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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-02
THE NOMINATIONS.

Proceedings of the State Convention while
assembled at Harrisburg on the 18th ult., will
be found briefly reported in another column.
Their action has been such as will awake the
enthusiasm of the people Of the Commonwealth,
and will be responded to in the North partic-
ularly, with intense feeling The nomination
of DAVID WILMOT for Governor, will
arouse the friends of Freedom everywhere
throughout the State to exertion. 1t will
touch chord of popular feeling and sympathy
which shall bring about the happiest results.
In every quarter of the Commonwealth he will
be recognized as the man who has sought for
ten years, faithfully and unfalterngly, to stay
the progress Of Slavery extension, and to Sc
cure to white labor, the benefits and possess
sion of our Free Territories
Of the nominees with him upon the ticket,
the Philadelphia North American says -
" Mr.. Millward, who has been nominated by
the Convention for Canal Commissioner, was
the member of the last Congress from the
Third District. His career in Congress prov
ed so satisfactory to both the Republicans and
Americans of his district, that they nominated
him again, and supported him heartily Mr..
Millward was member Of the American party,
and supported Fillmore and DoneIson, but he
united in the effort to carry the state for the
Union electoral ticket lie is man of capac-
ty, frmnesS of purpose, and well calculated
to do justice to the business of the Canal
Board.
"For Judges of the supreme Court, the
Convention has nominated two eminently suita-
bic candidates Mr. Veech is one of the ablest
lawyers in the western part of the State. Sev-
eral years ago he was the choice of number
of Western members of the legislature for
United States Senator, q position he wonld
have filled with diguity and usefulness. Mr.
Lewis is one of the men of mark in the Coun.
ty of Chester. Here in Philadelphia he is we'll
known to many as person of clear, forcble
mind, enlarged requirements, and very decid.
ed talent. Two such Judges as James Veech
and Joseph j. Lewis would add very material
ly to the judicial strength of the present bench
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-02
AFTERNOON SESSION

Upon tho re-assemblng of the Convention,
VIM. II, Moran, in behalf of VIM. MILL
WARD, returned thanks to the Convention
for their partiality in nominating him for the
Office of Canal Commissioner.
A resolution was adopted directing the Pre-
sident TO app0iilt State Central Committee.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-02

R9- We are requested to state, that in the
Naledlctory Addresses published last week, sew
eral mistakes were made, which must be charg-
ed to account of the printer.
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ORPHAN,S COURT SALE-Rr rirtnn

~ of an order of the Orphans Court Of Bradford coun
ty, will be exposed to public sale the premises 90
Saturday, the I'd day of MAY next, at 2 O'Clock f.
NJ, the following property
All the interest Owen Carr, deceased had beiore h,
death in the following lo piece and parcel of land in
Herrick township, bounded follows: Beginning at
post and stones in Che highway leading from Hiram
Camps to William Gris thence along the same north
23o east 81 rods to hemlock tree thence north
80 rods to post and stones thence west 76 rods to
beech tree for corner thence north 60 rods tn beech
thence 6S rods to post and stones thence south
7s rods; theuee east 80 rods to helnc thence south
- rods to post ana stones. and thence east 81 rods 10
the plece Of beginning Containing So acres orles
about 80 acres improved framed house thereon erect
est and about so apple trees growing thereon.
And aiSo one other piece of land situate the west and
adjoining the above described land containing acres,
contracted to said Owen Carr by William Miller.
NANCY CARR Administrative
March 80. 1857. of Owen Carr, deceased
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Rar ELLIOTT E. LANE, Esq, a brother of
Miss LANE, and nephew of President Buchan-
an, died suddenly, in Lancaster, on Thursday
morning, ofinfamation of the bowels. He was
young gentleman of fine character, and it is
said to have been quite favorite of the Prhs-
ident. -."
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-02

