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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-15
THE MORMONS.


The territorial government was establish,
ed for Utah by act of Congress approves
the 9th September, 1850, and the constlta-
ton and laws of the United States were
thereby extended over it $50 far as inO
same, or any other provisions thereof may
be applicable" This act provided for me
appointment by the President, by and WIN
the advice and consent of the Senate, OF o
governor, who was to be ex-Ofici0 spPeTM
tendent of Indian affairs, secretary. tnrsS
judges of the supreme court, marsha
and a district attorney. Subsequent acl'
provided for the appointment ofthe ofDcs''
necessary to extend our land and our ID.
dian system over the Territory. Brigham
Young was appointed the first governor on
the goth September. 1850. and has heid ln0
office ever since. Whilst Governor louHs
has been both governor and superintendent
of the Indian affairs throughout this peru
he has been at the same time the hesa v
the church called the Latter Day Saln',1,
and Processes to govern its members epN
dispose of their. property by direct INSPIRE; .
ton and authority from the Almighty. L~
power has been therefore absolute WE
both Church and State. /
The people of Utah, almost exclusTe.J'
belong to this church, and believing WIZ
a fanatical spirit that he is governor OF w
Territory by divine appointment, they ops1
his commando as if they were direct rev
lations from Heaven. If, therefore M
chooses that his government shall come 10
to collision with the government Of
United States. the members of the MolI.s
church will yield implicit obedience 10 "a
will. Unfortunately, existing facts lea .a"
but little doubt such is his determlna''onfi
Without entering upon a minute history II
occurrences. it is sufficient to say that o. u
the officers of the United States. JuoiO'off
and executive. with the single exception,
two Indian agents, have found it Necessary
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-09-03
lightning and Destruction

rHE subscriber grateful for past favors takes this
opportunity to inform the citizens of BradfOrd and
adjoining counties that he has again started his teams in
the LIGHTNING ROD TRADE
Having had several years experience in the business
ne feels confident that he supply those in want of
Rods with superior article, put up strictly upon scient
fc principles, and at prices that fail to snitIf
there any OF the many rods put up by him any way ont
o. repair by being informed of the same it will afford
'n much pleasure to put them in proper order All or
cers by mail or otherwise promptly ATTENDED to.
.eRaysvie, June 4, 1857 F.GREGORY
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-09-03
WANDA
E'EMAIE SIEMlMARYo 0

FTNHE MISSES HANSON respectfully inform the public
l. that the scholastic year will commence MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER Il, continuing to July H.
Miss o. ID. HANSON will have the general superintcn-
dence of the school, assisted in Music by Miss REBECCA
d. HANSON, and in French by Miss EMMA HANSON.
Thankful for the patronage already extended to them,
they beg leave to those crSting their daughters
in their charge that every effort will be made deserve
the confidence and favor of their patrons.
The school year viii consist OF iuUr quarters of eleven
weeks each. The summer vacation commencing in July.
ana ending in September. y Of few days will be
taken AZ t!ic holidays
Weekly reports will he sent to the parents, who
requested t. sign and return them.
We pr mise Improvement unless scholar is
regular and pUnctia in attendance.
TERMS, PER QUARTER:
FH@t ChlSsTo include the elementary English .c m
branches, and the stUdy OF the Latin language, " w
Seccnl Cht5s-C1 include the more advanced stt-)
dies 0fthc English branches wiGh Mathematics, 50 90
aad The study Of Latin and French. h...........l
Ihjri C31,s-rD include Mathematics, Mental)
and Moral Philp ophy, Rhetoric, Botany, &C., SO 90
with Latin and French, h,.....................l
Each pupil VIII bring with her Il desk and chair. There
will he p extra charge Whatever.
HrSt--!nstruction on the Piano. with of nstru-
mcnt will he given by Miss REEECcA ID. HANSON, at $40
per quarter.
Boarding for young ladies he obtained in private
receive the especial care of the teachers
They beg leave TO refer to the following named gentle
:-Rt Rev. ALoNZo Potter, Bishop of the Diocese
of Penna Philadelphia; Rev. Dir. MACLEAS, President of
the College of New Jersey.
Hon. DAVID WIIMOT, Co. +. MASON, c. l.. WARD, JOHN
F. MEANS, ID. +. BARSTOw, II. s. MERCrR o. ID. BART
LErr. f. 0. GooDRICH, WA. c. BoGARr, Towanda.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-09-03

