LOCAL AND GENERAL.
May 6ession of Court will convene
~tbiipl c ' 0D Monday next.
jg. understand that the water will be
, the North Branch Canal, on the first of May.
lit into *
,v > room, cm Saturday evening next, for the tranaac
of gener* l business.
CHANCE OF TIME. —A change has been
in tbe running of trains on tho different Railroada.
time tables.
gg- BLANK DEF.DS. —We have now on baud
!0 r gale a quantity of Blank Deeds, neatly ruled and
*-'nted on g° od substautl.il paper. A better quality was
jjrtr oflcred in this market.
Igk, Gody'a Lady's Book for May has been
i, t il nd is a splendid number. The fashion plates
a unexceptionable.
jjy- The Hon. GEO. LANDON will address
w ting of the Union League, at the Brick Church, in
wis'nslng, on Saturday ol this week, at 2 o'clock, P. M.
•' A. FEE, Sec y.
•^RESIGNED. —We understand that Capt.
v i% i and Lieutenants RTON and LEWI*, all of Company
5 ulst Regimens, P. V., have resigned, on account of
ill heiltt,
I®. During last we-rk a large quantity of
lumber,timber, potatoes, Ac., passed down the river—
The river bus been in excellent running condition tor the
hitciupleof weeks.
jgy- The Bradford County Medical Society
will meet at the Odd Fellow's Hall, in the borough of
Towanda, on Wednesday, the 6th day of May next, at 10
o'clock, A.M. E. U. MASON, Sec'y.
tST To-morrow, (Thursdaj), is the day
designated by the President, as a day of fasting aud
prajtr. We tru*t it will be duly observed by our pto
ple.and 'et us hope that our national repentance may be
liacere and permanent.
fgrO'i Sunday, 19tb inst., a collection was
taken up in Roman Catholic i hurch, of this place, foi
tbe benefit of tbo suffering poor in Ireland. $l5O was
paid in by the church ut this place and Barclay. What
otaer parish of its size has done better ?
B®. The appointment of Prof. COBURN to
tbe State Superintendency seems to give univer-al satis
faction. Oar exchanges speak in the mast flattering
terms of him. In our opinion no better selection could
hive been made.
CSJ- On Friday and Saturday, May 22 and
23d next, the Athens Farm Stock Association will hold
j Fair on their grounds, in Athens. The first day there
will he Trot and Racking match, together witn the ex
hibition of stock. Tbe second day there will be racing,
open to all. The track is one mile in length, newly fit
ted, and one of the best in the country.
fiST We understand from Assistant Qoar
tirmaster CASH, of the 141 st Regiment, P. V., wbola now
it home on a short furlough, that the health of the Reg
iment is good, and the boys, as a general thing, are in
good spirits. Bri.-k times and hard fighting are soon ex
pected, but the boys are ready and " anxious fcr the
fray."
B®. NOTICE —In consequence of the Na
tonal Fast, ordered by the President of the United
B'~i:e, on Thursday, April 30th, 1563. the Sheriff's sales
advertised for that day, will be continued to Friday, tl a
Urn day of May, 1663, at the same place and time of day.
A. H.SPALDING, Sheriff.
April 30. 1863.
B®_ Constables can obtain, at the Prothor
otary'j office, printed blanks to make their return* to
Court.
—By the late law, and recent decisions, bonds for Tav
ern Licenses, require a twenty-five cent stamp only. The
certificate upon the application must have a ten cent
•tamp affixed.
THE WHEAT CROP.—T:I spite of premature
croaking the prospect for a fair crop of wheat in Brad
ford county is good and improving every day. and from
what we have seen and beard, we have no doubt about
there being an average crop, unless tbe " fly" or other
cause* yet to happen, iujure it. From every present in
dication the prospect is good. We notice by papers tiom
the lower part of the State, that the wheat crop 100
*tll in that region, and a fair crop is anticipated.
6ST Inasmuch as the official duties as cot n
tj Superintendent of the undersigned, will close on the
iast of Hay, it i* very desirable that the four month's
certificates and annual reports be all forwarded to his
office, belore that time, in order that "he may close up
flie whole business of the year during his term. It is
e nfidently expected that directors will give attention
tu this matter. C.R. COBURN.
April 18,1563.
565- The Wyoming Conference held its
eleventh annua! session, at Susquehanna, Pa-, closing on
Monday evening, the 20th inst. The appointments for
tie Wvalusing district, in this couuty are—
I-f Haysti/lr —E. W. Breckeni idge,
Rome— A. F. Harding,
Oru:ell—C,. R. Hair,
Litchfield—P. G Bridgeman,
Windham —J. L. Legg.
Rev. 11. Brownsconib was appointed Residing Elder,and
A- FI SckionmaVer, Chaplain U. S. Army ; C. W. Judd,
M.ssinnary to India.
