Nero Siboertiscmeut©.
TIOGA POINT
AGRICULTURAL YVORKS!!
u, M. WELLES & BROOKS,
| ' ATHENS, BRADFORD CO., PA.
Manufacturer, Wholesale and retail dealers in
Emery's Unrivalled Horse Powers,
ITIIKFSHERS AND SEPERATORS, THRESHERS AND
( I FIXERS. CIRCULAR AND CROSS-CUT
PORTABLE SAW-MILLS, SHINGLE MACHINES, &c
UV wish tu call particular attention to Emery's Splen
, i Thresher and Cleaner. The superiority of Emery's
u.irse Power all others, is well known, and our farmers
"j,',* pleased to learn that they can now get ail Emery's
Thresher and Cleaner equaling the power itself, and
KVfh lor Simplicity, compactness, durability end ease of
v 'tralion is tar a ahead of all other machines in use. it
r' 'nres as little power as a thresher and separator, and
K : thresh and clean thoroughly without wasting the
r i'ni.- say from 20 to 25 bushels per hour. We have
Mchines on hand and on the way from Albany and can
sa orders at short notice.
We can also furnish Wheeler's New Cleaner, a very
Led machine, and warranted ; as are all of our ma
■ We would also call attention to Emery's cross cut or
■ira" Saw Mills. If our farmers knew their value, they
tuM adopt them extensively in cutting up, down trees
■ - tire wood, shingle bolts, Ac. Send for our circulars
Kid'anv information you may want couceruiug Farming
Ea -hiaery—it will cost you but three cents postage.
EXCELSiOR FANNING MILLS.
i Emerv's and Hickok's Cider Mills, Corn Shelter's,
| nour's Grain Drills. Clover Hullers, Dog powers,
I-ij.T Belting, Plows, Ac. Ac. For sale rt the Tioga
■ -Tut Agricultural Works.
R. M. WELLES & BROOKS.
■ Athens Pa.. Sept. L 1857.
J FATHER.—A new supply of Sole Leath
■ 1 or. Cow Hide, Kip and Calf Skin, at No. 2, I'attou's
■ k. aug'.'d W.M. A. ROCKWELL.
V.—Broke into the enclo- IjKßmSk
■i - ire of the subscriber, about the middle ijffiSgf
■ August. one RED COW, about 15 years H -
B; the mvner is requested to come forward and prove
Bhuertv. l ,av charges and take her away.
Bburlin>:f, Aug.. 17, 1857. J. J. IIAIGTIT.
To All Concerned.
BblK Subscribers' liabilities are such that they will ei-
B ther be obliged to sell the Judgments and Notes they
iHlij against tlu-ir customers, or enforce collection. We
ht - our friends will not drive us to such an alternative.
B. irlv att< ntion to thi> notice is requested,
ft. . I!) 1857. MO XT AN YES.
fcIIAIiFORI) COUNTY TEACHERS'
B) ASSOCIATION.—In consequence of the arrange-
Bmade fur hold ug Teachers' Institutes, it has been
for lii'iYv-arv to postpone the next regular meeting of
ttr A- iatioh at Troy from the time of adjournment—
Imlier— until FRIDAY', the t)th day of OCTOBER.
g.25.1857. JAS- McWILLI AM. Bee. Sec.
PROPOSALS.
[t THE ERECTION of a large FIUMF UOFSF
t the Mines of the Bradford Railroad and Coal Co.,
ieaccomodation of Miners, will be received until
HAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER 9. by C'ol. O. F.
n.at his office in Towanda, to whom parties are re
-1 fur the plan and specifications,
vanda, Aug. 24, 1857. A. R.PKRKrNS, Pres't.
UtCLAY COAL.—THE BARCLAY
RAIL ROAD AND COAL COMPANY have now on
and will keep constantly for sale at TOWANDA,
x supply of their coal, at
5 00 -per ton for Blacksmith Coal, and
3 50 jxr ton fur Raked Coal.
v for coal at Towanda to HORATIO BLACK. Coal
11-u be sold at THE MINES at
i 00 per ton for Blacksmith Coal, and
: 1 50 fir ion for Raketl Coal.
rul discount will be made on sales by tlie boat load
'• 1 I •*'.. EDW'D OVERTON, President
ILMIXISTRA rRIX NOTlCE.—Notice
i- hereby given, that all persons indebted to the es
nf James lb Morrow, late of Asylum twp-i dee'd. are
"SPJ tc make payment without deldy : and all pcr
luviugi iaims against said estate, must present them
auiiienti ated for settlement to the subscriber.
SABRA A. MORROW,
ign-t Is. 1*57. Administratrix.
EV>il PAID roll BEEP HIDES, AND !
-UllKi' IT:I.TS AND FUR*. at No. 2. Patton's
■* auglT WM. A. ROCKWELL
3 WOOL! WOOL!
B! h subscriber *is buying WOOL for the
-L I c.i Win den Company, and will pay the highest
B '' Wl for anv quantitv.
B the highest price paid in cash for SHEEP PELTS
■ M. E. SOLOMON'S
B"'c da, Aug. 17,1857. Clothing Store:
FOR SALE.
THE well-known and well-established CAR
j'iAGE MANUFACTORY situated on Mainst
south part of the Borough of Towanda.
HS® Also. the Smith Shop, Timber House and Barn
the same lot, and stock of Timber on hand.
■ ' l ' 8K AND LOT adjoining tiie shop lot.
whole will be sold cheap for ready pay. For
apply to the subscriber at his residence" on the pre-
Hie suliseriber has on hand some noa eg
K ' : *"ort|i of CARRIAGES, ofrwg'p-^agw-
tor ready pay or approved credit.
Aug. 1,1857.ni3 G. It. DRAKE.
BJRACTS fur flavoring, for sale cheap
■ ) BBLS. COMMON' SALT ; 10 bbls/
i'wk Sail for packing salt, just received by
BAILEY ft KEVINS.
ARRIVED in TOWANDA, and may
lie found for a short time at his rooms in
* 'fi'fk. Those having business with him should
as hi. >tay is limited. June 22, 1*57.
TOR'S NOTICE.— All persons in-
v, the e-tate of JOHN W.MORROW, dee'd..
5-viimi township, arc hereby notified that pay-
Bnust lie made without delay, and all persons having
■ -aid estate are requested t<j present them
for settlement.
I, ~ _ JOHN MORROW,
D.'IT. Exeentnr.
AGISTER'S NOTICES.—Notice is her*
H. v given that there have lieen filed and settled in
1 ' the Register of Wills, in and for tiie county
accounts of administration upon the follow -
omit of Benjamin Ilalstcd, administrator of
"' v "l(i, late of Ridgbury, dee'd.
" '' unt of Wm. B. Watkins administrator of I)a
--atkms. late of Columbia, dee'd.
B a i t of Wm. Sibb v, guardian of O. A. .V E.
children of Geo. A. Jakway, late of
' "'int of Jonathan Stoddard, administrator of
late of Athens, dee d.
B't "'l'"' 1,1 George Terry, administrator of Thos.
Hp' "i Herri, k, dee'd.
* "nut of Mrs. Sophia Jayne, late Sophia I'ick
ulljix "f A. G. Piekard, dee'd. as guardian of
o'eu, jr., minor child of Solomon Allen, dee'd.
''"saint of W. P. Kinyou, administrator of Par
,|J<i, late of Windham, deceased.
' i "int of R. J. Pickering, administrator of Hi
Bi' Orwell, deceased.