VIM. MILLWARD, having received ma
jority OF all the votes cast was declared nomi-
mated for Commissioner, and on motion, the
nomination was made unanimous
The Convention then then adjourned till
2 Ia O'clock
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GOVERNOR OF KANsAs.-It is now officially
announced that ROBERT J. WALKER of Mis-
slssippi has accepted the Governorship, and
FREDERICK 2. STANTON of Tennessee the Sec
retaryship of the Territory of Kansas. 1t is
also understood that unlimited discretion has
been given to Mr. w. as to the means to be
employed to maintain peace and order in Kan
sas, and unhesitating support is pledged him,
IN the removal of any obstacles in the way of
his administration.
We recollect, last fail, as the election drew
nigh, how we were pointed to the peaceful
state of Affairs III Kansas, and Gov. GEARY
was lauded to the skies for the change he had
wrought by his firmness and discretion. But
it seems that in 50 doing, he incurred the dis
pleasure of the border-ruflians aud was finally
obliged to flee the Territory, finding that his
efforts to maintains an impartial administration
were Intellectual unless backed by the National
Administration. He only needed Just such
powers as have been conferred upon Mr. WAL
KER. Why were they not granted him? The
reasonable answer is, that the Pro Slavery par
ty demanded his rejection, and Mr.. BUCHANAN
was obliged to yield.
The result of Mr.. WALKERS mission We. re-
mains to be seen. We have no disposition to
prejudge, but we cannot see in what way it is
to result favorable to the Free State cause
lie is thoroughly pro-savery man, and there
is no reason to suppose that the border-ruf-
fans in Kansas will be any better satisfied with
an upright administration at his hands than
they were with Gov GEARY. To US it seems
like the last act in the conspiracy to make Kan
sas slave State. The Governors appointed
form the North, having refused to go all lengths
demanded, pro-slayery partisan has been Sc
lected, whose education and principles will not
be in the way -,.
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Whole number of votes cast l51 necessa-
ry to choice 76
Mr. LEWIS was thereupon declared unan-
imously nominated.
The Chair appointed Committee on Reso-
lutions, consisting of VIM. d. KELLEY,
JACOB HOFFMAN, THOS. +. COCH-
RAN, JOHN II. EDIE, S. p. Mccall
MONT, w. A. COOK. T. j. COFFEY, NJ.
B. LOWREY, and G. T. THOMAS.
The committee having retired, the chair ap-
pointed j. S. BOWEN, VIM. D. KELLEY,
JOHN r. EDIE, G. r. SMITH, and r.
ERRETT, a committee to inform the gentle
men nominated, of their selection.
The Convention then took recess for half
an hour
The Convention again assembled at five
o'clock, when Judge KELLEY, Chairman of
the Committee on Resolutions, reported a Sc
ries.
week they will be published in full in our
next
The resolutions were read very distinctly,
and were greeted with frequent applause, and
were adopted en- masse, and by acclamation,
with nine hearty cheers
A resolution of thanks to the officers of the
Convention was adopted, after which num-
Der of excellent and able speeches were made
were were made by Messrs. KELLEY and
GIBBONS, of Phila COOK, of West
moreland McCOMB, of Lawrence TOU.
SEY, of Erie HAMILTON, of Allegheny &;
COCHRAN, Of York BOWER, of Chest
er and the President, awakening much en-
thusasm
The Convention finally, at 90 minutes past
six, adjourned SINE die.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-02

The Bank of Newcastle Pa, has failed. and
the Cashier absconded with $4,000 of the
funds of the Bank but he was soon arrested
in Philadelphia and taken back to Newcastle
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QA00Q8Do

At Edgerton, Wisconsin on tho 18th nit. bv Rcr po.,
Sewell Mr. }. r. COOLBAUGH. of Beoit Wi.consin
Qorlnerly OF Durell, Pa.) to Miss SUSAN H. DASI nf
the former place, tformerly Of Wilkes Barre Pal
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DIED,

On the morning of the 10Th ut a, his fathers
in Asylum township, JOHN w. MORROW AGED y;
Years and 3 months "eeu .
How is the strong staff broken and the beautiful rod 81,
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TO the School Directors Of Bradford Co.

NENTLEMEN In pursuance of the 43d section OF Inc
VI act of Sth May 1851 you hereby notified to mec'
in Convention, at the Court House in the Borough OF To-
wanda, on the FIRST MONDAY OF NAY, \. D. sJ'
being the fourth day OF the month, at one O'Clock e
afternoon and select viva voce. by majority Of the
whole number of Directors present person OF literary
and scientific attanments, and of skill and eXperenre III
the art of Teaching, as COUNTY SCPERlNIhNphNI:
for the three succeeding years determine the amount U
compensation for the same and certify the result 10 Inc
State Superintendent at Harrisburg, as required 6y nV
SOtlf oDd 10th sections of said act. b. TIL In,
Highland, April |. 1851. County SUPERINTENDENT
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ELECTION.-The stockholders of the To-
- wanda Bridge Company are hereby notified that an
Election will be holden on MONDAY the 4h day of NAY
next AT the office of Vim. c. fogart in the Borough o
TOwanda, for he election OF President Treasurer apj
Six Managers of said Company. N. {. MERCCR
TOwanda. MaYch 30. 1851. Secrn,arr
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The whole number of votes cast was 147 !;
necessary to choice, IS.
Mr. VEECH having received majority of
all the votes cast, was declared duly nominated
and the nomination was, on motion, made un-
animous.
The Convention then proceeded to bal
lot for an Eastern Candidate, with the follow
in result
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A DMINISTHATOR,S NOTJCF -Yo,ioo