f tLOCk Il WATCH REPAlRER.-The
" undersigned is constantly receiving from Newly
by Express additions to his Stock of Watches Clocks
Jewelry, Silver ware, and Fancy Goods, comprising in
part-God and Silver Lever, LEpine and Plain Watches,
with full and complete assortment of Fine Gold Jewelry
such Gold chains Lockets Bracelets Gold Pens Keys
BreastPns, Ear Rings Finger Rings etc. etc. Also,
large variety of Silver such Table and Tea Spoons
Cream spoons Butter knives Salt spoons Spectaces to-
gether with extensive assortment of Plated WareAl
of which will be sold very low for CASH.
CLoCKsA large assortment Clocks just received. of
all descriptions ranging in prices from IS cents to Fifty
Dollars.
~ Watches repaired on short notice and WARRANTED
to well. Also, all kinds Clocks repaired.
W. A. c. would beg leave to say that he is prepared to
execute the most difficult Jobs such be done at
other Shop short of NewYork city
W. A. CHAMBERLIN.
Towanda February |, 1857.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-09-03
S II @ " II 8

Coal and Wood Cooking Coal and Wood Parlor. Dining
are prepared to sell at wholesale retail at low
rates and good TERMS be found this side of
NewYor from the fact that all goods bought
of first hands and in full packages and large quantities
that gives advantage smaller purchasers and
Dry Goods dealers that will enable to sell from to
l. per cent less than any of them, which advantage
shall offer to any who will favor with call before pur-
chasing elsewhere
4 large quantity Of Tin ware, Stove Pipe and Elbows
ALWAYS on hand wholesale and retail All kinds of Job
Work done to order on short notice and warranted.
Don't mistake the place to buy STOVES and HARD.
WARE cheap-One door South of FOx's and nearly op-
posite Tracy Moore's Main street, in the Wood
Building Iettered oil orer.
Grain and Country Produce old Iron Brass, Brittana
and Copper Dried Fruit of all kinds, Feathers and Bees
wax wanted for goods
10000 Sheep Pets wanted for which the highest price
in CASH will be paid
Towanda. April 2, 1857
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-09-03
GROCERIES,, PROVISIONS, &C.

GROCERIES,, PROVISIONS, &C.
Vest side Of the Public Square, opposite the
Court House.
pAILEY & NEVINS are Just receiving a
ID large addition to their stock of Provisions Groceries
Yankee Notions, Toys Fruit Confectionery &c. which
will he sold wholesale of retail for cash. exhange for
most kinds of country produce at prices that fail
to suit purchasers. Consumers GENTRY dealers would
do well to call and examine our stock and prices.
GROCERIES.
Black and Green Tea Rio and Java Coffee, Chocolate
Cocoa, Sugar, Molasses, Syrup Ginger, Pepper, Spice
Cloves nutmegs Mace cinnamon Ground Mustard Pepper
Sauce Soda, Saleratus Cream Tartar Sperm and Taow
Candles Bar Soap, Vinegar, Starch &c.
PROVISIONS
Flour, Buckwheat Flour, Rye Flour. Corn Meal Feed
Pork Hams Shoulders Mackerel, Goldfish, Shad Lake
Trout Pckeled and Smoked Herring Cheese Rice Beans
Onions, Potatoes, Butter, Lard, Crackers, &c. &c.
FRUIT
Prunes, Ctron, Figs, Eng. Currants, Raisins, Lem
ons and Oranges Green andried Apples, and Peaches
Almonds, Pecan nuts, Praz nuts Grenoble and Madeira
Walnuts Filberts Pea nuts Chestnuts Hickory nuts &c
&c.-Boys Sleghs Tin Wagons, China, Pewter & Wood
Tea Sets Dolls Trumpets, Toy Guns Accordians Har
moncas Glass, Paper and Wood Inaid Work Boxes and
Toilet Cases, Toy Bureaus Secretaries &c Pearl livery
Papier Mache and Leather Port Monaies Wallets Purses
Ivory, Horn and Wood Pocket and Toilet Combs Tobac.
co and Snuff Boxes Cigar Cases Tooth Hair and Cloth
Brushes, Fancy Mirrors, Perfumery, Hair OIL &C.
Fools CAP, Letter, Commercial Note aud Bath Post
Paper, Envelopes Waters, Sealing Wax luk inkstrNd>
Wafer Cups Sand Boxes Penholders Pens Wafer s.aes
&c. &c.
TABLE AND DAIRY SALT, Salina ard Do.k ~aIt and
Cayuga Ground Plaster. BAIfFl '- N2N!<-
TOwanda, November &c, 1855.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-09-03

