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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-18
EEaasf1 Mattresses.

Our rural friends are too hospitable,
when we visit them they treat us during
the day with the greatest kindness, but
they are often cruel to us at night, and must
always consign US to feather bed, in the
smothering depressions Of which we pass a
sleepless night. That feather bed is fit
thing TO sleep upon, is an idea rapid ly dis
appearing, we are happy to say; yet in
many communities feathers still prevail.
and they are looked upon as silk dresses are,
in some measure an index of the wealth, or
competence Of the owner. 1t is quite time
that all this was change, comfort and health
consulted, rather than show. We say COM
fort,-for no one after having slept for a
few weeks on a hard bed, would willingly
return to feathers. Curled hair makes the
very best mattress, but is expensive; the
next best thing is corn husks, cheap ma
terial, and accessible to all The inner
husks, or shucks, as they are called in some
places, SLOWED to curl mp little are often
used without any preparation. A softer
bed is made by Sitting the husks in strips,
half an inch or so in width; fork may be
used to facilitate stripping. The best husk
bed we ever saw was made from the husks
Of green corn, shredded by drawing through
flax hatchel. Husk-beds should be open
ed about once in six months, the husks
shaken out from tn iine particles and dust,
be sprinkled, and allowed to lay in the sun
for while. Treated in this way the husks
will be almost as good as new. We give
this timely hint, in order that at husking
time, those who would enjoy the luxury Of
a husk-bed may take measures to secure
the necessary material.-4merican Agri-
icuiturSt.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-18

The following paragraph in the master
" report Of the Secretary Of War has at
tracted considerable attention:
in compliance with recent enacments
of Congress, commissioners to assess the
value of slaves enlisted into the United
States army during the War have been ap-
pointed for Missouri, Maryland, Kentucky
and Tennessee, but their reports have not
yet been received"
We agree with the Washington Chron-
icle, that if these statutes are carried into
effect the Government will be compelled to
pay at least thirty millions to the owners OF
slaves who fought for their own freedom and
the salvation OF the Government. Ofcourse
the law proposes to pay loyal owners Of
such slaves, but in nearly every case the
Shareholder makes himself loyal to obtain
the money, and the very fact that such a
man is willing 10 receive pay for the labor
and courage Of another proves that he Is
ready to consent to any degradation. 1t
is the duty of Congress at the earliest mo-
ment to repeal all these statutes. What
ever may have been the motive that promp-
ted the law, the idea at the present day Of
paying one man for the courage and self
sacrifice of another, has the appearance equ-
ally Of barbarism and insanity. Let Con
gress repeal the law at once.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-18

SENATOR Foster will not retire from
the Presidency Of the Senate until the
close Of the present session. 1t was limited
that he would resign; but there is no found
alton for such a Iumor. 1t is therefore sta
ted that the Senate will not elect presid-
ING officer until such an election becomes
legally necessary, when, it now seems cer-
tain, Ben Wade, Of Ohio, will be made
Vice President of the United States.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-18

CONGRESS- gives the country early as
surance Of 10 intention to indulge in bun
combe. The disposition is to proceed i'm
mediateiy to business and the discharge OF
the pressing duties Of the session. A large
number Of important bills and resolutions
have already been presented, and the work
Of the session opens with cheering dis
play Of yigor and earnestness.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-18

An Ohio paper having boasted that the
widow Of one John Baxter had child six
months old, while the mothers age was
but thirteen years, the Alameda (Califor-
nia) Gazette "sees it, and goes one better"
by the statement that a lady in California
became grandmother on her twenty-fourth
birthday.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-18

A FAMILY MAN.-Men are about the
same in all ages, as will be seen by the fol-
lowing passage from Socrates, written long
ago: Whenever you see a man whom you
know but little about, oddly dressed, or talk
ing ridiculously or exhibiting any eccentric
ity Of manner, you may feel tolerable sure
that he is not married man; for the little
corners are rounded off the little shoots are
pruned away in married man.-Wivee
generally have much more sense than their
husband, especially when the husbands are
clever men. The wife's advices are like
the balasts that keep the ship steady.
They are like the wholesome though pain
ful shears niPping off the little growth of
self concert.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-18