n DMlNlSIHA1ORS NOTlCE-Eotice
"A is hereby given that all persons indebted to tt "a
tate OF Eunice Shoemaker, deceased late of Wnbam IN
are hereby requested To make payment without delay
and all persoS having claims against said estate viii
please present them dut authenticated for ettyerren
ELIJAH SHOEMAKER 2d
RICHARD S. SHOEMAKER
March 81, 1857 Adminstra,nr.
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Ncm A0pertisem cute.
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE

y is hereby given that all persons indebted ,
tate of DANIEL MILLER, deceased late of tmoe,.
twp are hereby requested to make payment withon, ~
lay; and all persons having claims against sail estate Nil,
please present them duly authenticated for settlement
March 30. 1857. adrn;n;-.,,
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A ADMINISTRATOK,S NOTfrE ~.

n is hereby given, that afI persons indebted 10 ~.
estate of SELA GOBLE deed, late of itchfeId fou
ship are hereby notified TO make pa yment without drIs
and all persons having demands against said estate arc
ment. SAMUEL, d AVInSoE e
March 81. 1857. Admini.,ro,'
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AFTERNOON SESSION.


The committee on credentials was announc.
ed by the Chair as follows
T. j. Cofey, Indiana, Chairman.
A. n Rankin, Franklin.
John T. Donaldson, Tioga
b. Rush Petrikin, Clinton
Morrow B. Lowrey, Erie.
John r. Edie, Chester
Alexander King, Bedford
G. b Hackley, Luzerne
VIM. f. Clark, Mercer.
The committee on permanent officers was
announced as follows:
j. S. Vanyorhis, Chairman VIM Mintzer
III. Z. Steele, J. Hoffman, Geo Warner, \. .
Ellmaker, j. B. Rutherford, D. L. Jones, f.
l.. Foster, Washington Crooks, Isaac Benson
+. Stewart, Jno. Passmore, G. II. Seymore,
w. +. Clark, j. Skinner A w Crawford, T.
Errett, Jonas Augustine, +. Burlington, Geo.
w. Strouse, ~A. B. Miller, Ii. Huhn.
Mr.. EANVORHIS from the committee on
permanent officers, reported the following !;
which was unanimously adopted:
PRESIDENT
JOHN S. BOWEN, Chester County
VICE PRESIDENTS.
S. b. Chase SuSquehanna.
Robert Midnight, Allegheny.
]. B. Miller, Fayette
Thos Struthers Warren.
VIM. Jennison, Montour.
Walter Sedgwick, Schuylkill
WIN. Henry, Beaver.
w. W. Hamersley, Lehigh
A. S. Henderson, Lancaster.
Geo. S. King, Cambria.
nj. III. Iaggalt, Union.
Warahon, Warpar Er;o
SECRETARIES.
a. l.. Hennersbotz, Berks
james A. Ekin, Allegheny
Il. n Rankin, Franklin.
James Fox, Danphn
VIM. p Miner, Luzerne
Jno. III. Wells, Greene
The President was conducted to the chair,
by Messrs. ERRET and MOOREHEAD,
and briefly addressed the Convention.
Mr. BOWEN said that although a burden
was thrown upon him which he might say was
distressing, yet he returned his most grateful
and humble Acknowledgements to the Conven-
tion far the honor conferred upon him. 1t
was proud thing to preside over such Con-
yention, assembled for the performance of
great duty and the maintenance of great prin-
ciples. Guided by Union, Harmony and
love of principle, he trusted that the result of the
Convention would be a triumph in the election
at hand. He was not able to enter, even in
the briefest degree, into the discussion of prin-
ciples at this time, The hearts and minds of
oil are full Of them. The memories of the
last campaign were dear to all their minds, as
we'll as the memories OF the sad scenes of
fraud enacted in our midst. Let US, in view
of these things, unite with the single purpose
Of victory, which harmony would make sure.
If he. committed error in the discharge of his
duties, he would be governed by the best mo-
tlYea. e-a---
The committee OH credentials having retired
and being likely to be detained some time in
the discharge of their duties, the Convention
after same time,
Adjourasd till seven O'Clock, p. NJ.
EVENING SESSION.
Upon the reassemblinH Of the Convention,
MI. CoFFEY, Chairman of the Committee
on Credentials, made report, citing the facts
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A DMIN1STRA ATRIx NOTICE -Yoti..

