Bradford reporter. (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, January 06, 1855, Image 3

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Administrator's Sale.
Bv virtue of an order of the Orphan s Court of
Bradford county, will be exposed to public sale
t, minsion house on the premises, on the 29th
" lhe f Cui?v next, at 2 o'clock. P. M. the follow.
JSV described property, lae of P. D. Havens, dec d.
~, in the township #f Standing Stone, to wit—
•s" Men acre" of land bounded on the north by
1 *7 nl ( Deborah Havens, on the east by lands of H.
W Tracy on >he south by lands of Alexander En
t vV'ni Kingsiey, and on the west by lands of
n " "sievens all improved, with an old framed dwel
,As&: ~.s e thereon. Terms made known on the day
l' n ? , S. W. BILES,
DEBORAH HAVENS.
b j |855. Administrators.
-~~ THERirr'S SALES.
NY virtue of writs of Vend. Exponas isstteJ out
H I the Court of Common Pleas of Bradford
r intr and to me directed, will be exposed to pub
01j 'e at 'he Court House, iu the boro' ofTowan
• C d MONDAY, the sth day of February next, at
T Tack-P" M., the following' lot, piece or parcel of
, . .imated in the Tewnahip of Burlington, boun- !
lhe North bv Luther Rockwell, East by lands
r Lhial NlcKenn, South by lands of Morgan De
w [ <v Oliver Calkins deed., and West by lands of
thai A Wm. McKean; containing about 114
* f ' f more or less —about ten acres improved, one
• h ouse and a long shanty thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of E.
s Trncv vs. Jeremiah Baker.
ALSO The following lot piece or parcel of land
• mated in Asylum and Wilmot Township-, bound
-,'i on the North by the highway and land of C. Fis- j
j, n , East and South by lands of S. C. Strong, and ,
West by lands of James Dull and Uriah 1 eny
containing about sixty two acres more or less—
about two aeres improved, with the body of a log
house thereon. .
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of
Brown & Rockwell vs. S. W. Patterson.
The following described lot, piece or
parcel of land, situated in Wysox twp., bounded on
[he North by lands of Charles Newell, East by lands
of \Vin Carl, South by the State Road, and West
tv lands of Curtis Frink, dee'd. Containing twen
five acres, more of less, with about seven acres
j [nproved, and a log house, a small log bars and a
few fruit trees thereon.
.Seized and taken in execution at the suit of John
M- Fur-nan vs. George Bump.
\ I .SO The following described lot, piece orpar-
I*of land situated in Tuscarora twp., bounded and
described as follows, to wit:—On the North by
lands of George Dusenbury, east by lands of Ed
ward Overton, South by lands of Hiram Taylor,
and west by lands of Alonzu Snell, Containing fifty
acres more or less.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of Phi
latulr Hurlburt vs. Hiram L. Hurlburt and David
>V. Hurlburt.
\LSO The following described lot, piece or
Freel of land situated in Ulster twp., bounded on
Norih by lands of Ira Elsbree, on the East by lands
ci Daniel Parker d Ephriam Mtnier, on the South
bv lands of Henry Smith Abraham Minier, and
ori the West by lands of Ebenezer Keeler & Jesse
Spalding. Containing about three hundred and
fifty acres, more or less—about sixty acres improv
ed, one framed house, one log house, two framed
barns, one saw mill, and an orchard of fruit trees
thereon. The Defendant's undivided interest only,
ii levied upon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of Cor
nelius Hunsiker vs. Andrew Buruside.
ALSO —The following lot, piece or parcel of land
situated in the township of Ridgberry, bounded on
the North by lands belonging to the heirs of John
Buck dee'd., West by lands *of Mansir and Lucius
Chamberlin, South by lands of Wm. Pierce <s• Par
vtn Cove!!, Ea*l by lands of Wm. Easton. Con
taining about sixty acres more or le*s u About} fif
ty acres improved, one saw mill, one framed or
p'ank house, one log house, one framed barn, and
a few fruit trees thereon.
Se zed and taken in execution at the suit of Abi
rj:n Fiercrvs. Abner Graves.
ALSO—The following lo', piece or patcel of land
situated in Ulster twp., bounded on the North and
Wct by lands of Edward Mills, South by lands of
John Bowman, and East by the public highway—
containing about one-half acre more or less, all im
prove!, one frame buildtng now occupied as a gro
crv store, with a shed attached, and one ice house
thereon:
Seized and taken in execution at -he suit of Isaac
Shepard vs. Jukn M. I'ikc, Mary Pike and Miami
Pike.
ALSO—The following lot, piece or parcel of land
situated in Standing Stone twp . bounded on the
North by lands of John Keen and Jacob Schoonover
—East by lands of John SwackhanCer, South by
litids of Wm. Wright, and West by lauds of Theo
philus Schoonover and Isaac Vosburg. Contain
ing one hundred and seventy acres, more or less—
about eighty acres improved, three log houses, one
long barn and fruit trees thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of
George W. Goodel! vs. Samuel A. Tenant.
