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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-07-16
Prosnecfs Of Recruitfng.

Will drafting have to be resorted to !
This is question which many now
answer in the affirmative and yet we
are 10th to believe it. Can it be that
after the awful conflict of our gallant
army before Richmond against fearful
odds, and the development of the fact SO
incontrovertibIe, that with equal numbers
the Unionists are vastly superior to the
RebelS-ean it be that after encouraging
brave men to volunteer year ago, III the
defence of the country, that now they
shall be left unsupported by ether volun-
teers sufficient in number to fill up the
new levy? We trust not. Every man
that can leave his business should respond
to the call now made Every instinct of
humanity, every impulse Of patriotism
demands that hundreds of thousands
throughout the North shall rise and fill
up the thinned ranks of the army. In
no other way can our Government hope
to prevent the speedy recognition of the
independence of the Southern Confeder-
acy by the English and French Govern
ments. In regard to the raising of the
new troops the N. Y. Eveniag Post
alludes to the following incentives offered
by our Government:
The inducements to recruits are much
greater than have hitherto been offered.
Under recent regulations, the sum of two
dollars is given to any one who brings a
recruit, or the recruit may receive the
money if he comes himself month s
advance pay is given the soldier when
his company is mustered into the service,
and further payment of twenty-five
dollars is made to him ont of the one
hundred dollars bounty to which he would
be entitled at the close of the war. Be
sides, special inducements are to be pro-
posed to officers The details have not
vet been fully decided upon, but the facts
will soon be given to the public. The
Administration and the State govern
ments have fully determined that the
short comings which marked the first
period Of enlistment, and had not been
fully remedied when the present call was
made, shall exist no longer. Arrange
ments will be made for the prompt and
certain payment of all moneys due either
the volunteers. the officers or those whe
provided for them, and the best accom-
modations in respect to transportation,
quarters, camp conveniences and military
disci pline will be afforded.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-07-16

Barnum has awarded his prizes to the
exhibition babies. A child four and
a-half years old took the first prize of a
hundred dollars as the finest one on exhi-
bition. One thousand dollars was awarded
to the Cincinnati child, eight months old,
which weighs but one pound seven
ounces. Barnum offers another thousand
for match to it any time within the year.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-07-16

ILLINOIS ELECTIoN.-At the recent
constitutional election in Illinois, Gall the
counties heard from but four) there was
a majority against the Bank article of
$500. The proposition denying negroes
the right of suffrage and to hold Office
was adopted by almost nine-tenths of the
whole votes, and the proposition exclud-
ing them from coming into the State, was
adopted by nearly two-thirds. These
articles were voted for separately from
the new Constitution. The majority
against that instrument, thus far is about
$4,000.
A FAIR HAUL-During the battle of
Fair Oaks, Capt. Mcfarland, Of the 102d
Pennsylvania regiment, was taken pris,
oner by several rebels. They lost their
way, and he generously offered to pilot
them. lie led them carefully to the rear
of the federal pickets, and to the surprise
Of the cOnfederates, the hail:
"Who goes there 2" was answered,
"Captain Mcfarland of the 102d Penn
sylvania, with seven prisoners.
New YORK, June 20.--A telegraphic
dispatch from West Point states that
Gen. Scott has received intelligence of
the death of his wife, at Rome, on the
10th inst. Mrs. Scott, formerly Miss
Mayo) was attended in her last illness
by her daughter and son-ia-law. Her
age was Y years.
On the 4th of March, 1861, when
President Lincoln was inaugurated, the
government vessels, available for service,
were only four in number, carrying 25
guns. Our navy now consists of 264
vessels of all sizes, carrying 1851 guns,
with an aggregate tonnage of 318,0l6
tons. The number of seamen now en-
ployed is $4,000.
Is it not singular that the Rebel allies
never complained of the cost of the Sla-
very Wars for Florida and Texas, or of
the $2O0,000,000 offered for Cuba for
Slave purposes? yet they growl about
the Taxes Of the war for Liberty and
Union!
Isaac Newton, of Philadelphia, has
been appointed and confirmed as Com
missioner of the Department of Agricul-
ture. He is practical man of great ex-
perience and ability in agricultural pur-
suits.
The Tax Bill has passed both Houses
of Congress and been signed by Presi-
dent Lincoln. 1t will 60 into effect on
the first of August.
The President has vetoed the bill to
allow the circulation of notes under S.
in the District of Columbia.
A Sixty-Nine FOUNDER shell burst near
an Irishman in one of the trenches. Pat
coolly surveyed the ruins the fragments
had made, said "Be jabbers thim's the
fellows to soften the wax in mans earp
The patent democrats of Chester coun-
ty, in appointing delegates to the guer-
rilia convention at Harrisburg, passed
resolutions against paying war taxes.
The patent democratic conventions gen
orally pass resolutions charging extrava-
gance, corruption, &c against the Gene
raj Government. As the President has
entrusted many important offices to men,
bers of that party, We are not at all sur
prised that some stealing should be 60
ing on.
Government has suspended the order
dischargins Fremont's staff. 1t is posi-.
bic the Pathfinder may be heard from
again ere long.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-07-16

