annually pass in and out of the harbors. Some
of our most valuable interests and most vul
nerable points are thus left exposed.
This class of vessels of light draught, great
speed, and heavy gnus would be formidable iu
coast defence, the cost of their construction
will not be great, and they will require but a
comparatively small expenditure to keep them
in commission. In time of peace they will
prove as effective as much larger vessels, and
often more useful. Oue of them should be at
e>erv station where we maintain a squadron,
and three or four should be constantly on our
Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Economy, utili
ty, and efficiency combine to recommend them
a s indispensable. Ten of these small vessels
would he of incalculable advantage to the na
tal service, and the whole cost of their con
struction would not exceed two million three
hundred thousand dollars, or $230,000 each.
The report of the Secretary of the luterior
is worthy of grave consideration. It treats of
the numerous, important,and diversified branch
es of domestic administration intrusted to him
by law. Among these the most prominent
are the public lands and our relations with the
Indians.
Our system for the disposal of the public
lands, originating with the fathers of the Re
public, lias been improved as experience point
tbe way, and gradually adapted to the growth
and settlement of our western States and Ter
ritories. It has worked well iu practice. Al
ready thirteen States and seven Territries have
beeu carved out of these lands, and still more
thau a thousand millions of acres remain un
sold. What a boundless prospect this presents
to our country of future prosperity and power.
We have therefore disposed of 303,802,404
acres of the public lands.
Whilst the public lands, as a source of reve
nue, are great importance, their importance is
far greater as furnishing homes for a hardy and
independent race of honest and industrious citi
zens, who desire to subdue and cultivate the
soil. They ought to be administered mainly
with a view of promoting this wise and benev
olent policy. In appropriating them for any
other purpose, we ought to use even greater
economy thau if they had been converted into
money and the proceeds were already in the
public treasury. To squander away this rich
est and noblest inheritance which any peo
ple have ever enjoyed upon tiie objects of doubt
ful constitutionality or expediency, would be to
violate one of the most important trusts ever
committed to any people. Whilst Ido not de
ny to Congress the power, when acting bona
fide as a proprietor, to give away portions of
them for the purpose of increasing the value
of the remainder, yet, considering the great
temptation to abuse this power, we cannot
be too cautious in its exercise.
Actual settlers under existing laws are pro
tected against other purchasers at the public
sales, in their right of pre-exeinption, to the
fxtent of a quarter section,or 100 acres of land.
Tue remainder may then be disposed of at pub
lic, or entered at private sale in unlimited quan
tities.
Speculation has of late years prevailed to a
great extent in the public lttuiis. The conse
quence has been that large portions of them
have become the property of individuals and
companies, and thus the price is greatly enhan
ced to those who desire to purchase for actual
srttiomeut. In order to limit the area of spec
ulation as much as possible, the extinction of
the Indian title and the extension of the pur
veys ought only to keep peace with the tide of
emigration.
If Congress should hereafter grant alternate
suctions to States or companies, as they have
done heretofore, I recommend that the interme
diate sections retained by the government,
should be subject to pre-cxeinptiou by actual
settlers.
It ought to he our cardinal policy to pre
serve the public laud ;ts much as may be for
actual settlers, arid tliis at moderate prices
We shall thus not only beat promote the pros
perity of the new States and Territories, and
the power of the Union, but -hall secure homes
for our posterity for inauv generations.
The cxtcntion of limit- has brought within
or jurisdiction many additional and populous
tr.'.es of Indians, a large portion of which arc
wild, intractable, and difficult to control. Pre
datory and warlike in their dispositions it is im
possible altogether to restrain them from com
mitting aggressions on each other, as well as
;;pun our frontier citizens and those emigrating
to our distant States and Territories. Hence
expensive military expiditions are frequently
necessary to overawe and chastise the more
lawless and hostile
The present system of making them valuable
presents, to influence them to remote at peace
has (.roved effectual. It is believed to be the
' titer policy to colonize them in suitable locali
ty, where they can receive the rudiments of
education ami be gradually induced to adopt
■ ahits of industry. 9o far as tin? experiment
"as k-en tried it has worked well in practice,
, i ir wiil doubtless prove to be less expensive
taan the present system.
The whole number of Indians within our ter
ritorial limits is believed to be, from the best
data in our I ntcriorflcpart meat, about 325,000.
The tribes of Cherokee*, Choctaws, Chieka
tows and Creeks, settled in the territory set
®part for tlmm'west of Arkansas are rapidly ad
ducing in educatiou and in all the arts of civ
:|,tiition aiid self-go.vernincnt ; and we may in
':"ige the agrecalile anticipation that at no ve
ry distant day they will be incorporated into
the Union as one of the sovereign States.
It wiil be seen from the report of the Post
roaster General, that the Post Office Oepnrt-
Bieut still continues to depend on the Treasury,
it has been compelled to do for several years
P a, t, for an important portion of the means of
'training and extending itsfoperations. Their
ra i'idgrowth and expansion arc shown by a dc
*ennial statement of the number of post offices,
°-' d the length of post roads, commencing with
year 1527. In that year there were 7000
pt offices ; in 1837, 11,177 ; in 1847, 15,-
. an( ' ~U4 discontinued, leaving a net incrtasc
1(, -l The postmasters of 368 offices arc
'['pointed by the President.
The length of post roads in 1827 was 105-
•yjmiiei ; in 1837, 147,242 miles ; in 1847,
miles ; and the year 1857, there are
y'.P&l miles of post roads, including 22,590
rj les of railroad, on which the mails are trans
ported.
