PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
FBOM FIRST PAGE.
the collectors of customs are authorized and
required to detain auy vessel in port when
there is reason to believe she is about to take
part in such lawless enterprises.
When it was first rendered probable that
au attempt would be made to get up another
unlawful expedition against Nicaragua, the
Secretary of State issued instructions to the
Marshals and District-Attorneys which were
directed by the Secretaries of War and the
Navy to the appropriate army and navy offi
cers, requiring them to be vigilant, and to use
their best exertions in carrying into effect the
provisions of the act of 1818. Notwithstand
ing these precautions, the expedition has es
caped from our shores. Such enterprises can
do no possible good to the country, but have
already inflicted much injury both on its in
terests and its character. They have prevent
ed peaceful emigration from the United States
to the States of Central America, which could
not fail to prove highly beneficial to all the
parties concerned. In a pecuniary point of
view alone, our citizens have sustained heavy
losses from the seizure and closing of the tran
sit route by the San Juan, between the two
oceans.
The leader of the recent expedition was ar
rested at New-Orleans, but was discharged on
giving bail for his appearance in the insuffi
cient sum of two thousand dollars.
I commend the whole subject to the serious
attention of Congress, believing tiiat onr duty
and our interest, as well as our national char
acter, require that we should adopt such mea
sures as will be effectual in restraining our
citizens from committing such outrages.
I regret to inform you t hat the President of
Paraguay has refused to ratify the treaty be
tween the United States ami that State as
amended by the Senate, the signature of which
wa3 mentioned in the message of my predeces
sor to Congress at the opening of its session
in December. 1853. The reasons assigned for
this refusal will appear in the correspondence
herewith suhmitted.
It being desirable to ascertain the fitness of
the river La Plate and its tributaries for navi
gation by steam, the United States steamer
Water Witch was sent thither for that pur
fiose in 1853. This enterprise was successftil
y carried on until February, 1855, when,
whilst in the peaceful prosecution of her voy
age up the Parana river, the steamer was fir
ed upon by a Paraguayan fort. The Gre was
returned ; but as the Water Witch was of
small force, and not designed for offensive ope
rations, she retired from the conflict. The
pretext upon which the attack was made was
a decree of the President of Paraguay of Oc
tober, 1854, prohibiting foreign vessels-of-war
from navigating the rivers of that State. As
Paraguay, however, was the owner of but one
bank of the river of that name, the other be
longing to Corrientas, a State of the Argen
tine Confederation, the right of its government
to expect that such a decree would be obeyed
cannot be acknowledged. But the Water
Witch was not, properly speaking, a vessel-of
war. She was a small steamer engaged in a
scientific enterprise intended for the advantage
of commercial States generally. Under these
circumstances, I am constrained to consider
the attack upon her as unjustifiable, and as
calling for satisfaction from the Paraguayan
government.
Citizens of the United States, also, who
were established in business in Paraguay, have
had their property seized and taken from them,
and have otherwise been treated by the au
thorities in an insulting and arbitrary manner,
which requires redre=s.
A demand for these purposes will be made
in a firm bnt conciliatory spirit. This will the
moro probably be granted if the Executive
shall have authority to use other means in the
event of a refusal. This is accordingly recom
mended.
It is unnecessary to state in detail the nlnrm
ing condition of I he Territory of Kansas at the
time of niv inauguration. The opposing par
ties then stood in hostile array against each
other, and any accident might have relighted
the flames of civil war. Besides, at this criti
cal moment, Kansas was left without a Gover
nor by the resignation of Gov. GrAnr.
On tho 19th of February previous, tho ter
ritorial legislature passed a law providing for
the election of delegates on the third Monday
of June to a convention to meet on the first
Monday of September, for the purpose of fram
ing a constitution preparatory to admission in
to the Union. This law was in the main fair
and just ; and it is to be regretted thnt all the
qualified electors had not registered themselves
and voted under its provisions.
At the time of the election for delegates, an
extensive organization existed in the Territo
ry, whoso avowed object it was, if need be, to
put down the lawful government by force, anil
to establish a government of their own under
the so-cnlled Topcka Constitution. Tho per
sons attached to this revolutionary organiza
tion abstained from taking any part in the
election.
The act of the Territorial Legislature had
emitted to provide for submitting to the peo
ple the Constitution which might be framed bv
the Convention ; and in the excited state of
Eublic feeling throughout Kansas an appre
ension extensively prevailed that a design ex
isted to force upon tliein a Constitution in re
lation to Slavery against their will. In this
emergency it became my duty, as it was my
unquestionable right, having in view the union
of all good citizens in support of the Territo
rial laws, to express an opinion on the true
construction ef the provisions concerning Sla
very, contained in the organic act of Congress
of tho 30th May, 1854. Congress declared
it to be " the true intent and meaning of this
act not to legislate Slavery into any Territory
or State, nor to exclude it therefrom, bnt \o
leave the people thereof perfectly free to form
and regulate their domestic institutions in their
own way." Under it Kansas, " when admit
ted as a State," was to " be received into the
Union with or without Slavery, as their Con
stitution may prescribe at the time of their
admission."
