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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-26

every county in the state, (and it is believed
every election precinct. which gave TO Abra-
ham Lincoln majority of its votes, gave a
majority in favor of the amendment.
| IA. Their leaders almost invariably op-
posed giving bountes to volunteers, while
the friends of the Union party always sus-
tanned and supported these measures.
! Is. Even since the war is over, they en-
ployed their ablest lawyers in an effort to
declare the bounty laws unconstitutional, and
really persuaded their two friends on the
bench of the Supreme Court so to hold.
| I6. When men were greatly needed to fill
up the ranks, aud the Government ordered a
draft, they resisted, and all of their repre-
sentatives upon the bench Of the Supreme
Court declared the law authorizing the Ma
tional Government to take men out of the
State, by draft, was unconstitutional and
void. Men were only obtained, and the ma
tion saved because their party was defeated
at the polls in 1868. and the act Of three OF
these Judges rebuked by the people, and one
of their places filed by g. loyal man and
sound Judge.
II. Because they have tried to injure the
credit, and disparage the currency of the
country, by means of which the pay, boun-
ties, and pensions of the soldier can alone be
paid. This point they also pressed before
the Supreme Court of the State, and failed
by division of three to two.
Is. Because the platform of the Union
party recognizes the services of the soldier
declares that the war was commenced by
rebels-that peace was the result of the cour-
age and heroism of the Union army-that the
cause in which he fought was holy and sa-
cred, and that honor, glory, and prosperity
to the country, and not "debt, disgrace, and
slaughter" are the legitimate fruits of his
! toll.
! I9. Because when Union men expressed
the hope that our troops might soon be able
to conquer the South, even by their exhaust
ion and want of food, those leaders of the new
Democracy declared that ave could never
conquer the South" and that "they had
more to eat in the South than we had in the
North"
20. Because when rebels were starving our
brave soldiers by the hundred at Libby, Belle
Island, Andersonvile, and elsewhere, these
same leaders excused or mitgated the crime
by declaring that 'they fed our prisoners as
we'll as they did their own men y that Sowing
to the unconstitutional blockade of the ty-
rant Lincoln, they could not obtain a suf-
6ciency of food"
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The Democracy of 1864, declared the war
"but four years Of failure" and demanded
''an immediate cessation of hostilites" to
enable them to save their rebel friends from
their inevitable doom. They were tried at
the great bar of the people, and not loyal
State sustained them. In 1865 the so-called
Democratic Conventions of most of the North
ern States practically declare Democracy q
failure, and act accordingly. They have at
last realized that treason and its spmpathiz-
erS cannot win the confidence of the people,
and they therefore wipe out the shattered
remnants of Democracy and turn over a new
leaf The same Democracy in Pennsylvania
that resisted By all the power of party disci-
plne in the Legislature and at the polls, the
extension of the right Of suffrage to our he.
roic soldiers, and that resisted every measure
designed to fill up our armies and provide
means for paying our soldiers, now nominates
two soldiers for State officers, goes begging
for soldiers as local candidates where they
cannot elect in the various counties, and to
vote their ticket because they are the friends
Of the soldiers they have hitherto persistentlv
villi6ed and of the Union they aided in every
way, consistent with their safety, to DESTROY.
In New York the administrators of the de-
deased Democracy went farther. They not
only ignored tae old leaders, and tie old
platforms, but they made n portion of their
ticket Republican. Gen. Slocum, their can
ddate for Secretary of State, and Mr.. Robin.
son, their candidate for Controller, are both
Republicans-have never voted Democratic
tickets since the Inauguration of the Repub-
lican party, and do not now pretend to
be Democrats. They endorse President
Johnson, declare for the maintenance of our
credit, and nominate a mongrel ticket. Can
any of the Pennsylvania leaders inform US
what has become of the Democracy that
ruled in I864?-Ryctt.ory
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-26

