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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01
Eenal.
CHERRIES SALE-By virtpe Of suodr,

SHERIFFuS SALE-By virtue of sundrv
~ writS of vend exponas, issued out of the Court OF
Common Pleas OF Bradford County to directed shall
OF Towanda on Thursday, JANUARY 18th. at l o'clock
p NJ the following described lot piece or parcel of land
situate in Springfield twp bounded north by lands of L.
Whpple and Wright, east by lands of c. Burgess south
by lands OF A. Whppie, west by lands of l.. Whippe CON
tanning acres more less, all improved with log
stable and a few fruit trees thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of Hiram
Spear VS.. Joel Beckwth
AIS0-The defendants interest beinp the undivided
OF the following described lot piece or parcel of land
situate in Springfield twp bounded north by the public
highway leading from East Troy to Smthied east by
the highway leading from the county road Burlington
south by land of Peter Perhamus by c. Dckenson
containing 100 acres be the more less all mprov
ed, one framed house, one framed barn thereon
HelZed and taken IN execution at the suit Of Hiram
Spear VS.. L Ii. ketchum
ALSO-The following lot, piece or parcel of land st-
ate IN Sprinield twp bounded north by land Of A. Wood
east by the highway south and west by land of J. T.
Grace containing about &c acres more or less about rs
acres improved, slab shed and few fruit trees there
on.
ALSoOne other lot piece or parcel of land situate in
Springfield twp bounded north by land of A Cole j. L.
Grace L. Grace and T. Leonard east bv land of Rssell
Young south by land of Reeser and H. Young west by
u Grace and A. Wood, containing about a acres more
or less, about 20 improved log house one franz
ed barn and few fruit trees thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of Hiram
Spear ". James L. Grace Jr
ALSO-The following described lot piece or parcel of
lond situate in Wysox twp beginning at the southwest
corner o ~ Nlckizer lot thence south 500 l0f
and $40 perches to the northwest OF n Parks
thence south 10 west l29 perches the south west
ner OF said Parks lot thence north $50 west I04 81
perches TO white pine for corner thence north 10
east l29 perches to the place of beginning containing
acres and IL perches less about 90 mprov-
ed a log house, log barn and fruit trees thereon
SelZed and taken in execution at the suit of Burton
JOHS A. CODDTNC Sheriff
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a Chance for Bargains !

THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE
Hr1"IA the HOUSE AND LOT occupied by her
90 y. situate in Smthfed township, about two miles
Sss N south of the centre. the Burlington road
A%2Z%@ The lot contains 4 EN- ACRES of land pleas
anty situated and well watered upon which is a good
dwelling house outbutldngs and spring of water being
well adapted for dairy purposes.
Also a large quantity of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
comprising almost every article needed il a family.
qantity of HAY will also he sold.
For terms which Will be reasonable enquire on the pre-
misses of MARIA JANE BASSETT
Smithfeld Dec Is 1856.
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BARCLAY COAL.-THE BARCLAY
l) RAIL ROAD AND COAL COMPANY have now on
hand and will keep constantly for sale at TOWANDA,
a large supply Of their coal at
So 90 per ton for Blacksmith Coal, and
So so per ton for Raked Coal.
Apply for coal at Towanda to HoRATI0 BLACK. Coal
will also be sold at THE MINES at
81 90 per ton for Blacksmith Coal, and
81 so per ton for Rohsd Coal
liberal discount will he made sales by tho boat load
Oct. 30, 1856. EnWD 0NERToN, President,
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EEy@ NEW YEARS BALL.-A New Years Ball
lS viii he given at the VALLEY HOUSE, She
Gg-in, THURSDAY, JAM, 1857, to which the pub
reTcspscrtulv invited
G0RH IN MOORE'S Full Band Is engaged for one
l:l: kENDALIS for the other. Supper at 10 o'clock.
r eIertion will be made to have this of the grand
nd most pleasant parties of the season. Bill s2.
H. 10, 1856. &. +. WASHBCRN, Proprietor.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01
Administrator Of Edmund Saunders dec d.
December |, 1896.
N Office to Delinquent Collectors, Dealers

n Office to Delinquent Collectors, Dealers
" in Merchandise Patent Medicines &C., and Keep
ers OF Eating Houses and Distleries -
The several delinquent collectors of the County of Brad
ford previous to lo56 hereby notified that unless their
duplicates OF State aud County settled by the
10th OF December next, the amount due thereon will lie
left with the proper officers for collection Also all deal
in Merchandise Patent Medicines &C. and keepers of
Eating Houses and dstleres who have taken their
Lcenses required to take the by 10th December
next they will be left with Justice of the peace for
collection agreeable the Act of Assembly in such cases
mtde and provided. f. c. KELLOGG, Treasurer.
Tuwanda Nov. 10, 1886 Per n. j. MEIER Deputy.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01