Susqusbanna Collegiate sustituts,
TOWANDA, BRADFORD CO., PA.

INSTRUCTORS.
REV. JAMES McwILLIAM, Principal, Professor of An
cient Languages and Mental and Moral Science;
DAVID CRAFT, A. B., Professor of Mathematics and
Natural Science.
MISS ANN 7. FRITcHER, Prceeptress;
MISS EMILE A. BUTLER, Assistant
MISS O. LOUISA JENKS Instructor on Piano;
MISS HELEN N. CARTER, Assistant Instructor on Pr
MISS CLARiSSA A. sToCKwELL, Teacher of French
Mr.. &C cANFiEfD DAYTON, Steward.
The Fall Term commences Wednesday, August 26,
and will continue Ia weeks.
The Winter Term commences Wednesday, Decem-
Der e. and will continue Ii weeks, exclusive of recess
of 10 days at Christmas.
EXPENSES PER TERM.
Payable invariably in advance or one half on entering
the school, and half at the middle of the termFuel
and contingencies included
Tuition in the Fifth Glass; (prmary) per erm, - 90
rourIh.. ........'.....'....'.... w
Third. Z w
&" Second. d.......................... 8 90
First l0 OU
Pupils using scholarships charged 81 per term for
uel and contngents for instrument which to take
lessons SOC, or for practice $500.
No scholar, whose parents guardians shall reside
within two miles of the Institute shall be admitted to tut
ton therein upon any permanent scholarship rented or
loaned by such pupil, his her parent guardian.
EXTRAS.
French % w
Tuition on Piano Forte with of instrument IL 90
do do per quarter of IL weeks. 10 90
Board in the Institute, per week, including fuel and
nght, ...........-..... w
Washing per dozen ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 3S
The arrangements for Boarding will be under the entire
control and management of the Steward while the Prin
cpal and Teachers residing in the Institute will be able
to exercise constant watch the pupils, mingng
with them members of the same family Board
ing School for youth of both the Institute will af
ford increased and superior advantages. Parents and
guardians may be assured that all due will be exer
cised the health the and morals of those
trusted their and all suitable aid rendered at all
times in promoting their advancement in study.
Pupils boarding in the Hall will furnish their own bed,
bedding towels &c. and the table silver at their option
No pupil taken for less than half term The boarding
bills for the must be paid in advance half at
the entrance and the remaining half at the middle of
the term.
Pupils entering the Institute pledged to the obser
vauce of the regulations, and will be admitted
other terms
Special exercises arranged without extra charge for
those qualifying themselves teachers for common
schools.
S. +. CoLT, Secretary. c. L. WARD, President.
August H. 1857. A. WICKHAM, Treas.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-09-03
R. wATRoUs. NJ SEWARD. H. COOK.
D WATROUS & Co., DEALERS IN
lGs HEAVY g. SSHELFHARDWARE, Nos. &

