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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-04

PIONEERS DICTIONARY OF TIE FINE ARTS. 2Vo'l
Royal Svo j. w. BoUroS, No. 4Sl Broadway.
The benign influence OF Art in the civilization
sfthe world is universally admitted. II is the best edu
Gator of nations the purest aad most refining teache
OF society and should take its place beside the Bible
syery family altar The scope of the present work Or
which contained the history OF tie Arts Of Design
lated in the lives Of the principal painters 'culpors
architects and engravers Of all uaons) the copiou
collection Of noBograms and artists devices; the intro
ductory review Of painting and engraving and the
supplement added By the enerprsing publisher render
this edition Of SpooneI's Dictionary the most complete
aad desirable Cyclopedia Of Autobiography ortant
Artists and connosselrs should think Of being
without Websters Dictionary a copy Of this edition
Of spooner. simultaneously with these TWO closely
printed octavos the publisher has issued Spooners
Anecdotes Of Painters Seulptors Engravers and Arch
tects in volumes limo, giving Spo0ners Fine Art
Works ompete in five volumes This entertaining work
evices extensive study OF art life. There is
artist Of note from the earliest ages to tic present time
of whose life and struggles there is not to be found in
these volumes some amusing instructive anecdoe.
Que contrves under mystery TO sell his pctures for
enough 10 keep him from starving. Another is on his
knees in Of his studio, praying % the Great
Giver Of ell things 20 send him the Of buying
loaf when great lord abruptly enters and pays him
1850 for a small dusty picture slowed away in corner
Of his ateer. The exterior OF these five volumes is in
teepng with the elevated theme ard cannot fell TO sat
tsfy the most fastidious taste in bookdress
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-04

Potatoes and trnips about the only vegetables ..
much account on sale. \ few parsnepS, beets aod
onions sIe sent in but being generally poor. are in
little request az variable prices. Spinach, sprouts
,halo,s rhubarb and asparagus make up ins buIK o.
garden truck how On sale, but with cool "eather 10
o n,-t feor DAYS are not q abundant last week
Green peas from thc South expected next week "s
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-04
REPORTS OF CASTS !

REPORTS OF CASTS ARGUED AND ApJUDG,E2a ,, n
THR SUPERIOR COURT OF JIDiCAilAE ~ tt /
TRONNCEOF AssACHUS TVS BAY, bEIN FtN
j7el AND az. BY JOSIAH CUIScT j. s'o' PIP W.
Boston: Late, Brown CO.
The author Of this curious antiquarian VOL
ume was the celebrated Revolutionary patriot, Josiah
Quincy. IT, and father Of tic late venerable JOSIAH
Quincy Of Boston. The manuscripts remained IN pos
session Of Lis son 1 the death of tie latter and are
now published as documents of legal and hiso zeal n
terest, under the elorshp of lis grcatgrandson' MI
Samuel N. Quincy. In addition 10 the Judicial term
reports, the volume contains m appendix on the cee
brated case OF the "Wrts Of Assistance" with copouf
and valuable notes by the Hon. Judge Gray Of Boston
Students Of American colonial history may fad the,i
account in turning these characteristic memorials
OF the olden time The decisions Of the Court are mol
only reported, Int The Arguments OF counsel on DOT
sides are presented al length formingo curious lustI
ton o. the Judicial proceedings and often OF The gen
sra customs and habits OF Boston society in that day
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-04

