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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12
THE PATRIOT AND Traitor.

Fifty years ago a terrible s0rm shook
the city Of London At the Cad of the
night, when the storm was at ia highest,
an aged minister living in the suburbs of
the city, was aroused by an earnest cry
for help Looking from his window he
beheld a rude man clad in the coarse
attire Of the sweeper Of the public streets.
In few moments when the rain came
down in torrents, aud the storm howlsd
above, the preacher, leaning his arm, op
the seavenger. threaded his way through
the dark suburbs. A
That very day strange old man bat
fallen speechless, in front of the scaven .
gers rude home. The good hearted
street sweeper had taken him in, laid him
on his own bed-he had not spoken once
and now he was dying.
This was the story of the rough man
And now through dark alleys, amOng
miserable tenements, that seemed to top.
pie down npon their heads, into the lone.
lest aud dreariest suburbs they pass
that white haired minister and his guide.
At last, 10 narrow court, and up flight
of stairs that creaked beneath their tread.
and then into the death room.
1t was, in truth, a miserable place.
A glimmering light stood on broken
chair. There we're the rude walls, there
the solitary garret window, with the rain
beating through the rags aud straw, W hich
stuffed the broken panes-aud here
amid heap of cold ashes. the same
vaiise which it seems the stranger had
brought with him.
ln one corner, on the coarse straw of
the ragged bed lay the dying man He
was but half dressed-his legs were con-
cealed by military boots.
The aged preacher drew near and look
ed upon him. And as he looked-throb
-throb, you might hear the death
watch ticking in the shattered wall.
1t was the form Of strong man, grown
old with care more than age.
There was face you might look upon
once, and yet wear in your memory for
ever Let US bend over that bed, and
look on that face
A bold forehead, scanned by one deep
wrinkle between the brows long locks of
dark hair, spriukIed over with gray-hps
irmly set, and quivering as though they
had life separate from the, life Of the
nan-and then two large eyes, vivid,
burning, unnatural in their glare.
All, there was something so terrible in
that face-somethiug so full of unuttera.
bic loneliness, unspeakable despair, that
the aged minister starred back in horror
But look, those strong arms are clutch.
ing at the vacant air-the death sweat
starts in drops upon the cold brow-the
man is dying!
ThrebI throb throb beat the death
in the battered, shattered wall.
"Would you die in the faith of a
Christian 2" faltered the preacher, as he
knelt there on the dark floor.
The white lips of the death stricken
man trembled, but made no sound
Then, with the agony of death upon
him, he rose to a sitting posture. For
the first time he spoke:
christian p he echoed, in deep tone
which thrilled the preacher to the heart,
will faith give me back my honor p
Come with me-with me, far over the
water. Ha! we are there! This is my
native bome. Yonder is the church ID
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12

STORY OF A HAT.-There was a start.
ling development, at Mount Helyoke
Seminary, not long since. One of the
young ladies had just returned from a
visit to the outside world, and soon after
a vigilant teacher looked into her room
and discovered gentleman's hat there.
Another teacher also satisged herself of
the existance of the alarming object, and
the pupil was forthwith summoned to the
hall of judgment. 1t was most delicate
subject of inquiry, and the point of attack
was only reached by gradual and zigzag
approaches. The pupil, who manifested
her depravity by half concealed merri,
ment, and showed no disposition peni.
tently to unbosom herself, was at last
brought up with plump question as to
the hat in the room There was a mo-
ment of painfully anxious suspense, fol-
lowed by sudden collapse, when the
offender confessed that she had brought
in one of her fathers old hats to cut up
for rolls for her hair. She was pronunced
excused, and then there was great fun in
the halls, as the story circulated.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12

white mountain. which rose in lovely
grandeur over all the mountains in the
autumnal sky. A single soldier ascend
ed the mountain with the hope of behold
ing from its summit the rock and spires
of Quebec When he came down, Arnold
took from his breast, where, for four days
in privation and danger he had carried it,
a blue banner cleaning with thirteen
stars. He raised it into the light, and
for the first time the Continental banner
Aoated over the solitudes of the Dead
river. This is fact attested by history
and corroborated by tradition.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12

