Bradford reporter. (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, April 19, 1860, Image 3

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    jitto gltoerifsements.
Carriage Manufactory at Alba.
REYNOLDS, FELLOWS &
CO., respectfully inform the people of
ffiWestern Bradford and the public general
lr that their operations have not been in the least dis
turbed by the fire, and they are aa usual prosecuting their
business in all its branches. They are manufacturing to
order, and will keep on hand,
Carriages, Sleighs, Buggies, Skeletons, dum
ber and Democrat Wagons, 4*f
made of the very best materials, and in the most substan
tial and workmanlike manner. They use nothing bat
the best of stock, their timber being mostly from the
East, and everything being selected with reference to its
As an evidence of the value of their work they point
to the fact, that they received the first premium at the
last Bradford County Fair, and at a previous r air the
first premium for Cutters. .... , ,
BLACKSMITHING done in all its branches, and par
ticular attention paid to Custom Work.
Alba, April 4, 1860.
A MUSICAL CONVENTION,
IH/ILL be held at ROME, Bradford Gonnty, Pa., com-
W inencing TUESDAY, April 24th, 1860, to continue
three days, and close with a Concert, the Whole to lie un
der the direction of Prof. T. E. PERKINS, of the Normal
Academy of Music, Genesee, N. Y.
EXKKCISKS — Mm-iung Session From 9to 1, Singing
Church Music, with reference to Reading Music, Appro
priate Adaptation, Expression, Ac. From Ito 11, Ele
mentary Instruction ; including practice in Major, Minor
and Chromatic Scales, Time-keeping, Intonation, Ac.—
From 11 to 12, Vocal Training, or Cultivation of the
Voice, including instruction and exercises in Position,
Breathing, proper Muscular Action in Singing, Vowel
and Consonant Elements, Resonance, and different quali
ties of tone.
Afternoon Station. —From 2.30 to 3.30 Part-Bong and
Glee Singing, including instruction in Phrasing, and oth
er matters relating to Style and Expression. From 3.30
to 4.30 the same, with Miscellaneous Practice, with re
marks on various styles of Music, and their performance.
Erening Station —From 7 to 8, Church Music, includ
ing instruction in Hymnology, Chanting, Anthems,Cho
ruses,Ac. From 8 to 9, the same, with reference to pub
lic performance.
The " JCBILEE," and the "NEW YORE GLEE AEP
CHORVS BOOK," will be used as Text-Books by the Con
vention. Selections from other Musical works will be
made for occasional performance.
The high reputation and ability of PROF. PERKINS, as
n Musical Director and Instructor, warrants the Com
mittee in promising a large attendance at this Conven
tion —Every effort will be made to render its sessions
pleasant and instructive. Arrangements will lie made to
provide members from a distance with comfortable ac
commodation* at reasonable rates.
MRS. T. K. PERKINS will be nt the Convention and sing
at the Concert.
Admission to the whole Course, including Concert,
ONE DOI.I.AR for each person.
J.G.TOWNER.) Committee
O. F. YOUNG, of
J. A. MOODY, ) Arrangements.
QALE OF REAL ESTATE. —The vnlna-
CA hie Real Estate Known as the Lukens Lands situate
in Warren Township, Bradford County Pa., are offered for
saie to the highest ami best bidder. This body of lands
consists of four contiguous tracts, containing fifteen hun
dred acres of good fanning and grazing land, well water
ed, and of easy access to a close market for produce, as
the lands are situated only about five miles flom the New
York and Erie Railroad. Offers of purchase will he re
ceived for the whole body, or for the separate parrels ac
cording to the subdivisions occupied by the tenants. No
sale will be made of less than one hundred aeres, and
pare Is will not be sold separately unless the whole body
can be sold in way.
Terms of payment, one third cash, and the balance in
two equal annual instalments, with interest secured by
bond and mortgage on the property. Title unquestiona
ble anil free from all incumbrance. Persons desirous of
purchasing will send their offers in writing in the nature
of bids per acre, either to mv Agent.
W.M. ELWKLL, Esq., Towanda, Pa.
or to myself, SARAH L. KEENE, administratrix, with
the will annexed of John Lukens, deceased, loth and
Chestnut streets, Philadelphia. •
April 2, 1860.
INDIAN DOCTOR with natures remedies 1
I and the skill to cure nearly all Chronic Disease* or
Complaints of long standing, such a* Srofula, Cancer, j
Ulcers, Fever Sores, Gravel, Female weakness or com
plaints, Nervous Affections. Those on the decline with j
Consumption, or any diseases of Blood and Skin, and j
affiicted with any complaints or disease, should improve '
this opportunity, and call on this root and herb Doctor. '
at his rooms in Towanda, at the Ward House, 2.~>tli and j
'J'ith of April.
Towanda. April 12. 1860.
'HO THE SCHOOL* DIRECTORS OF
I. BRADFORD COUNTY.— Gentlemen, in pursuance
of the 43d section of the Act of the Bth May, 1854,y0u
are hereby notified to meet in convention, at the Court
House, iu Towanda, on the first Monday in May. A. I).
1860, being the seventh day of the month, at 1 o'cinek,
P. M , and select, *■<> rare, hy a majority of the whole
number of the Directors present, one person of literary
and scientific acquirements, skill and experience in the
art of teaching, as County Superintendent, lor the three
succeeding years, determine the amount of compensation
for the same, and certify the Etsult to the State Huperin
dent at Harris!,urg, as required by the 33th and 40tn
sections of said act.
Towanda, April 12, 1860, CH.Y'S R. COBURN.
Co Supd'nt.
WAVERLY INSURANCE AGENCY.
INSURANCE at fair rates <an be obtained of the sub
scriber in the billowing Stewk Companies :
jETNA INSURANCE COMPANY,
Hartford, Connecticut.
Cash Capital, $1..">00.000
Assets January I,l*oo, 2,194,100
Liabilities, Claims not due 179,957
HOME INSURANCE COMPANY,
AVTC York City.
Cash Capital, #1.000,000
Assets. January 1, 1800, 1,458,396
Inabilities, Claims not due, 45,580
CHARTER OAK INSURANCE COMPANY,
Hartford, Connecticut.
