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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21

THE TOWER or BABEL.-In recent
issue of Blackwo9d's Magazine, writer
describes The Tower of Babel as it appears
to the traveller of the present day:
"After a ride Of nine miles we were at
the foot of Bris- -Nimrod. Our horses feet
were trampling upon the remains of bricks
which showed here aud there through the
accumulated dust and rubbish Of ages
Before our eyes uprose a great mound Of
earth, barren and bare. This was Bris,
Nimrod, the ruins of the Tower of Babel.
by which the first builders of earth vainly
hoped to scale high heaven. Here also it
was that NebuchadnezZar built, for bricks
bearing his name have been found in the
ruins. At the top of the mound a great
mass Of brick work pierces the accumula
ted soil. With your finger you touch the
very. bricks-layge, square shaped and
massive-that were thoroughly burned j;
the very mortar, the "slime," now hard as
granite, handled more than four thousand
years ago by earths impious people. From
the summit Of the mound, far away over
the plain, We could see, glisteping as a
star, the gilded dome of a mosque, that
caught aud reflected the bright rays of
the morning sun. This glittering speck
was the tomb Of the holy Ali To pray
before this at some period Of his life-to
kiss the sacred dust of the earth around
there at some time or other--to bend bis
body and count his beads-is the daily
desire ofeyery devout Mahomedau."
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21

YANKEE OUTBREAK-A person oil
observing mind, if he has driven thro' a
country town, has noticed how curious
youngsters along the roate will Gll the
windows with anxious faces,iu order to get
a glimpse at the passer by. Our friend
Jonathao, a peddler, drove up in front of a
house one day, and seeing all hands and
the cook, staring from the windows, got of
from his cart and the following dialogue
took place with the man of the house:
Jonathan,-Has there been a funeral
here lately?
Man of the house-No; why?
Jonathan-I saw that there was one
pane Of glass that did not have head
in IT,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21

NEGRO SERMoN-"Dar are" said 4
sable orator, addressing his brethren, two
roads tro' dis world De one am broad
and narrow road dat leads to perdictioD,
and de oder a narrow and broad road dat
leads to sure destruction"
"What's dat ?" said one of his hearers.
"Say it again"
II say my bredreU, dar is two roads
tro' dis world. De one am a broad and
narrow road dat leads to perdictiou de
oder narrow and broad road dat leads to
destruction"
'If dat am de case" said his sable ques-
toner, "dis cu!lud individual takes TO de
goc3s.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21
HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
DISEASES of the Nervous, Seminal, Trina
~ ~ and sexual sy stems-new and reliable
treatment-in reports Of the HOWARD AS
SOCIAFION-sent by mail in sealed letter
envelopes, free Of charge. Address, DR..
SKILLIN HoUGHTON, Howard Association
10 ! South Ninth S<eet, PhilsdsIpt:a, Pa.
IsElse9.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21

QUIDDITIEs,-Domestic magazines
wives who are always Jio10ing up theil
husbands.
Wanted for chemical purposes "A lady
"dissolVed in tears"
Punch says the gender Of railway
train is feminine. Don't you often miss
it !?
The heighth Of Lrhospitality,-NOt tc
entertain your own opinion.
a man was gored to death, ia Liver
pool recently by an-Irish bull.
a bird that always faces the storm
The weatbercOck.
The smaller the calibre of the mind
the greate1 the @org of a perpetually open
mouth.
The arst thing man takes to in life
is his milk-the last is his bier.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21

SECURING HoUsEKEEPER.-
Hartford Courant tells a story of farm
er near that place, who lost his wife about
seven weeks since, and was left with six
children to provide for. He washed and
dressed and fed them and attended to
their wants seven weeks, when he coclud-
ed that it was too much work for one man
and started to the city to find house
keeper. After q long and unsuccessful
search he was referred to young woman
who would be suitable for the place. She
was called on, aud after hearing the far
mers statement, replied that she had 10
objection to do toe housework OF his es-
tabIishment, OF attend-aul here she
hesitated slightly,-Provided sfe lcent as
his e2uel The reply was poser but the
remembrance Of six faces 10 wash, six
heads to comb aud pants and petticoats
for six to mend settled the matter. A
Justice was called in. and :he farmer
went home with his ''housekeeper."
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21

