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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-10-09

~The election in this place, to dayi
presented some very amusing features, and
though ''the claret" was not drawn; thoHgh
Donybrook Fair did not reherse, still there
was sufficient spirit manifested TO entitle it
to a place in the local history Of our Tiiiags:
Moses appointed, few weeks ago, rev
postmaster to distribute the political and
religious mamma, in the hope that by thus
changing servants renewed energy in his
pilgrimage back to Egypt might be ensur-
ed. And, as we read in ancient history
that the (kn) )"ox knoweth his crib, and the
ass his Eaesser's stall' so it was but reasora-
bic to expect that as the first bad been
secured the other would follow as conse
quence. And, that all may understand, be
it remembered that this place is possessed
of a high and mig gity man of law, large
round the middle, and whose caput is a
cross between a south down squash and a
salt-river apple-dumpling. He is one, of
whom it has been said that the only means of
access to the spot which in men is suppos-
ed to be the seat of the brain, is by the nose.
Sometime since, in pity for his gross blum
dering, brother lawyer advised him to
burn his books and snuff the ashes but sad
to record, the exhibition of to-day proves
conclusively that he has failed to profit by
this kind advice. When the new servant
of Moses presented bis ballot TO the election
board and it.was very justly refused on the
charge of non-residence, and the charge
sustained, he few into terrible rage, beat
his fists, called voters who exercised the
night Of differing with him, ''sweet smelling
young men" "pups," and other names Of
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GOOD VIEWS TO SOLDIERS
AND THEIR HEIRS

A LLwho have any interest in war clams,win
n fiid it to their advantage to read the fol-
lowing Acts of Congress which have recently
becoIn law:
SEolst of an act June g. 1865, provides for
all soltiers or sailors who have lost the sight of
b. b e-es, or both hands, so as to require con-
stant attendance, the sum of $2o.
SEC. 2. To those who have lost both feet, or
are totally disabled in the same so as to require
constant attendance, the sum of $40.
SEC. 3. Those who have lost one hand or one
foo., or are so disabled as to tender them unable
to perform manual labor equivalent to the loss
of hand or a foot, the sum of SIS
SEC, A. Persons who have been deprived of
their pensions under Act of March 81 1865, in
consequence of being in the civil service of the
United States Government are restored.
SEC. 5. Pensions are extended to dependent
fathers and brothers, as well as to mothers and
sisters.
In addition to the above act to such persons
as are embraced by it, Congress, before its close
July 25i 1866, passed bill increasing the pen
sion to widows and orphans, and extending the
benefits of the pension laws to the heirs and
Representatives of certain invalid applicants, to
wit:
SEC. 9 of the act of July %, 1856, provides
for pensions to widows of deceased soldiers OF
sailors having children bv such soldiers or sail
ors at the rate of two dollars per month for each
child of soldier or sailor under the aye of six
teen wears. To derive benefit from this act
is necessary to make new application, surren-
dering the old certificate.
SEC 3 gives ali increase of pensions to those
widows now receiving pension of less than
eight dollars Per month, except Revolutionary
widows
Applications for Pensions must be made be-
fore the Prothonotary.
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JOHN PATTEE. Jr., Proprietor.

TIME Pacific Hotel is we'll and widely
IL known to the travelling public. The To-
cation is especially suitable to merchantG
and business men il is in close proximity to
the business part of the gity-is on the high
way of Southern and Western travel--and
adjacent to all the principal Railroad aGd
Steamboat depots.
The Pacific has liberal accommodation for
over 800 guests it is well furnished, and pos-
sesses every modern Improvement for the
comfort and entertainment of its inmatef.
The rooms are spacious and well ventilated
provided with gas and water the attendance
is prompt and respectful; and the table is
generously provided with every delicacy Of
the season.
The subscriber, who, for the past few years;
has been the lessee, is now sole proprietor;
ard intends to identify himself thoroughly
with the interests of his house. With long
experience as a hotel-keeper, he trusts, by
moderate charges and a liberal policy, ID
maintain the favorable reputation of the Ps-
cifc Hotel. JOHN PATTEN, ia:
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TO CONSUMPTIYES.

