srabtosUforttr. E. O. GOODRICH, EDITOR. TOWANDA : Thursday Morning, December 18,1862 THE LATEST WAR NEWS. On Saturday the 13th inst., the anticipated battle wa3 progressing. The moruiog opened with a dense fog. Gen. Reynold's corps, on the left, advanced at an early hoar, and at 9 : 15 engaged the enemy's infantry. Soon the rebels opened a heavy fire of artillery, our guns answering promptly. A portion of the enemy's cavalry crossed a ford above, and a sufficient force was immediately seut out to meet them. A later dispatch says aboat day break on Saturday morning, between 1,000 and 1,500 of Stuart's cavalry dashed into Dumfries, and captured 10 sutlers, 25 pickets and a telegraph repairer. They also cut the telegraph wires, and then hastily retreated.— Our troops throng the City of Fredericks burg. Rebel sharpshooters are posted where they harass our pickets. The houses of Se cession occupauts have been sacked ; many of the buildings have been destroyed to supply fuel for the camp fires. The shelling of the city, as far as ascertained, has not resulted in loss of life to any of the citizens who remain ed. They fouud shelter in their cellars. The balloon was up all day during the fight. The Rebels shelled Fredericksburg at night with out success. A despatch dated Sunday, 14th, states there is no fog to-day. The SUD shines brightly, with a strong breeze. At daylight there was n heavy fire of artillery and infant ry in front of the first line of the works, where Gens. Sumner and ITooker were engaged the day before, The fire slackeued abont an hour afterward, and was beard only at inter vals. During Saturday night and Sunday forenoon the rebels extended their works and strengthened their position. Large bodies of troops are now to be seen where few were found on Saturday. Our dead, slain yester day, while charging in front of the enemy's work, remain where they fell. Their removal was prevented bp the fire of the rebel infantry. The wounded have all been removed from the field and the dead are buried as fust as they are obtained. The indications were that no decisive battle would be fought yesterday.— It is estimated that 40,000 of our troops were engaged iu Saturday's fight. General Eurnside remains on the field, giving direc tions and looking to the position and condi tion of his forces. A large number of surgeons and whatever is required for the wounded, have beeu forwarded from WashiDgtou to the battle ground. The fog, which has been a great source of embarrassment, began to dis appear on the forenoon of Saturday, affording a fair view of our own and the enemy's posi tion. The enemy had their guns posted on a ridge of hills in the rear of the city. General Sumner concluded that these works could not be carried except by a charge of infantry ; he therefore assigned that duty to Gen. Frenche's division, which was supported by General Howard's. About 12 o'clock the troops ad vanced at a brisk run, the enemy's guns pouring upon them a rapid fire. At the base of the ridge our troops received a terrible fire from the Rebel infantry posted behind a stone wall and some buildings ou the right of the liue. Our men then fell back to a sroal' ravine within musket range of the enemy. At this juncture another body of troops moved in fine style to their assistance, although gaps were made in their ranks by the Rebel de fences, they double-quicked with fixed bay onets, but could not dislodge the enemy, be cause of the concentrated fire of the rebel ar tillery—the ceDtre wavered but rallied again, and the firing continued until after dark. General Franklin, who commanded the attack on the left, had better success, driving the Rebels the distance of a mile. An advance made by the enemy was repulsed with terrible slaughter, and loss of 400 or 500 prisoners be longing to Gen. A. P. Hill's command. Gen. Longstreet was on the left holding the main works, General A. P. I]ill and Stonewall Jacksou were iu front of General Franklin with Jackson's right resting on the Rappa hannock, Hill's force acting as a reserve. A despatch received last evening cautions the public against hastily crediting the unsupport ed rumors concerning Saturday's battle, many of them having been got up by Rebel sympa Ihizers. Geutlemeu in high public positions repeat the assertions as coming from General Eurnside, that ho has made enough,and there fore desires no further reinforeemeuts. THE PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE. —This tody will soon meet. The Senate will orga nize by the election of GEO. Y. LAWRENCE, Rep., a3 