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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-12
A Fire I'm the Rear.

All good soldiers take every precaution,
as they advance on the enemy, to prevent
the forces which they lead being assailed
by a fire in the rear This was not the
case with Col. Davis, the copperhead can
didate for Auditor General. When he
marched to the contest with traitors, he
left an enemy behind in the shape of
a newspaper he owned and controlled,
which was uDceasing and unrelenting in
its abuse of those in authority, and in its
fiercely tenacious Misrepresentation of
the objects and the efolts of the Gov
crnment to put down rebellion. If half
the charges could be proven which Col.
Davis own journal preferred against those
engaged in sustaining the Government,
he would stand to-day fairly accused of
murder, rapine and robbery. And yet
for being engaged in what his own news
paper characterized as daWnablc outrages
on the people of the South, Col. Davis
asks the people of Pennsylvania to elect
him to high Office. Was ever incou-
sistency more impertinent and ridiculous ?
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-12

The total number of schools for freed
men in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas,
and Mississippi, is So; number of teach
crs employed, 220, and number of schol
ars enrolled, 7,000,who during the month
of May, voluntarily paid tuition aggre-
eating s1,266.
The last census reports that in the
manufacture of boots and shoes New
England is represented in the following
proportion Number of establishments
2,438; capital invested, S10,977,113 !;
cost of material used, $27,l89,916; male
hands employed, 52,007, and females,
22,2S2; cost of labor, SIT 400, 1876 anu
sual products, S54,8l5,94S.
During the first six months of this year
the sscmigration to the United States
through the ports of Bremen, amounted
to 1900 persons, against Is, ,665 in 1868.
The emigration through Hamburg, for
the same period, amounted to 15,609,
making an addition TO our population Of
Dearly $4,000 in six months. A far
larger number is expected from those
German ports this fall and next Spring.
Accounts from Texas state that very
many of those who were intense Secess-
ionists are now equally as fervent and
Jealous for the Union. The largest slave
holders express themselves reconciled to
the changed condition of affairs, and say
that well regulated free labor will prove
moro profitable than servile labor. No
lately rebcllious State Will more easily
return to its former national relations
than Texas.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-12

be- At tie last election for Auditor and
Surveyor Generals the Union party Of this
State was defeated by less than three thous-
and Votes-because of the feeling Of security
in their own success then peryading the
minds Of the loyal people. This is owing to
the fact that the rural districts being more
loyal then the cities, where the masses are
more ignorant and generally controlled by
whiskey ar those who employ them, failed to
see the Importance of their votes, and many
of them living distant from the polls forgot
their duty. Let this not be the case again.
Let every man, whether there is local inter
ests at stake or not, come out and place his
name on the record. Do not let want of in
terest in the affairs Of the State work a de-
feat to the cause you have espoused.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-12

Following the lead of the Union State
Convention, the "Democratic" State Con-
ventiou which assembled at Harrisburg
lastThursday week recommended that boun,
ties to Pennsylvania soldiers be equalized
40 that the volunteers of l06l-62 shall
receive the same as the volunteers of '63
GA. The resolution was adopted after
considerable discussion.
Now we have word for the "unchaDg-
able democracy" especially for its news
paper press and its Supreme Court Judg-
es. It's journals have persistently ques-
toned tho eonstitutionality of the act
authorizing bouuties, and on case sub
mitted, Chief Justice Woodward decided
that the law was unconstitutional. How.
ever he was overruled, and the constltu,
tionality of the law was affirmed by a
majority of the court. Had Woodward
prevailed every county in tie State would
have been forced to repudiatc, and the
bonds given to volunteers would have
been worthless. The soldiers can judge
for themselves how much democratic
promises and platforms are likely to be
worth.
But the resolution referred to proposes
to make the General Government pay
these added bounties. You don't mean
THAT, do you, Oh conscientious gentle
men? Why, you are already distracted
over the awful burden of public indcbt.
eduess! You haven't forgot that, have
YOU? What a democratic" Conven.
vention deliberately resolve to Increase
the public debt $300,0O0,000! What a
consistent old fellow he be !-1Toga Ag'
itato.'.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-12
serepade 10 Gen. Hartraun.