The advertiser, having been restored to health in
a few weeks by very simple remedy, after having
suffered for several years with severe lung affection,
and that dread disease, Consumption-is anxious 10
make known 10 his fellow-sutierers the means Of
cure.
To all who desire it, be will send copy of the pre-
scrptior used Gree of charge> With The directions
for preparing and using the same, which they will
ind a SURE CURE for Consumption. Asthma,
Bronchetis; Coughs, Colds, aud al Throat and Lung
Affections, The only object of the advertiser in
sending the Prescription is 10 benefit the afflicted
and spread information which b. conceives to be in.
valuable, and he hopes every sufferer will try h'i
remedy, as it will cost them nothing, and may prove
a blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription, FREE, by return
mz1i, VIII peasr address
REV. EDWARD A WILSON,
Williamsburgh, Kings Co., New York.-[1yjys
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sET The Cameron Press notices new improve
ments-A narrow escape from destruction
by fire of the new block opposite the Biddle
House. The occasion of the fire was "a wood
en-box filled with saw-dust. and used as a spit
toon in Blackburn's er-shop, was set on
fire by some one carelessly throwing lighted
cigar Tito it." 1t burned all night, aud in the
morning when discovered had gained consid-
cradle headway; and the floor was burning
briskly.-Messrs. John A. Eldred, C. E. Ham
bin, VIM. E. Parsons, and John F. Parsons,
bachelors, of the town of Cameron, have entered
into an agreement to Solcmnly "court, spark and
marry any suitable young lady with whom they
can form an attachment" and if any fail to
perform fully and faithfully the requirements
of this agreement, to forfeit the sum of Twenty
Dollars. This is all very nice, and very serious,
but the joke is the 500.
To wed or not to wed, that is the question.
Whether its nobler in the mind TO suffer
The pangs and horrors of single blessedness,
Or 10 take arms against sea of troH bes
And by wedding end them. TO marry, to wed,
y and by "A wedding 10 say end
The heart ache-and the thousand natural shocks
That bachelor hesh Is heir to- lis a consummaiion
DeNou.Iy 10 Ge "IsLeu 10 marry ~ "eu
To we'd, percha-ce TO fight aye there's the rub,
For in tue bonds OF wediock, what fights may come
When have shufied off the cares cf single bless
edness,
N ist give US pause. There's the respect
That makes bachelorhood Of so long life;
For who would bear the sneers and gibes of girls,
The toeless socks, the bultonless shirt.
The pangs of ragged clothes, the cooks delay,
The insoence of shrows, and the spurns
That patient bachelors of The married take,
When he himself might his quietus make
With wedding u ho would troubles bear,
To sweat and grunt under single life,
But that the dread of something after marriage,
Tie well discovered country from whose bourne
Some travellers with bad repo.ts return, puzzles the
will,
And makes rather bear the Ills we have
Than fly TO others that we know not Off
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Glorious !.

As we GO TO press, gentleman from
Welssslle brings US the report that news
received there indicates the election of Gen.
Geary by 10000 majority, aud that it was
thought by some his majority would not
be less than $4,000!
We have received via Emporium the report
of the following majorities for Geary:
Milton, 14l; Lewisburg, 264; Muncy,
90; Erie, 400; Cory, 234; Philauel-
phia. 1000; Lancaster, 1000 IA gain OF
over 10000 Lawrence co, 1920; Dau-
phin CO.. 1900.
Clymer has 1000 in Berks, and 500 in
Cliuton.
The Republican ticket Of Cameron is
elected, with the exception of The Treasurer
who is defeated by 60 majority.
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I'D 4 IL ID:

