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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18
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DIED:
In Wharton, Pa, on the l4th inst, Mrs.
NJ ARY BARCLAY, of Owego, N. Y, in the
18th year of her age.
At her residence, in Eula1ia TIP, March End,
THANKFUL BURREL, in the sd year of her
age.
In Hebron, Feb. 18th, GEORGE ESTES,
Esq, aged 81 years, months, and days.
The deceased was an old and much respected
citizen of this county Four of his sons were
absent in the Union army at the time of his
death. .r
In Davenport, Iowa. March 3, 1863, of con-
gestion Of the lungs, HIRAM BARNS, youngest
child of Daniel and Mary Sanderlin, formerly
of Sunderlinville, Potter Co., Pa, aged year
l month, and ii days
The little rosebud left US,
We'd watched with loving eyes,
To join with cherub angels,
In realms of paradise. D.S.
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RSThe proceeds of the Lewisrille Oyster
Supper for the benefit of the soldier, Daniel
Fuller, amounted to $4,000 above all expen-
ditures. We are glad to hear of this success.
Mr.. Fuller feels deeply grateful to his friends
for their generous contribution. From all
accounts the people of Ulysses deserve great
credit for the quantity and quality OF this
tribute to real worth.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

By-During the Aaron Burr conspiracy Tho.
Jefferson not only made arbitrary arrests, but
justified them everybody knows that Gen'l
jackson did the same at New Orleans and also
justified them-yet those who pretend to be
disciples of those great men rail at President
Lincoln for the same act
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

rsEPetitions have been sent to the Legis-
lature of Pennsylvania, for law to prevent
the payment of wages OK operatives, in store
orders A bill of the kind is now before the
Senate and will probably pass that body and
become law. We hope it may.
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PAPER aANGINGs DEPOT.

~ ~~~ A-%H 4A1AAt T4AN STS LILLE III,
No. 10 Cortland st., Neao York,
DIRECTLY OPPOSITE THE WESTERN HOTEL.
THE CROTON MANUFACTURING CO.,
(OTganized in 1916, under the General Manu-.
featuring Law of the State of New York;
Offers atwholesale, in quantities to suit pur-
chasers, at Manufacturers Lowest Prices.
PAPER HANGING of every variety of Style
and Price,
BORDERS to match,
FIRE-BOARD PRINTS.
TRANSP AREN'T WINDOW SHADES,
OIL PAINTED WINDOW SHADES,
WIDE WINDOW CURTAIN PAPERS, and
WINDOW SHADE FIXTURES,
STORE SHADES MADE TO ORDER AND
LETTERED,
Of the latest styles and superior finish, all
OF their own manufacture and Importation
AS their stock is large and entirely new, they
invite Merchants, Booksellers, and Dealers in
these articles, to call and examine their STYLES
and prices, whenever they visit the city.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

pG-Col. Joseph 7. Knipe of the 46th Reg
iment has been nominated Brgadier General
of volunteers by the President and his nomi-
natron is confirmed by the Senate. We have
not vet seen the confirmation cf Col. Stone as
Brigadier.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

B8@At a concert lately given by the Baker
family in Mason county, Illinois, copperhead
got into terrible rage, kicked up disturb
ance and left the house in swearing passion,
at the singing of what he called 'd-d
Abolition song" The song was the "Star-
Spangled Banner
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

D@~ The bill authorizing privateering pas
sed into law and was signed by the Presi-
dent. We have volunteers on land to defend
the cid flag, why should we not follow the
example of our fathers during the first and
letters ofmarque, so that maritime volunteers
may be instantly organized
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Administrators Notice.

:" "HEREAS, Letters of Administration on
w the estate of 4. H. Butteraeorth, decd.
late of Coudersport, Potter co., Pa, have been
issued to the subscriber in due form of law.
notice is hereby given to all perrons knowing
themselves indebted to said estate to make
immediate payment, and those having claims
will present them, duly authenticated. for
settlement. II. J. OLMSTED Adma,r
Coudersport, Feb. l6, 1863.
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rea- The New Hampshire election has gone
Republican. There was no choice of Gov
ernor by the people. The Republicans have
more than three-fourths of the Legislature
and will no doubt elect Republican to that
position. Two of the three members of Con-
gress are also Republicans, This is old Dem
ocratic New Hampshire.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18
BOOTS,
SHOES, and
CLOTHK.N"G.

