LOCAL NEWS.
MUSICAL CONVENTION. —On the 6th instant,
the singers of several of the townships of the
County, to the number of about ninety, assem
bled at the Methodist Church in this village,
for the purpose of holding a Musical Conven
tion, under the direction of Prof. W. B. BRAD
,,y 0 f New York. The Convention was in
session four days —the average number in at
tendance must have been over one hundred.
\|l appeared to be highly gratified with the
valuable instruction from time to time given by
the Professor, as to the improved methods of
teaching and the style of execution. These
sessions were held each day, in which those
jirvsent were either thoroughly drilled in the
principles of the science oi music, or engaged
j„ practicing church music, anthems, glees or
Fismts. The Convention closed Friday even
ing with a Coucert. The court adjourned in
order that the Court House might be had for
the occasion— and contrary to the expectation
of maiiv, it was filled to its utmost capacity.—
Several pieces of church music were sung in
fine style, so far as a person who had no spe
cial ear for music, could judge. Solos, quar
tets. duetts, glees and anthems, were also per
formed in a manner that was highly satisfacto
ry to the audience, and convincing every one,
that those who took part in the performance,
had improved rapidly under the instruction re
eeived the four previous days. At the close,
the following resolutions, that had been prepar
ed by a Committee appointed for the purpose, j
were passed unanimously :
\VU:T.KV~. HI; WHO commands liis intelligent creatures, j
t ■ -in .' praises to His holy name, has also given to them 1
v ~ •vs'susccptiWe of cultivation and improvement: and.
V l r a-. t!ic -cienco of vocal music is at the present time
j ing special attention from persons of great experi
,t, . d"t'-knowledsed musical talent—and improvements
■i!-t:inllv U-ing made, l*>th in methods of teaching
u ,1 the stylo of execution, thereby rendering it necessary
i nil -.vli i -itig in choirs, to have occasioned reviews anil
ilr'il'l- under the direction and instruction of an experienc
id rroltvs<r.
Krsolved. Therefore, that we fully approve of the plan of
li.Ming Mtisieal Conventions, for the purpose of improving
ilk,., who may attend, in the more difficult departments j
i t i - s* icnce, and for the more full development of musi- |
cal talent. .
Rewired. That the instruction rece.Ved at such meet- ,
i-mil the l enctits derived therefrom, are. in the opin- i
i ~f tli" -e wlio have attended, equivalent to several !
w ks drill in a common ringing school.
Resolved, That we recommend the holding of a Musical
( \<iitimi. at some convenient locality in the County, |
during the winter of lv.i">—G.
Required, That the thanks of (lie Convention are due, i
they are hf rehy tendered to I>r. I). S. PRATT and Mr. I
j-;. T. I-'.ix, l -r tiie energy and perseverance with which j
tiiey have labored to complete the arrangements of this
uieetiiig—their only compensation will be the conscious- j
i.e-s of having been instrumental in doing good.
Rewired. That the thanks of the members of this Con- j
veation. and the citterns of Towanda and its vicinity, lie .
presented t.> l'rof. \V. 15. BRADBURY. for his labors amongst |
us upon this occasion—for the faithful kindness with which j
!r i.as pointed out onr faults, and instructed us how to
correct them, and the interest he lias taken in our improve- |
iiient. It is our ardent wi-h that in bis subsequent labors, j
he mav be as successful as he lias hitherto been, and that
when the Cast (treat I>ay shall come, he, together with the
thousands whom lie has'taught. may join that Heavenly
Choir, and forever chant the praises of Redeeming love.
The Ilev. B. J. DOUGLASS offered the follow
ing, which was also unanimously adopted, after
a few very able remarks by the mover :
Rt?ih'r°d. That this Convention bear testimony to the
h;di luirul. tone and great utility, of the instructions of
I'riif. K'm. I!. BRADBURY, as commending him especially to
tie- -nididence of the Christian public, and that in view of
the lamentable neglect of Sacred Music by the great mass
'.! e. r-hippers in our churches, we cannot but wish that
In-, views on the true position and responsibilities of choirs;
tin nils incident to them and their proper remedy, togeth
er with the i. mints of music as part of the public worship
of Almighty Cod. And also his remarks on the host
mode of securing congregational singing were published
throughout the length and breadth of our land, as tending
to bring alxiut a most desirable reformation in those mat
ters.
We learn that a Musical Association was
formed during some part of the session of the
Convention, composed of the lovers of music,
in the townships represented in the Convention,
and its officers are CHARLES R. COBURN, of To
wanda, President; S. P. COOK, of Rome, and
P. L. Lvov, of Monroeton, ice Presidents ;
Wii If. PERKINS, Secretary, and Dr. D. S.
PRATT, Treasurer. We (an hut hope that this
meeting of those interested in music, will result
in much good.
PROCEEDIXGS IX COURT.
[REPORTED FOR TIIE " RETORTER.'']
The Court met on Monday, the 12th lost.,
I at 10 o'clock A. M.
On petition of many of the citizens of Mon
-1 and South Towanda, the Court make
1 aa onicr to annex a part of Monroeton town
-1 -hip to South Towanda, a.d change the name
1 of South Towanda to Towanda township simply.
On petition also, a new township is erected
I aof tin? west part of Burlington, to he call-
B- ; West Burlington township'. The division
B running on the west boundary of Burling-
B tu borough.
IviHT. METKERVS. DANIEL INGRAM & WLL.
S 1;.; lAMS. —.Jury called and sworn —same day
I 1 tiled. Question, location of warrant. Ki
ll for plaintiff, Mereur and Adams for de
f dant.
I Ibwm BARBER VS. S. S. HINMAN. —Claim,
y had and used. Barber was arrested un
he act of D-12, defendant went his bail ;
i secure li;m plaintiff give him a note payable
the Kiin'ra bank ; defendant drew the
of -ai l note. The jury returned aver
' T plaintiff for the sum of £l IT ST. K.
