E. O. GOODRICH, EDITOR.
TOWANDATT
Thursday Morning, April 10, 1862.
jgyaf THE REPUBLICAN STANDING COMMIT
CS(C# tee of Bradford Count y, are requested to me*t
at the Ward House, in Towanda Borough, ori Saturday,
April 12-, 18,12, at 1 o'clock. P. M., for the purpose of
taking such action as may be deemed necessary, in rela
tion to the election of delegates to the State Convention.
The following named gentlemen comprise the Commit
tee
a. SCOTT. Towanda, |J. H.GRANT. Troy,
B. F. POWELL, • Boro. VVM. CLOGGETT.S. Stone
JNO.BEABDSI.EE Warren, A. ELSBREE. Athens.
J. B. HINDS. Wysox, ROBT. McKEK, Orwell.
C. E. GLADDING .Columbia}
A iqll attendance is requested,
H. L. SCOTT, Chairman.
THE LATEST WAR NEWS.
The.news from Fortress Monroe is interest
ing. The latest intelligence of the position of
the Marrimac is that she was still takiug in
coal at'the-Norfolk Navy Yard on Saturday
night. It was reported that the renowned
Captain Ilollins was to take command of her.
A report reached Fortress Monroe that the
rebels had warned General Burusido to aband
on Newborn within six days or take the con
sequences, and that the Genera! replied that
he would soon meet the enemy at Goldsboro'
and at Raleigh, and there settle tup question
of evacuation. The latest f-orn Beaufort
states that Fort Macon stills holds out, but
that formidable preparations are being made
by onr troops to shell it within a few days,
in which event its reduction will become inevi
table. It was reported that a fight was pro
gressing at Yorktown on Saturday afternoon.
Despatches received at the War Department
dated at three o'clock Sunday, state, however,
that reconnoissanee had been made towards
Yorktown.but that no generel engagement had
taken place up to that hour, /flure bad been
some caunonadiug, but the result is not permit
ted to transpire. The headquarters of our ar
my is within five miles of Yorktown.
Our only news from Island No. 10 is con
tained in a despatch from New Madrid to the
Secretary of War,dated Saturduy, stating that
our gunboat Carondelet run the gauntlet at
the Island on Friday night, passiug through a
heavy fire from the batteries without damage,
and is now available to General Pope.
By the arrival of the United States trans
port Atlantic, from Port Royal, S. C , Sun
day evening which brought Gen. Sherman and
staff—we learu that onr forces at Jacksonville.
Florida,were momentarily expecting an attack
from the rebels, consisting Gf two Mississppi
regiments and one of Florida guerillas, with a
troop of borses and a battery of artillery.—
Brigadier General Wright, commanding our
trcops at that place, was confident of being
able to rustain himself uud protect the town
and the inhabitants, the majority of whom are
Northern men aod loyal citizens. Deserters
represent the condition of the rebel forces as
desperate, being entirely out of food and rely
ing npon foraging for subsistance.
Despatches lately received in Mobile from
Memphis state that Geoeral Buell's army has
reached Savauuab, Tenu , from Columbia.—
From the same source we learn that 2,000
Union troops had lauded a-t Biloxi from three 4
vessels, and had destroyed the tetegraph line
between New Orleans and Mobile.
CONGRESSIONAL. —In the Senate, on Thurs
day, a bill authorizing the Secretary of the
Navy to test plans and materials to re-nder
floating batteries invulnerable, and appropri
ating $25,000' therefor, was passed. A bill
was also passed giving twelve mouths' extra
pay to each of the widows and orphans of the
officers and seamen of the ships Cumberland
and Congress. After the presentation of a
number of resolutions, and their reference to
appropriate cotd'oitteeg, the bill to provide for
the administration of lh e oa lb of allegiance to
citizens in foreign countr.'Ni was takeN up and
passed. The bill introduced r - Wilson,
of Massa , on the 16th of Decern ,)cr > re "
ported back from the committee on 8 "
trict of Columbia on February 20th
amendments, was taken up, and after consid
erable debate, and the adoption of some
amendments not materially affecting the prin
ciple or plan of emancipation as embodied in
original bill, it passed by a vote of 29 to 14
There was great applause in the galleries when ,
the vote was declared. The Senate then ad- ;
journed.
In the House, the consideration of the tax
bill occupied the entire session. All the sec
tions were voted upon, except two relating to j
appropriations, allowance and drawbacks.
