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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

The organization of manufacturing com
panies for the production of iron machinery
is one of the wonders of the times. The
amount of invested capital in these man
ufactories is immense, greater by far than
that yentured in any other interest. The
impelling cause of this enterprise is the an
ticipated demand for improved! machinery
in the south, for the cultivation of the
staples of that region. Heretofore, slave
labor did all the service, while the rudcst
and most imperfec! implements were used.
Already a different influence, in this re-
spect prevails in the South. Those who cuI-
tivate large plantations are introducing i'm
proved machiney. Steam, iron and steel
are taking the places of blood, bone and
muscle. This demand will create a vast
market which can only be controlled by
Northern manufactures.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

IT has been proposed that Congress
shall institute an efficient system of com
petlve examinations for appointments in
the various departments of the civil service
in which education, knowledge of business,
scientific attainments, or practical expert
ence are requisite, and that appointments
made under this system shall be perma-
nent, that is, shall be held until some real
cause, aside from political differences, shall
warrant and justify removal. This scheme
has several advantages. 1t would secure
competent men In subordinate official po
stons, curtail the vast power of the Exec
utive patronage, and remove many places
from the theatre Of party contentious. The
duties Of the places would be performed in
a more satisfactory manner than they now
are, and the atmosphere of politics would
be comparatively purified, by relating
chiefly to principles rather than di8triba-
ton of the spoiIs.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

THE STATE OF NEBAsKA.-Andrew
Johnson has pocketed the bill to admit Ne
braska into the Union as a State,and will of
course veto it. The following reasons for
immediately y passing it over his head says
the Press, should be conclusive with re-
publican Senators and Representatives:
l. Nebraska has been represented seven
years by Republican Ge'egate.
Ii. She has electd two Radical republi-
can United States Senators.
III. She has elected Republican mem
Der Of Congress for the Thirty ninth and
Fortieth Congress-
". She has elected Republican State
officer.
Y. On the second Tuesday Of October
she elected State Legislature with a ma
jority Of about "a on joint ballot.
VI. She is able to adopt the constitu-
tional amendment.
VII. She can elect a successor for six
years to the Senator who may draw the
short term.
VIII. Her majority is no or the popu-
lar vote.
TX. Her population is not far from
10000.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

EMGRATIoN TO LIBERIA.-In some por-
tions of the South it is stated that the ne
groes prefer emigration to. Liberia to living
in idleness and poverty in the many sec
tions of the South that are now destitute.
One hundred and sixteen coiored persons
recently passed through Atlanta on their
way to Charleston to embark for Liberia,
and the Southern papers report that large
numbers of emigrants, s,awaiting an oppor-
tunity to sail, and who have come from all
portions of the South, are now collected in
Charleston Our latest advices from Ii
IBERIA represent that colony to be in pros
porous condition and enjoying a lucrative
trade.-Ledger.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04
Ar,.s, ~ Iohu Surratt

The United States consul at Alexandra
Egypt teIegraphs by the cable to the State
Department that JOHN FL. SURRArr has
been arrested, and that there can be nc
doubt Of his identity. The capture OF this
man is of the greatest Importance to the
country, for from him can doubtless be OBJ
tanned facts concerning the murder of our
beloved President ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
which will startle the world. The deep
mystery which still envelopes that terrible
tragedy may yet be explained.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

Gov. Orr, of South Carolina has ack
nowledged that the black man free is Of fal
more use in community, and consequentlI
of larger benefit to himself, than in a con
dition of bondage. Gov. Orr confesses
by this admission, that the system of bon
dage which the South maintained for SC
many years, and TO exterd which it essay
ed to destroy the Governmental the union
was barbarity by which the rights of a
race were ignored and the interests Of hui
manity annu!ed.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

SOME folks kill rats with poisoned oys-
ters. In Toledo, the other day, German
stepped into store and seeing upon a
plate several tempting bivaIves proceeded
to swallow one. Imagine his terror when
informed that the oyster had been covered
with deadly arsenic to poison rats. A po-
tent emetic was Immediately introduced
into the nearly insane Germans stomach,
and the dangerous bivalye came up, thus
relieving him of bis danger.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