A good one is told of Quaker voluu-
teer in Virginia skirmish. Coming in
pretty close quarters with rebel, he re,
marked: "Friend it's unfortunate, but
thee stands just where I'm going to shoot
aud blazing away down came the rebel.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21

TIE PRETTIEsT GIRL.-There is 60
ing to be a good deal of looking glass con.
sultatiOn among the western girls, for a
81 900 dress case has been sent from
London to the Chicago Fair, and it is to
be voted to the prettiest girl in Chicago,
at 81 90 vote.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21

1t is a fact that among the statutes Of
Georgia, there is law which fixes a tax
of ten dollars year on all jackassos, doc,
tors and lawyers.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21

Free and Accepted Ancient York Masons:
rEf7TAITA.L0DGE, No. 342, t. \. NJ.
eTtrED Meetings on the 2ud and +thNednes-
dayz gf each month. Also Masonic gather
incs en- every Wednesday Evening fo5 work
and practice, at their Hail in CoudersPorr.
D. c. LARRIBEE, v. n.
NJ " Ec4LARYEY, StcY.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21

a HARD HIT,-The following story
is told of the Rev. DR.. Morse: At an
association dinner a debate arose as to the
use of the rod in bringing up children
The Doctor took the affirmative, and the
chief opponent was young minister,
whose reputation for veracity was not
high, He maintained that parents often
do harm to their children by unjust pun
ishment, from not knowing the facts of
the case. "Why," said he, "the only
time my father whipped me was for tell
ing the truth" "Well," retorted the
Doctor, at cured you of it didn't it !"
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21

A little boy at school, when called up
on to recite his lesson, was asked, "Of
what is the German Diet composed % The
boy replied, "Sour- krout, schpapps, lager
beer, ard lix-conroug."
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21

An Irisll servant girl in Feuango coun,
ty, who can neither read nor write, has
fallen heir to 100000. Such is oil.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at the following

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Special and Editorial Notices, per line, ~
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Of advertisements from distance, unless they
are accompanied BY the money or satisfactory
reference.
J. BLANKS, and Job Work of ali kinds, at
tended to promptly and faithfully.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21
CNTHERSPORT HOIEL.

Q. F. GLASSNIRE, Proprietor, Corner O.
Main azd Second Streets, Coude7sp0rt, Pot
ter c., Pc.
A Livery Stable i also kcptiu connect
G;au with this Hotel
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.Y0HN :. MANN.

!. TTGREET. AND COUNSELLOR At LAW,
Copdsrsgert, Pa, viii attend the several
1ourts i Potse- aud NKean Counties. All
business entrusted in his care viii Tecelve
prompI attention. Office corner OF West
I'D TE7-,l streets
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MILLER s McALARNEY,
ATTORNEY S-AI-LAW,
TT HARRISBURG. PA

A GENTS for the Collection of Clail :
n against the United States and State Cor
ernments such as Pension, Bounty, Arrear
of Pay &c. Address Box 80, Harrisburg, Pa.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21
ARTHI-R o. 0LAISTED,

yTTGESFy i COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Gouderzport, Pa, wiH attend to all business
.atrustel to his care, with Pre- mptnes ana
:it,ity Giice or Southwest corner OF Nam
and Epi-rth streets.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21
ISAAC BENSON.

s.TTGEFEy At Law, Couderspcrt, Pa, will
attend to ali business entrusted to him, with
care and promptness. Once on Second St.,
nea- The Allegheny Bridge.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21
E. J. OLMSTED,

DEALER N STOVES, TIN Z 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.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21
COLLINS SMITH.

DEALER il Dry Goods, Groceries, Frovlsioas
Hardware, Queensw&re, Cutlery, and all
Goods usgaIy ft1nd in a country Store
Couderspor1, Ney. -, 1851.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21

*.*Deyoted to the cause of RepubFcanism,
the Interests of Agriculture, the advancement
of Education, and the best good of Potter
county. Owning no guide except that OF
Principle, it will endeayer to aid IN the work
of more fully Freedomizing cur Country.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21
II p GT.NSTFF

DEALER X BRT GOOBS, BEAET-NADE
CIothirg, CTeckerr- Greec-les, &c, Asin St,
CoptfrspCrt. Pa.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21
THE
POTTER JOURNAL
PUBLISHED BY
M w. NIcAIarney, Proprietor

sI.50 PR YEAR, INVARIABLY II ADVANCE.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21
3. = KNOX,

kTT6EEEE IT LhW, Coudersport Pa, vii
regularly attend tae Courts n Potter anC
rtbe-cE ig.LiEr Counties.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21
G s EE- A. I0NES.