Al.sQ—The following described lot piece or par
cel of land, situated in South Creek twp., bounded
as follows to wit: —By line beginning at a stone,
corner of land conveyed to Wm. Decker, June 6th,
1* o—t lence by same, North 88*°.'FJast 160 perch
es to a post and stones, in line of lot No. 4—thence
South 39 perches to the pest Sooth west corner of"
10-s No 1 & 9—Thence South 7o° West 76$ perch
e* to a white pine corner—Thence South 52° West
J7 perches to a post and stones —ihence North 75°
West 62 perches to a white pine corner, and thence
North 53 perches to place of beginning. Contain
ing fifty,three and sixty-five perches, more or less.
About fifteen acres improved, one framed house and
a young orchard of fruit trees thereon.
ALSO—One other lot, piece or parcel of land,
situated in said township, bounded and described
is follows to wrt:—By line beginning at a post
South east corner of lot No. 4. Flower Survey of
Govett lands—thence by the above described lot, I
South 75° West 76 1-2 perches to a white pine—
ihence South 52° West 27 perches to a post —thence
North 75° West 10 1-2 perches to a post in line of
lot No. 11—thence Sonth along said line 94 perch
er to a post—ihence 103 7-10 perches to a post,
corner of lot No. 9—thence North by the Santa 131
5-10 parches to the place of beginning Contain- I
nig seveniyfive acres and sixteen perches, more or
less. About ten acres improved, one framed barn
thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of C. F.
M ilson vs. John Hillman.
ALSO—7'he following lot, piece or parrel of land
situated in Buriington twp., bounded and described j
a* follows, North by lands of Horace Pratt, and C. j
F. Welles. Eat by lands of Daniel Perry,South by j
lands nf John Piatt, and West by lands ot Jesse Mc-
Kean—containing about foity-two and one-half
acres. About thirty acres improved, one framed
house, one framed barn, an 1 an orchard of fruit 4 trees
thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of
George Morley vs. Peter Vroman,
ALSO—The following described lot piece or par
ed of land situated in the township of Burlington,
hounded and described as follows, to wit, On the
North and East by lands of John F. Means, on the
South by lands of Samuel Strope, and John F.
Means, and on the West by lands of Milton Bailey.
Gontaimng one hundred acres, be the same more or
,es h about seventy acres improved, one framed
house, one framed barn and an orchard thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of Elea
-I(>r T- Fox, to the use of John C. Adams, vs. Jona- j
than Thompson. j
ALSO— The following lot piece or parcel of land i
■'•'■ dated in the townships of Leroy and Granville,
hounded on the North by lands ®fO. D. Perry,east
' V lands of Henry Nelson and John Herburt, South
lands of Henry Holcomb anJ Cyrus Holcomb,
nd West by Harry Holcom A others. Containing
•tjoat one hundred and eighteen acres, more of less,
aDo ui twenty acres improved and one log house
taeon.
Seized and taken in execution at the auit of Oli—
Tfr M. Nelson vs. Charles Drake,
AI.SQ —The defendants interest, supposed to be
a * undivided one,seventh part of the following dis
cr'bed lot, piece or parcel of land, situated in Uls
ttr l *p., bounded on the North by lands of Ira Ela
on the East by lands of Daniel Parker aid
phriam Minier, On the South by lands of Henry
Abraham Minier, on the West by landa
Ebenezer Keeler and Jesse Spalding, containing
•bout this* hundred aid fifty aeres, more er less,
Cegoi
about sixty acres improved, on* framed house, one
log house, two frame barnea.one saw mill and an
orchard of fruit trees therten.
Hei zed and taken in execution at the auit of
Welles and Harris vs. Andrew Buruside.
ALSO—The following described lot, piece or
! parcel of land situated ia'the township of Albany
beunded as follows, beginning at a past. South east
corner, thence by lands of the late Ralph Peters
ilec'd.. North 88 1-2° West 109 perches to a post—
ihence by a lot contracted to Nathan Darley, North
30 3-4° East 155 perches to a post—thence by lot
No. 12, South #8 1-2° East 'O9 perches to a post—
thence by lands of Nelson Lilly, South 30 3-4 deg..
West 155 perches to the place of beginning. Con
taining eighty-seven teres and sixty-four perches,
more or less.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of
Charles Hodge, Benj. F. Bache and Catharine W.
B.xche vs. Samuel H. Moore.
JOHN A. CODDING, Sheriff.
Sherid's Office, >
Towanda, Jan. 2, 1855.5
dj" Notice is hereby given, that an amount equal
to the costs, will be required to be paid upon each
sale when struch down to the bidder, and upon a
failure to comply 4ith this regulation, the tract of
land will again be offered for sale.