"""unt of Sylvester Taylor and Ezra Goddarcl,
"i I'aul Hewitt, late of Burlington, deceased.
B of Kinney Dewitt, executor of John H.
' Ul " "f Ridgbury. deceased.
1 ."t 01 -'araes B. Ingham, administrator of the
' 'Sri.Nsa Mason, late of Monroe, deceased.
Ninie will be presented to the Orphan's Court
K, '''' bounty, on Monday, the 7th day of Septem
air confirmation and allowance.
. JAMES H. WEBB, Register.
Towanda. July 28, 1857.
BANlhl). —Rutter and Eggs, and all
B'''"'\ 0 ' country produce, by
■'<*, Jul} 28,1857. WM. A. ROCKWELL.
B Rahm's Celebrated Lotion.
W l ®, lß a certain cure for Old Sores, Bums,
Bui'ai J*" B '.'''costs, and all sores on Man or Beast.
Be.-', , and for sale by
' ' WM. A. ROCKWELL.
fUisrcllancong.
RESOLUTION
Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of
the Commonwealth.
Resolved by the Senate and Home of Representativei
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Genervl At
embiy met : That the following amendments are propos
ed to the constitution of the commonwealth, in accor
dance with the provisions of the tenth article thereof.
FIRST AMENDMENT.
There shall be an adtfHional article to said constitution
to be designated as article eleven, as follows :
ARTICLE XI.
OF PUBLIC DEBTS.
SECTION 1. The state MAY contract debts, to supply
casual deficits or failures in revenues, or to meet expen
ses not otherwise provided for ; but the aggregate amount
of such debts direct and contingent, whether contracted
by virtue of onf or more acts of the general assembly, or
at different periods of time, shall never exceed seven hun
dred and fifty thousand dollars, and the money arising
frein the creation of such debts, shall be applied to the
purpose for which it was obtained, or to repay the debts
so contracted, and to no other purpose whatevee.
SECTION 2. In addition to the above limited power the
Htate fnay contract debts to repel invasion, suppress in
surrection, defend the state in war, or to redeem 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 pnrpose whatever.
SECTION 3. Except the debts above specified, in sec
tions 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 snail, at its first session, after the adoption of
this amendment, create a sinking fund, which shall be
sufficient to pay the accruing interest on such debt, and
annually to reduce the principal thereof by a sum not
less than two hundred and fty thousand dollars ; which
sinking fund shall consist of the net annual income of
the public works, from time to time owned by the state,
or the proceeds of the sale of the same, or any part
thereof, and of the income or proceeds of sale of stocks
owned by the state, together with other funds, or resour
ces. that may 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 other revenues of the state,
not required for the ordinary and current expenses of
government, and unless in case of war, invasion or insur
rection, no part of the said sinking fund shall be used or
applied otherwise than in extinguishment of the public
debt, until the amount of such debt is reduced below the
sum of five millions of dollars.
SECTIONS. The credit of the commonwealth shall not
in any manner, or event, be pledged, or loaned to, any
individual, company, corporation, or association ; nor
shall the commonwealth hereafter become a joint owner,
or stockholder, in any company, association, or corpora
tion.
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 ; un
less 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 its present indebtedness.
SECTION 7. The legislature shall not authorize any
county, city, borough, township, or incorporated district,
by virtue of a vote of its citizens, or otherwise, to be
come a stockholder in any company, association, or cor
poration ; or to obtain money for, or loan its credit to,
any corporation, association, institution, or party.
SECOND AMENDMENT.
There shall he an additional article to said constitvtion
to he designated as article XII, as follows :
ARTICLE XII.
OF NEW COUNTIES.
No county shall be hivided hv a line cutting off over
one-tenth of its population, (either to form a new county
or otherwise.) without the express assent of such coun
ty, by a vote of the electors thereof ; nor shall any new
county be established, containing less than four huudred
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 each county respectively from section live, same ar
ticle, 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." 1 and insert in lieu thereof the words," and no
and strike out section four, same article," and in lieu
thereof insert the following :
" SECTION 4. In the year one thocsand eight huudred
and sixty-four, and iu every seventh year thereafter, rep
resentatives to the number of one hundred, shall he ap
portioned and distributed equally, throughout the state,
by districts, in proportion to the number of taxable in
habitants in the several parts thereof ; except that any
county containing at least three thousand five hundred
taxahles, may lie allowed a seperate representation ; hut
do more than three counties shall be joiued, and no coun
ty shall be divided, in the formation of a district. Any
city containing a sufficient number of taxahles to entitle
it to at least two representatives, shall have a separate
representation assigned it, and shall be divided into con
venient districts of contiguous territory, of equal taxa
ble population as near as may Vie, each of which districts
shall elect oae representative."
At the end of section seven, same article, insert these
words. " the city of Philadelphia shall be divided into sin
gle senatorial districts. Of cont igturns territory as nearly
equal in taxable population as possible ; but no ward
shall be divided in the formation thereof.''
The legislature, at its first session, after the adoption
of this amendment, shall divide the city of Philadelphia
into senatorial and representative districts, in the man
ner above provided ; such districts to remain unchanged
until the apportionment in the year one thousand eight
hundred and sixty-four.
FOURTH AMENDMENT.
There shall be an additional section to the first article
of said constitution, Which shall be numbered aud read
as follows :
SECTION 26. The legislature shall have the power tc al
ter, revoke, or annul, any charter of incorporation here
after conferred by, or under, any special, or general law,
whenever in their opinion it may tie injurious to the citi
zens of the commonw alth ;in "such manner, however,
that nb injustice shall he done to the corporators.
IN SKNATE, March 27,1857.
Revolved, That this resolution pass. On the first
amendment, yeuS 51, nays 7 ; on the second amendment,
yeas 22. nays 8 ; on the third amendment, yeas 24, nays
4 ; on the fourth amendment, yeas 23, nays 4.
[Extract from the Journal.]
GEO. W. HAMERSLY, Clerk.
IN THE HOVSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
April 2!). 1857.
Revnlred, That this resolution pass. On the first
amendment, yeas 18, nays 12 ; on the second amendment
yeas 57, nays 34 ; on the third amendment, yeas 72, nays
22 ; ou the fourth amendment, yeas S3, nays 7.
[Extract from the Journal.]
JACOB ZIEGLER, Clerk.
Filed in Secretary's office, May 2,1*57.
A. G. CURTIN,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
SECRET tftv's OFFICE,
IIAKKISBCKG, June 22, 1857.
I'ennaiiivunia, St
1 do certify that the above and foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the original " Resolution proposing
amendments" to the C'onstiti tion of the Commonwealth,
with the vote in each branch of the Legislature upon the
final passage thereof, as appears from the originals on
file in this office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
[L. P.] hand and caused to be affixed the seal of the
Secretary's Office, the dav and year above written.
A. G,CURTIN,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
IN SENATE, March 27. 1857.
The resolution proposing amendments to the Constitu
tion of the Commonwealth being under consideration,
On the question,
Will the Senate agree to the first amendment ?
The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provi
sions of the Constitution, aud were as follow, viz :
YEAS—Messrs. Brewer, Browne, Coffey, Ely, Evans,
Fetter, Fienniken, Frazer, Ingram, Jordan, Killinger,
Knox, Laubach, I-ewis, Mycr. Seofield, Sellers, Slmman,
Steele, Straub, Welsh, Wilkins, Wright and laggart,
Speaker —24.
