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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-14
Q. I. ELLISON,

PRACTICING PHYSICIAN, Coudersport, Pa,
respectfully informs the citizens OF the vii
Iage and vicinity that he will promptly re-
spond to all calls for professional services.
Office on Main ST., in building formerly oc-
cupied by c. w. Ellis, Esq.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-14
T. w. KNOX

L. w. KNOX,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, Coudersport, Pa, will
regularly attend the Courts in Potter and
the adjoining Counties.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-12-14

ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at the following
.ates. excent where special bargains are made.
, 1864-07-25

piles of brushes. Where we would sup.
pose that all vegetable life must be ami
halatsd this powerful agent appears to call
into existence a new and distinct vegete-
ton. Similar in many respects are the ef'
tects produced by draining. | cannot Pur-
sue this subject, so full of interest so preg-
nant with philosophical and scientific re-
search.
The application Of these truths to practi-
cal agriculture is striking and important.
If in the great labratory of nature results
like those have described are produced by
the agency of air, light, and heat may we
not rely on the influence Of these elements
on agriculture, direct and powerful when
aided by human art2 These results clearly
establish or rather corrOborate one great
principle in husbandry. 1t is this: the
value and efficacy of opening the soil, but
may they not also create or animate in it
additional and unknown elements Of fertil-
ity9 Deep plowing, aided by sub-soiling,
can best, and, indeed, it is the only exPedi-
ent to subject the land to these influences.
The farmer may thus render nature in
new form subsidiary to his labOrs.
have only space to present one other
idea. We all recognize the amazing effects
on most soils, produced by the application
of gypsum. The mode by which it acts is
mysterious and inscrutable One agency,
it is generally admitted, is derived from
its affinity to the fertilizing gasses borne in
the atmosphere. Docs not tho light al
fordcd by the facts and the results we have
afforded BY the facts and the results we
have examined afford another theoryl II
the elements in their natural operations
produce effects so extraordinary, is it moi
probable that the subtle and powerful &C.
ton Of gypsum may excite and vitalizC
properties in the earth, that arouse dormant
fertilizing principles, which impart to vege'
tation an influence which produces such as
tonishing efectsl
These views have long occupied my
mind, and | submit them to the thoughts
and observation Of the agricultural commu
nifty, in the hope that they will animate in
quiry and observation.
, 1864-07-25
Approved, May 8, 1854.
An Act to organize a regiment Of veteran vol.
unteer engineers.

An ACT to organize regiment Of veteran vol.
unteer engineers.
Be IL enacted By the Senate and House o.
Representatives. Of The United States Of America
in Congress assembled, That the Secretary oi
War be and he is hereby authorized to enlist,
out Of any volunteer forces in the army of the
Cumberland that have served, or are now serv-
ing, as pioneers, pontoniers, or engineers, to
serve wherever required for three years, or dur
ing the war, to consist Of ten companies, and to
have the same organization, pay, and emolu-
ments as are allowed to engineer soldiers under
the provisions Of the fourth section Of an act
entitled "An act providing for the better or
ganization Of the military establishment" ap-
proved August third, eighteen hundred and
sixty-one.
Sec. Q. And be it further endeied, That the
officers Of the engineers authorized to be
raised under the provisions Of the foregoing
section shall be appointed and commissioned
by the President Of the United States, on the
recommendation Of the commander Of the
army Of the Cumberland, and shall receive the
same pay and allowances as engineer officers
Of similar grade in the regular army.
Approved, May 90, 1864.
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OFFICIAL.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES
Passed at the First Session Of the Thirty
Eighth Congress.

Az Acr to amend an act for enrolling and call
ing out the national forces so as to increase
the rank, pay, and emoluments of the Pro.
vost Marshal General.
Belt enacted By the Senate and House of Rep
TestntdtireS Of the United STATS Of Anaerica IN
Congress assembled, That the rank, paY, and
emoluments of the Provost Marshal General
authorized by section five of said act, shall be
those Of brigadier general.
Sec. Q. Ind be Il .ttrtker enacted, That al
acts and parts Of acts inconsistent herewith arc
hereby repealed.
Approved, April q, 1864.
, 1864-07-25
Domestic 9sfipss.

