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ed. Mrs. Manchester may be consulted at the
Preble House, Portland, Rooms Nos. 40 and Al.
Mrs. Manchester.
Thinking a statement of my case may be of
some benefit to others similarly affected, will
give il to the public Some years ago was at
tackled with spasms, and had them often final
ly they became very hard Fits would have
them at any time and in any place. have been
to number of physicians, and all to no pur-
pose. grew worse until was almost unfit for
any business. came to the conclusion to call
on Mrs. Manchester, through friends persua-
sion. did call on her. She gave me salts
factory examination in every particular-she
told me that she could cure me, but that the pro-
cess would be slow. | commenced taking her
medicine the disease gradually lessened, not
having the fits so often or as hard. Finally my
general health gained in the meantime, and for
several months have not had any of the fits,
and can truly say that think Mrs. Manchester
has been my benefactor. For further particu-
lars call on me at my residence, s. State street.
NJ. T. LIBBY.
WV w. ioV--
One of the gre'te Cures on Record
Mas. MAscHEsrER-Dear .Madam Think
ing statement of my case may be Of service to
others similarly afflicted, | hasten to give il to
you.
This is briefly my easel was taken sick about
IS months ago with the Liver Complaint in
very bad form. | applied to four different ply
scians, but received no benefit until called ON
you. At that time had given up business, and
was in a very bad state but after taking your
medicine for short time began to recover and
two months was entirely well, and had gain
ed several pounds of flesh. and can truly say
that by your skill am perfectly healthy man.
JOSEPH DAVIS
Boston 4 Maine Depot, Portland, Me.
LEXINGTON, July 10th.
This is to certify that | have been cured of
Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint and Female Weak
ness, by Mrs. Manchester, after had been Civ
en- up by twelve or fifteen physicians and when
Icomnenced taking her medicine was so weak
that could not bear the least food on my stom
sch; but in very short time began to recover,
and have rapidly regained my health, and am
now going on long journey. l would heartily
recommend all invalids to go and see her above
all other physicians. ABBY L. HIGGINS.
wish to say TO the public generally that
called on Mrs. Manchester with child of mine
that had fits, and had had them for five years;
carried him to a great number of physicians,
but they all did him no good, and he finally
grew worse. | took him to Mrs. NJ; she told
me what his complaint was, and how he was
while in the fits, and told me she could cure him,
and she has, for he has never had but two fits
since, and before that he had them every night
ABBY J. Brown.
Portland. June ID.
PORTLAND, May 7th, 1862.
wish to say for the benefit of my fellow cti
Gems, that have been cured of cough of twen-
ty years standing, have tried various remedies,
and number of physicians, and | must truly
say that have never got any relief until cali
ed on Mrs. Manchester, and in one month was
relieved of it.
[Signedl T. L. RICHARDS,
s. H. RICHARDS.
mch20 eod& w3m40
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Sale.

- THE Three Story Brick Dwelling House,
Iii: No. 1876 Congress street. Quincy street
.kaaessk Said House contains fourteen finished
rooms; is warmed by furnsce; plenty of hard and
soft water an abundance of closet room ENQUIRE
of JAMES +. FERNALD
ap23 II 81 Middle Street
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NOTICE.
Notice.