The Commercial Record for 1865, issued by
McKillop sprague, IS work giving evidence ofvery
great labor 1t contains somo 10000 names OF bank
ers merchants and traders, located at al points from
.he Atlantic % the P-cifc We note in II lit FOR
Virginia City. Santa re Salt Lake and quite long
ore for san Franciscote whole lis; Of cities, towns
and villages numbering. according to the indeT'
between seven and eight thousand, beside lare
number OF small places under The heading OF iscel'
laneous. In this city alone there are some twelve
Thousand names. AL these names arc arranged In
their several towns and villages, in alphabetical order
Sic business Of each designated, and figures indicating
relative commercial standing placed opposite oaeh
The book is thus made q classified index 10 the records
OF the geacy where the data which the ratings arr
based may be found written ont in de.ail The Agency
mas now been in active operation or nearly twenty i've
years The energy and care bestowed on It hay'
brought it TO position in which few merchants CA
afford TO dispense with its aid This book in th'
eountng-room would 10 be q necessity, wher
business is done 10 any great extent.
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"Where in the deuce am / to ride,
then ?" cried I, getting indignant.
"Plenty Of room on the horses" sneer-
ed be.
Jumped down, reckless as to conse.
quences, and pitched heels over head
against little old woman who was wait
ing to see her baggage fixed right. She
fell crushed her bonnet, broke her
spectacles, and raised her temper. Gaz,
ing in her eye, I knew what to ex-
pect. She snatched the whip from the
driver, and few at me. | dropped my
valise, and fed at the top Of my speed.
I never dared to look around, but at the
end of half an hour I fell headlong into q
brush fence, completely exhausted.
There I remained until night, when
sore and bruised I craWled out, aud made
the best of my way to the line of the
Grand Turk railway. And that evening
l had the satisfaction of sitting down at
home in my own chair, after having had
my usual luck through the day, of stand
ing until I was ready to faint.
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A High Stake

The Mexicans celebrate Whitsuntide
By three days of festival, where all sorts
of games of chance takes place-monte,
roulette, cards, dice, sc. ( recent trvel-
er in Mexico tells the following amusing
anecdots of scene at roulette table
On Whitsunday, the frst clerk Of s
considerable German house, whose name
| do not sta!ej as I am afraid the present
respected head of the frm might not be
pleased at it, vent in TO his principal, who
was engaged in dressing, and asked for G
funega-that is to say, sum Of one
thousand pesos from bis own salary.
"Most willingly, ny Dear B."
the principal replied, nbut I must ask
you to fetch the money yourself, as the
cashier is away, Here are the keys of
the cash box, in which you will find bags
of ccuRted piastres"
The young man did as he was told and
shortly after arrived with his bag Of
money at San Augustin, where be Sc
lected the most elegant of the gambling
houses. He went up to roulette table
aud asked the banker while looking at
him intently, and placing the bag on the
green cloths
"WiA you accept my stake On No. 33?"
"Cou Auohessimo gusto, cabellero," +"
the banker answered, without knowing
exactly what the bag contained; but a
Mexican would feel ashamed TO decline a
wager.
The ball was get rolling, and No. 33
won. A slight pallor crossed the bank.
es's face, fOE be believed Like all present
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that young BIS bag contained
funega, and as the stake must be paid
thirty FIVE fold, this made no Sigh.
amount. The bag was opened, however
for the purpose of verifcation of the BAN
ker, and the amazement of all present,
when it was found that it was full of gold
1000 ounces instead of $1,000, or
altogether 10000 piastres A perfect
tempest broke out among the public
The most astonished Of all, however, vas
young B, himself, who was unable
to speak through fright. The banker
declared his inability to pay SO fabulous
sum, but as is always the case on such
occasions, the public took sides against
him. It was found out that rich Mex
lean house supplied the funds, and was
consequently responsible for the losses Of
it's agent After heightened tumultuary
scenes which collected the whole town,
the banker was sentenced by popular jus.
tice to pay Mr.. B the fairly gain
ed sum of 100000 pesos. All the ready
money in the house was handed over and
bills given for the residue. Richly load
ed, aud accompanied by large body of
friends, who acted az his escort, young
B returned to Mexico From the
moment of winning, B became q
riddle to all of his acquaiDtances. In
stead of participating in the merriment
Of his friends, he was silent and lhought-
ful at times he even appeared affected
by a specie Of melancholy On reaching
home he rushed into his principals room.
"Mr. l." he cried, breathlessly
II have brought you your money here
are 100000 pesos, which I won with your
money"
at was now Is turn to be
astonIshed, until B explained to
him how, on tdis morning, he had taken
a bag out of the CASH box, in which be
supposed to be contained 500 piastres.
1t was not until the bag was opened that
be discovered, to his horror, that be bad
taken thousand ounces of gold instead.
GAS [ should not have been able to
repay you. if had lost, / have no right
to keep my winnings"
Much affected by the young mans
honesty, l. elasped him to his
heart.
Three days later, two circulars were
distributed in the city. The first in.
formed the mercantile world that Mr..
B had Joined the firm of l.,
as partner. The second announced to
bis friends and acquaintanees the betroth-
al Of Miss l. to Mr.. B--,aud
invited them to breakfast.
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To make an outcry and roll up our eyes
because woman lectures at all is f0l.de-
rol. If We can go to theatre aud look
! at women falling into the arms Cf men,
aud to the opera and be perfectly delight
ed while half dressed women dance aud
sing, when q woman dressed in decent
apparel stands before Us speaking sensi'
bly, and eloquently ne ought to be able
to listen without being very much shocked
OF making too great an ado about her
being out Of her "sphere." God has
made a minority Of women as restless and
as ambitious as men, women who ohafe
and are miserable unless they find occu~
patton and q career outside Of their af.
fections.
Of course you don't want to marry
such a woman, Mr.. Honebird you would
have sorry time if you did; yet such
women ell their own place, and do their
Own work in the world, nevertheless.-
Why should We fret at them? The
worlds old beloved ideals are not easily
displaced. The Pythouess may shrink
from her tripod, but we still fall down
and worship the ancient divinity of
womanhood. The invalling woman,
while she sbarpens antagonism may
challenge admiration, but she cannot de-
throne in cur hearts the women of our
daily life, the mother who taught US to
pray, whose name is talisman to keep
Us from evil; the sister whose love is as
pure as that of the angels the wife who
is ours through all change, cheering tho
tired heart when it faiDts and the tired
feet when they falteF, giving her life TO
perpetuate our life, living for ua and cur
children the friend whose subtle intu.
ition stands to Us for wisdom, whose uu4
conscious purity holds US aloof from sin,
whose faith in US impels US toward
highe! manhood, whose feminipity in its
golden strength holds iuvioiate the ess
sence of womauhood, ferYor, tenderness
and inspiration. Mannish women and
Eomanish men will jostle together Rll
the day of Judgment, but these women
of our homes, with their tender voices
and gentle eyes, will hold the dseper
heart and destiny of the race till the end
Of tims.
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Pension Bounty and War Claim
Agency.