NAVS— Messrs. Crabb, Cresswell, Finney. Gregg, Har
ris, Peurose and Souther—7.
So the question was determined in the affirmative.
On the qnestfon,
Will the Senate agree to the second amendment.
The yeas and uays were taken agreeably to the provi
sions of the Constitution, aud w ere as follow, viz :
YEAS—Messrs. Brewer, Browne, Cresswell, Ely,Evans,
Fetter, Finney, Fienniken, Ingram, Jorpan, Knox. Lau
bach, Lewis, Myer, Sellers, Shuman, Souther, Steele,
5 raub, Welsh, Wilkins, Wright and Taggart, Speaker—
-23.
NAYS— Messrs. Coffey, Crabb, Frazer, Gregg. Harris,
Killinger, Penrose and Seofield—B
So the question was determined in the affirmative.
Ou the question.
Will the Senate agree to the third amendment?
The yeas and na3's were taken agreeably to the provi
sions of the Constitution, and were as follow, viz :
YEAS—Messrs. Brewer, Browne, Crahb, Creswell, Ely,
Evans, Fienniken, Erazer, lngvum, Jordan, Killinger,
Knox, laiubaeh, Lewis, Myer, Seofield, Sellers. Shuinan,
Souther, Steele, Straub, Welsh, Wilkins and Wright—24.
KAYS Messrs. Coffey. Gregg, Harris and Penrose—4.
So the question was determined in the affirmative.
On the question,
Will the Senate agree to the fourth amendment ?
The veas and nays were taken agreeably to the previ
sions of the Constitution, and were as follow, viz :
YEAS—Messrs. Brewer, Browne, Coffey, Creswcll, Ely,
Evans. Fienniken, Frazer, Ingram, Killinger, Knox,Lau
bach. Lewis, Myer, Seofield, Sellers, Shuman, Souther,
Steele, Straub, Welsh, Wilkins and Wright—23.
NAYS— Messrs. Crabb, Finney, Jordan and Penrose—4.
So the question was determined in the affirmative.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
April 2K, 1857.
The resolution proposing amendments to the Constitu
tion of the Commonwealth being under consideration,
On the question,
Will tnt Houic agree to the first amendment ?
fflisrdlaiuona.
The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provi
sions of the Conatitutiou, and were as follow, viz :
YEAS— Messrs. Anderson, Arthur, Backhouse, Ball,
Beck, Bishop, Bower, Brown, Calhoun, Campbell, chase,
Cleaver, Crawford, Diekey. Ent, Eyster, Fausold Poster,
Gibboney, Gildea, Hamel, Haiper, Hems, Heistand, Hill,
Hillega&, Huffman, (Berks,) Imbrie, Innes, Jacobs, Jen
kins, Johns, Johnson, Kauffiuau, Kerr, Knight. I.essen
ling. Longaker, Lovett, Manear, Maugle, M'Calmont,
M Ilvain, Moorhead, Muiuua, Musselmun, Nichols, Nich
olson, Nunemacher. Pearson, Peters, Petriken, Pownall
Purcell, Ramsey, (Philadelphia,) Ramsey, (York,) Rea
mer, Reed, Roberts, Rupp, Sluiw, Sloaa, Smith, (Cam
bria,) Smith, (Centre.) Stevenson, Tolan, Vail, Vanhoor
liis, Vickers, Voeghley, Walter, Westbrook, Wharton,
Wiliiston, Witherow, Wright., Zimmerman and Getz,
Speaker—7B.
NAYS— Messrs. Backus, Benson, Dock, Hamilton, Han
cock, Hine, Hoffhian, (Lebanon,) I.ebo,Struthers, Thorn,
Warner and Wintrode—l2.
So the question was determined in the affirmative.
On the question,
Will the House agree to the second amendment?
The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provi
sions of the Constitution, and wore as follow, viz :
YEAR— Messrs. Anderson, Backhouse, Ball, Beck,
Bower, Calhoun, Campbell, Carty, Ent, Fausold, Foster,
Gildea, Hamel, Harper, Heines, Hiestand, Hillegas,Hoff
man, (Berks,) Housekeeper, Imbrie, Inues, Jenkins,
Johns, Johnson, Kauffman, Knight, Leisenring, Longa
ker, Lovett, Manear, Maugle, M'llvain, Moorhead, Mus
selman, Nichols, Nicholson, Nunemacher, Pearson, Pe
ters, Petriken, Pownall, Purcell, Ramsey, (Philadelphia)
Ramsey, (Y'ork,) Reamer, Roberts, Rupp, Shaw, Sloan,
Tolan, Vail, Voeghley, Walter, Westbrook, Wharton,
Zimmerman and Getz. Speaker— s7.
NAYS —Messrs. Arthur, Augustine, Backus, Benson,
Bishop, Brown, Chase, Cleaver, Crawford, Eyster, Gib
boney, Hamilton, Hancock, Hill, Hine, Hoffman, (Leba
non.) Jacobs, Kerr, Lebo, M'Calmont, Mumma, Reed,
Smith, (Cambria,) Smith, (Ceutte.) Ttevenson, Struth
ers, Thorn, Vanhoorhis, Vickers, Wagonseller, Warner,
Wintrode, Witherow and Wright—34.
So the question was determined in the affirmative.
On the question,
Will the House agree to the third amendment ?
The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provi
sions of the Constitution, and were as follow, viz :
YEAS —Messrs. Anderson, Backhouse, Ball, Beck, Ben
son, Bower. Brown, Calhoun. Campbell, Chase, Cleaver,
Crawford, Dickey, Eut, Eyster, Fausold, Foster, Gibbo
ney, Hamel, Harper. Heins, Heistand, Hill, Hillegas,
Hoffman, (Berks,) Hoffman, (Lebanon,) Housekeeper,
lin brie, Junes. Jacobs. Johns, Johnson, Kauffman, Kerr,
Lebo, Longaker, Lovett, Manear, Maugle, M'Calmont,
Moorhead, Mumma, Musselman, Nichols, Nicholson, Nu
nemacher, Pearson, Peters, Petrikin, Pownall, Purcell.
Ramsey, (Y'ork,) Reamer, Reed, Rupp, Shaw, Sloan,
Smith, (Cambria,) Smith, (Centre,) Stevenson, Tolan,
Vril, Vanhoorhis, Vickers, Voeghley, Wagonseller, West
brook, Wiliiston. Witherow, Wright, Zimmerman and
Getz, Speaker —72.
NAYS —Messrs. Arthur, Augustfne, Backus, Bishop,
Carty. Dock, Gildea, Hamilton, Hancock. Hine, Jenkins,
Knight, Leisenring, M'llvain, Ramsev, (Philadelphia)
Roberts, Struthers, Thoru, Walter, Warner, Wharton,
and Wintrode—22.
So the question was determined in the affirmative.
On the question,
Will the House agree to the fourth amendment ?
