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The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-01-10


HERE are some excellent resolutions
by Baptist Association. When
churches speak in this manner. there
will be no need of other people saying it
fOr them:
The Bridgewater Baptist Association,
at its session in MontrOSe last August,
gave its views in favor of some active
Temperance efforts, as follows:
HeSoiced, LIST, That the Temperance
cause rightfully demands the wiSest
counSelS. and the most earnest and un-
firing efforts of all Christians and Phi
lanthrOpiStS.
Re&oircd, I'd, That churches, organ
lied after the New Testament plan, are
Christ Teformative bodies, most wisely
adapted to and efficient i'll every good
work.
Re$olrcd. Sd, That churches which are
not practical as well as theoretical Tenn
perance organizations, are not worthy
to be called Christian.
Resolred, 4th, That churches which
turn the Temperance reform work over
tocOnglomerateW workers outside, wheth-
erpubIiC or secret, are recreant to legiti-
mate duty.
ReSo'red, 5th, That all church men,
hers ought mhesitatingly to engage
with outsiders in this. as well as every
good word and work. Just so far as they
can without compromising Christian
principle.
R@So'rc@, 9Th. That the Association
recommends all the churches which it
represents to come up more fully to the
New Testament idea of churches on the
subject of Temperance. as well as every
other reform subject, making them
selves reformative powers in the land
living ChriStians-organiZed denierS of
oft-repeated assertions that other organ
izationS are better than the churches.
y. l.. POsT,
B. T. DAVIES.
The members of the Baptist churches
and congregations viii he found as gen
orally voting for No License, " as those
of amy other persuasion. Judging Of the
future by the past. co. WORKER.
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-01-10

these agonizing sounds wherever the
railroad runs. 1t would be a grand
thing for somebody to invent mu-
steal steam whistle.
The Buffalo EMPRESS closes its ac-
count of the opening thus:
The result of the trip on Saturday was
most gratifying in every particular. The
eXcursionists were unanimous in their
manifestations of admiration, and the
only wonder expressed was that so much
had been accomplished III such COM
paratively short period. Since the 18th
of Nav. at which time the Directors as
sumed charge Of all the work, the track
was laid from Arcade to Emporium, a
distance of S5 miles. In Pennsylvania
since the 18th of May the following works
have been finished: 20 bridges, 1000 feet
of treStle-wOrk, $50 culvertS, - miles of
Stumping, ) miles changing highways,
$50, 600 yards of excavation, 40 miles Of
track. Since the commencement of work
in the spring the Company have dis
bursed about So. 200, 600. The work has
all been in charge of Col Alberger, and
its successful and satisfactory compile
ton speak louder than words in his
praise, and is in itself a sufficient evi-
dcnce of his ability and integrity. AS
a matter of historical record we append
the following table of Incidents:
July15, 1S67-First work commenced.
Oct. Is. 1SG7-First rail laid.
Jany. %. 1S6S-FirSt train TO East
Aurora, is miles.
Feb. -, 15Oo-Opcned for business to
Aurora.
Sept. l., 1S7O-Work commenced by
Company at Aurora.
Oct. IL, ls7O-FiniShedtO to South Wales
a sO-100 niles and opened for business.
Sept. |. 1s70-Work commenced by
contractor at South Wales.
Jan. 81, 1S71-Opened to Holland, t
29-lG0 miles.
Aug. >, 1S71-Opened to Protection,
, 99-lU0 miles.
Oct. ., 1o7l-Opened to Arcade, 6 49,
100 miles.
May %, 1S72-Company relieved con-
tractor from further prosecution of the
of the work from Arcade to Olean.
jane l. 1S72-Opened to Machias, 6
92-l00 miles.
June 10, ls72-Opened to Franklin
vile. Is 9O-l0O miles.
July 3, ls72-Opened to Olean, 19 81
100 miles.
Aug. 10, 1s72-Opened to Portville, 6
70-lGD miles.
May 15, ls72-Company commenced
work III Pennsylvania.
Nov. 10, lS72-Opened to Port ALE
gany, % 6l-l00 miles.
Dec n. 1s72-Last rail laid and first
train through to Emporium.
Jany. /, 1o73-Opened for business to
Emporium.
Miles
,rg+ III,
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-01-10

SO we ask the church 10 receive us.
and to help us, against Whatsoever be
sets us from within or without, and
the more weak and helpless we are, the
more should we seek such help.
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-01-10
\. J.. POST,
:. :. I. I bhTiEer bn1HEorr, Committee

The members of the Baptist churches
and congregations will he found as gen
orally voting for No License, = as those
of amy other persuasion, Judging Of the
future by the past co. WORKER.
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-01-10
NEW YEARS

New Years has been celebrated with
great splendor, in our own and in various
foreign capitols. The Press has a letter
dated
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-04
TO LET FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES.

