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The Battle of Chattanooga.

Gen. Rosencrans' Army, after three
days battle with the Rebels, fell back to
the Notifications of Chattanooga, where
his position is such that the Rebels can
not drive him from it. His loss in killed,
wounded and missing is estimated at 90
600. The Rebel loss is not known, but
from the character of the fight is supposed
to'be much greater, as they lost one Maj.
General killed, five Brigadiers killed and
seven wounded. The Richmond WHO
Is despondent over the result of the bat
tie. 1t is one Of the queerest battles OF
the war the Rebels do not claim a vic
tory although they forced our army back
to Its fortiications, and our correspon-
dents claim a partial victory and partial
defeat. Surely the Rebels failed to do
what they meant to, which was to auni-
hilate Rosencrans Army from Georgia,
again laying the north county and Ten.
nessee open to invasion, failing in this
their plan Of battle has;failed, their pur.
pose has been defeated and we cannot
Notwithstanding our severe loss, consider
it any less than defeat to the Rebels
So the matter stands at present. The
Rebels had been reinforced by a large
portion of the Virginia army, and by some
of its ablcst Generals, while Rosencran'
had no reenforcements. From the tone
of the Southern journals we mnst thinl
that they consider it hopeless battle il
that quarter. Gen. Burnside has reached
the point where he can prevent the fanE
movement of the enemy.
Gems Buford and Kilpatrick's CaValr,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-09-30

Ques. Who proposed to put the
Dntch, the Irish, Euglish, and all other
foreigners on the same level with the
negro F.? Answer. George W. Wood
ward, the candidate of the Vallandigham
leaders in Pennsy ylvania.
Who considers slavery an incalculable
blessing, and justifes it by Jewish law !?
Ans, George W. Woodward.
What kind of Slavery existed among
the Jews? Ans. WHITE Slavery.
All laboring men, therefore, who are
in favor of qchite slavery will vote for
Woodward, the greatest aristocrat in
Pennsylvania man who, except when
a candidate for Office, would be more apt
to notice dog on the street than labor
ing man or mechanic If you doubt this,
ask those who know him.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-09-30
Help for COpperheads.

Gen. Lee to turn Politician and assist
in carrying Pennsylvania for Woodward.
The Richmond Inquirer of Sept. 7th
urges Lee to invade Pennsylvania and
says -
"The success of the Democratic party
would be no longer doubtful should Gen
eral Lee once more advance on Meade" !"
"Let him drive Meade into Washing
ton he will again raise the spirits of the
Democrats, confirm their timid and give
hope to their wavering."
He will embolden the peace party
How do honest Democrats like this ?
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EUREKA!
ST HAVE FOUND Irp

Was the exclamation of the Astronomer who
first discovered that the world moved in its
orbit; not less joyous has been the exclama-
tion Of those who have found THE PLACE
where GOODS can be purchased FIFTEEN
or TWENTY PER CENT. below the market
price, and yet find them as represented. Two
things are to be considered in purchasing
Goods: the Quality and the Price; and pur-
chasers studying both, can be better satisfied
with our stock than any other in this or ad<
joining counties. Think twice before buying
DEAR TRASH" Now is your time 20 pro-
cure GOOD ARTICLE. "Delays ar, dam
gerous and sometimes fatal" Don't wait for
another enormous advance in Goods.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-09-30

The villainy and falsehood ofthe Wood
ward faction is fairly exempliied in the
attempt torelieve Woodward of the charge
of having disfranchised the soldiers
They now declare that the decision was
based upon the contested election case
between the candidates for the Sherifalty
of Philadelphia. This is pettifogging
lie. The case upon which Judge Wood
ward rested his decision dlstranchising
the soldiers of Pennsylvania, was Chase
VS.. Miller, Luzerne county; and the
effect of the decision was to take the office
of District Attorney from a Republican
and give it to Copperhead. See 9Th
Wright, Chase VS.. Miller.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-09-30

CoPPERHEADIsM, friends, is not a
modern "ism., In 1776 it fourished
under the name of "Toryism." In 1872
it reappeared with the name of "Blue-
lights" In 1882 it broke out in South
Carolina, and took the name of "Nullif-
ers." In 1866 it assumed the name
Border-Rufianism." In 1861 it took
on the coguomen "SecessioGism" in the
South, and "theconstitutionasitisandthe-
unionasitwasism" in the North. Such
are few of the mutations of the "immu-
table, adamantine, and negro. breeding
Democracy
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had an encounter with the Rebel Cavalry
in which the Rebels were badly worsted.
Col. Cloud has had an engagement
with 2000 Rebels in the Indian Territory
and defeated them.
Jim Lane is after QuantrelPs guerrillas
and if the people of Kansas are let alone
they will soon rid the country of that
kind of Vermin.
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woodward the AboliiiOnist!