The other candidates presented b" their
respective friends need bnt little mention
here, as they are already well known to
the public IN connection with the politics
of the last four years. Mr.. Stevens is sat
islied to lead the radical majority of the
House of Representatives, and Governor
Curtin, whose popularity is as great as it
is deserved, will be content to succeed Sen
ator Buckalew in 1862 Both Messrs. Ste
yens and Curtin will not, it is believed, be
candidates against Gen. Cameron; but, on
the contrary, will ultimately withdraw in
his favor, just as Senator Wilmot did IN
1862.
The policy of sending on" "ablest men to
Congress has been universally recognized
during the past year and Pennsylvania has
not failed to note the times and to act
upon them.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-18

MADAME ANNA BISHOP is giving con-
certs in Hong Kong. She sings the bal.
lads Of the country in'broken China.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-18
HCoStar'6"
CELEBRATED
BUCKTHORN SALVE,

For Cuts, Burns, Ernises, Wounds, BoiIs, Cancers,
Broken Breasts Sore Nipples, Bleeding, Blind and
Painful Piles; Scrofulous Purid, and Il-conditloned
Sores; Ulcers Glandular Swelngs, Eruptions, Cuta-
neous Affections, Rngworm, Itch, Oorns, Bunions,
Chilblans, Sc, Chapped Hands, Lips, &C., Bites of
Spiders, Insects Animals, &c.
81 Boxes, 25 cts, so cts, and 81 sizes
30 Sold by all Druggists everywhere
s-And by HENRY r. CosTAR, 4S4 Broadway, NY.
No And by Druggists in Coudersport.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-18

hnN a Month agents for six
ID CO entirely new articles, just out. Address
O.TGAREi, City Building. .Biddeford, Maine.
Dc. 26, 1861 isYly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05
LOCAL NEWS.

It has already been stated that prominent
itzens Of New York have made ia magnificent
resent to General Grant as token OF their
appreciation of his services. The gift was
Ipominally hundred thousand dollars, but 1t
amounted to one hundred and ne thousand,
and was conveyed to General Grant without
CEREMONY by means Of q letter containing list
If the subscriptions and an account Of the ex-
nnditure Of part Of the money Sor his bene-
RI The amount of cash placed I'M his hands
ras sos and there we're $54, rs in United
States seyen-thirty bonds. The remainder,
amounting to $50, 437, was expended in can
eling mortgage which he had executed on
his house in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

CHRIST CHURcH-A suit has been institut-
led in the County Court Of this County, by the
Trustees of Christ Church, against Rev Mr.
1McMurdy for the recovery Of the Church also
against Capt. Church for the recovery OF the
Parsonage Messrs. 6. w. Brent, l.. B. Tay-
br, and David Funston are counsel for the
plaintiffs, and Messrs. S. +. Beach and " ellis
for the defence. The case, it is expected, will
be tried at this term Of the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

Fish Town is beginning to resume it's Wonted
appearance. Several booths are already erect
ed, ard the houses in its immediate neighbor-
hood are being prepared to accommodate the
business that usually attaches to that depot
The sunken barge, atthe main wharf, has not as
yet been raised, but COL Stewart, who has that
work to accomplish, says if there is any efca-
y in hydraulic presses, the next high tide will
remove the obstruction
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

In the British Parliament, in the course Of
the debate upon the Queen Speech the Earl
of Derby said
We ali must CONCUR in rejoicing thar, after
years Of bloody warfare, sanguinary war has
been put an end to il the now reunited States
Of America [ fully concur with the speech in
commencing the wise and prudent mauncr in
which, atrer the Wal had terminated, the Prcsi
dent has sought to repair the rayages Of civil
war. Hear, hear. He seems to seek the
best means of restoring the tranquility Of the
country, and we cannot refrain from hoping that
his efforts will be crowned with success The
diminytion of the slave trade and the abolition
Of slavery must always be subjects Of congratu-
lation, but fear that the abolition OF slavery in
America has entai!ed mnch misery On the
slaves themselves, and that they are but very
imperfectly prepared to undertake the duties
and responsibilities OF freedom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

JAIL DELIVERY We learn that q general
Jail delivery occurred at Fairfax Court House,
on Saturday night The Jail was broken open
and all the prisoners, including two confined on
the charge of murder made their escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

