o. GOODRICH EDITOR. TOWANDA: Thursday Morning, April 16, 18C3. COUNTY CONVENTION ! The Loyal citizens of Bradford county •who desire cordially to unite in sustaining the NATIONAL AND STATE ADMIN ISTRATIONS, in their patriotic efforts' to suppress a sectional and unholy rebel-' lion against the unity of the Republic, and j wlio desire to support, by every power of the Government, our heroic brethren in arms, who arc braving disease and the per-; ils of the field, to preserve the UNION i OF OUR FATHERS, and who will sup-! port the nominees of the State Convention j hereafter named, are requested to meet iu j their several election districts, at such ; hour and places as may be designated by j the Committee of A igilance, hereafter j designated, on the afternoon or evening of! SATURDAY, the 2d of MAY, 1863, and , select two delegates to represent said dis-; trict in a County Convention, to be held at the Court House, in the borough of To wanda, on MONDAY ID ENING, the 4th of MAY, for the purpose of electing Del- j egates to the State Convention, to be held at PITTSBURG, on WEDNESDAY, the : ! Ist day of JULY next, and take such fur- j ther action as may he deemed necessary 1 to strengthen the Government in this hour i of its peril, and to exhibit to the just ex- ! ecration of mankind all who sympathize 1 with Treason. A full attendance of all citizens who ! honestly entertain the foregoing senti ments are cordially invited at the prelim -' inary meetings. S. W. ALYORD, Chairman. Towanda, April 1, 1863.* COMMITTEES OV VIGILANCE I ALBANY William Lee, 11 Lathi, Jr., Russell Miller. ATHENS Tr—J F Oven-hire. Abrn rtiiell, John Griffin. ATHENS lieu— l) I" Park, II W Rockwell. W II Fritcber AIIMENI v—John Tonilinson, Coral Webler, R.Mason,Jr ASYLUM— O 1> Chamber!; n, E R Deloujj, \V F Cole. RUKLINGTON l'wi' —Roswell Luther, John Travis, Jr., E Guyer. BUKI.INC.TON W—R It Phelps, J B M'Kean, Ed Lownis. BURLINGTON Bono— S W Miller, A Morley, Dr Everett. CANTON —E Lilley, John S Mix. E Landon. COLUMBIA—P P Beckham, W" II Gernett, Alv. Cornell. FKANKI.IN— Cha*. White, Nelson Gilbert, T T Smiley. GRANVILLE— W Buuyon.John Styles, Ward Warren. HEKKIUK— A 11 Brown J J Anderson, A B Wetmore. LITCHFIELD— II Wolcott, S BCarmcr.Milo Merrill. LEROY —A J Walter. Fred Barber, II R Palmer. MONROE Twr—Clark (Jammings, 11 Sweet, 1) 11 Black nan. .MONROE Bono—l. Blackmail, E ITc.ntley, A Mnllan. OVERTON —S Anablc, Jas llavcrly, Leßoy Haverly. ORWELL—O J Chubbuck. Isaac Marsh, J Gorham. PIKE -G W Brink. E S Skocl, A B Pay son. ROME BORO—O F Young, I, I, Moody, II Yonts. ROME Twr—J G Towner, M K Taylor, Joseph Seelry. RIDGBURY—B F Buck, E R Beckwith, 0 Chamherlin. SNUSUEQUIN —Chas Chaffee. G Childs, G W Kinney. SOUTH CHEEK—I) P Hildreth, W Y Gliues, P J lean. STRING FIELD —I' llarkness, Jccl Adams, G Voorhis. SMITHKIELD—I, 11 Jerrould, T) Kellogg, G Randall. STANDING STONE —W Griffi--, G A Stevens, II Gordon. -VI.VANIA Bono—C Merrill. G P Monro. E G Tracy. TVSCARORA —M Montgomery, 11 Taylor, C.'Shnmway. TOWANDA NORTH—F Watts, 1> Kennedy, Silas Mills, i . .VANDA Poll- -W G White, B S Russell, J A Codding. TOWANDA Tr—J M Swart wood, G W Seoville.G 11 Fox. TKOV Bono—G 1) Long, R Kendall. II Huntington. . ov Twr—N Wood, .las Ward, I. Runyon, Jr. TERRY —J F Dodge, Edmund Horton Jonathan Terry. T'[. ;—G N ichols, E I'. Moore, B A Pettis. V. IES JII Carey, Wm Howell, J Whittnker. WINDHAM—J W Warner. B Kuvkendall, Ja- Newman. V: N Sliepavd II Yooiliris, L Grinneil. V. YALUSIFG— Jas Fee, I. P Stafford, J V VanAuken. WIXJIOT—J W Ingham. C E Bargess, C SStowell. WY-OX. —J A* Gciger, J 11 Smith, JI J Coolbaugh. THE ADDRESS OF TIIE DISORGANIZERS. The thimble-riggers of the so-called People's party, have issued an address, calling a County Convention, defining t'ue purposes of that or ganization, and setti-g forth the machinery by which it is to be operated. The manifesto is signed by the County Committee —but its windy and unintelligible sentences, " long drawn oat," high sounding words and weak attempts at wit, with a general imiddiness of expression, and an entire absence of point, betray most unmistakably its author. At a time when something definite was expected to satisfy the public demand as to the objects of the new scheme, this address would damage the reputation of a fifth-rate pettifogger.