[From the Pittsburgh Gazette.J
Republican State Convention.
The Republican state convention met at the
C j t y Rail, Pittsburgh, on Wednesday, Septem
ber nth-
When the hour of eleven had arrived, Hon.
George Parsie, of Allegheny, called the as
s.'iiilihige to order, and stated that the Conven
tion uhont to be organized and convened in
...vonlance with a call signed by a number of
prominent citizens of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Parsie then moved that for the purpose
0 f a temporary organization, Judge lames Win
slow. of Jefferson county, be culled io the chair.
Carried.
Judge Winslow took his seat on the plat
-0:i motion, Charles F. Read, Esq. of Sus
quehanna county was appointed temporary
Secretary.
Hon. John W. Howe, of Crawford county,
moved that a committee of twenty-one be ap
pointed to select names of officers for the per
manent organization of the Convention. Car
ried.
The Chair by request, appointed the Com
mitte as follows :
Hon. John W. Howe, Crawford ; George
C. Aeheson, Clearfield ; John Myers, Indiana ; !
Samuel McFarlaud, Washington ; Henry Tell
er Erie ; William Henry, Beaver ; Russel Er
ivtt, Allegheny ; John Williamston, Hnuting
,l,tn ; Enoch Lewis, Blair ; William M.Steph
fi.son. Mercer ; William B. Thomas, Philadel
phia : Charles F. Read, Susquehanna ; William
\Y. McDougul, Tioga; I)r. Joseph Gibbons,
Lancaster ; Gen Joseph M irkle, Westmore
land : Reuben Winslow, Elk ; Jesse Evans,
Chester ; Joseph Manu, Potter ; James M.
Sellers, Juniata : Thomas Sillman, of Lawrence ;
Thomas Robison, Butler.
Hon. John. A Bingham of Ohio, was re
iiiii'.-ted to address the Convention.
Mr. Bingham responded to the call by tak
ing the platform, and addressing the Conven
tion.
The Committee then returned, and reported
through its Chairman, Mr. Howe, the follow
ing jcrmauant officers :
President —lion. WM. JESSUP, Susquehanna j
county.
Vice Presidents —Gen. Joseph Markle, West- j
nioriland county ; Hon. James Winslow, Jeffer-!
ou county ; Dr. It. Mitchell, Indiana county ;
George Steele, Venango county ; Pr. J. Gib
bon-;, Lancaster county ; James M. Seller, Ju
uiuta county ; Edward Riggs, Washington
county ; Henry Teller, Erie county ; John Wil
liamson, Huntingdon ; Martin Bell,
Blair county ; Thomas Sillman, Lawrence j
county ; Jesse Evans, Chester ; Win. B. Tbo- j
ma-, Pliilu.; Reuben Winslow, Elk ; Geo. C. '
Aeheson, Clearfield.
Secretaries —It. Lyle White, Crawford conn- !
ty ; William F. Clark, Mercer county ; Michael,
WVvlaml. and Beaver county ; Edward Lewis, j
Philadelphia county ; It. 11. Morhead, Indiana j
county.
It wa moved and carried that the report of I
the committee be accepted aud adopted.
Judge Jessup was then escorted to the chair.
Ho addressed the Convention at some length, j
Mr. McClure, of Franklin county, (editor i
Chamber-burgh Whig,) moved that a commit- I
tee of seven be appointed to prepare a resolu- j
ti'ius expressive of the sentiments of the Con- j
vention. Carried.
Tiie Chairman appointed the following gentle-;
Ultra as said Coinmitte :
Hon A. K. McClure,Chambersburg ; Hon. !
John Covode, Westmoreland ; Hon. Jas. Win
dow, of Jefferson ; Theophilus Fcnn, of Lan
caster : John Williamson, of Huntingdon ; !
Edward Lewis, Philadelphia ; John S. Manu, i
l'otter.
Russell Krrett moved that Thos. L. Shields, ;
of Allegheny County be added to the Commit- j
tee.
Mr. McClure favored the motion. He.
thought Allegheny County should be repre- j
seated.
The motion was carried.
Mr. Allison, of Beaver County, moved that
Wm. F. Clark, of Mercer county, be also add
ed to the Committee.
Mr. Clark declined in favor of William M.
Stephenson, of Mercer county.
.Mr. .Stephenson, was added to the Commit
tee.
ihe Chairman announced that the Commit- j
tee would immediately retire, and meet at the '
M'liioiigahela House for consultation.
Mr. Parsie moved that gentleman from other j
Suites who were present be invited to take seats
on the platform. Carried
Hon. Joshua R. Biddings, Hon J. A. Bing
ham, Hon. B. F. Leiter, and Hon. L. P. Camp
bell, of Ohio, were conducted to the platform,
and as each gentlemau took his seat he was
saluted with a hearty round of applause.
The Committee on resolutions then made the
following report :
Whereas: The founders of this Republic, in
the formation of this government, proclaimed
this groat truth—that all men arc endowed by
their Creator with the inalienable rights of
i.f". liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and
but our government was constituted to secure
' "se rights to us ; and whereas, the No tional
Executive, ia his Inaugural Addr Sn v ituaiiv
win..'- these doctrines, iu the exi.tvs-son of h -
°] in:on that domestic slavery i* i ipon the
same principles as other recogmzed n .LIS, and
taut our federal government is ixraud to sustn i
'he institution of slavery ; and wherca.- : tie
1 ''' -.dent of the United states, and the political
party which sustains him, have endeavored to
overtlirow the principles of civil liberty pro
claimed by our revolutionary fathers, by extend
-1;g the bounds of slavery into territories ex-
! r -iv consecrated to freedom by a solemn
I '''.promise, and by obtaining territory of
-li'Xico for the purpose of spreading the with
G.ng curse of human bondage, und byeudeav
' o'l to involve us iu a war with Spain for the
•"''jiiwition of Cuba, with the intention of per
" I'ing and strengthening the institution of
s 'avery, and by sustaining the slave trade on
coast, tlicreforc,
1> -olved, That the great question of freedom
slavery, now agitating both North and
' is one which overshadows all others, in
a Latioual point of view ; and its importance
'"mands that the people of the North should
'• te in harmonious action, to defend their
or and vindicate their rights. The continual
& ~?ression of slavery upon the interests of free-
J! i,increasing in insolence and magnitude with
( '°acession of the North must be met and
•'yted with a united voice. Holding that the
''m was formed (in the language of the
v"' St!,lJ t' un ) " to establish justice, promote
; ' general welfare, and secure the blessings of
We ; adopt us the foundation of our
'..'v , au, i the guidance of our
'' I'-'d action, the principle that, under our
'•Huneut treedom is national aud slavery is
acnal.