Under Buchanan, in time of peace,
Government bonds were twelve ber cent.
bezo,o par. Under Lincoln, in time of
war, Government bonds are above par.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-07-16


The President returned TO Washing ston
last evening. Nothing official has trans
pired as to his action while with Gen.
Mcclellan. Our letter from Fortress
Monroe says he went to see for himself
aud learE what changes if any, were need
ed; that all was going on satisfactorily,
the troops were vel! rested, and ready to
man for another fight. The new position
is imprcgnable, and the roads to Rich
mond 90 miles by land) dry and favor
able. The Burnside re-enforcements have
all gone up the river They are in fine
health and spirits, splendidly disciplined,
and efficient. Gen. Burnside is an init
mate friend of Gen. Mcclellan, and will
be next in command. Another cores
pondent learns that on the arrival of the
President at Harrison's Landing, Gen.
Mcclellan, with several other military
gentlemen, visited him on board, after
which the President and the General
held private conference for about half
an hour. They then proceeded in an
ambulance to Gen. Summers headquar-
ters, when they took to horse, with the
view of visiting the line of intrenchments.
Coming into the trenches, the President
briefly addressed the soldiers. He said
he chad come to see for himself and to
know the situation of affairs, and that he
should 20 back satisfied It was said
they had been whipped. 1t was not so,
and never would be. He knew the men
he saw around him would prove equal to
the task before them, and never give up
without going into Richmond He had
been unable to sleep from anxiety, but
after what he had seen and heard, he
should go back to Washington, satisfied
that 1t was all right with the Army of
the Potomac He declared his confidence
in the army and its commander, in all
the men. and in all the officers, who were
all alike deserving the confidence of the
country" The party continued their
ride along the lines. and at 8 o'clock in
the evening returned to Gen Mcclellan s
headquarters, after having been in the
saddle seven hours Tribune, July IL.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-07-16

LOUISVILLE - Midnight, - Reports
have been just received that the main
body of Morgan's guerrillas were at
Rough and Ready, nine miles south of
Frankfort, at 5 o'clock this afternoon
Our informant says the State archives are
being removed from the Capitol.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-07-16

Below the prices
here given.
n TAKE pleasure In informing my friends
n and customers that ! am just receiving
a fine. fresh assortment of Goods and that all
those who are in want of any had better give
me an early call.
| keep
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES,
PROVISIONS,
BOOTS and SHOES,
CROCKERY,
And everything usually
kept in a Country Store.
| have just returned from New
York with one OF the best and
largest stocks Of Goods that was
ever brought into this county. |
propose to sell these GOODS
FIFTY per ct lower than can
be bought in this vicinity, Wells
vile or Olean not excepted, My
Goods have been bought for
CASH from a large number Of
houses that had failed in the city,
at from so to rs cts. on the dollar
Of the original cost. Therefore |
am prepared to give all great bar
gains that choose to give me call:
LOOK AT SOME OF THE PRICES ::
Very nice Sheetings from 8 to
ii cts, sold by most merchants
at the present time for IA to Is.
Good cotton bats for s cts roll
Good Prints for 6 to IL, worth
9 to IA. Fine Delaines from |
to 90 cts, worth ID to % and 50.
Good Tweeds from 25 to SO cts,
worth A and IS. Good Black
Silk from 80 cts. to ST 90, worth
IS cts to 81 30.
Good Suits of Black Clothes Coat, Vest,
Pants, Calf Boots, Hdkhfs., Crayat, &C., for
$40, worth SIS.
La Groceries, | have a good sweet
pleasant Tea for 50 cts per h.,
and upwards. Good Sugar for s.
cts, white coffee sugar IL. Sal
eratus for 6 cts, Coffee Is. Soap
8 cts. bar Molasses for 45 cts.
per gal, Best Kerosene oil, A
cts. gallon Flour at "We ellsville
prices " In the line of Boots and
Shoes we have Ladies Enamel
ed Morocco Boot for 50 cts sold
by most dealers for 81 to 81 25
Heavy Kip Ladies Walking Boot
IS cts Fine Congress Caters
and others from SO cts. to 81 CO.,
worth 6 to IL shillings Fine
Calf Boots for 9 so; Fine Stogey
boots for l6 shilling FineBroche
Shawls for 20 shillings AM up
wards. Ladies Stella Shawls
from s to 22 shillings. Woolen
shawls for l2 shilling and upward
Red Flannel from 9 shillings per
yard. Fine Ginghams for ten
cents Cambrics for 9 cts.
Mems Heavy Working Ribbed
Jacket Coats for s shillings.
And now I intend to keep my
stock full to supply those who may
choose to buy at
WHOLESALE or RETAIL,
And all Families of Volunteers
will receive Goods at the first
cost in New York, regardless of
transportation, and | still hold
my offer good to pay any one that
calls upon me and not finding
Goods at the prices given to pay
them for their time and expenses
in coming.
N TIL NWNENMfAATC
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-08-26

