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The Normal.

We afe in feceipt of new educational iottr-
nal called The Normal" published at Edln-
boro, Erie county, Pa, by J. a. Cooper. 1t is
conducted in an able manner, and the typo
graphical appearance is all thatcould be desired,
Teachers in all parts Of the country will find
and no one can perusc its pages without being
sensbly benefited by so doing. The editor
says it is proposed TO publish magazine for
the young teachers,and for the great army ESQ.,.
UOOl OF teachers in the keystone, Empire and
Buckeye states who do not now read or see an
educational journal; to make The Normal se'
full to them by informing them what they ought
to do in the school room, how it should lie done
and where to find assistance III doing it; To in
form them how to spend their time out of school
to awaken in the minds of the reader desire
for improvement; to encourage those who labor
under difficulties, and to excite in the public an
interest III the cause Of education.'
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INSURANCE.
The Etna's Loss by the Portland Fire

ne Ntna 8 LOSS ny tHe ToTudHu THS :
The total amount covered by Etna Policies
on property destroyed or damaged is $2O6,854
on which salvage viii be about per cent. Our
total loss will not vary much from $500 ,OOO,and
is being promptly adjusted and paid. This
sum is per cent upon the assets, figure but
slightly exceeding the Government and State
taxes pad last year, or a proportion equal to
a $1,000 loss for a company of $lOO,OOO assets.
The necessity for insurance and the value OF
wealthy, strong corporations, is iorcibly Illus
trated by this fire. Several weak insurance
Companies are destroyed Portland has pop
ulation of 81, 900 was handsomely built,mOstly
fine brick or stone structures-pfotected and
screened with upwards of 5000 shade trees
bounded on three sides by water-ndeed,li liter
ally, almost rising from the ocean-and with a
good steam fire department-yet it has $lO,-
5000 of property consumed in few hours
upon holiday when its people are least occu-
pied-from the very Insignificant cause ola con-
IemptibIc fire cracker.
Remember the trihing Origin CT fires that
sweep awayin few hours the earnings of years
Consider your best interests and give the A'tna.
agent a call if Won need proper Insurance Sc
curitv. Policies issued at fair terms.
NJ. W. MALARN Ely, Agent.
Coudersport, July 81, 1866. If.
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COURT PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS the Hon. Robert G. White President
w Jndge, and the Hons. G. 8. Jones and &. g..
Colvin, Associate Judges of the Courts of Over &
Terminer and General Jail Delivery, Quarter Ses-
sions of the Peace Orhans' Court and Court of Com
Pleas for the County of Potter have issued their
preeept bearing date the Twenty third day of June,
in the year of Lord One Thousand Eight Hundr ed
and SlxtySix, and 10 directed for holding Court
of Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Delivery,
Quarter Sessions of the Peace, Orphans Court, and
Court of Common Pleas, in the Borough of Couders-
port, on MONDAY, the 18th day of September next,
and 10 continue one week
Notice is therefore hereby given to the Coroners,
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, inqusitiOns, examinations and other
remembrances TO do those things which 10 the'I
offices appertain 10 be done, And those who are
bound by their recogniZancrs 10 prosecute against the
prisoners that shall be in the jail of said county
of Potter, are 10 be then and there to prosecute
against them win be just.
Dated at Coudersport, August 13, 1860, and the
Goth year of the Independcn; of the United States
of America. w. w. BROWN, Sheriff.
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ROUNTTE$-

TTNHE BILL TO EQUALIZE BOUNTIES
HAS BECOME A LAW. The following
is an analysis of It's provisions
/. 500 to three years men who served their
time.
2. 800 to three years men discharged by
reason of wounds received in service.
3. 800 TO the widow, minor children5or pg-
rents, in the order named, of any such soldier
who died of wounds or disease contracted in
service
H. $50 to each soldier not included in the
foregoing classes who enlisted for two years or
more, and discharged after serving two years.
5. $50to every soldier enlisted for two years,
and discharged by reason of wounds received
in the line of duty
8. $50 to the widow, DC. as above, of every
soldier enlisted for less than two years, who
died in service, or of wounds or disease contract
ed in the army.
No additional bounty is allowed to three
years men who have received, or have hareto-
fore been entitled to receive, more than 500
national bounty, and none to two years men
who have received or are entitled to more than
$50. The law only applies to honorably dis
charged soldiers of the late war, and to none
who have sold or transferred their discharges
or rights TO bounty.
The undersigned viii attend promptly to the
collection of all such claims, at reasonable rates
Where parties reside at a distance, the business
may be done by letter. Address,
DAN BAKER,
Coudersport, Potter county, Penn.
Aug 20-2m
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TO CONSUMPTIVEs.