— The public is no more enlightened as to any great objects to be effected, than before this brilliant political paper was published. It is a jumble of hifalntia', Pennsylvania rail road, and pretentiousness, if the author studied to avoid giving offense to the Copperhead por tion of the " unholy alliance" lie has succeeded admirably. If he meant to give expression to views demanded by the times, he has made a miserable failure. We are pleased to see, however, that the leaders, judging from this paper, have given up their conservative calculations. Last fall, there were strong indications that the meas tires of the Government, adopted to put down the rebellion, were distasteful to the movers in this People's party, and that their sympa thies were with those who were embarrassing the vigorous prosecution of the war—but now as the sentiment o( the country has manifested ilscif in rebuke cf the Copperheads a healthier disposition seems to have taken pes-ession of the leaders. Peihaps thay deem a "change of base" necessary, and are pursuiug their " new tactics." They say, now : " It is a principle inherent in true patriots to despise extremes Let us, one and all, manifest our true loyalty, by rendering an unconditional support to the Govern ment in the prosecution of the war for the suppression of the unholy southern rebellion, upon the principle that it is both wrong and impolitic to embarrass t'ue Adminis tration at Washington by raising political tests at this time in respect to the prosecution of the war Let us stand by the Government, and aid it in the pres ent struggle with traitors, until the war is brought to a successful termination, and settle political questions af terwards, as justice,and the exigencies of the limes may Kecra to require." If this means something more than on ex esse for a coalition with those who] persifif in " raising political tests " to " embarrass the Administration at Washington," we are re joiced to see even such a slight evidence of a return to reason, and this " switching off'' from the " Conservative " programme laid down last fall. Such meaningless generalization as is contained in the address, however, will not satisfy public expectation, and the leaders in this movement must show their hands more plainly, notwithstanding the danger there may be of giving offense to their democratic allies. The country Las so unmistakably rebuked the ; clamorers for peace, that even the Democrats are now joining in the popular demand for a vigorous prosecution of the war, for the sup pression of the rebellion. Men who, a few months ago, were calling for peace npon al i most auy terms, warned by the sentiment both 'of the country and the army a.e now rampant war men. This healthy tone, we are glad to observe, has effected the leaders of the Peo" pie's party. We presume there will be DO more carping at the President's Emancipation Proclamation, nor ridicule of arming " Ameri- I can citizens of African descent." The plan of nominating candidates proposed, is what is known as the " Crawford County System," by which candidates are balloted for at the primary meetings. This system of making nominations is not a new one—altho' it 3 novelty here is seized upon to give it popu lar favor. It has been tried for years, in sev erel counties in this State, as well as in other States, and prcved an utter failure, leading to fraud, and giving popular dissatisfaction. On its face, it appears fair, and calculated to ex press the popular will in the selection of can didates. A little reflection, with the concur eut testimony of experience, will satisfy any voter, that it is impracticable. # We know that iu years gone by, it has been thought of, and discussed in reference to our County politics. This paper has brought it to the consideration of the voters of the County. And as strange as it may appear, the very men who now pro pose to adopt it in hopes of gulling the public, were the ones who were most vcberueut in denouncing it. The delegate system, we are aware, is liable to abuse. Can any system be adopted, that will not be abused by dishonest men ? Aud we believe the " Crawford Coun ty system" opens the door to more opportunity for fraud, bargaining, and local trafficiug, than any other. It is proposed it) this address to allow the Democratic party to take part in their prima ry meetings and vote for the candidates. This is the proffered remedy for dictation and intol erance in the Republican organization. Now, we don't suppose it is intended to allow the Democrats any share of the offices to be voted for. Things are not quite ripe enough for that yet. Rut suppose Col. PIOLLET and the other Democratic leaders (if the Democracy has any other leader), agree who shall be the candidates of the People's party. Thny pass around the word to the faithful, who to vote for. Is there any doubt as to the result, or any question as to whose votes will make the nomination? A more cunningly devised scheme could not be, to throw the control of the peo ple's party into the hands of the Democracy. The bolters from the