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EUROPE.
NEWS BY THE ATLANTIC CABLE 10 DEC IA.
Br rsLSsELgH TO Tas rEiBoEs.
GREAT BRITAIN.
THE FEHIAE TROUBLES.


GREAT BRITAIN.
THE PEsIAx TROUBLES
LONDON Friday Dec i4-Ncon-
The Times of this morning. in an editorial takes a.
hopeful view Of the troubles in Ireland, and thinks
there will be no serious difficulty IN qrelIing the
Fenian rebellion With the civil force alone
THB coILIBRY gxpLosroY--DREADFuI Loss or HEs.
BAMsLEr, Thursday night Dee. 49, lste.
third explosion took place at the 0aks Coiiery at
10 o'clock this morning There is no longer any hope
for those in the pit and they must now oil be dead.
1t is estimated that $50 human beings IN ell have
lost their lives by this terrible catastrophe.
The mine is now on FIRE. and the flames have burst
from the mouth of the main shaft with great violence.
The work of drawing out the bodies Of the desd has
been suspended, and the mine is to be flooded with
water. tst
The cause Of the explosion will probably remain
perpetual mystery. ;"
TUE EXPLOSION IN sTAPFoRDsBIRk
HASLEY Stafordshire Eng, Thursday night Dec Ites
There was fearful explosion at noon to-day at
Talk o. the HILL near this town, in coal pit belong
ing to the North of Stafordshre Coal and Iron Com
psny.
Two hundred men went down into the mine this
morning, of whom only 10 have been taken cot alive,
and they are badly injured. All the rest il is be-
lieged are dead.
Up to the present moment 20 dead bodies have been
brought ont Of the pit
The excitement among the inhabitants IS most in
tense. H
LONDON, Friday Dec "a 1866
The awful calamdes in York and Stafford excite
the most painful interest throughout the kingdom.
subscription has been opened at the Mayors fol-
the suffering families Of the victims.
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THIRTYNNrH cONGEESS-srcOsD SESSION
SENATE. WASHINGTON, Dec. "A. 1866

the TRIBUNE
PETITIONS THE Efficiency APPROPRIATION.
Mr. FESSENDEN (kep., Me- presented tie petit
ou the Assistant Assessors in south Carolina for eonpcn
saOn Of services rendered Referred 10 the Finance Com
miitee
Mr. FESSENDEN from the finance Committee, reported q
bill passed ly the House days since making appropra
10 supply deficiencies IN the appropriations ioI Govern
service for the ca ending Juuo 1861 Read three
times passed h certain amendments OF the Senate II
nance Committee aud them the striking out Of tie
item cas- facilitating ieegigphlc communication be-
tween the Atlantic aud Pacific States The bill goes back
the House for It's concurrence IN tho amendments.
Mr. WILSON Nep- Mass esentedn petition Tor increased
pay OF amy officers Referred TO Tie Military Committee
PRINTING TIE LAND EIPoRT.
Mr. POMERUY tRep. Kansas fIbm Tie Committee on Pub
lie Lands reported favor OF printing 90 copies Of the Land
Commissioner Report in lttG n German O9 ~ French AMI
500 in the Swedish languages distribution ai io Paris
Exhibition and 800 IN English for The Of the Senate Tho
report was referred motion le Committee Printing
MEMORIAL.
NJ GRIMES Rco, Iowa. plp..alod q memorial o. 90
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ITALY.

kOnE QbIEI.
RoME, Friday Dec. II, tea.
The anticipated troubles in this city, consequent
on the withdrawal Of the French troops, have not oc
Cured. The city is tranquil.
The IDEA that the Pope has any intention Of leaving
the Holy City is universally abandoned.
UNITED STATES VESSELS AT cIvITA vECCHIA.
RoMR FRIDAY, Dec a. ls6e Z
Another United States Man-of.W War mas arrived Ct
Ciyita Vecchia
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JAPAN.