"■ I for plaintiff and Khvell for defendant.
;v - INGHAM VS. ZKBULON ESSELSTTXE. —
ior lumbi r sowed, also for n certain part
1 to raised on plaintiff's land by defendant.
' occupied nearly three days ; the court
'-""the jury Thursday morning. Verdict
'plaintiff in the sum of SBT 2d. Mereur
1 ho'i-ll f l() - plaintiff, Watkius and Baird for
'' UV E. BROOKS VS. JOHN BROOKS. — Di
-T.uitciJ from the bonds of matrimony.—
•airt decree that tlie defendant pay the
'• ''osu filed by libellaut, together with the
'' M.U lI.L, Executor of ALEXANDER MA
-1 hsAiiiAxiKr. MOGER.—Claim upon book
defendant pleads tatutc of limita
-1 laiatiir claims on promise made to the
,l,J ie on the day of sale, on a judgment
'• ( '"f"tidant. Court held that the prom
l | '| ! e made before the right of action ae-
J ■ that plaintiff could not claim on a pro
subsequent to the time the suit was
10 hifi.rr a Justice of the Peace. The ju
ty return a verdict for 15 cents for plaintiff.—
Morrow for plaintiff, Booth for defendant.
The Court sentence Thomas Morehead, who
was convicted last week of fornication and bas
tardy, to pay a fine of one dollar to the Com
monwealth and the costs of prosecution; to pay
Kcziah Grcggs, the prosecutor, the sum of $3O,
for her lying in expenses and for the support
of the child, up to the 21st inst., and also to
pay to her at the rate of seventy-five cents per
Week, from the 21st inst., until the 21st day of
November 1856, and thereafter to pay her at
the rate of fifty cents per week until the 21st
of November 1861, for the support and maiu
tanance of said bastard child. Said weekly
payments to be paid quarterly: on the 21st day
of May; 21st day of August; 21st day of No
vember, and the 21st day of February, in each
and every year; and that he give good securi
ty to be approved by the court, and that he
also indemnify the township of Standing Stone,
from liabilities for the support of said child.—
The defendant not complying with the sen
tene, was committed to jail. Baird and Afac
farlane for the Commonwealth, and Adams &
Watkins for defendant.
The defendant made application for the ben
efit of the insolvent laws. The court appoint
the 14th day of May next, for applicant's ap
pearance and discharge.
N.VNCY RUDY VS. JOHN RCDY. —ON motion
of Mr. Elwell, the court decree a divorse from
the bonds of matrimony.
The court also sentenced the Iload of Com
missioners of North Towanda, who were
last week convicted of misdemenor in office,
each the sum of one dollar and the costs of
prosecution.
NATURAL CURIOSITY. —Sometime siuce a ichitc
croic, was observed in a flock of these birds,
upon the farm of Major BYRON KINGSBERV, a
short distance above this place. After repeat
ed attempts, it was finally captured alive by a
lad in the employ of Air. K. and has been ex
hibited to the citizens of this place. It shows
a freak of nature of which we have never be
fore heard of an instance. The cage in which
it was placed, also contained a live crow of the
Usual color, to show that there could be no j
mistake as to the species. They are identical
in appearance except that tho one to which we ;
refer is clad in plumage of the purest white. It j
is in fact a white crow. Can any of those con- j
versant with natural history inform us if in- 1
stances of a similar freak of nature are on re-!
cord'! We understand that it will be on exhi- i
bition, and a sight at it is well worth the small 1
price charged.
65>_ The long bridge over the Susquehanna at Twvanila J
fell on Friday, injuring Mr. Dilon 11. Brown, of New York. |
We find the above paragraph going the
rounds of the newspapers, and we desire to en
ter our curat. The papers have done injury
enough to " Air. DILON 11. BROWN, of New
York." The first we knew of the accident to
him, was by a telegraphic despatch to the X.
Y. Herald. Who the deuce is " DILON H.BROWN
of New York." But one span of the Bridge
has fallen—and that without injury to anyone.
[ THE WEATHER. —The intense cold of last
i week has been succeeded bv a thaw, and on
' Tuesday nicht a rain converted the snow into
a state of "liquidation/' extremely uncomfort
able to pedestrians and ruinous to tho sleighing.
The indications were, that a sudden rise would
take place in the river, causing many forebod
ings as to the damage likely to ensue by the
passing away of the ice. An unusual quantity
| has formed, during the cold weather, and the
river is frozen over almost its entire length.
Latest froftl the Frozen Trains.
Great Suffering and Privation—Distress of
Passengers.
We conversed this morning with a gentleman,
a citizen of St. Louis, who came down last
night from Springfield, and who gave us some
information of the condition of affairs on the
railroads. Our informant left Bloomington
last Sunday, and by dint of severe labor, in
which all the passengers tailed laboriously, the
train succeeded in making its way through.—
At one drift the snow was so deep that it
overtopjied the ears, and the train had to root
its way through, completely hid from view, and
enveloped in the bleak shroud. To aid the
engine, the passengers turned out, and having
a lot of shovels prepared for an emergency,
worked for several hours in throwing the snow
off the track. The intensity of the cold may
be imagined, when it is stated that the ther
mometer indicated thirty degrees below zero.
Twenty seven miles beyond Bloomington a
train of cars was frozen up in a drift, not able
either to proceed or retreat, in consequence of
a lack of fuel. The cars were filled with pas
sengers, many of whom arc women and children,
and their sufferings may lie conceived when we
state that they had torn three ears to pieces
for fuel. While our informant was at Bloom
ington, an effort was made to reach the sufl
erers. Sleighs were started off to the spot, but
after a day of weary labor, in winch the horses
were broken down and exhausted, they return
ed to Bloomingtoji, having gone only twelve
miles. The great depth of the snow the diffi
cult'.' of getting through the huge drifts, lying
at frequent intervals along the prairies, the
j terrific force of the wind, which filled the air
with whirling snow, and the almost insnfter
ahle severity of the cold —made the attempt to
reach the cars with sleighs, a hopeless and lutile
task. So much for the suffering on the Chicago
and Mississippi Road.