Republican party may differ as to who shall be the candidates, but the Democracy will cast a solid vote, accord [ iug to the secret instruction of the leaders. — ; The masses of the people's party are handed 'over to the control of the Copperheads, i and if that is their likiug, we wish them joy I of their leaders ! The whole tendency of this disorganizing movement is to strengthen and build up the Democratic party. The leaders are aware of this, but for the temporary success of their personal schemes they are willing to see it done. The prime movers in the People's par ty, are disappointed office seekers, soured by their long-deferred hopes, smarting under a sense of the want of public confidence,and wil ing to make a wreck of all the principles they have ever professed, if they can gratify their indignant feelings of hate and disappointment. Their inevitable tendency is towards the Dem ocratie party, and their endeavors will be to take as many deluded followers with them as possible. We ask those with whom wo have hereto fore cordially acted, what they expect to gain by following these dishonest leaders, and per sisting in this disorganizing movement ? We see published in the list of vigilance committets, the names of men who we have been proud to be associated with, and who we believe still agree with ns in sentiment. Can yon become associated in political movements with the Democracy, and preserve your political integ rity ? Caa you best advocate year principles by acting with your enemies or with your friends ? Can a man touch pitch and not be defiled ? Are yon anxious to fraternize with the Copperheads, that they shall be enabled to rejoice in triumph over Republicans 1 Are your principles not to suffer in any possible event ? The Democracy has everything to gain, and nothing to lose by this movement. They hope to widen the breach in the Republican ranks, until the difficulties become irreconcilable, and exasperation becomes so strong, that they un bring within the Democratic fold, those who iu the outset would have spurned the idea of apostatizing, or going over to the Democratic party, which That to be hated needs but to be seen, Yet seen tooott. familiar with its face, We Krst eudurc theie pity, then embrace." We certainly have no quarrel with the mas ses cf the people's party. \V c hove known them for years as consistently and zealously advocating Republican principles. We do not now believe they have abandoned those priii ciplcs, or have any desire to build np the Democratic party ? We wish we could Bay as much of the leaders in the bolting move-1 ment. Some of them now declare they have never been Republicans, though they have acted with the organization—others are inca pable of comprehending or appreciating prin ciples, and are controlled by mercenary mo tives—while others are impelled by disap pointed ambition. They have not made, nor will they make, any pnbiic declaration of prin ciples, which should command the respect and support of the public. They rely npon excit ing prejudice, upon misrepresentation, and up on a disgraceful coalition with the Copper heads, to bring about the consummation of schemes for their personal aggrandizement. — No principle is so sacred to them that they would not sacrifice it for this purpose—no man so pure and upright that they would not malign him to attain their ends. The masses of the party do not sympathize with these feelings. Ihey have no enmity to wards the party and the men with whom have heretofore acted. They are still brothers, in the union of a common political tie—anx ious to attain the triumph of like principles.— Shall they foolishly stand apart and war upon their late associates, togratily the malevolence of disappointed men ? Are they anxious to have akilkenny cat fight for the gratification and amusement of the Democratic leaders ? We do not believe it; and we believe we shall this full be found acting with thern in concert and harmony, supporting one County ticket, and one candidate for Governor, and laboring as one man for the triumph of those principles, the establishment of which is now of such high importance. WHAT THE SOUTH REJECTED We publish on our first page, as seasonable at the present time, the address and resolutions, adopted by the Peace Convention, held ut Washington, previous to the breaking out ot the rebellion. That body, it will be recollect ed, was composed of two Commissioners from each state represented, and was called togeth er at the request of Virginia, ostensibly to adopt measures to avert the danger then threat ening the country. The action of tho mem beis from the Slave States, and subsequent history, however, shows that the true purpose on the part of the rebel movers was not to bring about a settlement of our National dif ficulties, but to gain time to consummate the plans of the rebels, and afford, if possible, a pretext for plunging the country into civil war. Iu I hat Convention, the northern states were represented by men whose reputation was of being the mo.