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The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-28

DEARJ JoURNAL.-As | have known
you for many years and feel pretty
well acquainted, ! trust you will bear
with me for a little while 1t gives
me great satisfaction to notice what
good substantial newspaper you
are becoming; continually progress
ing in your usefulness, you are TAX
ing firm hold of the hearts of the
people Of Potter. But your influence
does not end within the borders of
tnat Forest Land. The "Outside
World " is commencing to realize
that you are fighting with the foes of
truth. Yet the field of battle has
been so long hidden from its sight by
Natures distractions, that now, as
by the invention of man, it is being
brought into closer connection, its
first important demand is for a clear
er representation. Many have in
quired Of me what kind Of land or
country it wsss, and in what way it
vas favorable for settlement; how,
much the land was worth and what
kind Of soil; what kind of timber !;
how much cleared land, etc. etc.
Those few descriptions in the ITEM a
short time ago were good in their way,
but rather short, and consequently
did not give very good idea of
either the superficial or latent wealth
of Potter Would it not be a great
aid to the settlement and building up
Of the County to have each township
fully described in their regular order?
No doubt you have often thought of
this, but what we need in this day
and age of the world is action and
earnest, heartfelt work.
May it not be possible for you to
so attract the attention of the people
to this matter that they will, of their
own free ,cilI, furnish you with good,
thorough descriptions, so that you will
be able to give the inquiring ones a
full map of GOOD OLD POTTER? And
| think that after they had been pub
lished in your columns, it would be
a good thing if the County should
print them in pamphlet form and
send them through the country.
Would it not bring forth an hundred
fold?
Earnestly hoping that Potter will
not be divided nor deprived of any
Of her land, am ever your true
FRIEND
ONE keep-clean is worth two make
cleans.
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-28

AS THE present term Of our school
will soon close, people who are inte-
rested in it, whether by its teachers
or scholars or by its influence on the
well-being of the community, or all
-. 10 should make some effort to
visit it and be aDI1 70 70 Judge for them
selves of the work it is doing.
There being three departments it
takes some time to become well ac-
quainted with its workings; but who
that has children there does not feel
that it is one of the best places to 60
one of the most pleasing and i'm
portant visits to maker
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-28
Proceedings.

REPUBLICAN ELECTORS meet
ing of the Republican electors of the
county of Potter, held pursuance to the
call of the County Committee, at the
Court House III Coudersport ON Thurs
day evening, February Goth 1873. John
NJ. Hamilton was chosen to be chair
man of the meeting and A. b. Mann
secretary.
On motion Dan Baker was elected
chairman of the County Committee for
the ensuing year, and the chairman of
the meeting was instructed to appoint
six other persons to constitute the bal
ance of said County Committee.
Under the above instructions the
chairman, J. NJ. Hamilton. named the
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-28
r,.ssfffer is strongly 81 pressed 70 be 4

Treasurer l. strongly pressed 20 dc d
candidate. and if he consented, would
have no opposition: but nc declares en-
phatically that he will not be under amy
1t is not known as yet
who viii be candidates. Hon James L.
Graham of Allegheny, is spoken OF, and
the party can present no better man tQr
the position. He is probably the only
man in the west who could get the
nomination. owing to the fact that the
west has had the Office for six years,
but it is very doubtful if he would ac
cept as it is understood he is a candidate
for Congress when his term expires in
the Senate. If he Is not a candidate the
convention should take Coleman of Leb-
anon, Judge Olmsted of Potter, Brooks
of Delaware, Hoyt Of Luzerne, Lily Of
Carbon, or some men of like character
who would command the confidence of
the people, and unite the whole party
in his support. For Supreme Judge,
Hon.W. H. Armstrong of Lycoming, is
oftenest spoken of, and the selection
wonld be so fitting and popular that
there is little doubt he would be nomin-
ated if a candidate.
We beg leave to suggest that the
latter nomination would be the more
suitable for Judge Olmsted of Pot
ter" His eminent legal ability, and
his experience ofjudicial duties would
seem more fitting for Supreme
Judge. We hope the nominating
convention will see that they cannot
do better,
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-28
state Aid for the Centennial

