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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-25

ALTERED TREASURY NoTEs s-The
counterfeiters have commenced altering
the one and two dollar Treasury notes to
those of higher denominations Already
tens, ffties, and one hundreds have made
their appearance. Unsuspeeting persons
would be very likely to take these altered
bills for their apparent value but a slight
examination on y is necessary to discover
the differences. We give the following
description of the genuine plates, and
would advise our readers to cut it out and
paste it up for reference:
Ones-vig. large oval portrait of Chase
on left end .. .....
Twos-Vig. large oval portrait of Ham,
iton on lower left centre. ss5r .. r..
Fives-vig. likeness of Hamilton on
right end ; statue of female representing
America on left end. M 81
Tens.-vIg eagle on upper centre, oval
portrait of Lincoln on upper left end.
Twenties-vig. statue Of female with
shield and sword, representing America,
in centre OF note. 81. ....-,..
Fifties-vig. large oval portrait of
Hamilton on upper left centre. @
One hundreds-vig. large spread eagle
on upper end.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-25
Eg~A correspondent writing from

S~A correspondent writing from
Harrisburg under date of March Is, says
yesterday, the House amended the
bill to restore the Tonnage Tax to all
Railroads, by directing the Attorney Gen.
eral to institute suit for the money due
the State when the Tax was repealed.
The proceeds Of these receipts to 90 into
the sinking Fund. On its .fnoI passage,
the vote stood 34 Rep, l6 Dem 80
YEAS and II Rep, 81 Dem.-46
NAYS -. 4 maj, Ritter and Strousc
voted Yea. Absent, Cessna, and 3 others.
Some voted No because they wanted the
recovery of the money due, separated
from the reinstatement of the Tax
Others voted thus because the wanted
nothing but bare, unconditional repeal,
which bill would have gone to the Su.
preme Court for decision, and left the
question open, and no revenue, for another
year. For all practical good, it seems to
me now to be in the best shape as sure
revenue measure, which may 60 into effect
at once, and thus substantially cure the
financial loss Of the bills of 1861, which
laid so many politicians in early if not
unhenored graves"
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-25
na-All nersons who serve two years or

B9- All persons who serve two years or
during the war, or those who are dis
charged by reason of wounds received in
battle, within two years, and the heirs OF
those who die or may be killed while in
the service, are to receive all pay due
them, and 500 bounty. If the soldier
deceased was married, the widow gets the
bounty if no widow, the children or his
legal heirs if unmarried, payment Is
made first to the father if the father is
dead, 10 the mother; If both are dead, to
the brothers and sisters.
Those who are disabled while in The
service, receive pension according to
disability. A deceased so!dier'r widow,
or, if no widow. his children, if under Is
years Of age, get pension in addition to
the bounty.
Any agent or attorney who shall de-
mand or receive any greater compensation
than Eve dollars for preparing and pre-
senting any claim, bounty or pension,
with one dollar and fifty cents for each
additional affidavit necessarily shall be
deemed guilty of high misdemeanor,
and upon conviction, shall. for each of
fence, be fined not exceeding $500, or
Imprisonment at hard labor not exceeding
two years, or both, according to the cir
cumstances and aggravation Of the offense
Every person whose business it is to
prosecute claims in any of the executive
departments of the federal government
shall be deemed claim agent, and, as
such, must take out license under the
Excise Tax Law, or be subject to the pen
aties therein prescribed.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-25

The New York Herald is responsible
for the following, aod whether it be true
that it originated at the White House or
not, every one win acknowledge that it
is "a palpable hit" When our good
President heard of the recent rebel raid
at Fairfax, in which brigadier general
and a humber of valuable horses were
captured, he gravely observed: "Well, |
am sorry for the horses" "Sorry for the
horses, Mr.. President p exclaimed the
Secretary of War, raising his spectacles
and throwing himself back in his chair
AEith astonishment. ayes" replied Mr.
Lincoln, IL can make brigadier general
10 FIVE minutes, but it is not SO easy to re-
place a hundred and ten horses"
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-25

gZ~A gentleman of much intelli igence
aud observation, who has spent some THE
in the armies of Virginia, Informed US,
last Saturday, that he has found but one
soldier opposed to the. Emancipation Proc
lamation-and be was drunk Burnside s
9th Army Corps almost idollze him
Hooker's men trust him like a father,
and all the men are earne st and hopeful
they want to fight this Rebellion, clean
down; at once, and for e, er, and no room
for after clsps. He says they are most
indignant at the Copperheads of the
North, and many of them asked him why
the people here did not string them up,
and thus squelch their treason !-Leuis.
burg Star and Chronicle.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-25