The result of the Senatorial Conference at
Coudersport last Tuesday was the nomination
of Warren Cowles, Esq, of Mexican county.
Mr.. Cowles is a gentleman OF stainless repute,
liberal education and fine culture. He is u
lawyer by profession, and an honest one. We
have known him as firm and earnest anti
slavery man for the last twelve years-one
who could give reason for the faith he cher
ished. Pure in heart and disciplined in mind
with an ever present desire to increase man S
capacity for usefulness, Capt. Cowles cannot
but represent the district with fidelity and
ability.
Capt. Cowles received an Academic educa-
tion at Kingston, Luzerne Co, Pa, whence he
went to Texas University as a teacher Of
Mathematics. Here he was graduated, ,receiv-
ing his degree. Health failing, he made an
overland trip to California, during which he
endured many hardships, on ore occasion
walking 100 miles without food or rest. On
his return to Texas he accepted Professor
ship in Baylor University Babtist school,
where he remained two years, occupying the
Presidents Chair most of that time. Resign
ing, he returned to Pennsylvania and COM
menced the study of law with H.W Nicholson
Esq, of Wilkesbarre. He became a citizen
of Mexican county in 1854.
Last August year, He received authority
from Gov. Curtin to raise a Company, and in
four days reported with full ranks at Camp
Curtin. His was the Color Company of the
2llth P.V., and thus occupied the post of
danger in the feld.-Aguator'
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pzg- "The public creditors constitute

Dzg- 'The public creditors constitute q
body Of citizens holding like feudal aris-
tocracy first charge upon the sweat of the
poor mans brow .o-Dsmocratic Journal.
One year ago the debt was g burden, a
swindIe, a snare. No rich man would take
the national loans. It would never be paid.
The Republicans would repudiate it and
swindle the poor man who held these bonds.
The shoddy men would not have the loan,
and the masses only would take it. Now
we hear what we hear. For shame, gentle
menl Ifyop will attack, let it be something
on which your record is consistent.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-26

B9~ By a strange oversight, the Unior
County Convention failed to nominate q can.
didate for District Attorney. We have, after
consultation with leading friends of the
cause in different parts of the county, raised
to the masthead the name of VIM B, GRAVES
Esq, the present faithful and efficient in
cumbent Of that office. He will act, if the
people elect him to that position, although
not feeling very anxious aboutlt as the emol-
uments of such an Office in this county are
not very great. We commend him to the
8uhrages Of the Union people, as devoted
friend and hearty iaborer in the ranks of the
Right. But this the people know, and need
no further assurance on our part.
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THE Rebels often lken themselves to
the Prodigal Son, and think that they
should be received, like him, on the first
signs of reluctance. Parson Brownlow,
for lie is none the less the parSon now
that he has got to be Governor,shows up
the points Of difference very effectively.
lie says
"First The Prodigal Son did not Sc.
cede; he went with his fathers consent,
and, as the Scriptures indicate, with bis
blessing. Next, he went; he did not
stay and vilhfy the old man IN his OVID
house. He asked for something to start
him in the world; he did not present a
pistol to the old mans breast aud demand
his greenbacks CT watch. He received
the portion his father gave him; he did
not press It-a modern Southern name
for stealing And receiving it, he start
ed out to seek his fortune. He did not
retire to the south side of the old man s
farm, and join baud of robbers who was
plundering the old man and his law abid.
ing neighbors. Receiving his portion, he
quietly took his journey into far eoun-
try. Finally he repented of his folly, not
because the old man whipped him into
repentance, but because he 'came to him.
self and saw that he had wasted his sub.
stance in riotous living He went back
home, not with murder in bis heart, ,boas-
ting how many he had killed, and threat
ening what be would do, but he bowed
down in honest contrition and asked all
sorts of pardon. He didn't return saying
Il have fought for four years and until
was overpowered,' but he went back cry.
ing, Father, I have sinned against Hea.
ven and in thy sight, and am no more
worthy to be called thy son. and implor,
ingly said, Make me as one of thy hired
servants Hewent home because, through.
out his entire course of riotous living his
heart was there. He did not return de-
manding his rights his property and
back rents. He did not ask instant par
don upon the faith Of an oath of amnesty
but proposed to prove his repentance gen.
uine by his works. The story of the
Prodlgal Son Is one of sincere, deep, heart
felt and voluntary repentance for great
wrong. Do our returning rebels come re-
penting Of their unparalleled crimes. As
long as rebellion showed any signs OF sue
cess did they show any signs of repent,
ance? Are they coming back because
they love the Union, or about to perish
with hunger? All who return peaceabIy
to their homes, cultivate friendly relations
and abstain from hostile acts, dlscouDte-
nancing every attempt at disorder should
be met with the same spirit and treated
with leniency. When they msDifet a
hostile spirit, make them bite the dust. +"
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There were ii, ,444 Union soldiers bur
ried in Nashville, Tenn, during the war.
Champ Ferguson, the guerrilla, killed
with his own hand no less than sixty men
1t is said that in all $4,000 victims of
the cholera and bad living were buried
in Egypt within six weeks.
A negro court is established in New
Orleans for the trial of cases in which ne.
grOes are in any ways concerned.
Dickens is coming to this country
again. He will not walk the streets on
carpets and under bowers of roses this
time
The Naval Academy has been removed
from Newport, RI. aud is again reeStab-
lished at Annapolis Md.
The Rev. Charles Finney, the ceIebra.
ted reviValist, has resigned the Presidency
of Oberlin College on account of advanced
age.
A party is gaining ground in Georgia
which advocates a general repudiation of
all private Indebtedness incurred during
the Rebellion.
Twelve lines Of steamers are now run.
nlng between New York and the various
ports of the South, prising 12l vessels
with tonnage of 95,953 tons.
The State election took place in Maine
on the 11th. The majority for the Re-
publican candidates is about $4,000, Mr..
Couy being reelected Governor.
Over twenty prominent British capital.
lists have arrived from Liverpool, for the
purpose of looking after their railroad
interests In this country and Canada and
making reconnaissance Of the Penusvl.
yania oil regions,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-26
THE UNION CANDIDATES.