Speaker, who fills that position dur ing the recess of the Legislature. GEO. W. HAMUERSLEY. of Philadelphia, will be, most probably, the chief clerk of the Senate. ID the House the Democrats will have a small majority. The most prominent Democratic caudidates for the speakership are JOHN CESS NA, of Bedtord, aud WILLIAM IIOPXINK, of Washington. For the Chief Clerkship, Capt. JACOB ZIEGLER, of Butler, and Dr. C. II IIILL, of Montgomery. The eleetiou of a United States Senator to suceetd Hon. DAVID WIL MOT, will tuke place on Tuesday, the 13th ol January. The prominent Republican catuli dates are WiLitOT, CURTIN and Hon. SIMON CAMERON. The prominent Democratic candi dates are Hon. CHARLES R. BUCKALEW, Hon. HE MM D. losiEßand Hon. F. W. HUGHES AS the Democratic majority on joint ballot in the Legislature will be but oue, the election will ejciting aud interesting. IMPORTANT TO DESERTERS FROM THE DRATT. —The following order from the Adjutant General of the United States, is of the high est importance, alike to those who are attempt ing by fraud and desertion to escape the draft, and those who may become liable to another ordeal of that system to make up deficiencies growing out of such desertion. It becomes a matter of general duty and importance, then, that all good citizens should iuterest them selves in securing the return of all deserters, and that the drafted men should know that the service of nine months which tbey owe to the Government, will be sternly exacted, to date, not from the hour of the draft, but from the moment they report for duty : llabr iBBCKG, Dec. 6, 1562. The undersigned deems it necessary to communicate the following for the iuforma tion of all concerned : Drafted militia who disregard their oblige tions to their country and keep out o! the wav and avoid delivery to the several cam ps of instruction, cannot divest themselves of their liability to faithfully perform nine months of military service ; aud that service can only commence from the date of their delivery to the military authorities. The citizens yet subject to draft, are deeply interested in see ing that the recusants are promptly sent in, for as the general Government has requ red of the State a certain number of men, some of their citizens may be subsequently drafted in place of such recusants. Drafted militia who have deserted, will be pursued and when opprthendedf will be re quired to make good the time lost by their unauthorized absence, and also be subject to such punishment as may be determined by a General Court Martial, under the ar tides of war. L. THOMAS. Adjutant-General. GOVERNOR'S PROCLAMATION —Governor Cur tin issued his proclamation on Thursday, an nouncing the Representatives from this state to Congress, who had been duly chosen by the people at the election in October, and to v hom credentials will be issued in conformity to law. We append a list of the Representa tive's as officially announced : REPRESENTATIVES. Ist District— Samuel J Randall, 2d " Charles O'Xeil, 3d " Leonard Myers, 4th " Wm. D. Kelly. sth " Russell Thayer, fith " John D. btiles, 7th " John M. Broomal, Bth " Sydenham E. Ancona, 9th " Thaddeus Stevens, Kith " Myer Strouse, 11th " Philip Johnson, 12th " Charles Dennison, 13th " Henry W. Tracy, 14th " W .H. Miller, 15th " Josaph Baily, Kith " A. H. Coffrotb. 17th " Archibald McAllister, 18th " James T. Hale. 19th " Glenni W. Scofield, 20th " Amos Myers, 21st " John L. Dawson, 22d " Jarncs K. Morehead. 23d " Thomas WUliams, 24th •' Jesse Lazear. We believe that a notice of contest has been given in at lents one or two of the dis tricta of the State, but we arc not actually certain of the facts, in the absence of any record ou the subject. SENDING FOOD TO ENGLAND'S STARVING POOR. —One of the grandest records that goes upoo the page of history during this eventful period of our country, is the fact that we send food to the starving operatives of Lancashire. No bly overlooking England's wicked hostility cloaked under " neutrality," ignoring the ef torts of her capitalists to fit out rebel iron clads and privateers, our generous people hu inanely refuse to close their ears to the cries of England's famishing poor. Already have one or two ship loads of bread stuffs left New York, and others are being got ready. Every vessel thus filled with the " staff of life " sent from this country to Eng land in this crisis, will be a glorious monument to the humane impulses and generous instincts of the American people—a prouder bequauth al to our children than the record of a thou sand bloody victories. