Lin sines Carbe. T F. MAI)ILL, M. I)., P//YS/C/AX 1 • IYD SURUEUX— Office at his residence in Wviox. Pa. July 28, 1855- —6m OIL JOHN M'INTOSH, SERdEON DL.XTIST, HAS RETURNED. Office next door v> Mercnr'ts store, and over Alexander'* Clothing Store. Main -treet. Towanda. Felwuury 24,1855. ] AMES MACFAKLANK. ATTORXE V •I AT I.A It'. TOWANDA. PA. Occupies the Office, in the Union Block, formerly owned by John C- Adams Esq. WHe will atu-nd to procuring Bountv I-and Warrants and Pensions. March 22, 1855. IL J. Minit.L P. D. MORROW. M A PILL A MOUROW, A TTORXEYS A,XD COUSSL'LLORS AT LJH',- Office ov r Mcrcnr's Store. Towanda, Pa- Towanda. April 2. Is. n-43-tf TAR. E. 11. MASON, PHYSIC IAX AXD 1 ' SL'ROFOX, offers his professional services to the people of Towanda and vicinity. Office at hi residence 011 Pine street, where he can always be found when not professionally engaged. JOHN C. ADAMS D'A. OVERTON. \ DAMS A OVERTON, A TTORXEYS V AT I.A If. Office in the room formerly occupied by George Sanderson, over Burton Kingsbery'* store. Towanda, Mr-j If. QERYEYING.—JAMES A. PA INK, Sr- O vovor for Bradford County, is prepared to attend to tbc'ahoTe bnsines* in all its branches. His office is at Towanda. All letters addressed to him /it this place will meet with prompt attention. April 4. 1654. pI'V 11. WATKINS, ATTORXEY A " T COI'XSELLOR A T LA If, will attend prompt ly to all business entrusted to his care. Collection* will receive his special attention. Office a tew doors north of 1 tbe Ward House. Towanda, Mav 15,1856. j , I !■* RTCSO r. LTTLOTNT Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth. Resolved by the Senate and Ilimse of Representatives , of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in (Icneral A teem j blv met, Tliat the following amendments are proposed to j tbi 1 on-titution of the commonwealth, in accordance with ' the provision* of the tenth article thereof. FIRST AMENDMENT. There shall he an additional articic to -aid constitution j to be designated as article eleven, as follows : ARTICLE Xt. OF PUBLIC DEBTS. SECTION 1. The state may contract debt*, to supply casual deficit* or failures in revenues, or to meet expcil- 1 sc- not otherwise provided for : buttle aggregate amount ; of audi debts direct and contingent, whether contracted I by virtue of one or more acts of the general assembly, or j at different period* of time, shall never exceed seven hun- | d red and fifty thousand dollars, and the money arising j from the creation of such debts, shall bo applied to the I pnrpo.-c for which it was obtained, or to repay the debts j *" contracted, and to no other purpose whatever. SECTION 2. In addition to the above limited power the j state may contract debts to repel invasion, suppress in- I surrection. defend the state in war, orton deem the pre sent outstanding indebtedness of the state ; but the mo ney arising from the contracting of such debts, shall be applied to the purpose for which it was raised, or to re pay such debts, and to no other purpose whatever. SECTION 3. Except the debt* above specified, in sec- | tlons one and two of this article, no debt whatever shall be created by. or on behalf of the state. SECTION 4". To provide for the payment of the present debt, and any additional debt contracted as aforesaid,the legislature shall, at its first session, after the adoption of j this amendment, create a sinking fund, which shall be I auTicient to pnv the accruing interest on such debt, and i annually to reduce the principal thereof by a sum not less | than two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ; which sink ing fund shall consist of the net annual income of the j public works, from time to time owned by the state, or 1 the proceed* of the sale of the same, or any part there- ' of, aud of the income or proceeds of sale of