Domestic 9rriprs.
CAuLIFLowERs.-Choo these caulihow-
ers which are close and white, and Of the
middle size; remove the outside leaves,
and cut off the stalks short at the bottom;
let them lie in salt and water for at least
an hour before they arc boiled. Drain
them thoroughly, and put them into sauce
pan of boiling water, with Q handful Of
salt in it. Skim well, and let the caulifow.
ers boil slowly until they are sufficiently
cooked. A small cauli6ower will require
about quarter Of an hour, and o large
one twenty minutes. Directly it is cooked,
take il up and let it drain, as IL it remains
on the ere boiling two or three minutes
longer than Is necessary, il will be spoilG
Serve with melted butter. ColdcauliAower,
which has been boiled according 10 the
above directions, Is frequently eaten as a
salad. It should have vinegar and sslad-
oil poured over It, and three scraped an
chovies placed at the top.
BAKED BEAxs.-Few people know the
luxury Of baked beans. simply because few
cooks properly prepare them. Beans,
generally are not cooked half long enough.
This is our method: Two quarts Of mid
ding sized white beans, two pounds Of
salt pork, and one spoonful Of molasses.
Pick the beans over carefully, wash and
add . gallon OF boiling hot son water; let
them soak Il over night; in the morning
put them in trhsh water and boil gently
hrssI - add;ao a ,s.snoonf,l sf Of ~ saIe-",,'s % -
TaLe ibsm nn drv and nns them I'm n vorr ,,sr.
dish sir in tba molasSes eash ,be norL
AMI nnt h down n IN d;.S e Il ~ hsvs
ths beans eo.er ali hnt ,hs unner i snrf,cs. sc. !.
,mn n boiline water I'M M ton l. ;as,
eoysrsi. hsLo ,s;,h ss..S. g. e,,,s -. =.
fvs hon,s Ws,rh ,hs,n IA ~ M ~, ,,,osa :.
va,sr t-n,n .;,os II ,;r,e :. h dis .-s,,
- - ''''s ~
How MAKE yellow BUTTER II WIZ
rEG-A COW must nave suttcient supply
Of good nay, that has been made from good
gtasA cut beiore the blossom has fallen,
have hssr Wi wfiis !, w.s ks,rs' [ c.,.s5 .S'
/ al few orange carrots shouId IL IA SaiIv
to ne COW N Connection Win a iew pounds NM
of Indian meal. n,ada from yellow corn
A good .unnIv N corn tails NJ, sn, s,,sa
however. q have been frost.bii,en AM snS
weather.beaten. Your COW, to be kept in
good condition, should have her stable
well Uttered, and an abundance Of clean
water; and lastly, never allow your milk
to freeze. This will give you yellow but
ter IN winter.
, 1864-07-25

able them to become selEsustaining by means
Of agriculture, thOre is hereby appropriated,
out Of any money in the Treasury not otherwise
appropriated, the sum Of thirty thousand dol.
lars. which sum shall be expended by the gu
pefintendent Of Indian Affairs for said Territory,
under tho instruction Of the Secretary Of the
Interior.
Approved, May s, 1864.
, 1864-07-25
NEWS DEALERS AND BOOK-sELLERs,
N READ AND REMEMBERi
J. sTRATMAN,
WHOLESALE NEWS DEALER

Packs and forwards all the Daily and Weekly Newspaper,
Magazines etc., to all parts Of the country, with great dis
patch.
! SELL AT P.IcEs THAT DEFY COMPETITION.
EVERY NEW NOVEL RECEIVED AS SOON As PUB-
LISlIED.
Ihave special arrangements with an the different Pub.
sers Statinners, etc., and furnish the Trade with Books
Stationery, Blank Books, Music, POrtFuliI, Prints, eas
MelanOiypes etc.
Song books In great variety.
have unequaled heIisi. and guarantee denisEs the
send ior my Frics List, and give me sriai.
JOHN sTRATlfAN,
San Francisco, Cal.
, 1864-07-25
Commission add PURCHASING AGETH
SAN FRANCISCO.

