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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-08-27

AT LYNN, the other day, a Sunday
school teacher asked little girl who
the first man was. She answered
that she didn't know, The question
was then put to an Irish girl, who
answered "Adam, sir" with appa-
rent satisfaction. ola " said the first
scholar, "you needn't feell so grand
about it-he wasn't an Irishman."
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-08-27

A RESERVE CoRPs.--lt is stated
that it is not the intention Of the gov
ornment to put the last 100000
troops in the field Immediately, but
to keep them as a reserve corps in
the different States The various
rendezvous will be camps Of instruct
ion, in which the men will have fine
time for heremainder of the summer,
receiving the samo pay and bounty as
those in the field.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-08-27
Bob is that dog a hunter ?,

No he's Northumberland halfsetter.
He hunts bones when be is hungry,
and sets by the fire when he's satisfied.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-08-27

The FLAXsEED CRoP. In reference
10 the new crop Of fiaXseod, the Gin
ofnati Price Current says: A good
deal ofinquTy has been made ofus
regarding tfaXseod. The crop is a
large one and has been saved in good
order. The yield is fully twenty per
cent. greater than that Of last year
The contract system controls the
bulk of the crop, however, so that the
price is an arbitrary one, and indi-
Gates nothing, the crushers furnished
the seed to the farmers on condition
that they sell them the crop at one
dollar per pushcl, aud hence this is
the price tho farmer now gets,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-08-27

DoyAr,a3--Ihe Cumberland Co., lPql
AgricuturI Society on Saturday douatel
$500 to ,h society IN Washington e. IL.
leliei Of slot and wounded pcnrsy)yau.
,,ldicrs
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-08-27

A NEGRO PRoPosITIoN TO GUARD Prison
gRs Gov. Tod, Of Ohio, having refused
the services of colored volunteers, the co..
ored men Of Cleveland and Cuyahoga
counties have made him an offer to raise
some regiments to guard the Confederate
prisoners at Camp Chase and Sandusky,
and thus relieve two regiments Of well
drilled soldiers for service in the field -.
The Governor however, declined the
propositions
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-08-27
FROM GEN POPEs ARMY
THE BATTLE Of CEDAR uOUITLlE

the following extracts Of a private LET.
ter dated I-'A iuslauD from m.maar o..
the Second Massachusetts, RegIm ut, GIN
Gormon's brigade, give iuterostiu details
OF tho battle at Cedar Mountain. ", GuI
them in the New York PJ3a--B. am5r.
Slyt
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-08-27

A SOULLEss MAN An Iowa orator wish
ing to describe his opponent as a soulless
man, said: 81 have heard that some per,
sons hold the opinion that, just at the pre-
else moment after one human beng dies,
another is born, and the soul enters and
animates the new born babe. Now | have
made particular and extensive inquiries
concerning my opponen. thar, and find
that, for some hours before he drew breath.
nobody died Fellow citizens, will leaq e
YOU to draw your own differences"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-08-27
Not q Word

August Ii, 1862
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-08-27

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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-04-16

Yet rot alone for loving hearts
Are left IN childhood dear,
Who in my downward path of life,
Smooth each declining year.
And oft to glad mine aged eyes,
Ny childhood's children come,
And merry laughter rings again
In my old happy home.
For you, sole mate OF my early days
I've cast backward eye
Along the changing track Of time
AS it has hurried by.
And forward. may we dare to look
Another opening year
Has dawned upon us, and its close
May scarcely find US here!
One may be taken. one be left,
1t may be me, or you
Still while we live, my early friend,
Shall live our friendship true.
NY years now number eighty eight!
And yours are eighty-nine!
Then once more, as in days of yore,
Accept my Valentine.
February l4th. MRS. E. T.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-04-16

SCENES on THR CUMBERLAND
There were heart breaking scenes on
board the frigate Cumberland during her
engagement with the rebel monster Mer-
rimac. Two OF the guDners at the bow
guns, when the ship vas sinking, clasped
their guns iD their arms, and would not
DC removed, aud vent down embracing
them. Que gunner had both his legs
shot away, aud his bowels opened and
prosruding, but he made three steps on
his raw aud bloody thighs, seized the lan-
yard aud fred his gun, falling back dead,
Another l"ss both arms aUa legs, We.
lived, aad when they would assist hlm,
cried out, Back to your guns, boys
Give 'em thunder, IiaErah for tbe
flag !'' He lived till she sank.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-04-16