ARMY LETTERS. —The Post Office Depart
ment gives notice that all letters addressed to
officers and soldiers of the army of the Poto
mac, whether near Washington, or moving
South, should be mailed to Washington City.
From that office they will be properly forward
ed in separate packages to the respective corps
and divisions, and their delivery facilitated.—
The commanders of divisions are requested as
movements occur to cause notice to be given
to the Postmaster at Washington, to what
convenient point packages destined to regi
ments under them shall be sent.
RECRUITING STOPPED.—A Washington tele
gram etates that all the officers in the recruit
ing service have been ordered to their regi
ments, and notice given_to the Governors of
the States that no new enlistments or iew
levies will be receired until further orders from
the War Department. The force now in the
field it deemed ample for the suppression of
the Rebellion and the speedy termination pf
the War.
BY TELEGRAPH,
Orer the Towanda Telegraph Line.
Capture of Island No. 10.
Great Battle at Pittsburg Landing,
Near Corinth.
FEDERAL TROOPS VICTORIOUS.
Rebel Loss from 40,000 vo 45,000.
CHICAGO April 7, P. M.
Second Mas';er Lord, of the Bentoo,arrived
at Cairo with dispatches from General Foote
statiog that Island No. 10 surrendered last
night at midnight. Men, guns ind transports
were captured.
LOUISVILLE, April 9.
A great battle was fought at Pittsburg
Landing (near Corinth) on Saturday, Sunday
and Monday, between Gen. BCELL and BSAC
REGARD'S forces. The Rebel loss is from forty
to forty five thousand. Our loss from eighteen
to twenty thousand.
- [ These telegrams were received at this place
on Wednesday, 11 o'clock, just as wo were
going to press. We give them as received.]
WASHINOTOS, April 8, 1862.
Important news reached the War Depart
ment from Fortress Monroe £D*d orktown up
to a late hour last night. The substance of
the news is this :—Genera! McCJellan made a
careful examiuatiou of the rebel works at
Yorktown on Sunday, and found ihem to be
very strong and the approaches difficult. The
water batteries at Yorktown and Gloucester
were considerably increased. It was evident
that siege trains and mortars would have to be
employed beforo assaulting the place, and that
although its capture was certain, a siege of two
or three days might be necessary. All the im
portant works before Yorktown were already
takeu by our troops, und the greatest enthusi
asm prevails among theca. Supplies were be
ing rapidly received from Shipping Point,which
was taken possession of by our army on Sun
day. A new rebel battery was discovered at
the Rip Raps, and was shelled out by our men.
A despatch from General Wool states that the
rebel General Magrud;r has 30,000 men at
Yorktown.
SPEFXA OK MS YANCEY AT NEW ORLEANS.—
We have heretofore alluded to Mr. Yancey's
speech, made ia New Orleans on the evening
of the loth ult. There is a great deal curios
ity expressed amongst all classes to know more
about it. We, therefore, give the following
synopsi o , which wo find in the liuutsville (Ala.)
Advocate, of the 19th ult. :
Mr. Yancey is decidedly of the opinion t hat
the South has uo friends in Europe, and that
the North is in a similar condition. He says
there is a very strong prejudice in all of Eu
rope against the South in consequence of the
erroneous impression which prevails in refer
euce to the institution of slavery. There are
*mary persons iu Europe who consider the
Southern people serai-civilized,aud believe that
negroes arc raised upon the plan that stock is.
There is no disposition to interfere in Ameri
can affairs.
The blockade enables the British holders of
the great staple to realize an im
mense advance upon its cost in consequence of
, the scarcity of the article. These holders are
the wealthy few, who have the ear of the Gov
arnment. Another reason for not interfering
wdh the blockade was the belief that the
scarcity of the article and the remote prospect
of obtaining a supply from this country would
J create such a detaand for East India cottou
as to increase its culture to a very considcra
i tie extent.
Another reason, in Mr. Yancey's opinion,
I why European Powers will not interfere in
; American affairs is tLe hope and belief that a
! permanent dissolution of the United States
will weaken a ration of whose prosperity aud
: greatness they had become jealous. They hope
; to see the war p.otracted until both divisions
■ are involved in 0 ruinous debt, to hang over
1 them like an incubus for years to come.