The expenditure of the'department for the
" " yr-ar ending on the 30th June, 1857. as
by the Auditor, amounts to $11,567,-
To defray, these current expenditures
was to the credit of the department on
,j' e of July, 1856, the sum of 789,599 ;
gross revenue of the year, including the an
la allowance for the transportation of free
prodoeed $8,053,951, and the re
"um,r Wa * BQ Pphed by tbe appropriation from
* V**ary 0 f $2,250,f>00. granted br 'he
act of Congress approved Angnst 18, 1850,
and by the appropriation of $060,883 made by
the act of March 3, 1857. leaving $252,063
to be carried to the credit of the department
in the accounts of the current year. I com
mend to your consideration the report of the
department of the overland mail routes from
the Mississippi river to San Fraucisco. Cali
fornia. The route was selected with my full
concurrence, as the one, in my jodgment, best
calculated to attain the important objects con
temnlated by Congress.
The late disastrous monetary revulsion may
have one good effect, should it cause both the
government and the people to return to the
practice of a wise and judicious economy both
in public and private ex{>eiiditures.
An overflowing treasury has led to habits of
prodigality and extravagance in our legislation.
It has induced Congress to make large appro
priations to objects for which they never would
have provided had it been necessary to raise
the amount of revenue required to meet them
by increased taxation or by loans. We are
now compelled t pause in our career, and to
scrutinize our expenditures with the utmost
vigilance ; and in performing this duty,l pledge
my co-operation to the extent of mv constitu
tional competency.
It ought to be observed at the same time
that true public economy does not consist in
withholding the means necessary to accomplish
important national objects intrusted to us by
the constitution, and especially as much as may
be necessary for tbe common defence. In the
present crisis of the country it is our duty to
confine our appropriations to objects of "this
character, unless cases where justice to individ
uals may demand a different course. In all
cases care ought to be taken that the money
granted bv Congress shall be faithfully and
economically applied.
Under the Federal Constitution " every bill
which shall have passed the house of Repre
sentatives and the Senate shell, before it be
comes a law," be approved and signed by the
President ; and, if not approved " he shall re
turn it with his: objections to that house in
which it originated." In order to perform
this high and responsible duty sufficient time
must be allowed the President to read and ex
amine every bill presented to hitn for approval.
Unless this lie afforded, the Constitution be
comes a dead letter in this particular : and
even worse, it becomes a means of deception.
Our constituents, seeing the President's appro
val and signature attached to each act of Con
gress, are induced to believe that he has actu
ally performed his duty, when, in truth, noth
ing is, in many cases, more unfounded.
From the practice of Congress, such an ex
amination of each bill as the Constitution re
quires has been rendered impossible. The
most imnortant business of each session is gen
erally crowded into its last hours, and the al
ternative presented to the President is either
to violate the constitutional duty which he
owes to the people, and approve bills which,
for want of time, it is impossible he should
have examined, or, by his refusal to do this,
subject the country and individuals to great ;
loss and inconvenience.
Resides, a practice has grown up of lute
years to legislate in appropriation bills, at the
last hours of the session, on new and import
ant subjects. Tiiis practice constrains the
President either to suffer measures to become
law s which he does not approve.or to incur the
risk of stopping the wheels of the government
by vetoing an appropriation bill. Formerly
such bills were confined to specific appropria
tions for carrying into effect existing iuv.s and
the well established policy of the couutrv, and
little time was then required by the President
for their examination.
For my own part, I have deliberately deter
mined that I shall approve no bill which I
have not examined, and it will be a case of
extreme and most urgent necessity which shall
ever induce me to depart from this rule. 1
therefore respectfully, but earnestly, recom
mend that the two houses will allow the Pres
ident at least two days previous to tae adjourn
ment of each session within which no hill shall
be presented to him for approval. Under the
existing joint rule one day is allowed ; but
this rule has beeu hitherto so constantly sus
pended in practice, that important bills contin
ue to be presented to him up to the very last
moments of the session. In a large majority
of eases uo public inconvenience can arise from
the want of time to examine their provisions,
la-cause the constitution lias declared tiiat if a
bill be presented to the President within the
last ten days of the session lie is not required
to return if, cither with approval or with a
veto " in which case it shall not be a law."
It inay then lie ovr, and be taken up and
passed at the next session. Great inconveni
ence would only be experienced in regard to
appropriation bills ; Gut fortunately, under the
late excellent law allowing a salary, instead of
a per diein, to members of Congress, the ex
pense and inconvenience of a called session will
be greatly reduced.
I cannot conclude without commending to
your favorable consideration the interest of
this District. Without a representative on
the floor of Congress, they have for this very
very reason peculiar claims upon onr just re
gard. To this I know, from my long acquain
tance with them, they are eminently entitled.
JAMES IJUCII AN AX.
W.VStfIXOTOJf, Dec. 8. 15.57.
NARROW ESCAPE. —011 Tuesday afternoon
of last week, two children, a son and daughter
of Rev. John Guyer, of ILHefonto, were play
ing together in rooms unoccupied at the time
by the family, and in their amusement the lit
tle girl endeavored to pass into the room occu
pied by her brother, a lad some eight or ten
years of age. The boy prevented his sister's
ingress by closing the door, and thinking to
frighten her, seized n pnn which he supposed
unloaded, and fired it oiff for that purpose.—
The gun however being loaded with shot, sev
eral of them passed through the door and
lodged in the side of her neck and head. The
shot wore extricated by Dr. Fairlanib, and the
wounds though severe, we understand are not
considered dangerous-.
An old German, named Mathias, well
known as the owner of the Seven Mile House,
near Wilkcsbarre, on the Easton Turnpike, was
found dead in a well attached to his property
with a large stone chained to his body, and
marks of violence on his head. The suppposed
murderer, who had been living with the deceas
ed for a short time jKist is now in jail.
WISCONSIN. —The official returns of i,the
State Election in Wisconsin ore at last all in,
except La Pointe County, which is reported to
have given 40 Democratic majority. The ques
tion of the choice of Governor is therefore set
tled. J. B. CROSS, Democrat is, elected by
262 majority over RANOALL. pearly 100,000
In W'aver'r on the 3U inst.. bv Rev. Wtn. Putnam, Mr.
LVSANDER B. GARDNER, to Miss MARIETTA
WOOD, both of Athens, Pa.
35c to QLfcuertt semen to.
