E. O. GOODRICH, EDITOR. TOWANDA: Thursday Morning, April 24, 1862. ■Mf REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.— BHf At a meeting of the Republican County Com mittee held in the Ward House, oa Saturday, April 12, 1862, it was reaolved that a County Convention be held at the Court House, in Towanda. on Monday evening, May 5.1662, for the purpose of electing delegates to the State Convention, to nominate candidates for State offi ces, and for such other business as may properly come be fore it. It was also resolved that the Committees of Vigilance appointed last fall* be rejue>ted to call the meeting for this Convention, on Saturday, May 3, 1862, at the usual time and place. H. L. SCOTT, Towanda, J. H. GRANT, Troy. B. F.POWELL, - Boro', WM. CLOGGETT,6. Stone 3~ BEARDSLEE,Warren, A. ELSBREE. Athens. J. B. HINDS, Wysox, ROBT. McKEE,Orwell V. E.GLADDING,CoIumbia COMMITTERS OF VIGILANCE. Athena twp.—Hiram Thomas, E. A. Murrv, J. F. Sat tferlee. Athena Boro'—D. F. Park, Jaa. W.Welsh, Ed. White. Armenia—Nathau Sherman, J. B. Morgan, Harry Co vtrt. Albany—Wells Wilcox, Joseph Lee, John V Rice. Aayiftin—R. E. Gilbert, Richard David, ttobt. Bull. Burlington—Joacphus Campbell, Isaac Soper, Holli.-tcr Compton. Burlington boro'—Geo. C. Hill, P. Long, Fred White head. Burlington West—Wm. Ballard, Perry Pratt, Edwin Loomis. Caaton—C. C. Wright, E. W. Colwell, J. G. Rockwell, Columbia—Luther Havens, Tbos. Card. W. H. Gurnett Franklin—J as. C. Ridgway, John Wrightman, J. E. Spalding. Granville—Robt. Baily, Marcus Ayers, Albert Barnes, Herrick—Charles Piatt, >Y. A. Wetmore F. C. Angle. Le Roy—R. R. Palmer. Robt. McKee, J. P. Vantieet. Litchfield—Milo Merrill, Stephen Evens, S. M'Kinney. Monroe twp.—Chas. M.Brown, Freeman Sweet Clark Cummins. . Monroe boro'—Geo. P. Tracy, M. M. Coolbaugh, J. B. M. Hinman. Orwell—J. W. Payson, E. M. Farrar, D. C. Ellsworth, Overton —Jas. Molyneux, Orlando Heverly, Geo. Hot tenstine. Pike—L. A. Bosworth.Geo. L. Stevens, Asa Nichols. Bidgbury—B. F. Buck, Vincent Owen, Anson Webb. Rome—C. C. Worthing, Levi Towner,David Barnes. Rome boro—Daniel Vulight, Wm. Rice, H W. Brown ing. Hmithfield—A. E. Child. Chester Cranmer, C. T. Wood. Springfield—Joel Adams, Francis Ripley, G. E. Voor hies. Sheshequin—P. H. Kinney, H. B. Lent, Birdsley Watkins. South Creek—John F. Gillett, William Connell.Geo. Dunham. Standing Stone—Geo. Vanness, 2d, George A. Stevens, Charles Taylor. Sylvania boro—D. S, Alexander, L. N. Tinkham, Peleg Peck, jr. Terry—J. L.Jones, J. F. Dodge, James Strong. Towanda boro—J. D. Montanye, jr., Francis Overton, Charles Passage. Towanda twp.—E. W.Hale, G. Mace, Jared Bowman. **Towanda North—H. H. Peck, Charles Rutty, Roderick Granger. Troy twp.—Uel C. Porter .Ezra Loomis.L. P. Williams. Troy boro.—John Grant, Nelson Adams, George B. Davidson. Tuscarora—Levi Wells, Henry Shaw, David Gray. Ulster— C. W. Holcomb, Sam'] Galusha, B. A. Pettis. Warren—Wm. Howell .Miranda Chaffee, Miles Prentice. Windham—Chas. Hand, Ellery Cheney, Silas White. Wyalusing—John Thompson, E. O. Vaughn, John G. prefer. Wysox—J. P. Spalding, J. B. Kinds, William Lewis. Wells—Lyman Frdnch, Newell Leonard, Wm. Brasted. Wilmot—M. M. Moody, D. Corbin, A. J. Stone. ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN THE DISTRICT a OF COLUMBIA. The bill recently adopted by Ccugress for the abolition of slavery in the District of Co lumbia, has been signed by the President, and is now the law of the land. It will be seen by the message of Mr. LINCOLN, which will be found in another column, that, anxious as he was to eomply with the national desire for the banishment from the capital of the institution that has exerted so baneful an influence upon the destinies of the country, he wa3, if possi ble, still more desirous that all the rights of loyal slave-owners should be respected. A fur ther proof of bis earnest wish to do them full justice is afforded by the fact that, of the three coirKnissiouers appointed to investigate their claims for compensation, one was former ly a citizen of North Carolina, and that an other is the late Mayor of Washington. It has loug been a matter of reproach to the American people that their Federal Gov ernment was surrounded by pro-slavery influ ences, and that in the District over which Congress, by direct authority of the Constitu tion, exercised exclusive power of legislation, slavery was sanctioned and protected. Solely out of regard to the slave interests of the ad jacent States, this institution has been protect ed, under the shadow of the Capitol up to the present moment. The natioa has disregard ed its owu wishes and interests in deference to the clamor and protests of those who, as a general rule, have