He inclines to the opinions that England
and jbl raDce would gooner interfere to prevent
a reconsi7 c^OQ l^ ac a,, y
other purpose. be believes that their
starving operative*- engaged io the manufac
ture of cotton fabrics, com P e l them to iuter
fere, they will stand altT o^. un f'' they see the
South is about to cooquer i" f ' 3 independence, or
fall in the attempt. Ho has u? ho F of
nition of the Confederate {States by either of
these Powers until the occurrence ."u one of
these events. In view of these faces, Mr. a^ a ""
cey is of opinion that we might as wt'H ref 3l '
our Commissioners from Europe and await the
action of foreigu Powers—wait until they pro-1
pose negotiation tud recognition.
AN INGENIOUS SUGGESTION. —The Washing
ton correspondent of the New York Commer-;
cial says :
" It has been serionsly proposed to place a
6tamp tax of five dollars 011 every letter of re
commendation for office, and an additional en
try tax of ten dollars on every candidate who
may file his papers at department. This, ac
cording to the estimate of the House Commit
tee cnWays and Means, will produce an annu
al revenue of over oue million of dollars, whicL
will be doabled on the year that a new Presi-
inaugurated."
Commodore Foote reports to the Sec
retary of the Xavy on Tuesday night an expe
dition of five boats and over one hundred men
proceeded to the upper or No.l, rebel fort,and
took it,receiving only the fire ot two sentinels
who ran away after firing their muskets. The
rebel force in the vicinity did likewise. Col.
Roberta,who commanded the expedition,spiked
the six guns in the fort and retnrned with the
boats uninjured.
THi mil fORJRt UNION.
OFFICIAL WAR GAZETTE.
FOBMATION OF NEW MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, April 4, 1562.
ORDERZD.
I.—That the portion of Virginia and Mary
land lying between the Mountain Department
and the Blue Ridge shall constitute a military
department, to be called the Department of
the Shenandoah, aud be under the command
of Major General Banks.
ll.—That the portion of Virginia east of
the Blue Ridge and west of the Potomac aud
the Fredricksburg aud Richmond Railroad,in
cluding the District of Columbia aud the eouu
try between the Potomac and the Patuxent,
shall be a military district,to be called the De
partment of the Rappahannock,and to be under
tbo command of Major General McDowell.
By order of the PRESIDENT.
EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of war.
GOOD N T EWS FROM FORT UNION.
BT. Lons, Thursday, April 3, 1362.
The correspondent of The Republican, under
date of Fort Union, New-Mexico, 18th, states:
Colonel Slough's Colorado Ilegimeut of iu
fantry, S>so strong, arrived here fire days ago.
The effective fighting force now here is 1,400
men, sufficient to defend this depot against
any force the rebels can bring against us.
We have stores euough to last our troops
three months. This fort is the strongest on
the Western frontier, being 570 feet square,
with parapet seven feet high,and a ditch eight
feet deep aud five feet wide. It contains well
stocked magazines. Ordnance for the works
have been received, and will probably be
mounted immediately.
At the latest advices Col. Canby was still
shut up at Fort Craig,26o miles sooth of here,
and the Texuns, 1,400 stroug, were at Albu
querque with 20 pieces of artillery, about half
way between here and Fort Craig. Other ac
counts state that the Rebel Colouels Steele
u.nd Baylor, with 1,8.0 Texaos, are advancing
on tin' fort.
The Tex.ius hold Santa Fe, where they
have organized ? provisional government,with
Gen. Pelhani as Go\v r uor.
If a forward movement ran be made with
out jeopardizing this depot, it will be doue,
and au effort made to relieve Col. aud
thus reeluim Santa Feand Albnqnerque.
Colouel Slough, as the ne.\t ranking officer,
is in command of this Department, while Col
onel Canby is penned up in Fort Craig.
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
FORTRESS MONROE, OLH POINT COMFORT April 2,)
Via BALTIMORE, April 3,1862. F
The weather to dayjs clear and pleasant,and
everything is progressing iu the most satisfac
tory manner. The Rebels fired several shots
from Sewall's Point last night, on the traus
! ports in the harbor, some of the shells falling
withiu fifty feet of a vessel loaded with hor
ses.
A reconnoissance was m?de from Newport
News yesterday, to Watts Creek, a distance
of niue miles.
The enemy appeared 3,0 00 strong, and
opened with cannon ori our forces, but their
balls passed entirely over them.
Our batteries were immediately got in posi
tion and we opened fire on the Rebels, when
their entire force broke and fled.fordiug across
the creek in great confusion, but keeping out
of range.
The object of the reconnoissance being ac
complished, the troops returned.
