L OCAL AND GENERAL. jg. Tbe Board of County Auditors are pool In front of this place i so up, that teams now cross the river on tbs perfect safety. Bridge stock, for a time now S be below p*r- _ m -The Bradford Argus made its ap rL week in an entire new dress, snd much in appearance. We are gl.d to eeethi. evi ®Pce of thrift on the the part of our neighbor. asrCruK FOR FROSTED FEET. —It is said T.ted feet can be speedily and certainly cured by bathed and well rubbed with kerosene oil, for a few at night before retiring. ont for a new counterfeit on the c .Imercial Bank, Bristol. R- 1- of the denomination ef rSpaperiathm and greasy looking U bear. red X on face-imitation of genome. JM* The Farmer and Gardensr for Decem 4-hM been received. This U an exdtllent work, and filler of the soil should take it. Terms, SI per year. A M. Spangler. Philadelphia. *SR- LOCAL N KWS. —We would be thankful to our friends in the different township, of th lor aev items of local interest that may come under their ion. Buret/ something, transpire, aimost every worth publishing. On Wedoasday, the Ist inat., the Co. Commissioners riiie the following appointment. Cwawtl —J. C- ADAMS. Esq. CIRRI— En. COOLBAIGH. Mercantile Appraiser— DUDLEY BAILIT. On Saturday afternoon last, our town fl , thr , mn into s terrible excitement by the cryof fire ! different Fire Companies was promptly on the spot, , Mortunstely it turned out to be but a chimney in the sf ir d House burning out. No damage was done. r W A" letters for regiments in Gen. SHFR command, whether stationed at Port Royal, Beau Y. Otter Inland, Tybee, or elsewhere, should be ad- Port Royal, and will be forwarded from that ,► iflks to all point, where troops have bean sent. If DOMESTIC ECONOMY. —No bonstekeeper reook is fully prepared to enter successfully upon her r'ojrr 4Ges wit&oufc '. B. De I .and A Co.'s Chemical ttfitus on band. I rchewes the mind of much of the rnd anxiety experienced by the skillful cook. You tf.-t it of most grocer, and menchaata in tbj country. LICENSE* —Tavern keepers intending to ap ifor license at February Court, are notified that their cstioas are required by law to be tiled in the Clerk's le. at least twtnty days before Court. The last diy * Mjnilay, 13. by which time all petitions must be M, or they will not lie advertised. 19* AccinF.ST —We learn thut on Mouday it as Mr. W.W. F.ASTRKBROOKS, of North Towanda, crossing Sugar Creek, with a loaded team, the bridge ire way precipitating both horses, a distance of some ghleea or twenty feet, on to the ice below. Both horse. >re killed. FIRE A dwelling house belonging to I- JOHN PARKS, in Rome township, was burned to the mil,on Thursday morjting.January 2d. Before dis '♦red the fire bad progressed to that extent that it wai -dble to extinguish it. Nothing in the chamliers or rwas savei. The loss is estimated at from 3400 to 1 So insurance. 9* Adjutant RB Mi K F.AN iaoow spend ! >w days at home on a furtough. He brought with iand overcoat'taken from the body of adead eb e battle of Drainesviile. Ihe coat has four rag holes through it, indicating that the wearer d." MAC reports tbe boys all well aud ic good *>W MAIL AGENT —Mr. 11. L. SHAW, Jmira Pi en, has been sopercedtd by T. J r, of Perm Van, as mail agent on the Canan inch. Mr. SHAW has filled tbe position for a years in a faithful and creditable manner, and ry to see him displaced. We are not acquaint e new incumlient, but understand that he is a d competent man. IECEIPK FOB MAKING CANDLES —An <av* : " Take of alum 51b. dissolve in 10 gai ter ; bring tbe solution to the boiling point lt> tallow, boiling the whole for an hour, skim tAGtly. Upon cooling a little, strain through in or flannel; set aside for a day or two for the isrden ; take it from the vessel, lay aside for so for the water to drip from it, then beat in sel. sufficiently to mould; when moulded, if to bleach them lay upon a plank by a win ing every two or three days. Candles mine the above recipe will burn with a brilliancy it best adamantine and fully as long. s crDE.v DEATH. —The Owego Gazetts mat., says: ''Mr DAVID ATWOOD ALLEN, i dead in the road, near his residence, some three th of Owego, on Sunday evening, by his son a fcw minutes previously started to go to of daughter near by, to enquire after a sick ■F Dr. E. B SPKAOUE was sent for in hope, might not he entirely extinct! but there was no ■Lality left, a sudden attack of Appoplexy hav j a i" "bed its fatal work. The deceased waa aa , mm -good citizen—and a real Christian. AVOTH FIRE IN WAVKRIT.— The Jdeoi-a/, <ay that on Friday afternoon the 27th llou,t situated in the weatern part of the "" "pied by two families, took fire and burn •ne Sre originated, as was supposed, from an ■ m the chimney. Mr. Manchester who oc •• portion of the house where the fire originated j ,J*' iIH k° u ehold goods, and his family is t a *"'tnte situation. N. W. Prince was enabled j lt( *' k'* goods before the fire reached bis ; " Tft ' OH * '* HeTere : and both are to a • * -ax upon the generosity of the people.— ! ; 8 owned by a auter of Mr. Price. There francs. S:) AT SPORTS Every Sabbath since *n strong enough on the river to beat up a Usi tetn HWarni >nfl with young men and on skates. Now this is all ! M h' D f 'f Wl> " n ° more ret, P < ' ct t° T tbe •ill , rr< * f '^ an t" en B*B'in such pursuits on •hoiiw"'. r "P'"' oll ' 'l'ver amount to much.