The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provi
sions of the Constitution, and were as follow, viz :
Y'EAS —Messrs. Anderson, Arthur, Backhouse, Backus,
Bull. Beck. Benson, Bishop, Bower, Brown, Calhoun,
Campbell, Carty, Chase. Cleaver, Crawford, Dickey,Eut,
Eyster. Fausold. Foster, Gibboney, Gildea. Hamel" Har
per. Heins, Hiestand, Hill, Ilillegas, Hoffman, (Berks,)
Hoffman, (Lebanon.) Housekeeper, Imbrie, Innes, Jacobs,
Jenkins, Johns, Johnson. Kauffinau, Kerr, Lebo, Leisen
ring Longaker, Lovett, Mallear, Maugle, M'Calmont, M'- |
Ilvain, Mumma, Musselman, Nichols, Nicholson. Nune- j
macher, Pearson, Peters. Petrikin, Pownall, Purcell,
Ramsey, (Philadelphia,) Ramsey, (Y'ork,) Beamer, Reed, |
Roberts, Rupp, Shaw, Sloan, Smith, (Cambria,) Smith, I
(Centre,) Stevenson, Tolan, Vail, Vanhoornis, Vickers,
Voeghley, Wagonseller, Walter, Warner, Westbrook.
Wharton, Wiliiston, Witherow, Zimmerman and Getz,
Speaker —B3.
NAYS —Messrs. Dock, Hamilton, Hancock, Struthers,
Thorn, Wintrode, and Wright—7.
So the question was determined in the affirmative.
SBCRETATY'S OFFICE,
HAKRISBUKO, June 22, 1837. j
Pennsylvania. ss :
I do certify that the above and foregoing is a true and 1
correct copy of the " Y'eas" and " Nays ' taken on the \
resolution proposing amendments to tlie Constitution of j
the Commonwealth, as the same appears on the Journals
of the two Houses of the General Assembly of this Com- i
monwealth for the session of 1857.
Witness my hand and the seal of said office, this •
[L. S.] twenty-seaond day of June, one thousand eight
hundred and fifty-seven.
A. G. CURTIN,
July Ote Secretary of the Commonwealth.
New Store & New Goods,
Pat ton's Block, one door JYort/i of Guttcmburg,
liosen bourn <$- Co.
V M. A. ROCKWELL,
TATE of the firm of Montanyes & Co., would inform
j tlie public generally and hisoldjfrieudsand customers
partiularly that lie is just receiving and now offers for
sale on the most favorable tenns, a large and carefully se
lected assortment of GOODS.
THE LAIHES will find that their wants have been
carefuly considered. Their attention is particularly in
vited to all the latest styles of DRESS GOODS—Silks,
Challies, Lawns, Common, Robe and French ; Plain and
Robe Bareges, Brilliants, DcLaines, Alapaccas, Thibet,
Cloths, foreign and domestic Ginghams, Merrimac, C'o
aneeo. and all the newest styles of Prints. Mourning
Goods, a great variety. Apron checks and Flannels.
EDGlNG.—Jaconet. Swiss Thread, Cotton, Black Silk,
do. Cotton Laces, Bugle, Illusion and Blonde.
EMBROIDERIES—CoIIars anil Cull's, Uwlersleeves,
Dimitv, Mourning and Bugle Collars, embroidered Bands
and Flonnoings. Stamped Collars and Bands.
WIIITK GOODS.—Jaconet, plain and striped. Plain
and dotted Mu.-lins ; India, Book, Barred and striped
Muslins ; Victoria and Bishop Lawns.
SKELETON and Cactus Skirts; Brass, Heed, and
Whalebone Hoops, and Crinoline.
BARRAGE, Love, Dotted, and Chantley Veils.
SHAWLS—A great variety.
BOMN'ETS—Neapolitan, White, Soft and Fancy Straw
Bonnets.
RIBBONS of every kind. Florence Silks, Moire An
tiques. Fringes, Saving Braid, Buttons, Paper Cambrics,
glazed Muslin, and all the latest styles of Dress Trim
mings, Mitts, Gloves, Sewing Silk, spool Thread, French
and Moravian Cotton.
FOR THE GENTLEMEN. Cloths,Cassimeres.Tweed.
Kentucky Jeans, Black Doeskin. Check,Cottonade, stripe
and fancy check, Brown Dock. Overalls, Ac. Silk, Far
mer's Satin, Marseilles,gndfancy VESTINGS. Buttons,
Twist, a general assortment of Coat Trimmings, Collars.
Cravats, Suspenders, Shirtings, Linen Bosoms, (ready
made). A*o.. Ac.
HOUSE FURNISHING Goods, Madder and undressed
Furniture Prints, Sheetings, lirown and bleached. Dra
pery Muslin, Carpet bindings, Brown Crash, Linen and
Cotton Diaper, Brown, and bleached Tabic Linen, Nap
kins, Dowlies, Carpet-warp, Tickings, Ac.. Ac.
HATS A CAPS —BOOTAA SHOES— For men, women,
and children.
HOSIERY—White and colored. Mits, Gloves, Silk,
Linen and t'otton Handkerchiefs.
YANKEE NOTIONS-*-Hooks and Eyes, Combs,
Brushes of all kinds, Pins, Needles, Tape, Buckles, Pen
cils. Pens, Inkstands, Tobacco and Shaving Boxes, Strops
Fish hooks and lines.
PAPER HANGINGS.—Borders, Window Shades, Wr
iting Paper and Envelopes.
GROCERIES—Fine Green and Black Teas. Coffee,
Rice, Spices, Starch, Sataratus, Soda, Cream Tartar, Su
gars. Molasses, Peppersauce, Tobacco,Codlish, Mackerel,
Soaps, Paints, Oils, Dyestufls, Glass, Drugs and Medi
cines, Lamp Oii, Fluid", Campliine, Candies, Brooms, Bas
kets, Wooden ware, Stone ware, Sieves, Hardware aud
Cutlery, Leather and Shoe findings, Trunks and carpet
bags, fly nets, whips, fyc., Ae.
The subscriber has purchased his goods for cash, and
therefore can afford to sell them low for CASH or countiy
produce, and hopes for a liberal share of patronage.
Towanda, July 1,1*57.
NEW 'SPRING &.
SUMMER GOODS:
TOSEPII POWELL, as usual, is early on
fj hand with the largest, cheapest and best selected
stock of SPRING GOODS to be found in Towanda, com
prising all the new and desirable styles of
DRY GOODS, BOOTS A SHOES. HATS AND CAPS,
STRAW GOODS, CARPETS, AC.
to which the attention of the public is respectfully invit
ed. Towanda, April sO. 1857.
T A DIES' DRESS GOODS—A large and
J J fashionable assortment, never before equalled in To
wanda, of moire antique, brocade, corded and plain black
SILKS ; plain and striped Poplins,
Delaines, Organdies, French printed Jaconetts, Lawns of
all prices, white and colored Brilliantes, Berages, Cranes,
French, Scotch and domestic Ginghams, French, English
and American Prints, just received by
April 6, 1837. J- POWELL.
LACKS, EMBROIDERIES, &C.—Ladies'
French and Scotch embroidered Jaconett and Hook
Muslin Collais, Sleeves, Bands, Flouncinga, Edgings and
Insertings ; Linen and Cambric embroidered Handker
chiefs, real thread Bobbin, Smyrna Linen wrought, and
Cotton Edgings, Gimpuire, Brussels, Black Silk, and Bn
gled Laces, just received by
April fi. 1857. J. POWELL.
Cn LOVES AND HOSIERY —Ladies, Mis-
T ses and Childrens white, unbleached, colored and
mixed cotton and lisle thread Hose, of every price. Men's
and Boys bleached, unbleached and mixed cotton half
bese. Gents and ladies kid, silk, lisle thread and cotton
cloves, of every price and color, juet received by
April, 6,1857. J IWELL.
" " T" " . .. r ~V- i' • 2. ■> •' -5
filisccllaneons.
