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M EBSTER'S QUARTO DICTIONARY

w What more essential to every family, counting
room student and indeed every who would know the
right Of language-the meaning. orthography, and
pronunciation of words than good English Dictionary!
of daily necessity and permanent value. ~
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to the present state of science and literature the most
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Published by G. Il C. MERRIAM, Springfield Mass
sold by all booksellers in Towanda and elsewhere.
Es- Also Websters School Dictionaries Feb9
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. A DEMONSTRATORS n NOTICE. Notice
"A IL hereby given that all persons indebted 10 the es-
tate of Thos A. Strong Iced late Of Wells tp re-
quested TO make payment without delay and all persons
having claims against said estate must present them
authenticated for settlement, TO the subscribers ~
$500 AMANDA J. STRONG,
A. w. AYRES,
February G. 1875. Administrators.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-03-01

A DMINISTR ATOR'S NOTICE.-Notce
IA is hereby given that all persons indebted to the
tate of WM. HORNING deceased late of South Creek
township to make immediate payment and all persons
having demands against said estate will present them du
" authenticated for settlement.
JACOB HORNINCi, Administrator de bonis non.
February 26 1856.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-03-01

A DMIN'RS. NOTICE-All persons in
n dcbted to the estate of OWEN CARR. deceased.
late of HERRICk township hereby notified to make
payment without delay and all persons having demands
against said requested to present them duly
thentiCatcd for settlement. NANCY CARR,
February 26, 1856. AdinistratriX.
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D'ied e d
clover and Timothy Seed

JUST RECEIVED, so bushels TIMOTHY
81 SEED "a prime articles also so bushels Of the Large
CLOVER SEED (from Darlings Clover mill in OrweiD
and two loads of the West Branch Glover Seed have
also 100 bushels Of good SPRING WHEAT for seed OF
my own raising All of which is for sale at the Woodside
TrfrIery . ISSG T ". HALE.
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A DMINISTRA RATOR'S NOTICE.-Notce
n il hereby given that all persons indebted to the
tate of CATHARINE HORNING, decd, late of South
Creek requested to make payment without delay and
those having demands against said estate will present them
duly authenticated for settlement.
Feb. 2G, 1856. JACOB HORNING Administrator
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lA0D14Oo
In Iaceyville Tuesday 18th February by Elder d. d.
Gray Mr. J. p RUSSELL, Of Factoryyille ". T., and
Miss MILE NORTHROP, of the former place.
n Monroe on Thursday evening, 2lst ut by Joseph io-
met Esq, Mr.. CALVIN HEWITT, Of Towanda, and
Miss EMMA JANE SMITH, of Durcll.
In Windham Pa, Feb. 18th, by Rev. \, s. DeWiA- Mr..
PETER 4. MISNER of Newark, Kendall Co., Ill, and
Miss MARIA LOUISA, daughter of H. Russell, Esq OF
| In Rome Feb 26th, by Rev. d. Cook, Mr.. HENRY w.
| SEELY to Miss MARY JANE BlRBANk.
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II. S. M ERCU r,

FALL STUCK OF MERCHANDISE,
CONSISTING of DRY GOODS. of every kind. GR0CE-
- RES, large assortment of HARDWARE including
Harness and Carriage Trimmings and JoieTs Tools OF
every description Boots Shoes, Leather and Shoe find
ings. Hats. Caps and Umbrellas Paper Hangings and
Window Shades; Carpets and Drugget Oils Paints and
Nails Window glass and Sash Camphne Burning Flu
id and Varnishes of every kind Pals Tubs, Mats &C.,
&C. which will he sold usual, very cheap for Cash.
ToNanta, October l. 1858,
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DOOK AGENCY.-Thc subscribers have

