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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06
June 26. lSJ1.

y EG1STER'S NOTICES.-Notice is here
III hy given that there have been filed and settled In
the orc of the Register of Wills in and for the county
nf bradford accounts OF administration upon the follow
ing estates. viz:
Final account Of benjamin Halsted, administrator Of
Ira Gr>wuII, late of Rdgbury. deed.
Final account of VIM. Il. Watkins administrators OF Da
yid = Watkins. late of Columbia, decd.
Final account Of VIM. Sblry. guardian Of q. A. I.
y. Jakway, minor children of Geo A. Jakway, late &c
Winlham, deed.
Partial account of Jonathan Stoddard administrator Of
" VI. Stevens, late Of Athens dec d.
Final account Of George Terry, administrator OF Thos
Jones, late of Hcrrck. decd
Final of Mrs. Sophia Jayne late Sophia Pick
ard executrix of 4. c. Pickard deed guardian Of
Solomon Allen ir minor child of Solomon Allen, dec d.
Final account of W F. kinynn administrator Z Par
don Knyon, late Of Windhar, deceased
Partial account OF r. J. Pickering administrator OF Eli
! Gibbs late of Orwell. deceased
Final account of Sylvester Taylor and Ezra Goddard
executors Of Paul Dewitt late Of Burlington deceased
And the same will be presented TO the Orphans Court
of Bradford county, Monday the 7th day OF Sert'r
/ her next, !,r c'cN-,,st.'u and allowance.
I.NF : II VI |B, EcslctIE.
J Ec,lters ofr-t Tos4nd, rulv 3. l'ln
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06
SUMMONS INPARTITION

| SCMMONS IN PARTITION.-Jo James D.
" Frost Caroline Mathe,rs. Emily NattLstcs
Charlotte Matthews, George .Hattheirs and OIire Mat
hers In the Common Pleas Of Bradford Co., No. lGl
September T. 1857.
The Commonwealth of Pennsy ylvania Bradford Coun
ty, TO the Sheriff of said County Greeting If James
o. Frost make you of presenting his claim th,
we command you that you summon. by good and Lawful
summoners, Caroline Matthews, Emily Matthew'S Char
lotte Matthews, George Matthews. and Olive Matiht VS.
late of yOur county that they be and appear Leue
Judges at Towanda, at County Court of Common
Pleas there to bc held the 9Th day September next
show Observation-Disclosures they, the said James o. Frost.
and the aforesaid Caroline Matthews, Emily Matthew
Charlotte Matthews, George Matthews and Olive Mat
thcws. together and undivided do hold all that certain
lot of land situate in the township of Orwell and county
aforesaid. and bounded and described follows wis
North, East South and West by lads the estate Of
Samuel Matthews deceased containing about eight
and OF which the said defendants deny partition be
made according to the laws and customs Of this
wcalth-The same Caroline Matthews Emily Matthew J.
Charlotte Matthews George Matthews and Oisc Mat
thcws partition thereof between them To be made tseroFa
ing to the laws and customs of this Commonwca in
case made and provided, do gansay and the he
done do not permit very unustly and against the
laws and customs, as it is said &c. And have then
and there the names OF those sunnoners and this writ
Witness David Wniot President of said totrt ut
| TOwanda, the I'D day of May, \. ID. 1857.
ALLEN M'kEAN, Prothonotary-
the above To Of
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06
NEW SPRING g.
SUMMER GOODS

TOSEPH POWELL, as usual, is early on
- hand with the largest cheapest and best selected
stock of SPRING GOODS to lie found in Towanda, COM
prisng all the and desirable styles of
DRY GOODS, BOOTS & SHOES, HATS AND CAPS,
STRAW GOODS CARPETS, &C
which the attention of the public is respectfully nvit-
ed TOMlndA, April So lNJI.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06

HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.-Dou-
n bic and single fold wOrsted and linen and worsted
uamask mocens cotton damasks bleached and unbeach
GU Table linens, Marsaies quilts, toilet covers, and
ICY oi other goods in this line, just received by
-APrH h 1871. j. POWELL.
F,ATRACTS for layoring, for sale cheap
- FOX'S.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06
N1AlLAGAOa

In Franklin August lst, by Burr Rdgway Esq, BAR
NEY ROCKWELL Of Franklin, to Miss SUSAN WAT
kINS of Granville.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06
Is THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
AnriI Du lS57