SUSPENSION OF THE CIVIL WAR.
LONDON Dec. II, le66-Esebing.
Recent intelligence has been received from Japan,
which announces that the civil war which has been
desolating that country mas been suspended truce
having been declared between the hostile factions.
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PRUSSIA.
AN ENVOY TIC Be SENT TO VIENNA.

AN ENVOY to BB SENT TO VIENNA.
BERLIN Friday Dec. u, lst4
The Government Of Prussia is about to send Enjoys
TO Vienna. Now that peace has come, there is de-
termination the part of both Austria and Prussia
to renew their fotmer commercial relations. Negotis
tons to this end will DO Immediately opered BY the
ENJOYS.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVAL. OUT.

LiyARrooL Dec lt-Noon-The American ship Clsrs
Wheeler Capt wilmarh from NewYOTk arrived here 'hs
forenoon.
WRECK OF THE INDUS.
LIVERPOOL, Dec Electromagnetic steamship Indus which
went ashore on Irish Wexford total loss
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BAVARIA.
RESIGNATION OF PFORpTEF

RESIGNATION OF PFoRDTEE
MUNICH Thursday, Dec - lt6.
Baron der Pfordten has resigned bis position sc
the head Of the Bavarian Ministry.
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WASHINGTON.

THB HOLIDAY RECESS BILL ADOPTED IN THB SENATE
-THB DISTRICT FRANCHISE BILL PASSED THs
HoUsB-MR. BoUTwELI's GOLD BILL-THB NEW
ORLEANS INVESTIGATING CohMlTTBB-THs COLO.
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ExEcUrIvE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Mr. HENDRICKS resumed the foor on the Nebraska Old,
but Welded 70
Mr. BROWN, whose motion II ordered that when the
Senate adjourn to-day II be 10 meet Monday next
On motion Of Mr. WILSON the Senate went into executive
discussion and soon after Adjourned
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TIE ADJOURNMENT.
On motion Mr. wILSUN Qiepr Iowa the House agreed
TO adjourn over til Moldny.
TIE PRESIDENTS aTssAGE.
House then went into COMMITTEE OF the Whole on the
state Of Union Mr. Van Horn IN - IN the Char on the
Mr. WENTWORTH rep, ull addressed The Committee;
much of lis speech being occupied with an amusing review OF
the acts and policy Of President and The relation OF Nus
trncd fables and anecdotes The Presidents Message re-
minded him of the President Of College VINO unutIooA 20
read to his pupils the whole Of the Bible but whose
WAS constantly moved backward that he made no progress
but continued reading the chapters day aer uy
Mr. nISE dem, KY obtained the noor aho Oh MS mouon
the committee rose
CHANGE on coMMITTRE-THE APPROPRIATION FILL
Mr. TAYLOR dem. Tenn) was at his request excused
nom further select committee on NeN-ofaus Ioh
and Mr. Mccullough tDem Md appointed III his stead
Mr. STEVENS tKep, Pa, from the committee on APpro
pons reported The Legislative Executive and Judicial APP
propraon bill Read twice and mndo the special order Tor
Tuesday next. - . ...
PosrMAsTEBs' ACCOUNTS ALLOWANCE FOX ARMY hAllONs
Mr. BIDwELL (Rep. Cali introduced o bill 20 place ali
officers the army tho footing thereon as 70 allow
nnce HOns for the volunteer service heeu 10
ths Committee o Military Affairs
THE PENSION LAWS
On motion of Mr. LAWRENCE ep, Ohio) the COMMITTEE
on Pensions instructed inquire INTO the eAPdleney OF
nmendng the pension laws proTide that ~ all cases
where 1t proved 10 the satisfaction OF the CehuSsoneO
Pensions that any soldier OF the URted states during the Re-
bcon died IN any Rebel prison. II shall Tor al purposes OF
pensions BE- deemed primo de evidence ha such
of disease contracted In the service OF the united
states Ia the line Of his duty.
The AJwATER COMMITTEE.
On motion Of Mr. HALE rep " W the Select committee
the case Of DOTTence AtNaer was Sohuhueu
for tie present session.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mr. MAYNARD rep, Tennl asked leave 70 introduce
resolution 70 except Tennessee from the application OF reso
luton OF session directing the Committee on Claims TO re-
ect all claims damages TO property In the Rebel States
Mcssrs THAYER Rep, Pal and WARD REP N. "
c House then at 20 niaaes past ococs adjourned til
Monday l,4t
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FRANCE.
rHg FREYcH ARMY.