-t exacting and radical upou the question of slavery—such men, for insi nee as Messers. CHASE, WII.MGT, TUCK, of New Hampshire, aid others, equally well known for their consistent opposition to the plans cf the slavery propagandists. The proceedings of the Convention, which have since been pub lished, show that these men, came together with an anxiety to promote the peace of tlie country, and if possible with self-respect, to adopt measure to satisfy the South. On the 26th of February, 1801, Amos Tuck, of New Hampshire, introduced a proposition to adopt the address at.d resolutions which we give ou the first page, as the action of the con vention ; and the friends of conciliation in the North resolved to make this the rallying ground and the basis of their iffurtsfor peace. Let the address and resolutions he examined carefully, and let any man say whether thev did not offer all that patriotic men could under the circumstances. Yet mark the fact, that this proposition was rejected by a vote of eleven against nine, and that every slave slate rated against it. Here were resolutions in effect de daring that the Fugitive Slave law cught to be executed, that offensive statutes ought to be repealed, and that a convention of the states ought to be called to amend the constitution, if other evils cculd be thought of, to require it. What more could men do? Yet, not a southern state would accept those proposals ! Secretary Chase was a member of the Peace Congress, and made a speech in favor of the adoption of the address and resolutions. Yet they failed receiving not a vote of a single slave state.— What folly now to talk of offering new propo sit ions of a similar, or of any sort, to rebels in arms who rejected all overtures before the war! The convention afterwards adopted by a ma jority vote proposition of Mr. Guthrie, of Ken tucky, but they did no good. The truth was, i he rebellion had been perfected under Euchao au nud his Secretaries, our ships had been sent to the ends of the earth, our money had been stolen and the North had been disarmed, and ihe conspirators could not afford to lose their labor and the only chaqce they would ever have to destroy the government, by admitting any terms of pacification. THE COMMON SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENCY. The Ilarrisburg Telegraph of the 11th inst., savs :—" Gov. Curtin, last evening, Dom inated Professor Coburn, of Bradford county, as Superintendent of Common Schools of the State of Pennsylvania. This nomination was made at the earnest request of the Senators and Representatives of the north and north western counties of the Commonwealth, and aquiesccd in by a large number of the superin tendents of the school dcstricts throughout the State, who are personally acquainted with the abilities and the high moral worth of the man, as fitting him peculiarly for the position named In connection with the system of education,as in operation in this State, Professor iCobum has labored zealously for years. He has served in every practical part of that system, fiom that of director, teacher and superintendent. Thus experinced, he cannot fail to add to the already great success of the common school system, and ae State Superintendent, maintain the cause of education as the most glorious in which man can engage. —We congratulate all who are interested in the success of the common schools of Penn sylvania in the discrimination with which Gov. Curtin has made this nomination. —lu making this appointment Gov. Curtin has done himself much honor, and bestowed a lasting benefit upou the Common School, sys tem. The praise bestowed upon Mr. Coburn by the Td'graph is every word of it deserved. His seleciou will be especially gratifying to the people of the north, who have an intimate knowledge of Mr. C.'s labor in the cause of education. His confirmation by the Seuate ie certiau and we congratulate the people of the S'aie upon having secured the services of an upright, practical, and able, Superintendent. [For the Bradford Reporter.] MR. EDITOR : —The appointment of dele gates to the Pittsburg Convention is exciting some feelings of an unpleasant nature among the Union men of this County, which I am sorry to witness at this time. At present we ought to have but one party, and I soppose we wcold have but one party, were it not for the miserable bickerings of