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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

BUFFALO AND WASHINGTON RAILwAY.-Mr.
II. B. Allen and party, have been for several
days engaged in this vicinity in surveying the
preliminary line of the Buffalo and Washing
ton Railway. Their line crosses the Erie
Railway near the west end of the switch
at the Depot, passing south 20 the west side
of the village cemetery, and thence to Allie
ghanv River, crossing that stream just below
the river bridge, and thence up the river
in direction Of Portyille. The survey is to be
completed at once to the State line, when the
party will return to Yorkshire and make a
level and profile cf the line between the two
points named and then continue the survey
to Emporium. We are informed by Mr.Allen
who is familiar with the entire line from Buff
faIo to Shippen, that the route is more than
ordinarily favorable for the construction of a
road, no very difficult grades occurring any
where, the heaviest being on the southern end
of the line of but 60 feet per mile, and no other
exceeding 50 feet, and these short. 1t is ex-
pectcd that the road will be completed from
Buffalo to Aurora the coming fall.-OIean
Times.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

ET~ a meeting was held at the Court
H>use last evening for the purpose of organ
izins Union League. The attendance was
large and the spirit manifested by the people
was unusually cheering. A Committee on
Permanent Organization was appointed, a
Hall and Reading Room will be opened, and
the issues involved in the present campaign
will he discussed and presented to the people
ior their judgment, through pamphlets,
speeches and newspapers which will be pro-
cured. Our friends are invited to call at the
Rooms when visiting the village, where they
will always find the latest Daily papers.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

SENATOR SUMNER declared from his seat in
the United States Senate, on Friday last, that
to try Jefferson Davis for treason before a
circuit court composed of jury selected from
the people Of Virginia, at this time, when
public sentiment in that State is unreservedly
in favor Of his unconditional release, can only
result in lie humiliation of the Government
and the profit of traitors. A military COM
mission only should be delegated to try Da-
Wis. Unless thus tried he will never receive
justice.
While on this subject it is proper to
state that the best informed and most impair
tial men in the city of Washington do not
hesitate to declare that President Johnson
is conniYing with the Virginia traitors to- Sc
cure the release of Davis. It is limited that
when Mrs. Davis was in Washington, she re-
ce1yed the assurance that she would never be
compelled to blush tor the conviction Of jeff
as traitor, but have the satisfaction of soon
embracing him as a Vindicated patriot and a
-enfranchised citizen Of the United States.
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The President and General Grant.

The Washington correspondent of the Roch-
ester On. V Dcmycrat ;:nder date of Wash
ington, May 10, writes as follows:
'sLeading Democrats assert that tie Presl-
dent has determined not to nominate Lic&t.
Gen. Grant to the position of General unless
that soldier shall give his adhesion to the
policy of the White House. l mention this
because the persons who repeat it are persons
supposed to have the entree at the Executive
Mansion"
1t will be remembered that the law creating
the rank of General was designed by Con-
gress especially as a token of respect and
gratitude for the eminent services Of Gen.
Grant. We shall soon know whether the re-
port of this correspondent is true or not, 1t
seems hardly possible that the Presiden. can
70 far forget the duties and dignities of his
position, as to remember only himself and his
policy, as TO insult the nation and its honored
military defender in the manner charged.
Such a ecu sc would be infamous i the last
degree, and we shall not believe it possible
until we know it to be true.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29
Another veto Or"RIy FsIicy.'

The election of Gen. o. S. Ferry, to the
United States Senate, for six years from the
fourth of March next, by the Legislature OF
Connecticut, is another rcbuke to the policy
which seeks to control the country by the
influence of public patronage. 1t was ex-
pected by the CopperJohnsons to play the
same game in Connecticut that Baltimore
money accomplished in New Jersey, and their
failure is another evidence that all virtue has
not deserted our political organizations but
that there is sufficient left to defeat the mad
schemes of the renegades from all sections
who arc now seeking by political strategy to
accomplish that which they failed to obtain
by resort to arms. Gen. Ferry is Radical
Republican-the Tribune calls him an ad-
VG1ced Republican.
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EaT Mr.Seward's home organ,in carefully
prepared leader, formidable both in manner
and matter, and disclosing the pen of no ordi-
nary writer in its authorship, recently stated
that the President would use military force to
give the Southern delegations seats in the
next Congress, provided such a proceeding
would secure a certain majority for his Policy
in the Houses. Mr. Seward was interrogated
by friend concerning this suggestion. He
answered with the interogatory ''Do you
think we are damned fools? ?" Mr. Seward is
a diplomatist, who does not deem it wise to
say the thing he means.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