Dil Congress mean by this langnage tnat
the delegates elected to frame a Constitution
shcald hare authority finally to decide the
qnestion of Slavery, or did "they intend, bv
leaving it to the people, that the people of
Kansas themselves should decide this ques
tion by a direct vote ? On this subject, 1
confess, I had never entertained a serious
doubt, and. therefore, in my instructions to
Governor WAJ.KKR of the 2Sth March last, I
merely said that when " a Constitution rhall
be submitted to tin? people of the Territory,
they must be protected in the exercise of their
right of voting for or against that instrument,
and the ?■ ►*spre-o'i <"•: the popular '-vill
must Dot be interrupted by fraud or violence."
In expressing this opinion it was far from
my iutention to interfere with the decision of
the people of Kansas, either for or against
Slavery. From this I have alwoys carefully
abstaiued. lutrusted with the duty of taking
" care that the laws be faithfully executed,"
my only desire was that the people of Kansas
should furnish to Congress the evidence requir
ed by the organic act, whether for or against
Slavery ; and in this manner smooth their pas
sage into the Union. In emerging from the
condition of territorial dependence into that
of a sovereign State, it WHS their duty, in my
opinion, to make known their will hy the votes
of the majority, oil the direct question whe
ther this important domestic institution should
or should not continue to exist. Indeed, this
was the only possible mode in which their
will could be authentically ascertained.
The election of delegates to a convention
must necessarily take place in separate dis
tricts. From this cause it may readily hap
pen, as has often been the case, that a majori
ty of the people of a State or Territory are on
one side of a question, whilst a majority of
the representatives from the several districts
into which it is divided may be upon the oth
er side. This arises from the fact that in some
districts delegates may be elected by small
majorities, whilst in others those of different
sentiments may receive majorities sufficiently
great not only to overcome the votes given
for the former, but to leave a large majority
of the whole people in direct opposition to a
majority of the delegates. Besides, our his
t< ry proves that influences may be brought to
bear 011 the representative sufficiently power
ful to induce him to disregard the will of his
constituents. The truth is, that no other au
thentic and satisfactory mode exists of ascer
taining the will of a majority of I he people of
any Siate 01* Territory on an important and
exciting question like that of Slavery in Kan
sas, except by leaving it to a direct vote.—
llow wise, then, was it for Congress to pass
over all subordinate and intermediate agen
cies, and proceed directly to the source of all
legitimate power under our institutions !
llow vain would any other principle prove
in practice ! This may be illustrated by the
case of Kansas. Should she be admitted in
to the Union with a Constitution either main
taining or abolishing Slavery, against the sen
timent of the people, this could have no other
effect than to continue and to exasperate the
existing agitation during the brief period re
quired to make the Constitution conform to
the irresistible will of the majority.
The friends and supporters of the Nebraska
and Kansas act, when struggling on a recent
occasion to sustain its wise provisions before
the great tribunal of the American people,
never differed about its true meaning on this
subject. Everywhere throughout the Union
they publicly pledged their faith and their ho
nor that they would cheerfully submit the
question of Slavery to the decision of the bo
na fide people of Kansas, without any restric
tion or qualification whatever. All were cor
dially united upon the great doctrine of popu
lar sovereignty, which is the vital principle of
our free institutions. Had it then been insin
uated from any quarter that it would be suffi
cient compliance with the requisitions of the
organic law for the members of a convention,
thereafter to be elected, to withhold the ques
tion of Slavery from the people, and to sub
stitute their own will for that of a legally as
certained majority of all their constituents,this
i would have been instantly rejected. Every
where they retrained true to the resolution
adopted on a celebrated occasion recognizing
" the right of the people of all the Territories
—including Kansas and Nebraska, acting
through the legally and fairly-expressed will
of a majority of actual residents, and whenev
er the number of their inhabitants justifies it,
ito form a Constitution, with or without Sia
! very, and be admitted into the Union upon
! terms of perfect equality with the other States."
The Convention to frame a Constitution for
Kansas met on the first Monday of September
last. They were called together bv virtue of
an act of the Territorial Legislature, whose
lawful existence had been recognized by Con
gress in different forms and by different enact
ments. A large proportion of the citizens of
Kansas did not think proper to register their
names and to vote at the election for delegates;
but an opportunity to do this having been fair
ly afforded, their refusal to avail themselves
of their right could in no niauner affect the
legality of the Convention.