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT LOCK HAVEN. —On Saturday, Gth inst., a most destructive fire oc curred at Lock Haven. The entire business portion of the town was destroyed, including the Lock Haven Eank, the Clinton House, the Telegraph office, the extensive Soap Fac tory of Taylor & Co., aud a large number of other valuable buildings. The Fulton House, Barker's Hotel, and the bridge over the river were saved. The fire originated in a carpenter's shop in the rear of Scott's Hall. The loss is estima ted at $400,000. COUNTERFEIT POSTAGE CURRENCY. — It ap pears that there are counterfeit fifty cent notes of the new postage currency iu circula tion. They are said to be well executed, and should be guarded against. The following easily noted marks will enable holders to de tect them : 1. The-paper is thinner than the genu ine 2. The five faces of Washington vary considerably from each other in the counter feit—so much so that two or three of them, — if stanaing alone, would hardly be taken for the portraits of Washington while on the genuine they closely resemble each other. 3 Hie linked letters ' IT S," under the mid dle fuce of Washington in the counterfeit, do not show the lower end of the "S,*' iuside of the legs of the "U," while in the genuine they do. This mark ,'s easily seen. 4. The bur dt-r round the lettering and "50'' on the back of the counterfeit is dark, and the lines are crowded, while in the genuine the border is open, while a line of light dots running through tha middle all the way round. In the coi ntcrfeit this line is almost invisible, while in the genuine it is so distinct as to catch the eye at once. FIRE AT WILLIAMSPORT —Taylor"? Soap and Candle factory, and a dwelling house near by, were consumed by fire on Saturday morning last, at Williamsport There w as an insurance of $3,000 an the property destroyed, iu the Lf comiDg MutQai, FROM GEN. BURNSIDE'S ARMY. Fredericksburg Shelled by the Rebels. GENERALS BAYARD AND JACKSON KILLED. Two Charges on the Enemy's Wor&ff. FROM 400 TO 500 PRISONERS TAKEN. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, J Thursday eveiyng. Dec. 11. j Bot little firing took place between one and three o'cluck, during which time all the avails ble batteries were placed iu position. They then numbered 176 guns, and at a given sig nal all the batteries opened on the city. The fire was terrible, but the rebel sharp shooters could not be driven from their hiding place. The shot and shell went crashing through the houses, in many cases setting them on fire, causing a dense s oke, which to gether with the explosion of a large quantity of powder, almost hid the city from view. It soon became evident that the bridges could uct be built except, by a bold dash. Volunteers were called for to cross in small boats. The order was no soouer given than hundreds of braves stepped forward, but all could not go About one hundred were selected ; they were soon on their way, while the artillery threw a perfect storm of irou hail on the op posite bank. They reached the opposite shore, but not without loss. With fixed bayonets they rush ed upon the enemy, killing several and taking a hundred and one prisoners, who were safely landed on this side. At half-past four, two bridges were finished opposite the city, when the troops immediate ly began to cross over. The enemy were soon driven from the city back to their line of works. The two bridges in front of Gen Franklin were successfully laid earlv in the day, but bis troops did not cross until the two upper ones were ready. A sufficient force is now on the opposite side of the river to resist any attack that is likely to be made. The rebels fired but few guns in the morn ing, and ncne in the afternoon ; although their works were in easy range during the forenoon. The rebels burnt the railioad bridge just outside of the city. Between thirty and forty houses were burnt, mostly iu the busiuess part of the city. During the day between eight thousand and nine thousand rounds of amuiunitiou was fired by our artillery. Everything is quiet to night. The indica tions are that a battle will be fought to mor row. Approved. A. E. BURNSIDE. HEADQUAF.TEKS AKMY OF THE POTOMAC, | Saturday, Dec. 13, 1&H3—11 p.m. f The fog began lo disappear early in the forenoon, affording an unobstructed view of our own and the Rebel positions. It being evident that the first ridge of hills, in the rear of the city, on which the enemy had their guns posted behind works, could cot be carried, except by a charge of infantry