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Bag" A dispatch from Harrisburg says that
Governor Packer has pardoned Monroe Stew
art who was to have been executed on next
Friday. 1t will be remembered that Charlotte
Jones and Henry Fife-executed about ten
days ago. for murder of which Stewart stood
convicted as an aecomplice-in their confes-
SONS both in prison and upon the gallows,
soIemnly declared that Stewart had no parti-
cpaton in the crime. The Pittsburg Union
and other journals of that city have, since the
execution of Fife and Charlotte Jones, declar-
ed strong belief that there is room to doubt
MS guilt and that the Governor should inter
leFe to prevent his execution.
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R9- THE ATTEMPT UPON THE LIFE OF THE
FRENCH EMPEROR is still subject of conside-
rsbe discussion in the French Journals. 1t
is said that one Of the prisoners has confessed
that the conspirators are five hundred in num-
her, and are bound by oath to assassinate the
Emperor. Each year, or oftener, if circnm-
stances will warrant the attempt, the whole
band are to draw lots from a box in which
there will be five winning numbers The mem
berS drawing these are held to put in immedi-
ate execution an attempt upon the Emperor'S
life which shall be approved by the whole So
cety, and by those who are charged with its
execution. If this report be true, the police
will have plenty to do to maintain their repu
tation The Emperor was so disgusted with
them GU account Of their remissness in not ar
resting the couspirators that he said they We're
the worst police in the world" 1t is sin
guIar fact, that the assassin Orsioi and his in
tended victim, Napoleon III. were in 1881
brother members of society called Carbonari,
which held its meetings at Forli, in the Ro-
man States, where the eldest son of the King
Of Holland died. And subsequently,, in l84S,
it seems that Louis Napoleon, as member of a
republican society in France, took an oath to
ezterminate whoever should subVert the liber-
ties Of the republic
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Hon ROBERT J. WAIKER.-The Erening
Bulletin of Wednesday has an editorial alleg-
ing that Governor WALKER has ceased his op-
position to the Lecompton fraud, and suggest
ing certain motives We have no authority
to speak for Mr. WALKER, but, our life for it,
in proper time and fitting place, Mr.. WALKER
will speak for himself His character, and his
high position as champion of right, already
speak for him, and say that it is moral i'm
possibility that he wilI--we do not say desert
bis colors, but lower them for moment We
are ashamed to say thus much, but fear our
entire silence may be miSconstrued.-PAiladeJ-
Ptia Press.
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Bg- The Kansas election frauds, it seems,
were not confined to Delaware Crossings
The Committee of Investigation appointed by
the Territorial Legislature, has aSccrtained
that the poll-book of Sha1cnee, also. was taken
over into Westport, and 500 names added to
the list in that place. General CALHOUN, if
he was sincere in the declaration Of his pur-
pose to act fairly and honestly in the matter,
will he obliged to revise the returns from near
ly every part of the Territory. This Investi-
eating Committee was appointed by the Terri
torial Legislature, in which the rejection of
the Oxford County returns by MeSsrs WALKER
and STANTON gave the Free State men ma
jority. 1t has no legal authority to decide
who are and who are not legal members of the
State Legislature, but it can and does expose
to the public the frauds by which the elections
in nearly every part of the Territory seem to
have been distinguished.
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More Developments of Election Frauds
I'm Kansas,