LOCAL INCORPORATION The following
from the Carson Age may be of interest to
Calforniaus owning stock 10 Nevada silver
mines:
Thus far we have not a candidate before
the people, as far as we know. who are Op.
posed to the passage of an Incorporation
Act at the next session Of our Legislative
Assembly. Judge Hall and John q. Lewps
The only two asprants for the Council, are
decidedly in favor of the passage OF such an
act; and so are all the candidates for mem.
bers of the House. IL the other counties Of
the Territory will follow in the footsteps Of
Ormsby, aud elect suitable men TO the Leg.
islaIive Assembly, We will have the desired
Incorporation Act passed in very short
time after the cOnvening Of that body. win
the other counties assist us in the work?'
Nevada was foolish in not passing the act
last winter. California operators in silver
mining stocks are opposed to The measure.
as II is intended 10 compel officers of mining
companies to reside in the Territory instead
Of San Francisco.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-08-26

THE GALVESTON HANGING SroRY.-The
Richmond Enquirer gives the follow ing re.
c''al as good story, gleefully headeding
1t "Served Them Right"
AT Galveston. Texas, an order hayip,
Deen Issued by the Confederate authorities
lot every family TO leave that city, in M.
tlclpa'l0n OF its bombardmcni by the Yam.
kees, ANA u being determined 10 defend il.
IKE Vlcksburg, To the last, some seven fam.
illee refused TO leave. Suspicion being en-.
cited, the houses of these seven families
were searched, when the "Stars and Stripes'
were discovered, TO be tloated TO the brerza
should the Yankees take the CITY. The cord
was not long in doing its work. An THOSE
who were guilty of this treason were taken
out, and. upon a short shift, were hung.
One would like TO believe that this dia.
bolical narrative is false-though II is mt
forth in Richmond as true. The notabl,
part of the matter is that this is the Kind Of
story which the leading newspaper pub.
liShed in what is still the capital of The
so called COnfederacy knows its readers
like TO pursue. 1t seems TO be assumed
that an account of the hanging of seven
Texan families, because the Stars aud
Stripes was found in their houses, is rather
Jocular idea 10 dwell on. What an infer
nal background is here revealed!
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-08-26
EUROPEAN Nkws.--we have dates frou

EUROPEAN NEws.--We have dates from
Europe TO August 18Th: .'.
An Italian squadron at AncOna bad been
ordered TO watch the Adriatic coast. Gari-
haldi. with 800 volunteers, was matching
in the direction Of San Catela, His object
seemed to be 10 reach Palermo which was
tranquil. 4 Garibaldi manifestation was
taking place at Sosela. Al the theater NJ.
Milan. shouts were raised: Rome or DEATH
Garibadi occupied Rocco and PalmUta. Al
the latter place be barrangUed az follows:
"The present state Of affairs cannot conlin-
ne. go against the Government because
IL will not let me 60 TO Rome. 60 against
France because che defends the Pope.
will have Rome at any price Rome or
DEATH II succeed, 50 much the better; II
not. | will destroy the Italy which made
myself. The departure Of volunteers from
Palermo has ceased.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-08-26
The MICRO QUESTION IN wAsnrxerov.-