DOOK AGENCY.-Thc subscribers have
ID established Book Agency in Philadelphia and viii
furnish any book publication at the retail price free Of
postage. ANY persons, hy forwarding the subscription
price of any Of the 81 Magazines, such Harpers Go
devs Putnams, Grahams, Frank Lescs Fashions, &C..
will receive the magazines for year and copy of
splendid thogaph portrait Of either Washington. Jack
Sln or Clay If subscribing To - and 81 magazine
they will receive copy Of either of the three portraits
If subscribing to ST worth Of Magazines all three portraits
will tc sent gratis. Music furnished to those who may
wish it.
Envelopes OF every description and size in large orNmlll
quantities furnished Seal Presses &c. sent to order
Every description Of Engraving Wood executed Sfth
neatncSS and dispatch Views of Buildings Newspaper
Headings Views Of Machinery, Book Illustrations, Lodge
tcricates Business Cards Sc All orders sent ny mail
promptly attended to- Persons wishing views oil they
ildings engraved can send pasuerreVpe or sketch
Of tho inlings by mail or express.
Persons at distance having saieable articles would
find II 10 their advantage to address the subscribers
We would act as agents for the safe of the same
BGRAA g. PIERCE,
so South Third Street, Philadelphia Ia.
j. II. BYRAM. J., MAY PIERCE.
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Tuition to be paid In all In advance,
half upon entering the school, and half at the middle
Of the term, -
Pupils using scholarships charged 81 per for
fuel and conngents for instrument which to take
lessons, Soc, or for practice $500 '".F
EXTRAS:
French German. Spanish Italian, EACH. 90
When taken without other branches. ......... 90
Drawing. Observation-Disclosures. 90
Ornamental needlework and embroidery, ,each 8 90
Tuition Piano Forte with use of instrument II 90
do do per quarter of III weeks. 10 90
Oil painting in landscapes, per term. 90
do figures. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10 90
Room rent for dodgers. :,................. IS
Contingent fund for each pupil. 80
The Young Ladies will find board in the Institute,
under the of the Matron Mt per week, / IS
Arrangements have been made by which the male
pupils can find board in private families, ut per
week ............... ........................... 2 90
Washing, per Dozen. Observation-Disclosures. 3S
Fuel and light at the actual expense.
Pupils boarding in the Hail. (who will bes exclusively
Females) will furnish their bed, bedding towels &c
and the table silver at their option.
No pupil taken for less than half term. The bills for
the must lie paid in advance half thereof at
their entrance and the remaining half at the middle of the
term.
Pupils entering the Institute pledged the obse
of the Regulations and none will be admitted
other terms
Especial exercises arranged without extra charge
for those qualifying themselves teachers for
schools
For classification of studies and Textbooks crcu
lars, for which apply to {. L. WARD, President.
s. +. Colt, Sec. j. ID. MoNTASyE, Treasurer.
March !
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-03-01

R8s%~ THE EXAMINATION of the several classes
sG% cuntsected with the Sisqrehanna Collegiate In-
stitute will commence at o'clock ~ NJ, on Tuesday
March 4th and continue four days. The closing exercie
will take place al the Institute the evening Of the 1th
commencing L. r. NJ. All interested in the cause OF
education are respectfully invited to attend
PN@. NOTICE.-With Divine permission, there will
ES be sermon preached TO young men on next
Sunday evening (Mach 2dl at the Episcopal Church In
this barough. Service to commence at a O'Clock.
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susquehanna collegsats Institute.

SuSquenanna CoIiegz3te institute.
HNllE next term of this Institute will com
Il mence on Wednesday the 26th of March.
IST OF LETTERS remaining in Towanda
IL Post Office, February Is, 1876.
Ayres Jehel Iarkin Mrs.
Brown Thomas Moselcy Charles G..
Barnum Wm. B. McNulty Michael
Bennett John u. Myer Martha
Bishop j. NJ. Mallan J. =.
Browns0n Mrs. E. McCafcrty Mary
Barner Elizabeth Porter Benedict
Brown phebe pOsen Hebcrt
Benn Catharine Preston Margaret \.
Bourhe Patrick Quimby Amos
Culkin Sabina Quigey Ellen
Connor William 2 Roberts NJ.
Curren Michael Rockwell Merritt
Cummns William Rice Joseph
Cooley Martha Rundell Stillwcu
Cummns Stephen Robertson William
Cole Ii. s. Rogers Martin
Chafee Charles Stockwe Fanny
Campbell Ii. Swartwood MaylOn
Cole +. u. Sale$bery Lcntzon
Corun James Smith VIM.
Exavier Francis Smith +. Avaretta
French Wm.. Spain John
Fnertv James Scott John
Flynn Ellen Slikel Andrew
Granger Rhoderick Spencer Wm II.
Gooderch John f. Stephens Seth
Herman Francis Spalding j. Cash
Hutchinson EStclla Spalding Ezra
Hartley Homer Thomas Margaret
Hooker H. " Trumble Daniel
Horton Charles William vosburg Vim. F.
Isbell l.. III. NaneSs Eliza
johnson John vanvechten Joseph
Kennedy Daniel Nandemark Eliza
Kenny Lovisa White Charles
Keefe Julia Walsh Abby
Kinner Catharne 4. Wecoff Sarah
Lockwood Matilda Whipple Hannah
Luce Stephen Wood Jonathan
Lee Garnet lake George
a6-Persons calliag for these letters please mention
II. c. PORTER, Pm.
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Mem aaperiisemen,s.
THE SuSQuEHANNA cOltEGIATE INSTITUTE,
ToWANDA, BRADF0RD CO., Pa.
INSTRUCTORS

