 1t was sharp practice. But the
thing is done. don't believe that another
creditor of Wariield Will get third of his
claim.
'The next operation continued Mr. Bar
low, 4 consider quite as good. About year
ago | took fifty acres of land in Erie county
for debt, at a valuation of five dollars an a
ere. sold it to-day for ten. don't think
the man knew just what he was buying He
called to see me about it, and | asked ten
dollars an acre at venture,when he prompt
ly laid down one hundred dollars to bind the
bargain. If should never see him again |
am all right. That is transaction number
two. Number three is pleasant to remember
| sold lot of goods, almost year out Of
date, to young country merchant, for cash
He thinks he has bargain; and perhaps he
has; but would have let them go at an,
time during the past six months at loss Of
thirty per cent, and thought the sale desir
able one.
Now, there is a good days work, Jenny
and it is thing to be proud of. take some
credit to myself for being, upon the whole, .
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Union men of Kentucky feel the edge of my
knife. From this day l hold every Union
traitor as my enemy, and from him I scorn
to receive quarter, and to him l will never
grant my soul in death for they are towards
and villains enough. Brother Henry and l
arrived here without hindrance. have had
chlIs all the way, but hope to live to kill
40 Yankees for every chill that ever had
| learn that Hardee is still in the Arkansas
lines, inactive; and if this proves to be true
| will tender my resignation and 20 immedi-
ately to Kentucky. l hope that l will do my
duty as a rebel and freeman. Since hate
the Union men of Kentucky, intend to be-
gin the work of murder in earnest, and if
ever | spare one of them may hell be my
portion. want to see Union blood flow
deep enough for my horse to swim in.
Your husband, JAMES BLACKBURN.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-06
President LinCOln'S Duel.

The Chicago Post, in alluding to some YER
ses going the rounds, purportins to have
been written by President Lincoln, thus gives
the history of the duel that didn't come off
between the president and Gen Shields:
somewhere less than thirty Years a.
go, Mr. Lincoln and Gen Shields were very
brave and gallant cavaliers, and were lions in
the social circle of our state capital. Spring
field at that time was the fashionable metrop-
oils of the state. The Legislature then met
annually, and the winters generally found
congregated at the state capital the beauty,
the wealth and the fashion of the state; all
the rich farmers in the state, and at that time
nearly all of that class resided south of
Springfield, taking with them their grown up
sons and daughters. Illinois has sent forth
to other states many of the men who in those
days took an active part in her affairs, and
most of these bore away wives whose love
and whose hands were won during the good
old times when Springfield was made brilliant
by the gay throngs that visited there every
winter. In those days were Douglas, Bissell,
Richardson, Trumbull, Browning, McCler-
nand, Whitesides, Cariin, Shields, the Camp
bells, Baker, Hardin, McDougall, Col Taylor,
Lincoln, Scates, and hosts of other men, who
have since become historical, and who were
even then brilliant in the social circle. Mr.
Lincoln was of course gallant gentlemen in
those days; his flat boat experience had been
then unheard OF, or, if known, was never
mentioned. Gen Shields was also one of
the beaux of the times, and it SO turned out,
that in the couIse of time, he and Mr. Lincoln
became visitors at the same house, in which
were domciled bevy Of lovely ladies, of
whom We cannot speak more particularly, as
they now both occupy social positions Of the
highest grade, and through the official posi-
tons of their husbands, may rank with the
very highest. The two gentlemen were &C
customed to visit the house, often meeting
there, and often in the absence of each other.
The ladies, in addition to being lovely and
fascinating, were remarkable for the brillian-
cy of their wit t,and for their accomplishments.
They possessed also all that irrepressible
buoyancy of spirits and charming gaiety tha,
attend light hearted innocence.
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TIL f. W 4 Il
War Items.