AUDITOR'S NOTICE. — In the matter of
the estate of Richard Struble, deceased. Iu the Or
phans' Court of Bradford County.
Notice is hereby given, that the Auditor appointed to
distribute money iu the hands of the Administrator ot the
above estate, will attend to the duties of his appointment
at the office of I.N.Evans, in the borough of Athens,
on Friday, the 23d day of January, 1858, at 1 o'clock,
P. M. All persons having claims upon said money most
present them, or else be forever debarred from the same.
Dee. 16, 1857. I. N. EVANS, Auditor.
ORPHANS' COURT SALE Ry "virtue
of an order of the Orphans' Court of Brs dford Coun
ty, will be exposed to public s-ale, on tbe premises, on
SATURDAY, the 16th day of January, ISSB, at 1 o'clock,
I*. M., the following described property, late the estate of
Ephriam Boardman, deceased, late of Windham township
situate in said township, in said County bounded on the
cast by Elijiah Shoemaker, on the south bv Orsetnus Car
penter, w st by lands which Abel and Ilenry Boardman
contracted to purchase of said Ephraim Boardman.
north by Containing fifty acres with ab'-ut twenty-five
acres improved, with au old frame house aud a framed
baru aud a few apple trees there n.
WILLIAM BOARDMAN. Adm'r.
Windham. December 16, 15.".7.
HARD TIMES!
SELLING OFF AT COST.
ARE now oflering their stock of WINTER CLOTHING
AT CITY COST, FOR CASH, and will show up to
their customers it is so, and uo humbug about it. The
reason of our doing so is. we arc in want of money and
are bound to sell at some nriee ; the stock consists oi
Overcoats, Gents business Coats, black cloth do. Sati
net do. Boys business and Over-coats, Pants and Vests of
all kinds aud quality, white and fancy shirts, wool under
shirts and Drawers, Collars, Cravats, Suspenders, Gents
white and colored Hose. Hats and Caps. Cloths and C'H
| sirncres of all kinds. We are still making up to order
and all who wish to get particular fits will do well to give
us a call. We have come down on prices in this line of
business, and warrent every garment to lit or no sale.
air Cutting done at this" Establishment as usual : all
those who owe us by book account or note will do well to
come up and settle aud save costs.
Nov. 26. 1557. COLLINS A POWELL.
SECOND ARRIVAL I
M15X)00
WORTH OF GOODS ARE NOW OFFERED AT AN
ekmmiis mum
ON THE ORIGINAL COST.
FOR CASH ONLY!
JOSEPH~POWELL
Would respectfully call the attention of the public to the
fact that lie is now offering
GREAT INDUCEMENT?,
To those wishing to buy GOODS FOR CASH.
Prices Reduced 25 to 50 pr ct.
Those wi.-liing to know what
PANIC PRICES
Are. are invi'cd to call.
T<>wanda. November 30. 1857.
A DMINISTRATOR'SNOTICE.—Notice
A A is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the e
tate of Elias Thompson, de-e'd, late of Shosbequin town
ship, are hereby requested to make payment without de
lay: and all pet -on- having claims against said estate will
piease present them duly authenticated for settlement.
' JOHN 1!. THOMPSON,
HANNAH THOMPSON,
Pec. 1,1857. Administrators.
GEO. M. BUNTING,
I) ESPECTFULLY informs hi- former customers aud
L the public generally, that he- has removed his
TAILOR'S SHOP,
To the corner of Main and Bodge -tieeats. opposite J.II
J'hinney's -toie.
He flatters himself that from hi- lung experience in bu
siness lie will be able to piea-e all who may favor him
ith their custom. Oi\ ing to the low pressure in the mo
ney market, lie will make fonts ironi S2 50 to So 50each
and other work iu proportion for REDAY PAY.
f mntvy Produce in payment, will not he refused, it
offered. Towalida. Nov. 2tt, ls',7.
MUSIC ! M USIC !
MR. CHARLES QUICK Ins taken
liead-qitartors in the village ct ToWAXPA.
where he is prepared to furnish MUSIC !• r public
or private parties, from one to five musicians. Mr. qui" k
will teach "ill the fashionable dances ot tin- day.
All communications addressed CHARLES QUI! K, To
wanda, Bradford Co. Pa., will be promptly attended to.
*S"PIANOS tuned and repaired on -hurt notice.
Towanda, November '25, 1857.
25 Per cent. Below Cost !
ill
READY MADE CLOTHING.
FOR CASH ONLY !
Having determined to change <air place of business, we
offer tor sale oar entire stock of
DRY GOODS AND READY MADE CLOTHING,
AT
25 per cent. Less tlian Cost!
\t our stock must be disposed of before
THE FIRST OF JANUARY HEXT,
We think we can offer GREATER INDUCEMENTS to
purchasers than any other establishment in town.
GIVE US A CALL!
GUTTENBURG ROSENBAUM &. Co.
Corner of Main and Bridge streets.
Towanda, Nov 25, 1557.
GOING! GOINGU
WHO WISHES TO BUY?
r THIK Finest Assortment of WINTER GOODS in town
J, will be found at the store of \\ in. A. Rockwell, oue
door north ot Bridge street.
Many thanks tor the liberal share of public pntronaee
which has been extended in: and we shall endeavor to
continue to give satisiai tion lioth as to the quality and
prices <rf our Goods. Call and see.
Towanda,Nov. 19, I*>7.
/"tOAUSE SALT, for packing PORK, put
up in sacks, one bushel in a sack, for sale at
Nevembcr IK. FOX'S. _
Tcwanda Female Seminary.
fTMtE WINTER TERM of this school, under charge of
JL the MIBsES H ANSON, will commence on MONDAY
November 30, ls.'o.
(DASH WA N TED
FOH
GREAT BARGAINS!