Gen. Sumner unsigned that duty to General French's Division, which was supported by- Gen. Howard's. The troops advanced to their works at ten minutes before 12 o'clock at a brisk run, the enemy's guus openiug upou them a very rapid tire. When within musket range, at the base of the ridge, our troops were met by a terrible fire from the Rebel infantry, who were posted behind a stone wall and some houses ou the right of the line. This cheek* d the advance of our men, and they fell back lo a small ravine, but not out of musket range. At this time another body of troops moved to their assistance iu splendid style, notwiih standing large gaps were made in their ranks by the Rebel artillery. When our troops arrived at the first lins of the Rebel defenses, lhey "double quicken,' and with " fixed bayonets" endeavored to dislodge the Rebels Irom their hiding places. The concentrated liie of the Rebel artillery and infantry, which our men were forced to lace, was too much for them, and the center gave way in disorder, but afterward they were rallied and brought back. From that time the fire was spiritedly car ried ou, and never ceased until after dark. Geit Franklin, who commanded the attack on the left, met witli better success. He succeeded, after a hard day's fight, iu driving the Rebels about one mile. At one time the Rebels advanced to attack him, but were handsomely repulsed, with t* r ri'de slaughter, and loss of between 400 and 500 prisoners belonging to Geu. A. P. Hill's command. Geu. Franklin's movement was directed down the river, and his troops are encamped to-night not far from th ■ Ma>saponux Creek Our troops sleep to uight where they fought today. The dead and wounded are being carried from the field. The firing of musketry ceased about 6 o'- clock this evening, but the Rebels continued throwing shell iuto the eity until 8 o'clock. The position of the Rebels was as follows • Gen. Longstreet ou the left and ho diug the main works. Gen. A. P. Hill arid Stonewall Jackson were in front of Gen. Franklin, with Jackson's right resting ou the Rappahauuock, and Hill's forces acting as a reserve. The troops are iu good spirits and not the least disheartened. The following is a list of officers killed and wounded as far as yet known : Geu. Jackson,of the Pennsylvania Reserves, killed. Gen. Bayard struck in the thigh by a shell, and afterward died. Gen. Yiutou wounded in the 6ide, but not seriously. Geu Gibbons wounded in the hand. Geu. Kimball wouuded iu the Ibigh. Geu. Caldwell wouuded iu two places, but not seriously. Col. Sinclair of the 6th Peousylvauia Re serves wounded seriously. Capt Henderson, commanding the 9th New York State Militia, wounded seriously. The following is the loss of officers in the sth New Hampshire Regiment : Col Cross, wounded in the abdomen. Major Sturdevant, killed. Adjutant Dodd, killed. Capt. Murray, killed. Capt. Perry, killed. WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.1862 The Sunday Chronicle publishes the follow ing "It is rumored, corroborated on apparent ly g< od authority, that Gen. Banks has effect ed a safe lauding of his whole force at Harri son's Landing." This unquestionably is an unfounded rumor. Gen Bayard was to have been married on the 18th of this month to a daughter of Col. Bowman of West Point. The match had al reudy been postponed twice on aocouut of the exigencies of the service. Gen. Gibbon has arrived here. His wounds are not serious. Gen. Franklin is not wouud ed as reported. At five o'clock this afternoon the enemy suddenly opened upon our forces al Freder icksburg ; six shells a minute were fired for six minutes. No injury was done y this was the ouly firing siuce morning. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OP TOE POTOMAC,) Dec. 14— Fl:30 a. m. J- There is no fog to day, the sun shining brightly, with a strong breeze. At daylight this morning, there was a heavy fire of artil lery and infantry in front of the first lino of works, where Gens. Sumner and Hooker were engaged yesterday. The fire blacked about un hour afterward, and was heard only at in tervals until now. The same occurred in front of GEO. Franklin's Divisou down the river The object of both parlies tras evideutly to feel the other During last night and this forenoon, the Rebels have considerably extended their works and strengthened their position. Large bo dies of troops are now to be seen where but few were to be found yesterday. Our dead, which were killed yesterday while charging in front of the enemy's works, still remain where they fell. When attempting