DENSIONS procured for soldiers Of the
IL present war who are disabled by reason OF
wounds received or disease COutractracted
while in the service Of the United States ard
pensions, bounty, and arrears Of pay obtained
for widows or heirs Of those who have dIed
or been killed while in service. All lette, OF
inquiry promtly answered, and on receipt 5y
mail Of a statement Of the case Of claimant I
will forward the necessary papers for their
signature Fees in Pension cases as fixed by
law.
RsFHREScEs.-Hon Isaac BESsoy, Hon. A
g. OLKsrEDi !. ). Mann, ESQ. F. W. KNOX.
Esq. DAN BAKER,
Claim Agent Coudernort Pa.
June g, '64.-Iy.
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diately seized by four stout fellows, and
taken upon the roof of the building
Here | was tonguetied and compelled to
answer about hundred questions, all
having direct bearing on astronomy"
"What queer proceeding" exclaimed
Mrs. jerks.
"HoW l answered those questions, must
ever remain, suppose, mystery to my
self~-eertain it is, however, I did answer
every one-although [ did not knew it
till tonight, there is a dIpper, and a
chair, and a four horse team, and don't
know what else in the sky, Is it not a
pity that this beautiful science is so sad
y neglected"
"What, what then 2"
"Why the next question is too absurd
to be repeated.
"They wanted to know whether I took
a newspaper, and if so how much I owed
the printer. Fortunately, I had just
paid my subscription, otherwise I must
have been rejected as no man can become
an Odd Fellow who owes cent to the
printer"
"Well, I never" exclaimed, Mrs jerks
"Hhat an influence those newspapers do
exert to be sure"
EXACTLY But scarcely had I answer
ed these queries satisfactorily, when an
immense fame shot and He as quick
ly shot down."
hat-through the roof p
ooh, no I suppose We took the stairs
but I was securely bound and tonguetied.
l hardly knew how we got down. The
apartment into which I was ushered was
pitch dark, and a strong odor of birthstone
preYaded the room"
birthstone, my dear 2"
ayes, it must have been birthstone for
nothing else could have produced such a
sitting sensation"
"Well of all things"
"Then began the roar of artillery with
an occasional volley Of small arms. In
the midst Of the tumult ] heard q low,
sweet voice, chanting hymn of peace
Man shall love his fellow, sang this angel
-'cruel var shall be ~aged no mere
peace shall reigu-slavery shall perish
industry shall meet its reward-6harity
fills the hearts Of men, When this hap
py singer had ceased,a loud cry for cheap
postage rent the air"
Chow very odd"
hYes, but just Ike these Odd Fellows,
they are real refOrmers," replied our
friend.
"Well, my dear"
"Why then lights were prepared and I
signed the constitution.
"Well, what of the cat Of which you
were speaking 2"
ooh nothing, my dear only they lei
her out, and for minute or two she ap.
peared quite beBildered. t was the frst
time had ever seen that cat LET cut Of
the bag: But what struck me with the
greatest awe, vas the appearance of the
lost tribes,and the double i0inied basba7,
who, in loud voice; continually said-
Life is sh0rt-prepare for that which is
to come. Let all men have charity, aud
love their neiglbors as themselves
wbereupou the grand patriarch armed
with the tail of the great graudfather's
arose and impressively adjourn
ed the meeting"
"WelI,I declare" calculated 1Irs. jerks
"and this is joining the Odd Fellows ?o
"Yesj but remember to keep all I have
told you profound secret" said jerks,
with half smothered chuckle as he bur /
led his head in the bed clothes to keep
from laughing outright.
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Joining the Odd Fellows.