"a fne opld Irish gentleman" at Lynn,
Who did not ora flag, wishing TO eele-
brate the Union victories. hang oat bfae
shirr aud white one, together "rid the
onld woman's red pe.ticoat." saying, "be
jabers ! I'll haze the emblems cut any
how"
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-04-16
A VAEENTHy

The following Valentine. written by lady
rear ninety years of age, residing in Stratford,
CT, to an equally venerable citizen of Bridge
port, Ct., is pleasant memento of olden times
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-04-16
BUSINESS CARDS.

EULALIA LODGE. No 342, + A NJ.
STATED Meetings on the Ind and 4thWednes
days of each month. Also Masonic gather
ings on every Wednesday Evening. for work
and practice, at their Hall in Couderspo9t.
TIMOTHY IVES, w. VI.
SAMUEL HAVEN Sec'v.
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THE
POTTER JOURNAL
PUBLISHED BY
NJ. w. MCAiarney, Proprietor.
sl00 PR YEAR, INVARIABLY IL ADVANCE.

ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at the following
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-04-16
A REMlNISCfNCE or EARLY DAYS.

Tony early friend and only sarriuing SchOOlmate
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-04-16

The Provisional Government has left
Kentucky, taking It's provisions, # ID had
any, viih il.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-04-16

WEDNESDAY APRIL TO- 1862
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-04-16
JOHN s. MANN,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Coudersport, Pa, will attend the several
Courts in Potter and N kean Counties. All
business entrusted in his care Will receive
prompt attention. Office corner of West
and Third sfraft.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-04-16

And we're far down the vale OF years,
And time is fleeting fast
Yet would be a child once more,
And live again the past
Years seventy-fye how thrills my heart
As memory bears me back,
To tread again with buoyant steps,
My girlhood's sunny track.
But in life's retrospect, see
Full many saddened scene,
For life has not been all play
On dear old Stratford Green.
We've drank, dear friend, its mingled cup
OF sorrow and of JOY,
Since was but sportiye girl,
And you q happy boy.
We both were blessed with many friends,
How few are left alive!
The dearly loved have passed away,
And yet we still survive
We still surylye--and it may be
year-perhaps day
When like the loved ones gone before,
We TOO shall pass away.
God grant that in life's parting hour,
Our tolls and labor done,
We may 90 gently TO our rest,
AS sinks yon setting sun.
When we were young, twas stirring times
The age Of iron men,
Who rang the trumpet'S warlike shout
FROM every hill and glen;
Who for their country and their homes.
Their liberty ana life,
God and the right their battle cry,
They conquered IN the strife.
.Tis true we were but children then,
But we remember well
How many hearth was de-olate,
How many patriot fell
For oft the parent on his knee
Would seat his lisping child,
And tell strange tales OF battle scenes,
And legends stern and wild.
And oft our childish cheeks were blanched
And childish tears would flow,
As wouderinely we listened then,
To deeds of blood and woe.
But JOY best suits the youthful heart,
'Tis always light and free,
And so as it hath ever been,
1t was with you and me.
And still your boyhood sports went On
NJ giriLood's laughter rnng,
=. Il - A..
Both you and were youngl
Do you remember, dear old friend,
The simple Village school"
Where MIR. Ayres" taught little folks
To read and write by rule?
Children were timid-teachers stern,
IN those our youthful days,
When copy books in hand we went,
Trembling to seek his praise.
And when you won the wished for book,
And ! stood sadly by,
You often caused ray of hope
To light my dOwncast eye.
No matter what the teachers said,
Fresh from your generous breast,
Came TO my ear the iattering words,
That mine was ''always best"
Do vou remember that | sent
You then a Valentine ?"
Fine sentiment perhaps it lacked,
But loved breathed in each line.
1t seems but yesterday-these "fve
And seventy years" ago.
You then had owned no other belle,
And no other beau.
in return a ribbon got,
Bright with true loves own hue,
And much it pleased my girlish taste,
For twas the honest blue.
But childhood qaickly sped away,
And hearts were lost and won,
And soon you owned another love,
And | another John !"
With him journeyed many years,
Happy aad blest were We;
He lived to see his BARNS bairns,D
Prattling upon his knee
'We clamb thegither up the hill"
But down alone ] gol
"And soon thegither at its FOOT
W,tb N: I'M Low
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-04-16
c. OLMSTED,

ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW
Coudcrsport, Pa, will attend to all business
entrusted to his care, with promptnes and
fdt ity. Office on Southwest corner OF Main
aud Fourth streets.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-04-16
ISAAC BENSON.

