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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-07-29
rTER COUNTY, Pa. WEDNESDAY, JULY %, 1863.

In my fearful sickness, Ii tired ue 10
watch My hand lay outside of the cov-
ers it was shadowy as skeletons. What
had become of my flesh? Was child
or man? A body or spirit? So light
and frail did | feel, | began to think |
was done with material things altogether.
had been subjected 20 some refining pro-
cess. and was now awakened to new ex-
isteDce But did they have beds in the
other world ? | was locking lazily at the
opposite one when some one took me by
the hand. A face was bending over me.
| looked up into it with bcafing heart.
The golden sunshine was on it-on the
fail, regular features, the red lips, and
the kindly blue eyes
"Dick p | gasped, "where have you
besn all these years 7"
"Weeks, you meaD, said Richard With
the old smile. "But never mind now.
You are better, now, dear Rufus-yoa
will live, dear--we shall be happy to-
gether again"
"Where am II" I asked, still hazy
"What is the matter with ne 2"
Hospital, in the FIRST place." said
Richard "Typhus, in the second You
were taken after that night at Freder-
icksburg."
Il broke upon me at once. remem-
bered that awful night could never
never forget it again WEAK as child
/ covered my face with my hands and
burst into tears. Richard was on hi.
knees by my side at ence.
81 was brute to recall it," be whis,
pered, remorsefuIly; do not think of it.
old boy-you must not excite yourself
1t is all forgotten and forgiven"
Forgive us our trespasses as we for
give those who traspass against US p
prayed FROM my inmost heart.
"These words have been in your mouth
night aud day, ever since you were
taken" said my friend.
| | lay silent, cogitatiEg
"Tell me one thing, Dick )" | asked
''are we in the North or South ?"
"North-in Philadelphia" "
"Then you are a prisoner" | said
mourufully, recalling his principles.
mot bit of it.
"What do you mean 7"
Richard laughed.
81 have seen the error of my ways. ]
have taken the oath of allegiance When
you are strong enough again, We shall
fight side by side"
"And the wound in your head p !
asked with emotion, looking up at bis
bright handsome face.
"Don't mention it 1t healed up long
ago"
"And the little drummer ?"
Richard bowed his head upon my hand.
"He was found dead upon the field
Heaven bless him! They say he
died praying, with his mothers name
upon his lips"
"Revere him as an ANGEL" | whis.
pered, grasping him BY the hand But
for bis dying prayer, we had Jet been
enemies Oh, Richard, Gods grace is
with the simple and pure of heart"
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ULYSSES Academy

Still Retains as Principal, Mr.. r.E.R. CAMPBELL,
Preceptress, Mrs. NErTIE JONES GRIDLEY As
sistant, Miss ADA WALKER The expenses
per Term are: Tuition, from S. to Sc Board
from 81 so to Sl.75, per week. Rooms for self
boarding from 50 to 81. Each term commences
upon Wednesday and continues Fourteen
weeks Fall term. Aug. 9th, 1862; Winter term
Dec 10TH 1862; and Spring term, March 25th
1853 o. +. BASSETT, President.
W. W. GRIDLEY, Sect'y.
LerisyiIIe JuIv o 1899
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II know men, said Napoleon at St Hell.
cna to Count de Montholon, Il know men,
and tell you that Jesus is not a man =
The religion of Christ is mystery which
subsists by its own force, and proceeds
FROM a mind which is not human mind.
We find in it a marked individuality
which originated train of words and
actions unknown before. Jesus Is not a
phiosor her; for his proofs are miracles,
and from the first bis disciples adored him
Alexander Caesar. Charlemegne and my
self founded empires but on what feun,
dation did we rest the creation of our
genius Upon force Jesus Christ
founded an empire upon love; and at
this hour millions of men would die for
him | die before my time aud my
body will be given back to the earth,
tood for worms. Such is the fate Of him
who has been called the great Napoleon
Wha: an abyss between my deep mystery
aud the eternal kiogdom of Christ, which
Is proclaimed. loved, and adored and is ex-
tending over The whole earth !" Turning
to General Bertrand, the Emperor added,
j." If you DO not perceive that Christ is
God, | did wrong to appoint you gen.
erai y
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JOHN PHGNIx's CURIosITY.-The
incorrigibe wag, Lieut.. Derby, allls,
John Phenix" while attending theatre
in San Francisco, thought he saw a ser
son with whom he wished to speak, few
seats in freut of him in order to attract
his attention, he requested gentleman
in front to reach over and punch him
with his umbrella Upon the person
turning round he saw be was a stranger,
and Phoenix directed his attention to the
play, leaving the puncher and punches
to settle it as best they could. The
punchee requested an explanation of the
puncher whereupon he turned to Phenix
and said:
"Sir, didn't you request me to punch
that mani"
"Yes, sir"
"Well, what for 7"
"Oh, nothing, only had curiosity to
see if you'd do it p
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John 8. MANN,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR At LAW,
Coudersport, Pa, will attend the several
Courts in Potter and MKean Counties. All
business entrusted in his care will receive
prompt attention Ofee corner of West
and Third streets.
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ARTHUR G. OLMSTED,