On the Illinois Central, affairs are worse
still. A train is frozen up near Decatur, and
the wretched passengers suffer, not only for
lack of fuel but for want of food, and shocking
to relate, were compelled by the bitter neces
sity of their condition to >uit dogs to keep from
starring. This fact is reliably stated in the
Bloomington and Springfield papers, and is
further confirmed, says our informant, by the
testimony of individuals in Bloomington.
Indeed, it was a subject of conversation in that
citv. We can imagine how deplorable must
be the situation of persons, and to what ex
tremities they are reduced, when they have no
; other alternative than to eat dog-flesh to drive
off the demon of starvation. *
One Week Later from Europe.'
Arrival of the Atlantic—A Ministerial Crisis
—Resignation of Ijord John Russell—Noth
ing Important from Sebastopol.
The steamship Atlantic, Capt. West, arrived
at New York, on Friday last.
The Atlantic brings Liverpool dates to the
afternoon of the 27th ultimo. Her passengers
number 58, including among them Hon. X.
G. Upham.
The chief interest of her news centers in the
proceedings of the British Parliament, the gov
ernment having been severely deuouueedfor its
management of the war.
The Peace Conference is to be opened about
the middle of February.
The next important feature of the news is
the resignation of Lord John Russel from the
British Ministry.
On Friday night Lord John Russel gave an
explanation of his conduct, and the opinion is
that the whole Ministry must go out.
The public feeling seems tending towards
peace.
The affairs before Sebastopol are quite un
changed.
The British army is represented as being in
a wretched state from mismanagment.
There had been a report of a battle fought
in a wretched state from mismanagment.
There had been a report of a battle fought
but it proves incorrect.
The Swedish army is to be placed on an
immediate war footing.
Negotiations are continued between Austria
and Prussia, respecting the Germanic army.
The Great Britain steamship has arrived
from Australia with £750,000 sterling in gold.
Numerous failures are reported in Liverpool,
but the amounts are exaggerated and the cot
ton market influenced.
The dates from Sebastopol arc to the 14th;
of January. The Russians hud made two
sorties and were repulsed with considerable;
loss. The weather in the Crimea, had been '
cold, but at the last dates had become milder, j
The French have mined the flag-staff battery,
and wait only a favorable opportunity to blow
it up.
Sickness was increasing in the Allied camps.
Considerable re-inforcements arc reaching
the Allied armies.
Liprandi has again advanced his outposts to
Tchernaya.
An army of 40,000 Russians with a battery
of 80 guns, is said to be at Perekop.
Letters from St. Petersburg, to the 18th of
January, are of a pacific character.
The allies arc about to establish a hospital
to contain 2000 men at Smyrna, and also an
establishment for the convalescent at Rhodes.
The Russians have repaired and re-occupied
the quarantine fort.
General Brown is about to resume his com
mand in the Crimea.
The sickness is increasing in the camp of the
Allies.
General Menschikoff is reported to have
said: "Our troops may now rest. Generals
January, February and March will fight our
battles better than wc can."
The Russians report numerous desertions
from the Allies to the Russian ranks.
A letter from Odessa, under date of the
9th of January says that the Russians will
; shortly assume the offensive in the Crimea,
having received the necessary reinforcements.
Large bodies of Russian troops have been or
| dered to concentrate at Perekop, with the view
I of attacking Eupatoria.
It is positively asserted that Omar Pacha's
forces were to begin operations on the 18th of
January—advancing under cover of the artil
lery of the fleets along the coast. The last of
the Turkish convoys left Varna on the 14th for
Balakava.
The French eighty-gun ship " Henri Quar
rre," which was run ashore during the gale of
the 14th November, has been turned into a
fort, and has become of much use to the Allies.
A despatch from General Menschikoff, under
date of the 17th, has been published at St.
Petersburg. It is to the following effect:
" The seige operations do not advance. Two
successful night sorties were made on the 13th
anil loth. We took fourteen English and
French prisoners. The Allies lost a consider
able number in killed.
"The Arab deserters says that the Turks
are treated with very little consideration by
the Allies."
English soldiers are dressed in French uni
forms. Canrobert has presented 10,000 coats
to the British soldiers. It is asserted too, that
General Canrobert, satisfied with the numerical
st-cngth of the force under his command, has
Written home to request that no more men may
be sent—a state of things which differs
materially from that of the British army.—
Indeed, the London Times states that if the
present rate of mortality should continue there
will literally be no army left by the loth of
March—nothing but Lord Raglan and his
staff. The weather was very changeable—
alternate snow, rain and frost.
The London Times continues to assault the
Ministry and its management of the war. It
says in a recent article—
Wc are all to persevere with the whole
force of the empire in carrying Lord Raglan
and his staff through with it, and enabling them
to redeem their credit at the risk of another
army. That is what Government i prepared
to ask, what Parliament is expected to grant;
what the press will be thought very disloyal if
it does not back up; what the British people
are expected to swallow, as it has swallowed
many other desperate policy. For onr part,
whatever others may please to do, we will take
no further part in such an affair. We wipe
our hands of the war under the existing man
agment. If Government, if the House of Com
mons, or the British people, choose to sell
themselves to the aristocracy, and through the
aristocracy to their enemies, it is their own
affair: wc wipe our hands of the national
suicide. All that we can do is to protest, and
to warn, and that we wiil not cease to do,
though hitherto we have done it in vain."
Died,
On tho Mil instant, at the rc-Vern e of bov father, Genrpc
Ri.-kiis in Kridgewater, Susquehanna Co.. I'a.. U'RKl]
A. wife of George W. Pickering, who reccutty moved
from this place, aged t years.