MKW GCtfons
ANI>
NEW ARRANGEMENT.
COLLINS & POWELL are now receiving
a large stock of SPRING AND BUMMER CLOTH
ING, which they are selling exclusively FOR CASH, as
they think a bird in hand is worth two'in the bush. Their
stock consists of Business. Black Cloth, Fancy Cassimere
Tweed, Kentucky Jean. White Duck. Linen, Murseiles,
and Brown Linen COATS ot all kinds and qualities.—
Black Cassimere, Fancy C'assiniere, Brown Linen. White
Linen and Kentucky Jean I'ANTS ; Silk, Satin and Mar
seiles VESTS of all kinds ; Black and Fancy Cravats ;
Gents A Hose, Shirts, Collars. Suspenders, Hats und Caps
and everyihing in the line of Men's wear. Their stock of
Cloths and Oassiuteres are unsurpassed, and are selling
cheap. We are still ready to make up all kinds of GAR
MENTS to order on short notice, and warranted in every
particular ; all of which we arc bound to sell lower tluii
was ever offered in this market for Cash. Chitting done
as usual. COLLINS A POWELL.
Towauda, April 16.1857.
1857. 1857.
More and More New Goods!
AT
GUTTENBURG ROSENBAUM &. Co.
Just opening a full assortment of
SPRJNG AND SUMMER
AND
READY MADE CLOTHING,
Which will be sold Cheap—CHEAPER THAN EVER!
Give us a call; You cannot fali to be suited for quality
and price.
tfir*Patton's Block, Corner of Main and Bridge sts.
Towanda, May 6, 1857.
LOTUS, CASSIMERKS, AC^Bkdc
vJ and colored cloths and cassimers, and an endless
quantity of fancy cassimeres, tweeds, Kentucky jeans,
cottouades, linens, Ac., cheaper than ever before, just re
ceived by
April 6. 1857. J. POWELL.
I&OR.E NEW GOODS !
MINmiTftWKKNI
AHE just receiving, in their New Store, west side of
the Public Square a large aial well selected assort
ment of goods suitable for the Summer trade. Consisting
of Lawns, Challis, Bareged, Poplin, Delaines, Scotch and
American Ginghams, Debeges, lilack and Colored Silks,
French. English and American Prints in great variety ;
Gents Press Goods. Hardware, Crockery, Fish, Sugar,
Tea, Cotiee and other Family Groceries. Also, a very
large assortment of
Boots & Shoes,
of almost every variety, and having made arrangements
with the manufacturers by which we arc in constant re
ceipt of new work, we are prepared to offer to the public
the largest and best stock, anil at lower prices than any
other store in Towanda. Call and see.
Sole and Upper Leather, French and American Calf
Skins, Morocco, Colored and plain Linings, Binding, Shoe
Thread and a general assortment of Findings, wholesale
and retail at reasonable rates. Grateful for past favors,
we invite the patronage of the public and by strict atten
tion to business and particular care in selection of our
goods, both as to quality and adaptation t<> meet the wants
of customers, we hope to merit the confidence of the com
munity and respectfully invite those visiting Towanda
to call and examine our goods.
HUMPHREY A WICKHAM.
Towanda, June 8,1857.
JhC. T. FOX
TS NOW RECEIVING a large stock of
X FAMILY GROCERIES, which are offered for sale at
as low prices as the same quality of Goods can be bought
anywhere this side of the City of Xew York.
C M ( >KKD II A M, SH(J U LDERS, I>RIEI)
O BEEF at
June 4,1857 FOX'S.
DRIED PEACHES, ORANGES, FIGS,
Prunes, Raisons, Ac., at
June i, 1857. _____ FOX'&
OA BUSHELS NICE WHITE BEAKS,
JW' t at June 4, 1857. FOX'S.
WE ARE NOW OFFERING a very
* T large and well selected stock of BOOTS AND
SHOES direct from the Manufacturers, which we oflcrat
extremely low prices for READY PAY, and invite the
public to'call and examine before purchasing ePewhero.
June '2d, 1557. HFMPHREY A WICKHAM.
SHORT SEASON!
AS the Summer Season will e short, we have conclud
ed to make our
Usual Redaction of Prices, at Once!
Which we have been accustomed to do late in the season,
and in view of this fact, we will sell our large stock of
mmm IUTWI,
DRY GOODS, dec. <fcc.
AT GRJEATL Y REDUCED THICKS.
GUTTEXBERG, ROSEXBAUM k CO.
Towanda. July 22. 1 7. Cor. Alain and Bridge Sts.
C L I O ICE FARM
Adjoining the Borough of Towanda t
For Sale at a GREAT BARGAIN!
AT $25 an acre, for all cash down ;
At S2O an acre for #:'.<)oo down and lialance in 3 years.
At $35 an acre for S2OOO down and balance in 5 years.
At S4O an acre for SIOOO down and balance in 7 years.
The farm contains 200 acres with a good llon-e and
barn, and an orchard of choice fruit Chi it. li is well wa
tered with permanent springs conveniently distributed
over it. About one half of it is cleared, and every acre
of it is good tillable land. It could be advantageously
divided so as to suit two OT more persons wishing faruis
of less size.
My daughter has fifty acres adjoining it which she
would also sell.
Towanda. July 21, 1*57. W. PATTOX.
QTRAYED OR STOLEN, fronwMt
kJ Smith's Island, in the Susquehanna river
THRKK HEAD OF CATTLE. One a bright 71 7f
red Stag, five years old, short bodied, carries his bead
high; alight brindlc, line hack cow, G years old new
milch : a three years old Bull, dark red. vritli small star
in the forehead, fight under the belly. A liberal reward
will be paid for the return of these animals, or such in
formation as will lead to their discovery.
Dnrdl, July 1.1857. ISRAEL SMITH.
H. A. BURBANK'S BAKERY
One Door North of the Ward House.
TOWANDA, PA.
\\J HERE you ran find a constant supply of Bread, Rusk,
\ V Crackers, Cookies, Jumbles, and all kinds of Fancy
Cakes.
Aii" OYSTERS furnished by the quart or keg, or cook
ed to order.
Ho" Particular attention paid to filling orders for parties
Returning our sincere thanks for the liberal patronage
bestowed upon us during the past year, and hoping by
close application to business to merit a continuance ol tiie
same, we remain as ever, your humble servant.
March n;, 0.-,;. 11. \. BURBAXK.
IipSTRAY. —Came to the enclosure s*
A of the subscriber, on the 28th inst., TWO
RED YEARLING HEIFERS. Also one red gjf,.|jr
yearling STEER. The owner is requested to come tor
ward. prove property, pay charges and take them away.
Windham, July 27, 1*57. JOSEPH FifiBRHK.
Valuable Farm & Mill Property
Near Williamsport,
ff O R H A T, If .
THE undersigned, surviving partner of the firm of J. R.
4* W. It. Huling, oflers for sale all that valuable pro
perty situated on tlve South side ot the Susquehanna Riv
er, 6" mites from Williamsport. and three miles from the
line of the Snnbtiry k Erie Rail Road. The Pennsylvania
Canal passes on the opposite side of thr River. This tract
contains K6O acres, with G per cent allowance. 20d acres
is cleared, and in a good state of cultivation. There is a
large amount of valuable timber on the premises ; a good
stream of water, and a good flaw Mill. The Mill is new,
being buih 185 G.
The other improvements consist of five good dwelling
houses, with out buildings thereto. Two large hams, one
of which Is first class, with a large shed attached.