II THE HOUSE OF UNDERSTANDINGS
April -. 1857.
Resolrcd That this resolution pass. ON the first
amendment yeas Is, nays II the second amendment
yeas 81 NAYS - the third amendment yeas ~, nays
y ; on the fourth amendment, yeas s3, nays /.
IExtract from the Journal1
JACOB ZIEGLER, Clerk.
Filed in Secrctarys Office, May ,, ls57.
g. CURTIN,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06
SECRETARY : OFFICE,
HARRISBURG, June -, lSj7


I'PNNSVTUWIU'
do certify that the above and foregoing is true and
correct copy of the original - Resolution proposing
amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth,
with the vote in each branch of the Legislature upon the
final passage thereof appears from the originals on
file in this Office
In Testimony whereof have hercunto set my
H. : hand and caused to lie affixed the seal of the
Secretary's Office, the day and year above written.
4. &. CURTIN,
Secyrtar.U of the Commonwealth.
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fenal.
DMINIsYRATOR,S NOTICE

I'M IN1SI hA iOh - NotltL.-- -Not'O
"A is hereby given that all perssas indebted to the
estate of JOHN VI. MARTIN, deed. late OF Franklin
twp are hereby notified 10 make payment Hhou delay
and all persons having demands against said estate are
requested present them duly authenticated for settle
ment . JAMES g. RITEWAY,
a .'''' ID. J. BEAKfSfEY,
june % 1851 .-.. Administrations,
EXECCTOR'S NOTTCE.-Notire is here
~ by given that letters tc>tamenary upon the estate
of Irene Whitehead decd late Of Pike twp. have be"n
granted to the subscriber. All persons indebted to said
estate hereby requested 10 make immediate ncnf
and those having any claims upon said estate to present
them duly attested tor settlement. -.
q. W. NORTHROP.
..+ ..T. JOHN ". BRISTER,
july TO- 1857. .. Hs -. EXECUTOR
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06

T AIDES DRESS GOODS.-A large and
il 4 fashionable assortment, before equaled in To-
wanda of mOe antique brocade corded and plain black
SILKS plain and striped Popns DeIeges Chalis spring
Deaines Organdies French printed Jaconets Lawns OF
all prices white and colored Brlliantes Berages Grapes
French Scotch and domestic Ginghams, French English
and American Prints, just received by
Apr G. 1857 J. POWELL.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06
SHERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue of writ

SHERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue of a writ
~ of FL Fa,. issued out of the Court of Pleas
TO me directed shall expose to public sale a she Cour,
18th day of August ls, at O'Clock. J.. g., the felow
ing lot piece parcel of land situate in the townships
Granville and Burlington and bounded rs follows
wit Beginning at post the south west Of Lt
No l4l in plan plot of said land sold by the trustees
of the Bank of North America. to Eliss Hawey ana
others warrant lot No 1883 thence we>t al 4I0 per
To beech sapng south east of lot No. 36 then,
north $50 percheS to post north east Of lot No
l3G thence east AL 40 per- 30 corner of Elias Haw
eys lot thence south leo perheS U The place of begin
ming. Containing Al and four tcnthS of urre
be the same more less the same being composed of
contiguous lots tn Wit No l3f, warrant No. 1881
lots No l3S. l39 and No 40 warrant No. 1883 About
acres improved, steam saw mill. with shinge
chine and fixtures board or plank houses 3log ,n>e
framed barn, bhc ksmith shop and other Uisimng@
thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of George f.
Reding"n and Stephen Pierce Albert T. Nichols and
VIM. Nichols.
INuN L EnILDINLI Shrrih
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06

I IST OF JURORS drawn for September
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06

A DMINISTR ATOR'S NOTICE-Notice
IA is hereby given that all persons indebted 10 the
tate Of JAMES LEE, deceased, late of Herrrk town
ship, hereby requested to make payment without de-
ny; and all persons having claims against said estate VII
please present them duly authenticated for settlement.
JANE LEE,
GEO. W. ELLIOTT.
juno q. 1871. Administrators.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06
ADMINISTRA TRIX NOTICE.-Notr

IA is hereby given that all persons indebted to the
tate Of John OSAN, late of Athens twp, dec ID.
requested make payment without delay and al pei.
having ctiUS against said estate must present the
duly authenticated fer settlement 10 the subscriber
AIMlRA OMAN
Marc, 90 1867. r Administrative.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06

certify the above to he copy of the original writ
JOHN A. CODDENtI. Sheriff
Sheriff~s Office, Towanda, June % 1867.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06
A DNJNIsTRAT ATOKS NOTICE.-Ne,ic,