"-•oed, That while wc claim no powor to
interfere with slavery in States where it now
exists, we believe that the National Govern
ment should be relieved from all connection
with or accountability for it.
Resolved, That the repeal of the Missouri
Compromise was a violation of the national
faith, and an outrage upon the rights of the
free States ; and that it was the first step of
the conspiracy against freedom, which has found
its appropriate and intended sequel in the law
less attempts of a Missouri mob, instigated by
a conspicuous friend of the National Adminis
tration, and connived at aud sanctioned by the
same, to force the curse of slavery upon the
free soil of Kansas ; aud we not only oppose
the extension of slavery over our national terri
tories, but also the admission of any new slave
States in the Union, believing that, as our na
tional domain is free from slavery, in the ulf
sence of any positive law establishing it, we
are justified in making freedom a condition of
their admission iuto the sisterhoood of States.
Resolved. That we are in favor of the repeal
of the present Fugitive Slave law, because it
virtually suspends the sacred writ of habeas
corpus, and takes away the right of trial by
jury.
Resolved, that the imprisonment, without
trial of citizens of the free States by the
Federal Judiciary, is a bold invasion of JMT
sonal liberty, a violation of the guaranteed
rights of the States, and an assumption of
federal power that should be resisted deter
minedly by every friend of personal freedom.
Resolved, cordially invite all who
approve of the principles set forth iu the re
solutions, without regard to former political ;
associations, to unite and co-operate with us j
for the purpose ol restoring the administration j
of this government to its original purity, and |
directing its energies to the accomplishment of'
its true object, as set forth in the Constitution, j
viz : " To form a more perfect Union ; to es- J
tablish Justice ; to insure Domestic tranquility ;
to provide tor the Common Defence ; promote
the General Welfare, and secure the bless- '
ings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity." '
Mr. McFarlaud, of \\ ashiugtou county, of-1
fered an amendment relative to the Fugitive
Law.
Mr. MeFurland proceeded to address the ;
Convention at length. The audience evinced j
considerable impatience during Mr. M .'s re-1
marks. He finally took his seat, when Mr. j
McClure offered the amendment relative to the I
Fugitive Slave law, which wasadoped, aud ap
pears above.
Mr. Parsie renewed his motion giving the
Committee power to present a candidate for
Canal Commissioner. Carried.
The Committee theu reported the following
resolution :
Resolved, that we cordially recommend to
the people of Pennsylvania the name of Peter
Martiu, of Lancaster county, for the office of
Canal Commissioner, having the fullest confi
dence in his integrity of character, and in his
eminent qualifications for an intelligent, ho
nest, and faithful discharge of the duties of
the responsible position lor which we present
him.
Pending the consideration of the resolution
the Convention adjourned to quarter past seven
o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention came to order at the time
appointed.
Mr. Williamson, of Blair county, moved to
amend the resolution of the Committee by
substituting the name of Henry M. Lloyd, of
Blair county, for tiiat of Peter Martin." lie
knew Mr. Lloyd to be right on the question at
issue and was well qualified for the office.
Mr. Fenn, of Lancaster county, objected to
the substitution. If Mr. Lloyd is nominated
here, he will be nominated next week by the
IV hig State Con vention. lie did not want this
party to be in any manner attached to the dead
carcass of an old party.
Mr. Howe, of Crawford county, suggested
that there be no nomination now made, aud
that the power to nominate be delegated to a
State Committee to be appointed by this Con
vention. He moved to this effect. With re
gard to the Whig party he was two years ago
considered the fossil remains of the party and
his dry bones had been shaking in the wind a
long time.
Messrs. Parsie and McClure discussed the
motion.
It was moved to lay tlie whole subject on the
table. Lost.
Rev. Mr. Aaron, of Montgomery county
moved to amend the amendment by striking out
Lloyd's name and inserting that of Passmore
Williamson. (Prolonged cheering.)
Mr. Aaron was called to the stand, aud ad
dressed the Convention. His speech was one
of great force aud eloquence. In concluding,
he said by the nomination of Passmore William
son, the party would please God, please them
selves, and do good, and any farther than that
lie was no politician. [Applause.]
Some gentleman suggested that Gov. Rocd
cr's name be substituted iu place of William
son. Decided out of order, as there were
already two amendments.
Mr. Blakely, of Butler county proposed the
name of Hon. Charles C. Sullivan, of Butler.
Ruled oat of order.
Mr. Blakely moved that the whole business
be la.d oa the table, and that the Convention
proceed to nominate a candidate viva voce.—
Lost.
Mr. M Ciure mov d to postpone for the pre
sent. Lost.
Loud cries of " Vote for Passmore William
son !"
The amendment to the amendment, (.substi
tuting Williamson Lloyd, was carried amid
immense excitement arid loud cheering.
The amendment as amended was then adopt
ed.
The original resolution as amended, then re
curring.
A gentleman moved to refer the matter back
to the Committee. Lost.
Mr. Fenn moved to lay the whole matter on
the table. Lost.
Mr. Fenn moved to strike out Williamson
and insert Reeder. Lost.