TO LET FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES.
ATTENTION.
NOW READY ron occuPANoa
NEW TRBPROOP BUILDING
FULTON. NASSAU AND ANN sTREErs
ELEGANT oFFIcBs TO RRkT IN THE ABOVE
FIREPRog WILL LOCATED BUILDING BEING IN
CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THB
CITY HALL. THE COURTS THE POST oYrIcE
&C, 40.
OFFICES. SUITABLE FOR LAWYERS. BROKERS
BANKs INSURANCE. COMPANIES. &C., &C.. CAN BE
HAD, sINGLY OR BN SUITE. OF ANY DESIRED
sIzK FROM ioxs FEET TO sexsz FEET. AT $780,
500. $500 AND UPWARD TO $1,000 ACCORDING TO
SIZE AND LOCATION.
THE ABOVE BUILDING Is
COMPLETELY fIRRPROOF.
READY FOR OCCUPANCY
HEATED BY STEAM. AND HAS TWO FIRST CLASS
PASSENGER ELEVATORS AND ALL MODERN In
PRovEMENTs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-04

w II. GRIFFITH CO.. FRENCH BEyEL Bill
w. hard Tables, with Delaney's patent Steel. Wire
Cushions by the Champion OF the World
in purchasers invited examine bcfoJe ouying else
yesay street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-04

7 ONO BRANCH-To LET, FOR THE SEASON SUM
~ house, with soda fountain all fix lures complete
with privilege OF selling fruit and confectionery on la
@ Ocean Hotel
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-04

DOR SALE-A FINE STONE MANSION on THE
4 Palisades, opposite Yonkers, commanding OF the
finest views the Hudson, surrounded by beautiful
grounds with fine shade and rut trees and an excellent
garden. 1t Is miles from Cresski station, the
Northern Railroad OF New Jersey. From two 10 ten
will be sold with the place. to suit the purchaser
The house contains Is rooms Apply to NILES 4 HOL
NAN IS VIII itehal street, New York
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-04

Al-FINE ASSORTMENT OF NEW AND SECOND
n hand Billiard Tabes all articles appertaning to
tne "Ade ~ 'ow go n pUELAN. No. Barclay street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-04

TINE FAMILLB ALLEMANDE, DISTINGUISH, QUI
u dispose dun beau ogement avec jsrdin ct qui onre
de In praquc de la angue FRANCHISE ct dc Ia
musque, cherche des jeurcs demoselles en- pension
Adrcsser NINE. DH wLh, sui dor AHnbu' Weimar,
Allomagpe
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-04

INQUIRIES TO BE MADE OF
HOMER MORGAN. NO. : PINE STREET.
A THE CHEAPEST FLOORS TO LET ON BROAD
FIRST AND THIRD FLOORS.
lS8 BROADWAY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-04

L,OR sALE-A SPLENDID RESIDENCE, BETWEEN
Il Cornwall and Newburg; large double brick Man
sard roof house; all modern improvements elevated
river view ono Of the most desirable places IN the Vi
cinty % acres; 80 more II desired GUSTAVUS BAY
LIES 81 broadway. where pholoGraph can be seen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-04

A A q WEST 18TH ST, TOP FLOOR, IN REAR-A
+ fO middle aged Protestant woman cook washer
md ironer, city or country; good references
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-04

TONES IN NEW JERSEY.-BEAUTIFUL RESI-
IL dences and Farms for sale, exchange terms
very easy Apply 70 c T. WARREN, l69 Broadway,
room ii.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-04
BILLIARDS

Al STANDARD AMERICAN BEyEL TABLES AND
n i. the Phelan Colender Combination Cushions for
sale only by the patenec IL w COLLENDER successor
TO Pheian X Collender. 73o Broadway, New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-04

JNOR SALE CHEAP-MINERAL AND TIMBER
Il Lands: $4,000 acres Of cheap Lands In Tennessee
and West Virginia titles good. Address W. j. RAD.
CLIFF, Pittsburg, Pa
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-06-06
Kellogg. the RIasphemous.