This convention proceeded to frame a con
stitution for Kansas, finally adjourned 0:1 the
7til day of November. But l.ttle difficultly
occurred in the convention, except on the sub
ject of slavery. 'L'lie truth is that the gener
al provisions of our recent State constitutions
are so similar—and, I may add, so excellent
—that the difference between them is not es
sential. Under the earlier practices of the
Government, no constitution framed by the
convention of a Territory preparitory to its
admission into the Union as a State had been
submitted to the people. I trust, however,
the example set by the last Congress, requiring
that the Constitution of Minnesota, " should
be subject to the approval, and ratifications of
the people of the proposed State," may be fol
lowed on future occasions. I took it for granted
that the convention of Kansas would act in ac
cordance with this example, founded, as it is,
on correct principles ; and hence ray instruc
tions to Governor Walker, in favor of submit
ting the constitution to the people, were ex
pressed in general and unqualified terms.
In the Kansas Nebraska, act, however, this
requirement, as applicable to the whole consti
tution, had not been asserted, and the conven
tion were not bound by its teims to submit
any other portion of the instrument to an elec
tion, exept that which relates to the "domes
tic instutious" of slavery This will be ren
dered clear by a simple reference to its lan
guage. It was " not to legislate slavery into
any Territory or State, nor to exclude it there
from, but to leave the people thereof perfectly
free to form and regulate their domestic in
stitutions in their own way." According to
the plain instruction of the sentence, the
words " domestic institutions" have a direct
as they have an appropriate reference to sla
very. " Domestic institutions" arc limited to
the family. The relation between the master
and slave and a few others are " domestic in
stitutions," and are entirely distinct from in
stitutions of political character. Besides
there was no question then before Congress,
nor, indeed, has there since been any serious
question before the people of Kansas or the
country, except that which relates to the " do
mestic institution" of slavery.
The convention, after an angry and exciting
debate", finally determined, by a majority of
only two, to submit the question of slavery to
the people, tho' at the last fortyithree of the
fifty delegates present affixed their signatures
to the constitution. [err. i.V'ODK.
Bnsiness GTarbs.
DR CHAS. M. TURNER, PHYSICIAN
4- S URGE OX, offers his professional services to
the inhabitants of Towanda and vicinity. Office and res
idence in the dwelling recently occupied by H. BOOTH,
Esq., one door north of the Epiacopal Church, ou Maine
Street.
AMESMACFARLAXE, .4 TTORNEY
A2' LA IV, TOWANDA. I'A. Occupies the Office, in
the Union Block, formerly owned by John C. Adams Esq.
40~lte will attend to procuring Bounty Land Warrants
and Pensions. March 22,1855.
H.J. MADILL P. D. MORROW.
MADILL & MORROW, ATTORNE YS
AXL) COUNSELLORS AT LA 11', —Office
over Mercur's Store, Towanda, Pa.
Towanda, April 2, 18. n-43-tf
DR. E. H. MASON, PIJ YSICIAN AND
SURGE OX, offers his professional services to the
people of Towanda aud vicinity. Office at his residence
on Pine street, where he can always be found when not
professionally engaged.
If It. PARSONS, ATTORNEY AT
J LA If, TROY, Bradford Co., Pa. Office over V.
M. A H. F. Long's store. Aug- 7, 156.
HENRY B. MKEAN, ATTORNEY
AT LA IV, TOWANDA, PA.; will pay prompt
attention to business entrusted to him. Collections made
on reasonable terms, with prompt remittances. octlD
P H. MORGAN, M. D., PHYSICIAN
vT• 4- SURGEOX, having recently graduated at the
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, attended the
Rlocklev"Hospital, and received a Diploma from the
Pennsylvania Hospital of Philadelphia, offers his profes
sional services to the people of Monroeton and vicinity.
N. B. Particular attention paid to OPERATIVE SLRUKRY.
Office at his i aside-nee at Mouroeton.
Dec. ft, 1857.
IpLIIAXAN SMITH, having returned to
J Towanda. has opened a Law Office over Mercur's
Store. Dec. 1,1857.
McCA B E : S
CENTRAL MEAT MARKET,
Between J. Kingsbery's 4" J Powells stores.
THE subscriber would respectfully tender to
bis customers and the public generally hissin
-71 cere thanks for the very liberal patronage ex
tended to him the past season. He solicits a continuance
of the same.
lie would say to the public that he intends to keep con
stantly on hand a choice selection of MEATS of all kinds,
the best the country affords, which lie intends to sell for
very small profits, either by the side, quarter or pound—
Please give me a call.
S?-Meats, Ac., will fie delivered on short notice, when
ordered, at anv place in the Corporation.
Towanda, Feb. 12, 1857. J. McCABE.
TOWANDA FOUNDRY.
THE subscriber continues to carry ou the
Foundry business in Towanda, and is prepared to
do all kinds of work in his line on short notice and in a
workmanlike manner. He will keep on hand or make to
order Plows, Stoves, Mill Irons, Sleigh Shoes, Wagon-
Boxes, and any article of cast iron that may be required.
Turning and fitting up work will be done on short notice
and on reasonable terms. Persons wishing to pnrchase
Stoves of any kind will find iOnuch to their advantage
to buy at the Foundry, as can be repaired much
cheaper. Please call and examine before purchasing else
where. Old cast iron and Grain taken in payment.—
Don't mistake the place—one door east of Mercur's Block. !