The Viceroy or Egypt has placed at the
disposal of France eight hundred negro
slaves. They are to be embarked in a
French war steamer, and sent to Mexico
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-25
SOMETHING ELSE

EVHE subscribers at their
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-25
OLD STAND ON MAIN STREET,
COUDERSPORT,

Offer to their old customers and the public
generally for Cash. United States Treasury
Notes (Which by the way are taken nt Par,)
Wheat. Corn, Oats, Buckwheat, Butter, Cheese,
Hides, Pelts, Deer Skins, and all other kinds
of Skins, such as Calf Skins, &c, also, Beans,
Beas, YenisoD, and some other things that
can't be thought of,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-25

Never marry With out love:
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-25
CHARLES S. BERKELY.

The amount of money to be paid into
the United States Treasury, for exemp-
tion from military duty, by the Friends
of Indiana, will be two hundred and fifty
three thousand dollars.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-10-10

ACHIEVING A MUTUAL RESPECT.--It is q
noticeable fact that this war has already
cured both North and South of the weak
ness of calling each other towards. We
certainly respect the fighting qualities of
the rebels, and they ours. The N. Y. EUe-
ming Post, commenting on the indecisive
character of the battles in Georgia, and in
deed Of all our important battles, says,
aptly:
Zone reason of this is certain equality
among the men on both sides, who are of
the same race and nation, and very much
alike in their physical characteristics. Be-
tween French and Spanish, or German and
Italian, or English and Indian, there is
marked difference of character, which ap-
pears in their combats. If one is more
light and dashing than The other, he makes
clean thing of it whenever he attacks by
surprise, and bears his adversary down by
the impetuosity of his charges; or if he
happens to be more sturdy and enduring
than the other, the very obstinacy of his
courage renders his success sure. There is
marked result either way, which does not
take place with us, because in the exact
counterpOise of forces, and in the terrible
determination to win the mastery, neither
of us will acknowledge himself whipped,
or indeed is whipped until he is extin-
guished. Our battles, if they have no 9TH
er result, will at least beat us into recip-
rocal respect for each others prowess and
endurance"
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-10-10

The TENNESSEE NATIONAL GUARD
RAPID RECRUITING FOR THE VOLUNTEER
SERvICE-SOUTHERN RAILRoADs.-knox-
vile, Tenn, Sept. N.-Colonel
late yesterday afternoon fell back before
the cavalry force of Scott and Pegram,
from Calhoun to Athens.
Our information from ROsecrans is still
very meager. The Army Corps
is moving to the southwark, as if with the
intention of going to his assistance. From
the rebels of Southwestern Virginia we
have nothing whatever to fear, as one
brigade OF mounted men are able at all
times to keepthe whole force Of Sam. Jones
in check. In fact, they are not worthy of
being considered in summing up the stu
bestowed upon them than they deserve.
Gen. Burnside is here and spends most
of his time at the side of the telegraph in
strument, by means Of which he keeps his
eve upon his extended line from Catlett's
to Athens. General Shackelford is also in
town to-day, but !expects to go
ward tomorrow or next day.
serves special mention, and that is the
loyal East Tenesseeans. Under General
Orders No. Is, the entire loyal population
is being made natural auxiliary, of the
most powerful kind. In this portion of the
State the organization has been effected so
that noao the number armed and ready for
service is fully fifteen thousand. In addi-
ton to the National Guard for home de-
Tense, large numbers are enlisting in the
volunteer service. Col. Crawford, who is
forming an artillery regiment, gets re-
cruits as fast as he can provide for them,
having already procured eight hundred, and
on yesterday alone Lieut.. Cot. Br0aonLOw
received seUenty-sir for his regiment, the
9Th Tennessee CdvaIry. This is very en-
couraging, as showing that the mass Of the
people Of East Tennessee are already to do
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-10-10
BARBARA FRIErCHIE.
BY JOHN G. WHITTIER.