SH ERlFF'S SALE.-By virtue of writ
~ of Test Vend Expo issued out of the court of COM
mon pleas of Susquchanna county and to me directed
will be exposed to public sale the Court House in the
borough Of Towanda, on THURSDAY the 18th day of
January 1857 at O'Clock p NJ. the following described
lot, piece or parcel of land situate in Orwell twp Brad
ford CO. Pa bounded north by land of c. Chafee east
and south by lands OF l. Potter, and by public
highway, containing so square rods less all In
proved and few fruit trees thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit Of F. B. Marsh
& Co. VS.. I. G. Haight.
JOHN A. CODDING, Sheriff.
Towanda Dec % 1856.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01
A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE.-Bv virtue

4 DMINISTRATOR'S SALE.-By virtue
~ OF order issued 10y the Orphans Court of Brad
ford county, will be sold Wednesday 24h Dec next
o'clock p NJ, on the premises lot of land situate in
Pike twp, bounded north by lands of Edward Gran all
east by lands Of p BO,twick south by r. W Coolbaugh
west by Wyalasng creek containing about so acres and
60 acres improved with good buildings thereon.
ALS0-Auother lJt OF land situate in said township.
bounded north by lands OF Seth Bakescy ir. east bv
lands in possession of James Featherby south by lands
of j. Burroughs, and west by p. Bostwck contaiuing
about % acres, all uuimprovcd.
CHANDLER BIXBY
Administrator of Edmund Saunders, decd.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01
4 UDITOR,S NOTICE-M Me nattcr q

\ UDITOR'S NOTICE-M Tie matter at
1 n The estate off, j. UGcford decd. In the Orphans
Court of Bradford County
The undersigned Auditor, appointed by said Court to
distribute funds in the hands of the administrators said
estate will attend to the duties of his appointment at his
Office in the borough Of Towanda Friday the 30th day
Of January lSj at o'clock in the afternoon which
time and place all persons required present their
claims or else hc forever debarred from said fund
Dec Is, lS5G. G.. H. WATKINS Auditor
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01

/ ,"r ,,.. iNsC RANCE.-The undersigned is
''r the following safe and reliable Companies:
80 Cn10n Insurance Co. 1thenS, Pa.
a.,, Capital, $500. .GO0.
''u'4at Insurance Co. Harrisburg, Pa.
E., Capital, 100000.
insurance Co. Philadelphia, Pa
s,.c Capital, $500, 200.
&n2t anles insure against loss or damage by fire
I grfbo,saf'o terms Dwelling Houses, Furn-
u fT .DistS ars Merchandise, &C. and Farm Property
9& ' ehgth of time. Alllosses will be prompt
ND, n, G. ). RUSSELL.
-, December 25, 1856,
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NEW FIRM
new FALL GOODS.

rTNHE FIRM OF MONTANYES & co. has been dis
Il solved by mutual consent. WM A. ROCKWELL
having WITHDRAWN The business will hereafter be
ducted under the name of M0NTANY YES-having asso-
ciated with the firm j. D. MoNTANYE Jr. and F. ID. Mon
TASYE. We trust with present facilities for the pur
chase Of Goods that make it an object for CASH
CUSTOMERS to examine stock, which has been laid
in with great care to suit the fall trade.
e7r All accounts due the old firm, also notes that
are due expected TO be paid cihoW furher notice
August 25, 1856. MONTAN4ES.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01
Observation-Disclosures the Hor