The sayings of Woodward the Aboii.
tiouist are recorded in Volvme 10 of the
Debates in the Constitutional Convention
of 1887, beginning at page l6 and ending
on page 25. The debate arose upon a
motion to confer the elective franchise
upon white citizens only. Mr.. Wood
ward sustained the motion, but took occa-
sion to speak of slavery, on page 20, as
follows:
"The act of 1850, which abolished
slavery in Pennsylvania, has already been
referred to. That act was proud mon.
ument to the humane policy of the State,
and presents contrast with the course of
England on the subject of Slavery which
no Pennsylvania need blush to look on
1t wiped out the stain of Slavery, and
conferred on the negro what he had not
before enjoyed, CIVIL FREED ON.
IT SECURED TO HIM THOSE
CIVIL RIGHTS TO WHICH He, IN
COMMON WITHALL OTHER HU.
NAN BEINGS, OF WHATEVER
CLINE OR COMPLEXION, HAD
An LNALIE4VABLE RIGHT"
And on page 25 may be found the fol.
lowing confession
IL believe the negro race to be capable
of self government, and if care be taken
to educate them they may, in our day,
present the delightful spectacle of great,
free, and prosperous people. Undoubt-
edly they deserve civil and religious free
dom, and with proper culture are capable
of enjoying it. * Verify do I believe
that the much wronged people of the
South would add to the tide of emigra-
tion by gradually ABOLlSHING SLA-
YER Y, and sending their blacks to Af-
rca, so THAT WE NIGHT HOPE
THAT OUR COUNTRY MIGHT
SEE THE DAY, WHEN SLAVERY
ON HER SOIL WOULD BE EX.
TINCT."
So much for George W. Woodard in
1887. In December, 1861, he read a
carefully written speech in Independence
Square, Philadelphia, which speech was
afterward revised by him, and published
in pamphlet form. On page II of that
pamphlet Mr.. Woodward says:
"NEGRO SLAVERY IS AN IN.
CALCULABLE BLESSING w
And on page 13 he says:
"HUMAN BONDAGE AND PROP
ERTY IN MAN is DIVINELY
SANCTIONED, IF NOT DIVINELY
ORDAINEDw
We ask every candid man to look well
at the Woodward of 1887 and mark how
he compares with the Woodward of 1861.
In the first case he declared Slavery to
be stain, and that the negro, in common
with all other human beings, was enti.
tied to freedom, that his right was in
alienable, and that he never should have
been deprived of it. In the last case he
proclaims negro slavery to be an incalcu-
liable blessing, and the buying and selling
of human beings as sanctioned by the
Almighty. Mr.. Woodwards argument,
then, stands thus:
Negro Slavery is stain upon our
country; the State Of Pennsylvania, in
wiping out slavery, erected proud mon
ument to the humane policy of the State /;
but Slavery is an incalculahle blessing !;
it is divinely sanctioned therefore, the
State of Pennsylvania, in abolishlng
Slavery, abolished an lncalcnlable bles-
sing, and destroyed an institution sane.
toned by the Almighty.-Agitator.
!
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-09-30

We see it announced that Thomas
Francis Meagher will deliver speech at
Columbus, Ohio, in support of Brough
for Governor. This eloquent and brave
Irishman has shown that his soul is in
this fight for liberty, as it was in the
fight for liberty against English tyranny.
After serving the cause of his adopted
country in Virginia, he goes to Ohio to
continue the service. We trust to hear
Gen. Meagher in Pennsylvania before the
campaign is over.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-09-30

1t is stated that Gen. Fremont has suc-
ceeded in adjusting all the difficulties
heretofore surrounding the Mariposa
Grant, and settled all bis California busi-
ness, which leaves him over million and
a half dollars worth of properly.
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RENE ember. LOYaIisfs !!

