LOCAL AND GENERAL. 1^- During the past week the jam of canal t thij place have lieen considerably thinned out— !• ten loaded and taken their departure. There k" i,nt comparatively fiw boats left in the basin. JJC no* u Religious NOTICE. —There will be a Meeting," near the Scott school house,about one Vonth of Towanda, on Sunday, August 4th, 1861 turn: at 10$ o'clock, and at 3 o'clock, by Eld. 11. J,, of New England. A. J. SWART. p ATAL ACCIDENT.— On Wednesday, the . Mr. \V. F. MCKEAN of Burlington, was riding i: ' h VII.I spirited horse, which became frightened and sudden spring threw Mr. M. to the ground, and nnurinc bim that he died on Thursday. M ' Mc KBAN was a highly esteemed citizen, and leaves le'ind a large circle of fr ends to inourn his loss. Humbugs. —If you want to get a Sal ubout which there is no humbugery, get D. B. De- Ti Co's Chemical Saleratus. Read the label around ry word of which you will find to be true. It will '''frou no more than an inferior article and is much V iu the end, and it spoils no bread or biscuit. You u f o r sale by all responsible dealers. Sad CASUALTY. —W M. SIMMIS and wife burned to death in Scranton. on the 3d inst., by the rl'ojion of a kerosene lamp, while they were filling it. ' th were dreadtully burned, and survived their injuries Z, .bout two hours. Thty leave seven helpless children. Slmis was a boiler maker, in tl.e employ of the Delaware, Uckwanna and Western Railroad Company. IS* AGRICCLTVRAL PUBLICATIONS.—' Th Am niian Ignruilurul for July has been received. It is certainly one of the best publications of the kind, pub i.hed in the country. Every farmer should subscribe for it It always contains many valuable hints. farmer and Gardner, and also the Bee Journal for July bave been received. They are as interesting as us- I Terms: flayear, or both publications for $1 50. Ti'ressA. M. SPANGLEE, No. 25 North Sixth street, Philadelphia. Our City Fathers don't seem to pay w v particular attention to the condition of some of our' i .V.'.walks. In different parts of the town—particularly - -rcutid street—the walks are really in a dangero 1 • 1 nun. A person's life and limbs are in danger while over them byjday or night. The plank have be -eand decayed and should be removed and new „ rttd, thereby avoid ng the possibility of aeci ; Fur the credit of the town, if nothing more, let •ie wa'.ksbe put in better order. J®-New COUNTERFEITS. —Since the issue hiinill notes by our State banks, upwards of forty new , them have been put in circulation. Wheth haste in getting the plates ready for printing the „ use all honora t Jt l >re ** a i4 maintain, as the public senti- Constitution and laws otthe limed States oe upheld. ~ 1'"' e I'tetended right of sesession is founded in ra t ' Ci| lt'ulaU.'d iu theory and effect, to over- Si 3"/ oVei i lllnei,t ' a "4 i a monstrous assumption, i-ijl r ' rei t '- v to the destruction of all we have ever u "der the protection of the institutions of That u ' ttture ""'d happy country, bin, [l t.' ourse r 'f the present administration, in call '* ir—olu 0 the defense ot the Constitution and the Kin j,'. ht a, tack s of treason and rebellion could r ll or ,luruan e ground, bave been other n -SitssVK 11 ''"" 1 lhe peopl* N* n satisfied with |V lh " 1111 Persevering efforts in the same direction f tai, ground of settlement of our difli ■ "'Nt o r t o -tlle laws an d a return to order, on riue L i- * bohave tbns unreasonably and need rms a 8 a mst the government. That aa Nature has interposed DO physical barriers be tween the parts of our country—no well defined geograph leal boundaries between the North and South or East and West, and no good moral or political reasons existing for a division of our nation, but, all things conspiring to show, that our duty and our happiness require thei !