RGgHThe Richmond Enquirer says: "The
students in the University of Virginia are
remarkable for ripe age. About half of the
two hundred and thirty of the present mem
bers are said to be thirty years old-some OF
them have families of children. Ministers
vino oficiate before the students should know
that they are said to be very averse to scien-
ti6c and bellies. .lettres sermons, and to be best
pleased with the plaiGest and simplest preach
ing-tthe sincere milk of the WORD" "
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excellent periodical, published by Frederic 5.
Hill, 70 Nassau street New York, has com
meuoed it's second volume with a new story
by Mrs. Wood (authoress of East Lynne)-
entitled LADY ADELAIp's OATH.
This story-judging by the opening chapters
promises to be as full Of dramatic intensity
as the earlier work of that famous writer. The
New YORK WEEKLY is decidedly the chcapes
and best weekly now published in this country
The price is only ten cents coy or S pei
annum. Sec the advertisement in another
column.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

BGyC Colonel ForEey is turning his double
barreled gun upon Secretary Seward. He
says in connection with the announcement Of
a third party movement in Pennsylvania:
Mr.. Stewards dream is the Presidency. he
expects when the work of shame has been ac-
complished, that the congenial organizations
defeated by our armies in the South and oul
people at the ballot-box in the North, will
discard Johnson and take him up as their can
didate There have been hallucinations before
but none so forlorn as this and yet those whe
know Mr. Seward insist that some such glamour
has mystifed him."
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Court Proclamation

WTBEREAS the Hon. Robert g. White.
w President Judge, and the Hons. c. S..
Jones and G. G. Colyin, Associate Judes of
the Courts of Oyer & Terminer and General
Jail Delivery, Quarter Sessions Of the Peace,
Orphans Court and Court of Common Pleas
for the county of Potter, have issued their
precept, bearing date the twenty-fourth day
of Feby in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and sixty-six, and to me
directed, for holding a court of Oyer Il Ter
miner and General Jail Delivery, Quarter
Sessions Of the Peace, Orphans Court, and
| Court of Common Pleas in the Borough OF
Coudersport, on MONDAY, the 18th day of
June next, and to continue one week:
| Notice is therefore hereby given to the Cor
oners, Justices Of the Peace and Constables
within the county, that they be then and there
in their proper persons, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
Of said day, with their rolls, records, inqui-
sitions, examinations and other remem-
brances, to do those things which to their
Offices appertain to be done. And those who
are bound by their recognizances to prose-
cute against the prisoners that are or shall
be in the Jail of said county Of Potter, are to
be then and there to prosecute against them
as will be just.
Dated at Coudersport, May /, 1866, and
the 69th year of the Independence of the
United States of America.
w " BROWN SboTiT
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RrookIand. Pa. Nav %. 1866.