The Union State Convention, did a
good days work for the State and the
Nation, when it presented for the sufF-
RACES of tho loyal people of Pennsylvania
two of her noblest heroes, who have
braved treason on the sanguinary feId
from its first assault upon the govern
ment in 1861, until it yielded to discom-
future in 1865; and the faithful voters Of
the State will rally to their standard with
40 earnestness and zeal which cannot fail
to command success.
Maj. Gen. John F. Hartranft, the
nominee for Auditor General, is a native
Of Montgomery county. He graduated
at Union College, New York, in 1858,
and commenced life as a civil engineer.
Subsequently he studied law aud was
engaged in the practice of his profession
In Norristown when the war broke out in
1861. He raised the 4th regiment Of
Pennsylvania volunteers for the three
months service, and commanded it until
the 6rst day of the first Bull Run battle,
when his regiment left the field because
Of the expiration of its term of service.
Col. Hartranft refused to retire with his
command, and volunteered to serve on
Gen. Franklin's staff, in which capacity
he acted, during the disastrous engage
ment and retreat, with matchless heroism.
Immediately after M'DowelTs defeat, he
raised new regiment, the 51st, ,and joined
the Army of the Potomac. He was
assigned to Gen. Burnside, and served
with him in his brilliant North Carolina
campaign. After MClelIan's retreat on
the Peninsula, he rejOined the Army of
the Potomac, and shared the bloody
struggles of that army at the second Bull
Run, Antietam, fredericksburg. and
Charlottesville, when he was transferred
with Burnside to Tennessee. In the
successful resistance of the siege of Knox
vills, Gen. Burnside acknowledged him.
'sn greatly indebted to the engineering
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-26
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INTERESTING TO AGENTS, FARMERS
AND LADIES.

IN 4LNHo IINU TO AUENTO, FARMERS
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Full particulars, terms, etc, by Circular,
Address HALL, REED J. co,
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Wanten.

Grain Of all kinds
Butter, Wool,
Sheep Pelts, Furs,
Deer Skins;
Also,
County, Township and School Orders, for ala
of which the highest prices will be paid
AT O1mSted's
Coudersport, Pa,Nov'r IS, esar
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The entire business portion Of the city
of Augusta, Maine, extending from the
passenger bridge to Winthrop street, and
from the river to above the railroad track,
was destroyed By FIRE. The flames broke
out in pew wooden building on Water
street, into which the occupant moved on
Saturday, and spread rapidly in all direc.
tions. The utmost efforts of the fremen
could only conGne its destructive pro.
press to the limits mentioned. Every
lawyers Office in the city, all the banks,
two hotels, the post Office, the express
and telegraph Offices, all the dry goods,
book and clothing stores in the city, the
United States Quartermaster, Commits
sary and Pension Offices, the new depot
(yet un6nished), the Age newspaper
Office, and many other buildings, in all
numbering more than forty, and occupied
as the places Of business of more than a
hundred individuals and firms, were
burned. Many saved portions or the
whole of their stock, while others lost
everything. The banks succeeded in
saving all their papers and treasure. The
fire was undoubtedly the work ofan in.
cendiary The losses cannot now be es.
timated, but they cannot fall far short OF
half a million of dollars. No estimate Of
the amount Of insurance has been mado
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2. a. StehhSns g. Co.

A Re AGENTS for the sale Of
"A WHEELER & WILSON'S SEWlECs'
MACHINES for Potter County
HoT'r ls Sc
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Having sold my interest il the Mercsntils
business to CHAPEL Brothers, (who are
soon to fill up with Goods here and at
Ulysses am prepared to give my attention
more exclusively to
SURVEYING,
Writing Deeds, Contracts and other Real
Estate business for Residents or Non Resi-
dents.
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have tip-top Blacksmith ready
to do most anything appertaining to his
Trade, as we'll and as Low Priced as can be
found in the County.
HORSE SHOEING,
AXES JUMPED and WARRENTED,
&c, &c.
LUCIEN BIRD.
Brookland, Pa, Aug. 29, 1865.
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Union State Ticket.