ATTORNEY AT LAW. Coudersport, Pa, will
attend to all business entrusted to him, with
and promptness. Office Oh Second St.
near the Allegheny Bridge.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-08-08

THE PRESIDENTS Foot Is DowN.-The
President has decided not to accept negro
volunteers, even from the North. We sup
pose this settles the question, and as loyal
citizens We shall acquiesce, though we much
regret his decision. We cannot expect the
war to be carried on just to suit our individ-
ual peculiar notions, but if it is only vigor-
ously prosecuted the great object will be ac-
complished. The order for draft of 100000,
in addition to the equal number ordered last
month, has raised burden from the heart OF
the loyal North. Every man now feels as
though the government appreciates the crisis
and was determined to meet it. What if we
do rot have perfect confidence in the capaci.
ty of the commanding generals, Or the secre-
tary Of war, or the policy of our President,
our duty is just as plain. This rebellion must
be crashed and We must crush it by united
effort under the policy and direction of the
powers that be, ignoring all private plans and
side issues. Shall We do it?
For ourselves we wish MIR Lincoln would
use the slaves in every possible way that they
can be used to weaken the rebellion. II q
traitor has slave, tame gorilla or blood
hound that he is using in this nefarious at
:empt to overthrow the government and de-
stroy our country, land the rebels use every
thing they have for this purpose), We wish
our government would turn them against
him.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-08-08
GEORGE lDE. !
IONA. Il. DARLING, 7 Com.
CHAS ROGERS
The best news of the season is the offic

The best news of the season is the official
order for drift of 100000 men for period
of nine months. This, in addition to the
100000 lately called for, will reinforce our
armies by 100000 men. This shows that
the government is in earnest and means to
put down this rebellion in the shortest time
for the more men We have the less time it
will consume to conquer the rebellion and
the less it will cost in treasure and in blood.
Those of the quota not enlisted byj August
10Th will be drafted.
So hurry up the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
men receive no bounties. There is still an
other feature about the new order by the
secretary of war which we like, which is the
object of securing the promotion of officers
of the army and volunteers for meritorious
services; and preventing the nomination and
appointed of incompetent and mworthey off,
GERS and for Kidding the service of such in
competent persons as now hold commissions.
We hope the government will accomplish
this object.
Our armies are now apparently inactive
everywhere. They are waiting for reinforce
ments and cooler weather. Very likely Nc
Clelan's army will r,aUuatv ito new Lose,"
as there is danger that it will be cut off if it
remains where it is by rebel Notifications and
batteries on the river which will prevent
transports flom running up with supplies for
our army.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-08-08
Letter from Michigan.

DETROIT, Mich, Aug. l, 1862.
To the Editor of tile Ca1edouian
Detroit is loyal. In my last told YOU of
war meeting being broken up by rowdies,
and their attempt to commit violence on an
aboltlonst, and | mentioned, too, the conse-
quent excitement among the loyal men of the
city. Detroits good name was sullied, and
the press CT the neighboring cities comment
ed upon it in no mild terms. Something must
be done. Committees were at once set on
foot to raise subscriptions for bounty money.
Another war meeting was called. At this
meeting no disloyal outbreak should occur.
Nor did there. Secession sympathisers dared
not open their mouths, for they we'll knew it
would not be healthy for them. This meet
ing was everything that loyal hearts could
desire. Places of business were closed, and
immense crowd assembled. Patriotism ran
high. Wealthy citizens handed in their sub
scrlptlons-some to pay SO to every man
who enlisted in their respective wards, some
50, and one wealthy, patriotic old Scotchman.
who gained his wealth here by manufacture
ing, not only made both of the above offers.
for his own and another ward, but agreed to
pay - per month to the family of every man
VINO would enlist from this city. And he will
40 it too. He is one of those portly, hearty
old Scotchmen, Overlooking with benevolencp
and good humor, and man who promptly
and well pays his employees. Duncan Stew
art is his name. Others gave literally, and
it was determined to pay besides the above
so bounty 10 each single, and 500 to each
married man who enlisted from the CITY. This
was afterwards endorsed by the city council.
So much for Detroit. Secesh hangs its head
1ow. The next day after the meeting, was
DID, and by good authority, that 500 men en-
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-08-08
TIE w AR.
A New Draft of 100000 Militia.
NINE MONTHS MEN CALLED OUT.