The next session of their Conference will be held at
N. Y.
6®" DYEING TO LIVE AND LIVING TO DYE.—
Mr. EDMUND COMITON. the American Dyer, late ot New
Turk city, has come to Towanda to make it his perma
We welcome Mr Compton among us, and
bipebcmay find it both pleasant and profitable to re
"1*10. The introduction of any new branch of business
like his, benefits a community. A Dyeing establishment
has long been needed in this vicinity. Mr. C., we under
tnd, has leased for a term of years, the large and com
Stodions building on Bridge Street formerly occupied as
* Bowling Saloon and Grocery, for the purpose of carry
-136 on Plain and Fancy Dyeing ia atl is various branch
w. \\ e took occasion to call at his establishment, on
Monday last, and we must say we were highly pleased
w 'th tfee varioas specimens of his work. There is no
doubt but what he throughly understand* his business.
Re will dye your garments any color you may desire.—
e advise all having work to be done, to -call at his es
tablishment and exlimine for themselves. We were shown
* great quantity of splendid Brocha Shawls which bad
bsen
cleaned and just taken from the press, and to us
tber appeared like new. Also, Merino, Silk and-Crape
KSawls, Ladies' Silk. Merioo and Delane Dresses, Cloaks,
Mantillas, Table Spreads, Ac., Ac. Also, a latge quan
tity and variety of Gentleoiens' apparrel, all to be clean
or colored. We bespeak for Mr. Compton a fair trial
with hi* chemicals and dyes, feeling confident that he
will filly sustain oar prediction*. He comes among na
highly recommenced. _ ♦.
DIED,
In Sheshequin, Pa., April 9th, Mr. GEORGE MAHLER
aged 71 years.
Mr. Mahler was born in Surinam, South America.bat
spent the greater part of his life in Switzerland. Fortune
smiled, anon and anon, frowned upon his pathway, but
found him ever the same kind and genial spirit. An
honest man, and believing everybody as honest, he grant
ed favors that were never returned, and the autumn of
his life found him in straitened financial circumstances ;
and nine years ago he came to tnis country to spend the
remainder of his days in the home of his son in-law, Mr
WM. J. DELPUCH.
A kind husband, an affectionate father, an upright citi.
Zen ; at a good old age he passed through the valley and
shadow of death. Hope to his surviving friends ; respect
to his memory. [Cow
la t^?vT k t , Have "' Sund y. April 12,1863, JACOB ESSEN
>V INL, a member of the 57th Reg. P. V.. aged 54 years
Tbe deceased enlisted in this place, in Capt. PECX'S
company, and was an honest and industrious mechanic,
and a brave and faithful soldier. He died of a disease
contracted in the army, lamented and regretted by all
who knew him.
Xicto Stotoertfc stents.
CARDEN SEEDS,
THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT
AND
BEST VARIETY OF SEEDS !
EVER OFFERED BEFORE IN TOWANDA,
FOR SALE FOX'S.
April. 8.1*362.
book STOKE I
AND
NEWS OFFICE,
Opposite Montanyes Store.
LARGE STOCK OF SCHOOL ROOKS,
" f a" kinds, AT THE NEWS ROOM.
STATIONERY. OF ALL DESCRTP
tions. Letter. No.e, Cap and Legal Cap Paper, En
velopes. all sizes and kinds. Pens, Pencils, Peuholilors
aud Ink, Ink Stands, Ac., Ac.
FADER'S CELEBRATED POLY
GRAPE Pencils. AT THE NEWS LOOM.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, ALL PRI
CES, from $2 25 to $8 25,
AT THE NEWS ROOM.
T>IBLES AND PRAYER BOOKS,
J J large and small, Al THE XEWS RQQM.
TRIBUNE ALMANAC, ALSO METII
ODIST Episcopal and Farmer's Almanacs,
AT THE NEWS ROOM.
MUSIC BOOKS.-OLIVE BRANCH,
ATJL Jubilee, Diapason, Oriental Glee Book. Ac.,
AT THE NEWS BOOM.
MAGAZINES, SUCII AS HARPER'S
Monthly, G>dey"s Lady's Book, Peterson's, Ar
thur's, Continental, Atlantic. Eclectic, and Ballou'g,
AT THE NEWS ROOM.
PA RTICULA R ATTENTION PA ID TO
procuring back numbers ol Magazines to complete
volumes. AT THE NEWS BOOM.
/COMPLETE SET OF HARPERS MAG
AZINES—2S volumes—for sale, or any part of
them, AT THE NEWS ROOM.
CHIDREN'S TOY BOOKS. & BOOKI
for youth, AT THE NEWS ROOM.
IVTEW YORK LEDGER. MERCURY A
IT WEEKLY, by tbe single copy or vear
AT THE NEWS ROOM.
SPEECH OF GEN. BUTLER DELlV
eied in New York, in pamphlet form
AT THE NEWS ROOM.
RE FORI' OF COMMITTEE ON CON
duct of the War, for sale
AT THE NEWS ROOM.
MONOCROMAVIC BOARD, DRAW
ATI iiig Paper, Perforated Board, Tissue Paper, Blot
ting and all other kinds,
AT THE NEWS ROOM.
HARPER'S WEEKLV, FRANK LES
LIK'S A New York Illustrated, Budget of Fun,
Comic Monthly, Phunny Phellow, lor sale
___ AT THE NEWS ROOM.
HYMN BOOKS ALWAYS ON HAND
AT THE NEWS ROOM.