stocks owned ! bv the state, together with other fund*, or resource*, that j nlay be designated by law. The said sinking fund may be | Increased, from time to time, by assigning to it any part of the taxes, or othar revenues of the state, not required for the ordinary and current expense* of government .and nnless in case of war. invasion or insurrection, no part of the said sinking fund shall la- used or applied otherwise j than in extinguishment of the public dept, until the j amount of such debt is reduced below the sum of five mil lions of dollars. SECTION 5. The credir of the commonwealth shall not In any manner, or event, la- pledged, or loaned to, any in dividual, company, corporatiou, or association ; nor shall the commonwealth hereafter become a joint owner, or •tockbolde, in any company, association, or corporation. SECTION 6. The commonwealth shall not assume the debt, or any part thereof, of any county, city, borough,or township ; or of any corporation, or association ; unless such debt shall have been contracted to enable the state to repel Invasion, suppress domestic insurrection, defend itself in time of war, or to assist the state in the discharge of any portion of it* present indebtedness. SECTION 7. The legislature shall not authorize any eounty, city, borough, township, or incorporated district, by virtue of a vote of its citizens, or otherwise, to become a stockholder in any company, association, or corporation; or to obtain monev for, or loan its credit to, any corpora tion, association, institution, or party. SECOND AMENDMENT. There shall be an additional article to said constitution, to be designated as article XII, as follow* : ARTICLE XN. OF NEW COUNTIER No conntv shall be divided bv a line cutting off over one-tenth of its population, (eitlier to form a new county or otherwise,) witliout the express assent of such county, j by a vole of the elector* thereof; nor shall any new coun ty he established, containing less than four hundred square miles. THIRD AMENDMENT. From section two of the first article of the constitution, Strike out the words, " of the city of Philadelphia, and of earh county respectively from section five, same article, strike out the words, " of Philadelphia and of the several counties from section seven, same article, strike out the words. " neither the city of Philadelphia nor any," and insert in lien thereof the words, and no and strike out section four, same articic, and iu lieu thereof Insert the following : " SECTION 4. In the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four, and in every seventh year thereafter, rep resentative* to the number of one hundred, shall be ap portioned and distributed equally, throughout the state, by districts, in proportion to tbe number of taxable in habitants in the several part* thereof; except that any conntv containing at hast three thousand live hundred taxable*, may be allowed a separate representation ; but no more tban three counties shall be joined, aud no coun tv aball lie divided, in the formation of a district Any rlty containing a .sufficient number of taxable* to entitle it to at least two representative*, alia 11 have a separate representation assigned it, and shall be divided into con venient districts of contiguous territory, of equal taxable population as near as mav be.eachof which districts shall elect one representative." At the end of section seven, same article, insert these words, " the city of Philadelphia shall he dirided into sin gle senatorial districts, of contiguous territory as nearly 1 quid in tar ah!e population at jtossiblr ; but no ward shall be divided in the formafiim thereof." The legislature, at its firt-ession. after the adoption of this amendment, shall divide the eity of Philadelphia into senatorial and rcpre-eutstive districts, in the manner