We hope the people Of Pennsylva-
MIA are not to he taxed to raise funds
to enable Philadelphia to hold her
great Centennial exhibition in 1876.
If that is Philadelphia affair then
Philadelphia should sustain the bur
den and expense Of preparing for it.
fit is a national affair the nation may
foot the bills. In no way can it be
shown to be right to compel the
people of the State at large to contri-
butte to it any more than other citi-
zens Of the L. S.-Montr0se Repub-
L5cGR.
Those are true words ftly spoken,
and we trust the country papers viii
speak at once. There is astrong lob
by influence already atwork to push
this scheme through regardless of the
wishes of the people-an influence as
demoralizing as any ever brought TO
bear on the members Of the Legisla-
ture, AID yet the very-men and news
papers Of Philadelphia which de-
nounce the Legislature most fercely
for its corrupt legislation are endors-
ing and approving the champaign
5uppers and lobby influences put in
motion TO secure an unconstitutional
appropriation of a million Of dollars
Of the money Of the people.
If the Legislature has any self-re-
spect this scheme will fail.
By all means let every man and
woman in the State contribute accord
ing to their ability and disposition to
the success of the Centennial. But
let the Representative Of the people
keep their hands out Of the State
Treasury.
We are glad to know that Hon. C.
5. Jones, Representative of this Dis
trict can, neither be coaxed, dined
nor threatened into the support of
this scheme to divert million of dol
lars frcm the Sinking Fund into the
hands Of the gentlemen who run the
Centennial. We say out ofhe Sink
ing Fund, for there is not dollar in
the Treasury, except what is required
to pay the ordinary expenses of the
Commonwealth, which is not consti-
tntionally pledged to the sinking fund
for the purpose Of paying the State
debt.
Every member who shall vote for
this scheme will not only deliberate
ly violate the Constitution Of the
State, but he will vote to increase the
burdens Of the people for the benefit
Of the wealthicst portion or the State.
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-28
The Polard-Committee's Report.

In accordance with previous instruc-
tions the Poland Investigating Commit
tee has reported resolution for the
expulsion from Congress of Messrs.
Oakes Ames and James. Brooks. The
Committee found Ames guilty of selling
stock of tie Credit Mohilier Company
at much below its real value to meln-
bers OF Congress with the manifest in
tent of corruptly influencing their legis-
latiye action. And it found Brooks
guilty of causing fifty shares of Credit
MoMIitr stock to be conveyed at a low
price To his son-in-law for his own use
and profit, while a Government Direc-
tor of the Union Pacific Railroad Com
pany.
. In regard to the other members impE-
Gated, the committee makes no recon-
mendation for Congressional action. 1t
finds that they were not aware of Ames'
corrupt motive in offering them the
stock. They were not aware, moreover,
that there was such connection be-
tween the Credit Mobilier Company
and the Union Pacific Company, that
an interest in the former would infiu-
ence their official action in regard to
the Union Pacific Road. The different
degrees Of improperly on the part of
the members who invested i'll Credit
Mobilier stock is alluded to. but the
general sentiment of the committee
sxcnlpates nearly all such members,
and does not feel at liberty to express
decided opinion as TO the one or two
doubtful cases.
The Poland Committee is composed Of
two Democrats, two Republicans and
one Liberal. IT has performed its la
borious and tryingduties sconscientiOusly
and thoroughly As the sentiments Of
a majority of the committee are adverse
to the Administration it is evident that
their decision is not based on partisan
grounds. 1t is clear that Ames deserves
expulsion, and as Brooks. was certainly
the most guilty Of all the Congressman
connected with the Credit Mobilier
Company it is right that he should be
expelled if any one is. But the whole
subject is now in the hands of the House.
We must wait for full report of the
committee and for the debate on the
subject before making any extended
comments on the justice of the commit
tees views. 1t seems plain to us, how
ever, that the committee were as severe
and comprehensive in their recolnmen-
dations as the evidence before them
warrmted,-B Buffalo ErpreSs.
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-28