proved its most deadly ene mies, and who, in the hour of national peril, sought to destroy it. The time has come at last when all such claims upon our courtesy have been violated, and when a sentimeut of justice and propriety, as well as the future security of the arcbieves and national property of the Republic,demands that the great measures of our free Govern ment should be perfected, aod its affairs ad ministered, on free soil. While all the rights of the State should be strictly maiutained, the cation, as a nation, shonld no louger be in any way directly responsible for the continued existance of servile bondage at any point where its constitutional power is absolute, and its right of action indisputable. We notice that many of our democratic ex changes are inclined to " howl," and yet claim to be for the Union. When they exert them selves as thoroughly to put down the rebellion as they do the Administration, then we shall have some faith iu their motives. The greater portion of the democratic pa pers, as far as we have seen, in this Congres sional district occupy a hostile attitude toward the administration, and it is a significant fact they all supported JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE for the Presidency in 1860. Now the question is —do these papers echo the sentiments of their party ? and if so have we got to meet them on a Union or disnnion issue next fall ? If so, iet them trot out their strongest 44 sccesb" candidate, for we are prepared for anytning that 6mells of the Southern Confed eracy. The Hon. Theodore Frelinghuysen died at his resideuce in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday, the 12th inst., after a lingering illness. His age was 15 years. THE MOVEMENTS AT YORKTOWN. —The indi cations multiply that the historic field on which the liberties of the Repnbliowere first achieved is to be the theatre of the great battle of the war for Us preservation. All the available power of the enemy in Virginia is apparently being concentrated at Yorktown. Not ouly are three of their best generals, Lee, Johnson, Magruder,believed to be directing their move ments, but it is reported that Jeff. Davis has arrived in their camp, and* that the chosen chief of the conspiracy is to struggle in persou for the maintenance of his ill-gotten power A victory over such a host, thus led, would be most important. There is little reason, however, to suppose that it can be easily achieved. The position of the enemy is one of great strength. Every appliance of art has been used to render it impregnable. The con tending armies appear to be equally confiden' of victory. It is evident that all the appliances of modern warfare will be called into requisi tion, and, if the battle soon expected occurs, it will probably prove one of the most desperate that have ever taken place in any age or country. WHY GEN. BUELL WAS BEHIND HAND.— Conieruing the date of the appearance of Gen. Buell'o army at Pittsburg Landing, re marks the Cincinnati Commercial, there has been much difference of opinion. A great many are disposed to ceusure the General as tardy, and consider that he might, with exertions snch as the situation demanded,have appeared so as to engage iu the battle on Sunday morn ing. It is evident, however, that the enemy counted upon his further detention. Their cavalry destroyed all the bridges on the route from Columbia to Pittsburg, and expected to delay his movements until they had crushed Grant. Parson Browulow, whose knowledge oi the countrj is intimate, states that he was iu Nashville wheu Gen. Buell left that city, and is surprised that he should have reached Pittsburg so soon. Not only were the bridges destroyed, but the streams were high, and for fifty miles there was no turnpike, aud the rain fell heavily nearly every night, making the dirt roads almost impassible. The soil of the Tennessee bottoms is rich and deep, and the wonder is not that in such weather Bnell was so long on the way, but that he was able to straggle through with his artillery. MCCLELLAN AND THE ADMINISTRATION. —The Washington correspondent of the Evenivg Post, telegrams on Thursday that he has the the assurance of a member of the Cabinet that the statement in a New York paper, that McClellan's pIaDS will be interfered with by any iu the government, is utterly false. Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Stanton and others have given him every assistance. He has an abundance of troops, who are thoroughly equipped in ev erything needed to make an effective army.