Gereuade 10 Gen. uartraun.
Maior General John I. Hartranft Union
candidate for Auditor General Of Pennsyi
yapia. has been serenaded at NorristoWn
Benz. f. Hancock, Esq, made capital
speech of copgratulation to which 'en'
Hartrauft replied in the following Words:
My FELLOW CITIZENS Il thank you
most sincerely for this conp!imenttc-nlght'
tt assures me that you endorse my past
mblic life,and that hold your confidence
and support in the public contest soon to
be inaugurated. l also thank you, Mr.
Hancock, for the kind mention of my
military history. OF this l will not speak
nor detaiu you but moment.
AS soldier, feel it my duty to give
my humble aid to the party which has
during the rebellion SO nobly supported
the Government in the struggle for Its
existence and national honor. 1t put
forth its strong arm and assisted the Coy.
ernment in filing our depleted ranks; II
this had not been done we would still be
digging In front of Petersburg, or perhaps
been compelled to accept dishonorable
peace. TO do this in a righteous cause
would have been disgrace to every sol
dier. If the soldier is true to himself he
must be true to the Union party. His
pensiOn-lst, his bounty for his carly en-
iistment, his right of suffrage, his protec-
tion through life, all appeal to him.
| need not say that every effort should
be made now to protect and encourage
labor. You will understand that it is
the wealth of nation. And, while this
is 80, also from patriotic considerations
see that the returned soldier Is honorably
cmployed. 1t is the highest favor that
can be bestowed upon him or his country.
lie will then soon forget his camp life
and become an industrious and prosper
GUS citizen.
The military power Of the rebellion IS
crushed, may say, ,toreVer,snd The nation
looms up amidst the ruins more grand and
powerful than it ever seemed before
But remember the spirit of rebellion is
still alive, and must bo more carefully
ruarded Let it be shorn of all political
power, for in that is concealed all Its
strength and danger.
[ hope soon 10 see the immense armies
of the North and South engaged in civil
and peaceful pursuits all adding their en-
ergy to restore our happy, glorious coun-
try to its former wealth and prosperity
Allow me again to return my thanks for
your compliment
The General and Mr.. Hancock were
repeatedly interrupted by applause and
cheers and the impromptu meeting short
ly after dispersed.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-12

Excluding the new, thinly-peopled
Wolfe County-which is reported to have
given a pro-Slavery majority of 1.-THE
total vote for State Treasurer in Ken
cky?compares with that for President
last Fall as follows:
l8G4-President. 1865-Treasurer.
Mcclellan ca ,302 Tota! Garrard ~, $40 Total.
Lincolu 27,786 ,O87 Neal 42,O82 81, ,233
Pro-slavery majority in 1864, 36,S15
Pro-siavery majority in 1865, 158.
Several counties made no return last
Fall because of the War, and "Little
Tennessee" (that portion of Kentucky
westward of Tennessee River) gave but a
light vote and a small pro-Slavery major
ity, owing to the absence of her men in
the Rebel armies. Now, they arc at
homo and voted, in spite of the law, sub.
stituting "Conseryatlve" for "Radi.
cal" Representative in Congress, and
giving heavy majority for Garrard-
much heavier than tho district gave
Mcclellan. Bnt for this, the emancipa-
ton victory would have been eVerWheIm-
ing.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-12

nsA. In the contest this Fall let loyal
Democrats remember that Hon. JOHN CESSNA,
one of the great lights Of their party, is at the
head of the Union State Central Committee.
He has seen the inside workings Of the Rebel
Coadjutors in the North and knows that il
was not for any want Of effort on their part,
that our Country is not now divided, the in
dependence Of the Rebel Confederacy attain
ed, and the destruction of the United States
the proof TO the world that free people can
not govern themselves. Let them follow his
example and cast off the chains of party. Let
them act as be6tteth freemen and vote not as
party says but as conscience dictates. The
officers they vote for, it is true, have very
little influence over the political acts of the
State, but that is not the issue at stake, it is
whether or not the Government will or will
not be endorsed, and such it is considered by
every intelligent person in the Union. What
say you? Shall the "Keystone Of the Arch"
refuse such endorsement.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-12
TIE CoppERHEAD CANDIDATE Fol