NINE MONTHS MEN CALLED OUT.
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, D. c.,
Aug. 4th.- Ordered, That draft of three
hundred thousand militia be Immediately
called into the service of the United States,
to serve for nine months. unless sooner dis
charged. The secretary of war will assign
the quotas to the states, and establish reg
ulations for the draft.
Second, That if any state shall not. by the
18th of August, furnish its quota of the
additional three hundred thousand volunteers
authorized by law, the deficiency of volun-
teers in that state will also be made up by
special daft from the militia. The secretary
of war will establish regulations for this
purpose.
Third, Regulations will be prepared by
the war department and presented to the
president, with the object of securing the
promotion of officers Of the army and volun-
teers for meritorious and distinguished
services, and of preventing the nomination
and appointment in the military service of
incompetent or unworthy officers. The reg
ulations will also provide for Kidding the
service of such incompetent persons as now
hold commissions. By order ofthe presi-
dent. EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-08-08
POSTSCRIPT.

ARMY OF PoToMAC, Aug. 6.
Zen Hooker made reconnaissance ,lay he
fore yesterday to Malvern Hill and Whit. oak
swamp. The troops left camp about dusk
and arrived at Malvern Hill at 1 Yesterday
morning. 10 miles further they encountered
two rebel regiments and a battery, posted be-
hind earth~orks. Fire was opened on them
by Capts Deusen and Robinson's batteries.
the infantry not engaging. Tie firing con-
tinued about ) hours. when the rebels inglo-
rlously fed towards Richmond, ho,!y pursued
by Or troops, who succeeded in taking 100
of them prisoners. Our loss was killed
and IL wounded
Col Averlll, with 500 cavalry, took the road
to white oak swamp bridge. where they found
the lOth Virginia cavalry drawn up to receive
them. A charge was made. ard the rebels
fed. Col Averill followed three miles. when
ne encountered two hrigades of rebels and
was obliged to retire. He took ~ prisoners.
and did not lose man.
Zen Pleasanton took the Newmarket road
on which part ofthe rebels were re,rea,ing.
followed them to within 10 miles of Rich
mond, took over 80 prisoners, and then fell
back
The troops went into camp at Malvern
Hill.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-08-08
4 Draft OF 100000 Militia Ordered.

The president has ordered an immediate
draft of 100000 militia, in addition to the
100000 volunteers now being enrolled. If
the required number of volunteers is not
forthcoming in any state before the fifteenth
inst, the deficiency will also be made good
by draft. Thus 100000 men are to he
added to our armies at once, more than doub.
ling the present number in the field. This
is the best news We have published for many
days, and we believe the people will wei
come it with satisfaction. 1t shows that the
government has entered upon the work of
crushing out the rebellion with renewed ear
nestness and vigor and this assurance is all
that is needed to dispel anxiety, silence sedi-
tous croaking, and raise the tide of popular
determination and confidence.
The 100000 militia are to be drafted for
only nine months, that being the limit fixed
by law for draft by the president. The
law regulating this matter was passed at the
last session, and it was strange piece of fol-
iy to tx SO short period to this draft. A
considerable portion of the time will neces-
sarlly be consumed in getting the levey e.
qulpped and ready for action. If. however,
our armies are skiIlfully handled, and no
more partisan marplots are allowed to
interfere with the program, We may reasona-
oily hope that within the nine months after
the 100000 militia are placed in the field, We
shall have so far overpowered the enemy
that the three years army can finish up the
work
We have said this measure wilraise public
confidence at once. 1t cannot fail to have that
effect. We shall soon have million of men
in the feld-a force that the enemy cannot
rival and we shall keep the million good as
long as is necessary. The enemy must now
hurry up their threatened offensive demunstra-
tons or their chance will forever sin awav
from them. But they have not the means to
DO 1t, and the bold and strong measures the
government is now taking will add greatly
to the courage and strength of our troops
now in the field, and We believe that our
real successes are to date from this time
The night is past the day dawns; the re.
public is safe.--Springfeld Republican.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-08-08
Grand Rebel Program.