A NY BOOKS OR MUSIC ORDERED
from New York and received in three days
AT THE NEWS ROOM.
THE highest premium paid for Gold and
Silver, also, for the IT.l T . S. Treasury notes old issue.—
Certificates for the back pa\ and bouuties of discharged
aad diseased soldiers cashed bv
* B. S. RUSSEf/L. A Co.
A CONSTANT SUPPLY OF EXCISE
STAMPS, ol almost all denominations, iarpt o
ffjhand and for a tie by B. 3 RUSSELL
FOK "SALBT
THE HOUSE SITUATE IN TO WAN
DA, now occupied by the subscriber, is offered for
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 herders. There is
upon the lot a good well, a convenient new barn, apple,
cherry, peaches, pteraf, and pear tr< e s, and a variety of
grapes. It can be exchanged, on fa r terms, lor a small
(arm that has good buildings upon it,'>r if sold for cash
time will be given.
Inquire of F. G. COBURN, at th '' rimer office of E.W.
Baird. or of C. B. COBURN.
Towanda. March 17. 1863.
ELECTION" OF - OFFICERS OF THE
TOWANDA R.R.COMPANY—Letters patent hav
ing been issued inco-porating the Towanda Rail Road
Company, notice is hereby given that the subscribers to
the stock of said Company, will meet at the office of the
Barclay Coal Company, in Towanda, on Thursday, the
3t)th day of April, 1863, at 2 o'clock P- M., to organize
the Company and to elect, in per>on or by proxy, a Pre
sident, and six Directors, to conduct and manage the af
tairs and business of said company, until the Ist Tuesday
in Fehrnory. agreeably to the act of incorporation.
HARVEY SHAW, JAMES MACFARLANE,
K. R. MYER. C. L. WARD,
K. W BAIRD. G. F. MASON,
NATHAN* TIDD. E. 0. GOODRICH.
EDWARD OVERTON, ELHANAN SMITH,
EDWARD LEWIS, LUMAN PUTNAM,
HENRY JONES, W. L. PHILLIPS.
Commissioners.
Towanda, Pa., April 15,1883.
BOOK BINDERY.
TIHE subscriber having withdrawn from the Argns
building would respectfully inform the public that
he has removed his Plain and Fancy Bindery to the North
Room of the Wa: dHouse, formerly occupied by the Post
Office, where hejis now prepared to bind all kinds of
Books in the most approved and workmanlike manner-
Having to share my profits with no second person I flat
ter my sell that my prices will meet the satisfaction of the
public.
Thankful for the confidence reposed in me and the pub
lic appreciation of my work, for the last two years, I
shall endeavor in the future to merit the continuance of
public suoport.
Particular attention given to re-binding Books. All
work will be warranted. Terms, Cash.
Also, a large assortment of STATIONERY of the
best quality, at the lowest prices. Justices' and Consta
ble's BLAN'KS, of all kinds.
PICTURE FRAMES, ronnd, square and oval; and pic
tures framed to order, cheaper than ever known here.
JOH ANN F. BENDER,
Towanda.Jan.il, 1860. Bookbinder and Artist.
ESTABLISHED IST 1844.
GENTLEMEN'S SHAVING AND HAIR CUTTING
SALOON still in operation in the basement of the
Ward House.
SOLOMON COOPER
Would respecttully inform the public that he is prepared
to wait on all that will favor him with acall. Strict at
tention with a determination to please, in every depart
ment of his trade. Shaving, Hair Cutting, and Snam
pooing. Razors honed and set, and warranted to shave
well. Hair aud Whiskers colored to suit the taste, and
warranted to please. Always ready to wait on any one
at their residence. Clothes cleaned and renovated in the
best possible manner.
Towanda, Jan. 27,1863.
fS Tawends
rtn fifctoertfjetoents
WAT KINTINI
11ST PRICES.
The long: desired and anxiously looked
for
DECLINE IN PRICES
Of
ID BY Minis
BAS AT LAST ARRIVED.
The Bubble of Speculation in
DOMESTIC COTTON GOODS
•AJSTD GOLD,
HAS BURST, AND GOODS ARE AGAIN TO BE
Sold within the means of all!
TO PURCHASE.
JOSEPH POWELL,
WOULD RESPECTFULLY AN
nonnce that be has availed himself of the late
auction sales of Domestic
COTTON GOODS,
To buj largely,at prices much below those of the past
winter, aud now offers his stock at a amall advance Irom
oot. He has also,
JUST PURCHASED!
A
LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT
OF
UOIES NEH EONS,
SHAWLS, CLOAKS.
WHITE AND LINEN GOODS,
*
Lace Goods & Embroideries,
CLOTHS & CASSIM ERES,
CARPETS AND OIL CLOTHS,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
HATS, CAPS, &C.,
All of which has been effected to a great extent by the
late decline in gold and will now offer them for sale,
nearly or quite as
As Low as Last Year's Prices.
He wonld, therefore, Invite an inspection of his stock
which will be found at this time and hereafter during the
season, complete in all its departments, and pledges him
self to give his customers the full benefit of the decline.