Mr. Blakely moved to strike out Williamson
and insert Sullivan.
Mr. McGowan moved to lay the motion on
the table. Carried.
The original resolution, as amended, was then
adopted amidst a scene of excitement.
Dr. Gazzau moved that Passmore William
son be now unanimously nominated as the Re
publican candidate for Canal Commissioner.—
Adopted.
Three deafening cheers were then given for
Passmore Williamson.
When the excitement had somewhat abated,
Mr. Darsie offered the following resolutions:
Resolved, that the President of this Con
vention be authorized to appoint a State Exccu-
I t.ivc Committee to consist of one member from
! each Congressional District with power to fill
1 vacancies.
Resolved, Tliat the several counties of the
Commonwealth be requested to appoint county
committees with a view to perfecting a general
organization of the Republicau party through
out the State.
Win. B. Thomas, of Philadelphia, informed
the Convention of Passmore Williamson's en
tire qualification B for the office of Canal Com
missioner. He is a man beloved and respected
by all who know him.
The Convention then adjourned sine die, amid
great cheering and the exhibition of a general
sentiment of fellowship and encouragement.
Towanda Market- Wholesale Prioes.
[Corrected weekly by E.T. FOX. Dealer in Provisions and
Groceries, No. i, Brick Row. who will pay Cash, at the
prices tixed, for the articles in this list:]
Flour, (retail price,) y bbl $.B 50 @
Pork, do . •• 21 00 (ft 24 00
Wheat, y bushel,.... 1 25 ftg 1 50
Buckwheat, " .... @
Oats, " .... 31
Oorn, " 1 00 (ft
Rye , 44 21 (gj
Potatoes, 44 25 (di 314
Beans, 44 1 50 04 2 00
Dried Apples, 44 .... 1 50 Oj) 1 75
Butter, y lb ... 12 Oj 10
Cheese, 44 0 04 lb
Hams and Shoulders, 44 .... 9 04 121
Dried Peaches, 44 12 (0 It;
Dried Berries, " .... 12 (<4 18J
Eggs. V dozen @ 12
IKE arried,
At the Parsonage, in Wyalusing. Monday morning. Sept.
3d,by lU*v. L. W. Chaiim in, Mr. A. JACKSON STONE
to Miss D. 1,. INGHAM, all of Asylum, Pa.
Died.
In this borough, on the 30th ultimo, of Propsv, Mrs. ELI
ZABETH BIJRTOX, aged 72 _ve ir.s and 30 days.
ft MASONIC.—The regular meetings of UNION
No. 108, A. V. M., are held every Wed
jL2T nesday, on or preceding the full moon, at 3, P.
/ xr \ M-; and on each second Wednesday thereafter,
at Masonic Hall, over J. Kingsbery's store, as follows:
August Bth, at 8, I. M. October 24th, at 3 P. M.
August 22d, 3, 41 November.... 7th, 44
September sth 8, 44 November... 21st, 3 "
September. 19th 3, 44 December sth, 6* 44
October ....2d 8, 44 |December 19th, 3 41
All brethren in good standing are invited to attend.
H. 11. A. UNION CHAPTER, No. ltil, holds its regular
meetings at the same place. Thursday on or before the full
moon. Meeting for August on the 23d day.
E. H. MASON, Secretary.
ffogs** THE TEACHER'S ASSOCIATION will meet
in the Baptist church, at I.eßoy Corners, on the
14th of Septemlx-r instant, at 10 o'clock, A. M., aud will
continue in session for two days.
Friends from abroad will be cordially entertained by the
citizens.
CJVggs- THE NORTH BRANCH ASSOCIATION OF
tlA# UNI VERS A LISTS will hold their annual meet
ing at the Union Church, in the Borough of Burlington,
the last Monday and Thursday in September, (20th and
27th.) A cordial invitation is extended to both friend and
foe to come and hear. J. F. LONG, Clerk.
Xcu>
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a large aud well selected assortment of
XEIV FALL GOODS,
which have been selected with unusual care, and purchas
ed at the lowest possible rates. Feeling confident that we
can sell Goods for Ready Pay, as low as any establishment
i I the country, we ask the pi blic to give us a call, and
examine our stock and prices. Sept. 12, 1855.
ZVXAQ-XC LANTERN.
THE subscriber offers for sale a splendid
collection of Landscapes, Historic, Astronomic, and
Comic Views, together with two tirst clans Magic Lanterns.
This Apparatus is intended for giving Exhibitions, and
is the most extensive and complete of the kind in this
country. Either one or two persons wishing to travel can
make the business pay from one to two hundred dollars
per month, if properly conducted, and will afford a better
opportunity of seeing" the country than anv other business.
Address DANIEL HARKIXS,
Ulster, Bradford Co., Pa.
P. S. Reference, D. J. CHLBBCCK, Ulster, who has tra
veled with the Exhibition.
General Election Proclamation.
"ITTHEUEAS, by an act of assembly of the Common-
Y V wealth, entitled 44 an act relating to the elections of
this commonwealth," it Is enjoined upon me to give pub
lic notice of such election to be held, aud also the enumera
tion in such notice wluit officers are to be elected, I .JOHN
A. CODDING, High Sheriff of the county of Bradford, do
hereby make known aud give notice to the electors of
said county that a general election will he held in said
county, on TUESDAY, the 9th day of October, in the se
veral districts in said county, to wit: —
lu Albany, ut the sub-district school house near Camp
bell's mill.
In Asylum, at Jacob Frntchcy's.
In Athens boro' at E. S. Muthewson's.
In Athens twp.. at the school house near Wm. Scott's.
In Armenia, ut John S. Becker's.
In Rurliiigton, at the school house at Burlington four-
In Burlington twp., at house of Itoswell Luther's.
In West Burlington, at the house of Ezra Goddard.
corners.
In Canton, at A. E. Spalding's.