*-est union, we can imagine no separation of its parts that could ever be peaceful or permanent. On the contrary, such division must result in the ultimate disappointment of the high hopes and asp ; rations of all true patriots and philanthropists with regard to our beloved country and nation. On motion of N. Gilbert, of Franklin, Itexitred , That the foregoing be signed by the proper officers, and published in the papers of the county. The assemblage then dispersed with three hearty cheers for the Union. L. PUTNAM, Pres. Wu. P. CHATTLK, Sec'y. LIST OF PREMIUMS FOE THR ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF TUB BRADFORD GOUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FOB 1861. CATTLE DEPARTMENT. DURHAM BULLS. •Ist prem. 2d do. Three years old and upwards, " $4 00 $3 00 Two years old and under three, 3 00 2 00 One year and under two, 2 00 1 50 Under one year old, 1 50 1 00 DURHAM COWS AND HEIFERS. Three years old and upwards, 3 00 2 00 Two years old and under three, 2 00 1 50 One year old and under two, 2 00 1 50 Under one year old, 1 50 1 00 Like premiums will be awarded to Devons and other full blooded cattle. GRADE BULLS. Three years old and upwards, 3 00 2 00 One year old and under three, 2 00 1 50 Under one year old, 1 50 1 00 GRADE COWS AND HEIFERS. Three years old and upwards, 3 00 2 00 One year old and under three, 2 00 1 50 Under oue year old, 1 50 1 00 Like premiums will be awarded to natives. WORKING CATLLE IN YOKE. Five years old and upwards, 3 00 2 00 Three years old and under five, 3 00 2 00 Two years old, 2 00 1 00 One year old, 1 50 1 00 MILCH cows. 2 00 1 00 FAT CATTLE. Fat Ox or Steer, 2 00 1 00 Cow or Heifer, 2 00 1 00 HORSES AND MULE DEPARTMENT. STALLIONS FOR HEAVY DKACUHT. Four years old and upwards, 4 00 3 00 Two years old und under lour, 3 00 2 00 STALLIONS FOR ALL USES. Four years old and upwards, 4 00 3 00 Two years old and under four, 3 00 2 00 BKOOLL MAKES. Four years old, 3 00 2 00 CARRIAGE HORSES AND MAKES. Geldings, matched, 3 00 2 00 Mares, do 3 00 2 00 Single Carriage, Gelding or Mare, 2 00 1 00 Saddle, Gelding or Mare, 2 00 1 00 Pair draught Horses, 3 00 2 00 COLTS. Three years old, 2 00 1 00 Two years old, 2 00 1 00 One year old 2 00 1 00 Rucking Colts, 2 00 1 00 JACKS, JENNETS AND MCLE9. Jacks, 3 00 2 00 Jennets, 2 00 1 00 Mules, pair 3 y'rs old & upw'ds, 2 00 1 00 Two year a old and upwards, 200 100 One year old, 200 100 SHEEP DEPARTMENT. BUCKS. Fine wool. 3 00 2 00 Lamb tine wool, 2 00 1 (10 Southdowns, 2 00 1 00 Lambs, 2 00 1 00 Mixed and crossed, 2 00 1 00 Lamb do, 1 50 1 00 Long wool mutton, 2 00 1 00 lairnbs do, 150 100 EWES. Fine wool, 3 in number, 2 00 1 50 Lambs do. I 50 1 IMI Southdowns, 2 00 1 50 Lambs do, 1 50 1 00 Mixed and crossed, 1 50 1 00 Lambs do, 1 50 1 00 Long wool mutton, 1 50 1 00 Lambs do, 1 50 1 00 SWINE DEPARTMENT. BOARS. One year old and upwards, 200 100 Four months ami under 1 year. 2 00 1 00 sows. One year old and upwards. 200 100 Four months and under 1 year. 2 00 1 00 Sow and pigs. 2 00 1 00 POULTRY DEPARTMENT. Largest and best lot of fowls 1 50 1 00 Pair, cock and lieu, 75 50 Pair, Turku a, 75 50 Pair Geese, 75 50 Pair Ducks, 75 50 FIELD CROP DEPARTMENT. Three acres Winter Wheat, 4 00 3 00 Three acres Spriug Wheat, 3 00 2 l>o 3 acres Corn, 3 00 2 Oil 3 acres Rye, 8 00 2 00 j 3 acres flats. 