For Sale.
0OOO ACRES OF HEMLOCK LAND, with
-OOO Steam Saw Mill, Stabling, Dwelling
Houses, Blacksmith Shop, etc, thereon, situated
on YoungwOman's Greek, Potter county, Penna.,
known as the "BLACK FOREST" property.
ALSO,
FIVE ACRES OF LAND, with Dwelling House,
Barn, Out-houeses, etc, at North Point Station,
on the Philadelphia d Erie Railroad. Buildings
New House with IS rooms, combining all the mod
ern improvements, Running Water, Bath Room,
with hot aud cold watef, Heater and Range; with
or without Furniture.
ALSO,
A GENERAL STOCK OF STORE GOODS, with
good will and fixtures, at North Point station,
along the Philadelphia Il Erie Railroad, one of the
best locations in this part of the State for general
MERCHANDISING.
Persons wishing TO TO engage in the Lumber or
Merchantile business VIII find il to their interest
to examine the above properties.
sE-For further particulars, address
j. Ii. BAILY Il CO.,
...f ..' .. .. YoungwOmanstown,
294 Clinton county, Pa.
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-28

A LETTER from "a Friend" in this
paper gives some good suggestions.
If our friends in various parts of the
County will kindly send us what they
have of information useful to outside
readers as well as to our own people,
we will hope to do something toward
making this region of country better
known.
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-28

A correspondent of the Beaver
Radical says:
Politicians are beginning to agitate
the question of calling a State Conven-
tion to nominate candidates for Supreme
Judge aud State Treasurer The Legis-
lature has not yet passed a bill for the
election of State Treasurer, but win
doubtless pass one providing for an elec-
ton In October. TAcpescut able State
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-28

The charades published last week
have brought some answers, for which
we return thanks. Hope to be fa-
vored with some questions, puzzles,
etc., also, as we prefer original to Sc
lected ones.
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-28

AN article IN last weeks JOURNAL
" Making Honest Politicians" was,
by mistake, not credited. 1t is from
the n. Y. Tribune.
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-28
GHARADE.

Ny first is damp; my second is
more so; my third is a natural weap-
on, and my whole one peak of the
Alps. .
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-28
TRANsPosITIoNs.

Fill the blank spaces with the same
letters, making different words.
l. That's of the right
?. There is-of that-getting
into the
This-was just driven into the
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-28
ANSWERS.

Mr.. EDIToR.-I cannot find in our
Bible just the exact words you used
in question; am not able to answer
them all correctly. | cannot find a
proper name signifying mountain
of strength" but will send what |
have, guessing that the word Zion
may mean the said mountain.
Abed-nego, servant of light Alb
la-Abi, my Father; Abiel, God, my
Father; and a great many other
names signifying the kind of father.
Zion, Monument raised up; Abra-
ham, father of multitude; ,; Dru-
sillah, 'watered by dew; Abel, "a
city, mourning
Very respectfully, ....
GERTRUDE BoYINGToN.
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-28
COMMON FURNITURE,

and everything is made from kln-dried iuL-'
and warranted not to come apart.
All win do well to patronize this firm ana =
so per cent. Theydo not pay profits TO eil! ~
ufacturers, or freights to railroad compahi9', -
Go and see their extensive stock. Ihe'
Spring Beds of all prices, BeddlnT,
all kinds, Extension Tables IN A'n
Walnut, Looking-Glasse IN III -
and everything Usually kept in Furnieur'
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-28

following five persons: George w. Col
vim, r. X. Young, R. L. Nichols, &. G..
Gushing and Hon. John NJ. Kilbourne !;
the chairman of the committee desiring
to appoint the sixth as his secretary.
The cpnlnIittee were then authorized
to select delegate to the State Con-
vention. when such convention shall be
called, and the meeting adjourned.
J. NJ. HAMILTON, Chairman.
4. B. MANN, Secy.
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-28