J. H. PHINNEY 6L CO.
WILL SELL GOODS FOR CASH AT VERY REDUC
ED PRICES. Their stock consists of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
Hats, Caps, Soots dt Shoes, Hardware,
Fish, Hails, Glass, Byes, 6LC.
gWPersons wishing to buy Goods for CASH, can save
25 per cent, by purchasing of ns. The goods will be sold
to make it an object to cash buyers. You will find us on
the west side, corner of Main and Bridge streets.
Towanda. November 12. 1857.
WANTED. —I wish to purchase 100,000
feet of MAPLE SCANTLING 13 feet long, and
3J inches square. Any one wishing to make a contract
for any or all, can do no by calling at iny Furniture Ware
Booms in Towanda- I
Sept. 15,1647 CHESTER WTLLS. .
fC.nol.
NOTICE.—Notice is Itere-
I Ci bv 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 them duly authen
ticated for settlement.
SALSCURY CORE.
JOSEPH 110 MET.
August, 15,1157. Executors.
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.—AII persons in
debted to the estate of SIL.VS TITL'S, deceased,
; late of ITerriek township, are hereby notified that pay
ment must be made without delay, and all persons having
: claims ngain-t said estate are requested to present them
! duly authenticated for settlement.
ZOPHAR PRATT.
j September 2C, 1857. Executor.
| \ DMINISTRATUR'S NOTlCE.—Notice
i al is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the es
! tate of MARK H. GREENMAN, dee'd, late <>f Canton,
i are hereby requested to make payment without de
i lay; and ail persons having claims against said estate will
j please present them dulv authenticated tor settlement.
CH AKLES STOCKWELL,
JOHN VANDYKE. Jr.
I Canton. Sopt. 21,1857. Administrators.
! A DMINISTIIATBIX NOTlCE.—Notice
1 -i.l- is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the
j estate of WM. B. REIFSNYDER, dee'd, late of Albany
! twp, are hereby notified to make payment without delay,
i and all persons having demands against said estate are
! requested to present them dulv authenticated for settle
! uient. MARY REIFSNYDER,
September 2t, 1857. AtaiaMmkn.
A EDITORS' NOTlCE.— Patrick Farrel
-CA. ly to the use of John McMahon nr. Matthew Mc-
Mahon. In the Common Pleas of Bradford Co. No. 251,
j .Sept.Term. 1856.
The undersigned Auditor appointed by said Court, to
i distribute the funds raised by Sheriff sale of defendant's
real estate, will attend to the duties assigned him at the
office of I). A. Overton, in Tovranda.on Saturday .the 14 th
of November, A. D. 11-57, at nine o'clock in the forenoon,
when and where all persons having claims are requested
to present theiu.or he forever debarred therefrom.
Oct. 13,1857. G.D. MONT AN YE, Auditor.
\ DMINLSTRATOirs NOTlCE.— Notice
Tl. is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the es
tate of Ransmrd B. Bailey, deceased, late of Pike twp.
are requested to make payment without delay; and all
persons having claims against .-aid estate wili please pre
sent them duly authenticated for settlement.
P. H. BCCK,
DEBORAH BAILEY.
October 15,1857. Administrators.
I EXECUTOR'S NOTlCE.—Notice is bere-
J by given that letters testamentary upon the estate
of Elijah Lucky, late of Sheshequin, dee'd, have been
granted to the subscriber. All p'-r-ons indebted to said
estate are hereby requested to make Immediate payment,
and those having any claims upon said estate to present
them duly attested for settlement.
NANCY LUCKY,
JOHN LUCKY,
Sept. 15, 1R57. Executor*.
A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTlCE.— Notice
J.JL is hereby given, that all pirsons indebted to the es
tate of Clarissa Grace, late of Springfield twp., deceased,
are requested to make payment without delay ; and all
peron-having claims against said estate, must present
them duly authenticated, to the subscriber.
Sept. 15,1857. JOHN NORMAN, Administrator.
Xf OTICE TO ASSESSOR S.—The seve
li ral Assessors for ISSS will make their returns in the
following order, viz :
Assessors for Ulster. Athens boro., Athens twp., South
Creek, Itidgbury and Wells upon Monday, Nov. 23, 157.
Springfield, Smitlifield, North Towauda, Columbia,
Svlvania Boro' and Towanda Boro. upon Tuesday, Nov.
24th.
Armenia, Troy tvrn.. Troy boro., Burlington twp., Bur
lington West. Buriington boro. and Granville upon
Wednesday, Nov. 25th.
Canton. Lelloy, Monroe horn., Monroe twp., Overton,
Albany. Franklin and Towanda twp., upon Thursday.
Nov. 2*<;th.
Wiini 't. Asylum. Durell, Tuscarojsi, \Yvaluing, Litch
field, Warren and Windham upon Friday.Nov. 27th.
Standing Stone. Hertiek. Oiwell, Pike, Sheshtquin,
Rome and Wysox upon Saturday, Nov. 28th.
Assessors are requested to be punctual in making their
returns upon the day d< signated in their warrant-. They
are also required to extend the amount of each person's
valuation into the right hand column of their assessment.
By order of the Commissioners,
E. B. COOLBAUGH.
Commissioner's Office. Oct. 20,1857. Clerk.
tpXECUTRIX NOTICE. Notice is here-
J by given, that all j-.-r.sons indebted to the estate of
JOHN* CHAFFEE, deva-cd, late of Warren town
ship, are requested to make payment without delay;
t iio.se ha v itig d>"...a to*- gain-* said t- tate nil! p re-cut tl.i ui
dulv aiilheiitieuteu fui -ettlem tit.
Dee. 8,1857. FANNY ' HAFFEE, ExecuUlx.
I DMIXI STR ATOR'S NOTICE. Notice
.. i- hereby given, that all persons indebted to the es
t.ateof Hiram Gilbert, deceased latent Durell twj>..are re
qui -t> u to liiakv payment withoiit delay : and ail pcr-ons
hiving claims ,ig:.iu-t said estate, ine.-t pre-cut them duly
authenticated for settlement, to the subscribers.