She has been a consistent member of the Baptist Church,
at Montrose, for five years, and leaves an infant son, with
a large circle of warm friends and acquaintances. We ten
der to the husband and relatives, our kindest sympathies in
their affliction.
\ EDITOR'S NOTICE. — D. C. Otis A
J\_ p cir u V 9 Wm. Leu-is—III the Court of Common
Ph as of Bradford County; No. 4*l, September T. 1554.
The undersigned, an Auditor appointed by said court to
distriqutc funds raised by Sheriffs sale ot defendant s per
sonal property, upon fi. fa.'s issued upon this and other
judgments, will attend to the duties of his apnointmen tat
lii* office in the through of Towanda on Wednesday, the
'.'lst day of March, 1855, at 1 o'clock, P. M., when and
where all persons having claims upon said fund mm. pre
sent them, or be fortver debarred from the *me.
Feb. 13, 1*55. *> A- OVERTON, Auditor
ft MASONIC'— The regular meetings of UNION
No. >bs. A. \. M., arc hold otery Wcd
jr newday, on or preceding the full moon, at Maso
/yr \ nic Hall, oyer J. Kiugsbery's store.
All brethren in good standing are invited to attend.—
The meeting for February will occur on the 29th inst.
H. R. A. UNION CHAPTER, NO. 161, holds its regular
meetings at the name place, Thursday on or before the full
moon. Meeting for March, on the Ist dav.
E. H. MASON, Secretary.
Neto
NEW ARRANGEMENT AT THE EAGLE FOUNDRY!
X. L. di H. Z>. LAMORHAVX,
HAVING purchased the entire interest of the otheT
membera of the late firm of 1. L. A H. L. Laraoreux
A Co. in the " Eagle Foundry," in the south part of the
borough of Towandn, will still continue the business of
said firm, and manufacture to order and keep constantly
on hand a large assortment of the following articles :
MACHINERY of all kinds, including Mil! Irons, Mill
Gearings; the Rose and Johnson Water-wheel. Ac. Ac.
STOVER—Box. Cool, Cooking and Parlor Stoves, of all
kinds, sizes and prices.
I'HOUGHS—North Branch. Noa. 1.5. and 7; Blacthlev
Nns. 1 and 2 ; Binghaintun. Wayue County, Excelsior,
aide-hill and corn ploughs, Ac.
Corn Shelters and Straw Cutters; Wagon boxes, alcigli
sboea, plough points, gearing for chain pumps, grind
stones, and. other articles too numerous to mention.
Having secured as Siqierintendents, J. B. Irvine in the
machine shop, and Robkrt McCctcheon in the moulding
department. the firm feel confident that they can manu
facture and repair all kinds of machinery in as workman
like a manner and on as ea-y terms as any establishment
this side of New York.
RirStr'im Engine* will be repaired satisfactorily on
short notice.
Partictilas attention will 1-e paid to the Pattern depart
ment, and all orders fulfilled on the shortest notice.
The attention of Farmers is called to J. B. Irvine's cele
brated EXCELSIOR PLOUGH, which took the first pre
mium at the Bradford county Agricultural Fair of 1853.
Also to the elevated oven EAGLE STOVE, the best stove
in use.
With the above the firm have connected a
Tin, Shed Iron and Copper Establishment,
and will lie at ail times ready to manufacture, repair and
do job work, and will keep constantly on hand assortments
in all branches of their business.
We cali the public attention to the following facts :
We use the Ralston Iron, which is acknowledged to be
more durable and strong than any other.
Our stove plates are thicker and stronger than any of
foreign manufacture, and persons purchasing stoves of us
can have them repaired ori short notice by calling on us, j
without going to the expense of having new patterns.
Farmers would save time and expense by purchasing j
ploughs of us, as they would not be troubled "for points, as ,
in the case of foreign ploughs.
Old Iron, Brass, Copper, l'ev. ter, Ac., taken in exchange
for manufactures or woik.
giT All would do well to eall and examine before pur
chasing elsewhere.
Towanda, February 15.1855:
DISSOLUTION. —The Copartnership here
tofore existing lietween the sub-erihrrs, under the !
name of I. L. A 11. L. LAMEREAUX, A Co., is this day j
dissolved by mutual consent of all parties. The business j
of said firm will hereafter be carried on by I. L. A 11. 1.. I
LAMEREAUX. at the old stand. Notes and Book aceounts
of the late firm are left iu the hands of I. L. A 11. L. Lam
ereanx. and must be settled forthwith.
I. L. LAMEREAUX. P C. HALL.
H. L. LAMEREAUX, C. S. RUSSELL.
Towanda, Jan. 20,1855.
\ DMIXISTRATOR S NOTlCE.—Notice |
J. V, is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the es
tate of ROXAS'A VAN WRINKLE, deceased, late of Pike
twp., are hereby requested to make payment without de
lay; and all persons having claims against said estate will
please present them duly authenticated for settlement.
C. G. GRIDLEY, Administrator.
Orwell, February it. 1865.
I EXECUTOR'S NOTlCE.—Notice is herc-
J by given, that all persons indebted to the estate of
HOR VTIU GAMAGE, dee'd. late ot Burlington twp., are
hereby requested to make payment without delay; and
ail persons having claims against said rotate will please
present them duly authenticated for settlement.
JULIA GAMAGE. I r, . „
PERRY B. PRATT, f Exotut "*
February 17. 1855.