DR.. FRESHMAN, a christianized Jew
Rabbi Of Quebec, is delivering lectures in
the est upon Judaism. Although now a
disbelever in the doctrines of the Jews, he
paid glowing tribute to them as people,
stating that they would not steal nor muir
der, while but few ever find their way into
prisons or peuetentiaries, charged with any
crime.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

A GOOD JOKE has just been perpetrated
by the clerks in the Departments at Wash
ington. Before the late elections these bread
and-butter gentry organized club for the
purpose Of cooperating with the Copper
heads of the various States in winning vic
tories to vindicate the infamies of Andrew
Johnson. But the results of the elections
somewhat confused these presumptuous
scribes. They received a blow too hard to
he withsteod. At their last meeting, it
was resolved to change the character Of
their organization, and make its object for
the future tend..to the'promotion of tempe
rance. This is certainly commendable, land
if the. Departmental Clerks at Wash
ington can win Andrew johnson to tenn
Perate habits they will be doing him and
the country, whose pay they are receiving,
more good than if they had won q hundred
political victories for my policy.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

A FLORIDA Judge named Long, in bis
charge to the Grand Jury said that he fear
ed the time was not far distant when the
people Of America would prefer being gov,
erned by chief with a glittering tiara
rather than by the trainers of the Civil
Rights bill, Such preference is no new
thing in the South.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

There is story of celebrated French
preacher, who on delivering a sermon on
the duty of wives, said N see in this con-
gregation woman who has been guilty OF
the sin of disobedience to her husband,
and in order to point her out to universal
condemnation, 1 will fling my breyiary at
at her head" He lifted his book, and every
emale's head instantly ducked.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

THERE is a woman in the New Albany,
Ind, Jail on a charge Of murder. She had
"a quarrel with a neighbor woman, and
throwing at her pot of boiling coffee
missed her mark and struck little girl,
injuring and scaIding her to such an ex.
tent as to cause death. The Grand Jury
have just found true bill against the
woman
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

THE MoRMoNs are organizing move
ment to extirpste all those from Salt Lake
City aud Utah Territory who do not agree
with them. In consequence OF this the
GentiIes of that region are preparing tc
resist the Saints, and bad work may be
looked for where the world has been taught
to believe only holiness areyails,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

We HOPE THE REPUBLICAN, Pass will
not deceive their readers with statements to
the effect that the President intends acoui-
eScing in what Congress adopts, and that
he will respect the mandate of the people
made at the ballot box. 1t is not in An
drew Johnson's nature to be just or truthful,
nor is it a part of any of his purposes to
seek fair harmony of the Executive and
Legislative branches of the Government.
If he acted in harmony with Congress,
and obeyed the will of the men who saved
the Government from destruction, he
would become the instrument of furnishing
those with whom he has reciprocal oaths
of alliance. The little more than twenty
seven months allotted to Andrew Johnson.
as president, will be entirely devoted to a
fmtherance Of the intrests of traitors. There
fore, let no intelligent Republican deludc
himself with the idea that Andrew John
son will not need watching while he is in
power.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

Shooting people in Peru is pastime, and
highwaymen have it all their own way,
but correspondent of the New York Tri-
bune tells how he was surprised by band
of robbers, and how he outwittod them, hav-
ing just eighty five cents in his pocket, he
rode out of Lima one morning, armed to
the teeth, butexF ectant of robbers. About
mile from the city he was suddenly met
by four men, and just at the same moment
ten more appeared in sight One of the
numberdemanded his money or his life. Pre-
tending to search for his funds he drew a Der
ringer and shot the highwayman through
the head, and spurring up his mule got out
Of range halted, drew his seven shooter and
dispatched four others, and then made his
tracks for Lima, from whnce he sent po-
icemen to secure the five corpses.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

A CINCINNATI paper throws out the hint
to the pork eating world that, inasmuch as
the hog cholera prevails to an alarming ex-
tent in that neighborhood, unpnncipIed
dealers kill the animals infected and sell
the meat in the markets.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

THE hot-blooded Thomas Francis Meag.
her recently challenged an editor in Mon
tana to fight a duel. The editor very prop
erly refused to comply with the demand to
shoot or be shot
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04
GAIN In SIX years

Gain in six years 88.342
Average gain, 1918 per year The
vote of Scranton is doubtless largely fraud,
ulent but we take it as it ls.-W. IN the
LeaCis5urg Chronicle.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04
SENATE.