The whole country through which our troops
passed was formerly the garden-spot of Virgiu
la It is now per.eetly devastated, and but
one house was left stauding.
The houses, fences, and trees have been
burned by the retreating rebels.
There are no sigus of the Merrimac yet,and
from her long delay the opinion is gaining
gound she will not come out again. She has
now a fiue field to operate in if she should
triumph over the Monitor, and it she should
fail to come now, it is thought she is afraid to
run any risks.
An officer of the Seminole says that he read
a Savannah paper of the 23d nit., which ac
knowledged a terrible Rebel defeat at Pea
Ridge, and admitted there was no use to at
tempt to conceal the fact.
The English 6teamt r Racer arrived here
this morning, and saluted the flag, which was
responded to by the fort. Some compliments
also passed between the French vessels aud
the Racer, occasioning quite a cannonade.
A second reconnoissance was ulso made yes
terday to Rig Bethel, when the enemy was
found to have returned and occupied the earth
works iD force.
On seeing our scouts, they threw shells in
to the wocds occupied by our troops on the
previous advance, but they were uuoccupied,
and uo damage was done.
It not being the purpose of our advance to
engage the enemy, no response was made to
their guns.
A flag of trace to day brongh down an offi
cer of the French steamer from Norfolk
The steamboats conveying troops to New
port News were repeatedly fired into from Se
wall's Point, and also by a rebel gunboat this
afternoon. No damage was done, so far as
we cau learn.
AFFAIRS IN KENTUCKY.
LOUISVILLE, April 3.
An intelligent gentleman, leaving Memphis
i a week ago, reports General A. S. Johnston
spying that the Federals could outflank them
in a ,j y position they might take, and there
fore fof'ifications were useless.
fien. Jo.Voston says the only chance for the
rebels to open fight in the field.
Our informant tlliuks Corintb . Hiss., is
their chosen p.'ace. He said the rebels had
about 50,000 troOnson the line between Mem
phis and Hu-.tsvilie, Ala, which were being
re-enfonced, and it is that they now
number 60,000 to 75,00t?, Toe rebels are
prepared with tar and rosin to burn Memphis
when compelled to evacuate.
The most prominent citizens of Memphis' say
they would yield forthwith if they cou.'d 0®
assured of their property from confiscation by
the Federal Government.
HHRACE GREELY INDICTED. —The Grand Ja
ry of the District of Columbia has found two
bills of indictment against Horace Greely, for
an attack made upon the Marshal of the Dis
trict in the columns of the N. Y. Tribune.
iSF General Bnshrod Johnson.who was cap
tared at Fort Dooelson and who afterwards
made bis escape,is treated with contempt in the
Boathand refused a command,because he broke
hie parole of honor.
The Pena. Regiments at Winchester-
HABRISBTBO, April 4.— The following gen
eral order has just been issued :
HEADQUARTERS, P. M.. f
HAIIRISUITRG, Aprii 4. 1363. )
GENERALORDER NO. 10.
The Governor congratulates the members of
the Eighty-Fourth and One hundred and-tenth
Regiments, Pennsylvania Volunteers, upou
their gallantry in the recent severe and bril
liant action at Winchester. Their bearing
upon that occasion, uuder the formidable at
tack of a bold and desperate toe, was worthy
of the high reputation already won by the sol
diers of Pennsylvania on the memorable fields
of Dranesville, Roauoke Island, an Newbern.
The Governor is proud to recognize the envia
ble distinction thus gained by the troops of the
Commonwealth, and trusts that, to the end of
the present wicked rebellion, they may be dis
tiuguished for similar deeds of valor and endur
ance, aud that, whenever called to meet the
enemies of their country, they may prove their
fitocss to sustain its flag.
The example of the gallant Col. Murray, of
the Eighty-Fourth, who fell at the head of his
regiment in the conflict at Winchester, with
that of the noble meu of his command who
there gave their lives a willing sacrifice to their
country, must stipulate all who are enlisted in
her service to increased devotion, while their
memory will be cherished by every patriot and
add honor to the arms of Pennsylvania and
the Union.
The Governor directs that "Winchester,
23d March, 1862," be inscribed on the flags of
the Eighty-Fourth aud One hundred and-tenth
Regiments, and that this order be read at the
head of all the regimeuts of Peun-ylvaoia Vol
unteers.
By order of A. G. CCRTJX,
Governor aad Commander-in-Chief.