— i* tb KU * wtlßre their children at least 'Ni&di*"* 4n<J that day, above all otheres •forth/ Parenu ' in • great measure are re '■* N." tl0 °* uf their children, aud if they do ( / lf training ia of such a nature aa ' laws of GOD, how can they be '< 1 '**" ° f m<n ' " temember the Sab -1 *Qo/ 1 145,1 tbt Fourtli Commandment, •ad it 1 **,' * Dd " tbe w, y ofth tranagreaeor p, ( should happen Mgr The Lycoming Gazette says: "By the e vised list of the killed and wounded at the late fight at Drainssville, Va.we see that our Lycoming boys did come in for a fall share among the wounded of the " Bucktail Regiment." John P. Blair, of Company D., had hie right thumb shot off; George McGowen, of Company C. was shot in the hip, and Samuel Campbell bad hia nose shot off. When be luet hi* noae, he said be had smelt pow der, but never expected to smell a rifle ball." *9-SHOCKING ACCIDENT. —On .Saturday evening Mr. Warren S. Heath, of Corning, was acciden tally shot near Westfield, Tioga county, Pa., and died on the next morning. The deceased in company with hia brother William, on Friday morning started in a wagon for the Oil regian, and took hia gnn in-order to hunt.— About dusk they stopped to visit some relatives a few miles south of Westfield, end. Warren went to the rear of the wagon to take out the gun.He took bold of It by the inusxle, when the hammer caoght and discharged the gun, the ball striking him in the arm pit and passing in to the chest. He survived until Sunday morning at nins o'clock. The deceased was a son of Hiram' Heath of Corn ingmnd'was thirty sne years and eight months old. He was an industrious and respected citizen, and leaves a wife and four amali children to mourn hia iosa. legal. PROCLAMATION. —Whereas the Hon. U. MERCUR, President Judge of the 12th Ju dicial District, consisting of the Counties of Rradford and Susquehanna, and Honorables JOHN PASSMOKK, and JOHN F. LONO. Associate Judges, in and for said county of Bradford, have issued their precept bearing date the 18th day of Dee A. D. 1861, to me directed, for holding a Court of Oyer and Terminer. General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, Common Pleas and Orphan's Court at To wanda, for the County of Bradford, on Monday he third day of February next, to continue two weeks. Notice is therefore hereby given, to the Coroners and Justices of the Peace and Constables, of the County of Bradford, that they be then and there in their proper person, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, with their records, inquisitions and other remembrances, to do those things which to their office appertains to bs done ; and those who are bound by recognizance or oth erwise to prosecute against the prisoners who are or may be in the jail of said County, or who shall be bound to appear at the said court, are to be then and there to prosecute against them as shall be just. Jurors are re quested to be punctual in their attendance, agreeably to their notice. Dated at l'owanda, the 30th of Decetaber.in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred ond sixty-one, and of the Independence of the United States, the eighty sixth. A. H SPALDING, Sheriff. AUDITOR'S NOTICE —Burton Kings bery vi. Joseph Kingibery. In the Court of Com mon Pleas of Bradford county, No. 130, December Term, 1861. Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned, an Audi tor, appointed by the said Court to distribute the monies raised by the Sheriff's sale of said defendant's personal property, will attend to the duties of his appointment at his office in the Borough of Towanda, on FRIDAY, the 17th dayof JANUARY. 1862. at 1 o'clock. P. M., when and where all persons having claims ou said monies must present them, or else bs forever debarred from the same. P. D. MORROW, Dec. 10, 1861. Auditor. ORPHANS' COURT SALE —By virtue of an order of the Orphans' Court of Bradford coun ty, the uudersigned, administrator of Jonathan Bush, deceased, will sell at public auction, all that certain lot, piece or [ arcel of land situate in Sylvania Borough, and bounded as follows : On the north by the .State road, on the east by the public road leading to Armenia, on the south bv the lands of D. S. Alexander, and on the west by lands of Melissee Bristol). Containing about of an acre, with one framed dwelling house, sheds and fruit trees thereon, on SATURDAY, the 4th day of JANUARY, A. I). 1861, at 12 o'clock, M., at the public house of R. M. Ross, in said Borough of Sly van ia. W Terms made known on day of sale. 1. A PIERCE, Dec. 10. 1861. Administrator. OR PIT A N'S COURT SALE —By virtue of an order of the Orphan's Court of Bradford coun ty, will be exposed to public sale, on the premises, in Rome twp., on Monday, December 30th, 1861, all that certain lot, piece or parcel of land lying and being in the township of Rome, in said county, fate the estate of NA THAN B H ILL, dee'd., bounded as follows :on the north by land set apart to widow by appraisement, on the south by lands of E. M. High, on the east by lands contracted by the said Nathan Hill, west by lands of J Seely and N. B Human, containing 28 acres and 65 perches, all im proved. ALS'l—The decedents interest in a certain lot, piece or parcel of land contracted of Wm. B. Cly rnea, bounded on the north by land of Thomas J . Mill, on the south by lands of E. M. Aigh. east by lands of Daniel Russell, on the west by lands of said Nathan B. Hill, dee'd. Con taining about 40 acres, about 15 acres improved. TKKMS OF SALK.