The Senate was called to order at twelve
o'clock precisely, by Mr.. Foster Presjde"'
pro tenn.
Mr.. Anthony presented the following res
olutions, which were severaIly adopted:
That the Secretary inform the House
that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.
That a committee of two be appointed to
Join committee of the House and wait up
on the President to receive his message.
Mr.. Sumner said if there was no business
before the Senate he would move to call up
Senate bill No. ], IAN act to regulate the eIec
tive FRANCHISE in the District of Columbia.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

The Chicago tunnel for supplying
that city with water is now ready to be
punched through-both ends meeting.
The ceremony Of punching will take place
this week.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

A YOUNG MAN in Cincinnati of rich and
respectable parents has just been discovered
in a very mean trick. He paid his fond at
tentions to a wealthy young lady, and sue
ceeded in taking valuable gold watch
from her, which he pawned for some "loose
change" lis has been compelled to dis
OrRs.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

BRIGHAM YoUNe has just taken to his
bosom 45th Mrs Young Mrs. Young
No. 25 died the same week.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The roll of members was called, and LAG
answered to their names
Three new members were sworn in from
Tennessee, and two from Kentucky.
a committee was appointed to wait on
the President and inform him that Congress
had assembled and was ready to receive
any communication.
Mr.. Elliot (Mass.) asked leave to intro
duce bill 10 repeal the thirteenth section
of the act of July 18th, 1862, which sec
ton authorizes the President to grant par
don and amnesty to persons who took part
in the rebellion.
Mr.. Elliot's bill was then put upon its
passage, and was passed by vote of Ill
to 20.
A bill was introduced, and referred direct,
ing the sale of 100000 of gold, BY the
Secretary of the Treasury, every Monday
Also. bill for the meeting of Congress;
on the 4th of March.
Mr.. Stevens introduced a bill to regulate
removals from office, which was made The
special order for Friday next,
Mr.. Schenck (Ohio) introduced bill t
equaize the bounties of soldiers, sailors anC
marines. Referred to the Committee OF
Military Affairs.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

Gov. Willis A. GoRMAN a leading
Democrat of Minnesota, urges his political
friends to accept the Constitutional Amend
mont
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

The Catholic Church has decided
that there can be no distinction in race and
color in the folds of the Mother Church.
We may now conclude that the gates of
Heaven are not closed against the African
race. We never doubted their "title clear
to mansions in the Skies" but it is well
enough to have the question taken up by
powerful church and pronounced upon.
We are not aware that any churches, as
such, deny the title Of the negro to immor-
tai existence But the members of churches
are not quick to show that they believe iu
equality Of privilege beyond the grave.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

The Lewisburg Chronicle hoists the
name of Hon. James Pollock for the sue
censorship to Edgar A. Cowan in the U. S.
Senate.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

THE receipts from Madame Ristori's
performances in New York city, since Sep
tember goth, will exceed $I30,000.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04

So long as the spirit Of hatred to union
soldiers prevails at the South, the people
of that section need not be surprised at the
determination of the loyal North to exact
ample security for the future peace of the
country and the rights of loyal citizens, be-
fore restoring the Southern States to their
forfeited privileges in the Union.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04
Costar'a'7
PECTORAL
Cough Remedy,

For Coughs Colds, II Hoarseness Sore Throat, Group,
Whooping Cough Influenza, Asthma, Consumption
Bronchial Affections and all diseases of the Throat
and Lungs,
Bottles, 25 cts, so cents, and 81 sizes.
Sold by all Druggists everywhere.
And by HENRY r. CosrIR, 4S4 Broadway N Y
And by Druggists in Coudersport
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04
"CoStar'S''
CELEBRATED
BISHOP PILLS