Horses often show pride, but how iutol.
erable vain they would be if they onlv
knew how much they are talked about
by their lords and masters Indeed. iu
his fondness for "horse talk" the man
quite frequently make an ass of himself
which the horse never does.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12

The man who cultivates philosophy and
bellesiettres at the expense ofa jogtrot pro.
fesson,is like concert clocks, which though
striking their hour in flute melodies, are
poorer time keepers than your common
steeple clocks.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12

With your true swindler, the brain
must have played the Aron's Rod to the
heart-swallowing it whole; miracle
often performed in the anatomy of great
public men,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12
HOWARD ASSOCIATION
PHILADELPHIA, PA

PHILADELPHIA, PA.
hlSEASES of the Nervous, Seminal, Trina
AI ry and sexual sy ystems-new and reliable
treatment-in reports of the HOWARD AS
SoClATlON-sent by mail in sealed lei er
envelopes, free of charge Address, DIR. T.
SNLLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Association
BE. 1South Ninth Srss+, Pbiladslphia, Pa.
RRls64
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12
RuSlNESS CARDS.

Free and Accepted Ancient York Masons:
EULALIA LODGE, No. 342, f A. M.
STATED Meetings on the 2nd and 4thWednes-
davs Of each month. Also Masonic gather
ipgs on every Wednesday Evening, for work
and practice, at their Hall in CoHdersporf.
D. c. LARRIBEE, ". NJ.
NJ w NrALARNEY Sec'Y.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12
COUDERSPORT HOTEL.

y F. GLASSMIRE, Proprietor, Corner O.
Main and Second Streets, Coudersport, Pot
ter Co, Pa.
Livery Stable is also keptin connect
lion with this Hotel,
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q. T. ELLISON.

PRACTICiNG PHYSICIAN, Coudersport, Pa,
respectfully inforuAs the citizens of the viii
]age 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, 1865-04-12

naA. John Randolph of Roanoke, once
exclaimed in Congress. after the duty on
wool had been discussed for many weeks :
"Mr. Speaker, I am so sick of the word
wool that | would consent to walk three
miles out of my way to kick sheep"
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12

Woman of genius, like flying 6sh be.
tween the two elements. hover between
manhood and womanhood, injured by both
and prosecuted in both Kingdoms.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12

Tis of little use for man pinched with
poverty for thre score years, to get rich
then-to obtain luxurious food when he
has lost the teeth to eat it with.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12
COLLINS SMITH,

DEALER in Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisions,
Hardware, Queensware Cutlery, and all
Goods usually found in a country Store
C0udersport Nov 27, 1861.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12

There are angelic female voices that
would win bird from the tree or coax
nail out of the heart of oak.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12
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.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12

Our young ladies ere getting altogether
too fond of feading accounts of the lives
and execution of great criminals. Like
larks in cages, they live upon hemp seed.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12
H j OIMSTEn

DEALER IN STOVES, TIN Il 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, 1865-04-12
G. S 4 Z. 4. JON ES,

.EALERS IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS
Oils, Fancy Articles, Stationery, Dry Goodi
Groceries, &c, Nain St, Coudersport, Pa.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12
IN II HILLEk. J. {. II ALAkNEY
MILLER s. MCAEARNEY,
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW

A GENTS for the Collection of CLAN /:
n against the United States and State Go :
.rnments, such as Pension, Bounty, Arreal
Of Pay SC Address Box 95, Harrisburg, Pa.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12

LOST HIS WIG-A gentleman while
taking a drive through one of our country
towns, accompanied by his Irish servant
had the misfortune to have his vehicle
smashed, and himself and companion
thrown violently to the ground, by his
horse taking fright and running away.
The gentleman was somewhat bruised but
not seriously. HIS principal loss was
that of his wig which had been shaken
off, and on picking himself up, he found
Pat in most ludicrous condition, hold
ing on to his head with the blood trick
ling through his fingers and his masters
wig in the other hand, which he was sur
veying with the most ludicrous alarm
and horror.
"Well, Pat" said the master, Dare
you much hurt|
"Hurt, is it? All, master, dear, don't
you see the top of me head IN me hand ?"
Pat, in his terror and confusion, had
mistaken his masters portable headpiece
for his own natural scalp, and evidently
regarded his last hour as having arrived.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12
.JOHN s. MANN,

