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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

GEN. GRANT on SLAYERY.-SenatoI
Wilson, in a recent speech in Philadel
phia, said
Isaw the other day letter from Gen
Grant. That General says: Il have never
bsen an anti-slavery man, but | try tc
Judge Justly of what see; made up my
mind when this war opened that the
North and the South could only live TO-
gcther IN peace as one nation by being
free nation. Slavery" said he, (which con
s,ituted the corner stone of the so,called
csufederacy, is knocked out; and it viii
rake more men to hold the black race as
slaves than it would to put down the re-
bsIlion; and" said he, much as | desire
10 ace peace, and loag for it, am op-
posed to any peace until this question Of
slavery is forever settled"
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

The Rural Annual and Horticultural Direc-
tory is little book published at the COM
mencement of each year by the Editor of the
Gencsee Farmer at Rochester, n. Y. l. was
started in 1856, and new volume has been
issued each year. The volume for 1864 is
now before us. Among its coutents may be
mentioned articles on the best means of En-
riching the Soil, on Swamp Muck and the best
methods of composing and applying it, on
Manures, on Protection to Orchards, on the
Best Climate for Sheep, on Gathering Fruit,
on the Culture Of Hops on the Culture of
Flax, on Planting Trees, and hundred other
articles interesting to the Farmer and Gar
dener. Price Only 25 cents. 1t will be sent
prepaid by return mail on receipt of the price.
ddresS JOSEPH HARRIS, Editor Genesee Far
mer, Rochester, n. Y.
The Genesee Farmer for 1864. A new vol
ume commences with the January number.
Now is the time to subscribe. Only 70 cents
year All who subscribe before the January
number is issued, will receive the December
number free. Address as above.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

HARD TO SUIT If the President
gives true Democrat an Office, the Cop.
perheads say he is "greenback' man,
bought up" If he does not appoint
any such, they 1enounce him as unfair,
and as partial to the Aboliticnists.
Ifthere are not enough men to protect
every point on the thousands of miles of
war, the President is denounced for his
ineficency. If he calls for volunteers,
these Cops. won't enlist-they denounce
drafting-and they try every way to pre-.
vent men going to swell the armies.
The Cops object to our soldiers voting
because they vote to put down the Rebel;
by arms They say nothing against the
Rebel soldiers voting, and in some case:
the Rebel soldiers vote to submit to the
rightful authorities of Uncle Sam.
In short. these Cop grumblers objec
to everything that is done by our Govern
ment, and demand that it perform impos
siblities-but they object to nothing th'
Rebels do.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

s@~M Mr.. Colfax. the new Speaker in
Congress, is-like his predecessors,
Messrs Grow and Banks-a self made
man He is about forty years of age, a
native of New York city, where he worked
as a printer In 1886, he settled in
Northern Indiana. and has published the
South Bend Register from that day to
this. Ten years ago he was elected to
Congress, and has been reelected four
times. A cool debater, courteous but
firm in his intercourse with others, iDde.
fatigabIe as worker, popular and fair as a
public man, he is likely to prove capital
Speaker.
Mr.. Mcpherson, the new Clerk, is al
accomplished graduate, sometime pOIlt-
ical Editor. His character, industry and
ability as Member Of the last Congress
commended him for his present post. On
his paternal home, near Gettysburg, CON-
menced the three days battle.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

THE LlTLLE PILGRIM-This charm,
ing monthly Journal for girls and boys
continues to delight the rising generation
with its visits 1t has been pronounced
the best childs' paper in America. Its
terms are reasonable-single copy, one
year, so cents; 5 copies, 81; s copies,
So so; Is copies SIS 25; II copies. Sc.
so; - copies. So 25; so copies, IL 20
For every club of eight or more. the get
ter-up Of the club is entitled to one copy
extra. Specimen copy sent free of charge.
Address /. K. Lipp:ncots, 3l9 Walnut
Street, Philadelphia.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16
PRotosT MARsEAL's OFFICE,
18th District of Penn'a.
WILLIAMsPoRT, Nov. %, lS6,