above provided ; such districts to remain unchanged un til the apportionment in the year one thousand eight hun dred ana sixty-four. KOI'RTH AEENDMKNT. To be section xxvi. Article t. The legislature shall have the power to alter, revoke,or annul, any charter of incorporation hereafter conferred bv. or under, any special, or general law, whenever in tlieir opinion U may Is- injurious to the citizens of the rommonweaUh ; U> such manner, however, that no in justice shall be done to the corporators. In SENATE. April 21.1856. Resolved, That this resolution pane. On the first amend ment, yeas 24. nays 5. On the second amendment, yeas 18. nays 6. On the third amendment, j'-us 28, nays 1 On the fourth amendment, yeas 23, nays t. Extract from the Journal. THOMAS A. M AGITUK, Clerk. IN llorsE OF REPRESENTATIVE*, 1 April 21. 1856. F Resolved, That this resolution pass. On the first amend ment. ycus 72. nays 24. On the second anieedment, veas 63. nays 25. On the third amendment, yea* 64, nays 25 ; and on fourth amendment, yeas 6'J, nays 16. Extract from the Journal". WM. JACK, Cltrk. SECRETARY'* OFFICE. ) A. G. CURTIN. filed April 34, 1856. ( Sec'y. of the Commonwealth. SECRETARY'S OEEKE, I Harrisburg, June 27, 1856. f Pennsylvania st : I do certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct correct ropy of the original " Resolution relative to an amendment of the ContrtilatMA" as tbe same re mains on file in this office. ; L. R. ;hand and caused to lie affixed tbe seal of the Sec- rctarv'a Office, the day and vear above written. A. eg leave to *ay. that he is prepared to execute the most difficult Jo! 8. such a can be done at no other Shop short of New-York ritv. tf. A. CHAMUEKLIN. Towauda, February 1. 1855. T OOKING GLASS PLATES CUT AND 1 J fitted for any size, to be had at the Jewelrv Store of Feh. I, 1855, W. A.CHAMBERHX. JEWELRY! JEWELRY! JEWELRY! A. M. Warner's \eu> if- Splendid Jewelry Store, one door north of I'attt.ns Drug Store, HAS just been opened with the largest and most choice stock of FASHION AIM,K JEWELRY ever offered to a discriminating mL—i jl public. Indeed, he can safely say that with . *Jkft the opening of his new store has i.een in augnrated a new era in the Jewelry line, inasmuch as along with the choice and elegant assortment he cives the most reliable assurance of an almost incredi ble reduction in prices ; the rich and tasteful articles hav ing been all bought with ready cash. A. M. w.. when lie reflects hnw, for the past years.witb a far less attractive stock, he has enjoyed *o large a share of public patronage, flutters himself that the immense in rea-t of Good* he now offers, which have been bought so mu 'h more advantageously, will enable him to increase the generous confidence which has hitherto been vouch safed to him. He therefore solicits a continuance of the favor of liis old customers, and invites the public general ly to come and see the fashions. ' -THK WATCH REPAIRING DEPARTMENT will continue to he distinguished by the skill and despatch which has heretofore enabled it to enjoy the enviable rep utation of l>eing the racst reliable in town. Towanda, September 24. 1555. TOWANDA CABINET WAREHOUSE CHESTER WELLS would respectfully inform hi* friends and the kw" put,fie that he is now receiving at hi* old stand one door north of I-a parte. Mason A Co.'* banking hou*e, a large and extensive assortment of Sofas, Mahogany Chairs, of various patterns, Rosewood and Mahogany Side and Centre Tables, Dining.Tea and Pembroke Tables. Stand* of every kind. Cane. Flag and Wood sent Chairs, high Chair*, Children's Rocker*. Bedsteads, Bureaus, lounge*, (lilt and Rose wood Picture Frame", Iron Hat Stands, Corner and side do. of walnut and mahogany : Cradles, Cribs, Wardrobes, Cupboard". Looking glasses. Ac. ••"COFFINS, 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 I will sell cheaper than any other establishment in Northern Pennsylvania. Towanda, August, 1855. THE OLD STAND STILL IN OPERATION! THE subscriber would announce fiffBKTSJSgEgto E'c public that bo has now on 2. 