TIE CoPPERHEAD CANDIDATE FOR
AUDITOR GENERAL is not popular at
home. Referring to this fact the editor
of the Lehigh Register says that he trav-
eIed through a considerable portion of
Bucks county, in which Col. Davis re-
sides, rnd conversed with number of
returned soldiers who served under him,
and found that with but very few excep-
tiOns they will not support him at the
coming election. So much for Col.
Davis, popularity as military man. and
there is nothing strange that the soldiers
should thus refuse to vote for men who
supported the doctrine that a soldier was
unfit to exercise the privilege of elective
franchise.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-12

Gen. Lee has formally accepted the
Presidency Of Washington College, and
will in a few weeks be inaugurated 1t
is to be hoped that he will conduct him
self with propriety in his new position, ,and
act like man who is indebted for his
life to the magnanimity of Government
which he robbed and then sought to be-
tray and destroy.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-12
Register's Notice.

ALL persons interested will please take
n notice that the following accountants
have filed their accounts in the Register
Office of Potter County, and that the same
will be presented to the Orphans Court for
confirmation, on Mouday the 18th day of
September, 1865, in Coudersport:
First account of Hudson Hendrix, Adms'r
of Carson Wilson, late of Allegany tp, decd.
Ann- 81. 1866. DAN BAKER, Register.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-12
Ea- "Hypocrlsy, says the French NOR

sS "Hypocrlsy, says the French NOR.
alist, is the homage which Vice would
pay to Virtue. Witness the Woodwards,
Hughses and w. i. Reeds of Pennsyl-
vania, heading their State ticket with a
Colonel in the late war; while the Val
landighams and Pendletons of Ohio judge
their case too bad to be doctored by any
thing short of Major ~ Y.
Tribune.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-12
DIVORCE NOTICE.

HERMAN CAMP, No No. a, D Dec: Sl,ssal1 Term
vs.. 7 lSO4, IN the common
CAMP. Pleas ofPotter County,
Libel in Divorce. To Roxanna Camp, Res
nondent above named. Please take notice
that subpoena and alias subpoena having
been issued and returned nihil you are here
by required to appear on the first day of next
Court, the 18th day of September next, to
answer to the complaint made in this case.
D. C. LARRABEE, Sheriff.
c1or.oor+ TuI, OK 1861
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-12

During the past month twenty-five
thousand animals have been sold by the
government, realizing over four million
dollars.
No distribution of the reward offered
for the capture of Booth and his associ-
atss and JEFF Davis has yet been
made.
II is understood that General Mans
field Lowell, late of the rebel army, has
become the working editor of the New
York Daily News.
Sixty drafted mon imprisoned at Har-
risburg for desertion were discharged
recently on the recommendation of Gov.
Curtin.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-12

PIT HOLE AND ITS NAME.-Pit Hole
was thus named in consequence of an
extraordinary pit or cavern that exists
about three miles from the city. In this
pit stones are thrown, but they are never
heard drop. It's depth has not yet been
fathomed. The whole country between
there and Plumer is believed to be cav
CrnouS,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-12

naa- The guerrillas still keep up their
organization in Mississippi. They rob
the citizens and plunder steamers.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-12

The New Bedford mercury mentions
General Banks as candidate for the seat
in Congress made vacant by Mr.. G0oeh's
appointment as naval officer.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-12
Wauttp.
A Most Important DIscOvery

n WUsI AIHpOEtdNC UlSCOFerys
INTERESTING TO AGENTS, FARMERS
AND LADIES.
NE are making single machine which
w combines the best and cheapest port
able Wine and Cider Press the 6ryest Clothes
Wringer, and the most powerful Lifting Jack
in the world. 1t is the only press adapted to
making Apple Champaign, which is now re-
garded as one of the most important discov-
cries of the age. A good agent wanted in
every county, to whom we will hold out such
inducements as to insure $1,000 before Christ
mas. The first one making application from
any county shall have the excluives agency.
Full particulars, terms. ETC., by Circular.
Address HALL, REED S CO.,
No. 55, Liberty ST., N. Y
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-12

l have tip-top Blacksmith ready
to do most anything appertaining to his
Trade, as well and as Low Priced as can be
found in the County.
HORSE SHOEING, ~
AXES JUMPED and WARRENTED,
&C., &c.
LUCIEN BIRD.
.Brookland, Pa, Aug. 30, 1865.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-12

A full assortment OF almost everything that is
kept in 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, 1865-09-12

NJ. w. McALARNEY, EDITOR.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-24
The Rebels Arn,ins Their Slaves.