With the
LARGEST STOCK OF GOODS,
To be found in thia region, ample facilities for doing busi
ness successfully, and an experienced and competent
buyer permanently located in New York, who is ready
at ail times to take aavant&ge of the fluctuations of tbe
markets, as they occur, he feels no hesitation is recom
mending
The Keystone Store
To be, in every respect, the most dsalrable place to bay
Goods,.to bo found in Northern Pennsylvania.
TcwufeAfrit, iM
legal.
L~TUT OF J URORSDRTWNFOR MAY
Term, 1863, commencing May 4.
GRAND JURORS.
Athens twp—H H Green,
John Morley, Julius To
zer.
Asylum—Joseph Braund.
Burlington-Philander Burns
Litchfield—A Baldwin.
Monroe twp—Morris Kel
logg.
Rome twp—W Tanner. C
M Van Winkle.
Sheshequin—T B Marshall,
L J Culver.
TRATRRSK JURORS—FIRST WEEK.
MAINNAA IMUN
Athens two—Watson Sut
lifl, Hanky Tozer, I A
Weller.
Armenia—Alba Burnham,
Alex Cease, C H Weller.
Athens boro—J L Drake, J
Parsons, Wm Durant, G
H Wells. C Hunsicker.
Asylum—Charles Stevens
Burlington—L M Ruudali,
J S Clark. E Kendall.
Canton—John G Mason.
Granville—C W Churchiil
Leßoy—Alfred Stone.
Monroe—Joseph Ingham.
Overton—James Haverly.
Pike—John Black.
Rtdgbury—A Tanner.
Sinithfield—L B Gerould, R
Wood.
Shesheqtiin—Wm Post. ]
TRATKKSI JURORS—SECOND WEEK.
Athens twp—GrantSteveus,!
G Walker.
Athens boro—Wm HaDcock
Albany—John Brown. J
Asylum—J P Ellis.
Armenia—Nathan Sherman
Burlington West—T Black-'
well.
Columbia—Joseph Beetnan,
Newberry Calkins. E
Young.
Canton—W S Jayue, E Lan
don.
Franklin—J M Taylor.
Granville—S J Saxton.
Herrick—T 3 Camp.
Litchfield—J T Dutton.
Monroe—Wm Beardsley.
PROCLAMATION. —Whereas the lion
U. MERCUR. President Judge of the 12th Ju
dicial District, consisting of the Counties of Rradford
and Susquehanna, and Honorables JOHN PASSMOKE, and
V, M. LONG, Associate Judges, in and for said county
of Bradford, have issued their precept bearing date the
27th day of March A. D. 1863,t0 me directed, tor holding
a Court of Oyer and Terminer, General Quarter Sessions
of the Peace, Common Pleas and Orphan's Court at To
wanda,for the County of Bradford, on Monday, the Ith
day of May next, to continue two weeks.
Notice is therefore hereby given, to the Coroners and
Justices of the Peace and Coustables, of the County ot
Bradford, that they be then and there in their proper
person, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day. witb
their records, inquisitions and other remembrances, to
do those things which to their office appertains to be
done ; and those who are bound by recognizance or oth
erwise to prosecute against the prisoners who are or may
be in the jail of said County, or who shall be bound to
appear at the said court, are to be then and there to
prosecute against them as shall be j'ust. Jurors are re
quested to be punctual in their attendance, agreeably to
their notice.
Dated at Towanda, the 2d of April, in the year of our
Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three .and
oi iadependence of the United States, the eighty-
Bixlb A. H. SPALDING, Sheriff.
A DA) I•' * STRATOR'S N<OTICE. —Notice
is tiercb iven, that all persons indebted to the es
tate of NOli> aL W. JONES, late of Pike twp., dee'd.
are requested to make payment without delay, and those
having claims against said estate will present them duly
authenticated lor settlement.
E. W. JONES.
Apr. 15,1863. Administrator.
ADM INISTRATOR'S NOTlCE.—Notice
is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the es
tate of KLOX BENNETT, late ot Springfield twp.,dee'd,
are requuested to make immediate payment, and those
having claims will please present them duly authenti
cated for settlement. E. G. BENNETT,
March 11, 1863. Administrator.
AD MIN l STRATO R'S NOT IGE—Not ice
is hereby given, tbat aii persons indebted to the es
tate ot O. W. Northrop late of Pike, dee'd., are requested
to made immediate payment, and those having claims
against said estate must present them duly authenticated
for settlement. ISAAC LYONS, Adra.
Feb. 17.15G3.
ADM INISTRATO R'S NOTI CE —Notice
is hereby given that all persons indebted to the es
tate of ISAAC PRATT,Iate of Orwell twp.. deceased, are
requested to make immediate payment, and all having
claims upon said estate will present them duly authenti
cated for settlement.
O. J. CnUBBUCK,
H. 11. PRATT,
March 11, 1862. Administrators.
AD MINISTRATOR'S NOTlCE—Notice
is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the
estate of FRANCIS A. HARRIS, late of Leßny, deceas
ed, are requested to make immediate payment, and all
having claims against said estate ate requested to pre
sent them duiy authenticated for settlement.