Cash Capital -I 300.000
Assets, January 1, iB6O 336,071
Liabilities, Claims not due, 21,968
AMERICAN EXCHANGE INSURANCE COMPANY,
•Veto York City.
Cash Capital f 200.000
Polices issued upon Farm Dwelings, Barns, and their
contents, for a term of years without reejuiringa premium
note. Applications made to the subscriber at Ai.t.ES A
BANKS Law Office, Waverly, will receive immediate at
tention. K. A. ELMER.
Whverly, X. Y. Feb. 22,1800._ Agent.
DISSOLUTION. —The partnership hereto
fore existing between the subscribers, in the Mer
cantile business, is this day dissolved by mutual concent.
The business will be continued, at the old stand, by J. V.
HUMPHREY", who will be happy to receive a share of
the public patronage.
All persons having nnsettled accounts, are earnestly
requested to call and make scttlemant, either by note or
payment, and all having notes over due are desired to
make payment without delay.
J. P. HUMPHREY,
Towanda, March 20. 1860. A. WICKHAM.
O. 7. TRACY, M. D.
PHYSICIAN k SURGEON, and Grad
uate of the Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia
having returned to the village of Monrocton, where he
intends to'permancntly locate, would respectfully offer his
services to the citizens of the place and vicinity.
Having received a thorough extra course on the diseases
of Females and Chili' en, he is prepared to give special
attention to that sub>. -t. Office at the store of Tracy A
Khali. References—Dr. MASON, Towanda, Dr. NEWTON
Monroeton. Nov. 14,1859.
N. Y. A 8. RAIL ROAD.
CHANGE of hours, commencing MONDAY, APRIL 9,
-1860. Trains will leave Waverly at about the follow
ing uours, viz:
GOING WEST. GOING EAST.
Dunkirk Express. .4*57 P. MX. Y. Express. .11.11 A. M
Night Express.. .'.3.54 A.M.iXight Express.
Mail 10.30 P. M.(Accommodation 7.48 P.M.
Way 12-20 P. M-[Stock Express. 5.30 A.M.
Express Freight-5.35 P. M. [Cincinnati Ex.. A.M.
Way Freight 6.42 A. M.[\Vay Freight.. .5.00 P. M.
f The Night Express, and Express Freight, run every
day. The Cincinnati Express runs Sundays but does not
rnn on Mondays. The actroimnodation train remains over
night at irlmira. The Night Express of Sunday A.M.,
runs only to Elmira.
CHARLES MINOT, General Sap.
NATHANIEL MARSH, Receiver
BRIDGE LETTING— Scaled proposals
will be received at the bouse eA L. T ROYSE, in
Burlington borough, on THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1860, until
12 o'clock M., for the hnildingand completing • BRIDGE
across Sugar Creek, near that place. Specifications for
the same may be seen at the said Boysekt, and at the
Commissioner's Oflbce, for tew days previous to said lett
ing. . I>. DECKER,
P. H. BUCK,
W. A. THOMAS,
Commissioner's Office, April 16,1860, GonTrs.
t'AUTIONa —Whereas, ray wife MARY,
/ has left rcy bed and board without any just cause or
provocation, this is to forbid any person from trusting or
narboring her on my aci ount, as I will' pay no debts of
her contracting alter this date, unless compelled by law,
licuiky'ti Creek, No*. 9, TBOS.feLUVAN.
JlrtD aWrrUsrmtnls.
FOR THE SPRING
iaeo.
JUST OPENED
AT ftife
KEYSTONE STORE !
A STOCK OF
Which embraces everything new in the line of
SHAWLS!
WHITE GOODS,
CLOTHS <sr CASSIMERES,
DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
CARPETS,
HATS It CAPS,
BOOTS <£• SHOE <tv.,
All of which will be sold as usual,
Twenty-five per ct. Less
Than at any other Store in the County.
SILKS, SILKS.
RICH PLAIN AND FANCY
DRESS SILKS,
In a Great Variety'ef Colors,
AND ELEGANT STYLES,
Now offered for sale at less than cost of importation, at
The Keystone Store,
THE ONLY PLACE TO BUY SItAWLS II AT
The Keystone Store.
Where now will be found from the
CHEAPEST TO THE BEST:
HOI DI E AND SINGLE
BROC II E SIIAVV L 9 !
HI.ACK AND COLORED
STELLA SHAWLS!
ALT. COT.ORS
T HIDKT SUA WL S !
TURKERI SHAWLS !
PRINTED CASHMERE SHAWLS !
BLACK SILK SHAWLS !
DOUBLE AND PINOLE
BLACK THIBETSnAWLS!
HOOP SKIRTS!
250
STEEL SPRING HOOP SKIRTS
At a Great Reduction in Pries.
& A mm &si
A FRESH SUPPLY OF
Three-Ply and Ingrain Carpets,
JUST RECEIVED AT
rhe Keystone Store.
Sf ails ! Nails J!
KEGS NAILS of a Superior Quality,
)i fV/ For Sale, Wholesale and Retail, at the
KEYSTONE STORE.
Bajons Kid CHoves 1
ALL sizes, in colors, Black and White, of
these celebrated gloves will always lie found at the
KEYSTONE STORE.
OUR MUSICAL FRIEND.
4</"vUR MUSICAL FRIEND," a rare companion for
U the Winter months. Every Pianist, every Singer,
every Teacher, every Pupil, every Amateur, should pro
cure this weekly publication of Voeal and Piano-Forte
Music, costing bnt ID rents a number, and pronounced by
the entire Press of the country, -to be the " beat and
cheapest work of the kind in the world.'' Twelve full-sized
pages of Voeal and Piano-Forte Music for 10 cents-
Yearly, $5 ; Half yearly, 12,50 ; Quarterly, $1,15.
Subscribe to " Our Musical Friend," or order it from
the nearest News-dealer, and you will have music enough
for your entire family, and At an insignificant cost ; and
if yon want Music for the Flute, Violin, Cornet, Clarionet,
Accordion, etc., subscribe to the
••SOLO MELODIST,"
Containing twelve pages, costing only 10 cents a num
ber ; Yearly, 12,50 ; Half yearly , SI ,25.