In Coudersport, on the morning of the 6th of
October, Hon, tt NOTIFY IVES aged "a years.
In Columbus City, Iowa, Sept. 23rd, of Con-
sumption, Mrs CORDELIA A. wife of G. B.
Williams, Esq, and daughter of L. D. Spafford,
Esq. of Eulalia township Potter county, Pa
aged 81 years, ) months, and 3 days.
A more peaceful and triumphant death is sell
dom witnessed. To her sister, who arrived from
the East few hours before her deah, she said,
"All is peace now; sit by me so | can look at you
all the time while | stay" She was an affec-
tionate aid faithful wife and mother,as well as
devoted and exemplary christian; and when
she first learned that Consumption had marked
her for his victim, she wept bitter tears, not for
herself, but for those she must leave behind.
Strength came however, and she joyfully re-
signed her all into the hands of God. During
her illness she had great desire to visit once
more her ehildhood's home but she failed so
rapidly it was impossible for her to do SO. A
few minutes before she died she tried to sing a
favorite hymn:
90 sing to me of Heaven,
When | am called to die,n
Finding she was too weak, she requested her
husband TO sing it for her. He did SO, but ere
the song was scarce finished she was singing a
NEW song in Heaven. NJ. h.
cameron Press, please copy.
In Lvmansville, Oct. ,, 1866, Mrs, HENRI
ETA, wife of Almeron Nelson, aged 40 years.
Sister Nelson was converted and joined the
NJ. E. Church in the winter of 1852, and has
since sustained the character of true and faith
full christian Her home has ever given warm
welcome to Gods Ministers. The little band
of christians at Lymansville has suffered great
ly by her loss, but great as this must be we can
Dn hl1tf fppl hat hpr i IS
upon her excellent husband has this blow fallen
heaviest, for as awife her example was pure,
bright, noble. a women among the noblest of
the race. Let christians pray God to comfort
the bereaved companion and daughter, and let
us all strive to meet her in that bright world
beyond for she is indeed
Beyond the ark valley and shadow of death,
Beyond the faint pulse and the failing breath,
Beyond the cold wave where the earth tie is rivep,
Is bright, sunny home mid the highlands of heaven
There the eye grows not dim with sorrowful tears
The heart is not heavy with sorrows and fears:
Cares are not SHOWN in that world fair,
When the day is done, let US meet her there.
L.A.STEvKEs.
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Denlorshla Deatb.-.Thursday m

Deplorable Death Thursday morning of
last Week, in Sunbury, Andrew Meixwell of
Lewisburg, was shot under the following cir
cumstances As he was going to his work
quite early, he jumped into an orchard to pick
up a coup pie of apples to eat on the Way The
owners son, with whom he was well acguaint-
ed, ordered him off the premises,and discharged
a gun at him, the charge taking effect in his
breast and shoulders, from the effects of which
he died. He left wife and two children who
were dependent upon his labor for support,
His remains were brought to Lewisburg and
inferred in the cemetery. The young man who
shot was committed to jail, but subsequently
released on bail LcuiSbtrq Chronicle.
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w- We have received from Thaddeus Firth,
surviving partner of the well-known music
publishers, Firth & Sons, the following pieces
of music, which we have handed to a friend and
are pronounced very fine Fire of Youths Gal
lop, by II. Herman Marien Polka, by Carl
Faust when we marched to the Roll of the
Drum" destined to become popular II new
er forget thee, Dear Mary" as sung by Dan
Bryant, at Wallack's Theatre, and two pieces
from the opera of the Doctor of Alcantara' en-
titled "Woe is me-" and the "Favoriie Mezurka
Song" Address Thaddeus Firth, No. 563
Broadway, New York.
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ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A Gentleman who suffered for years from Nervous
Debility, Premature Decay, and all the effects Of
youthful indiscreton, will, for the sake Of suffering
humanity s-nd tree to all who need it, the recipe
and directions for Dlaking the simple remedy 10y
which he was cured. Sufferers wishing TO profit by
the advertisers experience, can do so by addressing
JOHN B. OGDEN,
No Chapnhers New York--TIViys
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STRANGE. BUT TRUE.

Every young lady and gentleman in the United
by return mail tfree of chargeD by addressing the
undersigned. Those who have fears of being hum
buged will oblige by not noticing this card. AL
others will please address their obedient servant
THOS F. CHAPMAN,
s31 Broadway, New York.-[1yjys
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cB-W We arc pleased to know trat the Ulysses
Academy is at present in very prosperous
cunditon-tlere being seventy students in at
tendance. Under the management of Mr.. john
son the friends of the Institution hope to make
it permanently successful.
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THE MASON s. HAMLIN CABINET ORGANS