HAvEa BOY want to put in the country TO
Il work. Inquire at 81 Federal street.
ap22 div. VIM BROWN
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Ac shipped ~ al parts of world Covered
wagons for removing furniture o. fanilea Furniture
stored,
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DAY BOAT PoR ALBANY.-THE LARGE AND CON.
IL modious stensner DABfEL DHEW leaves Pier foot oT
jay every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday moTnng -
O'clock landing a Thirtieth street. Yonhes Cozrr
West Pofpt Newbarg Poughkeepaie. Rhinebock Tisoli,
CAiss and hudson arMns at Albany u tune 70 take The
Saratoga and e West arriving In Saratoga at seven
osck tho evening. Rstu rning esvc Albany every
Monday Wednesday aad Friday morning, Mt nine cocx
EoR BRIDoEpOnr-DAILY LrNE-THE STEAMER
BRTD0KPORT leaves pier - East river, daily ut -
O'Clock arriving IN BAgeprt In time connect with
the Housaonic Naugrtuck Few Haveu and Hartford ral
Also the Shorb Line saybrook and New London.
MORNING LINE FOR rExxsRILL -THR AURORA
M leaves Jay street Pier daily, wtaoui exception Al A.,
~ landing 81 Yonkers. Hssungs, Dobbs Ferry, Nyacks
Sing SBg Haverxtraw. Grzssy Point and verplanck'G
Touches Twentieth strees.
- after Sunday Angus 2, the steamer WATER LILLY
WIN leave Newport Al r n eeeh sunday uniil urihe
nsuce connec<lsg EaA 0reenwo With Sunday evening
,rans with sseeux attached for New york. arriving Al
$50 Honday moruinsa
CUHDAY BOAT ron WEST POINT, COLD SPRING,
- Cornwall and NewbuN--steamH BROADWAY VIM
leave pier fsot 81 Jay srce every Sunday morning AZ "
O'Clock landing at Y0pker HasHngs. Dobbs Ferry Tarry-
town. Sing Sing and hAvsrssrew.
CuNDAK. AUGUST 2-THE ONLY REGULAR SUM-
- Do BoaI-fAs steamer MOSES, for Glen Cove, New
Rocelie CITY fsapd WAestone Fot gchs Yer. Straon-
port viii leave Pea - r. H. - A ~ Broomc street,
"a; Tenth street, <i Twenty st1kh stseeI * Re.arniuss
leave Glen Cove az =; New Rochelle s.; soppins a
All The other iAndnsa fhs boat win positively so.
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4 ofsv OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES HAD ONE ROOT
LODI extracted. without palm, BY DIR y. JAY VII
IERs l5s Grand street two blocks from Broadway,
ehesrfniy inssr this ufaon those snse
ns from tsohashe hey. nj. FaanAIL, ll3 sysnuo y.
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TUE ADVERTISER YOUNG NAN or 49, DESIRES
i the sceuainianos OF handsome young lady. with
view matrimony. The advertiser "a q stranger the
CITY. Address ~ u Frank, Msdsun Post ofe. $50
bruatway.
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ELLIsBURG, July 20, 1888.

Fa% = ELLISBCRG, July ~, 1906
Mr., EDITOR Allow me to make correc-
ton in your statement in the JOURNAL of the
18TH, concerning two of the brave boys from
Potter, Who gave up their lives for their coun-
try on the bloody field of Gettysburg. DAVID
DAYTON, belonged in Allegany instead Of He
bron, was nephew and adopted child of Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. Cushman, who, stricken with
age, feel their loss as only those can, whose
hope and dependence in their declining years
and the object Of all their affections, is taken
from them. He was about 20 years old and
bore an unblemished character.
Washington Wilson mot Ryan from near
Ellisburg was the first man killed iu the I49th.
His company was in advance, as skirmishers.
Wilson had just drawn bead on rebel he
discovered in some brush as the rebel bit the
dust, he made remark to companion near
him, and Immediately fell with a ball through
his heart. have this from those who were
near him when be fell. AL concur in saying
he was brave soldier While here he was
known as good citizen and an honest man.
He leaves a family Peace be with them.
J. C. BISHOP.
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NEW JERSEY LANDS FOR SALE, Also,
Garden o. ErGit Harms.

Suitable 4or Grapes, Peaches, Pears Rasp-
berries. Strawberries, BlackberTies, Currants
&c, of /, p, ., 10, or 20 acres each, at the
following prices for the present, viz: 20 acres
for $500, 10 acres for Sll0. acres for Sixty
Dollars, D acres for Forty Dollars, acre for
Twenty Dollars Payable by one dollar a
week.
Also, good Cranberry lands, and village lots
in CHETWOOD, 25 5y lO0feet, at Ten Dollars
each. payable by one dollar week The
above land and farms, are situated at Cbet-
wood, Washington Township, Burlington Co,
New jersey. For further Information apply,
with ?. O. Stamp. Tor a Circular, to
Z. FRANKLIN CLARK.
No. so Cedar Street, New York, \ Y.
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SS Nothing has pleased the Rebels so much
as the copperhead revolt in New York city,
where the insurgents cheered openly for JEFF.
Davis and Mcclellan, and dedounced the Pres
ident and his prominent friends, abusing the
negroes as badly as the Slaveoc-ats them
selves. Rebs forget Vicksburg and Gettys-
burg in the fond hope of a counter-revolution
in New York, and wherever else there is vice
and Ignorance enough to be stimulated to the
point of rebellion by their emissaries. We
trust they are to be bitterly disappointed.
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Justice of the Peace.