3, Water st. Elmira, n. Y.
We have recently made large additions to extensive
stock and have hand complete assortment of
cry description of Hardware, which offer at the lowest
cash prices consisting of Mechanics Tools Building Ma
terias Iron and steel Nails and spk9 Ropes and Cord
age, Paints Oils and Glass, Mill of every size and
shape, either Mulay Gang Circular.
Machine Betting of all widths, both of India Rubber &
leather Glass at wholesale We prepared to supply
Merchants with Glass, Nails, scythes Forks &C., at Man
ufacturers prices Tin, sheet iron and Copper work
hand or made to order.
CONTRACTORS TOOLS-Wheelbarrows Ames, Sho-
vcls, Blasting Powder, &c.
Agents for Rich & Wilder's Patent Saamander Safes
Fairbanks Platform Scales, and Welch Grifths Crcu-
lar saws.
Large sizes up to 60 inch always hand and sold
Factory Prices. PARTICULAR attention paid to orders by
mail.
Elmira April Z, 1885, n44l2m
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-09-03

EIRE INSURANCE.-Tha undersigned is
Il agent for the following safe and reliau!e Companies
Farmers Union Insurance Co. Athens. Pa.
Capital, 5000, 200.
State Mutual Insurance Co. Harrisburg, Pa.
Capital, 5000 900.
Girard Insurance Co. PhiladeIpbia pa
Capital, 100000.
Iaese companies insure against loss damage by fire
on the most reasonable terms. Dwelling Houses Furni
ture Warehouses Merchandise, &c. and Farm Property
insured for any length of time All losses will be prompt
ly paid. c. S. RUSSELL
Tov ~ neccm' et ~ 1856.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-09-03

GARPETINGS.-All prices superline and
~ ingram carpetings, just received by
April 6, 1857. J. POWELL
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-09-03
1S1 SPRING TRADE! T57.
GREAT ATTRACTIONS
ME-. S0L0M0N'S CLOTHING sT0RE


HE proprietor of this extensive Ready Made Clothing
establishment would respectfully inform his friends
extensive and beautiful assortment of SPRING AND
SUMMER CLOTHING ever offered in this market, which
will be sold for CASH cheaper than be found in
thern Pennsylvania.
Persons wishing good bargains and elegant suit or
any portion thereof well made OF substantial material
Coat Vest Pantaoons, Cravat, Collars, and in fact eve
rything i'll the line, will do well TO call He is confident
he can satisfy all in price and quality
N B.-Cash paid for Sheep pelts and wool.
April Ia. 1851
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-09-03
TIE TRUTH ABOUT KANSAS
Gov CEARY'S
Administration in Kansas !
Large l2mO. 2lS nages.

WITH A COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE TERRI
w TORY, until June, 1857. Embracing full account
OF its discovery Geography Soil Climate Products its
organization Territory transactions and events I'M
der GJYcraars eeder and shannon political dsensos
Personal Eeeounters Election frauds battles and outra-
Gc' with Portraits Of prominent actors therein all fully
authenticated. BY JOHN II. GIHON, NJ d., Private
Secretary 10 Gov, Geary Carefully compiled from the
Oi,H d1clmeat+ file in the department of State at
NthInJon aud other papers in the possession of the
Athp:, with iull account OF TIE Invasion of Kansas from
Missouri the capture trial and treatment of The Free
state prisoners the character and movements of the Mis-
souri, Border tlans the murder Of Bufum and Others
The controversy between Governor Geary and Judge Le-
compte The proceedings Of the Territorial Legislature
OF the proyery convention, and the organization of
diriag t1 early troubles under Governors Recder and
Snlnn)n is aYasionS battles oGttages and murders
c1ay viii be sent t. any part of the United states
by ~ H. Teeoi postage, the receipt of retail price
- Price in cloth, 81 00 Paper, 80 cts CHAfLES C.
R4QDES, Publisher, Inquirer Building, Philadelphia.
JRly -, 1857. . -
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-09-03