— The stories of the resignation of Stanton or Welles are equally false. They are evidently the work of the enemies of the government who try to encourage the rebels by rumors of dissension among our leading men and distrust of their ability. UST" The brief message of President Lincoln announcing his signature to the bill abolishing slavery in the District of Columbia, is another evidence of the moderation and prudence of the Executive. Nothing more becomes the possessor of great patronage and power than the ever-present conciousness of his responsi bilities, and his anxiety to do no act rashly or unreflectingly. A dispatch from Cairo says that Gen. Mitchcl is now at I-u-k-a,Mississippi, and that he has/ourned the bridges over the Tennessee at JDecator and Florence. Re-enforcements for Beanregard were arriving at an unexpected rate. He has now 100,000 meD, and is said to be constructing fortifications of the most elaborate kind at Corinth. No HEART IN IT. —The correspondent of the Boston Traveler writes of the surrender of Pulaski : The guns of the fort were poorly worked, both in accnracy and quickness, and the rea son therefor has been made apparent since the occupation of it by our troops. Upon deliver ing up the fort and the garrison as prisoners of war, several of the Rebel officers remarked that we had got the fort, but should have to fight before getting Savannah. The Rebels acknowledge that a large majority of the gar risou were impressed into the service, and had no heart in the tight, most of them finally re fusing to work the guns iu its defense. They were mostly Irish and German citizens of Sa vanuah. THE REBEL CONGRESS MOVING OFF —A VERY CONVENIENT DODGE. —The two houses of the rebel Congress at Richmond have resolved very soon to adjourn over till the month of August, which, being interpreted into plainer English, means that they have resolved that General McClellau shall not catch them in Richmond. An iron gun carriage for a five hun dred pounder gun is in course of construction at the Watertown (Massachusetts) Arsenal. It will be completed in a few days, and will weigh twenty-five tons. Gen. Sherman, who occupied the left wing of the National force at the battle of Pittsburg, moved his division on Wednesday last two miles into the interior, aod having caused the Rebels a loss of fifty or sixty killed and as many wounded, now holds the posi tion. The Richmond Whig, says that such Generals as Floyd aod Pillow " are 6ores up- OD the fair body of the Southern Confedera cy." A loyal editor says : " Yes, raoniDg sores, no doubt." THE m FOR THE UNION. 1 SIEGE AfjORKTOWN. Spirited Encasement with the Rebels at Lee's Mills. New Market Occupied by Union Forces. JACKSON RETREATING TOWARD YQRKTOWN, NEWS FROM GEN. BANKS' CORPS. OFFICIAL WAR BULLETIN. DESPATCHES FROM GENERAL MC CLELLAND. WASHINGTON, April 17,1862. The following despatches were received to day at the War Department from General McClelland : HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, ) April 18,1862. f 1 At about half an hoar after midnight the euemy attacked Smith's position, and attempt ed to carry his guns. Smith repulsed him baudsomely and took some prisouers. 1 have no details. Will forward them es soon as my aids return, The firing was very heavy. All is now quiet. My position, occupied yesterduy by Smith, was intrenched last night, so that we have been able to prevent the enemy from working to-day and kept his guns silent. Sume result at the batteries at Ilyam's Mills. Yorktown was shelled by onr gunboats and some of our barges today, without effect. There has been a great deal of firing from the Yorktowu laud batteries. WASHINGTON, April 18,1862. The following was received at G:SO o'clock this evening : HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TIIE POTOMAC, ) April 18, 1862. J An official report has been received at head quarters giving a list of the killed and wound ed iu the engagement between the Third Ver mont regiment and the enemy on Wednesday, mention of whih was made yesterday. The information as far as received puts the killed at thirty-two, and wounded at ninety ; ten of the latter will probably prove fatal. The conduct of the Vermont troops on the occasion is .-poken ot in the highest terms, earning for the Green Mountain Boys laurels only to be won by the brave. They drove a superior number of the eu my from their for tified position, but were loreed to relinquish it ou the rebels being reinforced. The io.