LIST OF LETTERS, remaining in the I\
O. at To WAX DA, IV. February 15, 1855.
Rurtch George M Lvncb Bridget
Barnes Mary 2 Madigan Michael
Brown Samuel McCrosain Jomes
Brown Harrison Mingu.s Joseph
Buckley William Mnnihv Daniel
Bennett John M McNiel William
Buriingame Loauder L Morgan John
Buttertield Sarah Murtagh Mary
Burke Bridget Mannahcn Daniel
Culver Daniel B Patterson William 2
Curren Daniel Pierce Whitman L
Connelly John Preston Charles A
Commons Wm Pierce Chester
Chaffee Fanny 2 Runyon Layton
Carman Eliza Uobbins Isaac
Campbell Friend Stevens John 2
Comstock Chandler Sage Philander
Coolbangh William Strickland M I>
Corby Joseph Summers Sally
Dickernian S M Specs Rboda A 2
Driefuss Samuel Sullivan James
Demarest Rosetta Stevens Diana
David Charles Slum John
Drinkwater O II Spees Angelinc II
Davis Francis Smith John
Davidson George L Sullivan Hannah
Doherty James Stuerd Luther L
Depeu Mrs A J Smith Myron
Durrin Henry 2 San tee John
Ellish William Scott John H
Ennis Levi Smith Jesse
Fox Mrs H Thomas Dunham A Co
Fenoughty James Trumble D
Gould Epnraim Vandyke J times
Gleason Owen White Michael
Hatch James WolfGarrickM 2
Harden Thomas Walsh John
Harrington A Son White David C
Ilorton Elijah H Wiggins Ezra
Hill Stephen A Westgate Betsey
Irvine James It Wat kins Many J
Jackson John Weld E S
Kerrick Frederick Walsh Margaret
Kilmer Joshua 2 Wheeler P J
Lewis William White Rev John
Lathrop Jacob Wyfcoff Sarah
Lynch James 2 White Miss Margaret
Liebig R Young H E
is*r Persons calling for any of these letters will please
mention they arc advertised. H. C. PORTER, P. NL
/ LOVER AND TIMOTHY SEED—T
yj quantity of each just received and for sale bv
February 7,1855. J. PO^VFLL.
A DMIXISTR A TOR'S NOTICE - Notice
JL JL is herebv given that all persons indebted to the es
tate of THOMAS THATCHER, deceased, latent' Orwell
township, to make immediate payment, and all persons
having demands against snid estate, will present tnem du
ly authenticated for settlement. CYRUS THATCHER,
* February 7, 1855. Administrator.
The Commissioners of Bradford
jIAI County have fixed upon the following daj a and dates
respectively" for holding APPEALS, viz :
Towanda boroogh. Burlington township and borough,
North and South Towanda, Ulster and Wihnot, on Thurs
day, February 15.
( anion, Franklin, Granville, Derrick. Lerov and Wysox
on Monday, February If.
Orwell, Pike, Rome. Shcshequin.Tnscarora. Wyalusing.
Warren and Windham, on Toe-day. February 20.
Columbia. Overton. Ridglicrry, Smithlield, Springfield,
South Creek and Sylvani.i borough, on Wednesday, Fob
ruarv 21.
Athens township, Athens borough, Albany. A-yhitn,
Armenia,Purell. Litchfield and Standing Stoae on Thurs
dav. February 22.
Monroe, Troy township and borough, and Wells, on Fri
day. February 25.
V irThe Assessors will ho punctual in delivering the no
tices to the tux.tblos, and in making their returns in per
son on the day de-ignated in their warrants, 't which tune
and place the II >arl of Revision will attend and hear a'l
such as think themselves aggrieved by said assessment,
and make such drdu< lions and alterations as to them may
seem iust. Bv order of the Commissioners,
Feb. 7, 1855. ' E. M. FARRAR, Clerk.
T DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.- -Notice
X\_ is herebv given. that all personsjindcbled to the es
tate of C. Ik PHILIPS dee'd., late of Burlington tp.. arc
herebv requested to nuike payment without delay: and all
persons havinging claims against said estate will please
present them duly authenticated for settlement.
J. M. PHILIPS, Administrator.
February 3. 1855.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.
IMIE SUBSCRIBER offers for sale his
. valuable FARM, situate in Burlington township, Bra
dford county. Pa., containing about 225 ACRES, ot which
about 130 acres arc improved, and in a high state of culti
vation. About 70 acres of the improved part i.s bottom
land, and the balance, rolling land, facing the south and
east. About 100 acres i well timbered with pine aud
hemlock, aud a good mill seat the.eon.
This farm is eight miles from the Elmira and a q
Willinmsport Railroad, and nine miles from the fAm
North Branch Canal. It ha- upon it two good Jjjjigil
apple orchards, and an abundance of cherries, jxiiJlß
plums, Ac.: a new dwelling house, two goodoßHl
barns, cow-sheds, Ac. Said farm is well calculated for two
farms of equal value, embracing an equal portion of b t
torn land, upland, and timber, and will be sold separately
or together, as may suit purchasers.
Terms:—A portion of the purchase money down, and
the balance in yearly payments, to suit purchasers. For
further particulars, enquire of the subscriber at the farm.
February 7, 1855. SAMUEL M KEAN -
ANNUAL REPORT
Of the Receipts and Sspenditnres of Bradford County, for 1854, from Jan'y
Xstj to December 31st, inclusive.
1 *
Auditors for Auditing public, account" 5123 00
Assessors 05 60 j
Bridge contracts Tjy 12 ;
Bradford County Agricultural Society- 10*1 00 ;
Bridge and road Views, 43 00 ;
Crier of Court, 72 00
Constables attending court and muting returns, 492 53
Costs in Commonwealth suits, 1303 34
Counsel to Commissioners, Wm. Klwell 50 00
Clerk of Sessions, Ac., A. M'Kean, 352 41 j
Election expenses, 51" 00 :
Fuel and lights, for public offices, Ac I jt! 2t) ,
Grand jtfrors, 618 07 j
Traverse Jurors, 2445 04
Justices' Inquisitions, :♦ oa
Incidental expense* 2 U 9 5* !