Pans, Friday, Dec a. isC6.
Under the new organization, the French army, With
the usual reserves will foot up about 600 men.
1t is expected that such mighty standing army, in
times Of peace, will have good effect. THERE'S
much misgivng TO the project among The thoughtal
in this city.
Al PROCEEDINGS By THE UEITED srATEs AGAINST
A CONFEDERATE AGENT. ....
...-.... PAKs Friday, Dee u, 1896.
The United States Government has commenced
legal proceedings in the First Tribunal Of the Seine,
to recover the amount Of $50 COO francs pad NJ NJ
Arman, Fills by agents of the Confederate Govern.
ment on account, for building five iron-elsd vessels
alleged TO have been constructed for the ufe Of tia
Emperor of China, but actually intended Cor the Con-
federate Navy though the vessels were never de-
hyered.
TIE FRENCH EXPEDITION TO CoREA.
PARE, Friday, Dec. l4-Evecing
The latest advces from China state that the French
Expedition to Corea was meeting with no resistance
GEN. FLEURYs MISSION TO FLORENCE.
PANS Friday Dec a. ls66
The mission Of Gen. Fleury to Florence is 10 refer.
ence solely to tho negotiations between the Govern.
ment of Italy and the Holy See. Jaft,
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1T DELIGHTS THE CHILDREN.
IT FAsCINATEs THE OLDER BROTHERS AND
SISTERS
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Ayers Pills

4 RE you sick, feeble and ccmpainingi Az. W,
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ANECDOTES AND INCIDENTS OF TIVE REBEL
LIoy'' Is the title of handsome volume, just
issued by the National Publishing Company,
507 Minor Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The au-
thor has delved most industrously amongst the
masses of curious incidents which have marked
the lale war, and has grouped and classified
them under appropriate heads, and IN very
attractive form,
There IS a certain portion Of the wSl that viii
never 90 tito Lhe regular histories, nor be en-
bodied in romance or poetry, which Is very
real part of it, and it will, If preserved. convey
to the succeeding generations better idea Of
the spirit OF the conflict than many dry reports
or careful narratives of events, and this part
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the war These Illustrate the character Of the
leaders, the humor Of the soldiers, the devotion
of womeE, the bravery Of men, the pluck of our
heroes, the romance and hardshlps OF the SER
wee From the beginning OF the war tie au
thor las been engaged ~ collecting all the an
ecGotes connected WIKI or Illustrative Of it.
The volume is pTotuseIy illustrated with over
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mens oE lnc art Many OF them are set into
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Amusement as well as instruction may be
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The book is compiled by trazar Kirkland,
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work. 1t is the prodaet Of vast labor, in travel,
correspondence and personal observation, and
is in every way complete.
Isaac Pierce, of O.waya township, viii cam
yass the county for this work
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nA- Our readers will excuse us while we
tell little incident which occurred in the
history of this wonderful Blair family: At
the time Fremont was removed from his
Western command Mrs. Jessie Fremont
went to Washington to interced in behalf
Of her husband, and, among others, applied
10 the Senior Blai--the @my noble old
father" OF Montgomery's speech-for his
influence. lie replied to her in a very iu-
pudent tone, saying: Mrs. Fremont, you
will please remember that here IS where We
make and unmske men," She immedi-
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some Of your making and if that is the
best you can do, advise you to quit the
businees." No comment is necessary TO
thosa WHO heard Montgomery.
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FADING AWAY.

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New Music We have just received from
Chas. NJ. Tremaine, 4SI Broadway, Ny. the
following pieces ofnew music: Beautiful form
Of my dress" by H. p. Danks; "Banjo Galop"
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IN MEMORY OF ANN v. ALLEN.