Nov. 3. 1557. B. LAPORTE. Administrator.
A DMIN 1 STRATRIX XOTICE Notice
.XJI w lu.'iX'b\ given, that all persons indebted to the es
tate of t ALEB li!) .ARTgN. late of Atlieus Borough
deceased, are requested to make payment without de
lay ; and all persons ha\ ing claims against said estate will
plea.-e present them duiv autlo nticateil fur settlement.
AXGELIXE EDGARI't X.
Xov. nib. r 12. i 5:,7. Administratrix.
PII.J. MACKINTOSH, I)FX
iTfTj 'VIST, will be found at his old quarters in
—f—t—T—l- J Patton's Block, until December next.
Towanda, Nov. 2, 15.",7. JOHN MACKINTOSH.
MO X T V X V I: s
Are now receiving their Fall Stock of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
GROCERIES, HARDWARE, CROCKERY,
'jaunts jrhura, i\m /iuilinijo t Vrniljrr,
IIATS, CAPS, BONNETS, AC.
Which will be sihl at (I ready lied need Prices.
Cor. Public Square and Main st.
j. d. jtosTAWYK,i TuWANDA. jj. n. MOXTAXYK. JR.
k. i>. iiDXTANVE, < September s, i n. montanvk.
lit fall mm\
Just receiving at
William A. Rockwell's Store,
jNc. 2, Patten's Block.
Towanda, September r ', l
f •• Wow IS TAB TITC3
fcj# to OF.'f
A rt MtLAINOIYPES & AMBROTYPES CHEAP !
G. H. WOOD
Has reel need his prices of all kinds rf
Pictures sei'h Cases, g\"> fc r cent.
I for >he H utter.
Frames of all kinds kept on hand also at reduced pri
ces. Good Cases with Melaiimtypes, 75 cents : nil other
kind- in proportion. Remember the reduction is only tor
the Winter, and so improve the time. Rooms open fit all
hours. Pictures taken in all kinds of weather (except
for children.) All work warranted.
Towanda, Dec. 8, 1857. G.H.WOOD.
N OTICE. —All persons huviti<r unsettled
accounts with the undersigned, will please call and
settle the same without delay; and all notes past due
must be paid, or collection will be enforced.
Towanda, Dee.B, 1857. GUTTEXBERO k CO.
FOB. RSNT.
_ THE subscriber, guardian of the minorchil
/fesmi dren of Daniel O'Keefe, deceased, offers for
!2Jf Lrent the very desirable property in Rome twp..
ili Bradford County, known as the Rome Springs
ilouse. The property enmpri-es a large Tav
ern House, barn, and out buildings. There is near he
house a celebrated Mineral Spring, which in the -osscs
•ion of a proper person would attract many visitors. The
Farm contains 65 acres, about sft of which are improved.
Possession given on the Ist of April next.
JOHN M MAHON,
Dee. 8,1857. Guardian.
BEEF CATTLE WANTED.
larsras ONE THOUSAND HEAD OF GOOD BEEF
%r"VVIS UATTLE wanted by the " Mnueh Ghunk Beef
i Association." The regular market price will
be paidVCaah. By order of the Board of Directors.
F7. H. RAPCH, Sec'y. G. W. SMITH, President.
Mauch Chunk. Dec. 8. 1857.
WANTED
OATS, Corn, Rye, Wheat, Potatoes, and a rmall quan
tity of Rye straw will be taken at the BARCLAY
MINES iu exchange for COAL.
J. MACFARLANE,
Dvo, 8.1857- Gn. Sup. Far Iky R. R. A Coai <V
Legal.
SPECIAL COURT.—Notice is lie re by gi
ven that a Special Court of Common Pleas will le
held iu, and for the County of Bradford, commencing oi>
MONDAY, the Dth day of January next, at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon, at the Court House, in the borough o!
Towanda, and to continue one week, at which the Hon.
Robert G. White will preside, for the trial of the following
cases, to wit;—
C. L. DcChastellenx vs. Ira Jennings, et al. Ejectment
S. V. Shipman vs. David Wiliuot, Appeal.
A. B. Smith vs. Samuel Ktllnm. 2d, et. el., Ejectment.
Subpamas made returnable on Motidav. Jan. IS. 1857.
at 10 o'clock. A. M. ALLEN M'KF.AX.
Prcth'y Office. Nov. 17,1857. I'rothonctary.
K. T. FOX
TS .NOW RECKI\ ING a larpje stork of
X FAMILY GROCERIES, whivh arc offered t, r -ulc at
as low prices as the same quality of Good- can be bought
anywliere tnis side <:t the ( ity "| New York.
To All Concerned.
LyHE Subscrit>ers' liabilities are such that they will ei-
X ther be obliged to sell the Judgments and Notes they
hold against their customers, or enforce collection. We
hope our friends will not-drive us to such an alternative.
An earlr attention to this notice is requested.
Aug. j 8, 1-57. MONT AN YES.
EXTRACTS for flavoring, for sale elteaji
at FOX'S.
pASII PAID FOR BEEF HIDES, AND
SHEEP PELTS AND FURS, at No. 2. Patton's
Block. angl" WM. A. ROCKWELL.
NEW GOODS!
FROM
New York and Philadelphia !
CHEAP AND DESIRABLE!
XUST received and now opening a verv extensive and
cheap stock of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which
for U-auty. variety ;md cheapness, cannot lie surpassed
iu this market. It comprise-, nil the best make of brown
and bleached Sheetings and Shirtings, Ticks,.Jean*. Den
ims. Check-, Yarn, Batts, Wadding, Ac. In the Cloth
and Ca-.-inier" Department our stock is full—embracing
the most reliable steles. Our line of I.ARIIN DRESS
GOODS embraces ail the new styles. Also. Dress Trim
mings, Ribbons, Ac., in great variety. SHAWLS iu great
variety. Embroideries, Laces, (.loves and Hosiery, a l'uli
stock.