In Columbia, at James Morgan's.
In Durtll. ut the school house, called the centre school
house, near S. De< k- r's.
In Franklin, at Wm. Deemer's.
In Granville, at the house of Benjamin F. Taylor.
In Herrick. at the school house near Daniel Durand's.
In Litchfield, at Cyrus B1 oodgood's.
In Leßoy, at the school house in Leßoy.
In Monroe, at J. P. Smith's,
lu M >nroe boro'. at the house of Ethel Taylor.
In Orwell, at Francis Woodruff's.
In Overton, at the house of Wm. Waltruan.
In I'ike, at Dennis Johnson's.
In Rome at the Academy.
In R-dgbery, at the house of Benjamin F. Buck.
In Shcsheqnin, at D. Brink's.
In Smith field, at A.J. Gerould's.
In Springfield, at T. Wilder's.
In Standing Stone, at Simon Steven's.
In S Kith Creek, at the school house near A. Gillett's.
In Towanda bore', at the Grand Jury boom in the Court
House, in said boro'.
In Towanda twp., at the school house, near 11. L. Scott's.
In Troy boro". at the Eagle Tavern.
In Troy twp., at the Hou.-.e of V. M. Long, in the boro'
of Troy.
In Tuscarora, at the school house near James Black's.
In Ulster, at S. B. Holcomb's.
In Warren, at R. Cooper's.
In Wells, at L. Secley's.
In Windham, at the house of Benj. Kuvkendall.
Jn Wyalusing, at the house of J. H. Black.
In Wilmot, at the house of James Foster.
In Wysox, at the house of James M. Heed.
At which time and place the electors aforesaid will elect
by ballot
' One per.-en for Canal Commissioner of the Common
wealth.
Two persons to represent the county of Rradford in the
House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Penn
sylvania.
" Gae person for Commissioner of said county.
One person for Auditor of said county.
Aud in and by said act, I am further directed to give
notice •' that every person excepting justices of the peace
who shall hold any office of prolit and trust under the go
vernment of the United States or of this State, or of any
incorporated district, and also that every member of con
gress and of the State Legislature and the select and com
mon council of any city, or commissioners of any incorpo
rated district, is by law incapable of holding or exercising,
at the same time, the office or appointment of Judge. In
spector or Clerk, of any election of this Commonwealth,
and that no inspector or other officer, of any such election
shall lie then eligible to any office to he voted for.
By the 4th section of an act passed the 16th day of
April, 1840, it is provided 44 that the 13th section of an
act passed July 2,183 I, entitled "An act relating to the
elections of this commonwealth," sbail not he so constru
ed as t > prevent any militia officer from serving as Judge.
Inspector or Clerk ."at any general or special election of
this Commonwealth.
In the 61st section of the act first above mentioned, it
is enacted that every general and special election shall be
opcued between 8 and 10 in the forenoon, and continue
without interruption or adjournment until 7 o'clock in the
evening, when the polls shall be closed.
By the 18th section of the act passed Feb. 3, 1846, it
shall be lawful for the Inspectors and judges of any gen
eral election which shall be hcraaftcr held in the Armenia
election district of Bradford county to close the polls of
such election at 5 o'clock, I'. M. ... ,
By the llth section of the act of 1853, it la provided
that" the polls of the election district of Tuscarora twp. be
closed at 5 o'clock P. M.
It is further directed that the meeting of the Judges at
the Court House in Towanda, to make out the general re
turn, shall be on the 3d day after the election, which will
be on the 12th day of October.
JOHN" A. CODDING, Sheriff.
Towanda. September 10, 1855.
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I Efficient and capable men may make several dollars per
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ticulars of the nature of the business will be given by ad
dressing the subscriber, and forwarding One Post (jtfice ,
Stamp to pre-pay return postage.
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INSTITUTES.
To the School Directors a>ul School Teachers of
Bradford County:
THE recent Convention of School Directors of this Coun
ty. adopted a resolution requesting the County Su
perintendent to hold, <>r cause to be held. Teachers' Insti
tutes iu the di fie rent townships of the county. In com- j
plianee with this resolution, 1 now give notice, that the j
necessary arrangements are in progress for holding a se
ries of these Teachers Schools. It is not deemed advisa
ble to hold one in each township this fall. In inauv oases, I
not enough would attend to give them interest and utilit v. '
r have accordingly, selected sucli points for holding tile
first aeries, as has appeared to me most suitable for the
different divisions of the county. The places named are |
only suggestive. If the School Directors of either or these '
divisions prefer another, i will cheerfully acquiesce in a
change. The list is given at the foot of this notice.
These Institutes are intended for Teachers onlv ; and
their leading object is to improve teachers in the "Art of j
Teaching. It is expected that tiie Teachers and Directors
living near the place of holding these Schools, will get !
the School House which is to lie used, in order, keep it i
so, have fuel supplied and make provision for boarding
the Instructor.
The incidental expenses of these Institutes, such as the
board of the Preceptor, fuel, light—for the evenings must
be occupied with lectures—Ac., the Teachers innt bear.
The amount to each, will, of course, depend on tlie num- i
her attending. Four dollars, will probably, lie the out-I
side expenses of one of these Institutes. This to be equal- ;
ly borne among the Teachers, be their number twenty or
forty.
Timely notice will be given in the papers, of the eoni
mencement of each of these Institutes, accompanied by a
programme of the exercises. The first will lie held in To
wanda, early in October, and will bounder the direction !
;of Professor 0. R. ('OBI KV. In the management of the
others, the Superintendent will have the assistance of able
teachers.
Teachers wishing to attend these Institutes, must report •
themselves to the Secretaries of the School Board of the
township where held, before the 25th day of September—
This officer's name and address is given in the list below.
I have to request these officers, to report to me the nuui- i
ber us soon as practicable alter the 2">tb.