Up from the meadows rich with corn,
Clear In the cool September morn,
The clustering spires of Frederick stand
Green-walled by the hills of Maryland,
Round about the orchards sweep,
Apple and peach tree fruited deep,
Fair as the garden of the Lord
10 the eyes of the famished rebel horde.
On that pleasant morn Of the early fall,
When Lee marched over the mountain wall
Over the mountains winding down,
horse and foot, into Frederick town.
Eorty flags with their silver stars.
rorty iags with their crimson bars,
Flapped in the morning wind; the sun
vi noon looked down, and saw not one.
Up rose old Barbara Frietchie then,
bowed with her fOurScore years and ten;
Bravest of all in Frederick town,
sne took up the flag the men hauled down;
In her attic window the staff she set,
~ snow that one heart was loyal yet.
Up the street came the rebel tread,
stonewall Jackson riding ahead
Under his slouched hat left and right
lie glanced; the old flag met his sight.
Haltr'-the dust-brown ranks stood fast,
Fire!'-out blazed the rifie-blast.
1t shivered the window, pane and sash;
~ ieit Tie DdnneT Win seam ana SaSH.
Quick, as it fell from the broken staff.
Dame Barbara snatched the silken scarf;
She leaned far out on the window-sill
And shook it forth with royal will.
Shoot. if you must, this gray old head,
But spare your country's flag, she said
A shadow of sadness. blush OF shame,
over the face of the leader came;
The nobler nature within him stirred
TO life at that wOman's deed and word:
who touches hair of your grey head
Dies like dog! March on!' he said.
All day long through Frederick street
Sounded the tread of marching feet;
All day long that free flag tossed
Over the heads of the rebel host.
Ever its torn folds rose and fell
On the loyal winds that loved it we'll;
And through the hill-gaps sunset light
4 Shone over 1T with a warm goodnight.
Barbara Frietchie's work is DER,
And the rebel rides on his raids no more
Honor TO her! and let a tear
Fall, for her sake, on Stonewall's bier.
Over Barbara Frietchie's grave
Flag of Freedom and Union wave:
Peace and order and beauty draw
~Round thy symbol of light and law:
And ever the stars above look down
On thy stars below at Frederick town.
-SEttJtLi,. Ktf;tHll
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-10-10

L.
exclaims
Negotiation with whom? Negotiation
in regard to what? Can the Government
negotiate with traitors? Can there be a
question as to what ought to satisfy the
Government The Southern people must
either lay down their arms and return to
their allegiance, or they must be brought
back by force. There is no other ground,
no -ternaine, compatible with our ma
tional existence. President Lincoln can
not negotiate with the rebel government
on any terms, or listen to any proposition
which JEFF. Davis and the members of his
Cabinet might be disposed to make Them"
The President was fully justified in re-
fusing to receive Alex. II. Stevens
"Mr. Lincoln preserved the high dignity
of his office in keeping the tempter at q
distance, and in keeping the flag of our
sacred Union unstained by any act that
could have the appearance of even q par
tial, momentary, and transient waning of
the supremacy of our Government.
THE lawful Government of the United
States has no more business to receive
propositions from or offer terms to the
rebel authorities, than q Judge on the
bench has to listen to the proposition of a
convict for terms of justice.
"Our Government can never treat with
the rebels, whether they lay down their
arms or not. 1t can only offer to purdon
their transgressions.
ut is only when the sword has done it's
work that we can hope for q general SUBJ
mission, and that the Government itself
will be able to deal with the rebels with
generosity and Kindness
Mr.. Grund combatted the heresy of Sc
cession, saying that it would lead to end
less war, the disintegration of both sec
tons, the interference of foreign powers,
and the ruin of all the country. He held
that this continent, large as it is, is too
small for two powerful republics, and the
war would go on till one was subdued.
Coming 10 the peace men he said
''The men who now talk of peace, with
out having first subdued the rebellion, are
either totally blind to all the natural and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-12-11
OUR MILITARY BUDGET.
SOLnIERS' REST

Within the past few days exchanged pris.
oners from Annapolis Junction; 81 con Wales
cents from Philadelphia; 90 recruits ter nth
Vermont, list art;) 100 employees from Balti.
more; 81 employees from Philadelphia; p con-
,alsscents from Boston, lis men, I'd battalion
Invalid Corps, tLieat. Spear,) for Baltimore;
il! recruits for I'd New York veteran cavalry,
{I.ieut. Smith;) loo recruits for LIST and I'd Con
nscticnt artillery; Il recruits for SCOTS Geo. II
for 7th New York artillery; IS for 9th New
York artillery; for 13th New York cavalry;
So for I'd New York veteran cavalry; ~ men
5th New York cavalry, going on recruiting
service, have reported at Soldiers Rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-12-11
JEPY SAYS THEY MUST BOLSTER Up THEIR
FINANCES AND RAISE MORE TROOPS
Or IT Is ALL CP WITH THE
CONREDERATES