Let all loyal men remember how near
we are to an election that must prove a
Joy to the Federal soldier or to the Rebels.
Let every good citizen do his utmost
to keep the disloyal Copperheads from
any chance of success. Throw aside all
selfshness and act together for the ma
tiou's good.
Do you know who will vote for George
W. Woodward q? Every disloyal sympa-
thizer with rebellion will vote for Wood
ward.
Every Knight of the Golden Circle will
vote for Woodward.
Every traitor to his country who dare
90 to the polls in free State will vote
for Woodward.
Every drunken, gambling, loa6ng loco
foco will vote for Woodward.
Every man who could so far forget the
honor of his country as to fire gun IN
honor of Vallandigham's nomination in
Ohio, will vote for Woodward.
Will honest men vote with such list,
and help to elect candidates of their
choice? We hope not.
Then see to it that every loyal voter
in your election districts is at the polls
ready to deposit ballot that will prove
as effective as bullet in Rebels heart.
Governor Curtin can be elected by for
ty thousand majority, and he should have
such vote as will teach Copperheads in
Potter that the people are loyal.
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WHAT WOODWARD AND VALLANDIGHAM
WILL DO IF ELECTED.

"If Woodward and Vallandigham were
elected with Seymour and Parker, they
would unite in calling from the army
the troops from their respective States,
for the purpose of compelling the Admin
istration to invite q Convention of the
States to adjust our difficulties"
The above Infamous sentiment was
uttered by Hester Clymer, of Reading,
in recent speech at Sometset, Pa.
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The editor of the Huntingdon Globe
a journal that for many years was the
respected organ of the Democracy of
Huntingdon county, until copperheads
undertook the management of the party,
thus pointedly settles the quibbles set
up to get Judge Woodward out of his
speech in the Constitutional Convention
against foreigners. It will be seen that
the Globe disposes of the question in the
most conclusive style:
"Some of the bogus Democratic papers,
and Woodward himself noa0 deny that he
ever made the speech in the Reform Con-
vention, which we published last week.
We know that the speech published was
made by Mr.. Woodward in that Conven-
ton. 1t was in the year 1887. VIM. T.
Packer, Benz. Park and 0. Barrett, now
one of the editors OF the Patriot and
Union, had the printing of the debates
of that Convention. The same gentle
man also published the Democratic State
organ, the KeyStone, at that time. We
were foreman in the Office on the Debates,
and corrected every revised sheet of the
debates. We know that Mr.. Woodward
and all the other members of the Con-
vention were furnished with revise sheets
to make any correction in their speeches
they might think proper. We know
that the forms were not worked off for
weeks after the revise was taken, thus
giving every member of the Convention
full opportunity to make corrections. We
know that Mr.. Agg, stenographer to the
Convention, was not the kind of a man
to be guilty of putting on paper what any
member had not said and we know too
that had Mr.. Agg reported the speech
incorrectly he would have been discharged
by the Convention, but he continued at
his post until the debates were published
We know too tlat when the manuscript
of Mr. Woodward's speech came into the
Office there was some considerable discus
sion amongst the twenty compositors en-
ployed, all denouncing it, and the proof
reader, Mr.. Hamilton Kerr, also an editor
of the Keystone, took part in the discus.
sion, but no one intimated that the speech
was reported incorrectly. If it had been
or if there had existed a doubt, or had
Mr. Woodward been absent, his political
friends who were the primers and editors
of the Democratic organ, would have had
it corrected during the two weeks the
revise sheets were open for correction.
The speech was reported correctly, and
Mr.. Woodward'S denial of it now only
satisfies US that he will lie, and act the
part of the unprincipled politician to make
his election. We have the 5th volume
of the Debates before US from which we
copied the speech"
What does Mr.. Barrett, of the Patriot
and Union say? Did ne, or did he not,
publish Judge Woodward,s speech cor
rectlyy If he was party to the fraud
upon Woodward it is time he would con-
fess if he was not, it is time he would
tell the truth and yindicate his own hon.
esty. He either represented Judge
Woodward falsely then or he does SO now.
Which is it?
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-09-30