Dated Al, this day of -I86-.
NoTE 1.-The certificate in regard to age is
in all cases where practicable, to be signed
by the parents Of the person claiming exemp-
lion, and the requirements specified in the
regulations are to be adhered to. The blank
space in the certificate to indicate the age OF
the person is to be filed as follows:
That l am "UNDER TWENTY years of age.
That am COVER THIRTY-FIvEn years of age.
CAMP MARRIED"
That am COVER FoRTY-FIvE' years of age,
according to the facts in the case.
NoTE 2.-In case the certificate is not sign
ed by the parents, the fact Of age must be
certified to by two respectable persons (heads
OF families) residents in the same town, coun-
ty, or district with the person for whom ex-
emption is claimed, and the requirements of
paragraph 81, Regulations, &c, must be com
piled with,
These atidavits must be made according TO
these forms and must in all cases be taken
before Civil Magistrate duly Authorized to
administer oaths.
Persons claiming exemption must furnish
clear proof Of their right to such exemption.
Blank Forms can be had on application to
this Office. W. W. WHITE.
Capt. and Provost Marshal.
July Il, 1868.
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RAWe have been requested TO call the al.
tention of the farmers to the following law.
found on page l6z CT the Pamphlet Laws for
1853:
BytheSenate and House Of Representatives.
That from and after the passage of this act. it
shall be the duty Of every person or persons.
and OF every corporation holding lands in this
commonwealth, on which any Canada thistles
or weed commonly known as Canada thistIes
may be growing, TO cut the same. so as 10 pre-
vent such weed from going to seed, and the
seed of the same from ripening and aDv per-
son or persons, or corporation as aforesaid in
the said counties, who shall refuse to comnIv
with the provisions of this act shall forfeit
and pay fine of fifteen dollars. one-half to
the county treasurer, and the other half to the
use Of the person suing for the same.vho shall
be competent witness to prove the facts. TO
be recovered as other debts of the like amount
before any justice OF the peace, or il any court
OF record in said county
SEc. Z. That If any person or persons, or
corporation as aforesaid, on which Canada
thistles, or the weed commonly known as such
shall De grown and likely to ripen seed there
on, shall neglect or refuse TO cut and DESTROY
the same,so as TO prevent the seed from rinan-
ing, 1t shall and may be lawful for anv per-
son or persons, who may consider themselves
aggrieTed, or about to be injured by such Ds-
glect or refusal, 10 give five days notice ia
writing to suchiperson or persons corporation.
to cut and destroy such weeds or thistles; and
on their neglect or refusal to cut and DESTROY
the same at the end of FIVE days, it shall and
may be lawful for any person or persons 50
aggrieEed, or believing themselves about 10 be
injured thereby, to enter upon, or hire other
persons to enter upon such premises, and en-,
down and destroy such Canada thistles; and
the person or persons SO employed shall be
entitled to recover from such person or per.
sons, or corporation, owning or holding such
iand, compensation at the rate of two dollars
per day, to be sued for and recovered as debts
OF IKE amount, before any justice or court in
said counties.
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hSEED. +.

IN Hebron, June rs, 1852. Of malignant
Scarlet Fever, SARAH AUCELIA, only child
Of Stephen P and Mary j. Reynolds, aged :
years, I months and 2S days.
Thou art gone, and we are lonely,
B1twe know thoU'rt happy now
With the angels, ever singing.
With crown upon thy brow.
This we know God means to teach as
While we bear affliction's smart
Where our treasure has been taken
We should follow with our heart.
Then, our weary journey ended,
We shall meet thee. gentle one.
To enjoy thy presence ever,
In that bright and happy home.
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B@The Ladies viii please, remember the
sick and wounded soldiers when preserving
their summer fruit. Many of the delicacies
that cost but a trife now may be of almost
untold value before the year is gone. There
should be certain quantity set apart for this
particular purpose. /: should be brought in
to the Society for transportation at different
times as the circumstances and necessities Of
the Hospitals seem to require. Think of this,
and then act as the heart of every legal woman
will dictate
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R.R.R.
RADWAY'S READY RELIEF