3MOTICX3
\ LL persons indebted to the undersigned, late
-z Register and Recorder and Clerk of the Or
phans' Court of Bradford county, for Fees, are re
quested to make immediate payment. Those hav
ing deeds, &c., not paid for, can find them in the
Recorder's Office until after the expiration of Feb
ruary Court, after whice time they will be placed in
proper hands for collection.
January 4, 1855. H. L. SCOTT.
To Creditors.
"VfOTICE is hereby given that I have applied to
lv the Honorable the Judges of the Court of Com
mon Pleas of the County of Bradford, for the benefit
of the Insolvent Laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, and they have appointed Monday,the
sth day of February next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. for
the hearing of me and my creditors, at the Court
house in the boough of Towanda, when and where
you may attend if vou think proper.
Jan. 1, 1885. G. M. BOWMAN*.
ATHENS HOTEL,
J. 23. HUNT, Proprietor,
HAS been refurnished, and will be conducted in
a manner to suit the most fastidious. The ta
ble will be always supplied with the vcrv best ihe
market affords, and everything done to make the
traveller comfortable. A share of patronage is
solicited. Dec. 19, 1854.—3 -
THE GREEK SLAVE!
BACCHANTE, FLORA, VENUS, HEBE, DANCING GIRL.
THE above celebrated statues, together with 15
STATUETTES IN BRONZE, and several hum
dred magnificent OIL PAINTINGS,form the prizes
to be distributed among the members of the Cosmoi
politan Art Association at ihe first annual distribu
tion in January next.
The Cosmopolitan Art and Literary Association,
Organized for the Encouragement and General Dif- !
fusion of Literature and the Fine Arts,
on'a new and original plan.
The Committee of Management have the pleas
ure of announcing that the first annual distribution .
will take place on the 30th day of January next, on
which occasion there will be distributed or allotted
to members several hundred works of Art, among i
wh-ch is the original and world-renowned Statue of ;
the GREEK SLAVE, by Hiram Powers, costing
over five thousand dollars ! toy ether with the beau- J
tiful statues of Venus, Bacchante, Hebe, Finra.and
the Dancing Girl; and fifteen statuettes in Bronze,
imported from Paris; also, a large collection of Oil
Paintings, comprising some of the best productions
of celebrated American and Artists.
PLAV FOR THE CURRENT TEAR.
The payment of three dollars constitutes any one
a member of this Association, and entitles him to ,
the Knickerbocker Magazine for one year, and also
a ticket in the distribution of the Statuary and the
Paintings which are to be allotted to members in
January.
Persons taking five memberships are entitled to
five of the Magazines one year and to six tickets in
the distribution.
Persons, on becoming members, can have their
Magazine c.omrnyice with any month they choose,
and rely on its being mailed to them promptly on
the first of every month, direct from New York.
The net proceeds derived from the sale of mem
berships are devoted to the purchase of works of
art for the ensuing year.
Books open to receive names at the Eastern of
fice, or Western office, Sandusky.
The Gallery of Art is located at Sandusky, (the
Western office cf the Association) where superb
granite buildings have been erected for it, and in
whosp splendid saloons the splendid collection of
Statuary and Painting is exhibited.
The .Itlvetuletgcs Secured
by becoming a member of this Association arc—
-Ist. All persons receive the full value of their t
subscription at the start, in the shape of sterling
Magazine literature.
2d. Each mpmber is contributing towards pur
chasing choice Works of Art, which are to be dis
tributed among themselves, ant! are at the same
time encouraging the Artists of thecountry, disburs
ing thousands of dollars through its agency.
Persons remitting funds for membership, should
mark letters ' registered,' and state the month with
which they wish their magazines to commence, and
also t&sir post office address in full, on the receipt of |
which, a certificate of membership, together with ;
the magazine desired, will be forwarded to any part 1
of the country.
'J'hose who purchase Magazines at Bookstores will !
observe that by joining this Association, they receive |
the Magazine and the Free Ticket in the Annual dis
tribution all at the same price they now pay for the j
Magazine alone.
Illustrated Catalogues of the whole collection sent
on application, tree of charge.
(jjpOffices of 'he Association, at the Knickerbock
er Magazine office, 318 Broadway, New York, and
at No. 166, Water street, Sandusky, Ohio.
Address (at either office) for membership,
C. L. DERBY, Actuary G. A. A L. A.
NEW WINTER GOODS!
Latest arrival in Towanda this season.
JOSEPH POWELL is now receiving, as usual, a
large stock of WINTER GOODS of every des
cription, consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard
ware, Crockery, Boots and Mioes, Leather, tshoc
Findings, Hats and Caps. &c., which he is now of
fering for Ready Pay at unusually low prices.
He would invite particular attention to his slock of
Ladies' Dress Goods,
consisting in part of French Merinos, French Plaids
Parmettas, Thibet cloths, all prices. Canton cloths,
Bombazines, wool Delaines, all colors, plain and fi
gured Mouslin delaines, Persian twills, Ac.