INSTRUCTORS
REV. SAMUEL r. COLT Principal Professor of Natu-
raj, Mental and Moral Science
REV. JAMES McWILLIAM, A. NJ, Professor of Ancient
Languages and bellies Lettres;t n . Il .tt-
CHARLES r.. C0BURN, A. NJ, Professor of Mathema.
tics and Master of Normal School; s.-v..g
E-ALBERT LUDWIG, AM, Professor OF Modern Ian.
guages. Instructor on the Piano and in Drawing
Mrs. MARTHA A. DAYTON, Preceptrcss; sr-
Miss i. L. STRATT0N, Assistant
MISS O. LOUISA JENKS, Assistant Piano and Me-
-lodeon. - 49,.
Mr.. CANFELD DAYTON, Steward
az5- The Spring Term commences WEDNESDAY,
March 26th 1856 and will continue fourteen weeks.
y fr EXPENSES PER TERM:
Tuition in the Fifth class (primary) per term, 81 90
Fourth. ......'.............. 6 90
(" - Third ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90
20 y" Second. Observation-Disclosures. 8 90
90 First. -.......... 10 90
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INTER GOODS.

yET0uID respectfully that he is again beor
w the people with large rich and fashionable assort-
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SHERIFF'S SALE-By virtue of certain

JVfIN 4. OVUDINU, ,
Shcriffs Office, Towanda Feb. 1856.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-20
A SCENE OF HnRRnR-

One of the items of news by the Canada is
an awful earthquake in the Moluccas, involv-
ing loss of nearly three thousand lives. \
spectator writes to an English Journal:
'.The glowing lava streamed downwards
with irresistible force in different directions,
bearing with it whatever it encountered on its
destructive course, and causing the sea TO
boil wherever they came in contact. The hot
spring opened up, and cast ont food of boil
ing water, which destroyed and carried away
what the fire had spared. The sea obedient to
an unusual impulse, lashed the rocks with
frightful violence, dashed upon the shore and
heaved itself with a wild haste against the land
as if it stroye to overmaster the fire stream.
This frightful picture Of destruction, the
horror of which was increased by the shrielzs
of men and beasts, the wild roaring of the tenn
pest, and the crashing OF thousands of trees
torn up and carried away, followed, about
an hour later, by peals Of thunder which shook
the ground and deafened the ear. \ black
column OF stone and ashes then shot up from
the mountain to an immense height and fell,
illamined by the glare of the lava, like show
er of fire upon the surrounding country below
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producing darkness that. only now and then
momentarily broken by the flashes of light
ming, was so intense, that the people could not
discern objects close at hand, and which COM
pleted their confusion and despair. Large
stones were hurled through the air, crushing
whatever they fell upon. Houses and crops.
which had not been destroyed ty fire, sunk
and disappeared beneath the ashes and stone S,
and the hill streams stopped by these barriers,
formed lakes, which breaking over their banks,
soon proved a new source of destruction.
This lasted some hours. About midnight
the raging elements sank to rest but on the
following day, about noon, they again resum-
ed their work OF destruction, with renewedvi-
olence- In the meantime, the fall of ashes
continued without intermission, and was so
thick on this day that the rays of the sun
could not penetrate through it, and an appal-
ling darkness prevailed.
Scarcely recovered in some degree from
their fright, the inhabitants of this desolated
part, of Sangir were again disturbed by au G.
ruption on the 18th March, which destroyed
many fields and great number of trees on the
Tabukan side.
Since then the volcano has remained quiet,
the only symptoms of its working has been
the smoke rising up in all directions from
cracks and assures in the ground.
The loss of life has been great. 1t is esti-
mated as follows in the under mentioned dis
trictS :-Taruna, men, women and children,
I22; kandhar, men, women and CHI ldren, 45
Tabukan, men, women and children, 203G.
Total, 2S09.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-20