All tha back Numbers at W cents, and bound \ owmes
f " Onr Musical Friend," containing 17 Numbers, at
2AO each, constantly an hand.
* C. B. SEYMOUR A Co.,
107 Nassau Street, New-York.
A FINE ASSORTMENT of Sugars, Teas,
Coffee, Molasses, Ryrnp, and most family Groceries
at reduced prices by J- P- HUMPHREY.
SHOES k BOOTS, cbe*per a*
April 5, 1860.
Jttmfiairtt?*, kt.
Cowles' Bakery & News lloom
Best Quality of Crackers
Best Quality of Crackers
Best Quality of Cracker 9
At TFlfi BAKERY.
AT THE BAKERY.
AT THE BAKERY.
Blitbank's Old Stand.
Burbatik's Old Stand.
Burbank's Old Stand.
Fresh Oysters constantly on hanch
Fresh Oysters constantly on band.
Fresh Oysters constantly on hand.
Toys and Fancy Goods,
Toys and Fancy Goods,
Toys and Fancy Goods,
A Large assortment of Candies.
A Large assortment of Candies.
A Large assortment of Candies.
Tobacco and Cigars of the very best quality.
Tobacco and Cigars of the very best quality.
Tobacco and Cigars of the very best quality.
Oysters and Hot Coffee at all hours.
Oysters and Hot Coffee at all hours,
Oysters and Hot Coffee at all hours.
Henry Ward Beecher's Sermons.
Henry Ward Beecher's Sermons.
Henry Ward Beecher's Sermons.
In the New York Independent.
In the New York Independent.
In the New York Independent.
Papers and Magazines of all kinds.
Papers and Magazines of all kinds.
Papers and Magazines of all kinds.
Ledger, Mercury A Weekly, only 4 cents.
Ledger, Mercury A Weekly, only 4 cents.
Ledger, Mercury A Weekly, only 4 cents.
RBVOLUTZOtfARY CLAIMS.
IT lias been ascertained, beyond u doubt, that
■n many case* the children or grand children of Rev
olutionary Soldiers are entitled to land and back-pay, un
der existing laws, and that exertions are beiug made for
the present Congress to pass an act for the further Irene
tit of said heirs. 1 have a list of all the names of Revo
lutionary Soldiers who have resided in Bradford County,
with Blank Forms, sent me from Wyshlngton. The ap
plication ot one or children or grand children, with Pow
er of Attorney, will enable me to have a search made of
the Records at Washington. No costs to applicants, ex
cept 50 cents to pay for executing trends, Postage, Ac.
Inquire for me at the office of N. N. BKTTS, Esq., To
wanda Borough. J. I) GOODKNOUGH.
February 2, 1860, Agent for Bradford County.
WANTED. —Hides and Skins, for wliicl
the highest market price will be paid, either it
goeds or cash.
Octobor 1. 1859. HUMPHREY A WICK HAM.
DR. JOHN MINTOSH, will be found nt
his old office, Patton's Block, during Spring and
Summer. Teeth nserted on Vulcanised Rubber—the
latest improvement ia dentistry. Specimen piece to be
seen at the office. Persons indebted to me will please
pay up. JOHN M INTOSH.
Towanda, March 20, MM.
The Campaign of 1860 Fairly Opened
AT
MONTANYES STORE!
Iu the shape of a
FRESH AND LARGE ASSORTMENT
OF
S3I1 7 (BfIXDIDSS
GROCERIES, HARDWARE,
CROCBBRY, BATS ABB CAPS,
Ac., Ac., Ac., Ac.,
And all the elegances and etceteras necessary to gratify
the tastes ana wants of this fast age. March 21.
FRESH ORANGES AND LEMONS, AT
FOX'S.
FRESH FIGS AND PRUNES, at
FOX'S.
SMOKED IIAMS AND SHOULBERS,
at FOX S.
DRIED PEACHES, at
FOX'S.
DRIED BERRIES, at
FOX^S^
DRIED APPLES, at
FOX'S.
DRIED SWEET CORN, at
FOX'S._
I~jYXTRA GROUND JAVA COFFEE, at
J FOX'S.
A CHEAP FARM
IN FARMINGTOX, TIOGA Co,
Pit., 94 acres, 50 improved. Raised last
Srv™ year 150 bushels Wheat, 200 do oats, besides
J peas, buckwheat, potables, <fcc. Soil well
adapted to gra/dng. Will bC sold for fIOOO, A Iso good
unimproved Farming Iands within 3 to 4 miles of a Rail
road, for from $5 to $8 per acre.
J. W.TUBBS.
Lawrenceville, Tioga Connty, Pa., Peb. 2.1800.
gift REWARD.
STOLEN from the subscriber on the 27th of Aognst
last, a Sole leather Helt, 42 feet long, 10 inches wide
one new Axe, one pair Head' Stalls, and one (Jarden Rake
Whoever will give such information aa will lead to the
recovery of the property, or the detection ot the thief '
will receive the above reward.
Ulster, March 6, 1860. A. B. SMITH.
The Old Gash Drug House
REMOVED!
COENER
Ma/in and Pine street,
FIND
DR. PORTER'S
NEW
MEDICINE STORE.
3, ss. Asa'icw wtxiif.,
WITH
BALDWIN, HILL & CO.,
MANUFACTURER'S AGENTS
' And Wholesale Dealers in
HARDWARE,
No. 220, Tearl street, between Maiden Lane and John st.
NEW YORK
(NOD FISH Mid Mackevilat
J HUMPHREY' 3.
legal,
SHERIFF'S SALE.—By virtue of a writ
of Fieri Facias, issued out of the Court of Common
Pleas of Bradford County, tc me directed and delivered,
trill be exposed to public aale at the Codrt House, in the
Borough of Towanda.on FRIDAY, APRIL 13th, 1860, at
1 o'clock, P. M., the following tot, piece or parcel of land
situate in Wilraot township, bounded north by land in
possession of Benjamin C. Barnes, east by land of Edward
Lathrop, south by lahd of Josiah Stowell, west by land
Of John Vose. Containing flfty-flvc acres more or less,
about thirty-five acres thereof Improved, a framed house
a framed barn and shed, an apple orchard and other fruit
trees thereon.