— One fourth of the purchase money be paid on confirmation of the sale, and the balance in six months therefrom, with interest. SMITH LENT, Ad'm. Rome, Dec.s. 1861. ORPHAN'S COURT SALE-By virtue of an order of the Orphan's Court of Bradford coun tv, will be exposed to public sale, at the tavern house of Hcrrison Gibbs, in Springfield twp . 00 FRIDAY, the I 24th day of JANUARY, 1862, at 1 o'clock, p. m , the j following described lot. piece or parcel of land situate in Spring tie Id twp., Mte the estate of Thomas Smead. dee'd , b->umled|iiii the north.east and south by land ot William P. William* and on the west by the Public highway leading from Smithfieid Centre, to Bentlev Creek. Containing one acre, all improved with a frame Tavern House .framed Barn. Work Shop and fruit trees thereon, being the same premises sold to Thomasßmead at G a y Term I*6l by the Sheriff of Bradford County, aa the property of Alex ander Bo we. TEHMS OK SALK —125,00 in hand and the balance on confirmation of the sale with interest, ALSO—another piece of land situate in said twp.of Springfield, nnd bounded on the north by lands of Wal ter and Asa Mattocks. Thomas Jayne and James L. Phil lips east by lands of Noah Bliss .south by lands of W. W. Westhrook and the old farm fo merly owned by Hiram Spear, and on the west by the highway, leading trom Springfieid Centre to Hollow containing about seventy-nine acres, about sixty acres improved with two frame houses, one frame barn, sheds, com house, and orchard thereon, being the farm formerly owned by Lem uel White, and part of the same land sold by the Sheriff of Bradford County, as the property of Hiram B|>ear, to the said Thomas Stnead. at September Term I*6o. TSKMS OF SAI.E. For this lot. IbOJW) in hand, one third including this fifty dollars, confirmation of the sale, one third in one year, and one third in two year's with in terest on the whole trom the day of saie. ALSO—another piece or parcel of land situate in said Springfield twp.. and hounded on the north by lands of Barnard Newel and Walter Mattocks, on the west by the public r>ad. on the west line of the White farm above described and of W. H. Westhrook, on the sauth by lands of W. W. Westhrook and E. Bennett, and on the j west by lands of Joel Adams, coniaining one hundred aud twenty acres or thereabouts, with one frame barn, and two sheds, and three apple orchards thereon, about one hundred acres thereof improved. Teuxe OF SALE.—Of this lot 1.50,00 in hand, one third including the fifty d -liars at the confirmation of the sale One third in one year, one third in two year's, with interest on the whole from the day of sale. JAMES H. WKBB, _Dec. 18, 1861. Administrator. r |V) TH E COM MI SSI ONE RS OF BRA I)- -L KOKD COUNTY —Gentlemen :—As heretofore. I again offer my services as clerk of your Board for the sum ot FOUR HI'XDRED DOLLARS per annum. Believing in the precedent established by the Republican party of our county, of rotation in office. I am induced to offer my services to you as your clerk, without the intention in the least of trying to interfere with the prospect of any other applicant for the same position. 1 pledge my self if appointed, to perform the duties to the best of my knowledge and ability. Very Respectfully. N.J. HEELER. Towanda. Nov. 1861. "V'OTICE.—The annnal meeting of the A1 Stockholders of the " Barclay Railroad and Coal Company,'' will be held at the office of the Company, in Philadelphia, corner 4th and Wa nut Sts., on Monday, January 11, 1862, at 12 o'clock, noon when the Supple ment to the Charter, approved May 1, 1861 will be sub mitted, and an election of officers to serve the ensuing year. By order of HARVEY SHAW, Jan. 1,1861 w'J. Secretary. NEW AND DESIRABLE STOCK or WINTER GOODS! AT TRACY & MOORE'S. Towanda. Jan. 1.1862. The highest market price in cash will lie paid for Wool, Hides and Sheep PelU, at the Store of M. E. SOLOMON. Nov. IS.IMI. PURECIDER VIWoAR, at FOX fe legal. LIST OF JURORSDRA WN FOR FEB RUARY TERM, commencing Feb. S, 1862. ORAND JURORS. Asylum—Francis Cole, B. Standing Stone Geo. H. Laporte, O. D. Chamber- Wood, lain. Sheshequin—L. 8. Kings- Athens— L. A. Gardner. bsry. Burlington—S. B. McCord. Springfield—Newberry Loo- Canton—Janes Ketchum. mis, Newton Farming. Herrick—J. C. Bamss. Troy twp—Wm. Hickok, Overton—Leroy Heverly. Wm. Guthrie. Pike—Newton Humphrey. T. rry—J. L. Jones. Ridgbury—Calvin West. Towanda twp—J. M. Fox. Rome— Ira G. Towner, Da- W'indham—lra Finch. vid Barnes. Wells—J. P. Bowman. Smithfleld—V. S.Vincent. Wyscx—Xrbin C. Shores. TKAVKKSS JURORS—FIRST WE EX. Albany—Moses M.Carr.Jo- Pike—P. H. Buck. seph Lee, John V. Rice. Ridgbuiv—E. F. Hanlon, Athens—John Hill, Horace Geo. Cooper. McKinney, Z. F. Walker, Springfield—lsaac F. Bul- Samael Oveushiro, jr.,An lock, Dennison Gates, Al