300 200 , 2 acres Parley, 2 00 2 50 1 3 acres Timothy Hay, 2 00 1 50 ; 3 acres Clover do, 2 00 1 50 3 acres Huckwlieat, 2 00 1 50 $ acre Potatoes, 200 150 I acre Turnips, 200 150 I acre Field Beets, 200 150 A acre Peas, 1 50 1 00 J acre iieans, 150 100 4 acre Carrots, 2 00 1 50 3 acres Pumpkins 1 50 1 00 SEED DEPARTMENT. Specimen 1 bnshel clover seed, 1 00 75 Specimen do Timothy. 1 00 75 Specimen of Flax 1 00 75 GARDEN VEGETABLE DEPARTMENT, largest and best variety, 1 00 75 Dozen Beets, 50 25 Dozen heads Cabbage, 50 25 3 heads Cauliflowers. 50 25 A dozen stalks Celery, 50 25 -■peciiuen Lima Beans, 50 25 Specimen Egg Plant, 50 25 Specimen Winter Squash, 50 25 Specimen Onions, 50 25 Specimen of Parsnips, 50 25 Specimen Tomatoes, 50 25 Specimen sweet Corn, 50 25 FRUIT AND HORTICULTURAL DEPARTMENT, lairgest and best variety apples, 1 50 1 00 Specimen single variety 1 dozen, 75 50 Largest and best variety Pears, I 00 75 Single specimen 1 dozen, 75 50 largest and best variety Peaches, 1 00 75 Single specimen 1 dozen, 75 50 Largest and best variety Grapes, 1 00 75 Single specimen, 75 50 Specimen ol Quinces 1 dozen, 75 50 Specimen of Water Melons, 50 25 Specimen of Musk Melons. 50 25 Largest and best variety dried fruit, 1 00 7> Specimen of dried apples, 5 lbs, 50 25 Specimen dried Peaches, 5 lbs, 50 25 Largest and best specimen of dried Berries 50 25 FLOWERS AND GREEN HOUSE PLANTS. Largest and best variety flowers 1 00 75 Basket bouquet, 75 50 Hand bouquet, 50 25 Best floral design, 1 50 1 00 EXOTICS AND OTHER PLANTS. Largest and finest display. 150 100 Specimens, 3 or more pots or boxes, 50 25 DAIRY AND HONEY AND SUGAR DEPARTMENT. BUTTER. Specimen Firkin 80 lbs, 300 200 Specimen Tub, 200 100 Specimen of fresh roll 6 lbs or aver, 150 100 CHEESE. Specimen 20 lbs or over, 1 00 HONEY AND SUGAR. Specimen Honey 5 lbs or over, 1 00 7-> Specimen Maple sugar 10 lbs, 1 00 75 FLOUR AND MEAL DEPARTMENT. Barrel Wheat Flour, 200 150 Sack Rye Flour, 1 00 75 Sack Buckwheat, 1 00 75 Sack Corn Meal, 1 00 76 Certificate in writing by one disinterested person, of the number of bushels by weight of grain weed to each barrel and sack, to accompany the same. FARMING IMPLEMENTS DEPARTMENT. Reaper and Mower, 400 200 Threshing Machine, 4 00 2 00 Two horse plough, 150 100 Side hill plough, 150 100 Subsoil plough, 150 100 Fanning Mill, 1 50 1 00 Horse power, 300 150 Hay and Straw Cutter, 2 00 I 00 Stump Machine, 2 00 1 50 Corn Sheller, 2 00 1 00 Horse Hay and Straw forks. 1 50 1 00 Grain drill, 2 00 1 00 Cultivator, 1 50 1 00 Cider Mill. 2 00 1 00 Grain Cradles, 1 00 75 Farm or road scraper, 1 50 1 00 Harrow, 1 50 1 00 Roller, 150 100 Horse Rake, 1 50 1 00 Corn Stalk Cutter, 2 00 1 00 Cheese Press, 150 100 Dog or Sheep power, 2 00 1 0o Cart for farm purposes, 200 100 Six Hay rakes, 1 50 1 00 Root Cutter, 2 00 1 00 Ox yoke complete, 1 00 75 Churn for power, 150 100 Hand churn, 1 50 1 00 Circular saw, 2 00 1 00 Furnace and Boiler for boats, 2 00 1 00 Largest and best display ol larming imple ments not enumerated in this list, 3 00 2 00 MECHANICAL MANFACTURES DEPARTMENT. Specimen of finishing in Iron or Brass, 1 50 1 00 I Specimen of iron castings, 150 100 2 horse carriage, 8 00 2 00 Single carriage, 3 00 2 00 2 horse wagon for road. 3 00 2 00 2 horse carriage harness, 2 00 1 00 Single carriage harness, 2 00 1 00 Harness lor draft, 2 00 1 00 Cooking stove, 2 00 1 00 Parlor stove, 2 00 1 00 Coal stove. 