Wyman closed his exhibitions on Saturday
last. The premium Or gift feature was
great attraction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

It's an i'll wind that blows nobody good
ergo the elections now In progress, IN the way
of cards, tickets, &C., have been a benefit to
he Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

The Market Stall Of Mr.. Chas. Brill, very
near the foot of the steps leading into the
Watch House, was broken open last night, and
robbed of about twenty five dollars worth OF
tin ware.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

A false alarm Of fire was raised yesterday al
ternoon, which called out the french, and
caused quite an excitement for time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

4 bill has been introduced into the British
House Of Commons to provide for the future
government Of Jamaica. The representation
system having been abolished On that Island,
it is now proposed to establish a Government
there similar to that 10 Trinidad The newly
born child Of the Queen Of Spain died On the
l4th uIt 4 Diplomatic correspondence is still
being carried Oh between Austria aud Prussia,
in respect to the failure government Of SchIas-
wig and Holsten. Austria declares that the
Duke OF Au&uStenburg has the best title to the
sovereignty, Great distress prevails among
the Eug!sh operatives from want Of employ
ment, and among the farm iaborers, in conse-
quence q the failure Of he crop. 4 letter
from Rome suites THAI one OF the American
Bishops is shortly to be elevated to the rank q
q cardinal 4 large meeting has been held at
Exeter Hail. London, under the auspices OF
the treedmen's Aid Society; t. celebrate the
adoption Of the Constitutional amendment abel
slavery Troubles have broken out acain ia
Syria. -Four Thousand Turks had attacked the
Maronite Christians, near Tripoii, but were T.
pulsed,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05
NHT,D
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GOLD.
New NORIz. n;arcn 5.-Gold 1888.

60 TRUSTEES SALE.-At the premises
E=s=a on the west side of Fayette street, between
Cameron and Queen streets, in the city or Alex
andria, on THURSDAY, March 18th, 1856, at
II O clock a. NJ, I shall proceed to sell at pub
lie auction for cash, to the highest bidder,
FRAME HOUSE, and leasehold, which eX-
pires April lst, 1862 which were Conveyed to
me by H'enton Harris, by deed, bearing date
December Ind, 1865, and duly recorded in the
Clerks Office of Alexandria County Court, III
trust, to secure to William Wallace the payment
of one hundred dollars
feb 5-dts** j. T. NJ LOWE, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05
Claims for Property Destroyed.

WASHINGTON, March At will be recol-
lected that several weeks ago the House of
Representatives passed a resolution declaring
it inexpedientat this time to legislate for the
payment of claims growing out Of property
appropriated or destroyed by the Union armies
during the war. Practical effect was given to
this resolution recently, when the Committee
on Claims was discharged from the further
consideration OF the resolutions of the LeejsIa.
ture Of West Virginia, asking aid from Con-
gress to repair bridges, &c., destroyed by
Federal troops as means Of safety.
The committee also reported adversely On
the bill f>r .ascertaining and adjusting claims
against the Government for injury OF destruc.
ton Of property by the armies OF the United
States, or by the military authorities during
the rebellion, ana the bill was laid on the
table The committee was discharged from q
large number Of petitions, including forty for
damages arising from raids in July, 1864, in
the vicinity Ct Fort Stevens several miles from
this city
There are agents in Washington who have
il their possession claims Of persons residing
in the Southern States for Indemnity amount
ing to millions OF dollars, but the prospect Of
Legislative action or that subject is certainly far
remote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

The steamers Cahill and Diamond State ar
rived last night from Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