LAHIF.S CLOTHS. —A variety of Cloths, with Gal
loons, Plushes, and other trimmings to match,
j (SHAWLS. —A large assortment, all qualities and
prices.
E.M H RoinF.nF.n*Goons. —Chemisettes, sleeves, col
lars, handkerchiefs, Swiss and jaconet bands and
flouncings, edgings and insertings. Also, a lot of
stamped embroidery patterns.
(£j*There will also be found among his stock a
good assortment of Gloves and Hosiery. Ribbons,
White Goods, bleached and unbleached Table Lin
ens, Crash, Scotch and Russia Diaper, bleached and
unbleached Muslins of every quality and width.Tick
ings, Stripes, Denims, Canton Flannels, Ac.
Towanda, December 19, 1854.
LEA THER—2OO Sides sole Leather—just receiv
ed and for sale by
BURTON KINGBBERT.
PAINTS (f OlLS—Lamp A Linseed Oil—White
j,dKee—Glass by the Light or Box, at
BURTON KiNGSBERY.
DRIED APPLEB.—4O buehels Dried
grafted fruit—on hand and for sale by
ilarth 18, 1854. BATLEY A NEVINB.
JUiwdlaiuons.
Auditor's BTotice.
David Barber, ) In the Court of Common
vs. [ Pleas oj Bradford County,
John Post. ) A'o 148, May Term 1651.
THE undersigned Auditor, appointed by the
Court, to distribute funds raised by Sheriff 's
Sale of defendant's real estate, will attend to said
duties at his office, in the Boro' of Towanda, at 10
o'clock in the forenoon of Tuesday, the 13ih day of
January, A. D. 1855, at which time and place all
persons having claims against ihe said fund
are requested to present them or be forever debar
red from said fund.
Dec. 19, 1854. G. H- WATKINS. Auditor.
Auditor's KTotitc.
In the matter of the Estate of Rachel Cranmer, deed
Orphans Court of Bradford County.
H'HE appointment of the undeisigncd, an auditor
-I upon exceptions filed to the final account of
lhe administrator of the estate of Rachel ' ranmer,
dee'd having been continued by said court, lie will
attend to the duties assigned him at his office in
the borough of Towanda, on Tuesday, the 30ih day
of January, 1855, at 1 o'clock, P. M. wlien and
where all persons interested are requested to attend.
Dec. 19, 1854. D'A. OVERTON. Auditor.
Auditor's notice.
William Gorscline vs Francis Goreham, ct al—ln
the Court of Common Pleas of Bradford county.
HAVING been appointed an Auditor by said
court to distribute funds in the hands of the
Sheriff, raised by the sale of the defendant's real
estate, the undersigned will attend to the duties as
signed him at his office in the borough of Towanda,
on Monday, the 20ih day of January, 1855, at one
o'clock, P.M.. when and where all persons having
claims on said fund are requested to present them,
or be forever debarred therefrom.
Dec. 19, 1854. D'A. OVERTON, Auditor.
Orphan's Court Sale.
IN" pursuance of an orderfrom the Orphan's Court
of Bradford County, there will be exposed to
public sale at the house of J, A. Kingsley, in Smith
field, at 1 o'clock P. M., of Tuesday the 23d day of
January next, the following described Real Estate,
to wit:—The South half of a lot of land situated in
Burlington twp., in said County, formerly purchas
ed bv contract by Joseph 11. Dudley and John
Sweeney, of Stephen Pierce, and the whole lot be
ing bounded, beginning at a post, the south east
corner of John G. Blake.Mee's land, thence south
152 7-10 perches to the north east corner of a lot,
heretofore conveyed to Abiram Pierce, thence west,
101 perches to a post, thence north 1 52 7-10 perches
to a post, and ihence east 101 perches to the place
of beginning—containing in the whole 96 acres
and 63 square rods of land, and the part to be sold
being the south half of the above described lot. with
about 10 acres partly improved, and a small build
ing or shantee thereon erected. Which said lot
so to be sold, is of the estate of the late Geo. Shay
lor, dee'd.
OLIVE SHAYLOR, Administratrix.
Burlington, Dec. 12, 1854.
Administrator's Hfoticc.
ALT- persons indebted to the estate of Malvin
Wooster, dee'd late of I-eßoy tp., are reques
ted to make payment without delay: ami those ha v*
ing demands against said estate will present them
duly authenticated for settlement.
EDMUND KELLY.
CALVIN W. CHURCHILL,
Dec. 12, 1854. Administrators.
Auditor's Wotice.
Wilson Aper, to the use of) A'o. 150, Sep* ember T. i
C. M. Manvillc. vs J J. > In the Common Pleas \
Viele $ Giles F. Viele. ) oj Bradford Co.
"VJOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
-L\ has been appointed an auditor to distribute ;
funds in the hands of the Sheriff, raised by sale uf j
the defendant's real estate, and that he will attend ■
to the duties assigned him, at his office in the boro' ,
of Towanda, on Monday the 22d day of January
1855—when and whero al! persons having claims
upon said funds, must present them or be forever
debarred from the same.
F. D. MORROW, Auditor.
Towanda, Dec, 15, 1654.
Auditor's Wotice.
Adam Esentrine, ) In the Common Pleas
vs. ' of Bradford County,
P. GorslinefyA J. Gorsline) A'o. '6~6,Sepl. 1. 1851
"VTOTICE, is hereby given that the undersigned
1 v Auditor, appointed by the Court to distribute
funds in the hands of the Sheriff, raised by the sale
of lhe defendant's Real Estate, will attend to the
duties of his appointment, at his office in the boro'
of Towanda, on Tuesday the 23d day of January,
1855_ w hen and where all persons having claims
Upon said funds must p-esent them, or else he for
ever debarred from the same.
P. D. MORROW, Auditor.
Towanda. Dec. 15, 1854.
Auditor's JNTotice.
Proven V Rockwell, j la the Cox if of Common Pleas
vs. > of Bradford County, A o. 34, 1
Il'ni T Bradford \ Sept Term. 1853
rjMIE undersigned an Auditor, appointed by the
1- said Court, to distribute funds in the hands of
the Sheriff, raised bv Sheriff"s sale of the real estate ,
of said Wm T. Bradford. Will attend to the said
distribution, at his office in Towanda boro', at nine
o'clock in the forenoon, of Monday the 22d day of j
January, 1855. At which time and place all persons |
having claims against the said fund, are requested ;
to piesent the same or he forever debarred from said
fund. G H. W ATKINS, Auditor.
Towanda, Dec. 19. 1851. . j
Administrator's Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Tanner
G'andall dee'd. late of Spi inlieht tp. are here-j
by requested to make payment without delay : and
all persons having claims against said estate will
please present them dulv authenticated for settle
ment. HANSON CRANDALL,
Dec. 13, 1654. Administrator.
John C. Adams' Office,
f REMOVED to the room over Burton Kingsbery's
V store, Main street.
Towanda, December 1. 1854.
WINTER" GOODS!
JUST RECEIVING 47' PIIINEEY'S a new as
sortment of WINTER GOODS, which will be
sold as usual for Cash, 15 per cent, cheaper than
can be bought elsewhere.
0C3"All pet>ons indebted to me of over one year's
standing, must call and sec to it, or I will sec to
them—quick too.
Towanda, Nov. 25, 1854.
TTTAGONS AND SLEIGHS—Two or three of
* V each for sale cheap at PHINNY*B.
ADMINISTRATOR S NOTICE.
A LT. persona indebted to the estate of Joseph C.
J\ Powell, deceased, !ate of North Towanda twp,
are hereby requested to made payment without de
lay, and all persons having demands against said
estate, are requested to present them duly authenti
cated for settlement.
JOSEPH POWELL.
November 21, 1854. Administrator.
Executor's Notice.
A LL persons indebted to the estate of John More
! f\. deceased, late of Pike township, are hereby
requested to make payment without delay, and alt
oersons having demands against said estate will pre
sent them without delay, duly authenticated for set
tlement ORRIN JMORE,
" emen M. H- CODDING.
Sept. 12. 1854. Executors
In the matter of the partition of lands late belonging
to Barney Webber, dee'd. ; situated in Troy tp.
NOTICE is hereby given to the parties interest
ed, that by virtue of a writ of partition, issued
out of the Orphan's Court of Bradford County, to
me directed, an inquest to make partition of said
land, on the premises in said township of 1 roy, aa
the law in such casea directs, on Tuesday the_ Jth
day of January next, at 1 o'clock P. M., at which
tima and placa all parties interested wi'l take notice.
JOHN A. CODDING, Sheriff.
Decembar 19, 18S4
illerrtjnnbiK, #c
■. MJ3
Attorney at lain
curies WITH THE RKGISTSH ASD RSCOHPER.
Towanda, Penna.
NEW SPRING &- SUMMER GOODS!
BURTON KINGSBERY,
IS now receiving afl softs of NE W GOODS, winch
will be sold very low for Cash.
May 3, _
~~jams. s7
TT7OUM) inform her friends, that she has just re
\ V turned from the city, with a large assortment
of ZVIZX.X.XNAB.Y GOOUS,
which she olfers at reduced prices. Produce of ev
ery kind taken in payment for goods,
REMOVAIi.-DH. MASON has removed
his office to his dwelling, on Pine street. Opposite
the old Presbyterian Church.
Townnda, May 13, 1854.
Flows and Flow castings!
BLATCHLEY, Wayne county, Alba or Curtis
Plows, Side hill, subsoil and corn plows and
Castings, lor sale cheap.
I take particular pains to get good well made
plows and tough castings. I would invite particu
lar attention to the Alba, or Curtis plow.