Housekeepers' Goods, Carpetings, Oilcloths, Ac., Ac.,
Boots & Shoes, to suit purchasers. Crockery and Glass
w 11... -j . , I-:n and Nails. GROCERIES, a large
and choice variety.
RKMI MBER 1 That our store is the place to buy Goods
CHEAP. Our motto—" Quick sales and small profit-."
Remember, also, our store—south end of Mcrcur's
Block, Main street.
Oct. 12, 1-557. TRACY A MOORE.
OILS, PAINTS, GLASS, Ac., al! sizes,
lor sale at
Oct. 12.1557. TRACY A MOORE'S.
Lumber for Salr.
A NEW TWO HoRSE LUMBER WAGON for sate
Jr. L for Country Produce ; enquire <>f the subscribers.
Towanda,Xov. 8.1857. BAILEY A KEVINS.
BO A RDING COUIIT W EI: K A "few
Boarders can find acconinlodations throtigh Decem
ber Court—enquire of the subscriber.
Towanda. Xov. 2, 1-57. SIDNEY S. BAILEY.
Q ALT.—IOO B'.ls. Salt for sale, at No. 2,
0 Patton's Block' bv
Towanda. Nov. 4.1857. W. A. ROCKWELL.
YLVYUGA GROUND PLASTER— 60
Tons Cayuga Ground Plaster in barrels, 300 lbs in
each, just received by the subscribers.
We will take in payment Wheat. Rye. Corn. Oats. Buck
wheat. Potatoes, Onions. Deans, Dried Fruit. Butter, l-ard
Cheese, Pork. Eggs and almost any other kind of Farm
Produi c.
X. It. We vrill not refuse the notes of any sol vent Banks
(not even those that have suspended specie payment)
in exchange for Plaster r Groceries.
Towand*.Oct. 2 1HS7. BAILEY A XEVIXS.
v ▼ Stone Lime just received, and for -ale for Cash or
Grain l>r
Towamln. Oct. 2b. 1337. BAILEY A XEVIXS.
/iAAA LBS. OHIO GRIND STONES
"T* *' M " and a lot of Grind Stone Hanging-, at
Sept. 8.1157. WM. A. ROCKWELL'S.
A FARR2 FOR S ALE.
rpHK subscriber oth r- at private -clc his
1 Valuable Farm, fitimu-d in llverion twp.
Bradford county, containing 120 acres. The
land i j of excellent quality, well *itu?'">l; the
imprv-vi'inents are a io rlcm-c and ing barn,
two good -h"d and corn crib. There (r-m s<i 55
acres cleared, all in excellent state of cultivation, and lb
acres of a fallow burned : the land i free of stones, the
soil is from 1A to 4 feet deep, tin,ie i- a new orchard of
■lO choice grafted apple trees in bearing •••mditio:,. The
part cleared is laid out in > field-, on 7 of which there is
living water, and a good -üb.-taiitial r.iil fence to each
field. The -jiving at liou.-c is witiiin SO feet of house and
barn, and the spring house is a few feet bel,,w the -prin •.
It ha- a lloor laid with smooth stones.the water running
between tiieiu ; which keeps milk and butter nim.d
ceol all -nnimer. Below the spring house is a large wa
tering trough for entile.
The State road runs on The west line, the only level
route from Money to M uiro. t in. a di-tante of about 45
miles. The main red from Dushore t > the coal lied-run
along a part of the north line.
A 0 year old Mare. ye,u' old 1 >!t, a yearling t'oit.and
tlii-year - Colt, < 'attic. Si.t-vj>, Hay.Grain, and Farming
tools, will tie sold, with • r without farm.
An indi-pe.taiile tit!" will lie given to the purchaser of
said Farm. Terms easy, and price rea-onaiile.
Octnl-er i. 1857. JOHN FLY.NX.
A NEW AND GENERAL assortment
1\- of Boot- and Shoes, Clotlrs and Ca-simcrcs, and
evervthiug in this line, for sale bv
Sept. to. 1- -7. ' W. A. ROCKWELL.
pROCKERY, GLASS WAR E. Gfooeries,
\J Yankee Notions. Looking Glasses. Wooden Ware,
and evervtliiug you want may be tound at the m w store
of Sept. 15.' 1557. WM. A. ROCKWELt.
NEW GOODS!
Til I" wiiliseribers are now receiving at tliei. New Iftfore,
West side of the Public Square, a large assortment
of sea-onable goml- ; consisting of Ladies ami Gents Fail
and Winter Pre— Goods. Hats and Caps. Glove- and 110-iery.
-iery. Shawls. Family Groceries, Crockery. Nails and
Glass, Hardware and Cutlery. A vc-ry large -tuck "t
Mens, Boys. Ladie-. Misses and Children's Btn t-. Bootee-.
Shies, Bu-kius, Tie- and Gaiters iu great variety and
style.
Sole and Upper Leather, Calf and Kip Skins. Morocco,
Linings. Bindings. Lace Leather. Shoe Thread. Shoe
Nails. Ac.. Ac. hi short, a general assortment of Goods
for the country trade, all of whit li we offer to our nat
rons and the pulilh generally, for Ca-h of ' utifry Pi -
dure at very low |>rices, and respectfully invite purcha
sers to call and ex amine our stock and juices belero j>ur
ch i-.ng elstw here.
Oct. to. Is.*,;. HUMPHREY A WICKII AM.
H. A. BURSANK'S BAKERY
One. Door Xorth of the 1 \ ard House.
TOWANDA, PA.
ll' HERE you can find a Constant supply of Breed, B; -k.
\ V Crackers, Gonkb -. .fumbles, and all kinds of Fancy
Cakes.
i: n" OYSTERS lurnisheil by Hie quart or kg, or cook
ed to onler.
lt o~ Partii'nlarntteiitinti juiid to tilling orders for parties
Returning our sincere thank- for the liberal jiatronage
bestowed i jion us daring tin ps-t year, and hoping l<y
cloe application to business to merit a continuance "f the
same, we remain a■■ ever, vour humbb' servant.