WLLIAMsPoRT, Nov. %, 1868.
NOTICE is hereby given that any person
~ enrolled in this District as liable to Mil
itary duty, under the Act Of Congress, entitled
"An Act for enrolling and calling out the
National forces and for other purposes" ap-
proved March 3, 1863, may appear before the
Board of Enrolment and claim to have his
name stricken off the list, if be can show to
the satisfaction of he Board that he is not
and will not be at the time fixed for the next
draft. liable to military duty on account OF
lst Alienage,
End. Non-residence,
Ard. Unsuitabeness of age,
4th. Hantest permanent physical disability.
Persons who may be cognizant of any other
n.rsons liable to military duty, whose names
do not appear on the enrolment list, are re-
ouested to notify the Board of enrolment.
The Board Of Enrolment will hear cases,
as above provided, until the goth December,
1858, after which time no such cases will be
heard.
W. ". WHITE,
Capt and Provost Marshal.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

One Of our prisoners, just escaped from
Tyler, Northern Texas, says that large
gangs OF slaves, frequently numbering
500, were constantly passing westward to
the interior of the State. Many Of the
Texans were looking forward to the time
when the French would reduce Mexico
to subJugation and make it slave cOun,
try; so that, even if the Union we'e re-.
stored, they would have place of refuge
for themselves and human chattels.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16
ra The Secession,sts at Havana

m-The Secessionlsts at Havana
acting doubtless, upon private advice
from Di1ie-have given over the Rebel
cause as past praying for. One of them
we learn who had about S400, GOO of Con
federate funds in his hands, has confsca
,sd the whole to the. replenishment of ni'
private exchequer, and fed thereWlth te
rsrts unknown. 1t was understood there
that the breakup of the concern must bt
near at hand.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16
VOTES OF SOLDIERS, 1868

Here is a Union Majority of &C, $50 in
a vote of 10. ii, or more than ninety two
per cent, in favor Of the old flag, and the
crushing out of the rebellion. Yet "the
Democrats do all the fghting"-of course!
Yes, and the Cosperheads want "Abo-
litionis:s" to volunteer, SO as to save them
from the draft "See 'em hanged first =
1t was professed "Democrats" who got up
the War There is not Republican OF
an Abolitionist in Rebellion not one,
willingly, in the Rebel ranks, Our party
have furnished three iourtbs of the sold
iers heretofore. Now let the Democrats
make up what is wanted, by volunteering,
or stand the draft like men.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

lKoN CRY COLLEGE, PlTTsBURG, PA-There
is no Institution oflearnirg in the country at
present, attracting so great an amount of at
tention as this. Students are hocking to il
from all parts of the country, on account OF
the reputation it has among business men for
making thorough, practical and reliable ac-
countants. Its graduates take precedence
over those of all other Commercial Schools
a Diploma from this College being a certain
passport to success in business life The
Faculty is composed of skillful and expert
enced men, who stand at the head of their
profession, and who are we'll known to be en-
inently fitted for the position they occupy
Every young man in the country should try to
avail himself of the advantages afforded by a
course of study in this College. Circulars Of
the College, containing full information, can
be had on addressing the Principals, Messrs
JENKINS & SMITH, PITTsBURG, Pa.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16
PRooF OF MARRIAaE.-It not unfre

PRooF OF MARRIAGE.-It not unfre-
quently happens that clergymen, in mar
rying a couple. omit to give certificate
of the marriage, or to make any registra-
ton of it. Such evidence is rendered
especially important just now, as, in the
case of the death of a soldier, the widow
must have certificate of marriage before
sho can receive pension.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