ATTORNEY G COUNSELLOR AT LAW
Coudersport, Pa, will attend to all basines;
entrusted 10 his care, with pre- mPtnes and
fdt ity. Office On Southwest corner of Main
and Fourth streets.
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BUSINESS CARDS.

EULALIA LODGE, No 342, z. A. NJ
STATED Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednes
dars Of each month Also Masonic gather
ings on every Wednesday Evening. for wori
and practice, al their Hall in Coudersport.
B. s. COLWELL, W. 4.
SAMUEL HArEx, Sec'y.
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O T ELLISON.

PRACTICING PHYSICIAN, Coudersport, Pa,
respectfully informs the citizens of the viii
lage and vicinity that he will promptly re-
spoud to all calls for professional services.
Office on Main st, in building formerly oc-
cupied by c. W Ellis, ESQ.
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ISAAC BENSON

ATTORNEY AT LAW, Coudersport, Pa, will
attend to all business entrusted to him, with
care and promptness. Office on Second St,
near the Allegheny Bridge.
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TNHIS Popular Hotel is situated near the
ILL., corner of Murray Street and Broad
way opposite the Park within one block
of the Hudson River Rail Road and near the
Erie Rail Road Depot. 1t is one OF the mes
pleasant and convenient locations in the city
Board L. Rooms &I.5O per day
.l4 N. HUGGINS, Proprietor.
Feb. 18th, 1868.
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u. J. oLNsTED. : :: S. D. KELLY
OLMSTED & KELLY,
DEALER IN STOVES, TIN & SHEET IRON
WARE, Main ST., nearly opposite the Court
House, Coudersport, Pa. Tin and Sheet
Iron Ware made to order in good style, on
short notice
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We are living, We are dwelling
I'm q grand and awful time
In an age on AGES telling;
To be living is sublime.
will 20 play, then viii ye daily
With your music and your wine 2
Up 1t is JehoTah's rally
Gods own arm hath need of thine !
Worlds are charging, Heaven beholding,
Thou hast but an hour to fight;
Now the blazoned Cross unfolding,
On, right onward, for the right
On let all the soul within you,
For the Truths sake so abroad;
Strike let every nerve and sinew
Tell en- ages, tell r3r God
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HARD TINES IN ARKANSAs.-"My
dear madam, can you give me a glass OF
grog r SAID fatigued traveller in Arkan-
sas, as he entered cabin Oh the roadside,
Il amt got drop, stranger" replied
the woman
Why, good gracious y replied the
woman. what do you reckon one barrel
Of whiskey is to NE and my children.
when we're out Of milk =
The traveller sloped
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-07-29

The man who attempts to measure
everybody else By himself, had better trim
the pattern very carefully
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-07-29

Don't hesitate to climb high for fear of
falling, only be sure Jour footing is perma
nent.
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Administrators or Executors Notice, OO
Business Cards, 6 lines or less, per year OO
Special and Editorial Notices, pei line, 10
4x+AH transient advertisements must be
oaid in advance, and no notice will be taken
of advertisements from a distance unless they
are accompanied by the money or satisfactory
reference
+.+Blanks, and Job Work of all kinds, at
tended to promptly and faithfully.
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z. ". KNOX,