! ST.. Louis, Thursday Feb rs, 1858.
The Leavenworth Times says that the Judg-
es and Clerks of the Election at Shawnee have
been arrested, and that they testify under oath
before the Investigating Committee that the
pollbook of Shawnee was taken to Westport.
AID three hundred names added thereto in that
| place. j. j. CLARKsoN Postmaster at Leav-
enworth, was burned in effigy on the 9Th inst,
and threats were made to hang him, if caught.
Correspondence of the Cincinatti Gazette.
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Monday, Feb Is.
The Investigating Commission for Investiga-
ton OF election frauds, sat through the whole
of Saturday night DR.. SAB1N, of Brownville,
Kansas, reliable gentleman, was one of the
witnesses examined. He testified that about
two weeks before the 4th of January he was
in the Virginia Hotel, Jefferson City, Mo, and
there overheard conversation between Gov
| ernor STEWART, of Missouri and FRANK MAR
| SHALL, of Kansas. STEWART assured MARSHALL
that arrangements had been perfected by which
several hundred voters were to be sent over
into the border precincts to participate in the
election He gave him the full details of the
localities and numbers
The Sergeant-at-Arms of the Commission
had just returned from Johnson County with
four persons who were implicated directly or
indirectly, in the enormous frauds of the 4th
of January election.
Shawnee Precinct, as you will remember, re-
turned over nine hundred 5000 votes. &C
GoDFRAY, one of the Clerks of Election there.
was examined under OATH After some hesi-
tation, he finally gave full history of the af-
fair
He swore that there were about one hun
dred and sixty-three honest votes polled. The
polls closed at o'clock P NJ Early the next
morning he and the other Clerk went over to
Westport, Mo, and there, in Colonel BOOKS
store, added several hundred names to those of
the bona Jfde voters. The names were read to
| them from some list, by a son of Rev. "ToM
JOHNSON" and other Pro-Savery men. The
Judges certificates (Which had been made out
on separate sheets of paper) we're pasted on
at the foot of these bogus returns, and they
were then sent to CALHOUN. Colonel Dan
FORTH of Westport, (who is known to have
acted under instructions from CALHOUN, and
who is also connected with the frauds in the
other precincts was the instigator and direc-
tor of the swinde
The Judges corroborate this testimony fully,
and swore that several hundred names had been
added to the returns after the polls were clos
ed and they had made out their certificates
AS these witnesses gave their testimony un-
der the direct promise that they should be pro-
tected back to theft homes, they were sent
back quietly, early yesterday morning. They
WILL of course, fee to Missouri
The Spring Hill returns showed a Free
State majority. The Pro-Slavcry messenger
by whom they were to be sent in, never deliv-
cred them, and now swears that he lost them
on the way. CRAY0N.
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BANK OF PESNsYtvANIA-The ssignees of
this bank are Messrs. Patterson, Thompson
and Taylor. The assignment was made on the
l'th inst, and was approved by Judge Thomp-
son aud Allison.
The domestic attachment against the prop
teFty of Thomas Alfbone, has been dissolved
ne having made an assignment of all his real
estate in Pennsylvania, and certain personal
property. for the purpose of securing any debts
ana liabilities which may be established against
MN on account of his connection with the
Bank as its principal officer
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na~ Horrible developments are expected to
be brought to light with reference to the burn
ing of the Pacific Hotel at st. Louis. Yes
terday man named CHARLES L. TAYLOR 9th
erwise known as SANDERS, was arrested for set
ting fire TO the hotel, after numbering Ephaa1n
Doane, one Of the 5Hasates The landlord DR.
SrRADER and CHARLES WALDkoi, a watchman
have also been arrested, though the nature OF
the charges against them is not stated in the
telegraph dispatch. The examination of the
arrested persons will take place to-day.
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A MIsrAKE.-The Illinois State Register
calls the Philadelphia Press the leading and
most influential Democratic journal in Penn
sylvania" The only mistake is that the Pres,
is not a Democratic journal at all. 1t has
long since abandoned that party, and is now
recognized by the Black Republicans as their
organ in the old Keystone State. We have
no objections to the Register calling the Press
a " leading and influential journal" but then
give it proper location in the ranks of the
Black Republicans-that's all.-Ptnnsylra-
nian
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IN THE NATTER of the estate of Peter
l. johnson deceased, late of Rome township, in the
Orphans Court of Bradford County.
The undersigned, auditor appointed by said court to
audit settle and adjust the account of Precepror Forbes
Hugh Hicks and Irene Johnson administrators with the
will annexed of the said Peter johnson, and to report
distribution of the balance in the hands of the said ad
mntrators, hereby gives notice that he will attend to
the duties Of his appointment at the Office OF William
Watkins, esq. in the Borough of Towanda on Monday,
April H. Is 80, at O'Clock, l.. NJ. at which time and
place all persons interested notified to attend
J. ID. GOODENOUGH, Auditor.
TOwanda March l. 1875
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sS-The Democratic State Convention meets

nss-The Democratic State Convention meets
=. Harrisburg to-day. We mention the fact
% nIace on record prediction, which is--that
49,, body will endorse BUCHANAN aad Lecomp
.1n and furthermore chat the distinguished
aaleoates from Bradford will support such en-
easements Although we do not know Of a
s;nrIe man in this County, belonging to that
n,rtv who is openly in favor of the Lecomp
IN r. swnde, yet the voice of the party as rep.
.asented by its delegates, wilt favor Che meas
,,oin the State Convention Such is the infu-
.Dce of party-and the effect of party disci-
pline
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BUNTING.-A full snit of American flags are
waving from the ST. Nicholas Hotel to-day
The guided rooster, too, that snrmounts the
house, CLEANS particularly bright in the morn
ing sun. BY the way, inquiries correspon-
dent, why is that rooster like Keitt Because
it is a cock that won't 6ght.-Erer,ng Post.
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CHERTFF'S SALES.-By virtue of writs