WHITEHEAD, X. T., Aug. 4.-On Wednes-
day last, Gen. Richardson sent two men from
this place TO reconnoltre Lanes regiment, be-
fore reported as making their way into the
Territory. They returned, this evening, and
state that just after crossing the Nebraska
line, they came upon an encampment of $50
Free State men; they entered the camp, pre-
tending to be ultra Free Sellers, were kindly
treated, and remained all night.
During the night, they learned that General
Lane had returned to Chicago, to raise more
men and means to send after the party that
he going from thence to Pittsburgh and
Cincinnati, to raise 5000 men, charter two
boats, and bring them through to Kansas with
out touching at the Missouri towns.
That he would have sufficient artillery to
batter down any town from which an attempt
would be made to intercept him. That his par
ty waiting for forces then at Nebraska
City before moving down to Topeka.
The spies were also informed that the party
expected these forces on Wednesday, when
they would take up their line of march. That
when General Lane touched the shores of
Kansas they would move down from Topeka
to meet him.
That when they did join their forces with
Gen. Lanes ''they would defy the BorderR uf-
fans, and all the United States to boot
Richardson's spies then went up to Nebras-
ka City, where they saw 200 OF the same regi-
mcnt, from whom they heard combinations of
the statement of the ''vanguard." They are
all thoroughly armed with Sharps rifles, pis-
tolls, knives, and have several pieces of can
non with them.
Gen. Richardson Immediately sent state
ment of the above to Gen. Pcrsifer T. Smith,
and advised him that, if the U. S. troops do
not stop and disarm these murderers, ne Gen.
R.) will be compelled to call out the Terrific
rial militia for that purpose.
The District Court is now in session here,
guarded by a troop of Dragons. Benjamin
II. Brock will be tried first lie is charged with
having illegally acted as Judge at an election.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-20
BOUND FOR CURwBNsvILLE.
TIE PLACE To GET ANYTHING Y0U WANT
l. AT II. u. PATTON : STORE
80 II II a T' S 0 Ii''

IiAG i4-lN l. ~ NIl Btt-NtE fOt Win
Il AT II. u. PATTON'S STORE!
II II a T'S SO !i''
FE'IIE undersigned has received and opened d.
4 his store in Curwcnsviile, the largest and bcs-
selected stock of SPRING IND SUMNER
GOODS ever offered in the county. The assort-
ment is very extensive and nearly every article
that may be wanted can be procured from him
L-d-D-EE-Si D-R-E-.S-S G-y-C!- D->. OF al
kinds prices and figures. among which will bo
found Silks DelaiEes. Brillants- Lawns, Gingh hams
Prints. ParaSols, Enbroidcries. Underslevcs, Col
lars. Cuffs, Ribbons Laces, Fringes, Ladies Dress
Buttons and Trimmings. Eonncts Hosiery OF alt
sizes, qualities and eolors. and Gloves OF every
description
ALSO Cloths, Cassimercs, Xcstings. Bools and
Shoes, Gaiters and Slippers Hats, and Stock %
good READ I-4IiDE CLOTJITHG.-A Also,
Hardware. QueeEswaTe, Groceries, Fisi. Soit &s,
always on hard Al the above articles, tosctb
with abundance of others. viii be sold
reasonable terms for cash, exchanged for aI-
proved produce
The public is invited n call aEd examine the
goods and Iriccs. judge for themselves ana aetEc-
corliEg TO their own convictions.
june25 '56 Ii. D. PATTON
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yIALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SAIL

y The subscriber offers for sale his valuable
farm, situate two miles from Curwensville, ON the
River road leading TO Lumber City; said farm con
tanning los acres. sixty cleared under good
cultivation, the balance well timberedi with a
good barn, new plank dwelling house. and good
bearing orchard thereon. and is well watered. For
further information enquire of the subscriber liy
ing the premises SlIpN 1HlMPSoN
Tebruary % IS5G-5mS
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-20
WAGON MANUFACToRY.