POTTER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL
SoCIETY.-At meeting of this Society
held at the, court house in Coudersport
on Thursday evening, February Goth
1873, the president Of the Society John
NJ Hamilton, in the chair. A. B. Mann
was chosen secretary, pro te,a.
On motion it was resolved that a fair
be held this coming fall by the Agricul-
turalS0ciety. A committee of arrange
ments to consist of nine persons to be
appointed by the president.
Under tie above resolution the presi-
dent appointed the following commit
tee: r. l.. White, Chairman; :. p.
Reynolds j. NJ Spafford n III. Good
sell; o. J. Rees; L. w. Lyman; Chas.
Knickerbocker; Edgar A. Hall Ben
jalnin Rennells.
The proceedings of this meeting were
then ordered to be published in the
JOURNAL and ITEM, and the meeting
adjourned.
j. N. HAMILTON, Pres.
y. B. MANN, Secy., pro TEN.
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-28

l AM not good at guessing but yet 1
SurmiSe
That for cunning type your first al
ways applies; -..-.
Whilst the loss of the head-from his
name not from him
Supplies an apt symbol of the stupid or
grim
In your second, when daintily handled
or worn, H... ~.
There's a charm which the hand of a
belle may adOrn
And the wight who beholds, is not guilty
of theft
If beheading the name he secures what
is left. ....r
OF your whole let me say twill millen-
mum prove
To pheasants and rabbits when F0E-es
wear GiOue-s. II.
1tOulet, "a Feb %, 1873.
To THE ITEM: l send you the answers to char
rades, II not mistaken.
No !. Foxglove
No
'Dear Grace" Is a woman's name
Quite pleasant to the ear, ......
The Green is a color fair
BY nature held most DEAR
The "Wood" when living, is the home
Ofcreatures wild and fleet, .-
When dead, it often shelters man
From cold and from heat.
The lGdy have never seen
Yet know and love right well
The first, second, third and whole
I'll ''be the first to tell"
The New York herald., 1873-12-17
COURT CALENDARS-THIS DAY.