ATTORNEY AT Law, Coudersport. Pa. will
regularly attend the Courts in Potter and
the adjoining Counties.
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MARK GILLON,

TAIL0R-nearly opposite the Court House
will make all clothes intrusted to him in
the latest and best styles Prices to suit
the times-Giye him a call. 13.41
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THE
POTTER JOURNAL
PUBLISHED By
M. WV. McAsarney, Proprietor.
SI.5Q Pr YEAR, INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.

#u#Devoted to the cause Of Republicanism,
the interests of Agriculture, the advancement
of Education, and the best good of Potter
county. Owning no guide except that OF
Principle, it will endeaTer to aid in the work
of more fully Freedomizing our Country.
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at the following
rates, except where special bargains are made.
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Breathe pure air, exercise mQcn in il,
watch for suushine.instead Of sha.ows,
and You win never have the dySpep..s,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-07-29

opened my eyes. Where was IL
How odd everything was Rows of beds
stretching down long narrow hall bright
with sunshine; and women, wearing
white caps and peculiar dresses, fitting
to and fro with a noiseless activity, which,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-07-29

D5Now is the time to subscribe for your
COUNTY PSper--PHE JOURNAL
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The Rochester Straw-Cutter.
nLMSTED s. KELLY, Coudersport. have
W the exclusive agency for this celebrated
machine, in this county. 1t is coyenient, du-
able, and CHEAP. Dec. /, ls60.-l2
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d. E. OLMSTED,
DEALER IN DRY GOODS, MADE
Clothing, Crockery, Groceries, &C., Main ST.,
Coudersport, Pa.
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COUDERSPORT HOTEL,
o. F. GLASSAIRE, Proprietor, Corner o.
Main and Second Streets, Coudersport, Pot
ter Co., Pa
Livery Stable is also keptin connect
ton with this Hotel.
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G.. s. d E. A. JONES,
DEALERS IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS
Oils, Fancy Articles, Stationery, Dry Good,
Groceries, &c, Main st, Coudersport, Pa.
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COLLINS SMITH,

eEALER in Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisions
Hardware, Queensware, Cutlery, and all
Goods usually found in a country Store
Coudersport, Nov. 27, 1861.
, 1863-03-03

A splendid sword and belt, the gift of the
German citizens, Of Cincinnati, was presented
to Gen. s'gel, at Washington on Thursday.
The sword is very elegant one
Gen. Sige1 returned his thanks for the gift,
and said he would stand By Republican princi-
pies to the end. Many things had happened
In the war 10 discourage him, and his friends
Ind advised him to deslst from being soldier
as justice wns not being done him, but in such
q time as this no man should be discouraged
by little personal grievances. It was not a
time to bring personal quarrels before thepeo
pie. In relation to the reference that had been
made to the sword being drawn in other lands
he said that II this Government failed to
crush this rebellion there would be no use OF
attempting the establishment Of freedom in
any other land,
, 1863-03-03

E. "A. Stevens Of New York writes to the
Secretary Of tho Navy an offer to get his fa-
nous marine battery ready iu nine months,
and asks no payments to be made to him until
the ship is ready, and contracts that he will
deliver her to the Government Possessed Of
the following qualities:
]. That she fhall be impenctrablc to the most
destructive missile fred from the most powerful
gun with its ordinary service CHARGE now used n
cur own Or In auy European naval service. to be
tried upon her 1T short range-say two hundred
and twenty yards.
.. That ahc shall hare greater speed than any
other iron.c]ad war steamer In the world.
5. That rhe eha1l he more manageable and more
quickly turned ard 1nanmuvred than any other
large armed eea going steamer.
4. That ehc shNli have an armament capable Of
throwing broadaide at least equal to that Of any
chip now aaoat.
It is also understood that Mr.. Stevens says
that If the ship prove f.ilure the Govern.
ment need not take her or pay for her, and
that he desires to submit her to "practical
}nEfE ~
, 1863-03-03
FROM KENTUCKY.
Cars Destroyed and Mules Captured
The Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road again ReacA.ufed.
From the Louisville Journal 9TH