DEALERS X DRUGS, MEElCINES, PAINTS
oils. FaLcy Articles, Saaviozery Dry Good.
C,reee-tes. SC. Main St, N0E6ersport, Pa.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-21
q, 7 ELLISON,

EEACnGEG PHYSICIAN, Coudersport, Pa.
respectfully informs the citizens Of the vii
Iare aud vicinity nat lie viii promrly re-
snopd to AZ calls Esr professional services
Office on Man ST., Il building formerly oc-
cunied nv c. V. Ellis. Esq.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-19
RICHMOND WING
WV. EFA SMITH, Proprietor.
MONDAY MORNlNG.......JUNE l9, 1865.
The Ltgialature.

Tie Legislature Will meet in called session, IN
the Capitol, al noon day Il may seem tarci-
cal that an oanibus load Of gentlemen, repre-
senting a partial constituency in half dozen
counties, should undertake q act a. the General
Assembly Of Virginia but allowance Is 10 be
made Tor tie embarrassing condition into which
adeirs were thrown by the sudden change OF
dynasty. The proceedings Of the Legislature
We have re son 10 suppose, Will be limited to the
special subject OF pmOying the difficulties that
prevent larger representation Of tie State at
this time 10 restoring the rights Of citizenship to
tie great body Ofthe people TO opening The door for
recognizing The municipal and judicial systems,
and relabiluatng the State on basis commensu-
rate with ITS interests and worthy Of its gnity.
The great need thar this should be done without
delay will, If It be properly done, reconcile the
people 10 any inegularity in the means employed.
AT present We ale in a condition OF governmental
anarchy. our statute books are still in exist
euce. but We have neither eNpOunders nor admin
istrators Of law, and nothing but the ingrained
virtue and conservatism Of the people protects
society from CONFUSION and private rights from
violence and plunder-nothing but here and
there a Provost Marshal and his guard. II the
body that meets I, day shall relieve Us from this
condition Of things, We viii not count their mum
tes nCr question their authority.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-19
CREnITs on INCOME TAXEs

The following explanation by Deputy Com.
missioner Rollins, Of the Internal Revenue ser.
vice, conveys information of importance to the
people Of this State, and of the South generally
Il reply, that where property which is employ.
ed in business is LOST, by fire or otherwise, it may
be restored 10 the condition before the loss from
the profits of the business in which it is EN-.
ployed, provided the restoration is made in the
same year in which ii is destroyed. If it is not
restored no deduction will be made on account
Of the 10 s, and animals lost by theft, &C., may
be replaced by others of equal value.
when farmer has lost his fencing, as in the
case you state (burned by the armies he Is en-
titled to deduct the expense Of restoring ii to its
former condition, from the income Of his farm
but no deducto can be made from income de.
rived from other sources. The rule is. that loss
incurred in prosecuting one kind of business
cannot be deducted frOm gains derived from a
business of an entirely different character
Therefore, a merchant doing business ia Balti-
more cannot deduct from his gains in that bust
ness loss incurred from his farming operations"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-19
AN ACT or RoyAL CLEMENCY.

The Loyal League" theory of dealing with
traitors and rebels does not seem to be in much
favor with the civilized world at this time. The
King of Saxony has most inconSiderately selected
the present moment for the publication of Il e
following letter of amnesty and pardon to the
| rebels Of l849:
NJ DEAR MINISTER OF STATE VON BEHR -
When the goodness of God sends blessings to us,
We feel ourselves doubly moved u do good to our
| fellow creatures, and ID exercise mercy toward
them. This sentiment leads me to celebrate, by
general act of cemency, the great happiness
which Go has recently given ~ me, my family,
and the whole country.
| had already on several occasions granted par
don TO the per-ons implicated in the movements
OF May, lS49. To-day / desire 20 extend this
cleEency TO all; TO permit a free return to ali
who are living in exile, and TO restore their civil
rights and honors " those who were on that Oc-
casOn deprived of them. charge you, accor-
dinghy, TO lay before me together, with the minis
tiers of justice and the interior, the measures
necessary to effect this result.
Yours afiectOnately, JoHM
Dresden, May 81 1865.
The terms Of this royal letter are as interesting
aud instructive as its substance. IL will be OBJ
served that this "Tuer by right divine has
nothing TO say of the "develish crime of trea-
son, :" that he contents himself with describing
one OF the most savage episodes of the popular
reyol tons of lS49 simply as the movements of
May" in that year, and that he recognizes the OBJ.
legation TO mercy as duty toward the Divine
Giver of good TO men
With such sentiments King John Of Saxony
could not be admitted into any Loyal League"
club in this happy land. So strange a common.
tary does the coalusion Of our times furnish upon
the exclamation OF Marc Antony
Judgment thou ant fled to british beasts,
And men have Ost their reason ~
Republicans clamoring for the sanguinary expia.
ton of political crimes; and kings extending
clemency 10 socialist cOnspirators against crown
and property!
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-19
HOW AND WHERE EX-SFCRETARY NAL.
IORY WAS ARRESTED
rhe - Orleans Picaynne says !.