A. I>. ItcssEi.L, Adjutant General P. M.
TERRIBLE TORNADO AT CAIRO. —CHICAGO,
April 2—A special despatch to the Journal
from Cairo states that the most terrific torna
do that has visited this locality for several
years, passed over Cairo from the south west,
at three o'clock this morning. The tornado
was accompanied with thunder, lightning and
rain. A large number of transports and steam
tugs were torn from their moorings on the
Ohio levee, and blown across the river.
The slate roof of the Stebharles Hotel was
torn off and completely demolished. Several
rows of uuoccupied barracks were leveled with
the ground.
The Cairo and Columbus wharf-boat was
bio'*'!' across the river acd now lies bigb and
dry on the Kentucky shore.
The steam°r Illinois hud both chinneysand
the tipper cabin lorn away and in the falling
of which four or live ~ ;v e3 were lost. Several
barges, which were used as store houses, broke
loose and floated down the river.
Large piles ol Government lumber on the
Ohio levee were blown into the river. The
wooden barracks at Bird's Point and Fort
Ilolt were demolished, but there was i.o loss
of Iffe.
Much anxiety was felt for the safety of the
fleet at Island No 10. Steamers were sent
down this morning to ascertain what damage
has been done. The steamer Philadeldhia,
with a lot of ice barges in tow, drifted down
the river and sunk a mile below Bird's Point.
Three men were drowned. Capt. Carroll, of
the steamer Sallie Wood, had his leg broken.
So far as ascertained five men were blown
from the transports at the levee and drowned,
and several had their legs and arms broken.—
The boat John Joues, used as a hospital beat
at Mound City, was severely injured.
The prisoners captured ut Uuion City by
Col. Bulord numbered only seven.
About forty horses and mules were taken.
Gen. John A. Logon left today to join his
brigade up the Tennessee river. llis wound
is uot entirely healed. w
FLORIDA. Another State has been wrested
from the sham Confederacy. Pensacola has
been evacuated, together with Forts Barran
cas and Ecßae.and the whole area of Florida
has been abandoned to our armies ! General
Sherman lias issued a proclamation to the
Floridians, in which he assures them that his
mission is one of peace rather than conquest.
All loyal ritizens are assured that tbey shall
be protected in the pursuance of their occupa
tions, and the enjoyment of their constitution
al rights. The General recommends them to
assemble in their cities aud towns to swear al
legiance to the Constitution of the United
States, and to eleet'tbeir officers in the "good
old way," predicting as a result the return of
prosperous and peaceful times. The citizens
of Jacksonville held a meeting ou the 2 ( )th
inst., at which resolutions were adopted declar
ing the act of secession of the State of Florida
null and void. Tbey also recommend that a
State Convention be held for the purpose of
choosing State officers, and that, until that
time, the military authorities of the United
States be requested to afford them aid and
protection.
The Philadelphia Annual Conference
closed its session on Friday last after a session
of nine days. It is said to have been one of
the most interesting sessions ever held by this
large body of clergymen. Before its close a
preamble aud series of resolutions were adopt
ed. from which we select the following as
showing the feeling of that body :
Resolved, That while we disclaim all con
nection with the political parties, yet as loyal
ministers ia Conference assembled, we do here
by express our utter abhorrence and opposition
to the present rebellion as being the offspring
of treason, and the instrument of the destruc
tion of the best Government in the world.
GEH. BCRKSWE IN PRAYER.— The magniti
cient victories of Roanoke and Newbern, to
gether with the other numerous yet important
successes of Gen. Burnside, are now the theme
Of grateful mention in every' patriot family
home. In a recent sermon Bishop Clarke, of
Rhode Island, made the following personal al
lusions : " While he was planning his mag
nificent expedition, it was my fortune to occu
py the same room with him in
I shall never forget'how, every morning, we
used to kneel down together, and pray for the
blessing of God upon his solemn work. That
lessing insures his success. The Lord of Hosts
is with him, the God of Battles is bis ref
uge."
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
CHANGE OF NAME —The name of the
Post office heretofore known as " Old Hickory," in this
county, has been changed to " Wells." Those Intelest
ed will notice the fact.
Navigation on, Luke Erie seems to be
open. The Dunkirk Union gives the names of nine pro
pellers, three of them new, that will run from that port
the coming season in connection with t.-.e Erie Ka.lway.