thony Snell, Charles Mc- binas Cranmer. Duffee Gabriel Walker, Sheshequin—Obadiah Gore. H. H. Green. Towanda boro—lra Smith, Canton—John Gray. Henry Mtrcur. Granville John P. Busk, Towandatp—Anrdrew Shi- Benjamin Saxton, H. W. ner. Sherman. Tusearora—Cbas. E. Bixby. Herrick—J. B. Allen. Windham—Benjamin Reel. Litchfield—David Strnbel, Wyalusing —J. R. Wells, Joseph P. Mann, Herman Harrison Rlack. Morse, Abram Merrill. Warren—Loren B. Wolcott, Leßoy—Geo. Fass. Asher Beardsley. Monroe Lyman Holland, Wysox—M. J. Coolbangh. J.S. Salisbury. Amos York. Wm. E. Bull. Orwell—J. H. Barber, C. S. Wilmot—C. 8. Stow ell. Davis, J. E. Robinson. TRAVERSE JURORS—SICONt) WERE. Athens— Geo. W. Plummer, Benj. Strong, Lewis James Thompson, Haw- Adams, ley Thomas. Sylvania—Abram Sconton. Armenia—John Tomlinson. Standing Stone-Guy Brown. Albany—Morgan Moon. Smithftcld—S.W.Campbell, Asylum—Robert Bull. Pbilnnder Hall, O. K. Burlington west—A.Greeno. Bird. Columbia—lsaac Griffin. Tusearora—A. C. Culven. Granville—Wra. Bunnyon. Troy Boro—James Adams. Herrick—Phillip Angle. Troy tp—H.N. Fish. Litchfield—John McKean. Towanda—J. M. Watts, Leroy—Henry McCramy. Towaudy Boro—Chas.Cash. Orwell—Charles Upsom. Wilmot—Wm. Passmore. Ridgbury—Orville Cham- Wyalusing—Charles Biles, berlin. B . L. Coopen. J. V. Vanauker. Rome—Selim Murphy F. W. Wells--James Owens. Mayuard, Wm. Parks. Windham—Jefferson John- Springfield—lLhLMeryilhssom A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE —Notice is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the es tate of JAMES GORDON, late of Wells tp., dee'd., are requested to make payment without delay, and those hav ing claims against said estate will present them duly au thenticated for settlement. THOMAS OWEN, Dec. 11, IS6I. Administrator. A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE —Notice is hereby given, that all persons indebied to the es tate of J AS. M.SOLOMON, late of Wyalusing tp., dee'd., are requested to make payment without delay,and those having claims against said estate will present them duly authenticated for settlement. DAVID G GOODIN, Dec. 11,1861. Administrator. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE —Notice is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the estate of Andrew Pendleton dec d., late of Warren twp.. are hereby requested to made payment without de lay , and all persons having demands against said estate will present thein duly authenticated for settlement. EDWIN E. BUFFINGTON, N0v.27, 1861. Admistrator. A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE —Notice is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the estate of BUEL SMITH, deceased, late of Canton township, are requested to make payment without delay, and those having claims against the said estate will please present them duly authenticated for settlement. ANDREW KIFF. Dec. 5,1961. Administrator. AUDITOR'S NOTlCE.— Martin, reddle, Hamritk Co. t>s- JAtcktcood fy Benedict. In the Court of Common Pleas ot Bradford county, No. 228, May Term, 1861. , The undersigned, an Auditor, appointed by said Cooit to distribute monies raised by Sheriff"s sale of defendant's real estate, will attend to the duties of bis appointment at bis office in the borough ot Towanda. on THURSDAY, the 23d day of JANUARY, 1862, at 1 o'clock, p in., and that all persons hoving claims upon said monies must present them, or else be forever debarred from the same. BENJ. M PECK, Dec. 18.1861. Auditor. AUDITORS NOTICE— J P. HIRERS S- O. Cor win. In the Court ot Common Pleas of Bradford county. No. 791, Sept. Term, 1861. The undersigned.au Auditor, appointed by said Court to distribute funds raised by sale of defendant's personal property, will attend to the duties of his appointment at his office, in the borough of Towanda, on SATURDAY, the 25th day of JANUARY, 1862 , at 1 o'clock, p.m., and all persons "having claims upon said monies must present them, or else be forever debarred from the same J.WOOD. Dsc. 18, 1861. Auditor. AUDITOR'S NOTICE —ln the matter of James ll'ilcox, dte'd. In the Orphans' Court of Bradford county. The undersigned, an Auditor, appointed by said Court to distribute funds in the bauds of admini.-trators. aris ing from sale of personal projurty and real estate of said decedent, will attend to the duties of his appointment at his office in the borough of Towanda, on FRIDAY, the 24tb day of JANUARY, 1862. at 1 o'clock, p. m., and all persons having rlaimson said monies must present them, or else be forever debarred frim the same G. H. WATKINS, Dec. 18,1861. Auditor. AUDITOR'S NOTICE. Montanyes 4' Co. vs Jesse fVoodrvff, executor <f Coon, de ceased, and James Simmons, terrr tenant, in the Court of Common Pleas of Bradford county, No. 168, February Term. 18.58. The nndersigned, an Auditor, appointed by said Court to distribute funds raised by sale of said decedent's real estate, wi'i attend to the duties of his appointment at his office in the borough of Towanda, on FRIDAY, the 24th day of JANUARY. 