Seized and taken !h execution (It the suit of C. P. Mil
ter vs. John Weaaal.
TMOMAS M. WOODRUFF, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, March 21,1860.
AUDITOR'S NOTICE.— In the matter of
the estate of John Frost, deceased. In the Court of
Common Pleas of Bradford County.
the undersigned, an Auditor, appointed by said Court
to distribute funds raised by Sheriff's sale of defendants
teal and personal estate, among the several creditors, will
attend to the duties of his appointment, at his office in
Towanda boro'on MONDAY, the 30th day of APRIL,
i860) at one A. M-, at which time and place all
persons interested will present their claims or be debarred
fTom claiming any share of said fund.
ELIIANAN SMITH,
March 22, 1860. Auditor.
AUDITOR'S NOTICE.— In the matter of
the estate of John Arthur. In the Court of Com
mon Pleas of Bradford County.
The uudersigned, an Auditor, appointed by said Court
to distribute funds raised by Sheriff"s sale of defendants
real estate, among the several creditors, will attend to the
duties of iiis appointment, at his office in Towanda boro'
on MONDAY, the 30th day of APIIIL, 1860, at ten o'-
clock, A. M., at which time and place all persons inter
ested will present their claims or be debarred from claim
ing any share of said fund.
ELHANAN SMITH.
March 22, 1860. Auditor.^
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE —Notice is here
by given, that all persons indebted to the es
tate of HANNAH EVITTS, late of Pike twp. deceased,
are hereby requested to make payment without delay,
and all persons having claims against said estate, will
present them duly authenticated for settlement.
ABEL MORE,
March 22, 1860. Executor.
A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE —Notice
.XX. is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the
estate of SALLY KILBORN, deceased, late of Leßoy
twp., are requested to make payment without delay ;
and those having claims against the said estate will please
present them duly authenticated for settlement.
NATHAN KILBORN,
February 20, 1860. Administrator.
AUDITOR'S NOTICE - Bigelow Hoag
land vs. J. H. ltelVitt, et. at. In the Court of
Common Pleas of Bradford County, No. 476, February
term. 1859.
The undersigned, an Auditor, appointed by said Court
to distribute funds raised by Sheriffs sale of real estateof
defendant, will attend to the duties of his appointment
nt his office in the Borough of Towanda, on SATURDAY,
the 25th day of APRIL 1860, at 1 o'clock, P. M., at
which time and place all persons interested are requested
to presept their claims or else be forever debarred from
the said fund. O. 11. WATKINS,
February 20, 1860. Auditor.
A I)MINISTRATOR'S KOTlCE—Notice
is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the
estate of (i A RON ER BURLINOAME, late ofSmithfield
twp., deceased, are hereby requested to make payment
without delay, and all persons havingdemands against said
estate, will present them duly authenticated for settle
ment. J. M. BURLIXGAME,
Feb. 16, 1860. Administrator, with Will annexed.
AD MI NISTRATOR'S NOTlCE.—Notice
is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the es
state of JOHN TH ALL, late of Towanda boro', deceased,
must make immediate payment, and all persons having
demands against said estate will present them duly au
thenticated for settlement.
STEPHEN CORWIX,
February 16,1859. Administrator.
ADMINISTRATRIX'S NOTICE. Notice
is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the es
tate of JOB SHEPARD, lateof Athens Borough, deceased !
are hereby requested to make immediate payment.and a!!
persons having claims against said estate will present j
them duly authenticated for settlement.
CORNELIA SHEPARD,
Administratrix de bonis nun, with will annexed.
February 29, 1860.
ADM INIBTR ATOI rs N OTIC E.—Not Ice
is hereby given that, all persons Indebted to thees- !
tate of GEORGE AVERY, late of Rome township. dee'd.
are hereby requested to muke immediate payment, and
all persons having claims against said estate will present
them duly authenticated for settlement -to John Pass
more, at Rome. JOHN PASSMORE,
HAMPTON CHAMPLtX,'
March 1,1860. Administrators.
1 EXECUTOR'S NOTICE —Notice is here-
J by given tliat all persons indebted to the estate of
THOM \ S McEYIENN A. dee'd., late of Asylum tp, must
make immediate],aynient.andall persons having demands
against said estate, will present them duly authenticated
for settlement. PATRICK McEVIENNA,
March 6, 1860. Executors.
ADM I NISTRATOR'S NOTICE - Notice
is hereby given, that all persons Indebted to the
estate of ROBERT P. SHOUTELL, late of Pike, deceased j
are hereby requested to make payment without delay ; j
and ail persons having claims against the said estate will j
please present them duly authenticated for settlement.
L. B. PIERCE. i
March 6,1860. Administrator.
I?XECUTRI X'S N (mCE.—Notice is Itere-
JCd by given, that all persons indebted to the estate
of TRUMAN M. BEACH, late Of Sntithfleld twp.. dee d
must make Immediate payment , and all persons having
demands against raid estate trill present them duly aii
theuticated for settlement.
RUTH BEACH.
January 4, 18G0. Executrix.
EXECUTOR'S NOTlCE.—Notice is here
by given, that all persons indebted to the estate ot
GEORGE SI'ALDIN'G, late of Tuscaroratownship,dee'd.
are hereby requested to make payment without delay ;
and all persons having claims against said estate Will
present them duly authenticated for settlement.
C. J. LACEY,
Novemlwr 8,1859. Executor.
AUDITOR'S NOTICE.—/• tht matter of
the white of tt'm. ft. Chaffee, deceased. In the
Orphans' Court of Bradford County.
The undersigned, an Auditor, appointed by said Court
to distribute the monies in the hands of the Administra
tors, as per account filed, will attend to the duties of his
appointment at his office in the Borough of Towanda, on
SATURDAY, the 7th day of APIIIL, 1860, at 1 o'clock
P. M., at which time and place all persons Interested will
present their claims or be debarred from claiming any
portion of said fund. G. D. MONTANYE,
March 15, 1860. Auditor.