In this line of our trade we can save you a
large per ct.
Good Suits Black, Grey and others: Coat,
Vest, Pants, Hat, Pocket Handkerchief, Cravat,
and Shirt for SO to $I2 worth $40.
Good Calf Boots for $3.50
Good Women's Shoes for Is cts
Good Caters for 63 cts
And all other kinds of fine shoes equally
as low.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

neA-The President has issued a Proclama-
tion calling all absent or struggling sold ers
TO return to their regiments Immediately, or
expect to suffer he penalties of military law.
All who report themselN es at any rendezvous
specified by General order No. IS Of the War
Department will suffer no punishment except
forfeiture of pay during absence,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

EA-Now when the snow is being melted
from the sidewalks, let every owner of prop
erty clean off the filth deposited during the
winter. Some of our walks are in horrible
condition, and a decent regard for the COM
fort of the ladies should make this matter
of duty. .-
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reA- The President the other dan receined

H@- The President the other day received
apackage of green-backs amounting to 1898,
which the sender said in letter enclosed he
obtained from the Government dishonesty.
The letter is dated, Brooklyn, March 2, 1868.
and signed Candido Secure. Barnum is after
such rare specimen from the vicinity of
New York
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Administrators Notice.

UTHFREAS, letters of administration on
w the estate of Hastings Morley, decd late
of Allegany township, Potter Co., Pa, have
been issued to the subscribers in due form of
law, notice is hereby given to all persons
knowing themselves indebted to said estate to
make immediate payment; and those having
claims will present them, duly authenticated,
for settlement.
l.. B. MORLEY,
NANCY MORLEY ! Admsrs.
Allegany, Jan. 30, 1863 6T7pd
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BF Secretary Welles has managed to aug
ment his appropriations so as to enable him
to get on with the Navy until March, 1865.
1t is also understood that the appropriations
are sufficient for Army purposes. up to the
same time. Therefore, should the next House
be Democratic, it will not be able to embar-
rass the government in carrying on the War.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

n@- During the past year one hundred and
twenty three persons lost their lives on the
oi1erent railroads in Ohio, ffty-nine ofwhom
were walking on the track, ten fell off the
trains in motion. eleven were struck by
olldges while riding on top, and seven were
passing from car to car,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

H-A young copperhead wench at Harris
burg last week hurrahed for Jeff Davis at a
private party. We pity the map who will get
such a skunk for a wife.-Er.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

H-Gov. Spragae of Rhode Island has
resigned to take his place as U. S. Senator.
Having no acting Lieut.. Governor, the pre-
siding officer Of the Senate, VIM. G. Cozens,
become Governor in fact.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

pas- After Gen. Fitz John Porter was cash
tered and dismissed from the service, the
Democratic authorities of New York civ
proposed to give him reception But the
Mayor promptly vetoed it. Good There is
some sense left there vet.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

sGThe Lycoming County Commissioners
are an accommodating Board. They furnish
the Jurors with "cigars, &C." So says the
Auditors report. You're right Mr.. Gazette
"pitch into 'em."
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18
HARDWARE, CRoCKERY, &c.
FLOUR, PORK, HAMS, SHOULDERS by the
ton or load at Wellsville prices.

Now, to save answering the many inquiries
as to who furnish US goods in New York. en-
abling us to sell at these prices, we would re-
fer you to
Dir. Jason II. Bookover, connected with the
firm of Messrs. Clafin, Mellon & Co., Ch'h. st.
The largest house in the world for Dry Goods
Also, Messrs. Rowland & Lindsey, 50 & %
Chambers ST., ever so famous for selling cheap
and giving their friends good bargains.
And the reason for our selling you Clothing
so low, we are supplied from the extensive
establishment of Messrs. Longstreet, Bradford
Il Co., 348 Broadway, and from the new firm
of Messrs. Baldwin, Starr l. Co., Courtland st,
two of the best clothing houses in New York.
Yankee Notions and Fancy Goods from J.
Henry Smith Payne & Co., "a Courtland ST.;
who are noted for giving their friends good
bargains.
Hardware from Morgon, Quackenbush & Co..
20 Courtland St.
Duane street.
And the reason Why we can always sell Won
Groceries so low and pay you the highest
price for Butter, Cheese, &C., is from our con-
nection with Messrs. Ahrens L Mahnken Gro
GERS and Commission Merchants, z55 Wash
ington St. Now all you that have butter to
send to New York, or any other produce. take
my advice and send to them and you will
always receive the highest price.
Do not be led away by any false reports
from jealous neighbors. An we ask is to come
and examine for your self and you viii be
satisfied that what we say we perform.
Yours Respectfully,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

pI- Hon. Joseph Lewis, of Pennsylvania
has been nominated by the President Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue, in place of Gov
ernor Boutwell,.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18
The Magic Time Observer,