The above property will be offered at Public Sale at the
Court House, in Williamsport, on Wednesday, the 13th of
August, next, at 1 o'clock, P. M.
A portion of the purchase money in cash, the balance
made easy, with interest, and approved security.
Terms made known on the day of sale.
Further particulars can lie obtained by addressing
WILLIAM B. HULING.
Surviving partner of the firm of J. R.4W.8 Huling.
Williamsport. Pa.. June 3rtth 1857. •
S~~ ALT FOR THE TABLE and Dairy for
sale cheap by
Towanda July 28. 1867. Wif. A F.OC SWELL.
Ccgal.
SHERIFF'S SALE. —Virtue of sundry
writs of vend, exponas, issued out of the Court of
Coiomqti Pleas ol Bradford County, and to me directed,
will.be exposed to ptiblia sale on MONDAY. the 7th day
of SEPTEMBER, A. D..Tss7,ac > o'clock, P. M„ at
the Court House, iu the borough of Towanda, the fol
lowing described lot, piece or parcel of land, situate in
the borough of Tow.inda, Bradford County, bounded
north by lauds in possession of John F. Mean's and Sam
uel Kingston, east by lands of N. N. Betts and J. A. Rec
ord, south by J. T. Taylor and west by Second Street.—
Containing fifty feet front and one hundred and fifty feet
deep, all improved with a two-story framed house, partly
finished and fruit trees thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of J. Harvey
Phinuey jr.vs. Michael O'Sullivaa.
ALSO—The defendant's interest In one other lot, pieue
or parcel of land situate in the V.llagc ot Canton iu Can
ton township, Bradford county, bounded on the north and
east by lands of Harding A Lee, on tire south by the high
way and on the west by land of John Griffiu. Contain
ing about twenty-four feet front and about fifty feet deep
lie the same more or less, all improved.
ALSO—The defendant's interest in the following lot,
piece or parcel of land situate in the village of Canton in
the township of Canton Bradford county, Penu'u., bound
ed as follows, to wit : Beginning at a puiut one foot east
of the store house now occupied by Nathan Tuttle. thence
southerly on a line parallel with trie east side of said store
house one foot distant from it eighty-eight feet, thence
westerly at right angles with the former line and parallel
with the north end of said store house thirty-six feet and
four inches to an alley ten feet wide, tlienee northwardly
with right angles with the former line and parallel with
the opposite side along said alley eighty-eight feet to the
Towanda road, thence along said road north 71° east 3C
feet and four inches to the beginning. Containing three
thousand one hundred and ninety-seven square feet more
or less, with the right of way through the above mention
ed alley ; all improved, with one framed building now oc
cupied as a grocery store or eating saloon, dwelling house,
an ice house and framed wood shed thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of Ira Smith
jr. A Co. vs. Horace Tuttle.
ALSO—The following lot, piece or parcel of land situ
ate in the village of Cauton iu Canton township, Brad
ford county, bounded on the north by land of J. \V. Grif
fin east by Wright's alley, south by Crooked Alley and
west by Centre street, being lot No. 7 on a plot or* heap
made for Newman A Kingsbery l>y 0. D. W. C. Orcutt.
Containing about sixty-six tect front and running back
one hundred and ninety-four feet more or less, all im
proved. with one framed dwelling house thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of 11. Miller
to the u.-e of W. S. Newman vs. J. M. Leighton.
ALSO —The following described lot, piece or panel of
land situate in the borough of Towanda, Bradford co.,
liouudcd north by Henry E.-enwine\s lot, east by Main
street, south by laud's of John p. Means and west by-
Second street. Containing one hundred aud seven feet
front and two hundred and ninety four feet back, be the
same more or less, all improved, with a large framed
foundry and machine shop thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of Hall A Rus
sell vs. I. L. A 11. L. Lamoreux.
AIJSO—A piece <>r parcel of hind in Rofne township,
bounded on the north and west by lands of John Vought,
on the east by the public highway, on (lie south by lauds
belonging to the estate of Nathan Mayuard, deceased, i
Containing three-fourths of an acre, more or less, oil im
proved, one framed dwelling house, one framed barn, and
a few fruit trees thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of Harry
Stropc vs. Iliram H. Mann.
ALSO—The following described lot. piece of pared of
land situate iu Wells township. Bra ford county, bound
ed on the north by kind formerly' belonging to Whiting j
Gilford, east by the highway, south by land of Jesse Ed- j
sail and west by land of Jas. Edsall. Containing about j
sixteen ai res, more or less, about four acres improved, 1
one framed house and a few fruit trees thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at tire suit of William I
Hubbard vs. Noble J. Stuart.
ALSO—A piece or parcel of land situate in Athens tp., !
bounded north by lands of Rachel Murray, east by lands
of Sherman and James Buruside, south by land, of C. F.
Welles, jr., and west by other lands of Mary < a ton dee'd.
Containing one hundred and thirty-eight acres, more or
less, about four acress improved.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of William •
Woodville, trustee of the estate of Mary C'aton, deceased, j
vs. Andrew Buruside. Also, at tli* suit of tlif- same plain- ,
tiff's, vs. Ira and George Woicott ; against plaintiffs for !
costs.
ALSO—A piece or parcel of land situate in gihesbequin
tp., bounded on the north by lands of H. Kinney, east by
the highway, south by E, Satterlce, and west by E. Sat
ferlee and H. Kinney. Containing fifty ffeet front by one
hundred and fifty feet deep, all improved, a frame store
and trained store house thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of J. H. Ran
som A Co. vs. S. F. Washburn and C. H. Ames, co-part
ners.
ALSO—The following descried lot, piece or p.ercel
of ianl situate in Smithticld township. Bradford Co., i
bounded ou the north by the public highway leading
through the tillage of SniitlrtH-td, east by the public
square, south bt- lands of Augustus Phelps'and we.-t by
land of Widow Gerould. Containing one acre and tliirtV
perches more or'less, all improved. kith a framed taver?i
house, a framed barn and shed and truit trees thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of E. A W.
Elliott vs. I. A. Kingstey.
ALSO—The following described lot. piecfc of parcel ef
land situate in Ulster township, Bradford co., bounded on
the north and cast by lands i>i° Jaiue* McCarty, south by
lauds of Daniel Harkins and on the West by the highway.
Containing about one acre more or less, "all improved,
with one two story framed tavern bouse known as the
" Barley Sheaf," and one framed burn thereon.
Seized and taken iu execution at the suit of Reuben B.
Robinson vs. Philip I'. Sweet.
ALSO—The defendant's interest in the followiug tles
erilied lot, piece or parcel of land situate in Standing
Stone township, Bradford co., it being a piece of land off'
from the northwest corner of a tract of land in the war
rantee name ot Andrew Norway ; bounded on the north,
east and south by lands cf If. W. Tracv, and ou the west
by lands of Anson Golf. Containing thirty acres more or
less, about twenty acres improved, one framed dwelling
house, one framed barn, a framed shed and a few fruit
trees thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at Hie suit of IL W.Tra
cy vs. Daniel Huyck. ,
A1 .SO—The following described lot, piece or parcel of
land situate in Athens twp., Bradford co;, lying on the
ea-t side of the north branch of Hie Susquehanna River,
and bounded as follows, to wit: Beginning at the north
west corner of Col. John Franklin's int. thence north Ui°
west 35 2-10 percnes, thence north j 5 west 27 3-10 per.,
thence 4° west 32'J-lO perches, thence north 37A° west
37 3-lo perches to (lie south west corner o! Constant Ma
thewson's lot; thence along the said Matbewson's lot
south 80° east -Is7 s-IO perches to a corner of Benjamin
Lambert, thence south 1° west ol 5-10 perches to the land
of Joseph McKinney, thence north 8!)° west 73 3-lo per.
to a corner, tlienee south 1° west 01 5-10 perches to the
northeast corner of N. Flower's lot. tlienee north *;i°
west 370 2 10 perches to the place of beginning—(being
the same lot conveyed by Robert Spalding and wife to
James Thompson by deed bearing date January 15,1540.)