their removal last night, the Rebels would open fire with infantry ; but the wounded have all been removed from the Geid, and all the dead obtained are now being buried. The indications are that no decisive battle will be fought to day, unless the Rebels show 1 bring on the engagement, which they will not probably do. A GUNBOAT FIGHT. WASHINGTON, Monday, Dec. 1.5. On Wednesday evening, our gunboats at Port Royal, about twenty seve i miles from Frtdericksburg, were fired into by a rebel bat tery from the shore, supposed touumber twen ty heavy guns. One of the rebel shots struck a coal schoon er, wounding Capt. Simmons, who has siuce died. Another shot struck the Currituck on the larboard side, pushing into the engine-room and wounding II F. Smith, of Rhode Island, who has since died ; also wounding Jeremiah Daily dangerously, and two others slightly. The firing was very rapid and continued, until sundown, when the rebel batteries were silenced. Two schooners, at the commencement ol the fight, were lying direct ly in range of the rebel guns, near the shore, but were brought off safely by the Teaser. Our gunboats laid off the shore until morn ing, when they again opened upou the rebel battery, but met with no response. The Banks Expeditions PHILADELPHIA, Monday. Dec. 15. The Pfss, in a special from Washington, says that General Bunks landed at Wintun, North Carolina, headwaters of Chowai. River and formed a junction with the troops at Suffolk, and is supposed to be advancing oi Weldon. Gen. Banks assumed eon.maud ot the troops under Generals Foster, IVck, Au gur and Emory. Letter from the Army. CAMP NEAR FREDERICKSBURG . VA., ) Dec. 8, 18ti2. f EDITOR REPORTER—SIR Seeing in your paper ol Sept. 22 I, F862, that I with quite a number ol tilers, weie absent without, leave from the regiment, I thought I would take the liberty to i.-iform you of the true state ment ol the case, not blaming any one for the advertisement. I was taken sick last spring, about the time our regiment was ordered to leave Washington for Alexandria. I was sent to Elizabeth Hospital, and remained there until the lust of June ; then I came home on a furlough for fifteen days. I then went to the Hospital again, my health not permitti; g me to go to my regiment. I remained in the I Hospital till about the JO'h of September. I was sent to the Soldier's Retreat under a Cap tuinV care, as soon as I was able to be Sent to my Company. Whilst there I wrote two letters to Captain p. SIDES, wishing to Gud where the regiment was, but he did not re ceive them ; and he finding that I hud left the Hospital, and not knowing my wherea bouts put my name with the rest of the ab sentees without leave ; but such was not my ease, and I sco: ri the name of a deserter, and you will oblige me much if you will publish within your columns these few lines, to show the public that I auconnt myself far better than a deserter. I enlisted to serve my coun try, and that I mean to do as long as grass grows and water runs 1 ever remain your sincere friend, J. 11. VAN WINKLE. the exception of some heavy fir ing between the outposts of both armies there was no fighting on the Rappahannock Mon day. Everything was quiet, and the terrible conflict of Saturday is not yet reuewed.- Our troops were busy removing the wounded to the river side, lest the enemy should shell the city wbea the battle is renewed. The rebels, meautime, are actively engaged strengthening their defences. At one time on Monday they made a feiut to attack Geu. Franklin's forces, but did not accomplish it. Beyoud this slight demonstration there was rio evidence of a design to renew the coutest. The weather continued clear and salubrious, and the roads were again iu fine coudition. Since our army crossed the river they have captured fully seven hundred prisoners—smug glers iu the i-itv, sharpshooters on the river bank, and others taken in front of the works. ON Sunday night, about 8 o'clock, a body of rebel cavalry under Major White, about three hundred and twentv-tive strong, made a dash into Poolesville, Md., nod attacked a small body of Union troops, numbering about thirty-five men of Scott's cavalry, who were stationed in a wooden bnilding. After the house was set on fire, and the Union troops made the best resistance they could, they sur rendered and were at once paroled The re bels lost two killed and thirteen wounded. BY TELEGRAPH, Over the Towanda Telegraph line. WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 18627 Our troops Bre all wirltdrawn across tbe river, and the Pontoon Bridgis removed The wounded are with them in sa ety. NEW YORK. Dec. 16,18C2. The steamer Niagara, which left New York on Saturday, for the Banks Expedition, with 500- troops on board, fipranjj a leak and is uow at Philadelphia. She is reported entire ly unseaworthy. B®* The commissioners to revise and modi ! fy the revenue laws, state that their investi gations- and labors render it quite certain thai if the policy reported by theru be adopted, the tax on real estate will be reduced to one mill on the dollar. This will be gratifying to-own ers of real estate as it is a redacttou of more than one-h ilf. ii&bmQetonus. RECEIVING— 100 TONST MASON'S Mills Ground Plaster, at Dec. 16. 