"Very well, Mr.. jerks, you know my
opinion of secret societies"
"Perfectly my dear, perfectly" said our
friend, tbrusting his hands into his pock-
cts with all the energy be could sustain
"And you will join 2"
"Don't you think it best ?"
"No sir, once for all, do not 2"
"Consider, my dear, if you should be
left a widow, with nothing to support"
"No# shat aredicu!ous argument. Do
you suppose; Mr.. jerks"
only dear"
"1Ir. jerks"
"Will you listen for momeutT'
HCeFtsinly"
"Weil, then, much as I respect your
wishes, and you know I love you dearly
it will be i'm possible for me to oblige you
in this instance. I have sent IN my doc.
ument, and to night am to be initiated" ]"
Mrs. jerks opened her handsome eyes
in amazeuent, and for moment was lost
in wonder.
"And you are actually going to be
initiated z"
"Yes, my dear"
DWELL, will you tell me all about it
when you come homer"
"Perhaps So"
Comforted By this assurance, the lady
offered no further opposition, and our he
ro took his departure About the hour
of eleven he returned a wiser if not a
better man.
"Well my DEAR" exclaimed Mrs jerks
"What did they do to you-what is it like
were you much frightened ? come tell
me all about it."
"Don't ask me-" gravely replied our
friend. 81 beg you won't ask me-"
"Why not; I'm your wife, you know
and wife and husband are one: Why
not 2"
"Hark p said jerks, "did you hear
anything 7"
"No, nothing"
"Silenee my dear; remember what
Shakespeare says about sermons in stones,
books in running BROOKS. If | should
divulge it,"
nWho my dear 2"
"The patriarch Of the lost tribes
Even now he may be at our window"
"Mercy On u.s." exclaimed Mrs. jerks
"How you do terrify body. Ill
-I-shiY-shiVer all over"
"If you don. uaut to 5e killed out
rioht ask no more question:.
"Sure you can tell me something about
it; an idea, o. two, that would no. be
d;vulging, yoa know"
"Wha: if 5ou should in an unguarded
moment let the secret out u
ooh trust me, it will be safe in my
keeping"
"YOu will never tell ~
"Never."
''Not even to your mother? You know
how gossipping some old ladies are.
"I'Il never open my lips to her on the
subject"
Ozark p exclaimed jerks, with
start "hear you nothing"
Nothing" repeated his wife with un-
feigned alarm.
otis only the wind" unused our friend,
~ thought it might be the grand bas-
haw, armed with his eircumventer, and
covered with the curious devices of the
order. Now listen if you love me for the
sacrifice I am about TO make is great
and you mus. seal your lips forever on
the subject"
"Well my dear," said the lady With a
long drawn sigh.
"You have often heard of the ca! be.
ing let out OF the bag T"
eyes"
Il saw that cat to night"
ga real live cat z"
ayes, aud an immense cat at that, a
moustrous cat. But JOY shall hear. You
shall know all. Let me begin at the be.
ginning"
"That is right" exclaimed Mrs. jerks, /
breathless with interest.
"On arriving at the Hall, was ilne. |
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION

FHlLADELFGIAI n.
DISEASES Of the Nervous, Seminal, Trina
~ ry and sexual sy ystems-new and reliable
treatment-in reports of the HOWARD AS
S0CIATION-sent by mail in sealed letter
envelopes, free of charge. Address, DR.. J
SEILLIE- HOUGHTON, Howard Association
10 South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
iSyl leGz.
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BUSINESS CARDS.