The New Orleans Picayune says;
.Tbe following account of the arrest Of Mr..
Mallory. written by his wife 10 one OF her rela-
tives In this city, is the true one and will at once
dlssipate the idle reports which have lately been
CORRELATED. As the letter was not intended for
publication, we give only that portion which may
move Of putlic interest Under date. Lagrange,
Ca. MAY -. ls65 after detailing her toilsOme
tourney 10 that point from Richmond, Mrs. NJ
continues IN these terms;
.. About two weeks ago my dear husband ar
rived here. Before coming here Mr.. Mallory had
rented the only house that was vacant without
knowing any thing about IL. IL turns out cas-
lie in size, thirteen large rooms passages twenty
feet wide, running lengihWise and crOssWise
the walls are three feet thick, and the building
surrounded by fru.t trees, which give Il the APP
pesrance Of castle. expected 10 have my fur
piture brought here from Montgomery. instead
of which IL was taken 70 Columbus, and there IL
was nearly al destroyed by the Federas, so that
am In this large house without any furniture,
axeept A few pieces which the ladies Of this town
nave been kind enough 70 lend me. We have
Lost everything we possessed on earth, my dear
4. but would gladly yield ell if could have
the comforting presence OF my dear husband.
That, too, is gone.
: Night before last. at halfpast twelve O'Clock.
We were aroused from sleep by heavy knock 1t
the door and threat Of breaking it open fol-
lowed before any one nom within had time 70 an.
swer. When light was procured the servant
opeped the door, and some twenty armed men
entered 70 arrest my husband; at the same time
another party went TO Senator Hills house, At
which Mr.. Mallory was staying, and there ar
rested him. Mr.. Mallory was hurried on like
malefactor, without being given even enough
time 70 put en- proper clothing. They would not
listen 20 the tears and entreaties Of his wife and
children 70 let him remain with them only until
daylight / sent Buddie TO Atlanta as soon 81 il
was daylight with clothing and money. U! l.,
Won have no idea Of the depth Of my sorrow.
ieel as If my heart would break; my children
nlone sustain me-.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-19
AnluSelnRulA.

The NEW THEATRE The illumination Ofthe theatri.
cal horizon by two such "stars" as Mile Ravel and
Miss Kate Fisher, having paled and subsidized as the
rays OF the orient sun fade upon the setting Of that
resplendent orb theatricals in Richmond threaten to
subside again into night aud darkness. This week, II
Is said the stock company Of the theatre will keep the
public awake The theatre has very good stock COM
pany, embracing actors Of merit, but the interest in
any series Of performances has gotten TO be kept up
by stars, unless the company be ofthe highest order
OF talent. We rust Mr.. Ogden has enterprise enough,
backed by successful management 10 engage the
talent requisite to sustain the character Of the New
Theatre Hs first class place Of resort Pray, Mr..
Manager, don't let your energy fail you now. The
people have given You hearty and substantial sup
port. They expect renewed efforts. Try again.
The GAErIEs THEATRE. well, well, the Gaieties
Theatre, Metropolitan Hail. the old roaring place. has
gone up. The members Of the troupe performed and
packed up Saturday night, going of ON yesterday
mornings steamer. The Hall is closed and the rats
we opine, will take possession of 1t again and give
performances therein.
Mr.. sanderson, well known in the show business
and exhibitor of the Russian war panorama, will pro-
badly take the Hall place OF exhibition for his ne
series OF war paintings.
WHITE STONES C0NBISArIoS TROUPE will per.
form next Saturday under Il tent, the circus
lot, Of Main and Third streets. The troupe is
minstrel and burlesque In its character.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-19
City Notices.