We were friends. I said no word
When tbev bore her. wecpinr.
To = little, Silent house.
Turned and left her sleeDinc,
Made no sign to those who mourred
That hey sbsence IN nv I,fa
Anv VOID vas lr,r;r,,r
p,,4 eoil to 4, k,,f..,,,-, ,,ctr,,r,
~ Tr;l,l,t 49, aI,or, Lerr
1o,,o ,,,i 80 ,r,I,,b tn ,,;ro
W. Inyo Lar .,
w. 49,, 1,,,-.,.,,
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EyWe don't thank Mr.. Blair for COM
pairing a Potter county audience to his
southern audiences. They are no more
alike than day and night. We have an
institution in this county which is unknown
south of Mason and Dixon's lne-common
schools. No snuff chewing comparisons if
you wish to make converts.
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GgOne thing was particularly noticed
in the meeting ofThursday. At the men
ton of the names of Grant, Sherman, and
Meade, there were no cheers, but when the
hero of "send me-reinforcementS" was men
toned, he was cheered. The difference is
significant. "How are YOU, Gunboat Ga,
lenap
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TuE CONFESSIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF
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Eg-Tax-payers, remember that Stephen
F. Wilson is pledged to such aa amend
ment Of the Constitution of the United
States as will forever prohibit the payment
of the rebel debt while his opponent, I.
P. Wright, is the representative of party
composed largely of late rebels, who are
interested in having the rebel debt made a
part of the national debt.
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When Mr.. Knox made his tlrciJ!e
remarks about the increase pay Of Congress
men, he should have told the Whole truth.
The proposition was made in the House by
NibIack, a copperhead from Indiana, and
in the Senate by Riddle, rebel from Del
aware In the House all but two copper
johnsons voted for it, while a majority Of
republicans voted against it. When it was
passed Andrew Johnson signed it without
objection.
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I'D ! 4 Ed

In Ulysses. on the 2Jth inst, WILLIAM
LEVI S, in the 8 lth year of his age.
Mr., Lewis was ono of the pioneers Of this
county, having settled in Ulysses nearly thirty
wears ago. Though at an advanced age he bore
his full share IN the tolls incident 10 the settle
ment Of a new country, and continued to labor
.ull he was upwards ofeighty He was remark
able for industry and Temperance. He was
never known TO be idle. lhoogh educated in
4 time when strong drink was thought to be Il
n cassitv, ke was Tor he last twenty five years
fhls life a consistent de .otco Of totalabstinence.
De was a Jackson Democrat, but believing IN
The doctrine of the Wimot Proyiso be renamed
Steadfast when the party under the lead Of Gen
Cass fursooh It's free will principles and he ever
after acted with the Republican party. lie was
firm believer in the doctrine Of universal sal
vation, but re- ardlng pure heart rnd an up
right life to be more important than 4 correct
belief, he made no efTorc 10 secure converts 10
his faith. Ills patient serenity in his last sick
ness was wonderful. The close of long and
useful life may we'll be tranquil. There was
nothing terrible in his last hours for the ad
vance of the King of Terrors was like the deen-
enng Of twilight, and he seemed to gather the
drapery Of his couch about him to lie down to
Pleasant dreams. Con-
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-09-25

rA-Who can tell why Marsh Champlin
Was not present at tie great copperhead
outpouringF Was it because his faForite
beverage has been reduced to II cents per
gallon now that the war has closed, or was
it because he thought it foolish to fight in
a hopeless cause?
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-09-25
ENEFE31ENDENE'
Voters Of Potter C0laatN !:

To ttC Voters Of Potter County:
hereby announce to the voters of this Rep
rcsentative District that am an Independents
Candidate for Member of Assembly, and l
pledge myself, if elected, to discharge my duties
for the benefit of the people at large and shall
be governed by Their wishes in all things per
attempt to pass special bills unless requested to
do so by the people. G. 4. BARCLAY.
Coudcrsport, Sept. Is, 1866.