AUDITOR'S NOTICE —JUm. IU Cham
pia vs. Hiram IV. Root. In the Court of Common
Pleas of Bradford County, No. 480, May term, 1859.
The undersigned, an Auditor, appointed by said Court
to distribute funds raised by Sheriff's sale of defendants
real estate, among the several creditors, will attend to
the duties of his appointment, at his office in Towanda
boro' ou FRIDAY, the 6th day of AVRIL 1860. at 1 o'-
clock, P. M., at which time and place ell persons interes
ted will pfeseilt their claims or lie debarred from claiming
any share of said fund. G. D. MONTANYE,
March 15, 1860 Auditor.
SPECIAL COURT.—Notice is hereby piv
cn that a Special Court of Common Pleas will lie
held at the Court House, In Towanda, for the County of
Bradford, commencing on MONDAY, the 21st day of
MAY next, at '4 o'clock P. M., at which the Hon. ROBERT
G. WHITE Will preside,for the tri lof the following causes
to wit:
Lyman Mrtt.von rs Trrt and Richard Jennings, Eject.
Israel Smith vs. Samuel Kellutn and Michael Thomp
son, Ejectment.
A. B. Smith vs. Samuel Kellnm, et. al. Trespass.
Israel Smith vs. Samuel Kellnm. 2d. Trover.
Edward Overtoil vs. A. B. Smith, et. al. Ejectment.
Schpornas made returnable at 2 o'clock, in the after
noon of Monday as aforesaid. ALLEN M'KEAN,
Pruts. Office, March 5, ISCO. Prothonotarv.
EXECUTOR S NOTlCE.—Notice is here-
I by given, that all persons indebted to the estate of
NATHANIEL RUSSELL, late of OrWell township, de
ceased, are hereby requested to made payment without de
lay, and all persons having demands agsfinst said estate,
will present them duly authenticated for settlement, to
Stephen Russell, at the late residence of the deceased.
AARON CHUBBUCK,
April Iff, 1660. Exentlor.
ARCLAY R. R. & COAL COMPANY,
Office iff Patton's block, corner of Main and Bridge
streets, ToWaUda, second floor.
Retail prices of Coal:
LPMP COAL. BWITH COAL.
By the single ton 62,25. $2,00.
Orders sold at the Office, and at O. D. Bartlett's store.
COAL will be delivered iu town, at Z5 cents per load.
JAM EH MACFARLANE,
Towanda, July 18,1858. Gcn'l Superintendent.
VIA CORDS OF BARK WANTED !
eRJt / Cash Will be paid for OAK AND HEMLOQK
BARK, and HIDES AND SKINS, at the highest market
rate, by aug9 HUMPHREY * wICKHAM.
fcegal.
SHERIFF'S SALE.—By virtue of a writ
of Vend. Expo, issued out of the Court ot Common
Pleasof Bradford County, to me directed and deliveKd,
will 1* exposed to public sale at the Conrt House In the
Borough of Towanda.on THURSDAY,MAY 3, 1860, at 1
o'clock P. M., all the defendants interest in the following
lot ot land situate in Durell, bounded north by land of
John Johnson, east by land of Samuel Van Derpool and
the Benjamin Ackla furm originally, now occupied by R.
S. Bradley, sonth by land of William R. Storrs, west by
the William Morrison tract, how owned by David Cash.
Containing about four hundred and thirty acres, more or
less, about fifty acres improved, four plauk and framed
houses and a framed barn thereon.
AI AO—Alt the interest of A. B. Smith in all that cer
tain lot, piece or parcel of land situate in Durell tp.,
bounded north by land of Emma Jane Hewitt, east by
the Susuuehauna river, south by land of O. A. Holdcn
and on the west by the Sarah Morrison tract. Contain
ing about 160 acres, more or less, about 70 acres Improved
seven dwelling houses, one double sa.v mill, one grist
mill, three framed barns, two blacksmith shops and two
orchards of fruit trees thereon.
ALSO—AII the interest of Alanson B. Smith in a clus
ter of Islands lying in the Susquehanna River, Hradf rd
county, known as the Col don and Ackla islands, being
opposite the mills formerly occupied by Israel Smith in
Durell township. Containing about forty acres, more or
less, partly improved.
Seized and taken In execution at the suit of Silas Pierce
vs. Alanson B. Smith impleaded with Israel Smith.
ALSO—The following lot piece, or parcel of land sttn
ate In Ulster tp., bounded north and east by laud of James
McCarty, south by Jason Smith, aud west by the public
highway. Containing one half acre, more or less, all im
proved, one framed tavern house, framed barn and fruit
trees thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of James
Van Dyke to the use ol Chauncey Rockwell vs. P. P.
Sweet.
Also, at the suit of Alexander Elsbree to the use of
James McCarty vs. P. P. Sweet.
ALSO—The following lot, piece or parcel of land s'tu
ate in Asylum tp., bounded north by land lielonging to
the estate of William Braund, deceased, east by the pub
lic highway, south by land of William Braund. west by
land belonging to the estate of William Braund, deceased.
Containing ten acres, be the same more or less.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of Charles
Hornet vs. Luther BHU.
ALSO—The following lot. piece or parcel of land situ
ate in Hidgbiiry tp., boundea north by land of I'etcr J.
Dean and James Hunter, east by land of Oiles M. Man
derville and the highway, south by land of Hartley Clark
and Hiram Mason, west by land of Bartley Clark. John
Dean & Peter J. Dean. Containing one hundred A fifty
acres, about eighty acres improved two framed houses,
one log house, a framed barn, a work shop and two orch
ards thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of William
Sample to the use of Samuel D. Sample vs. Peter Miller,
Joel Clinton, Ward Manderville and Peter Dean, tcrre
tenants.
ALSO—The following lot, piece or parcel of land situ
ate in Springfield tp.. bounded north, east and south by
land of William T. Williams, West by the public highway.
Containing one acre, more or less, all improved, witli'a
framed tavern house, a framed barn, a Work shop and a
few fruit trees thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of Frederick
Orwan and Adolphus I). Spalding vs. Alexander Howe.