1862. W. A. ROCKWELL'S. PASH PAID FOR SHINGLES. OATS \J Rye, Buckwheat, Corn, Sheep Pelts, Bee? Hides and Furs, at W. A ROCKWELL'S. _Dec.l6, 1862. E STRAY— Came to the enclosure of the Subscriber some time in the month of September last, ONE LIGHT RED SMALL YEARLING HEIFER, The owner will prove property, pay charges aud take her away. Terry, Nov. 24. 1862. JOSEPH ELLIOTT. REWARD will be paid to any one who will furnish information which will lead to the detection of the mother and person or persons who left a female child (from four to six weeks old) oti the steps of Mrs. Vandercook's residence, in this Bopough on Monday night last. WM. 51IX C. K. LADD, Towandif Dec. 2.1862. Over -OPT'! P "r AL IM I OILS NO ITCE — R. Luther rs DeCatr-r Ayets. No. 404, Sept. Term, 1861. Also, E. H r . Hale's use vs. same. No. 123-124, Sept. Term, 1862. In the Court of Common Pleas of Bradford county. The undersigned, an Auditor, appointed by said Court to distribute funds arising from sale of personal estate of defendant, will attend to the duties of his appointment at his office in the borough of Towanda, on TUESDAY, the 2bth day of JANUARY, 1863. at 2 o'clock, p.m.. and all persons having claims on said monies must present 1 tbein, or else be forever debarred from tbe same • , GEORGE D. MONT A NYE, I Dec. 17,1862. Auditor. AUDITOR'S NOTICE —Charles Knnpp vs. Tracy Knapp. So. 10. Fob. Term. 1860. Ju tbe Court of Common Pleas of Bradford county. The undersigned, an Auditor, appointed by .-aid Court to distribute monies raised by Sheriff's sale of defendant's real estate will attend to the duties ol his appointment at his office in the borough of Towanda. on SATURDAY, the 24th day of JANUARY, <1863, a' 2 o'clock, p. ni., when and where all persons having claims on said monies must present them, or else be forever debarred from the smne. F. G. COBURN, Dec. 17. 1862. Auditor. AU DI TO ICS N OTICE- In the matter of the estate of Mi/ton lioss, drc'it. The undersigned, an Auditor, appointed by the Court upon exceptions field to the final account of A itninistra tor, will attend to the duties of his appointment, at his office, in Towanda borough, on FRIDAY, the 23d day ol J.VNUARI , 1863, at 1 o'clock p. in . at which time and place all persons interested are requested to be present. GEORGE D. M NTANYE, ! Towanda. Dee. 17, 1862. Auditor. AUDITORS NOTICE —Dories 4- wm vs. T. A. Burtingame. In the Court of Common Pleas or Bradford county, No. 50i>, .May T mi, ls<>2. The undersigned, an Auditor, appointed by saidCouit 'o distribute monies raised by Sheriff's sale ot defendant's real estate, will attend to the duties of Ins appointment at his office in the borough ot Towanda on MONDAY. | fie litth day of JANUARY, I8t;3 at 2 o'clock, p 111., and all persons having claims upon said monies must present them, or else be iortver debarred ii. Humphrey A Co.,iu Towanda, for a limited period, after which the Notes and Accounts will be placed iu tbe hands of proper officers lor collection. J. D. HUMPHREY. Orwell, Nor 17. 1864.—13. ORPHAN'S COURT SALE— In pursn ance ol an order of the Orphan's Court ot Bradford County, will be exposed to public sale, at the dwelling house, on the premises, last hereaiter described, at one o'clock p. m.,on Saturday, the 17th day of January 1863, the following described tracts of land, situate in Wind ham twp., bounded north by lands of James Sibley, east by William Sutherland's lot. south by lands of Edward Boardman, and east by lands of Eben Griswold ; contain ing 5S| acres more oi less, about 30 acres improved.with a framed house and an orchard thereon—late the estate ot Martin Elsbree. TEKMS— One-half of the purchase money to be paid on enfirmation of sale,and tbe balance in three months there aftee witn interest. BENJ. C. A JOSEPH ELLSBREE, Ex'rs. Dec. 17. 18G2. A UDI TOIL'B NOTICE.