~ of vend exponas issued of the Court of Common
Pleas of Bradford County and to directed will be ex
A. D.. 1858, at o'clock p NJ at the Court House in the
borough of Towanda the following lot, piece parcel
land situate in orwell twp. bounded on the north by
lands of Roger Spicer, east by lands of II. W. Camp
and James g. Newell south by lands Of Heber Wilson
west by lands of James Cleveland. Containing seventy
four acres. less about fortyye acres improved
framed dwelling house framed barn, and orchard
Of fruit trees thereon.
ALSO-al that certain lot piece or parcel of iond sit
uate in Warren township bounded the north by lands
of Samuel Lyons, East by lands of William Davis, south
by lands of Daniel Chaee and west by lands of Hum
phrey Beckwith Containing sixty acres. be the same
more or sss about forty acres improved with famed
dwelling house framed barn. horse barn and sheds
and other ont buildings, two apple orchards and other
fruit trees thereon
ALSO All that certain lot piece parcel Of land sit
uatc in Warren township bounded the north By lands
of Sidney Branard, east by the pubic highway south
by lands of Allen Bowen and west by lands OF Humphrey
Beckwith. Containing five acres, more or less.
ALSOA that certain lot. piece parcel of land sit.
uate in Orwell twp bounded north by land of R. Spicer
east by J. D. Newell. south by H. W. Camp and Others
and west by II. W. Camp. Containing thirteen acres,
more or less, about seven improved, framed dwell
ling house and saw mill thereon.
Seized and taken in execution the suit Of Minor Tay
or to the use of Nathaniel asse and Newton Miller
VS.. Lucius Humphrey and Major B. Darling.
ALSO-The following lot piece parcel of land sit
uate in Orwell towp, Bradford County, bounded the
north by lands of Roger Spcer the east by lands of
II. W. Camp and James D. Newell, the the south by
lands of Heber Wilson and on the west by lands Of
1aiNes Sltfeldnu Containing
fortyfiye acres improved, framed dwelling house
framed barn and an orchard of fruit trees thereon.
Seized and taken in execution the suit Seiim Kir
by, vs.. Lucus Humphrey.
ALSO-The following lot piece or parcel of land stu
ate in Sheshequin twp Bradford CO., bounded the
north and by lands of Elias Post south and west by
lands Of VIM Horton and Sarah Smith. Containing
fifty acres, less abont fortySe thereof
improved, with a framed house, log house, framed
barn and an orchard of fruit trees.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of Joseph
Powell to the use OF J. P. Kirby L. D. Post
THOS. NJ. WOODRUFF, Sheriff.
Sherifs Office, Feb %, 1858.
as- Notice is hereby given, that an amount sufficient
to pay all costs will he required i'll every where Land
is sold also satisfactory security money paid all
bids made lands the time of sale, and unless terms
complied with the land will be again exposed sale
TEnS WnADRI-EE
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D9~ William J. Clark, who has been in
prison in Danville, for nearly a year past,
awaiting trial for poisoning his wife, was con-
,Ticted of murder in the first degree, on Friday
laSt and OIL Saturday received sentence OF
Death. Mrs. Twiggs, supposed to be Clark's
aceomplice in poisoning his wife and also her
own husband who died few weeks before the
aeath Of Mrs. Clark, will be brought to trial
IN May.
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pg~ KErr says if he was struck he was un-
conscious of it. 1t is understood be was stu
dying astronomy at the time, and counting the
stars that studded the firmament-several of
which were of the FIRST magnitude, immediate
ly after Grows fist was introduced under his
ear.--Chicogo Tribune.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-03-04

A UDITORS NOTICE IRotor Oeens rs.
N Daniel Hapeman. In the Commodities Of Brad
ford County, No. s33, May term, 1856.
The undersigned Auditor appointed by said Court 60
distribute funds raised by Shers sale of the real estate
of defendant will attend to the duties of his appointment
at the office Of VIM. Elwe in Towanda on Monday the
10Th day of March 1853 at O'Clock in the afternoon at
which time and place all persons interested required
to present their claims else he forever debarred from said
fund.
G. D. MONTANYE, Auditor
February 22 fS5S
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OLD SOLDIERS, ATTEND!