Containing three hundred and eight acres and 113 perch
es more or less, about 275 acres improved, two framed
houses, four framed bams, a wagon shed, a lmrse barn,
a corn house, two apple orchards and other fruit trees
thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of John S.
l'ierson et. al. vs. James Thompson impleaded witlK has.
Williams.
ALSO—The following lot, piece or parcel of land situ
ate in llidglmry township, Bradford co., bounded on the
north by lands now or lately belonging to ('buries T. Mur
phy, ca.-t by lands of Howard Burt, south by lands of
Howard Burt, the highway, land of l'cter Miller and oth
ers, and on the west by Hit- highway. Containing about
two acres more or less, all improved, with one two story
framed tavern house, known as the Ccntreville Hotel,one
framed barn and a few fruit trees thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of James Ly
on to the use of George 11. Davidson vs. G. M. Brown A
I A. Brown.
ALSO—-The following lot, piece or parcel of land situ
ate in Wyuhisiiig <o\tiisbip, Bradford co., bounded and
described as folhiws. to wit: Beginning at a post near a
white pine tree on a line of land belonging to Justus and
Hbenezer Lewis, marked for a corner, theuce by lauds of
the same, west 43 3-10 perches to a post ou a line of the
same, thence by land of the same north 100 perches to a
post, thence east by the same 37 7-10 perches to a post,
thence south 15° west 53 perches to a post, thence south
73° east 81 (i-10 per lies to a post, thence south 53° west
37 7-10 perches to the place of beginning. Containing
twenty-five acres more or less, about ten acres improved.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of John W.
Gray, administrator of the estate of Sally Sears v.-. Hi
ram Washburn.
ALSO—The following lot, - ierc or panel of land situ
ate in Ridgbury township, Bradford 00., hounded as fol
lows : Beginning at a stone corner standing in the line of
1). A. Gillett'sfarm, from thence .south 53° west forty
seven rods and eleven links to a poet and stones for a cor
ner, thence south 15° east twenty-six rods to u stone cor
ner. from thence north s!> c east forty-seven rods and elev
en links to a corner standing in the line of 1). A. Gillett's
lot. from thence north 15° west tweutv-six rods to the
place of beginning. Containing seven acres and one hun
dred and ten lurches more or less, together with all the
water privileges ; all improved, with a grist mill, saw
mill, one framed bouse and other outbuildings.
Seized and lakru ill execution at the suit of C. F. Wil
son vs Wm. N. Coleman.
gj ALSO—The following lot, piece or parcel of land sitn
ate in Smithfield town-hip Bradford county, hounded on
the north by land of Montilian Seeley. east by lands of
Thomas Weed, on the south by Minor Watkins, and on
♦he west by lands of Hannah W. Arnold. Containing
about forty'acres more or le.-is. about thirty acres improv
ed, one framed house and orchard of fruit trees thereon, j
Alo, the defendants interest in a framed barn on Thomas
Weed's lot adjoining the above described land.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of Fanny I
Kellogg's nse vs. Daniel Arnold, Hcman C. Arnold and
3. E- Arnold, tene tenants.
ALSO—The following lot. piece or parcel of land situ
ate in Athens township, Bradford co., bounded on the
north by lands of Billings Spring, ea=t by the highway
learting'from Athens to Mllltown south by lands of Jacob
Reel, southwest by lauds of Cha--. McDufien, Containing
about ten acres more or less, all improved.
ALSO—One other lot. piece or parcel of land situate
in Athens bnrw.. bounded on the north by Joseph Par
,o;i lot, we.-t by J. Drake ar.U N. C. Haina lot,smith by
Cepfll. *
Waller Olmsted and L. V. Birt-hard's lot. east by Mum
strett. Containing about one hundred lett front and
about two hundred feet deep, more or less, alt lnai'roVed,
with a few fruit trees thereon.
ALSO—The defendant's interest in the following lot.
piece or parcel of land situate in Athens born., bouudrd
on the north by Canal street. West by Horace Carter's
lot south by C. X. SbiprAnn and on the east by Jlaitt at.
Couta niug about seventy-live feet front and altout one
hundred feet deep, all improved, one large framed build
ing. occupied as a Grocery Store, Dry Goods Store, Odd
Fellows Hall and a few fruit trees thereon.
ALSO- The defendant's interest in one other lot, pierc
[ or parcel of luti'f situated in Athene boro'. Bradford
I county. IK-a ride Jon the norib by Bridge Street, we-t by
X. C. Harris' fut. south by Drexel & Merrick's lot and
west by 1,. M. Allen's lot. Containing about fifty feet
I Iront and one hundred and fen tect deep, all improved
one fraftte dwelling house thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of Chittendeu
Bliss A Co. vs. William Kill.
ALSO —The following described hit piere or parcel of
laud situate in Siuithfieif fWp-. Bradlortf eouaty. bound
ed north by Samuel B. Hofcomb, east by land of David
BroWn, south by unseated lands Olid west by lands of
Charles Munn. Containing forty-nine acres hrore' or
less, about forty acres improved, "two framed dwelling
houses, 6n6 framed hnrfi uSd othei out buildings, two
apple orchards and other fruit trees thereon-
Seize d and taken iu execution at the suit ol U. B. Wil
lielm vs. J. S. Pcfeisou A She-lton G- French.
JOHN A. CODDING,Sheriff.
Sheriffs Office, Towanda, July 28,1857.
ADM INI STR A TOR'S N Otl CE~—Noti. e
is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the es
tate of -Nicholas 1.. Bead deceased, late of Wells township
sre requested to make payment without delay* ; and all
persons having claims against said estate will please pre
sint them duly authenticated for settlement.
VALOROUS C. LEONARD.
August2s. 1V,7. Administrator.
NOTICE.—Notice is hcre-
I J by given that all persons indebted to the estate of
FREDERICK FISHER, dee'd of South Towanda, must
make immediate payment, and all persons having de
mands against said estate, will present thcin duly authen
ticated for settlement.
SAI.SBURY COLE,
JOSEPH BuMF.T,
August, 17. 15.;7. Executors.
i DM I NISTItATOR'S NOTICE —Notice
JV is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the
estate of JOHN M. MARTIN, dee'd. late of Franklin
twp. ale hereby notified to make payment without delay,
and all persons having demunds against said estate are
requested to present fbewi dulv authenticated for settle
ment. JAMES C. RIDGWAY,
D. J. BEARDSLF.Y,
June 27. 1857. Administrators.
l/y given that letters testamentary upon fhe estate
of Irene Whitehead, dee'd., Iqteof l'ike twp., lrtrre lieeu
granted fo the subscriber. Ail persons indebted to said
estate are hereby requested to make immediate payment,
and those having any claims upon said estate to present
fbero duly attested lot settlement.
O. W. NORTHROP,
JOHN M. BKISTER,
July 10. 1857. Executors.