AI AO—The following lot, piece of pan-el of land situ
ate in Ulster tp., bounded north by land of (leo. West and
Isaac Huff, east by land of John V. Huff and Samuel
Hunt, south by land of Henry Kitchen, west by laud of
F.A.Williams. Containing 87 and a halt acres, more
or less, about fifty acres improved with a log house a
framed barn, a shoe-shop and a few fruit trees thereon.
Seized and taken iu execution at the suit ot Charles Ji
Munn to the use of E. P. Shaw vs, Samuel Galusha.
AI AO—The following lot, piece or parcel of land situ
ate in Granville tp., bounded north and east by land of
S. P. Cbesley, west by land of Levi Gardner, south by
land of the Williamsport and Elmira Bail Road Company.
Containing one half an acre, more or less, all improved
with a framed dwelling house thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of R. Walrus
Co., vs. H. Malry.
following lot, piece or parcel of land situ
ate in Columbia tp., north by land of Jesse Bdsall, Austin
Edsall, David Fries and George Shives, east by John t!.
Cole, George Fairbanks ar.d Thomas Gustin, south by
land of Joseph Beeman and David Cory, west by- lands of
Ira Webber aud John l)crb\% Containing four hundred
and twenty acres more or less about two hundred and
fifty acres improved, two framed houses, one framed barn
and shed and wagon house and an orchard of fruit trees
thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of George X. j
Goewey vs. W. R. DeWitt.
A I.SO—The following lot, piece or parcel of land itn- !
ate in Sinithtield tp., bounded north l>y land of Allen Ca- '
litfi east by land of Shelton llaker, south by land of Wa
terman Brown, and West by land ot James H. Webb.— j
Containing 53 acres, more or less,about 45 acres improved
a framed house, a framed barn, an epple orchard and oth
er fruit trees thereon.
ALSO—AII that certain lot, piece or parcel of land sit
uate iu Sinithtield tp., bounded north by land of Allen
Califf, east by land of Amos Killey. south by land which
lately belonged to the estate of William Gibson deceased
west by land of Riley Hem men way and William Courtney.
Containing 50 seres, more or less, about ten acres im
proved, with a steam saw-mill, a plank house, two board
shanties and a log barn Ihereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of Abiram :
Pierce vs. Richard M. Killey.
Also John Ward vs. S. B. Killey and ft. M. Killey.
AIA ">—The following lot, piece or parcel of land sitn ,
afe in Armenia tp.. bounded north by land of A. K. Ax. I
tel. east by tands of E; Rockwell, south by land of A. K- t
Axtell, west by the public highway. Containing sixty
acres, more or less, about four acres improved one board
shanty thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of J. B. Ru
per to the use of J. E, Goodrich vs. William Maum.
ALSO —The following lot, piece or parcel of land situ
ate in Sheshennin tp., botitided north by land of Chauncey
Ransoiil, edst t>y land of George Horton, south by the
highway, west by land of Joseph Van SlcP and X. A J.
Baxter. Containing about one hundred acres, more or
less, about forty improved,one framed house, one framed
barn, and a small orchard thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of D. D. Tom
kins to the use of O. I). Bartlett vs. Ira Murphy-find Geo.
Murphy, terte tenants.
ALSO—The following lot, piece or parcel of land situ
ate in South Creek tp., bounded north by laud of Samuel
Smith end Martin Liddy, east by the Williamsport and
Elmira (tail Road, south by land of John Smith and
David Tuttle, west by land of Samuel Smith. Contain
ing one hundred and thirty acres, more or less,-about 65
acres improved, with a framed house,a log house.a framed
barn, and the frame of a horse baru, and a jOuug orchaid
thefeoh.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of D. X. Al
len to the us® of S. W. & D- F. Pomeroy A Co., vs Cor
nelius Haiglit.
ALSO—The following lot, piece or parcel of land situ
ate in Athens tp., bounded north by land of Michael Ren
shaw, east by land of games Olmetead, south by Gcorgh
Ayres and Dildine A Caleb, west by the highway. Con
taining one and a half acres, more of less, ill improved.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of William
Kid'vs. Isaac Tuft"and Lucy Tuff.
A LSO—The following piece of parcel of land situate in
Terry twp., and bounded north by land of C. P. Welles,
Jr., east by Samuel llagerty and Patrick McGuire, south
by land of defendant. J. W. Denpison, and west by land
of Nelson Yanderpool. Containing 100 acres, more or
less, about 30 acres improved, 1 board house, llog house,
framed barn and fruit trees thereon.
ALSO -The following lot of land situate in Terry twp.
and bounded north and east by the public highway, south
by land of William Terry and west by land ot john M.
Horton. Containing one half acre, more or less, all im
proved, 1 framed stcre house and 1 framed dwelling
house thereon.
ALSO—The following lot of land situate iu Terry twp.
ttftil bounded on the north by laud of S. Hillhouse and
Hirrfrtl Stone and John Warring, east by J. L. Jones,
south atid west by land of Hiram Stone Containing 50
acres, be the same more or less, about 25 acres improved,
1 framed house, 1 framed barn, 2 shops aud an orchard
of fruit trees thereon
AI.S i—De'eudants interest iu the following lot of laud
situate in Terry twp., and bounded north by land of Sam
lie! Hillhouse, oast by Hiram and J. P. Horton, south by
J. L.Jones and West by Hiram Stone anil lands <n pos
session of David Dibble. Containing 100 acres, more or
less, about 2 acres improved, 1 small framed house and a
few fruit trees thereon.
ALSO—One other lot of land situate In Terry twp. and
bounded nofth by land of defendant. J. W. Deniitoon, east
by land of Albert Strong and Daniel Welles south by
lands of Santuel Hillhouse. and west by other lands of
J. VV. Dennlson. Containing 100 acres, more or less,
about 30 acres improved, t log house, I framed barn and
orchard of fruit trees thereon.
. Al/tO—A piece of land situate in Terry twp., and
bounded north by the public highway, east by land of J.
P. Horton, south by land of Chester Butlers heirs, and
west by land of Samuel Hillhouse. Containing 85 acres,
more or less, about 35 acres improved, 2 framed houses,
1 framed barn, I saw-mill, a new shop, and fruit trees
thereon.