The advertiser, having hcen restored to health in
n few weeks by very simple remedy, after having
suffered for several years with lung affection,
and that dread disease, COnsumption-is anxious to
make known to his fellow-sutierers the means If
cure.
To all who desire it. he will send copy of the pre-
scription used Gree of charge) with the directions
for preparing aud using the same, which they will
lind a SURE CURE for Consumption. Asthma,
Bronchetis, Coughs, Colds, and al Throat and Lung
Affections. The only object of the advertiser in
sending the Prescription is to benefit the afflicted,
and spread information which h conceyes to be in
valuable, and he hopes every sufferer will try his
remedy, as it will cost them nothing and may prove
d blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription, FREE, by return
mail, will pleasr address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburgh, Kings Co., New York.-Liyiys
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GOOD NEWS TO SOLDIERS ! !
AND THEIR HEIRS!!!
PENSIONS.

4 Ii who have any interest in war claims,will
u find it to their advantage to read the fol
lowing Acts of Congress which have recently
become law:
SEC. lst of an actof June6 6 1855, provides for
all soldiers or sailors who have lost the sight OF
both eyes, or both hands, so as to require con-
slant attendance, the sum of $2j.
SEC. 2. 70 those who have lost both feet, or
are totally disabled in the same so rs to require
constant ATTENDANCE, the sum of s, 0
SEC. 3, Those who have lost one hand or one
foot, or are sodisebled as to render them unable
TO perform manual labor equivalent TO the loss
of hand or foot the sum of $l5
SEC 4. Persons whU have been deprived Of
their pensions under Act Of Marcel 3, 1868, in
consequence of being in the civil service Of the
United States Government are restored.
SEQ, 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 It's close
July 25, 1866, passed a 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
witt
Sec of the act of July 25, 1856, provides
for pensions to widows of deceased soldiers or
sailors having children Ev such soldiers or sail
ors, at the rate of two dollars per month fJr each
child of soldier or sailor under the age of six
teen years To derive benefit from tbs act it
Is necessary to make new application, surren-
deriug the old certificate.
SEC. gives an 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 bel
fore the Prothonotary.
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Auditors Notice.

HNHE undersigned Auditor appoeted by the Court
Il of the County of Potter, to distribute money in
the hands of the Administrator ofthe Estate of VIM.
Nelson Howe, late of Bingham township, decd, to
and amongst those legally entitled thereto will meet
all parties ieterested at the Registers Ofce in the
Borough of Coudersport, on Wednesday the 18th day
ties of said appointment. DAN BAKER, Auditor.
Coudersport, July 8, 1866.
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Auditors notice!

NlHE undersigned Auditor az pointed by the Court
/ of the County of Potter, to distribute money In
the hands of the Administrator of the Estate of A.
Corey late OF Ulysses township decd to and amongst
those legally entitled thereto will meet all parties in
terested at the Registers Office in the Borough of
1896 at o'clock P M TO attend to the duties of said
appointment. DAN Baker, Auditor.
Coudersport, July 5, 1866.
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Auditors Notice.

VNHE undersigned Auditor appointed by the Court
ofthe County of Potter. to distribute money in
the hands of the Administrator of the Estate OF n.
Schoomaker late of the Borough of Coudersport decd
to and amongst those legally entitled thereto, will
meet all parties interested at the registers Office in
d,v of August 1866 at O'Clock PA 10 attend to the
duties of said appointment. DIN BAKER, Auditor.
CvudsIsport, July 3, 1896
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PHOTOGRAPHIC.
T. & H. T ANTHONY & CO,
Manufacturers Of Photographic Materials;
NuoIFSAIV

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In addition to our main business of PHOTO
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sTERE0SCOPIC VIEWS ON GLASS,
Adapted for either the Magic Lantern or the Etere
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PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS.
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Card Photographs of Generals; States
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Photographers and others ordering goods G.. o. D.,
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no The prices aud quality Of our goods cannot
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BINGHAM ESTATE.

Until further notice, the Office of the Estate in
l Coudersport wifi Be open OILY during Court
weeks at which time Mr.. Ellsworth will be there.
He will also be in Smethport during the weeks Of
Court in Mexican County.
Persons who have business with the Estate are re-
ouested 10 meet him at those times
Letters on business addressed the Office at Wells
boro', will be promptly answered.
May /, 1866. WILLIAM r. CEYMER
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Administrator Notice.