— In the matter of EX. the estate of Orange Bosworth, dee'd. In the Or phans' Court of Bradloid county. The undersigned,an Auditor appointed by said Court to distribute tbe proceeds ot the sale of real and personal estate in the hands of the administrators. Win. B. Se vens and Betsey Bosworth .will attend to the duties ofhis appoiutment at his office, in the borough of Towanda, on THURSDAY, the 22d day of JANUARY, 1862, at two o'clock, p. m., and all persons having claims upon said monies must preseutthera, or else be forever debarred from tbe same F. G. COBURN, Dec. 10 1862. Audi or. Christmas and New Year Will Soon be Here, THE TIME WHEN SANTA CI.AUS BRINGS GIFTS TO THE LITTLE ONES, AND BIG ONES TOO. THE SUBSCRIBER IS NOW RECEIVING A LARGE Lot ot Children s TOY BOOKS, which, for variety, we defy competition. Also, BOOKS FOR THE YOUNG. A choice lot. very interesting and instructive. AN ASSORTMENT OF POEMS, In fine Binding, and suitable for presents. DIARIES FOR 1863. PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS AJ.SO ON HAND. 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The Daily Globe will contain a fill! report of the de bates in both branches of Congress t also, the news u | the day, together with- such- editorial articles as may suggested by passing events. The Congressional Globe-and Appendix will contain a report of all the debate of the session, revised bv tV Speakers, ths Messages of the President ot the United States, the Reports ol the Heads of tiie Executive Iv partments, the Laws passed during the session, and o pious indexes to all. They will ie printed oil a double loyal -heet, quarto form, each-sheet containing sixteen royal quarto p tges. The Congressional Globe nnr! Appendix pass free through the mails ol the United Slates, under a joint re-olutioti of Congress passed the 6th of August, Dib The next session of Congrsss will, probably, ue the most important one that ever met, TERMS : For one copy ol the Daily Globe during the ses>i ney accompany it. Sir 1 have hitherto, sent the Globe to those newspa pers that copied its i'rospectus, but I cannot alfinlli do so any longer ; thcreloie, no newspaper need opt this Prospectus, unless 1 seu.l the money to pay or u> an abvertiseraenf. JOHN C. RIVES. Washington City. Oct. 21 Mil. AXiiTIIER "NEW STgCK OF WINTER GOODS! AT WM. A. ROCKWELL'S. THOSE WISHING TO PURCHASE THE LA TEST STYLES AT TIIE MOST REASONABLE PRICES, WILL CONSULT THEIR OWN INTEREST BY GIVING US A CALL. Towanda, Dec. 10, ISO?. NEW ARRANGEMErrT AND KEW GOODS, AT Tic: OLD 'MHOS' GO9K Sit THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING FUR chased the interest of Mr. PARSONS int he above veil known establishment, would announce to our old custo mers and the public generally, that he will continue tne Hook and Stationery business at the old stand,and hope by strict attention to business, to merit a share of public patronage. Frrtm our facilities for purchasing goods, we flatter our self that we can offer greater inducements to purchases than any other establishment in this section of country- Please give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. S. W. ALVORD. Towanda, Dec. 40,1862. _ mine mime! CL OFFICE OVER THE WYOMING BaNK WILKES-BARRE, PENN'A. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS.... flla.ooo - Insure against Loss or Damage by Fire on prop fr ' ty in Town or Country, at reasonable rates. DIRECTORS G- M. Hallenhack, John Richard. 8 m Wadhams, L. D.Shoemaker, I).G. Dreshacb, 8.C.8® 1 R. I). Lacne, Geo. P. Steele, W. W. Keteham, Charles Dorrance, Wm. R. Ross, G. M. Harding. G. M. HOLLENBACK. President. L. D. SHOEMAKER, Vice I'resnD- R. C SMITH. Sec'y. W. G. STEKUNU, Treasurer. HOMER CAMP, Agent. Application for Insurance iu the following Comp nlM reived. ~,.-1-5 /Etna fnsuriince Company. Hatford, Assets. Fulton Insurance Company, New York, Cash Capital Royal Insurance Company, Capital fIO.OW, Liverpool A London Insurauce Company, Capital LIFE INSURANCE. Connecticut Mutual Assets, $4,500, Camp town. Nov.s, 1562. SPECIAL NOTICE TN ACCORDANCE WITH WHAT A seems to be the necessities of the times, *d h' r wn business security, I have concluded to sell " 00 FOR READY PAY j I believe I have as good credit-customers as any °® e - * most of them prompt paying ones, but future P 8 " B }"' in busines I think requires that Groceries aud sions should be sold for cash. , 1 hope, by atteution to business, and an earnest in to please, to still retain all of my old patrons. . war Those who are indebted to me will oblige i 1" settling up at once. E. T. rt-v Towanda, August 1,1861.