The NEGRO QUESTION IN WAsHIXGrON.-
A great deal Of establishment and indigna.
tion is expressed in Washington, d. c., on
the discovery that section was smuggled
into the act supplementary to The act for
the release Of certain persons held TO ser.
vice or labor in the District of Columbia,
which places the negro on an equality with
the white man in the courts of justice of
that city. The section alluded TO provides,
that in all Judicial proceedings in The Dis.
trct of Columbia there shall be no exclu
sion Of any witness on account Of color.
Even in Ohio Ehere there are few negroes.
in comforting upon them the right to testify
in the courts, il was decreed that their ties.
timony should go for what it was worth.
The sudden elevation of the negro just
emancipated to an equality with white men
in the capital Of the United States is regar-
ded ~ something worse than an indiscre.
tion or al error Of judgment.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-08-26
HAxoMo PnrsoNERs.- The Nashville

HANGING PRIsONERs.- The Nashville
Union is responsible for the following state
ment: Finy-Gve Of our soldiers were hnna
at The refined city of Atlanta few week
ago: and now we have fourteen more loyal
men executed on the scafiold. Would it NOT
be well for some of our conservative friends
10 address n stirring and pathetic appeal 70
our "misguided Southern brethren" who
are making snch "iTregnlar opposition" to
the Federal Government That would look
better than railing at the AdministTatiOn.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-08-26

ExPELLED.-A. p. DUdley,a a prominent
witness against j p. Hardy. 10 the I'm
parchment case. has been expelled from the
Calaveras Bar for having llected $500
for blind client eight months and failing
TO pay over.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-08-26

MILITARY MARRTAGR.-A "bOId soldier
bow" Of the Fourth New Hampshire regiment,
was recently married TO a young lady in St.
Augustine, Fla, by the Provost Marshal.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-08-26
Miscellaneous.
MARYsVILLE
PIONEER ASSAY OFFICE.
III. HARRIS & CO..

He A1ANRIO - w.,
E Street, Near Corner of ed, MarysvIIlc.
Also, TS street, Sacramento.
l05 SACRAMENTO STREET, SAN FRANCISCO,
And Aurora, EsmerRlda Mining District.
NTlIL CONTINUE TO CARRY ON THE BUSINESS
w Of Melting, Refining and ASsayiug
Gold and Ores Of Every Description
ADVANCES MADE ON GOLD DUST.
Gold Bars bought and sold Returns made in Bars
or COiu, IN SIX HOURS
Shippers ofDUS1 can draw, against consignment,
on our houses at MARYSEll.LE. SACRAMENTO and
SAN FRANCISCO, aud Check Books ior that purpose
will be furnished by u.s.
They would respectfully solicit from the Miners md
Dealers, their patronage As vouchers, for the cor
recthess OF their Assays they refer, with permission
to the following Bankers who for nearly four years
have shipped Bars assayed by them to the Eastern
states and Europe:
SAN FRANCISCO; NARYsvnLE:
b. Davidson Esq, Low. Bros. 4 Co..
Mess. J. Parr0tt Il Co.. becker. Jewett 4 Paxton.
- Sather X Church, REYNOLDS Bros
" Reynolds, Res Il Co. NEW YORK
SACRAMENTO: B. Berend 4 Co.,
b + hastings Co., Trevor 4 Colgate.
d. o. Mills 4 Co
QUICKSILVER AGENCY
OF THE NEW IDRIA MINES.
The best article the State, sold at San Francisco
Agents rates.
August 8. 1861. H. HARRIS co.
The New York herald., 1862-11-16

Of umpsts no wordy pronunoiamento. Most Of bis ssa
have been with him for long time. and have oil made
their mark In the field reliable, brave and gallant Of
acers II was supposed that the heads Of departments
under General Ftx John Porter wsud remain, but they
leave TO day for Washington
Most OF the leading officers OF the corps have called
and paid their respects 70 the Commanding General
His Il ank OF manner, unassumng mein and the inn
print OF manly courage stamped upon not fail
win universal regard and give promise oi firm conf
dence In the future For the general occupies
Porter.
OF the corps The spirit Of discomfort at the renoya OF
General Mcclellan has nearly subsidized Officers and inen
begin TO roaze that IL their duty 70 fight under any
commander that may oe placed thsm fand theii re
gard for individuals Is merging In of'er regard Tor tho
country and lis welfare and prosperity as depending upo
tner united and persistent efforts To aid IN crushing GUY
the rebellion and restoring peace TO the country-lo
great work for the Accomplishment OF which tney LOON w
arms.
The great thought next TO forward movement 70
obtain clothing for the soldiers wanting them NOW 'na nc
running regularly between here ana washington
there every promise OF such wants being speedy sup
Piled. General Grlins brigade Is parsiculariy N want
overcoas and bankss was told 10 day TINT ne said
that he would allow his brigade 70 bulge an inch from
where they are until they are furnished proper supply
of bankets and clothing The overcoss, knapsacks and
blankets of this brigade II will be remembered were all
lost al Cameo Hit While the regiments in the front
ranks 81 Gght their knapsacks burned, to pre-
vent their falling iuto the hands Of the enemy.
The New York herald., 1862-11-16