&r 1 would also say to those having accounts stand- {
ing over six months, that they must be settled without
delay, and those having notes that are due will do well to
pay up and save cost. JOHN CARMAN.
Towanda, Oct. 22,1.856.
THE
GOOD SWISS SALVE
13 THE GREAT CCRFR OF
FEVER SORES.
IT gives immediate relief from pain, and in as quick a
time as it is possible for this disease to tie affected, it
heals the wounds gradually and safely, after extracting
all poisonous matter, until a permanent cure is made.
ITS NAME
As its name imports, this Ointment is of Swiss Origin,
and is the most remarkable Ointment for curing old Sores '
and Bad Legs ever known. Its curing properties seem
to lie perfectly irresistible.
The receipt for making this rare medicine, was ob
tained from James Rondon, an old Swiss tar-maker in
North Carolina, who brought it with him from Switzer
land.
AS A FAMILY SALVE,
it has no equal, both in its powers for doing good, and
its extreme neatness as a
CLEAN. SWEET, PURE, PLEASANT OINTMENT,
healing without the least injury everything to which it
is applied.
MOTHERS USE IT
for their Caked, Broken and Inflamed Breasts with charm
ing success. Thousands of Mothers are this day blessing
; the hour in which they first applied the GOOD SWISS
SALVE.
SALT RIIEUM
! and SCROFULOUS SORES and Swellings it rapidly
j cures by striking at the root of the disease an i drawing
I the humors to the surface. IT NEVER DRIVES THEM IN
WARD.' Under all circumstances of the case
IT IS SAFE?
Good Swiss Salve cures Felons.
Good Swiss Salve cures Piles.
Good Swiss Salve cures Burns.
Good Swiss Salve cures Bruises.
Good Swiss Salve cures Flesh Wounds.
Good Swiss Salve cures Toothache.
IN SHORT.
CT Wherever Pain or Inhumation exist, apply the
GOOD SWISS SALVE, and you will tind relief.
fir This Salve is put up in LARGER BOXES than
Ointment in general, at 25 ct. It is also put up in large
China pots, for the accommodation of Families and those
who use it for Fever Sores where several boxes may be
; required, as it is one half cheaper. A pot holds 8 boxes
and sells for one dollar. Hundreds of families keep it in
this convenient form as a necessary household article.
A. E. BARNABY, Ithaca. N. Y., sole proprietor.
Sold by J. KIXGSBEHY, Towanda, Pa.
SORE EVES !
CNOTTSLOFFE IS THE INVENTOR OF the celc-
J brated ALPINE EYE BALSAM, which has gained
such wonderful reputation throughout Europe and the
United States. It is extracted from plants taken direct
from the ALPINE MOUNTAINS, and prepared hy'Dr.
Heindrich Gottsloffe. a native of Borne, Switzerland", and
for many years Pyotessor in the Berne Institute, now a
1 resident of the U. S. This Balsam is superior to any
other eye medicine, be it salve or water. It is a safe and
CURTAIN CVKK for all INFLAMATIONS, PREMATURE
FAILURE OF SIGHT, NIGHT BI.INDNERS, BLUR OK FILM,
PAIN ox EXPOSURE TO LIGHT, Ac., and always makes a
QUICK cure. TRY IT ! It is recomended by all druggists
and Physicians who have become acquainted with its vir
tues. irar- Each bottle bears his written signature.—
Price 25 cents.
A. E. Barnaby, Ithaca, N.*Y., General Agent. Sold by
J. Kingsbery. Towanda, Pa.
towanda
temmje m.
THE MISSES HANSON respectfully inform the public
that the scholastic year will commence MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 14. continuing to July 14.
Miss O. D. HANSON willhave the general superinten
dence of the school, assisted in Music by Miss REBECCA
D. HANSON, and in French by Miss EMMA H ANSON.
Thankful for the patronage already extended to them,
they beg leave to assure those entrusting their daughters
in their charge, that every effort will he made to deserve
the confidence and favor of their patrons.
The school year will consist of four quarters, of eleven
weeks each. The summer vacation commencing in July,
and ending in Septemlicr. A recess of a few days will be
taken at the holidays.
Weekly reports will be sent to the parents, who ara
requested to sign and return them.
We can promise no improvement unless a scholar Is
regular and punctual in attendance.
TERMS, PER QUARTER !
First Class —To include the elementary English )
branches, and the study of the Latin language, f 00
Sfrtmd Class —T<> include the more advanced stu-1
dies of the English branches,with Mathematics, I $9 00
and the study of Latin and French j
Third Class— To include Mathematics, Mental)
and Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric, Botany, &c., / sl2 00
with Latin and French, J
Each pupil will bring with her a desk and chair. There
will be no extra charge whatever.
Music—lnstruction on the Piano, with use of instru
ment, will be given by Miss REBECCA D. HANSON, at $lO
per quarter.
Boarding for young ladies can be obtained in private
families at reasonable rates. Pupils from a distance will
receive the especial care of the teachers.