FoRrREse MONROE, Dsc. n-JeG. Davis,
message to Congress, Dec. 9TH, Is desponding
over the iosses Of the strongholds, vicksburg,
Port Hudson, and ma ny other points.
He Gays there is no improvement in the rela-
tons with foreign countries since last January
message; on the contrary, there Is greater di.
vergence In the conduct Of European nations,
as uming character positively unfriendly.
The marked Partially by Great Britain in
favor Of our enemies Is strongly evinced In their
decisions regarding the blockade. as well as
their marked difference OF conduct on the sub-
Iect Of the purchase Of supplies by the two bel
ligerents. This difference has been conspicu-
ous since the commencement Of the war.
The public finances demand the strictest and
most earnest attention. A prompt and effica-
cious remedy for the present condition Of the
currency Is necessary to successful perform
ance of the monetations OF the Government
He recommends taxation instead of further
sales Of bonds or issues Of Treasury notes.
The holders OF currency now outstanding
can only be protected by substituting for them
some other security. The currency must be
promptly reduced, to prevent the present in.
fated prices reaching rates more extravagant
Ha calls upon the people to come to their
rescue, and recommends putting an end to
substitution, and modifying the exemption law.
and add largely and promptly as possible.
he regrets the suspense Of the exchange of
prisoners.
Communication with Trans. Mississippi is so
INSTRUCTED as to render 1t diff cult to comply
with legislation. vesting authority in the ex-
ecutiye Of Government
The enemy refuse proposals for the only
peace possible between US, and the only hope
Tor peace row is the vigor OF our resistance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-12-11
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
FROM KENTUCKY
REBEL 6CERILLAS TROUBLBSOME.
JAMES GUTHRIE TO BIZ ELECTED UNITED
STATES SENATOR.

CINcIsNATI, Dee. IA dispatch from
Louisville says: The guerillas in Cumberland,
Wayne, and Clinton counties are very trouble
some. They often make raids across the
Cumberland river, destroying property and
conseripting citizens.
They are generally believed to be rebel citi-
zens who take this method Of robbing Union
men.
Four thousand two hundred Chattanooga
prisoners have passed through LeRisYille.
II is Generally believed that James Guthrie
Will be elected y. S. Senator by the Kentucky
legislature.
A vote Of thanks to Gems. Grant aud Burn
side was offered in the Kentucky Senate yes.
terday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-12-11
DESERTHRS

The following named deserters sent here
from Fort Independence, were mmitted to
Forrest Hall Prison yesterday by order of
Capt. Todd "A. Cloutman, 9th N. H. vols; M
Oh adburne. I'd N. H. vols: H. Pillsburg 10Th
Mass; r. Moore, 5th N. Y; Z. s. Hardy, 9Th
Wis; Geo. w. Partridge, ID Mass. cavalry; H.
3 Spach, LIST Mass. cavalry; Samuel Dunn 10th
Mass. infantry; J. w. Smith, Goth Mass
infantry; W. G. Woodman, LIST Me. cavalry;
Geo. 5. Moore. LIST Mass. infantry VIM Beals,
cd Vt. vols; Patrick Burns, 10th, n Y vols
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-12-11

A BUMPER BENEFIT Mr.. Leonard Grover
q gentleman who has labored SO energetical,y
and succsssf fully to give Ms first class thsatrcal
performance in Washington. n lihor
atty, public spirit, and patriotism have been
shown on SO many occasions, takes q benefit
Tonight; and from all appearances the house
viii be one Of unprecedented size and brilliance
The bill is, in many respects, the most attrac.
tive ever offered in Washington, and great
pains have been taken to supply all necessary
su1iliar.es for tho comfort and enjoyment OF the
audience. Additional stoves, &C., have been
added to the room in view Of the suddsn change
Of temperature, and yk itors will fluid Growers
Iheater with its cosy interior arrangements
and excellent performances just the place to
spend these freezing December evenings.
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COMMITTED TO THE OLD CApIrsI,

COMMITTED TO THEOLD CAPITsL.
John Allbrooks and James Davis, 18th Va.
Rebel cavalry, rebel deserters sent in from
Provost Marshal General Defeases South of
Potomac, were committed to the Old Capitol
iastevening by order Of Capt. Todd. as also
VIM. F. Alexander, Co. ID Ist Connection, ar
tillery, under sen teuce of court martial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-12-11
DIR OeALs YOR HAY.
DEPOT CoMM:ssA2r's 6PsIex,
223 G. srEaBf, WAsHisGIos.