SUPREME CoURT-CIRCUT-Part 2-Held by Judge
BarrettNos. 557, 1876 305, 973 463 931, 1913 1897
326i 1871 1872, 1879 X, II! 1885, 2ssS AS 64l, $780,
s23h. Adjourned Term. Nos. s7s. $3.50, 42s1s 1870
1902, 325S, 224 1180, 14l6, 1434.
SUPREME COURT-SPECIAL TERM-Held by Judge
vls.-Demurrers.-NOs. 8, TO- 10. Issues OF law
and fact-NOs. 1885, 215 217 143, 145, los, 146 1888,
232 237 Is, 20 So As. So, 70, as Ill, 21i 2ls 49,
$780, 191 1872 202 81 68, 123 153, IT'S. 1913, 220, $780,
N0tce.-Cang OF issues OF law and fact will
commence at 302.
Ingraham.-Nos. 2, 8. H. 20, "a, So, 10, 49, 90, o.
SUPERIOR COURT-TRIAL TERM-Part 1--Held by
Judge MOnell.-NOs. 633, 691. 423, 723, 555h, 619,
SILL S13 Sl5, III, 62l, 3e4 e5l $685. S2s 500, 155h,
1884, 1854 1895. a7s, si2, si4, s1s, s s7ess r. 80
COURT OF COMMON PLEAs-TRIAL TERM-Part
1-Adjourned for the term. Part 2-Held by
Judge LarremOre.-Nos. 1920, 3606, 3607 2495 1880,
2462 1872 2449 2513, 24S6 1852, 769 Ill., Ills, 1897
1878.
MARINE COURT-TRIAL TERM-Part 1-Adjourned
for the term. Part 2-Held by Judge Shea.-Nos.
3507, 2427 2S40 2975 3029 3047 $685. $780, 3431 237
2955, So4 2769 2S79 2sos ss2l 37s9 3777 1885, 1922
2627, 27s7 Part S-Hed by Judge Joachlmsen.-Nos.
1882 $780, 1904 25S 2o47 so42 soes slo4 3lo6, $780,
1924, $780, 2S12
COURT OF GENERAL SEssIoNs-Held by Recorder
Hackett.-The People vs.. John Benson, robbery;
Same vs. Thomas Mcbride and Christopher Gala.
CHER, ieonious assault and battery; Same vs. John
Simpson, feoniOuS assault and battery; Same VS..
Charles Westgate, felonOuS assault and battery;
Same vs. PanzZi Alessandre, felonious assault and
battery; Same vs. James Allen and George Bar
clay burglary, larceny and receiving stolen goods;
Same VS.. Martin Shaffer, larceny and receiving
stolen GOODS Same vs.. Bridget Brown grand lar
ceny; Same vs.. George Flynn grand larceny Same
VS.. william Kerr, grand larceny; Same VS.. Henry
Lemox, larceny from the person; Same VS.. James
Callahan, larceny from the person. Same VS.. Peter
German, assault, with intent to STEAL
The New York herald., 1873-12-17
SUPREME CuUaT-ClRCuIT-pARTL +
shrievalty Suits and One Involving a
Nice Question.

shrievalty Suits and One Involving a
Nice Question.
Before Judge Barrett.
The Sheriff takes up quite as much time as the
Comptroller with his official litigation Three &C.
tlons were progressing yesterday at once
two in Parts l and 2 of the Circuit, and one
In the Common Pleas. These cases are
seldom OF general interest to the CON-
munity, and call for discussions OF special
OF Covert against O'Brien point was made by
Counsellor Oakley Hal that when merchant de-
lvered goods with bill of sale accompanying,
specifying merchandise and prices, although the
delivery was ora lily considered conditional or
pending titfe or for consignments account, the
sheriff who held execution against the holder OF
the property, but the same could be sold to
pay the property OF the possesseT under the writ
ten bill of sale. Judge Barrett charged the jury.
In short, merchants who make conditional sales or
censignments must, II they would protect their
delivery.
The New York herald., 1873-12-17
THE COURTS.
ANOTHER RING TRIAL.
Hhe Charge Of Larceny and Fraud Against
Henry W. Genet---A Jury Obtained.
IMPORTANT INSURANCE CASE.

The trial OF Henry w. Genet upon an Indictment
charging larceny and fraud in connection with the
Harlem Court House was begun yesterday before
Judge Daniels In the Court OF Oyer and Terminer.
"A jury was obtained at five O'Clock, when the
Court adjourned, and 1t is thought that the prose-
cution will finish their side OF the case to-day and
chat In two days more it will reach the jury. The
attendance, as will be seen by the report below,
ls as large as at any OF the previous "Ring" trials
DR.. j. A. Sherman 697 Broadway, writes to say
that the statement that he was arrested ana taken
before Commissioner Osborn on charge Of mail
ing an improper article is erroneous, ana calcu-
lated to convey wrong impression to the public.
He states that he not arrested by any one, but
that, on the contrary, hearing that Comstock had
made complaint against him for mailing his
book on hernia, he voluntarily went to the office
or the Commissioner with bondsman to answer
60 the charge. The examination is set down for
TODAY.
The New York herald., 1873-12-17
NEW YORK HERALD WEDNESDAY DECEMBER IT, 1s7srRLE SHEET