They beg leave to refer to the following named gentle
men :—Rt. Rev. ALONZO POTTER, Bishop of the Diocese
of Penn'a, Philadelphia ; Rev. Dr. MACLEAN, President of
the College of New Jersey.
Hon. DAVID WILMOT, (i. F. MASON, C. L. WARD, JOHN
F. MEANS, I). F. BARSTOW, H. S. MKRCUR, O. I). BART
LETT, E. O. GOODRICH. WM. C. BOG ART. Towanda.
BOOTS AND SHOES.—The largest and
most complete assortment of Boots and Shoes ever
exhibited in Towanda, to which particular attention has
been gfvyii in the purcha-e, and which wjll positively be
sold less than at any other establishment in Northern
Pennylrania, jaet received by
April 4, 1857. J. YOWPI/L.
fllisrelWmrone.
JEWELRY! JEWELRY! JEWELRY!
A. AS. Warner's
New 4" Splendid Jewelry Store, one door north
of Patterns Drug Store,
HAS just been opened with the largest and
_ JG most choice stock of FASHIONABLE
Qp*TOi JEWELRY ever offered to a discriminating
ffiC—/ jl public, indeed, he can safely say that with
Sw. JmJ the opening of his new store has been in
augurated a new era in the Jewelry line,
inasmuch as along with the choice and elegant assortment
he gives the most reliable assurance of an almost incredi
ble reduction in prices : the rich and tasteful articles hav
ing been all bought with ready cash.
A. M. W\. when lie reflects how, for the past veara,with
a far less attractive stock, he has enjoyed so large a share
of public patronage, flatters himself that the immense in
crease of Goods he now offers, which have been bought so
much more advantageouslv. will enable him to increase
the generous confidence which has hitherto been vouch
safed to hiin. He therefore solicits a continuance of the
favor of his old customers, and invites the public general
ly to come and see the fashions.
WTIIK WATCH REPAIRING DEPARTMENT will
continue to be distinguished by the skill and despatch
which has heretofore enabled it to enjoy the enviable rep
utation of being the most reliable in town.
Towanda, September 24, 155.
TOWANDA CABINET WAREHOUSE
CIIESTER WELLS would
inform his friends and the
stand one door north of Laporte, Mason & Co.'s banking
house, a large and extensive assortment of
Sofus, Mahogany Chairs, of various patterns,
Rosewood and Mahogany Side and Centre Tables,
Dining.Tea and Pembroke Tables. Stands of every
kind, Cane, Flag and Wood seat Chairs, high
Chairs, Children's Rockers, Bedsteads,
Bureaus, Lounges, Gilt and Rose
wood Picture Frames, Iron Hat
Stands, Corner and side do.
of walnut and inahogauy ; Cradles, Cribs, Wardrobes,
Cupboards, Looking glasses, Ac.
AarCOFFINH, of every size and quality, and will at
tend on all occasions when required.
The public are invited to examine my assortment before
purchasing elsewhere,as I willscll cheaperthan any other
establishment in Northern Pennsylvania.
Towanda. August 8,1855.
THE OLD STAND
STILL IN OPERATION!
THE subscriber would announce
EgSSjto the public that he has now on
35523! hand, and will make to order all
afpS* kj n ds of CABINET FURNITURE,
Haf jdjisuch as Sofas, Divans, Lounges, Ccn-
H||B| tre, Card. Dining and Breakfast Ta
ble. Mahogany, Walnut, Maple and
■ II Cherry Bureaus, Stands of various
—IL..Y kinds, Chairs and Bedsteads of every
description, which are, and will be made of the best ma
terial and workmanlike manner, aud which thev will sell
for cash cheaper than can be bought in any other Ware
room in the country.
READY-MADE TIFFINS, on hand on the most rea
sonable terms. A good HEARSE will fle furnished on
Funeral occasions. JAMES MAC KIN SON.
Towanda, January 1. 1857.
CtROCSBXSS, PROVISIONS, kCL
JYest side of the Public Square, opposite the
Court House.
BAILEY k NEVIXS nre just receiving a
large addition to their stock of Provisions, Groceries,
Yankee Notions, Toys, Fruit. Confectionary, Ac., which
will lie sold wholesale of retail for cash, or in exhange for
most kinds of country produce, at prices that cannot fail
to suit purchasers. Consumers or country dealers would
do well to call and examine our stock and prices.
GROCERIES.
Black and Green Tea, Rio and Java Coffee, Chocolate,
Cocoa, Sugar, Molasses, Syrup, Ginger. Pepper; Spice,
Cloves, nutmegs. Mace cinamon, Ground Mustard, Pepper
Sauce, Soda. Saleratus, Cream Tartar. Sperm and Tallow
Candles, Bar Soap, Vinegar, Starch, 4c.
PROVISIONS.