UNIVERSAL DINNER PILL,
neston Dyspepsia, BiliOusness Constipation, Diarr
hoea Colics, hills, Fever, and general arrangement
of the Digestive Organs
Boxes, 25 cents, so cents and 81 sizes
Sold by all Druggists everywhere.
And by HENRY K. CosTAR, asa Broadway, n. Y.
And BY Druggists in C0Vdersport, dec4 3m
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-12-04
zoos Ear'S7'
PREPARATION OF
Bitler.SMeet 4 Orange BLOSSOMS,

FOR BEAUTIFYlNG THE COMPLEXION.
Used to soften and Beautfy the Skin, remove Freck-
les, PimPes, EruptOns, SC
Lad now using it in preference to all others
Bottles 81
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
And by HENRY K. CosrAR 4S4 Broadway, n. Y
And by Druggists in Coudersport
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1866-01-12

The Message opcns br consrataia,ion.
uI'n th- happier Auspiccs that attend the
inauguration thc Prescni year. IIc thu.
gives eomrrrheu'ive military history Of
ihc State. which does ~; need % be repeat.
81 IN orr columns. exocp, % say that D..
does ample ia'tice 20 the memory % thr fai-
zen. Thr next topic. sLieh ~ copy in full
4.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1866-01-12

IT, Governor cormenfs uron the evils
rrolarel hy ne infafio- bib currerev.
uhi,h .tun.ates spccalsf1n and thrcate.s
ca.amsous rcsaifs The poser o. rcdoos
tie arount oi currency rests chiefly viih
o. Nmioral Government. sri o. poiicy
na.rafri bt th, Secretary ~ tte Trcasary
deserves tbe sgpport % al vho desire %
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-10-24
AWhIske1 QuarreI.

On Monday night of last week, two men,
Joice and MCGEE, got into a quarrel at q
Main Street grocery, during which they used
much abusive language. MCGEE not wishing
to fight, left the grocery and went toward
the Gaskin House. He was followed by
Joice. who insisting on a fight. struck at
McGee, who in turn struck Joice on the
head with a stone, Terminating the fight
Joice went home, and from some cause kept
his bed, dying on Thursday last. The father
of Joice had a warrant issued for MCGEE on
charge Of murder. The accused appeared
before Esquire Webb, but there not being
any witnesses against him, the case was
postponed until Monday Of this week, until
which time MCGEE was required to give bail,
in his own name, in the sum of $500, for
his appearance. He appeared on Monday,
but as the prosecution was not continued,
the case was dismissed A post mortem ex-
animation OF Joice was made by DR.. Wood
worth, who did not find the skull fractured,
and expressed the opinion that death was
caused by an epileptic fit, induced by an ex-
cessive indulgence in liquor. There are 9th
ers, however, who are of the opinion that
the blow deceased received was of a serious
nature. Wilson Reed, who was present wher
the fight occurred, has since made himself
scarce about town. The facts in the cas-
are probably in such ashape that they can
not, OF will not, be brought out.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-10-24
Schenck's SeaWeed Tonic.

This medicine, invented by DR. ]. Fl. ScHESCK.
of Philadelphia. is intended to dissolve the food
and make it into chyme. the first process ofdigest-
ion. By cleansing the stomach with Scheneks
Mandrake Pills. the Tonic soon restores the appe-
tite, and food that could not be eaten before using
il will be easily digested.
Consumption cannot be cured by DR.. Sehenck's
Pulmonic Syrup unless the stomach and liver is
made healthy and the appetite restored, hence the
Tonic and Pills is required in nearly every case OF
consumption. Ahalf dozen bottles of the SEA-
WEED TONIC and three or four boxes ofthe MAN
DRAKE PILLS will cure any ordinary case OF
dyspepsia.
DR.. SCHKSCK makes professional visits in New
York, Boston. and at his principal Office in Phila-
deIphia every week. See daily papers of each
place, or his pamphlet on consumption for his days
of visitation.
Please observe. when purchasing. that the two
Hkenesses Of the Doctor. one when in the lasi
stage of Consumption. and the other as he now Is
in perfect health, are on the Government stamp.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers. price SIS
per bottle, or $50 the half dozen. All letters fol
! advice should be addressed to DE-. SCHEScK's Prin'
eipaI Office, No. Is North 9Th Street, Philadelphia
Pa.
General Wholesale Agents Demas Barnes z Co.
N. Y; S. S. Hance. Baltimore. Nd; John D. Farke
Cincinnati. Ohio; Walker & Taylor. Chicago, ILL.,
Collins Bros. ST. Louis. Mo. Qst. W. ea. mo. "
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-10-24