MR. EDIToR: In the matter OF the Church
at Raymond we 'report progress"
a contract has been made to complete 1t
''from the stump" 10 be finished by January
|, 1867; to be set on ground near the school
house, donated by Mr.. VIM. Cobb, of Spring
Mills, n. Y The Trustees have made this
contract considerably ahead OF their subsciip-
tion trusting to the liberality OF friends 10
make up the amount The contractor has
bought and engaged lumber and seems dis
posed to do his part of the work. and it is
hoperthe pay will be equally prompt.
1t is hoped those who have subscribed will
be ready CON demand to pay up. Or even il
they don't wait for "dcmand' so much trouble
saved to us. The amounts may be paid to
the Building Committee, or TO Z. W. Benton,
Treasurer or TO me.
But we want a little more than is yet sub
scribed. We are thankful for the response
made to n former appeal, and we new ask for
more" May we not receive Il few five, tens
or ffties yet from those who favor move for
public GOOD?
The building is to be 80 By As feet. The
front room.or "en.ry" y and 80 with seats
and stoves. The principal room 80 and SO.
The posts to be l6 feet roof pitch, and ii
| is the intention that it shall be SO finished as
/ 10 De an ornament 10 Ue neat aAC pLdILI ye'
substantial and in taste.
| We should be glad to have suggestions as
to color, the question of color being left wholly
to the discretion of the Committee. The inev-
liable glaring white, with green blinds, is a
little too gawdy for II country church. How
about a slate or drab, with blinds o1
pine, vanished and left to show the natural
fine color
Next to foundation and roof, we apprehend
the important point in a good building with
reference to best appearance and durability
is the paint, and we don't want to make any
mistakes in this respect. Shall the seats and
the interior woodwork be grained or plain
We propose chestnut, simply vanished.
| Thanks to DR.. Munson for correcting my
statement OF the number OF churches in tie
county. Truly yours, LUCIEN BIRD
p. S. The contractor informs me that he
wants good mechanic to commence about
August l. Application may be made TO me.
! L. 3.
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THERE is not Journal published in the
lately revolted States which advocated rebel
lion as duty and secession as a right, which
has not expressed the opinion thatif the South
were not exhausted by four years of war, she
would be to-day still engaged in the struggle
TO sever her connection with the North. Yet
in the face of these facts, the Democratic
leaders of the North insist, and an apostate
President demands, that "the Southern peo-
pie are we'll and Loyalty disposed" "My pol
ICY is the incentive to state of feeling in
the South which only needs quartermaster
and commissary stores to make it open
treason.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

Ag.An intelligent lady friend, resident in
Arkansas for many years, in private letter,
says:
"The condition Of affairs in Arkansas is not
as favorable as six months ago. The rebels
who, at the time of the surrender, would have
accepted any terms from the government,
would take nothing from it now,and are clam
orous for power. l often ask what the end Of
all these things will be-"
This altered tone is the legitimate fruit Of
My Policy.
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Public NO1iCo.

The Color Scrgeants, Color Guards, and
Color Bearers, of Pennsylvania Regiments,
who served in the late Rebellion, from the
counties of Lycoming Clinton, Potter and
Cameron Comprising the llth Military DiYis-
ion,) are hereby requested to send their
names and P. 0. addresses to me at Lock
Haven, Clinton county, Pa, to enable me to
procure transportation for all who are desir-
GUS of attending the Celebration at Philadel-
phia, to be held ON the 4th of July next, fol
the purpose of returning the flags borne by
them, TO the State. Col. @. A. LYMAN,
Com. on transportation for the lth MiIitar,
Division.
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Bread and Buster.''

Senator Howe, of Wisconsin, in his place
the other day stated that in explaining action
concerning postmaster in his State, "the
Assistant Postmaster General had remarked
that 70 man should eat President Johnson's
bread and butter who did not support his pol
icy" The intimation is that official patronage
is the personal property Of Mr.. Johnson. and
that federal officers are his servants. Mr.
Randall ought to understand that Presidents
and department clerks arc themselves only the
servants of the people. They eat the "breac
and butter" provided by the payers ofthe
country. 1t is sheer inSolence to talk as Mr.
Randall did. and deserves to by signally re-
buked. Fortunately this is yet government
of law and popular institutions. we have
not yet reashed point where even office
holders hold to the President the old feuda
relations of serfs to their chief. The ofcia
"bread and butter" is not the Presidents a
all: it is furnished by the loyal people, ant
their will should control its recipients Re,
publican.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

nGg-Tbe Journals in the South which s

EGynThe Journals in the South which sup
ported armed rebellion while it had force to
resist the national authority, now insist that
the Eeople of the lately revolted States have
lost none of their rights under. the Constitu-
ton, but they have lost only money, aehich
the Government Of the Uuited States must reina-
5urse, by assuming the debtof the Confederacy
The first step to thisreimburscment is to assist
in the victory of the COpperhead party. Cly-
mer's election as Governor of Pennsylvania
would at once enhance the value of Confede-
rate bonds.
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Ulysses Joint Stock Academy Association