RADWAY'S READY RELIEF
Proves its superiority to all other remedies, in
relieving the sufferer of pain, at once, a few
minutes sufficient to convince tn most skep-
teal of its marvellous powers. So swift is its
action in soothing the most violent pain, ,allay-
ing irritation and inflammation, in transforming
the rheumatic, the crippled, and bed-ridden,
TO the enjoyment of ease and comfort, in cur
ing Dysentery, DiarhGa, and all internal and
external pains, that patients ascribe its tails
manic power to enchantment instead Of the
plain matter r-of-fact results from its skllfully
combined properties. Whenever there is pain
use il. Sold by al druggists
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FLOUR, PORK. HAMS, SHOULDERS ty h.
ton 6r lead at WeIlsyiIle prices.

Now, to save answering the many iDar:ries
as 10 WHO furnish US goods in New York. en-
aoilng Us to sell at these prices, we would re-
fer you 70
Nr. Jason Y. Booko7er, connected with the
firm of Messrs. Clafin, Mellon & Co. C5b :,
The largest house in the world for DryGoods
=. Also, Messrs. Rowland & LindsIey. SO i 81
Chambers St, ever so famous for sellipr cbaa,
ahd giving their friends good bargains.
And the reason for our selling Won Clo,bir,
so low, we are supplied from the exten.i,.
establishment Of Aessrs. Longstreet. Brodford
4 Co., Sz8 Broadway, and from the new firm,
OF Aessrs. Baldwin, Starr & Co., CoprtIand s.
two OF the best clothing houses in New yo-l
Yankee Notions and Fancy Goods from :,
Henry Smith Payne Il Co, "a Copr.lan5 (,
who are noted for giving their friends gon5
bargains.
=. Hardware from NOrgon, ,Qnackenbash { Co. !.
20 C0urtland St ~
Crockery from Mr. Oscar Chcesman, l4s,
Duane street.
And the reason Why we can always sell you,
Orocerles so low and pay you tie highest
prlce 1oF Butter, Cheese, &c, is from our con-
necuon with Messrs. Ahrens l. Mahnkep Gro
GERS and Commission Merchants, 255 Was:,-
mgton ot. Now all you that have butter to
send to New York, or any other produce. TAX.
my advice and send TO them and YOU viii
always receive the highest price
Do not be led away by any false -.,o-ts
from Jealous neigbbors. All we ask Is to coma
and examine for your self and Yea will he
SATISFIED that what we say we perform.
Yours RespectfnIIr
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Executors Notice

NOTICE is hereby given that letters execu-
~ tory on the last will and testament Of
POLLY VANDARWARKA, late of Roulet Tp.
Potter county, decd, have this day been grant
ed to the undersigned by the Register of said
county. All persons indebted TO said desce-
dent will please make payment and those hav-
ing claims viii present them duly authentica-
ted for settlement ORRLNR r. WEBB.
Roulet, July 70, 1858.
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Lands Wanted.

n the Counties of Potter, Mexican, Tioga,
Il CLIFTON and Lycoming, good tiIlable, roll
ing Lands, if suitable for Agriculture, and
Prices are low. They will be purchased for
Cash, or its equivalent. Address with par
ticulars, location. and character of Lands.
with survey, with brooks, or streams running
through or near them, as to title &c. and
Quantity Of Land &C. For particulars address
A. \. H0SKINS,
p. @ Box 1917. PhiIadeInbia
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e o d rs,
SHOES, and
OF d THING.

In this line Of our trade we can save Won a
large per Ct.
Good Suits Black, Grey and others: Coat:
Fest,Pants, Hat, Pocket Handkerchief Craysts
and Shirt for SO to Sl2 worth $50.
Good Calf Boots for $3.50
Good Women's Shoes for IS cts
Good Caters fo- 81 cts
as low.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-07-29

reA-Jeff Davis, in despair, calls for ALL
his fighting men-but then, twill they Gomez"
The President calls for only one FOURTH OF
our available force, which, in all human pro-
baoihty, will be able (aided by colored enlist
ments) to see the Yorktown of the Rebellion.
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Justice of the Peace