What the Louisiana Usurper intends
to 90 in the future, now that Grant has
"proclimated" for him, is going to do can
be Inferred from the following article
which we clip from the New Orleans
Hrald
A Herald reporter yesterday waited
upon MIR kellogg and asked him what be
intended to do in the future, when quOth
the King:
am going to use force, sir, and show
the people of this country what | can do.
In the first place, | am going to organize,
and am now organizing, a company Of
one hundred men, armed with Winches-
ter rifles and splendidIy equipped These
| will send into the Red river country as
soon as possible, and kill the last id
man that opposes my Cove nment.
Reporter-But, Mr.. Kellogg how can
you do that2
bIr. kellogg will show them how |
can do it. have got an appropriation
for 100000 to back me, and the very
merchants who are on your side purchase
my warrants fer cash. You better be-
lieye they do, because they make money
out of it.
/.
have so much money, why do you fix up
Jobs to obtain possession of it from the
Treasurer
Mr. Kellogg (excitedIy)-I don't do it,
| don't And listen; Do you 20 and tell
those friends Of yours in Grant parish,
and anywhere else, that oppose me. that
l won't stand it; and if they cor tinue
their tax resisting and riots, | will make
no hot
sort Of men there are in the Red river
country, and in q few weeks | will have
boat armed, and with my men will
march through the country, hang every
man | find with a shot gun and revolver,
and clean them out by Cd, | will
mark me
Reporter But, Mr.. he llogg, don you
know that the gentlemen under Sheriff
Nash were a legal posse, and we're sup
pressing a riot; and, besides, there were
only l25 men to $50 negroes, and did
You suppose they would quietly submit
while your men were engaged In the oc-
cupation of cutting threats
MIR. kellogg-By Cd sir, they would
run, the last one Of them. They cant
shoot at decent white man--only at
negro.
Reporter Mr. Kellogg, if you were
ever in the Federal army and met any
Louisiana troops in line Of battle you
know well which way they ran. Don't
you suppose these same men are up there
nOw2
Mr.. Kellogg es, but they would run.
My men are all northern soldiers, and
they will fight; anu they will shoot and
kill the last one of your Red river tax
resisting cut throats In two weeks you
will see.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-06-06

From the recently enacted law which
is given below, it will be seen that the
dclapidated death-dens are to be improv-
ed and put in fit condition for the eonA
fnemeRt Of human beings. Thank good
ness, the old fogie pest pen of this
county is to be repaired AS it now
stands, it is a disgrace to the whole
county
An Act to be entitled an Act, to carry
out Section 81, Article | of the Con-
stitutIon Of the State of Tennessee.
Whereas, Section %, Article Of the
Constitution Of the State of Tpnnes.
see, declares the erection of safe and
comfortable prisons, and the inspection
of prisoners, and the humane treatment
of prisoners shall be provided for; and.
Whereas, No prisoner without heat,
light, ventilation and sewerage, can be
comfortable or healthful, therefore,
SECTION J. BE it enacted by the q nor
al Assembly of the State of Tennessee,
That it shall be the duty OF the County
Court in each county in the State Of Ten
nessee, on or before the LIST day Of JAM
uary, 1874, to provide suitable means for
heating and ventilating, and also sufi
cient sewerage, to insure the health and
comfort of the inmates, and failure of
the County Judge or quorum court shall
be a misdemeanor OF office.
SEC. . BE it further enacted, That it
shall be the duty of the Criminal or
Circuit Judge, to give this specially in
charge Of the grand jury, and the Attor
ney-General shall prefer indictments or
preferments without prosecutor.
SEC g. Be it further enacted, That this
act take effect from and after its passage,
the public welftre requiring it
Passed March %, 1873.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-06-06
How to FIJI up Tax Blanks.