The canvass presents some suggestive
contrasts. The friends of the Union have
a candidate who goes before the people,
and frankly gives them his views upon
every subject. The enemies of the Union
have a candidate who shrinks from the
sight of his fellow,men, leaves disloyal
and proscriptive record unexplained, and
refuses to define, his position upon any
Of the questions that now agitate the ma.
tion. Andrew G. Curtin seeks his re-
election like brave and bold man, while
George W. Woodward has shown the ab-
seuce of anything that may be called bra
very or boldness.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-09-30

The following is but partial list Of our
large assortment:
MerinOS
The attention of the Ladies is called to the
stock of Merinoes Black Brown, Blue, Maroon,
Drab and White. Some of these were bought
previous to the rise and will be sold nearly 90
low as present wholesale prices at JONES'
Ladies Cloth
Black, Grey, and Fancy Colors at JONES'
Boys Wear
Cassimeres, Striped, Checked, and Plaids
Tweeds, Kentucky Jeans, and Cottonades Of
the very best quality at JONES'
Mourning Goods
Black Silks, Alpacas, Empress Cloth, Bomba-
zine, Delaines, Rep Cloths, and Black and
Purple Goods of various kinds at JONES'
DOmeStiCS
Heavy SheetingS, three quarter, four-quarter,
quarter, fine unbleached Pillow Case
and Sheeting Muslin, Shirting, Ten-quarter
bleached for sheets at JONES'
White Goods
Barred Muslin, Plain Jaccnet, Cambria for
Skirts, Irish Linen, Swiss Muslins, Nainsook
Muslin, plaid, striped or plain, and Bishop
Lawns at JONES'
Embroideries
Dimity Bands, Ladies Collars, Undersleevss,
with or without collars at JONES'
WOOlen Goods
Hoods, with tabs or points, for Infants ana
Children, Misses and ladies Nubias, Under.
sleeves and Caps at JONES
Prints
For Children, Shifting Prints, PLAIN black,
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of Fancy, at JONES
Cloths .E
Gents Black Broad Cloth, excellent quality,
bought before the rise. Cassimeles black
silk mixed, black and fancy Doeskin, striped,
plain, and Plaid in fancy colots, and Cloth
for whole suits at JONES'
Hosiery
| Womens wool ribbed, cotton ribbed, cottsn
plain, colored and white, plain or fleeced.
Girls white brown, Mixed wool or cottor,
and wool bamotal stockings.
Mems home and city-made.
Boys, all sizes, white or mixed; at JONES'
Gloves
For Ladies, Gauntlet and Hand Gloves, Kid,
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fine Driving Gloves, Cassimeres, at JONES'
Shawls
For Ladies Shepherds Plaid, Broche, Long
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De1aines ..
Of domestic and foreign manufacture. We
can assure our patrons that we believe our
stock this spring to be more attractive in this
line than ever before. jones'
BalmOral Skirts
With only two breadths, making it necessary
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variety at JONES'
Groceries
Teas, Sugars, Choice Syrup, Good Rio Coffee,
West India and Dandelion Coffee, Rice, Germ
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! Brushes r
Cloth, Tooth, Nail, Hair, Hat, Paint, Varnish
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Drugs and Fancy Articles
| Oils, Paints, and Dye Stuffs. White Lead in
Tin Cans, Alcohol, Camphene, Kerosene Lamp
and Lamp Fixtures, Glass, Patent Medicines,
Chemicals, Botanical Herbs, Perfumery, Fancy
Soap and Toilet articles, Gum, Hair, Ivory
and Wooden Combs, Pomades and Colognes,
and fine assortment of Flavoring Extracts,
Pens, Ink and Paper, and Linseed Oil-raT
and boiled, at JONES'
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Boys and Mems at JONES'
| Boots and Shoes
l 4 Al I~.S
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-09-30