Meridian line 22 00 |
Office books and stationery 135 81 j
Actouvt icith the moral Collectors ef Ci nitty Tares fir the COVTAV of Jfrcdfari.
Townships rviw,.r' v srr.es Ye'r Amount i Amount I Amount Amount Amodnt
and Boroughs. llector aAa c. Charged, j Collected. | Ex>oic'a t'<! | perecnt'go Our.
Standing Stone, Isaac W. Weatbrook, 1--45 $lB 38 ] i .. t i 213 38
Albany, William Lee, 164" 10> 83 ■ j lOC 8$
Athens tp. John H Murray, 1852 lis 20 j I 118 20
Hureil, Raus&lairr Ross, ... 968 ! ... . .1 'J 63
Ilerrick, j John E. Keelor, ... j 29 68 i 29 54
Pike, i George W. Humphry, ! 47 83 $8 23 | 53J CO j ....
Route, ! Nathan Mavnard, * .. 27 20 j j 27 2(7
Tuscarora, Hiraut Shninwny, .. j 44 03 13 10 14 27 11 32 j
Wilinot, Allen Woodruff, 38 43 j 36 43
Albany, John Mathews. lS6:t' 174 02 1.3 00 2162
Durelf. Thomas A. Jennings, ...i 143 45 OS 00 | 7s 45
Ilerrick, Richard Hillis, ... j 113 34 ! 97 86 305 i 12 43 (
Leroy, Ledyard Chiu'tpel, 41 32 j j 219 i 39 13
Pike", George W. Humphry, .. j 22s vc, • 171 85 | 034 | 50 07 |
Rome, Nathan Mavuard, j 135 55 : 135 55 | .... j
South Creek, Ira Crane, 23 43 j j 940 14 03 . ..
Tuscaroru, I). I). Black, ' 95 12 | C 4 75 14 54 15 83
Ulster, Charles B. Kitchen, .... I<U 95 ( 50 00 # ..... 64 95
Wyaox, Henry rassni .re, .. j 110 94 j 04 49 14 01 32 34
Warren, Nathan Young, ... .' 123 00 1 83 73 601 33 80
Wilniot, Edward Shenard, ... 1 70 32 1 20 00 j . • 50 32
Athens liorougb, John Hnell,jr. 1854! 399 10 j 360 ('0 j • ... 49 10
Athens t,.unship, L. A. Gardner, 1331 20 ■. 1219 32 ■ 10 19 C> 7J
Armenia, L. W. Gardner, 02 00 "55 81 3 31 2 94
Albany, I). F. Miller, Ihh 97 : 119 00 j 09 97
Asylum, S. C. Strong, 340 39 j 300 Co 1 40 39
Burlington, J. Travi3,jr. . . 753 21 . 700 30 . 15 99 30 80
Columbia, John Gustin, .. 575 00 | 625 49 21 92 j 27 05 ...
Canton, i John Gray, 530 23 j 495 90 14 23 | 20 10 •
Dorcll, John Stevens, ... 329 41 153 59 i 15 82
Franklin, 1 David Stniley, 141 92 121 50 . . .. . .. 23 42
Granville, 1 JaincsGee, ... 399 04 289 19 465 | 15-1 .
Ilerrick, I Richard Hillis, -j 13'J 30 51 44 Hi 80
Litchfield, i T. B. Merrill, . 1 338 00 318 02 331 ! 10 73
la-roy, J. P. Vanfleet, | 293 28 238 iH) ... I ... . 65 23
Monroe, LihbeusMarcv, .. S 532 35 | 487 30 19 14 | 25 91
Orwell, Joel Cook, 470 57 41 *3O 303 i 23 04
'Jvertoll, I James Havcrlv, .. . j ■76 84 40 94 639 1 352 20 00
Pike, ! M. C. Ellsworth, . 820 43 654 00 i | 166 43
Rome, Joseph Allen, .... I 3:s 82 337 09 300 j 19 75 35 32
RidgWrrv, ' Charles French, 350 9C IPO 00 .... 1 25C 86
Smithfield, I T. J. Wheeler, .. 033 80 507 52 J 80 44
Springfield,* j Hiram Spear, 511 22 275 00 346 1 25 40 207 30
S uith Creek, \ Ira Crane, . 253 31 200 00 63 31
Standing Stone, | John Taylor, 293 09 215 0() ._ 69 86
Shcsheqnin, Henry Patterson, 707 06 600 01 12 31 34 71 .
Sylvania Borough, Curtis Merritt, j ... 54 58 51 34 64 2 70
Tuscarora. Oliver Warner, i j 277 85 210 00 • 61 36
Towanda Borough, G. H. Eaton, j. ... 1200 90 1103 19 30 66 ! 01 22
Towanda North, Chester Bennett, 209 53 150 33 i 59 2(7
! Towanda South, James McGill, ... 249 70 225 00 ! 24 70
Troy Borough, j Asa B. Moore, ... 214 07 200 00 j | HO7
Troy Township, • George P. Freeman, ... 605 87 j 024 57 813 1 32 87 |
Ulster, i 11. D. itogers, 370 25 | 176 (JO . I i 135 25
Wysox, 1 Henry Passraore, |. .. j 527 75 ' 450 00 j ) 71 69
Warren, James U. Currier, j 540 24 j 612 21 823 ! 25 75 \
Windham, A. Dunham, ir. .; 445 39 . 330 oi j j' 108 78*
Wvalusing, E. Whitnev. I. I 504 99 ; 320 79 ; .... ... j 179 20
Wells, j James Mitchell, 423 47 383 25 20 05 j 20 17 j ...
Wilinot, | David A brains, j... 147 85 100 8.8 j 677 J 700 j 33 24
j : 313,589 70 j $14,815 38 j $291 57 $O9B 40 j 12784 W
DR. Preceptor Porhcs, Treasurer of Bradford County, in acct xcith said County, (JR.