, ,TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Joudersport, Pa. will attend the several
,ourts in Potter and WKean Counties. All
business entrusted in his care will receive
prompt attention. Office corner OF West
and Third streets.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12

Strange it is. but regulations like hata
aud cloaks, will last SEINE people twice as
long as others, though the commodity be
the same to thread.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12

Money Is now the equivalent and rep
resentative of value in all things, and con.
sequently in understanding; the rather as
a head is stamped on it.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12

If woman are flowers, we fear that theY
are as often silk and paper and gum flow
ers as botanical ones.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12

A lady whose girls were all wisshapeu
consulted the celebrated anatOmist and
lecturer, DR.. Hebbard, on preventaticn
Loose dresses and plenty of air, just
like the boys" was the excellent reply.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12
ARTHUR G. OLMSTED,

ATTORNEY Il COUNSELLOR AT Law
'oudersport, Pa, will attend to all business
ltrusted to Ais care, with pre- mptneS and
4, ity. Office on Southwest corner OF Main
md Fourth streets
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12
e 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, 1865-04-12

The fellow that dosen'f pay the tailor
for his coat should be fitted with coat of
tar turned up with feathers.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12
y e. OLMSTED,

,EALER IN DRY GOODS, READY-MADE
Clothing, Crockery, Groceries, &c, Main St.
CouderspOrt Pa.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12

HEARTs.-Little red things that men
and women play with for money.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12
ApvsprrspxaSrs inserted at the following

administrators or Executors Notice, %
Business Cards, lines or less, per year 90
Special and Editorial Notices, pc. line, ~
#.#An transient advertisements must be
aid in advance. and no notice will be taken
,f advertisements from distance, unless they
are accompanied by the money or satistactorY
references
= #.*BLanks, and job Work of all kinds, at
tended tn prnmptv and faithfully.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12

Most of US hate sinners worse than sin
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12
THE
POTTER JOURNAL
PUBLISHED BY
Il. w. McAiaraey, Proprietor
Il m pa YEAR, INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.

t..Devoted to the cause of RepuublfcaniSm,
the interests of Agriculture, the advancement
Of Education and the best good OF Potter
county. Owning no guide except that OF
Principle. it will endeaVer to aid IN the WORK
,f more fully Freedomizing our Country
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-12

WHAT MAKES A LADY.-Whe Beau
Brummel was asked what made a gentle
man, his quick reply was, "Starch, starch,
my lord !" This may be true but it
takes great deal more to make lady :
and though it may to some seem singular,
| am ready to maintain that no conceiv-
able quantity of muslin, silk or satin,
edgiug, frilliug, hopping, founcing or
furbelowing, can per Sc, or per dressmaker,
constitute real lady.
Was not Mrs. Abbott Lawrence just
as much Of lady when attired in twelve,
cent calico, in Boston, as when arrayed
in full court dress at ST. James, London ?
Gas Mrs. Washington was said to be SO
grand lady," says celebrated English
visitor, (Mrs, Thorpe,) "we thought we
must put on our best bibs and bands, so
We dressed ourselves in our most elegant
ruff1es, and were introduced to her lady.
ship, and don't you think we found her
knitting, and with her check apron on
She received US very graciously and easi-
ly, but after the compliments were over,
she resumed her knitting. There we
were without stitch of work and sitting
in state, but Gen. Washington's lady,
with her own hands, was knitting stock,
iugs for her husband" Does not tina:
sweet republican simplicity command
your admiration
."
"NEvER. R."-Never speak of your father
or mother as the "old man., or "old
woman"
Never reply to the epithets of drunk
ard or fool.
Never slander a woman.
Never abuse one who was once your
bosom friend, however bitter an enemy
now.
Never sneer at the expense of religion
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-09-01
PHILIP LYNCH..--..-.-...----E
GOLD HILL, NEVADA:
riday MISUNDERSTANDING 1, 1St