Axes Broad Narrow, Ilath and Hand Hatchets-Cable,
Log Trace and Har Chains, Crowbars, Picks, Shoves
and Spades
POCKETAND TABLE CUTLERY-Shears and Scs-
sor Edge Tools of all kinds Brass and Enameled Kettles
Shovel and Tongues Spoons and Ladies', Tubs and Pals
Mops Washboards and all other kinds of
ing implements.
and Plain Tin Ware single in SETS Bar Band Scroll
and Hoop Iron Steel of all kinds Nail Rods &c Pumps
Lead Pipe and all the necessary fixtures for water works
Patent Stretched Leather Betting and String Leather,
and 900 other articles too to MENTION that
we are receiving direct from the hands of manuac-
andmporters, including the largest assortment
and greatest variety of
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-09-03

ROOTS AND SHOES.-The largest and
~ most complete assortment of Boots and Shoes ever
exhibited in Towan to which particular atent ON has
sold less than any other establishment i'm Nortbern
Pennsylvania, just received by
April 6, 1851 J. POWELL
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-09-03
Merrban0iee, &f.
TOWANDA HARDWARE CUTLERY,
IRON AND STOVE STORE.
n G III ALI,

Wholesale and Retail Dealer
in Hardware and Stoves, Iron
and Nails, Sash, Glass, Paints
and Oils, House Trimming
all kinds of Carriage trimmings.
Seat Cloths and Laces, Carriage
Sulkey and Seat Springs, Car
penters' and Joiners' Planes,
Saws, Augers, Chisels and all
other Tools-Cross Cut, Mill
and Circular Saws, Blacksmith
Tools, Bellows. Anvils, Vices,
Hammers and Screw Plates,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-09-03
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,-Dou

pie and single fold worsted and linen and worsted
aass Ihorees cotton danasks beaehed and unbleach.
ed table linens Narsaics quilts toilet covers and va
fety OF other goods in this line jast received by
April !, lS5h / p0lyrIJ
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-05-15
Young Lady in scrape---Hoops and High
Heels in Church

The Richmond Wing says: A few Sundays
ago, modest young gentleman of our acquain-
tance attended the morning service, in one of
our fashionable churches. He was kindly
shown into luxu iolIsly cushioned pew, and
had hardly settled himself, and taken an OBJ
servation of his neighbors, before a beautiful
young lady entered, and with graceful wave
of the hand preventing our friend from rising
to give her place, quietly sunk into seat near
the end. When hymn was given out she
Skillfully found the page, and with sweet
smile that set his heart humping, handed
her neighbOr the book. The minister raised
his hands in prayer, and the fair girl knclt,
and this posture perpleXed her friend to know
which most to admire, her beauty or her de-
voutness. Presently the prayer was conclud-
ed, and the congregation resumed their seats
Our friend respectfully raised his eyes from
the fair form he had been so earnestly scan
ming, lest when she looked up, she should de-
tect him staring at her. After couple of
seconds he darted fugitive glance at his
charmer and was astonished to see her still on
her knees !; he looked closely and saw that
he was much affected, trembling in violent agi-
tation, no doubt from the eloquent power of
the preacher. Deeply sympathizng, he watch
ed her closely Her emotion became more
violent reaching her hand behind her, she
wou.d conyulsiyely grasp her clothing, and
strain, as it were, to rcnd the brilliant fabric of
her dress. The sight was exceedingly pain
full to behold, but he still gazed like one en-
tranccd, with wonder and astonishment. At
ter a minute, the lady raised her face, hereto
fore concealed in the cushion, and with her
hand made an unmistakeabe beckon to her
friend. lie quickly moved along the pew to-
wards her, and inclined his ear as she evident
ly wished to say something.
please help me sir" she whispered, "my
dress has caught, and can't get up" A brief
examination revealed the difficulty the fair
girl wore fashionable high-heeled shoes kneel.
on both knees, these heels of coarse stuck out
at right angles and in this position the high
est hoop of the new-fangled skirt caught over
them, and thus rendered it impossible for her
to raise herself or straighten her limbs. The
more she struggled the tighter she was bound
she was constrained to call for help This was
Immediately if not scientifically rendered
and when the next prayer was made, she mere.
y inclined herself upon the back of the front
pew-thinking, no doubt that she was not in
praying costume
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-05-15