March U>, IBSL H. -A. Bl RE AX'S.
A Compctencv Secured for 3f2.
rpiu; snliscriber will -elt the following valuable receipts
JL for the above named -urn. putting any energetic per
son in po-scs<inn of information which wili enable b.itn
to make a fortune with great ease ;
Patent tttarcli Polish;
Indellibh Ir.k ;
How to Make Cider without Apples.
Apply or direct to A. i">. KIXXKY,
Xov< mber 3.1857. Sheshequin.P.
Y\r ANTED. —60U Ritslx'l.s of Wla-at ut
the marlict price.
Towanda, 0ct.26.1857. B \II.FY A XEVIXS.
The Latest City Styles and Prices.
MM Si sm/iim
IYTUULl)rcspeetfuily inform the citizens ot Towanda
YY and adjoining vicinity, that she bn- taken tit" Mil
linery Shop formerly oi cupled f,_v Mrs. E.IL Mason, where
she is prepared to furnish the Ladies with the LATEST
STYLES of Bonnet*. Cajis, Ilead-Dres.-e-. Ac., Ac., and
at as low prices as can be bought in any Millinery estab
lishment this side of Xew York.
BLEACHING AND HUMMING done at the shortest
notice. The Ladie? will please calf and examine our
rtoi k of BOXNETfI before purchasing ei-eu here.
October 14, l-.i7. S. DARLING.
DRIED BERRIES.—A quantity of Dried
Bcrrie** for sale lj
Towanda, Nov. 4. _ W. A. ROCKWELL.
/TARPETINGS. —All prices snperfine and
Ingrain carrwwlng*, revived by
April 3, t c 67. J. rOWELL.
iUicccUiiucoi:.
Philadelphia Adrertisemdrts,
FROM
J Oil Is" _A. KIDDLE,
At Merchant'* Hotel, North 4tli bt., Philadelphia.
10 THE MLRCIICXTS OF THE WEST AND NORTH
WI ST:
PHILADELPHIA MARKET being ersiir ac-e^ible,
your attention is called to it, i< possessing fatilitiee
and advantage*. worthy of your consideration.
Among its advantages may t e enumerated its locat'oa,
having shorter lines of conmiimiratton to the interior, ita
proximity to the iron and Anthracite Coal districts of
Pi :n;sy !v mia, the large and varied extent of its manuffco
tores. \j far in advance of any • thercity In the United
States, the moderate expenses necesaary for carrying on
business, Ac.
The market possesses nonfilled advantages forthea!t
of in.iny kind, of produce;audi as Flour, W heat. Barley
Wool, Ihitter, Cheese, Ac., while the charges incident la
sale- nuil attendant expenses, are more moderate tbxr
neighboring stabrd m irkets.
JAMES, NEXT, SAX TEE A- CO.. Im
porter*and Jobbers of JOJtEIGN A DOMESTIC DDT
GOODS, No. 229 and '.'4 l North 3d street, above I{ace.
BUXN. RAIGVEL A- CO , Importer?, of
BRITISH GOODS, and Jobbers of STAPLE SHX
GOODS. EMBROIDERIES. Ac.. No. 37, North Si! at.
IT AA S TAYLOR, Importers and Ca-lt
Jc.b!.or-. No. Market -treot IIOSIERV. GLOVES,
SHIRTS ind DRAWERS, GEM BELTS. SHIRT 80.
SoMS. W hitc Goods. Embroideries, Lace.-, Sospentleia.
Tureads", Combs, Ac.
UMBRELLA S d- PARASOLS.— WM.
H. RICHARDSON. X". 41S, Market st., manufactures
tir-t-class UMBRELLAS expressly for retailers. Ever.*
article warranted.
SMEDLEY BROS., Mamifartnrers and
Jobbers in HATS, CAPS, FURS. STRAW GOODS and
SILK BONXETS, No. 41, North 3d street.
WOLFE Sr KING, Wholesale CLOTHING
HOUSE, No.-. 4 b Market and 423 Merchant streets.
CHARLES S. FEATHER, Wholcsnl®
Dealer in BOOTS A SHOES, Xo. 43, North 3d street,
below Arch.
PARRISII BRADS HA W, WALL A
WINDOW PAPER Warehouse, N. E. corner 3d and
Arch street-.
GEORGE TP". PL If AIL I" Mannfactnrej*
of every description of PAPER BOXES, 31 N. Fourth
Street
CAT'FI'M IX A- CHEW. Importers of
CHINA, GL tSS and QUEEN'S WARE, No. 21, North
Fourth streei.
J. C. FREELAXD WITH KLINE A
CARROL, Inipoxterfi of WINES. BRANDIES, GINS,
Ac., No. 304. North 3d street.
KEYSTONE STATE SAPONIFLER,
or CONE ENTR \TED LVE for nuking Soap. Manu
factured bv the Lent.. Salt Lueiituni. Alleghany
coui.fv, V v.-i. 11.-pif-tr.t-d by LEWIS, JAMES A Co.
Philadelphia.
J s. d- i: L. PEROT. GENERAL PRO
DCCt COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 36. North
o oarvc-. Refer to Phil idelphia merchants generally.
All con.-lgfiiiiill- .if onier.fi will receive prompt anil
per.-omi! attention.
E B r, CO X r.Y GHA M S- HE R R,
WHOLESALE GRo.'T.RS ami COMMISSION MER
CHANTS, No. M"2. Market Street.
MOORE, IIENSZE V S- ro., Importers
and Wholesale Dealer-: in HARDWARE, CUTLERY,
and GUNS, 42" .Market 416 Commerce streets.
SA M L 11. BJIJIC'IIAUS, Importer and
ami W).-le-ale Dealer in FOREIGN' and DOMESTIC
HARD A ARE. No. 23a. North .Hi street, below Vine.
A. i|- G. TA YLOR, Importers and Whole
sale Dealers in TIN PLATE, COPPER. SHEET IRON,
A.'.., JIM a.lid , i*EUiic!i .*>!.