IA is hereby given that all persons indebted 10 the 49,
tate Of JOHN OMAN, late Of Athens twp decd are
requested to make payment without delay; and all per
sons having claims against said estate must present them
duly authenticated for settlement to the suiscriber
ALMIRA OMAN
March -, iS3I Administrators
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-10-24

Bloomsbury, Sept II, 1857
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-10-24

Daring Balloon ascension al Al6amy.-
Narroa0 ES;apc. c.-Professor Marion made
balloon ascension from Albany on
Thursday. At the first attempt the bal
loon struck against tree and was badly
torn. The Journal, however, says:
The rents were at once sewn up, and
considerably excited, the Professor deter
mined to try again. He cut loose the has.
ket, tied the suspension ropes in a knot
together, and seating himself on the kuat,
clingiug with his hands to the ropes, away
in his critical position, he went, leaving
ballast, grapnels and every thing else be.
hind, apa rose with considerable rapidly,
having for his support the cords pendent
from the balloon. 1T was really fearful
sight to SEQ hip clinging to the little net
work of cords which alone interposed be.
tween him and certain destruction. When
about two hundred feet up, in attempting
to change his position, he appeared to loose
his hold, .and pitched head downward, as
though about dashing to earth, which caus'
ed thrill of horror to the spectators. II
was at this time he lost his cap. He
however recovered himself, and the ascen
sion to quite distance was grand, wher
the balloon took southerly direction, anG
the last seen of it was at the hill back o
,Greenbush. He landed in a swamp five
miles beyond Sand Lake, having travelled
fifteen miles. He almost perished will
cold, and was taken to a farmers house
where he was kindly cared for.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-10-24
The Flowers are faded and gone.

Yes, the flowers have faded, and passed
away, and there is nothing left but with
cred stalks and dead leaves. So some
home flowers that in the spring time shpne
and glittered in our homes, like diamonds
of transparent brilliapcy. hayc since faded
aud died. There is 8 vacuum to many,
how many hearts, that cannot be filled
A seat is vacant at the table and the altar,
aud tear gathers in our eye, as we listen
in vain for the accustomed step and gentle
voice, and with yearning hearts long to
grasp once more the hand now cold in
death, once more to meet the affeCtionate
look, and press our lips to those now scaled
until the resurrection morn. -
We miss our flowers, our best flowers
o, yes, we miss them, miss them in tue
morning, miss them all day, and when
night comes, and we gather around the
evening freside and see the vacant seat,
and do not hear the loved voice, ,tisen we
miss them. o, how much
But look do you not see ! our flowers
have been transplanted to fairer cline.
They are blooming now beside the Eden
stream. The Fathers ha md plucked them
and "He doeth all things WE'LL" Then let
us weep no more, since our flowers are not
lost, only taken by our kind Fathers hand
to brighter, better home, to bloom il
immortal freshness, beside heliving stream
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-10-24
Keatacky Rifiemen.