Forty different styles, adapted to sacred and secular
music for $50 TO $500 each FIFTY ON & Gold or
Silver Medals or other frs prem ums awarded them
Illustrated Catalogues free. Address MASON s. HAM
LIN, or MASON s. HAMLIN, New York.
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like beauty. He went further, this lawyer
this learned man, he that deals In wonderful
decisions of the Supreme Court; acting
upon the advice of that prince of copper
heads, William A. Wallace, he threatened
the election board with prosecution if they
did not accede to bis demands. A rich
exhibition of impotent rage, was 1t not?
Laughable, and vet 50 serious, so filled with
muchness, so largely moving, SO highly ira
gical, and withal SO natural, that had we
the genius of Byron, new Gladiatorial
song would enliven the pages of poesy. 1t
passed away, however, as peacefully as tile
floating OF ttillleh leaf on the stormy sur
face of salt lake. He seemed satisfied, he
had occupied position of dignity, he. had
waged a war with boys and got beaten,
ard he hal obeyed the commands of the
Democratic-State Central-Commltttee-mas
ter. On the other side, no one seemed to
be badly frightened, the Board maintained
| its ground as frcemen, the "boys" enjoyed
the sport, and justice was done.
The point Of this story is: When A.
Johnson appointed a new postmaster for
this place, at the solicitation of a sneaking
copperhead, he selected person who ha
resided in New York within the last six
mouths, and said residence disfranchlses
him until ha has resided within the limits
of our Stale six mouths; his residence in
Wellsville, n. Y, WAS proven, and The fact
that he then had no thought of making
this place bis residcnce was also proven by
those who had heard him express his in
tentions at that time. So Andy Johnson's
| S4OO Office did not vote.
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sB- IN running about the county last week
we noticed that the farmers had secured most
of their crops, that they have been coed, and
that Potter county farmers if appearances do
not very much deceive, are getting riCh.
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go OOO A Year made by any one with SIS
S-,OOO Stencil Tools. No experience necessary.
The Presidents Cashiers, and Treasurers of Banks
indorse the circular. Sent free with samples Ad-
dress the American Stencil Tool Works, Springfield,
Vermont
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ESTRAY.

HAME 70 the premises of the subscriber, west
of the Andreas Settlement, four Stray
Calves, which the owner can have by proving
and paying expenses.
WARREN A. GARDNER.
Allegany, Sept 80, 1866
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eB Joseph Simmons is just receiving at his
Store ut Whites Corners large stock of Dry
Goods, Groceries, Clothing, Boots and Shoes,
Hardware, and all articles usually kept iii coun-
try stores Persons in that section viii find it
to their interest to give him call.
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sS- The Harrisburg Telegraph of lasi week
says IN its notices of cases disposed of in the
police Court by Mayor Edwards;
J. Wier; drunk and dsorderly, said he had
to 90 to Jersey Shore. He was kept in the
lookup till one o'clock on Sunday morning,
and discharged in time to take the train north.
Query: I 5 this the fellow named Wier who
made great noise about an alleged attempt to
rob him between CoudersportandL Lymansyille,
some weeks ago?
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eW d. W. Adams, of Yates county, n. Y,
delivered political address to the Union Peo-
pie of Coudersport on last Saturday evening.
1t was well received and the orator without
any attempt at effect recited clearly and hon
estly the great crimes of The Democratic party,
discussed pointedly the Constitutional Amend
ments, and gained for himself many friends by
his manly defence of Justice
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COUDERSPORT AND SRIPPEN
4 ~

= ~ 4 1NNL : q Is
MEssRs. GLASSMIRE s. WHITES daily trs
w Of Stages win leave Co1dersport, until rust
notice at o'clock In the morning, arriving In slip:
pen about O'Clock in the afternoon, and will leaVa
Slppen on the arrival of the morning train, l0::o,
arriving In Coudersport about O'clock, 2. NJ,
Travellers are referred To the Time Table Of the Phil
adelpha X Erie Railroad, which will be found adv rr
tised in this paper for further particulars about iha
advantages of this route New York passengers " III
SAVE 80 MILES TRAVEL AND 3 HOURS TINE
by taking this I'm preference thai the krie
Railway. NO CHANGE of CARS BETWEEN
SHIPPFN AND NEW YORK Fine, new, com
fOrtAbie wagons and good teams kef Oh the Stage
Route. Packages ana Express business attended ts
with care u. +. GLASSMIRE,
MILES WHITE, ProprE
Coudersport, Pa, Oct g, 1865.
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sE- We publish this week the speeches
made at the Mass Meeting in this place on the
18th ult, in response to very general de-
mand. We had intended dong it in our last,
but was too much crowded with other matter.
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PACIFIC HOTEL,
10, 172, IA & 176 GRNEwICH 81