[From the Louisville Journal, a7th.]
we received information last evening to
the effect that the freight train which left
been captured ut Woodburn, on the line be-
tween Simpson and Warren counties, by
q party ef rebel gueril1as, and learned subse-
queutly that the cars, about twenty in num-
Der, had been destroyed.
There were upon the train s4o mules be,
freight belonging to individuals. 4 number
Of the mules were turned loose, and the re-
maindcr we're driven off by the thicvins band
who had made the attack upon the train
Fortunately two or three heavily laden cars
containing contain, goods belonging to Aessrs.
and others of this city, had been left behind
at Bowling Green for some reason, and escaped
the rapacfty Of the rebel yardals.
Afser the deyilish work Of destroying the
train had been consummatcd to the satfsfac-
tion OF: the heartless wretchcs, they raised
steam upon the locomotive to It's fullest
height and started the machine down the road
at the top Of its speed, hoping that it would
be encountered by the passenger train coming
up from Nashville. The locomotive steamed
down the track through Franklin and by
other stations at Z fearful rate Of speed, but
and the machine came to full stop, the acnds
failing to carry out their llaholical plot to
cause collision, whlcl, must have been at
tended with fearful loss Of life aud great de-
struction Of property. The conductor Of the
upward bound train received Information OF
the trouble on the road at Woodhorn, and re.
turned to Nashville with his train. That train
left Nashville for this city Last evening, how
ever, and will be due here this morning.
This succession of terrible crimes is attribu,
ted by our military authorities to band oi
tifty or sixty rebel guerillas who reside in the
vicinity of Woodburp.
, 1863-03-03
If1uut xtnd fo The Point.


Gen. Blunt has q knack Of expressing him
self so plnin that . wayfarins man though a
fool can moi possibly help understanding him.
Here is specimen Of lis right to the point
kind Of talk, taken from his recent speech ut
Leayenworth:
have yet to sec the first soldier who is
tired Of this war, or that was disposed to end
it without the unconditional submission Of
the rebels. The men are all right, and they
not at ali fastldious about having niggcr
help them.
Whenever I hare heard any objection TO
rebels being killed By negroes, have always
noticed that 1t came from some fool in shoul-
ler,stEars.
Lit me here say to the Copperheads that
when this rebellion is put down. and when
this army returns home, there will be q day
Of fearful retribution.
There will be the biggest crop Of black eyes
ever heard Of in this country.
/ believe Kansas has taken the lead in
throtting these Copperhcads, as she ever does
| in all good causes.
| think you will do yonr country good
| service If you will knock down every man
| occurs In church,
~The New York Herald gives no Gu
conragenent to the folly and madness Of the
peace dc1nsionists. In Mondays number Of
that paper several columns of extracts from
tho leading Southern Journals appear. The
Herald remarks:
/ These extracts will be found particularly
instructive to all of that class Of deludcd
| Northern Peace Democrats who believe that
by means Of such soothing applications rs
ar1nist1ces and Louisville peace conventions,
and promises ofall sorts Of concessions to tho
rebellious States, they may be restored to our
Union, or permit the North, excepting the
New England States, to come under the he
nign dcspotism Of JEFF. DAVIS. There is not a
shadow Of encouragement held out from the
South for any such delusion.
The rebels turn lip their dainty noses at all
these Northern Democratic peace offerings In
thc shape Of armisticcs and peace conventions
and tlennnciations of ssLincoln's Administra.
tion'' and thrcats Of open rebellion against 1t,
and candidly declare that they depend upon
Southern arms, and upon Sou lcrn arms
alone, to bring about d satisfactory peace.
They want no ar1nistice ian armtstice would
be "a Trojan horse to thcm), they want nc
peace conventions while the 'tYankccs' re.
main In arms upon their soil, they want Nd
European mediation or arbitration. The
rebels, in a word have stakcd their desperate
cause, life or death, upon their armies, and
arc determined to fight out their fight to tho
last extremity Of resistance.
, 1863-03-03