street, to-day "wednesday. December II, at eleven
O'Clock. Relatives and friends are invited to at
tena Without further notice.
VAN H0UTEN.-On Tuesday, December 10, PHILIP
D VAN HoUrEN, aged 81 years.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
WALLBs.-At Yonkers, on Tuesday December Ia
CATHARINE WALES, wife OF John Wales
Requiem nigh mass In St. Mary's church, on
THURSDAY At nine o'clock A. M. funeral at the
house, IN Buena Vista avenue, at two p M Rela-
vited to attend. -
WEBB.-On Tuesday, December 10. OF pneumonia.
THEODORE A., son OF Jacob Webb, In the 36th year
OF his age.
The funeral will take place from the Plymouth
Baptist church, on Fifty street. between Ninth
and Tenth avenues, on Thursday, December Is, at
one O'Clock p. M. Friends Of the family are cor.
daily invited to attend.
WiLDEY.-On Monday evening December Is.
SARAH wnDEY, widow OF Jonas Wildey, in the sSth
year OF her age.
Relatives and friends OF the family are respect.
fully invited to attend the funeral services, this
"wednesday afternoon, December II, at four
O'Clock, from the residence OF her son-in-law, VIM.
II. See, No. 10 Commerce street.
WILLIAMSON Monday, December Is. at Newark,
N. j., THOMAS S. WILLIAMS, In the Goth year OF his
age.
Funeral services viii be held at the Second ave.
nue. Methodist Episcopal church, corner 10th
street, Harlem, on Friday, the 10th inst, at one
r. M. Relatives and friends oil the family and
those OF his brother inlaw, Thomas b. Tappen, are
respectfully invited to attend.
The New York herald., 1873-12-17
BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
Action Against an Insurance Company
lmpOrtan mt to Insurers.

Action Against an Insurance COMPANY
Important to Insurers.
Before Judge Nathaniel Shipman and Jury.
The case OF Mrs. John Fl. De Camp vs. The New
Jersey Mutual Life Insurance Company was COM
menced yesterday, 1t was an action to recover
the amount OF policy OF insurance for $4,000. In
the month OF June 1869, John II. De Camp, as 1t is
alleged procured from the defendants, on behalf
OF his vile, policy on his own life for the sum
stated. Mr.. De Camp died some time since, and
the suit is brought in the name OF his widow. 1t
appears that Mr.. De Camp was in the habit OF TAX
ing opiates and occasionally nduging in liquor Tor
the purpose OF subduing and allaying nervous ex-
citement under which he labored. About the 22d
OF June 1863, he took an excessive dose OF an
opiate and in two days afterwards his
death ensued from nervous prostration. He
was attended by physican-Dr. Dudley,
OF Brooklyn. An inquest was held. but no
question as to suicide having been committed by
Mr.. De Camp was raised. The defendants In their
answer, set up that the policy In question was
never fairly delivered to De Camp; that he did not
pay the amount OF the premium 60 any person duly
or properly authorized by them to receive 1t, and
that he was guilty or fraud In representing to the
agents OF the company that he was man OF tenn
perate and sober habits, when he was In reality,
as tue insurance company allege, an habtua drunk
ard. The policy contained a statement to the
eHeCt IhdI ~ shouu ot looheu upon as void III the
insurer came 10 his death nom the effects of lntem
perance. r.
Mr.. Charles II. Lathrop, who filed the Office OF
Vice President OF the company At the time the
policy was taken out, gave testimony to the effect
that the policy was properly made out. The docu-
ment was received IN evidence, as was also q GER
tincate from Dr. Johnson, stating that alcoholic
stimuants and the use OF oplates assisted in pro-
ducing the death OF DE Camp.
Proof, showing the death Of De Camp, having
beer given, together with proof OF loss, &C..
The witness was cross-examined. he said that
q Mr.. Cotton, who obtained the policy In question
from the company, had no connection Whatever
with the company; that he had never acted for 1t
a. Its agent and that he was not TO deliver the