Union State Ticket.
FOR AUDITOR GENERAL,
John Z. EIartrann, of Montgomery.
FOR SURVEYOR GENERAL,
Jacob m. Campbell, of Cambria.
County Nominations.
FOR ADDITIONAL LAW JUDGE,
Hon. II. W. WILLIAMS, of Tioga.
FOR SENATOR,
WARREN COWLES, of Mexican Co.
FOR ASSEMBLY,
JOHN S. MANN, Of Potter, aud
DR.. WM. T. HUMPHREY, of Tioga,
FOR SHERIFF,
LIEUT.. ". ". BROWN, of Ulysses tp.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY
w. B. GRAVES, Of Clara township.
FOR COMMISSIONER,
c. P. KILBOURNE, of Hector tp.
FOR AUDITOR,
I. G. THOMPSON, of Hector tp.
FOR CORONER,
DR.. W. G. BLAKESLEE, of Ulysses tp.
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For Molasses, Syrup, Sugar, Tea and Coffee.
in fact everything In the Grocery line, call
AT OLMSTED'S.
A full assortment Of almost everything that is.
kept in a 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,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-26

u. ". MCALARNEY, EDITOR.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-26

FOR SURVEYOR GENERAL,
Jacob M. Campbell, of Cambria.
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FOR AUDITOR GENERAL,
John Z. Hartranft, of Montgomery.
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CHIEF oUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE,
DEPOT 0R WAauIEuTnM

WAsHIHoToF, u. c., Feb. ~, 1885.
sealed ptopoSAl. are INVITED og the under.
term Aster's Department, at Washington, d.
q, Baltimore, nd, Alexandria, and Fortress
Monroe, Va, or either VI these places, with
Hay, Corn, Oats, and straw.
Bids win DO received for the delivery OF
5000 bushels Of corn or oats and 50 tons Of hay
or straw, and upwards.
Bidders muIt state at which OF the shove
named points they propose to mako deliv-
cries, and the rAtei At which they will make
deliveries tboreAt, the quantity Of each article
proposed to be delivered, the time when said
deliveries shall be commenced, and when TO
DO completed,
The price must DO written out In words on
the bids.
Corn to be put up in good stout sacks, OF
shout two bushels e-ch. Oats In like sacks,
Of about three bushels each. The sacks to be
furnished without extra charge TO the Gov
trnment. Tho hay and straw 10 DO securely
baled.
The particular kind or description Of oats,
corn, hay, or straw, proposed TO DO delivered
must be stated In the proposals.
All the articles Offered under the bids here
In invited will DO subject to rigid inspection
by the GOvernment Inspector before being
accepted.
to the lowest Responsible BIDDER, as the In
terest OF the Government may require, and
payment will be male when the whole amount
sontraoted for shall have been delivered and
The bidder will be required TO accompany
his proposal with guaranty, Signed by two
responsible persons, hat m case his Bid DE
accepted he or they will, within ten DAYS
thereafter, execute the contract for the same,
with good and sufficient suTetIes In q sum
equal TO the amount Of the contract, to de-
liver tho articles proposed, In conformity with
the termn OF this advertisements and In case
the said bidder shall fail to enter into tho
contract, they TO make good the difference
between the offer o. said bidder and the next
lowest responsible bidder, or the person to
whom the contract may be awarded.
The responsibility OF the guarAnton must
be shown by the official certificate ofA United
states District Attorney, Collector Of Gus
toms, or any other officers under the United
states Government, or responsible person
All bidders will he duly notified OF the 30
Oeptanoe or rejection Of their proposals.
The full name and pOst-offioe address Of
proposal.
Proposals must he addressed to BrIGadieF
General D X: Rucker, Chief Depot Quarter
master, Warrington, d. e., and should be
plainly marked proposals for Forage"
Bond1, In sum equal to the amount OF the
contract, signed by the contractor and both
Of his guarAntora, will DO requ red OF the sue.
tract.
Blank forms Of bids, guarantees, and bonds
may DO obtainsd upon application at this
All proposals received under this advertise
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week, At 70 m. Bidders are respectfully In
they desire. D. Ii. RJCKER, "
ie21.tf Brig. Con. and QuartermGster.