NOTICE is hereby given that Articles of
~ Association have been filed in the Court
of Common Pleas of Potter County, Pa, and
that a memorial has been presented to said
Court praying for the Incorporation of an
Association for Educational purposes under
said articles of Association by the name, style
and title of "The Ulysses Joint Stock Acad-
emy Association" and that the Court has
appointed Monday, the 18th day of June next,
at two O'Clock P. NJ, for the hearing of all
parties interested in said Association.
II. J. OLMSTED, Prothonotary.
COndersnort. March 3. 1866.
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Es5Ee Maj. Jno. NJ. Kiborne has opened a
country resort for those who desire to fish for
trout and health. The Major, we have no
doubt, will make it not only pleasant but prof
liable TO all lovers of fine scenery, a healthy
climate, and delightful sport His hotel is
on the road Fading from Coudersport to
Wcllsboro, five miles west of Vermilyea's and
eight miles north Of Gcrmauia.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

E9y 4 band Of outlaws went to the mouse
of a man named Gunter, in Ovcrton county,
Tennessee, one day last week, and on some
frivolous pretext took him into the woods,
stripped and were numerically whipping him,
when his daughter seized hatchet, rushed to
the spot, and succeeded with heroic bravery
in killing two Of the ruffians, and wounding
others. She and her father have since been
driven from the county.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

Bsy~ The joint resolution exempting crude
Petroleum from the Revenue Tax having
passed both Houses may now be considered
as a law. 1t will prove great reliefto the oil
interest, and could not have come at more
opportune time.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

BSs~Tne Baltimore Gazette says that in all
indictments now prepared in the Maryland
criminal courts, where negro is accused of
crime, the word "negro" is ignored, and the
word ''yeoman" inserted, precisely as in an
indictment against white man.
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EGy@ The unconditional Union m

G@y@ The unconditional Union men Of Yir~
ginia met at Alexandria, last week, John NJ
Bolts presided. An address was delivered
by HLracc Maynard, of Tennessee. The res
olutions were of the genuine radical stamp
and call on Congress to protect them against
the rebel plan of reconstruction which is be-
ing carried out by Andrew Johnson.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

Re- ~Maxamillian has fit of retrenchment
on him. He has given orders to reduce the
expenses of his household, and has at the same
time voluntarily cut down his personalexpenses
to half million dollars. AS the salary oil
the President of the United States is only
$25, 900, payable in greenbacks at that, the
severe economy of the Mexican Emperor does
not strike US with astonishment.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

rsA.The Copperhead organs continue TO
speak of the Nationrl Legislature as "the
Rump Congress-" II there is a smaller rump
anywhere than the Copperhead remnant of
the once powerful Democratic party,wo should
like to have somebody inform us of its locality
SO that we may point towards it telescope,
and be enabled to discover this infnitessimal
Rsteroid,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

nay- We publish on our fourth page the
charge of Judge Underwood of the United
States Court at Norfolk, TO the Grand jury
which afterwards found true bill against
JEFF Davis, for treason. 1t commends itself to
.he attention of all who think that Congress
is ac,iug without reason. Read it.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

ns7nGeo. Bergncr has at last been removed
from the Postmasrcrship at Harrisburg, and
Gen. Knipe appointed in his stead. As Gen.
K. was brave soldier, and supports Geary
for Governor, we don't know as we have
any very serious objections to make-only It's
generally best to "let well enough alone"
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