\ DMIMSTRATOR'S NOTlCE.—Notice
TV is hereby given, that all persons Indebted to the es
tate of ISRAEL BISHOP, dee'd., late of Wysox township,
are requested to make payment without delay ; and all
persons hating claims against said estate, must present
them duly authenticated, to the subscriber.
March 12, 1857. GEO. T. BISHoP, Administrator.
X DM IN ISTRATOR'S NOTlCE.—Notice
TV. is hereby* given, that all persons indebted to the es
tate of ALFRED ALLEN, dee'd, late of Warren twp.
ure hereby requested to make payment without de
lay; and all persons having claims against said estate will
jdea.se juese.it them dulv authenticated for settlement.
C. G. G RIDLEY,
Orwell. May 5, 15.",7. Administrator.
A D-MINTSTRATOR S NOTlCE.—Notice
-/V. is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the es
tate of WILLIAM MILKER, lafe of South Creek tewu
ship. dee'd.. arc requested to make payment without dc.-
la v ; and all persons having cluims against said estate w ill
please present them dulv authenticated for settlement.
JESSE MOORE,
June 22. 18.57. Administrator.
A DMi N i STR A TOR'S NOTlCE.—Notice
TV. is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the es
tate ol JAMES LEE, decfised, late of Herriek town
ship, are hereby requested to make payment without de
lay; aud ail persons having claims against said estate will
pltase present them duiy authenticated for settlement.
.'AXE LEE,
GEO. W. ELLIOTT,
June 22,1857. Administrators.
UUMMOXS IN PARTITION. —James o.
kT FrO*t. t*. Caroline Mat their*, Emily Matthew*,
Charlotte Matthew*, (tcorge Matthew and Olive Mat
thew*. In the Common Fleas of Bradford Co., No. 161.
Scptcmiier 'f. 1857.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania : Bradford Coun
ty, SR.: To toe Sheriff of said County, Greeting: If James
(). Frost make you secure of presenting his claim, then
we command you thut yon summon. l>y gooel and law ful
sunfmouers, Caroline Matthews, Emily' Matthews, Char
lotte Matthews, Geofge Matthews, and Olive Matthews,
late of your county, so that they be and appear before our
Judges at Towanda, at our County Court of Common
Pleas there to he hc-d the 7th day of September next, to
show wherefore Whereas, they, the said James O. Frost,
and the aforesaid Caroline Matthews, Emily Matthews,
Charlotte MalthcWs, George Matthews and Olive Mat
thews, together And undivided, do hold all that certain
lot of land situate in the township of Orwell, and county
and bonftded and described as follows, to wit":
' North, East. Sotifb and West, by lands of the estate of
| Samuel Matthews, deceased : containing about eight acres
: —and of which the said defendants deny partition to 1m
1 made according to the laws and customs of this commou
wf*Mh--The same Caroline Matthews, Emily Matthews,
Charlotte Matthews, George Matthews and Olive Mat
thews partition thereof between them to he made accord
ing to the laws and customs of this Commonwealth in such
case made and provided, do gainsay, and the same to be
done do not permit, very unjustly, and against the same
laws and customs, as it is said. Ac. And have you then
and there the names ol those summoners, and this writ.
Witness David Wilniot, President of our said Court, at
Towanda, the 22d day of May. A. P. i 5,57.
ALI.EN M'KEAN, Prothonotary.
I crrtiffr the above to lie a true copy of the original writ.
JOHN' A. COPIHXti, Sheriff.
Rhe{ , it7"s Office. Towanda. June 22. 1857.
f IST OF JURORS drawn for September
JLJ Terxn and Sessions, 1857.
GRAND JIRORf.
Athens tp—Goo. ('. Page. Sinithtiehl—G. W. T,angford.
Burlington W J Black well. Tuscamra—Augustin Lewis.
John Ballard, jr. Alford Ackley.
Burlington -Harrison Dodd. Towanda boro'—J. L: porte,
Columbia—H. S. Taylor. Towanda tw.p. K. Mace.
Canton—Wm. Packard. Ulster—lien. I ant. A Hol
(iranville—A. J. Robinson. comb, A B. Smith,
llerrick—K. ('air. Wells—J. B, PcWiJA Jesse-
Litchfield—Alansou Munn. Sheparil.
Orwell—Wm. Morgan. i Warren—J. C, Newman, Lis
Pike John William*. j win -Vll N U v
Ridgburv—J. Hammond 2d..
Ti! VVKKSKJCUORS —rut ST WEEK.
Athens tp.— lliruw Thomas, Orwtt--H. A. Russell", Z
lJorace Sbtpman. Cook.
Asylum -John P. Brown. Pike—l Ford, W. B. .Stevens.
Bnrlirigton--Palmer Allen, Ridghery—S. B. Brown, Win.
Jacob Morely. Fastnn.
Citnloa—.l. lingers, E. Lilly. Sheshvquin—C. H. Ames,
Columbia —E. Watkins, si. Springfield—B Hubbard.
E. Calkins. X.Wolf. Towandarwiro —W.Frentice,
Oraiivffle K. A. Baily. H. P.Moore.
Merrick—J.Crawford*, W. A. Tuscarora—Abial Kinnev.
Whit more. Tr<>y horo —Geo. I'D iter, W.
Litchfield—P. St ruble, J. Taylor.
Park, 2d. Troy'twp.—L. Rngglce.
Monroe boto'— J. R. M. Hin- Lister —T. Mather,
man. Windham-—W. Sibley.
Monroe tp. lI.S. Salsbnry. VVysox—J. Middleton.
Win. Lewis. Wells—Spencer Jewell
sreovn WEEK.
Athens twp T>. S. Brown,'Monroe tn—Wm Irvine.
C. McDufl'oo. , Orwell—S.Gorham.
Asylum—John Shorts Jr..!Rome--A Taylor,
ft. Wilson. Smithfleld—k. Hurlhurt, R.
Albany—A. Burdick. K. Miller. A. Riggs;
Burlington tp L. C.rist. Sonth Creek—E. Punning.
Burlington W—J. McKean, J. E. Kline.
J. Fonlke. Standing Stone - H. Gordon,
Canton—S. Owen. Troy twp—H.Jennings.
Columbia -G. Furmao.Wra. Ulster-—J. Vandyke.
H. Gcrnet. Wells—C. C. lipdyke.
Durell -J. Herrick, F. X. Windham—TVm. Jackson.
Hornet, C. Jennings. Wilmot—.l. L. Jones.
Granville—H. Rs>. Warren—J Woolcutt.
Litchfield—R. P. Woolcutt. Wysox—A. Lent.
T. B. Merrill. L Randolph. Wyalusing—E. R. Vaughn.
Leroy -John McKer.
AI) MINISTR A TOR'S X OTICE.—Noti r
is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the es
tate ol E/.ekici Mead dee'd late of South Creek tp.,arc re
quested to make payment without delay ; and all persona
having claims against said estate, roust present them duly
authenticated for settlement, to the subscribers.
LEWIS MEAD.
June 29. 18.77. Administrator with will annexed.
EXECUTOR S NOTICE NOTICE IS HERE
by given, that all persons indebted to the eatate of
GEO. H. JACKSON. deceased, late of ATHENS town
ship, arc requested to make payment without delay;
those having demands againstsaid estate will pretest tbtm
duiv authenticated for settlement .
July 20. 1V>7. JOHN L. LAWYER, Executor.