IA l. hereby given that all persons indebted To the
tate of ISRAEL BISHOP dee d. late of Wyeox township
requested to make payment without delay and al!
persons having claims against said csfatc must presesf
them duly authenticated. tn The snl,scribrr.
March r. 1885, -t;ED. r. TH5ffOP, Ashninistrator.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06

IA is hereby given that all persons indebted 10 the
tate of Funice Shemakr deceased late of Windham tp
are hereby requested to make payment without delay;
and all persons having eksiras against said estate ~
please present them ufy authenticated for settlement
ELIJAH SHOEMAKER. I'd.
RICHARD 5. SHOEMAKER,
M.Tch 81, 1851. e. Administrators,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06
A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-Noti

IA is hereby given. that all persons indebted to the
tate of ALFRED ALLEN, decd late of Warren twp
are hereby requested to make payment without de-
lay; and all persons having claims against said estate will
please present them duly authenticated tor settlement.
{. q. GRIDLEY,
Orwell. May 5, 1857 Administrator.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06
A DMINIsTR ATOR,S NOTICE.-Notie,

"A I,-HI ITO M UT y w To -7-NVeItc
"A is hereby given that all persons indebted tu the
tate Of WILLIAM MILEER late of South Greek town
ship decd, requested to make payment without de-
lay and all persons having claims against said estate viii
please present them duly authenticated for settlement
JESSE MOORE,
June 22, 1857. Administrator.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06

EXECTTOR'S NOTlCE-Notice is here
by given that al persons indebted to the estate Of
JOHN FOIED. deceased, bate of Pike township, must
make immediate payment, and all persons having de-
mans against said estate will present them dull authen
ticated for settlement.
March a. lSjT. STEHHES BRINK. Executor.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06
Sheriff. Office, Towanda, July 81 ls57.

SHERlFF'S SALE.-By virtue Of Il writ
~ Of Send Expo. issHed out of the c"urt Of
pleas of Bradford county, t0 directed and delivered
will he exposed to public sale at the house Of Hiram W
Root. in Springfield ,wp. on FRIDAY. the 18th day OF
AUGUST next, at O'Clock in the afternoon, the De
PENDANTS interest being the udiy c half of the f"
lowing lot piece parcel Of land situate in Springi, III
twp. Bounded on the north by the public Highway lead
ing from East Troy To Snhicd, the east 10y the high
way leading from the county road o Burlington. the
south hy Peter Pcrhaimus and the west by Caroline
Dickinson. Containing about acre, les
all improved framed house and framed barn
thcrroll.
Seized and taken III execution at the suit of Hiram
Spear vs. Alvin :. Bailey.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06

GRAND JURoES.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06

WORTH KNowlNG.-One pound of green cop
pcras, costing seven cents dissolved in one
quart of water, and poured down privy, will
effectualy concentrate and destroy the toulest
smells. For water closets aboard ships and
steamboats,, about hotels, and other public
places, there is nothing so nice to cleanse places
as simple green copperas dissolved; and for
sick rooms, it may be placed under the bed in
anything that will hold water, and thus render
hospital, or other places for the sick, free
from unpleasant smells. For butchers stalls,
fish markets, slaughter houses, sinks, and wher-
ever there arc offensive putrid gasses, dissolve
copperas and sprinkle it about, and in few
days the smell will pass away. If cat, rat,
or mouse dies about the house, and sends forth
an offensive gas, place some dissolved copperas
in an open vessel near the place where the
nuisance is, and it will eoon purify the acnos'
phere
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06