HGg@ Mrs, V. c. DYKE is Agent for the sale
of Shaw & Clark's Sewing Machines. These
are the best small Sewing Machines ever
offered for sale. Three varieties, varying in
price from $50 to $50 She invites all wish
ing to purchase 10 call and see q specime0.
Inquire at the JOURNAL Office
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29
NEW MUSIC

lust received-Pokas, Waltzes, Schottishes,
81 Marches, Songs, Duets, Variatons-by
April a. 'G6. d. G. s. NJ. n. LARRABEE
! NANVASSERS WANTRD, at 5000 per month.
" We want reliable agents Gnone other male and
female to take the exclusive agency in evejy county
and township in the U. s. TO sell the Photograph
Family Record, work which every family will buy.
Il is bound like an album but has printed blank
page opposite each photograph, for complete record
Of the Husband, Wife and each child of family also
containing marriage certifcatea and pages for military
history OF any member of the family. Nothing like
it published and work that agents sell 50
readily. Old canyassers and others should send for
circulars and terms 1t s necessary to have copies of
the work TO canvass with price by express 3 so,
s. so and 81 90 three styles money may be sent by
mail. Name the townships wanted Address
BARTLES0N & CO,
apr3, ,2m. Gil Chestnut st. Philadelphia.
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pay- Mr. Seward has made long speech
at Auburn, in which he seeks to show that
Congress and the President differ only in non
essentials. Poor old man, his days are in
their sere and yellow leaf
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

ss5g- The weather last week was cold and
dry. On Wednesday well formed snow hakes
were in the air. Saturday evening 1t began 10
rain. and we are now in tair way OF having
water enough.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

nSy~A "A Pittsburger, who has in his possession
the cork leg captured from Santa Anna in the
Mexican war,is said to have decided to return
it to the old soldier
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nsy- The Borough of Milton furnishes the
lime gratuitously for all its inhabitants to
whitewash every board, stick, tree, and all
loose timber generally.
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ny Don't forget the Soldiers Convention
ON Thursday of this week. We would like
70 have every township represented. All
honorabiy discharged soldiers will be entitled
to a seal.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

HSg@ While the Richmond Republic recently
died for lack of sufficient support, new pa
per likewise named the RpuJlc makes its
appearance in Pittsburg, Pa. It's first num-
Der is dated Wednesday, May 23. It is to be
an Administration paper.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

nSF-We are indebted to Hons. S. F. Wilson,
Glenni w. Scofeld, and Ger. Moorhead, lor
valuable documents.
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gs7nA gold mine has been discovered near
TltuSVille, which, it is thought, will put the
oil wells of that region in the shade.
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IHSI OF CAUSES


In the Court of Common Pleas Of Potter
County at June Term 1866.
Rouse vs.. Mallory ct al
Cole use of w. T. Jones, VS. Ii & G Nelson
Mercereau & Weston VS.. Dedrick il White.
Muls VS. Bartlett
Crane VS. Seeley
Schalfer VS. Barclay & Bailey
Watrous VS. Daggett
Goodrich vs. Monroe & Cobbs Admr's
Plymett VS. Dearing
Gale VS. Fox, Graves eft al
Swain, assignee &c. VS. Graves, guardian &c.
Stephens 4 Nichols VS. Bcatman
Lyman VS. Clark
Patterson VS. Francis
B. T. Burt VS. Roulet township
Cole VS. Gordon
Booth VS. Hamilton
Iackett VS. Cleveland
Dean VS. Graves, Starkweather ct al
Dodge VS. Ives Il Salisbury
Same VS. same
Allen VS. Flynn
Ellsworth VS. Flynn
Thatcher vs. Peterson
Billings VS. Pye
McDougall VS. Beatman L Edwards
Tyler VS. GFaHdy
II. J. 0LMSTED, PEothonctary.
April 10, 1866.
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MS See change in Timetable Of the
Philadelphia Il Erie r. r.
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BINGHAM ESTATE.

Until further notice, the Office of the Estate in
y Coudersport will be open only during Court
weeks at which time Mr.. Ellsworth viii be there.
He viii also be in Smethport during the weeks Of
Count in Mexican County.
Persons who have business with the Estate are re
qucsted to meet him at those times.
Letters business addressed to the Office at Wells
boro', will be promptly answered.
May l, 1856. WILLIAM r. CLYMER.
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rea The June Magazines are received and
for sale at the Post Office Bookstore.
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nz-See New Advertisements
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-05-29

A full assortment Of almost everything that's
kept in country store on hand. We fnr.ra
to keep Goods that VIII give satisfaction .D5
sell good articles at the lowest living yoft:
At OLNSTED'S.