Call and see. R. M. WELLES.
NEW
SPRING GOODS.
JUST received by Joseph Kingsbury, a large and
cotpplete stock of NEW GOODS, for sale as
usual. CHEAP FOII CASH !
Towanda, April 26, 1854.
2Z. J ZVZABIZ.iI
TTftlt -V E 1* .IT Is A IF ,
Office with the Register and Recorder,
TOWARD A, PA.
D'A. OVERTON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW. I
TOWANDA, PA.
OFFICE in the second story of the Union Block. I
north side of the Public square, over the office
of J. C. Adams, Esq. Sept. 24.
NOTICE TO ASSESSORS.
rpHE several Assessors for 1855, will make their
JL returns in the following order, viz:—
Assessors for Athens twp., Athens boro., Ridghcr
ry, South Creek, Wells, Ulster and North Towan
da, on Monday, November 27th.
Columbia, Sylvania boro.,Springfield,Smithfield
Burlington, Burlington boro., and Towanda boro.,
on Tuesday, the 28th.
Armenia, Troy twp., Troy boro., South Towanda,
Monroe, Franklin, Overton and Granville, on Wed
nesday, 29th.
I.eroy, Canton, Durell, Albany. Asylum, Wilmot
and Tuscarora, on Thursday the 30th.
Litchfield, Windham, Warren, Pike, Wyalusing
Bnd Orwell, on Friday Dec. Ist.
Sheshequin, Rome, Hcrrick, Standing Stone and
Wysox, on Saturday, Dec.2d.
(£> The Assessors will lie careful in footing the
assessments, carrying each persons valuation into
the right hand column,and also in making their re
turns on the day designated in their Warrants.
By order of the Commissioners.
E. M, FARRAR, Clerk.
Commr's. Office, Oct. 20, 1854.
m mzz jk m mm •
E. W. BAIRD, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HAVING disposed of all interest in other busi
ness, is now prepared to attend promptly to
all business, in the line of his profession. He may
be found at all times—except when absent on le
gal business—at his New Brick Office," THE
LITTLE UNION BLOCK," between the old Un
ion Block and Joh-i Burger's splendid Saloon, re
cently erected on the North side of the Public
Square, Towanda, Pa
03N. B. Particular attention given to col
lecting.
Towanda, Aug., 24, 1851.
Xfcw £l Desirable
FALL AM) WINTER GOODS'-!
IS now prepared to offer to his customers and the
Public generally, a lurge and complete stock
nl FALL ,y WINTER GOODS. His stock has been
selected with unusual great care, and is superior
for style and quality than have everbeforeoffered to
the public—and such a combination of very low
prices that we ate sure cannot fail to please the
closest observer. Amongst his slock may be found
French Mirenos, DeLains, Cashmeres, Thibet
cloths, Ginghams. Fine Worsted plaids.. Silk Pop
lin, Alapaca*, Calicos, Fine and heavy Irish Lin
ens, Cotton Pillow Casings, Brown arid Bleached
Muslin, Sack Flannel, BroadCloths <Y Cassimers.
dc- Ac.
C CALICOS —A large assortment of Merrimack,
J Coehece A. Fall River Prints—also good cali
co for 6 cts. per yard. Warranted good Madder
colors, for sale By B. KINGSBERY.
P < UOCERIES—(TaII and see our Brown, Crush
vJX eJ, Coffee and Pulverized Suguars—Fine
Young 11 y son <V Black Teas—warranted a Superior
article or the money refunded—for sale cheap by
BURTON KI.NGSBERY._
MW
J. HARVY PHINNY, JR.,
IYEELS great pleasure in announcing to the pulo
lie that the liberal patronage he has received at
their hands, has enabled him to otfer them a large
and complete assortment of GOODS, as can be
found in Towanda, and for unprecedented low pri
ces, lie dvfiea all competition. Persons wishing to
purchase Goods for Cash or Ready Pay, will find it
to their interest Is call and examine his stock, at the
corner of Main and Bridge streets.
Butler, Pork, Grain, I.umber and Hay, taken in
p ivment of old debts, or in exceange for Goods.
Oct. 12, 1854,
JE YTHER, Pork, Codfish, Mackerel and White
J Fish, for sale cheap at PHINNY'S.
CiROCKERY & HARDWARE, a good assort
' ment.at PHINNY'S.
("YI.CTHING, may be had cheap at
J PHINNY'S.
Inciting— North Branch Pcnn'a Canal.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the
house of George Lazarus, in Pittston, until sun
| set of Thursday, the 23d of November next, for
j completing the Weigh Lock and building a Coliec
| tor's Office at Upper Pittston. Plans and specifica
| tions will be exhibited three days previous to the
day of letting. W. R. MAFFET,
Engineer and Sup't N. B. Canal.
Engineer's Office, Towanda, Oct. 28, 1854.
Postponement.