PhOCLAMATION.-Whereas, the Hon.
", TIAylD "ILMOT, President Judge of the 18th Ju.
-Ilct, consisting of the Counties Of Bradford and
\. Tr.Traeaa, and Honorabes AARON CHUBBrCK, and
S lH%G Associate Judges in and for said county
Sa'9' bare issued their preeept bearing date the
y; Dec AID. 1856, TO me directed, for holding
9tef aud Terminer, General Quarter Sessions OF
80 Ceinm"n Pleas aud Orphans Court, at Towan-
IT, ~. .s l0unty Of Bradford the first Monday, the
4 j.! y. fEBRC AIRY rcxt, to continue two weeks.
- So therefore hereby given to the CorOners and
i,s" 'he Peace and Constables of the County OF
.aa' they be then and there in their proper per-
s, CLOCK IN the forenoon of said day, with their
t4 aisitlons, and other remembrances, to do those
70 their Office appertains to be done; and
h. a't Dound by recOgniZanCe or otherwise To pro-
% An, The prisoners who are or may be in the Jail
rr, ,-at!, or who shall be hOnnd TO appear at the
flS I ge 70 be then and there TO prosecute against
,l, a 5e Just. Jurors are requested to be punctla
a., eT,tadanee agreeably TO their notice.
8 III ~, sahda' the 29th of Dec in the year Of our
thoa'and eight hundred and fifty-six, and of
&& F'u4eICe "i The United states, the seventy
JOHN A. CODDING, Sheriff.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.-M Tie mute,

4 UDTTOR'S NOTICE.-IN lie M1ifsr OF
"a the estate Gf Isaac Rosencrant>, dccd-In the Or
phans Court OF Bradford County.
81 he undersigned. auditor appointed by said Court
distribute funds in the hands of the administrator Of said
estate viii attend to the duties of his appointment at his
office in the borough of Towanda on Monday the ID ay
OF February 1851 at o'clock in the afternoon at which
time and place all persons interested required pre-
sent their claims else he forever dcbarrcd said fund
Dec. -, 1856. G. II. WATKINS Auditor
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ORPHANS COURT SALE-By virtue

ORPHANS COURT SALE-By virtue
~ of an order of the Orphans Court Of Bradford coul-
ty, will be exposed 10 public sale the premises
SATURDAY January 4, 1857, at O'clock p. NJ, GER
tain house and lot situated in the borough of Canton and
foows-Beginnng post on Union street sc feet west
from the of Union and Centre street. the
ing the southwest corner of lot No ST. thence nohcry
the division line of Nos 81 and So 80 10 lot No.
3d. thence westerly along the line OF said lot No So
feet to post thence southery the division line of No
- and So $50 feet to Centre street thence eastery along
the line OF said street 50 feet to the place of beginning
The same being lot No. So in the village plot of Can
ton. Terms made known on the day of sale.
Dec. 10, 1876. $ b. LATHROP, Administrator.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01

EXECUTORS NOTICE.-All persons in
II debted to the estate Of JOHN ". BESLEY dec d.,
late of Columbia township herebynotied that pay
nent must he made without delay and all persons having
claims against said estate requested pres them
duly authenticated for settlement
A. SWEAZE,
j. FRIES,
December 90, 1856. Executors
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01
TOW ANDA FOUNDRY.

TNHE subscriber continues to carry on the
Il Foundry business in Towanda. and is prepared to
do all kinds o work in his line short notice and in
workmanlike manner. He will keep hand make to
order PlOwS Stoves, Mill Irons, Sleigh ShOes Wagon
Boxes and any article Of ca. iron that may be required
Turning and fitting up work viii be done short notice
and reasonable terms. Persons wishing to purchase
Stoves Of anv kind will find it much to their advantage
to bny at the Foundry, they be repaired much
cheaper Please call aud examine before purchasing else
where. Old cast iron and Grain taken in payment
Don't mistake the placeone door OF Mertgrs Block
re- would also say to those having accounts stand
ing over six months that they must be settled without
delay and those having that due will do we'll TO
nay up aud save cost. JOHN CARMAN.
Tsowanla Oct. % 1916.
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81 Notice is hereby given that an amount equal to the
costs will be required to be paid upon each sale when
struck down to the bidder, and upon failure to comply
with this regulation the tract of land will again be offer
ed for sale. Jo4y A. CopDIxG
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01