55*^555band, and will make to order all k '" ,ls aiunkt furniture, J a* Sofa*.Divans.Lounges,Ccn (Ua Ire, Card. Dining and Breakfast Ta- Ug? Mahogany, Walnut, Maple and mi j n Cherry Bureaus, Stands of various m - -Ik—- T kinds, Cltair* and Bedsteads of every description, which are, and will be made of the best ma terial and workmanlike manner, and which tbev will sell for cash cheaper than ran be bought in any other Ware room in the country. READY-MADE COFFINS, on band on the most rea sonable term*. A good HEARSE will flc furnished on Funeral occasion*. JAMES MACKINSON. Towanda, January 1. 1855. BOOTS AND SHOES. John W. Wilcox, HAS located his establishment on Main Street, on door North of the " Ward House." and will continue the manufai tore of BOOTS A- SHOES, a* heretofore. He has just receivi d from New-York a large assortment of Woman*' Children*' and Misses' Shoe*, which are offer ed at low prices. The attention of the l.adies is particu larly directed to his assortment, comprising the following new style*:— Enamelled Jenny Lind gaiter boot*: do. shoes ; black lasting and silk gaiter : walking shoes, bus kins, Ac. Misses' gaiters and shoe*, of every description. A large variety of Children*' fancy gaiters, boot* A shoes of all kind*. Kol*the Gentlemen. almost every style of gaiters and shoes. This stock has been personally selected with care, and he believes he can offer superior article* at reasonable prices. IW~ The strictest attention paid to Mantf acttkivg , ar.d he hopes by doing work well to merit a continuance of the liberal patronage he ha* bithcrso received. Towanda, Feb. 1, 1*55. Cheap Boot. Shoe and Leather Store. I I). HUMPHREY is just el • receiving next door to U.S. Mercur's store in Towanda, a large and well selected stock of BOOTS. SHOES A FINDINGS, from New York, which with a constant supplv of HOME MANUFACTURED WORK, ROI.E'A UPPER LEATHER. FRENCH AND AMERICAN • CALF SKINS. MOROCCO. Ac. he is desirous to sell at small profits. Feeling grateful for past favors, he hopes to merit a continuance of public pa tronage. tff Measure ll'ark und Repairing done on short no tice. CASH paid lor Hides and Skins. Towanda. June 14, 1855. New Boot and Shoe Manufactory. I pRANK HOFFMA.X would respect full/ Inform the citizens of Towanda, that he ha* com menced the BOOT 4' SHOE business in the room over J. Culp A Co'*, shop, near the comer of Bridge street He is ready at all time* to do all work in hi* line in the I -est manner—and will make Fine Sewed and Pegged Boots. Shoes and Gaiters, in the latest approved style, as well as Course Worh. Rkiaikisc done in a superior man ner. He would respectfully solicit the patronage of the citi zens of this lilace, assuring them that he will endeavor to merit their favors by using the best stock, bv careful work manship, and by punctuality. Towanda. June 18, 1855. --• WATROCS 11. M. SKWAKII E. 11. COOK. j> WATROUS & Co., DEALERS IX lis HEAVY 4- SHELF HARDWARE, No's. 1 A 3, Water st. Elmira. N. Y. We have recently made large addition* to onr extensive stock, and have muv on hand a complete assortment of ev ery description of Hardware, which we offer at the lowest cash prices; consisting of Mechanic's Tools, Building Ma terials, Iron and steel. Nail* and spika, Ropes anil Cord age, Paints, Oils and Gla**, Mill saws of every size and shape, either Malay Gang or Circular. Machine Belting, of all widths, both of India Rubber A leather. Glass at wholesale. We are prepared to supply Merchants with Glass, Nails, scythes, Forks, Ac., at Man ufacturers prices. Tin. sheet iron, and Copper work on hand or made