JUDGE WOODWARD AND A FRANK
OLD LANDLORD In one of the northern
counties Of this State, where trout fishing
delights the sportsman, is country tav-
can known as the "Rough and Ready"
and the proprietor of it Is well represen-
ted by his sign. Some miles distant re-
sides legal gentleman who is on very
friendly terms with the ipnkeepers; and
last summer this Individual drove up to
the inn, accompanied by another gentle
man when old Boniface came out to bid
them welcome. The lawyer, with man
ner that was intended to impress the
landlord with the dignity of the stranger
visitor, said to him:
"Well, -, we have come to spend
a few days with you and enjoy fishing
this is Judge Woodward" The land
lords brow lowered he scanned the
Judge for moment, and then inquired
SIS this the Judge who decided that our
brave soldiers have no right to vote ?"-
"He gave constitutional decision on the
question" said the lawyer. "He can't
stay in my house; want nothing to do
with anybody who is opposed to soldiers
voting; you can drive on" said old
Rough and Ready; and he turned bis
back on his visitors with dignity and
contempt that would have become a
Caesar and the lawyer and Judge Wood
waad had to seek other quarters.
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Depreciatiasg! :!
GOODS FALLING!
SERVES THEM RIGHT |!

THERE is NO SCARCITY TO WARRANT,
AND NO Law TO COMPEL, THE PEOPLE
TO PAY THE RUINOUS PRICES NOW
ASKED FOR THEM IN THIS COUNTRY |
TO AVOID THIS EXTORTION, AND GIVE
THE PEOPLE "FA1R GOODS AT FAIR
PRICES ~
P. A. STEBBINS s. Go.
HAVE LATELY PURCHASED, IN NEW
YORK, FOR CASH, THE FINEST AND
BEST SELECTED STOCK OF GOODS EVER
BROUGHT INTO THE COUNTY, CONSIST
ING OF EVERY KIND AND QUALITY.
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ea-Vote for CURTIN & AGNEW
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-09-30

The following is but partial list Of our
large assortment:
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-09-30
MerinOS

The attention of the Ladies is called to the
stock of Merinoes, Black, Brown, Blue, Maroon,
Drab and White. Some of these were bought
previous to the rise and will be sold nearly 90
low as present wholesale prices at JONES'
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-09-30
Bows Wear

Cassimeres, Striped, Checked, and Plaids
Tweeds, Kentucky Jeans, and Cottonades oi
the very best quality at JONES'
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Ladies Cloth
Black, Grey, and Fancy Colors at JONES'
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1863-01-30

cording to announ cement, in Bcerys,
New Hail. Although the weather was ex-
ceedingly inclement, having been snow :
ing all day, aud had not cesscd at the ap-
pointed hour for the Concert, yet the
arge Hall WAS completely filled, many
being compelled to stand.
Tho performance was good. and elici-
ted the praise and admiration of the entire
audience. The Bell Ringing was etecu-
ted in lively manner, and gave evidence
of their ability as finished artists, which
was manifested by the loud and prolonged
applause that followed each piece OF mu-
sic they dscoursed. "IIail Columbia" "
the last tune played on the Bells, was
done in an artistic manner, and was greet
ed with the greatest applause.
All that could get the paste board, were
seen hurrying up to the Hall but some
had only fifteen cents worth Of the above
named commodity, and were refused ad-
mi.tance, the lee being tcenty.fee.
Everything passed off quietly, and the
audience saw that the "Alleghanians"
could accomplish what they intended
Those who were not in attendance, missed
n grand exhibition.
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Religious Interest
For the past four or five weeks, meet
ing has been in progress, near Whartens-
burg, by the Church of God, in which
much interest has been awakened by the
people, for their spiritual welfare. The
house is crowded nightly with an atten
tive audience, and tn, altar Of prayer is
surrounded with mourning penitents.- =
Thus far eighteen have professed to have
found peace in the pardon of their sins,
and eight were baptized on Friday last,
The meeting is conducted by Elder Wm,
Mccormick, Of this place.
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The Continental Monthly,

The Continental Monthly
The number for February 1868, full,
maintains the reputation of its predeces
sors. lis valied and interesting articles,
and tasteful exterior, are unfailing indi-
cations of continued growth in popularity
and prosperity.
We would particularly commend "The
Continental to our readers, for its able
and patriotic views upon the great ques-
tions growing out of the rebellion. OF
this character, an article entitled "Oul
National Finances, by Hon. r. j. Wei
ker, and "The Consequences of the Re.
bellion,' by Hon. f. p. Stanton, in the
present number. The Continental Month
ly Is published for the proprietors at So
per annum, by John Il. Iron, No. SO,
Greene Street, New York.
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