1862. at 3 o'clock, p. m., and all peasons having demands upon said monies must present them,or else be forever debarred from',the same. G. H. WATKINS, Towanda. Dec. 18, 1861. Auditor. AUDITOR'S NOTICE —ln tkr matter of the estate of Jt-se Hammond. In the Orphans' Court of Bradford county. The undersigned, an Auditor, appointed by said Court to distribute monies in the hands of the administrators, will attend to the duties of his appointment at his office in the Borough ol Towanda, ou FRIDAY, the 24th day of JANUARY. 1862. at 1 o'clock, p m.,and that all persons having claims against the said estate must present them, or else be forever debarred from said fund. W. T. DAVIES. Dec. 18. 1861. Auditor. AUDITOR'S NOTICE Executors of . Abiram Pierce vs. /ton Af. Bacon. In the Court of Common Pleas of Bradford County, No. 43, February Term. 1859. The undersigned, an Auditor, appointed by the Court to distribute tunds arising from Sheriff's sale of defend ant's personal property, will attend to the duties of his appointment at his office, in the Borough oi Towanda, on THURSDAY, the 23d day of JANUARY, 1862, at 1 o'clock, P. M., when and where all persons having claims against said estate, are requested to present the same or be forever debarred therefrom. THOMAS RYON, Dec. 11,1861. Auditor. AUDITOR'S NOTICE —ln the matter of the estate of Eli Gibbt. In the Orphans' Court of Bradford County. Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned, an Au ditor, appointed by said Court to distribute the monies in the hands of the administrators, will attend to the du ties of his appointment at his office in the Borough of Towanda. on SATURDAY, the IBth day of JANUARY, 1862. at 1 o'clock, P.M., when and where all persons hav ing claims upon said monies must present them, or else be forever debarred from the same. P. D. MORROW, Dec. 10, 1861. Auditor. ASSIGNEE'S NOTICE —Notice is here by given, that the Barclay Railroad and Coal Com pany, on account of its inability to pay its bonded debt, has this day executed and delivered to,the undersigned a deed of assignment, duly recorded, of ail its lands, mines, railroads, cars, engines, machinery, chatiles. moneys, debts, dues, claims, rights, credits and effects, and gen erally all its estate and property, real, personal, and mixed of whatsoever kind and description,and whereso ever situated, for the benefit of its creditors, without pre ference, among said cr°ditors, except such as is imposed bylaw. All persons are hereby notified to make pay ment to me of any money due by them to said Company, and to accrue to me as the Assignee for any of its prop erty in Ibeir possession or under their control. And all persons having claims against said Company will present the same for settlement. JAMHB MACFA ALANE, Towanda, Nov 13.1861. Assignee. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTlCE—Notice is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the es tate of WILLIAM SIBLEY, dec'd.,late of Windham tp., arc hereby requested to make payment without delay, and all person* having demands against said estate will oreseut them duly authenticated for settlement 1 BENJAMIN KUYKENDALL. JAIL. 8. 16F12. Administrator. JtUscellanniUK. jfajqntjmtms Collegiate Inslitntt, TOWANDA, BRADFORD CO., FA. F/crwT : Rev. JAMES McWILLIAM, Principal, Professor of An cient Language*, and Mental and Moral Sciences. SAMUEL L. FISLBJt. A. ft. FVofessor of Mathematics and Natural Science. Prof.CHARLES R. COBURN, County Superintendent. General Director of Normal Department. C. E. EATON, Professor of Peomaaahip and Book keep- Miss I/ANCY BALLARD. Preceptreaa. I Mrs. HELEN A. ADAMS. Assistant Preceptress. Miss MARY B. ALLEN, Teacher of Vocal and Instnimsu tal Music. Mr.D. CANFIELD DAYTON, Steward. Mrs. D.C.DAYTON. Matron. The Winter Termcommences WEDNESDAY,NOVEM BER 27, and will oontinue 14 weeks. TUITION, MIR TERM : [Payable invariably in advance, or one-half on entering the school, and one-halt at the middle of the terns—ftael and contingencies included.] Primary, per term I 4 00 Preparatory 6 00 Higher, Ist year, per term 7 00 Higher, Ist and 2a year, per term 8 00 Classical, Ist year, per term 7 00 Classical, 2d and 3d year, per term 8 00 N. B. Pupils will be classed by the most advanced branch they respectively pursue. Pupils using scholarships are charged II per term for fuel and contingents. KXTBA EXriMSIS: French I 3 00 German 3 00 Drawing 4 00 Board in the Institute, per week, including fuel and light 3 00 Washing, per doaen 38 The Collegiate year is divided into three terms of 14 weeks each. The Anniversaiy exercises will be held at the close of the Spring term. No deduction will be made for absence, exeept in case of protracted illness of over two weeks. Instrumental Music will not,as heretofore, betanght in the Institution,but by special arrangement—a class will le taught in a hall adjoining the grounds of the Institute, by the Teacher ot Vocal Music. This arrangement has been adopted for the past term, and experience has proved it to be eminently superior to the plan pursued in former years. Special pains will be 'taken to secure the greatest progress of those wishing to iiake lessons in this branch. Terms will be as heretofore : Tuition on Piano Forte, per term 110 00 Use of instrument on which to take lessons 50 do for practice 2 0 f Pupils boarding in the Hall will furnish their own tow els, Ac., and the table silver a„ their option. It is desira hie that