THOMAS HARRIS,
ANDREW ROYSE,
March 11,1863. Administrators.
NOTICE —The Stockholders of the To
wanda Bridge Company,ore hereby notified that
a meeting will be held at t ie office of LAPORTE, MA
SON & Co., in the borough of Towanda, on the 4th day
of May next, at 2 o'clock P. M.. for the election of a Pre
sident, Treasurer and six Directors of said Company.
N. N. BETTS, Jr., Sec'y.
March 25,1863. _
A D MIN ISTII ATO R'S NOTlCE—Notice
A is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the es
tate of CHARLES BURCH. late of Towanda borough,
dee'd.. are requested to make immediate payment, and
all having clnims against said estate will present them
duly authenticated for settlement.
P. G.COBURX,
March 25, 1863. Administrator.
EXECUTRIX NOTICE —Notice is bere
by given that all persons indebted to the est ite of
H. K.Smith, late of Sniithlicid twp., dee'd., are req eetid
to make payment without delay, and those having t laims
against said estate must present them duly authenticated
for settlement. LAURA A. SMITH,
April 7. 1863. Executrix.
TO TIIE SCHOOL DIRECTORS OF BRIDFORD CO
TN PURSUANCE OF THE 43RD SEC
JL ction of the Act of Bth May, 1854, you are hereby no
tified to meet in Convention, at the Court House, in To
wanda, on the first Monday in May, A.D. 1863, being the
3d day of the month, at I o'clock in the afternoon, and
select, viva voce, by a majority of the whole number of
Directors present, of literary and scientific acquirements,
and of skill and experience in the art ot teaching, as
County Superintendent, foe the three succeeding years;
determine the amount of comj ensation for the same ;and
certify tue result to the State Superintendent, at Harris
burg, as requited by the 32th and 40th sections of said
act. C R. CO BURN.
County Superintent of Bradford County.
April 2. 1863.
A Large and Extensive Assortment cf
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
WINES * LIQUORS,
AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
WE WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION
of landlords, Saloon Keepers. Druggists and the
Public in general, to oar large and extensive stock of
Foreign and Domestic Wines and Liquors, now in store,
comprising everything in that line and of the best quali
ty, purchased before the great rise. We defy competi
tion, as we can sell less than the goods can be purchased
now in the city, by 25 percent. We now have in store
50 Pipes and Bbls. ot Double Swan, Grape Leaf, and
Palm Iree Gin ; 50 Casks Otard, Rochelle and Signette
Brandies ; 25 Casks Port. Malaga, Maderia and Catawba
Wines; 100 Bbls. Old Borbon, Wheat, Rye and Malt
Whiskies ; Jamaca, St. Croix and New England Rum ;
Raspberry and Gome Syrupa ; Cordials, Bar Fixtures,
Bottles, Masks, Jugs, &o. Any quantity of the above
Liquors in bottles by the dozen for Druggists use.
On Rye Whiskey we can warrant pure, as they are
uistOlei under onr own supervision ; and we can safely
p.;,-' o-.- e them free from any adulteration. Soliciting
the p.... 'r age of those who have so liberally bestowed it
ou us heretofore, and also of all good customers in gener
al, we hope by fair dealings to merit a continuence ottln
same R. G. CRANS Sc. CO.
Waverly, March 25,1863.
N. B.—Orders by mail promptly attenned to and for
wdarded in short notice n 43.
R. O. CHANS J. B. WARPING.
MISS OLE-A-SOIST,
RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCES THAT
she will open a class in Instrumental Music, at the
Collegiate Institute, on Tuesday, the 7th inst. Special
pains will be taken to secure the greatest progress of pu
pils in this branch of education.
Tuition on Piano (per Term) $lO 00
H Use of Instrument for practice J 00
Aprill, 1863.
(Springfield -Hiram Horton,
Ira Wood worth.
Smithfield—Edwin Blakes
ley, Robert Pollock.
Terry—Martin Rider, Eli
Hatfield, E D White, H L
Terry.
Troy twp—S W Taylor.
Troy boro—C C Paine.
Wysox—D P Bartlett.
Windham—Peter Osboro.
Wyalusing—Justus Lewis.
f IlWi WEAA.
Springfield— U K Adams,K
H Cooley.
Sylvania boro—Pster Mon
ro
Troy twp—E Stiles, D Alli
-BOD,W Lament.
Tuscarora—Hiram Ackiey,
B Cogswell, Levi Wells.
Troy boro—Nelson Adams.
Ulster—Jas. McCarty, Thos
Scott.
Wysox—E A Coolbaugh,
David Shores.
Wyalusing—L P Stalford,
Wm Mitten.
Wells—A Warren, A P Bon
ham.
Windham Samuel Jake
way, James Ellsworth.
Wilniot—J J Bramhall, J W
i Ingham.
,| Pike—Joseph Coleman, S
I Buck, Harris Beecher.
; Sheshequin—Thos Wood.