To amount of duplicates prior to 1851 81801 31 '
" of I.sol, . 1578.5 36 j
To amount of notes, judgments, & 61 06 j
To amount of transcript* of unseated lHnds,. 151 s'.'!
To amount of miscellaneous receivaN, 360 66 •
To abatement allowed Co. on state tax, 173 03 j
To amount in Treasury, Jan. Ist, 1851, 5032 62 j
t
$24,667 68 |
i L)li. Preceptor Forbes, Treasurer of Bradford Co. in account icith Com'lth of I'enna. Cli'
To amount of duplicates prior to 165-1, $2Oll 53
" " of 1851 12375 31
" trnnseripUof unseated laml. .. 272 26
" miscellaneous receivsU, 2a 15
#14,681 VI
I J)Ji. Count;/ Orders in account u.ith Bradford County, C B
To orders issued in 1851, . $11355 01
To orders outstanding Jan. 1, 1854, ... 11 2-6 j
812.136 32
I . 1!B\1)Ko!!1) COUNTY, SS.—We, tlie under-: Tied < 'nmiiiis-i'vcj of Bradford County. do hereby < i rtity tla
I 1.. S. above to Vie ii true and correct .statement ot the Itcceiv tl- and Expenditures of said County, from the Ist day
of January to the thirty first day of December, 1*54, inclusive.
Witness our hands and seal oi office at Towaud.i, this 17th day of January, 1854.
ISAAC A. PAHK. )
STU APT mHILKY. - Ceramissicnerv
! A(test—E. If. Farr.vb, Clerk. oKOIIOB if. BUI.L, )
pLOCK <fc WATCH REPAIRER.—The
undersigned is constantly receiving front New-York
by Express, new additions to his Stock of Watches, ( picks.
Jewelry, Silver ware, and Fancy Goods, comprising in
part—Gold and Silver Lever. I.'Lpine and llnin Watches,
with a full and complete assortment of Fine Gold Jewelry,
such as Cold chains. Lockets, Bracelets, Cold Pens, Keys.
Rreast-Pins, Ear-Rings, Finger-Rings, etc. etc. Al o, n
large variety of Silver w are .such ns Table and Tea Spoons. !
Cream spoons, Biitter knives, Salt spo->ns. Spectacles, t -
g<-ther with an extensive assortment of Plated Ware—All :
of which will be sold very low for CASH.
CLOCKS. —A large assortment Clock" just received, of j
all descriptions, ranging in prices from 76 cents to Fifty
Dollars.
no. Watches repaired on short notice and WAtftt \STEU j
to roil well. Also, all kinds ( locks repaired.
W. A. C. would beg leave to say, that lie is prepared to
execute the mo-t difficult Jobs, such as can be done at no ,
other Shop short of New-York citv.
W\ A. (JHAMBEULIN. ]
Towanda. February 1.1865.
F OOKIXG GLASS PLATES CL'T AM>
_I_J lilted for any size, to be had at the Jewclrv Store of
Feb. 1. 1855, W. A. CHAM BERLIN.
HANG OUT THE BANNER!!
A HORSE! A HORSE! my kingdom
_ for a liorec and customers to take away ihc
goods. Xnl with -Rinding the- late disa>!reus
3) fires, A. M. WARNER IS HIMSELF
ft* AGAIN !
Ar.d at No. 1 Brick Row you'll f.nd
Most anything that's in bis line.
From a'cambric needle of the tinest kind.
To a jewelled watch of eighteen karat fine ;
clocks which keep time accurate and true ;
Hre.i-t pins of every sty ie and hoe.
Gold, silver, steel and plated chains,
Selected with the greatest pains.
Finger rings, MV OOSH. why what a pile
Of every shape and every style.
To suit'the old. the young, tlu* grave, the gay.
May there be seen in elegant ami v.
And WARVKK, who is himself a ' host,*'
Is nlwuy ready and at his post.
To wait upon his customers and all
Who chance vpon 'irn to give .1 call.
So v ith good hdvi e make up your mind>
To call on him and there you'll find
S'irh sights, my eyes! ('! what a view !
Jewelry of every style and hue.
r>v>_ Don't mist•■:ke (he place. No. 1. Bri. k Row, where ;
he is prepared to do ali kinds of
JOB-WORK,
in hi lire of bnsine.ss, at the cheape-1 rotes that can pop- i
Hi lily b# afforded. He will also sell his jewelry at 20 i :K !
CENT. LOWER than was ever before offered in this market, j
*r Call and see. A.M.WARNER.
Towanda, Januarv 1855.
if M w li®
JUST RECEIVING AT PHINNEY'S a new a sortment
of WINTER GOODS, which will Vic sold as usual for
Cash. 15 per cent, cheaper than can be bought elaewherc.
*F All persons indebted to me of over 011 c year's stand
ing, must call and see to it, or I will see to them—quick,
too.
Towanda. Jan. 1855.
WAC JON S A SL EI (Th S.—Ttv o or three
T f of each for sale cheap at I'HINNEY'S.
LEATHER, Pork, Codfish, Mackerel, and
White Fish, for sale cheap at I'HIXNKY'S.
CLOTHING —An assortinotot, may be had
cheap at PHINNEY'S.
; Prisoner's support, tU7 84
j Public printing 2t2 3s
Prisoner's Euppnrt in K. S. Penitentiary, ISG 20
: Repairs on public buildings, 466 64
Register's fees, registering birtli i. nv.rriagr-i.Ac 5 lu
Sheriff con? ying prisoners to F.. S. Penltent'ry 00
Rhcrifffees summoning Jurors, 116 25
State road from Tunkhaunock to Towanda. 100 00
Township line views, 30 IS
: Wild eat certificates 3 76
! Insurnnee on public buildings,. 103 00
i D. li. Cotton,Comuiisoioner iu IsOl, '-id 00
i 1. A. Park. do. ... 277 60
Stuart Smiley. do. ... 108 00
■ George H. fb.il. do. 43 50*
IP. M. Farrar, Clerk to Commissioners, in 1864, 600 00
til .055 04
Bv ain't returned on duplicates prior to 1854, $ 587 83
* •• •• „f 18T.4, 21VM? 46
" exonerated on unseated land 23 75
" of exoneration" allowed collectors,.. 201 57
" of |>cr rentage allowed collectors,. 633 46
I " taxes and costs on 12 tracts unseated
' mils bought by Commissioners,.. 173 52
' By county orders redeemed in 15.">4.. 11363 p2
ißy 2 per cent, commission on the same. . 231 2'*.