to order. CORTRACTOR S TOOlJ4—Wheelbarrows, Ames' Sho vel*. Blasting Powder, Ac. Agents for Rich A Wilder's Patent Salamander Sn fes, i Fuirbank's Platform Scale*, and Welch A Griffith's Circu lar saws. I-arge size* up to CO inch, always on hand and sold at Factory Prices. Particular attention paid to order* by mail. Elmira, April 7, 1856. n-44-12m MARBLE ESTABLISHMENT. BALDWIN A POLLEYS having purchased the marble factory of this village, under the superintendence of Henry Hanford. are kmpv to announce that the Marble business in Waverlv will now be conducted by them. They are constantly receiving Italian and Rutland Marble, for Monument*. Head Stones, Tomb Tallies, Stand Tops, Paint Stones,Mtillers, Ac. Having secured the services of G. H. POWERS, who Is well known to be the most perfect Artist in the state, they offer* unparalleled inducements to persons wishing to secure any of the above articles, in cheapness, style and artistical beauty. Wavorly, N. Y., October IS, 1855. Books and Stationery. THE lnrpost Assortment of BOOKS and STATION FRY ever offered in this market—compris ing a very complete stock of School Clawical aud Miscel laneous Books, and 8 very full assortment of Stationery, just opening and for rale unusually cheap at April 24, 1858. O. D. BARTLETT'S. RK SOUTH END OF THE WARD HOUSE Fronting the Public Fruare. rriHE auWriber. thankful for tlie liberal patrouage of the p;wt year, intend* to keep constantly on ha".' J. aortment of the very best articles usually kept in our Hue, which in. wti.i, di*p>*e „f on ii ti- ; m . , v ,i I "„V iafaetnry to all who may patronize him. The purchases arc made entirely with ca-h in hand. and fo r ti ; .. c customers will receive the benefit of a good article at u low price. All articles x/ialt answer our recouma ndab and art warranted as represented. Advire gratoitonsly given at the Office, charging enly for the Mnlifinrs. The stock consist* of a complete and select assortment of DRUGS, MEDICINES, AND GROCERIES, Pure Wine & Liquors, for Medicinal use, London Porter Scotch Ale. ALL THE MOS POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES! The most approved Trusses and Abdominal Supporters, Effuprincr Bottles Nip ple Shells, Breast Pumps, Teeth Rings, Syringes, Catheters, fur ilm Handkerchief, Italian Whisks, Port luounais, Purses, IJav, Colonge, li,,.se U11( ] Lavender Waters, Tobacco and Snuff Boxes, IndeiiibleJuk A FAMILY GROCERIES: Black and Green Teas ; Rio and Java Coffee; Molasses, Syrups, Sugars, S,, 4 Vc kr Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines, kc. REMEMBER THE STORE—SOUTH E.NH OF THE WARM HOUSE! Towanila. February 1, 1855. 11. roRTKR Mi l jT NE W ARIt AN 0 EIIE NT I H 0 P ATT OX .V PA Y.YK, fenuqaj 7 II? JUST OPIIXJLT). ON THE CCRNER OF DRIDGE AND MAIN STREETS, No. 4, Pattons' Block, Towauda Pa. TIIF. subscriber* would respectfully inform their the public that they hav formed • en-partner-' •• i the I>.ug business, and arc now receiving at No. 4. in I'atton'* New ltrick f;|... k. from tin itiv- of l'liiUdd phin and New York, a large and w ell selected stock of American, French and Kngli-h CHEMICALS, DRUGS, MEDICINES, GROC-BIES, PAINTS, OILS, WINDOW GLASS, DYE STI FFS, A, IL . ' Our floods are selected with the utniost'earc an DAIRY SAI.T, Salina and Rock Salt, and Cavuga Ground Plaster. BAILEY A NKVINS. Towanda, November 26, 1855. GOODRICH * CO., OWKGO, X. A'. ARE now in receipt of and opening the choicest and most desirable stock of Staple and Fancy l>ry floods, to which they have ever had the pleasure of calling the attention of the community. Our dock is very large, ami selected with great rare and acknowledged good taste, and is particularly adapted to the wants of this and the sur rounding sect ious. Ourst ck of Dress Goods, Trimmings, Ribbons, Embroider