2 00 1 00 Lot of Cabinet Ware. 3 00 2 00 Specimen Shoemaker's work, 2 00 1 00 Specimen of leather, 2 00 1 00 Specimen of Window Blinds and Sash, 2 00 1 00 Specimen of Cooper's ware, 1 50 1 00 Specimen of Joiner's work, 1 50 1 00 . Specimen Tin Ware, 1 50 I 00 Specimen of Marble and Stone cutting, 2 00 1 00 Specimen manufactured cloth, 1 50 1 Od HORSE AND OX SHOEING. Specimen of horse shoeing, 2 00 1 00 Specimen of ox shoeing, 2 00 1 00 SLAUGHTERED MEATS, HAMS, DRIED AND SMOK ED MEATS. Specimen of Beef, 1 50 1 00 Specimen of Mutton, I 00 75 Specimen Ham, 1 50 1 00 Specimen dried or smoked meat, 1 00 75 DOMESTIC DEPARTMEXT. MANUFACTURES. Ist CLASS. Woolen Carpet, 1 00 50 ltag Carpet, 75 50 Linen 10 yards, . 75 50 Flannel do, 75 50 Bed Quilt, 1 IX) 50 Counterpane, 1 00 50 Specimen woolen yarn, 50 25 Specimen lineu thread, 50 25 Woolen "socks or stockings, 50 25 Linen hose, 50 25 Woolen mittens or gloves, 50 25 Woolen Blanket, 75 50 MANUFACTURES— 2d CLASS. Shirt, 50 25 Set Unndersleeves, 50 25 Infant's Dress, 60 25 Cap or Collar, 50 25 Specimen Millinery Work, 1 00 50 SpecimenJVlantuamker's Work, 1 00 50 MANUFACTURES— 3d CLASS. Worsted table cover, 75 50 I-amp Mat, Worsted, 50 25 Worsted Flowers, Vace, 60 25 Specimen worsted embroidery, 75 50 Specimen silk embroidery, 75 50 Do ornamented work on chair, 50 25 Do embroidery on slippers, 50 25 largest and best variety of Crochet Work 1 00 75 Lot Tidies, 50 25 Specimen fancy knitting, 50 25 MANUFACTURES —4th CLASS. Specimen of Leather Work, 50 25 Specimen of Wax Work, 50 25 Ornamented Box or Case, 50 25 Largest and best variety of fancy articles, 1 00 75 DOMESTIC PRODUCTIONS— 6th CLASS. Wheat Bread, one loaf, 75 50 Rye Bread, one loaf, 75 50 Sponge Cake, one loaf, 75 60 Pound Cake, one loaf, 75 60 Fruit Cake, one loaf, 75 60 Variety of Preserved Fruits, 75 50 Variety of Jellies, 75 60 Variety of Pickles, 50 25 Specimen domestic wine, grape, 50 25 Specimen domestic wine, currant, 50 25 Variety of wines—3 kinds, 75 50 Washing Soap, 50 25 Largest and best collection of articles in this class not enumerated, 1 00 75 PAINTINGS, DRAWING, BOOKS. AC. Painting in Oil Colors, Diploma, 50 Painting in Water Colors Diploma, 50 Monochromatic Paintings, Diploma, 50 Specimen of Photographs, Diploma, 50 Specimen Daguerroiype, Diploma, 5u Largest and best collection of Paintings, 100 75 Pencil Drawings, Diploma, 75 Specimen Bookbinding, Diploma, 1 00 DII'LOMAS and certificates of merit will be awarded up on the recommendation of the Judging Committees, to any article on exhibition not embraced in the foregoing lit. Competitors for premiums on gr iin and all other field crops will be observe the following rules : Ist. Tlie quantity of land specified for each crop, must fie measured in oue place . 2d. When grain, the entire crop upon the land specified must be measured, and cue bushel weighed and exhibited at the fair. When Root crops, the entire crop must be measured, and at least five bushels ol each (a greater quantity pre ferred,) of an average quality, must be exhibited at the fair. 3d. The forefiigng must be certified to by three respec table disinterested persons in writing. Competitors foj premiums on milch cows will observe the following rules : Ist. The time of the trial to lie the first ten days of Au gust, and the first ten days cf September. 