Love IN CnINA,-Meadow History of the
Chinese and their Rebellions, lately published
in London, is the most philosophic work which
has yet appeared on the Chinese A chapter
on love contains the following story:
A Chinese who had been deeply disap-
pointed in marriage, and had grievously suffer
ed through women in many other ways retired,
with his infant son, to the peak of mountain
range in Kwechoo, spot quite inaccessible to
the little footed Chinese women. He trained
the boy to worship the gods, and to stand up
in awe and adherence of the devils, but never
mentioned woman to him, and always descended
the mountain alone to buy food. At length,
however, the infirmitie5 of age compelled him
to take the young man with him, to carry the
heavy bag Of rice. AS they were leaving the
market-town together, the son suddenly stop
ped short, and pointing to three approaching
objects, cried, Father, what are these things |
Look, look What are they g The father
answered with peremptory order Turn
away your head; they are deyis!' The SON.
in some alarm, turned away, noticing that the
evil things were gazing at him from behinC
their fans. He walked to the mountain top il
silence, ate no supper, and from that day los
his appetite, and was afflicted with melancholy
For some time his anxious and puzzled paren
could get no answer to his inquiries; but a
length the young man burst out, crying witt
iexpicable pain, Oh, father that tallest dev
il-that tallest devil, father :"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06

" Ham, what are you doingl" exclaimed
Waldo, grasping his arm
Putting out that fire, to be sure. The sun
up AMI as there's a squad of men coming to-
ward us, | thought 'twouldn't be no ways safe
for 'em to see this smoke"
6 We are lost. Without arms wo can do
nothing. They will track us to this spot, and
seeing our tracks go no further, they will natu-
rally suspecwP are confined here
" I've been ont seeing to that, and YOU can
ind track In this direction for quarter of
mile back. That's why was gone 50 long"
Voices were soon heard ir,te distance, apd
gradually neared the spot where the trio were
concealed
" It's strange" said voice Waldo at once
recognized as Maitland's, " that we can follow
these tracks no further They are plain enough
a quarter of a mile from here, but this side of
that point there are no traces that any one has
passed"
:" It's my opinion that they are concealed
hcreabouts," " said another voice
But where There's not a spot affording
the least chance of Il secretion that we have not
examined"
" Why don't you string Waldo up when
you once get him, instead of giving him a
chance to get away This is twice he's es-
capped you -
9 Be assured that shall do so if get him
into my power again. Did you learn how
Jones was before we left Lawrence -
Yes he isn't hurt half as bad as they say
he is, but they want it should go that he.
shot in the spine, 50 that we can give the Free
State settlers blow to make it up"
- | think we had better return" said Matt
land ",We can find no traces further and it il
useless TO 60 on. Waldo will show himsel
again ere long, and then we will be more OF
our guard.
Emotions Of gratitude filled the bosoms o
the little company in the cave as the retreatinl
footsteps OF their enemies died away. The fir
was rekindled, and after eating heartily Of th
savory meal, they threw themselves upon TIT
bottom of the cave to refresh by slumber thei
overta>k ked systems.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06

WIT AND WlsDoM,-A celebrated divine, who
was remarkable, in the first period of his min
istry, for a bosterous mode Of preaching, sud-
denly adopted a mild and dispassionate style
One of his brethren inquired what induced him
to make the change! He was answered.
When | was young thought it was the
thunder that killed the people but when grew
wiser, discovered that it was the lightning
50 determined to thunder less and Tighten
more in future"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06

DR.. Franklin recommends young man in
the choice of wife to select her - from q
bunch giving as his reason that when there
are many daughters they improve each other,
and from emulation, acquire more accomplish
ments, and know more, than single child
spoiled by parental fondness.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06
TO BE CONTINUED
Gen. Tom Thumb.

If Nature ever designed living being for
specimen of the human intelligenccs in miniu
ture, the General is, think, that specimen
his form i$ in most gespecss sYpi.x .xetrical. and
he possesses an appearance not only interesting
but truly wonderful. His height is such that
if he be placed in a common dining chair, its
back would reach nearly to Il horizontal level
with the crown Of his head, and with but little
exerlion he might be able to tumble off without
assistance. His features are very well devel-
oped-his face being full and fair, and present.
ing an expression which tells Of IL contented
mind As regards his manners, II monarch
would not step with "a lolter air, or display
more dignity ; and when dressed in his military
gurb, were he as large as his mien and author
ity would seem 10 demand he would equal and
if possible excel Napoleon or Alexander The
tone of his voice is like that Of child-high
though not loud, and smooth. His mental
Abilities as would be natural to suppose, are
not great though he is not by any means des-
, titute of an intellect, and that in some degree
developed. He seems particularly interested in
the ladies; and is willing, and even anxious, at
any time, to exchange with them his medal,
with the American eagle on one side and the
name and representation OF Gen. Tom Thumb
on the other fora kiss-and five cents
Which affords him the greatest satisfaction,
am unable to decide.
So much for the man in miniature, who may
be properly denominated, in consideration of his
physical, intellectual and moral being, muitunl
IN pdruO. |. w. SANBoRN.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06