ONLY A PRINTER.-"Ue is only a
printer" vas the sneering remark Of a
loader in society. What was the Earl of
stanhope :? He was only printer. What
10 Prince Frederick William, who married
the princess Royal of England? He. too,
was only a printer. Who was William
saxton, ore Of the fathers of literature
lie was only a printer Who are George
u. Prentice, Charles Dickens, NJ. Theirs.
Douglas Jerrold, Bayard Taylor, Geo. P
Morris, Horace Greeley, j. Gales, c
Richardson, N. P, Willis, and Senators
nix, Cameron, Niles, and Postmaster
King? They, too, are only printers.
Who was Benjamiu Franklin? Only 8
printer. Every one cannot be p'esa's
--brai1s are necessary. -Ek.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

The army has lost most efficient and
worthy officer. Not three days ago, Gen.
Buford was ordered to the command of
the cavalry in the Army of the Cumber-
land he was made Maj. Gen. at the
time. Yesterday (Dec. l5), Major.Gen,
Buford died of typhoid fever in Wash
iugton. The hero of hundred fights
his memory will be cherished by every
patriot and friend of his country.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

s@-C Christmas Toys! An assortment of
Canta Claus knick-kuacks with which to
stop the tears and soothe the sorrows of child
hood, for sale at Jones' Give them call !!
Lyman will smile upon you most graciously.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16
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The above statement is perfectly true.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

"Would you throw Vallandigham, an
ex-Congressman, into Jail with common
vagabonds p asked sensitive copperhead
of Judge Holt, when that famous traitor
was arrested. Certainly" responded
the Judge, "if the vagabCnds don't OBJ
iect."
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

There are indications which point to
a change in the command of the Depart
ment of Missouri Gen Schoield now In
Washington may be transferred to BaltI.
more, and either Gen. Schenck or Gen
Rosecrans (probably the latter ordered
to the Missouri Department. Western
men say the change would be highly sat
isfactory aud allay all strife.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

Richmond papers have dispatches from
Charleston to the 18th inst. They re.
port the frequent shelling of the city, on
one day with Greek fire; buildings are
damaged, but "nobody hurt" (for the
possible reason that there is nobody left
in the city, Fort Sumter had been on
FIRE; ten men more killed aud thirty one
wounded,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

A corr respondent of the Cincinnati Ga
ze,te, with Gen AverilI's expedition in
West Virginia, in letter from New
Creek, says he came across farm house
where butter was found. The price asked
was fee dollars per pound IN Confederate
money, but the old woman was quite will
ing to let it go for fifteen cents IN postal
LarrencU
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

rn The new State of West Virginia
has been divided by her Legislature into
townships, like other Free States, aud
rnlike the Slave States, which have DO
civil division below Counties She has
,lso adopted comprehensive Free School
rystem. They say West Virginia is un'
constitutional but she don't act like it.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

CoNsIsTENCY.-The Baltimore Amer
ican says, the latest practical definition Of
consistency is to hurra for jeff Davis, who
enfoTces u mercilcss conscr!ption ana raise
mobs to oppose the very mildest form
under our own established Government.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

The estate of the late Senator douglas,
at Cottage Grove, near Chicago, has been
sold to satisfy mortgage. 1t consisted
of sixty acres, and brought S83, $50, oil
$803 less than the amount TO satisfy the
mortgage.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

Quite number who fed south on the
bre aking out of the rebellion, are stealth
lily returning, and hope to lie low and
escape the authorities Rats are in the
habit of deserting the sinking sbip.-Er
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

OVER REACHING--To prevent horses
rvet.reaching in travelling, writer in the
I,rral Nelo Yorker says, let the black
smith make the "heei corks of the fore
shoes high aud the toe corks low; and the
zoe corks of the hind shoes high aud the
heel corks low" An infallible remedy
i is claimed.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

Banks continues successful in Texas,
where there is an undoubted Union
strength to be reached. The Rebels have
a report of victory in Louisiana, not
confirmed BY our advices.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