B remove the obstruction.
s. -ar-lD-e>.--
8 An election of officers to ill the numerous
B municipal departments of this city, takes place
& tomorrow. The polls will be opened, under
4 the control of Commissioners appointed by the
Legislature, at the usual voting places in the
q different wards; and it is just as important-al-
d though another impression prevaiIs-for the
q citizens to visit the polls as it was on Friday
!. last.
q Owing to the hurry in which the report Of
q Fridays primary election was published several
8 mistakes occurred.
q Messrs. Mcknight and Vincent were nomi
8 mated as the candidates for the Measures of
3 Lumber Coleman's plurality for Measurer Of
Wood and Bark was four hundred and forty
d seven, and Atwells vote for Superintendent of
Gas was eighty-two.
q POLICE REPORT. -MAYoR's OFFICE. Ma
3 thew Connolly and his wife, arrested for disor-
!. derby conduct, were fined S. 50 each and dis
charged
There were no cases worth reporting at the
4 Magistrates Office.
3 About O'clock last night, barraek, situa-
q ted in Virginia, mile south Of the Aqueduct
Bridge, caught fire, and was totally destroyed,
& as there were no means at hand to extinguish
the flames. The building stood on an elevated
position.
! A meeting of the Stockholders Of the Orange
and Alexandra Railroad will convene at the
Court House in this city tomorrow to deter
mine who shall be the President Of their road
A large attendance is expected.
The name of Thomas Smith is substituted
q for that Of VIM G. Cazenove on the election
ticket for Board of Aldermen, from the Second
Ward land that Of Henry Wilmington for Geo.
3 II. Robinson ON the Council ticket.
81 ---as-<G>.-as
The Exhibition by the Students Of St.
& Johns Academy will take place at Liberty
!. Hall this evening. See advertisement The
young gentlemen will, no doubt acquit them
selves creditably.
]. The Drug Store of Mr.. PAUL., corner of Prince
& and Fairfax streets, was burglariously entered
I On Saturday night and robbed of about fifty
dollars worth Of goods
-1s-@-Ss--
The election to morrow is held under the pro-
Visions of the New Charter-that instrument,
BY act of the Legislature, going into effect on
the 9Th of March.
On Saturday last there was an inspection at
Battery Rodgers, at the southern end of this
place, when the garrison there paraded, and
the cannon were fred
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

RECENT DEATHS. -This city has been during
the past week beTett Of two very highly esteem
ed ladies Of the olden time. hliss Lydia S.
English, the we'll known preceptre5s, expired
at her seminary, on Saturday evening staged
g.. On the next day? MIR Ellzabe!h Jewell,
reIict Of the late William Jewell, dice al her
sons residence, at the ripe age CT IS years.
Both were buried on Tuesday, and their juner-
ais were uumerously attended, Ge0Jgoiown
CoWicr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

The Committee, consisting OF Messrs NC
Kenzie, Baker, Cowing, Sullivan, Armstrong;
Portuer, Willard and Daw, appointed by the
''Territorjals' to determine what course that de-
nomination would pursue regarding the election
tomorrow, have held several meetings during
the past day or two, and, we understand, have
nominated a ticket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

A meeting of the Stockholders Of the Orange
and Alexandria Railroad will convene at the
Court House in this city tomorrow to deter
mine who shall be the President Of their road.
A large attendance is expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05
Il E r I n E L / S I {.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, MARCH 5.

ARRIVED
Schr Billup Seaman, King, MarshalPs POINT
corn, Geo. Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

We are informed by Mr. ". W. DUNCAN,
that articles intended for tie Southern Relief
Fair, soon to be opened in Baltimore, will be
forwarded to their destination free Of expense
by the Adams Express Company. Miss Kate
P. DUNCAN is to have charge of a table in the
Fair room, and will be happy to receive con-
tributions from this city and neighborhood.
Packages for the Fair can be left at this Office.
COUNTY CoURT-The March term Of the
County Court commenced this morning.
Administration On the estate Of the late
bour and Reverdy Johnson, jr.
Various motions were made and disposed of,
but there were no jury cases.
The Court adjourned till Wednesday,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

Several persons joining the African Baptist
Churches in this place were baptized yesterday
morning, near Battery Rodgers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

About 9 clock last night, barraek, situa
ted in Virginia, mile south Of the Aqueduct
Bridge, caught fire, and was totally destroyed,
as there were no means at hand to extingulsh
the flames. The building stood on an elevated
position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

The name of Thomas Smith is substituted
for that Of VIM. G. Cazenove on the election
ticket For Board Of Aldermen, from the Second
Ward land that of Henry Wilmington for Geo.
II. Robinson ON the Council ticket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

POLICE REpoRT.-MAYoR's OFFICE. Ma
thew Connolly and his wife, arrested for disor-
derby conduct, were fined So so each and dis
charged
There were no cases worth reporting at the
Magistrates Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