The Baltimore correspondent of the New
York Herald, who processes to know as fully
what the rebels intend to do as if he were
one of them, gives US their grand plan for
the new campaign, as follows =
"During the summer force will be main
tanned in Tennessee and Kentucky. anu in
the centre and north of Virginia, chiefly for
the purpose of making it necessary for the
United States government to keep large
number of troops in those states, in order 10
protect Cincinnati, Ohio, and Indiana from
invasion, and the Baltimore and Ohio RAE
road from being captured. If a strong Tn
ion force is kept in those states, i: is not in
tended to engage it in battle, or 20 cross the
frontier; but rather TO retire into the inter-
or, and seek to draw the Union forces after
them. But unless strong Union force is
kept in these states, it is believed that the
rebel leaders seriousl y intend TO attack and
capture both Cincinnati and st Louis. The
chief offensive operation of the campaign
however-indeed the only one that is known
to be resolved on-is an attack on Washing
ton. This. improbable as if may seem, has
really been decided on by the rebel govern
ment. Not only so, but the details Of the
plan have been arranged, and the particular
troops to make the attempt have been desig
mated.
The expedition against Washington is &c
be commanded by Gen Lee in person. Gez
Beauregard, Gen Johnston are all TO hav,
commands in it. Ii IS not known when III,
expedition will start, but the impression pre-
walls that it will be soon. 1t is designed i
make the whole movement suddenly. Tn
city is not to be invested, nor is anythin.
like regular siege approaches contemplate!
Ii the present plans Of me rebels are earriet
out, an attempt will be made to capture III
city either by straiagem or by assault. or b
both.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-08-08

r. 4 conductor Oh IL broohi,n CITY
Horse Railroad has been fined $40 for eirlt-
ing man from the cars who rendered dol
lar bill for his fare of five cents. instead @.
specie. The act of election was held 10 be an
assault.
@ The soldiers are merrily carrying in
to effect Gen Pope's order No. >. a DAY or
two since squad captured 50 wagon loads
of hay few miles from Frederick sburg. and
as they drove them through the streets of the
town, called out greatly TO the modification
of the inhabitants, This is Gen Pope's order
No b"
HIt has been determined to raise 10 more
regiments in New Hampshire after the 10Th
is filled, but in accordance with an order from
the War Department to ill up the red gaps
in the old regiments.
q A gentleman writes TO the Boston
journal to convince the people that the per
lis of war are overrated. ard SAYS that of the
9Ol men furnished to the army last wear by
the city of Roxbury, only II have fallen in
battle, and : by disease, which is only one
death in i3.
VA black regiment is forming in Wash
lngton, and the coloret men are rapidly en-
listed. They will form regiment hv them
selves. Whether the government will acct pt
the regiment after it shall have heen raised
or not, remains to be seen.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-08-08

The LAST CALL.-Diherent persons inter-
preted differently the despatch received day
or two since relative to draft The way we
read the orders the President calls for an i'm
mediate draft Of 100000 militia to serve nine
months. The second orders that if any State
shall not raise her quota Of the 100000 vol
unteers called for last month by the 10th of
the present month. the deficiency shall be
made up at once by special draft. Thus it
will be seen We may stand two chances of be-
ing drafted.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-08-08

FROM A SOUTHERN PRlsoS.-Capt Drew of
Burlington, who was taken prisoner at Bull
Run, writes occasionally to the Free Press
from his prison house at Salisbury, n. c.
His lot has been hard one-one year and
one month in rebel prisons, and with no pros
pect of immediate release. Under date of
June IL, he writes that there were then 1873
officers confined there. He says: "a few
days ago all the captains were required 10
draw lots to see who should be hostages for
two confederate captains, taken by Fremont
and threatened to be hung. The lots fell on