The proposition offered by Gov. Curtin
to help volunteering, by allowing town
ships which furnish their quota to be ex-
empted from further draft, has been &C.
cepted by the War Department.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

The Department at Washington has
decided to pay to the wives and families
of officers or soldiers now confined as pris-
oners of war, the amount Of pay that may
be due.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

A $4,000 sword designed for General
Hooker, is on exhibition in New York.
1t is the Gift of his California friends, aud
is respondent with gold and jewels
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

The Baltimore American is out for the
re. election of President Lincoln. The
Bedford (Pa.) Inquirer is for Lincoln
for President, and H. Winter Davis of
Baltimore for Vice President.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

New Haven has elected Union Charter
Officers by l15 majority Last Fall the
Seymour Democracy carried their ticker
by over 600 majority.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

THE WAY THE SOLDIERS VoTE.-
There are few States in the West that
allow their soldiers in the field to vote,
Returns are nearly complete from the
camps, and the results sum up rs follows :
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16


The AMEIcAN AGRICULTURIsT This valua-
BILE work should not only be in the hands OF
every tiller of the soil, but find its place in
every household. ORANGE JUDD, A. NJ as
sisted by practical corps of active working
men like himself, devote their entire energies
towards making the Agricultvrist worthy the
position it occupies as the first work of its
character now issued in this country. 1t is
issued in quarto form, suitable for binding
ond afforded at the low price of ONE DOLLAR
per year. The January number 1864 COM
mences new volume, affordidg a good op-
portunity to subscribe. This work contains
within its closely printed pages more ex-
tended variety of articles treating upon mat
ters Of practical interest than any publica-
tion now issued in the country. We are glad
to learn that its circulation is rapidly inereas-
ing, encouraging the Proprietor to prosecute
his work with increased vigor and spirit
Address ORANGE JUDD, A. Park Row, New
York.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

Foreign advicas indicate that the Old
World has its own troubes-sufficient to
keep it from meddling with the New.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

Gen. Bragg has been removed from the
command of the S. w Rebel Army, and
Gen. Haidee succeeds him
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

President Lincoln is recovering from
slight attack Of varioloid. The fact
saves him from a great maDy borers.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

A correspondent of the Home Evan
gelist says the murders of Quantreil IN
Lawrence, Kansas, made 81 widows aud
2l0 orphans.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

GgGO TO STEBBINS' if you want
to get present with which to please your
wife or sweet heart. New Goods of every
variety aud style, just received.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

~No paper will be issued from this
Office next week. Cause-Chrlstmas and
Court.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

HAWe give below a complete stale,
ment of the result of the recent draft IN
this Congressional District. There were
5000 men drafted in the District, who
were disposed of,or disposed of themselves
as follows
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

Paid communication $40
Drafted men sent TO rendezvous 299
Drafted men deserted
Substitutes sent 10 rendezvous l3O
Substitutes deserted 10
Failed to report 42S
Physical disability 963
Mental IL
Only son and support of widow 81
Support of aged and infrm parents l2Z
Elected before draft D.
Two of same household in service 4e
Father CT motherlesS child under II years 81
Felony
In service March 5, 1868 81
Substitutes for yrs under draft of 1852
Over rs years
Over 35 years and married l9;
Under 20 years 7S
Nom Resident 6E
Aliens Iu'
Error IN Enrollment q
FIected-Cna of two drafted 2.
Illegal notification
Substitutes IN service Sd March, 1868 i
Time extended J.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-12-16