'StandingStone—El Esyy,
I Henry Fisher,
i'Troy twp—P Tratt.H Long,
•j S Spalding.
Tuscarora- -D D Gray.
. Towandaboro—JC Wilson,
) Nathen Tidd.
Terry—l' M Buttles.
| Ulster—V C Wheeler.
Wells—George Noble, John
Brown.
Windham—P W Kinyon.
Wy-r'using—Wyman Gay
lord.
Segal
L CENSES.—Notice ia hereby Riven that
the following named persons have filed in the office
ol the Clerk of the Court of Quarter Sessions of Bradford
Connty, their petitions for Licenses to sell Liquor under
the existinglaws of this Commonwealth, and their sever
al applications will be heard befoie the Judges of said
Court, on MONDAY, the 4th day of May next:
FOR A TAVERN.
Edmund King Springfield.
A C Beutlev ••
Benjamin Hermans Ridgbury.
Jared Hammond "
Jacob Fretchey Wilmot.
George Messersmith "
Orrin Pur man Sylvania Boro'
Abraham Masten Troy Bore'
Valney M Long "
S E Wilcox "
M M Coolbaugh Monroe Borough.
. Francis Green Smithfield.
Reuben Stiles Troy Twp.
George Cass "
L D Granteer Canton.
H H & J E Whiteman.
D P Knapp *
John B Dickerson Warren.
H M Holcomb Leßoy.
O S Morse "
Ann Whalon Wysox.
Wm McQueen Ulster.
C M Segar "
John Kerr "
J S Thompson Wyalusing.
T Hines.
Samuel C Means Pike.
Hiram Sherry .Windham.
J S Sloan Athens Boro'
Simmons A Rockwell "
John Kendall Towanda Boro'
M T Carrier do
Thomas R Jordon "
C B Hotcbkiss Standing Stone.
S D Goodrich Columbia.
John P Strong "
Charles H Ames Sheshequin.
Lorenso D Bowman Towauda Twp.
Jacob Ree*l * Athena Twp.
Wm M Bentley "
Joseph 0 Piuc Burlington Boro'
MERCHANT DEALERS.
Michael Walsh 1 Athens Boro'
Dennis McMahon Towauda Boro'
Hall & Smith
Redington & Newbery Troy Boro'.
E.O. GOODRICH, Clerk.
Towanda, April 15,1863.
SHERIFF'S SALE.—By viitue of writs
of Fieri Facias issued out of the Court of Common
Pleas of Bradford county, will be exposed to public sale,
at the Court House, in the Borough of Towanda, on
Thursday, the 7th day of May, 1863, atl o'clock, p. ra.
the following described lot, piece or parcel of land situ
ate in Troy twp., beginning at a post, thence north C£°
east, 20 links to the south bank of Sugar Creek, adjoining
lands of Samuel Alien's heirs,thence south 42° east 4 4-10
purc.hes along the bank of the creek to a post, thence
south 47° west 2 4-10 perches to a post in line of the
State road, thence north 49£° west 4 perches along said
road to the place of beginning, it being the same piece of
laud formerly deeded by Samuel Allen aDd wife to Aaron
Cise, bearing dae the 7th day of May, 1853 ; til improv
ed, with 2 framed blacksmith shops thereon.
ALSO—One other lot of land situate in Troy township
—beginning at a stake by the side of the road, being the
north east corner of the Parsonage lot, now occupied by
Mr. Herman, thence westerly eight rods to the north-west
corner of said Parsonage, thence westerly course 5 rods,
making a continuation of the westerly line of the Parson
age. thence easterly course 8 rods to a stake by the side
of the road, thence in a southerly course, 5 rods by the
side of the road to the place of beginning ; containing 4
of an acre ol land, being the same lot of land deeded to
Wm Wilber by Hannah Harding, wife of Joseph Harding
—all improved, a framed house, shed roof barn and a
few fruit trees thereon.
ALSO—One other lot, piece or parcel of land situate in
Troy twp . beginning at the centre of the highway lead
ing from Troy boro'down Sugar Creek.thence in a south
erly course along the line of meeting house in East Troy
8 rods & 12 leet to the south east corner of said meeting
house lot, thence easterly course 3 rods and 10 leet to the
south-west corner ola lot deeded by Aldrake Ward and
wife to Reuben Stiles, thence a westerly course along
the line of said Stile's lot 8 rods & 12 'eet to the centre
of the highway, thence a westerly course along the high
way 4 rods to tl>e north-east corner meetinghouse lot,
the place of beginning, containing 37 rods of ground,
more or less, all improved.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of Pomeroy
& Go's, use vs 11 T Cady.
ALSO—The following described lot. piece or parcel of
land situate in Troy twp., beginning at a post, being the
north-east corner of a lot deeded by II L Green et al., to
L & R Stiles, thence south S7|° east 14 perches to a post
—thence south 2J°west 41 perches to a post.thsnce north
87J° west 33 4-10 purches to a point in centre of .public
highway leading from Allen's Bridge to Granville,thence
by the centre of said road north lo|° east 7 2 10 purches,
thence north 79° west 16 perches, thence north 32° west
8 perches, thence north 42 i> east 24 perehes, thence north
66° east 28 4-10 perches to the place of beginniug ; con
taining 12 acres & 135 perches, strict measiire.all improv
ed, framed house, framed barn and an orchard of fruit
trees thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of B Rock
well A Co. vs Leonard Stiles.