A DMINISTRATORS NOTICE.-Notce
A is hereby given that all persons indebted to the
tate of EPHRAIM BOARDMAN, late of Windham town
ship, decd requested make payment without de-
lay and all persons having claims against said estate will
please present them daily authenticated for settlement
Dec. g. 1856. VIM. BOARDNAN Administrator.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01

I n the estate Of I'm Decker, deed In the Orphans
Court OF Bradford County
Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned Auditor
appointed by said Court to distribute funds in the hands
Of the Executor of the said estate will attend 10 the
duties Of his appointment at the house of B. B. Tuttle
Smthed Saturday the 24tn day OF january, 1857
O'Clock p NJ when and where all persons having claims
upon said funds must present them else forever be de
barred from the same
Dec. 81. 1856. II. B. M'KEAN Auditor
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1A32I1On

2A391AOo
/ Est Smithfeld, on Wednesday evening, 2th nltmo
gihe Rev. S. G. Hovey. MILTON BAILEY, Esq. cf
-maqua, Pa. to Miss FANNY ORINDA. eldest daugh-
a. Dr. Daniel Andrus, Of the former place.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01
EORRESTER'S PLAYMATE-1 Mag

YOUNGSTERS PLAYMATE-1 Mag
Il deine for Boys and Girls, begins It's sixth volume in
January, 1857 1t is edited by MARX FORESTER, the
well known writer for the young. who the reading public
will bear in mind, is connected with other periodical
G PLAYMATE has been denomnated by eminent
writer, as - the BEST YOUTHS MAGAzINE PCBLIsHED"-
The publishers mean TO keep it It's embellishments
and the reading matter almost wholly original
An entire numb might be filed with commendatory
notices Of the press The Family Gazette says No pa
rent who a button for his cldrens welfare,
speud dollar proftaby than in subscribing for the
PLAYMATE
But we prefer to let the Magazine tell its story
Those parents who have choice about what their chill
dren read should subscribe for it, If it does sustain
itself after trial. recommendation Of others would be
of any benefit.
TGTMs.-The Playmate is published monthly, at ONE
DOLLAR year. in advance. To clubs, IS cents per
py Letters enclosing money may be sent ct risk if
directed to WILLIAM GUILD & CO.,
I5e Washington St. Boston, Mass.
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A UDITORS' NOTICF-H J MadiH e

A UDITORS NOTICE-H J. ModW, er-
N ecutor Of 14iernnder 1fadR, decd Us. IViiliam
Carl. In the conr OF Common Pleas of Bradford Co. No.
80, September I. 1852.
The undersigned Auditor appointed by said Court TO
distribute the funds raised by Sheriff sale of defendants
real estate will attend To the duties assgnedhim his
Office in the boro of Towanda Thursday the 29th day
Of January A. D. 1857 at onesoclock in the afternoon
when and where all persons having claims are requested
to present them, or be forever deharred thererom.
Dec. Is, 1856. g. II. WATKINS, Auditor.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01
A UDITORS NOTICE.-M the matter

n UDlIOkS NO1ICE.-R the WGtter Of
a the estate of H. j. Stone and the minor heirs Of b.
s. HoicOnlb, decd In the Orphans Court oi Bradford
comfy.
The undersigned Auditor appointed by said Court to
distribute funds in the hands of the trustee raised by the
sale Of real estate will attend 10 the duties of his appoint
ment at the Office of Adams Overton. in TOwanda boro
Thursday the 29th day of January A. D. 1857, at
o'clock, F. NJ, when and where all persons interested
requested to attend, be forever dcbarrcd from
share of said fund. DA. ONERTON. Auditor.
TOwanda, Dec. 23 1856.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01
Ee9al.

EXECUTORS NOTICE-Notice is here
IL by given that all persons indebted TO the estate OF
ELIJAH WHITEHEAD deceased, late of PIKE town
ship, requested to nake payment without delay;
those having demands against said estate will present them
duly authenticated for settlement
Nov. l6 1856 IRENE WHITEHEAD, Executrix.
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miscellaneous.

7 ,IST OF LETTERS remaiJij1g iG the Fuy!
II office nj ToWanda, Noyenber.l5, 1896. 1 -
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Tovanda Market-Wholesale Prices.