TIE subscrlDer respectfully IN
&&LAM forms Soldiers of the war of lsI2 Of
"a the Mexican War, and any of she In
dian Wars since 1890, that there is
pending before Congress bill granting pensions to
officers and soldiers that have been engaged in any of
said 1t is generally believed that said bf will be-
law shall be prepared with directions, blanks
and forms said law is passed, and will attend
to the procuring pensions under said act reasonable
terms still continue procuring Land Warrants fer all
that are entitled to them Revolutionary claims attend
ed to.-From my long experience in the above named
business and having reliable agents at Washington, |
fatter myself that well prepared to examine and
perecs any of the above named claims any other per-
in this section Of country. Ny office is at my
dwelling house. Main Street, in Towanda, the
residence of the late Doctor Huston.
Towanda Feb IL 1858. J. ID. EOODFNOTGH.
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=. PoLITICAL.-The American State Conven-
Hon " D, OF Connecticut on Wednesday nominated
T. ,. SCRANTON for Governor The Rcpubl-
cans OF Rhode Island, the same day, nominat-
20 ELISHA DYER for Governor. The Republi-
can organ at Marion, Ohio, nominates SrE-
rHEN A. DoUGLAs for President in 1860.
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DIFFICULTY SErrLED.-The difficulty be-
~ 5Seen Hon. JAMES B. CLAY, OF Kentucky, and
L, zen CoLLUM, of Tennessee. has been AMIGA
ny adjusted, the referees pronouucing Gen.
", ~ III the wrong, and requiring of him an apol-
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SHERIFF'S SALES.-By virtue Of sundry
~ wrtS of Vend Exponas, issued out of the Court
Common Pleas of Bradford county, and to directed
will be exposed TO public sale at the Court House, in the
boro of Towanda, on SATURDAY. March g. 1858, at
O'Clock F. A., the following lot. piece parcel of land
situate in Monroe twp. Bradford county bounded the
north and east by lands belonging to j. H. Phnney south
by the main street leading Towanda to Monroe and
west by j. II. Phinney. Containing one acre.
less, all improved, with framed honse thereon.
Seized and taken in eXecusion at the suit Of James H.
Phinney's use VS.. Gould and Mary Phnney.
T. NJ. WOODRUFF, Sheriff.
nfrn LII
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Hisselhnccus.
Tioga Point
Tioga Point
Agricultural 4 Junction Iron Works,
AT ATHENS, BRADFORD CO. PENrs.
yyrrr<aS EY.0oD A, eso rrourietnrS.

Agricultural 4 Jnncll0n iron " 0rkS,
AT ATHENS, BRADFORD CO.. PErrs..
wE11zs, BLOOD d. Co., Proprietors.
THE subscriber would respectfully inform his ftienf.
H. and cnstomers ard the pnhc generally. that ne h-
formed eopat tne rship with Mr. JoKs p. BOoD Of Al
bany r. Y twho has for esera years been Suptriute
dent of Messrs. Emery Brothers, Agricultural W"rkse
and with Mr.. SAMUEL n. BLooD OF Worcester, Mass.
Machinist and Tool Builder and hte Superintendent of
the American Hoop Machine Company OF FtchbarS,
Mass. under the firm name of WEI4LES, BLOOD a Co;
and that have leased for term OF years the extensive
and well known Iron Works, of MessFs. Sipman K
Welles at this place and united the TOgs Point Agri
cultural Works with the same for the nsasaactnre OF
Agricultural Machines, Implements &c. among which
will be Emerv's Endless Chain faiirnad Horse Powers.
Threshers and Cleaners, Thresher4 and Scparfors nr
table Circular aid Cr0sscat Saw MilS, Cider NILS Dog
Powers. Clover Hullers, Feed Cutters, fannnE MIL,
Plows Harrnws, Cultivators Sbugle Machines. Kirby
Mowers and Reapere &C., of te most improved ptterna
and construction. We prepared - d" all R4dS y,
Machinery Casting and Repairing, ard have tcT safr
large stock of first class Steam Engines MachheTy and
Castings, manufactured ly and belonging to 4essIo.
Shipman Welles.
Both of the Messrs Blood are skilll and experienced
practical mechanics Our Machinery yi,. ne,Ig all be
new aud with the latest improvements, and 7A the ep
coulagement afforded by the patronage of discerning
public, expect to have the reputetipn of doin lfi
class work and making the best Agricultural Ahsbaes
in R.M. WELIEc-
Athens, January, 1853. 'a aaf
70 DEALERS. FARMERS AND Mill OWNERS
Our past Individual experience in the MANUFACTURES,
sale and use a Agricultural Machines ana Implement
and also in general Machine and Steam Work, with
excellent facilities afforded by Machinery principally Of
construction, with the very latest and best i'm
prOyemss and also for procuring the very best iaatr
rias and stock of all kinds at cheap rates will enable
TO manufacture better machinery, at prices than
that of other manufacturers, aid also compete with tia
world in prices and quality and material and workman
ship of all kins OF Agricultural Iapments and in all
kinds Of Casting and job Work. 4.
We shah pay especial attention to the manufacture of
the very best of P0ws and Pow Castings. We intend
make castings for all the leading plows in in Vi
cinity ami shah take great care To only the best
teral Our pow woodeF is from the hest and most ct
bruted eastern manuactory. We invite all interested in
." home manufacturer" 10 call and see works.
WELLES, BLOOD / co,
R. VI. WELLEs,
J. =. BLOOD,
S. n. BLoop
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THOS. VI. WOODRUFF, Sheriff
Seeriff's Office, March =, 1853