ZONE SQUARE WEST OF BROADWAY
Betsoeen Courtldndt and Dey Streets, NeW York.
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THE
BUCKEYE STRAw-CUTTER
PATENTED, JULY, 1864, BY PORTER q sNfTH
THOUSANDS of these Machines arc being made
and sold, and give more
Universal satisfaction
than any other
Straw or Stalk-Cutt0r
In market II has castings about and can be m s4s
OF repaired in any country town.
The Knife 10 statIonary-BoX vihraies-fseds itself
cuts on top of the knife-culs everyhn. square "a
any length yon wish aud you caanoi make rsggtd
work of il even with dull knife.
Price. SI2
Samples Of Machines can be seen NJ shop OF the
undersigned Manufactured and for sale ty
N. H. G00DSelli
Coudersport, Pa, Oct :, 1865 ska
NEW MUSIC
lust received Pokas Waltzes, Schoitshes,
u Marches Songs, Ducts, NaViati0ns-by
April "A, Co ID G. & M NJ. LARRAnER
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DRAWING UTENSILS:

7 IUST received by ID. &. NJ Nj Larrabee, at tho
81 Post Ofice fine lot Of Pastel, Bristol and Mo o.
chromatic board, Tissue paper, Paints, Drawing Pea
ciis, sc, for sale cheap.
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~%~N~- Va
the Lungs, Liver,
&c., this article
acts As a specific.
By putting from
one-half a paper
TO a paper in a
barrel Of swill the
above diseases d
will be eradicated
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THE PENNsYLvANIA STATE FAIR.-The
preparations for the Pennsylvania state Fair,
iDgs on the 26th instant, ana continuing four
days, promises to be complete and perfect
success. Every department win be unusually
tull, and a number OF inventions will be in
troduced. The aggregate prizes are valued at
est horses. A number OF highly exciting races
will take place, in which celebrated horses Will
take part, among them Mountain Maid" aud
Fanny Allen" General Hartranft's great stock
and offered for sale. The Horse and Floral De-
partments will be magnificent. The managers
are doing their very best to make the coming
Fair the finest ever seen in this State, and Mr..
business.
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THE Boat BURNERs.--A further hearing
was had Yesterday afternoon IN the case OF
Gilbert Adams, charged with conspirlng to burn
the steamer Meteor, with intent to defraud
certain insurance companies. AT previous
hearing, Captain Denny, who was IN command
of the vessel, testified that his brother had been
employed to set her on fire by certain of the
owners, and yesterday the brother testified as
follows:-
Samuel DENNY sworn-I reside at Penns-
grove; was employed on the steamship Meteor;
was on board on the 18th of November, 1865;
had conversation with French previously; ne
told me everything was ready and to 'let the
boat go the first opportunity;' the conversation
took place on the boat; was a deck hand on
the boat; the steamship came to at Weidner's
wharf az Chester and about SO O'clock, all
hands being ashore except the steward and one
Of fine deck hands, the boat was set on fire; / did
IL with a lamp; some rubbish in the forward
nart of the steamship was fired; the boat was
burned to the waters edge; never received
any conversation for it; was TO be largely re-
warded; that came through my brother to me,
from the owners. 81.
C1os rexamined-My brother mentioned it to
me six weeks before the boat was destroyed; |
at first refused; said / would not have anything
10 do with ii.
The testimony here closed, and Mr.. CASSIDY iol
the defense called the attention of the Alderman
10 the fact that the witness had confessed to the
commission of crime, and said he would leav'
it to him to take such action in reference TO j
as he saw proper.
Mr.. Cuyler for the prosecution said he would
take care that the witness was forthcoming u
testify at the proper time.
Adams was held in $4,000 bail TO answer.