The eastern section o. the State has nov
not a single State officer, and therefore
have claimed the right to name the Repre-
Sentative.-Resss Rirsr RereiRs.
We believe Lander and Humboldt and
Nye and Churchill have their proportion
of Senators and Assemblymen. MOT a
State officer =" Where does Lance Night
ingill hail from Whence his accomplish
ed deputy? Where did the last Secretary
of the Senate and Sergeant-at-Arms OF
Assembly hail from, if not from the east
ern section of the State? And who claim
ed locality for the last Congressman We
respectfully submit that the eastern
section" has had a share IN the office
honors and emoluments and thought
this matter was to be invariably figured
up in this way-the western section may
prepondera,e on the catalogue, we do nj
think there is a balance to cry about. We
heard mo complain, last year, from the
Lander delegation or Union people on ac-
coun, Of alleged over-slaughing OF their
claims by the solicitors of the Union State
ticket. We presume the RereiAs does not
feel 20 much wounded for lack Of Offices
as the entire stranger would suppose on
reading its editorials. The right man for
the RICH, place is a maxim, we reckon, Of
equal force and popularity here and in
Austin. Yours, truly.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-09-01
Railroad Meeting.


An adjourned railroad meeting was held
at the Court House last evening, and was
a. fully attended as the last, showing that
our people are in earnest IN this matter.
Gel. Bee, on behalf Of the committee. sta
ted that they were not ready to nuke such
a report as they could wish. Himself and
Others were going to San Francisco in the
morning, and if allowed further time, the
committee, in the curse Of a week, would
be prepared 10 make such a report as
would be eminently satisfactory to those
,nterested-which included every citizen
of Ell Dorado county. He wen on to
state that offers of assistance had poured
in from all quarters, and said there was
no possible doubt Of the success Of the
enterprise. But our citizens, while ask
ing capitalists to invest must show their
faith by subscribing literally themselves.
He quoted a report of all engineer, which
Stanford & Co., would like to get, but
they won't from our paper, at present.
Mr.. Tracy addressed the meeting at
some length, making practical suggestions
as to the course to be pursued, in order to
stand right. He had no doubt the recent
sharp practice would ~eventuate in the
benefit of this line, and at some length
stated the position of certain prominent
capitalists interested in the road.
Mr.. G. W. Swan was called for, and in
response said he had been one Of the first
to embark in the enterprise Of building the
Placerville road, and he would be the last
TO give it up. He had put into it about
all he had made for two years past, and
would continue TO do so as long u he had
a dollar. If everybody took. hold, the
necessary work would he easily accom-
plished, and if, on the contrary, We falt-
cred. we were gone. He said we had
bull, the road so far without outside aid,
and under difficulties much greater than
those to be encountered in finishing it.
This is the natural route across the noun
tains and a railroad must be built upon it.
The road and what it will bring into the
county, will be $4,000. 900 worth Of tax
able property, thereby reducing the taxes
of every citizen. Mr.. Swans remarks as
to his determination to "see it through"
were loudly applau6ed.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to
re-assemble at the call of the committee
it being understood that they would be
ready to report some day next week. On
motion, Mr.. Swan was placed on the CON-
mittee. ..f-
"The work goes bravely on."-Piaesr-
piHe Mirror.
"H
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-09-01
~Insolyent Notice.

district COURT, FIRST JUDICIAL DIS.
IL trct, County Of storey. State Of Nevada
R c. O'NeTl W. His Credltors-ln the matter Of
the petition Of r. q. O'Heil, an 1nsolvent Debtor,
against his Observation-Disclosures to an order Of
the Hon. Richard Rising, one Of the Judges ofthe
said District Court. notice IL hereby given to all
the creditors Of the said i~nsOlvent TO be and ap.
penn before the Hon. Richard Rising, Judge Of the
District Court aforesaid, In open Court. at the
courtroom Of said Court, In the county Of Sto'
rev, on the Cd day of October, A. d. 1865, then
and there 10 show cause, II any the Gun why
the pray rr Of said i~nsolvent should not be grant.
ed, and an assignment Of his estate be mafe. Ind
he BIZ discharged from his debts and liabilities, In
pursuance ofthe statute In such cases made and
provided and In the meantime all proceedings
against said insolvsnt be, and the same are hereby
-, Witness my hand and the seal Of said
g. 8. $Court, this LIST day Of September. A.. n.
l~~> 1865. J.. HERMANN. Clerk.
~ BY T.. B. FOWLER, Deputy.
ga. Kellogg, Atty for Petitioner. selm
lsos LAT. 1SV. stamp. Soc State Ssaup.l
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-09-01