ORPHANS COURT SALE.-By virtue
" of order of the Orphans Court of Bradford Coun
ty, will be exposed to public sale the premises,
SATURDAY, APRIL g. 1858, at o'clock, P. NJ, the fol-
lowing described lot of land situate in Franklin township
late the estate of Rufus White deceased late of Franklin
township, bounded and described follows On the
north and east by lands of Mrs. NJ Baldwin the south
by the highway running from TOwanda to Granville,
the west by said highway and lands of Mrs NJ Baldwin.
Containing about two acres with Sash Factory and
hin Tor drying lumber thereon, with water privedges
&c. Be- Terms made known day of sale.
SUSANNA r. WHITE,
March 3, 1858. Administrative.
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A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE-Notice


TAS. o. FROST VS. CAROLINE MAT
- THEWS EMILY MATTHEW'S, CHI ARLOTTE MAT
THEWS, GEORGE MATTHEW'S, OLIVE MATTHEW'S.
In Bradford County Common Pleas, No. 16l September
6, 1857.
To all parties interested interested in this case take
notice. that by virtue of writ of partition issued
the Cous of Common Pleas of Bradford County and to
me directed that an inquest will be held the premises
Saturday the 18th day of April A. D. 1855 at o'clock
F. NJ. on all that certain lot of land situate in Orwell
township, bounded and described as follows to wit -
North east south and west by lands of the of
Samuel Matthews deceased. Containing about eight
acres more or less for the purpose of making partition
OF the said described real estate to and among the parties
mentioned in the said writ if the be done with
out prejudice spelling of the whole otherwise to val
ue and appraise the according to law at which
time and place you required to attend if you think
proper.
THOS. NJ WOODRUFF, Sheriff.
Seeriff-s Office March . 1873
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BRIDGE LETrING.-Seaed proposals
1 will he received at the house of Jason Chafec, in
Rome village, upon FRIDAY the 5th day of MARCH
next until o'clock, p. NJ. for the building and COM
pleng of Bridge Wysos Creek, above said viii
lage. Plans and specifications of said Bridge may be
at the Commissioners Office for ten days previous
and at the house of said Chaec upon the day of said
letting. f. g. COOLBAUGH, Clerk.
Commissioners Office Feb. %, 1853.
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE.--m the matter of
"a the Estate of Samuel c. Qurck deceased Iu the
Orphans Court of Bradford county.
The undersigned Auditor appointed to distribute funds
raised by administrators sale of the real estate of Sam
c. Quick dec will attend to the duties Of his appoint
ment at his office in the bOro of Towanda Saturday
the 9th day of March. A. d. 1858, at O'Clock, p. NJ.
when and where all persons having claims upon said fund
requested to present the else be forever de-
barred therefrom.
Feb. g. 1858. DA OFRRT0N, Andor.
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ORPHANS COURT SALE.-By virtue

" of order of the Orphans Court of Bradford Co..
will be exposed to public sale, the premises, SAT-
URDAY, MARCH l3, 1855 at O'Clock p. NJ. the fol-
lowing described lot of land situate in Warren township
late the estate of Alfred Allyn deceased of Warren twp
containing about ninety acres bounded the north by
Bowen on the east by Nathan Newman on the south
by James Arnold. Walter Arnold and the highway, on
the west b Samuel Chaee, with about sixty i'm
proved with frame house and an orchard thereon.
Attendance given and terms made known, on day OF
sale. c. g. GRIDLEY,
FehrnarY l3, 1853. Administrator