—We undcrstand.that navigation will be open on the
.North Branch canal, in a few days
— +
REMARKABLE LONGEVITY.— The Oswe
go Timet says Peter Rozelle of that city has reached the
extraordinary age of 109 years. He neyer wore glasses,
and can read without their use. He converses readily,
retains his memory perfectly, aud cbews tobacco vigor
ously, having practiced the latter habit uuinteiruptcdly
for 97 years.
We notice that many of oar northern
exchanges are complaining oi " Winter lingering in the
lap of Spring." The roads in this section are dry and
dusty, and tbe farmers were plowing Lisa week, notwith
standing a little snow is still visible distant moun
tain sides.
—Nota lima —Since tbe ahove was put in tj*oe, we
have been favored with a little flurry of snow, which
served to " lay the dust."
fl©- On Saturday last, as a couple of gen
tlemen were driving along the tow path, near Water St.,
the front wheel of the buggy struck a stick of timber,
upsetting it and precipitating them into the canai—
Neither of thein were serioudy injured, although both
j took an unceremonious ducking. The buggy was some
what damaged.
BitSk, PROMOTED —We are pleased to learn
that our friend HESUY B. MCKKAN, E*q.,of this place,
who so nobly distinguished himself at tbe battle of
Drainesville, has been promoted to the position of Lieu
tenant Colonel of the Sixth Pennsylvania Regiment.—
That M.ic will make a brave and efficient officer, there is
no doubt, and promotion was well merited-
♦
" SNAIX " —We are informed by M. M.
BKOWN, that while passing along the canai. a few miies
below this place, on the Bth of March last, he came upon
a large snake, which lay upon the ice, and was as lively
aud active as thoseseen in summer. Although this may
be considered " a snake story," by some, Mr. BKOWN as
sures us that it is a fact.
{fey RAFTING —Tbe river, for tbe last three
or four days, has been in excellent rafting condition, and
a large amount of lumber, timber, skinglts, Ac., hate
passed this place. Many of our lumbermen have also
" pulled out." A large quantity of hay is being shipped
from this county, intended for the Government.
fisgy CEIJ.AKS. —At this season of the year
particular .attention should be given to cellars, in
order to promote the health of people cleanliness is ab
solutely indispensihle. All decayed vcg> table matter
should he removed, and the -cellar thoroughly cleaned,
aired and whitewashed. More sickness arises from for j
cellars than any other one thing.
FATAL ACCIDENT —We learn that on '
Sunday, the 30th ult., a little daughter of FKEEUAM |
SWKKT, of Monroeton township, while playing among i
some saw logs that were piled on aside hill, met with an
accident which caused her death. The logs were not {
properly blocked up, and as thegronnd settled from them
there was nothing to prevent them from rolling, and j
while the child was playing among theni they started,
some of them passing over her. When found she was be
ueath a log, aud life almost extinct. She lived but a few
days, when death came to her relief.
WELL PUT —The Boston Journal hits
the nail on the head, when it says : " Not a tenth part j
of all the local news which transpires in any country j
town finds its way into the city newspapers, and he who
takes the latter to the exclusion of his own t">wn or coun
ty paper, does not fulfil! his duty as a citizen."
Aud we might add that no man who does not take a
county paper is fit,to hold a county or township office, as
he is ignorant of what is going on in his o* n neighbor- !
hood or county scat.
GIRLS. —Girls are groat institutions—
nnd there are various kinds. One is the kind that ap
pears tiie best abroad—the girls that are good for parties, j
rides, visits, balls, etc., and w hose < hie! delight is such
things. The other is the kind that appears best at home
—the girls that are useful and theerlul in the dining j
room, the sick-room, and all the precincts of homo. They
differ widely in character. One is otten a torment at '
home, the other is a blessing. One is a moth,consuming
everything about'her ; the other is a sunbeam, inspiring
lifp and gladness all along her pathway. Now it does
not necessarily follow that there shall be classes of girls.
A slight education will modify both a little, and unite
their good qualities in one.
FIST* MCRDICRER AT LARGE.—SIOO REWARD
A man named John Ashley was murdered near Darling
lingtou, Beaver county, on Wednesday of last week, and
a young man named Eli Sheets was soon alter apprehend
ed on suspicion of being implicated in the murder. He
was taken to Darlington station, in custody of an oCR:er, j
who was about to convey him to Beaver jail, when he 1
succeeded in making his escape. He is said to be about
twenty five years of age, five feet eight or ten inches
high, rather square and heavily built, and of fair com
plexion. He had a mark below his left eye, as though
be had been struck. A reward of one hundred dollars ,s
offered for his arrest and'delivery at Beaver jail, or for
such information as will leadb his arrest. letters may be
addressed to the sheriff ot Beaver county, or to Dr. Ross,
at Darlington.