ALSO—A lot of land situate in Teiry twp. and bound
ed north by land of Nelson Vanderpool and Lewis John
son and Samuel Yanderpool, east by lands of J. W. Den
nison, south by John Warring and Seth Phillips, aud
west by land of John Warring. Containing 100 aicres
more or less.
ALSO—A certain lot of land situate in Terry township
and bounded north by land of C. L. Ward, east by
place, south by Morgan Morgans, and west by Henry
Smith. Containing TOO acres more or less.
Seized end taken in execution at the suit of Alexander
and Knowles vs. John W. Dennison.
AISO—The following lot, piece ar parcel of land situ
ate in Wyalusing tp., beginning at a post and stones on
the old Springfield tn., line (certified) adjoining land of
Johnson Palmer, running thonce north 80 degrees west
to a comer of land certified to Humphrey and Daniel
Browns heirs Ao., thence by and with said certified land
sonth twenty-fonr degrees east two hnndred nnd fifty
perches to a corner on the southerly line of a lot in the
warrantee name of Thomas Sboeman. Patented to Henry
Toland, deceased, thence tVith said line south 88 degrees
. east on the line of certified Springfield, A thence byjaad
I #i'l| the saflte north 13 degrees west two hnndred a^d
arfiSi.
thirty-two pert-lies to the plate of begiilning. Contain
ing one hundred and forty-one acres and ninety-four per.
more or less, with aboat five acre* improved, v>ith a shin
ty thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the unit of Maty To
land, Margaretta Toland. Elisabeth Toland and Julkltra
Toland vs. JohnJGartland.
ALSO—The following lot, piece or parcel of land s tu
ate in Wilinnt tp., beginning at the north-east corner of
the John Allen tract at the beech corner between the
John Allen arttl Samuel Marsh trtcts, thence on the line
between the two tracts south one degree, west 150 per.,
thence north 89 degrees, west 160 pefcbes. thence north
one degree, east 160 perches, thence south 89 degrees,
east 160 perches to the place of beginning. Containing
150 acres, more or less, beiDg part of tbe tract surveyed
in the name of John Allen, about 30 acres Improved, two
log houses, a log barn and fruit tress thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of M. ff
Welles to the use of Charles F. Welles Vs. Charles Hinder.
THOM AS M. WOODRUFF, Sheriff.
Sheriff"s Office, April 12, iB6O.
NOTICE TO Pencil ASKUS.— To prevent misunderstand
ing, notice is hereby given that purchasers at Sheriff"*
sales trill be required to pay the amount bid at the time
the land is sold. It has become im|>eratively necessary
to adopt this rule, and it will lie strictly adhered to, ex*
cept in cases, where the purchaser is a lien creditor and
Is entitled to the fund as provided in the Ist section of
the act of Assembly, approved April 20, 1848. which ia
as follows I " Whenever the purchasers of real estate at
Orphans' Court or Sheriff"s sale, shall appear from the
proper record to be entitled, as a lien creditor, to receive
the whole or any portion of the proceeds of said sale, it
shall be the duty of the sheriff, administrator, executor
or other person making such sale, to receive the receipt
of snch purchaser or purchasers for the amount which
he or they would appear, from the record as aforesaid,
to be entitled to receive i Provided that this section shall
not be so construed as to pre vent the right of said Sheriff,
administrator, executor or other person aforesaid to de
mand and receive at the time of sale a sum sufficient to
cover all legal costs entitled to IKJ paid out of the proceeds
of said sale | and provided further, that before any pur
chaser or purchasers shall receive the benefit of this sec
tion, lie or they shall produce to the Sheriff, or other per*
son so making said sale, a duly certified statement from
the proper records, under the hand and official sealofthn
proper officer, showing that he is ft lien creditor,entitled
to receive any part of the proceeds of the sale aforesa
sa'.d."
I IST OF GRAND JURORS, drawn for
J May Sessions, 1860,
Athens tp.-Eekiei Cnrrey. Springfield— C H Campbell,
Burlington—C. F. Nichols, Rodney Coolcy.
David S Luther. Shcshequin—John Crotsley,
Burling'n west—l, DSwaine Standing Stone—Alexander
Herrick—Edwin S Tyrrell. Ennis.
Lcßoy—l.iudlev Stone. Troy bo to'—Nelson Adams.
Pike— James H Johnson, W Troy tp—Nelson Wood.
Pitcher. Terry—Charles Thompson.
Ridgbery Geo Cooper. Wyalusing—Sterling Ack-
Sniith field*— fiahiu'l Farwell, ley, Henry Vesbryck.
S II Farncsworth, Allen Warren—Chauncey Arnold.
Hale. Wilmot—Daniel Crandall.
TRAVERSE JURORS—FIRST WEEK.
Athens tp—Harris Murray. IStandingStone— F. S. Whit-
Athens boro—(} A Perkins. ntßn.
Asylum- irnac Westbrook. Springfield—lra Wordworth,
Burlington boro'—S W Mil 1 Burgess, E F Parkhnrst.
ler, Ab'm Morley. South Creek—D F Hildreth.
Canton—Solomon Lindley. Tnscarora—Searlc P Max-
Franklin*-Thomas Smiley. field, John Ford.
Herrick- John Angle. Terry—lchabod Corson.
la*Uoy—Robert M<Kee* Ulster--Henry Davidson, It
Monroe tp—Samuel Lyon. W Russell. C Rockwell. *
Orwell—Cyrus Cook, Benj! Wysox—M Strickland.
Lyon. " j Wyalusing—John Irvine.
Overton—Amasa Heverly. Wilmot—Jos Gamble, B C
Pike—Bradford Beecher. J Barnes.
Shesbequin—O 1) Snyder.iWells—Newell Leonard, \V
Hanson Elsbre 2d, C M; R Wilson.
Segar. • Warren—Lyman Hine.
Smithfielil —0 J Burlingamej
SECOND WF.Ffc.
Athens tp—E Ovenshire. Smithfield—lra Adams, W
Armenia—lsrael Moore, S BrotVn, Lester Arnold.
Williams. Sheshequin—Abram Gore.