THE, PERFECTION OF MECHANISM,
I'D ENG Hunting and Open Face, or Lady 3
ID or Gentleman's Watch Combined.
One of the prettiest, most convenient and
decidedly the best and cheapest timepiece for
general and reliable use, ever offered. 1t has
within 1t and connected with its machinery,
its own winding attachment, rendering key
entirely unnecessary. The cases of this Watch
are composed of two metals, the outer one
being fine l6 carat gold. Ithas the improved
ruby action lever movement, and is warranted
an accurate timepiece. Price, superbly en-
graved, per case of half dozen, $2O4.oO.
Sample Watches, in neat morocco boxes, for
those proposing to buy at wholesale, $35, sent
by express, with bill payable on delivery.
Soldiers must remit payment in advance. as
we cannot collect from those in the Army.
Address HUBBARD BROS. l. Co.,
Sole Importers,
Cor. Nassau & John Sts., New York.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

nG5-It is estimated that nearly two million
of barrels of crude oil have changed hands at
Pittsburg, Pa, during the past year.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

@ECorrection.- the article in the last
Journal: Democracy and Aristecracy," for
Aristocratic Russia read Autocratic Russia.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

eA-See the new advertisement of the Os-
wayo Regulator A new schedule ofprices, &c.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18
TO NervOtls sufferers

AF BOTH SEXES. A Nervous Gentlemen
" having been restored 10 health in few
days, after undergoing all the usual routine
and irregular expensive modes of treatment,
without success, considers it his sacred duty
to communicate to his afflicted fellow crea-
lures the MEANS OF CURE. Hence, on the re-
ceipt of an addressed envelope, he will send
(frec) a copy of the prescription used. Di-
rect TO DR.. JOHN NJ. DANGALL, e-g err
1S6 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

The English keep the SOB Of the King
of Delhl-rightful owner of the millions
upon millions Of treasure, lands, kingdom,
&C., in small prison at Rangoou, and al.
low him SIS per month for food and
clothes. English justicel
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

We can also sell you Groceries at saving of
at least 25 to SO per ct. Good Tea of an ex,
ira quality for 81 worth $3.50. Other good
Teas from so to rs cts.
Good chewing tobacco from 35 to Sc cts
In the line of Yankee Notions we can save
you handsome profit.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18
A s H f. s .

SUGAR-MAKERS and HOUSE-KEEPERS
~ save all your Ashes carefully and free
from dirt as possible. will pay IL to Is cts.
a bushel for them delivered at my Potashery.
Want them in March and April.
LUCIEN BIRD.
Brookland, Pa, March 9, 1853.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

! 1FSugar Kettles, for sale at Jones' and
Stebbins'.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

10 bales Sheetings and Shirtings from ls to
"a cts, worth 80 to 40
5000 yds Sheeting foi Cheese Cloth for IL
cts. worth Is
300 pieces best Madder Prints warranted fast
colors, l6 to 18 worth 20 to 80
100 pieces Hamilton, Pacific and other good
Delaines for lS to % worth 25 to 35
New styles of double width Alpaca Dress
Goods for 81 cts. yd, old price SO cents
worth now 63 to IS
Double width Saxony Merino, half wool, 81
cts. worth rs
All wool Merino, SO cts. worth $1,25
A large stock of wide Scotch Ginghams only
cts. yd advance from old prices
Good Tweeds and Denims for 25 cts. worth
35 to 40
Good Sattinsts, Cassimeres anu all other goods
equally as low
In the line of Silks we have. and shall keep a
large assortment, good Colored Silks
for 63 cents
Black Silk from SO cts. to 81 80, now worth
30 per CT more even in New York
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-03-18