office-seekers. The division of the Republican party last fall was a misfortune. We are iu a desperate war with a causeless and wicked rebellion, and at home j we should be united iu aiding our government !in its just efforts to crush this rebellion. All | must lament that this is not the case. A set i of unscrupulous politicians, miscalling them, i selves Democrats, arc doing all they can to j give aid and comfort to those who in their j accursed phrenzy wish to destroy our govern mcnt. While 1 would call on all the lovers of our country to unite in aiding the government I would warn them against forming combina ' lions with traitors,w hether for political or any I other purposes. People are judged by their | company. The man who has lost his loyalty j to this country is ready for almost any crime, | and is certainly a dangerous companion for on | honest man. in the appointineut of delegates ! to the convention to nominate a candidate for Governor and a Judge of the Supreme Court, it is the plain duty of the Republican party to : send honest and unsuspected men ; men unconnected with, and untrammeled by j corrupt associations. If the People's par -1 ty in this county will unite with the Repnbli i can party, and unanimously agree ia sending delegates to the Convention, all will be right; ! but if the new party should adhere to their | last fall's association, and appoint delegates to the Pittsburg convention, it would be prepos terous —such delegates would not be received. ; 1 have been led to make these remarks by i reading an article in the last number of the Arzus. The hobbv on which the author rides 1 ! is the Wyoming canal and the Pennsylvania R. R. On those cjnestions the writer may or may not be well informed ; but 1 am not wii ! ling that those hobbys shall over-ride all oth- erg. In the article copied into the Jrg?/s,and I suppose approved of, Mr. TRACY, member elect to Congress from this county, and Mr. HOPKINS, member of the State Legislature from Washington county are held up together as worthy of all praise. What Mr. TRACY has done to lead any one to place him in such bad company, Ido not know. lie has always been considered loyal. No voice has ever been raised agam>t him on that question,and I hope and believe that he will still remain firm and true to the government, though he was elect ed by a dangerous party. Now let me ti l! your readers who Mr llopkixs is—the roan placed side by side with Mr T...kt. Mr. IT-■"•kins delivered a speech in the State Leg islate last winter, ostensibly against the !\in -aria R.R. Company—but the speech was one of the foulest, false, slanderous and treasonable speeches made in that body, de livered the last session. He would not allow a Union man the use of the Legislative Hall to speak in. That I may not be charged with misrepresenting, I will give two extracts from the article in the Argus. '• The Pennsylvania Railroad company may buy your Legislature, and (iovornor to boot, if ueees.-aiy, to carry out their tiliianous schemes.', Do the men who lay such slander against our excellent Governor before their readers endorse the sentiment ? Gov. Ccrtin has de voted all the energies of his mind, and the strength of his body to the cause of our couu try in the present struggle. lie has done more for the Government than any Governor in the United States, and what is better still, he has doue more for the wouuded, sick and suffering soldiers, than has been done by any other Governor in the Union. I hope that he will be unanimously re nominated by the Pittsburg convention. " No sooner docs a man like Hopkins of Washington, or Tracy of Bradford ; rise up in the Legislature to stem the monstrous tide of fraud and corruption that threat ens to subvert the popular will, than their motive are carped ;*t and their reputation is assailed, by the par asites of swindling corporations But, thank OOD, the deople will sustaid Mr. Hopkins and those who act with him, as they have already triumphantly endorsed Mr. Traey ; while thev have uniformly repudiated those, who, through mistakened views or any other cause, pur sued an opposite course." The above extract will show the reader the danger of had associations. It would not be safe to give such men the nominating power for a republican par'y. I will send you some extracts from Mr. llohkins faraons—or rather infamous speech which you may publish in your next Dumber. OBSERVER. DeFFINITION OF a " CorPERHEAD." —The American correspondent of the London Spec tator defines the copperhead as a creature " remarkable for its thickheadedness, for its veuom and for its treachery." The political copperhead, says this writer, is a more dan gerous enemy by far at this