WHEREAS Letters of Administration the
w Estate of JOSEPH A. DINGEE, ate of Keat
ing township deceased, have been granted 10 the
undersigned, all persons indebted TO said estate
requested TO make Immediate payment, and those
having just claims against the same should present
them. duly authenticated, for settlement, TO
July "a 1866. CHARLES DINGEE, Admir-
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TRANSFORMATION

The superstitions of antiquity are only STOOD
for laughter" at the present day, and yet this
is an age of
MIRACLES,
accomplished with the aid of science. For
example: grey, sandy or red hair is
Changed i'm a Moment,
to the richest conceivable black or brown, by
a simple application of
Cristadoro's Hair Dye,
Manufactured by J. CRISTADORO, 6 Astor
House, New York. Sold by Druggists. APP
piled by all Hair Dressers. June l9.
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ULYSSES ACADEMY!
Ulysses. Potter Co. Pa.

#. VI. JOHNSON, Principal.
Mrs NETTIE j. GRIDLEY, Preceptress,
NJ iss GERALDINE b WOOD, instrumental Music.
Fall Eel m opens Tuesday, September IL, 1866.
Winter H :" December IL, 1866.
Spring " TT March IA, 1867.
Students are EARNESTLY SOLICITED to be present at
the commencement
Classes will be arranged to Accommodate ALL.
Students, before entering their classes, will pay for
half Term aud the Incidental Fee; the balance to
be paid al the middle of the Term. No dedHctiors
will be made on account of Students leaving, except
in cases of sickness.
Social and moral culture receive due attention.
We will labor EARNESTLY for the welfare of those
who may come under our instruction.
Textbooks can be obtained at the Institution.
Rooms can be rented and Boarding obtained in pr-
vate families at reasonable rates.
English Brrhches, 81 90
Languages and Higher Mathematics, 8 90
Drawing and Book Keeping, each (extra) 2 90
Instrumental Music, 90
Use of instrument, 200
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PlNGREY'S ELEcTROLEUM !

TT will remove all kinds Of Grease, Tar Sc, from
| the finest CLOTH, without stain, and cleans X I'D
GLOVES without marring them. Sent, post paid, i,
for so cents per bottle foo bottles $25 5obottles SIS
Address, lid. Ill. PINGREY,
myI5m3 Harrisburg PenDa
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THE CONFESSIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF

INHE CONFESSIONS AND EAPEKIENCE OF
Il AN INVALID.
Published for the benefit and as Caution to Young
Men and others, who suffer from Nervous Debility,
Premature Decay of Manhood, SC, supplying at the
same time the means of Self Cure. BY one who has
cured himself after undergoing considerable quackery
BY enclosing ost-pad addressed envelope, single
copies free of charge, may be had of the author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq,
lyspJy30 Brooklyn, Kings Co., n. Y.
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STRANGE. RET TRUE.

Every young lady and gentleman in the United
States can hear something much to their advantage
by return mail Gree of chargeD by addressing the
undersigned. Those who have fears of being hum
buged will oblige by not noticing this card. All
others will please address their Obedient servant
THOS. F. CHAPMAN,
S31 Broadway, New York.-[1yjyS.
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Orphans Court Sale.

DY virtue of order of the Orphans Court OF
ID Potter County Pa, the undersigned Admins
TRAITOR of LESTER FLING late of Ulysses Township,
de ceased, will offer for SALE the premises IN Lew
isvIlle, on
SATURDAY, the 18th day Of September nert,
the following described Real Estate to wit All that
certain tract of land Village Lot situate in Ulysses
tp., bounded follows viz Beginning at a post the
northeast corner thereof, thence south degrees
west rods to a post thence north IS degrees west
rods thence north degrees east rods thence south
SS degrees east rods to the place of beginning Con
tanning "a square rods of land and being part of lot
of land conveyed by eed from Bingham Estate to o.
A Lewis. The improvements consist of one and
Il half story frame house and small frame barn.
Sale to commence at 2 O'Clock =. M. To be sold for
Cash. LOIS FLING COOK,
Aug. 13, 1S66-4t Admir- of Lester Fling, decd.
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Local and General.