School Directors are arue-tly requested to give this en
terprise all the encouragement and aid tlicy can. These
Institute** can be urude u.-clwl. " {
SCHOOL VISITATIONS.
j Owing to the irregularity in the time of opening the !
: schools, and the shortness of the tiiue a large majority are
I kept open, the ruperintendent cannot visit all the schools.
■ This is tlie sole cause ot' this failure. It is my desire to
| remedy this, and 1 have a proposition to make to the
| school directors, which will obviate the cause and its re
| suits.
j ll the directors of Monroe, Albany, Wilmot, Overton, ;
i Durell and Asylum, will commence their schools in the
! tir~t week of November :
j The directors ot .Standing Stone, YVyalusing, Tuscarora,
. Herrick, l'ike and Warren, theirs iu the third week in
] November :
| The directors of Wysox. Rome, Orwell, Windham, 1
j Litchfield and Sheshequin, theirs in the lirst week in De
cember :
i The directors of North Towanda, Ulster, Athens, Ridg-
J bery. South Creek. Weils, Columbia, Springfield, Smith-
I Ik-Id and Rust Uurlingtou, theirs in the third week in l)e
-j ceinber:
And the directors of West Burlington. Troy, Armenia,
Granville, Canton, I<eroy, l'ranklin and Towanda. theirs
I in the first week of January. 1 can visit every school house
I in the county, that lias a school in it, during the winter ;
j and if the order 1 have marked out, or something approxi- 1
! touting it, is observed in the opening of the schools, and
j then remain open one month, 1 will agree to visit (/. ;
| Now, what say you, .school directors? There is nothing
to prevent this arrangement; will you go into it ?
The best way to commence the work is, for eaeli district
to advertise for teachers, and give notice in this ad vertise
-1 inent, of the time of commencing the schools. The cost
! ol advertising will be ouc dollar, and if anv board of di- \
\ rectors feel unwilling to tuke this much out of the school :
i fund, 1 will pay the d dlar for advertising, on the eondi- :
j tiou that ail the districts of the countv go into this ar- I
; rangement.
I hope the different boards will co-operate with nic. in
j every effort made to advance the schools. Complaining
j will not mend them. Tin; has been tried for twenty years, i
j and still they are very poor ; and we may find fault twen- i
ty years more, and they will be no bettor unless we take j
; li-dd. We cannot get rid of the school law. This is set
• tied. The question then is, shall we suffer it to be a bur- i
• den without any advantage, or shall we second the efforts
l of our law-makers to improve it'! The latter seems to mo
jto be the only wise course. Let us try it, only for a few j
| years. Bit t > make it better we must look after it. W'e '
I must order out of chaos, or the fruit will still be bitter.
i
INSTITUTES.
| In TOWANDA, for Towanda borough, Towanda and j
| North Towanda twps., .Monroe and Wysox. A. 1). Mon- i
I tauye, Secretary. Towanda.
| In ALBANY, for Albany, W'ilmot and Overton. O. U. i
I Emery. Esq.. Secretary, New Albany.
In K REN <'HTO W'N , for Durell and Asylum. E. R. De !
j Long. Esq., Secretary. Towanda.
In HEKRIUKVUXE, for Herrick. Standing Stone. Wy
alu.sing, Pike and Tuscurora. G. W\ Elliott, Esq., Secre
tary, Herrick.
In ORWELL, for Orwell, Windham, Warren and Rome.
O. J. (Tiubbuek, Esq., Secretary, Orwell.
In ATFIN'NS. for Athens, Smithlield, Litchfield, Ulster.
Sbesliequin and Kidgbury. 11. O. Allen, Esq., Secretary,
Athens.
In TROY, for Trov, Springfield, Armenia, South Creek.
Columbia and Wells. X. M. Caruoeliau, Esq., Secretary,
Trov.
In LEROY . f>>r Lelt-ty, Franklin, Granville and Canton. I
Robert M'Kco. Esq. Secretary, Lll -y.
IN BURLINGTON, lbr Burlington borough, and East
and West Burlington. Dr. Win. Coryell, Secretary, Bur
lington. E. GUYER, County Sup't.
Highland, l'a.. August 2S, l ,05.
etoticbT
Vl 7 " HERE AS my wife MlNF.rva hucl Iliavc
* I have entered into a mutual agreement to part, and
have no more family deal. This is therefore to forbid all
persons harboring or trusting her on my account, us 1 will
pay uo debts of her contracting after this date.
LEONARD STETSON.
Orwell, September 3. 1855.
WO STRAY COWS.—Came to tlie en-!
. closure of the sub.eriber, on the 21th duy of August j
last, two cows, one a pale red with some white In the face !
and some white on the body with a bell on; the other, a j
brown one, with a line back, and some white on the hind
parts of the body. The owner is requested to come for- |
ward, prove property pav charges, and take them away. |
t J AMES C. WEST, j
Ridgebcrry, September 3, 1855.
LER A YSVILLE ACADEMY,!
Ltraysrille, liradford County, l'o.
PRINCIPAL— J. L.OVERFIKLD, A. 11.* The firstterm I
J of the above institution will commence on WEDXES- i
I)AA', SEPT. 12th. Circulars with complete details, may j
be obtained from the Principal, or from either of the foi- :
lowing
Rkfkbe.vces- Rev. George Landon, Herrii-kville ; Rev. i
J. C. Warren, S. DeVv'itt, Jl. D., Lcßay.-ville : D. P.Lacey j
M. Ik, Camptown ; Rev. L. Peck, Lime 11 ill. 12
XttAIX. MCSST-SOAT GASBLLE.
.. jy.-v.-i
TOWANDA AND WAVERLEY.
THE undersigned have placed upon the Uno between 1
Towanda and Wuverlcy, u new Packet, built express
ly for the travel between the above and the intermediate !
points.
The " GAZELLE" is n'ally fitted up,and mnv be relied
upon as always being "on time." The hours uf arrival i
, and departure will he arranged in conformity with the !
time tables on the N. V. and Erie Railroad.