This firm, having thorough knowledge OF
the Pension business, and being familiar with
the practice in all the Departments of Govern
ment, believe that they can afford greater ia
cilities to Pension, bounty and other Claimants,
for the prompt and successful accomplishment
of business entrusted to them, than any other
firm in Washington. They desire to secure
such an amount of this business as will enable
them to execute the business for each claimant
very cheaply, and ON the basis of their pay
contingent upon their success in each case.
X *x*Their charges will be Ten Dollars for
officers and Fire Dollars for Privates, for each
Pension: Bounty, or Back Pay obtained, and
ten per cent. on amount of Claims for Military
Supplies, or Claims for Indemnity.
y *x*Soldiers enlisted since the lst of March,
1861, in any kind of service, Military or Naval
who are disabled by disease or wounds, are
entitled to Pensions. All soldiers who serve
for two years, or during the war, should it
sooner close, will be entitled to 500 Bounty.
WidoVvo of soldiers who die or are killed, ore
entitled to $lo0 bounty. Ifthere be no widow
then the minor children then the father, mo-
ther, sisters, or brothers are entitled as above.
Washington D. c., 1862.
*,s*Apply at our Office, or to our Associate
at Oswayo, Potter county, Pa.-JAMES II.
GRAVES, Esq, who has just returned from
Washington, D. c., and is supplied with all
the latest blanks issued under the late tnstruc-
tons, and will fill them up for all who have
been so unfortunate as to require an applica-
ton. Office in "Regulator Sterep
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CFF1CE OF JAY COOKE,
SUBSCRIPTION AGENT,
At Jay Cooke s. CO., Bankers,
Ia SOUTH TRIRD SrEEEr-

At Jay Cooke s. Co., BANKERS
ia SoUTH THIRD SrEEEr,
Philadelahia, Nov. I, 1862
The undersigned having been appointed
Subscription Agent by the Secretary of the
Treasury, is now prepared to furnish, at once
The New Twenty Year per cent Bonds
of the United States, designated as Give
Twenties," redeemable at the pleasure of the
Government, after five years, and authorized
by Act of Congress, approved Febl'y 25. 1862,
The COUPON BONDS are issued in sums OF
$50, Sl00, $500, and $1,000.
The REGISTER BONDS in sums of $50
500, $500, $1,000 and $4,000.
Interest at per cent. per annum will COM
mence from the date of purchase, and is
Payable I'm Gold.
Semi-annually, which IS equal at the present
premium on gold, to about EIGHT per cent.
per annum.
Farmers, Merchants, Mechanics, Capitalists,
and all who have any money to invest, should
know and remnember that these bonds are,
IN effect, a First Mortgage upon all Railroads,
Canals, Bank Stocks and Securities, and the
immense products of all the Manufactures &c.
IN the country and that the full and ample
provision made for the payment Of the interest
and liquidation Of principal, by Customs Du-
ties, Excise Stamps and Internal RevenRe.
serves to make these Bonds the
Best, Most Available and Most Popular
Investment in the Market.
SUBSCRIPTIONS received at Par in Legal Tender
Notes, or notes and checks OF banks at bar in
Philadelphia. Subscribers by mail viii re-
eelye prompt attention, and every facility and
expfanation will be afforded ON application at
this ONCE. A supply Of Boads wild ba kept
on hand for immediate delivery.
JAY COOKE. Satseri Rtfea Agsnt.
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CORNER or MAIN AND SENECA STREETS,
Is an important link in the great chain OF
NATIONAL MERCANTILE COLLEGES, To-
Gated in the following cities, viz
NEW YORK CITY, PHILADELPHIA,
BROOKLYN, ALBANY,
TROY, CLEVELAND,
DETROIT, CHICAGO,
AND SAINT LOUIS.
A Scholarship issued from the Buffalo Col
lege, entities the holder to attend either or all
the Colleges for an unlimited time.
The Design of these Institutional us to impart
to young men and ladies, C. thorough, practi-
cal business education.
These Colleges are organized and conduct
ed upon basis which must secure to each
separate Institution the best possible facilities
for imparting thorough mercantile educa-
ton, and render it as whole the most COM
prehensive and complete system in this country
Bookkeeping in all its department, Com
mercial Law Commercial Arithmetic and Pen
manship, are taught in the most thorough and
practical manner.
The Spencerian System of Penmanship, is
taught by competent and experienced teachers
Scholarship, payable in advance, $40.
College open day al d evening no vacations
Resident Principal at Buffalo, J. c. BRYANT.
For further information, please call at the
College rooms or send for Catalogue and Cir
cular enclosing letter stamp. Address
BRYANT & STRATTON,
Jyoly Buffalo, N. Y.
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PRICE CURRENT.