A house up town boards lovers two dollars a
week less than other folks, on the principle that
love is very ethereal in its nature and its VIC
tins can live a whole month on u German flute
sonnet and miniature
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06

NECK AND NEcK.-Mrs. Snubblechops Ito her
daughter Laura)-It was very wrong of you,
Laura, to waltz with young Jolly. Your papa
was greatly shocked. He says he has met young
Jolly in the city, in places where no decent
young man would ever be seen.
Laura--Well, what was papa doing in those
places, then! Isn't he proper associate1
Mrs. S.--My love, you shouldn't ask such
questions. You know-with hint is quite
different
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06

How much can you pay us What can
you offer in the pound =! " demanded the impor-
tunate creditors of bankrupt farmer. = Alas,
gentlemen! all really have is donkey IN The
pound"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06

Why are kind mothers like novel-writers
Because they indulge in-fancy
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-06

That was the idea that strull4me when hrst
heard it, but why should itlappen at this
time of the night" II
AT this moment another shorfwas heard, and
the guard left the tent with hLfied steps.
There is trouble somewlers, Walton, you
may depend upon it. TheN have left the
tent"
" If Ham was only here noAre-" Montague
did not finish the sentence fq = this moment
there was another report, nd confused cry
raised thats some one was shot
." Were Ham but here we n, sht easily escape
unnoticed in this confusionR IAere was y
scusd 6faa'ried fsotsias ~ - ;ad
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-25
q r. N Il X Al N 4 w 8.

LIFE on THE PREsIpENT.We learn that Messrs Derby
Jackson of New York, will pubsh revised edition
of aThe Life of President Buchanan, by X. G. Horton
brought down the present time containing history Of
the recent election an account Of the Inauguration
monies the inaugural address in full personal sketches of
the members OF the cabinet &c The work, we under
stand has been revised and made authentic in every
ticular.
FRrsHEr-The Arkansas river has overhowed its banks
and flooded the whole lower country destroying stock and
property to the of nearly 100000 The levees at
Cypress Bend Berryve and along the Red Fort Bayou
are all carried away.
BcGRAruY OF DR. KANE Childs Peterson, Philade-
pha will shortly publish biography of Dr. Kane prepared
his manuscripts letters and journals and embracing
his travels in China Philippine islands, Greece Egypt At
rca and his adventures in Mexico during the war.
AN AccEpTAnlE AppoSrMESr.--The Detroit Free Press
saws that the friends Of Judge Pratt Of Marshall
Michigan rejoice at his selection by the president
sui at Honolulu Sandwich Islands. The post is an i'm
portant one which enhances the compliment to Judge
Pratt and the State of his appointment He sought the
place on of his PROSTATE health the only chance
Of the restoration of which to be in resort to mder
climate We sincerely he may find the climate thence
of the virtue he anticipates.
LAsp.-The Lexington (N1o) Express lie informed that
the records of the Plasburg land Office in that State
showed Monday the I'd 10000 acres unentered in that
district about 100000 of which, however had been
preempted On that day the Office kept open about
three hours during which time application made for
100000 acres.
A aMIRAcLE PLAY" IN AMEmoA-The Methodist Society
at Warrenton Virginia. is raising funds by the perform
the church Of thescpural drama Of Joseph and
his brethren.
Lockport Courier of the 10th instant says:
zone Of the severest of the has been
raging all day. Nearly foot Of has fallen, and
be surprised to hear of detention the railroads in
sequence The storm also Buffalo, Syracuse,
and those regions"
SSow-There was small furry Of snow in New York
CITY, Monday morning with flakes Of extraordinary size
Up the river far Sing Sing, snow fell more plenti-
fully.
SUDDEN DEATH AT sEA--Cspain W. H. Wass, late Of the
barque winona at New York. from Cenuegos Cuba, died
on the 9th instant of Cape Antonio, after an illness OF
only thirty minutes duration.
THg corros rRADE.--Numbers of drsys heavily laden
with cotton passed yesterday while on their way from
the wharves This great staple Of the South finds in Pc
ersburp consumer by ordinary in its character
The trade becoming every year with OF and
more Importance which is felt will aver to considers
BILE advantage by the fine old city OF Charleston One
great difficulty our trade with that city is the poor
m,ans of communication between it and Virginia ports