-s of the enemy iu this engagement must have been heavy, as the well directed fire of our artillery mowed them by acres. Yesterday afternoon, while Lieutenant 0 13. Wagner, of the Topographical Engineers, iu company with a squad of men, was making a survey of the enemy's works, a shell struck the table on which lay the papers, and, in stantly exploding, the left arm of the Lieut, was shattered and was afterwards amputated. He is comfortable this miming, and no fears are entertained as to his recovery. Joseph Luther, Jr., of Bristol, belonging to the Second Rhode Island regiment, was prob ably fatally injured. Daniel Painter, of Berdan's sharpshooters, mentioued yesterday, is dead. About one o'clock this mcrning the enemy in force attempted to cross the dam in front of our lines, evidently with the view of cap turing a battery of our artillery, which had given them considerable trouble during the last few days. On the rebels making their appearance they were opened upon by a well directed fire from a body of infantry acting as a reserve to the pickets, forcing them to beat a retreat, leav ng their dead and wounded ou the dam, which they succeeded in recovering before daylight. Both parties then opened with artillery, which has continued at intervals up to the present time. None of our meu were killed. NEW MARKET OCCUPIED BY UNION FORCES. WASHINGTON, April 18, 1562. The following has been received at the War Department : HEADQUARTERS DEFARTMENT OF TIIE RAENANPOAH, I April 17—'J P.M. j Bon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War : Our troops occupy New Market to-night.— There has beeu some artillery skirmishing, but no loss ou our side. We have many prisoners. N. P. BANKS, Major-General Commanding. MOUNT JACKSON, Ya., April 17, 1852. Mount Jackson was occupied this morning at uiue o'clock, the rebels showiug but feeble resistance, aud burning the bridges as they re treated. Our advance was made by the turn pike and by a side road—Gen. Shields upon one aud Gei. Williams upon the other. Cavalry were sent cut last night at 1 o'clock to cut off the retreat of the rebels, but were detained, aud arrived only a short time before the advance on the turnpike. The Vermont cavalry dashed through Mount Jacksou to prevent the burning of the bridge across the creek beyond the town. They captured several rebels iu the act of firing the bridge. A lieutenant of Ashby's, who was retreating with the Col. himself, was captured, and Asliby only escaped from wear ing the uniform of the Union cavalry. The bridge across the Shenandoah was for tunately saved. Our pursuing forces are in New Market to night, without resistance. Major Copeland aud twelve of General Banks' cavalry charged through the town iu the rear of the enemy.— Ashby and his men are outside of town. Jackson aDd his infantry have fallen back towards Stauntou. WOODSTOCK, April 18,1862. Our army reached New Market last night. Officers who have returned hither state that when they left our advauce was five miles be yond Mount Jackson. The enemy attempted to make one stand on bis retreat, but our guns spurred him oa. A Lieutenant O'Brien, of Ashby's cavalry, was captured at a house on the road. The cavalry company taken yesterday was commanded by Captain Harper, who was ab sent ; his three lieutenants were taken. Our officers believe it possible that an actiou will take place today. Gen. Shields was in command of his forces, and gave directions for a right flank movement, which caused the enemy's retreat. The locomotives and cars, and every de structible appliauce of war not transportable was burned by the enemy At half past ten last night General Banks had reached New Market, and wu3in hot pur suit of the euemy. There is no news from Gen. Banks this morning. The enemy made a feint of resistance at Rudd's Hill, a very strong position beyond Mount Jackson ; but ou a demonstration of attack by our forces they fled. OFFICIAL BULLETIN. The following order has been issued : WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OEFICE, 1 WASHINGTON, April 18, 1862. f Iu the present condition of military opera tions at Yorktown, no passes can be given to persons not immediately eonuected with the troops in a military capacity. The siuk and wounded will be nmply pro vided for by the government, and their friends cannot be permitted to visit them while the above prohibition H in force. L. THOMAS, Adjutant General. JACKSON RETREATING TOWARD YORKTOWN. The following dispatches have been received by the Secretary of War : NEW MARKET, April 19, 18G2. Hon. E M. Stanton, Secretary of War To day 1 have been to the bridge on the south fork of the Shenandoah, in the Wassa mutten galley, with a force of infantry, cava! ry, and artillery, to protect the two important bridges that cross the river. We were within sight of Suray at the South Bridge. A sharp skirmish occurred with the Rebels, iu which they lost several men taken ' prisoners. Their object was the destruction ot the bridges. One of the prisoners left the camp on the *bank of the Rappahannock on Thursday morn ing. There were uo fortifications