B©, Too LAZY TO MOCRI*. —We have heard
of very lazy people. Men too lazy to shell corn when
presented to them by charitable neighbors to ktep
tbera from starving. Men " too lazy to draw their last
breath," consequently never '• kicked off the mortal coil,'
but the laziest man we ever heard of resides "in Albaay.
Here is an item from an Albany paper:—
" A well known milliner, on Washington avenue, in A1
bany, has gone off with a man not her husband. It ap
pears that she carried on a good business, and made con
siderable money. Her husband would not work at all,
simply because his wife was making a good living for her
self and him too. But the wife was not to be bamboozled
into any such arrangement as that. He was well able to
work, and had plenty to do, if he would only do it, but
be wouldn't. So the othei evening'shc wrote him a note
that she had fonnd a man who would support her. Off
she went, and the husband, k is said, is so indolent that
he won t even mourn her loss. Very lazy man, that."
VST " APRIL Foot.."—"All fool's day"—the
Ist of April,had its "peculiar " effect on many of onrjeiti
zens. Neatly done up packages were very numerous iri
the streets, and occasionally small pieces of money were
found Hicking to the plank walks in different parts of
town.
The best " sell" we have heard of, was perpetrated by
a wag, in Binghamton. The following paragraph from
the Republican explains :
" A practical wag called early at the Republican office
a flaming horse cut, announcing that there were- on exhi
bition at the American stables the greatest horses in
America—a well matched team over 13 hands high, to be
aeeu for two days only—the bill bearing the name of one
HAKNTII. A " colored citizen" was in attendance at the
■tables holding charge over an lmwem. .
blanketed, aa all. blood horses should be !
The sell Ux.l amazingly. The old and the
all classes and ilgnitita, rushed to the stablea ***' M
wonderful team, aa the hand bill was particula-i * eU * U
ed to lovers of g>od horses! As one after L
sald.tt Luge Awif-lsngb an** from the bvL'L'" *"*
had been duly initiated. 1 ** k
" Have yoo seen those horses?" s„ lbf
tbe day. Bund y other jokes were practiced ' " f
village, but the horse sell was the hugest. J '
ilelw metns."
REGISTERS NOTICESLIXX^^
by given, that there has beau and .
the office ol the Register ot Wills, in am j 1))r
ol Bradford, MCUUOUS of Administratis utmn
lowing estates, via : a * h.
Final account ol B. L. Rockwell aud Amy v ■
executors of Bother Korkwrii, of Troy. c "tll,
Final account of Angelme Lyon, adminlstrat-i. ,
leb Lyon, of I'ike. " *°f C*-
Final account of Hannah M. Boyce, adurini.t~.
A brum Boyofi, of Windham. " ' " r: * if
Final account ol James H. Webb, aduiiaistrator
Bias Biuead, who was administrator of C s u , **•
Si>rlng field. tf,ufu J.or
J 0. ltidaway and D. J. Beardsley, admiautiat
J. Murray Martin, of Franklin. of
Stephen C. Corwin, admimlrator of John Th*B j
late ot Towanda boro.
Final accudtrt of t% Dickersoii, adminisirat rof u .
M. Hoas, of Springfield. ' •''*
Final account ot L. P. Stafford end Samuel Hr
administratois of Alexander Brown, dec d. of Toss 1 '"
Samuel Lyons and Caroline Ellsbree 'now CTTI '
Bronaon, administrators of James ElLbrec of Wiah
Final account of Smith Leo:, administrator of v.t®'
B Hill, ol Home. orswuu
Final amount of CharlesM. Manville, guardiao n i i
•ayette and A B Bn.,der, minor children of B P < U
dei', dee'd., late of Athens. ' ' 7
Pa.cial account of Mercy Ann Merchant, B rviai MlA .
mitiistrai r i? of Amos C. Merchant, of Wiadham
Partial account of Pembroke Squires and Ljuu Wells,
administrators of F. C. Baldwin, of Herrick
Partial account of James L Philips sdministrstnr
Charles Philips, Jr.. of Bprinfigeld. ""'"Mr o|
Partial account at John H. Ayers aud Minor T. Porte'
I executors ol Abijab Ayres, of Canton. ' '
Partial account of G. W. Elliott and Elisha Levis i
ecutors of Alexander Dougherty, of Heirick.