The new blanks that have been distri~
huted by our tax collectors are the puzzle
and bugbear of our tay payers. Not one
of them have yet succeeded 10 determin>
ing how to fill them up, or what to do
with them. There is so much to be ac-
counted for. so searching and prying an
inquiry into the contents of the Offices,
homes, and even the drawers and safes
of all classes, that the people do not
know how to avoid returning their CAPT
tai in hundred different ways, and thus
realize for themselves what it Is Ito be
taxed to dealt" that it is to be literally
killed out Of all commercial life or en-
terprise They are. therefore, not only
puzzled, but very much annoyed, and
ask "What shall we dor Our advice is
that each in their turn call at the Office
Of TIE tax collector or collectors, and
there get the information desired. THESE
officers are acting under instructions
from the comptroller of the State, and
are, no doubt. posted as to their duties,
among which are thorough knowledge
Of the blanks and the purposes of the
State in ordering them. The penalties
for any attempted evasion of these blanks
Is very severe, and if TAX payers would
Obviate them, they should call at head
quaters, upon the tax collectors themsel-
YES, and from them get all the informa-
ton necessary to proper, as we'll as
prompt compliance with he.Aw.-AP-
peat
Your advice is just about as good a:
your explanation of chow to fill up tax
blanks. A nice kettle of fish indeed
The abominable things should be stuck
to the rear Of the bond holders pimps
with Chinese grip or Spaulding's glue
and they forced to parade the State from
Carter to Shelby coatless and barefoo
until completely effAced by the action o
wind and water We don't believe there
is a tax assessor in the State who can I'll
one Of the blanks correctly. More thar
this-two to one that the Comptrolle
himself don't know how to do it. The,
arc worse than scrambled eggs in Angus
and have too much of the same pump
kins" smell about them to separate we'll
The best way to relief lies in n speed
repeal Of the conglomerated concerns.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-06-06
Rough Times in Florida.

A correspondent of the New York Sun,
writing from Fort Capron, paints the fol-
lowing pen portrait of political affairs in
the Gland Of flowers and monster sugar
cane"
There is no hope of reform The State
seems to be hopeessly doomed. She is
treading upon the heels of South CaTo>
lima The Constitution gives the Gov,
ernor the appointment of all the county
officers Sheriffs, tax assessors and co.'s
lectOrs, county Judges, county clerks,
county commissioners, county Treasurers,
and county canvasseFs all hold their
places by the will of the Governor The
consequence is that all the counties are
left at the mercy of the mcTcenary scoun-
drels who control the party primaries
Noted cOunterfeiteT5 and deSperadOes
either hold county Offices or control them.
Each county has its little Ring. If one
of the officers IS caught stealing, the Ring
Sheriff packs a jury end Ring Judge
presidcs at the trial. In many counties
no quarterly reports are made by either
collectors or treasurers. Such reports
are only made at the request of the cOun-
ty Com miss toner's, and these are men
who belong to the Ring and share in the
TODDerY. a D6mOCEdllC ASS6HDlyuldu
tells me that fully one half Of the taxes
collected in the State are stole. The last
election was undoubtedly carried by the
Liberals, but the County Canyassers-
all appointed in the interests Of the Ring
threw out votes enough to save the
Grant ticket. Until the State COnstitu-
ton is changed, any Governor Or Senator
has the power through the appointed can
vassers to count In any man who is run
ming for Assembly or other State Office
without reference to the votes cast The
Liberals honestly carried the State last
fall but they have lost strength since then.
| The success of the Democracy in Georgia
has disguised the carpet baggers and ne
! groes in that State, and they are now
| pouring into Florida by hundreds. This
| turns the scale, and the old Floridians-
men who went into the rebellion from
! honest convictions, and who have as hon.
! estlY accepted the issues of the wIr-are
relapsing into despair. Their only hope
is that the thieves may fall out among
! themselves, in which case they might re-
| deem their State, and stand uPon a level
with the proud Empire State Of the South.
Until that time comes Northern farmers
had better keep away from Florida
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-06-06
The Crops.

We have, within the past week travel
led through large portion of Lauderdale,
Upton and Fayette counties, and were
pleased to hear such fatteIing crop re-
ports from the farmers with whom we
CHANGED to meet, as well as to observe
for ouTsef the encouraging signs. Cot>
ton and corn, though small, are growing
finely and have very healthy look. The
area planted in cotton in the three coun-
ties Is somewhat greater than last year.
The grass is growing with astonished
rapidity, and the farmers are working
vigorously to keep it down. Peaches will
be PLENTIFUL, but the apple crop owing to
the ravages of the caterpiIers, will be
almost a total failure.-RiPiey Nc,0s
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-06-06
what they Taink N Mlddlg Ten