On Saturday last there was an inspection at
Battery Rodgers, at the southern end of this
place, when the garrison there paraded, and
the cannon were fired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

JUST OPENED AT
T. A. LARKIN'S
COR. KING 6 FAIRFAX SITS.
Bleached Shirtings and Sheetings.
Brown Shirtings and Sheetings
Beautiful Challis Cloths and Fancy De Laines.
Beautiful (Spring Styles Prints.
Fancy Cassemeres for Boys Wear.
All these goods having been recently pur-
chased, will be sold at Is per ct. under former
prices.
ALSO,
A lot of nice Vanison Hams, just received,
and will be sold low. NH 5-3t
IF THE PARTIES WHO ENTERED THE
4 office of Jameson s. Co., on the night Of the
lst instant and robbed the safe, will return the
papers taken therefrom, they can keep the
money, and no questions will be asked.
NH 5-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

The election to- morrow is held under the pro
visions Of the New Charter-that instrument,
by act of the Legislature, going into effect on
the 9Th of March.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-05

The Drug Store of Mr.. PAUL., corner Of Prince
and Fairfax streets, was burglariously entered
On Saturday night and robbed of about fifty
dollars worth Of goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-09

THE ADAMS EXPRESS RoBBEEY-S7O0,OO0 ~
BCRds, etc, SiOlen-The famous iron car be-
longing TO the Adams Express Company, At
tached 10 one Of the New Haven trains was
broken open, last Saturday night, while on its
way between New York and New Haven, and
safe containing some S700,0O0 in bonds, specie,
government securities, etc, forced open and
the above property taken therefrom. The car
containing the safe is made entirely Of iron. and
supposed to be perfectly air tight, with only
one door on the side, securely fastened with a
strong paddock. The car was in charge OF one
OF the company's messengers, named Thorne,
whose duty il was to attend 10 the opening and
fastening of the lock.
The safe was taken from the depot at 27th
street up to the station at AID street. and then ce
placed in the car al the given time the train
started, the messenger going through the car
and reporting all right. As the tram neared
Stamford the messenger found that the door
had been forced open, and upon further exam
lnation discovered that one Of the safes had
been broken into and its contents taken. II is
supposed that the thieves, after having gained
access TO the safes, jumped of the train At
'sCoos Cut" about three miles west OF SIAM
ford. a jimmy, three dark lanterns, and a
sledge hammer were found in the car. Ii is
supposed that the paddock was knocked away
by blow from the hammer. The most singu-
lar part Of the robbery was that the lock was
found inside the car, showing that the thieves
were old hands at the business. The plan 10
rob the safe is supposed 10 have been arranged
by parties who were familiar with the work
ings Of the company's express cars, and IL no
doubt took months before they had It com
pleted.-N. T. Express.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-09
BANKERS.

BANKERS.
Jay COOKE CO.,
BANK KEBs,
FVtse.th street, e,vosits I,eas~ry,
Buy and sell at current rates, and keep Away,
en- hand. Q full supply of all
GOVERNMENT BONDS,
1-s0 TREASURY NOTES,
CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, 80,
And pay the highest prices for
0UARTERMAsTER's CHECKS
AND VOUCHERS au. .-dn
First National Bank
OF WASHINGTON.
b. d. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke Co., President
wM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Cashier.
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY
AND
FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED
STATES,
18th ST., OPPOSITE THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Government securities with Treasurer United
States.
S0NE MILLION DOLLARsA
We buy and sell all Glasses Of GOVERNMENT
sECURITIES at current market rates.
FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collection.
on ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE
UNITED STATES.
We purchase Government Vouchers on the MOST
FAVORABLE TERMS. and give careful and
promp< attention to
ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS
and to any other business entrusted to Ms.
FULL INFORMATION in regard to GOVERN
MENT LOANS At all times cheerfully furnished,
WIN. s. HUNTINGTON. Cashier.
WARRINGTON March n, 1855 pn-u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-09

DLast year the stove trade of Troy was
immense. Sixteen thousand tons OF iron were
used, and one hundred and fifty thousand
stoves were sent TO market. r.gfEsE =