hrgc meeting Of the loyal citizens Of
ioieoo' ONO. Was held on Tuesday evening
!as1, :" which committee was appointed to
o'n't an address to tho soldiers Of Ohio in the
army, IN response to the ono recently sent
from the army to the people: This commit
tee Fill assure the brave soldiers TINT tho
hearts Of their neighbora aud friend. At ,no,no
still beat in unison with their own for q yIror.
ous and successful prosecution Of the war
and that all needed aid will be furnished t,,ose
who have gone TO the field Of blood to fight
the enemies Of their common rights. This Il
m important and timely movement, and VI
hope 10 sec the example Of our Toledo bFeth
1cn followed in every part Of tho loyal North
, 1863-03-03
BARIsARISM IN ILLINOIS.


-
We find the following letter in the last num-
her Of the Ifhiteside Sentinel It is one oft
legitimate fruits Of Copperheadism:
Hamilton; HAseocK c.. I1I-,l
Editors hiscsidc Sentinel:
copied from the original, posted in the Post
Office, and other public places, in the city Of
CurtbaEe, Hancock county, in tho State Of
Illinois, which will be Interesting to many Of
your readers in the northern portions Of our
Prairie State. 1t is . practical exemplitica-
tion of our beautiful Illinois slave Law, The
notice reads as follows:
PuB11c sA1E,-Whereas, the following negroes
and one mu]atto man, were on the 9TH and 18th
days or February, 1868. tried before the under
9i ths rsass h I'D r M
mearor, having come into this Statc aid county,
and remaining therein for ten days and more. with
sa sHa n s T. tsja1s s4 tss
seyersly nned In the sum Of nifty dollars, and
judgment Was rendered against said negroes, and
tnulatto man, for fifty dollars fue each, and Costs
Of suit. which nnes snd costs nre annexed oppo-
eite each name, to wit:
John, negro man, tall and slim,
sanbo, negro man, about. ...... i s. s17
Austin. negro man, heavy set,
Andrew. negro man, about:..... g sos7
Nelson, 81 - ...... IS 50 a07
And whereas, said fines and costs have not been
paid; notice il therefore given, that the under-
signed will, on ThursdaJ. the 18th day Of Feb
rrazy, A. D. 1868, between the hours Of one o'clock
and hve o'clock, p: M, Of sad day, at the west
door Of the Court Houae. In Catthage, Hancock
County Illinois, sell each Of eatd negro men John,
Austin. Sambo, Andrew. Amos, and said mulatto
man Nelson, At Public Auction. to the person or
persons who will pay the said fine and
costs appended, against each respectively.
for the shortest time OF service OF said
negroes, and mulatto- The purchaser, or pur-
chase1s will be entitled to the control aud services
Of the negroes and mulatto purchased for the pc
Rod named in the sale. and no longer, aud will be
required 10 furnish Raid negroes and mulatto with
comfortable food clothing and lodging during said
eervitude. The fees for ceiling will be added on
completion for the sale. c. n. CHILD, J.F.
CARTHAGE, Feb. Q, 1861
The above was furnish d us By an old resi-.
dent, and well known citizen Of this county.
| What libel on civilization to place such an
enactment upon the statute book Of pro-
fessedly free State. Can any lover Of justice
read the above and not feel the blush of shame
mantle his checks? Is 1t not disgrace to
humanity to permit such ; law to remain on
our statute books?
, 1863-03-03

in this way docs not EXCUSE, thosc who itn.
Not to dwell on the subject, ask any read
Ct T to bring before himself the obvious conse-
ouenccs Of carrying out the principle of mill
tary insubordination on which Gen, Mccie'-
Ian acted so soon after he took command Of
thc army ~ the Potomac, But there cannot
be one rule for the Major General in matters
Of this description, and another for the Cap
tain. Military law Is severe, but unless 1t BE-
uniform in its operation, the service cannot
fill to be ruined.