4 letter from Cairo says: Ever since
the battle of Belmont soldiers reported as
missing continue to arrive, and not less than
eighty have already come in. Yesterday a
party of thirty reached Birds Point. having
been wandering in the woods for days.
This will greatly reduce the loss of the In
ion side"
\ great many cunning expedients are re-
sorted to down at Fortress Monroe, to get
letters back and forth. \ few days since
the provost marshal discovered a package
of letters in the unmentionablcs of an infant
which he was holding, while the mother was
getting her band-boxes on board the truce
boat. y new style Of mailbag, that. 1T
takes the women,' after all.
Last week flag of truce was borne into
our lines On the Upper Potomac from the
enemy's forces at Leesburg, conveying a
communication from Gen Beauregard, in
which he states, that having seen in the
northern papers a discussion in reference to
certain orders alleged to have been given by
Gen Stone to Col Baker, he felt it his duty
to brave soldier to transmit certified copies
of the orders which had been found on the
battle field and were in his possession. The
orders transmitted were copies of those re-
ported by Gen Stone to Gen Mcclellan as
those which were given to Col Baker. This
communication from Gen Beauregard was
accompanied by request totally incommen-
surate to the service rendered by the trans
mission of the orders, and which was not
granted.
a returned zouave says Billy Wilson is
scarcely the pattern of heroism the "boys'
had looked for, and in the late night attack
on Santa Rosa, had it not been for the gal
liant conduct of Lieut. Col Creighton, the
men would have been badly cut up. He
says Col Wilson run away, and they did not
see him again during the whole action. The
cedars on the island, of which there we're
formerly great number, have all been cut
down and placed in piles, with sentinel
closely guarding each pile, so in case of an
other night attack, on the signal being Civ
en-, the whole island will be illuminated
thus afording a view from the fort by
which they can position their guns so as to
sweep the island. The men and officers
steal from each other, and fights are of fire.
quent occurrence. The zouaves sleep in the
day time and are on duty at night, they ex
pecting an attack from the enemy. Most o.
the men have weak eyes-the effect of the
moon rays on the sandy beach.
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Recruiting Stations.

The following recruiting officers have been
appointed for the purpose of filling up the
>th (the Butler) Regiment to be raised in
this State:
Orange Co., Bradford, Cyrus W. Leach.
:" W. Randolph, S. G. p Craig.
Windham Co., Townshend. Henry S. Datton.
{" Marlboro. Wm W. Lynde.
Washington Co., Worcester, Edward Hall.
Caledonia Co., St. Johnsbury, ii. T.. Foster.
Lamoile Co., Hyde Park, Luman Nj. Grout.
Franklin Co., St. Adams, Hiram l.. Perkins.
Orleans Co., Derby Line, Chas. B. Child.
Essex Co., l.unenburgh, John S. Clark.
For the Artillery,
q. W. Duncan, SALISBURY.
Geo. $. Hibard, Montpelier.
For the 1th Regiment the appointments
are not yet quite completed but the following
have been made:
Windsor Co., Cavendish, Salmon Dutton, Jr.
&" " Woodstock.
Rutland 1" Rutland
- Brandon, VIM. Cronan
+" Poultney, Chas. c. Ruggles.
Ch;ttenden Co., Burlington, d. B. Park.
Franklin q" Swanton, A. b. Jewett.
Addison Mddlebury, Henry Porter.
Washington " Mortified, David p Barber
Lamoil!e " Johnson, Samuel Morgan
-PheMI
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No FRONT TEETH.-A musician recently
undertook to trade COWS with a certain neigh
bor H, but after some bantering, II -
told the man that his "old COW was not
worth song" she was so cid she had no
front teeth in her upper jaw, and couldn't
therefore, eat young grass. Singing friend
laughed, looked wise and went off whistling.
But the remark of H had preyed on his
mind, and he accordingly went and examin-
ed old brindes mouth, and to his horror and
surprise, he found that she was entirely des-
titute of upper front teeth. lnturlated, he
drove cid brindle two miles to the house OF
the man he had bought her of, through a
driving rain storm, with mud up to his knees,
and after berating the surprised farmer for