and ~ " no expecsd the grip Of the Provost Marshal
MS collar before no bad done. But still something
ssd-enough 20 stir up uamo before the election day
unless u qurched by the Mrhal aforesaid In thor
inner most heafts what must these brave Northern p,i-
cis.a thik a themselves III their attempt % enslave
tLe oath they nave enslaved thenseiyesaud 70 suCh
tyfast. vulgar, rail splitting. Illinois crackor lawyer,
who three yes would have kissed tner hands Tor
dvs dollar eo u : coualry srN what would
they say 9. Aoucst Abe, II they only dare,
The New York herald., 1862-11-16
INTERESTING FROM THE SOUTH.
Important Captures I'm the Gusf-savan-
nah 90 be Defended 20 the Last--Arrest
or Persons Charged wf~N CountcrfoftIng
the Rebel Currency, dc.


The Navy Department, has received vcIuninous de-
spatches from the CUR to-day. stating. among OTHER
things, that the United States ganboat Sycamore on the
2sth alt, captured the Engsa schooner Trer, of and
from Nassau, with cargo OF 100 bags Of salt and isce
aneous articles
On tho 2Sd nit the same gGbost captured the English
schooner Francis OF aud from Nassau With salt powder
gin, sc.
The schooner Rachel seansn the 9th uIt captured
on Sabine Pass, the English schooner Dart
The steamer kensingon recently captured tho Englisb
schooncr Adventurer attempting TO The blockade oh
tho coast Of Texas.
The savannah Republican OF tho 9th says has gene.
rally been resolved both sides by tho army and
citizens TO defend that atty TO yold possession 10 the
Invaders only when its walls shall have ~soa bsered
down, and nobody left TO dispute his entrance
Two men have been brought to Savannah from Colam
bus Ga charged with uttering and passing counterfeit
money OF the Confederate States.
n N. Mercer. Brigadier General commanding Issues
an address 70 the planters OF Georgia saying that
he has received from several counties in the state
quests and demands that he should their negroes
working upon the Notifications Of Savannah II
is his sincere aud earnest desire to do ao but Id
thinks II injustice TO those who have sent thcr
AZ hts rst cal that they should be competed TO ber tho
whoo burden and heat Of the day, White ohers who
amoug the weathest Of the land, look calmly the
danger OF the city and StaLo, without con-
tribung single laborer from their hundreds
or thousands to their defence. Lot those citizens
whose vital interests at stake and who have dono
their share towards the veal rise up and compel
these backs!iiers and especially the rich among hem 70
do their part As soon a those who have not hitherto
contributed send him a sufficient number to al ther
places he pedges hipso to send back "a their masters
the negroes who are now work. Un.,l thB 10 done,
necessity ccinpcs him 10 retain hein.
Governor Brown the call for negroes ~ complete
the fortincatons around Savannah II they not fur
nshed promptly they viii be impressed
The New York herald., 1862-11-16
THE WAR IN THE SOUTHWEST.
Dish ndmen rat OF Pai~is"n RsnGers-Her.
nandoSOccupied by tsse Unionists-Lo.s
OF tho steamer EsaeuI anu Fifteen
Lives, t&c,, Sc.

CAmo nv. 10, i882
An tho partisan rangers who havo been pui'Sips ths
country around Memphis have been dsbanded by Gssra
Pembcrton and attached 20 regiments
cotton Ia reported a. corrng forward agsin IN COO
stder able Quantities.
Passengers from ualena report tha, Hernando
pied by the uuion.sts on Monday.
Tho people Of Mississippi said TO 10 running their
neroes into the ntefir, leaving oaiy saOh lsopof'y
they cannot oarry away.
Thsaie,mer Eugene, Cairo and Memphis packet struck
on q sgnkcn wreck "Wednesday night, or Plum Point
Bend, and sunk IN fifteen fcot water. There
hundred persons On board dleea OF whom wec drowned
principally among the Tho passengers remained
On tho wreck a night, aud brought or next
ing ~ the steamG TigTess. The boat valued al
sis ooo aud will probably be total os she loaded
"ish goods and stores, which were badly damaged.
Tho rebels ara said 10 be forying jackson. Miss aud
'argo reniorcemcnts are bcng brought there from Ar
kaas. 1, is beloved that army will fa back 10 that
poiat before giving battle.