ue TcuoNu'Wulcu heuIuVhy iiho"0h
have obtained for precision and skill in
handling the rifle has become world vide,
and excited the attention and wonder of
warriors Of other nations. In battle they
have stood as cool and COLLECTED, although
the first time in action, as the Oldest veter-
ans in Europe; pouring in their deadly
fire with unerring aim. ..f...... ..
"Ishot that off Ger" exclaimed a rifeman,
as he saw an officer fall at New Orleans.
81 shot him in the right eye" replied
the other riAeman.
"And I shot him in the left eye. was
the response.
After the battle, it was found that an
officer had been shot in both eyes. This
unerring precision can only be obtained by
long practice and thorough drilling.
At the first settlement of the State, they
were compelled to be constantly under
arms, as it were, to guard against the wild
Indian and murdercus tomahawk. As the
father SO the child grew up, taught in
earliest infancy possible, to poiso che rife
and direct its aim. AS ammunition was
not always convenient to be had, the father
would dole out to his son certain npmhor
of cartridges for his rifle, for each of which
he must bring ho4ne some sort of game, Or
get taste Of hickory for every missing
shot.
Many years ago I was conversing with
my father on the wonderful skill of the
Kentuckians, when he related the following
anecdotc
81 was out in the wilds of Kentucky
some years before the war, on surveying
expedition and had an opportunity of stu
dying the character Of the early settlers fol
a considerable length Of time. 1t becam,
necessary for me to stop few days at I
log tavern, and to while away the. time
took my rifle and explored the woods TO
game, of which there was an abundance
The landlord had a little son, about tel
years Of age, who accompanied me wit
his rifle, and always had extremely goo,
, luck. On one occasion the fates seemed
!, !, averse to him, for perceiving squirrel OF
:, a very high branch of tree, he up wit
his rife and blazed away, and down cam
the squirrel. The look Of dismay wit
which he viewed the game, I shall neve
forget. Dropping the butt of his rife o
:. the ground, he burst into tears. In tn
utmost surprise, I inquired what the matte
', was. He answered.
"Daddy'l lick me-"
click you what for I"
"Because didn't hit him in the head.
soothed him all could, but the day
!, pleasure was over. On returning to Il
- tavern interceded for him all in my pow,
to save him from the hickory, but it was
. no use; the application must be made,
y only for example.
- "No, no, stranger if | let him off
=, break standing rule of our State. Iw
y =, never let off, and what is good for me
= good for him. He must shoot right
y put up with what he gets"
y y The hickory was applied, but no bon
, - were broken. Such training as that, viii
y was universal in those parts, tells the seer
of Kentucky rife shooting.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-10-24

NOTICE.

IN the matter Of the d" Sernan Reformed Church IN
Bioomsburg:"
ITO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN; Take Notice I:
l. That George Weaver, DanieI Fernwald, David
Betz John Reiswck, William Snyder, Jacob Bomboy
and Rev. William Sodrich for themselves and their
successors, oil being citizen OF the State Of Pennsyv5
nia and being desiro OF acquiring and enjoying the
mmanties and privileges of body corporate, have
exhibited and pre- ed Court OF Common Pleas
Of Column county, instrument in writing purpot
ing to be the proposed cha Of "The German Reform
ed Church in bloomsbury" in the township OF Bloom,
and county OF Columbia specifying the object
conditions names, style and II ie under which they
have oci nted and TO associate and the said
Court having perused and eyamped the said instrument
and having found the objects and conditions het Gin
set forth and ntaned 10 be lawful and not injurious
TO the community have directed said writing instru
nent in the Office of the Prothonoary of the Court OF
Common Pleas OF said county, nnd notice to be given
in one bs he'd in said county for at least
three weeks ting forth that application has been
made To said Court TO grant charter OF Incorporation
sp fed in said inst rinent writing thai appli.
cation has been inade al the September Term of said
Codt, A. d. 1851 to giant such charter and that IL
no sufficient be shown 70 the contrary by tho
first day of December Fe rm 1857, said Court il will
decree and declare said persons associated TO be n
body polite corporation, in law and in fact. accord.
ing TO the said articles and conditions, and to have
oninuance by IL pame STYLE and title in said nstru
Ieni mentioned. -
JACOB EYBRLY,
Prothonotayy.
aI.,ru G..s
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~ Cold Winter is approaching.
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George ipallerton walked one evening
to the house of the wealthy merchant, An
drew Wilton. 1t was palatial dwelling,
and many hopeful, happy hour had he
spent beneath his roof. Ho rang the bell
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-10-24

Member qt the Royal College OF Surgeons, Londo
GRADUATE fIJm one ofthe most ennoui colleges oi I'll
a uItcd states aud the greater part OF whose LIE Ia
been spent IN the first ospitaln OF Londd" PARISH h
ladapia aud elsewhere has effected some of the mo-
asionsh ing cures that were ever known many trout
i-i with rIusing in the head and cuts WI en asleei
N rfat nervousness being alarmed at suddct souEdi
aud basifilncss, with frequent bnshihg, ,nttepdo
sometmea with arrangement al mind, were e.; rfd in
ncdiately.