they also furnish their own bed and bedding when it is convenient, but when otherwise, these will be furnished at a slight charge. It is strongly recommended that students from abroad should board in the Institution, as better opportunities for advancement in study are thereby secured. Normal Department— Special exercises are arrangeo without extra charge for those preparing themselves as Teachers of Common Schools. Prof. C. It. COBURN, the able and well known Superintendent of Common Schools La the county, has kindly consented to organize the Tea cher's class, and direct the course to be pursued. He will also be present to conduct its exercises as often as practicable, and will deliver frequent lectures on the Theory and Practice of Teaching, as also on other subjects connected with Normal training. Those persons, therefore, intending to engage in teach ing for the winter, will find it greatly to their advantage to be present during the Fall terra. Prof. Coburn'a connection with the institution is not such as to in any way interfere with the discharge of the regular duties of his office. No pains will be spared, on the part of the Faculty and Trustees in sustaining the high repulatation the institu tion has hitherto enjoyed, and in rendering it more wor thy of future patronage and support. JAMES McWILLIAM, Principal. Aug. 5,1861. The Mew national Loan. rpilE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN _L appointed by Hon. S. P. CHASE, Secretary of the Treasury, Agents for receiving subscriptions to the New National Loan of Treasury Notes, bearing interest at the rate of 7 3 10 percent, per annum, hereby give notice that a subscription book is now open at the above named of fice. These notes will be of the denomination of 150, SIOO, SSOO, sl,ooo, and $5,000, and are all dated 19th of August 1861, payable in gold in three years, or convertible into a twenty-year six per cent, loan, at the option ot the hold er. Each Treasury Note has interest coupons attached, which can be cut off and collected in gold at the Miut ev ery six moaths, and at the rate of one cent per day on each SSO. Any explanations required by the subscriber will be cheerfully made, and they will, by the plan adopted, be saved from any trouble of writing letters, the undersign ed reporting each subscription to the Treasury Depart ment, from whence the Treasury Notes will be sent to each subscriber as soon as possible. The Loan trill bear i nterett to tarh tubscribtr from the tlaie of their subtei iption, at thie office. The ample security ol this loan, its great convenience, together with the patriotic desire to sustain the Govern ! ment of our country in the present crisis will, it is hop ed, will induce a liberal subscription from the citizens ol this county. Payment of subs, riptions may be made in GOLD or ! CHECKS, or NOTES OF ANY OF THE CITY BANKS. B. S. RUSSELL. Subscription Ag't. Towanda. Oct. 16. 1861. THE' WAR TO BE SETTLED! THE OLD TAILOR SHOP STILL IN MOTION. H. BUNTING, THE OLD STAND BY TAILOR, would inform the public that be is still doing business at his old stand, where he is still pre pared to execute all kinds of work in his line on the short est notice, and in the most approved style. Having lately secured ote of the most perfect systems for cutting in existence, be can warrant smooth and easy fits with safety. By an arrangement with the merchants, he is enabled to get up suits at a very low figure, for cash. He would inform the public that he is agent for A. Barthoifs Sew ing Machines, the beat machine extant— which will le furnished for cash, for from S3O up to SBO, as may be de sired N. B—He is prepared to clean and mend garments at reasonable rates, to suit the times—making them look uearly as nice as new. Call and try him. RVCutting done as usual on short notice. Shop on Main at., opposite Codding A Russell's hard ware store, and three doors south of Dr. Carter's grocery. Fashions received every six months. G. H. B." Towanda, Nov. 20, 1861. The If ew National Loan. THE UNDERSIGNED ARE PREPAR ed to furnish, without the delay of sending to Wash ington, the new United States Treasury notes, and offer their services, without charge, to those of their friends throughout the county who may wish to procure any portion of the loan. The notes are issued in sums of $.50. SIOO, SSOO, SSO, SI,OOO and $5,000 bearing interest from the 19th of August last, at the rate of 7 3-10 per cent, per annum, or two cents per day on every SIOO, payable every six months, and the fare <Tf the note redeamable in three years with the privilege of exchanging at the expiration of the time for 20 years U. S. six per cent, stock. Any further information in regard to the loan will be heertuily given upon inquiring at onroffice.or by address ed by letter. LAPORTE, M 4 SON A Co. SPECIAL NOTICE. TN ACCORDANCE WITH WFIAT A seems to be the necessities of the times, and for my own business security, 1 have concluded to sell Goods FOR READY FAY ! I believe I have as good credit-customers as any one,and most of them prompt paving ones, but inture prosperity in busines I think requires that Groceries and Provi sions should be sold for cash. I hope, by attention to business, and an earnest desire to please, to still retain all of my old patrons. 