HA MM ER S, HATCIIETS, Sc., in preat
variety, runimhictured hv C. HAMMOND, De-pot 503
C.iniill'rc- st. Tk.l ..*• o: • trade A called to
thoc goods as t'.jnal in j'laliiy and finisli to anj
Ilia (if.
E. IIALL OGHEX— Philadelphia Mallea
ble- iron M urks, turner of btli ami Jefler-on Streets ;
\tarclion-e 307 Arch **.. above third. Manufacturer 01
GENERAL and s ATtPT.ERY H MUiWARE and MAL
LEABLE and FINE GREY IRON CASTINGS.
MANCHESTER SCAT. ES. 71A Y,
COAL. COUNTER. WAREHOUSE. WHEELBAR
ROW, Koi.i.LNt; MILL. RAILROAD SCALES of im
pr ivrij natt< rn and sup* rior quantities, WARRANT
ED SUPERIOR in fjimbjy and liui-h toonr crthcrscalaa
nude. iViMehMtsc, No. '23, N. uth street. GEO. W.
C'Oi.KY, Agent.
GREEX S KE Ys TONE HE ATE R
AND RANGE - lire lit afer lms no cooa! in this coun
try— i- all ca-t iron, and will create 30 per cent, more
heated air tr,th the -rum .<ii>-Mint of m l, than any oth
er turn:' ein u-e. The Range lms txvo ovens that bake
unifovmly at tin came time. These invent ions have no
ci|ii,i! in the mark t. Rights for -ale for all sections of
the Union.
EI Till I .\, JONES S- CO., Importers and
Jobbers in Bl.'xTiSH and AMERICAN DRY GOODS,
21 i Market, tl io :_ r h to 201 Church Alley. C months
credit for approved N-te-.
UOUtsE FURNISH INU GOODS—Don-
Lie and single fold worsted end linen and worsted
damask*, moreen*, cotton damask-.bleaclied and -.uiblcsuh
ed table Linns, Mar-aiies qniits. toilet cover s, and a va
riety ot other zoods in tlris lint, just received bv
April l-'-T. ,T. ro'WEEL.
§us(|iit|nnn;t Ccllrrtintc Institute,
TOtI'AXDA. BRADFORD CO., PA.
INSTRUCTORS.
REV. ,T \MES McWIELIAM. Principal. Professor of An
cient Languages and Mont..! and Moral Science ;
DA VIP CRAFT, A. 8., Professor of Mathematics and
Natural Science.
MISS A. ELIZA FRITCIIER Preceptress ;
MISS EMU IK A. BUTIdIH. Assistant ;
MISS 0. EC'CIS \ JKNKS Intrn< tor on Piano;
Mir-s HELEN M. CARTER, Assistant Instructor on Pi
lino and MTudeon ;
Mi-sS i [,\RISSA A. STOCKWELL, Teacher of Freudi
ami JtVuwing.
STEPHEN C vI.IFF, Usher;
Mr. CAN El BED DAYTON, Steward.
Th Winter Term commences on Wednesday, Decem
ber 2. and will continue 11 weeks, exclusive ot a recesa
of 10 days at Christmas.
i.xi-rssrs rnn term.
Payable invariably in nHvtuto, or one half on cnteriug
the school, arid one li t!; ai the Middle of the term Fnel
and contingencies included:
Primary, per term, ; $ 1 00
Preparatory Bo'>
High- r, Ist year, per term 7 00
Higher, Ist and 2d year, per term S po
Classical. Ist year, pev term, 7 ot)
Classical, 2d and 3d year, per term, 5 00
Collegiate, p. term." lp no
N. 1!. Pupils will be cla :-ed try the moat advanced
branch they re*p(-ciitety pursue.
Pupils using scholar-.hips are charged $i nor term for
ttel and contingents ; for instrument on which to toko
lessons, Jifc, or for pra tice $2 00.
rxruxs.
French (j()
Drawing 3 00
Tuition on Piano Forte v. tfh u-e of Instrument... . 12 00
do do j* r quarter of II week*,.. 10 00
Board in the Institute, ( ei week, including fuel and
light 2 00
Washing, per dozen
No sdiolar, whose parents or guardians shall re-ide
w :thin tw .i miies ol the Institute shall be admitted t< tui
tion therein upon any permanent scholarship rented or
1 Mined by -.ich pupil, irK or her parent or guardian.
1 he arrangements for Hoarding will be- under the entire
Control awT management of t!•- Steward, while the Prin
cipal aid Tf acircrs residing hi the Institute, will l>e able
to i xrivis?.- a e,mstaut watch over the pupils, muigling
with them :is mem! cm of tin- same family ; as a hoard
ing School f. •! yourh of both sexes. the Institute will nf
fortl increased and superior advantages. Parents and
guardians may be assured that all due care will l>e exer
cised o\ cr the'health, the manners and morals of thoss eu
trusted tri their care, and all suitable aid rendered ut all
times In promoting their advancement in stndv.
Pupil* I narding in the ifall, will furnish their own beJ,
bedding, towels. Ac. arid the fable silver at their option.
Pupil-entering the Institute are pledged to the obser
vance of the regulations, and noue will be admitted ou
other terms,
special exercises are arranged without extra charge for
those qualifying themselves as teachers for common
schools.
S. F. foi.T, Secretary. C. L. WART). President.
Angnst 12. A. Wickbaw, Treaw,
TOO RHLS - COMMON SALT ; 10 bbls.
XV™ 7 Rock Salt for packing salt, just received by
Dec. 10, DhVb BATLgY A NFVINS.
4 NEW ASSORTMENT of Bonnet*
T V Ribbons an-Kiloves, expressly for the fall trade
Belt Ribbons ; also a new stock of Leces and Embroi*
dories, sot of OHar *id fllerces, Ao., A*-., at.
S*pt- 15,1567. W. A ROC KWELL'