SAN FRANCISCO
ORDERs FOR THE PURCHASE OF MER.
ehandise aud articles Of every description solicited
residence In ihs city Of over ten years. and an expert
enee In the business Of nearly the length Of time
considered sufficient to warrant the confidence Of ersons
In the country who occasionally need make purchases
here, through the agency Of reliable party who may
be looking for permanent Agent IN San Francisco 10
ntsl orers 10 him that er shall be spared 10 execute
their commissions satisfactorily.
eTenee.
Those desiring information concerning the undersigned
REEEnnD 10
Wm, Y. Coleman Co, San lranciseoi
Q. Langley, Druggist,
Flint, Peabody ( Co,
Ira 2. Rankin,
Ross, Dempsier Co,
J.AnthOny Co, Union 0nlce. Sacramento city;
And the Editor Of the Puget Sound Herald.
NB-ordeTs for Machinery, Pianofortes, Meiodeons,
seSlns Machines Watches, JeSery &c, viii be attended
70 o' competent Judges p. FISHER.
Commission and Purchasing Agent,
629 Washington q, up stairs,
Opposite Magulres Opera House, Nan FFanrisr-,
A MERIcAN FLAGS, With fun complement Of
IA Stars, printed muslin de lane, imitation Of bunt.
Ing, In fast eolOrs, at the following low prices;
Si1e. Foot, 81 90 Der Dozen
slse, Feet, 80 per Dozen
size, Feet, BOO per Dozen
Size, ~ inches. 10 % per Dozen
Also, BUNTING FLAGS Of all sizes. from 90 eentstosi
q foot.
Major First California ArtiIieFy,
Empire News Depot northeast corner Washington ans
sansOme Streets San Francisco.
, 1864-07-25
Approved, May 8, 1864.

An Acr to vacale and sell the present Indian
reservations in Utah Territory, and to settle
the Indians Of said Territory in the Ulnta
valley.
Be IL enacted Jy Ae Senate and House Of
Representatives Of Tie United Sdtesef America
in Congress assembled, That the Secretary Of
the Interior be and he is hereby authorized and
required TO cause the several Indian rescrva-
tons heretofore made, or occupied as such, In
the Territory Of Utah, excepting Uinta valley,
to be surveyed into tracts or lots. not exceeding
eighty acres each, under the direction Of the
Commissioner Of the General Land Office, aud
upon the completion Of such surveys shall cause
said tracts or lots to be sold, upon sealed bids,
to be duly invited BY public advertisement, for
q period not less than three months, in news
paper Of general circulation published In the
Territory Of Utah, and also . newspaper pub
lishod In Washington, to the highest and best
bidder; said bids may be fled with the Cover
nor Of said Territory at the seat Of government
thereof and with the Secretary Of the Interior
in Washington; such bids as may be received
by said Governor shall, without opening the
same, be forwarded to the Secretary Of the In
terror, when the same, with the bids filed with
him, shall be opened in the presence Of the
Secretary Of the Interior, the Commissioner Of
Public Lands, and the Commissioner Of Indian
Anairs, and any bidders who may choose to be
present at the opening thereof; andrthe Secre-
taFy Of tho Interior shall apply the proceeds Of
such sales to the construction oi improvements
upon the reservations which may be established
under the provisions Of this act, or by other
lawful authority, or to the purchase Of stock,
agricultural implements, or such other useful
articles as to him may seem best adapted to the
wants and requirements Of the Indians: Pro
ridal, That no tract Of land shall be sold under
the provisions Of this section for less than its
appraised value in cash, To be duly ascertained
By commissioners appointed BY the Secretary
Of tho Interior for that purpose.
Sec. 2. AAd BE- u further eHneted, That the
Superintendent Of Indian Affairs for the Terri
tory Of Utah be and ho Is hereby authorized
and required TO collect and settle all or so many
Of the Indians Of said Territory as may be found
practicable In the Uinta valley In said Territory,
which Is hereby set apart for the permanent
settlement and exclusive occupation Of such Of
the different tribes Of Indians Of said Territory
a. may be induced to inhabit the same.
Sec. 8: And Be 10 further siaeted, That, for
lho purpose Of making agricultural improve
mcnts In the Uinta valley for the comfort Of the
Indians who may inhabit the same, and TO en-
, 1864-07-25
Transplanting Of Corn.