What They Think n Middle Ten
nessse of the Assessment Law.
The State and County Assessors now
being on the war path, our readers will
be interested in knowing what is thought
Of the new law in Middle Tennessee
The Franklin Reeier and Journal says ::
The tax assessors are distributing their
assess ment papers among the people
Every man Is being fuddled in searching
into the mysteries more than when his
vision first lit on the multiplication table.
1t reminds one of the dark days Of the
income tax and the permit system. It
come around ike the Spanish inquisi>
ton, and prizes into every mans business.
II Is the most terrible law In its opera
tons, and the most lungled one in its
provisions any Sta te was ever cursed with.
Our people now see the terrible curse in
fl'cted on them by the funding and kin~
dred bills This Is a step in advance Of
ANYTHING that the Radicals ever inflicted
on this people. The manner in which the
people curse the authors Of this bill is a
sin to Davy Crockett.
We actually feel sorry for tie poor
fellows Wonder if any of them will ever
dare to offer for Office again We are
all to blame for this condition Of affairs
we have let young bucks rule since the
war, ghn have neither sense nor reason.
We have been led by the nose by men
who were unfit to follow US. The honest,
sensible, hard working men Of the State
have been driven from public life, and at
the very season when we most need the
services Of good practical men, We are
over run by Office h0ldeIs destitute of
every thing except cheek and impTudence.
There will be ne escape from cruel ard
oppressive laws until our best citizens
come to the 'front.' and we elect them to
office, God knows, another Legislature
like the past will bankrupt the State and
iInpoverish her people. We knox of no
measure Of Importance passed by this
deIectabIe body which is free from seri-
Gus defect and take it all in all, we hope
never to see Tennessee cursed by an
other such. If we have heard a good
ord spoken of it we do not recoIlect it.
The people of West Tennessee with
but few exceptions condemn the assess.
ment law and nearly the whole Press Of
the District are rejecting their senti-
ments in unmeasured terms. Not one
man in ten among the tax payers can APP
prove of the miserable subtifuge. In the
name of justice and common right it
should be repealed as speedily as posi-
HE
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-06-06
Making HIsotry.

George p ellis has just written the
following letter to the editor of the San
Francisco Chronicle, and it forever fixes
an unaIterabIe stain upon the character
of Capt Ben Wright, who, it seems, was
the first to cause ser GUS trouble with the
now almost extinct ModOc race
Sir, The Alta Of the 9TH inst, casts n
reflection on correspondent Of the
Chronicle for certain statements mad lie in
reference to Capt. Ben Wright's treat
ment of the ModOcs in 1852 The state
ment in the Chronicle referred to is sub
stantially correct. | gave its correspond
ent the items; he wrote the statement
lie having been attacked for an untruth
full report, | have determined to make as
close a statement as the case will admit
Capt Ben Wright, in the fall of 81, sent
to Yreka for strychnine, with which to
poison the MOdocs, who had been Invited
to his camp to treat tor peace. a portion
of the poison was supplied by the house in
which | was then a partner. We gave
all the strgchnine we had a gentleman
now living in San Francisco Capt. " III.
I Clarkson) assisted my partner IN obtains
/ ing an additional quantity, that which
we contributed not being deemed suth-
| cieut. Swill, the Oregon Indian, did OBJ
/ iect to this kind of warfare, and his
! ModOc Peace Commission. The MOdOcs
/ were aftarward inv'ed into camp 70 treat
! for peace, and Ben Wright and his troops
/ did assault and Kill nearly all of them
! This information had from Wright
/ himself, and it was the talk Of the men
/ generally belonging to his command on
| their entrance into reka after the close
/ of their campaign The citizens Toasted
/ and entertained them at the principal
/ hall in the city and commended them
/ for their acts Wright's troops brought
into the city, and displayed upon their
persons the scalps of the Modoc Peace
/ commissioners and the above statement
| will be denied | think by no resident Of
the city Of Treka in 1882. Gen. Cotton,
am satisfied, is aware of the above facts
| VIM. Burgess, a resident Of the State OF
/ Nevada but at present in this city, Is
aware of them; Col Charles Drew, late
Of the Federal army, and at present II
San FRANCISCO, viii admit the main points
Capt. VIM Clarkson, as before ment ION
ed, is here to day, and will state that h'
assisted in procuring the stTyehnlne IN
der Benjamin Wrights orders; DR.. w ID
; Aylett Is certainly aware Of the fact sci
forth. All the citizens of Yreka in the
fall Of 1882 are aware Of the main poin e
in this statement, and close investiga-
ton Will reveal the names Of the partie.
who contributed three head of cattle
, upon which the strychnine was to b,
spTinkled for the Modoc feast
Good .:we Cor killing weeds a-.4 Grass