At present, leave Towanda for W'avcrley, at o'clock, i
P. M., precisely.
Leave Wuverley, at VI o'clock, A. M-, or immediately
after the arrival of the mail train from the East,
POWELL & SMITH, Proprietors.
Towanda, September 1. 185").
(HANDLES —by the box or single pound,
Jat sent FOX'S. 1
RTONTAN'STES & CO.
4 RE NOW RECEIVING,
; J V TH E I It FAI. L fJOfi T> S-
Tbeirassortment of SADDLERY" and other HARDWARE
tl is complete. Also, a good suppiv of
. LEATHER and SHOE FINDINGS. WINDOW SHADES
, AND PAPER HANGINGS,
f Towanda, August 2s. 1855.
i THRESH GROUND 7LOUR, from New
; A. Wheat -Rye Flour, Com Meal, Feed and Bran, at
August 28, 1855. FOX'S.
- QMOKED HAMB AND SHOULDERS
1 O —also, Dried Beef, Smoked Tongues, Cheese, Lard,
Mackerel. Salmon, Codfish. Are., at FOX'S.
DRIED APPLES—.I few lirst rate ones,
for sale at jllO FOX'S.
Cash paid for Hides.
- THE highest price paid in CASH, for Hides
a I and FVo* by JOHN W HILCOX.
June 2d, 1*55.
& RATION'S NEW DRUG STORE,
fe J JUST OPENED,
IfeaK ON THE CORNER OF BRIDGE AND MAIN STREETS,
|| No. 4, Pat ton's Block, To Wanda, Pa.
* I WHOLESALE RETAIL.
r PHE subscriber wvuld respectfully inform his friends and the public that he has fitted up No. 4, iu l'atton'a N'e v
A Brick Block, for a DRUG STORK, and that he is now receiving from the cities of Philadelphia and New York
a large and well selected stock of American, French and English
CHEMICALS, DRUCS AND MEDICINES,
PAINTS, OILS, WINDOW GLASS, DYE STUFFS,
A @2? ffASJGTff 8
DRESSING COMBS, PERFUMERY, FANCY SOAPS, PORT MONNAES, &c.
SUZLGXCAXi INSTRUME3U3, and a variety of the mc&t approved Trusses,
Abdominal Supporters, &,c M always on hand.
London Porter and Scotch Ale, and Pure Liquors, for Medicinal purposes.
ALL THE MOST POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES.
Brushes for the Hat, Hair, Teeth, Nails, Boots, Painting, Varnishing, Whitewashing, le.
The Lovers of COOD CIGARS and TOBACCO, u ill find o large variety of choice Hava
na, Yarn and Principe Cigars, and the finest brands of Tobacco and Snuff.
CAMPHKNE ANI) BURNING FLUID,
And a fine assortment of LAMPS, of all sizes and descriptions, 12ml Cages, Cups, .Xrsts and Seed.
All of which is otiered for sale on the most satisfactory terms. Our stork being large and mostly purchased from the
importer aud Manufacturer at the lowest rates, and with Cash, enables us to sell at reduced prices, that must be sa
tisfactory to all. We invite the attention of the public to an especial examination of our stock of poods aud prices.
Our Motto is— -THE CASH SYSTEM—QUICK SALES—SMALL PROFITS."
Our Hoods are selected with the utmost care and warranted to be what they are represented; if any should prove
tlie contrary, we are not only willing but request our customers to return them, and the money shall be refunded.
4A" Having secured the services of HK. HUSTON, who will keep his office at this store,'and will give medical
advice gratuitously to those purchasing medicines. Towanda. September 1, 1*63.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
JOSEPH KINGSBERY still continues the
BOOK A STATIONERY" business, where purchasem
may find all the latest School and Miscellaneous Books at
reduced prices. The following School Books are embrac
ed in the catalogue, viz :
Bullion's Greek uud Latin Reader and Grammar.
do. Caesar. do. Sallust, do. Lessons.
Donegan's Greek and English Lexicon.
Spencer's Latin Lessons ; Cooper's Virgil. j
Olendorffs, Lebretleui's, Barbanld's, Fau-dick's and
Levizack's French Works.
Parker's, Comstock's, Phelps", Smiley's and Olmsted's
Philosophy.
Day's, Thompson's and Davie's Works.
Cutter's, ( oat's and Comstock's Pliyseologv.
Saunder's, Porter's, Bentlcy'a and Cobb's Works.
B.mcrolt's History, Parley's, Worcester's, Gurneev's,
Bottas, Ac. Ac.
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary,
do University edition, d<>.
do Common School, do.
Worcester's, Cooper's, Harper's, Johnson's, do. Com
stock's works ; Lincoln's Botany, Sweet's Elocution.
Thompson's series of Arithmetic, primary to High
School.
Adams', Davie's, Smith's and Cobb's, do.
Brown's, Kiikliuin's, Smith's and Morse's Geography
and Atlas ; und all the various Primary Geographys now
iu use. *
Spelling books of all kinds, and miscellaneous books in
great variety.
Also--Dry ('Joints, (Groceries, Crockery, Boots <s• Shoes,
Hats and Caps, At.. A"''.
New and desirable styles of Goods will be received ;
monthly, and sold at the lowest Cash Pbicks. J. K. '
Towanda, April, 21, 185").
4 DMINISTR ATOR'S NOTICE.- Notice 1
1 V is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the es- '
tate of IRA GTUSWOLP. dee'd., late of Ridgbery Town- 1
ship, are hereby requested to make payment witlient de
lay; aud all persons having claims against said estate will
please present them duly authenticated forsettlenu-ut.t
BENJ. IIALSTKD, Administrator. !
Ridgbery. June 18, 1855.