2d. A statement to lie made, and certified to in writing by one disinterested person, conversant with the facts.of the age and breed ot the cow, the time of calving; the quantity of milk in weight and also of butter made dur ing each period of ten days. Early publication will lie made of the general rules of the Fair, and time of holding the same. By order of the Ex-Committee, W.C. BOGART, See'y JUto aubcrtfscmcnts. GREAT BARGAINS! From 83,000 (0 84,000 Worth OF Fashionable Furniture! TO n SOLD IMMEDIATELY. Having bought recently the Athens Cabinet Ware Rooms, And entire stock of FURNITURE from the late pro prietor, It. M. WELLES, it will be sold for CASH AT PANIC PRICES. RP HE STOCK IS LARGE JL and very complete, has been well selected, and is well adapted for the wants of the country. N. B.—lt is a common remark made by visitors to this establishment, " Why, I had no idea yon had snch a large and splen did assortment of Furniture. 1 have seen nothing like it short of the city.'' We have BEDSTEADS from 12.50 and upwards. COTTAGE and other CHAIRS, in great variety, from $4.00 to $25.00 per set. TABLES from $2,50 Everything else in Proportion. Cz;osr , JEr > MM'fii9 In every style, size and price, to suit the means and taste of any and all customers. *#- Call and see our itock. Athens, Fa., July 24,1861. F.N. PAGE. WOOL CARDING AND CLOTH DRESSING.— We are now prepared to do the above work at the FACTORY IN CAMPTOWN. as usual. H. B. A JOE. S. INGHAM, tainptown, June 26,1861.—1t Jicto gtttomfsemrnts. JUNE 12, 1861. THIS WEEK LARFE ADDITIONS J WILL BE MADE TO THE STOCK OF imm DRESS GOODS, AT TH KEYSTONE STORE, AMONG WHICH ARE MANY NEW STYLES ! AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS, AT A Very Great Reduction FROM FORMER PRICES. ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF I Ladies Sun Umbrellas, At Equally Low Prices ! Towanda, June, 10,1861. What Everybody Ought to Know! That Geo. P. Cash has a First Class MARBLE YARD! JIN FULL OPERATION, AT TOWANDA! THAT HE is PREPARED TO DO WORK better and cheaper than any other establish ment in the country. That he can put iip sets of Tomb stones at any price" from $5 to $5OO. That he warrants his work to be well done and to give satisfaction. That he can furnish Marble Table-Tops and Mantles as cheap as they can be obtained In New York or elsewhere. WHAT EVERYBODY OUGHT TO DO ! Come to his Yard before purchasing elsewhere. Pat roni7.e a home enterprise, and not run away to York State and get interior work done. And finally every body ought to erect a suitable memorial over the re mains of their loved friends. CAUTION.—A man calling himself Thomas, and hail ing from Binghamton, has been obtaining orders for work by representing tbat he is agent for a manufactory in Towanda. Beware of him ! Some agents have a habit of calling on the friends of the deceased for work, before they have fairly bnrird their dead out of their sight. Frown upon such men. When you get ready, call on the subscriber and examine his stock. N. B.—Country produce taken in exchange for work. Don't forget the place, Eagle Marble Works, opposite Gen. Patton's residence, Towanda, Pa. GEO. P. CASH. AGENTS—G. W. Brink. Leßaysville; B. Overfield, Meshoppen; J H. Webb, Smithfield Summit; B. S. Dart, Troy. Towanda, June 12,1861. IVC-A-IR/IC TTM-m T FORWARD ! MARCH! TO THE NEAVS itOOZSX! Where You can gel Ihe Litest News! AND IF YOU WANT TO KEEP J.A well posted on the events that are passing before the American people, just ask for one of THE ILLUS TRATED PAPERS. They are really worth double the price we ask for them. And while ynu are there vou may as well get a MAP showing all the important points in the country. Or, you may want to write to your friends, and yon can get the verv latest style of PATRI OTIC NOTE PAPER AND ENVELOPES. tST Come and see what w have got, and satisfy your selves. Don't forget the place— THE MEWS ROOM. Towanda, June 