Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-09

one of the resolutions adopted, however, dis
tinctly afirms the ultra pro-slavery doctrine
When published, we shall have some few words
to say in regard to it. tss-t as as.G.F ga sH
Col. V. E. PIoLLEr and WIN. III. Peek were
elected Representative delegates to the Fourth
of March Convention, and Conferees appointed
to elect a Senatorial delegate. Messrs. BAIRD
and PIoId.Er then addressed the Convention ia
very short and mild speeches, and it adjourned.
las COURT PROCEEDINGS.
The February Term of our County Courts
commenced on Monday the 18th inst. Hon. ID.
WLMor, President Hons. HARRY AcKLEYaud
MYRoN BALLARD, Associates. ,@ al .leia.
The Grand Jury was sworn, consisting of
the following persons = .E.Ht -F
Abel Bolles, Foreman-Solomon Bowler,
Ora Burns, Asa +. Eastman, Stephen Evans,
Paul S. Furman, Asa Fuller, Andrew Fee,AL
fred Gore, Henry keyser, Roswell Luther, +.
MClelland, ID. c.. Miller, G.. X. M'Vannon,
w. S. Pierce, Plynn Phelps, Eli Rockwell,
Howard Spalding, VIM. Terry, Jr., James
Yankykc, L. (. Wood, Homer Wells, Horace
Wiley. s.s ..s Ca, 1855 s.........
The following is the business transacted by
the Grand Jury
Com. rs. Oiirer Bidnchard-This was an in
dictment for perjury in the Railroad case pub
lished last term. Grand Jury return a true
bill. es3 -l. r5 sa.1 .f l# us8t
Com. rs. Joshua T.. Denmark-This is a SINH
lar indictment to the above. True bill.
Com. rs. Nelson FanderpoOi and Sarah Van
PIE n-Indicted for an assault and battery up
on Montgomery Vanderpool.
Com. rs. Alfred Acknowledgement for lar
ceny. True bill. .-.
The Grand Jury were discharged on We'd
nesday afternoon, having dispatched all the
business brought before them.
The business in the Quarter Sessions was
less than has been known for several years.
The most of the Traverse jurors were discharg-
ed on Wednesday afternoon, the remainder
on Thursday.
Com. Is. John ROberts-Indicted at Deem
Der sessions for assault and battery on Johnson
Rogers, on june 80, 1855. The jury find the
defendant guilty, and the Court sentence him
to pay a fine of ten dollars and costs of prose
cutiOn.
Com. as. Wm. Dcnison-Indicted at Decem-
Der sessions, for adultery. The jury find a ver-
dict of guilty.
The case of Com. rs. Denmark and BlancA-
ard, was upou petition of defendant, continued
until next term. ... a. . -..
Com. as. Orpan GoodscH-Indicted at pre-
sent sessions for perjury. This case is being
tried on our going to press.
Com. rs. John c. M'hcrrick and John NJ
herrick-Indicted at last Term for forciblc en-.
try and detainer, Prosecuting Attorney en-
tiers q noAe prosequi by consent of Court.
In the matter of the petition of certain citi-
zens of Canton to be erected into q borough,
the Grand Jury approve of the application.
The applications of Nathaniel Bouton and
o. II. Hemingway for the benefit Of the In
solvent laws were granted. ..s.. l r
Iii the matter of the application Of certain
citizens of Athens township to change the place
of holding the general township and special
elections in said township. The Court appoint
Monday forenoon, 18th inst, for a hearing of
the same. .7EHurl
On hearing the petition of John Brink, con.
stable of Shesheqnin township, the Court ap-
prove of the appointment of David Newell as
his deputy. sds agEa .ro - discs 2.
Com. rs. Vim, s. Do6bins-Indicted at De-
cember sessions for assault and battery upon
DIR. Charles Drake, of Troy boro'. The Jury
find the defendant not guilty, and the prosecu,
tor to pay the costs. a51a 7rad ea.sFoo cot
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