Canada, furnishes the NeW England Far
mer long letter relative to the advantages
of cuItivating Indian corn, especially wher-
ever the summers are short, by transplan-
tation, and giving his own method of pro-
ceeding. Ills remarks are so full as to
leave little more to be said, at least until
further experience shall have been obtained;
and we propose, therefore, merely to con-
dense the substance Of his communication.
In the country north Of the northern line
of Massachusetts,, tho spring is very tardy,
and frosts arc quite likely to come in Au.
gust; so that there is seldom time for the
corn crop, as now managed, to mature. 1t
is wholly cut oil, or at least damaged. Any
course that would insure the maturing OF
the crop q month earlier, would be Of ines
Unable value. THIS, the writer thinks,
can be accomplished by transplanting. He
first tried this plan in 1857: about month
before the ordinary planting season, he put
his corn in warm, dry soil, exposed to the
sun, four or five kernels in a hill, and few
inches apart, each way. 1t came up and
grew slowly. When the field was pre-
pared and the season proper, with tin
scoop the cxperimenter took up the hills,
with the earth about the roots, and trans
planted them. This was with sweet corn.
Every hill lived; the corn was q month
earlier than that planted in the ordinary
way, and it was the best piece in the neigh.
borhood. The writer intimates that his
first experience has since been confirmed
by himself and others; and he proceeds to
consider the advantages likely to accrue
from transplantlng, and to give directions
for the process:
ADVANTAGES.
l. The corn would not suffer from the
worms, as it would be too large for them
to injure before it is transplanted.
2. For the same reason, the crows would
not injure it.
% ~ "Vu'N saw e'S HAS' ''OS'"ks 'S'J
important consideration.
4 Theeorn would soon take the strength
Of the ground and ozerhadow It, that there
would be but very few weeds.
8. The ground, 50 recently PloWed, Uust
before transplanting,) would be so mellow,
and the roots would srtike down 50 deep,
that the corn would be less affected BY
drought.
Q. The corn would ripen before the usu-
ally great droughts Of August.
2. Hoeing would not Interfere with hay
ing.
8. The corn would gil out the last Of
July, or first Of August, before the cold
nights come on, which so much prevent
corn from filling out well.
Q. The corn would be secure against
frosts,
10. Corn could be raised upon wet land
which Is not 50 much Affected BY drought.
II. The corn could be gathered in season
% SOW winter wheat, If desired.
Suppose The corn crop Of New England
.,;l5 t..s 49,, s.,h.rsd a month ssr,;s,
So - - t,.-s -',,. .s'..s ... = ~
ilAst yeA', many nunoleu 'hou'.nus " oo'
lars moro wonld have been realized. In
saving, also, Of the first hoeing. would x
=. -
, 1864-07-25
Approved, May s, 1864.
An Acr 10 aid the Indian reIugIss TO return to
their homes in the Indian Territory.

An ACT 70 aid the Indian reIlgtes 70 return 70
their homes in the Indian Territory.
Be it enacted Gy the Senate and Hoasc Of
Representatives. of the United States Of America
in C0ngre" assembled, That there be and is
hereby appropriated, out Of any mcrey in the
Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the
removal and temporary relief Of the refugee
and destitute Indians in the Southern Superin
tendency, viz: For expenses Of transportation
and subsistence BY the way to the indian ter
ritory, fifty-two thousand collars; for temporary
subsistence in the Indian country Of refugee
and destitute Indians. to the close Of the present
fiscal year, one hundred and fifty-three thousand
dollars; for seeds, plougns, and necessary agri-
cultural implements, to enable them to raise
crop the present season, eighteen thousand
dollars
Approved, May 8, 1864.
, 1864-07-25
Ghe cfarmer's Corner.

unioatioas on AgrieuhUrdl subjects, from
subscribers dsd Others, are inrited for these
ecIunD&
, 1864-07-25

Alphonse Karr says very keenly: asIIe
is wrong means the does rot think as do !
.He : right signifies he is Of my opin-
, 1864-07-25
An Acr for the prevention and punishment Of
frauds in relation to the names Of vessels.