A full assortment Of almost everything shat 10
kept in country store on hand. We intend
to keep Goods that will give satisfaction and
sell good articles at the lowest living profit.
AT OLMSTED'S,
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-21

successful resistance, having beaten
them off four times before being fanked,
having their tents burned by portion
of the enemy who met in the rear. The
company was then forced to retire with
a loss of two men wounded, and one ia
ken prisoner.
The rebels attempted to burn the
bridge over Hope Run, but took STAN
pede before doing it any damage to speak
Of as it was repaired in two hours this
morning Trains are now running again.
On moving off again, the rebels sent.back
to Fredericksburg ambulances full Of
their wounded, and left one prisoner in
our hands.
They left in the direction of Center
vile. As soon as daylight appeared
General Corcoran sent cavalry in pur-
suit of the foe, and has since reported
that its advance had come up with the
rebel rear.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-21

FUx.-The boys are having gay
time in scrutinizing, commenting upon
and amending the enrolment lists, as
published. Every enrolled individual
B constitutes himself a committee of one
TO revise and amend the list, and we saw
dozens of enterprising, perspective con-
scripts having large acquaintance, with
long lists of omitted names. Our hum
bic self was overlooked by the enrolling
commissioner, and had We been unmind-
full of the fact by a personal inspection
Of the interesting document, posted
81 on the street corners, there were plenty
of kind friends to notify US of the singu-
lar oversight, and feelingly suggest that
the omission must be rectifed at the ear.
hest opportunity. Newspaper thanks
are numerous and convenient, and we
therefore say to our many friends that
we are now all right, under IS years of
age, and are much obliged to them for
their sensitiveness at the slight we have
received at the hands of the enrolling of
fcer As for that culpable official, we
propose to hold him to strict accounta-
bility for the contemptuous manner in
which he has treated US. 1t would be sim
pie justice if We gave him a practical
demonstration that we are able.bodied.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-21

Cold WEATHER-Friday night was the
coolest of this season. The thermome-
ter indicated 140 above zero, or lSo be-
low the freezing point The ponds, and
even the "goose pond" were frozen up
solid, and Young America,on skates,w were
out in full force on Saturday. These
are the shortest days of the year, and if
the old adage, "as the days lengthen the
cold will strengthen" holds good, we
may rely on severe winter, and conse-
quently much suffering among the poor.
We hope those in affiuence will give some
attention to the poor in our midst. There
are many of these who are not the fami-
lies of soldiers, and for whom no particu-
lar provision has been made. A general
Fair should be got up for this class, and
provision should be made at once for
their comfort and well being.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-21
U, s. Pension Agency.

Established by Government authority, f0r pro-
curing
...t..r. PENSIONS
for Invalid Officers and Soldiers, deceased Ofaoers'
and Soldiers Widows Orphan Children, Do
pendent Mothers or Orphan Sisters
BOUNTY AND ARREARS
for Deceased Soldiers Widows, Children, Fathers,
Mothers, Brothers and Sisters. Alse for dis
charged Soldiers, who have served two years, or
been discharged by reason OF wounds.
BOUNTY LAND AND BACK PAY
for Widows or other legal claimants OF Soldiers
OF 1912, Mexican, and other past wars.
This Agency adjusts claims for parties and SOL
ders of Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, In accord
ance with the only forms and instructions upon
which their claims are granted at Washington,
and Is the only Agency thus located. and solely
and exclusively employed
Persons writing their case plainly, and snclO-
sing stamp, always answered.
OTFIcE-Third street, near Main, Evansville
Ind. JOHN TENNIS,
octl5 HI Pension Agent.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-21
From Charlestom-Gillmo StiII Pay
ing His Respects to the City.

New YORK, Dee. l8.-The following is
from the correspondent of the Baltimore
american
CHARLESTON, Dec. l5-Gen. Gilmore
again shelled Charleston Thursday night,
throwing number of shells into differ
ent parts of the city without much dam
age.
All the rebel batteries opened, and a
heavy bombardment ensued for several
hours. The storm is washing away the
rebel distractions, and yesterday large
number of heavy timber bolted together
with iron came down with the tide.
They were secured and towed in shore
by our tugs. The amount of timber
which came down was so large that it
is believed the obstruction must be seri-
ously damaged. There is no other news
of Importance