moment than the southern rattlesnake, who at least gives warn ing ere be etrikee. THE LATEST WAR NEWS. The country has awaited with feverish ID. terest, reception of authentic intelligence from Charleston. Au arrivul now brings accounts of the battle of the irou-clads with the rebel works. The following is furnished bv the Tribune Correspondent The squadron arrivwrt of Charleston on the morning of the sth, und spent the day in ex amining the bars and channels,the wind being too high to cross. That evening, however, the Admiral disclosed his place of attack, which was to sail directly up and attack the North West face of Fort Sumpter at *ix or eight hundred yards. About 8 o'clock ou Monday morning the signal for movement was given, and the vessels started slowly. la con sequence of a fog, however, they were obliged to postpone the intended attack till the next day. During the afternoon one of Gen. Fu ry's brigades worked its way up Folly Maud and established communication with the fleet but no poriiou of the land force got into the attack at all. Ou the 7th at 134 o'clock, p. m., the fleet got under way and prvssed the Morris Island batteries without being fired up" on, pushing right on toward Sumter. The new Ironside woiked badly, and, inconsequence of the current, was obliged to anchor two or three times. Fort Moultrie opened first upon the Weehawken, which was within 500 yards. Cummir.gs' Point Battery, Fort Sumpter, and Battery B immediately opened, ana tlie action , became general and terrific. The Monitors I still pushed on, replying vigorously.and passed S the north-east face of Sumter, wain n they dis ; covered three lines of obstructions holding tor pedoes, Sic., ODe of which exploded but did ,no great damage. Finding it impossible to : get across obstructions, they turned about and j steamed down the harbor The Patapscot's 200 pounder had become disabled, and the turret of the Passaic so bent that the vessel was practically out of use. Other boats also passed up to the north east face of Sumpter till they also were stopped by obstructions,and they also turned back. After being under fire three-quarters of tin hour, all the Monitors were ordered back, and at Gve o'clock the en tire fleet was out of range and the action ceased. Admiral Dupont, intended to renew the attack next day,but upon ascertained that the Keokuk and Passaic were entirely disa blee, and three others partially so, he conclud ed to desist, in which conclusion he was sns tained by all the Commanders. The Monitors were hit from 50 to 90 times each, except tin Keokuk which received about 90 shots ami was penetrated at the watrr mark no less than nineteen times. Shu was kept afloat tiii ne.\t morning when she sunk on tlie bar, her coloi ttill by flying, all on board saved. The Iron sides was hit about GO times but not damaged. There are eleven large holes in the side ot Fort Sumter apparently running through tli walls. The entire firing only amounted to 150 rounds. Two of the Monitors sailed for Port Iloyal and the others were to follow.— Our entire casualties amounted to 13, of whom but two or three are kiiled. These are the main facts in case ; Charh ston has no; been taken, nor has any very serious impres sions been made upon the Rebel defenses On our side, considering tlie enormous disparity of guns—at least ten for the rebels to one fur us—the action has been most gallant and creditable. It seems that tlie fl et was togo back to Port Royal to repair damages ; but a private despatch from a passenger on the Mary Sanfotd, which boat passed through the fleet on Thursday, says thut when about 25 miles away heavy firing was heard, from what cause was unknown. Wo have an official account of the defeat of the rebel Van Doro at Franklin, Tenn , by General Granger's forces. The rebels num bored 15.000, and lost three hundred in killed and wounded. Our loss was only one hundred General Stanley made a magnificent charge with his cavalry, capturing a battery and sev eral prisoners, whom, however, he was una. hie to hoh'.owi g to the nature of the country St&toci'tfsrmnts. IMIISS GLEASOUST, RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCES THAT i she will open a class in Instrumental Music, at the Collegiate Institute, on Tuesday, the 7th inst. Special pains will be taken to securethe greatest progress of pu pils in this branch of education. Tuition on Piano (per Term) $lO 00 Use of Instrument ior practice 2 00 Apri 11, lst>3. TJT A RMING LAND AND SAW MILL J_ FOR SALE.