Columbia—William Wilson, Towanda Tp—D. Bowman
Nelson Wolf. Towanda north—W NFoster
Canton—Oliver T Dunbar, Towattda boro—J M'Cabe.
James Barnes. Troytp—A Maynard.
Granville—John Vroman, S Ulster—Albert Newell, L
H Ctise. Lewis.
Herrick—H W Camp. Wyalusing—l. P Stal ord, P
Litchtitld—John Roger® Jr. Stone, George Acroyd, N
Leßoy—Roswell Rogers. Nelson It Atwood.
Monroe born—J Hornet. Wilmot—Wm A Stoddard.
Orwell—Q J Ross, Charles Wells—<l J Osgood, Daniel
Elsworth, Joel Barnes. I' Strong.
Rome—William McCabe. Wysox— E A Coolbaugh.
South Creek Miles Roberts
\ EDITOR'S NOTICR.— In the matter of
-1 V the estate of Allen Br men, deceased. In the Or
phans' COurt of lfradford County,
The undersigned, an Auditor" appointed upon Excep
tions tiled to the account of M. M. Fairehild, administni*
tor of said estate, will attend to the duties of his appoint
ment, at his office in the Borough of Towanda, on MON
DAY, APRIL 16,1*60, at 9o'clock, A.M., Of which all
persons in'erested, are requested to take notice.
E. OVERTON Jr .
March Is, lafifl. Auditor.
REGISTER'S NOTICES —Notice is here
by given, that there has been filed and settled ia
the office of the Register of Wills, in and for the eonnty
of Bradford, accounts of Administration upon the follow
ing estates, viz !
Final account of J. Elliot!, PAT, of Wm. Gibson, late of
Ulster, deceased.
Final account of C. Berfe, fidrn'r, of W. Berk, late of
South Creek, dee'd.
Final account of R. Hawkins, adm'r. of G. Hawkins,-
late of Armenia, dee'd.
Final account of 11. A. Case, adiri'r. of F. Smead, late
of Columbia, dPe'd.
Final account of A. Tales and G. S. Hicks, adm'rs. of
Z. Hicks, late of Athens, dee'd.
Final account of it. Williams, ailm'f. of A. Luce, late
Of Leßoy, deceased.
Partial account of F. Newbury, guardian of A.John
son. a minor soli of ft. Johnson, "deceased.
Final account of G. W. Blaokman, guardian of O. D;
Culver, minor son of I). B. Culver, deceased.
Final account of J. I). Burbank, guardian of Alvira,
Cadelia, and Sauford Dintoil, minor children of G. Den-
Ison, deceased.
Final account Of A. Lent, guardian of Calista Shores,
Phebe Horton, and Hannah Shore*, minor children of R.-
N. Horton, deceased.
Filial acCOnnt of D. E. Ayres, guardian of Tempy A.-
Strong, a minor daughter of T. A. Strong, deceased.
Supplementary account < f A. W. Ayres and Amanda
Strong, adm'rs. of Thomas A. Strong, late of Wells, dee'd;
Final account of W. V. Glines, adin'r. of J. Thompson
late of South Creek, deceased.
Final account of C. G. Gridley, adm'r. of A. Allyn,-
late of Warren deceased.
Final account of S. C. Hovey. .fane Monday, and Rob't
Moore, adm'rs. of W. Hovey. fate of Ulster, deceased.
Final account of J. B. Lackey, one of the exee'rs. of
Elijah fan-key, late of Shesliequin, deceased.
Final account of A. Seward, adto'f. of; rJ A. Child, lata
of Smithfield, decsased.
Final account of J. M. A A. Whitney, aumr's of James
Woodlield, late of \tyaiusing dee'd.
And the same will be presented to (be ffrphan's Court
of Bradford county, on MONDAY the 3d day of May'
next, for confirmation and allowance.
JAMES H. T?EBB, Register.
Register'-; OfTlce. April J, 1860.
IICENSES. —Notice is hereby given that
J the following named persons have filed in the office
of the Clerk ol the Cotfrt of Quarter Sessions, their peti
tions for License pnder the existing laws of this Com
monwealth, and tueif several applications will be heard
before the .fudge" of the Court of Quarter Sessions, on
MONDAY, the 2J day of May next, at 2 o'clock, iu the
afternoon of said day ;
FOR A TAVERN :
Moses T. Carrier To Wanda boro.
William Isjahy, "
.foffin Laugnlin, .. "
Jonn Kendall "
Ezra Holcomb, Canton.
M. M. Coolbaugh, Monroe boro.
Archibald Forbes, Ulster<
G. M. Elsbree "
Phittp F. Sweet, f '
John Sconton, Sraltnficid.
J. M. H orton .Terry.
John Wendell ..Wilmot.
C. Augustus Williams A Co., Tro'y boro.
John O. Ward TfoJ- twp.
J. S. Sloan, Athens boro*
John S. Thompson . ;.:.. .Wyalusing.
L. S. Case, Rome.
Joel B. Dick50n,...........................WTarren.
Daniel Knapp, Canton.
C. If. Ames :..; .Sheshcquin.
' Darius Myers Ulster..
Daniel Knapp ; ..Canton^
B. M.Ross Svlvauia Boriwwh,
X. F. Yuttle, .Southfields
S. C. Myer,. ..C&aten.
James P.Strong, Ciehimbia.
Charles O. French, Hidgburv,
Benjamin Herman,..; Ridgbnr'y.
Jesse Hammond Springfield.
Jason Chaffee Rome.
Isaac Howell, .....StandingStone.
MERCHANT OKALKKS.
Guernsey A Mitchell,. Troy horo.
Clerk's Office. > ALI.EX M'KEAN,
March 12, 1860. ( Clerk.
"irbTicE.
THE Stockholders of the Towanda Britlgo
Company are hereby notified that an election wilt
be held at the office of said Company, in TowaDda, on
the first Monday of May, next, at 10* o'clock. A M., for
the election of one President, six Managers, and a Treas
urer, to serve for the ensoing year, in accordance with
the act of incorporation. B. S. RUSSELL.
Towanda, March 27, 1860. gacratarj