The above Letting is postponed until Saturday,
the 23d day of December next, at the house of J.B.
Stark, in Upper Pittston. Until sunset of which
dav, sealed proposals will be received, as above.
W. R. MAFFET,
Engineer and Sup't N. B. Canal.
Engineer's Office, Towanda, Nov. 27,1854.
Executor's Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Arenath
Ladd, dee'd., late of Albany twp., are hereby
requested to make immediate payment, and those
having claims against said estate, will please pre
ent them duly authenticated for settlement-
WELLS WILCOX, ?
V. 11. WLCOX, S k*" o ' o ™-
I Oct. 13, 1831.
HARDWARE & IRON STORE
.JU HALL * RUSSELL, '
fro'lirl | YVholesale and Retail Dealers in
ggIHARDWARE AND STOVES,
Tin, J a P aD( I Britannia Ware,
lEi§3&|lPl 2^ouse Tilmmings, Caniafc Trimmings, Harness 4l Saddlery
f ~ * Ware, Carpenter's and Joiner's Tools,
Vl ' BLACKSMITH'S TOOLS, FARMERS TOOLS AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
LEAD PIPE AND P (MI'S, of nil hinds and sizes,
IRON, STEEL, LEATHER BELTING, &c. &e.
Would inform their friends that these are only a part of the general hea-U under wfiich may he classed
their extensive assortment, and to which they are constantly receiving additional supplies, direct from the
importers and manufacturers, whith enables them to offer such inducements in their large stock and low
prices, that will challenge competition from any quarter. We *ooM ask the particular attention of
aaSEBASJBCiS AST 2) ffii2£2S2lßSb
to an examination of our stock, which having been selected with the greatrst care, we arc confident will
satisfy even the most particular.
(Tj 3, Don't forget the place—South side of the public square.
. Old Iron, Coppor and Brass, and all kinds of Country Produce taken in exchange for goods.
Towanda, May 27, 1854. HALL 6l RUSSELL.
DR.
SOUTH END OF THE WARD HOUSE,
Fronting the Public Square.
THE svbecriber, thankful for the liberal patronage received toe pant year n'ends to keep constantly on
-E hand a full assortment of the very best articles usually kept in our line, which HE WILL dispose of on
such terms as will he satisfactory to all who may patronize him. The purchases are made entirely with cash
in hand, and for the CASH our customers will receive the benefit of a good article at a low price. All articles
riot answering our recommendation, will be cheerfully taken bach, and the money refunded.
XT' Medical Advice gratuitously given at the Office, rliarging tnly for the Jlcdiciufs.
The stock consists of a complete and select assortment o
DRUGS, MEDICINES, AND GROCERIES,
Pure Wine & Liquors, for Medicinal use, London Porter & Scotch Ale.
ALL HIE MOST POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES!
FRESH CAMPHENE & BURNING FLUID-NEW & BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS OF LAMPS I
A SPLEXJIID ASSORTMENT OF
American Pocket Cutlery, (Warranttd Good.)
Superior TOBACCO & SNUFF ! —Choice brands of Furo Savanna, Friceipc
and Yara CIGARC !
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Window Glass, Brushes, Perfumery, Shaving Soap,
Fancy Articles, &.c. Lc.
FAMILY GROCERIES:
Black and Green Teas; Rio and Java Coffee; Molasses, Syrups, Sugars, Spices, £•
Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines, See.
REMEMBER THE STORE —SOUTH END OF THE WARD HOUSE!
AND ITS motto
'■ The best Quality oj (loads—Full Assortment —Modarate Profits —Ready Attention to Cvstomers—n
Adulteration of Goods—Candid Advice us io Patent Remedies—and Close Attention to Business."
Towanda, Novomber 12, 185:1. It. C. PORTER, M. O.
NEW FALL GOODS !
JOSEPH POWELL,
HAS just received a large Stock of New Goods, j
which are offered for sale, for ready pay, at j
unusually low prices.
Towanda,Sept. 28, 1854. j
J A IVIES MACFASILANE
ATTORNEY AT LAW, TOWANDA-
Qj'Office removed to John C. Adains'Offic in the j
Union Block. July UO.
Salt ! Salt!
BBT,S. SALT, just received, and for sale. I
*Jx/ under Hall & Russel's, by
Nov 2, 1851. 8. FBLTON 6f Co.
Towanda Female Seminary.
THE Winter Quarter of the Towanda Female
Seminary, will commence on Monday, Novem
ber 27. ' O.D.HANSON.
Nov. 22. 1851.
IJAINTS, Nails, Glass and Oils, cheap at
PHIN'NY'S.
MORE NEW GOODS.
BURTON KINGSBERY
I S Now opening a NEW STOCK OF GOODS, consists
L ing of full and complete assortment of all kind
merchandize:,
which will be sold as cheap as the same quality of
Goods can be bought anywhere this side of New-
York.