4 DMINTSTR A TOR'S NOTICE.— Notice j
-f V- is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the es- ;
tate of YV in. HORN INC, dee'd., late of South Creek tp., are |
hereby requested to make payment without delay : and all j
pei-sons bavinging claims against saiil estate will please '
present them dulv authenticated for settlement.
CATHARINE HORNING, Administratrix.
June 18, 18 55.
\ DMINISTRATOR'S NOTlCE—Notice
is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the es
tate of 1-aae Rosencrants, deceased, late of Asylum
twp., are requested to make payment without delay and
those having demands against said estate will present tliem
duly authenticated for settlement.
CYRUS SIIU MWAY, Administrator.
June 11.18SS.
\ DM IMSTR ATOM'S NOTlCE.—Notice
Jl\ is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the es
tate of ISAAC S. CROFUT, deceased, late of Lerov
twp, are hereby requested to make payment without dti
-1 ly; and all persons having claims against --aid e-tate will
please present them duly authenticated for settlement.
SEBA CROFUT, ).. ... ,
May Iff, 1855. JAMES CROFUT, . Administrator*.
4 DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. -Notice
V, is herebv given, that all persons indebted to the es
tate of MINERVA WEBBER, dee'd.late of Franklin tp. are
quested t-i make payment without delay ; and all persons
having claims again-1 said estate, must present tliesu duly
authenticated for settlement, to the subscriber at his resi
dence. JOHN 11. WEBBER.
Franklin, August 2, 1855. Adiniiii-trator.
IT'XECUTOR'S NOTICE— AH persons hT-
I J debted to the estate of ELI AI. STEVENS, deceased,
late of Ridgburv township, are hereby notified to make
payment without delay, and all persons having demands
again-t .-.aid estate are requested to present them duly au
thenticated for settlement. STURGKK syi'lßliS,
WM. STE\ ENS,
Ridgburv, March 20, 1853. Executor o .
/GROCERIES —Call and see oar Brown,
YX Crushed. Coffee and l'nlverized Sugars ; Fine Young
Hyson A Black Teas—warranted a superior article, or the
money refunded —for sale cheap by B. KINGSBERY".
MACKINAW TROUT.— IO übk No. i.
just received at TRACY' A MOORE'S.
MACKEREL— whole, half sndquarterhlils
by jo 2: TRACY ft MOORK.
IRON, Roantl, Square, Tiro, Band A* Scroll,
all qualities and sizes. TRACY A MOORE.
In LOUR—BO bhhs., lirst quality, for sale at
the lowest CASH figure. TRACY A MOORK.
LEATHER—One Ton, a prime ar
k 3 tide, for sale cheap, by TRACY" A MOORE.
TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION".
RRSOLITIOXS to be considered at its next meeting.
, to be held iu the Baptist Cluircli, at Leßny, 011 the
j 11th instant
Resolved, That there ought to be in each tow nship, a
| School Officer, whose duty it shall be to inspect Teachers
1 and visit tlie Schools iu his respective township, either in
connexion with the County Superintendent, or alone.
Resolved. That every Teacher should be a siihsoribci
for, and a constant reader of. some Educational l'eriodi
eal ; and also it is his duty to attend, if" practicable edu
cational meetings, and in all other ways seek his own iiu
provenient in the subjects to be taught, as well as the be-t
and most approved methods of teaching.
1 Resolved, That Teachers should be sufficiently acqnain-
I ted with l'hy.siology, and the laws of health to be able to
J guard with care the health of those committed to their
I charge.
I Resolved, That wc rr-qnwtfully and most earnctly an
j licit the hearty co-operation of ell the School Directors ol
! the County in'carrying forward the great work of educa
' ting the rising generation.
Resolved. That this association recommend to the school
; directors of this county, that thpy organize school a-°o
! ciations in their respective townships lbr the considera
! tion of all questions relating to the interests of popttlai
i education.
Resolved. That the people are the prime moving power
I of the common schools, and that their active and intelli
gent co-operation is essential to any enterprise that can
1 secure it-; permanent elevation and usefulness.
Resolved, That this Association recommend to the
teachers when about to engage in schools, to call public
j meetings of the proprietors tor the purpose of promoting
j and securing a mutual and good understanding and 00-
i operation upou all questions relating to the discipline rf
the school, the method of teaching, Ac., together with
the relative ooligationaof the employer and employed.
1\ 1). M OIUIOW, Se, r> tary.
Barclay Railroad <k Coal Company.
N"OTIt E IS HEREBY GIVEN to the snhscri)s rs in To
wanda boro' and its vicinity to the Stock of the "BAR
! CLAY RAILROAD A COAL CO," that the remaining
instalments often per cent each (being s"> per share) on
, said stock, are required to lie paid to E. Ovi.utov, Esq..
I the President, or to J. Macfarlane, Esq. the Attorney ol
said Company at Towanda, at the times following, to wit:
Ith instalment payable August 27tli, 1855.
6th " " Septcmticr 27th "
fitli " " Octolier 23th
7h " " November 23th "
Mh " " Dcccmlier 2 c th "
3th " " January 31st
10th " " Maruh* td
Payment, may also be made at the office of Laport*.
Yfaroo A P" st- T ■•wig Li
1 July 20, 1856. GEO- F- OAf, frearvirer
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.
If T. FOX would respectfully inform his
old friends und the puldic generally that he ha
commenced the Grocery und Provision Business, at A.
1, Uriel; Hole, (opposite Mereur's store.) and intends ear
ning it on in all its branches. He has and will continue
to keep on hand n full assortment of GROCERIES and all
kinds of PROVISIONS that arc obtainable, all of which
will he sold on reasonable terms for C'asA.
Towanda, June 1, 1855.
DRIED PEACHES, a small quantity, very
nice, for sale at junei) FOX'S.
ORANGES, I .onions, Pine Apples, Fresh
Raid us, Figs, Prunes. Currants, seedless lUiniiin,pre
served (linger, and a variety of articles of the same nature
may be had at jnneS FOX'S.