there up to that time. Other reports indicate a stronger force at Gordousvilie, and a contest there, the whole resulting iu a belief that they are concentrat ing at Yorktown. I believe Jackson left this Valley yesterday. He is reported to have left Harrisonburg yeste'day for Gordonsville, by ! the Mountain Road. lie encamped last night at McGaugeytowu, eleven miles from Harri sonburg. N. P. BANKS, Major General Commanding. NEW MARKET, April 20, 18U2— 9 A. M. Hau. E. M. Stantou, Secretary of War : The flight of Jackson from the Valley, by j the way of the mountains, from Harrisonburg toward Stannnrdsville and Orange Court llou<e, on Gordonsville, is confirmed this morning by our scouts and prisouers. N. I'. BANKS, M. G. C. FROM GEN. FREMONT'S DEPART MENT. HEADQI AKTKS, WnEEi.inu. Ya., ) April 20, 1862. I Hon. E.M.B'anton, Secretary of War:— Intelligence just received from Gen. Milroy states that the enemy, numbering about 3,500, with two batteries, including two rifled guns, are constructing fortifications upon the cresi of the Shenandoah. Reliefs ot 500 men are constantly at work, day and night. The rebel encampment is on the eastern slope ot the mountain, extending dowu five miles from the summit. A notorious guerr.lla, named Fred erick W. Cbanning, has been captured by a cavalry company under Gen. Milroy. J. (J. FREMONT, Major Geueral. ARRIVAL OF JEFF. DAVIS IN THE REBEL CAMP. BALTIMORE, April 18, 1862. The following is from the special corres pondent of the American : At intervals la.-t night and this morning heavy cannonading could be heard iu the tii rection of Yorktown. A party of deserters who came into our lines report the arrival of Jeff. Davis iu the rebel camp, and that it was understood he would take command in the approaching bat ' tie. They represent the enemy to lie in great force,and the woik of iiitrencbin|to be progres sing throughout the | euinsula. Re enforcements were constantly arriving iroui Norfolk, Frcd ricksburg, and even North Carolina, and the rebel geueruls openly declared their intention to make this the great battle of the war ; and the strongest couviction is expressed of a tri umph ov.r the federal forces and of driving them from the peninsula. There is almost constant skirmishing going on by the riflemen, and occasionally shot and shell are thrown with great rapidity. Just as I was about to close this letter, I learn that there was quite a heavy skirmish this morning beyond Warwick Court House, on the James liver. The enemy attempted to turn our left flank. The atlack was made in quite heavy force ; but the enemy was re pulsed after a brisk artillery duel. The loss of the enemy is thought to have been quite heavy. We lost about u dozeu iu killed and wounded. Slavery Abolished from the Capital. WASHINGTON, April 16, 18G2. The following message was received by the House of representatives, to-day, from the Presideut : FELLOW-CITIZENS OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES : The act entitled "An act for the release of certain persons held to service or labor, in the District of Columbia," has this day been approved and signed. 1 have never doubted the constitutional au thority of Congress to abolish slavery in this District, and I have ever desired to see the National Capital freed from the institution in some satisfactory way. Hence there has uev er been in my mind any question upon the subject except the one cf exptdiencv, arising in view of all the circumstances. If there lie matters within and about this act which might have taken a course or share more satisfacto ry to my judgment, I do not attempt to speci fy tbem. I am gratified that the two principles of compensation and colonization are both recog nized and practically applied in the act. In the matter of compensation it is provided that claims may be presented within ninety days from the passage of the act,but not thereafter; and there is no saving for minors, femmes covert, insane, ar absent persons. I presume that this is au omission by mere oversight, aud I recom mend that it be supplied by au ameudatory or supplemental net. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. The President to-day Dominated to the Sen ate James G. Berret, ex Mayor of Washing ton, Hon. Samuel F. Vinton, of Ohio, and Daniel R. Gooploe, formerly of Nort Carolina, commissioners, under the act abolishing slavery from The District of Columbia, to inrestigate and determine the validity and valuo of the ctflims presented. The Bombardment of Fort Pulaski. The Uuited States steamer McClellan, J W Booth, commander, from Port Royal, ar rived at New York early on Friday morning The Uuited States steamer Star of the South, Woodhull, from Port Royal, arrived at tins port last evenitq;. She brings lifty-lour reiu gees from Jacksonville, Florida. The United States ship Vermont arrived oil Bay Point on Monday evening, 14ih instant, having been lowed up from the b&r by the steamships Star of the South and Potomac. Fort Pulaski is now in possession of the United States forces. The stars and Viars have been supplanted by the Stars and Stripes. The Seventh Connecticut Volunteers occupy the quarters so lately occupied by the First Georgia Volunteers. Ou the morning of the 10th the prepara tions for its bombardment, under Brigadier General Gilmore, were cc mpleted, and a com munication, under a 9ag of truce, was forward ed to Col. Ohnstead, the commander of Pu laski, demanding the unconditional surrender of the fort. To this Col O. replied in a very gentlemanly and witty note, stating that Id was placed there " to defend, not to surrender the fort." Upon receipt of this, at tilty two minutes past seven A. M. of the 10th, the bat teries on Tybee opened ffre. After bring a few rounds from the several battelies a chance shot carried away the billiards of Pulaski, and the rebel flag "kissed mother earth." At this point otir lire slackened Our people, not knowing but that the oceu p nits of the fort were tiring of their sport, had concluded to xuciunk Presently, instead of the white flag, the stars and bars were once more seen waving from a temporary llagstuff on the parapet. The batter it 8 011 the Tybee recommenced with redoubled vigor, and the lineg continued without cessation during the remainder of the day Towards night Gen. Gilmore, being satisfied (from the t tfects of the Parrott guns and Jajies projectiles during the 'lay) of the practicability of breaching the fort, again slackened tl.e tiring iu ouler to make arrangements for the planting of more guns at the Goat Point batteries, that point 1 being the nearest to Pulaski—distance 1,685 yards. From sunset till twelve midnight no filing was heard. From then until daylight an occasional shot was fired, and on the mora ine of the llili two small breaches weie visi ble to us, at the distance of two miles, on the J southeast face of the fort. Bv twelve M these, under the heavy and well directed firing lrom j the Goat Point batteries, had assumed most wonderful proportions, and at eighteen min utes past two o'clock F M the rebd flag was hauled down and a white flag displayed. A i boat was then sent to I'ulaski, and a surreu- ! der of the fort was made Col. Olmstead stated that it was impossible ; to hold out any longer, as the rifle shots were ; fast working their way inlo the magazines, and a goodly number of his trims were disabled, and he was therefore compelled to comply with j Gen. Hunter's demand. Accordingly, the same night, the Seventh Connecticut. Colonel , IV.i v, was thrown into the fort, and the mu nitidis of war, provisions, were turned over to the credit of the Union. Union loss—one killed, one wounded slightly i Rebel loss—thtee wounded—umputaliou | necessary and performed in each case ; prison- j ers 355, including officers. Our forces have been withdrawn from Jack i sonville, and General Wright, with 1,500 men, arrived at Hilton Head ou the steamer Cos mopolitan on the 15th. si&aaaaa,, In Fist Smitlificlil. April ftli, l>v R -v. Parker,Mr. I JOHN E. HILL and Miss MARTHA WOOD. 1)11 Sunduj*. March 30. at Fast Spring Hill, by Moses j O iimby.E-q , Mr. SAMUEL P. MAXFJEI.D. ot Tus i-arora, to Miss CAROLINE MONTGOMERY, of Lie County, 111. DIED, In Sliesbequin, March 30t!i. ELMER, son of George E. aud Caroliue Lent, in the Ist year of his age. '• Happy infant early blest. Rest in peaceful slumber, rest." In Springfield. April 2d, after a brief and painful illness, j KLIZABK I 11, wile ol Dr. Theodore Wilder,"in the 57th j year of her age. A woman of great energy of character, and governed | by the higher powers of the mind ; acting her part in life j in a coratueudable manner and worthy of imitati.ui. As j a wife, ever studying the interest of licr companion in ! life, aiding and assisting him in the toils aad troubles in- j cident to human existence, from the h ur that made them j one to that ot the illness which closed lier earthly path- : way. As a mother, devoted to her daughter, an only child ; counseling, laboring and hoping, with a devotion worthy of a mother's heart and a mother's love. As a neighbor, upright in her deportment, charitable and hu- ; mane ; by deeds ot kindness toward those suffering with j sickness, and aiding the children of want and distress, giviug evidence of the truth spoken by one in the early ages of Christianity, that prove religion and undeliled be lore GOD, the Father, not only consists in keeping one's