And the same will be presented to the Oi nbans'i C™,-,
of Bradford county, on MONDAY, the stu day ot
next, tor confirmation aud allowance. * 1
Begin l''.om,e. April At **.•<.
1862!
NEW SPRING GOODS,
AT
TRACY & MOORE'S.
15ARG A T A 8
FOR
CASH PURCHASERS.
Towandv, April 8, 1862 TItACY A MOORE
Garden Seeds of last years Crop,
THE LARGEST STOCK IN TOWN,
of almost every variety, in large aud mull
ages.
A large assortment of Peas in parkajw,
ALSO,
TURNIPS AND BEET SEED BY THE PTM
etr Please call aud make y >ur selection of eed< frqtn
oar assortment at FOX'S.
Tf'Wiiiult. April 10. Hi'iJ.
11. s. MERCUR
Is now receiving a new supply of
SPRING GOODS
Purchased since the late reduction in prices.
r PJIE special attention of customers from all secti msof
JL this and adjoining counties is invited to this
Large, Choice and Attractive Stork,
which will be offered at the lowest prices.
Towanda. April 9. 18(12.
PRINTS & DOMESTIC^
The cheapest in the market, for cash at
MONTARYES,
(Comer of the Public Square and Main Street.)
THEY OFFER FOR BALB
WIERRIMAC PRINTS AT
12 1-2 Cts. Per Yard,
And other Goods in pro portion. The pohlic are invited
to call and examine for themselves.
\ii persons knowing themselves indebted over six
months, will do well to call and settle
MONTANYES.
March 1", 1802.
New Spring & Summer Goods.
IT HE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING HE
moved to the south corner of the Mercur Block, are
now opening a large Sto, k of
IN
Clothing For Men and Boys.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
CROCKERY, GROCERIES, YANKEE X OTIOSS.ir.
Our stock of Spring and Summer Clothing, is all of our i
own manufacture. Consisting in part of,
Mens Coats from lO.SB to
Mens Pants Irom 0,75 to 1 "
Mens Vests from 0,75 to 6.tw
af Mens, Roys and Youths Clothes made to order, Urge
selections of Fabrics alwayi-on hand.
The public are invited to give us a call, as we are de
termined not to be undersold tor cash. Most ainds oi
Farmers Produce taken in exchange.
N. B—Also sell FINK LEA LYONS celebrated Shuttle
Sewing Machines, making ttie lock sticlt alike °®."l 3
sides. A. WICKHAIIA SON-
Towanda April 3, 1862. _____
"IfsTsiJ RAN C E.
THE undersigned has been appointed
A gent of the Insurance Company of North A™'', J
located at Philadelphia, is now prepared to take n-'
in town or county. This Company is one ot tw o'®*
the United States, having been chartered in
a capital of $500,000, and is managed by a bura
rectors of the very highest character f r, r honor in
tegrity. All losses are adjusted promptly, "* rat*
as low as those of any good Company, and l )ro „
er.-t insuring in this Company may rest assuivd e
can rely on the perfect safety of their policies t.
loss. B.S HbSf LL
At the Bunking Office of B. S. RUSSELL. -
March 18,1862.--ntl-tt. _______ —
HARRISBURG NAIL WORKS.
THEvnctersiKned has on hand
Nails, from these well known work. The 111
made from Pennsylvania Iron, manufactured
for this purpose, and are of as nperior quality |
to dealers only, andon better terms than tbf>' . c
in New York. Enquire at tlie Banking oß<*
RUSSELL ft CO. B S RISSE W
Towanda, March 18,1862.
DI SSOLUT10 X -The copa; tnership^
tofore existing U'lwpcn the subscriber*.*t
as the firm of MA DILI, k PATTOX. is thu
ed by mutual consent. The books, notes_.iud ' f
said firm arc in the hands ol i■ G. PA i'' • „ v p[U-
Dr.MADILL will continue the Drug i*
old stand of MA DILL A PATTOV. J J it
found at all times, when not protessinnady
close attention to business, he hopes to wen
a liberal share of public patronage.
Towanda, April S, IhM. \Y^-
npow AND A brTdge EOMPA J
X The Stockholders of this Tom nan} * 1 " - ia M
ed than an election will te Iteld 011 —rs a ''
of May neat, for one President, six M
Treasurer to serve for one year. K n gT
Tow#nda, April 3,1C2.