ps-See the Card of Dan Baker, in relation
Pensions and Bounlies. Read it carefully
a,d il will save him and those more Immediate
Il. interested much trouble.
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Dissolution Of Partnership.
NOTICE is hereby given that the copartnership
~ heretofore existing under the name of NJ Nelson
Co. has this day been dissolved by mutual consent.
Those owing the firm will make payment to Mason
Nelson and those having claims against it will IRE
sent them to him for settlement ..#
MASON NELSON,
Aug. 6, 1866, FRANK PHELPS.
H5- Jhe businuss VIII be continued at the same
place by the undersigned, where he will b. pleased to
all his old and many customers.
MASON NELSON.
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I1HI
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The best materials are used in their construction
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The Steel Springs are wound with n fine plated
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This new and beautiful style of Skirt was awarde
by tie GREAT American INSTITUTE FAIR, held in n
York City, October 1865,
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We manufacture more largely than any other hout
about 200 varieties from so cents to $50 each o
ALBUMS have the reputation of being superior
beauty and durability to any others.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-07-19

A CORRESPONDENT OF one OF our tx
changes, writing from the Coosa Valley
Alabama disclOseS All amount OF suffer-
ing which is heart-rending. The people,
arereprtsentedt 10 be dying OF starvatlon,
and in most of the instances enumerated,
the desti,ution prevails in the fuinN1t2.
of those whose husbands and soDs have
fallen in battle. The writer, to whose
correspondence we have referred, gives
many sad and touching accounts OF
what came under his own eyes. VIE
make space for but a lew of these meIan-
choly recitals. Stopping his horse before
one Of the abodts OF poverty and want,
where misery had stamped its impress
On every haggard brow, the following
conversation with poor starving
woman tri;nsplred:
Madam, could you accommodate
me with dinner to-day: :"
"She paused Il moment, and j re-
peated the question.
"God knows" said she, and the tears
began to t.'ictze down her cheeks, THAT
/ would not turn stranger aud travel
or away, but there has not been an ounce
OF meal in the house tor five days; We
and our children have lived entirely
during that period upon boiled greens,
| with neither salt nor pepper"
How many children have you?"
asked.
s'Ihree, and this lady two more-all
small, as YOU see. We have no way To-
live; we cannot even get seed TO plant
our gardens. How we are to live, Go6
only knows.o
Are your husbands dead ?"
Yes, both We're killed in the army.1
! Pursuing his Investigations still 1ur-
ther. the correspondent met with an old
woman seueNty years Of age carrying on
her back halt-bushel sack OF meal,
which she said she he'd toatet eighteea
mites in order to keep from starvingl
Another woman who had walked seye11-
teen miles for a peck OF meal, WAS so ex-
hausted when she got it that she died.
on the road, and was found Ivy travellers
and buried. These people had hod no
meat since last august, and had 20 ide9
when they ever would taste any again.
These accounts aie simply horrible,
and must appeal to humanity every
where. If there is a heart OF charity,
pity Or mercy left anywhere, let it now
spt ak and act in behalf of these starving
people. The reports OF want and suffer
ing which reach us as 10 the condition.
Of some portions OF the South have not
been exaggerated. The people in a large
section OF the country where the desc
lation policy of Federal officers was
carried out, are suffering terribly, and
the aGones o! famine are already upon
them, at Il time OF the year when it
would seem they should suffer least
Richmond Times.
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EvAslv Patrick, before he became
joined i'll ihe honos OF holy wedlock'
with Bridget, WAS IN the service OF
rather McNulty. One day that good
priest expected Il call from IL Protestant
minister, and wished some excuse to
get rid OF him. SO calling Patrick, iis.
proceeded 10 give him instructions.
:. Patrick, - said he, :. ii That minister
comes here to-day, do NOT wish TO SEE,
him."
eyes, yer reverence.
Make some Kind of an excuse and
send him away
"Mhat shall | tell him it he comes,
your reverence :"
"Teii him m not III home >
" Would ye have lie 10 tell lie to
him, Yer riverence?'
j" No, no, Patrick but get him out
some WeY-glVe ann hlni an eNhslNe
answer.
AN eVaeiVe answer II ii !: j II TO a.
;v COURSE, Yer reverence.
TIE matter lhus arranged, father Mae
retired 10 Isis library asiid Patrick Men1
al Out Ills duties. About dusk III the
afternoon, The worthy priest came cut
OF lis room and iound Patrick IL u,l-
usually good spirits.
Wei, s,atlicl<, - said he. :. did ike
minister v;,s. to-day
Yes, STIR.
And did You get rid OF him y
bid lie ask ii was in :''
:. He did, sir.'
"Ana what did you say 10 him ~
= gave INN an eNasiNe ans Wer. =
AN evasiNe answer, Iatrit %
- Nts. Yer riNelt nee"
.sAnd what did yon say 10 him 2"
:. lie aX,a me Was yes in, and 4 tont1
him actss his g1t9te'mo,he7' q otnkey ~