Free and Accepted Ancient York Masons.
FULALIA LODGE, No. 342, f. \. N.
STATED Meetings on the 2nd and 4thWednes-
davs Of each month. Also Masonic gather
5ngs on every Wednesday Evening, for work
and practice, at their Hall in Coudersport.
D. C. LARRIBEE, ". N.
n II ErrArarNr- Sac-r
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Artemus Wards enormously Io1g wood
en- box which he carries about with him
as Snowman is securely fastened down
with iron hasp, strong paddock, and
along the cover for its whole extent is
painted in large letters-"A Wards Va.
lise." Such a valise as that almost re-
quires a police to guard it.
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John :. MANN.

1 LTTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Coudersper-, Pc, VIII attend the several
Courts in Potter aad VI keau Counties. All
business entrusted in his care viii receive
prompt attention. Office corner Of West
nd Thir5 s--ee-s
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COUDERSPORT HOTEL

D. F. GLASSNIRE, Proprietor, Corner O.
Main and Second Streets, Coudersport, Pot
ter Co., Pa
\ Livery Stable is also keptin connect
tiOn with this Hotel.
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COLLINS SMITH.

DEALER in Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisions,
Hardware, Queenswares Cutlery, and all
Goods usually found in q country Store
Cou1ersnnrr Nov. d. 1851.
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II IRIS BO BC, PA.
A GENTS for the Collection Of Clau S
~ against the United States and State Go,-
eruments. such as Pension, Bounty, ArreaI
of Pav &c. Address Box 50, Harrisburg, Pa
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H J. OLMSTED,

DEALER II STOVES, TIN & SHEET IRON
WARE, Main ST., nearly opposite the Court
House, Coudersport, Pa. Tin and Sheet
from Ware made to order, in good style, on
short notice.
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ISAAC BENSON

ATTORNEY AT Law, Coutezsrort, Pa, viii
attend to all business entrusted 10 him, with
care and promp;nesS. Office en- Second st,
near the AlIerhenv RriGre.
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ARTHUR &. OLMSTED,

ATTORNEY ( COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Coud7rspert, Pa wiz attend to all business
entrusted to his care, with pre- npt2es anu
Eie'itv. Office or Sotk-Tss. ceiLeE CT Main
and Fourth streets.
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q T ELLISON,

PRACTICING PHYSICIAN, Coudersport, Pa
respectfully informs the citizens Of the VII
lage and vicinity that he viii promptly re-
spond TO all calls for professional services.
Offee on Main St. in building formerly oc-
cupfed bv c. ". Ellis, Esq.
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T. W. KNOX,

ATTORNEY AT LAW. CoudersPort, Pa, will
regularly attend the Courts in Potter anu
the adioining Counties.
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n r OLNTSTFD.

DEALER II DRY GOODS, READY-NADE
Clothing Crocke-y, Groceries, SC, Main 81,
Coulersport Pa.
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ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at the following

Business Cards, lines or less, Per year . 90
special and Editorial Notices, per line, 70
@a+An transient adrertisements must be
paid in advance, and no notice Will be taken
of advertisements from distance, unless they
are accompanied by the money or satisfactory
reference. .,
BLANKS, and JOB Work Of all kinds, al
tended to promptly and faithfully
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THE
POTTER JOURNAL
PUBLISHED BY
M. w. Ne cAIaTney, Proprietor
Sl.50 Pa YEAR, INVARIABLY IL ADVANCE.

- Devoted to the cause of Republicanism,
the Interests Of Agriculture, the advancement
OF Education, aud the best good Of Potter
county. Owning no guide except that OF
Principle, it will endeaver to aid in the work
Of more fully Freedomizing our Country.
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DEALERS N DRUGS. MEDICINES. PAINTS
OILS. Fancy Articles. Stationery, Dry Good,
Groceries &c Main ST. C0udersport. Pa.