Bag- The majority of the Committee of the
Senate, of this State on the Dred Scott case,
have made lengthy and able report, accom-
panied with resolutions declaring that the opin-
ion of the Supreme Court announces principles
in palpable opposition to the judicial and legis-
ative history of the Union, and in violation of
the plain provisions of the constitution of the
United States.
That the opinion, except on the question of
jurisdiction, being delivered on a case over
which the court admitted it had no jurisdiction,
may be justly regarded as O6ita dicta eOram non
judico, and imperative as law.
That the five judges who concurred in the
same opinion made wanton attack on the SOY.
ereignty of free states and an important at.
tempt to nulify the established laws of the
country, and by extra judicial diction caused
unnecessary excitement in the public mind in
regard to the subject of slavery and thereby
forfeited the confidence and respect due to their
exalted station.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-05-15

sE~ The Sunbury (Pa.) American states
that the work on the Northern Central Rail
road, up to Trevorton Bridge, is all graded,
and the track will be completed in few
weeks. The work on the balance of the road
from Sunbury to Trevorton Bridge, has been
suspended temporarily. The contractors have
agreed to take the bonds of the company at
certain prices, but the company prefers paying
the cash, and arrangements have been effected
which will enable them to do so very soon-
The work will be resumed in few weeks and
vigorously prosecuted to completion.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-05-15
Triennial Convention of School Directors
Of Bradford County.

The Directors came together at the Court
House in the Boro of Towanda, on Monday
the 4th day of May 1851 at one o'clock, 7.
NJ. The Convention was temporarily orgaa-
lied by calling Charles Stockwell Esq, to the
chair, and W. c. Bogart Secretary. On mo-
tion adjourned to the large Room of the pub
lie School House, at which place the chairman
called the Convention to order, and the Sec
retary proceeded to enrol The names of Direc-
tors present The Convention then proceeded
to elect officers for its permanent organization
ton. Charles Stockwell Esq, was elected
President, and W. C. Bogart and 0. ID. Bart
let Secretaries.
On motion the Convention proceeded first
to fix the compensation of the Superintendent,
which on motion after considerable dlscusSlon'
was fixed at one thousand dollars per an
mum.
On motion the Convention received nomlna'
tions for County Superintendent. Prof, Chares
Coburn and Rev. George Landon, were nom
mated as candidates, and there oelnS ho o'A''
names offered. On motion the NOMINATIONS
closed
A motion was made and seconded to recon.
slider the resolution fixing the compensation u
the Superintendent. After lengthy discuss
ion the motion to reconsider was not agree"
to.
On motion the Convention proceeded 10 'o'0
for County Superintendent Whereupon, "
appeared that Charles r. Coburn had hIy-
three votes George Landon had fortytWo
votes Charles r. Coburn having majority
of all the Directors present, was declared dul'
elected to the Office of County Superintendent
of Common schools of Bradford County Tor 'nS
three succeeding years.
On melton the Convention adjourned SIZE
die.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-05-15

Bsg~The L. S. District Court, in Kansas,
over which Judge Lecompton presides, is in
session at Leavenworth, where Frederick is on
trial for murder. He has been recently appoint
ed to an important place in one oft he territorial
land offices, although he was we'll known as
the leader of the band of ruffians who drove
the free soiIers from Leayenworth and murder
ed Phillips. He will, no doubt, be acquitted
as there are on the Jury which is trying him
the postmaster at Leavenworth, named Clark
son. and Col. Paine, of the same city, both
of whom are implicated with Emery in several
offences, and both of whom are under indct-
ment for murder and robbery.