200 u SrkeBf. WASHINGTON,
fSss il sS5Sb Ss$5
PAL the ~ h DAY OF Isss e 4 Pro
bone VIII 30 snterta1ed unIess sssy '1 fuy Com ana
With gu the rsauiremsnts of this advertise msnt
.ssi a1 ":t 6
.s:on?sni:d y 80 oath q .Iiessuos and sa.Gs
soma Sss contrast d awarded to s2s party gs OK
parties proposing, the contract will b sceepsed
furni'hsd for the the contract - pso.
To 81 ss
- the aovefnmsnt if. in Ito opinion, tie public
I! proposals are made By Arm, the names Of Al,
:ns Iat IN ~, nv; o. The Individual .ho
and Win Be- required 70 furnish tSs ssov. ssees.d
The usual form Of su.-.as, mus. .ecorp..,
sasa Srsposei, and parties to whom sxardsars
sss e g i ss:S:
sS q ias .aa so;.a.y
Zach siadeE ssd 2srsoGs offered e .eourity sii
sS 3 +: 49,, S::|
fuse. . sctsr into eossI.cs .sIeesbiy With IL.
n: sSnt1ses :as bend ~ g:sss
shall have the riel2 to ap1iy sasH dsfoianey Sy
purchase In oDen market, haY6I1S such doIInausnt
bidder or contractor With TIE advance Daia over
tho bid or contract.
Ppyoe AIS nom disloyal parties viii not be CON
pei sons he hsvs heretofoIs failed to faia their
Agreements OF contracts with the Gove<nmeut.
Bidders must pc present at the OPENING Of the
bids, 70 respond TO their names.
The HaS TO be deitTsrsd either in Waslfustos o.
Alerandria, in baleB prepsrly secured, frss Of ~
Al Hay contracted toE under .his Advertisement
OF aood msrcbsntabls quality win be rejected.
The Bay win be paid for In such funds a. the Gov.
com pleiion Of the contract rs sosn there after
Is the proper ofacer shail be in FUMES.
Delivery Of the Hay to comm ence within ten 10!
days from to date OF the contract. and to be
plstsd by tbs thirt,ets !Sohl day of January 1884,
E.T. BRID6 Es, Captain q. q. v
dell 92S q street. WeshinEtou, D. O.
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GCERRILLAS AT LANGLEY

party of retel guerrillas made their ap-
Yearance al Langley, three miles above the
Chain Bridge. and five miles from George
town, early yesterday morning. Two Of the
Ruerrillss went into the house of N Al named
Williams, and the latter fed out Of the back
door and made his way 10 Georgetown. These
swo alleged that there We're three hundred in
the company but their tesrs doubtless added
TO III. number. We do not hear that the gang
effected any thing worth mention by their de.
mon stration.
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FROM HAVANA AND ST. D0MJN,

FkOM AAN Ana AND ST. DOMINGO.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE steamer Eagle
has arrived here from Havana
A report was received at Havana that over
300 OF the Saint Domingo insurgents have de.
livered themselves up TO the Spanish author.
ties. Rajas and two other leaders In the rebel.
lion are also reported captured in Hayu and
at the disposal Of the Government.
Fifteen highway robbers have been arrested
near Havana One Of them was executed.
The English bark Ontario and the Spanish
bark Paciega have been wrecked on the Cuban
coast. The cargo of the Ontario was mahoga
ny, and that of the latter 5000 barrels OF .,our
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FROM NEW ORLEANS.
CAPTURE or REBEL PRISONERS.
AFFAIRS IN TEXAS.

CAIRO, Dec. 1.-THE steamer Mcclellan,
which arrived At New Orleans on the ID inst,
brought the rebel prisoners captured on Mus.
tang Island Among them are . number Of
officers.
Gen. Hamilton, Military Governor Of Texas,
Io~ehod IRA zns fha ID, and would en- ter
upon the duties Of his Office As soon as DOS.
sble
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-12-11

GUERRILIAs ACTIVE BETWEEN THE TWO
POINTS

CHATTANOOGA, Dec. 10.-0ens. F. p. Blair
and G.. W. Wilson, Of Gen. Grants staff, ar
rived from Knoxville TO day. Gen Blair goes
to Congress Immediately.
Gen. Sherman leaves in a few days with
heavy force tor Knoxville.
Two hundred and fourteen men died Of
wounds and disease In the Chattanooga hos.
pitals in the last seventeen days.
Guerriilas are active between Chattanoosa
and Knoxville