A. H.SPALDING,
Towanda, April 15,1863. Sheriff.
ARMY AND NAVY CLAIXVIS.
PENSIONS FOR DISABLED SOL
DIERS, Widows. Mothers and Minor Children.-
Bounties for Soldiers discharged by reason of wounds re
ceived in battle ; Widows and Heirs of deceased Soldiers.
Rack Pay and settlement of all arrears and balance due
discharged and deceased Officers, Soldiers and Sailors.—
Prize Money for all United States vessels.
Hatd-Book of Instruction sent. by enclosing stamp to
pay return postage. SOMES A BROWN,
Solicitors ol Claims and Patents.(Under Broadway Bank)
2 Park Place, New York. 476 Seventh Street, Wash
ington, D. C.
REFERENCES:
MECHANICS' BANK New York.
BROADWAY BANK
WILLIAMSBURG CITY BANK Williamsbui^h.
Hon. HANNABLF. HAMLIN, Vice President.
" MARTIN KALBFLEISCH, Mayor of Brooklyn,
" ABIJAH MANN, New York.
JAY, COOK & CO., Bankers, Washington & Pliila.
March 26, 1863.
PENSION AGENCY.—TO SOLDIERS
AND THEIR FRIENDS.—The undersigned having
had considerable experience in procuring Pension Boun
ties and tack pay of soldiers, will attend to all busines.
in that line, entrusted to his care, with promptness and
fidelity.
Persons wishing to confer with me will please call or
address me by letter at Sylvania, Bradford county, Pa.—
Charges reasonable. GEO. P. MONROE.
Refers by permission to
H. B. CARD, County Treasurer, Wellsbboro, Pa.
D. F. POMEROY. Troy, Pa.
A. 11. SPALDING, Sheriff. Towanda, Pa.
Oct. 22, 1862.
1863. SPRING. 1863.
SPRING GOODS,
SPRING GOODS,
SPRING GOODS,
SPRING GOODS,
SPRING GOODS,
SPRIFG GOODS,
AT
TRACY & MOORE'S.
TRACY A MOORE'S.
TRACY A MOORE'S.
GREAT INDUCEMENTS
OFFERED TO
CASH CUSTOMERS.
March 19,1863.
New Boot and Shoe Shop.
JOSEPH LEHR
0, WOULD RESPECTFULLY IN
VI FORM the citizens of Towanda and vicinity
he has opened a BOOT AND SHOE
SHOP in the Building one door south of the
News Room, in which place he solicits a share of their
patronage. Especial attention paid to Gents' Sewed
Boota and Ladies' Balmorals.
Towanda, April 2, 1863.
Great Commotion In New York 1
THE GREAT PALL IN GOLD
Has Produced
A Wonderful Change in the Market!
GUTTEBERG. ROSENBAUM & CO.,
in the Phoenix Block, ELMIRA, N. Y., have re
duced their prices and accordingly offer to the public a
spendid stock of
| READY-MADE CLOTHING,
Unsurpassed in quality as well aa in atyle and prices.
ia. All those visiting Elmira would dr well to call
and examine their stock..lf you wish to have an exact
good fit and something handsome, just leave yfiur meas
ure and select the gooAa you wish to have them off, and
we will not only warrant a good fit, but entire satisfac
tion. GL'TTENBERG, ROSENBAUM A CO.,
April 1,1863. Elmira, N. Y.
ITTTOWIWOUS. .
„ -r——- . • Hf y
HARDWARE
CODDING & KUSSELL,.
HAVE A LARGE AND WELL SE
lected stock of Goods, to which additions are daily
being made, which they offer cheap for„Cash. A large
assortment of
COOKING STOVES,
Among the many desirable and beautiful patterns it the
CELEBRATED AMERICAN.
This beautiful .stove is unsurpassed for economy in
fuel; is a perfect baker; is the best COOK STOVE in
the market. Among their heating Stoves may be found
a great variety suitable for every place where stoves are
used.
Stove Pipe and Sheet Iron Work,
Always on hand and ma e o order.
TIK"WABB,
A large stock manufactured from the very best materials
and by experienced workmen. A very fui assortment of
IRON, NAILS AND STEEL,
At New York prices.
House and Carriage Trimmings,
TOOLS FOR THE FARMER,
Tools lor (he House Joiner and Carpenter—Tools for
Blacksmiths'—Toole !or everybody.
WINDOW SASH AND GLASS.
Paints, Oils and Varnishes,
MACHINE Oil and Benzole,
KEROSENE OIL,
Lamps, Wicka and Chimneys,
BELTING,
|SM anil (Etoitwg,
BRITTANNIA h PLATED WARE,
Pumps, Lead Pipe, Chain Pumps, Water
Pipes, Grindstones and fixtures,
KEROSENE LANTERNS,
JOB WORK done with dispatch. Lamps repaired.