CoME out here Mr.. News and see for
yourself: we will vote you the hospitali-
ties of the city and Of the Reveille office,
and then you will speak better Of u.s.
Reese Rirer RereiHe.
'Bliged to We for your vote of hospitali'
ties, and all that; but the truth is, the
Gold Hill mines-,he bulliest mines in all
chris,endom-are "petering just now to
the tune of half a million, o. more, per
month, and we can't well leave to so to
the "outsquir,s" of our State. Reese
River, and the " Queen City," are all very
well-have good water, timber, mountain
air. loyalty to the brim. good paper, and
50 forth-but, they have much to learn,
etc. We shall come to zee you after q
while {" when I sell my corn ")-when
you begin to be able to stand up and show
that the rhole of the Reese River mines
produce as much bullion in n month as
any N mine in Gold Hill proper. Dye
see:
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-09-01

RACES AT NEvADA.-The opening race.
last Thursday, was a trot, and won by
Signal. The tros was for a purse Of 5000,
free for all horses that never trotted inside
Of ESQ. to go mile heats, three in five. in
harness. The entries were Frank Malone,
Signal, Blaze and Bob Ridley. The las,
mentioned horse is supposed to have been
ruled out. as he did not start. Signal
won in three straight heats. Blaze being
dis,anced on the first. Time. 2:5l1-2:4si
-2:431. A pacing race came of on Fri
day. Three entrees were made-Queen
Of the Pacific, Topsy and Brown Ben.
The first heat was won by Brown Ben in
2:45. Topsy Won the three next heats.
Time, 2:3si-2:ss-2:4la.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-09-01

JUST OUT.-New views Of Gold Hill,
VIrginin City, Cnrson City, Donner Lake,
Lake Tahoe. California and Nevada Road
Views, Hydraulic, Plncer md Mining
Views, Yosemite Valley, Big Trees, Snow
Views on the summit, san Frnucisco City
md Bay Views. The most interesting sc.
rics evcr published. Catalogues now
ready, and sent to any address free Of
postage. Address LAWRENCE 4 HoUsEwoRTI,
Opticians, 81 and $40 Montgomery street. San Fran
cisco. aust mp
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-09-01
EASTERN TELEGRAPH
DISPATCH TO THE GOLD HILL pAlIr NEWS
DATES TO AUGUST 80.
Horrible Treatment OF Nczroes.

RALEIGH, NC, Aug. 30.-Lieut Hahn
has arrived here from a trip through the
northwestern portion Of the State. He
reports the people refuse to recognize the
freedom Of the blacks, who are whipped
and tortured in the most fendish manner
for even expressing a desire to be free,
and that the shooting and killing Of these
creatures appears to be the order Of the
day. He also says that a perfect reign Of
terror exists in that portion Of the State
on account of the absence of the military.
Affairs in 81. Observation-Disclosures
leum in CubR. -
New YoRK, Aug. S0.-The Columbia
from Havana Aug. 26th, has arrived.
News from San Domingo that
the revolution is going on in the Island.
The capital and other towns having pro-
nounced against Gen. Pemental and de-
clared in favor of Gen. Jose Maria Cabral,
naming him Protector of the Republic
and authorizing him to take immediate
and supreme command until a new Gov
eminent can be established.
Gen. Pemental is charged with conduct
ing himself in complete defiance Of law
and order, prosecuting members Of the
provisional Government and leading citi-
zcns, threatening them with death, setting
aside the election of delegates to the Ma
tional Convention, and ordering their
arrest, causing new members to be elect.
ed subservieLt to bribery, offering a re-
ward for the head Of Gen. Palance, who
before him was at the head Of the Govern.
ment, threatening the Government Of
Hayti and inviting war with that coun-
try. These and many other like charge.
are preferred against him. Gen. Cabral
has accepted the Office, and appointed his
Secretary and other civil and military
officers. At last ccoun Cabral, at the
head Of a body Of troops, had gone to pu,
down the opposition to him.
Indications of petroleum had been dis
covered in Cuba. and a Petroleum Com.
pany had been formed.