self unspotted trom the world, but also in visiting the fatherless and widows in theis afflictions, illustrating the truth spoken by auotlier, that. " Heaven is here ; its hymns of gladness Cheer the true believer's way. In this world where sin and sadness, Olleu change to night our day. " Heaven is here ; where misery lightened Ot its heavy load is seen. Where the lace of sorrow brightened By the deed ol love hath becu. " Where the bound, the poor, despairing, Are set Irrc, supplied, and blest— Where in other's anguish sharing, We tiuu our surest rest. " Where we heed the voice of duty. Rather tha:i man's praise, or rod ; This is heaven—its peace, its beauty, Radient with the smile of GOD." Living thus, aud securing the esteem of all blessed with her acquaintance, her grve wili be remembered as the resting place of the earthly form of one worthy to live and worthy to die. while relative hearts will look forward j to a reunion where parting shali be no more. [Con. Iu Smithtield. April 3d. JENNIE A., daughter of Ira C. and lAellen E. Bullock, in the 9th year of her age. Jennie was indeed a lovely girl aud endeared to the hearts of her friends, and doubly dear to the mem bers of the household made joj-ous by her presence, and whose inmates now grieve the absence of oa® who was the life and light of the house-hold band. "A moan of sorrow—a dirge of gloom— A wail of woe o'er an early tomb— A funeral requiem, and for whom ? A blighted bud! " For one who hath left this world of pain, Though strongly linked by affection's chain, And our passiouate weeping, alas ! is vain To restore the flower.' " Then a dirge of sorrow, a dirge of gloom ! Softly, oh! mother-earth, make room For one who hath passed, in youth and bloom, From our lone way 1 " For her the yonngestand fairest one, Whose work upon earth is already done, Whose heavenly home and crown are won, In early down! " A requiem for onr gentle dove ? No ! A song of praise, of redeeming love, For our lamb removed to the fold above. To Jesus' arms." The newly-made mound, near the home of her child' hood, holds the casket alone-the gem more lasting one, that shall be fcrojL re * 1 M is an angel now to watch over Ut er , m ' Jr *' H in the home on the hill-side, and look'ia f **l hour that she will welcome them in the' ■ forever wear the golden chain of , io plrit 'W.I In ter of Freeman and Nancy Sweet her age. ' u lli e n\x{k Jfc I j In Bcanfcrt, 8. C, March IS, of Emi.i 8 BLACKMAN, of SOU , I of UltaYsvilla, aged 2 years, u v I His life as a business young man, and * U I social relations and christian character '*l* I hearts of friends and acquaintances, the i,',' '' H I ol honesty, kindness and affectionate Precious in the sight of the L/.rd d stints. The righteous hath hope i n .flrto Irtwrtisciut^ I New Arrangement, 1 rriHE SUBSCRIBERS HAVlXrrv ' ■ A ed a Copartnership, will continue th" i nierly carried on ly J. I>. HUMPHREY 'it- I P'isiie the Court House, where they w ' p'., "we on hand a general assortment or I BOOTS & SHOES and a very large st<>< kof all kinds of LE\T T ed tor a country trade. A full assortment I Slide Findings, Harness Triuui,. SADDLERY, HARDWARE, CROCKFnv ' GLASS. GROCERIES, We expect to Increase our facilities in the ra ing depai t ment, so as to beetle to sup; | v ' superior article, at prices rivaling all . especially ' foreign," believing it of vital iff,, „ 1 a '' : community to toater domestic production.!." C( to ticahie. Having purchased the stock of Harness anHs.j> "trued ley Messrs. Gulp A Kirby, and rented uT* fot merly occupied by them, we offer ;, jr sa'e a W 1,0 of ' s*. rtoi.j HARNESS, B IDLES, TRUNKS, TRAVtLIK BASS HI and will make to order almost anything in ti We respectfully invite public "attention t, ' stock tu its various branches, trusting th ,t i, T '° Q ' tention to business and zealous exertions to wants oi community, we shall merit and receilT, •hare of public patronage. -k; We are prepared to make to order nythinginrU Also, do all kinds of repairing on very short ui,- Cash paid lor Sheep p. Its. Hides and Skin's TP X_t _A. IST T s /"II RARE VINES. ROSES. VER|'i;x^ VA Dial, trias, Peonies and Flower Pots for sals Garden ol UARRY MIX. Mleau&t Isabella Lidcts.erch IConcord .... 50 " •• Clinton 20 " •• Hart'd Prolific SO •' " Delaware luO " •' |Brown's Ca'wa 20 " Rebecca 50 " " i\v .Sweet Waterso " Catawba 20 " " .Diana $0 ' * No'n MuscadineoO " •' | The grapes of our own country are quite dDtinrtm, cies Iron, the wine Gr.pe of Europe, and are i.-uah stronger in growth, with longer and m .re entire folLw* and in the r ..a'lve state with a peculiar fa.- 0 hrorti vor, and more or less hardiness of pulp ; 'tbe-c irate however, disappear in .