— The subscriber offers for sale a vain able Water Power Saw Mill in Union township. Tioga county, Pa., within half a mile of the Roaring Branch turnout or the Williamsport and Hlrnira Railroad. Al-o. live hundred and sixty acres ot land in connection with said Mill and upon which the same is built. The Mill and land together with a good two story frame house and some other improvements will be sold very low for cash, or a liberal credit'wiil be given if desired. Enquire <>f the subscriber at Wellsboro, or of Augustus Castle living on the premises. \YM. If ACHE. Wellsboro, March 25, 1863.—4fc. TO THE SCHOOL BISECTORS OF BR ADFORDCO. IN PURSUANCE OF THE 43RD SEC x ctian ot the Act of Bth May, 18-74. you are hereby no tified to meet in Convention, at the Court House, in T >- waida, on the lirst Monday in May. A. D. 18<13, being the 3d day of the month, at 1 o'clock in the aft ruoon, and select, viva voce, by a majority of the whole number of Directors present, of literary and scientilic acquirements, and o! skill and experience in the art ot teaching, as Couuty Suuerintendent. toe the three succeeding years ; determine the amount of compensation for the same -.and certify the result to the State Superintendent, at Harris burg, as requited by the 3'Jtli and 4Htli sections of said act. C It. COBURN. County Superintent of Bradtord County. April 2, 1863. ipob^SALET THE HOUSE SITUATE IN TOWAX- D.v, now occupied by the subscriber, is offered tor sale. The house is substantially built, is two stories high with a basement, and is conveniently arranged, and well finished. It is fitted to accomodate birders. There it upon the lot a good well, a conveniei.t new barn, apple, cherry, peaches, plum , and pear tr< " s, and a variety ot grapes. It can be exchanged, on la 'terms, lor a small farm that has good buildings upon it, r it sold for cash time will be given. , Inouire of F. G. COBURN, at tb irmer office of E.\\ . Baird, or of C.B. COBURN. Towanda. March 17.1863. MEMORANDUM AND PASS ROOKS, AT THE NEWS ROOM. Towanda, April 2, 1963. ateto tfifctomfjetoents. IKAT RIBUCTIOKj PRICES. Tho long desired and anxiously Icc-h DECLINE IN PRICES or SSD© I)SJ Ills AT LIST JRBHEII. The Bubble of Speculation in DOMESTIC CM CUDS AITD GOLD, Mas Burst, and GOODS arc again to be Sold within the means of all to Pur chase. JOSEPH POWELL, X\r OULD RESPECTFULLY AX- V T nonnre that he has availed himself of the Ve nut tion sales <>t' Domestic Cotton 'roods, to buy 'hrVr at prices much below those of the past winter and n„ offers his stock at a small advance trom eo-t ij e has al so, just purchased a large and seasonable stock of SHAWLS, CLOAKS, WHITE AND LINEN GOODS, Lace Goods & Embroideries, CLOTHS & CASSHVSERES, CARPETS AND OIL CLOTHS. BOOTS AND SKOE3, HATS, CAPS, All of which has been effected to a great extent by the late decline in gold and will now off.-r them for saio, iie.n ly or quite as low as i.ist year's prices. lie would, therefore, invite an inspection of his -t ■ k which will be found at this time and iierealter (hiring the season, complete in all its departments, and pledges him self i > give his eus outers the lull lenelit ot the ddciias. With the Largest Stock of Goods T > he found in this region, ample facilities for doing tvwi ess sucvcs-fnlly. and an experienced and competent iiiyer permanently located i'i Slew Vork, who is readv •it all times to take aov.tillage ot the fluctuations r the :u trkeis, as they occur, he iccls uu hesitation in ieco* •lending The Keystone Store I'o ho. in i very respect, the most desirable place to bny tiood-.to be found in Northern Pennsylvania. T"-nnd i. mil l"> I-ici A iarge and Extensive Assortmnnt FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC WISHES LIQUORS, AT WHOLESALE AND DETAIL. \\J~K WOULD r A LL Til E ATTENTION* T V of Landlords, Saloon Keepers. Druggists and the Puldie in general, to our large and extensive stock of Foreign and Domestic Win, sand Liquors, now i'i ' 'e. comprising everything in that line and ot the bes ty. purchased before the great rise. Wc df!y competi tion. as we can sell less tli 111 the goods can be onr-hascd now in the city, by percent. We now have in store .">') Pipes and lUds. o| Double Swan, drape L'- .f, .t.-I I'alm tree din ; ">') Casks Otard, Hocltelle and S'givtte Ih.indies ; 2."> (,'isko Po,t. Malaga. Maderi.t and Ca'i t a Wines : 100 15'ois. Old liorlion. Wheat. Eve and M.iit Whiskies; Jantaca, SI. Crl H. K. Smith, latent Smithlield twp.,dec'd.,arereq to make payment without delay, and those having*' . against said estate must present them duly anthem for settlement. LAURA A. SMI I H. April 7. 1863. Executrix.^ WHY DO YOU BUY POOR COA OIL ?- All Kerosene or Coal Oil sold by Dr. ter will be warranted as represented, anil j| , ' ie 'Y |e[l & one will have an excuse lor buying P°'^ D J,Ntkß'S good, reliable article caa uaU at I R - DRUG STORE at a low prico.