We offer Mink & Sable Furs
At a very small percent above manufsctSrer
Oct. II, 1866 If
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-10-24
View ware store,

While walking down Market street last
Monday, we noticed an immense pile of goods
in front of the store of S. W. Park, and upon
going into his place of business soon learned
that he was about opening for sale an exten
sive stock of hardware, and the goods we saw
upon the sidewalk was the first instalment'
We understand that he has a first class as
sortment, as good in fact, as ever brought to
this market. Those wishing to purchase
articles in his line will find it to their ad-
VANTAGE 10 give him a call. See advertise
ment in another column.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-10-24
Rnsm.n q Oct 10 ,ss

WIN. RITEzEL, Esq.:-In the Chronicle of
the 18th inst, you mention q cluster of six
apples on 3 small branch, shown you by Mr..
Charles Smith. Mr.. ]. s. Allen, of this
place, sent me to-day, for exhibition in my
Office, sbrsnch, (nine inches long, and three,
eighths Of an inch thick at the largest end,
from a Gate apple tree, containing nint
spples, the smallest of which is tive and thFee
Quarter inches in diameter. Mr.. Smith
must try again. Respectfully, Yours,
/. 9. PERKINS.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-10-24
The a Fair.

Among the premiums awarded at the State
Fair. was one to Mr.. &. K. Wisell, of this
place, who received the first premium for his
Spoke Machine. A correspondent of the
State Journal notices it quite fsvorably, as
follows:
The browning wonde- of the Fair is. Nis"us
Patent Spoke Machine. the principle Of Whleirls
that a pattern held in such Q manner that II re-
wolves against q roller, communicates molten 70 a
vibrating frame wherein the stuff to be worked is
set in ~centers, having the same motion so that
every movement of the pattern is communicated
to the work. In this msnner spokes. whippletrees.
lasts, pick handles. spring bars. pillow handles, gun
stocks, and in short everything in wood that Is
irregular or uneven in outline even to q first class
Yankee ax-handle can be turned in few seconds
far better than 1t can be done by hand It's greaL
feature, however, isin the improvement BY which
il win make lSo spOkes per hour.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-10-24
Hoop skirts.

filo ,SIziTfs received this day, at reduced prices.
Also a full line Of Misses and old Ladies Skirts.
These goods are now manufactured from a nei0 pat
en-. dotIbLe re fined terrible steel Each hoop is secur-
ed BY a new and improved clasp and covered with
the best linen covering Each skirt made of heavy
them one of the most graceful. Elastic and durable
in the market. These and Roberts celebrated Eng
lish needle for sale in this county only by
TOct. "a t. A. Z. ANDREWS i SONS.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-10-24

A Fine Assortment
Semi 25 1861 MRS. KINGS.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-10-24
Humbugs.

The country is being flooded with circu-
Vars Of ..Great Sales of Jewelry," by lottery
.ssGift Concerts and other similar swind.
ling denominations. We are almost daily
simportuned to publish the advertisements of
these vagabOnd impostOrs for agiven time
and send bill to somebody. We will do NJ
sush thing, you .~rascals. Those Of you who
receive q copy of this paper, with this article
marked, will understand that we mean you
and would not trust you an inch.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-10-24

Buy your Flour of Osborn &
Bruce.
They are selling the celebrated Akron
.sCity Mills Flour. None better in market.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-10-24
A Card to InHaIids.

A Clergyman. while residing in South America
as a missionary, discovered a safe and simple rem
edy for the cure Of Nervous Weakness. Early De-
cay, Diseases of the Urinary and Seminal organs.
baneful and vicious habits. Great numbers have
been already cured by this noble remedy. Promp-
ted by q desire to benefit the afflicted and unfortu-
nate, I will send the receipt for preparing and us
ing this medicine. in q sealed envelope, TO any one
who needs II. Free Of Ckar1s.
to yourself. Address, JOSEPH 7. NMAA.
Station D. Bible House, New York City
May 2 1866 1yrS