Dated at-this-day Of, ie6
Note 1.-The first certificate must BE signed
by the parent making the election, and the
second by tworespectable citizens Theads of
families) residents Of the town, county or dis
trict in which the persons reside, and sworn
10 before magistrate. In case the father is
deceased the certificate is to be signed BY the
mother, and the fact Of the fathers death is to
be stated by the person certifying.
Note 2.-This certificate is TO be used only
IN cases where the labor of the person claim
ing exemption is actually necessary for the
support OF the persons dependent on him. The
exemption does not apply in cases where there
is sufficient property to yield support, and the
necessary business for collecting the income
can be transacted by agents, trustees, or the
like.
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m.We have suffered repulse in attempt
ing to take Fort Wagner, on Morris Island. 1t
is almost the key to Charleston, and the re-
suit of this battle is unfortunate.
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~ Governor Curtin was present at meet
ing of Bank Presidents in Philadelphia, on
Monday, and arranged for the payment of all
the State troops called out during the late
emergency. They viii lie paid before they
are mustered out.
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Dated at ---, this-day of -, 1885,.
NoTE This IS only intended to apply
where the members of the family claiming
exemption reside in the same family. If any
of the members reside elsewhere, and have
gone into the military service of the United
States, no exemption on that account can be
claimed
NoTE 2.-This certificate must be signed by
one OF the parents, if there be any if not, by
two respectable persons (heads of fanilies1
resident of the same town, county or district
with the person for whom exemption is
clain1ed
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-07-29

Ba=ln the 18th (coIored) Massachusetts,
Regiment, is a man who understands FIVE diff
ferent languages, and pretty cute chap TO
boot He is q native Of Africa.
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PR.T The President recommends Thursday,
9th August, as day of National religious OBJ
serYances, thanking God for recent success to
our arms and imploring his guidance and
mercy in the future.
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bSAn old man, once a respectable citizen
of our village, went 10 jewelry store the other
day to get cQgpsrhsad pin fixed Query :
How low can pretendedly-decent thing stoop
and yet dare to call itself man? If there is
any one thing disgusts MS more than another
it is to see man, upon whose head the frcsts
of many winters have left their silver lines,
connect himself with treason and openly avow
himself to be one of party who are endeavor-
ing to destroy the Government that has fed
him half his days. We are glad to know the
jeweler had too much respect for himself and
his son in the army TO do his dirty work.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-07-29

rA- The Pennsylvania State Teachers As
sociation will hold their next annual session
at Reading, on the 4th, 9Th and eth of August
next.
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Groceries.

We can also sell yop Groceries at a saving q,
at least 25 to 80 per Ct Good Tea Of an
ira quality for 81 worth 81, 80. Olher good
Teas from 50 70 IS cts.
Good chewing tobacco from 81 to sc cts
In the line OF Yankee Notions we can ssvs
you handsome profit.
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FORM %.

Certificate thCt the person liable TO draft IS the
father Of ns0therless children, under t,celUe years
Of age, dependent on has labor for support.
/, --, the subscriber being liable to
draft in the service of the United States here
by make affidavit that l am the father Of
motherless child, under l2 years of age, and
dependent upon my labor for support.
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ond by two respectable persons (heads of
families) resident in the same town, county
or district with the person for whom the ex-
emption Is claimed.
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Executors Notice,

u Office is hereby given thatletters execu-
" tory on the last viii and testament of
JOHN ROCKWELL, late Of Harrison Tp, Pot
ter county, decd, have this day been granted
to the undersigned by the Register of said
county. All persons indebted to said desce-
dent will please make payment and those haY-
ing claims viii present them duly authent;ca-
ted for settlement. H. s. BEEBE.
Harrison Valley, June y. 1863
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County, State oi

Personally appeared before me, the above
named -- and, and severally made
oath that the above certificate is correct and
true, to the best Of their knowledge and belief
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Justice Of the Peace.

Dated At -this-day Of, 186
Note This certificate is to be used only
IN cases where the labor of the person claim
ing exemption is actually necessary for the
support Of the persons dependent on him.
The exemption does not apply in cases where
there Is sufficient property TO yield support.
and the necessary business can be transacted
for collecting the income by agents, trustees,
and the Ike.
NOTE 2,-The certificate must be signed by
the person claiming exemption, and the sec