Flour, Buckwheat Flour, Rye Flour. Corn Meal, Feed,
Pork, Hams A Shoulders, Mackerel, Codfish, Shad. Lake
Trout, I'ickeled and Smoked Herring, Cheese, Rice, Beans,
Onions, Potatoes, Butter. Lard, Crackers, 4c. 4c.
FRUIT.
Prunes, Citron, Figs, Eng. Currants, Raisins. Lem
ons and Oranges, Green and Dried Apples, and Peaches,
Almonds, Pecan nuts, Prazil nuts, Grenoble and Madeira
Walnuts, Fillierts, Pea nuts. Chestnuts, Hickory nuts,4c.
GERMAN, FRENCH and AMERICAN TOYS, FANCY GOODS,
AC.—Boys' Sleighs, Tin Wagons. China, Pewter A Wood
Tea Setts. Dolls, Trumpets, Toy Guns, Accordians, Har
monicas, Glass, Paper and Wood Inlaid Work Boxes and
Toilet Cases, Toy Bureaus, Secretaries, Ac, Pearl, ivery,
Papier Maclie anil Leather Port Monaics Wallets, Purses,
Ivory. Horn and Wood Pocket aud Toilet Combs, Tobac
co and Snuff Boxes, Cigar Cases, Tooth, Hair and Cloth
Brushes, Fancy Mirrors, Perfumery, Hair Oil, Ac.
FOOLS CAP, Letter, Commercial Note and Bath Post
Paper, Envelopes. Wafers, Sealing Wax, Ink, Inkstands,
Wafer Cups, Sand Boxes, Penholders, Pens, Wafer scales,
Ac. Ac.
TABLK ANT> DAIRY SALT, Salina and Rock Salt, and
Cayuga Ground Plaster. BAILEY A KEVINS.
Towanda, November 26, 1855.
INSURANCE.—The oßdeNgoedis
agent for the following safe and reliable Companies:
Farmers Union Insurance Co. . Athens, Pa.
Capital, $200,000.
State Alutua/ Insurance Co. . Ilarrisburg, Pa.
Capital, $200,00 0.
Girard Insurance Co. . . . Philadelphia, Pa
Capital, $.100,000.
These Companies insure against loss or damage by fire
on the most reasonable terms. Dwelling Houses, Furni
ture, Warehouses, Merchandize, Ac., anil Farm Property
insured for any length of time. All losses will be prompt
ly paid. C. S. RUSSELL.
Towanda, December 25,1856.
ni.OCK k WATCH REPAIRER.—The
\J undersigned is constantly receiving- from New-York
by Express, new additions to his Stock of Watches, Clocks,
Jewelry, Silver ware, and Fancy Goods, comprising; in
part—Gold and Silver Lever, I.'Epine and I'lain Watches,
with a full and complete assortment of Fine Gold Jewelry,
such as Gold chains, Lockets, Bracelets, Gold Pens, Keys,
Breast-Pins, Ear-Ilings, Finger-Kings, etc. etc. Also, a
large variety of Silver ware .such as Table and Tea Spoons,
Cream spoons. Butter knives, Salt spoons, Spectacles, to
gether with an extensive assortment of Plated Ware—All
of which will be sold very low for CASH.
CLOCKS —A large assortment Clocks just received, of
all descriptions, ranging in prices from 75 cents to Fifty
Dollars.
Watches repaired on short notice, and WARRANTET>
to run well. Also, all kinds Clocks repaired.
W. A. C. would beg leave to say, that he is prepared to
execute the most difficult Jobs, such as can be done at no
other Shop short of New-York city.
W. A. CHAMBERLIN.
Towanda, February 1, 1857.
WAV E R L7Y
MARBLE ESTABLISHMENT.
FH. BALDWIN, having purchased the
• Marble Factory of this village, under the superin
tendence of H. Hanford, the subscriber is happy to an
nounce that the Marble business in Waverly will now be
conducted by him. He is constantly receiving IT ALI AN
AND RU I'LAND MARBLE, for Monuments, Head-stones,
Tomb l abels, and Stand Tops, Paint Stones, Midlers, Ac.
Having secured the services of G. H. POWKRS. who is weil
known to be the most perfect Artist in the State, he offers
unparalleled inducements to persons wishing to secure
any of the above articles, in cheapness, style ar.d Artisti
cal beauty.
Waverly. N. Y.. Feb. 3.1857.
FOE SALE.
mTHE well-known and well-established CAR
RIAGK MANUFACTORY situated on Main st
in the south part of the Borough of Towanda.
Also, the Smith Shop, Timber House and Barn
,h .e s ? n ! e Int. and stock of Timber on band.
Also, HOUSE AND LOT adjoining the shop lot.
**"lh.- whole will be sold cheap for ready pay. For
terms apply to the subscriber at his residence on the pre
mises. *
N.B. The subscriber has on handsome M _
SI6OO or SIBOO worth of CARRIAGES,
different kinds, which he will sell on reason
able terms for ready pay or approved credit.
Towanda, Aug, 1,1857.m3 G. H. DRAKE.