An Acr for the prevention and punishment Of
frauds in relation to the names Of vessels
Be IL enacted By tie Senate and House Of Rep
reseatdtires Of tie United States Of Ameriea IN
Congress assembled, That every steamboat Of
the United States shall, in addition to having
her name painted on her stern, as now required
by law, also have the same conspcuously placed
in distinct, plain letters, Of not less than six
inches in length, on each outer side Of the pilot
house, if 1t has such, and Gin case the said boat
has side wheels) also on the outer side Of each
wheel house; and if any such steamboat shall
be found without having her name placed as
herein required. she shall be subject to the same
penalty and forfeiture as Is now provided by
law in the case Of vessel Of the United States
found without having her name and the name
Of the port to which she belongs painted on her
stern, as required by law.
Sec 9. And b 10 further enacted, That no
master, owner. or agent Of any vessel Of the
United States shall In any way change the name
Of such vessel, or by any device, advertisement,
or contrivance deceive, or attempt to deceive,
the public, or any officer or agent Of the United
States Government, or Of any State, or any
corporation or agent thereof or any person or
persons, rs TO the true name Of such vessel, on
pain Of the forfeiture Of such vessel: Pr0rided,
That this act shall not take effect until the ex-
piratiOn Of sixty days from and afler its pas
sage.
, 1864-07-25
HoWE's SEWING MACHINES

rank high above an oihs they must certainly come m
mpoI.ant unfolding art Double-thread-stlch alike on
oota sides OF ne abro. With the improvements they
Sahnot NUS or drop 1tehes and not needle 10 nov
eIoken where do1en formerly. Prces Fcnesd as
er A, superior 10 any yet produced ioT Pam
" use te0 Formerly $50; Letter A, pearl finished and
capped 5 ieEmcFly 500; Letter n Manufacturing SI5
.onery ~; Letter G. heavy manufacturing esS formerly
Cylinder, $40, formerly tII5.
, 1864-07-25

Article II. II two sailing ships are meeting
end on, or nearly end on, SO as to involve risk
Of collision, the helms Of both shall be put to
port, SO that each may pass on the port side Of
the other.
, 1864-07-25
9Ae NeR Inglana S,Ninr Nathlnr,,

that have Gyen such universal satse0n; are eonsahf
on hand. Every machine warranted.
Needles, thread and oer suitable material 10 use with
the ABOVE machines eonstantly on hand
Oon1aenaal circulars furnished agents application.
DEAlNG Co, Agents for the Pacific Trade,
No.o Montgomery ct, Masonic Temple,
INV ean FTaActsgS
, 1864-07-25
LIonTs ron sIIIrs At ANCHOR.

Article z. Ships, whether steamships or
sailing ships, when At anchor, in roadsteads or
fairwaYS shall, between sunset and sunrise,
exhibit where L can best be seen, but at q
height not exceeding twenty feet above the
hull, white light In globulsr lantern Of eight
inches In diameter, and 80 constructed as TO
show . clear uniform and unbroken light visi-
be all around the horizon, and at distance Of
at least ono mile.
, 1864-07-25
LIoHTs ron srEAM.Tros.

Article 4. Steamships. when towing other
ships, shall carry two bright white masthead
lights vertically, in addition to their side lights
50 as TO Distinguish them from other steam.
ships. Each Of these masthead lights shall be
Of the same construction and character as the
masthead lights which other steamships are
required 70 carry.
, 1864-07-25

Article 90. Nothing 10 these rules shall ex-
onerate any ship. or the owner, or master, or
crew thereof from the consequences Of any
neglect to carry lights or signals, or Of any
neglect to keep proper lookout or Of the neg.
lect Of any precautiOn which may be required
by the ordinary practice Of seamen, or by the
special circumstances Of the case.
Approved, April 20, 1864.
, 1864-07-25
Approved, April q, 1864.