LOA!-NEW WAGON MANUFACTORY.
n The undersigned would respectfully au-
nounce 10 his friends and the public generally,
that he has opened oGt a new w g0n- Making, Es-
iabiIshmeat in New Salem City" Brady town
ship. where he viii ut all times be prepared q
manufacture, on the shortest notice, all kinds oc
Wagons, Carts, WheelbarroWs SC. The best ma
terial that can be procured will be used. and his
work viii be made in the most substantial and du-
rable manner. such viii bear the test of strict
examination. BY a close observance of his bust
ness engagements ard by disposing of his work
the most reasonable terms, which he viii do
for either cash approved country produce. ho
hopes to merit ard receive liberal share of pub
lie custom BENZ RISHEL
New Salem City Jan. l6 1856
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-20

The Monroe Com mercial. ono of the oldest
Demo cratic papers in the State, this week
ands down the nigger-driver's flag, with the
II names of the Cincinnati candidates, and runs
up Fremont and Dayton.
About year ago a gentleman in Hartford.
Ct, while counting some bank notes, careless
ly wrote bis name on the back of $50 bill.
A few days since, son of the Emerald Isle
handed him the bill requesting him to give
him gold for it. The gentleman, on looking
at the Bank Note Reporter, found that the
bank had suspended payment, and accordingly
gave Pat specie for the bill he had so careless
ly endorsed.
JAMES SMITH, who cut his wife's throat in
Sheffield. Warren county, Pa, some time ago,
cut his own throat Thursday a-week, and
died in an hour and half He came out of
the woods where he had hidden and was pur-
sued by several men who were haying. As
they were overtaking him he fired his rife at
one of the company without effect, and then
cut his throat from ear to ear He was armed
with rifle, revolver and knife, and seemed TO
posses the desperation of a fend He had
been seen round there the night before, prob
ably starved out of his hiding place. His wife
is slowly recovering from her wound
THE HISTORY of the wild woman, who caus-
ed so much excitement in Cincinnati recently.
has at length been found out. J. ". North
colt, the person who had charge of her, has for
many years been resident of Shreveport
La, and his real name is Joe Williams, while
the ''wild woman is Ann Eliza Paul, well
known in that town as the mistress of Will
liaIns. The whole affair was 4 scheme got ND
by Williams for speculation. Having availcd
himself of the description of the capture of
wild man some years ago, which was written
for the purpose of playing off hoax, he adap-
have before mentioned.
SHOCKING DELUsIoS.-The following horri-
ble affair, is condensed from the Pennsylva-
MS Inquirer. young man died Of consump-
ton at the house OF his father, noted beIiev-
er in spiritualisn, in Bordentown, n. J., last
week, and, after his death, a young lady, to
whom he had been bctrothed, was MARRIED TO
THE CORPSE, by spiritual ceremony, a boy act
ing as medium The young lady at the fu-
neral, rayed and flung herself into the grave,
and was, with great difficulty, removed to the
house of the deceased's father, where she has
since resided, and where. at meals a plate, cup,
and portion of all the condiments of the Ia
bic, arc set apart for the dead man, whose emp
ty chair these victims of demonism suppose
to be tenantcd by his spiritual body.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-20

1 RON IRON 1.-The undersigned has Just
Il received, at the shop of L Mills on the corner
OF Locust and Third streets. in the Borough of
Clearfeld a large assortment of Rox,,a, SgDerr
amt ITat BAR IRON, of all sizes which he will
sell at as low prices as it can be purchased any
where in this county
jeIl- SIN BENJAMIN SpACENiN
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a DMINISTRATORS' NOTICE.-Wherc-
"a as Letters of Administration the Estate of
WILLIAM r. BARR, late of Clearfied borough.
Cearield County, Pa, deed, have been granted
to the undersigned, all persons indebted to said
estate arc requested to make immediate payment,
and those having claims against the same will
present them, properly& authenticated for settle
ment, to J.. H. TURNER.
July 80 1Sj6-6t Administrators