Congress hrs no right to interfere
with slavery" was the principle the
South raised in Justification of seces-
sion. The South therefore went out OF
the Union to get rid forever uf The sla-
very agitation. a Confedernct was get
up with slavery as the declared corner
stone, based upon the assumption that
involuntary servitude was the normal
as well as the best and happiest condi-
ton of the negro. No wonder that
Hunter, i'm the face of all this, declared
that " He now believed, as he, had for
merly said in discussion on the same
subject, that arming and emancipating
the slaves was an abandonment Of this
contcst-an abandonmento of the grounds
On which it had been undertaken" Still
this poor man put his name to this
measure, being obliged to by his I'm
structions," He had the manliness to
come out and contend that the slaves
who fought for their masters should be
freemen, but the Rcbeir Congress deci-
ded that neth;ng i'm this act shall be
construed to authorize change in the
relation of said slaves.'"
Thus all the South is and for four
years has been fighting for Is in an hour
of sore trial voluntarily yielded up. In
the Shareholders model Confederacy
the slavery question is agitated, and
there is legislation on the relation of
master and slave. Moreover, the ne
gro, who has no rights b white man
is bound to respect" is called upon to
fight the battles of rebellion, and forge
the shackles to his own limbs, and to
lay the stripes upon hisoyn back. Oh,
Wanted chivalry You give the lie to
all you have said in justification of sla-
very, and have abrogated by this one
act all your averments of the negro's
normal condition. $685..
This is not by far the first contradic-
ton in principle the rebels have made.;
Their whole career has been success
sion Of fallacies, absurdities, improba-
bilities, end coat-turnings. Nothing,
however, SO a. sssurd and in such direct
to all former observations as
this before. = . - ..
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-24

GENERAL Grant has received letter
from General Sherman, dated Fayette-
Vile, the 18th. General Sherman re-
ports that his army was in good condi-
ton, having met with no serious oppo-
sition. He captured 43 cannon at Co
lumbia, % at Cheraw, and 20 at Fay
etteville. Hardcc is in his front, and 4
force of rebel cavalry i'm his rear. Gem
erai Fitzpatrick was surprised 10y Wade
Hampton on the 10th, and most OF his
staff captured. Fitzpatrick subsequent
rebels and recapturing nearly all he had
lost.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-24
TIE Press aud the SeEatOrship.

The following favorable notices of the
Hon. S. J. Kirkwood in connection
with the u. S. Senatorship, we take
from the papers which happen just at
this time to be on our table:
EX-Goy. Kirkwood has, for some
time, stood far ahead of all others in
t}le public mind as the man for the oc.
casiOn. "-4adnsoso Eureka.
I'VE have no lack Of good men in the
State from whom may be selected one
who would fill the station honorably
and accertabiy; but the man who seems
pre-emi.iently qualified, and who has
fairly earned 1iiis honorable distinction
IS Ex-Gov. kirkw9gd, Of Iowa City
-af,es.,,.ss.-~-Jcernot.
We say appoint Ex-Gov. Samuel J
kirk"ood." -Neso Hampton courier.
The most prominent men whunre
likely TO be named for the position arc
Ex-Governor Kirkwood and Represent
alive Kasson. Kirkwood is well known
throughout the State, and is strong
man with much ability. ''-BarSf.sJtOn
Hotck-Eye.
1.-THE unanimous sentiment of North
ean Iowa. so far ar we know, Is IN favor
of the appointment of Ex-G6". Kirk
wood, to that position - McG%ego,
Ners.
Ex-Gov. Kirkwood, of Iowa City,
viii probably be the man II No
man in The State would better fill the
place vacated in the Senate by Mr.. Haf-
Ian than our able, clcar-headed, honest
ard popular Ex-Governor. Northern
Iowa, which has a right to be heard in
the matter, speaks for kirilwood." y
Northern Iotco, Cor. Chicago Journal.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-24