Corrected every Wednesday by P. A. STEB
BINS g. CO., Retail Dealers in Groceries
and Provisions,
opposite D. f. Glassmire's Hotel,
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
A. SANDBERG & BROS
Tanners and Curriers'.

AVE also established
:" Boot and Shoe
Mandatory, opposite D. F. Glassmire's Hotel
in the room formerly occupied hv J. r Smith
They offer their Boots and Shoes at a
LOWER RATE THAN THE SAME QUALITY HAVE
EVER BEEN SOLD IN POTTER COUNTY.
And they will have nothing but the best work
men and the best stock that the country will
produce, and money and labor can procure.
THEY FEEL CONFIDENT THAT THEIR
WORK WILL GIVE SATISFACTION:
Hides, Calf Skins, Sheep Pelts
taken at the Highest Market Price.
GIVE US A TRIAL.
Coudersport, Pa, March 10
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Administrators Notice.

N HEREAS, Letters of Administration on
Wv the estate of Charles Worden, decd,
late of Bingham tip, Potter co., Pa, have been
issued to the subscribers in due form of law.
notice is hereby given to all persons knowing
themselves indebted to said estate to make
immediate payment, and those havirg claims
will present them, duly authenticated, for
settlement
CLARISSA A. WORDEN,
BURTON LEWIS, Aumst 5.
Bingham, Feb 2l, 1863
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Local and General.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-05-06

Port Royal is occupied BY our forces, and is be-
ing used as landing place fer stores. Stoss
man had advanced 70 Cspspper aud eur rail-
road trains we're RAINING 20 that point
As soon as the rebels learned that our forces
had crossed above, they commenced novirs
their troops cut TO Intercept our sdvssce, and
continued it all night and the next dAy. Trains
have been RAINING constantly with troops FROM
Richmond, and the enemy have al their svaila-
bic force around Fredericksburg
The latest news is that Stonsmsu had cut
the railroad. This il stated o. the assertion Of
General Who arrived at " ashiugtOn Saturday
morning. There is no doubt that the army va
At lsst accounts in the most cheerful sad hope
ful condition.
LArEsr-The latcs news indicate severe
E "a ing between Hooker's army aud the rebels
ON saturday aud sunday last. Oar troops
have taken FredericksJurgh and the tirs. line
OF deieuses in lis rear The following is the
latest news received.
/ Nav YORK May T. $50 Z. M.-NariOus ru-
nors are afoat today, probably TO Influence
stocks. ihai Hooker's right wing had suffered
severely on Sunday. In the absence OF any
thiag official from Washington, and owing TO
the rigid exclusion OF all dispatches from that
point by tue censorship. considerable credence
Is gained for sensational stories out no reports
of disaster are credited. IL /, stated that the
President has received dispatches from Hooker
that he has severed the rebel communication
between Bowling Green and Hanover Court
House. that he has captured I 500 rebels. after
crossing above Falmouth that communication
with Gen. Sioneman has been cut Oh by rebel
sucrrillas but viii soon be rcinstated, and that
be (HOoker) hopes to capture all the rebels
north Of the Pamunkey River All the news
thus far is encouraging The iumor is aaOat
here that eight thousaud rebels have been cap
tured but not from reliable source.
The Times has very full reports from three
OF its army ,spoudents who arrived from
the field Of the great battles Of Saturday and
sunday. They were among the hottest aud
most important of the war.
T On Friday W. suffered considerable the llth
: Army Corps, under Gen. How ard, behaved bad
q. ly and losing an important part Of our posi-
ton The battle did not close until near mid
night
b During the night. General Hooker changed
J.. his lines. reformed his army. and was ready fo
battle.
: Next day The fghi began at five O'Clock, an'
= lasted six hours. Gen. Hooker held ever,
- strong position, and felt perfectly safe Iii
E. right rests on the Rapidan at Ellis Ford an
: his lett on the Rappahannock.
h The losses on both sides are very heavy. Th
It resu thus far is not decisive, but II is believe
II that TIE rebels can only save themselves BY re
a treating.