ies, Parasols, Cloths, Cassimeres, Vesting*, Domestics, Shirtings, Linens, Prints, Hosiery and Sha wis, i|-r. and numberless other articles makes our assortment I letter than any other in this vicinitv, all of which will he sold as cheap, and many articles cheaper, thau at any other es tablishment, to all of which we invite the inspection of purchasers, as being in every respect worthy of their at tention. Those who may favor us with a call may lie assured that no article will be recommended more highly than its me rits will admit of. jOwego, May 8,1856. G. B- GOODRICH A GO. BOOTS & SHOES—The largest, best and cheapest assortment this side of the Empire City may befouud at je2'J TRACY A MOORE'S. HORSE RADDISH, nicely grated and put up in Bottles for table nf. Al-o Pickles. Pepper sauce, Worcestershire saner, French prepared Mustard, common \fu-tunl in Cans and by the lb. at Fo> S. M ap of hkadfued < ufntv. f nrtiiat meisurimcmt .i:-■! ■- '•''' r * ty, mtulr under the direction ut I. 11. '."A/.A --: subscriber wall piibli-h -h o tly I NEW AN'' 1 .mrutrrMt or BRADEOKU COCNTY. The si -. ei 1 ' ATI tbe Public Roads, Railroad . Stnti - I'M met Churches, School Hinmi, m •:••*. Sho). M - !" • • { and Public Houses. Ac., err t li wn on theJlif, ' I addition to the usual top gr.tpliv "f River*. < reefed ! and Mountains. The mill of the property hoh*lsp| ! erally, iin lading those in the County wh - - 1 ; advance to the Map, arc also to be m.-ertn! a ;!.-*irrt\ 1 tive places. ; MAPS OF THE FEINCTPIt VUJ.At.iiS, -3 alar • scale, w ill be inserted in the riu: :.u. At-" view- 1 i ; lie buildings and private residences. ~ No more Maps will lie publishcil th in -uVrrit* 1 . ! and at only one price. . , T i The Map will contain some 16 or 1- sijn.irf ! *'■ engraved and delivered to suii-c rils r-!' 0- :■ 1 and mounted. WILLIAM BAUKKIL j North Hector, X. V.. May 2s. is - GEORGE H. WOOFS Dasnrrrcan k Glass Piclnre liaiH l, r.N PATTON'S NEW BL* >< K. 1 ''' V ' .. J Bridge sts., Towanda. Fa., i- the ;• .1 >• , PH'TChES. (usually called kmbrotype*- superior to all other kinds of picture.-. H - net. , tion, thev can he seen in any pu.it.--n. ao; 1 in much less time than Daguerreotypes. .ciui'i -■ | in cloudy as clear weather. Miniatures put into Locket-. Rf.i-t " usual. Rooms i]ien at all hour-. Pictures pat , notice. Towanda, .lannarv 22. RAILROAD IIOLSK. TOWANDA, PA MOSES T. CARRIER. Prcprict°" r I" , HK Proprieter having recent ylca-iu 1 familiarly known as the OLD ML \ ate fti the lower portion of this village no' pleasure in informing the public that t-c- 1 . . . ! thoroughly fitted up. painted, papered A... - ed witli good furniture, with other inv-.'t ' t - , the convenience and acc'UupioOation i < ■ ■ <-•■ vellers. _ , , 4 v.tDt" And further, the proprietor beg- 1 I,r • j " ;i ~- - "" I the experience he has had in the ' ... . ' I sell that he is capable of catering to the * J /\ I will favor him with their patronage tion to please the most fastidious at .. . . • The most accommodating a— i-taut- -■" -. dance. Please call and try us. J j Towanda. May 20, 18S& 'PIMOTHY SEED -A 1 A the -lore of jel J. D. HUMPHREY IS Now RECEIVING xn excellent ass bov's, ladies', children s and mi— e- yiuifcP ' j KS. Also, Shoe Pegs, Thread. I.iuing- ami' which he invites public attention. ..j or n"'' 1 *g"All persons having iinsett.ed .n 1 -j-po-e the suhscrilier. are invited to make pay 'I. 1 . Humrbny | venicnt may call on • . Fri-bie. L-|- " r 'carter"' , Orwell, previous to the 1.'.t1l ''' ■ time delinquents may expect specie. no qplll'.M ' Towanda. _ | Towanda, Janiiarv 9, 1855. Yd EXCUSE FOR 15AD A t jla If von procure of Pit- '• Smith store in the M'ard House. , i\vpKn I THE INFAI.I.IBI E 1 . , 1 i Equally adapted to Leave-. Hot H"'. ' HTfl otbfr OridHV ' j .)•••■ , t itke*-. R.ittr r for Ihim} !">:•. M Pri c ? > xntv.