Towanda, Dec. 10,1853.
Fire and Life Insurance.
WAVERLY AGENCY.
POLICIES issued in the best established Com
panies in the United States, with capital from
2000.000 to $1,0(10.000. Apply to
"P. O. MOODY*.
East end Spat,'ding Block, Waverly, N. Y*.
AOEXT FOR THE FOLLOWISG COMPANIES':
Hartford City Fire Insurance Company.
Mohawk Valley Fire Insurance Company.
Ransalaer Fire Insurance Company.
Empire Insurance Company.
Granite Fire Insurance Company.
Utica Live Stock Insurance Company.
Susqnehanna Life Insurance Company.
Phoenix Fire Insurance Co. of Brooklyn.
Excelsior Fire Insurance Cn. of New York.
OC/'All orders from the conniry promptly filled. S3
© is & ~
LEAVE Towanda for Mcrcur's
Burlington, East Smithfield
i? an j Wellsburg de
pot on the N. Y. & E.R. IL. every MOXDAT, WF.O
XESBAT and FIUDAY at 8 o'clock A. M., and arrive
at the depot in time to take the evening train of cars
either east or west, same day.
Returning Tctsair, THUSSBAT and SATVUTI.VT,
after the arrival of the Eastern train, and also the
Western cars from Jefferson, Elmira, Ac., and ar
rive at Towanda same day.
FAME :—Towanda to Mercur's mills, 37$
" to Burlington, 50
" to East Smithfield, 62$
" to Ridgebery, 1,00
" to Wellsburg depot, 1,25
Express packages to or from the Rail Road care
fully delivered at moderate charges.
D. M. BULL,
Towanda. Oct. 8, 1852. Proprietor
CIROCKERY*— A large assortment fust receivtd
' at BURTON KINGSBERY.
I Southern Military Academy Lottery !
! (r AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA,)
Conducted on the Havana Plan.
10,000 TfiTumbers—sol Prizes!—all the
Prizes drawn at each Drawing 1 .
CLASS G—TO BE DRAWN 30TH NOV'BKft.
i CAPITALS Jl6ol>o
5OOO
" 4000
BOOO
1 *OOO
l6OO
llOO
J a off 1 000 6000
' In a'! 501 prizes, anion rum? to $60,000
1 Tickets $lO. — Halves and Quarters in proportion.
! Bills on all solvent banks taken at par.
All communications strictly confidential.
SAMUEL SWAN, Agent and Manager
Sign of the Bronze Lions.
Montgomery. Ala. Nov. 2, 1854.
PROCLAMATION.
AT T HF.REAS, the Hon. DAVID WILVOT, Prei
VY dent Judge of the I2ih Judicial District, con*
sistitig ofilie Counties of Bradford, Busquehanna
and Sullivan,and the Hon. Myron Ballard and Har
r vAckley, Associate Judges, in sndforthe said eo.
of Bradford, have issued their precept bearing date
the 20thday ot September, 1854. tome directed,for
holding a Court of Over and Terminer. General
Quarter Sessions of the Peace, Common Pleas and
Orphan's Court, at Towanda. I'or the County of
Bradford on the first Monday, the 4th day of Decern,
her next, to continue three weeks.
Notice is therefore hereby given, to the Coroners
and Justices of the Peace and Constables of tho
county of Bradford, that they he thm and thero in
their proper person, at 10 o'clock tn- the forenoon
of said day, with tluir record*, inquisitions, and
other remembrances, to do those things which to
their office appertains to be done ; and those who
■ are bound by recognizance of othc rwtsoto prosreutn
, against the prisoners who are or maybe in the jail
of said county, or who shall be bound to appear at
the said court, are to be then and there to prosecute
aga'nst them as shall be just. Jurors are request
ed to be punctual in their attendance, agreeably to
their notice.
Dated at Towanda, the 4th of November.' in the
year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and
fifty-four, and of the Independence of the United
States, the seventy-ninth.
JOHN A. CODDING, Sheriff.
NEW FALL GOODS.
U. S. M ERCUR,
IS ITOW EEC El VI NCI,
A Large and well selected assortment of
FALL GOODS!
Towanda, September 14,1854.
MOTE LOST.
\ LI. persons are hereby notified not to take ft
i 1 certain NOTE against Constucs T>. DKXO
DT'.ST, payable to the subscriber or bearer, for Four
Hundred Dollars, and dated on or about the thirti
eth day ot March. 1854, payable in one year alter
the date thereof, for value received, which said note
has been lost out of the possesion of the subscrt
ber. nvs3m3 JOHN DEMOREBI.
BOOTS &"SHOES—Hats ft Caps—A splendid
assortment just received at
BURTON KINGSBF.RY.
HATS, Caps, Boots and Shoes, a large assort
ment at p. INN YB.
TURK'S ISLAND SALT.—A quantity i" re.
ccivcd by tf6 J, PO\\ ELL.