12, 1861. Wars and llumors of Wars ! War has been Declared in Towanda, Against Bigh-Priccd Pictures. VOU CAN GET GOOD PICTURES A at the Car of D. W. HUGHES, opposite the Ward House, for TWENTY CENTS, in good cases. All kinds of high-priced Cases will he sold as low,in propor tion. Call and see for yourselves. No Pictures will be allowed to go out, unless the customers are perfectly sat isfied with the same. Particular attention paid to Copy ing Pictures. Pictures inserted in Lockets for 25 cents. Car opened every day, excepting Sunday. Towanda. May 22, 1861 tf. D. W. HUGHES.^ "NEW FURNITURE! AND ii [ HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE A and extensive assortment of Sofas, Mobogany Chairs, Mahogany and Walnut Rockers, Boston Rockers, Fine Caue-scat, Wood, and Rush-bottom. Hair, Cane-seat and Cane-back Rockers, Looking-Glasses, Cord aud Tassels, Picture Frames, Ac., Cheaper than the Cheapest. •S" Please call and satisfy yourselves. Towanda. June 26, Iski. ' " CHESTER WELES. SPRING & SUMMER GOODS, IN Great "Variety, NOW OPENING, ll 'est Side of the Public square, atjhe store of A.„ WICKHAM & SON. Cash. Paid for Wool. inn nnn LBS. WOOL wanted by Iy/VMJV/U W. A. ROCKWELL. June 3, 1861. PUREYTDER V IN EGARV at rox's. Jttlsccllancous. ALBANY AGRICULTURAL WORKS, WAREHOUSE AND SEED STORE, EMERY BROS., Proprietors, PATK.NTEKS ASD MANCPACTt'RKRS OF Emery's Patent Changeable Rail road Horse Powers, ALSO, LEVER POWERS, for Four, Six and Eight Horses, of new and superior construction, to gether with a great variety of labor-saving AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. TO THE FARMING PUBLlC—Notice is hereby given that RAYMOND M. WELLES, ol Athens. Pa., (who was until recently the senior member of the firm of Welles, Blood & Co,, of Athens,) is the on ly authorized Agent for the sale of EMERY'S HORSE POWERS,THRESHING other WARES manufactured at the ALBANY AGRICULTURAL WORKS For the county of Bradford, with the privilege of selling for the counties of Tioga, Susquehanna, and Wyoming, in Pennsylvania, aud the adjoining counties in New York State. ALL licenses and contracts heretofore existing with other parties for their manufacture and sale in this terri tory having expired, the public are notified that they will be held responsible directey to the Patentees for dam ages for using any other horse powers, threshers, Ac., made and sold to theiu by othe- parties and in imitation of and infringing upon the letters patent held by EMERY BROTHERS. For description of prices, terms, Ac., see the Il lustrated Catalogue of the Albany Agricultural Works, furnished gratis ou application to EMERY BROTHERS, Albany, N. Y.. or R. M. WELLES, Athens, June 26.1861. Athens, Pa. WAR! WAR!! JUST RECEIVED AT MONTANYES* ST RE, A LARGE STOCK 0F SPRING & SUMMER GOODS Purchased in New-York City during a Great War Panic, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, Which will be offered at WHOLESALE A RETAIL, [TP* At prices that cannot fail to please. April 22, '6l. MONTANYES. LATEST ARRIVAL OF SPRING GOODS. William. A. Rockwell would invite attention to his new stock of Goods, which have been selected with great care to suit the wants of his customers. Having found it desirable to adopt the Ready-Pay System, he offers his Goods at correspondingly LOW PRICES. Persons examining his present FASHIONABLE & DESIRABLE STOCK, which was purchased at PANIC PRICES, can not fail of being satisfied both with articles offered and prices asked. His stock consists of Dry Goods, G-IRzOOIEIRzIES, Boots & Shoes, Hats