GILBERT, of Dubuque, sends US u
copy Of Tramp, Tramp, Tramp--t-
Prisoners Hope new piece OF music
by G.. +. Root, who never wrote a poor
piece. Send to him for anything you
w,:ut in the book Or music line.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-24

TIE Now York Iritune says it has
private information that General Lee
has notified jeff. Davis that it is impos-
s;ble, with the means at his command,
10 make head against the Union forces
nov concentrating for his overtbnws
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-24

Dr. Strcklands Meliifusus Cough ',assm il warrant.
ed 10 cure Coug Colds. Hsarsen-ss, asthma whoop
ins Cowgirl Sore Throat Consumption and all affections
of the Throat and Lungs.
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All the Medical and the p-sss recommend Dr..
Strick and's Api ho,sra Mixture the only certain
reue,,y for barrhGa and Dyssentsry. Is comb;na-
ton II striesnts Absorbrns Stim'ans and Carmin.
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means have fah ri.
FOR sale by Druggists. General Depot, No. 6 East
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DR. Strcsland's Pile ,medy has cured thousands Of
the worst en- Of ind and leriHg plies II gives
mediate r.s and effects permanent cure Try it di.
rctiy II il WI, -anted to cure.
Por sale by ALI Druggists General Depot, No. East
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DYSPEPSIA, NrkyoTsNFss AND DEBILITY,
p% srRickLAxD's Tonic We can recommend those
suffering th Of Appetite. md gesnn or py,esa
Nervousness and Nervous Debility u use strickiahs
Tonic II Is veg table preparation, 'tee FROM s.coh"'c
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creates good appetite and IL warranted 10 csre Dys-
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Cincinnati d.
For sale in Cedar Falls by BENJAMIN 4 COLE: O..
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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-24

From paragraph in the last number
of the Cet,ar Rapids At'dswe infer that
that paper has given up the ghost
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-24

THE Dtf',uquc Times has our thanks
for It's very kind notice of the GAZETTE.
We trust our paper 7nsy. always he con-
satcd in q manner emitting it to TIE
editorial courtesy and fratesusl god
sy.I! yf err co:s-rrG.aTy--
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-24

The Legislature of Michigan has pas
sed joint resolution to submit to the
people, at the fall election of 1866, an
amendment to the Constitution to al
low negroes to vote.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-24

Confident OF my ability to please all reasonable pees
ask an examination my before purchasing else.
where. GIVE me call even IL you do not bug. Nhn
trouoe for US to show you goods.
sy Remember the Places. GEIsxXH's
Union GLoTHIsS STORY corner Of Main ara
First Streets, Cedar Fufiss c~s.
ssryenssr fs.h. rssa.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-24

News By Last Nights Mail.

The past week has been dry time fol
news, wet rs it has been in all other re.
spccts. And il may lie considered lit.
tie singular hy some that the great
dearth has been oceasioned by the grea,
flood.
It is said that Sherman has beer Join.
I'd by sehofeld, and that his army had
moved from Fayetteville towards Ra.
leigh, but the news is not reliable.
If the stories of refugees may he be.
1ieved, Richmond is i'll process of cvac.
uation, and the rebellion in the way oil
sudden collapse. The rebel leaders are
represented as getting blue. and turning
their attention towards Mexico as a
place of asylum. Gen. Grant is said t.
have expressed the opinion that Rich
mond woEFd be evacuated within ten
days, and to the President is attributed
the remark that there would be no more
severe fighting, and that the rebels
would soon give UP the struggle.
The panic in commercial circles still
continues, and many heavy business
men are going to smash. Everything
is following in the wake of gold. III
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-24

THE Independence Guardian, which
last week came out for Allison for Sen
;,tor, this week seems satisfied that it
did not speak the sentAasent of the peo-
pie of Buchanan county, and in giving
space to correspondent who is strong
for Kirkwood, says, eve will therefore
with pleasure waive any further sug-
ce.sfons OF our own.h