LIoUORs Il. Lesberg, importer of fine wines liquors
and ales has opened house on Franklin street, be-
of the most splendid assortmeuts to be found in Rich
mOnd.
Doors AND SHOES -Messrs. Read l. Montgomery,
Broad street. corner Of NINTH who always keep ahead
Of the trade, advertise this morning new aud extra
lot Of fashionable and seasonable goods, embracing
everything in their line.
NEW BUSINESS STAND Mr.. l.. VERIFY, formerly of
18th street, but late in the First Market having Quilted
his stand will reopen the Of 18th street aud
the market, occupying portion OF the premises of Mr.
Shurman with the use OF the cellar. Mr.. VERIFY will
conduct fine grocery, wine and liquor business aud
wishes his old friends TO find him out.
IMPORTED WISE.--We again direct attention 10 the
card Of Henry Becker in another place, wholesale i'm
porter and dealer In the pure wines Of France and Ger
many His Office is under Harndens Express Company,
and his samples are superb.
THE BIvoUAo.--A great deal has been necessarily
said during the past six weeks by way Of calling at
tenti0n to Restaurants opened in this city, but
there Is establishment OF this class not so well
known to the public some Of Its contemporaries,
which is entitled to unusual commentator. We refer
entrance through alley The proprietor, Mr. Finley,
"knows how to keep hoten in the fullest sense OF
that phrase He buys the best Of everything used In
his line of business and his charges are surprisingly
Alderman costs only dollar. No complaint OF high
charges Indifferent fare be preferred against The
BipoRae.
THE SACRIFICE OF big turtle, weighing eighty
pounds, will be made tomorrow at CIendinnings s.,
Wall street. His turtleship will be served up In
and soup for the benefit Of the thousand aud
customers Of this saloon. The distribution will
mence about noon.
ALE AND PORTER. WIN H. Alderdice, Main street.
ANNOUNCES fresh consignment Of Burkhardts cele-
DRAFTED Boston porter and ale Just received per schoon
barrels.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-19

STATUS OF THE NEGRO IN TENNEssKR.-The
lower branch of the Tennessee Legislature has
passed a bill, by a majority of over tEo.thirds,
liking the legal status of the colored people Of
that State. The bill is substantially the same as
one which had previously passed the Senate. 1t
guarantees the sanctity Of the matIimo NAL rela.
ton among them, but forbids their intermarriage
with whites. All laws in force for the benefit of
married women and children are to apply to
them, provided that colored children are not to
be admitted to the same schoos with white
children. Colored persons may be witnesses in
all state courts, for or agalnst each other, but
not in cases TO which the parties are white, and
no contract between a white and colored person
shall be binding, unless reduced to writing and
witnessed by white person. Colored persons
are subject 10 the same penalties for crimes as
whites, with the addition that rape by negro
upon a white woman is punishable with DEATH
These are the most prominent and important
fe atures of the bill, which is said by the Nash
vile papers to be the most liberal toward the
colored people that the Leg stature was disposed
to grant,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-19
WHAT'S IN A NAME.
From the Petersburg News

There is u very unnecessary rritabiity in some
minds with respect TO the wore REBEL How
any Virginian can share this sensitiveuess We
cannst imagine. Take from the past history of
the Old Diminion, the names and deeds of her
rebel" sons and she will have no prouder histo.
~ than Maine or Michigan Connecticut or Kan.
sas-a beggarly account of Indian fights and
forest feelings in one half of her career and crops
and cotton mills in the other. Her annals are
the biographies OF rebels. She cherishes few
memories save those of rebels. She has never
raised monument except to o rebel. She names
her counties and her colleges after rebels Her
seal is a victorious rebel. Her flag reproduces on
a larger scale the Triumphant rebel. A rebel lies
within the hallowed bounds of Mount Vernon
A rebel looks down on her nObless public workt
from Monticello. rebel in enduring bronze
keeps watch and ward over her capitol, and none
but rebels are thought worthy to line the pedes.
tai of the rebels statue. Does il become Ter to
blush at the name Of Rebel