,r-ec,ed weekly by E T. FOX Dealer in Provisions ant
Groceries No. !. Brick RoM.l
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01
NEW SPRING GOODS!

THE subscriber calls attention of the pub
IL lie t. his SPRING STOCK OF GOODS comprising
the usual variety and which will be sold the lowest
possible rates for cash. o D. BARTLETT.
TOwanda. pril "a. 1856
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01
NEW STORE
~ I w c. Q @ ID s. :

HUMPHREY a. WICkIiAM are now receiving in their
Ii New Store West side Of the public square, large
and well selected stock or
FOREIGN
-fSD
DOMESTIC
BRY.GOOpS
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01
SHERIFFS SALE.-By virtue of sun

Registers Office Towanda, Dec p, 1856.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01
BOOTS d. SHOES d LEATHER

EXTRACTS for favoring, for sale cheap
IL at F0XS,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-01

ORANGES, Lemons, Nnts, Figs, Raisins
~ Rrunes, Dates, Citron and other fruit in their
at FOX'S.
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DEGISTER'S NOTICEs.-Not

Towauda, January |. 1857.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-06-13
News, Notes, and Varieties.

We learn from the Middebury Register that
stabbing case occurred in Starksboro, on the Doth
ult. Two men, named Norton and Briggs respec-
ly, who were neighbors, had quarrel originating
in connection with fire kindled by Norton on his
own land, which had run over portion Of Briggs.
On the evening above named Norton was met by
Briggs who Immediately commenced stabbing him
in the abdomen, breast and other parts ofthe body
He left his victim in dying condition, but was ar
rested, and is now in Addison County JAIL falling
to give the required bOnds-$2OOO for his appear
ance at Court. Norton survived but few days.
Lynx was shot in Burlington, week before last,
on the farm of Judge Vanscklin, about three miles
from the village 1t about three feet in length
and foot in height With the bears at Rochester
and Manchester, and the bald eagle at Vergennes
considerable is being done in the menagerie line in
Vermont.
The pioneers of Manchester are doing brisk
business in the bear business. Mr.. Solmen Bently
recently captured two of the largest bears ever ta
ken in this State; the pelt of one measuring by 8
feet. Several others have been seen in the vicni-
ty, The 'varmnts are also numerous in Sunder-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-06-13
The State Convention.

The Republican State Committee have called a
convention at Burlington, to nominate candidates
for Governor, Lieut.. Governor, and Treasurer
The ball is thus opened for the campaign.
We believe that majority of the citizens of this
State would have been better satisfied had the Com
mittee departed from the foolish custom Of calling
a Mass Convention, and confined the assemblagc to
delegates elected by the several towns at home
However the convention this year is of little
quence as we have men already in Office who ex-
pect denomination and re election as q matter
of course. A dozen men can do up the entire
business of the convention as well as larger num-
Der, hence no one need give himself any special
anxiety to attend The result will be the choice Of
the people as much in times past, let it be it
will.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-06-13
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

COMMON ScHooIs.-J. s. Adams, Esq, the Sec
rotary of the Board of Education, lecturcd in this
village on Friday evening of last week, to a large
--.I HIGHLY -.-r~-s-li- ,,.vs-
ouehy practical address, intended not so much for
the entertainment Of the hearers as to arouse them
to energetic, useful action.
The lecturer endeavored to set forth the position
occupied by the Board of Education, and to devcl-
ope the general plan by which the schools of Yer
mont may be elevated. lie contended that the
present low condition Of our common schools is not
occasioned so much by the lack of intelligence or
the part Of our citizens, by the absence of good
school laws, as by want of proper interest on the
part Of our citizens, and particularly by the indif
ference Of those most influential in moulding pub
lie opinion. The school system of Vermont is we'll
adopted to her position and necessities and could
not be improved by ENGRAVING therein the statutes
of other States.
The duties of Superintendent were indifferently
performed; teachers not sufficiently qualified
for the business of teaching; our school-distrcts
were too small, preventing all attempts at classf-
cation; parents do not visit the schools and inter-
est themselves as they should in the education of
their children; these are some of the more obvious
obstacles in the way Of the prosperity of our pub
lie schools.
Mr.. Adams visited four of the schools in this vii
lage and made very favorable report of their con-
dition.