( 1 OODS Fought at my .Store will lie deliver
' ed to any part of the Borough, FREE OF CHARGE.
June2o 183$. E. T. FOX.
I>AILS. Brooms, Tnbs, Measures, scriibbtujj
Aruslics, blacking Brushes. Ac. at FOX'S.
THRESH TEAS, both Green and Black~
1 from JTi cents to $1 00—every pound warranted to
suit or the money returned in all eases, at FOX'S.
O TONS SUGARS -Brown, Refined, Pow
* ) dered. Crushed and Granuluted : Molasses. Syrup, Rio
and Java Coffee. Rice. Saleratus, Ginger, Sperm Candles.
Rice, Tobacco—in fact a general variety of Groceries, for
sale cheap at joneO FOX'S.
NO TORE.
"VANE lIrXI>REDANDXIXETY-NINE
a.A Men, in Bradford County in debt to us, that we want
to pay their Judgment notes or accounts, which ever it
may i.e. und We intend to have them do it. either by per
suasion or by employing officers sufficient to collect of ev
ery man immediately, without any exception or'respect to
parsons. IV nu the fact that the money belong* to our cre
ditors, and we intend that they shall have- it as oon as it
can l,c collected. lIAI.L A RUSSELL.
Towanda. A pi il 'JO '*..5.
i\E\V miG iVSUMMER GOODST
10SEFII KINGSBERY is now receiving,
from New York, a large, carefully selected and most
desirable assortment of
YA IV SPRJSG AND SUMMER GOODS.
Towanda. May 11. 1855.
mm. iJBt *> ~w .m. ■ •
/ 10LI.1XS A POWELL have REMOVED
V to PATTUX'S NEW BLOCK, where the v have just
received a large addition to their stock of REAI)Y-MADE
CLOTHING,CIoths, Trimmings, Furnishing Goods, Ac.,
to which they invite public attention.
Towanda. May 24. 1855.
IMPORTANT TO SCHOLARS.
IK subscriber is prepared to lake Gentle
men Hoarders, attending the Collegiate Institute.
They will tind comfortable accommodations, and the pri
viii jo of speaking Frencii and German in the family.—
For further particulars enquire of
E. ALBERT LI'PWIG,
l'rofcssor of Modern languages.
Towanda. August 8,1855.
TOWANDA CABINET WAREHOUSE
CHESTER WELLS would
re-pect fully inform his friends and the
MiJ ** AS public that" he is now receiving at his old
stand olio door north of Laportc, Mason A Co.'s banking
bouse, a large and extensive assortment of
Sfas, Mahogany Chairs, of various patterns,
Rosewood and Mahoganv Side and Centre Tables,
I'iniiig.Tca and Pembroke Tables. Stands of every
kind. Cane, Flag and Wood seat ('hairs, high
Chairs, Children's Rockers, Bedsteads,
Bureaus. Lounges, Lilt and Rose
wood Picture Frames. Iron Hat
Stands, Corner and side do.
of walnut and mahogany; Cradles, Cribs, Wardrobes,
Cupboards. Looking glas.-es, Ac.
WtCCOKFINS. of every size and quality, and will at
tend on all occasions when required.
The public are invited to examine my assortment before
purchasing elsewhere, as 1 will sell cheaper than any other
establishment in Northern Pennsylvania.
Towanda. August 8. H55.
/ IASII paid for WHEAT, BETTER. PO
v TATOES, liggs, Poultry, Ac., at FOX'S.
r> IPE APPLES—any quantity wanted at
V August 22. ' FOX'S.
TOWANDA FEMALE SEMINARY.
rpilK FALL TERM of the Towanda 7>-
I male St miliary under the charge of Misses 11 ANSON
vi il i commence on the second Monday in September next.
The School will lie conducted upon the same principle*
and terms as heretofore. Needle-work will lie included in
the branches taught. To the first class, will be added
French, orally taught.
Text books for the use of the scholars will be furnished
without extra charge.
Towanda. August 2'?. 1855,
00/w t LBS. SOLE LEATHER just re
f)CM M f reived at J. lb HUMPHREY'S.
Aug. 22, 18U.
1 T ITER LEATHER, Calf and Kip Skins,
IJ just received by HCMPHUKY.
A FAIRS RERBER OVERSHOES of
WfM.' ail descrfptiotjs at HUMPHREY'S.
i GENERAL ASSORTMENT of Boot.-,
2 \_ A Shoes and Findings now receiving at
tug. 22,1856. HUMPHREY'S.
JUST RECEIVED, another lot of that
•I nice PUIEI) 11KEF, also first rate CHEESE, at
July 12. IaSS. FOX'S.
PAMPHLET LAWS. The quota ofPam-
I phiet Laws fur Bradford County of the session of the
Legislature of this stute, for the present year, have been
received at the Prothonotay's Office, and are ready for
distribution to those entitled to receive them.
August 1 1855. ALLEN M'KEAX, Proth'v.
BOOTS A SHOES- The largest, best and
cheapest assortment this side of the Empire Pity may
Is* found -it je2o I RACY A MOORE 8.
1)1?. PI? ATT
H AS REMOVED to the residence of Mr.
.1. W. MKttrt'R. on Second street, directly above and
opposite tlm Methodist church.
US-Office in the north room.
CiT He would also inform those indebted to him. tna.
all accounts of more than one year's standing, mmd be
settled, by payment or otherwise. June , 1855.
LABORERS AND TEAMS
WTLL find employment on the Epper North
V f Branch ("anal, bv anplving to the Foremen on the
Pne. may 17 ' W. R. M.VFFET. Supl.
ROCKRIES. —A large.stock just received
X .-onsistiug of Bugars, Tea. Coffee. Molawes, Fish.
jr- i- (; :r'. .il' /f-r m! at reduced ever
March l*. 81 RTO\ XTNG BETiY.