■uliiva'tion • and we have already obtained from the wild type new v ... of high quality, and 01 superior and pv , • v *' ness in this, our qprthern climate, amnug the bestlkn* I offer tor -a'e at exc -ed njly low prices, ah 01 win .; warrant true to n.rtne. FLOWER PCS?, At pt i. es that will satisfy the reasonable, all she.- 3 to 11 inches. Early Winningstadt Cabbage 6 cts. r*r 4n. •' tlx Heart •' 6 " Sugar Loal' " ti •• •• " York *' C " " " Large York •• • C " " Large Early Dutch Cauliflower ti '• " Wall lieren Brocoli ti •• Late Dutch Cauliflower ti •> White Chiawe Toaato g •< Ear; 3 Puiple Egg Plant 19 " Large Round Purple Eggplant 10 •' " Large Sweet Pepper Plant. 10 " " Large Bull Nose Pepper Plant 10 •• • Red Cherry Pepper Plant 10 " Pejce Island Tomato 10 " " Lycester Perfect <d Tomato 10 " " Red Cherry Tomato 6 " Large Smooth Yellow Tomato ..... 6 " " Large Smooth Red Tomato 6 " " FEJEE ISLAND TOMATO, Is a variety introduced by Capt. Frazier.of Phili ielrij lrom the Fejee Island, large size and bea .tin! pjak' c . I or, very firm in llesb, atid considered one of the best ft. cr introduced. LYCESTER'S PERFECTED TOMATO, J Large size, flesh abundant and firm, it r inks witbtk I Fejee, and many think it hot of all. Color, pa.e r 1 These varieties are new and nave been li.-tnuiti-j . j; 1 ingly. Ii .beit Ruist A Son, of Philadelphia, hUme no I belter variety could be raised. PERPETUAL, OR EVEK-BLOOMINC hOsEiv A tew dozen of choice and rare variety, hw.usfiw quality of blooming the full season, from while the da kest color. De|.end upon it, I offer Roses of real mer it , both in Europe and America, a very decided acquisi tion in the line of roses. Price from 50 cents to sl. PEONIES. Ruse scented, pink, large size, beautiful and fine shape- White do., very large itn.i splendid, both of which are l great ornament to a flower garden. 25 cents each. DIALETRIAS. Oneof the mo<.f gracetul flowers that decks the flo/a! it part ment. 25 cents each. VERBENAS. The finest variety, all in pots, at prices that shall bf satisfactory. Call and see them. CUCUMBER PLANTS, In pots, 12J cents each, which can be turned out wilt safety, making an early crop, so much desired. SWEET POTATO PLANTS, Fifty cents per hundred. All sweet potatoes are raised by setting plants. All may depeud upon a supply tin Spring, lu fine erudition to set lrom the l.ith of Mayta the 25th of June. This gives ample time for the pntatu to grow, as the plant is quite old—even three degree south of us tliey do not set before the Ist of June. They are of early cultute, and three plants to the lull, and csn be raised in Bradford county. Any information a-.iireii, inquire at the gruden All late cabbage plants, out door culture, 25 cts per hundred. CELERY. At 25 cts. per hundred. Thousands in fine condition to set from the fitteenth of May to the fir.-t of Ang.-t. Much pains will he taken to make plants strong and stocky as possible, by trauspl.ii.fi.'.g. Ac. Patots, Grape Vines, and all i sell,"may be carried aav distance, as they wdl be packed in moss exceeding well I have a good pair <>t TEAM H<iL>L>, a very ex cellent Lumber TWO HOR>E WaGON. and team har ness to sell. Terms mad<* known to the applicant, good bargain ottered. Call and see theiu at my barn. Towanila, April IS, 18tj2. NEW SPRING GOODS! AT J. M. COLLINS', (First door South ol Codding A Rus-rlls) TUST RECEIVED FROM NEW YORK an unusnal large stock of Clothing, Cloths. Cw Vestings, Gent's Furnishing Goods. Hats A Caps, wi"- will be sold at greater bargains than before. OU-t SPRING STOCK Will comprise almost every article worn by man BUSINESS SUITS, COATS, VAN** Vests, Shirts, Collars, Suspenders, Nccb Ties, Gloves, Wrappers. Sock* Overalls, Boy's Pants and Jackets. E.-pecial attea is called to our New Style of CLOTHS, CASIMERES A>D YESTDCS AVbich are ready to make up to order, on short and warranted in every way, or no sale, a s we Tter, eight years experienst- in this line of business, raj ' ' Mr. PEXCPACKER. will t>e on hand, at all ttm w cuttiug for those who wish it done. BEAR IN MIND ;j| If you wish to buy clothing cheap, and get sst represented, call at COLLINS'. r)t If you wish to get the worth of j'our money, and p J fresh Goods and fair dealing, call on us and V°" ()i satisfied. No trouble to show gooasand no f, Goods sold for cash only. J- M. CDL Towanda, April 21. ISfi2. -— -~ \DM INISTR ATOR'S NOTICE-^ j s hereby given, that all persons indebted 0 tate of I. H. STEPHENS, late of North T and ih"-< are requested to make payment without uei.. •• da ]j having claims against said estate will P 1 ,HOS, authenticated for settlement. JOHN -*L- JtrjW r. April 16,1X62. A^!iU ' L,
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