An ACT fixing certain rules and regulations
for preventing collisions on the water.
Be IL enacted by The Senate and House of
Representatives. Of The United Sdies Of America
IN Congress assembled, That from and after
September one, eighteen hundred and sixty
four, the following rules and regulations for
preventing collisions on the water be adopted
in the navy and the mercantile marine Of the
United States: PrOvided, That the exhibition
Of any light on board Of vessel l-ofwar of the
United States may be suspended whenever, in
the opinion Of the Secretary Of the Navy, the
commander-in-chief Of a squadron, or the com.
mander Of vessel acting singly, the special
character Of the service may require it.
npCTrr ,rroNyc r,0Y, Y,1-,,,,,,,,,,-x, 49,,
, 1864-07-25

Article 9. Sailing pilot vessels shall not carry
tho lights required for other sailing vessels, but
shall carry . while light At the masthead, visi-
, 1864-07-25
Tlisrellantoas advertisements.
PROVIDENCE SCHOOL,
FOR YOUNG LADIES.
CONDUCTED BY
TI Sisters OF CHARITY.

STTEEaAOOOAG, W. n.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-04-12
SHIPPING NEW s.
Port Of Few York. April II. 1904.

CLEARED
Steamship ns!AnsaA LesesAns Havana and New Orleans
sblp george Hurlbut, Mason, New orIeans-starses
Brig wells. lRussian, AspsgrsA. ousenssown- Punch
Bng saiamsndaI tsws,, Holm Operto-Funeb, keinehe
Big wnhsmins tDan'sh,, Mel. 9, Pierre nar'-raueA.
Brig Hayward. -. 81 Domingo cy-BretL Son . Co
Brs Cyprus I'D, Mccullough. cenfaesOs-J ws.nsS
Bre s, vincent tBrl CANON. 9, John. EBaBrsgsm
sy
scar 8 Rrown. Smith, Chineo.eagqe-R Parker
sesr susan I Mary Hal. SewOaryport-Jv HavisaS
schr Harriet Samantha, Arey, hewburypari--J HA
scbr T Small Rich, wenheet-Crowen Paine
steamer i N Wosoxars. cnndls. Baltimore
French steam fr,gae euerriers Cap, Reynsnd Port au
Prince. y 9ays Had heavy 3 gales carried away main
grs Costa RIGA Peel AcplnyaII % days with mdss TO :
S Mann u S sn on ps
9Th IA s. 20 lon IS So bark with The Br ensign union
sd ns'ss 1aS
Man % sa sE rom o FOR New Ifs m Oh
E ss NM Of ne s s x D S
and 81 hands al The pnmPs u...s a. Mia. 40
5'e So Soma Ia. Sssa asy:s
sr @ asi
4
i6 days OF Haiteras with heavy and NE gales spill
| sails &C.
| schr Y Reed Goodspeed baltimore for Boston.
81 he wa. or BGsSS o s
Miller. carrying away the Jibboom.
L Schr X Fowler, Jose, Philadelphia for Providence
1 Schr MARIA Smith. Elisabetbport for Philadelphia
Schr q w Cummings Gould Elllabethport for Boston
1 Bchr Swan. Taylor New Brunswick.
\ 6ramerj Thompson. Cundin, Baltimore.
| Steamer Schriver. Adams. Baltimore.
| Steamer Anthracite. Jones. fbiadspbia
| Steamer Pelican. WsldroD. Providence.
| Steamer Eingbsher Wright, Providence.
RrruRsKp-Brg s B Nora tBr) for Demarara, lef, his
anchored inside Of Sandy Hook account
OF Sc Winds 9th Pm, wind heavy from ENB, the
ont both chains TO the ends, at 50
one chain parted 10Th PM the second parted and
signal OF distress when pilot boat
Chas II Marshall No g. assistance, took
tow and anchored under Owls Head O'Clock this
morning when a employed and brought the brig 10
The timely assistance rendered by the pilots.
BELOW.
Ship Wizard King Woodwork. hence March % for San
Francisco. returning dsmased 10 anchored 70 miles ssE
from the Highlands
! dismasted and leaking
| SAILED
9th-sesmor Fanny barks Mary Lucretia Maria Lucie
| schrs be- decker, Collins, L upont Nassau.
| lltb-steamers Matanzas Arago.
l Wind Of sunset n, light