BARCLAY COAL.—THE BARCLAY
RAIL ROAD AND COAL COMPANY have now
on hand, and wdl keep constantly for sale at TOWANDA
a large supply of their coal, at
$2 50 per ton for Blacksmith Coal, and
$3 00 per ton for Raked Coal.
Apply for coal at Towanda to O. D. BARTLETT. Coal
will also be sold at the MINES at
$2 00 per ton for Blacksmith Coal, and
*2 50 per ton for Raked Coal.
A liberal discount will lie made on sales by the boat load.
Oct 7,1867. _ J. MACFARLANE, Gen'l Sup't.
LEATHER. —A new supply of Sole Leath
er, Cow Hide. Kip and Calf Skin, at No. 2, Pattern's
•<*s WM A. ROCKWELL.
DR. PORTER'S OFf'ICE & DRUG STOKE,
SOUTH END OF THE WARD HOUSE
Fronting the Public FQuare.
THE subscriber. thankful for the liberal patronage of the past year, intends to keep constantly on hand a fall u
sortincnt of the very best articles usually kept in our line, which HK WILL of on such terms M will be
isfactory to all who may patronize him. The purchase? are made entirely with cash in hand, and tor the tAv H CQJ
customers will receive the benefit of a good article at a low price. All articles snail answer our recommesdaticu,
and are warranted at represented.
uy Medical Advice gratuitoß*ly given at Ike Office, charging tnly for the Medicinem.
The stock consists of a complete and select assortment of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, AND GROCERIES,
Pure Wise & Liquors, for Medicinal nse, London Porter & Seolch Ale.
ALL THE MOST POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES'.
The most approved Trusses and Abdominal Supporters, Nursing Bottles, Nip*
pie Shells, Breast Pumps, Teeth Blags, Syringes, Catheters, Ac.
American, English Sf Chinese Razors and Knives,
FRESH CAMPHENE & BURNING FLUID -NEW & BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS OF LAMPS!
Superior TOBACCO A SNTJ2T!—-Choice brands of Pure Havana*, Principe
and Tara CIGARS f
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Window Glass, Brushes, Perfumery, Shaving Soap,
Fancy Articles, &c. &c.
Flair Dyes, Ilair Restorer, Fancy Soaps, Shaving Cream, Tooth Powder, Extracts for tbi
Handkerchief, Italian Whisks, l'urt momiais, Purses, Bay, Ccrfemge, Rose and
Lavender Waters, Tobacco and Snuff Boxes, Indellihle Ink, &c.
FAMILY GROCERIES:
Black and Green Teas ; Rio and Java Coffee ; Molasses, Syrups, Sugars, Spices, Ate &c.
Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines, icc.
REMEMBER THE STORE—SOUTH E.ND OF THE WARD HOUSE!
Tuwaiida, February 1,1655. H. C. PORTER, M. D.
NEW ARRANGEMENT. jjt
The Mammoth Hardware Store
CHATFIELD * STORRS. iBSg
Is now receiving a large and well selected asfortment of 1 - IS <9
Foreign Sf Domestic Hardware
HOUSE TRIMMINGS, of every description,
Carpenters, Cabinet makers, Blacksmiths and Shoe makers'
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
In faci almost everything that the industry of the country requires. In V
addition we are constantly receiving and "keep on hand a fafl stock of rj^
Swedes and American Iron, Horse shce Iron, Nail rods, <J-c.
Warranted of the be=t quality, and sold as cheap as can be purchased of any establishment west of New York. Aiw
l'arker mill Nails, Lead Pipe, Glass, Sash, Putty, \\ hite Lead. Linseed Oil, which is warranted perfectly pure.
Saddlery Hardware, and Carriage Maker's Gccds.
COAL AND WOOD COOK AND PA It LOR STOVES.
Parlor and Cook Wood and Coal Stoves. Peculators and Sheet Iron Stoves, Stove Pipe, Arc. Now receiving at
supply of the celebrated Cook -dove GOVERNOR, which is pronounced by all judges as the best cook Stove in tin
market. It is especially adapted to the Farmer's use.
As we have the largest and most complete Hardware Store on the New York and Erie Railroad, and we intend to i
purchase goods in the best markets. anl by keepings full assortment, selling as cheap as possible, we hope t<> wens
the patronage of those doing business in this market. STORRS A CHATKELD.
Owego, N. Y. Oct. 21, ls,",t>.
& NE W AR R A*N GEM EN T
fe_o PAT TON Si P.iYJYE,
Kg? JUST OPENED,
IM JON THE CCRNER OF BRIDGE AND MAIN STREETS,
No. 4, Pattons' f lock, Towatida, Pa.
THE subscriber* would respectfully inform their friendsjtnd the public that ther liar >f<rmed a co-partnership
the P.up business, and are now receiving at No. 4. in Patton s New Brick Block, from the cities of I'biiidd
phia and New York, a large and well selected stock of American, French and English
CHEMICALS, GROCERIES.