6STThose who are indebted to me will oblige me by settling up at once. E. T. FOX. Towanda, August 1,1861. SPECIAL NOTICE. /YWING to the fact that all confidence in V/ the present Credit System is destroyed the sot scribers have determined to sell goods hereafter Exclusively for Ready Pay. Ail those hav'ng unsettled accounts with us will oblige us by settling the same at once, and ail Notes and judg ments due us must be pa'dsoon in order to save cost. N. B- No respect of persons shown. Rulington Aug 14, 1861. J. F. LONG A SON. lO TOTsTS POULTRY WANTED! FOR WHICH THE HIGHEST PRICE will be paid in cash. All kinds of poultry should be sbnt up and kept without anything to eat for at least twenty-four hours before killing, that their crops may be empty. Pick them carefully so as not to break the skin, cut off the bead, draw the skin over the neck bone and tie it neatly, your poultry if Ist Vstben fit for any market. F, T. FOX (►Towanda,Nor 26 1861 iUfstfllHTtrous. New and Atttactive Opening vroteb MMSI AT TRACY & MOORE'S, /CONSISTING OP A LARGE STOCK \J ot Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, Included in which are the latest styles of DRESS GOODS, TRIMMINGS, fcC., Black, While ond Fancy Plaid WOOL SHAWLS, CLOAKS, TURBANS. PLUMES, &.C. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS AND CAPS, GROCERIES; HARDWARE, Crockery, Paints and Oils, GLASS AND SASH, Also, Fine, Coarse and Solar Salt. Towanda. NOT. 20, 181. TRACY A MOORE. ATTENTION IS INVITED TO MY DESIRABLE STOCK OF Fall and Winter Clothing ! FOR MENS k BOY'S WEAR, PIA.TS AITSTD CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES, LEATHER, OF ALL KINDS, Hosiery, Gloves and Underwear, In all colors and size*, for the present season, which I am offering at ASTONISHING LOW PRICES All those wishing to get good bargains may call at the CLOTHING STORE M. E. SOLOMON, Wo. * Tattoo's Block, TOWJAISHDA., Nov. IS. IBM. LATEST FROM W. A. R. W. A. ROCKWELL ia again on hand with the first New Goods of the Season ! DRESS GOODS, GENTLEMEN'S WEAR, FANCY AND STAPLE GOODS, YANKEE NOTIONS, PROVISIONS, GROCERIES, LEATHER, BOOTS A SHOES, WOODEN WARE. HATS AND CAPS. Those wishing a good bargain will find it greatly to their advantage to give us a call, an the hard times wil! not prevent us selling good articles at moderate price*. Although compelled to adopt the ready pay system, we feel confident that we can give onr customers perfect sat isfaction. ' WM. A. ROCKWELL. Towanda. Sept. 25, 1861. 18. :M. A. Eaton's Mercantile Icademy, TOWANDA, PA. U£B 00 PAYS FOR A FULL COMMER TP CIAL COURSE. Cheapest Commercial School in this or any other State COURSE OF INSTRUCTION The same a* pursued in any of the largeat Commercial College*. BOOK-KEEPING In all its various branches. PENMANSHIP Taught on a New and Improved Plan. Instruction in Commercial Correspondence, Commer cial Calculations, Bills of Exchange, Promlsary Notes, Detecting Counterfeit Money, Ac., Ac., Ac. GRADUATES AWARDED A DIPLOMA. *jr Specimens of Writing, Circulars, Ac., wiil be for warded to auy address, whenever requested. C. E. EATON, Towanda, Nov. 6, 1861. Principal* Sr e w FILL m WINTER GOODS, In Great Variety, NOW OPENING, West Side of the Public square, at the sttre of A. WICKHAM & SON. Towanda, Sept. 25, 1861. QASU PAID FOR POULTRY. A good article of FAT, WELL DRESSED POULTRY, can be sold for CASH, at Towanda. Nov. 20,1861. PATCH'S. MUSIC AT7" MR. J. G TOWNER, having: returned from the " Normal Academy of Music," Geneseo, S. Y., and became associated with Mr. J. G. JmJsJHUNTTING, pianist pupil of the above Institution "llßMpatid also of the" Normal Musical Institute,'' North Reading, Mass., they would announce that they are prepared to hold Convenlioua in any Section of the country. Circulars, giving fall particulars as to terras, regula tions, Ac., sent to any address upon application to J G. TOWNER, Rome, Pa., or J. G. HUNTTING, Towanda, Pa. Mr. HUNTTINO would respectfully inform the people of Towanda and vicinity, that he will, (when not absent attending Conventions) give instruction in BAMINI'B System of singing, either private or in classes. Towanda, Oct. 17,1861. New Furniture and Chairs. T HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE A and extensive assortment of Sofas, Mohngany Chr.ira, Mahogany and Walnut Rockers, Boston Rockers, Fine Cane seat, Wood, and Rush-bottom, Hair, Cane-seat and Cane back Rockers, Looking-Glasses, Cord and Taaeels, Picture Frames, Ac., Cheaper than the Cheapest. 6W Please call and satisfy yourselves. Towanda, June 26.1861. CHESTER WELEB. pIGS, DRESSED AND FAT WANTED. In exchange for CASH or GROCERIES, at Towanda. Nov. 21.1861. PATCH'S. WANTED !—SHEEP PELTS AND * v WOOL, for which the highest price it) rash will hepawai TATCF*?. Icwanaa, Sept. 11, 116 L JWISWUALUOTTS. "iT E W FIB UL NEW DRUG STORE. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL! MAmr.T, 4l tATTOST. THS subscribers would respectfully inform Ike PBUfca that they haTe entered into a copartnership, at tit old stand of JOS. O PATTON, where, by strict atttfr tion to business they intend to make their store eeeoa. to none in Northern Pennsylvania, and merit and reealee a liberal share of patronage. They will keep their large stock replenished by recent purchases, and are receiviug every week from New York city and Philadelphia, select DRUGS AND MEDICINES, Of the very beat character, and other artielee, aa folia we: PAINTS, OILS, TARAISHKf, CLASS, DYE ftTUFFJI, MUSHES, A. Auto, a due assortment of FANCY ARTICLES, PERFUMERY. HAIR 4- TOOTH BRUSHES, ' In feet, everything kept by Druggists generally. Our goods are selected with care, and as we hay only with cash we Hatter ourselves that we ean offer a cheaper, and at the name time better artiele, thaa say other dealer in this part of the country. Physicians supplied on reasonable terms. TEL Dr. MADiLL will be found in his otßce, at tfce Store, when not professionally sngaged. Advice gratia, oharging only for medieine. .... B * ' HA DILL A PATTON' Dr. T. P. MADILL. J. G. PATTOX. Towanda, Oct. 17,1M1. ________ Threshing Machine Agency. ATTENTION! FARMERS! THE SUBSCRIBER IS SOLE AGENT in the county ot Bradford and the neighboring conn ties in Pennsylvania and New York, for EIMIIEIR/Sr'S Celebrated Threshing Machines, EMERY'B ONE AND TWO HORSE POWERS, are too well and popularly known to need any description from me, and I will only say that they continue to dw serve the reputation they have enjoyed for ten years, of being the " best Endless Chain Horse Power in use." These Powers possess conveniences and advantages pos sessed by no other power. EMERY'S NEW PATENT THRESHER AND CLEANER This a new Machine, and has not before been intro duced into this region. It has no endless chain straw carrier, but separates all kinds of grain thoroughly from the straw, by a combination of Pitts' Endless Canvass Celled Apron, a new Improved Revolving Picker, and the well known Vibrating Riddle. It is a simple, durable and efficient Machine, will thresh rapidly and clean thor oughly, without wasting, all kinds of grain. It will not choke, run easily and steadily, without jumping, and is warranted to be superior to the common Hake Cleaner now in use. It remains only to be seen and tested, to be pronounced by every experienced hand at threshing, to be an admirably contrived and constructed Thresher and Cleaner. EMERY'S IMPROVED THRESHERS & SEPARATED are not excelled by any in market, are well constructed, simple and durable. lam prepared to supply all kinds of AGRICULTURAL MACHX2HBRT at manufacturers prices and terms. U* For further information, illustrative and descrip* tive Catalogues, prices, Ac., apply to it. M. WELLES, Agent. Athene, Pa . July 30,1861. Sept. 10, 1861. THE SUBSCRIBER IS NOW RM ceiving an extensive aud well selected stoek ef BOOTS, SHOES & GAITERS Purchased since the late depression in prices, and earn prising all the usual varieties of Gents., Ladies. ICaaae and Children* BOOTIES AND GAITERB Suitable for the season. Also, a large stock of BOMB MADE WORK, The quality of which is too well known to need farther recommendation. Also, a large stock of Sole and Upper Leather, Kip Skins, French and American Calf Sklna, Htreses Leather, Morocco, and Linings, Ac. An excellent aa* see ment of SHOE FINDINGS, Saddlery Hardware, Harness Trimmings, A., Aa. I have established a HARNESS SHOP I And will keep on hand Double and Single Harness, lad dies, Bridles, Halters, Martingales, Whip®. Ac., aad will make to order any work in this line, all which, as welfaa. my whole stock, will be sold for leady pay.at rmiarkabljr low prices in order to meet the exigencies of th* times. J. I). HUMPHREY. Towanda, Sept. 10,1861. ISTO COMPROMISE AT TUB UNION MABBLE WORKS! Located at Towanda, PemTa. GEORGE McCASB WOULD INFORM HIS FRIENDS and the people of Bradford county in general, that he has purchased the Marble Yard formerly owned by Taylor A Cash, and has added to his stock a large as sortment of American and Foreign Marble, lie invites the public to his large stock before pur-, chasing elsewhere, as h.e has the largest stock ever in thla county. Customers purchasing at the shop or sen dm g their orders will save st least 50 percent* andnoit* troubled with agents looking after grave stones before the corpse is tmried, and who are not responsible. Come and see what you are getting- Having hen in the busi ness for the last to year*. hi the cltv of Philadelphia, he intends to keep a variety always on Wed ot Marble Nfau t'os, Monuments. Grave Yard Posts, Head Stones and Tombs, at city prices. Yard o Makt street, opposite Gen. Patton's. N. B —Alterations and Repairing promptly attended to. GEO. McCABE. Towanda, Dec. 18.1861. W "ST. DC. XL RAIL RQAXL CHANGE OF TIME COMMENCING MONDAY,NOV. 4.1861. Trains will leave War Terly at abont the following hours, vii ; WESTWARD BORKD. I KARTWABB BFRRB. Buffalo Kxpress.. .5.04 P M N. Y. Express.. .11.48 A M Night Express 3*9 A M Night Express... 950 A M Mail 8.(13 I' M Steam boat Express!. 43 P M Fast Freight 9.50 A M j Fast Freight 9.53 A M Way Freight 9-15 P M | Way Freight.... .M f * Accommodation.. 1.15 P M The Night Express. N. Y. Expreae, Fast Freight east and Fast Freight west run every day. Night Express of Sundays runs throogb to Bafrhlo, hut does net ran t Puahirk. The Ma!! art remains ovr night st (. HA'? JSnp t.
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