!By 1 percent, commission on $16,002 67, • 160 "2
l i Balance in the Treasury, Jan. 1, 155, 6383 9i
$24,667 68
Iv am't returned on duplicates prior to 1854. $1421 68
" •• •• " o| tHS4, '*•>** 31
" exoneration on unseated land.. 14 18
" exoneration allowed collector*. lot M
" percentage allowed collector 5 ,. .. 472 01
" Treasurers com.on SIP <l5O 14. I p WO 50
" State Treas'r. receipt, June 27.1854, 9291 ~J
" " '* July 10, 1854, ISI 89
" Adv. 47 tracts unseated hind, at 50c. 26 50
I , $14,091 91
Rv orders redeemed in 1851, SIIOG3 0!
i By orders outstanding Jail, 1, 1*65. . 1"3 31
130 Si
! GREAT BARGAINS!!!
■ At the Nexc Store, opposite the Court House
BAILEY A XEYIX3. \VjiuLK.?.\:.r. A Rttail Pe
is rpovisios?., GitorKiii' s. Yankkk Notions, Tots.
I FurtT, Cojkixtinaky, Wit.tow Wark. Ac., the largvt
1 am! most comprehensive as-"rtinent, and the longest ex
! pet fence of any dealers in Northern Pennsylvania.
. iiave ar.ii"cement hr which we can take advantage o r th
■ city and V* estern Meikets, and arc thereby enabled to ot
; fer good bargain-. Can and try us.
Below wo name a few of the articles that may always
!• te found in our stock :
PROVISIONS.
F1 u-. Buckwheat F! sir. Rye Flour. Corn Meal. Feed.
Pork, H me? h Shoulders, Ms kerel, L'odtiish Shad ljtk<*
| Trout, Picketed and Smoked Hi rring. Chee.*, lticc, Beans.
| Potatoes. Butter, Lard. Crackers. A--.
GROCERIES.
1 Black and Green Tea. Rio and Java Coffee. chocolate,
! Cocoa, Sugar. Molasses. Syrup. Ginger, pepper. Kpic.
' Clove", nutmrif". Ma e cinamon. Ground Mustard, Popper
1 Sauce So ia. S.i'oratn", Cream Tartar. Sperm a id Tsuejw
j Candles, liar Soap, \ incgar. Starch. Ac.
FRF IT.
i Prune", Citron. Fig". Eng. Currents, Rar-in". Dried
! Poache®, Ihied Applet Almond".Pecan nuts.Brazil nut",
! Grenoble and Madeira Walnut", Peanut", CUc-tnuta, Ac.
German, French and American Toy.", Fancy G'C'<L".*lm
i wagons, rocking hor-os. hoys' "It igh". ( hieia ar.d pewter
t y tea setts, dolls, trumpet", accordions, harmonicas—
Gla-s, paper and wood in.aid w -rk boxes and toilet catC",
toy bureaus. -ecrotarie". writing desk"—pNin and mi
hrvid.-red work baskets, knitting, do. peart, ivory, papier
' mai lie and leather port moniae". wallet" and purses, ivoay,
horn and wood p< ket combs, toilet com! ", ivory tine
conii s. pocket inkstands, pocki! and small fancy tnirriors,
tobacco and sunfl' boxes, cigar cases, perfumery ai.J lioir
oil", Ac.
Broom", moprti' k". clothe" pin", bench screws, w How
clothes basket" and market tvo ket". -"gar aud rpiee boxes.
CAXDA fF ALL KINDS.
Dr.irv and table Salt, SnTiti", d (te. Country dealers
supplied at a hrwQ advance from New Ymk prices.
r.1," Most hiuds of country produce taken in exeliango
for goods.
B AILEY A NKVINS.
Towanda, Febmnr 1. lySAa.
I AMES MACFARLANE, ATTORNE Y
, M AT I.A rf". v. rOfffi e removed to John C. Adams'
Office, in the I'nion Block.
;]> D MORROW, ATTORNEY AT
I •LA JJ". Ofiic* witli the Kegistrr and Hccor>r.-
TovtndAt k\i. I* ■ rwy 1Q
"A. O VKIIT( >N, A TTORXi: V -1 T
LAli'. Office in the second story of the I uion
j Block. o\er the office of J.iuw - MucfarUinc.
DR. E 11. MASON. PHYSICIAN AND
SI RfiKO.X, • tier h s professional services to the
jpcon'eof Toavanda and vkinitv. Office at hi* residence
! on Pi te street, where he can always he found when not
j professionally engaged.
is. wjs.rn.in u j o misuse
FOR ONE OR TWO YEARS,
situated in Overton town-hip, Bialtord coun
sl|S&tv, containing Oil ACRE?, wttu 25 acres mt
proved and 8 aerc" seeded down with clover
last spring. A good house, and a new I arn.
30 hv 30 erected on the premises. Poseession will be giv
en the Ist of April.
Also, a good HOTJFE to rent for one year, to a steady
mil industrious nun, to whom steadv employment and
good wages will be given. FPWaKD M'GOVEILV.
Heverlewille, January 11, 1855.
FLOUR ! FLOUR !—5O barrels Superfine
Fl/IFR. lust received and for sale by
I Jan. !!!. 1853. A CO.