Fluid Lamps and Lanterns altered and fitted to burn Ke
rosene.
Grain, Old Iron, Casting and Wrought Scraps, Copper,
Brass, Brittanuia, Beeswax, Feathers and Rags taken iu
exchange for goods.
Highest price in cash paid for Sheep Pelts and Furs,
AS* OUR GOODS have been purchased on the pay
down system and will be sold for READY PAY.
.ions A. CODDING , I CODDING & RUSSELL.
C. S. KCSSELL. 1
Towanda, March 10,1803.
Valuable Mill Property for Sale.
THE SUBSRIBERS OFFER FOR SALE
a property in Smithlield. Bradford county, Pa..con
sisting of a STEAM FLOURING MILL, with new Flue
Boiler, having water privilege, and a new water wheel
The Mill i* in complete order, and has a pood run of cus
tom established. 2d Acres of Improved Land, upon which
are two Dwelling Houses, one new; a carriage shop,barn
ugood farm horse, seven years old ; two wagons, &c.,
will be sold with the Mill.
For further particulars enquire personally or by letter,
addressed to HINMAN & DELANCY,
March 11. IS6B. Sniitbfield, Bradford Co., Pa.
jSfoapttjjanira (Megialt Institute,
TOWARD A, BRADFORD CO., PA.
FACULTY :
Rev. JAMES McWILLI AM, Principal, Professor of An
cient Languages, and Mental and Moral Sciences.
SAMUEL L. FISLER, A. B. Professor of Mathematics
' and Natural Science.
Prot. CHARLES U. CO BURN, County Superintendent,
General Director of Normal Department.
Miss F.. MALVKX. I Precei>tres3e g
Miss E. C. CARTER, f recepiresaes.
Miss E. GLEASON, Teacher of Vocal Music.
The Spring Terra commences WEDNESDAY, MARCH
25, and will continue 14 weeks.
TUITION, PER TERM !
[Payable invariably in advance, or one-half on entering
the school, and one-halt at the middle ot the term—fuel
and contingencies included.]
Primary, per term $ 4 00
Preparatory 6 00
Higher, Ist year, per term 7 00
Higher, Ist and 2d year, per term 8 00
Classical, Ist year, par term 7 00
Classical, 2d and 3d year, per term 8 00
N. B. Pupils will be classed by the most advanced
branch they respectively pursue.
Pupils using scholarships are charged $1 per term for
uel and contingents.
EXTRA EXPENSES I
French $ 3 00
Germar 3 00
Drawiu; 5 00
Board in She Institute, per week, including fuel
and light S 00
Washing, per dozen 38
The Collegiate vear is divided into three terms of 14
weeks each." The" A universal y exercises will be held at
the close of the Spring term.
No deduction will be made for absence, execpt in case
of protracted illness of over two weeks.
Pupils boarding in tbe ITall will furnish their own tow
els, Ac., and the table silver at, their option. It is desira
ble that they also furnish their own bed and bedding
when it is convenient, but when otherwise, these will be
furnished at a slight charge.
It is strongly recommended that students from abroad
should board in the Institution, as better opportunities
for advancement in study arc thereby secured.
Normal Department— Special exercises are arranged
without extra charge for those preparing themselves as
Teachers of Common Schools. Prof. C. R. COBURN, the
able and well known Superintendent of Common Schools
in the county, has kindly consented to organize the Tea
cher's class, and direct the course to be pursued.
He will also be present'to conduct its exercises as often
as practicable, and will deliver frequent lectures on the
Theory and Practice of Teaching,as alsoonother subjects
connected with Normal training.
Those persons, therefore, intending to engage in teach
ing for the winter, will find it greatly to their advantage
to be present during tire Fall term. ....
Prof. Coburn's connection with the institution is not
such as to in any way interfere with tbe discharge ot the
regular duties of his office.
No pains will be spared, on the part of the Faculty arc
Trustees in sustaining the high repnlatation the institiv
tion has hitherto enjoyed, and in rendering it more wor
hy of future patronage and support. . .
J JAMES McWILLI AM, Principal.
March 18. 1863 ■ ,
MULES FOB. SALE.
RPNE UNDERSIGNED IIAS A FINE
J- pair of MULES, five years old, well matched in size
and color. Any one wishing to buy can do so at a oar
gain.
Refer to N. TIDD, at the Barclav Coal office. Towan
da. Pa. L. D. PRINCE.
Rome, MarchJ23, 1863. __________
FARM FOB SALE.
THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR
sale the 'farm upon which he lives, situate
about one mile north of the village of To wanda, on the
maid road leading to Athens. Said farm contains about
<55 arms, all improved, and is nuder a good state of cul
tivation, with a dwelling honse, barn, stable and other
tmildings thereon, also, a pood orchard and other Jruih
trees, and a good spring a few rods tram the hous.
For further infer nation address or enquire otihe üb*
icber, on the premises. .
. JESSE WOQDJtUEf* -
North Cowanda, April 16,1863. ■
MEJFIJRAJIDUM AND PASS BOOLIS,
-Jl AT THE NEW 6 BOOM.