PAINTS, OILS, WINDOW GLASS, DYE STUFFS,
L E.AE3KS AS3£ifi r i?:i£2SJ© ©IF If&iJMi'ir iiayEME&S I
DRESSING COMBS, PERFUMERY, FANCY SOAPS, PORT MONNAES &c.
SV&GICAL IP7STRUIVIIINTB, and a variety of the most approved Trosiw
Abdominal Supporters, Ac., always on hand.
London Porter and Scotch Ale, and Pure Liquors, for Medicinal purpose*
ALL THE MOST POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES.
Brushes for the Hat, Hair, Teeth, Nails, Boots, Painting, Tarnishing, Hhitenasbißf,
The Lovers of GOOD GIGA /?S and TOHAGCO, will find a large varied of choice Hat*
na, Yarn and Principe Cigars, and the finest brands of Tobacc/t and Snuff.
famphene—Particular Attention paid to the Manufacture of BIRNIN'G FM ID.
And a fine assortment of LAMPS, of all sizes and descriptions, Bird Cages, Cups, Xesls and Sad-
All of which is offered for sale at greatly reduced rate*. Our stork being large and mostly purchased from &
Importer and Manufacturer at the lowest fates, and with Cash, enables us to sell at reduced price*, that must he *
tisfaetory to all. We invite the attention of the public to an especial examination of our stock of goods and price*
Our Motto is—" THE CASH SYSTEM—QUICK SALES—SM ALL PROFITS."'
Our Goods are selected with the ntmostj are and warranted to be what they are represented : if any should pm*
the contrary, we are not only willing but request "our customers to return them, and the money shall lie refunded-
MIL PAYNE will give his special attention to the preparation of PRESCRIPTIONS, which will tie compciD**
accurately on the shortest notice. JOSEPH G. TATTON-
Towatida, June 20, 1856. EDWARD P. PAYSE.
AND
NEW ARANGEMENT.
J a large stock of SPRFXG AND SUMMER 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, Marseiles,
and Brown Linen COATS of all kinds and qualities -
Black Cassimere, Fancy Cassimere, Brown Linen, White
Linen and Kentucky Jean PANTS ; Silk, Satin and Mar
seiles VESTS of all kinds ; Black and Fancy Cravats ;
Gents } Hose. Shirts, Collars. Suspenders, Hats nnd Caps
and everyihing in the line of Men's wear. Their stock of
Cloth* ami Cassi meres are unsurpassed, end nre selling
cheap. We are still ready to make up all kinds ot GAR
MENTS to order on short notice, and warranted in every
particular : all of which we are l>ound to sell lower than
was ever offered in this market for Cash. Cutting done
as usual. COLLINS A POWELL.
Towanda, April 16, 1957.
IVTO EXCUSE FOR BAD BREAD !
-L" Ifyou procure of DR. H. C. PORTER,
South store in the Ward House,
THE INFALLIBLE YEAST POWDER.
Equally adapted to Loaves, Hot Rolls, Biscuit, Buckwheat
and other Griddle Cakes, Gingerbread, all kinds of Sweet
Cakes, Batter for Dumplings, I holdings, Pot pies, Ac. Ac-
Price 25 cents. March 29.
WHEAT GRITS, Samp, Hommonv, Gra
ham Flour, Oatmeal, Farina, Tapioca, Macraront,
Vermlcilli, Rice Flour, Corn Starch, and * eariety of simi-
Ur g<K-b>. tit joTwJl FOX'S.
LIQUOR STORE.
FELTOX would respectfully inform <■'
Hall A Russell a, south side of the public square. *°
ish those wanting PURE LIQUORS, with almost
thing in that line. He has lately made large addas""
his stock, purchasing of the hest importers, and:'"*
original package. He has on hand, and for sale is
quantity from a quart upwards : ,
Brandy —Signette, Cogniac. old Hennessr. and 0*
Gin.-— Swan. American, and Scbeidam ScfiPspP®* ,-j
HTtUkry —Scotch.Old Rye.Monongahela and Bee'* 6
fVine. —Currant, Port, and Brown Sherry. . 4
Fresh Camphene and Burning Fluid kepi constasn.'
hand. Also 95 per cent. Alcohol. .
Cioars of the best brands. Jugs of all
flasks, and a large qnantity of empty barrels.
Binghamton Ale by the gallon or barrel.
Those favoring me*with their patronage may
that all articles will be what they arc represented-
N. B. The person who borrowed my " Wantage 1W
requested to return it.
Towanda, January IS, 1956.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. Sj
application will be made at the next
legislature of Pennsylvania, for the incorporation-
Bank, to be callen the " BRADFORD COUNTY
with banking privileges of issue, discount and <"!>
with a capital ot Two Hundred Thousand Pol^'w
the right to increase the capital stock to Tbrct II"-
Thousand Dollars, and to be located in the bet™"
Towanda, in the county of Bradford.
Towanda, June 12, 1857.
PURE CIDER VINEGAR - A e°°£